ARGUMENT.
The Almighty, from his heavenly throne, views the motions of the Satanic hosts, and vindicates his providence towards them, and towards the human race. Gabriel is withdrawn from his post of guardian, whilst Satan is permitted to essay with temptations the integrity of the second Eve. He approaches her under various forms and circumstances, but is discovered, repulsed, and finally crushed beneath her sacred foot. Having triumphantly sustained every trial, Mary is proclaimed worthy to be the Mother of Jesus Christ, the second Adam. Gabriel, by divine command, again returns to his charge, and announces to her that she is ordained, through the operation of the Holy Ghost, to beget the Redeemer. The Incarnation.
