Morning Prayer

Lord, if your people
still have need of my services,
I will not avoid the toil.
Your will be done.
I have fought the good fight
long enough.
Yet if you bid me continue
to hold the battle line
in defense of your camp,
I will never beg to be excused
because of failing strength.
I will do the work you entrust to me.
While you command,
I will fight beneath your banner.

— St. Martin of Tours