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OFFICE OF THE B.V.M
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rested; and my power was in Jerusalem,

R. Thanks be to God.

During Advent

LITTLE CHAPTER

Is. xi

There shall come forth a rod out of the root of Jesse, and a flower shall rise up out of his root, and the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him.

R. Thanks be to God.

V. Grace is poured forth upon thy lips.

R. Wherefore God hath blessed thee for ever.

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us.

V. O Lord, hear my prayer.

R. And let my cry come unto Thee.

From Christmas until Advent

Let us pray

O God, Who, by the fruitful virginity of blessed Mary, hast given to mankind the rewards of eternal salvation: grant, we beseech