ye the Lord praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. O Ananias, Azarias, and Misael, bless ye the Lord praise Him, and magnify Him for ever. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; : As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be world without end. Amen. : The Song of Symeon. Nunc Dimittis. LORD, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace: according to Thy word. For mine eyes have seen: Thy Salvation, of all people; before the face To be a light to lighten the Gentiles and to be the glory of Thy people Israel. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, shall be world without end. Amen. : 0 : and ever PRAISE the Lord, ye angels of His, ye that excel in strength: ye that fulfil His commandment, and hearken unto the voice of His words. O praise the Lord all ye His hosts: ye servants of His that do His pleasure. O speak good of the Lord, all ye works of His, in all places of His dominion: praise thou the Lord, O my soul. 362 LMIGHTY and everliving God, I most A heartily thank Thee, for that Thou dost vouchsafe to feed me, who have duly received these holy mysteries, with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of Thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ; and dost assure me thereby of Thy favour and goodness towards me; and that I am a very member incorporate in the mystical body of Thy Son, which is the blessed company of all faithful people; and am also an heir through hope of Thy everlasting kingdom, by the merits of the most precious death and passion of Thy dear Son. And I most humbly beseech thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist me with Thy grace, that I may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all such good works as Thou hast prepared for me to walk in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with Thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honour and glory, world without end. Amen. GIVE thanks to Thee, O holy Lord, Almighty but solely out of Thy merciful condescension, hast vouchsafed to feed me a sinner, Thine unworthy servant, with the most precious Body and Blood of Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ. And I pray that this Holy Communion may not render me guilty and exposed to condemnation, but may plead for my pardon and salvation. Let it be to me a riddance of my faults; an extermination of evil desires; an increase of love and patience, humility and obedience, and all virtues; a firm defence against the snares of all enemies, whether visible or invisible; a perfect quieting of all excited feeling, whether carnal or spiritual; a steadfast cleaving to Thee, the one true God; and a happy consummation of the end of my life. And I pray Thee that Thou wouldest vouchsafe to bring me, a sinner, to that ineffable Banquet, where Thou, with Thy Son and the Holy Spirit, art to Thy. Saints true Light, full Satisfaction, everlasting Joy, complete Delight, and perfect Happiness; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. HAT reward shall I give unto the Lord WHAT for all the benefits He hath done unto me? O that my lips were opened, and my mouth filled with Thy praise, that I might sing of Thy glory and honour all the day long, and tell of all Thy wondrous works! Praise the Lord then, O my soul, and all that is within me praise His Holy Name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits, who forgiveth all thy sins, and by virtue of this Sacrament healeth all thine infirmities; who saveth thy life from destruction, and crowneth thee with mercy and loving-kindness; who satisfieth thy mouth with good things, making thee young and lusty as an eagle. Aspirations. HO art Thou, O Lord, and what am I? WH Dost Thou come unto me, O King, most High, even to the very lowest of Thy servants? Behold, O Lord, I now have Thee, who hast all things I possess Thee, who possessest all things and canst do all things; therefore, O my God and my All, do Thou wean my heart from all other things beside Thee, for in them there is nothing but vanity and vexation of spirit; on Thee alone may my heart be fixed; in Thee be my rest, for in Thee is my treasure, in Thee is the sovereign truth, and true happiness, and eternal life. Let my soul, O Lord, feel the sweetness of Thy presence. May it taste how sweet Thou art, O Lord, that allured by love of Thee, it may seek for nothing wherein to rejoice out of Thee; for Thou art the Joy of my heart, and my God, and my Portion for ever. Thou art the Physician of my soul, who with Thine own stripes hast healed our sickness. I am that sick soul whom Thou camest from heaven to heal; heal my soul therefore, for I have sinned against Thee. Thou art the Good Shepherd who hast laid down Thy life for Thy sheep. Behold, I am that sheep which was lost, and yet Thou dost vouchsafe to feed me with Thy Body and Blood; lay me now upon Thy shoulders. What wilt Thou refuse me, who hast given Thyself unto me? O! be Thou my Shepherd, and I shall lack nothing in the green pasture wherein Thou feedest me, until I am brought to the pastures of eternal life. O Thou true Light, which enlightenest every man that cometh into the world, enlighten mine eyes, that I sleep not in death. O Fire continually burning, and never failing! Behold how lukewarm and cold I am; oh! do Thou inflame my reins and my heart, that they may be on fire with the love of Thee. For Thou camest to send fire on the earth, and what wilt Thou, but that it be kindled ? O King of heaven and earth, rich in pity! Behold, I am poor and needy; Thou knowest what I most require; Thou alone art able to enrich and help me; help me, O God, and out of the treasure of Thy goodness, succour Thou my needy soul. O my Lord and my God! Behold, I am Thy servant give me understanding and kindle my affections that I may know and do Thy will. Thou art the Lamb of God, the Lamb without spot, who takest away the sins of the world; take away from me whatever hurteth me and displeaseth Thee; and give me what |