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 of earthly gain, ought not one to make the trifling exertion which is necessary in order to go frequently to communion for the sake of one's immortal soul and one's eternal happiness? The best things in life are achieved through sacrifice and self-denial. And indeed we ought to be very grateful to God for the easy means He in His infinite mercy has given us through the sacrament of Penance to be reconciled to Him after our grievous and frequent lapses into sin.

6. Lay aside, therefore, your vain fears and specious pretexts, conquer your love of ease, and hasten, hasten frequently to the fountain of grace which flows forth in inexhaustible fullness from the sacred Heart of Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament.

Flesh of Christ, hail, sweet oblation, Pledge and foretaste of salvation; Let me forsake all earthly toys And only long for heavenly joys.

JESUS, hidden God, I cry to Thee; O Jesus, hidden Light, I turn to Thee; O Jesus, hidden Love, I run to Thee; With all the strength I have I worship Thee:With all the love I have I cling to Thee; With all my soul I long to be with Thee, And fear no more to fail, or fall from Thee.

O Jesus, deathless Love, who seekest me, Thou who didst die for longing love of me, Thou King, in all Thy beauty, come to me, White-robed, blood-sprinkled, Jesus, come to me, And go no more, dear Lord, away from me.

O sweetest Jesus, bring me home to Thee; Free me, O dearest God, from all but Thee, And all the chains that keep me back from Thee Call me, O thrilling Love, I follow Thee; Thou art my All, and I love nought but Thee.

O hidden Love, who now art loving me; O wounded Love, who once wast dead for me; O patient Love, who weariest not of me O bear with me till I am lost in Thee; O bear with me till I am found in Thee. - Fr. Rawes.