edness: beseeching thee to forgive me for having so often striven against thy holy inspirations, and saddened thee my nearest, dearest friend; and firmly purposing to obey thee henceforward, and most faithfully to serve my God. Amen. (St. Gertrude.)
Prayer to St. Gabriel.
O Gabriel, might of God, who didst announce to the Virgin Mary the incarnation of the only Son of God, and in the garden didst console and strengthen Christ oppressed with fear and, sorrow; I praise thee, I worship thee, O chosen spirit, and humbly pray thee to be my advocate with Jesus Christ my Saviour, and with Mary, his blessed Virgin Mother; in all my trials do thou assist me, lest overcome by temptation I offend my God and Sovereign Good. Amen.
Prayer to St. Raphael
O heavenly physician and faithful companion St. Raphael, who didst restore sight to the elder Tobias, and guide the younger in his long journey and preserve him in safety; be thou the physician of my soul and body, disperse the dark clouds of ignorance; defend me from the dangers of my earthly pilgrimage, and lead me to that heavenly country where, with thee, I may gaze for ever on the face of God. Amen.
Litany of Guardian Angels, p. 348.
HYMNS.
Hail, Gabriel, hail . . . . . . 154
Michael, prince of highest heaven . . . . 155
Dear angel, ever at my side . . . . . 188
Kind Angel Guardian . . . . . 189
Blest spirits of light . . . . . . . . . 281
Sweet angel of mercy . . . . . . . 283
Hymns for Sundays in October, see list in May, p. 552.
Hymns for Saints in October
Oct. 13. St. Edward, Patron of Diocese of Westminster 259
25. St John of Beverley, Patron of Diocese of Beverley . . . .258
