ipray Start of a request for divine intervention Start of a religious appeal "Knock on wood..." "Hope so!" "Here's hoping..." "... ___ the Lord my soul ..." "___ the Lord my soul . . . " '-- the Lord my soul to keep' Supplication starter Start of a supplication Start of an appeal "___ the Lord my soul to keep" "___ the Lord . . . " Start of an entreaty "Here's hoping ..." Words addressed to the divine