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184 Communion I receive benefits which the heart of man cannot comprehend. I yearned for the happy moment that was to unite me to Thee, and behold, my desire is accomplished. I burned with impatience, and lo! all my wishes are fulfilled. My God is with me.

O my soul! glorify the Lord Thy God; acknowledge His goodness; eternally proclaim His mercy. But how can I praise Thee worthily, O Lord? Ye heavens and earth, assist me in offering thanksgiving to my God; ye flowers, lend me your perfumes; ye trees, bend down your tops; ye mountains, burn like holocausts. Oh, that I could convert the entire universe into one temple, and fill it with my voice, in order to celebrate the praises of my God and Saviour. Mary, my tender Mother, lend me Thy heart with which to love Him. Ye blessed angels, lend me your fervor; all ye saints, come to my aid.