Chapter 30: Oblation of this work to the Divine glory — Conclusion

I OFFER Thee this work, 0 Lord Jesus Christ, Fount of eternal light, in union with that ineffable charity which moved Thee, the Only-begotten of the Father, in the pleni tude of the Divinity, to take upon Thee our nature, and to become Man. I offer it to Thee on the part of all Thy creatures, because it is Thine ineffable tenderness for mankind which caused Thee to pour forth those sweet and efficacious graces on the heart of Thy chosen spouse, to fructify them, to draw her to Thyself, and to unite her to Thee eternally.

I beseech Thee to take this work into Thy Divine keep ing, that it may glorify the omnipotence of the Father, the wisdom of the Son, and the love of the Holy Ghost. I offer it to Thee in fervent thanksgiving for all the graces which Thou hast communicated or wilt communicate through

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/fl\ Blessed Trinity, ^•^ Thou dwellest in my breast; Fill me with thoughts of Thee, Be Thou my joy, my rest!

O Hidden Deity,

In me I Thee adore Teach me to live with Thee,

To love Thee daily more.

Grant me to treasure most

That Bond of Charity —

Christ in the Blessed Host,

The Word made Flesh for me.

In Him the Deity

Is wedded to our race; That race He leads to Thee

Redeemed, restored to grace.

Thus through and in Our Lord I too am joined with Thee,

My Trinity adored,

Blest Three in Unity!

My life, my liberty,

My love, belong to Thee, Do what Thou wilt with me.

Almighty Trinity!

Most Holy Trinity,

My nearest, dearest Friend, In Thy sweet company

Keep Thou me to the end.

I trust my lot will be

For all eternity To worship, love and see

That Beauteous One in Three, My Wondrous Trinity!

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*f| adore Thee, O holy Trinity, Father, Son "• and Holy Spirit, I abase myself before Thy Majesty. I believe in Thee, I hope in Thee, and I love Thee, O Thou, my God, Who art so good. I thank Thee for all the graces which Thou hast poured out upon me, and I implore from Thy mercy the pardon of my sins and of my ingratitude. Adorable Trinity, One God in Three Persons, anew I give myself entirely to Thee through the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In union with the intentions with which the Divine Victim offers and im molates Himself on the holy Altar, I renew the offering of myself as a victim of adoration, love, and praise, thanksgiving nnd expiation and of supplication for the Sovereign Pontiff and the Holy Church, for the fulfilment of the designs of love and mercy of the Heart of Jesus in the whole world.

I offer Thee especially by the Hearts of Jesus and Mary, the prayers, works and suffer- ings of the day for these intentions and in particular for. . .

With the help of Thy grace, O my God, I will strive to glorify Thee in all things and I abandon myself with all my heart to Thy" most holy Will.

O Most Holy Trinity, who art dwelling by^ Thy grace within my soul, I adore Thee!

O Most Holy Trinity, who art dwelling by Thy grace within my soul, make me love Thee more and more!

O Most Holy Trinity, who art dwelling by1 Thy grace within my soul, sanctify me more and more!

Abide with me, O Lord, be Thou my true joy! • 300 days indul. for each ejaculation. ''Preceset Pia Opera," 12.

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Benedictine Convent of Perpetual Adoration Clyde, Missouri this work, even to the end of time. And as I am an utterly vile and unworthy creature, I offer Thee, in satisfaction for all my deficiencies and omissions, my blindness and ignor ance, Thy own sweetest Heart, ever full of Divine thank giving and eternal beatitude. Aineuu gratia.