V/: We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee (genufect)
R/: Because by Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world.
R/: Because by Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world.
| O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden, | O head bloody and wounded, |
| Voll Schmerz und voller Hohn! | full of pain and scorned, |
| O Haupt, zum Spott gebunden | O head, bound for mockery, |
| Mit einer Dornenkron! | with a crown of thorns. |
| O haupt, sonst schön gezieret | O head, once finely adorned, |
| Mit höchster Ehr und Zier, | with highest glory and honour, |
| Jetzt aber höchst beschimpfet, | but now shamefully derided, |
| Gefüsset seist du mir! | I offer you my greeting. |
My most beloved Jesus, Thy face was beautiful before, but in this journey it has lost all its beauty, and wounds and blood have disfigured it. Alas! my soul also was once beautiful, when it received Thy grace in baptism; but I have disfigured it since by my sins. Thou alone, my Redeemer, canst restore it to its former beauty. Do this by Thy passion, O Jesus. I repent with my whole heart of having offended Thee. Never permit me to separate myself from Thee again. Grant that I may love Thee always and then do with me what Thou wilt.
Our Father...
Hail Mary...
Glory be...
Hail Mary...
Glory be...
| 9. Eia Mater, fons amoris | 9. O Mother, fountain of love, make me feel the power of sorrow, that I may grieve with you |
