What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ask for God's protection for guarding weak and innocent (9)" mean?

The definition is "innocent". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LAME (synonym="weak") in BLESS (synonym="ask for God’s protection for") = BLAMELESS; definition: "innocent" The answer is BLAMELESS.

Ask for God's protection for guarding weak and innocent (9)

Times Cryptic #28775 | 15 Down | 2023-12-01 flower

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