passed out of this world unto him, and was by him assumed into heaven, accompanied by the holy angles.
Our Father, &c.
See the Virgin Mother rise;
Angels bear her to the skies ;
Mount aloft, imperial Queen,
Plead on high the cause of men.
King of glory, &c.
The Prayer.
O most prudent Virgin, who, entering into the heavenly palace, didst fill the holy angels with joy, and man with hope ; vouchsafe to intercede for us in the hour of death, that being free from the illusions and temptations of the devil, we may joyfully and securely pass out of this temporal state to enjoy the happiness of eternal life. Amen,
V. The Crowning of the Blessed Virgin.
Let us contemplate, in this mystery, how the glorious Virgin Mary was, with great jubilee and exultation of the whole court of heaven, and particular glory of all the saints, crowned by her. Son with the brightest diadem of glory.
Our Father, &c.
Mary reigns upon the throne
Preordain'd for her alone;
Saints and angels round her sign,
Mother of our God and King.
King of glory, &c.
The Prayer.
O glorious Queen of all the heavenly citizens, we beseech thee accept this Rosary, which (as a crown of roses) we offer at thy feet; and grant, most gracious Lady, that by thy intercession our souls may be inflamed with so ardent a desire of seeing thee so gloriously crowned, that it may never die in us, until it shall be changed into the happy fruition of thy blessed sight, Amen,
Hail, Holy Queen, &c. p. 658.
