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Jesus, Jesus,  Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,  Jesus,  ->  strengthen me. Jesus, Jesus,  Jesus,

Jesus, strengthen  me  in  soul  and  body,  to  please  thee in doing  such  works  of  virtue  as  may  bring  me  to  thy everlasting joy  and  felicity.

Grant me  a  firm  purpose,  most  merciful  Saviour,  to amend  my  life,  and  atone  for  the  years  past:

Those years  which  I  have  misspent  to  thy  displeasure, in vain  or  wicked  thoughts,  words,  deeds,  and  evil  customs.

Make my  heart  obedient  to  thy  will;  and  ready,  for thy love,  to  perform  all  the  works  of  mercy.

Grant me  the  gifts  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  which,  through a virtuous  life,  and  a  devout  frequenting  of  thy  most  holy sacraments, may  at  length  bring  me  to  thy  heavenly kingdom.

Have mercy  on  all  sinners,  &amp;c.

Jesus, Jesus,  Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,  Jesus,  ->  comfort me. Jesus, Jesus,  Jesus,

Jesus, comfort  me,  and  give  me  grace  to  place  my chief,  my  only  joy  and  felicity  in  thee.

Send me  heavenly  meditations,  Spiritual  sweetness,  and fervent desires  of  thy  glory;  ravish  my  soul  with  the contemplation of  heaven,  'where  I  shall  everlastingly dwell with  thee.

Bring often  to  my  remembrance  thy  unspeakable  goodness, thy  gifts,  and  thy  great  kindness  shown  to  me.

And when  thou  bringest  to  my  mind  the  sad  remembrance of  my  sins,  whereby  I  have  so  unkindly  offended thee, comfort  me  with  the  assurance  of  obtaining  thy grace, by  the  spirit  of  perfect  penance,  purging  away my guilt,  and  preparing  me  for  thy  kingdom.

Have mercy  on  all  sinners,  &amp;c.

Jesus, Jesus,  Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,  Jesus,  -> make  me  constant. Jesus, Jesus,  Jesus,