oblation in our behalf; and grant it may be effectual for the obtaining of all those blessings which he asks for us.
Behold, Lord, we all here present to Thee, in this bread and wine, the symbols of our perfect union. Grant, 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 bell is rang thrice.)
Hail, true body, born of the Virgin Mary, which didst truly suffer and wast immolated on the cross for man, whose side was pierced, and flowed with water and with blood ; may we have a foretaste of Thee in the last agony of death. kind, loving one, Jesus, Son of Mary, have mercy on me ! Amen.
