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On awaking, sign  yourself  with  the  sign  of  the  cross,  saying:

n the  name  of  the  Father, ✠ and  of  the  Son, and of  the  Holy  Ghost. Amen.

I rise  in  the  name  of  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, who redeemed  me  by  His  precious  blood. Bless, guide, and  protect  me  from  all  evil,  O  Lord! Strengthen me  to  all  good  and  lead  me  to  eternal life. Amen.

After dressing, kneel  and  say:

My Lord  and  my  God! I prostrate  myself  before the  throne  of  Thy  divine  Majesty,  and  give Thee infinite  thanks,  O  Lord,  that  I  have  passed this night  safely  and  have  not  died  in  my  sins, but was  preserved  by  Thy  bounty  for  Thy  further service.

I offer  up  to  Thee  all  that  I  shall  do  and  suffer to-day, and  unite  it  with  the  prayers,  labors,  and sufferings of  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  and  of  His blessed Mother  Mary.

ake, O  Lord,  and  receive  all  my  liberty,  my memory,  my  understanding,  and  my  whole will. Thou hast  given  me  all  that  I  am  and  all that I  possess;  I  surrender  it  all  to  Thee  that Thou mayest  dispose  of  it  according  to  Thy  will.