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 our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate! thy eyes of mercy towards us, and after this our exile is ended, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus: O clement! O pious! O sweet Virgin Mary!

V. Vouchsafe that we may praise thee, O Blessed Virgin.

R. Give us strength against thy enemies. Blessed is God in his Saints. Amen.

V. May the divine assistance remain always with us.

R. Amen.

And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

HE Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary: and she conceived by the Holy Ghost.

Hail Mary, &c.

Behold the handmaid of the Lord: may it be done unto me according to thy word.

Hail Mary, &c.

And the Word was made flesh: and dwelt among us.

Hail Mary, &c.

Pray for us, &c.