O MOST holy angel of God, appointed by him to be my guardian, I give thee thanks for all the benefits which thou hast ever bestowed on me in body and in soul. I praise and glorify thee that thou dost condescend to assist me, miserable and worthless as I am, with such patient fidelity, and to defend me against all the assaults of my enemies. Blessed be the hour in which thou wast assigned me for my guardian, my defender, and my patron. Blessed be all thy love to me, and all thy care for me, wherewith thou dost unwearingly further my salvation. In acknowledgment and return of all thy loving ministries to me from youth I thank God for thy glory conferred on thee, and I offer him thy joy in his presence, thy adoration, thy love: I beseech thee to forgive me for having so often striven against thy holy inspirations, and saddened thee, my nearest dearest friend; and firmly purposing to obey thee henceforward, and most faithfully to serve my God Amen.