the throne of David His father, and He shall reign in the house of Jacob for ever. Behold, thou shalt conceive, and shalt bring forth, and He shall be called the Son of the Most High.
V. Pray, a blessing.
THE BLESSING
May the Virgin of virgins herself plead for us before the Lord.
R. Amen.
LESSON II
And when she had heard these things, she was troubled at his saying, and thought within herself what manner of salutation this should be. And the angel said unto her: Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found grace with God. Behold, thou shalt conceive in the womb, and shalt bring forth a Son, and thou shalt call His name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give unto Him the throne of David His father, and He shall reign in the house of Jacob for ever; and of His kingdom there
