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 V. Lord  Jesus,  crucified:

R. Have  mercy  on  us!

V. We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  praise  Thee:

R. Because  by  Thy  holy  cross  Thou  hast  redeemed the world!

HE suffering  Jesus,  under  the  weight  of  His  cross, again falls  to  the  ground;  but  the  cruel  executioners do  not  permit  Him  to  rest  a  moment. Pushing and striking  Him,  they  urge  Him  onward. It is the  frequent  repetition  of  our  sins  which  oppresses Jesus. Knowing and  realizing  this,  how  can  I  continue to  sin?

JESUS, Son  of  David! Have mercy  on  me! Extend to  me  Thy  gracious  hand  and  support  me, that I  may  never  again  fall  into  my  old  sins. From this very  moment  I  will  strive  most  earnestly  to  reform my  life  and  to  avoid  every  sin. Help of  the  weak, strengthen me  by  Thy  grace,  without  which  I  can  do nothing,  that  I  may  carry  out  faithfully  my  good resolution.

V. Lord  Jesus,  crucified:

R. Have  mercy  on  us!