O God, our help and assistance, who is just and merciful, and who hears the prayers of your people; look down upon me, a miserable sinner, have mercy upon me, and deliver me from the troubles that torment me, even though I might deserve them.

I acknowledge and believe, O Lord, that you give us the trials of this life for our chastisement, when we drift away from you, and disobey your will; deal not with me according to my sins, but according to your endless mercy, for I am the work of your hands, and you know my weakness.

Grant me, I pray, your divine helping grace; endow me with patience and strength to endure my tribulations with complete submission to your will.

You know my misery and suffering and to you, my only hope and refuge, I flee for relief and comfort; trusting your infinite love and compassion, that in due time, when you know it is for the best, you will deliver me from my troubles, and turn my distress into comfort, and I will rejoice in your mercy, and exalt and praise your Holy Name, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,

Amen.

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CATHOLIC NOVENA PRAYERS AND DEVOTIONS