of Confirmation. Enlighten my mind, that I may know the greatness of the blessing thou bestowest on me.
An Act of Hope. — Relying on thy infinite goodness, O Holy and Sanctifying Spirit, I confidently hope that, receiving thee in the Sacrament of Confirmation, I shall receive the abundance of thy graces. I trust in thee that thou wilt make me a perfect Christian, and that thou wilt give me strength to confess the faith, even at the peril of my life.
An Act of Charity. — I love thee, O Holy Spirit, with all my heart, and with all my soul, above all things, because thou art infinitely good and worthy to be loved. Kindle in my heart the fire of thy love; and grant that, having received thee in the Sacrament of Confirmation, I may faithfully perform all the duties of my state to the end of my life.
SACRAMENT OF EXTREME UNCTION.
PRAYERS
Which may he said whilst receiving Extreme Unction.
PREPARATION.
NOW I desire to be anointed, O Lord, as thou hast commanded me by thy Apostle; grant, I beseech thee, that by this holy unction and the prayers of the Church, I may partake of that spirit with which Christ suffered on the Cross for thy glory, and for the destruction of sin. I have a firm confidence in thy goodness, that thou wilt not forsake me in this time of my distress, but that thou wilt stand by me with thy grace, and defend me from all evil, and now prepare my soul for a happy passage.
