what else can I desire but Thee! What have I in heaven or upon earth? Thou art the God of my heart and my portion forever! Thou art the love of my heart; Thou art all my riches!
To Thee, then, I recommend my soul; to Thee, Who hast redeemed it with Thy death. Into Thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit: Thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth. Trusting in Thy mercy, I therefore say, In Thee, O Lord, have I hoped; I shall not be confounded forever. O Mary, thou art my hope; to thee, therefore, I say again, In thee, O Lady, have I hoped; I shall not be confounded forever.
5. Ejaculations to be used in Preparation for a good Death.
Those who wish to make sure of dying well should frequently make use of these beautiful ejaculations in time of health as well as in time of sickness. — As for those persons who are in attendance on the sick, their duty is from time to time to suggest or recite the Christian Acts, short prayers, etc., but always with great sweetness and discretion.
1. Confidence in God.
HE who has placed his confidence in God is never abandoned by Him. Jesus Christ died to obtain for us the pardon of our sins.
God gave us His only Son to die for us; therefore how can He refuse to pardon us?
The Lord is my light and my salvation; of whom, then, shall I be afraid?
Into Thy hands I commend my spirit; Thou didst redeem me, Lord, Thou God of truth.
We pray Thee, therefore, help Thy servants whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy precious Blood.
In Thee. O Lord, have I trusted; let me never be confounded, Good Jesus, hide me in Thy sacred Wounds.
