V. We adore Thee O Christ, and we praise Thee
R. Because by thy holy Cross thous hast redeemed the world.
The cross is laid upon the ground, and Jesus is stretched upon his bed of
death. He offers his bruised limbs to His heavenly Father on behalf of sinful
man, and to His fierce executioners to be nailed by them to the disgraceful wood.
The blows they struck, and the blood gushes forth!
V. O Jesus! nailed to the cross, fasten our hearts their also, that they may be
united to Thee until death shall strike us, and with our last breath we shall
have yielded up our souls to thee.
R. I love you Jesus, my love above all things, and I repent with my whole
heart at having ever offended you. Never permit me to separate myself from you
again. Grant that I may love you always and then do with me what you will.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdome come, Thy
will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and
forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead
us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you amongst women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb - Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray
for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the
beginning, is now and ever shall be world without end. Amen.
V. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in
peace.
R. Amen.