Novena to St Anthony

O St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interest and desires.  O St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers.  O, St.  Joseph, I never weary contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in our arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart.  Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath.  St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls pray for me.

This prayer was found in the fiftieth year of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.  In 1505 it was sent from the Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going into battle.  Who ever shall read this prayer or hear it or keep it about themselves, shall never die a sudden death, or be drowned, nor shall be burned in any fire or shall be overpowered in battle.  Say for nine mornings for anything you desire.  It has never been known to fail, so be sure you really want what you ask for. In thanks for request granted.