to amend my life, and to 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, etc. (page 386.)
Our Father, etc. Hail Mary, etc.
FOURTH PETITION.
Jesus, comfort me.
(To be repeated Nine times.)
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 the great kindness which thou hast shown to me.
And when thou bringest to my mind the sad remembrance of my sins, whereby I have so often offended thee, comfort me with the assurance of obtaining thy grace, by the spirit of perfect penance, which may purge away my guilt, and prepare me for thy kingdom.
Have mercy on all sinners, etc. (page 386.)
Our Father, etc. Hail Mary, etc.
