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of kings, Lord of lords, whom the heavens and the earth cannot contain, how great is Thy goodness, thus to become our sacrifice and our food! Thou art the food of life, O good Jesus; and it is by Thy power and grace my soul must live to Thee. Communicate, then, to me, at present, Thy divine blessing, and let my weak and hungry soul be now comforted and strengthened by this heavenly food; that it may be an effectual remedy of all my weaknesses; and make me faithful in Thy service for ever.

Grant, O merciful Jesus, that, whenever I shall receive this precious body and blood, they may forever abide in me, and become a heavenly nourishment to my soul.

V. Lord be with you.

R. And with thy spirit.

give Thee thanks, O God, for Thy mercy, in admitting us to have a part in offering this, sacrifice to Thy holy name. Accept it now to Thy glory, and be ever mindful of our weakness.