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and the great account we are then to give; that so our souls, being always well disposed, may depart out of this world in Thy grace.

Then by the holy intercession of Thy blessed Mother, and the assistance of the glorious St. Michael, deliver us from the enemy of our souls: and do thou, our good angel, we beseech thee, help us at that most important hour.

Then, dear Jesus, remember Thy mercy and turn not Thy most amiable face away from us, because of our offenses.

Secure us against the terrors of that day, by causing us to die daily to earthly things, and to have our conversation continually in heaven.

Let the remembrance of Thy death teach us to esteem our lives, and the memory of Thy resurrection encourage us to descend cheerfully into the grave.

Have mercy, etc.

Our Father, etc. Hail Mary, etc. Glory be to the Father, etc.

Tenth Petition

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, -----> Send us here our purgatory.
Jesus, Jesus Jesus,

Jesus, send us here our purgatory, and so prevent the torments of that cleansing fire which awaits those souls in the next world that have not been sufficiently cleansed in this.

Vouchsafe to grant us those merciful crosses and afflictions which Thou seest necessary for taking off our affections from all things here below.

Since none can see Thee who love anything which is not for Thy sake, suffer not our hearts to find any rest here but in sighing after Thee.

Too bitter, alas! will be the anguish of a soul which is separated from Thee, which desires, but can not come to Thee, being bound with the heavy chains of sin.

Here then, O my Saviour, keep us continually mortified to this world, that, being purified thoroughly by the fire