meek and pure heart, that I may serve thee in this life, and by thy intercession, be happy with thee hereafter. Amen. Hail Mary.
IV.
HER INTERCESSION IN FAVOR OF HER SERVANTS IS ALL-POWERFUL.
REJOICE, O most glorious Virgin! such is thy favor with God, that when thou art pleased to interpose in behalf of the sinner, there is no danger of a refusal on the part of heaven. I rejoice in thy power, O glorious Mother of God! Look down on thy servant, and by thy power and goodness, obtain for me, from thy Son, a meek and pure heart, that I may serve thee in this life, and by thy intercession, be happy with thee hereafter. Amen, Hail Mary.
V.
HER THRONE IS NEXT TO THAT OF HER DIVINE SON.
REJOICE, O most glorious Virgin! my soul is incapable of containing the transports it feels. May the adorable Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, be ever blessed, who has distinguished thy throne in so glorious a manner, and has fixed thy seat next to that of thy divine Son. I rejoice, and my joy is above all I can express, in thy glory, O glorious Mother of God! Look down on thy servant, and by thy power and goodness, obtain for me, from thy Son, a meek and pure heart, that I may serve thee in this life, and by thy intercession, be happy with thee hereafter. Amen, Hail Mary.
VI.
GOD REGARDS AND LOVES THOSE WHO LOVE AND REVERENCE THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
REJOICE, O most glorious Virgin! the love which the Almighty bears thee, extends even to
