O Lord our God, Author and Finisher of our faith, help us with all our
strength to fight the good fight. When our defence is being broken, do
Thou garrison our souls, O God, that we may be able to stand in the evil
day, and, having done all, to stand. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
"_The joy of the Lord is your strength._"
(NEHEMIAH viii. 10.)