Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel (Original / Long Version Excerpt)

O glorious Prince of the heavenly host, St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the battle and in the terrible warfare that we are waging against the principalities and powers, against the rulers of this world of darkness, against the evil spirits. Come to the aid of man, whom Almighty God created immortal, made in His own image and likeness, and redeemed at a great price from the tyranny of Satan. Fight this day the battle of the Lord, together with the holy angels, as already thou hast fought the leader of the proud angels, Lucifer, and his apostate host. We venerate thee as the protector and safeguard of the Church. By thy glorious intercession, deliver us from all evil, and guide us in the way of eternal salvation. Amen.