5. I should wish, moreover, to love Thee as the divine Word made man loved Thee.
6. As He loved Thee at His birth.
7. As He loved Thee expiring on the cross.
8. As He loves Thee continually in the tabernacles where He lies hid.
9. As He loves and shall love Thee forever.
10. In fine, my God, I wish to love Thee as Thou lovest us; but since that is impossible, grant that I may love Thee as well as I know how, as much as I can, and as much as Thou wishest me. Amen.
Glory be to the Father.
Then say the following prayer:
O God, Who hast prepared invisible rewards for those who love Thee, pour forth some of Thy love into our hearts, to the end that, loving Thee in all and above all, we may obtain the accomplishment of Thy promises, which surpass all desire; through Our Lord Jesus Christ, etc.
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