O MY Jesus, I believe that thou art truly present in this most Holy Sacrament, I love thee above all things, and I desire thee with my whole soul, but since I cannot now receive thee sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace thee as if thou wert already come: I unite myself entirely to thee. Never suffer me to be separated from thee.
OFFERING TO THE SACRED HEART.
I [N.], desirous to make the best return in my power for thy benefits, and the most ample atonement for my transgressions, give thee my heart, and consecrate my whole being to thee, O amiable Jesus; and I purpose, 'with the assistance of thy grace, never more to offend thee.
ACTS OF ADORATION TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS.
I. — The Word was made flesh , and dwelt amongst us.
ETERNAL Word, made man for the love of us, humbly prostrate at thy feet, we adore thee with our whole mind, and with the most profound veneration. To make amends for our ingratitude for so great a benefit, we unite in sincerity of heart with all those who love thee, and offer thee our most humble and affectionate thanksgivings. Deeply sensible of that excess of humility, goodness, and sweetness which we acknowledge in thy divine Heart, we petition thee for thy grace to imitate these virtues, so pleasing to thee.
Our Father, etc. Hail Mary, etc. Glory be to the Father, etc.
II. — He was crucified for us.
JESUS, our admirable Redeemer, humbly prostrate at thy feet, we adore thee with our whole mind
