Tor of the Universe

O God of majesty and mercy, look upon the sacred marks in thy hands, feet, and side, which thou still retainest in thy glorified body, to plead in my behalf. By that tender love which induced thee to create, redeem, and sanctify me, unite the abyss of thy merits to the abyss of my misery. Strengthen my weakness, confirm this my resolution of never offending thee more. Oh, rather let me lose every thing, with life itself, than lose thy favour by mortal sin. My heart was created for thee, and I love thee more than myself. Every day of my life, and especially that on which I shall expire, I will strive to love and serve thee for thy own sake, my God and my Creator.

O Saviour of perishing mankind, who openest thy hand, and fillest every crea- ture with benediction, give me now such a blessing as thou didst bestow on thy beloved disciples, when ascend- ing in triumph from the mountain of Olives, that I may live and die in this happy disposition. Amen