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We adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  praise  Thee: Because by  Thy  holy  cross  Thou  hast  redeemed the world.

Lord Jesus,  crucified:  Have  mercy  on  us.

esus, most  innocent,  who  neither  did  nor  could commit sin,  was  condemned  to  death,  and, moreover, to  the  ignominious  death  of  the  cross. To remain  a  friend  of  Caesar,  Pilate  delivered Him to  His  enemies. A fearful  crime — to  condemn innocence  to  death,  and  to  offend  God,  in order  not  to  displease  men.

innocent Jesus,  having  sinned  I  am  guilty of eternal  death,  but  Thou  dost  willingly  accept the  unjust  sentence  of  death,  that  I  might live. For whom,  then,  shall  I  henceforth  live,  if not  for  Thee,  my  Lord? Should I  desire  to please  men,  I  could  not  be  Thy  servant. Let me, therefore, rather  displease  men  and  all  the  world than not  please  Thee,  O  Jesus.

Our Father,  etc. Hail Mary,  etc.