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Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Give to us the Spirit of peace.

Our Father. Hail Mary.

V. Create in me a clean heart, O God.

R. And renew a right spirit within me.

V. Cast me not away from thy face.

R. And take not thy Holy Spirit from me.

V. Restore to me the joy of thy salvation.

R. And strengthen me with a perfect spirit.

V. Let the grace of the Holy Spirit

R. Enlighten our senses and our hearts.

V. Lord, hear my prayer.

R. And let my cry come to thee.

Let us pray.

O God, to whom every heart is open, every wish speaketh, and from whom no secret is hid, purify the thoughts of our hearts by the infusion of the Holy Spirit, that we may merit to love thee perfectly, and to praise thee worthily.

Let the power of the Holy Ghost be with us, O Lord, we beseech thee, both graciously to purify our hearts, and to defend us from all adversities.

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is sanctified and governed, hear the supplications that we make for every degree and order therein, that, by the gift of thy grace, they may all faithfully serve thee. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.



CHAP. IV.

A ROSARY, OBLATIONS, AND DAILY EXERCISES TO THE MOST HOLY TRINITY.

The Rosary of the Most Holy Trinity

Used and recommended by eminent Divines.

The method of reciting it is as follows. After the Apostles' Creed, Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory, say,

God the Father of heaven, Have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us.