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, my beloved King, I give all thanks to Thee, Who by Thy cross hast merited Celestial grace for me.

In Adam rais'd to dignities Transcendent and divine; In Adam fallen from the bliss That once in him was mine.—

That grace to which my native strength, Could never have attain'd, That grace, O my Incarnate God, In Thee I have regain'd.

O gift of love! O gift immense! Surpassing nature's law; What force to will and to perform From this pure fount I draw.

By this how many passing acts, Which else had been in vain, Endued with meritorious power, A prize eternal gain!

By this to me is open'd wide, Through death's inviting door, A brighter world, a nobler realm Than Adam lest of yore.

O Jesu! on whose grace alone I by Thy grace depend, Grant me the grace to persevere In grace unto the end.

