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 pomps, and the flesh with all its temptations. We desire to be dissolved, and to be with Christ.

V. Father, into thy hands we commend our spirit.

R. Sweet Jesus! receive our souls. May the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, and all the Saints and Angels, glorify and love the sacred heart of Jesus for us this night, and pray for us to our Lord, that we may be preserved during it from all sin and evil.

Blessed St. Michael, defend us in the day of battle, that we may not be lost at the dreadful judgment. O Angels of God! to whose care we are committed by the Supreme Clemency, enlighten, govern and defend us, this night, from all sin and danger.

Save us, O Lord! waking, and keep us sleeping, that we may watch with Christ, and rest in peace. Amen.

V. Vouchsafe, O Lord! this night to keep us without sin.

R. Have mercy on us, O Lord! have mercy on us.

V. O Lord, hear our prayer.

R. And let our supplication come unto thee.

ISIT, we beseech thee, O Lord! this habitation, and drive from it all the snares of the enemy. Let thy holy Angels dwell herein, to preserve us in peace; and may thy blessing be upon us for ever: through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

OD the Father! bless us: Jesus Christ! defend and keep us: Divine Spirit! enlighten and sanctify us, this night, and for ever; and may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

LORD Jesus Christ! we humbly beg of thee, by the precious blood thou didst shed for us in the Garden of Olives, that thou wilt give thy blessing to those who are in their agony; and that thou wilt deliver the poor souls from purgatory, but especially the most abandoned. Conduct them to thy