Have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, abyss of wisdom, Heart of Jesus, ocean of goodness, Heart of Jesus, most pure, Heart of Jesus, most humble, Heart of Jesus, furnace of love, Heart of Jesus, source of true contrition, Heart of Jesus, throne of mercy, Heart of Jesus, sorrowful in the Garden, even Heart of Jesus, spent with a bloody sweat, Heart of Jesus, made obedient even unto the Heart of Jesus, still outraged by men in the adorable sacrament of thy love, Heart of Jesus, refuge of sinners, Heart of Jesus, strength of the weak, Heart of Jesus, hope of the dying, Heart of Jesus, sweet support of thy adorers, Heart of Jesus, joy of the blessed, Heart of Jesus, delight of all the saints, Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world: Spare us, O Lord Jesus. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world: Hear us, O Lord Jesus. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world: Have mercy upon us, O Lord Jesus. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. V. O most meek and humble Heart of Jesus, render our hearts like thine. R. And inflame our hearts with that divine fire which thou camest to kindle on earth. LET US PRAY. GOD, who, out of thy infinite love, hast given to the faithful the most Sacred Heart of thy beloved Son, our Lord, as the object of their tender affection; grant that we may so love and honour this pledge of thy love on earth, as by it to merit the love of 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. Amen. Through thy Sacred Heart, O Jesus! overflowing with all sweetness, we recommend to thee ourselves and all our concerns, our friends, parents, relations, superiors, benefactors, and enemies. Take under thy protection this house, city, and kingdom; extend this thy care to all such as are under any affliction, and to those who labour in the agony and pangs of death. Cast an eye of compassion on the obstinate sinner, and more especially on the poor suffering souls in purgatory, as also on those who are united with us in the holy confederacy of honouring and worshipping thee. Bless these in particular, O sweet Jesus, and bless them according to the extent of thy infinite goodness, mercy, and charity. Amen. Four-and-Twenty Acts of Adoration TO JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT, By way of reparation for all the offences committed against Him by mankind, ESUS, my Lord and my God, ever adorable! JEST that I could be present in all the churches throughout the universe, where thou art not adored as thou oughtest to be, and where thy inflamed love is not repaid with the gratitude worthy of thy Majesty ! I fly at least in spirit to those holy places, now profaned, and offer on thy altar there all the love and adorations of thy holy Mother, in compensation for the injuries ever done thee by the Jews, by heretics, and bad Christians. Eternal praise be to the ever Blessed Sacrament of the Altar. 2. O Jesus, true Sun, that enlightens the church, and raises into a flame the hearts of thy servants! I adore thee; and to repair the sloth, indifference, and tepidity of so many religious persons, who, though favoured with the aspect of so burning a luminary, remain cold, insensible, and inanimate, I offer up to thee all the inflamed desire of the Seraphim. Eternal praise, &c. 3. I adore thee, O eternal Wisdom! and to repair the gross ignorance which has caused us to offend thee, I offer up to thee all the knowledge of those most enlightened spirits, the Cherubim. Eternal praise, &c. 4. I adore thee, O most meek and merciful God! and to repair all the sins of anger, passion and revenge, highly offensive in thy sight, I offer up to thee the peace, mildness, and tranquillity of the Thrones. Eternal praise, &c. 5. I adore thee, O Sacrament of Love! and to repair all the thoughts and criminal desires conceived, even at the very foot of thy altars, I offer up to thee all the pure affections and chaste desires of the Dominations. Eternal praise, &c. 6. I adore thee, O inimaculate Lamb! that takest away the sins of the world; and to repair all the irreverences, gazing at dangerous objects, and disrespectful postures, during the time of holy mass, I offer to thee the profound respect of the choir of Virtues. Eternal praise, &c. 7. I adore thee, O source and origin of all sanctity and innocence! and to repair the abominations committed by wicked men, who consecrate or receive thee in the state of mortal sin, I offer up to thee the profound adorations and holiness of the Powers. Eternal praise, &c. 8. I adore thee, Sovereign Lord of the universe! to whom every knee, both in heaven and on earth, should bend, all reverence be paid; and in order to repair the many blasphemies against thy honor, I offer up to thee the praises and homages of the Principalities. Eternal praise, &c. 9. I adore thee, Saviour of the world! to whom all fidelity and glory is due; and to repair the sacrilegious communions and treacheries of so many false consciences, I offer up to thee the fervent and faithful zeal of the Archangels. Eternal praise, &c. 10. I adore thee, the delight of heaven and earth! and to repair the neglect, indifference, and contempt mankind show of that loving invitation, by which thou callest them to thy sweet embraces in the Holy Eucharist, I offer up to thee the ready obedience, content, and happiness of the Angels. Eternal praise. &c. 11. I adore thee, never-failing Bounty and Goodness! and to repair man's offensive diffidence in thy tender mercy, I offer up to thee the steadfast reliance and assurance of the holy Patriarchs in thy promises. Eternal praise, &c. 12. I adore thee, most amiable Jesus! and revere the sacred mystery of the blessed Eucharist, revealed by thy divine word, taught by the Church, and proved by miracles; and to repair the doubts men have had of thy real presence in the holy sacrament, I offer up to thee the due submission shown by the Prophets to the divine oracles. Eternal praise, &c. 13. I adore thee, most tender and most amiable of all Fathers! and to make reparation for the errors and infidelities of thy own children, I offer up to thee the faith of the Apostles. Eternal praise, &c. 14. I adore thee, most loving Shepherd! pattern of true charity! and to make reparation for the designs of revenge conceived in defiance of thy divine prohibitions, I offer up to thee the patience and prayers of the Martyrs in favour of their persecutors. Eternal praise, &c. 15. I adore thee, inexhaustible Fund of Treasures and to make reparation for all the robberies committed in thy churches, I offer up to thee the rich and bountiful donations of thy devout servants. Eternal praise, &c. 16. I adore thee, O most watchful Advocate! and to make reparation for the many negligences of those who have any duty in the Church to correct the abuses and irreverences there committed against thee, I offer up to thee the exact attention and careful solicitude of holy Bishops and Prelates. Eternal praise, &c. 17. I adore thee, O God of infinite Majesty ! whom |