V. Let us bless the Lord.
R. Thanks be to God.
V. And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
R. Amen.
AT LAUDS.
V. Immaculate Heart of Mary.
R. Inflame our hearts with the love with which you burn for Jesus.
V. Incline unto my aid, O God.
R. O Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory be to the Father, &c. Alleluia.
HYMN.
O HOLY Womb! O sacred Breast!
Pure couch, where Jesus loved to rest,
And thou, dear Heart, even still more grand,
Thou wonder of God's mighty hand;
O Heart, replete with wonders, hail!
Our treasure in this earthly vale,
To thee is given the power to scan
The wonders of God's love toward man.
Through that pure Heart where thou didst dwell,
That Heart that loved thine own so well,
May all their homage, Jesus, send
To thee, for ages without end. Amen.
Anthem. — I am the mother of fair love, and of fear, and of knowledge, and of holy hope ; in me is all grace of the way and of the truth ; in me is all hope of life and of virtue. — Eccl. xxiv. 24.
V. Heart of Mary, treasury of all good.
R. Pour into the hearts of your servants the riches in which you abound.
