OFFICE OF THE B.V.M
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ever after the order of Melchisedech.
The Lord upon Thy right hand: hath overthrown kings in the day of His wrath.
He shall judge among the nations;
He shall fill the land with the fallen.
He shall smite in sunder the heads in the land of many.
He shall drink of a brook in the way: therefore shall He lift up His head.
Glory be, etc.
From Candlemas until Advent
Ant. While the King was at table, my spikenard yielded a sweet smell.
Ant. His left hand * is under my
head, and His right hand
shall embrace me.
During Advent
Ant.The angel Gabriel was sent to Mary the Virgin, who was espoused to Joseph.
Ant. Hail, Mary,* full of grace, the
Lord is with thee; blessed
art thou amongst women, Alleluia.