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 9. Fount of  love  and  holy  sorrow,

Mother, may  my  spirit  borrow,

Somewhat of  thy  woe  profound.

V. We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  etc.

R. Because  by  Thy  holy  Cross, etc.

''Consider the  third  fall  of  Jesus. His weakness was  extreme,  and  the  cruelty of  His  executioners  excessive, who  tried  to  hasten  His  steps  when He  had  scarcely  strength  to  move. ''

H, my  outraged  Jesus,  by  the merits of  the  weakness  Thou didst suffer  in  going  to  Calvary, give me  strength  sufficient  to  conquer all  human  respect,  and  all  my wicked  passions,  which  have  led me to  despise  Thy  friendship. I love Thee,  Jesus  my  love,  with  my whole  heart;  I  repent  of  having