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''These five hymns, taken from the devotions of St. Gertrude, are so sublime and so divine that they seem to be utterances of the Blessed in the heavenly country rather than of pilgrims here on earth. They may be used in solemn processions, or at other times when you feel especially drawn to praise God.''

LESSED art thou, O Lord, the God of our fathers: and worthy to he praised and glorified and exalted above all for ever.

And blessed is the holy Name of thy glory: and exceedingly to be praised, and glorious for ever.

Blessed art thou in the holy temple of thy glory: and exceedingly to be praised, and glorious for ever.

Blessed art thou on the holy throne of thy kingdom: and exceedingly to be praised, &amp;c.

Blessed art thou in the sceptre of thy Godhead: and exceedingly to be praised, &amp;c.

Blessed art thou that sittest above the Cherubim and beholdest the depths: and