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of self-will, a pious conversation through life, and, at my last moments, strong and sincere repentance, accompanied by such a lively and attentive presence of mind, as may enable me to receive the last Sacrament of the Church worthily, and die in thy friendship and favor. Lastly, obtain through thy Son, I beseech thee, for the souls of my parentis, bretnren, relatives and benefactors, both living and dead, life everlasting, from the only Giver of every good and perfect gift, the Lord God Almighty: to whom be all power, now and for ever. Amen.

A MOST DEVOUT ACT OF CONTRITION.

O MY GOD! the God of my heart! my soul! my life! and all that is within me! whom I have so much offended, that neither