1.
My Angel and defender,
In love I call to you,
The guide and gentle teacher,
That heaven has sent to me.
Thanks for your loving kindness.
My soul desires to give;
I would not die without you,
Nor would I dare to live.
2.
O Master: kind and Comrade,
Direct my wavering will,
Be near me as my leader,
Be near me as my leader,
And keep me in the pathway,
That leads to realms above;
Enkindle in my bosom,
The fire of sacred love.
3.
When I am sad bring comfort,
When weak your power display;
In your strong arms support me,
Across each rugged way,
Let not my footsteps falter,
Along the road of right,
Make safe for me the journey,
Of justice and of light.
4.
My comrade you since childhood
In truth and love sincere,
O fail me not, sweet Angel,
When death’s dark hour is near.
Then aid my will to conquer,
The malice of the foe;
What most to God is pleasing,
To my faint spirit show.
5.
And when my trembling spirit,
Before the Judge shall stand,
Bring then your aid, dear Angel,
Please be at my right hand.
O loving Guide and Comrade,
In all my wandering way,
Be always near to lead me,
To heavens eternal day.
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