According to tradition, this litany, approved in 1899 for public recitation, originated at Marseilles, where devotion to the Sacred Heart became very popular during the early eighteenth century.

Heart of Jesus, of infinite majesty, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, holy temple of God, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, tabernacle of the most high ... unto thee in the name of sinners ...

Jesus, Holy Innocent in the womb of Mary, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Jesus, Son of God and Messiah in the womb of Mary, Have mercy on us, O Lord. The above litany is the closing prayer from Prayers ...