grace, there is neither life nor

salvation for me. Cast, therefore, all my sins out of Thy sight, and, with the tenderness of a loving Father, extend Thy arms to receive an unworthy child, who returns to Thee; and let me effectually experience the truth of the prophet's words, a sacrifice to God is an afflicted spirit, and a contrite and humble heart Thou wilt not despise.

I RETURN Thee thanks, O eternal Father, for having, out of Thy pure