and strength to follow his steps, and bear our cross after him to the end of our lives. Amen.
V. — THE CRUCIFIXION
The Meditation.
LET us contemplate in this mystery how our Lord Jesus Christ, being come to Mount Calvary, was stripped of his clothes, and his hands and feet most cruelly nailed to the cross, in the presence of his most afflicted Mother.
Our Father, etc. [ once ]. Hail Mary, etc. [ten times].
The Prayer.
O HOLY Mary. Mother of God, since the body of thy beloved Son was for us extended on the cross, may our desires be daily expanded in his service; and may our hearts be wounded with compassion for his most bitter passion. And thou, O most Blessed Virgin, vouchsafe to help us to accomplish the work of our salvation, by thy powerful intercession. Amen.
Hail, Holy Queen, etc., with the Verse and Prayer, as before, p, 448.
PART THIRD.
THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES.
For Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the year, and Sundays after Easter and in Advent.
1. — THE RESURRECTION.
The Meditation.
LET us contemplate in this mystery how our Lord Jesus Christ, triumphing over death, rose again the third day, immortal and impassible.
Our Father, etc. [once]. Hail Mary, etc. [ten times].
