OFFICE OF THE B.V.M
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Thou wast conceived, and of her flesh
Didst our mortality assume.
Mother of grace! O Mary blest!
To thee, sweet fount of life, we fly;
Shield us through life, and take us hence
To thy dear bosom, when we die.
O Jesu! born of Virgin bright,
Immortal glory be to Thee;
Praise to the Father infinite,
And Holy Ghost eternally. Amen.
From Christmas until Advent
LITTLE CHAPTER
Ecclus. xxiv
I am the Mother of fair love, and of fear, and of knowledge, and of holy hope. R. Thanks be to God.
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
During Advent
LITTLE CHAPTER
Is. vii
Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a Son, and His name shall
