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VESPER-SERVICE.
But rather while at mercy's door,
Contrite, our treasons we deplore,
Admit Thy suppliants; grant us peace,
That triumph of Thy saving grace.
Eternal Father, lend Thine ear;
Coequal Son, receive our prayer;
O Holy Ghost, we cry to Thee,
God! three in one eternally.
Amen.
V. Let my prayer, like incense
R. Ascend to Thee, O Lord.
The Song of the Blessed Virgin Mary, called the Magnificat.
Luke 1.
My soul doth magnify the Lord:
And my spirit
