of thy servant St. Francis Xavier, who though he excelled many, yet humbly submitted himself- to all superiors, and readily fulfilled their commands, in them acknowledging thy majesty. I beseech thee to grant me ready and perfect obedience to all my superiors, and that special petition which I make in this Novena, to thy greater honour and glory. Amen.
The Seventh Day.
Lord God of the Thrones, on whom thou dost repose as on the seat of thy glory and chair of thy majesty, I offer unto thee the merits of these supreme spirits, and those of thy servant St. Francis Xavier, that throne of thy glory, that vessel of election to convey thy name to heathen nations, who denied himself to himself, and to all worldly things, casting them out of his heart, that thou alone mightest possess it. I beseech thee to grant that I may despise all worldly things, and. rest in thee alone; grant me also the petition I make in this Novena, to thy greater honour and glory. Amen.
The Eighth Day.
Lord God of the Cherubim, who are adorned with the most perfect wisdom, I offer unto thee the merits of these most glorious spirits, and those of thy servant St. Francis Xavier, to whom thou didst give the grace of supereminent wisdom, and to whom thou didst reveal most profound secrets, that he might teach thy law to many people and nations. I beseech thee to grant that I may learn to fear and please thee,, which is true wisdom, and that by word and example I may teach others to keep thy commandments; grant me also the favour I beg in this Novena, to thy greater honour and glory. Amen.
The Ninth Day.
Lord God of the Seraphim, who are inflamed with most ardent love of thee, I offer unto thee the merits of these most fervent spirits, and those of thy servant St. Francis Xavier, who like a Seraph, was inflamed with thy love, conquering innumerable hardships and dangers of life to please thee, and to make those know and love thee who before offended thee and knew thee not I beseech thee to grant that I may love thee, my only God and Lord, and may endeavour to bring all men to the knowledge
