Matins of the Blessed Virgin Mary
From The Golden Manual, 1850 Tools
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| Approval | We approve of the publication of the Golden Manual, and recommend it to the use of the Faithful. [cross] NICHOLAS, BISHOP OF MELIPOTAMUS. LONDON, January 1st, 1850. |
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- Feasts
- Annunciation
- Seasons
- Advent, Christmastide, Septuagesima, Eastertide
- Prayers for
- mercy, salvation, avoiding sin
Ave Maria. Hail Mary. V. Domine, + labia mea aperies. V. Thou shalt open my lips, + O Lord. R. Et os meum annuntiabit laudem tuam. R. And my mouth shall shew forth thy praise. V. Deus, + in adjutorium meum intende. V. O God, + come to my assistance. R. Domine, ad adjuvandum me festina. R. O Lord, make haste to help me. Gloria Patri. Sicut erat. Glory be to the Father, &c. Alleluia ad omnes horas. Alleluia at all the hours.
From Septuagesima to Easter, instead of Alleluia, is said,
Laus tibi, Domine, Rex æternæ gloriæ. Praise be to thee, O Lord, King of everlasting glory.
Invitatory. Twice repeated.
Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
In the time of Easter, Alleluia is added at the end of the Invitatory, Antiphons, Versicles, and Responsories.
Psalm xciv. Venite, exultemus.
Venite, exultemus Domino, jubilemus Deo salutari nostro; præoccupemus faciem ejus in confessione, et in psalmis jubilemus ei. O come, let us sing unto the Lord, let us rejoice before God our Saviour: let us come into his presence with thanksgiving, and with psalms rejoice before him.
Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Quoniam Deus magnus Dominus, et Rex magnus super omnes deos: quoniam non repellet Dominus plebem suam, quia in manu ejus sunt omnes fines terræ, et altitudines montium ipse conspicit. For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods: the Lord will not cast off his people; in his hands are all the ends of the earth, and he beholdeth the heights of the mountains.
Dominus tecum. The Lord is with thee.
Quoniam ipsius est mare, et ipse fecit illud, et aridam fundaverunt manus ejus: venite, adoremus, et procidamus ante Deum; ploremus coram Domino qui fecit nos; quia ipse est Dominus Deus noster: nos autem populus ejus, et oves pascuæ ejus. The sea is his, and he made it, and his hands founded the dry land: come, let us adore and fall down before God; let us lament before the Lord who made us; for he is the Lord our God: we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Hodie si vocem ejus audieritis, nolite obdurare corda vestra, sicut in exacerbatione secundum diem tentationis in deserto: ubi tentaverunt me patres vestri, probaverunt, et viderunt opera mea. To-day if ye shall hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, and as in the day of temptation in the wilderness; where your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works.
Dominus tecum. The Lord is with thee.
Quadraginta annis proximus fui generationi huic, et dixi: Semper hi errant corde; ipsi vero non cognoverunt vias meas: quibus juravi in ira mea: Si introibunt in requiem meam. Forty years long was I nigh unto this generation, and said: They do always err in their heart; for they have not known my ways: unto whom I sware in my wrath, that they should not enter into my rest.
Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Gloria Patri, &c. Glory be to the Father, &c. Amen. Amen.
Dominus tecum. The Lord is with thee.
Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
HYMN.
Quem terra, pontus, sidera The Lord, whom earth, and sea, and sky, Colunt, adorant, prædicant, With one adoring voice proclaim; Trinam regentem machinam Who rules them all in majesty; Claustrum Mariæ bajulat. Enclos'd himself in Mary's frame.
Cui luna, sol, et omnia Lo! in a humble Virgin's womb, Deserviunt per tempora, O'ershadowed by Almighty power; Perfusa cœli gratia He whom the stars, and sun, and moon, Gestant puellæ viscera. Each serve in their appointed hour.
Beata Mater, munere O Mother blest! to whom was given Cujus supernus artifex, Within thy body to contain Mundum pugillo continens, The Architect of earth and heaven, Ventris sub arca clausus est. Whose hands the universe sustain.
Beata cœli nuntio, To thee was sent an angel down; Fœcunda Sancto Spiritu, In thee the Spirit was enshrin'd; Desideratus gentibus Of thee was born that mighty one, Cujus per alvum fusus est. The long-desir'd of all mankind.
Jesu, tibi sit gloria, O Jesu! born of Virgin bright, Qui natus es de Virgine, Immortal glory be to thee; Cum Patre, et almo Spiritu, Praise to the Father infinite, In sempiterna sæcula. Amen. And Holy Ghost eternally.
Then are said three Psalms, according to the day of the week.
FIRST NOCTURN.
On Sunday, Monday, and Thursday.
Ant. Benedicta tu. Ant. Blessed art thou.
Psalm viii. Domine, Dominus noster.
Domine, Dominus noster: quam admirabile est nomen tuum in universa terra! 1 O Lord, our Lord: how wonderful is thy name in all the earth!
Quoniam elevata est magnificentia tua: super cœlos. 2 For thy greatness is exalted: above the heavens.
Ex ore infantium et lactentium perfecisti laudem, propter inimicos tuos: ut destruas inimicum et ultorem. 3 Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings hast thou perfected praise, because of thine enemies: that thou mayest destroy the enemy and the avenger.
Quoniam videbo cœlos tuos, opera digitorum tuorum: lunam et stellas, quæ tu fundasti. 4 For I will behold thy heavens, the works of thy fingers: the moon and the stars, which thou hast founded.
Quid est homo, quod memor es ejus: aut filius hominis, quoniam visitas eum? 5 What is man, that thou art mindful of him: or the son of man, that thou visitest him?
Minuisti eum paulo minus ab angelis, gloria et honore coronasti eum: et constituisti eum super opera manuum tuarum. 6 Thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, thou hast crowned him with glory and honour: and hast set him over the works of thy hands.
Omnia subjecisti sub pedibus ejus: oves et boves universas, insuper et pecora campi. 7 Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet: all sheep and oxen, yea and the beasts of the field.
Volucres cœli, et pisces maris: qui perambulant semitas maris. 8 The birds of the air, and the fishes of the sea: that walk through the paths of the sea.
Domine, Dominus noster: quam admirabile est nomen tuum in universa terra! 9 O Lord, our Lord: how wonderful is thy name in all the earth!
Gloria &c. Glory &c.
Ant. Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui. Ant. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.
Ant. Sicut myrrha. Ant. Like the choicest myrrh.
Psalm xviii. Cœli enarrant.
Cœli enarrant gloriam Dei: et opera manuum ejus annuntiat firmamentum. 1 The heavens declare the glory of God: and the firmament proclaimeth the works of his hands.
Dies diei eructat verbum: et nox nocti indicat scientiam. 2 Day unto day uttereth speech: and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
Non sunt loquelæ, neque sermones: quorum non audiantur voces eorum. 3 There is neither tongue nor language: in which their voices are not heard.
In omnem terram exivit sonus eorum: et in fines orbis terræ verba eorum. 4 Their sound is gone forth into all the earth: and their words unto the ends of the world.
In sole posuit tabernaculum suum: et ipse, tanquam sponsus procedens de thalamo suo. 5 He hath set his tabernacle in the sun: and he cometh forth as a bridegroom from his chamber.
Exultavit ut gigas ad currendam viam: a summo cœlo egressio ejus. 6 He hath rejoiced as a giant to run his course: his going forth is from the topmost part of the heaven.
Et occursus ejus usque ad summum ejus: nec est qui se abscondat a calore ejus. 7 And his circuit even unto the height thereof: neither is there any that can hide himself from his heat.
Lex Domini immaculata, convertens animas: testimonium Domini fidele, sapientiam præstans parvulis. 8 The law of the Lord is undefiled, converting souls: the testimony of the Lord is faithful, giving wisdom unto little ones.
Justitiæ Domini rectæ, lætificantes corda: præceptum Domini lucidum, illuminans oculos. 9 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes.
Timor Domini sanctus, permanens in sæculum sæculi: judicia Domini vera, justificata in semetipsa. 10 The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for ever and ever: the judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves.
Desiderabilia super aurum, et lapidem pretiosum multum: et dulciora super mel et favum. 11 More to be desired are they than gold, and all precious stones: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
Etenim servus tuus custodit ea: in custodiendis illis retributio multa. 12 For thy servant keepeth them: and in keeping them there is great reward.
Delicta quis intelligit? Ab occultis meis munda me: et ab alienis parce servo tuo. 13 Who understandeth sins? cleanse thou me from my secret faults: and from the sins of others spare thy servant.
Si mei non fuerint dominati, tunc immaculatus ero: et emundabor a delicto maximo. 14 If they have had no dominion over me, then shall I be undefiled: and shall be cleansed from the greatest sin.
Et erunt ut complaceant eloquia oris mei: et meditatio cordis mei in conspectu tuo semper. 15 And the words of my mouth shall be pleasing to thee: and the meditation of my heart shall be always in thy sight.
Domine, adjutor meus: et redemptor meus. 16 O Lord, my helper: and my redeemer.
Gloria &c. Glory &c.
Ant. Sicut myrrha electa, odorem dedisti suavitatis, sancta Dei Genitrix. Ant. Like the choicest myrrh, thou hast yielded an odour of sweetness, O holy Mother of God.
Ant. Ante thorum. Ant. Before the couch.
Psalm xxiii. Domini est terra.
Domini est terra, et plenitudo ejus: orbis terrarum, et universi qui habitant in eo. 1 The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof: the compass of the world, and all that dwell therein.
Quia ipse super maria fundavit eum: et super flumina præparavit eum. 2 For he hath founded it upon the seas: and prepared it upon the floods.
Quis ascendet in montem Domini: aut quis stabit in loco sancto ejus? 3 Who shall ascend into the mountain of the Lord: or who shall stand in his holy place?
Innocens manibus et mundo corde: qui non accepit in vano animam suam, nec juravit in dolo proximo suo. 4 He that hath clean hands and a pure heart: that hath not taken his soul in vain, nor sworn deceitfully to his neighbour.
Hic accipiet benedictionem a Domino: et misericordiam a Deo salutari suo. 5 He shall receive blessing from the Lord: and mercy from God his Saviour.
Hæc est generatio quærentium eum: quærentium faciem Dei Jacob. 6 This is the generation of them that seek him: of them that seek the face of the God of Jacob.
Attollite portas, principes, vestras, et elevamini, portæ æternales: et introibit Rex gloriæ. 7 Lift up your gates, O ye princes, and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors: and the King of glory shall come in.
Quis est iste Rex gloriæ: Dominus fortis et potens; Dominus potens in prælio. 8 Who is this King of glory: the Lord, strong and mighty; the Lord, mighty in battle.
Attollite portas, principes, vestras, et elevamini, portæ æternales: et introibit Rex gloriæ. 9 Lift up your gates, O ye princes, and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors: and the King of glory shall come in.
Quis est iste Rex gloriæ: Dominus virtutum, ipse est Rex gloriæ. 10 Who is this King of glory? the Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory.
Gloria &c. Glory &c.
Ant. Ante thorum hujus Virginis frequentate nobis dulcia cantica dramatis. Ant. Before the couch of this Virgin sing often unto us sweet chants with solemnity.
The Versicles, Absolution, Lessons, &c., as at the end of the third Nocturn, p. 535.
SECOND NOCTURN.
On Tuesday and Friday.
Ant. Specie tua. Ant. In thy comeliness.
Psalm xliv. Eructavit cor meum.
Eructavit cor meum verbum bonum: dico ego opera mea regi. 1 My heart hath uttered a good word: I tell of my works unto the king.
Lingua mea calamus scribæ: velociter scribentis. 2 My tongue is the pen of a scribe: that writeth very swiftly.
Speciosus forma præ filiis hominum, diffusa est gratia in labiis tuis: propterea benedixit te Deus in æternum. 3 Thou art beautiful above the sons of men, grace is poured forth on thy lips: therefore hath God blessed thee for ever.
Accingere gladio tuo super femur tuum: potentissime. 4 Gird thy sword upon thy thigh: O thou most mighty.
Specie tua et pulchritudine tua: intende, prospere procede, et regna. 5 In thy comeliness and thy beauty: go forth, proceed prosperously and reign.
Propter veritatem, et mansuetudinem, et justitiam: et deducet te mirabiliter dextera tua. 6 Because of truth, and meekness, and justice: and thy right hand shall lead thee on wonderfully.
Sagittæ tuæ acutæ, populi sub te cadent: in corda inimicorum regis. 7 Thine arrows are sharp, the people shall fall before thee: they shall pierce the hearts of the king's enemies.
Sedes tua, Deus, in sæculum sæculi: virga directionis, virga regni tui. 8 Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of uprightness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.
Dilexisti justitiam, et odisti iniquitatem: propterea unxit te Deus, Deus tuus, oleo lætitiæ præ consortibus tuis. 9 Thou hast loved justice, and hated iniquity: therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
Myrrha, et gutta, et casia a vestimentis tuis, a domibus eburneis: ex quibus delectaverunt te filiæ regum in honore tuo. 10 Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume thy garments, from the ivory palaces: whence the daughters of kings have made thee glad in thine honour.
Astitit regina a dextris tuis in vestitu deaurato: circumdata varietate. 11 Upon thy right hand stood the queen in a vesture of gold: wrought about with variety.
Audi, filia, et vide, et inclina aurem tuam: et obliviscere populum tuum, et domum patris tui. 12 Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear: forget also thine own people, and thy father's house.
Et concupiscet rex decorem tuum: quoniam ipse est Dominus Deus tuus, et adorabunt eum. 13 And so shall the king desire thy beauty: for he is the Lord thy God, and him shall they adore.
Et filiæ Tyri in muneribus: vultum tuum deprecabuntur omnes divites plebis. 14 And the daughters of Tyre, with gifts: yea, all the rich among the people shall entreat thy countenance.
Omnis gloria ejus filiæ regis ab intus: in fimbriis aureis, circumamicta varietatibus. 15 All the glory of the king's daughter is from within: with borders of gold, and clothed about with varieties.
Adducentur regi virgines post eam: proximæ ejus afferentur tibi. 16 After her shall virgins be brought unto the king: her companions shall be brought unto thee.
Afferentur in lætitia et exultatione: adducentur in templum regis. 17 With joy and gladness shall they be brought: they shall be led into the temple of the king.
Pro patribus tuis nati sunt tibi filii: constitues eos principes super omnem terram. 18 Instead of thy fathers, sons are born unto thee: thou shalt make them princes over all the earth.
Memores erunt nominis tui: in omni generatione et generationem. 19 They shall be mindful of thy name: from generation to generation.
Propterea populi confitebuntur tibi in æternum: et in sæculum sæculi. 20 Therefore shall the people praise thee for ever: yea, for ever and ever.
Gloria &c. Glory &c.
Ant. Specie tua et pulchritudine tua intende, prospere procede, et regna. Ant. In thy comeliness and thy beauty go forth, proceed prosperously and reign.
Ant. Adjuvabit eam Deus. Ant. God shall help her.
Psalm xlv. Deus noster refugium.
Deus noster, refugium et virtus: adjutor in tribulationibus quæ invenerunt nos nimis. 1 Our God is our refuge and strength: our helper in troubles which have fallen on us heavily.
Propterea non timebimus dum turbabitur terra: et transferentur montes in cor maris. 2 Therefore will we not fear when the earth shall be troubled: and the mountains shall be removed into the heart of the sea.
Sonuerunt, et turbatæ sunt aquæ eorum: conturbati sunt montes in fortitudine ejus. 3 Their waters roared and were troubled: the mountains were troubled at the violence thereof.
Fluminis impetus lætificat civitatem Dei: sanctificavit tabernaculum suum Altissimus. 4 The swelling of the stream maketh glad the city of God: the Most High hath sanctified his tabernacle.
Deus in medio ejus, non commovebitur: adjuvabit eam Deus mane diluculo. 5 God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved: God shall help her in the morning early.
Conturbatæ sunt gentes, et inclinata sunt regna: dedit vocem suam, mota est terra. 6 Nations were troubled, and kingdoms bowed down: he gave forth his voice, and the earth was moved.
Dominus virtutum nobiscum: susceptor noster Deus Jacob. 7 The Lord of hosts is with us: the God of Jacob is our helper.
Venite, et videte opera Domini, quæ posuit prodigia super terram: auferens bella usque ad finem terræ. 8 O come and behold the works of the Lord, what wonders he hath wrought upon the earth: making wars to cease, even unto the ends of the earth.
Arcum conteret, et confringet arma: et scuta comburet igni. 9 He shall break the bow, and knap the weapons in sunder: and the shields shall he burn with fire.
Vacate, et videte quoniam ego sum Deus: exaltabor in gentibus, et exaltabor in terra. 10 Be still, and see that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, and I will be exalted in the earth.
Dominus virtutum nobiscum: susceptor noster Deus Jacob. 11 The Lord of hosts is with us: the God of Jacob is our helper.
Gloria &c. Glory &c.
Ant. Adjuvabit eam Deus vultu suo: Deus in medio ejus, non commovebitur. Ant. God shall help her with his countenance: God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved.
Ant. Sicut lætantium. Ant. Our dwelling in thee.
Psalm lxxxvi. Fundamenta ejus.
Fundamenta ejus in montibus sanctis: diligit Dominus portas Sion super omnia tabernacula Jacob. 1 Her foundations are upon the holy hills: the Lord loveth the gates of Sion more than all the tabernacles of Jacob.
Gloriosa dicta sunt de te: civitas Dei. 2 Glorious things are spoken of thee: O thou city of God.
Memor ero Rahab et Babylonis: scientium me. 3 I will be mindful of Rahab and Babylon: even of them that know me.
Ecce alienigenæ, et Tyrus, et populus Æthiopum: hi fuerunt illic. 4 Behold strangers, and Tyre, and the people of Ethiopia: all these were there.
Numquid Sion dicet; Homo et homo natus est in ea: et ipse fundavit eam Altissimus? 5 Shall not Sion say; This man and that were born in her: and the Most High himself hath founded her?
Dominus narrabit in scripturis populorum et principum: horum qui fuerunt in ea. 6 The Lord shall declare it in the writings of people and of princes: of all who were in her.
Sicut lætantium omnium: habitatio est in te. 7 The dwelling in thee: is as of all those that rejoice.
Gloria &c. Glory &c.
Ant. Sicut lætantium omnium nostrum habitatio est in te, sancta Dei genitrix. Ant. Our dwelling in thee is as of all those that rejoice, O holy mother of God.
The Versicles, Absolution, Lessons, &c., as at the end of the third Nocturn, p. 535.
THIRD NOCTURN.
On Wednesday and Saturday.
Ant. Gaude, Maria Virgo. Ant. Rejoice, O Virgin Mary.
Psalm xcv. Cantate Domino.
Cantate Domino canticum novum: cantate Domino, omnis terra. 1 Sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth.
Cantate Domino et benedicite nomini ejus: annuntiate de die in diem salutare ejus. 2 Sing unto the Lord, and bless his name: tell forth his salvation from day to day.
Annuntiate inter gentes gloriam ejus: in omnibus populis mirabilia ejus. 3 Tell forth his glory among the gentiles: his wonders among all people.
Quoniam magnus Dominus, et laudabilis nimis: terribilis est super omnes deos. 4 For the Lord is great, and highly to be praised: he is more to be feared than all gods.
Quoniam omnes dii gentium dæmonia: Dominus autem cœlos fecit. 5 For all the gods of the gentiles are devils: but the Lord made the heavens.
Confessio et pulchritudo in conspectu ejus: sanctimonia et magnificentia in sanctificatione ejus. 6 Praise and beauty are before him: holiness and majesty in his sanctuary.
Afferte Domino, patriæ gentium, afferte Domino gloriam et honorem: afferte Domino gloriam nomini ejus. 7 Bring unto the Lord, O ye kindred of the Gentiles, bring unto the Lord glory and honour: bring unto the Lord glory unto his name.
Tollite hostias, et introite in atria ejus: adorate Dominum in atrio sancto ejus. 8 Bring sacrifices, and come into his courts: adore ye the Lord in his holy court.
Commoveatur a facie ejus universa terra: dicite in gentibus, quia Dominus regnavit. 9 Let all the earth be moved at his presence: say ye among the gentiles, that the Lord hath reigned.
Etenim correxit orbem terræ, qui non commovebitur: judicabit populos in æquitate. 10 For he hath established the world, and it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people with equity.
Lætentur cœli, et exultet terra, commoveatur mare et plenitudo ejus: gaudebunt campi, et omnia quæ in eis sunt. 11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea be moved, and the fulness thereof: the fields shall be joyful, and all things that are therein.
Tunc exultabunt omnia ligna silvarum a facie Domini, quia venit: quoniam venit judicare terram. 12 Then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice before the face of the Lord, for he cometh: for he cometh to judge the earth.
Judicabit orbem terræ in æquitate: et populos in veritate sua. 13 He shall judge the world with equity: and the people with his truth.
Gloria &c. Glory &c.
Ant. Gaude, Maria Virgo, cunctas hæreses sola interemisti in universo mundo. Ant. Rejoice, O Virgin Mary, thou alone hast destroyed all heresies in all the world.
Ant. Dignare. Ant. Vouchsafe.
Psalm xcvi. Dominus regnavit.
Dominus regnavit, exultet terra: lætentur insulæ multæ. 1 The Lord hath reigned, let the earth rejoice: let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
Nubes et caligo in circuitu ejus: justitia et judicium correctio sedis ejus. 2 Clouds and darkness are round about him: justice and judgment are the foundation of his throne.
Ignis ante ipsum præcedet: et inflammabit in circuitu inimicos ejus. 3 Fire shall go forth before him: and shall burn up his enemies on every side.
Illuxerunt fulgura ejus orbi terræ: vidit, et commota est terra. 4 His lightnings shone upon the world: the earth saw, and was moved.
Montes sicut cera fluxerunt a facie Domini: a facie Domini omnis terra. 5 The mountains melted like wax before the face of the Lord: yea, all the earth before the face of the Lord.
Annuntiaverunt cœli justitiam ejus: et viderunt omnes populi gloriam ejus. 6 The heavens declared his justice: and all people saw his glory.
Confundantur omnes qui adorant sculptilia: et qui gloriantur in simulacris suis. 7 Confounded be all they that adore graven things: and that glory in their idols.
Adorate eum, omnes angeli ejus: audivit, et lætata est Sion. 8 Adore him, all ye his angels: Sion heard, and was glad.
Et exultaverunt filiæ Judæ: propter judicia tua, Domine. 9 And the daughters of Judah rejoiced: because of thy judgments, O Lord.
Quoniam tu Dominus altissimus super omnem terram: nimis exaltatus es super omnes deos. 10 For thou, Lord, art most high over all the earth: thou art exalted exceedingly above all gods.
Qui diligitis Dominum, odite malum: custodit Dominus animas sanctorum suorum, de manu peccatoris liberabit eos. 11 Ye who love the Lord, hate evil: the Lord preserveth the souls of his saints, he will deliver them out of the hand of the sinner.
Lux orta est justo: et rectis corde lætitia. 12 Light is risen to the just: and gladness to such as are right of heart.
Lætamini, justi, in Domino: et confitemini memoriæ sanctificationis ejus. 13 Rejoice in the Lord, O ye just: and give praise to the remembrance of his holiness.
Gloria &c. Glory &c.
Ant. Dignare me laudare te, Virgo sacrata: da mihi virtutem contra hostes tuos. Ant. Vouchsafe that I may praise thee, O sacred Virgin: give me strength against thine enemies.
Ant. Post partum. Ant. After child-birth.
Adv. Angelus Domini. Adv. The angel of the Lord.
Psalm xcvii. Cantate Domino.
Cantate Domino canticum novum: quia mirabilia fecit. 1 Sing unto the Lord a new song: for he hath done wonderful things.
Salvavit sibi dextera ejus: et brachium sanctum ejus. 2 His right hand hath wrought salvation for him: and holy is his arm.
Notum fecit Dominus salutare suum: in conspectu gentium revelavit justitiam suam. 3 The Lord hath made known his salvation: he hath revealed his justice in the sight of the gentiles.
Recordatus est misericordiæ suæ: et veritatis suæ domui Israel. 4 He hath remembered his mercy: and his truth towards the house of Israel.
Viderunt omnes termini terræ: salutare Dei nostri. 5 All the ends of the earth have seen: the salvation of our God.
Jubilate Deo, omnis terra: cantate et exultate, et psallite. 6 Sing joyfully unto the Lord, all ye lands: sing, rejoice, and give praise.
Psallite Domino in cithara, in cithara et voce psalmi: in tubis ductilibus, et voce tubæ corneæ. 7 Give praise unto the Lord upon the harp, upon the harp, and with the voice of psalms: with the long trumpets, and the sound of the cornet.
Jubilate in conspectu regis Domini: moveatur mare, et plenitudo ejus; orbis terrarum, et qui habitant in eo. 8 Sing joyfully before the Lord, the king: let the sea be moved, and the fulness thereof; the compass of the earth, and they that dwell therein.
Flumina plaudent manu, simul montes exultabunt a conspectu Domini: quoniam venit judicare terram. 9 The rivers shall clap their hands, and the mountains shall rejoice together at the presence of the Lord: for he cometh to judge the earth.
Judicabit orbem terrarum in justitia: et populos in æquitate. 10 He shall judge the earth with justice: and the people with equity.
Gloria &c. Glory &c.
Ant. Post partum virgo inviolata permansisti: Dei Genitrix, intercede pro nobis. Ant. After child-birth thou didst remain a pure virgin: intercede for us, O Mother of God.
In Adventu. 1 —Ant. Angelus Domini nuntiavit Mariæ, et concepit de Spiritu Sancto. Alleluia. In Advent.—Ant. The angel of the Lord announced unto Mary, and she conceived of the Holy Ghost. Alleluia.
V. Diffusa est gratia in labiis tuis. V. Grace is poured forth on thy lips.
R. Propterea benedixit te Deus in æternum. R. Therefore hath God blessed thee for ever.
Pater noster, &c. Our Father, &c.
V. Et ne nos inducas in tentationem. V. And lead us not into temptation.
R. Sed libera nos a malo. Amen. R. But deliver us from evil. Amen.
The Absolution.
Precibus et meritis beatæ Mariæ semper Virginis, et omnium Sanctorum, perducat nos Dominus ad regna cœlorum. By the prayers and merits of the blessed Mary ever Virgin, and of all the Saints, may the Lord bring us to the kingdom of heaven. R. Amen. R. Amen. V. Jube, domne, benedicere. V. Pray, sir, a blessing.
The Blessing.
Nos cum prole pia benedicat Virgo Maria. May the Virgin Mary, with her loving Child, bless us.
R. Amen. R. Amen.
The three following Lessons are said from Christmas-Day to Advent: but in Advent are said the Lessons that follow the Te Deum, p. 540.
First Lesson. Ecclus. xxiv. 11-13.
In omnibus requiem quæsivi, et in hæreditate Domini morabor. Tunc præcepit, et dixit mihi Creator omnium, et qui creavit me, requievit in tabernaculo meo, et dixit mihi: In Jacob inhabita, et in electis meis mitte radices. Tu autem, Domine, miserere nobis. In all these I sought rest, and I shall abide in the inheritance of the Lord. Then the Creator of all things commanded, and said to me; and he that made me rested in my tabernacle, and he said to me: Let thy dwelling be in Jacob, and thy inheritance in Israel, and take root in mine elect. But thou, Lord, have mercy on us.
R. Deo gratias. R. Thanks be to God.
R. Sancta et immaculata virginitas, quibus te laudibus efferam nescio: * Quia quem cœli capere non poterant, tuo gremio contulisti. R. O holy and immaculate virgin, with what praises I shall extol thee, I know not: * For he whom the heavens could not contain, rested in thy bosom.
V. Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui. Quia quem, &c. V. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. For he whom, &c.
V. Jube, domne, benedicere. V. Pray, sir a blessing.
The Blessing.
Ipsa Virgo virginum intercedat pro nobis ad Dominum. May the Virgin of virgins herself intercede for us with the Lord.
R. Amen. R. Amen.
Second Lesson. Ecclus. xxiv. 15-16.
Et sic in Sion firmata sum, et in civitate sanctificata similiter requievi: et in Jerusalem potestas mea. Et radicavi in populo honorificato, et in parte Dei mei hæreditas illius, et in plenitudine Sanctorum detentio mea. Tu autem, Domine, miserere nobis. And so was I established in Sion, and in the holy city likewise I rested; and my power was in Jerusalem. And I took root in an honourable people, and in the portion of my God his inheritance, and my abode is in the full assembly of Saints. But thou, Lord, have mercy on us.
R. Deo gratias. R. Thanks be to God.
R. Beata es, Virgo Maria, quæ Dominum portasti Creatorem mundi: * Genuisti qui te fecit, et in æternum permanes virgo. R. Blessed art thou, O Virgin Mary, who didst bear the Lord, the Creator of the world: * Thou wast the mother of him who made thee, and remainest a virgin for ever.
V. Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum. V. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
R. Genuisti, &c. R. Thou wast the mother, &c.
When the Te Deum is said, there is added at the end of this Responsory:
Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Genuisti, &c. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. Thou wast the mother, &c.
V. Jube, domne, benedicere. V. Pray, sir, a blessing.
The Blessing.
Per Virginem Matrem, concedat nobis Dominus salutem et pacem. Through the Virgin Mother, may the Lord grant unto us salvation and peace.
R. Amen. R. Amen.
Third Lesson. Ecclus. xxiv. 17-20.
Quasi cedrus exaltata sum in Libano, et quasi cupressus in Monte Sion. Quasi palma exaltata sum in Cades, et quasi plantatio rosæ in Jericho. Quasi oliva pretiosa in campis, et quasi platanus exaltata sum juxta aquas in plateis. Sicut cinnamomum et balsamum aromatizans odorem dedi: quasi myrrha electa dedi suavitatem odoris. Tu autem, Domine, miserere nobis. I was exalted like a cedar in Libanus, and as a cypress-tree on Mount Sion. I was exalted like a palm-tree in Cades, and as a rose-plant in Jericho. As a fair olive-tree in the plains, and as a plane-tree by the water in the streets, was I exalted. I gave forth a sweet fragrance like cinnamon and aromatic balm: I yielded a sweetness of odour like the choicest myrrh. But thou, Lord, have mercy on us.
R. Deo gratias. R. Thanks be to God.
The Te Deum is not said in Advent, or from Septuagesima to Easter, except on the Feasts of the Blessed Virgin. The following Responsory is said when the Te Deum is omitted.
R. Felix namque es, sacra Virgo Maria, et omni laude dignissima: * Quia ex te ortus est sol justitiæ, * Christus Deus noster. R. Surely thou art happy, O holy Virgin Mary, and most worthy of all praise: * For out of thee arose the Sun of justice, * Christ our God.
V. Ora pro populo, interveni pro clero, intercede pro devoto femineo sexu. Sentiant omnes tuum juvamen, quicumque celebrant tuam sanctam commemorationem. Quia ex te, &c. V. Pray for the people, mediate for the clergy, intercede for the devoted female sex. Let all experience thy assistance, whoever celebrate thy holy commemoration. For out of thee, &c.
V. Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Christus Deus noster. V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. Christ our God.
Te Deum.
Te Deum laudamus: te Dominum confitemur. We praise thee, O God: we acknowledge thee to be the Lord. Te æternum Patrem: omnis terra veneratur. All the earth doth worship thee: the Father everlasting. Tibi omnes angeli: tibi cœli et universæ potestates; To thee all angels cry aloud: the heavens and all the powers therein; Tibi cherubim et seraphim: incessabili voce proclamant; To thee cherubim and seraphim: continually do cry; Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus: Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Holy, holy, holy: Lord God of Sabaoth. Pleni sunt cœli et terra: majestatis gloriæ tuæ. Heaven and earth are full: of the majesty of thy glory. Te gloriosus: Apostolorum chorus. The glorious choir of the Apostles: praise thee. Te Prophetarum: laudabilis numerus. The admirable company of the Prophets: praise thee. Te Martyrum: candidatus laudat exercitus. The white-robed army of Martyrs: praise thee. Te per orbem terrarum: sancta confitetur Ecclesia. The Holy Church throughout all the world: doth acknowledge thee. Patrem: immensæ majestatis. The Father: of an infinite majesty. Venerandum tuum verum: et unicum Filium. Thy adorable, true: and only Son. Sanctum quoque: Paraclitum Spiritum. Also the Holy Ghost: the Comforter. Tu Rex gloriæ: Christe. Thou art the King of Glory: O Christ. Tu Patris: sempiternus es Filius. Thou art the everlasting Son: of the Father. Tu ad liberandum suscepturus hominem: non horruisti Virginis uterum. When thou tookest upon thee to deliver man: thou didst not abhor the Virgin's womb. Tu devicto mortis aculeo: aperuisti credentibus regna cœlorum. When thou hadst overcome the sting of death: thou didst open the kingdom of heaven to all believers. Tu ad dexteram Dei sedes: in gloria Patris. Thou sittest at the right hand of God: in the glory of the Father. Judex crederis: esse venturus. We believe that thou shalt come: to be our Judge. 2 Te ergo quæsumus, tuis famulis subveni: quos pretioso sanguine redemisti. We pray thee, therefore, help thy servants: whom thou hast redeemed with thy precious blood. Æterna fac cum Sanctis tuis: in gloria numerari. Make them to be numbered with thy Saints: in glory everlasting. Salvum fac populum tuum, Domine: et benedic hæreditati tuæ. O Lord, save thy people: and bless thine inheritance. Et rege eos: et extolle illos usque in æternum. Govern them: and lift them up for ever. Per singulos dies: benedicimus te. Day by day: we magnify thee. Et laudamus nomen tuum in sæculum: et in sæculum sæculi. And we praise thy name for ever: yea, for ever and ever. Dignare, Domine, die isto: sine peccato nos custodire. Vouchsafe, O Lord, this day: to keep us without sin. Miserere nostri, Domine: miserere nostri. O Lord, have mercy upon us: have mercy upon us. Fiat misericordia tua, Domine, super nos: quemadmodum speravimus in te. O Lord, let thy mercy be shewed upon us: as we have hoped in thee.
In te, Domine, speravi: non confundar in æternum. O Lord, in thee have I hoped: let me not be confounded for ever.
The following Lessons are said in Advent, and on the Feast of the Annunciation.
Absolution and First Blessing, as above, p. 535.
First Lesson. Luke i. 26-28.
Missus est angelus Gabriel a Deo in civitatem Galilææ, cui nomen Nazareth, ad virginem desponsatam viro cui nomen erat Joseph, de domo David; et nomen virginis Maria. Et ingressus angelus ad eam, dixit: Ave, gratia plena, Dominus tecum: benedicta tu in mulieribus. Tu autem, Domine, miserere nobis. The angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, called 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 being come in, said unto her: Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. But thou, Lord, have mercy on us.
R. Deo gratias. R. Thanks be to God.
R. Missus est Gabriel angelus ad Mariam, virginem desponsatam Joseph, nuntians ei verbum, et expavescit virgo de lumine. Ne timeas, Maria, invenisti gratiam apud Dominum: * Ecce concipies, et paries filium, et vocabitur Altissimi Filius. R. The angel Gabriel was sent to Mary, a virgin espoused to Joseph, announcing to her the word, and the virgin was afraid at the light. Fear not, Mary, thou hast found grace with the Lord: * Behold, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son, and he shall be called the Son of the Most High.
V. Dabit ei Dominus Deus sedem David patris ejus, et regnabit in domo Jacob in æternum. Ecce concipies, &c. V. The Lord God shall give unto him the throne of David his father, and he shall reign in the house of Jacob for ever. Behold, thou shalt conceive, &c.
Second Blessing, as above, p. 536.
Second Lesson. Luke i. 29-33.
Quæ cum audisset, turbata est in sermone ejus, et cogitabat qualis esset ista salutatio. Et ait angelus ei: Ne timeas, Maria, invenisti enim gratiam apud Deum. Ecce concipies in utero, et paries filium, et vocabis nomen ejus Jesum. Hic erit magnus, et Filius Altissimi vocabitur. Et dabit illi Dominus Deus sedem David patris ejus, et regnabit in domo Jacob in æternum; et regni ejus non erit finis. Tu autem, Domine, miserere nobis. And when she had heard these things, she was troubled at his saying, and thought with herself what manner of salutation this should be. And the angel said unto her: Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found grace with God. Behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and shalt bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of David his father, and he shall reign in the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. But thou, Lord, have mercy on us.
R. Deo gratias. R. Thanks be to God.
R. Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum. * Spiritus Sanctus superveniet in te, et virtus Altissimi obumbrabit tibi: quod enim ex te nascetur Sanctum, vocabitur Filius Dei. R. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. * The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee: for the Holy which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
V. Quomodo fiet istud, quoniam virum non cognosco? Et respondens angelus, dixit ei: Spiritus Sanctus superveniet in te, &c. V. How shall this be done, seeing I know not man? And the angel answering said unto her: The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, &c.
Third Blessing, as above, p. 537.
Third Lesson. Luke i. 34-38.
Dixit autem Maria ad angelum: Quomodo fiet istud, quoniam virum non cognosco? Et respondens angelus, dixit ei: Spiritus Sanctus superveniet in te, et virtus Altissimi obumbrabit tibi. Ideoque et quod nascetur ex te Sanctum, vocabitur Filius Dei. Et ecce Elizabeth cognata tua, et ipsa concepit filium in senectute sua, et hic mensis sextus est illi, quæ vocatur sterilis, quia non erit impossibile apud Deum omne verbum. Dixit autem Maria: Ecce ancilla Domini, fiat mihi secundum verbum tuum. Tu autem, Domine, miserere nobis. And Mary said to the angel: How shall this be done, seeing I know not man? And the angel answering said unto her: The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee. And therefore also the Holy which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. And behold, thy cousin Elizabeth, she also hath conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month with her, who is called barren; for no word shall be impossible with God. And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it done to me according to thy word. But thou, Lord, have mercy on us.
R. Deo gratias. R. Thanks be to God.
R. Suscipe verbum, Virgo Maria, quod tibi a Domino per angelum transmissum est: concipies, et paries Deum pariter et hominem: * Ut benedicta dicaris inter omnes mulieres. R. Receive, O Virgin Mary, the word which hath been communicated to thee by the Lord through the angel: thou shalt conceive, and bear a son, who shall be both God and man: * That thou mayest be called blessed among all women.
V. Paries quidem filium, et virginitatis non patieris detrimentum: efficieris gravida, et eris mater semper intacta. Ut benedicta dicaris, &c. V. Yea, thou shalt bear a son, and shalt suffer no detriment in thy virginity: thou shalt be with child, and shalt become a mother, remaining ever a virgin undefiled. That thou mayest be called, &c.
V. Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Ut benedicta dicaris, &c. V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. That thou mayest be called, &c.
- The Office for Advent is used also on the Feast of the Annunciation.
- Here it is usual to kneel.
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