these words, Ecce Agnus Dei, &c. Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who taketh away the sins of the world, humbly beg with a lively confidence in the merits of his death and passion, that he would take away your sins.

"When the priest repeats three times, Domine, non sum dignus, &c. Lord, I am not worthy thou shouldst enter under my roof, speak only the word and my soul shall be healed, say the same with him in your heart, and humble yourself exceedingly through the sense of your unworthiness and sins; but let this be joined with a lively confidence in him, who can raise you up, and perfectly heal your soul hy his holy word.

"When the priest gives you the blessed sacrament, saying, The bedy of our Lo d Jesus Christ preserve thy soul to life everlasting, Amen, receive it with a lively faith, a profound humility, and a heart inflamed with love. At the time of your receiving, let your head be erect, your mouth opened moderately wide, and your tongue a little advanced, so as to rest upon

your

your under lip, that the priest may conveniently convey the blessed sacrament into your mouth; which being done, shut your mouth; let the s cred host moisten a little upon your tongue, and then swallow it down as soon as you can, and afterwards abstain awhile from spitting. If the -host should chance to stick to the roof of your mouth, be not disturbed; neither must you put your finger into your mouth to remove it, but gently

and quietly remove it with your

tongue, and so convey it down; and then return to your place, and endeavour to entertain as well as you can, the guest whom you have received.

"Spend at least a quarter of an hour after communion, in devotions suitable to that occasion. It would be a great abuse to turn your back immediately upon your Saviour, by going away, as some do, and thinking no more of what you have been doing. Particularly I recommend to you three things after communion; first, To cast yourself down in spirit at the feet of your Lord, whom you have received to adore him, praise

him, and give him thanks, for coming to so unworthy a sinner, and to invite all heaven and earth to join with you in praising and magnifying his holy name. Secondly, To make an offering of your heart and soul, and of your whole being to him that you may henceforward love him, and serve him for ever. Thirdly, To present him your petitions for all the graces that you stand in need of, and to make good use of this favourable opportunity by praying heartily for yourself, and for your friends, and for the whole world.

who hast all things; I possess thee, who possessest all things; and who canst do all things: take off my heart then, O my God and my All, from all other things but thee, in all which there is nothing but vanity and affliction of spirit: let my heart, be

xed on thee alone, let me ever repose n thee, where alone my treasure is, the sovereign truth, the true happiness, and happy eternity.

Let my soul, O Lord, be sensible of the sweetness of thy presence. Let me taste how sweet thou art, O Lord; that being allured by thy love, I may never more hunt after worldly joys; for thou art the joy of my heart, and my portion for ever.

Thou art the physician of my soul, who healest all our infirmities by thy sacred blood; and I am that sick man, whom thou camest from heaven to heal; O heal my soul, 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 that was lost, and yet thou vouchsafest to feed me with thy body and blood; take me now upon thy shoulders to carry me home. What canst thou deny me, who hast given me thyself? Govern me, and nothing will be wanting to me in the place of pasture where thou hast placed me, until thou bring est me to the happy pastures of life Yeternal. Mii

O true light, which enlightenest every man that cometh into this world; enlighten my eyes, that I may never sleep in death.

O fire, ever burning and never decaying, behold how tepid and cold I am; inflame my reins and my heart that they may burn with thy love; for thou camest to cast fire upon earth, and what dost thou desire, but that it be enkindled?

O King of heaven and earth rich in mercy, behold I am poor and needy, thou knowest what I stand most in need of, and thou alone canst assist me and enrich me. O help me, my God, and out of the treasures of thy bounty succour my needy soul.

O my Lord and my God, behold I am thy servant; give me understanding, and excite my affections, that I may henceforward in all things know and do thy will.

Thou art the Lamb of God, the Lamb without spot, who takest away the sins of the world; O take away from me whatsoever is hurtful to me and displeasing to thee, and give me what