ST. FRANCIS XAVIER.

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The seventh day.

Lord God of the Thrones! on whom thou dost repose as on the seat of thy glory: I offer up to thee the merits of these supreme spirits, and those of St. Francis Xavier, that throne of thy glory, who, denying himself to all worldly things, cast them out of his heart, that thou alone might possess it. I beseech thee, grant that I may despise all worldly things, and rest in thee alone; grant me also the petition I make in this Novena, to thy greater honour and glory. Amen.

The eighth day.10

Lord God of the Cherubim! whom thou hast adorned with the most perfect wisdom: I offer up to thee the merits of these most enlightened spirits, and those of thy servant St. Francis Xavier, to whom thou didst give super- eminent wisdom, and reveal most profound secrets, that he might teach thy law to many nations. I beseech thee, grant that I may learn to fear and please thee, and that by word and example I may teach others to keep thy commandments, and that thou wilt also grant me the favour I beg in this Novena, to thy greater honour and glory. Amen.

The ninth day.

Lord God of the Seraphim! burning with most ardent love of thee: I offer up unto thee the merits of these most fervent spirits,