V. We adore thee, O Christ, and we bless thee.
R.
Because by thy holy Cross thou host redeemed the world.All ye that pass by, behold, and see if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow . . . Mine eyes do fail with tears, my soul is troubled; my heart is poured out in grief because of the downfall of my people . . . Call me not Naomi (Pleasant), call me Mara (Bitter); for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me.
V. Her tears are on her cheeks
R.
She bath none to comfort her.Let us pray.
Grant, we beseech thee, merciful Lord, to thy faithful people pardon amid peace, that they may be cleansed from all their sins, amid serve thee with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.When the flames of hell would end me
At the judgment day, defend me,
Gentle Jesus, by thy
love.
Ashes to Easter | Stations | The Pietà - Lenten Study 2008 - Allegories of Heaven
