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A35302 A dayly exercise of the devout Christian Containing several most pithy practices of piety; in order to live holily and dye happily. Published by T.V. Monk, of the holy order of St. Benedict.; Dayly exercise of the devout Rosarists. T. V. (Thomas Vincent), 1604-1681.; A. C. (Arthur Crowther), 1588-1666. aut 1673 (1673) Wing C7409B; ESTC R216327 226,320 582

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motive_n because_o himself_o be_v the_o only_a object_n which_o deserve_v all_o his_o affection_n the_o only_a good_a which_o can_v replenish_v his_o capacious_a heart_n the_o only_a worthy_a to_o draw_v we_o and_o the_o only_a able_a to_o satisfy_v we_o the_o only_a centre_n whether_o we_o be_v to_o steer_v our_o course_n and_o the_o only_a end_n which_o can_v terminate_v it_o final_o it_o be_v he_o only_o who_o be_v our_o all_o in_o all_o our_o perfection_n or_o crown_n our_o eternal_a felicity_n behold_v devout_a christian_n the_o true_a mean_n whereby_o you_o may_v be_v evermore_o ready_a for_o the_o time_n which_o be_v always_o ready_a for_o you_o and_o may_v steal_v upon_o you_o when_o you_o least_o think_v of_o it_o unless_o you_o daily_o think_v of_o it_o god_n give_v we_o all_o his_o grace_n to_o practice_v well_o these_o pious_a instruction_n and_o to_o husband_n wise_o the_o precious_a time_n he_o lend_v we_o that_o so_o the_o time_n wherewith_o he_o threaten_v we_o may_v not_o surprise_v we_o your_o time_n say_v he_o to_o you_o all_o his_o love_a &_o belove_a child_n be_v always_o ready_a death_n still_o attend_v at_o your_o door_n but_o where_o or_o when_o it_o will_v enter_v and_o seize_v upon_o you_o you_o know_v not_o it_o be_v therefore_o your_o part_n to_o expect_v it_o every_o day_n and_o in_o every_o place_n and_o to_o make_v so_o good_a use_n of_o your_o time_n here_o as_o that_o you_o may_v hereafter_o through_o my_o assist_v and_o proffer_v grace_n come_v to_o the_o eternity_n of_o my_o promise_a and_o prepare_v glory_n to_o which_o lead_n and_o conduct_v we_o all_o the_o eternal_o bless_a father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n the_o christian_n daily_o exercise_v aforesaid_a reduce_v into_o practice_n with_o the_o intermixture_n of_o many_o useful_a instruction_n and_o direction_n ¶_o i._o 1._o the_o exercise_n for_o the_o morning_n have_v satisfy_v nature_n with_o convenient_a and_o competent_a rest_n and_o sleep_v remember_v present_o upon_o 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thou_o to_o comply_v with_o that_o which_o retard_v thou_o withhold_v thou_o overcharge_v thou_o and_o thou_o my_o body_n since_o thou_o have_v sufficient_o repose_v rouse_v up_o thyself_o to_o serve_v thy_o mistress_n soul_n which_o during_o this_o long_a night_n season_n have_v desist_v from_o she_o own_o function_n to_o condescend_v to_o thy_o frailty_n make_v she_o a_o return_n of_o thy_o civility_n and_o employ_v all_o thy_o power_n to_o obey_v her_o precept_n as_o she_o have_v give_v way_n by_o a_o cessation_n of_o all_o her_o faculty_n to_o the_o reparation_n of_o thy_o weakness_n excite_v yourself_o to_o a_o speedy_a and_o early_a rise_n and_o habituate_v your_o body_n to_o get_v the_o victory_n over_o sloth_n and_o sluggishness_n by_o make_v use_n of_o some_o instance_n of_o affection_n towards_o your_o love_a lord_n and_o saviour_n as_o thou_o summonst_a i_o o_o my_o god_n by_o thy_o angel_n my_o guardian_n to_o appear_v before_o thou_o and_o to_o praise_v thy_o divine_a majesty_n i_o seem_v to_o hear_v thou_o sweet_o call_v i_o invite_v i_o expect_v i_o arise_v my_o love_n my_o dove_n my_o spouse_n my_o fair_a one_o and_o come_v the_o night_n be_v past_a the_o day_n be_v present_v cast_v off_o therefore_o all_o work_n of_o darkness_n and_o put_v on_o the_o armour_n of_o my_o light_n and_o love_n and_o i_o most_o joyful_o answer_v thou_o o_o my_o love_a lord_n behold_v my_o heart_n be_v ready_a to_o love_v and_o praise_v thou_o this_o day_n and_o evermore_o assure_v thyself_o that_o the_o observation_n of_o this_o small_a and_o seem_o unnecessary_a rule_n to_o wit_n of_o rise_v early_o and_o speedy_o will_v add_v great_a courage_n and_o comfort_n to_o thy_o soul_n in_o the_o progress_n and_o practice_n of_o thy_o spiritual_a exercise_n whereas_o on_o the_o contrary_a you_o shall_v prove_v by_o experience_n that_o a_o little_a laziness_n in_o the_o morning_n leave_v a_o certain_a lumpishness_n and_o tepedity_n in_o your_o interior_a whence_o it_o fall_v 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follow_v and_o all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n or_o if_o your_o leisure_n permit_v you_o may_v enlarge_v yourself_o and_o elevate_v your_o soul_n towards_o the_o glorious_a and_o incomprehensible_a trinity_n acknowledge_v your_o own_o nothing_o and_o adore_v his_o infinite_a essence_n with_o the_o same_o feel_n of_o his_o presence_n as_o his_o holy_a prophet_n seem_v to_o have_v when_o he_o exclaim_v o_o my_o dread_a sovereign_n all_o my_o substance_n and_o be_v be_v a_o mere_a nothing_o before_o thou_o without_o thou_o i_o be_v nothing_o and_o what_o i_o now_o be_o by_o thy_o power_n i_o here_o annihilate_v in_o thy_o presence_n by_o a_o humble_a sense_n of_o my_o own_o meanness_n and_o of_o thy_o greatness_n of_o my_o ignorance_n and_o of_o thy_o wisdom_n of_o my_o misery_n and_o of_o thy_o mercy_n i_o come_v from_o nothing_o by_o thy_o gracious_a favour_n and_o i_o return_v into_o my_o nothing_o by_o confess_v what_o i_o shall_v be_v without_o thy_o continual_a support_n and_o 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of_o eternal_a praise_n admiration_n and_o gratitude_n ¶_o 10._o direction_n devotion_n and_o entertainment_n for_o sick_a person_n 1._o what_o the_o sick_a party_n be_v to_o do_v at_o the_o begin_n of_o his_o infirmity_n 1._o when_o any_o sickness_n shall_v seize_v upon_o you_o receive_v it_o not_o otherwise_o than_o as_o the_o summons_n of_o death_n and_o render_v most_o humble_a and_o hearty_a thanks_o to_o your_o heavenly_a father_n for_o give_v you_o this_o paternal_a visitation_n and_o timely_a warning_n 2._o though_o the_o best_a disposition_n to_o a_o happy_a death_n be_v to_o have_v lead_v a_o holy_a life_n yet_o what_o soeever_n your_o life_n yet_o what_o soever_o your_o life_n have_v be_v former_o you_o be_v now_o to_o resolve_v serious_o to_o spend_v the_o short_a remainder_n of_o your_o time_n in_o your_o creator_n love_n and_o service_n and_o in_o order_n hereunto_o 3._o endeavour_v to_o have_v discreet_a and_o devout_a person_n about_o you_o for_o if_o ever_o poor_a 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at_o the_o day_n end_v seem_v he_o not_o to_o have_v a_o swinish_a spirit_n which_o have_v no_o motion_n but_o for_o the_o body_n no_o life_n but_o for_o the_o belly_n to_o pass_v whole_a day_n without_o any_o respect_n to_o god_n or_o reflection_n on_o himself_o but_o to_o cast_v himself_o free_o upon_o all_o occur_v object_n and_o occasion_n of_o vanity_n curiosity_n sensuality_n if_o it_o be_v not_o a_o clear_a mark_n of_o infidelity_n it_o be_v certain_o a_o manifest_a token_n of_o folly_n stupidity_n bestiality_n and_o be_v sure_o one_o of_o the_o great_a negligence_n which_o can_v possible_o befall_v a_o soul_n pretend_v to_o any_o thing_n beyond_o this_o present_a life_n 9_o o_o man_n cry'_v out_o the_o prophet_n make_v not_o yourselves_o like_o horse_n and_o mule_n which_o be_v utter_o devoid_a of_o all_o understanding_n you_o have_v not_o beastlike_a head_n bend_v to_o the_o earthwards_o but_o yet_o if_o in_o your_o body_n erect_v towards_o heaven_n you_o have_v soul_n 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intention_n and_o confirm_v i_o in_o my_o present_a purpose_n which_o be_v to_o observe_v perfect_o thy_o most_o just_a and_o and_z holy_a ordinance_n and_o all_o they_o who_o thou_o have_v place_v over_o my_o head_n in_o that_o very_a manner_n both_o in_o substance_n and_o circumstance_n as_o thou_o o_o supreme_a lawmaker_n demand_v and_o command_v the_o seven_o exercise_n of_o fortitude_n the_o three_o cardinal_n virtue_n 1._o the_o essence_n of_o fortitude_n fortitude_n be_v a_o moral_a virtue_n enable_v our_o will_n to_o do_v good_a and_o avoid_v evil_a in_o great_a and_o dreadful_a difficulty_n and_o danger_n so_o that_o we_o either_o expect_v they_o or_o suffer_v they_o or_o shun_v they_o or_o set_v upon_o they_o without_o excessive_a fear_n or_o over_o rash_a boldness_n my_o life_n o_o my_o lord_n be_v a_o perpetual_a warfare_n my_o soul_n be_v beset_v during_o this_o her_o pilgrimage_n with_o innumerable_a enormous_a powerful_a and_o implacable_a enemy_n so_o that_o i_o be_o 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child_n of_o the_o most_o high_a and_o heir_n apparent_a to_o his_o kingdom_n it_o become_v not_o thou_o to_o content_v thyself_o with_o common_a perfection_n we_o will_v henceforth_o have_v high_a thought_n and_o aspire_v to_o more_o sublime_a generous_a and_o noble_a erterprise_n we_o will_v courageous_o climb_v up_o the_o several_a degree_n of_o the_o most_o seraphical_a virtue_n and_o set_v upon_o holy_a and_o honourable_a work_n tend_v to_o our_o own_o great_a good_a and_o our_o god_n eternal_a glory_n yes_o lord_n we_o desire_v to_o be_v as_o true_o patient_a as_o thy_o servant_n job_n as_o zealous_a of_o thy_o honour_n as_o thy_o apostle_n paul_n as_o penitent_a for_o our_o sin_n as_o the_o pious_a magdalen_n as_o pure_a in_o our_o life_n as_o the_o holy_a angel_n and_o as_o ardent_a in_o thy_o love_n as_o the_o high_a seraphin_n o_o my_o soul_n that_o we_o can_v reach_v these_o glorious_a perfection_n 5._o patience_n be_v a_o moral_a virtue_n which_o moderate_v our_o sadness_n 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the_o pure_a love_n of_o thou_o all_o affection_n to_o worldly_a thing_n give_v they_o unto_o i_o o_o gracious_a god_n or_o take_v they_o from_o i_o as_o best_o like_v thy_o divine_a majesty_n i_o resign_v up_o all_o my_o interest_n in_o any_o thing_n though_o never_o so_o near_o and_o dear_a unto_o i_o behold_v o_o my_o lord_n and_o lover_n i_o unclothe_v my_o soul_n from_o all_o affection_n whatsoever_o to_o creature_n and_o desire_v nothing_o but_o thyself_o alone_o o_o happy_a nakedness_n o_o rich_a poverty_n of_o spirit_n o_o pure_a obedience_n to_o the_o divin_fw-fr will_n in_o all_o thing_n be_v you_o my_o heart_n delight_n my_o whole_a pleasure_n and_o patrimony_n 6._o a_o absolute_a renunciation_n of_o all_o selfishness_n i_o renounce_v all_o self-seeking_a ah_o my_o corrupt_a nature_n i_o abhor_v thou_o adien_n all_o private_a interest_n profit_n praise_n and_o preferment_n i_o will_v henceforth_o perform_v all_o my_o action_n and_o exercise_n o_o my_o lord_n god_n for_o thy_o only_a pure_a and_o perfect_a love_n i_o will_v seek_v to_o please_v and_o praise_v thou_o with_o a_o inward_a ardent_a and_o amorous_a affection_n for_o thyself_o only_o and_o not_o for_o thy_o gift_n or_o grace_n i_o renounce_v all_o sensuality_n whether_o it_o be_v in_o meat_n drink_v sleep_v apparel_n curiosity_n of_o my_o five_o sense_n or_o any_o thing_n else_o whatsoever_o o_o my_o lord_n i_o will_v make_v no_o other_o use_n of_o any_o thy_o creature_n than_o i_o be_o absolute_o compel_v to_o by_o necessity_n of_o nature_n i_o look_v for_o no_o solace_n but_o from_o thou_o alone_o my_o only_a comfort_n and_o content_n i_o renounce_v all_o disorder_a love_n to_o any_o worldly_a person_n no_o favour_n or_o friendship_n o_o my_o only_a amiable_a lord_n god_n no_o greatness_n or_o goodness_n of_o any_o one_o shall_v make_v i_o swerve_v from_o my_o exact_a duty_n to_o thee-ward_n no_o carnal_a affection_n to_o kindred_n no_o tenderness_n of_o amity_n no_o private_a or_o 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and_o benefit_n shall_v be_v the_o continual_a occupation_n of_o my_o interior_a o_o what_o have_v i_o to_o do_v with_o transitory_a thing_n who_o be_o make_v for_o eternity_n i_o renounce_v all_o care_n and_o solicitude_n which_o necessity_n obedience_n &_o charity_n do_v not_o oblige_v i_o to_o no_o natural_a passion_n of_o joy_n sorrow_n hope_v fear_v love_n hatred_n anger_n or_o shamefacedness_n shall_v make_v any_o impression_n in_o this_o heart_n of_o i_o which_o be_v pre-ingaged_a in_o thy_o affection_n seal_v up_o and_o settle_v in_o thy_o contemplation_n no_o pretext_n of_o lawfulness_n nor_o show_v of_o fittingness_n nor_o conceit_n of_o compassion_n nor_o excuse_v of_o necessity_n shall_v procure_v the_o admittance_n of_o such_o passion_n into_o my_o soul_n as_o may_v any_o way_n distract_v darken_v or_o dull_a the_o point_n of_o my_o affection_n and_o devotion_n towards_o thou_o my_o only_a lord_n and_o love_n i_o renounce_v all_o bitterness_n of_o heart_n against_o any_o one_o be_v he_o good_a be_v thou_o eternal_o praise_v in_o he_o and_o by_o he_o o_o bountiful_a bestower_n of_o all_o blessing_n be_v he_o wicked_a correct_v he_o o_o merciful_a creator_n comfort_n encourage_v and_o raise_v he_o to_o amendment_n have_v he_o offend_v affront_v injure_v or_o slight_v i_o i_o deserve_v o_o great_a god_n to_o be_v tread_v on_o by_o all_o creature_n and_o therefore_o i_o free_o forgive_v he_o for_o the_o past_a and_o give_v he_o free_a leave_n to_o add_v stripe_n to_o his_o injury_n for_o the_o future_a be_o i_o deny_v the_o grant_n of_o my_o most_o lawful_a and_o just_a demand_n thou_o best_a know_v o_o eternal_a wisdom_n what_o be_v best_a for_o my_o state_n and_o condition_n o_o deny_v not_o thy_o love_n to_o my_o soul_n and_o let_v i_o be_v refuse_v in_o all_o other_o my_o request_n whatsoever_o i_o renounce_v all_o vainglory_n all_o self-liking_a and_o pride_n which_o may_v arise_v from_o worldly_a praise_n all_o delight_n spring_v from_o any_o gift_n 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do_v like_o a_o most_o benign_a and_o bountiful_a god_n if_o thou_o withdrawe_v they_o still_o bless_v be_v thy_o providence_n which_o have_v secret_a and_o several_a way_n of_o conduct_a soul_n to_o thyself_o and_o if_o thou_o will_v make_v trial_n of_o my_o fidelity_n by_o permit_v i_o to_o be_v dull_a dry_a and_o desolate_a in_o my_o devotion_n be_v thou_o equal_o and_o eternal_o bless_v i_o renounce_v all_o scrupulosity_n of_o conscience_n which_o reflect_v any_o way_n upon_o the_o least_o diffidence_n or_o distrust_n in_o thy_o mercy_n i_o be_o a_o sinner_n o_o jesus_n but_o thou_o be_v a_o saviour_n i_o have_v great_a reason_n to_o dread_v thy_o justice_n but_o great_a to_o hope_v in_o thy_o goodness_n heaven_n and_o earth_n shall_v soon_o fail_v than_o my_o confidence_n in_o thou_o my_o merciful_a maker_n if_o thou_o kill_v i_o i_o will_v trust_v in_o thou_o and_o
if_o i_o have_v former_o hate_v thou_o and_o betray_v thou_o as_o judas_n do_v i_o will_v now_o with_o penitent_a magdalen_n run_v to_o thy_o bless_a foot_n weep_v and_o bemoan_v my_o misery_n and_o hope_v to_o obtain_v thy_o mercy_n and_o final_o o_o my_o lord_n i_o absolute_o entire_o and_o irrevocable_o renounce_v my_o whole_a will_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o total_o resign_v whatsoever_o any_o way_n concern_v i_o to_o thy_o holy_a will_n and_o pleasure_n i_o offer_v up_o unto_o thou_o the_o full_a sacrifice_n both_o principal_a and_o accessary_n of_o all_o that_o by_o thy_o gift_n and_o grace_n i_o be_o have_v and_o can_v myself_o good_n grace_n body_n soul_n sense_n heart_n will_n all_o i_o leave_v no_o right_a or_o title_n to_o any_o selfness_n in_o any_o thing_n whatsoever_o i_o be_o no_o more_o myself_o but_o thy_o slave_n o_o lord_n not_o my_o will_n but_o thou_o be_v do_v for_o time_n and_o eternity_n o_o let_v i_o will_v what_o thou_o will_v or_o not_o will_n at_o all_o let_v 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foot_n pierce_v and_o fasten_v to_o the_o cruel_a cross_n for_o my_o transgression_n pierce_v my_o flesh_n o_o my_o lord_n with_o thy_o fear_n and_o fasten_v my_o soul_n to_o thy_o love_n o_o let_v not_o pride_n &_o presumption_n nestle_v any_o long_o in_o that_o heart_n which_o thou_o o_o meek_a saviour_n love_v so_o tender_o and_o have_v redeem_v at_o so_o dear_a a_o rate_n o_o my_o vainglory_n and_o arrogancy_n what_o have_v i_o to_o do_v with_o you_o how_o much_o do_v i_o now_o detest_v you_o wash_v off_o these_o stain_n o_o jesus_n from_o my_o poor_a soul_n in_o these_o sweet_a stream_n flow_v from_o thy_o wound_a foot_n o_o drown_v these_o my_o imperfection_n in_o these_o sacred_a sea_n of_o piety_n give_v i_o o_o gracious_a lord_n such_o true_a humilty_n of_o spirit_n that_o i_o may_v perfect_o perceive_v the_o abyss_n of_o my_o own_o nothing_o and_o naughtiness_n and_o right_o conceive_v the_o immensity_n of_o thy_o greatness_n and_o goodness_n wherereby_o i_o may_v depress_v myself_o unfeigned_o and_o exalt_v thou_o only_o in_o my_o soul_n let_v i_o be_v content_a to_o be_v contemn_v by_o all_o creature_n desire_v to_o be_v despise_v be_v willing_a to_o be_v tread_v on_o as_o dirt_n and_o dust_n and_o the_o very_a outcast_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n o_o let_v i_o real_o hate_v all_o honour_n and_o humble_o pronounce_v with_o mouth_n and_o mind_n i_o be_o nothing_o have_v nothing_o deserve_v nothing_o desire_v nothing_o but_o only_o to_o please_v thou_o perfect_o my_o jesus_n praise_v thou_o perpetual_o love_v thou_o pure_o and_o live_v with_o thou_o eternal_o 3._o before_o the_o same_o wound_n of_o our_o saviour_n foot_n we_o beg_v the_o virtue_n of_o obedience_n patience_n silence_z grant_v i_o also_o good_a jesus_n by_o the_o merit_n of_o these_o your_o wound_n the_o virtue_n of_o perfect_a obedience_n o_o let_v i_o never_o tire_v in_o trample_v down_o self-will_n in_o forsake_v my_o own_o sense_n in_o subdue_a self-judgment_n in_o submit_v my_o 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what_o be_v forbid_v i_o and_o upright_o walk_v according_a to_o my_o call_n o_o let_v i_o never_o presume_v to_o slight_v scorn_n suspect_v judge_v or_o condemn_v any_o person_n but_o sincere_o serve_v succour_n and_o seek_v the_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a good_a of_o all_o man_n whatsoever_o even_o of_o my_o profess_a and_o most_o peevish_a enemy_n lord_n jesus_n give_v i_o grace_n to_o imitate_v thy_o virtue_n to_o be_v grateful_a for_o thy_o gift_n and_o to_o make_v use_n of_o thy_o goodness_n in_o order_n to_o my_o soul_n advancement_n in_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o dear_a love_n and_o desire_a union_n with_o thy_o divin_fw-fr majesty_n 5._o other_o petition_n before_o the_o lefthand_n and_o in_o the_o sacred_a wound_n of_o thy_o lefthand_n i_o humble_o entomb_v all_o my_o offence_n of_o negligence_n
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enlighten_v i_o to_o see_v clear_o thy_o will_n and_o pleasure_n and_o empower_v i_o exact_o to_o fulfil_v and_o follow_v it_o open_v the_o eye_n of_o my_o understanding_n to_o behold_v my_o own_o baseness_n and_o wickedness_n and_o give_v i_o thy_o gracious_a assistance_n to_o reform_v it_o help_v i_o to_o frame_v a_o right_a judgement_n of_o the_o real_a vileness_n and_o vanity_n of_o all_o transitory_a thing_n and_o endue_v my_o heart_n with_o courage_n to_o contemn_v they_o inebriate_v my_o affection_n o_o amiable_a jesus_n with_o the_o sweetness_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o let_v all_o worldly_a solace_n savour_v of_o bitterness_n to_o my_o soul_n let_v i_o be_v deaf_a blind_a and_o dumb_a to_o all_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o thyself_o o_o my_o crucify_a saviour_n let_v i_o prudent_o discern_v and_o pious_o perform_v each_o parcel_n of_o my_o duty_n in_o its_o due_a circumstance_n of_o time_n place_n order_n measure_n and_o manner_n let_v that_o holy_a and_o innocent_a simplicity_n 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that_o i_o may_v prudent_o turn_v all_o good_a event_n and_o all_o bad_a accident_n to_o my_o spiritual_a profit_n by_o reflect_v wherefore_o they_o befall_v i_o of_o what_o they_o warn_v i_o and_o how_o far_o they_o concern_v i_o let_v i_o learn_v thereby_o gratitude_n to_o thy_o goodness_n fervour_n in_o prayer_n contempt_n of_o myself_o humility_n of_o spirit_n care_v of_o my_o action_n resignation_n to_o thy_o will_n amendment_n of_o my_o life_n or_o what_o else_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n shall_v please_v to_o intimate_v by_o these_o fatherly_a visitation_n o_o sacred_a head_n of_o my_o crucify_a saviour_n be_v thou_o my_o certain_a succour_n during_o my_o life_n conflict_n and_o my_o sure_a place_n of_o retreat_n in_o my_o last_o agony_n of_o death_n 7._o and_o final_o ardent_a petition_n before_o the_o heart_n of_o jesus_n wound_v with_o a_o lance_n and_o last_o i_o reverent_o approach_v to_o thy_o dear_a heart_n o_o amiable_a lord_n jesus_n open_v with_o a_o cruel_a lance_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o thy_o bless_a mother_n and_o thy_o belove_a disciple_n for_o the_o love_n of_o my_o soul_n o_o my_o jesus_n i_o here_o implore_v thy_o pardon_n for_o all_o my_o perverss_n affection_n and_o irregular_a appetite_n give_v i_o thy_o leave_n o_o my_o love_a lord_n to_o creep_v into_o this_o sweet_a hole_n of_o the_o rock_n this_o sacred_a cleave_v of_o the_o wall_n this_o unlock_v closet_n of_o heavenly_a treasure_n this_o save_a ark_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n and_o shut_v you_o o_o jesus_n the_o door_n from_o without_o that_o free_a from_o the_o deluge_n of_o all_o wickedness_n and_o danger_n of_o the_o world_n flesh_n and_o devil_n i_o may_v sit_v solitary_o silent_o and_o sweet_o harken_v to_o thy_o divin_fw-fr whisper_v in_o my_o elevate_a soul_n purge_v all_o my_o impurity_n o_o my_o dear_a saviour_n in_o the_o precious_a blood_n stream_v from_o thy_o patent_n side_n and_o replenish_v my_o heart_n with_o thy_o perfect_a love_n oh_o drown_v i_o wound_v i_o burn_v i_o and_o consume_v i_o in_o thy_o divine_a flame_n of_o affection_n that_o i_o may_v love_v thou_o strong_o pure_o perfect_o perseverant_o o_o grant_n that_o i_o may_v leave_v all_o thing_n with_o alacrity_n for_o thou_o my_o belove_a jesus_n though_o never_o so_o great_a to_o loath_a all_o thing_n joyful_o for_o thy_o love_n though_o never_o so_o good_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n content_o for_o thy_o honour_n though_o never_o so_o hard_a to_o suffer_v all_o thing_n patient_o for_o thy_o sake_n though_o never_o so_o painful_a and_o to_o persevere_v constant_o in_o my_o pious_a practice_n for_o the_o sole_a satisfaction_n of_o thy_o holy_a will_n and_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o thy_o bless_a pleasure_n o_o let_v i_o be_v incessant_o call_v and_o knock_v at_o this_o sacred_a gate_n of_o mercy_n let_v i_o be_v still_o sigh_v and_o seek_v after_o thou_o my_o jesus_n my_o saviour_n my_o lord_n and_o my_o love_n let_v i_o be_v always_o think_v ever_o talk_v and_o perpetual_o tend_v to_o 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of_o thou_o o_o son_n of_o justice_n dissolve_v with_o a_o beam_n of_o thy_o brightness_n the_o frost_n of_o my_o heart_n and_o resolve_v it_o into_o tear_n of_o affection_n 5._o we_o declare_v our_o weariness_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o our_o desire_n of_o divin_fw-fr union_n o_o beautiful_a and_o best-beloved_a of_o my_o soul_n i_o be_o weary_a of_o this_o wretched_a world_n and_o i_o breath_n thirst_n and_o sigh_v after_o thou_o the_o sweet_a fountain_n of_o lifegiving_a and_o soulsaving_a water_n o_o true_a rest_n and_o refresher_n of_o my_o faint_a and_o feeble_a heart_n out_o of_o who_o there_o be_v neither_o comfort_n nor_o content_n let_v i_o shroud_v myself_o under_o the_o shadow_n of_o thy_o wing_n until_o iniquity_n and_o infirmity_n have_v a_o end_n come_v lord_n jesus_n speak_v thy_o sweet_a word_n of_o love_n to_o my_o languish_a soul_n for_o thy_o servant_n hear_v thou_o give_v i_o courage_n alacrity_n fervour_n and_o fidelity_n in_o thy_o service_n during_o the_o few_o remain_a moment_n of_o my_o wretched_a and_o wearisome_a pilgrimage_n o_o rest_n long_o expect_v and_o much_o sigh_v after_o where_o shall_v i_o seek_v thou_o and_o when_o shall_v i_o find_v thou_o where_o sleep_v thou_o o_o dear_a spouse_n at_o midday_n in_o the_o heat_n of_o love_n where_o be_v thy_o secret_a cabinet_n of_o contemplation_n which_o thou_o hide_v from_o the_o wisdom_n of_o worldling_n and_o reveale_v to_o little_a one_o and_o humble_v of_o heart_n o_o show_v i_o the_o bed_n of_o divin_fw-fr union_n wherein_o thou_o repose_a with_o the_o simple_a solitary_a and_o mortify_a soul_n o_o let_v my_o poor_a heart_n have_v the_o honour_n and_o happiness_n to_o rest_v in_o thou_o to_o remain_v with_o thou_o and_o to_o be_v unite_v to_o thou_o o_o god_n of_o love_n wound_v my_o soul_n with_o thy_o sweet_a wound_n of_o love_n which_o nothing_o can_v cure_v but_o death_n wean_v it_o from_o the_o world_n vanity_n and_o wed_v it_o to_o thy_o increated_a verity_n that_o tread_v all_o 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and_o like_o pure_a oil_n penetrate_v and_o possess_v every_o parcel_n of_o my_o spirit_n irrigate_n and_o inebriate_v it_o overflow_n and_o absorp_n it_o that_o it_o may_v be_v transform_v &_o conform_v to_o the_o divin_fw-fr spirit_n so_o that_o all_o my_o action_n cogitation_n and_o affection_n may_v be_v spiritual_a divin_fw-fr deiform_a o_o let_v my_o ravish_a soul_n full_a of_o life_n and_o fire_n break_v forth_o into_o these_o flame_n of_o joy_n and_o jubilation_n i_o have_v find_v he_o who_o my_o soul_n love_v i_o have_v he_o and_o i_o will_v hold_v he_o this_o be_v it_o which_o by_o read_v i_o seek_v by_o meditation_n i_o find_v by_o prayer_n i_o desire_v and_o by_o contemplation_n i_o enjoy_v o_o how_o the_o earth_n stink_v how_o loathsome_a be_v all_o creature_n to_o i_o o_o taste_n o_o sweetness_n o_o true_a and_o solid_a pleasure_n o_o how_o great_a be_v the_o difference_n between_o this_o spiritual_a and_o all_o fleshly_a delight_n o_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o sweetness_n which_o thou_o have_v lay_v up_o o_o lord_n for_o they_o that_o fear_n and_o love_v thou_o o_o light_n o_o delight_n o_o ecstasy_n of_o spirit_n wound_v i_o o_o sweet_a god_n burn_v i_o consume_v i_o crucify_v i_o let_v i_o cry_v out_o with_o that_o lover_n retain_v o_o lord_n the_o flood_n of_o thy_o grace_n or_o enlarge_v my_o heart_n for_o i_o can_v old_a no_o long_o i_o thirst_v lord_n give_v i_o this_o water_n o_o when_o how_o long_o how_o much_o 7._o our_o enamour_a soul_n rest_v sweet_o in_o this_o secure_a home_n and_o harbour_v o_o my_o soul_n how_o good_a be_v it_o for_o we_o to_o be_v here_o o_o sweet_a and_o secure_a home_n and_o harbour_n let_v we_o remain_v and_o rejoice_v here_o for_o ever_o i_o will_v keep_v thou_o o_o my_o dear_o belove_v and_o i_o will_v kiss_v thou_o i_o will_v conjure_v thou_o to_o remain_v with_o i_o i_o will_v rather_o lose_v myself_o than_o leave_v thy_o presence_n my_o belove_a be_v i_o his_o honour_n be_v i_o his_o heart_n be_v i_o his_o heaven_n be_v i_o and_o i_o be_o he_o behold_v the_o key_n the_o keeper_n the_o soul_n the_o body_n the_o lord_n the_o whole_a o_o my_o god_n be_v thou_o behold_v my_o liberty_n my_o life_n my_o love_n all_o be_v thou_o o_o my_o jesus_n and_o thy_o alone_a repose_v therefore_o as_o a_o sweet_a posy_n between_o my_o breast_n sleep_n like_o a_o bridegroom_n in_o my_o heart_n and_o reign_n like_o a_o king_n in_o the_o closet_n of_o my_o soul_n come_v lord_n jesus_n come_v quick_o take_v full_a possession_n of_o thy_o own_o come_v and_o please_v thyself_o love_v thyself_o and_o serve_v thyself_o in_o i_o as_o thou_o desire_v and_o deserve_v to_o be_v please_v love_a serve_v let_v thy_o love_n o_o king_n of_o love_n be_v the_o life_n of_o my_o soul_n and_o the_o lease_n of_o my_o life_n that_o when_o i_o cease_v to_o love_v i_o may_v cease_v to_o live_v in_o thy_o love_n o_o jesus_n i_o end_v this_o act_n of_o love_n though_o my_o desire_n actual_o to_o love_v thou_o be_v endless_a oh_o let_v i_o live_v and_o die_v in_o thy_o love_n and_o for_o thy_o love_n that_o by_o love_n i_o may_v for_o ever_o reign_v and_o remain_v with_o thou_o in_o thy_o kingdom_n of_o love_n amen_n ¶_o 8._o devotion_n exercise_n and_o elevation_n for_o communion_n 1_o what_o be_v to_o be_v do_v before_o communion_n the_o due_a preparation_n to_o this_o divin_fw-fr banquet_n require_v two_o thing_n 1._o purity_n from_o all_o mortal_a sin_n and_o from_o all_o affection_n to_o it_o this_o purity_n be_v obtain_v by_o a_o humble_a confession_n a_o hearty_a contrition_n fervent_a prayer_n a_o careful_a custody_n of_o heart_n and_o a_o right_a intention_n in_o communicate_v 2._o a_o actual_a recollection_n and_o devotion_n which_o be_v get_v by_o pious_a and_o affective_a consideration_n by_o faith_n and_o confidence_n in_o god_n mercy_n by_o a_o thirsty_a desire_n to_o see_v enjoy_v and_o be_v unite_v to_o god_n who_o be_v our_o sweet_a and_o sovereign_a good_a our_o father_n friend_n and_o 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he_o in_o mercy_n o_o sweet_a redeemer_n as_o thou_o do_v with_o the_o good_a thief_n and_o encourage_v his_o languish_a heart_n with_o the_o like_o cheer_v word_n this_o day_n thou_o shall_v be_v with_o i_o in_o paradise_n at_o the_o very_a time_n as_o near_o as_o may_v be_v guess_v of_o the_o soul_n departure_n out_o of_o the_o body_n say_v subvenite_fw-la sancti_fw-la dei_fw-la etc._n etc._n as_o in_o the_o roman_a ritual_a ¶_o xi_o some_o devout_a prayer_n for_o the_o soul_n depart_v a_o prayer_n to_o god_n the_o father_n for_o the_o soul_n new_o depart_v o_o eternal_a father_n who_o nature_n be_v goodness_n and_o who_o work_n be_v mercy_n cast_v thy_o compassionate_a eye_n upon_o the_o poor_a soul_n of_o this_o our_o depart_a brother_n or_o sister_n n._n or_o upon_o the_o poor_a soul_n suffer_v in_o purgatory_n and_o remember_v it_o to_o be_v thy_o own_o creature_n redress_v its_o misery_n remit_v its_o punishment_n release_v it_o from_o its_o imprisonment_n receive_v o_o gracious_a sovereign_n the_o superabundant_a suffering_n of_o thy_o son_n jesus_n for_o a_o full_a satisfaction_n of_o thy_o divine_a justice_n and_o for_o his_o dear_a sake_n pardon_v this_o thy_o poor_a servant_n past_o impiety_n forget_v his_o frailty_n and_o cancel_v all_o his_o omission_n commission_n and_o ingratitude_n i_o humble_o acknowledge_v great_a lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n that_o if_o thou_o look_v only_o upon_o his_o desert_n he_o must_v needs_o be_v a_o long_a time_n the_o object_n of_o thy_o severe_a anger_n and_o rigour_n but_o if_o in_o mercy_n thou_o will_v be_v please_v to_o look_v upon_o jesus_n his_o redeemer_n and_o to_o apply_v to_o he_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o bitter_a death_n and_o passion_n thou_o will_v soon_o free_v he_o from_o all_o his_o misery_n and_o bring_v he_o to_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o thy_o eternal_a felicity_n o_o my_o god_n that_o i_o be_v capable_a to_o satisfy_v thy_o divine_a justice_n in_o the_o behalf_n of_o this_o poor_a soul_n for_o who_o i_o now_o petition_v thy_o mercy_n how_o willing_o will_v i_o exact_v in_o my_o own_o person_n that_o which_o detain_v he_o in_o purgatory_n and_o though_o my_o unworthiness_n may_v hinder_v this_o desire_a effect_n yet_o such_o be_v thy_o goodness_n o_o my_o gracious_a sovereign_n as_o that_o i_o may_v hope_v to_o have_v my_o will_n accept_v my_o petition_n grant_v and_o this_o poor_a soul_n pardon_v succour_v deliver_v and_o speedy_o admit_v to_o praise_v love_n and_o honour_v thy_o sacred_a majesty_n with_o the_o rest_n of_o thy_o celestial_a citizen_n for_o evermore_o to_o christ_n jesus_n o_o jesus_n the_o saviour_n of_o our_o soul_n who_o inclination_n to_o do_v good_a to_o poor_a mankind_n be_v so_o great_a that_o thou_o often_o presse_v he_o to_o ask_v and_o promise_v to_o grant_v his_o petition_n receive_v i_o beseech_v thou_o this_o prayer_n which_o i_o most_o humble_o present_v to_o thy_o throne_n of_o mercy_n in_o behalf_n of_o this_o my_o depart_a brother_n or_o sister_n the_o soul_n suffer_v in_o purgatory_n remember_v o_o most_o compassionate_a redeemer_n that_o it_o be_v a_o thing_n buy_v with_o thy_o blood_n design_v to_o thy_o glory_n intend_v to_o be_v a_o co_n heir_n with_o thou_o in_o thy_o heavenly_a kingdom_n look_v upon_o it_o sweet_a jesus_n as_o the_o noble_a conquest_n of_o thy_o cross_n and_o the_o sacred_a trophy_n by_o thy_o powertorn_a out_o of_o the_o devil_n clutch_n and_o as_o such_o a_o thing_n afford_v it_o some_o solace_n in_o its_o suffering_n and_o free_v it_o from_o those_o flame_n fetter_n and_o prison_n which_o hinder_v it_o from_o enjoy_v that_o glory_n whereunto_o thy_o mercy_n have_v predestinate_v it_o which_o thy_o passion_n have_v purchase_v and_o which_o thy_o goodness_n have_v prepare_v for_o it_o if_o the_o tear_n of_o mary_n and_o martha_n do_v so_o pierce_v thy_o tender_a heart_n that_o they_o obtain_v the_o raise_n of_o their_o dead_a brother_n lazarus_n out_o of_o his_o sepulchre_n be_v not_o less_o favourable_a and_o flexible_a o_o dear_a saviour_n to_o these_o my_o sigh_n tear_n and_o prayer_n which_o i_o now_o pour_v forth_o before_o thou_o for_o the_o soul_n of_o my_o depart_a brother_n or_o sister_n speak_v only_o the_o word_n o_o all_o powerful_a redeemer_n n._n come_v forth_o of_o those_o flame_n and_o purgatory_n will_v render_v thou_o a_o most_o prompt_a obedience_n and_o the_o deliver_v soul_n will_v eternal_o magnify_v thy_o mercy_n to_o the_o glorious_a virgin_n mother_n i_o most_o humble_o salute_v thou_o great_a queen_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n glorious_a mother_n of_o jesus_n powerful_a advocatrix_fw-la of_o mankind_n and_o compassionate_a comfort_n of_o the_o afflict_a these_o bless_a title_n embolden_v i_o thy_o unworthy_a servant_n to_o beg_v thy_o prayer_n for_o the_o poor_a soul_n of_o my_o depart_a brother_n now_o suffering_n as_o i_o probable_o both_o fear_n and_o hope_n in_o the_o place_n of_o purgatory_n and_o to_o petition_v thou_o that_o thou_o will_v be_v please_v to_o employ_v the_o power_n the_o privilege_n and_o the_o friendship_n thou_o have_v with_o thy_o dear_a son_n my_o saviour_n in_o his_o behalf_n and_o for_o his_o release_n comfort_n and_o pardon_n o_o great_a and_o glorious_a virgin_n mother_n consider_v this_o suffer_a soul_n as_o by_o thy_o son_n redeem_v and_o by_o thyself_o belove_v and_o since_o thou_o have_v interest_n in_o the_o salvation_n and_o joy_n of_o the_o soul_n purchase_v with_o the_o price_n of_o thy_o son_n precious_a blood_n take_v pity_n upon_o this_o soul_n long_v to_o behold_v thy_o son_n and_o thyself_o in_o glory_n and_o to_o sing_v forth_o divine_a praise_n with_o the_o bless_a saint_n for_o all_o eternity_n to_o s._n joseph_n o_o faithful_a steward_n of_o god_n sacred_a family_n worthy_a guardian_n of_o jesus_n and_o mary_n great_a and_o glorious_a s._n joseph_n permit_v i_o to_o make_v my_o most_o
humble_a address_n to_o thou_o in_o behalf_n of_o this_o poor_a soul_n suffer_v in_o the_o flame_n of_o purgatory_n it_o burn_v with_o a_o ardent_a desire_n to_o enjoy_v god_n and_o to_o behold_v thou_o in_o thy_o heavenly_a glory_n but_o the_o decree_n of_o divine_a justice_n detain_v it_o from_o this_o desire_a happiness_n be_v thou_o therefore_o please_v o_o just_a man_n to_o interpose_v thy_o pious_a intercession_n for_o the_o cancel_v or_o at_o least_o for_o the_o moderation_n of_o this_o severe_a edict_n thou_o former_o free_v jesus_n and_o mary_n from_o herod_n cruelty_n free_a now_o this_o child_n of_o jesus_n and_o mary_n from_o the_o pain_n of_o purgatory_n and_o obtain_v for_o he_o a_o speedy_a deliverance_n that_o he_o may_v with_o thou_o and_o thy_o dear_a spouse_n mary_n praise_n honour_n and_o enjoy_v jesus_n for_o all_o eternity_n the_o sequens_fw-la of_o holy_a church_n usual_o say_v in_o the_o mass_n for_o the_o dead_a dies_fw-la irae_fw-la dies_fw-la illa_fw-la etc._n etc._n 1._o that_o day_n of_o wrath_n that_o dreadful_a day_n shall_v all_o the_o world_n in_o ash_n lay_v as_o david_n and_o sibylla_n say_v 2._o how_o shall_v poor_a mortal_n quake_v with_o fear_n when_o their_o impartial_a judge_n appear_v who_o all_o their_o cause_n strict_o hear_v 3._o his_o trumpet_n sound_v a_o dreadful_a tone_n the_o noise_n through_o all_o the_o grave_n be_v blow_v and_o call_v the_o dead_a before_o his_o throne_n 4._o nature_n and_o death_n shall_v stand_v at_o gaze_n when_o creature_n shall_v their_o body_n raise_v and_o answer_v for_o their_o forspend_a day_n 5._o the_o fair-writ_a book_n of_o conscience_n show_v sin_v black_a indictment_n shall_v be_v know_v and_o every_o soul_n its_o gild_n shall_v own_v 6._o so_o when_o the_o judge_n shall_v sit_v on_o high_a all_o hide_a sin_n shall_v open_o lie_v no_o crime_n shall_v from_o due_a vengeance_n fly_v 7._o what_o plea_n shall_v wretched_a i_o pretend_v what_o patron_n move_v to_o stand_v my_o friend_n when_o scarce_o the_o just_a themselves_o defend_v 8._o o_o dreadful_a god_n and_o glorious_a king_n who_o do_v the_o save_v free_o bring_v to_o bliss_n save_v i_o o_o mercy_n spring_n 9_o pious_a jesus_n call_v to_o mind_n thy_o travel_n for_o my_o good_a design_v grant_v i_o may_v that_o day_n mercy_n find_v 10._o thou_o sit_v down_o weary_a seek_v i_o thou_o climbd'_v the_o cross_n my_o soul_n to_o free_v let_v not_o such_o labour_n fruitless_a be_v 11._o dread_a judge_n who_o justice_n be_v severe_a my_o long_a black_a score_n of_o sin_n make_v clear_a ere_o the_o account_v day_n appear_v 12._o ay_o as_o a_o guilty_a person_n groan_n my_o fault_n be_v in_o my_o blush_n know_v pity_v dear_a lord_n thy_o suppliant_n moan_n 13._o thy_o grant_v magdalen_n relief_n and_o open_v heaven_n to_o the_o thief_n have_v with_o sweet_a hope_n allay_v my_o grief_n 14._o my_o worthless_a prayer_n deserve_v no_o hire_n but_o thou_o mild_a lord_n thy_o grace_n inspire_v and_o save_v i_o 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and_o a_o speedy_a passage_n after_o death_n to_o the_o fruition_n of_o thy_o eternal_a felicity_n 7._o a_o prayer_n for_o a_o friend_n in_o tribulation_n vouchsafe_v o_o merciful_a creator_n to_o afford_v the_o sweetness_n of_o thy_o comfort_n to_o thy_o afflict_a servant_n n._n and_o to_o remove_v according_a to_o thy_o wont_a mercy_n the_o heavy_a burden_n of_o his_o calamity_n give_v he_o we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o patience_n in_o his_o suffering_n resignation_n to_o thy_o good_a pleasure_n perseverance_n in_o thy_o service_n and_o a_o happy_a translation_n from_o this_o afflictive_a life_n to_o thy_o eternal_a felicity_n 8._o a_o prayer_n for_o our_o enemy_n detractor_n and_o persecutor_n o_o meek_n and_o merciful_a lord_n jesus_n the_o great_a master_n exemplar_n and_o practiser_n of_o peace_n charity_n and_o union_n among_o man_n who_o have_v command_v we_o to_o love_v our_o enemy_n and_o to_o do_v good_a for_o they_o who_o hate_v we_o and_o who_o pray_v on_o the_o cross_n for_o thy_o capital_a adversary_n increase_v within_o we_o we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o the_o spirit_n of_o christian_a charity_n that_o we_o may_v free_o hearty_o and_o sincere_o forgive_v they_o who_o have_v any_o way_n offend_v injure_a or_o persecute_v we_o bestow_v on_o they_o also_o o_o bless_a saviour_n the_o same_o spirit_n of_o perfect_a peace_n love_n and_o charity_n and_o powerful_o defend_v we_o from_o all_o their_o deceit_n and_o treachery_n 9_o a_o prayer_n for_o a_o woman_n labour_v in_o childbed_n o_o most_o dread_a sovereign_n who_o for_o the_o just_a punishment_n of_o the_o first_o woman_n prevarication_n have_v pronounce_v and_o impose_v a_o severe_a and_o unavoidable_a sentence_n of_o malediction_n upon_o all_o womankind_n that_o they_o shall_v bring_v forth_o their_o child_n in_o pain_n and_o sorrow_n we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o o_o undrainable_a fountain_n of_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n to_o mitigate_v the_o rigour_n of_o this_o general_a edict_n in_o behalf_n of_o this_o your_o poor_a handmaid_n n._n now_o labour_v in_o the_o pang_n of_o childbed_n and_o to_o give_v her_o courage_n comfort_n and_o patience_n in_o her_o suffering_n grant_v she_o o_o gracious_a lord_n god_n a_o speedy_a and_o happy_a deliverance_n and_o that_o the_o child_n she_o bear_v in_o her_o womb_n may_v be_v bring_v forth_o into_o the_o world_n accompany_v with_o all_o such_o perfection_n of_o body_n soul_n and_o sense_n as_o be_v befit_v our_o human_a nature_n that_o it_o may_v live_v to_o be_v reborn_a by_o baptism_n and_o that_o both_o the_o child_n and_o the_o mother_n may_v become_v thy_o faithful_a servant_n 10._o a_o prayer_n to_o withdraw_v our_o mind_n from_o the_o superfluous_a care_n and_o solicitude_n of_o this_o world_n o_o lord_n our_o true_a lover_n our_o faithful_a teacher_n and_o our_o bountiful_a nourisher_n take_v from_o we_o all_o vain_a superfluous_a and_o noxious_a care_n and_o solicitude_n and_o since_o thou_o have_v be_v gracious_o please_v to_o promise_v we_o that_o thyself_o will_v make_v a_o sufficient_a provision_n for_o we_o grant_v that_o we_o may_v confident_o rely_v in_o all_o thing_n upon_o thy_o sacred_a providence_n let_v we_o therefore_o fix_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n upon_o heavenly_a object_n let_v we_o seek_v only_o thy_o kingdom_n and_o be_v only_o solicitous_a for_o the_o advancement_n of_o thy_o honour_n and_o glory_n let_v we_o run_v on_o cheerful_o courageous_o perseverant_o in_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o precept_n during_o this_o our_o earthly_a pilgrimage_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v final_o translate_v to_o thy_o heavenly_a paradise_n 11._o a_o prayer_n to_o appease_v the_o divine_a indignation_n in_o any_o public_a or_o private_a necessity_n when_o we_o compare_v o_o lord_n thy_o punishment_n with_o our_o own_o prevarication_n we_o be_v force_v to_o confess_v that_o our_o crime_n do_v far_o exceed_v thy_o chastisement_n we_o be_v sensible_a of_o our_o sin_n penalty_n but_o we_o leave_v not_o our_o sinful_a pertinacy_n our_o sick_a mind_n be_v trouble_v but_o our_o stiff_a neck_n be_v not_o bow_v our_o life_n languish_v under_o the_o burden_n of_o our_o affliction_n and_o yet_o we_o amend_v not_o our_o wicked_a action_n we_o acknowledge_v our_o misdeed_n in_o the_o day_n of_o correction_n and_o we_o forget_v what_o we_o have_v bewail_v after_o the_o visitation_n if_o thou_o o_o lord_n stretche_v forth_o thy_o hand_n to_o strike_v we_o we_o make_v thou_o large_a promise_n if_o thou_o sheathe_v thy_o sword_n we_o fail_v in_o our_o performance_n if_o thou_o scourge_v we_o we_o petition_v thou_o to_o spare_v we_o if_o thou_o merciful_o spare_v we_o we_o again_o malicious_o provoke_v thou_o to_o scourge_v we_o behold_v o_o dread_a sovereign_n thou_o have_v we_o self-accused_n adjudge_v condemn_v and_o we_o well_o know_v that_o unless_o thou_o will_v pardon_v we_o we_o must_v needs_o perish_v yet_o grant_v unto_o we_o o_o compassionate_a father_n that_o which_o we_o desire_v
most_o hearty_a thanks_o for_o vouchsafe_v by_o death_n to_o deliver_v my_o spirit_n from_o the_o law_n of_o these_o corporal_a member_n which_o keep_v it_o so_o long_o enslave_v under_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n let_v i_o free_o offer_v up_o to_o thou_o my_o life_n in_o sacrifice_n and_o let_v thy_o love_n be_v the_o fire_n not_o only_o to_o purify_v but_o also_o to_o ennoble_v this_o my_o oblation_n which_o of_o itself_o be_v so_o mean_a and_o contemptible_a final_o o_o sovereign_a lord_n of_o life_n and_o death_n i_o resigned_o leave_v to_o the_o conduct_n of_o thy_o sacred_a providence_n all_o that_o concern_v my_o poor_a soul_n departure_n out_o of_o this_o her_o pilgrimage_n as_o to_o the_o time_n the_o place_n the_o assistant_n the_o consolation_n the_o dereliction_n and_o whatsoever_o other_o circumstance_n i_o only_o beg_v that_o thy_o holy_a grace_n may_v not_o then_o abandon_v i_o when_o all_o human_a help_n must_v of_o necessity_n become_v useless_a unto_o i_o in_o the_o mean_a space_n let_v death_n o_o my_o god_n be_v my_o continual_a looking-glass_n to_o keep_v i_o from_o wilful_o offend_v thy_o divine_a majesty_n to_o check_v my_o immoderate_a affection_n to_o this_o life_n which_o be_v so_o uncertain_a in_o its_o permanency_n and_o so_o certain_a in_o its_o misery_n and_o to_o mind_v i_o that_o each_o moment_n of_o time_n i_o live_v may_v be_v the_o last_o wherein_o i_o must_v appear_v before_o thy_o dread_a tribunal_n to_o render_v a_o account_n of_o my_o action_n and_o to_o receive_v according_o a_o definitive_a sentence_n which_o must_v remain_v irrevocable_a for_o all_o eternity_n 3._o the_o prayer_n of_o s._n vincent_n to_o our_o lord_n jesus_n for_o the_o same_o end_n that_o be_v to_o obtain_v the_o grace_n of_o die_v well_o o_o my_o sovereign_a lord_n jesus_n who_o die_v for_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n and_o desire_v not_o that_o any_o one_o shall_v perish_v to_o who_o i_o never_o present_v my_o prayer_n with_o out_o hope_n of_o mercy_n rely_v upon_o thy_o own_o gracious_a promise_n that_o whatsoever_o shall_v be_v ask_v in_o thy_o name_n shall_v be_v grant_v i_o beseech_v thou_o by_o that_o sweet_a and_o sacred_a name_n that_o in_o the_o article_n of_o my_o death_n thou_o will_v be_v please_v to_o give_v i_o perfect_a integrity_n of_o my_o sense_n true_a contrition_n for_o my_o sin_n a_o lively_a faith_n a_o firm_a hope_n and_o a_o perfect_a charity_n that_o i_o may_v then_o say_v unto_o thou_o with_o a_o pure_a and_o clean_a heart_n into_o thy_o hand_n o_o my_o saviour_n jesus_n i_o commend_v my_o spirit_n 16._o a_o most_o devout_a and_o efficacious_a prayer_n to_o our_o bless_a redeemer_n in_o the_o honour_n of_o his_o bitter_a passion_n which_o whosoever_o shall_v humble_o recite_v before_o the_o image_n of_o a_o crucifix_n with_o a_o pure_a intention_n and_o perfect_a resignation_n several_a day_n together_o may_v confident_o hope_v to_o obtain_v of_o the_o divine_a mercy_n a_o full_a grant_n of_o their_o lawful_a demand_n o_o dear_a jesus_n my_o bless_a saviour_n and_o redeemer_n the_o sweet_a comforter_n of_o all_o sad_a desolate_a and_o distress_a soul_n behold_v thy_o poor_a servant_n humble_o prostrate_a at_o the_o foot_n of_o thy_o holy_a cross_n deplore_a his_o misery_n implore_v thy_o mercy_n and_o beseech_v thou_o to_o take_v pity_n and_o compassion_n upon_o he_o in_o this_o his_o present_a and_o press_a affliction_n infirmity_n poverty_n temptation_n trouble_v or_o whatsoever_o other_o spiritual_a or_o corporal_a necessity_n hear_v my_o prayer_n o_o assure_a refuge_n of_o all_o afflict_a wretch_n behold_v my_o tear_n consider_v my_o sorrow_n and_o remedy_v my_o distress_n for_o find_v myself_o encompass_v with_o grievous_a calamity_n by_o reason_n of_o my_o great_a crime_n i_o know_v not_o whither_o to_o fly_v for_o succour_n or_o to_o who_o i_o may_v make_v my_o moan_n but_o to_o thou_o my_o meek_a and_o merciful_a saviour_n with_o a_o full_a hope_n and_o confidence_n that_o thou_o o_o my_o love_a reedemer_n will_v vouchsafe_v to_o lend_v the_o ear_n of_o thy_o ordinary_a piety_n and_o accustom_a clemency_n to_o the_o humble_a petition_n of_o thy_o poor_a child_n and_o by_o that_o sweetness_n which_o thy_o bless_a soul_n resent_v at_o the_o time_n of_o thy_o alliance_n with_o our_o human_a nature_n when_o resolve_v with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o unite_v thy_o divine_a person_n to_o mortal_a flesh_n for_o man_n salvation_n thou_o send_v thy_o angel_n to_o the_o holy_a virgin_n mary_n with_o those_o happy_a tiding_n and_o clothing_n thyself_o with_o our_o humanity_n in_o her_o chaste_a entrails_n remain_v true_a god_n and_o true_a man_n for_o the_o space_n of_o nine_o month_n in_o her_o sacred_a womb_n by_o the_o anguish_n thou_o endure_v when_o the_o time_n of_o thy_o design_a passion_n draw_v nigh_o thou_o pray_v to_o thy_o eternal_a father_n that_o if_o it_o may_v stand_v with_o his_o divine_a providence_n thou_o desire_v that_o bitter_a chalice_n may_v pass_v away_o from_o thou_o yet_o conclude_v with_o a_o most_o perfect_a act_n of_o resignation_n not_o my_o will_n o_o heavenly_a father_n but_o thou_o be_v fulfil_v by_o the_o outrageous_a injury_n scornful_a disgrace_n cruel_a blow_n contumelious_a blasphemy_n forge_a witness_n false_a accusation_n and_o unjust_a judgement_n which_o thou_o innocent_a lamb_n patient_o endure_a by_o the_o shackle_n which_o fetter_a thy_o limb_n the_o tear_n which_o flow_v from_o thy_o eye_n the_o blood_n which_o trickle_v from_o thy_o whole_a body_n by_o the_o fear_n sorrow_n and_o sadness_n of_o thy_o heart_n and_o by_o the_o shame_n thou_o receive_v in_o be_v strip_v of_o thy_o garment_n to_o hang_v naked_a on_o the_o cross_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o thy_o sorrowful_a mother_n and_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o all_o the_o people_n by_o thy_o royal_a head_n crown_v with_o thorn_n and_o smite_v with_o a_o reed_n by_o thy_o thirst_n quench_v with_o vinegar_n and_o 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into_o limbus_n and_o the_o joy_n thou_o communicated'_v to_o the_o just_a soul_n there_o detain_v by_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o triumphant_a resurrection_n and_o the_o comfortable_a apparition_n thou_o frequent_o make_v for_o forty_o day_n space_n to_o thy_o sacred_a virgin_n mother_n to_o thy_o apostle_n and_o to_o thy_o other_o choose_a friend_n and_o servant_n by_o thy_o admirable_a ascension_n when_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o thy_o mother_n and_o thy_o apostle_n thou_o be_v elevate_v into_o heaven_n by_o the_o miraculous_a come_n down_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o form_n of_o fiery_a tongue_n whereby_o thou_o replenish_v the_o heart_n of_o thy_o disciple_n with_o thy_o love_n and_o give_v they_o strength_n and_o courage_n to_o plant_v thy_o faith_n in_o the_o whole_a world_n by_o the_o dreadful_a day_n of_o general_n judgement_n in_o which_o thou_o be_v to_o give_v sentence_n upon_o all-mankind_n by_o all_o these_o sorrow_n joy_n passion_n compassion_n and_o whatsoever_o else_o be_v near_o and_o dear_a to_o thou_o in_o heaven_n and_o upon_o earth_n take_v pity_n on_o i_o o_o compassionate_a redeemer_n hear_v my_o prayer_n and_o grant_v i_o that_o for_o which_o i_o now_o most_o humble_o and_o hearty_o petition_v thou_o mention_v here_o the_o thing_n you_o desire_v or_o reflect_v mental_o upon_o it_o give_v i_o o_o gracious_a saviour_n a_o speedy_a and_o efficacious_a feel_n of_o thy_o divine_a succour_n and_o comfort_n who_o according_a to_o the_o accustom_a sweetness_n of_o thy_o tender_a heart_n be_v wont_v to_o grant_v the_o request_n of_o they_o who_o fear_n and_o love_v thou_o even_o to_o their_o own_o soul_n desire_v and_o satisfaction_n bestow_v on_o i_o also_o o_o my_o bless_a lord_n jesus_n a_o constant_a faith_n a_o confident_a hope_n a_o perfect_a charity_n a_o cordial_a contrition_n a_o sincere_a confession_n a_o competent_a satisfaction_n a_o diligent_a
who_o be_v goodness_n itself_o have_v mercy_n on_o i_o a_o miserable_a sinner_n o_o most_o love_a father_n take_v pity_n on_o thy_o poor_a child_n and_o forsake_v i_o not_o in_o this_o my_o last_o and_o great_a need_n o_o sweet_a saviour_n jesus_n son_n of_o the_o live_a god_n i_o beseech_v thou_o by_o the_o virtue_n of_o thy_o most_o bless_a and_o bitter_a passion_n grant_v i_o thy_o grace_n give_v i_o a_o pardon_n of_o my_o sin_n and_o vouchsafe_v i_o a_o portion_n of_o thy_o glory_n i_o challenge_v not_o dear_a lord_n a_o place_n in_o thy_o heaven_n for_o any_o worthiness_n of_o my_o own_o merit_n for_o alas_o i_o be_o but_o dust_n and_o ash_n but_o for_o thy_o passion_n be_v sake_n whereby_o thou_o be_v please_v to_o redeem_v i_o miserable_a man_n and_o to_o purchase_v heaven_n for_o i_o at_o the_o price_n of_o thy_o precious_a blood_n i_o beseech_v thou_o therefore_o o_o jesus_n my_o saviour_n by_o thy_o suffering_n on_o the_o cross_n for_o i_o especial_o at_o that_o hour_n when_o 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