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 oh, grant that through your glorious prayer the good and gentle Spirit, bounteous Giver of all grace, may cleanse me from all the defilements of my sins, may enlighten and adorn me with all holy virtues, and enable me to stand steadfast and to persevere unto the end in the love of God and of my neighbour; and when I have finished my course, may the most gracious Paraclete lead me to the joys of his chosen. Who with the Father and the Son, &amp;c.

emember, O most compassionate Mother, that from the beginning it has never been heard that any who have fled to thee for protection, or implored thy intercession, have been forsaken by thee. For to this end hath the Fountain of forgiveness been given to thee as thy Son, that thou mightest obtain grace for all who need, and that thine abundant charity might cover the multitude of our sins and our many defects. Wherefore, encouraged by this assurance, I have recourse to thee, and stand before thee in my misery and my defilement. Oh, despise me not for my innumerable and grievous sins, nor cast me away because of the exceeding loathsomeness and hardness of my heart. Thou knowest, O Mary, how deeply I am sunk in sins and vices, and how justly I have deserved all the most