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 enter Therein, upon Which blessed John the Apostle leant at Supper, I adore Thee in all sincerity; and I lovingly kiss Thee, praying that whatever guilt I have contracted by foul thoughts may be thoroughly washed away.

Hail Mary, etc.

O white and slender Neck of my Lord Jesus Christ, Which wast so often mere skin and bone from hunger and from thirst. Which wast never painstakingly adorned, nor ever proudly stretched out, or lifted up, but wast humbly bowed in filial respect; Which in the Passion wast so cruelly buffeted, I humbly adore Thee; and I lovingly kiss Thee, praying that whatever I have done from motives of vanity may be forgiven me.

Hail Mary, etc.

O most sweet Mouth of my Lord Jesus Christ, out of Which the word of Salvation went forth into the world. Which wast defiled by the spittle of the Jews, Which wast embittered with the draught of vinegar, I adore Thee; and I gently kiss Thee, entreating that the sins which I have so often committed in eating, drinking, and speaking may be forgiven me.

Hail Mary, etc.

O illustrious Face of my Lord Jesus Christ, full of kindliness and awe. Which wast so foully spat upon by the Jews, Which wast so shamefully buffeted, and mockingly veiled, I adore Thee with the reverence which is Thy due; and I lovingly