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 How dare  I,  then,  converse  with  slanderers,  liars, drunkards, or  swearers; or  with  such  whose  discourse is either  quarrelsome,  dissolute,  or  vain  ?

Repress in  me,  dear  Jesus,  all  inordinate  affections to carnal  pleasures,  and  to  intemperance,  by  granting me the  grace  to  avoid  such  company  as  would stir up  the  fire  of  my  unruly  appetites.

May thy  power  defend,  thy  wisdom  direct,  thy fatherly pity  chastise  me,  and  make  me  live  so  here among men,  that  I may  be  fit  for  the  conversation  of angels  hereafter.

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

Our Father,  etc. Hail Mary,  etc.

Jesus, grant me  grace  to  call  on  thee  for  help,

Jesus, grant  me  grace  in  all  my  necessities  to  call on thee  for  help,  faithfully  remembering  thy  death and resurrection  for  my  salvation.

Wilt thou  be  deaf  to  my  cries,  who  wouldst  lay down thy  life  for  my  ransom  ? Or, canst  thou  not save me,  who  couldst  take  it  up  again  for  my  crown  ?

Whom have  I in  heaven  but  thee,  O my  Jesus, whose blessed  mouth  has  pronounced,  Call  on  me  in the  day  of  trouble  and  l will  deliver  thee.

Thou art  my  sure  rock  of  defence  against  all  sorts of enemies:  thou  art  my  ready  grace,  able  to strengthen  me  for  every  good  work.

Therefore, in  all  my  sufferings,  in  all  my  weaknesses and  temptations,  I will  confidently  call  on thee: Hear  me,  O my  Jesus,  and  when  thou  hearest, have mercy.

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

Our Father,  etc. Hail Mary,  etc.