My Father and my God! I thank Thee that Thou hast permitted me to behold the Life, the Passion, and the Resurrection of Thy Son, and to steep myself in His words and promises during this terrible time.

In the torture of suspense, which is more dreadful than death, I have won courage from the great events of His life, and received consolation from the appearance of my Redeemer upon earth.

My hope has been strengthened by the saints of old who repented.

For the sake of the crucified Saviour, O Lord, put mercy into my King's heart.

If it is God's will that I die, then let me die like Dismas.