Page:Withgodbookofpra00las.djvu/642

 that sea  of  bitterness in which  Thou  wast  immersed  for  me  throughout  the  whole course of  Thy  mortal  life,  grant  me  true  contrition  for  my sins,  contempt  of  earthly  things,  an  ardent  longing  for  the glory of  heaven,  trust  in  Thy  infinite  merits,  and  final  perseverance in  Thy  grace.

Heart of  Jesus,  all  love! I offer  Thee  these  humble prayers for  myself,  and  for  all  who  unite  with  me  in  spirit to adore  Thee;  vouchsafe,  of  Thy  infinite  goodness,  to  receive and  to  answer  them,  and  especially  for  that  one  of  us who  shall  first  end  this  mortal  life. Sweet Heart  of  my Saviour,  pour  down  upon  him,  in  the  agony  of  death,  Thine inward consolations;  place  him  in  Thy  sacred  wounds, cleanse him  from  every  stain  in  that  furnace  of  love,  that so Thou  mayest  open  to  him  speedily  the  entrance  into  Thy glory, there  to  intercede  with  Thee  for  all  those  who  yet tarry in  their  land  of  exile.

Most holy  Heart  of  my  most  loving  Jesus,  I  purpose to renew  these  acts  of  adoration  and  these  prayers  for  myself, miserable  sinner  that  I  am,  as  well  as  for  all  who  are associated with  me  to  adore  Thee,  every  moment  while  I live,  down  to  the  last  instant  of  my  life. I recommend  to Thee,  my  Jesus,  the  Holy  Church,  Thy  well-beloved  Spouse, our own