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 faith, we  may  ever  be  defended  from  all  adversities. Through Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. Amen.

ord, have  mercy  on  us. Christ, have  mercy  on  us. Lord, have  mercy  on  us. Christ, hear  us. Christ, graciously  hear  us. God, the  Father  of  heaven,  have  mercy  on  us. God, the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world,  have  mercy  on us. God, the  Holy  Ghost,  have  mercy  on  us. Holy Trinity,  one  God,  have  mercy  on  us. Come, Holy  Spirit,  send  down  from  heaven  the  rays of  Thy  divine  light. Come, Thou  who  art  the  Father  of  the  poor,  the  author  of all  good  gifts,  and  the  light  of  our  hearts. Come Thou,  the  best  of  comforters,  the  sweet  guest, and  sweetest  refreshment  of  our  souls. The rest  of  our  labors,  the  ruler  of  our  passions,  the  comforter of  our  tears. O blessed  Light,  come,  penetrate  the  very  center  of  the hearts  of  the  faithful. Without Thy  grace  what  can  man  do? How can  he guiltless  he? Wash, therefore,  Lord,  our  polluted  souls,  water  our barren  clay,  and  heal  our  wounds. Soften our  stubborn  wills,  inflame  our  tepid  hearts,  and guide  our  wandering  steps. Grant to  Thy  faithful,  who  trust  in  Thee,  the  treasure of  Thy  sevenfold  gift.