to obtain the pardon of my sins, the assistance of Thy grace, and life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus-Christ, our Lord and Saviour.
AN ACT OF CHARITY.
O my God, I love Thee above all things with my whole heart and soul, purely because Thou art infinitely perfect and deserving of all love. I love also my neighbor as myself for the love of Thee. I forgive all who have injured me, and ask pardon of all whom I have injured.
AN ACT OF THANKSGIVING.
O glorious Trinity! I praise Thee and give Thee thanks for the numberless benefits Thou hast bestowed upon me. I thank Thee, O Heavenly Father, for having created me to Thy own image and likeness, and for having preserved me to this day. I thank Thee, O merciful Son, for having redeemed me by Thy death, and so often fed me with
