Have the Happiness Once More of Beholding My Saviour

At tie Kyrie.

O merciful Father, adopt me for ever into the number of thy beloved children.

O most loving Jesus, say to my soul: Fear not; I am thy salvation.

O sanctifying Spirit, give me a right understanding of all the truths of faith ; breathe into my heart the spirit of piety ; make me partaker of all the fruits of a fervent communion, and grant me grace to walk constantly in the path of virtue and good works. At the Collects. 0 Lord, vouchsafe favourably to hear the prayers which thy priest offers to thee for the Church and for me. 1 earnestly beseech thee to grant me those graces and virtues of which I have need, in order to deserve thy love. Fill my heart with eternal gratitude for the bless- ing which thou hast just conferred upon me, with a lively horror of sin, and with perfect charity towards my neighbour. Make my whole life worthy of one who is thy child. I deserve not to be heard for my own sake, O my God; but I beseech thy mercy through the merits of thy divine Son, who lives within me. At the Epistle. “ My dearly beloved, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in the time of visitation ; casting all your care upon him, for he hath care of you. Be sober and watch ; because your adver- sary the devil, as a roaring lion, goeth about seeking whom he may devour. Whom resist ye, strong in faith, knowing that the same affliction befalls your brethren who are in tlie world. But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, / ^ / 356 A MASS OF THANKSGIVING after you have suffered a little, will himself perfect you, and confirm you, and establish you. To him be glory and empire for ever and ever. Amen