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V. We  adore  thee,  O Christ,  and  praise  thee [Genuflect.] 

R. Because  by  thy  holy  Cross,  thou  hast  redeemed the world.

ONSIDER how  Jesus,  after  having  been  scourged and crowned  with  thorns,  was  unjustly  condemned by  Pilate  to,  die  on  the  Cross.

My adorable  Jesus,  it  was  not  Pilate; no,  it  was my sins  that  condemned  thee  to  die. I beseech thee, by the  merits  of  this  sorrowful  journey,  to  assist  my soul  in  her  journey  towards  eternity. I love thee, my beloved  Jesus; I love  thee  more  than  myself. I repent with  my  whole  heart  of  having  offended  thee. Never permit  me  to  separate  myself  from  thee  again. Grant that  I may  love  thee  always; and  then  do  with me what  thou  wilt.

Pater, Ave , Gloria.

V. We  adore  thee,  &amp;c.

ONSIDER how  Jesus, in making  this  journey with the  Cross  on  his  shoulders,  thought  of  us, and offered  for  us,  to  his  Father,  the  death  he  was about to  undergo.

My most  beloved  Jesus,  I embrace  all  the  tribulations thou  hast  destined  for  me  until  death. I beseech thee,  by  the  merits  of  the  pain  thou  didst suffer in  carrying  thy  Cross,  to  give  me  the  necessary help to  carry  mine  with  perfect  patience  and  resignation. I love thee,  Jesus,  my  love,  above  all  things.

I repent, [as  at  the  end  of  First  Station.]

Pater, Ave, Gloria.