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OFFICE OF THE B.V.M
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The three following Psalms are said on Tuesday and Friday at the Nocturn

Ant. In Thy comeliness * and Thy beauty, go forth, advance prosperously and reign.

PSALM XLIV

The excellence of Christ's kingdom, and the endowments of His Church

My heart hath uttered a good word: I address my works to the King.

My tongue is the pen of a writer that writeth swiftly.

Thou art beautiful above the sons of men, grace is poured forth on Thy lips; therefore God hath blessed Thee for ever.

Gird Thy sword upon Thy thigh, O Thou most mighty.

With Thy comeliness and Thy beauty, bend [Thy bow], advance prosperously, and reign.

In behalf of truth and meekness and justice; and Thy right hand shall guide Thee wondrously.

Thine arrows are sharp; under Thee shall the peoples fall, into the hearts of the King's enemies.