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 will open for you the gates of everlasting blessedness. Never murmur, never despair, whatever may be the dangers and temptations that surround you! You can always pray; if not with your lips, with your heart at least, which is far better. With St. Peter cry out in these words to the sacred Heart of Jesus: "Lord, save us, we perish!" But do not pray in a pusillanimous spirit; pray with firm confidence.

Jesus! eternal Truth sublime! Through endless years the same! Thou crown of those who through all time Confess Thy holy name:

Encircled by Thy virgin band, Amid the lilies Thou art found; For thy pure brides with lavish hand Scattering immortal graces round.

Keep us, O Purity divine, From every least corruption free; Our every sense from sin refine, And purify our souls for Thee.

- Lyra Catholica

Hail thou Star of Ocean! Portal of the sky! Ever Virgin Mother Of the Lord most High.

Show thyself a Mother; Offer Him our sighs, Who for us Incarnate Did not thee despise.

Virgin of all virgins! To thy shelter take us; Gentlest of the gentle! Chaste and gentle make us

Still as on we journey, Help our weak endeavor; Till with thee and Jesus We rejoice forever.

- Lyra Catholica.