O Holy Michael, Archangel of Our Lord Jesus Christ, thou who dost come unto the aid of the people of God! Assist me a sinner in the presence of the Highest Judge, that He may give me the forgiveness of my sins on account of His Great Mercy, and of His Great Loving-Kindnesses. Do thou hear me, O Holy Michael, calling upon thee, and help me, adoring the Majesty of God, and do thou cause to cease my weeping; by thy graces and intercessions make me pure from all my sins. Furthermore I beg thee, the bright and beautiful servant of the Highest Divinity, that on the last day thou mayest kindly receive my soul unto thy most holy bosom, and mayest thou lead it unto the place of refreshment, light, and peace; where the souls of the saints, with rejoicing and ineffable glory, look for the Future Judgment and the Joy of the Blessed Resurrection. Amen.[MS. Arundel 155, fol. 188, "Eadui Psalter", circa 1012 AD; cf. Nunnaminster Winchester Prayerbook 8th / 9th Century]
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