138. Chaplet of the Precious Blood

V.Teergo quesumus,e/c. Y.

We beseech, edc. SixTH MyvsTERY. ORE, and still more Precious Blood did the REDEEMER of mankind shed in his barbarous Crucifixion ; when, his veins being rent and arteries burst, there rushed forth in a torrent, from his hands and his feet, that saving balm of life eternal, to pay for all the crimes and enormities of a lost world. Who, after this, would continue in sin, and so renew the cruel crucifixion of the Son of Gop? Let us weep bitterly for our bad deeds done, and detest them before the feet of the sacred minister of Gop; let us amend our evil ways, and hence- forth begin a truly Christian life, with the remem- brance ever in our hearts of all the Blood which our salvation cost the SAviourR of men. PATER noster five £imes, and Gloria PATRI once.

V. Teergo quesumus,efc.

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We beseech, ec. SEVENTH MYSTERY. AST of all, after his death, when his sacred Side was opened by the lance, and his loving Heart was wounded, Jesus shed Blood, and with 120 THE PRECIOUS BLOOD it there came forth water, to show us how his Blood was all poured out to the last drop for our salvation. Oh, the great goodness of our redeeming Lonp! Who will not love Thee, Saviour of my soul? What heart will not consume itself away for love of Thee, who hast done all this for our redemption? The tongue wants words to praise Thee ; so let us invite all creatures upon earth, all angels and all saints in Paradise, and most of all our dear Mother Mary, to bless, praise, and celebrate thy most Pre- cious Blood. Glory to the Blood of Jesus! Now and ever throughout all ages. Amen