Henry Alford (1810-1871)

O Lord, succour, we beseech Thee,
us who are tempted.
May nothing induce us to distrust Thy care over us,
nor to use thy gifts to the denial of Thee,
their Giver.
May we never presume upon Thy protection
when we are forsaking Thy paths,
and tempting Thee.
May we never,
for the sake of any supposed gain or advancement,
quench the testimony of Thy Spirit,
or prove disloyal to Thy service.
Do Thou so support us in all temptations that,
when we have tried,
we may receive the crown of life,
which Thou hast prepared for them that love Thee.
Amen