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OFFICE OF THE B.V.M
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that we may experience her intercession for us, by whom we deserved to receive the Author of life, Our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.

R. Amen.

V. May the divine assistance remain always with us.

R. Amen.

Pater, Ave, and Credo, in silence.

From Candlemas until Compline on Holy Saturday exclusively

ANTHEM

Hail, O Queen of heav'n enthroned!

Hail, by angels Mistress owned!

Root of Jesse! Gate of morn,

Whence the world's true Light was born:

Glorious Virgin, joy to thee,

Beautiful surpassingly!

Fairest thou where all are fair!

Plead for us a pitying prayer.

V. Vouchsafe that I may praise thee, O Blessed Virgin.