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To Christ, the Lord of Majesty,
Betrayed and sold to set us free,
Who suffered on the cruel tree,
Be praise and honor endlessly. Amen.

P. He gave his cheek to him that struck him.

F. He was filled with reproaches.

Antiphon

P. God spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for all.

Canticle of Zachary

(St. Luke I, 68–80)

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel: * because he hath visited and wrought the redemption of his people:

And hath raised up a horn of salvation to us, * in the house of David his servant:

As he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets, * who are from the beginning:

Salvation from our enemies, * and from the hand of all that hate us:

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