Thomas a Kempis — Prayer Before the Holy Sacrament

O most sweet and loving Lord, whom I now desire to receive with devotion, Thou knowest my infirmity and the necessity which I endure, in how many evils and vices I lie; how often I am weighed down, tempted, disturbed, and defiled. I come unto Thee for remedy; I entreat of Thee consolation and support. I speak to One who knoweth all things, to whom all my inward parts are open, and who alone can perfectly console and help me.