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 holy Mother, and his apostles, and disciples to the great admiration of them all.

Our Father, &c.

By thy parting blessing giv'n As thou didst ascend to heav'n; By the cloud of living light That received thee out of sight; King of glory; &c.

O Mother of God, comfort of the afflicted, as thy beloved Son, when he ascended into heaven, lifted up his hands, and blessed his Apostles, so vouchsafe, most holy Mother, to lift up thy pure hands to him for us, that we may enjoy the benefit of his blessing here on earth, and hereafter in heaven. Amen.

Let us contemplate, in this glorious mystery, how our Lord Jesus Christ, being seated at the right hand of God, sent (as he had promised) the Holy Ghost upon his Apostles, who, after he ascended, returning to Jerusalem, continued in prayer and supplication with the Blessed Virgin Mary, expecting the performance of his promise.

Our Father, &c.

By that rushing sound of might Coming down from heaven's height; By the cloven tongue of fire, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire, King of glory, &c.,

O sacred Virgin, Tabernacle of the Holy Ghost, we beseech thee obtain by thy intercession, that this most sweet Comforter, whom thy beloved Son sent down upon his Apostles, filling them thereby with spiritual joy, may teach us in this world the true way of salvation, and make us walk in the paths of virtue and good works, Amen.

Let us contemplate, in this mystery, how the glorious Virgin, twelve years after the resurrection of her Son,