Prayer for the Grace of a Happy Death

O Lord Jesus, God of goodness and Father of mercies, I approach Thee with a contrite and humble heart; to Thee I recommend the last hour of my life and the decision of my eternal doom. When my feet, benumbed with death, shall warn me that my mortal course is drawing to an end, merciful Jesus, have mercy on me. When my eyes, dim and troubled at the approach of death, shall fix themselves on Thee, my last and only support, merciful Jesus, have mercy on me. When my soul, trembling on my lips, shall be on the point of leaving my body, accept my anguish as a sacrifice of penance, and receive my spirit into Thy bosom; merciful Jesus, have mercy on me. Amen.