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world. Illumine, I beseech Thee, the blindness of my heart — and set on fire within me Thy glowing love. Give me true faith, certain hope, perfect charity. Help me to obtain those other virtues by which I may understand Thee, fear Thee, love Thee, and keep Thy precepts, so that when my last day shall come, the Angel of Peace may receive me and shield me from the power of the devil, and I may for ever enjoy a blissful rest in the company of Thy saints.


PRAYER TO THE HOLY TRINITY

O Holy Trinity, be my stay. Hear me, listen to my prayer, hearken to my cry. Thou art my living God. Thou art my all-holy Protector. Thou art my loving Lord. Thou art my just judge. Thou art my help in time of need. Thou art my guide to the Heavenly Kingdom. Thou art my true light. Thou art my holy joy. Thou art my ample portion. Thou art my everlasting salvation. Thou art my full life. Thou art my unspotted victory. Thou art my future hope. Thou art my accomplished redemption. Thou art my perfect charity. Thou art my holy resurrection. Thou