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e wise virgins, prepare your lamps: behold the Bridegroom cometh, go forth to meet Him.

V. After her shall virgins be brought unto the King.

R. Her companions shall be brought unto Thee.

rant us grace, we beseech Thee, O Lord our God, to commemorate with unceasing devotion the glorious triumphs of Thy holy martyrs, Ursula and her companions: that whereas, by the feebleness of our nature, we can not duly celebrate their memory, we may at least honor them with humble service.

ook down, St. Francis, from the blissful heights of