HYMN

Lord, I am thine, entirely thine, Purchased and saved by blood divine; With full consent, Thine I would be, And own Thy sovereign right in me. Here, Lord, my flesh,…

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A MEDITATION

Hail, happy morning! In great mercy, Lord Jesus, thou hast permitted me to see the day on which I am to renew my Bap- tismal vows, and receive my solemn…

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CONFIRMATION

The doctrine of laying on of hands. — Heb. vi. 2. You are about to receive, by the laying on of hands, the solemn rite of confirmation. It is highly…

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THIRD VOW

I renounce the flesh with all its sinful devices. QUESTIONS FOR SELF-EXAMINATION. Do I abhor all sins of impurity? Do I avoid seeing or hearing anything which corrupts the heart?…

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SECOND YOW

I renounce the world with its vain pomp and glory. QUESTIONS FOR SELF-EXAMINATION. Do I seek my happiness in the things of this world — in its riches, honors, or…

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PRAYER FOR A CATECHUMEN

When you have taken your seat in the cate- chetical class, and before the regular in- struction begins, lift your heart to God in silent meditation and prayer. The follow-…

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