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 himself to  thee  on  this  altar,  and  whom  I likewise possess in  the  centre  of  my  soul. Apply to  them also, O Lord,  the  indulgence  which  the  Church  this day holds  forth  in  thy  name  to  worthy  communicants, and let  not  my  imperfect  dispositions  be  an  obstacle to the  exercise  of  thy  mercy  on  their  behalf. In consideration of  thy  beloved  Son,  cease  to  remember their iniquities,  and  take  no  further  revenge  of  their sins. I particularly implore  thy  mercy,  O Lord,  for my parents,  friends,  and  benefactors; for  all  those who are  most  abandoned; for  those  to  whose  sufferings I may  have  been  accessory; for  all  who,  during life, were  most  devoted  to  the  adorable  sacrament  of thy  love; and  also  for  those  who  were  the  fervent clients of  thy  blessed  Mother. O Almighty Lord, transport them  into  thy  bosom,  where  they  shall  be replenished  with  the  goods  of  thy  house; confirm them in  thy  sight  for  ever,  that  they  may  joyfully sing a hymn  to  thee  in  Sion,  and  pay  to  thee  a vow in Jerusalem. ( Ps . lxiv. 1.)

LMIGHTY Lord,  how  shall  I presume  to  address thee as  my  Father,  since  by  my  abuse  of  thy mercies I have  forfeited  the  title  of  thy  child? O my God,  I acknowledge  that  I have  squandered  thy graces; that I have  been  deaf  to  thy  voice; and  have abandoned thee,  my  only  good. I have sinned against heaven  and  before  thee,  and  were  I treated  as I deserve,  I should  be  for  ever  excluded  from  that kingdom which  I was  created  to  enjoy. Yet, notwithstanding all,  I will  not  despair,  for  I possess  in my  soul  the  sweet  pledge  of  my  forgiveness. Thou canst not  behold  me  without  looking  at  the  same time on  the  face  of  that  dear  Son,  whose  delight