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Rh For the love of Christ is never diminished, and the greatness of His propitiation is never exhausted.

Therefore Thou oughtest to dispose Thyself hereunto by a constant fresh renewing of Thy mind, and to weigh with attentive consideration the great mystery of salvation.

So great, so new, and so joyful ought it to seem unto Thee, that comest to these holy mysteries, as if on this day Christ first descended into the womb of the virgin and became man, or hanging on the cross did this day suffer and die for the salvation of mankind.

EHOLD, O Lord, I come unto Thee, that I may be comforted, and delight in Thy holy banquet, which Thou, O God, hast of Thy goodness prepared for the poor.

Behold in Thee is all whatsoever I can or ought to desire; and Thou art my salvation and my redemption, my hope and my strength, my honour and glory.

Make therefore this day the soul of Thy servant to rejoice; for unto Thee, O Lord, have I lifted up my soul.

I long to receive Thee now with devotion and