God, Who dwelleth on high, yet regardeth lowly things in heaven and on earth?
Who raiseth up the needy from the earth, and lifteth the poor out of the dunghill;
That He may set him with the princes, even with the princes of His people.
Who maketh the barren woman to dwell in her house, the joyful mother of children.
Glory be, etc.
From Candlemas until Advent
Ant. His left hand is under my head, and His right hand shall embrace me.
Ant. I am black, * but beautiful, O
ye daughters of Jerusalem:
therefore the King hath loved me,
and brought me into His chamber.
During Advent
Ant. Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou amongst women, Alleluia.
Ant. Fear not, O Mary: * thou
hast found grace before the
