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he bush which Moses saw unconsumed we acknowledge to be thine admirable virginity, which thou didst keep inviolate; O Mother of God, plead for us.

he root of Jesse hath budded, * a star hath arisen out of Jacob: a virgin hath brought forth a Saviour; we give praise to Thee, our God.

ll ye works of the Lord, bless the Lord, praise and exalt Him above all for ever.

O ye angels of the Lord, bless the Lord: O ye heavens, bless the Lord.

O all ye waters that are above the heavens, bless the Lord: O all ye powers of the Lord, bless the Lord.

O ye sun and moon, bless the Lord; O ye stars of heaven, bless the Lord.

O every shower and dew, bless ye the Lord; O all ye spirits of God, bless the Lord.