Many a sin has sullied me in body and in soul because I did not restrain my thoughts nor guard my lips: nevertheless it is to Thee, O God of majesty and love, that I turn in my extremity, for Thou art the fount of mercy; to Thee, as quickly as I may, I speed: for Thou alone canst heal me; I take refuge under Thy protection.

Saint Ambrose

Alone Art Because Body Did Extremity God Guard Heal Lips Love Majesty Many May Me Mercy Nevertheless Nor Protection Quickly Refuge Restrain Sin Soul Speed Take Thee Thou Thou Art Thoughts Thy Turn

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