2Introit. Hail, holy parent, who didst bring forth the King, who rules heaven and earth for ever. Ps. My heart hath uttered a good word; I speak my works to the King. Glory, &c.
3Prayer. Concede nos. Grant to us thy servants, we beseech thee, O Lord God, to enjoy perpetual health of mind and body, and by the glorious intercession of blessed Mary, ever virgin, to be delivered from present sorrow, and to enjoy eternal gladness. Through our Lord, &c.
4Lesson. Ecclus. xxiv. 14—16. as above, page LXIX.
5Alleluia, alleluia. The rod of Jesse hath blossomed: a virgin hath brought forth God and man: God hath restored peace, reconciling in himself the lowest with the highest. Alleluia. Hail Mary, full of grace: the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women. Alleluia.
7Offertory. Thou art blessed, O virgin Mary, who didst bear the Creator of all things: thou didst bring forth him who made thee, and thou remainest for ever a virgin. Alleluia.
8Secret. We beseech thee, O Lord, receive our offerings and prayers, and both cleanse us by heavenly mysteries, and mercifully hear us. Through our Lord, &c.
9Communion. Blessed is the womb of the Virgin Mary, which bore the Son of the eternal Father. Alleluia.
10Postcom. Sumptis. Having received, O Lord, these helps to our salvation, grant, we beseech thee, that we may be ever protected by the patronage of blessed Mary ever virgin, in whose honour we have made these offerings to thy majesty. Through our Lord, &c.
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