THE WAY OF THE CROSS.
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the cruel nails pierced Thy tender hands and feet, and fixed them to the cross, O make me crucify my flesh with Christian penance.
TWELFTH STATION.
Jesus dies on the Cross.
My Jesus, three hours didst Thou hang in agony, and then die for me; then let me die before I sin, and if I live, live for Thy love and faithful service.
THIRTEENTH STATION.
The body of Jesus is taken down from the Cross.
Mary, Mother most sorrowful, the sword of grief went through thy soul when thou didst see Jesus lying lifeless in thy bosom; ask for me hatred of sin, because sin slew thy Son, and wounded thine own heart, and then grace to live a Christian life, and save my soul.
