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C. 3 PEIXO'XD AT THE PATRIOT Of f l<-/VJ O*^ 3 (> ni ■AT /. . . 'K ■K 3 if-:- f % CHAP. I. Q. rVho made you ? A. God. Q. Why did he make you ? A. That I might know him, love him, and serve him in this world, and be happy with him for ever in the next. Q. To whose likeness did he make you'\ A. To his own image and likeness. Q. Is this likeness in your body or jljeve i; in your soul ? - F ^ him A. In my soul. 8- W7«' Q. In what is your soul like to God ? A.. It is A. Because my soul is a spirit en- ^ what( dowed with understanding and free \ *s the will, and is immortal, that is to say, |ve, n< it can never die. ^ Ht. Am Q. In what else ? ^s ar| A. That as in God there is one God *•, Fi'oi and three Persons, so in man there #lic CJ is one soul and three powers. iablish( Q. Which are these three powers ? ^ i'l^j A. Will, memory, and understand- *Whs ol ^*. ".Sir ^ / -«*i:i J. WJiich must we take most care f, our body or our soul ? Of our soul. Why so ? Because, What will it avail a love P'^ ^^ gram the whole toorld, and vorld, ¥^ '^^^ ^^'^ *^^^ ^ Matt. xvi. 26. What must tve do to save our ver in t lU ceyou eness. We must worship God by faith, pe, and charity ; that is, we must ody or llicve in him, hope in him, and re him with our whole heart. What is faith ? God % ^' ^^ ^^ ^^ believe without doubt- irit en- ^ whatever God teaches ; because id free t ^® ^^^ very truth, and cannot da- te say 1^'^' ^^^ ^® deceived. -£. And how shall we know tohat the ^gs are which God teaches ? ne God ^' Fi'om the testimony of the Ca- n there *^^^ Church of God, which he has iablished by innumerable miracles, owers ? ^ illustrated by the lives and rstand- ^^^^^ ^^ innumerable saints. ■^1] \ CHAP. II. apostles' CREEDr |riR8T J Q. What are the chief things whi^. Wh\ God teaches ? A. They are contained m Apostles^ Creed. Q. Say the Apostles' Creed. A. I believe in God the Father mighty, Creator of heaven and ea — and in Jesus Christ his only our Lord : — who was conceived the Holy Ghost : — born of the V gin Mary: — suffered under Pont Pilate, was crucified, dead, and ried : — ^he descended into hell : — third day he rose again from il^aven dead : — he ascended into heaven :|!l. Be sits at the right hand of God iirth, Father Almighty : — -from thence L his shall come to judge the living aQ. Hi the dead: — I believe in the H(|^. N Ghost ; the Holy Catliolic Churc^ay the communion of saints ; the ii|^. giveness of sins ; the resurrect^, of the body ; and life everlastiifi. Amen* Mngs. ( "^^ :ED» IriRST ARTICLE OP THK CREED. s whifi. Which is the Jirst article of the fostles^ Creed 'i in tl. I believe in God the Father imighty, Creator of heaven and ed. frth. ther h. What is God ? ndearA. God is a spirit ; the Creator and only Sovereign Lord of all things, beived b. Why is he called Almighty f the YIl. Because he can do all things r PontiDiatever he pleases, and nothing is rd or impossible to him. Why is he called Creator of aven and earth ? Because he made heaven and rth, and all things out of nothing, his only word. Had God any beginning ? the H(iL. No ; he always was, is, and 3 Churcfivays will be. ; the f li. Where is God ? surrectii^. God is everywhere, i^erlastirfi. Does God know and see all liings? and hell :— from leaven r God thence living » #1 .*^' A. Yes ; he does know and see i\ things. Q. Has God any body ? A. No ; God has no body ; he if-i pure spirit. Q. Hoto many Gods are there ? I A. There is but one God. Q. Are there more persons the one in God ? A. Yes ; in God there arc thri! persons. Q. Which are they ? A. God the Father, God the So? and God the Holy Ghost. ^ Q. Are they not three Gods ? A. No ; the Father, the Son, aM the Holy Ghost, are all but one af| the same God. THE SFXOXD ARTICLE. Q. Which is the second article ike Creed 'i A. And in Jesus Christ his orf Son our Lord. Q. Who is Jesus Christ ? ■..r"^^ ♦» r,. , <,.. [ind see ff . I |ly ; he if.| there ? Id. -sons thii I aro thr rJ the So| rods ? " Son, ai*; Lit one aii LB. article his oni 2 A. He is the only Son of God the Father, the second Person of the blessed Trinity, true God, and true Man. Q. Why is he true God ? A. Because he has the nature of God, being of the self-same sub- stance with God the Father. Q. Why is he true man ? A. Because he has also the nature of man, being the Son of the blessed Virgin, and has a body and soul like unto us. Q. Was Jesus Christ alioays God f A. Yes ; he was always God, equal to the Father from all eternity. Q. Was he always man ? A. No ; but only from the time of his incarnation. Q. How many natures are there in Jesus Christ? A. Two ; the nature of God, and the nature of man. Q. Hoio many persons are there in J^esu^ Christ? ■.'V*^,,"« •'' ■■^. '>-,!/> * i -. .:>Aari.t#.;>fc&t^>,. 1 I V "' A. Only one, which is the Person of (Sod the Son. Q. JVhy was he made man% A. To save us from sin and helL THE THIRD ARTICLE. Q. tVhich is the third article of the Creed 'i A* Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary. Q. How was Christ made man ? A. He was conceived and made man by the power of the Holy Ghost, in the womb of the Virgin Mary, without having any man for his father. Q. Where was our Saviour horn ? A. In a stable at Bethlehem. Q. Upon what day was he born 1 A. Upon Christmas-day. THE FOURTH ARTICLfc. Q. Which is the fourth article of the Creed 1 A. SufTei^d tinder Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried* Q. What did Christ suffer ? \ '^ ^^. A he pill lie car Q. H ^. H pd u Q. " A. Q. ^. O Q. W A. O Q. H tfthe < A; T Jrinit] Blesse A. 1 Jle F licH hlcam A* ■*-! » • Person d helL tide of e Holy iry. lanl made Holy Virgin iam for horn ? le of A bloody sweat, whipping at Jie pillar, crowning with thorns, and lie carriage of his cross* Q. What else? JAl. He was nailed to a cross, and |ed upon it between two thieves. Q, Why did he suffer ? A. For our sins. Q. Upon what day did he suffer f ^. On Good Friday. Q. Where did he suffer ? A. On Mount Calvary. Q. Why do Catholics make the sign jf the cross ? A. To put us in mind of the blessed trinity, and that the second Per- i#n became man, and died on the atoss. ^. What puts us in mind of the messed Trinity when we make the f^n of the cross? A. These words : in the name of ;lie Father, and of the Son, and of |d Holy Ghost. -^ ^ ^. What puts usinmindj that Christ Hcame man and suffered on a cross f 11 'I '.■f?'.-*i i^f*,.^fe**: 10 I A. The very making or signing ourj selves with the sign of the cross. THE FIFTH ARTICLE. Q. Which is tl Creed ? A. He descended into fifth article of ti hell th^ th^ third day he rose again from dead. Q. Whither did the soul of our Sg i viour go after his death ? A. His sou! went down into th8*| part of hell called limbo. I Q. What do you mean by Ihnbo ? A. I mean a place of rest, where th i souls of the saints were. Q. Did none go up to heaven hefori, our Saviour ? | A. No ; they expected him to carri them up thither. Q. What means^ the third day h | rose again from the dead ? A. It means, that after he was dea and buried for part of three days, 1 raised himself to life again on th third day. 11 ;ning ouri cross. Icle of t] hell; thj from th'l f limho f where th wen hefor\ m to carri d day h I i 5 was dea | e days, }i| tin on th^ Q. On what day did Christ 7'ise again from the dead? A. On Easter-day. THE SIXTH ARTICLE. Q. Which is the sixth article of the Creed ? A. He ascended into heaven, sits at the right-hand of God the Father Almighty. Q. When did our Samour go up to heaven ? A. Forty days after he rose again. Q. Why is he said to sit at the right- hand of God the Father : has God the Father any hands ? A. No ; but the meaning of these words is, that Christ, as man, occu- pies the next place to God in heaverf; and as God, is equal to his Father in all things. Q. On what day did our Saviour go up to heaven ? A. On Ascension-day. THE SEVENTH ARTICLE. Q. Which is the seventh article of the Creed? i Xs' ' ' •#•, 13 il I' 1^ 1. . I kV: A. From thence he shall come to judge the living and the dead. Q. Will Christ ever come again 9 A. Yes ; he will come down from heaven at the last day to judge all men. ^^ Q. What are the things he will judge ? A. All our thoughts, words, and works. Q. What toill he say to the wicked ? A. Go, ye cursed, into everlasting fire. Q. What will he say to the just ? A. Come, ye blessed of my Father, receive ye the kingdom which is prepared for you. Q. Shall not every man he judged a/ his death as well as at the last day ? A. Yes, he shall. THE EIGHTH ARTICLE. Q. Which is the eighth article of the Creed "i A. I believe in the Holy Ghost Q. Who is the Holy Ghost ] Al Bl( G( f:l . , r i^*. . ,4.. >1 »■ • '^X^ I 13 ome to V. gain ? ^n from dge all ^e will s, and icked f lasting ist? ^ather, lich is gedaf, day? leaf A. He is the third Person of the Blessed Trinity. Q. From whom doth he proceed ? A. From the Father and the Son. Q. Is he equal to them ? A. Yes, he is the same Lord and God as they are. Q. When did the Holy Ghost come down on the Apostles in fiery ionguesf A. On Whit-Sunday. Q. Why did he come dovm upon them} A. To enable them to preach the Gospel, and to plant the church. THE NINTH ARTICLE. Q. Which is the ninth article of the Creed? A. The Holy Catholic Church ; the communion of saints. Q. What is the Catholic Church t A. All the faithful under one head. Q. Who is that head ? A. Christ Jesus our Lord. Q. Has the Church any visible head on earth ? X. 14 ^W \ i II' II n r\ I' Ik A. Yes : the Bishop of Rome, wlio is the successor of St. Peter, and commonly called the Pope. Q, Why is he called the Pope ? A, Because the word Pope signifies Father; and the Bishop of Rome, as head of the Church under Jesus Christ, is the common Father of all the faithful. Q. Has the Church of Christ any marks by lohich you may know her ? A. Yes ; she has these four marks : she is one, — she is holy, — she is Ca- tholic, — she is apostolical. Q. How is the Church one ? A. Because all her members agree in one faith, are all in one commu- nion, and are all under one head. Q. Hoiv is the Church holyl A. By teaching a holy doctrine, by inviting all to a ho!y life, and by the eminent holiness of so many thousands of her children. Q. How is the Church Catholic or Universal ? •ut] a. A ler hen 15 Aome, who jln. Because she subsists in all ages, ^ter, and jjiches all nations, and maintains all • " niths. "ope . ^^ jff^^f^ ^g ij^Q Church apostolical ? ^^signifies J|. Because she comes down by a Kome, as ^petual succession from the apos- 3er Jesus ^ of Christ, and has her doctrine, tnerofall i^r orders, and her mission from all c or m. %. Can the Church err in what fj|c teaches "l '"■ $.. No ; she cannot err in matters Jf faith. Q. Whtjsol 5j^. Because Christ has promised U|at helFs gates shall not prevail ainst his Church ; and that the oly Ghost shall teach her all ths ; and that he himself will l|bide with her for ever. I THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS. iQ. JVhat is meant by the commu- nion of saints ? ^A. That in the Church of God jhere is a communion of all holy |ersons in all holy things. I rs agree commu- head. octrine, and by many }^i w $ 10 ;|, Q. And have toe any communicant] with the saints in heaven ? A. Yes ; we communicate witl them, as our fellow-members unde the same head Jesus Christ ; ani are helped by their prayers, Q. And are the souls in Purga^ tory helped also by our prayers ? A. Yes, they are. Q. What do you meofli hy Purge |^. tory ? (|Dd A. A middle state of souls, suffeif^ope ing for a time on account pf thei ^. ^ sins. 9^to^ Q« In what cases do souls go ti ^. 'J Purgatory ? 3esso A. When they die in lesser sinstl^ C which we call venial, or when the) have not satisfied the justice of Gfoil^rgii for their mortal sins, of which the)%. I have repented and received pardon. ®- 1 Q. How do you prove there is elk" Purgatory ? '4>^g A. Because the scripture oftena^ o teaches, that God will render to everj |l. 1 man according to his works, ^% i {\ 17 THE TENTH ARTICLE. C(mmuni(^^t nothing defiled can enter heaven, ? mid that some Christians shall be licate witl||ved, yet so as by fire, 1 Cor. iii.l5« ibers unde Jhrist; aiit| ers, Q. What is the tenth article of the in Purgdi^'eed ? 4 ^ayers ? A* The forgiveness of sins. (^. What is meant by this article 1 hy Purge m* That there is in the church of God forgiveness of sins, for such as >uls, sufTeipfoperly apply for it. nt of thei-^fi. To whom has Christ given pow" 1 mto forgive sins 1 auls go ti A' To the Apostles and their suc- ariesors, the Bishops and Priests of 3sser sinstlpB Church. when the] i^. By what sacraments are sin$ ice of GoW'^^'t'ert ? hich the) ^. By baptism and penance. What is sin ? An offence of God, or any bught, word, or deed against tlie of God. pardon. is c \there ire oftettj srtoeverj »rksy and What is original sin ? B 18 A. It is the sin in which we werr born. Q. How came we to be born in sin' A. By Adam's sin, when he ate th( forbidden fruit. Q. What is actual sin ? A. All the sin we ourselves com mit. Q. What is mortal sin ? . Tl sar int. Ke Cri A. Li A. That which kills the soul an( W' rr^^ deserves hell. Q. Hoio does mortal sin kill th soul ? ©. »^ 4 . T< A» By destroying the life of thrjs '^ ;rm •oul, which is the grace of God. q > Q, What is venial sin ? i A. That which does not kill th( * rx s#ul| yet displeaseth God. THE ELEVENTH ARTICLB. Q. Which is the eleventh article o '% cha: the Creed 'i I A. The resurrection of the body, ^^.u Q. What means the resurreeiion q the body ? '% 19 same body at the day of judg- in sin le ate th(T int. THE TWELFTH ARTICLE. Q, Which is the twelfth article of ea com| ^.^^^^^ , ■" %, Life everlasting. Q. ¥/hat means life everlasting ? soul an( p;^ rpj^^^ ^j^^ g^^ J gj^^jj jj^^ f^j, ^^^^ , .,, ,iW|ppy in heaven. ^. M^Aa^ is the happiness ofheaven'i . To see, love, and enjoy God for CCA 3f^*rmore. %' -^^^ shall not the wicked also li^e for ever ? fc kill th( j^ rpj^^^y gj^^jj y^ punished for ever ill the flames of hell. fe of thdL L^, CHAP. III. THE lord's PRAYER. article a ^ Will faith alone save us ? , , A. No ; it will not without good ^^ body. ^,ks. liard* owr salvation of ourselves ? 7 ^-■#'--.. .»* 20 ^ 3 i I f ti ,1 h I A. No ; we cannot without th( help of God's grace. Q. How may we ohlain God^s grace ? A. By prayer and the holy sacra- ments. Q. What is prayer ? A. It is the raising up our mind to God. Q. What think you of those who^ at their prayers, think not of God^ nor of what they say 1 A. If these distractions are wilful, such prayers, instead of pleasing God, offend him. Q. Which is the best of all prayers] A. The Lord's prayer. Q. Who made the Lord^s prayer ? A. Christ our Lord. Q. Say the hordes prayer. A. Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name ; thy king- dom come ; thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven ; give us this day our daily bread : and forgive us <)ur trespg,sses, as we forgive them that 0ot fc-on Fatl A. byli Chr Q. not : A. dun Q. A. •erv Q. eom ;:'A. tnd grac lis! Q. (In e thout the tin God^s oly sacra- rmind to se whoj at Godj nor ire wilful, pleasing Iprayers'i > prayer "( 1 heaven, thy king- done on ve us this brgive us jive them f 21 that trespass against us ; and lead us 0ot into temptation ; but deliver us irom evil. — Amen, \ Q. Who is it that is here called Our leather ? A. God who made us all, and who, by his grace, is the Father of all good Christians. Q. Why do you say Our Father, and not my Father ? A. Because we are not to pray for Ourselves only, but for all others. ' Q. What do we pray for ivhen ice 0ay, Hallowed be thy name ? A. That God may be honoured and iervcd by all his creatures. 'Q. What means^ Thy kingdom come ? A. We pray that God may come, ind be king in all our hearts by his trace, and bring us all hereafter to is heavenly kingdom. > Q. What meansj Thy will be dono on earth as it is in heaven ? -A. That God would enable us, by U k •*•,.-•(«<" t ♦ 1 'M I his rrriu-o, to do his will in all thing as til" hiessed do in hciivcii. Q. V/Ar// mcansy give us this da OLir dail\^ brtvid ? A. Wo b'^g^, by these words, all iit cessaries lor soul and body. (i. W///// mrans^ Forgiv(^ us on trespasses as we forgive them th' trespass against us ? A. We beic that (rod would fori^iv us our sins, as we forgive others tli injuries they do us. (i. W/>,7/ .licans^ Lead us not inl tem[>iution ? A. That (iod W(;uld give us grac not to yield to ternj)tation. Q, W'kat mcanSj Deliver us frot evil ? A. Wc hi^'^ that God would free i from all evil of soul and body. Q. May ive desire the saijuj an angeh to- pray for us ] A. Yes, we may. i\ Bow do yon prove that the sain. cn\ lusieh can hear us 1 29 V I*' 'i) US Ol tliem tlr all thing ,A. Th^^re shall he joy before the llw^^tf?/^ of God over one sinner (^oing this (la fenance. Luke xv. 10. } Q. What is the prayer to our Bles- nj.s, all 11' 0cd Lady^ which the Church teaches ? ' A. The H. ^^ry. Q. Say iht liuii Mary. A. [1 li^ Mury, full of grace, the Lord i.s with thee ; blessed art thou uld forgiv Amongst women, and blessed is the others th fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us IS not int ejnners, now, and in the hour of our death. Amen. 3 us grac ~. Q. How many 'parts are there in the Bail Marv ? A. Three parts. Q. Who made the first two parts % A. The angel Gabriel and Saint J51izabeth, inspired by the Holy Ghost. : Q. vV^o made the third part ? A. The Church of God, against sain. ...those who denied the Virgin Mary to be Mother of God. 3r us froi uld free i ►ody. sauu. t the ar^ • uyi ■ < \ ry G ^4 H Q. W/*2/ ' > 25 Hail Mar}i and are i A- To spend the Sunday in prayer ind other religious duties. W io relics Q. What do you mean by religious iuties ] ^s ; for tl A. Hearing mass, going to the sa- o help us. craments, and reading good books. '^^ comma (). What are 2ve forbidden by this €ommandmcnt ? I i I f^j m .A . 1 m. i X 4 ■m % i U 28 A. All unnecessary work and J ful profanation of the Lord's da ' Q. What is the fourth comm tnent ? A. Honour thy father and' mother. Q. What are we commanded If \ fourth commandment ? A. To love, honour, and obey parents in all that is not sin. »' Q. Are loe commanded to f only our father amd mother ? , A. Not only them, but also P^^J bishops, pastors, magistrates, fa masters. rj Q. What is forbidden by this cC _ mandment ? p ^ A. All contempt, stubbornness, w disobedience to our lawful supf* ors. y Q. And what is the duty of f rents and other superiors 1 ^V A. To take proper care of all ii . der their charge, and to bring th^ children up in the fear of God. ** ■ i f 8 I 29 •^ry Work and ^'^^^ ^^ ^^*^^ ff^^ command^ the Lord^s da^ 1; fourth cojuniM^^^ ^^^\t not kill. Iff hat are we forbidden by the father and »i#'^^^^^^ ^ All wiiiul murder, hatred, and ommanded 1?%^- f? . I) oes it forbid striking 'i ^^> and obey ^^^ ' ^^ ^'^^ anger, quarrel- ' ^et sin. ;> ^I'^d injurious words. "landed to c ^^^^ ^^^^ ^ 'bother 'i Giving scandal, and bad ex- '' but also pi®- agistrate^ J- WAa^f is the sixth command'^ "' '%t% en by this c' "^hou shalt not commit adul- >bornness ai* ^'*^^ is forbidden by this ? awful suDc* ^^' kinds of sins of unclean- • ^ ss^w ith another's wife or husband ^^^1/ of i-^hat else J ^^ rs'f i-' All other kinds of immodei^^iea, ire of all kisses, touches, looks, worris, or • ^ bring th^^^- , ^ , ' ' ^ of God ** ^^^ ^^^^ ought we ta think of ^^tmdest plays and comedJies ? .J*^v. -■•• Jf f Ai^..'"^' I i| II ^f 1-"% V 30 A. That they are also forbidden 1 this commandment ; and it is sini'i to be present at them. Q, What is the seventh command meat 1 A. Thou shalt not steal. Q. What is forhidden hy this com mandment ? A. All unjust taking away, o keeping what belongs to others. Q. What else "( A. All manner of cheating in buy ing and selling ; or any other way] of wronging our neighbour. Q. Must we restore ill gotten goods ? A. Yes ; if we are able, or else the sm will not be forgiven ; we must also pay our debts. ^ Q, What is the eighth command- mtWt ? A. Thou shalt not bear false wit- ness ag'ainst thy neighbour. Q. W i^cat is forhidden hy this com- mandment ? All nts, W . Al any r ne^ nis Q. ^ ijured him A. H on? ^ far as *' *v - .ni^s m i^ jL .. SI ^■^! ndden !#• -^^' ^^'^^ testimonies, rash judg- What else ? 'onimavdM^' ^'^ '^^^^'^biting and (ietraction, any words or speccher. by which ir neighbour's honour or reputa- Q. What is he bound to do who has way oriy^'*^^ ^^^^ neighbour by speaking ill hers! iTAm? A. He must make him satisfac- in buv-i^"' ^^^ restore his good name as f;her far as he is able. IQ. W/mi^ 15 the ninth commandr- I gotteA lent ? 3n we A. Thou shalt not covet thy neigh- or else^^^'^ ^^^^^' Q. What is forbidden by this ) A. All lustful thoughts and desires, nd all wilful pleasures in the irre- gular motions of the flesh. "'**' Q. What is the tenth command" ment ? A. Thou shalt not covet thy neigVi- hour's goods. ' Q. What is f Of bidden by f/nis ? mmand^ Iso wit- is com ( i 32 I! .f l.f' ih A. All covetous thoughts, and just desires of our neighbour's gO(W; gi and profits. mc\ CHAP. V. — 'THE COMMANDMENTS THE CHURCH. Q. Are we hound to obey the co\ mandments of the Church % A. Yes : because Christ has sa| to the pastors of the Church, that heareth you, heareth me : a\ he that despiseth you, despiseth nm\j\\ St. Luke X. 16. lerti] Q. How many are the comman ments of the Church 1 A. Chiefly six. Q. Whirfihethey'i A. I. To ke^p certain appointe days holy ; with obligation of iioarlGo ing mass, and resting from servilj Q works. II. To fast in Lent, on Vigils com Hianded by the Church, Ember-daysJ c^^d the Wednesdays and Fridays i Adve;^t; also to abstain from flesh on] the three Rogaiion days, St. Mark's' ith Q. IS t A. to P. w la '* "''^\ ghts, and •Ji bourns go\ NDMENTS H. o^e?/ the CO. 'chi »n'st has sf Church, A me : 33 ', unless it fall in EJaster-week, Sundays of Lent, unless leave bo en to the contrary, and all Fri- jys and Saturdays, unjcss Christ- |as-day falls on either of them. [11. To confess our sins to our pas- ir, at least once a-year. [V, To receive the blessed sacra- icnt once a-year, and that at Eas- !r, or thereabouts. ^^mV. To pay tithes to our pastor. ^ comniam ^ppointe JT .n^yjY j>^^-j|. ^^ solemnize marriage at ertain times ; nor within certain cgrees of kindred ; nor privately itliout witnesses. Q. Why does the Church command IS to fast 1 A. That by fasting v/e may satisfy on of noariGod for our sins, oin servilj Q. At what time do persons begin lo be obliged to go to confession ? A. When they come to the use of reason, so as to be capable of mor- tal sin, which is generally supposed to be about the age of seven years. G i^igils coiiii iiber-daysj Fridays h ^ riesh on) ^t. Mark's i\ t I' H II 'V il yfcj' ilr M Q. ilnd a/ t(;Aa< time do they begl to be ohliged lo go to communion ? A. When they are sufficiently d pable of being instructed in the^ sacred mysteries, and of discerni] the body of our Lord. CHAP. VI. THE SACRAMENTS. ml B ai c] f Q, What is a sacrament ? A. An outward sign of inwarl grace, or a sacred mysterious sigl and ceremony ordained by Christ by which grace is conveyed to ou| souls. Q. Do all the sacraments give grace, A. Yes ; if we are duly prepared! Q. Whence have the sacramenil the potoer of giving grace ? A. From Christ's precious blood. Q. Is it a great happiness to re\ teive the sacraments worthily ? A. Yes ; it is the greatest happi- ness in the world. Q. How many sacraments are there ?| A. These seven ; Baptism, Confir- _&_ 35 of inwarj erfous sifTi ' by Chrisj ' ' ed to ou] givegracel ^ prepared] ^^cramentl « '"s blood. ily ? 'St happi. ^Tether ev, '> Con/ir mation, Holy Eucharist, Penance, Extreme Unction, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. Q. What is Bayiism ? A. It is a sacrament by which we are made Christians, children of God, and heirs of heaven ; and are cleansed from original sin, and also from actual, if we be guilty of any. Q. How is baplism given ? A. By pouring water on the child whilst we pronounce the words or- dained by Christ. Q. What are those words ? A. I baptize thee " in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.'' Which words ought to be said at the same time the water is poured. Q. What do we promise in baptism'^ A. To renounce the devil, with ail his works and pomps. Q. What is confirmation ? A. It is a sacrament in which, by the imposition of the hands of the ..T f I. t 3G ■\ M u ii Bishop, \vc receive the Holy (ihost, in order to make us strong and per- fect Christians and soldiers of Jesus Christ. Q. Hoio does the Bishop adminis' ter this sacrament ? A. lie prays that the Holy Ghost nnay come down upon us ; and makes the sign of the cross with chrism on our foreheads. Q. What is the holy Eucharist ? A. It is the true body and blood of Christ, under the appearance of bread and wine. Q. TVhy has Christ given himself to us in this sacrament ? A. To feed and nourish our souls, and to enable us to perform all our Christian duties. Q. How is the bread and wine changed into the body and blood of Christ ? A. By the power of God, to whom nothing is hard or impossible. Q. When is this change made ? •*^^i»-^*.,. T- 37 S" f^nd per- t*s of Jesus ^'y Ghost ^nd makes ^'irism on mrist ? ind blood trance of ' himself -tr souls, all our ^d wine ^lood of > whom de ? A. When the worrls of conscomtion, ordained by Jesus Christ, are pro- nounced by the pri-'st in tlie mass. Q. How must loe prepare ourselves to receive the blessed sacrament? A. We must be in the state of grace, and be fasting from midnight. Q. Is it a great sin to receive it iimoorthily% A. Yes, it is : for A^ that eats and drinks linworihily^ eats and driiiks judgment to himself, 1 Cor. xi. 29. Q. What is it to receive umoorthily ? A. To receive in mortal sin. Q. What is the Mass ? A. It is the unbloody sacrifice of the body and blood of Christ. Q. What are the ends for lohich ive are to offer up this sacrifice ? A. 1st, For God's honour and glory. 2dly, In thanksgiving for all his benefits, and as a perpetual memorial of the passion and death of his Son. 3dly, For obtaining par- don for our sins. And, 4thly, For -•« #*• "> V ■''' i% i 14 H n k 38 obtaining all graces and blessings through Jesus Christ. Q. How must we hear mass ? A. With very great attention and devotion. Q. What is the sacrament of Pe- nance ? A. It is a sacrament in which, by the priest's absohition, joined with contrition, confession, and satisfac- tion, the sins are forgiven which we have committed after baptism. Q. Hoio do you prove that the priest has power to absolve sinners if they be truly penitent ? A. From the words of Christ : Whose sins ye shall forgive^ they are forgiven, John xx. 23. Q. What are the parts of penance ? A. Contrition, confession, and sa- tisfaction. Q. What is Contrition ? A. A hearty sorrow for our sins, by which we have offended so good a God, with a firm purpose of a- mendment. 39 \n and Pe- [h, by with tisfac- 'h we priest f they hrist ; ■y are nee ? \ sa- rins, food f a- Q. What is a firm purpose of a- mendment 1 A. It is a resolution, by the grace of God, not only to avoid sin, but also the occasions of it. Q. How are we to be sorry for our sins ? A. Th@ chiefest and best motive to be sorry for our sins, is for the love of God, who is infinitely good in himself, and infinitely good to us ; and, therefore, we ought to be ex- ceedingly grieved for having of- fended him. Q. What other motives have we to he sorry for our sins ? A. Because by them we lose hea- ven, and deserve hell. Q. How may we obtain this hearty contrition and sorrow for our sins? A. We must earnestly beg it of God ; and make use of such consi- derations and meditations as may move us to it. Q. What is Confession ? fi 4!- 'l^ I 40 A. It is to accuse oiu'selves of all our sins to a priest. Q. What if one tmilfully conceals a mortal sin in confession ? A. He commits a great sin by tell- ing a lie to the Holy Ghost, and makes his confession nothing worth. Q. What must we do that ive may leave out no sin in confession^ A. We must carefully examine our conscience upon the ten command- ments and the seven deadly sins. Q. How many things then have ive to do hy ivay of "prejparation for Con- ession ? f A. Four things : 1st, We must heartily pray to God for his grace to help us. 2dly, We must carefully examine our conscience. 3dly, We must beg pardon of God, and be very sorry from our hearts for offending him. And, 4thly, We must resolve to renounce our sins, and to begin a new life for the future. I ,,, £«■? h telU Worth. • me our ns. ice to We , Ung )ive n a 41 Q. What is Satisfaction ? A. It is doing the penance given |ns by the priest. Q. What is an Indulgence ? A. It is a releasing the temporal punishment which often remains due to sin, after its guilt has been remit- ted by the sacrament of penance. Q. What is Extreme Unction? A. It is the anointing of the sick with prayer for the forgiveness of their sins. Q. When is this sacrament given 1 A. When we are in danger of death by sickness. Q. What scrii^ture have you for this sacrament ? A. Is any one sick among you, let him bring in the 'priests of the church ; ^and let them pray over him, anointing him ivith oil in the name of the Lord : and the prayer of faith shall save the sick man ; and the Lord shall raise him up : and if he he in sins, they shall be forgiven him. St. James v. 14, 15. M I ■l- y 42 i. ^'"t Vl K, I, .• k # Q. TrAaO'5 Holy Orders? A. It is a sacrament by which bl shops, priests, &c. are ordained, ani It| receive grace and power to perfori*\^ii the duties belonging to their charge.[^es^ Q. What is Matrimony ? A, It is a sacrament which givel^ I grace to a married couple, to lovf one another, and to bring up theii children in the fear of God. CHAP. VII. OF VIRTUES AND VICES. ,ly Jrsta Q. How many are the theologica^y^^Q, virtues ? A. Three : Faith, Hope, and Cha Q. What does faith help us to do 'I A. It helps us to believe, without J p^ doubting, all that God has taughll-G and the Church proposes. WKA^ Q. What does hope help us to do ? m^^ A. To put our trust in God, thatBQ^ he will give us all things necessary fc^. for our salvation, if we do what he ■ ^ requires of us. R^^ \ \ iT-liilMliili 43 * , . , I What does charity help us to , to ^ r^^3 ^^ helps us to love God above 1^,'v. iu ^ ^^'llhinffs, and our neighbour as our- ieir charge.L,, ^ ^ vL'^k . I* How many are the cardinal viT' jn^r fif^l- Four : — 1. Prudence. 2. Jus- o J "P t^eij^^ 3^ Fortitude. 4. Temperance. . Ho2/) many are the gifts of the ATvrr. W^y GrhoSt? "" vicEsf g^^^n ._1^ Wisdom. 2. Un- /7i^^7 . Jrstandinff. 3. Counsel. 4. For- ^''^''^^^4ude. 57 Knowledge. 6. Godli- and C\ m?^' ^* '^'^^ ^^^^ ^^^ Lord. ^^'fc. Hoiv many are the fruits of the ustod 1 m^^ Ghost ? J .,1 ^ • Ia. Twelve : — 1. Charity. 2. Joy. as ta ^^i ■• P^^tce. 4. Patience. 5. Benignity. ^^•*"r Goodness. 7. Longanimity. 8. ustod ? w^'l^'^^ss. 9. Faith. 10. Modesty, ^od tl tm^' ^^^^^^^^^^' 1^- Chastity, ecessi^'^ I ^^' ^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^^^ precepts of A. 1. Thou shalt love the Lord hy God with thy whole heart, with I I w v 44 W ^#'' I/? i: i n J *;; I I J I Ble| Bl( Bl( thy whole soul, with all thy strcnj and with all thy mind. 2. And neighbour as thyself. Q. Say the seven corporal ioo\ of mercy, A. 1. To feed the hungry. 2. To give drink to the thirsl^ ^^ 3. To clothe the naked. l^^^ M 4. To visit and ransom captivcp* ^' 5. To harbour the harbourlei 6. To visit the sick. 7. To bury the dead. Q. Say the seven spiritual ioor\ of mercy, A. 1. To convert the sinner. 2. To instruct the ignorant. 3. To counsel the doubtful. 4. To comfort the sorrowful. 5. To bear wrongs patiently. 6. To forgive injuries. 7. To pray for the living and] the dead. Q. Say the eight beatitudes. A. 1. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. \ ■^iteJ^fl n' i *> *% *MM i>ft.^ ■ ^^y strong '^- And 45 Blessed are the meek, for they 11 possess the land. Blessed are they that mourn, they shall be comforted. Blessed are they that hunger the thirsid thirst after justice, for they ^^ed. lull be filled. ^^captiv*. Blessed are the merciful, for J^arbourJeJey shall find mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart, r they shall see God. Blessed are the peace-makers, r they shall be called the children God. 8. Blessed are they that suffer per- iccution for justice sake, for theirs the kingdom of heaven. Q. Say the seven deadly sins. Pride 1 ^ ( Humility ovetousness d. ^itua^ wor. i^ner. ?norant. onbtfu]. >rro\vfuJ. 'S. and es, ' ^^ spiritj f* heaven. Lust Anger ■Gluttony L'invy Sloth i Liberality Chastity Meekness Temperance Brotherly Love 1 ]^ I Diligence ^ -\K'HSa,^ ■ ».(;.-« -^ -■>*** >,— <^«, *^ ^1 'n m m^^j 9fim0i^f^''^ 46 " 'i fl I ^ I, I H Q. Say the sins against the Ghost. A. 1. Presumption of God^s men 2. Despair. B. Impugning the known truth. 4. Envy at another's spiritual go 5. Obstinacy in sin. 6. Final Impenitence. Q. Say the four sins crying heaven for vengeance. A. 1 Wilful murder. 2. Sodomy. 3. Oppression of the poor. 4. Defrauding labourers of theii wages. Q. Say the nine ways of being m cessary to another person^ s sins. A. 1. By counsel. 2. By command. 3. By consent. 4. By provocation. 5. By praise or flattery. 6. By concealment. 7. By partaking. 8. By silence. 9. By defence of the ill done. Q. a orks. A. 3 Alms- Q. i A. : petua ence. Q. remci A. HellJ ,..., 47 V the Q. Say the three eminent good lorks. s mei| A. 1. Prayer. 2. Fasting. 3. truth. 'ituaJ cryins Alms-deeds. Q. Say the evangelical counsels. S^*! A. 1. Voluntary poverty. 2. Per- petual clia.stity. 8, Entire obedi- ence. Q. Say the four last things to le remembered. of thi ieing m ' sins. A. 1. Death. 2. Judgment. 8. Hell. 4. Heaven. CHAr. VIII. THE CHRISTIAN S RULE OF LIFE. Q. Who was the founder of the Christian Relimon ? A. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who came down from heaven to teach us the way to heaven. Q. What rule of life fheri must the Christian follow^ if he hopes to he saved ? A. He must follow the rule of life taught by Jesus Christ. ^ \ 'tfjc^l9^"fii^^f^ i H.. .!> v....«-tf. -'V.. > 4S V* M' fj 1 i r \ 1^ ! f i Q. IFAa/ t8 (he Christiaa to do hi this rule ? A. lie must always hate sin, and love God. Q. How is he to hate sin ? A. Above all other evils ; so as to be resolved never to commit a wilful sin, ibr the love or fear of any thing whatsoever. Q. Hoiv is he to love God ? A. Above all things, and with his whole heart. Q. Hoio is he to learn to love God ? A. lie must beg of God to teach him, *' O 7ny Godj teach me to loce thee r Q, What else must he do? A. He must often think how gooil God is, often speak to him in hij heart, and always seek to please him. Q. And does not Jesus Christ teach us also to love one another ? A. Yes ; he commands us to love all persons without exception, for his sake. T r-'-' 49 to do hi\ [sin, audi so as to a wilful! |iiv thinnri with his ve Godl to teach le to looe o\v good n in his > please ist teach to love on, for Q. In what manner are we to love one another ? A. In God and for God, so as to wish well to all, and pray for all ; and never to allow ourselves any thought, word, or deed, to the pre- judice of any one. Q. And are we also to love our enemies ? A. Yes, we are ; not only by for- giving them from our hearts, but also by wishing them well, and praying for them. Q. What other rules does Jesus Christ give to all that desire to be his disciples ? A. To deny ourselves, to take up our cross, and to follow him. St. Matt. xxi. 24. " Q. What is meant by denying our- selves ? A. The renouncing our own will, and going against our own humours, inclinations, and passions. f) s * '^ 60 Q. Why are we bound to deny our\ selves in this manner ? A. Because our natural inclina] tions are prone to evil from our verj childhood, and, if not curbed andl corrected by self-denial, will infalliJ bly carry us to hell. Q. What is meant by taking up our\ cross ? A. Patiently submitting to, and! willingly embracing the labours and] sufferings of this short life. Q. And what is meant by following] Christ ? A. To follow Christ, is to walk in his footsteps, by an imitation of his virtues. Q. What are the virtues we are to learn of him ? A. To be meek and humble of heart, to be obedient unto death, and seek to do in all things the will of his Father. Q. Which are the enemies the i deny our\ J inclinaj our verj 'i'bed and] 'iil infaJJiJ ■ ^ wp ottJ ^o, and >ours andf ^ollowinm 5 walk in ^n of hh ^e are to mble of ^th, and wiJJ of 'es the 51 Christian must fight against all the days of his life t A. The devil, the world, and the flesh. Q. What do you mean hy the devil ? A. Satan, and all his wicked an- gels, who are ever seeking to draw us into sin, that we may be damned with them. Q. Whom do you mean by the world ? A. All wicked company ; and all such as love the vanities, riches, and pleasures of this world better than God. Q. Why do you number those a- mongst the enemies of the soul ? A. Because they are always seek- ing, by word or example, to carry us along with them in the broad road that leads to damnation. Q. And what do you mean hy the flesh ? A. Our own corrupt inclinations and passions, which are the most dangerous of all our enemies. rifc ^' m IT' 1 a Q. TF/m/ 7;i2fc5/ toe do to hinder these enemies from dragging us a- long with them to hell ? A. We must always watch, pray, and fight against all their sugges- tions and temptations. Q. Whom must we depend upon in this warfare "i A. Not upon ourselves, but upon God alone. CHAP. IX. THE christian's DAILY £XfiIvCISE]> Q. What is the first thing you should do in the morning ? A. Make the sign of the cross, and offer my heart and soul to God. Q. What must you do next % A. Rise diligently, dress myself modestly, and entertain myself with good thoughts, particularly by con- sidering the goodness of God, who grants me this day to labour in it for the salvation of my soul ; and tha perhaps this may be my last. -i ■■ <.-,,«i 53 hinder r us a- ' pray, ugges- pon in upon DAILY r you h and yself with con- who tfor tha Q. And what do you do after you have put on your clothes ? A. I kneel down to my prayers, and perform my morning exercise. Q. What is your morning exer^ cise ? A. First, I bow down my whole soul and body to adore my God; and I offer myself to his divine ser- vice. 2dly, I give him thanks for his infinite goodness to me, and to * all his creatures ; and desire to join with all the angels and saints in blessing and praising him. 3dly, I crave pardon, from my heart, for all my sins, and beg that I may rather die than offend my God any more. 4thly, I offer up to God all my thoughts, words, and actions, of the day, and beg his blessing on them. Q. And what prayers do you say after this ? A. I say Our Father^ the Hail Mary J and the Apostles^ Creed ; and ■^ mii i M w oiiti. 0>0i>^:,--'"'*m^ 54 If I make acts of faith, hope, and the love of God. Q. Do you do any thing else ? A. I pray for my friends and for my enemies, for the living and for the dead ; and I beg mercy, grace, and salvation for all. Then 1 con- clude by desiring our blessed Lady to be a mother to me, and by recom- mending myself to my good angel, and to all the court of heaven. Q. Is this all a good Christian should do by way of morning exer- cise ? A. No ; for he ought also, if he has time and opportunity, to medi- tate in the morning on his last end, or some other devout subject, and to hear mass vi^ith attention and de- votion. Q. What ought you to do at the beginning of every work or employ- ment ? A. I ought to offer it up to God's service, and to think that I will do it bec^ to plej Q. i eating versio A. . ("mode such good Q. sand empl A. 10 \ and hiifn Q. hea A ^aj lov Q i t 55 the for for ice, it because it is his will, and in order |to please him. Q. And what do you do as to your eatings drinkingj sleeping^ and di- \ versions? A. All these things I must use with moderation, and do them because such is the will of God, and with a good intention to please him. Q. By what other means must you sanctify your ordinary actions and employs: '5 of the day ? A. B> v^rten raising up my heart "to God whilst I am about them, and saying some short prayer to him. Q. What do you do as often as you hear the clock strike ? A. I turn myself to God, and I ^ay to him, O my God, teach me to love thee in time and eternity. Q. What do you do as often as you receive any blessing from God ? A. I endeavour immediately to h?\ III :jP m m m. 56 make him a return of thanksgiving anr' love. Q. And what do you do when you find yourself tenvpted to sin ? A. I make the sign of the cross upon my heart, and I call upon God as earnestly as I can, saying, Lordj save me, or I perish, Q. And what if you have fallen into sin? A. I cast myself in spirit at the feet of Christ, and humbly beg his pardon, saying. Lord, be merciful to me a sinner. Q. And what do you say when God sends you any cross or suffering, or sickness or pain ? A. I say, Lo7'd, thy will he done : I take this for my sins . Q. And what other little prayers' do you say to yourself from time to time, in the day ? A. Lord, wviat wilt thou have me to do? O tea^ch me to do thy holy will in all th ngs. Lord, keep me i- iifi^.-ivmf,^,.^. , , ,^ _ .,,•>,:. 57 :iving fw you cross God ]Lordj at the •eg his \erciful 'n God Ing, or done : *ciyers me to e me holy p me from sin. May the name of our Lord be for ever blessed. Come, my dear Jesus, and take full possession of my soul. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Q. What is your evening exercise ? A. I say the Our Father^ the Hail Mary^ and Belief, together with the acts o{ faith, hope, and love of God, &c. as I did in the morning. Q. And do you not always join with the family in saying the Lita- nies and other eveniitg prayers ivhich are usually said in Catholic fami- lies "i A. Yes ; as also in the daily exa- mination of conscience. Q. How do you make this daily ex- amination of conscience ? A. First, I place myself in the pre- sence of God, as I usually do at the beginning of all my prayers, and I 't'..:A' ■"t^ ■ ' - f «■ -.-!«--♦• •ai* ' -''''•Wfl^iflP " "^^W^ ,*^..<' ( A •N ,."¥': I 58 beg his light and help to know my sins and to be sorry for them. 2dly, I consider how I have spent the day from morning till night, in what manner I have performed my prayer and all other duties ; what blessings I have received from God ; and what offences I have been guilty of against him, by commission or omission. 3dly, I give thanks to God for all his blessings, and beg pardon for all my sins, endeavouring to make a hearty act of contrition for them. 4thly, I recommend my soul into the hands of God, with the best dis- positions I can, of love a»ad confor- mity to his blessed will, as if I were to die that night. Q. How do you finish the day ? A. I observe due modesty in going to bed, entertaining myself with the thoughts of death ; and I endea- vour to compose myself to rest at the foot of the cross, and to give ^y last 1 faviour. \Q. How \a. O e realed tl Loly G iesus C iaviour lied fo Ibelieve lihou, ^ I word TtTaou 1 Isover' idie tb [truth Q. A. pow mei t\i^ \)lc all lie '■^t.,^. .„ ^m''i i M*mt»m^^ « »*«iw«#*i*-'« '»*•>«»? 59 y last thoughts to my crucified laviour. ]Q. How do you make an act of faith ? \A. O eternal Truth, who hast re- fealed thyself to men, one' God in iree Persons, Father, Son, and Joly Ghost, I believe in thee ; O lesus Christ, the Son of God, my Saviour and Redeemer, who hast Jied for us all, I believe in thee. I [believe all the divine truths which thou, mv God, hast taught us by thy [word and by thy Church, because thou hast taught them, who art the sovereign Truth ; and 1 had rather die than call in question any of these 'truths. Q. How do you make an act oj tio^.. f A. O my God, who art infinitely powerful, and infinitely good and mercif. :, who hast made me for thyself, and redeemed me by the blood of thy Son, and promised us all good through him; I firmly hope for mercy, grace, and salva- ^*»» •'■•#• / . 60 ■M >i 5 \ y^i pm fi tion from thee, through the samfcercy Jesus Ch»"'jt my Saviour; resolvlnghe wc on my part, to do all that thou rejQ. f quirest of me. \rition Q. Hoto do you make an act of tliA^. ( love of God ? tood, A. O my God and my All, infi-Eardo nitely good in thyself and infinitelyibr a good to me, I desire to praise thee,fcetes bless thee, and glorify thee for ever.lror tl O take possession of my whole saul,|^^fini and make me for ever a servant oflathe thy love. Jjnore Q, And Jiow do you make an act of the love of your neighbour ? A. O my God, thou hast com- manded me to love every neighbour as myself for thy sake ; O give me grace to fulfil this commandment. I desire to love every neighbour, whe- W q ther friend or enemy, in thee and for 1 ^^j thee. I renounce every thought, 1'^^^ word, or deed, that is contrary to 1 ^q this love. I forgive all that have in | ^ any way offended me ; and I beg thy |^ ^j e(3 •.^ i:'\. 61 the sam ,ercy, grace, and salvation for all resolving ^e world. r t thou re Q. iJow do you make an act oj con- rition for your sins ? . ^ ., u, «c^ 0/ ^/a O my God, who art mfimtely ,ood, and always hatest fr^,l^f All, infi-ardon torn the bottom of my he «{ infinitelXr a «y offences agamst thee , i -e theeXtest thel. all, and am ^^-^^J]^ > for ever|or them, because they ofe'^^^ J^ hole so«i,Lnite goodness, and I beg i^may iervant oflather die than be guilty ot ttiem ai > Jaiore. an act off I •'I • ast com- leighbour give me Iment. I 3ur, whe^ e and for thought, ntrary to t have in I beg thy ed to the Frequent use 01 A Prayer to be said before these serve to obtamwn* ,„and- r-J, i \ -r 62 An Act of Faith. I firmly believe there is one Got and that in this one God there ai three Persons, the Father, the Soi and the Holy Ghost : thut the So took to himself the nature of ma from the Virgin Mary's womb, HJ. the operation of the power of tl Holy Ghost ; and that in this o human nature he was crucified an died for us : that afterwards he ros again, and ascended into heave from whence he shall come to i pay the just everlasting glory, an the wicked everlasting punishment Moreover, I believe whatever els the Catholic Church proposes to b believed ; and this because God! who is the sovereign Truth, v;i? can neither deceive nor be deceiv ed, has revealed all these things t his church. An Act of Hope. O my God, relying on thy Al- mighty Power and thy Infinite Mer- r a 1 63 itlu is one Goc d there ai ^ the Soi hftt the So J re of ma womb, h. wer of tlj in this ou 'ucified an rds ho ros ito heave] come to r gipry, anj L^nishment atever elsj poses to b( ause God] 'ruth, vv^. be deceiv] 3 things t< \ thy Al- inite Mcr-i cy and Goodness, and because thou art faithful to Ihy promises, I trust in thee that thou wilt grant me for- giveness of my sins, through the merits of Jesus Christ thy Son ; and that thou wilt give me the as- sistance of thy grace, with which I may labour to continue to the end, in the diligent exercise of all good works, and may deserve to obtain the glory which thou hast promised in heaven. An Act of Charity. O Lord, my God, I love thee with my whole heart, and above all things, because thou, O God, art the sovereign Good, and, for thy own infinite perfections, art most worthy of all love ; and, for thy sake, I also love my neighbour as myself. An Act of Contrition, O my God, for the sake of thy sovereign goodness and infinite per- fections, which I love above all I 64 things, I am exceedingly sorry from the bottom of my lieart, and am grieved for having otFendcd, by my sins, this thy infinite goodness ; and I firmly resolve, by the assistance of thy grace, never more to offend thee for the time to come, and care- fully to avoid the occasions of sin. 1} ' ' If, ^1 t FINIS. J Patriot Office— Printed by T Dalton, \i