108. Act Of Hope Before Holy Communion # 1

O Christ Jesus, I am sinful dust and ashes, 
but Thou callest to Thee all who labour and are burdened, 
that Thou mayest refresh them. 
Art not Thou my refuge? 
To whom else shall I go? 
Thou hast the words of eternal life, 
Thou alone canst comfort me in every trouble. 
Lord, I am weak and sick, 
but Thou art my salvation. 
Those who are well need not a physician, 
but those who are sick. 
Therefore I come to Thee, 
my physical and my refuge, 
hoping that this Communion may be to me 
the increase of Faith, Hope, and Charity; 
a firm defence against the snares of my enemies; 
a help to the removal of the fault and defect of 

(Mention your faults here...), 

and to the bringing forth of works well pleasing unto Thee, 

especially..., 

and a pledge of future glory. 
This is the hope and desire which I cherish in my heart, 
for Thou art compassionate and of tender mercy, 
and in all Thy promises most faithful.

Amen.