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 THE TWELFTH STATION.

Adoramus, &c.

We adore Thee, &c.

Jesus dies upon the Cross.

For three hours has Jesus hung upon his transfixed hands: His blood has run streaming down His body and bedewing the ground; and, in the midst of excruciating sufferings, He has pardoned his murderers, promised the bliss of Paradise to the good thief, and committed His blessed Mother and beloved disciple to each others care. All is now consummated: and meekly bowing down His head, He gives up the ghost.

Oh Jesus! I devoutly embrace that honoured cross, whereon thou didst love me even unto death. In that death I place all my confidence. Henceforth let me live only for Thee, and in dying for Thee, let me die loving Thee, and in thy sacred arms.

The Act of Contrition. Page 17.