Through the Merits of Thy Only Son Our Lord

we beseech thee, to the prayers of thy sen-* vant, who is here appointed to make this oblation in our behalf; and grant it may be effectual for the obtaining of all those blessings which he asks for us. DEVOTIONS FOR MASS. Behold, O Lord, we all here present to thee in this bread and wine the symbols of our perfect union.

Grant, O Lord, that they may be made for us the true body and blood of thy dear Son ; that being consecrated to thee by this holy Victim, we may live in thy service, and depart this life in thy grace. At the Consecration. Bow down your body and soul in solemn adoration ; make an act of faith in the real presence of your Saviour' s body and blood , soul and divinity , under the sacramental veils. Offer your whole self to him , and through him to his Father : beg that your heart and soul may be happily changed into him. At the Elevation of the Host. [Here the hell is rung again.] Most adorable body, I adore thee with all the powers of my soul.

Lord, who hast given thyself entire to us, frant we may become entirely thine. I believe, O Lord ; elp my unbelief. Most merciful Saviour, be thou my protector ; strength- en and defend me bv thy heavenly space, now, and espe- cially at the hour of my death, good Jesus. Amen