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even at the foot of thy altars, we offer up to thee all the pure affections and chaste desires of the Dominations. Eternal praise, &c.

6. We adore thee, O immaculate Lamb, that takest away the sins of the world! and to repair all the irreverences, gazing at dangerous objects, and disrespectful postures during the time of holy Mass, we offer to thee the profound respect of the choir of Virtues. Eternal praise, &c.

7. We adore thee, O source and origin of all sanctity and innocence! and to repair the abomination committed by wicked priests, who consecrate and receive thee in the state of mortal sin, we offer up to thee the profound adoration and holiness of the Powers. Eternal praise, &c.

8. We adore thee, sovereign Lord of the universe, to whom all knees both in heaven and earth should bend, all reverence be paid! and in order to repair the many blasphemies against thy honor, we offer up to thee the praises and homage of the Principalities. Eternal praise, &c.

9. We adore thee, Saviour of the world, to whom all fidelity and glory is due! and to repair the sacrilegious communions and treacheries of so many false consciences, we offer up to thee the fervent and faithful zeal of the Archangels. Eternal praise, &c.

10. We adore thee, the delight of heaven and earth! and to repair the neglect, indifference and contempt which mankind show of that loving invitation, by which thou callest them to thy sweet embraces in the holy Eucharist, we offer up to thee the ready obedience, content and happiness of the Angels. Eternal praise, &c.

11. We adore thee, never failing bounty and goodness! and to repair man's offensive diffidence in thy tender mercy, we offer up to thee the steadfast reliance and assurance of the holy Patriarchs in thy promises. Eternal praise, &c.