of whom I am chief, I believe that this is Thy all-holy Body, and this Thy precious Blood. Therefore, I pray Thee, have mercy upon me, and pardon my offences, whether committed wilfully or carelessly, in thought, word, and deed, in knowledge or in ignorance; and grant me to be a partaker of these spotless Mysteries, for the remission of my sins and unto everlasting life, Amen.

OME unto me, Jesu, Lord

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of my heart, my greatest good, my all. For Thee alone Ilong. Thee, and Thee alone, do I desire. Thou art my hope, my help, my life, my blessedness. See, Jesu, I give Thee my heart. I offer Thee all I am, or have, or can do. Wash away and annihilate, by Thy love, every spot or stain of sin in me. I come to Thee in the deepest humility, but with perfect trust and hope. Come to me, Jesu, God of my soul. Jesu, I believe in Thee: Jesu, I hope in Thee: Jesu, I love Thee; Thou art my Saviour, my God, and my all.

formed me by Thy Divine love. Purge now my sins with Thy spiritual fire, and make me meet to be filled with Thy delights. How shall I dare to enter unworthily into the brightness of Thy Saints, unto Thy bridal feast, lest the want of a wedding. garment betray me, and I be cast out by the Angels. Wash away, O God, the stains of my soul, and save me in Thy lovingkindness.

LORD, I am not worthy

that Thou shouldest come

under my roof; but show mercy unto me, a sinner, through the reception of Thy Body and Blood, Thou, Ó Lord, Who hast said, "" He that eateth My Flesh and drinketh My Blood, abideth in Me and I in Him;" and grant that I may not receive this holy Sacrament to my condemnation, but through Thy mercy to my salvation, and the remission of all my sins. Amen.

most holy Body and Blood from all my iniquities, and from all evils, and make me ever to adhere to Thy commandments, and never permit me to be separated from

LORD, I am not worthy

that Thou shouldest come under my roof; but say the word only, and my soul shall be healed.

with God the Father, in

the Unity of the Holy Ghost,

Christ.

Amen.

GOD the Father, Fount

and origin of all goodness; Who, led by mercy, didst will that Thy Onlybegotten Son should, for our sakes, descend into this world and take our flesh upon Him, I adore Thee, I glorify Thee, I praise Thee, and with all the

power of my mind and heart I pray Thee not to leave us, Thy servants, but to pardon our sins, that we may serve Thee, the living and true God, with pure hearts and chaste bodies through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

LORD JESU CHRIST, grant that the Sacrament of Thy Body and Blood, which I, though unworthy, am about to receive, may not be for my judgment and condemnation, but, through Thy mercy, for the salvation of my body and soul. Amen.

the Lord, for all that He hath done unto me? I will receive the cup of salvation, and call upon the Name of the Lord. I will praise the Lord, and call upon His Name; so shall I be safe from my enemies.

After Communion. MAY Thy Holy Body, O

Lord, and Thy Sacred Blood, which I have received, ever abide with me: and grant that no stain of sin may remain in me, who have received these pure and holy mysteries: Who livest and reignest God,- world without end. Amen.

blessed: Who art blessed for ever and ever. Amen.

THANK Thee, O Lord, Holy Father Almighty, Everlasting God, Who hast refreshed me with the most sacred Body and Blood of Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ: and I pray Thee that this holy Sacrament of our salvation, which I, an unworthy sinner, have received, may not bring down judgment and condemnation upon me for my sins; but may lead my body and soul unto everlasting life: through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

GIVE Thee thanks, O holy

Lord, Almighty Father, everlasting God, Who hast fed me a sinner, Thine unworthy servant, for no merit of mine, but only out of Thy tender mercy, with the most precious Body and Blood of Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ. And I pray Thee that this holy Communion may not condemn me, but assist me untó everlasting life. May it be to me an earnest of faith and a shield of good will; the casting out of my sins; the destruction of lusts and concupiscence; the increase of charity and patience, humility, obedience, and

every virtue; a defence against the snares of all mine enemies, both visible and invisible; the perfect quieting of all my actions, bodily and ghostly: a firm bond betwixt me and Thee, the one true God: and the happy consummation of my life. And I pray Thee bring me, a sinner, to that ineffable banquet, where Thou, with Thy Son and the Holy Ghost, art the true light, the full satisfaction, the eternal joy, the everlasting rejoicing, and the perfect happiness of Thy Saints. Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THANK Thee, O Lord

my God, Who hast not rejected me, a sinner, but hast granted me to become a partaker of these holy mysteries, of Thy all-holy, spotless, and heavenly gifts. O Master, Lover of men, Who for us didst die and rise again, and hast given us these august and life-giving mysteries, for the strengthening and sanctification of our souls and bodies, do Thou grant that this Sacrament may bring me healing of my soul and body, deliverance from adversity, illumination in my eyes and heart, peace of my spirit, faith that shall not

be ashamed, love without dis simulation, perfect wisdom, entire obedience to Thy com. mands, Thy Divine grace, and a portion in Thy Kingdom. That, continuing in holiness, I may ever remember Thy goodness, and live not unto myself, but unto Thee, our Lord and Benefactor. Grant that, departing this life in the hope of life eternal, I may attain unto the everlasting rest, where the unceasing song of them that feast resounds, and where is found the unknown joy of them who behold the ineffable beauty of Thy coun tenance; for Thou art the Guide and the inexpressible joy of those who love Thee, O Christ our God, Whom all creation praises for ever and ever. Amen.

THANK Thee, O Lord

Jesu Christ, King of kings and Lord of lords, that Thou hast vouchsafed sweetly to refresh my dry and barren soul with Thy Sacred Body and Thy most Precious Blood. I pray Thee, that whatsoever is found in me sinful or contrary to Thy most holy will may be entirely taken away by the communion of this most holy Sacrament; that my heart may be made a meet tabernacle for

the Holy Ghost. O most sweet Jesu, may this holy Sa crament of Thy Body and Blood be to me a means of pardon, the medicine of eternal life, the confirmation of grace, the memorial of Thy most sacred Passion, the Viaticum of my last journey, the solace

of

my soul: : may it be to me safety and health in temptation, peace and joy in every tribulation, light and strength in every word and work, and ny consolation and last defence in death. May it so transform my heart that I may find no sweetness in any other but in Thee, desire no love, seek no consolation, find no plea sure, care for no honour but with Thee, and fear no pain but separation from Thee: Who livest and reignest, world without end. Amen.

admiration to behold the things which Thou hast done; put away from me all inordinate desires, hallow my life, and lead me on from grace to grace, to the glory of Thy Name, and to my salvation; that after this life I may, in the eternal felicity of the Heavenly Jerusalem, see Thee face to face through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen,

CHRIST, our Master, King of the Ages, Lord and Creator of all things, I thank Thee for all the good things Thou hast bestowed

upon me, and for the communion of Thy spotless and life-giving mysteries. I pray Thee, O Lord, and Lover of men, keep me under Thy protection and under the shadow of Thy wings, and grant me with a good conscience, until my latest breath, worthily to partake of Thy holy mysteries; for the forgiveness of my sins and unto everlasting life. For Thou art the Bread of Life, the Fountain of holiness, the Giver of all good gifts, and with Thee we praise the Father and the Holy Ghost, now and ever, and unto all ages of ages. Amen.

I.

Benedicite, Omnia Opera.

ALL ye Works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise Him, and magnify Him for ever.

O ye Angels of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: O ye Heavens, bless ye the Lord.

O ye Waters that be above the Firmament, bless ye the Lord: O all ye Powers of the Lord, bless ye the Lord.

O ye Sun and Moon, bless

ye the Lord: O ye Stars of Heaven, bless ye the Lord.

O ye Showers and Dew, bless ye the Lord: O ye Winds of God, bless ye the Lord.

O ye Fire and Heat, bless ye the Lord: O ye Winter and Summer, bless ye the Lord.

O ye Dews and Frosts, bless ye the Lord: O ye Frost and Cold, bless ye the Lord.

O ye Ice and Snow, bless ye the Lord: O ye Nights and Days, bless ye the Lord.

bless

ye Light and Darkness, ye the Lord: O ye