V. We adore thee, O Christ, and we bless thee.
R. Because by thy Holy Cross thou hast redeemed the world.

AS they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.

V. It behooveth us to glory in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.
R. In whom is our salvation, our life and resurrection.

Let us pray.

STRENGTHEN us, we beseech thee, O Lord, in the hour of tribulation: that we may bear with patience any suffering which may be visited upon us. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

HYMN
For his people's sins chastisèd,
She her Jesus saw despisèd
Saw him by the scourges rent.