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Act of hope

Actus spei

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O my God, because Thou art almighty, infinitely good and merciful, I hope that, by the merits of the Passion and Death of Jesus Christ our Saviour, Thou wilt grant me eternal life, which Thou, most faithful, hast promised to all those who shall do the works of a good Christian, as I purpose to do by thy holy help.

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Compendium — Latin Act of hope · Appendix: Common Prayers; Actus spei

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