Heart of Jesus, pierced with a lance,
Heart of Jesus, refuge of sinners,
Heart of Jesus, fortitude of the just,
Heart of Jesus, comfort of the afflicted,
Heart of Jesus, main strength of the tempted,
Heart of Jesus, terror of the devils,
Heart of Jesus, sanctification of hearts,
Heart of Jesus, perseverance of the good,
Heart of Jesus, hope of the dying,
Heart of Jesus, joy of the blessed,
Heart of Jesus, the delight of all the Saints,
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, spare us, O Jesus.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the World, hear us, O Jesus.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, O Jesus.
V. O most sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.
R. That we may worthily love thee with our whole hearts.
LET US PRAY.
O GOD! who, out of thy immense love, hast given to the faithful the most sacred Heart of thy dear Son, our Lord, as the object of their tender affections; grant, we beseech thee, that we may so love and honor this pledge of thy love on earth, that by it we may merit to love both thee and thy gift, and be eternally loved by thee and this most blessed Heart in heaven: through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen.
O sacred Heart of Jesus, overflowing with all sweetness! to thee we recommend ourselves and all our concerns, parents and relations, our superiors, benefectors, friends and enemies: take under thy protec-
