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Y GOD,  I  hope  in  Thee,  because Thou art  all-powerful,  most  merciful, and faithful  to  Thy  promises;  I  hope  to  obtain the  pardon  of  my  sins,  the  grace  to  live  a holy  life,  to  die  a  happy  death,  and  to  obtain life everlasting,  through  the  merits  of  Jesus Christ, my  Lord  and  Redeemer.

Y GOD,  I  love  Thee  with  my  whole heart, and  above  all  things,  because Thou art  infinitely  good;  and  for  the  love  of Thee  I  love  my  neighbor  as  myself.

Y GOD,  I  beseech  Thee  most  earnestly to  bless  me,  that  I  may  serve Thee faithfully  this  day  by  a  perfect  devotedness  to  all  my  duties  and  a  steadfast adherence to  all  my  promises  and  good  resolutions.

Y GOD,  I  am  truly  sorry  for  having sinned because  Thou  art  infinitely  good and sin  displeases  Thee. I will  avoid  the occasions of  sin  and  strive  in  all  things  to do  Thy  holy  will.