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THE
LIFE OF THE
BLESSED VIRGIN MARY.
The Annunciation, by the Angel Gabriel.
THE angel Gabriel was sent from the Lord unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a Virgin, espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David, and the Virgin’s name was Mary; and the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured; the Lord is with thee, and blessed art thou among women.
And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary; for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a Son, and shall call his name JESUS. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David; and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?
