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its vot'ries it assureth, For them victory procureth, Weakness and diseases cureth, Keeps at bay demoniac force;

Satan's captives liberating, Life to sinners renovating, All in glory reinstating Jesus' all-resplendent Cross.

Tree, triumphal might possessing, Earth's salvation, crown, and blessing, Ev'ry other pretergressing Both in bloom, and bud, and flower.

Med'cine of the Christian spirit. Aid us with thy saving merit, Thou dost might for works inherit Overpassing human power.

Mother o'er all other, In whose womb devoid of stain He once deignéd be containéd Who all nature doth contain.