Jesus, Maria, Joseph, or, The devout pilgrim of the ever blessed Virgin Mary, in His holy exercises, affections, and elevations. Upon the sacred mysteries of Jesus, Maria, Joseph. Published for the benefit of the pious rosarists, by A.C. and T.V. religious monks of the holy order of S. Bennet.

VII. A Prayer for a Friend in his sickness and infirmity.

O Sovereign Lord God! the Author of our health, and our comfort in sickness; in the watch of whose divin providence run all the moments of our lives earthly pilgrimage! Hear (we beseech you) the prayers which we pour out before you for N. your in∣firm, but faithfull servant; and merci∣fully restore him to his former welfare, that he may henceforth walk more worthy of his calling, and make grea∣ter progress in Christian virtue and pie∣ty. But if it be your pleasure (O su∣pream Lord of life and death!) to call him hence to Eternity, let your most just will (O heavenly Father!) be accomplished in this, and in all things whatsoever; onely let Death finde him well prepared, and rightly dispos'd! Let him humbly kiss your paternal rod which chastiseth him, and patiently submit to the cross which your loving hand hath laid upon his shoulders: let him behave himself,

during the remaining time of his in∣firmity, as befits a pious and devout Christian; free from pusillanimity and despair, full of hope and filial confidence: And finally, being strengthned with the Sacraments, re∣concil'd to his Enemies, and setled in your grace and favour, let him chear∣fully expect, and joyfully embrace Death's summons, and his bodies and souls separation. Amen.