Let the heavens rejoice and let the earth be glad: let the sea be moved, and the fulness thereof; the fields shall be joyful, and all things that are therein.
Then shall all the trees of the woods rejoice before the face of the Lord, for He cometh: for He cometh to judge the earth.
He shall judge the world with equity, and the peoples in His truth.
Glory be, etc.
Ant. Rejoice, O Virgin Mary, alone thou hast destroyed all heresies throughout the world.
Ant. Vouchsafe that I * may praise thee, holy Virgin; grant me might against thine enemies.
PSALM XCVI
Joy at the coming and reign of Christ
The Lord doth reign; let the earth rejoice: let the multitude of the isles be glad.
Clouds and darkness are round about Him: justice and judgment are the foundation of His throne.
