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 Lamb of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world:

Spare us,  O Lord  Jesus.

Lamb of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world:

''Hear us,  O Lord  Jesus. ''

Lamb of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world:

''Have mercy  upon  us,  O Lord  Jesus. ''

Christ, hear  us. ''Christ, graciously  hear  us. ''

V. O most  meek  and  humble  Heart  of  Jesus, render our  hearts  like  thine.

R. And  inflame  our  hearts  with  that  divine  fire which thou  camest  to  kindle  on  earth.

GOD, who,  out  of  thy  infinite  love,  hast  given  to the  faithful  the  most  Sacred  Heart  of  thy beloved Son,  our  Lord,  as  the  object  of  their  tender affection; grant that  we  may  so  love  and  honour this pledge  of  thy  love  on  earth,  as  by  it  to  merit the love  of  both  thee  and  thy  gift,  and  be  eternally loved by  thee  and  this  most  blessed  Heart  in  heaven: through the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. Amen.

Through thy  Sacred  Heart,  O Jesus ! overflowing with all  sweetness,  we  recommend  to  thee  ourselves and all  our  concerns,  our  friends,  parents,  relations, superiors, benefactors,  and  enemies. Take under  thy protection this  house,  city,  and  kingdom; extend  this thy care  to  all  such  as  are  under  any  affliction,  and to those  who  labour  in  the  agony  and  pangs  of death. Cast an  eye  of  compassion  on  the  obstinate sinner, and  more  especially  on  the  poor  suffering souls in  purgatory,  as  also  on  those  who  are  united with us  in  the  holy  confederacy  of  honouring  and worshipping thee. Bless these  in  particular,  O sweet Jesus, and  bless  them  according  to  the  extent  of  thy infinite goodness,  mercy,  and  charity. Amen.