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 supreme spirits,  and  those  of  thy  servant  St.  Francis Xavier, that  throne  of  thy  glory,  that  vessel  of election  to  convey  thy  name  to  heathen  nations, who denied  himself  to  himself,  and  to  all  worldly things, casting  them  out  of  his  heart,  that  thou alone mightest  possess  it. I beseech thee  to  grant that I may  despise  all  worldly  things  and  rest  in  thee alone; grant me  also  the  petition  I make  in  this Novena, to  thy  greater  honour  and  glory. Amen.

ORD God  of  the  Cherubim,  who  are  adorned  with the most  perfect  wisdom,  I offer  unto  thee  the merits of  these  most  glorious  spirits,  and  those  of thy  servant  St.  Francis  Xavier,  to  whom  thou  didst give the  grace  of  super-eminent  wisdom,  and  to  whom thou didst  reveal  most  profound  secrets,  that  he might  teach  thy  law  to  many  people  and  nations. I beseech thee  to  grant  that  I may  learn  to  fear  and please thee, which  is  true  wisdom,  and  that  by  word and example  I may  teach  others  to  keep  thy commandments; grant me  also  the  favour  I beg  in this  Novena,  to  thy  greater  honour  and  glory. Amen.

ORD God  of  the  Seraphim,  who  are  inflamed  with most ardent  love  of  thee,  I offer  unto  thee  the merits of  these  most  fervent  spirits,  and  those  of thy  servant  St.  Francis  Xavier,  who,  like  a Seraph, was inflamed  with  thy  love,  conquering  innumerable hardships and dangers  of  life  to  please  thee,  and  to make  those  know  and  love  thee  who  before  offended thee and  knew  thee  not. I beseech thee  to  grant that I may  love  thee,  my  only  God  and  Lord,  and may endeavour  to  bring  all  men  to  the  knowledge