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Rh afflictions of our agony, that, uniting them with Thine, we may be partakers of Thy glory in Paradise.

Glory be to the Father, three times.

Have mercy, etc.

V. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee.

R. Because by Thy holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world.

BELOVED Jesus, who didst agonize on the Cross for the love of me, and who, not satisfied with all the ignominy and suffering, wouldst willingly have suffered yet more, so that all men might be saved—as was clearly proved when all the torrents of Thy Passion would not allay the Thirst of Thy tender Heart: have mercy on all the faithful in their agony, and on me also when I shall be in that extremity, and, through the merits of Thy most Precious Blood, enkindle such a fire of charity in our hearts as may cause them to burn tli the desire of uniting themselves to Thee for all eternity.

Glory be to the Father, three times.

Have mercy, etc.

V. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee.

R. Because by Thy holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world.

BELOVED Jesus, who for the love of me didst agonize on the Cross, and from that Throne of