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through an angel: Thou shalt conceive, and shalt bring forth both God and man, that thou mayest be called blessed amongst all women.
V. Yea, thou shalt bring forth a Son, and shalt suffer no loss of virginity: thou shalt be with child, and shalt be a mother ever undefiled. That thou mayest be called blessed amongst all women.
V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. That thou mayest be called blessed amongst all women.
LAUDS
O God, ✠ hasten to mine aid.
R. O Lord, ✠ make haste to help me. Glory be, etc.
Alleluia, or Praise be to Thee, O Lord, King of everlasting glory.
From Candlemas until Advent
Ant. Mary is taken up * into heaven, the angels rejoice, and praising, bless the Lord.
