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And as on this His ſacred Day,
We here our thankful homage pay
Of praſe and prayer, each peaceful hour
May o'er us amply, bleſſings ſhower.
Father of Majeſty and Light!
Put every evil thought to flight;
From deeds unholy and impure
Our frames, Thy workmanſhip, ſecure;
Redeemer ſpare! nor doom in Hell
Thy flock with vengeful fires to dwell;
But waſh our ſinful ſtains away,
And grant us life in endleſs Day;
Where, from all carnal bondage free,
And made for ever pure, to Thee
We may in adoration raiſe,
Our Hope! perpetual ſongs of praiſe!
Lord! Holy Virgin-born! by Heaven
And Earth, to Thee be Glory given;
To Father and to Holy Ghoſt,
Long as eternity ſhall laſt. Amen.
After the Purification is ſaid
Father of Mercies! hear our prayer;
Coequal only Son! give ear;
Who with Thee, Spirit Paraclete!
Reign throughout ages infinite. Amen.
