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 Wrought upon  th'  atoning Tree.

V. We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  etc.

R. Because  by  Thy  holy  Cross, etc.

Consider how  the  disciples  carried  the body of  Jesus  to  bury  it,  accompanied by  His  holy  Mother,  who arranged it  in  the  sepulchre  with  her own hands. They then  closed  the tomb, and  all  withdrew.

H, my  buried  Jesus,  I  kiss the stone  that  encloses  Thee. But Thou  didst  rise  again  the  third day. I beseech  Thee  by  Thy  Resurrection, make  me  rise  glorious with Thee  at  the  last  day,  to  be always  united  with  Thee  in  heaven, to praise  Thee  and  love  Thee  forever. I love  Thee,  and  I  repent