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Assist me, I pray, all ye Saints of God to whose protection I fly, assist me before death lays its hand on me; before the wrath of God strikes me, before the grave closes over me.

O holy Mary, Virgin Mother of Christ the Son of God, hear me, succour me, protect me: obtain for me true faith, perfect charity, humility, chastity, and self-control.

Do thou, O holy Michael, with all the army of Angels, pray for me. Snatch me from the power of my adversaries: help me to love my God, to possess purity of heart and a strong faith.

O holy Patriarchs and Prophets, do you too assist me to obtain the gifts of kindness to others, patience, constancy, and holy perseverance.

O ye blessed Apostles, free me from my bondage, defend me in peril, strengthen me in the hour of trial, and bring me at length into the kingdom of life.

May holy charity and true peace, may purity of soul and body, be granted to me through your intercession, O holy Martyrs.