Third Petition.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, -> strengthen me.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,
Jesus, strengthen me in soul and body, to please thee in doing such works of virtue as may bring me to thy everlasting joy and felicity.
Grant me a firm purpose, most merciful Saviour, to amend my life, and atone for the years past:
Those years which I have misspent to thy displeasure, in vain or wicked thoughts, words, deeds, and evil customs.
Make my heart obedient to thy will; and ready, for thy love, to perform all the works of mercy.
Grant me the gifts of the Holy Ghost, which, through a virtuous life, and a devout frequenting of thy most holy sacraments, may at length bring me to thy heavenly kingdom.
Have mercy on all sinners, &c.
Fourth Petition.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, -> comfort me.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,
Jesus, comfort me, and give me grace to place my chief, my only joy and felicity in thee.
Send me heavenly meditations, Spiritual sweetness, and fervent desires of thy glory; ravish my soul with the contemplation of heaven, 'where I shall everlastingly dwell with thee.
Bring often to my remembrance thy unspeakable goodness, thy gifts, and thy great kindness shown to me.
And when thou bringest to my mind the sad remembrance of my sins, whereby I have so unkindly offended thee, comfort me with the assurance of obtaining thy grace, by the spirit of perfect penance, purging away my guilt, and preparing me for thy kingdom.
Have mercy on all sinners, &c.
Fifth Petition.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, -> make me constant.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,
