in all the miseries and crosses of this world, absolutely submit to Thy divine pleasure, and wholly rely on Thy merciful providence. Let Thy blessings be upon my actions, and Thy grace direct my intentions, that the whole course of my life, and the principal design of my heart, may always tend to the advancement of Thy glory, the good of others, and the eternal salvation of my own soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour, who, with Thee and the Holy Ghost, liveth and reigneth, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Give me grace, O Lord, to do what Thou commandest, and command what Thou plea

sest.

Give me grace to suffer what Thou permittest, and permit what Thou pleasest.

The blessing of God Almighty, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, descend upon me, and dwell in my heart for ever. Amen.

A Devout Recommendation, which may be used every morning, or at any other time. INTO the hands of Thy unspeakable mercy, Lord, I commend my soul and body, my

senses, my words, my thoughts, and all my actions, with all the necessities of my body and soul, my going forth and coming in, my faith and conversation, the course and end of my life, the day and hour of my death, my rest and resurrection, with thy saints and elect. Amen.

A Prayer for perseverance in Goodness. GRANT, O my Lord Jesus Christ, that 1 may persevere in good purposes, and in Thy holy service till my death; and that I may now this present day perfectly begin; for all I have hitherto done is nothing. Amen.

A Prayer to our blessed Lady.

HAIL, O most holy and blessed Virgin Mary, full of celestial grace, and replenished with beauty and comeliness, of whom and by whom, it pleased our Saviour Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the King of heaven, the brightness of his Father's glory, to be born and nourished; obtain for me, O blessed Lady, from thy only begotten Son, whatsoever thou knowest to be necessary for the salvation of my soul. O holy mother of

God, help my frailty and weakness; assist

me this day in all my calamities, temptations, and dangers; but especially at the hour of my death, vouchsafe not to depart from me, that, by thy prayers and protection, I may be safe in that last and dangerous battle. Amen.

A Prayer to our Guardian Angel.

Q ANGEL of God, to whose holy care I am committed, by the supernal clemency, illuminate, defend, and govern me this day, in all my thoughts, words, and actions. Amen.

Bless us, O Lord, and preserve us from all evil, and bring us to eternal life: and may the souls of the faithful, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

A Blessing.

THE peace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the virtue of his sacred passion, the sign of the holy cross, the purity and humility of the blessed Virgin Mary, the protection of the angels, the intercession of all the saints and the elect of God, be with me, defend me now and in the hour of my death, sweet Jesus. Amen.