Most Holy Virgin Mary, Mother of God,
whom I love to honor under the lovely
title of Mother of Perpetual Help, I, N.,
although most unworthy to be thy servant,
yet moved by thy wonderful compassion,
and by my desire to serve thee, now
choose thee, in presence of my guardian
angel and of the whole celestial court, for
my queen, advocate, and mother: and I
firmly purpose always to love and serve
thee for the future, and to do whatever I
can to induce others to love and serve
thee also. I beseech thee, O Mother of
God, and my most compassionate and
loving Mother by the blood which thy
Son shed for me, to receive me into the
number of thy servants, to be thy child
and servant forever. Assist me in my
thoughts, words and actions every
moment of my life, so that all may be
directed to the greater glory of my God;
and through thy most powerful
intercession, may I never more offend my
beloved Jesus, but may I glorify Him and
love Him in this life, and love thee also,
my most tender and dear Mother, so that I
may love thee and enjoy thee in heaven
and bless God for all eternity. Amen.
My Prayer Book, Pages 543-544