The Catholic's pocket prayer-book/The Asperges
The Asperges.
While the Priest sprinkles Holy Water before Solemn Mews on Sundays, the following Anthems are sung:
Ant. Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop, O Lord, and I shall be cleansed: thou shalt wash me, and I shall be made whiter than snow.
Ps. Have mercy on me, O God, according to thy great mercy.
V. Glory be to the Father, etc.
Ant. Thou shalt, etc.
The Priest, returning to the foot of the altar says:
V. Show us, O Lord, thy mercy.
R. And grant us thy salvation.
V. O Lord, hear my prayer.
R. And let my cry come unto thee.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
Graciously hear us, O holy Lord, Father Almighty, Eternal God; and vouchsafe to send thy holy angel from heaven, who may protect, visit and defend all who dwell in this habitation. Through Christ, our Lord.
R. Amen.
From Easter to Whit-Sunday, inclusively, instead of the foregoing Antiphon Asperges me, etc., the following is sung, and Alleluia is added to the Versicles and Responsories.
Ant. I saw water coming forth from the temple, on the right side. Alleluia! And all those to whom this water came, were saved, and shall say, Alleluia!
Ps. Give praise to the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
V. Glory be to the Father, etc.
Ant. I saw water, etc.
