049. 129. For those who are hardened under Suffering.

129. For those who are hardened under Suffering.

O GOD, Who of Thine infinite long-suffering dost call us to repentance, have mercy upon [...]. Open his eyes to his danger ere it be too late. Open his ears to Thy call. Open his heart to Thy love. merciful Lord, Who in very mercy dost chasten, spare him yet awhile, until he acknowledge Thy chastisement. Soften his heart, that he may no longer resist. Deliver him from the deceits of Satan, from the blindness of the natural understanding, from the perverseness of the natural will. Grant him so to feel his helplessness in Thy hands, and the love wherewith Thou, in Thine infinite power, hast guarded him hitherto, that he may give himself up as an acceptable offering to Thee, and may love Thee as alone worthy to be loved; through Jesus Christ Thy Son our Lord. Amen.