Strengthen Me to Fulfil It Perfectly

Humbled, O Lord, at the view of my many miseries, and convinced of my weakness; yet animated with a sincere desire to employ the remainder of my years in repairing my past ingratitude ; 1 fervently implore thy powerful assistance, for, 44 strengthened by thee, I can do all things;” with humble confidence I approach thy altar, 44 for with thee is the fountain of life, and in thy light I shall see light.” Come, then, O blessed Jesus, to take possession of my heart, in thy adorable sacra- ment. Come, and give efficacy to my resolution, of living henceforth but for thee, and of devoting all my faculties to the promotion of thy glory. Establish thy dwelling in my soul, that, fertilised by the dew of thy grace, it may produce a rich harvest of holiness and vir- tue. May thy love be the end of my existence, and the only motive of all my actions; may it be my guide Digitized by CjrOOQlC FOR COMMUNION. amidst the dangers of that world wherein thy will hath cast my lot ; may it be my light in perplexities, and my counsel in doubts ; may it forcibly detach my affections from the things of this world.

O adorable Jesus, can there be any real comfort but in thy service ; any unal- loyed happiness but in the possession of thee ? May I henceforth prove my conviction of this truth by constant fervour ana undeviating fidelity ! Amen