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Rh thou canst do for one who trusts in thee. Be it done unto me according to my hope. Amen.

Most holy Mary, Queen of Heaven, I who was once the slave of Satan now dedicate myself to thy service for ever; wherefore, to honour and to serve thee while I live, I give thee all myself. Accept me for thy willing servant, nor cast me from thee as I merit. Mother, in thee I set all my hope. All blessing and thanksgiving be to God, who in His mercy giveth me this trust in thee. True it is that once I was miserably fallen in sin. But for Jesu's merits, and by thy prayers, I hope God pardoned me my sins. Yet it is not enough, my Mother, to be forgiven, whilst the thought appals me that I may still lose the grace of God. Danger is ever nigh; the devil sleeps not; temptations fresh assail me. Protect me, then, my Sovereign Mistress; help me in the assaults of hell. O never, never let me sin again, or offend Jesus thy Son. No never, never more suffer me to lose my soul, heaven, and my God, by sin. For this one grace I ask thee, Mary; this I desire; this may thy prayers obtain me. Such is my hope. Amen.

Holiest Mary, Mother of Goodness, Mother of Mercy, when I reflect upon my sins and upon the moment of my death, trembling and confusion then