THE ASPERGES.
Ant. Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop, O Lord, and I shall be cleansed: Thou shalt wash me, and I shall be made whiter than snow. Ps. Have mercy on me, O God, according to Thy great mercy. V. Glory be, &c.
Ant. Thou shalt sprinkle me.
The Priest, having returned to the foot of the Altar, says: —
V. Show us, O Lord, Thy mercy.
R. And grant us Thy salvation.
V. O Lord, hear my prayer.
R. And let my cry come unto Thee.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
Hear us, O holy Lord, Almighty Father, Eternal God; and vouchsafe to send Thy holy Angel from heaven, to guard, cherish, protect, visit, and defend all that are assembled in this house. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
From Easter to Whit Sunday, inclusively, instead of the foregoing Antiphon, the following is sung, and Alleluia is added to the V. ( Ostende nobis), and also to the R. (Et salutare ).
Ant. I saw water flowing from the right side of the temple, Alleluia; and all to whom that water came were saved, and they shall say, Alleluia. Ps. Praise the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endureth for ever. Glory, &c.
