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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.

ehold, Mary, * hath brought us forth a Saviour, Whom when John saw, he cried aloud, saying: Behold the Lamb of God! Behold Him Who taketh away the sins of the world, Alleluia.

raise the Lord, O Jerusalem: praise thy God, O Sion.

For He hath strengthened the bars of thy gates: He hath blessed thy children within thee.

Who maketh thy borders peaceful, and filleth thee with the fat of corn.

Who sendeth forth His decree upon earth: very swiftly runneth His word.

Who giveth snow like wool: He scattereth mist like ashes.

He sendeth His ice like morsels: