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 divine Son, Jesus. Wilt Thou not relent towards them for His name's sake ? We offer Thee, in their behalf, the precious blood which was shed for them on the Cross; the powerful intercession of the blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, St. Peter and St. Paul, and all the Saints; the humble supplications of Thy Church, and the prayers and meritorious works of all the faithful. Having this confidence, we hope all from Thy mercy, my God, for the souls which were dear unto us, and which Thou hast made it our duty to love and succor. Let Thy paternal tenderness disarm at length Thy justice. Open to them Thy heart; manifest to them Thy glory; shew Thyself to them as Thou art, and let flow into their souls that torrent of delights of which Thou art the everlasting source.

O holy Victim, immolated for the salvation of the world, listen favorably to our prayers. O precious Blood of our Saviour, which wast shed to take away our sins, sanctify us, and cry for mercy on the souls of the faithful departed.

O Jesus, Who didst go down into Limbo to deliver thence the souls of the patriarchs and