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reat princes  of  heaven,  Holy  Helpers,  who sacrificed to  God  all  your  earthly  possessions, wealth,  preferment,  and  even  life,  and  who now are  crowned  in  heaven  in  the  secure  enjoyment of  eternal  bliss  and  glory;  have  compassion on me,  a  poor  sinner  in  this  vale  of  tears,  and  obtain for  me  from  God,  for  whom  you  gave  up  all things and  who  loves  you  as  His  servants,  the strength to  bear  patiently  all  the  trials  of  this life, to  overcome  all  temptations,  and  to  persevere in God's  service  to  the  end,  that  one  day  I  too may be  received  into  your  company,  to  praise  and glorify Him,  the  supreme  Lord,  whose  beatific vision you  enjoy,  and  whom  you  praise  and glorify for  ever. Amen.