Have mercy on all sinners, Jesus, I beseech thee; turn their vices into virtues; and making them true observers of thy law, and sincere lovers of thee, bring them to bliss in everlasting glory.
Have mercy also on the souls in purgatory, for the sake of thy bitter passion, I beseech thee, and for thy glorious name, Jesus.
O Blessed Trinity, one eternal God, have mercy on me.
Our Father, etc. Hail Mary, etc.
SECOND PETITION.
Jesus, help me.
(To be repeated nine times.)
Jesus, help me to overcome all temptations to sin, and the malice of my ghostly enemy.
Help me to spend my time in virtuous actions, and in such labours as are acceptable to thee.
To resist and repress the motions of my flesh to sloth, gluttony, and sensuality.
To render my heart enamoured of virtue, and inflamed with desires of thy glorious presence.
Help me to deserve and keep a good name, by a peaceful and pious living, to thy honour, Jesus, my own comfort, and the benefit of others.
Have mercy on all sinners, etc. (as above.)
Our Father, etc. Hail Mary, etc.
THIRD PETITION.
Jesus, strengthen me.
(To be repeated nine times.)
Jesus, strengthen me in soul and body, to please thee in executing such works of virtue, as may bring me to thy everlasting joy and felicity.
Grant me a firm purpose, most merciful Saviour,
