myself before Thee with all the confidence Thy infinite power and amiable condescension inspire.
Thou knowest all my wants, and canst relieve them; Thou invitest me to come unto Thee, and desirest to assist me. I come at Thy gracious invitation; I present myself before Thee with all my imperfections and infirmities; and hope that Thou wilt strengthen my weakness, enlighten my blindness, and support me in my sufferings in this earthly pilgrimage. In fine, incline my heart to love Thy divine truths, and attract me to Thyself, that I may, in leaving this vale of tears, follow Thee to heaven, where Thou livest and reignest for all eternity.
ACT OF DESIRE.
Is it possible, O amiable Jesus, that Thou comest with a vehement desire of uniting a wretched sinner to Thyself! O come, beloved of my soul. Come, adorable
