O Father great,

in great necessity we are.

Thus we now beg, we beg of you

according to your Word,

through whom you once established us

full of all that we now lack.

Now may it please you, Father,

as it behooves you—look upon us

with your kindly aid,

lest we should fail again

and, lost, forget your name.

By that your name we pray—

please kindly help and bring us aid!