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 in the Sacred Heart, constantly apply themselves to imitate the virtues of this divine heart

I beseech thee, my amiable Saviour! to bless with thy grace the endeavours of those whom thou hast inspired with zeal for the devotion to thy amiable heart. May it be more and more propagated among the faithful, and may they acquire by this means such a conformity with thee, who art the model of the elect, that they may deserve to be partakers of the glory which thou enjoyest in heaven. Amen.

Beloved object of our most tender affections! may all honour, glory, love, and benediction be ever given to thee. Be thou our comfort in adversity, our guide in prosperity, our safety in dangers, and protection against all our enemies, visible and invisible. Amen.