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o Thee, most  sacred  Heart  of  Jesus,  I devote  my  life. To Thee  I  consecrate all my  thoughts,  words,  actions,  and  sufferings. My whole  being  shall  be  employed henceforth in  loving,  serving,  and  glorifying Thee. Be Thou,  most  blessed  and  adorable Heart, the  sole  object  of  my  love,  the  protector of  my  life,  the  pledge  of  my  salvation, and my  secure  refuge  at  the  hour  of  my  death. Be Thou  my  advocate  at  the  throne  of  Divine Justice, and  screen  me  from  the  wrath  which my sins  deserve.

I trust  entirely  in  Thy  mercy. I place  all my confidence  in  Thee. Destroy in  me  all that is  displeasing  to  Thee. Jesus, meek  and humble of  heart,  make  my  heart  like  unto Thine. Imprint Thyself  like  a  seal  upon  my heart  in  order  that  I  may  never  be  separated from Thee. May I  be  a  victim  forever  consecrated to  Thy  glory  —  ever  burning  with the flames  of  Thy  pure  love  in  time  and  for eternity. This is  my  whole  desire  —  to  live in Thee. This shall  be  my  happiness,  to  live and die  as  Thy  devoted  servant. Sweet Heart of  Jesus,  I  implore  that  I  may  love Thee more  and  more. Amen.

V. Heart  of  Jesus,  burning  with  love  for us.

R. Inflame  our  hearts  with  love  of  Thee.