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V. We  adore  thee,  etc,

ONSIDER the  second  fall  of  Jesus  under  the Cross; a fall which  renews  the  pain  of  all  the wounds of  his  head  and  members.

My most  sweet  Jesus,  how  many  times  thou  hast pardoned me,  and  how  many  times  have  I fallen  again, and begun  again  to  offend  thee! Oh! by the  merits of this  second  fall,  give  me  the  necessary  helps  to persevere  in  thy  grace  until  death. Grant that  in all temptations which  assail  me  I may  always  commend myself to  thee. I love thee,  Jesus,  my  love,  above all things. I repent, &amp;c.

Pater, Ave , Gloria.

V. We  adore  thee,  etc.

ONSIDER how  those  women  wept  with  compassion at  seeing  Jesus  in  so  pitiable  a state, streaming with  blood  as  he  walked  along. “ Daughters of Jerusalem,”  he  said,  " weep  not  over  me,  but  weep for  yourselves  and  for  your  children.”

My Jesus,  laden  with  sorrows,  I weep  for  the offences I have  committed  against  thee,  because  of the  pains  they  have  deserved,  and  still  more  because of the  displeasure  they  have  caused  thee,  who  hast loved me  so  much. It is  thy  love,  more  than  the fear of  hell,  which  causes  me  to  weep  for  my  sins. My Jesus,  I love  thee  more  than  myself. I repent, etc.

Pater, Ave,  Gloria.