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 snares of  the  enemy;  let  Thy holy angels  dwell  herein,  to preserve  us  in  peace;  and may Thy  blessing  be  always upon us. Through Our  Lord.

V. The  Lord  be  with  you.

R. And  with  thy  spirit.

V. Let  us  bless  the  Lord.

R. Thanks  be  to  God.

May the  almighty  and  merciful  Lord,  Father,  Son, and Holy  Ghost,  bless  and preserve us.

R. Amen.

OTHER of  Christ! hear thou thy  people's  cry,

Star of  the  deep,  and  portal  of the  sky!

Mother of  Him  Who  thee from nothing  made,

Sinking we  strive,  and  call  to thee  for  aid;

Oh, by  that  joy  which  Gabriel brought to  thee,

Thou Virgin  first  and  last,  let us thy  mercy  see.

V. The  angel  of  the  Lord announced  unto  Mary.