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, O, the Splendour, Life and virtue of the heart, In the presence of the Angels Sing we now with tuneful art: Meetly in alternate chorus Bearing our responsive part.

Thus we praise with veneration All the armies of the sky: Chiefly him, the warrior Primate Of celestial chivalry: Michael, who in princely virtue Cast Abaddon from on high.