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Prayer of an Haiiun PrieSI.-Wo copy from
u letter dated Rome. April l3lh. an extract from
prayer made in the basUiYue of St. Peters by
Father Ventura, ii Catholic minister, during Lent.
Ii formed tho closing portion, and created quite
sensation at the time in Rome:


.'Bess, O Lord. that lofty spirit, tha, robIc
heart, that gifted intellect, the wclI-beloved person
of our sovereign Pontf, Plus tx, whom, in your
mercy, you have granted unto Already have
his first steps in his career announced the pIen-
tude of that light which thou ever causcSt 10 de-
scend upon men destined for great things. Al
ready, under the protection of ;our divine wisdom,
and the enthusiastic support Of the people, has he
entered with boldnCss upon lst and lawful re-
forms; having religion for their base, moderation
for their companion, and for their end the happ-
ness of thy people; of those reforms which are the
characteristics of the present day, as well as the
urgent want of nations.


Grant, o Lord, that he may ever be more and
more penetrated with a sense of his duties, us a
Pontif' and Prince; that he may be faithful to
that mission that proceeds from thee that he may
be able to solve the great problems Of doctrines
and principles, whose legitimate solution belongs
not TO the sword but TO thy Word. Grant that
by his example he may inspire others to aid in
those reforms which alono can save princes from
anarchy and the people from expressions; that he
may persuade 10 obedience, strengthen his COM
mand and fix upon Il solid basis tho social order
" hch on all sides is threatened with ruin. Re-
move him far away from lroachery; let him not
be assuiled by intrIgue-lot no prejudces stop
him, may no menance, no terror be capable of
atfrighling him. Sustain him in his struggles.
console HIM in his trials, guide him in the choice
of his ministers. that he may find in them an arm
to aid him, and not stumbling block TO cause
! him to fall.


Already has ho won the appreciation of all;
his praises have been promulgated from lips u.s.
ually hostile to the true faith surprised themselves
at being thus impressed by the indescrlbabe as
cendancy Of that serene and pacific majesty that
commands respect while it inspires love. Pro-
long his days, preserve his strength, illuminate
more and more his spirit improve his heart that
he may better comprehend all he should do and
may have the courage to do it-hat surprising
all the calculations of human policy. he may re-
main firm in the persuasion that tho power of
laws and principles is greater than the might of
Yarns. May thy word and thy holy spirit be his
only mnsters-in order that the cause of reli.
gion may be blessed, that the church may be in.
dependent, and that his people may be happy.