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 The day  is  now  before  me, And, as  it  glides  away, O help  me  well  to  make  it A  good  and  holy  day.

Jesus, I  offer  up  this  day And all  my  life  to  Thee  — My thoughts,  words,  prayers,  and  all  that  may Be done  or  borne  by  me. All, all,  to  gain  Thy  Heart's  desires: O light  in  mine  Its  heavenly  fires.

Dear Mother  of  Our  Lord! throughout this  coming  day May'st thou  be  pleased  with  all  I  do  and  think  and  say O look  on  me  with  love,  and  keep  sin  far  away.

Adore till  the  Gospel, Give thanks  till  the  bell; Till Communion  ask  pardon  — Then all  your  wants  tell.

O Sacred  Banquet! where on  Christ  we  feed. The memory  of  His  Passion  is  recalled, The soul  is  filled  with  grace  for  every  need, And heavenly  glory  in  this  pledge  forestalled.

Believe and  grieve  and  hope,  thank,  love,  adore. Show your  soul's  wounds,  and  holy  gifts  implore.