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 obtaining from  the  benign  Heart  of  Jesus  all  the helps and  graces  necessary  for  our  spiritual  and temporal welfare; particularly  the  grace  of  a happy death, and  the  special  favour  we  now  implore. [ Here mention  or  reflect  upon  your  lawful  requests.]

O guardian of  the  Word  Incarnate,  we  feel  animated with  confidence  that  your  prayers  in  our behalf will  be  graciously  heard  before  the  throne  of God.

V. O glorious  St.  Joseph,  through  the  love  you bear to  Jesus  Christ,  and  for  the  glory  of  his  name.

R. Hear  our  prayers,  and  obtain  our  petitions.

GLORIOUS St.  Joseph,  spouse  of  the  immaculate Virgin,  obtain  for  me  a pure,  humble,  and charitable mind,  and  perfect  resignation  to  the  Divine will. Be my  guide,  father,  and  model  through  life, that I may  merit  to  die  as  thou  didst,  in  the  arms  of Jesus  and  Mary.

HASTE Spouse  of  the  most  Immaculate  Mother of Jesus ! holy Joseph  ! how great  was  thy  grief when, ignorant  of  the  mystery  and  co-operation  of the  Holy  Ghost  in  that  sublime  mystery,  thou  perceivest  the  pregnancy  of  thy  beloved  Spouse,  and  on that  account  had  thoughts  of  leaving  her. By this