For each defect of mine in voice and spirit I have approached the Vehement and Ardent One. O God, Lord of Prayer, supply the want!

2 Disturb ye not our intellect, O waters, nor the power of prayer. Glide on your way, strength-giving, as God ordained: may I be vigorous and wise.

3 Mar not our consecrating rite, our intellect, or fervent zeal. Gracious to us for lengthened life, propitious let the waters be.

4 Vouchsafe to us, O God, such strength as, with attendant light, may through the darkness carry us.