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 and sufferings;  that  henceforward I may  think  of  Thee,  speak  of Thee,  willingly  refer  all  my  actions to Thy  greater  glory,  and  suffer willingly whatever  Thou  shalt  appoint.

Lord, I  desire  that  in  all  things Thy will  may  be  done,  because  it is  Thy  will,  and  in  the  manner Thou wiliest.

I beg  of  Thee  to  enlighten  my understanding,  to  inflame  my  will, to purify  my  body,  and  to  sanctify my soul.

Give me  strength,  O  my  God,  to expiate  my  offences,  to  overcome my temptations,  to  subdue  my  passions, and  to  acquire  the  virtues proper for  my  state.

Fill my  heart  with  a  tender affection for  Thy  goodness,  a  hatred for my  faults,  a  love  for  my  neighbor, and  contempt  for  the  world.

Let me  always  remember  to  be submissive  to  my  superiors,  con-