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NOVENA OF GRACE
In honor of St. Francis Xavier
IN the name of the Father, ✠ and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
V. Thou, O Lord, wilt open my lips.
R. And my mouth shall announce Thy praise.
V. Incline unto my aid, O God.
R. O Lord, make haste to help me.
V. Glory be to the Father, etc.
R. As it was in the beginning, etc.
Prayer
O GOD! who wast pleased to restore to the bosom of Thy Church, the nations of the Indies, through the preaching and miracles of St. Francis Xavier, mercifully grant us, that we may imitate his virtues, whose glorious merits we hold in veneration. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Hymn
O Father St. Francis, we kneel at thy feet
While blessings and favors we beg and entreat,
That thou from thy bright throne in heaven above
Wouldst look on thy clients with pity and love.
St. Francis Xavier, O pray for us! ||
While blessings and favors we beg and entreat,
That thou from thy bright throne in heaven above
Wouldst look on thy clients with pity and love.
St. Francis Xavier, O pray for us! ||
O, Father St. Francis, thy words were once strong
Against Satan’s wiles and an infidel throng,
Not less is thy might where in heaven thou art;
Oh, come to our aid, in our battle take part.
St. Francis Xavier, O pray for us! ||
Against Satan’s wiles and an infidel throng,
Not less is thy might where in heaven thou art;
Oh, come to our aid, in our battle take part.
St. Francis Xavier, O pray for us! ||
