infant jesus

O Jesus, born of Virgin bright,

Immortal glory be to Thee,

Praise to the Father, infinite,

And Holy Ghost eternally.

 

Consideration: Consider that Jesus at His birth has not even a wretched cabin, such as the poorest have; but is born in a cold cavern, and is laid in a manger upon straw.

 

Affections: O most holy Infant Jesus, I thank Thee for this; and I beseech Thee, by Thy most poor and bitter birth, grant that I may reap the fruits of Thy coming on this earth.

 

O my sweetest love, I am sorry that I have offended Thee. I desire to be always faithful in Thy service: enkindle in me Thy love; make me chaste and holy.

 

O Mary, grant that I may belong entirely to thee and to the Son Jesus. Hail Mary, etc.. Glory Be to the Father, etc..

 

V. Blessed is the womb of the Virgin Mary, which bore the Son of the Eternal Father.

R. And blessed are the breasts which gave suck to Christ our Lord.

 

O Jesus, ever sweetest Lord, And ever loving still; From this dear crib sweet drops of love into my heart distil.

 

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