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THIRTEENTH STATION Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross V. We adore Thee, O Christ, and
we bless Thee. Consider that, our Lord having expired, two of His disciples, Joseph and Nicodemus, took Him down from the cross, and placed Him in the arms of His afflicted Mother, who received Him with unutterable tenderness, and pressed Him to her bosom. O Mother of Sorrow, for the love of this Son, accept me for thy servant and pray to Him for me. And Thou, my Redeemer, since Thou hast died for me, permit me to love Thee; for I wish but Thee, and nothing more. I love Thee, my Jesus, and I repent of ever having offended Thee. Never permit me to offend Thee again. Grant that I may love Thee always; and then do with me what Thou wilt.
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| Juxta Crucem tecum stare, | By the cross with thee to stay, |
| Et me tibi sociare | There with thee to weep and pray, |
| In plactu desidero. | Is all I ask of thee to give. |
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