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That I may count all knowledge loss,

Save Jesus crucified!

Hail Mary.

Jesus, in spices wrapp’d and laid

Within the garden’s rocky shade,

By jealous seals made sure;

Embalm me with thy grace, and hide

Thy servant in thy wounded Side,

With heav’nly sepulture!

Hail Mary.

Jesu, the while thy course is bent

Th’ imprison’d spirits long detent

In triumph to release;

Lord, set me free from all my pains,

Nor bind me down in hellish chains

To woes that never cease!

Hail Mary.

Jesu, when risen from the dead,

Thy vision quickly comforted

The hearts that mourn’d for thee;

From sin let me, too, live again,

That, cleansed from every earthly stain,

I yet my Lord may see!

Hail Mary.

Jesu, to thy disciples shewn

To Emmaus bound, yet all unknown

Companion of their way;

Let me thy inward sight enjoy,

Nor wayward thoughts from thee decoy

My communing away!

Hail Mary.

Jesus, who didst in triumph rise

To heav’n on high, and there the prize Of victory receive;

Let me too thither run the race,

And stumble not, but thee embrace

When I the goal achieve!

Hail Mary.

Jesus, who didst the Paraclete Send down from heaven, and so complete

Thy mission from above;

Oh, may the Holy Spirit’s fire

With truth divine our hearts inspire,

And gifts of heav’nly love!

Hail Mary.

Jesu, thy Mother thou hast raised

Above the heav’ns, o’er all appraised,

Next thee her throne upon;

My Jesu, turn to me thy face,

In heav’n, O Mother full of grace,

Implore for me thy Son!

Hail Mary.

Jesus, who wilt hereafter come

To judge our deeds, and fix our doom,

In majesty untold;

Oh, may I now, whilst thou art near,

Seek thee in love, lest then in fear I should thy wrath behold!

Hail Mary.

Mighty Creator, deign to hear,

Vouchsafe to listen, Saviour dear;