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 Thy testimonies are made exceedingly trustworthy: holiness becometh Thy house, O Lord, unto length of days.

Glory be, etc.

ary is taken up into heaven, the angels rejoice, and praising, bless the Lord.

he Virgin Mary * is taken up into the heavenly bridechamber, where the King of kings sitteth on a starry throne.

he angel Gabriel was sent to Mary the Virgin, who was espoused to Joseph.

ail, Mary,* full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou amongst women, Alleluia.

wondrous union ! The Creator of mankind, taking a living body, vouchsafed to be born of a virgin, and becoming man, without man's concurrence, bestowed upon us His Godhead.