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OFFICE OF THE B.V.M
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Praise Him, ye heavens of heavens; and let all the waters that are above the heavens, praise the name of the Lord.

For He spake, and they were made: He commanded, and they were created.

He hath established them for ever, and for evermore; He hath made a decree, and it shall not pass away.

Praise the Lord from the earth; ye dragons and all deeps.

Fire, hail, snow, ice, and stormy winds, which fulfil His word,

Mountains and all hills; fruitful trees and all cedars.

Beasts and all cattle; creeping things, and feathered fowls.

Kings of the earth and all peoples; princes and all judges of the earth.

Young men and maidens, old men and children, let them praise the name of the Lord; for His name alone is exalted.

His praise is above heaven and