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 which thine is ever inflamed; pour down on my soul those graces which flow from thy love, and let my heart be so united with thine that our wills may he one, and mine in all things conformed to thine. May thine be the standard and rule of my desires and of my actions. Amen.

GOD, who, out of thy immense love, hast given to the faithful the most sacred heart of thy dear Son, our Lord, as the object of their tender affections, grant, we beseech thee, that we may so love and honor this pledge of thy love on earth, that by it we may merit to love both thee and thy gift, and be eternally loved by thee and this most blessed heart in heaven, through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen.

SACRED HEART of Jesus, overflowing with all sweetness, to thee we recommend ourselves and all our concerns, parents and relations, our superiors, benefactors, friends, and enemies; extend thy care to all such as lie under any affliction, and to those who labor in the agony and pangs of death; cast an eye of compassion on the obstinate sinner, but particularly on the poor souls in purgatory, and also on those who are engaged in the holy confederacy of honoring and worshipping thee. Bless these in particular, O bountiful Heart, and bless them according to the extent of thy goodness, mercy, and charity. Amen.