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52 faction for all my sins, and for the obtaining of Thy grace, whereby I may be enabled to live virtuously, and die happily. I desire Thee likewise to accept it, O God, for my parents, friends, and benefactors; and for N. N. grant them all blessings, spiritual and temporal; for those I have any ways injured in word or deed; for all my enemies; for the conversion of sinners, and enlightening all that sit in darkness. Pour forth Thy blessings on all, according to their different necessities; through the merits of Thy only Son our Lord.

ear, we beseech Thee, to the prayers of Thy servant, who is here appointed to make this oblation in our behalf, and grant that it may be effectual for the obtaining of those blessings which he asks for us. Be Thou, O Lord, the eternal bond of all our friendships and societies. And as Thou hast vouchsafed to join us, not only in communion with Thy faithful here below, but also with those who are now triumphing in heaven, with the Martyrs and Apostles, and Thy blessed Virgin Mother; be Thou the sacred bond to fasten and preserve us therein for ever.