Grant That Thy Precious Body and Blood, Which I Now,

Mh unworthy, am about to receive, may avail to a scharge from the guilt of all my crimes, a victory over my evil thoughts, the beginning of a new life, the seed of good works, and a sure protection of soul and body against all the snares of my enemies. v v INSTRUCTIONS AND DEVOTIONS FRAYERS AFTER COMMUNION. An Act of Thanksgiving . I return thee thanks, O eternal Father, for having, out of thy pure mercy, without any desert of mine, been pleased to ieed my soul with the body and blood of thine only Son ; and beseech thee, that this holy communion may not he to my condemnation, but available to the effectual remission of all my sins. May it strengthen my faith ; encourage me in the practice of good works ; deliver me from all evil habits and sinful desires ; per- fect me in charity, patience, humility, obedience, and all other virtues. May it secure me against all the snares of my enemies, visible and invisible ; closely unite me to thee, the only true God, and finally settle me in unchangeable bliss, by admitting me, though an unworthy sinner, to be a guest at that divine banquet, where thou, with the Son and the Holy Ghost, art the true light, eternal fulness, everlasting joy, and perfect happiness of all the saints; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen