ve mercy
upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon
us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer.
Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon
us_.

_For Thou only art holy; Thou only art the Lord; Thou only, O Christ,
with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the Glory of God the Father.
Amen_.

THE BLESSING.

The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and
minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our
Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the
Holy Ghost, be amongst you and remain with you always. _Amen_.

[Do not be in a hurry to rise from your knees. Thank God once more for
all He has done for you. Pray again for help to persevere. Say one or
more of the following thanksgivings and prayers:--]

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THANKSGIVING AFTER HOLY COMMUNION.

I give Thee thanks, O Lord, holy Father, Almighty, everlasting God, who
hast refreshed me with the most holy Body and Blood of Thy Son Jesus
Christ our Lord; and I pray that this Sacrament which I have received
may be to the strengthening of my body and soul unto life eternal,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

O God, who hast in Thy great mercy permitted me to draw near this day
to the blessed Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Thy dear Son; I give
Thee hearty thanks and praise for this Thy goodness. Lord, I thank
Thee: help Thou my unthankfulness. Teach me more and more to feel and
know the richness and freedom of Thy love. Teach me more and more to
prize and to long for this holy feast of heavenly Food. Give me an
ever-thankful heart, that so I may live ever a life of thankfulness,
serving Thee, not as a slave, but as a loving child, in the spirit of
adoption, and as sharing in the glorious liberty of Thy children. Oh,
keep me from falling back; lead me onward by Thy grace; and bring me at
last to the unveiled presence of my Saviour in heaven, through the same
Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Praise the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me praise His holy
Name.

Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His {44} benefits; who
forgiveth all thy sin, and healeth all thine infirmities; who saveth
thy life from destruction, and crowneth thee with mercy and loving
kindness.

"Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift!" Amen.

May God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, bl