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Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same, the name of the Lord is worthy of praise.
I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall ever be in my mouth.
Bless the Lord, O my soul; and let all that is within me bless his holy name.
Thanks be to God for all his benefits.
Praise be to thee, O Christ; blessed be thy holy name, O Jesus.
O God of my heart, and my portion for ever; O let nothing in life or death ever separate me from thee.
O rather let me die a thousand deaths than offend thee mortally.
"In all thy works aim at perfection."—Ecclesiastes xxxiii. 23.
Prayers For Night.
If it be a duty of the greatest importance to begin the day well, it is, doubtless, one of no less consequence to conclude it properly. The new graces conferred on us daring the course of the day, and the protection we stand in need of against the dangers of the night, are urgent reasons why we should address ourselves to God, and pray to him with the utmost gratitude and fervour.