The Priest's Book of Private Devotion

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899 edition. Excerpt: ...hast given me to do, I may at length be with Thee where Thou art, and see Thy glory which Thy Father gave Thee before the foundation of the world: Who livest and reignest for ever and ever. Amen. VI. For Renewed Grace. Almighty God, Who hast committed to me the word of reconciliation, hast made me an ambassador of Christ, and called me to participate in His Priesthood, renew in me, and in all Thy ministers, the grace which Thou gavest us with the laying on of the hands of Thy servant the Bishop. Make me a worthy minister at Thy Altar, a faithful and wise steward of Thy Mysteries, and so holy, blameless, and acceptable an intercessor between Thee and Thy people, that I may always prevail with Thee in their behalf. Grant that I may give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine; may disesteem and avoid the world, but may love retirement. Thither lead my soul, speak to my heart, and teach me what I should first do myself, and then teach others; and that I may obtain such a supply of Thy grace as is necessary both for me and for them, make me a man of earnest supplication and unceasing prayer. Let my daily sacrifices be pleasing to Thee, and let me be myself offered on the Sacrifice of the Cross by constant mortification of the flesh and spirit, that so I may have this confidence in Thee, that whatever I ask for myself or others, which Thou knowest to be needful, Thou wilt hear me, through our great High Priest, Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who with Thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth for evermore. Amen. VII. For The Divine Assistance. O Gracious Lord, Who hast been pleased to call me to the high office of the Priesthood, I look up to Thee for grace and strength to fit me for it. Grant that by a diligent and conscientious discharge...