The three following Psalms are said on Tuesday and Friday at the Nocturn
Ant. In Thy comeliness * and Thy beauty, go forth, advance prosperously and reign.
PSALM XLIV
The excellence of Christ's kingdom, and the endowments of His Church
My heart hath uttered a good word: I address my works to the King.
My tongue is the pen of a writer that writeth swiftly.
Thou art beautiful above the sons of men, grace is poured forth on Thy lips; therefore God hath blessed Thee for ever.
Gird Thy sword upon Thy thigh, O Thou most mighty.
With Thy comeliness and Thy beauty, bend [Thy bow], advance prosperously, and reign.
In behalf of truth and meekness and justice; and Thy right hand shall guide Thee wondrously.
Thine arrows are sharp; under Thee shall the peoples fall, into the hearts of the King's enemies.
