was made: enlighten my eyes that I may never sleep in sin, lest at any time the deceits of the enemy, or my own corruption, should prevail against me.

O GOD the Son, most beautiful and true light, shining in darkness, and enlightening every one that comes into this world expel away from me all clouds of ignorance, and give me understanding, that in thee, and through thee, I may see and know the Father; whom to know is to live; and to serve, is to reign for ever.

O God the Holy Ghost, who inflamest the wills of all those in whom thou vouchsafest to dwell with heavenly affection, pour into my mind the gifts of holy charity, that, despising all vain and transitory things, may with a continual desire long for the true and everlasting joys of thy heavenly kingdom.

O HOLY Trinity, one God, defend me this day from the deceits and temptations of the devil, keep me from all sin, and preserve me from sudden and unprovided death. Raise up, O God, my body from sleep and drowsiness, and my soul from sin, that I may praise and glorify thy holy name, to whom belongs all benediction, and honour, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, now and for ever. Amen.

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At your Up-rising.

IN the name of our Lord Jesus Christ crucified, I arise; bless me, O Lord, govern me, protect me, and confirm me in all good works this day and for ever; and after this short and miserable pilgrimage, bring me to everlasting happiness. Amen.

O MOST Sweet Saviour Jesus Christ, open thou my heart and lips to praise and glorify thy holy name, which is blessed above all names. Purify my soul from all evil and perverse thoughts, that my lips may continually bless thee, my mind meditate on thee, and my life glorify thee. And because, through thy only goodness, I have been created to the praise and glory of thy holy name, grant, I beseech thee, that in the sight of thy divine Majesty I may faithfully serve thee here, and eternally rejoice with thee hereafter, who, with the Father and Holy Ghost, liveth and reigneth, one God, world without end. Amen.

When you get out of Bed.

O DEAR Jesus, the everlasting repose of thy elect, when will the hour come that my poor soul shall enter into those happy regions of peace and rest prepared for us in thy celestial glory?

Putting on your Clothes.

O SWEET Jesus, that the shame of my sinful soul may not be seen, clothe it with the robe of thy justice, and cover it with the ornaments of all manner of grace and virtue. Amen.

When you have put on your Clothes.

O MOST amiable Jesus, the true Spouse of my soul, give me the wedding garment of divine love and perpetual charity. Amen.

Washing your Hands, say,

O My Lord God, who so lovest us as to wash our souls in thy precious blood: purify, I beseech thee, my heart and my hands from every spot of filth and sin. Amen.

Washing your Mouth.

O DIVINE Wisdom, the eternal Word of thy heavenly Father, I humbly beseech thee by thy grace to purge my lips from all wicked and unprofitable words, that my mouth may never open but to thy praise and honour, and to the benefit of others. Amen.

Washing your Eyes.

O TRUE and indeficient Light, who enlightenest every one that cometh into the world, enlighten the eyes of my soul, that, in all things, I may perfectly see and perform thy blessed will and pleasure. Amen.

The Blessing.

GOD the Father bless me ; Jesus Christ defend and keep me; the virtue of the Holy Ghost enlighten and direct me, now, and for ever. Amen.

An Exercise for the Morning.

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IN the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Blessed be the holy and undivided Trinity, now and for ever. Amen.

The Lord's Prayer.

OUR Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us and lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. Amen.

The Angelical Salutation.

HAIL Mary, full of grace, our Lord is with thee; blessed art thou amongst women; and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.-Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us, sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

The Apostles' Creed.

I BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost:

born of the Virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven; sitteth at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty: from thence he shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the Holy Catholic Church; the Communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and life everlasting. Amen.

For the Confiteor, see Night Prayers. ALMIGHTY God, who, tho' dwelling in the highest heaven, yet vouchsafest to regard the lowest creature upon earth, I humbly adore thy sacred Majesty, and with all the force and powers of my soul exalt and praise thy holy name for the infinite blessings thou hast so freely bestowed on me; for electing me in thy love, and creating me to thy own image; for redeeming me by thy Son, and sanctifying me with thy Holy Spirit ; for preserving me in all the chances and encounters of this life, and raising up my thoughts to the hope of a better; and particularly for thy gracious protection from the dangers of the past night, and bringing me beginning of this day. Lord, thy mercy to me,

safely to the Continue, O and as thou