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and my neighbour, through the whole course of my life. Amen.

Our Father, etc. Hail Mary, etc. I believe in God, etc.


Part II.

Begin as at Part I. saying, “ In the name of Jesus,” &c.

SIXTH PETITION.

Jesus, enlighten me with spiritual wisdom.

(To be repeated nine times.)

Jesus, enlighten me with spiritual wisdom to know thy goodness, and all those things which are most acceptable to thee.

Grant me a clear apprehension of my only good, and a discretion to order my life according to it.

Grant that I may wisely proceed from virtue to virtue, till at length I arrive unto the clear vision of thy glorious majesty.

Permit me not, dear Lord, to return to those sins for which I have sorrowed, and of which I have purged myself by confession.

Grant me grace to benefit the souls of others, by my good example, and to reduce those by good counsel who have offended me.

Have mercy on all sinners, &c. ( page 386.)

Our Father, etc. Hail Mary, etc.

SEVENTH PETITION.

Jesus, grant me grace to fear thee.

(To be repeated nine times.)

Jesus, grant me grace inwardly to fear thee, and to avoid all occasions of offending thee.

Let the threats of the torments which are to fall