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 R. Because  by  Thy  holy  Cross,  etc.

''Consider how  Jesus,  after  being  thrown on  the  Cross,  extended  His  hands, and  offered  to  His  Eternal  Father the  sacrifice  of  His  life  for  our  salvation. These barbarians  fastened Him  with  nails,  and  then,  raising the  Cross,  allowed  Him  to  die  with anguish  on  this  infamous  gibbet ''

Y Jesus! loaded with  contempt,  nail  my  heart  to  Thy feet, that  it  may  ever  remain  there, to love  Thee,  and  never  quit  Thee again. I love  Thee  more  than myself; I  repent  of  having  offended Thee. Never permit  me  to  offend Thee again. Grant that  I  may love Thee  always;  and  then  do with  me  what  Thou  wilt.

Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory be, etc.

12. Thou,  my  Saviour's  Cross  who bearest,