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 to amend  my  life,  and  to  atone  for  the  years past.

Those years  which  I have  misspent  to  thy  displeasure, in  vain  or  wicked  thoughts,  words,  deeds, and evil  customs.

Make my  heart  obedient  to  thy  will,  and  ready, for thy  love,  to  perform  all  the  works  of  mercy.

Grant me  the  gifts  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  which, through a virtuous  life,  and  a devout  frequenting  of thy  most  holy  sacraments,  may  at  length  bring  me to  thy  heavenly  kingdom.

Have mercy  on  all  sinners,  etc.  (page  386.)

Our Father,  etc. Hail Mary,  etc.

Jesus, comfort  me.

Jesus, comfort  me,  and  give  me  grace  to  place  my chief,  my  only  joy  and  felicity  in  thee.

Send me  heavenly  meditations,  spiritual  sweetness, and fervent  desires  of  thy  glory;  ravish  my  soul with the  contemplation  of  heaven,  where  I shall  everlastingly dwell  with  thee.

Bring often  to  my  remembrance  thy  unspeakable goodness, thy  gifts,  and  the  great  kindness  which thou hast  shown  to  me.

And when  thou  bringest  to  my  mind  the  sad  remembrance of  my  sins,  whereby  I have  so  often offended thee,  comfort  me  with  the  assurance  of obtaining  thy  grace,  by  the  spirit  of  perfect  penance, which may  purge  away  my  guilt,  and  prepare  me  for thy kingdom.

Have mercy  on  all  sinners,  etc.  (page  386.)

Our Father,  etc. Hail Mary,  etc.