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A69499 Devotions in the ancient way of offices with psalms, hymns, and prayers for every day in the week and every holiday in the year. Birchley, William, 1613-1669. 1668 (1668) Wing A4248A; ESTC R8861 220,254 576

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the_o spring_n hither_o their_o still-musick_n bring_v if_o heaven_n bless_v they_o thankful_a they_o smell_v more_o sweet_a and_o look_v more_o gay_a only_o we_o can_v scarce_o afford_v this_o short_a office_n to_o our_o lord_n we_o on_o who_o his_o bounty_n flow_v all_o thing_n give_v and_o nothing_o owe_v wake_v for_o shame_n my_o sluggish_a hart_n wake_v and_o glad_o sing_v thy_o part_n learn_v of_o bird_n and_o spring_n and_o flower_n how_o to_o use_v thy_o noble_a power_n call_v whole_a nature_n to_o thy_o aid_n since_o it_o be_v he_o whole_a nature_n make_v join_v in_o one_o eternal_a song_n who_o to_o one_o god_n all_o belong_v live_v for_o ever_o glorious_a lord_n live_v by_o all_o thy_o work_n adore_v one_o in_o three_o and_o three_o in_o one_o thrice_o we_o bow_v to_o thou_o alone_o amen_n antiph_n the_o boundless_a ocean_n of_o be_v can_v not_o contain_v his_o stream_n but_o overflow_v upon_o pure_a nothing_o and_o behold_v a_o beauteous_a world_n appear_v heaven_n and_o 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no_o more_o with_o the_o palsy_n nor_o burn_v with_o the_o flame_n of_o a_o scorch_a fever_n they_o cry_v out_o no_o more_o for_o want_n of_o sleep_n nor_o roll_n up_o and_o down_o their_o uneasy_a bed_n but_o quiet_o rest_v in_o the_o silent_a grave_n till_o they_o rise_v again_o to_o immortal_a glory_n wh●●ch_v while_o they_o there_o expect_v in_o peace_n their_o soul_n be_v enlarge_v to_o a_o spacious_a liberty_n no_o long_o confine_v to_o this_o prison_n of_o the_o body_n but_o go_v to_o dwell_v in_o the_o region_n of_o spirit_n no_o long_o expose_v to_o these_o stormy_a sea_n but_o glad_o arrive_v at_o their_o safe_a harbour_n where_o though_o their_o passage_n be_v stop_v a_o while_n they_o be_v free_a from_o all_o fear_n of_o be_v cast_v away_o though_o for_o a_o time_n they_o attend_v with_o sorrow_n they_o be_v sure_a to_o rejoice_v at_o last_o for_o all_o eternity_n they_o be_v sure_a at_o last_o to_o behold_v their_o redeemer_n and_o live_v for_o ever_o with_o the_o bless_a jesus_n o_o be_v it_o not_o for_o this_o sweet_a hope_n who_o can_v endure_v such_o kill_v delay_n who_o that_o but_o know_v the_o beauty_n of_o god_n as_o they_o all_o do_v and_o see_v himself_o detain_v from_o so_o great_a a_o happiness_n detain_v for_o affect_v some_o trifle_n here_o if_o such_o we_o may_v call_v what_o deferr_v our_o heaven_n o_o glorious_a lord_n the_o free_a original_a source_n *_o and_o final_a end_n of_o universal_a nature_n since_o by_o thy_o grace_n thou_o have_v thus_o begin_v and_o sow_v in_o their_o heart_n the_o seed_n of_o glory_n o_o may_v the_o same_o allpowerful_a hand_n *_o go_v on_o to_o finish_v it_o be_v own_o bless_a work_n ripen_v the_o fruit_n thou_o reserv'_v for_o thyself_o and_o hasten_v the_o day_n of_o their_o joyful_a harvest_n send_v forth_o thy_o bless_a angel_n to_o reap_v thy_o grain_n and_o lay_v it_o up_o safe_a in_o thy_o heavenly_a magazine_n there_o to_o supply_v the_o place_n of_o those_o unhappy_a tare_n *_o which_o thy_o justice_n throw_v down_o into_o everlasting_a fire_n there_o to_o assist_v among_o those_o holy_a quire_n which_o thy_o mercy_n establish_v in_o everlasting_a blyss_n give_v they_o eternal_a rest_n '_o o_o merciful_a lord_n and_o may_v thy_o glorious_a light_n shine_v upon_o they_o for_o ever_o antiph_n return_v o_o my_o soul_n to_o thy_o rest_n again_o for_o thy_o lord_n deal_v gracious_o with_o all_o that_o love_v he_o antiph_n merciful_a be_v thou_o o_o lord_n in_o all_o thy_o way_n and_o infinite_o wise_a in_o all_o thy_o counsel_n psal_n cxxxii_o come_v
head_n v._o thou_o be_v always_o near_o to_o relieve_v the_o afflict_a r._n and_o will_v save_v the_o humble_a of_o spirit_n v._o thou_o raise_v those_o that_o be_v fall_v r._n and_o bind_v together_o the_o break_a heart_n v._o show_v they_o thy_o mercy_n o_o lord_n who_o call_v on_o thy_o name_n r._n make_v they_o rejoice_v who_o lift_v up_o their_o soul_n to_o thou_o v._o to_o thou_o o_o lord_n they_o lift_v up_o their_o soul_n r._n in_o thou_o be_v their_o confidence_n let_v they_o not_o be_v ashamed_a v._o let_v not_o their_o enemy_n triumph_v over_o they_o r._n for_o all_o that_o expect_v thou_o shall_v not_o be_v confound_v v._o though_o they_o walk_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n r._n let_v they_o not_o fear_v for_o thou_o be_v with_o they_o v._o thou_o be_v their_o god_n and_o their_o deliverer_n r._n o_o lord_n delay_v not_o thy_o come_n v._o o_o lord_n hear_v our_o prayer_n r._n and_o let_v our_o supplication_n come_v to_o thou_o let_v we_o pray_v o_o god_n who_o in_o thy_o mercy_n have_v prepare_v immediate_a reward_n for_o the_o perfect_a and_o in_o thy_o justice_n immediate_a punishment_n for_o the_o wicked_a and_o mingle_v thy_o mercy_n and_o justice_n together_o have_v ordain_v a_o middle_a state_n for_o those_o who_o depart_v in_o a_o true_a but_o weak_a degree_n of_o divine_a charity_n hear_v we_o beseech_v thou_o our_o prayer_n for_o these_o thy_o afflict_a servant_n who_o look_v up_o to_o thou_o and_o sigh_v after_o the_o time_n of_o refreshment_n from_o thy_o glorious_a presence_n forgive_v they_o their_o sin_n and_o deliver_v they_o from_o their_o sorrow_n and_o bring_v they_o to_o the_o possession_n of_o all_o their_o wish_n in_o rest_n and_o peace_n and_o everlasting_a joy_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n thy_o son_n who_o with_o thou_o and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n live_v and_o reign_v one_o god_fw-we world_n without_o end_n a_o prayer_n for_o any_o particular_a person_n depart_v behold_v with_o pity_n we_o beseech_v thou_o o_o lord_n the_o soul_n of_o thy_o servant_n n._n for_o who_o we_o humble_o offer_v our_o prayer_n to_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n and_o grant_v that_o the_o offence_n which_o humane_a frailty_n have_v inconsiderate_o commit_v be_v by_o thy_o clemency_n merciful_o forgive_v and_o all_o impediment_n by_o a_o perfect_a cleanse_n from_o the_o stain_n of_o sin_n thorough_o remove_v the_o happy_a effect_n of_o see_v thou_o face_n to_o face_n for_o ever_o may_v immediate_o follow_v through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n thy_o son_n who_o with_o thou_o and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n live_v and_o reign_v one_o god_fw-we world_n without_o end_n amen_n v._o give_v they_o eternal_a rest_n o_o merciful_a lord_n r._n and_o may_v thy_o glorious_a light_n shine_v upon_o they_o for_o ever_o v._o may_v they_o rest_v in_o peace_n r._n amen_o pause_v a_o while_n to_o reflect_v on_o what_o you_o have_v say_v and_o renew_v your_o attention_n then_o begin_v the_o complin_n of_o the_o day_n our_o help_n etc._n etc._n as_o page_n 46._o proper_n of_o festival_n etc._n etc._n sunday_n in_o advent_n all_o as_o in_o the_o office_n of_o our_o saviour_n except_o invitatory_n behold_v the_o day_n of_o our_o lord_n draw_v nigh_o come_v let_v we_o adore_v he_o then_o recite_v the_o psalm_n bring_v to_o our_o lord_n page_n 318._o 1._o antiph_n behold_v our_o lord_n will_v appear_v and_o not_o fail_v to_o make_v good_a his_o promise_n if_o he_o delay_v a_o while_n expect_v for_o he_o sure_o will_v come_v and_o deliver_v we_o alleluja_n 2._o antiph_n come_v o_o thou_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n and_o fountain_n of_o eternal_a light_n come_v and_o illuminate_v those_o that_o sit_v in_o darkness_n and_o in_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n and_o guide_v our_o foot_n into_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n alleluja_n 3._o antiph_n come_v o_o thou_o hope_v of_o the_o gentile_n and_o the_o desire_v of_o all_o nation_n come_v and_o redeem_v we_o from_o the_o vassalage_n of_o sin_n into_o the_o only_a true_a liberty_n of_o serve_v thou_o alleluja_n antiph_n for_o benedictus_n and_o magnificat_fw-la prepare_v now_o thy_o way_n o_o my_o soul_n before_o our_o lord_n make_v thy_o path_n straight_o before_o the_o face_n of_o our_o god_n for_o he_o will_v come_v again_o with_o glory_n to_o judge_v the_o live_n and_o the_o dead_a and_o bless_v all_o they_o who_o be_v ready_a to_o meet_v he_o alleluja_n alleluja_n at_o laud_n recite_v benedictus_n page_n 27._o and_o at_o vesper_n magnificat_fw-la page_n 44._o then_o after_o each_o repeat_v the_o antiphon_n prepare_v etc._n etc._n o_o lord_n hear_v our_o prayer_n and_o let_v our_o supplication_n come_v to_o thou_o let_v we_o pray_v o_o god_n by_o who_o providence_n thy_o church_n have_v appoint_v the_o solemn_a time_n or_o advent_v to_o forerun_v the_o commemoration_n of_o our_o saviour_n nativity_n and_o prepare_v its_o way_n in_o our_o heart_n grant_v we_o we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o so_o devout_o to_o employ_v this_o holy_a season_n in_o meditate_v on_o the_o prophecy_n and_o gracious_a preparation_n of_o the_o world_n for_o the_o come_n of_o the_o messiah_n and_o on_o the_o infinite_o great_a mercy_n he_o bring_v along_o with_o he_o and_o have_v leave_v behind_o he_o that_o our_o spirit_n may_v be_v raise_v to_o celebrate_v the_o great_a feast_n with_o due_a joy_n and_o exaltation_n and_o thereby_o better_o dispose_v to_o expect_v his_o second_o come_v who_o with_o thou_o and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n live_v and_o reign_v one_o god_fw-we world_n without_o end_n amen_n s._n andrew_n all_o as_o in_o the_o office_n of_o saint_n except_o 1._o antiph_n soon_o as_o the_o holy_a apostle_n s._n andrew_n see_v afar_o off_o the_o cross_n prepare_v for_o his_o martyrdom_n he_o be_v transport_v with_o joy_n and_o triumph_o salute_v it_o as_o the_o happy_a instrument_n of_o his_o approach_a glory_n alleluja_n 2._o antiph_n o_o bless_a cross_n dear_o by_o i_o belove_v and_o earnest_o desire_v and_o often_o seek_v and_o now_o at_o 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beseech_v thou_o that_o our_o devout_a celebrate_v the_o memory_n of_o his_o course_n and_o crown_n may_v quicken_v thy_o charity_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o encourage_v we_o with_o confidence_n and_o joy_n to_o undergo_v whatever_o suffering_n thy_o providence_n cast_v in_o our_o way_n towards_o the_o glorify_v thou_o and_o advance_v thy_o truth_n and_o secure_a attainment_n of_o our_o own_o eternal_a salvation_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n thy_o son_n who_o with_o thou_o and_o the_o h._n ghost_n live_v and_o reign_v one_o god_fw-we world_n without_o end_n amen_n s._n thomas_n apostle_n all_o as_o in_o the_o office_n of_o saint_n except_o 1._o antiph_n the_o merciful_a and_o almighty_a jesus_n come_v in_o the_o door_n be_v shut_v and_o say_v to_o thomas_n put_v in_o thy_o finger_n here_o and_o see_v my_o hand_n and_o reach_v hither_o thy_o hand_n and_o thrust_v it_o into_o my_o side_n and_o be_v no_o long_o faithless_a but_o believe_v 2._o antiph_n o_o admirable_a sweetness_n of_o our_o saviour_n spirit_n thomas_n be_v absent_a and_o incredulous_a and_o peremptory_a and_o our_o lord_n forgive_v he_o all_o and_o restore_v he_o to_o his_o favour_n with_o the_o easy_a penance_n of_o a_o gentle_a reproof_n 3._o because_o thou_o have_v see_v i_o thomas_n thou_o have_v believe_v bless_v be_v they_o who_o have_v not_o see_v and_o yet_o have_v believe_v alleluja_n o_o lord_n hear_v our_o prayer_n and_o let_v our_o supplication_n come_v to_o thou_o let_v we_o pray_v o_o god_n who_o condescendence_n to_o convince_v the_o incredulity_n of_o thy_o apostle_n s._n thomas_n have_v turn_v his_o hardness_n to_o believe_v into_o a_o mean_n of_o facilitate_v more_o the_o faith_n of_o thy_o church_n grant_v we_o beseech_v thou_o that_o this_o festival_n memory_n of_o his_o glorious_a attestation_n to_o our_o
rise_v saviour_n may_v quicken_v our_o heart_n not_o only_o in_o word_n but_o in_o life_n and_o death_n like_o he_o exemplary_o to_o confess_v thy_o son_n jesus_n our_o lord_n and_o our_o god_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o the_o h._n ghost_n be_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n christmas-day_n and_o the_o four_o and_o five_o day_n in_o the_o octave_n all_o as_o in_o the_o office_n of_o our_o saviour_n except_o 1._o antiph_n o_o joyful_a tiding_n worthy_a a_o angel_n mouth_n behold_v this_o day_n be_v bear_v to_o we_o a_o saviour_n who_o be_v christ_n our_o lord_n alleluja_n 2._o antiph_n wonderful_a sign_n to_o seek_v this_o newborn_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n you_o shall_v find_v he_o wrap_v in_o swaddle_a clothes_n and_o lay_v in_o a_o manger_n alleluja_n 3._o o_o bless_a harmony_n of_o the_o celestial_a quire_n glory_n be_v to_o god_n on_o high_a in_o earth_n peace_n towards_o man_n of_o good_a will_n alleluja_n alleluja_n antiph_n for_o benedictus_n and_o magnificat_fw-la this_o be_v the_o day_n which_o our_o lord_n have_v make_v let_v we_o be_v glad_a and_o rejoice_v therein_o alleluja_n this_o be_v the_o day_n which_o make_v our_o lord_n let_v we_o exalt_v and_o triumph_v therein_o alleluja_n alleluja_n o_o lord_n hear_v our_o prayer_n and_o let_v our_o supplication_n come_v to_o thou_o let_v we_o pray_v o_o god_n who_o every_o year_n give_v a_o fresh_a birth_n to_o the_o devotion_n of_o thy_o church_n by_o the_o welcome_a festival_n of_o our_o saviour_n nativity_n grant_v we_o we_o beseech_v thou_o with_o such_o tender_a affection_n to_o entertain_v this_o first_o humble_a rise_n of_o the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n to_o we_o as_o may_v better_a dispose_n and_o strongly_a engage_v we_o to_o follow_v he_o through_o the_o whole_a painful_a course_n which_o like_o a_o giant_n he_o rejoice_v to_o run_v enlighten_v the_o world_n with_o thy_o truth_n and_o inflame_v it_o with_o thy_o love_n till_o in_o the_o end_n we_o arrive_v at_o his_o eternal_a rest_n through_o the_o same_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n thy_o son_n who_o with_o thou_o and_o the_o h._n ghost_n live_v and_o reign_v one_o god_fw-we world_n without_o end_n amen_n s._n stephen_n all_o as_o in_o the_o office_n of_o saint_n except_o 1._o antiph_n stephen_n full_a of_o grace_n and_o courage_n wrought_v great_a miracle_n among_o the_o people_n and_o none_o can_v resist_v the_o wisdom_n and_o spirit_n by_o which_o he_o speak_v alleluja_n 2._o antiph_n and_o look_v steadfast_o up_o he_o see_v the_o heaven_n open_v and_o jesus_n stand_v on_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n he_o see_v and_o enter_v bless_v be_v they_o to_o who_o the_o heaven_n shall_v be_v open_v alleluja_n 3._o antiph_n while_o they_o stone_v he_o he_o call_v up_o on_o god_n and_o pray_v lord_n jesus_n receive_v my_o soul_n and_o kneel_v down_o cry_v out_o with_o a_o loud_a voice_n lord_n lay_v not_o this_o sin_n to_o their_o charge_n alleluja_n prayer_n o_o god_n who_o in_o thy_o first_o martyr_n s._n stephen_n have_v vouchsafe_v thy_o church_n a_o eminent_a example_n of_o perfect_a christianity_n kindle_v we_o beseech_v thou_o in_o our_o heart_n a_o zealous_a emulation_n of_o his_o grace_n that_o imitate_v here_o his_o constancy_n in_o assert_v thy_o truth_n and_o his_o charity_n in_o pray_v for_o our_o persecuter_n even_o to_o death_n we_o may_v with_o he_o hereafter_o receive_v the_o crown_n of_o eternal_a life_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n etc._n etc._n for_o commemoration_n of_o christmas-day_n recite_v the_o four_o antiphons_n and_o prayer_n of_o christmas-day_n s._n john_n evangelist_n all_o as_o in_o the_o office_n of_o saint_n except_o 1._o antiph_n this_o be_v that_o favourite_n disciple_n who_o learn_v on_o our_o lord_n breast_n at_o his_o last_o supper_n and_o to_o who_o be_v reveal_v the_o secret_n of_o heaven_n alleluja_n 2._o antiph_n this_o be_v he_o in_o who_o meet_v all_o those_o glorious_a title_n of_o apostle_n evangelist_n and_o prophet_n of_o martyr_n confessor_n and_o virgin_n alleluja_n 3._o antiph_n this_o be_v he_o who_o above_o all_o those_o glorious_a title_n delight_n in_o this_o one_o incomparable_o great_a than_o they_o all_o the_o disciple_n who_o jesus_n love_v alleluja_n alleluja_n prayer_n o_o god_n by_o the_o prerogative_n of_o who_o special_a grace_n the_o b._n apostle_n s._n john_n obtain_v that_o transcendent_a character_n of_o belove_a of_o his_o master_n and_o after_o become_v the_o great_a doctor_n of_o mutual_a charity_n over_o all_o the_o world_n grant_v we_o beseech_v thou_o that_o his_o sacred_a memory_n may_v excite_v we_o also_o and_o encourage_v we_o by_o the_o same_o purity_n of_o body_n and_o mind_n and_o steady_a love_n of_o thou_o and_o sincere_a charity_n one_o with_o another_o to_o aspire_v to_o some_o share_n in_o that_o bless_a title_n and_o its_o happy_a consequent_n thy_o grace_n here_o and_o thy_o glory_n hereafter_o through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n thy_o son_n who_o etc._n etc._n for_o commemoration_n of_o christmas-day_n recite_v its_o four_a antiphons_n and_o prayer_n ss_z innocent_n all_o as_o in_o the_o office_n of_o saint_n except_o 1._o antiph_n god_n withdraw_v his_o only_a isaac_n and_o leave_v a_o thousand_o happy_a lamb_n to_o be_v sacrifice_v in_o his_o stead_n and_o accept_v for_o his_o sake_n alleluja_n 2._o antiph_n a_o voice_n be_v hear_v in_o rama_fw-mi lamentation_n and_o great_a mourning_n rachel_n weep_v for_o her_o child_n and_o will_v not_o be_v comfort_v because_o they_o be_v not_o antiph_n 3._o weep_v not_o for_o thy_o child_n rachel_n behold_v they_o be_v be_v comfort_v they_o be_v king_n and_o reign_v with_o christ_n for_o ever_o alleluja_n alleluja_n prayer_n o_o god_n who_o by_o the_o martyrdom_n of_o the_o h._n innocent_n haste_v teach_v thy_o church_n that_o no_o age_n or_o occasion_n of_o suffer_v for_o our_o saviour_n be_v exempt_a from_o high_a reward_n grant_v we_o beseech_v thou_o that_o our_o celebrate_v their_o festival_n may_v make_v we_o adore_v this_o gracious_a ordination_n of_o thy_o providence_n and_o however_o severe_o it_o may_v seem_v at_o any_o time_n to_o treat_v we_o or_o our_o relation_n confirm_v our_o heart_n in_o a_o hopeful_a resignation_n to_o thy_o will_n and_o assure_a trust_n that_o all_o lead_v to_o eternal_a advantage_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n thy_o son_n who_o etc._n etc._n for_o commemoration_n of_o christmas-day_n recite_v its_o four_a antiphons_n and_o prayer_n s._n sylvester_n all_o as_o in_o the_o office_n of_o saint_n except_o 1._o antiph_n this_o be_v the_o holy_a pope_n who_o miraculous_o heal_v the_o great_a emperor_n constantine_n and_o by_o the_o sacred_a laver_n of_o baptism_n cleanse_v he_o at_o once_o from_o the_o leprosy_n of_o his_o body_n and_o the_o sin_n of_o his_o soul_n alleluja_n 2._o antiph_n the_o sign_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n in_o the_o heaven_n which_o copy_v on_o his_o banner_n make_v he_o a_o conqueror_n display_v on_o his_o forehead_n do_v incomparable_o more_o make_v he_o a_o christian_a alleluja_n 3._o antiph_n o_o happy_a time_n when_o paganism_n be_v abolish_v and_o arianism_n condemn_v when_o persecution_n cease_v and_o public_a liberty_n be_v give_v to_o profess_v and_o practice_v as_o christian_n and_o catholic_n alleluja_n alleluja_n prayer_n o_o god_n who_o bounty_n crown_v even_o on_o earth_n thy_o holy_a servant_n pope_n sylvester_n with_o the_o glory_n of_o baptise_v the_o first_o christian_a emperor_n constantine_n and_o the_o happiness_n of_o obtain_v liberty_n and_o encouragement_n for_o christianity_n over_o all_o his_o dominion_n grant_v we_o beseech_v thou_o that_o our_o celebrate_v his_o festival_n may_v refresh_v in_o we_o the_o memory_n of_o that_o high_a mercy_n to_o the_o world_n and_o render_v we_o more_o tenacious_a of_o that_o primitive_a faith_n so_o eminent_o at_o length_n victorious_a over_o all_o persecution_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n thy_o son_n who_o etc._n etc._n for_o commemoration_n of_o christmas-day_n recite_v its_o four_a antiphons_n and_o prayer_n new-years-day_n 1._o antiph_n to_o day_n our_o b._n saviour_n who_o be_v lord_n of_o the_o law_n and_o by_o his_o perfect_a purity_n absolute_o exempt_a undertake_v for_o we_o the_o smart_n of_o circumcision_n and_o dishonour_n of_o be_v reckon_v among_o siner_n alleluja_n 2._o antiph_n to_o day_n be_v give_v he_o the_o name_n above_o every_o name_n that_o at_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n every_o knee_n shall_v bow_v of_o thing_n in_o heaven_n of_o thing_n on_o earth_n and_o thing_n under_o the_o earth_n alleluja_n alleluja_n alleluja_n 3._o antiph_n o_o b._n jesus_n make_v good_a to_o we_o thy_o precious_a name_n and_o save_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n that_o now_o we_o may_v begin_v a_o new_a year_n of_o virtue_n and_o cancel_v by_o repentance_n all_o the_o fail_n of_o the_o old_a alleluja_n prayer_n o_o god_n who_o
for_o our_o example_n command_v thy_o beloved_a son_n to_o submit_v his_o pure_a and_o innocent_a flesh_n to_o the_o rigour_n of_o the_o law_n and_o for_o encouragement_n of_o our_o hope_n make_v choice_n of_o that_o sweet_a and_o amiable_a name_n jesus_n teach_v we_o we_o beseech_v thou_o with_o readiness_n and_o humility_n to_o obey_v thy_o sacred_a law_n how_o cross_a soever_o to_o our_o unmortify_v passion_n and_o in_o all_o our_o necessity_n with_o joy_n and_o confidence_n call_v on_o that_o holy_a name_n in_o which_o whatever_o we_o ask_v we_o be_v promise_v shall_v be_v grant_v through_o the_o same_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n etc._n etc._n twelfthday_n and_o during_o the_o octave_n 1._o antiph_n alleluja_n alleluja_n alleluja_n this_o be_v the_o privilege_a festival_n that_o come_v forth_o adorn_v with_o the_o glory_n of_o three_o miracle_n to_o day_n the_o wiseman_n be_v lead_v by_o a_o star_n to_o the_o cradle_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o fall_v down_o adore_v he_o and_o offer_v he_o their_o royal_a present_n of_o gold_n frankincense_n and_o myr●●_n alleluja_n 2._o antiph_n to_o day_n our_o gracious_a redeemer_n vouchsafe_v his_o presence_n at_o a_o marriage-feast_n and_o there_o first_o publish_v to_o the_o world_n his_o divine_a power_n turn_v water_n into_o wine_n alleluja_n 3._o antiph_n to_o day_n our_o b._n saviour_n be_v baptize_v by_o s._n john_n and_o the_o h._n ghost_n descend_v visible_o upon_o he_o and_o a_o voice_n be_v hear_v from_o heaven_n this_o be_v my_o belove_a son_n in_o who_o i_o be_o w●●l_o ple●●ed_v alleluja_n alleluja_n antiph_n for_o ben●●dictus_n and_o magnificat_fw-la to_o day_n the_o first_o fruit_n of_o the_o gentile_n be_v consecrate_v to_o our_o lord_n and_o that_o sacred_a prophecy_n happy_o fulfil_v in_o his_o light_n shall_v the_o gentile_n walk_v and_o king_n in_o the_o brightness_n of_o his_o rise_n alleluja_n alleluja_n alleluja_n prayer_n o_o god_n who_o by_o the_o guidance_n of_o a_o miraculous_a star_n in_o the_o heaven_n lead_v the_o gentile_n to_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o more_o miraculous_a son_n of_o righteousness_n new_o rise_v to_o the_o world_n in_o a_o stable_a grant_v we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o that_o enlighten_v and_o inflame_v by_o the_o memory_n of_o this_o wonderful_a providence_n our_o eye_n and_o heart_n may_v be_v more_o lively_o fix_v on_o thy_o goodness_n still_o as_o gracious_o work_v towards_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o thy_o promise_n to_o call_v at_o length_n the_o jew_n and_o all_o the_o earth_n to_o the_o save_a knowledge_n and_o love_n of_o thy_o son_n our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n who_o with_o thou_o etc._n etc._n candlemas_n all_o as_o in_o the_o office_n of_o our_o saviour_n except_o 1._o antiph_n to_o day_n the_o immaculate_a mother_n humble_v herself_o to_o the_o common_a rite_n of_o purification_n and_o present_v her_o first-born_a jesus_n in_o the_o temple_n and_o for_o the_o little_a price_n of_o a_o pair_n of_o dove_n redeem_v the_o world_n inestmable_a redeemer_n alleluja_n 2._o antiph_n to_o day_n the_o devout_a simeon_n take_v our_o lord_n in_o his_o arm_n and_o know_v nothing_o now_o can_v make_v he_o happy_a but_o the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n sing_v aloud_o this_o glad_a farewell_n to_o all_o the_o world_n now_o let_v thy_o servant_n o_o lord_n depart_v in_o peace_n according_a to_o thy_o word_n for_o my_o eye_n have_v see_v thy_o salvation_n alleluja_n 3._o antiph_n to_o day_n the_o holy_a widow_n and_o prophet_n anna_n who_o have_v spend_v her_o life_n in_o fast_v and_o prayer_n and_o in_o the_o service_n of_o the_o temple_n come_v happy_o in_o and_o see_v our_o lord_n and_o speak_v glorious_o of_o he_o to_o all_o that_o expect_v the_o redemption_n of_o israel_n alleluja_n prayer_n o_o god_n who_o vouchsafe_v we_o this_o day_n to_o commemorate_v the_o b._n virgin_n be_v present_v in_o the_o temple_n herself_o to_o be_v purify_v and_o her_o son_n to_o be_v redeem_v according_a to_o the_o law_n give_v we_o grace_n we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o adore_v and_o praise_v the_o condescendence_n of_o thy_o providence_n that_o by_o such_o great_a example_n teach_v we_o our_o evident_a duty_n of_o submit_v to_o thy_o discipline_n though_o seem_v perhaps_o unnecessary_a for_o our_o selus_fw-la and_o grant_v that_o as_o we_o bear_v in_o our_o hand_n these_o hallow_a candle_n we_o may_v confess_v in_o our_o life_n our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n thy_o son_n to_o be_v the_o light_n of_o the_o gentile_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o people_n israel_n who_o with_o thou_o and_o the_o h._n ghost_n etc._n etc._n ash-wednesday_n all_o as_o in_o the_o office_n of_o wenesday_n except_o invitatory_n come_v let_v we_o fast_o and_o mourn_v and_o pray_v for_o our_o lord_n be_v merciful_a and_o just_a antiph_n 1_o 2_o 3_o remember_v o_o man_n that_o dust_n thou_o be_v and_o into_o dust_n thou_o shall_v return_v say_v this_o one_o antiphon_n before_o and_o after_o every_o psalm_n at_o matin_n laud_n vesper_n and_o complin_n prayer_n o_o god_n who_o providence_n introduce_v thy_o church_n to_o the_o grave_a discipline_n of_o lent_n by_o the_o mortify_a memento_n of_o the_o vile_a and_o frail_a matter_n we_o be_v make_v of_o grant_v we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o that_o the_o cross_n of_o our_o redeemer_n form_v to_o day_n in_o ash_n on_o our_o forehead_n may_v lay_v all_o our_o proud_a conceit_n in_o the_o dust_n and_o make_v flesh_n and_o blood_n feel_v itself_o high_o honour_v if_o by_o whatever_o cross_n or_o mortification_n it_o may_v be_v temper_v and_o raise_v to_o become_v a_o fit_a instrument_n for_o ripen_a soul_n in_o they_o love_v the_o immediate_a disp●●sition_n to_o eternal_a felicity_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n thy_o son_n who_o etc._n etc._n sunday_n in_o lent_n all_o as_o in_o the_o office_n of_o our_o saviour_n except_o invitatory_n come_v let_v we_o fast_o and_o mourn_v and_o pray_v for_o our_o lord_n be_v merciful_a and_o just_a 1._o antiph_n now_o be_v the_o time_n of_o acceptance_n now_o be_v the_o day_n of_o salvation_n let_v we_o not_o re-receive_a the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o vain_a but_o in_o all_o thing_n approve_v our_o selve_v his_o servant_n in_o labour_n and_o watch_n and_o fasting_n 2._o antiph_n now_o let_v we_o take_v a_o just_a and_o holy_a revenge_n on_o our_o sin_n past_a and_o strive_v for_o the_o future_a to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n agreeable_a to_o our_o penance_n in_o purity_n meekness_n and_o temperance_n in_o charity_n patience_n and_o obedience_n 3._o antiph_n let_v we_o follow_v as_o we_o may_v our_o divine_a master_n in_o his_o forty_o day_n retirement_n and_o fast_v who_o need_v not_o as_o we_o the_o art_n of_o religion_n but_o all_o he_o do_v be_v for_o our_o example_n that_o we_o may_v learn_v to_o fly_v from_o the_o danger_n of_o occasion_n and_o take_v away_o the_o fuel_n from_o our_o passion_n and_o by_o use_v to_o contradict_v the_o appetite_n of_o sense_n inure_v our_o selus_fw-la to_o obey_v the_o command_n of_o reason_n antiph_n for_o benedictus_n and_o magnificat_fw-la convert_v we_o o_o god_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o turn_v away_o thy_o anger_n from_o we_o hear_v we_o in_o thy_o mercy_n and_o speedy_o forgive_v we_o lest_o prevent_v with_o death_n we_o find_v no_o time_n to_o repent_v and_o without_o repentance_n eternal_o perish_v prayer_n o_o god_n who_o gracious_a providence_n have_v ordain_v we_o to_o lighten_v the_o oppressive_a weight_n of_o our_o corrupt_a body_n on_o our_o soul_n by_o the_o long_a and_o solemn_a abstinence_n of_o lent_n grant_v we_o we_o beseech_v thou_o conscientious_o to_o observe_v the_o wholesome_a discipline_n now_o prescribe_v we_o and_o with_o the_o due_a mortification_n of_o our_o flesh_n so_o tojoyn_v the_o quicken_a of_o our_o spirit_n by_o frequent_a devotion_n that_o all_o our_o carnal_a appetity_n may_v be_v fit_v for_o burial_n in_o our_o saviour_n grave_n and_o all_o our_o affection_n ready_a to_o rise_v with_o he_o to_o immortality_n at_o those_o sacred_a feast_n for_o which_o this_o season_n be_v to_o prepare_v we_o through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n thy_o son_n who_o etc._n etc._n s._n mathias_n all_o as_o in_o the_o office_n of_o saint_n except_o 1._o antiph_n let_v they_o that_o stand_v take_v heed_n lest_o they_o fall_v judas_n be_v a_o apostle_n yet_o betray_v his_o master_n and_o die_v in_o despair_n and_o another_o take_v his_o bishopric_n 2._o antiph_n the_o lot_n fall_v on_o mathias_n a_o continual_a follower_n of_o jesus_n from_o the_o baptism_n of_o john_n till_o the_o day_n of_o his_o ascension_n and_o he_o be_v number_v with_o the_o eleven_o apostle_n 3._o antiph_n he_o live_v their_o life_n and_o die_v their_o death_n and_o sit_v with_o they_o in_o glory_n to_o judge_v the_o twelve_o tribe_n of_o israel_n prayer_n o_o god_n by_o who_o special_a grace_n the_o b._n mathias_n be_v choose_v to_o supply_v
wherewith_o her_o son_n have_v crown_v she_o in_o the_o day_n of_o her_o espousal_n in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o gladness_n of_o her_o heart_n alleluja_n alleluja_n prayer_n o_o god_n who_o gracious_a providence_n will_v not_o suffer_v the_o sacred_a womb_n that_o bear_v thy_o holy_a one_o to_o see_v corrution_n but_o raise_v from_o the_o grave_a the_o b._n virgin_n body_n assume_v it_o with_o her_o soul_n to_o the_o high_a throne_n in_o heaven_n grant_v we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o that_o devout_o celebrate_v the_o memory_n of_o this_o thy_o grace_n to_o she_o we_o may_v inure_v our_o mind_n to_o raise_v and_o fix_v themselves_o there_o where_o at_o length_n we_o hope_v also_o to_o ascend_v through_o our_o lord_n etc._n etc._n s._n bartholomew_n all_o as_o in_o the_o office_n of_o saint_n except_o 1._o antiph_n his_o skin_n and_o all_o he_o have_v and_o even_o life_n itself_o he_o free_o give_v for_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o for_o the_o love_n of_o jesus_n alleluja_n 2._o antiph_n at_o the_o last_o day_n he_o shall_v rise_v from_o the_o earth_n and_o be_v compa'_v again_o with_o his_o skin_n and_o in_o his_o flesh_n shall_v he_o see_v god_n alleluja_n 3._o antiph_n his_o body_n must_v expect_v for_o a_o time_n in_o hope_n but_o his_o soul_n go_v immediate_o away_o to_o enjoy_v the_o blysful_a vision_n alleluja_n prayer_n o_o god_n who_o by_o the_o martyrdom_n of_o thy_o b._n apostle_n saint_n bartholomew_n refresh_a in_o our_o memory_n the_o glorious_a attestation_n which_o thy_o providence_n have_v vouchsafe_v the_o world_n for_o c●●●rmation_n of_o thy_o truth_n grant_v we_o we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o with_o such_o concern_v to_o reflect_v on_o the_o excesive_a pain_n he_o take_v and_o suffer_v for_o propagate_a the_o gospel_n and_o the_o superabundant_a reward_n he_o now_o enjoy_v in_o thy_o blysful_a presence_n that_o our_o faith_n may_v be_v strengthen_v and_o more_o active_o apply_v to_o carry_v we_o on_o in_o the_o same_o race_n to_o the_o same_o happy_a end_n through_o ous_a lord_n jesus_n christ_n thy_o son_n who_o nativity_n of_o our_o lady_n all_o as_o in_o the_o office_n of_o saint_n except_o invitatory_n come_v le_fw-fr we_o adore_v the_o king_n of_o saint_n who_o virgin_n mother_n be_v bear_v to_o day_n alleluia_n 1._o antiph_n to_o day_n be_v bear_v the_o b._n virgin_n mary_n of_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n and_o tribe_n of_o ●●da_n and_o family_n of_o david_n alleluja_n 2._o antiph_n to_o day_n be_v bear_v the_o b._n virgin_n mary_n spouse_n of_o the_o h._n ghost_n and_o mother_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o daughter_n of_o the_o eternal_a father_n alleluja_n 3._o antiph_n let_v all_o the_o world_n rejoice_v in_o the_o nativity_n of_o the_o b._n virgin_n mary_n alleluja_n of_o who_o be_v bear_v the_o redeemer_n of_o all_o the_o world_n alleluja_n prayer_n o_o god_n who_o this_o day_n call_v we_o to_o celebrate_v her_o nativity_n of_o who_o thy_o only_a son_n vouchsafe_v to_o take_v our_o flesh_n and_o be_v bear_v the_o world_n redeemer_n grant_v we_o we_o beseech_v thou_o so_o devout_o to_o rejoice_v in_o the_o dawn_n of_o her_o immaculate_a birth_n as_o more_o fit_o may_v dispose_v we_o to_o behold_v and_o walk_v by_o her_o light_n which_o every_o moment_n increase_o shine_v before_o man_n through_o the_o whole_a day_n of_o her_o life_n here_o and_o follow_v it_o set_v hence_o into_o eternal_a glory_n through_o our_o jesus_n christ_n thy_o son_n who_o s._n matthew_n all_o as_o in_o the_o office_n of_o saint_n except_v 1._o antiph_n be_v not_o discourage_v o_o my_o soul_n nor_o make_v thy_o past_a offence_n unpardonable_a by_o despair_n 2._o antiph_n this_o be_v he_o who_o of_o a_o sinner_n become_v a_o preacher_n and_o of_o a_o publican_n be_v call_v to_o be_v a_o apostle_n 3._o antiph_n fear_v not_o the_o power_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n but_o take_v heed_n of_o delay_v to_o embrace_v it_o take_v heed_n of_o refuse_v to_o obey_v it_o prayer_n o_o god_n who_o powerful_a call_n draw_v matthew_n the_o publican_n from_o the_o very_a receipt_n of_o custom_n to_o become_v a_o eminent_a apostle_n and_o evangelist_n in_o thy_o church_n grant_v we_o we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o in_o celebrate_v the_o b._n memory_n of_o his_o life_n and_o death_n worthy_a his_o high_a and_o extraordinary_a vocation_n both_o to_o advance_v thy_o praise_n for_o so_o glorious_a a_o example_n of_o thy_o grace_n comply_v ready_o and_o faithful_o with_o thy_o grace_n imitate_v to_o our_o utmost_a capacity_n so_o glorious_a a_o example_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n thy_o son_n who_o s._n michael_n all_o as_o in_o the_o office_n of_o saint_n except_o invitatory_n come_v let_v we_o adore_v the_o king_n of_o angel_n 1._o antiph_n he_o have_v command_v his_o angel_n to_o keep_v we_o in_o all_o our_o way_n they_o shall_v bear_v we_o it●●_n their_o hand_n lest_o at_o any_o time_n we_o dash_v our_o foot_n against_o a_o stone_n alleluja_n 2._o antiph_n take_v heed_n you_o despise_v not_o any_o of_o my_o little_a one_o say_v our_o lord_n for_o their_o angel_n continual_o behold_v the_o face_n of_o my_o father_n who_o be_v in_o heaven_n alleluja_n 3._o antiph_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o thy_o angel_n will_v i_o sing_v to_o thou_o o_o my_o god_n alleluja_n i_o will_v adore_v at_o thy_o holy_a temple_n and_o confess_v to_o thy_o name_n alleluja_n antiph_n for_o benedictus_n and_o magnificate_n praise_v our_o lord_n all_o you_o angel_n archangel_n and_o throne_n praise_v he_o all_o you_o domination_n principality_n and_o power_n praise_v he_o all_o you_o heavenly_a virtue_n cherubin_n and_o seraphin_n praise_v he_o all_o you_o glorious_a quire_n of_o bless_a spirit_n praise_v he_o and_o magnify_v he_o for_o ever_o alleluja_o alleluja_o alleluja_fw-la prayer_n o_o god_n who_o by_o the_o feast_n of_o s._n michael_n the_o archangel_n prince_n of_o the_o church_n summone_a we_o to_o commemorate_v all_o the_o glorious_a host_n of_o heaven_n range_v under_o his_o standard_n to_o assist_v thy_o elect_n against_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n grant_v we_o we_o beseech_v thou_o both_o to_o admire_v and_o praise_v thy_o grace_n for_o so_o high_a a_o providence_n and_o in_o faith_n of_o such_o guardian_n with_o firm_a hope_n pursue_v the_o holy_a way_n of_o increase_v their_o joy_n by_o advance_v our_o own_o bliss_n through_o our_o lord_n ss_z simon_n and_o judas_n 1._o antiph_n these_o be_v they_o who_o plant_v the_o church_n of_o god_n with_o preach_v and_o settle_v it_o with_o miracle_n and_o water_v it_o with_o their_o blood_n alleluja_o 2._o antiph_n they_o venture_v their_o life_n among_o barbarous_a nation_n and_o convert_v vast_a region_n to_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n alleluja_o 3._o antiph_n they_o reject_v the_o flattery_n of_o the_o world_n and_o despise_v the_o menace_n of_o their_o persecuter_n and_o now_o for_o all_o they_o do_v and_o all_o they_o suffer_v be_v eternal_o reward_v alleluja_o prayer_n o_o god_n who_o as_o this_o day_n by_o a_o glorious_a martyrdom_n call_v the_o b._n apostles_n simon_n and_o judas_n from_o their_o eminent_a labour_n in_o thy_o vineyard_n to_o blissful_a rest_n in_o thy_o kingdom_n grant_v we_o thy_o grace_n we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o improve_v this_o d●●vout_a opportunity_n of_o celebrate_v their_o memory_n both_o by_o praise_v thou_o for_o such_o excellent_a master_n and_o press_v more_o lively_a on_o our_o selve_v their_o save_a doctrine_n and_o example_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n thy_o son_n who_o all-saint_n and_o during_o the_o octave_n all_o as_o in_o the_o office_n of_o saint_n all-soul_n all_o as_o in_o the_o office_n of_o the_o dead_a a_o prayer_n for_o a_o family_n at_o night_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n and_o of_o the_o son_n and_o of_o the_o h._n ghost_n amen_n bless_a be_v the_o holy_a and_o undivided_a trinity_n now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n our_o father_n hail_v mary_n i_o believe_v o_o eternal_a infinite_a and_o almighty_a god_n who_o gracious_a wisdom_n vouchasafe_v to_o command_v such_o thing_n as_o be_v necessary_a to_o fit_v we_o for_o everlasting_a blyss_n &_o forbid_v such_o as_o be_v apt_a to_o render_v we_o eternal_o miserable_a we_o wretched_a sinner_n the_o frail_a offspring_n of_o disobedient_a adam_n humble_o prostrate_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n before_o thy_o adorable_a majesty_n and_o with_o a_o true_a and_o hearty_a sorrow_n each_o of_o we_o particular_o thus_o accuse_v and_o condemn_v our_o selus_fw-la i_o confess_v to_o almighty_a god_n to_o the_o b._n virgin_n mary_n to_o 〈◊〉_d b._n saint_n michael_n the_o archangel_n to_o the_o b._n saint_n john_n baptist_n to_o the_o holy_a apostle_n s._n peter_n and_o s._n paul_n and_o to_o all_o the_o saint_n that_o i_o have_v grievous_o sin_v in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n through_o my_o fault_n through_o my_o fault_n through_o
in_o peace_n and_o go_v up_o to_o dwell_v among_o thy_o saint_n and_o angel_n bless_v we_o o_o lord_n with_o a_o holy_a life_n and_o then_o our_o death_n can_v but_o be_v happy_a *_o o_o make_v glory_n be_v etc._n etc._n o_o make_v te_fw-la deum_fw-la as_o page_n 16._o laud_n for_o saint_n o_o god_n incline_v as_o page_n 18._o antiph_n the_o just_a shall_v be_v as_o lilly_n plant_v in_o paradise_n alleluja_n and_o flourish_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n for_o ever_o alleluja_n psal_n cxix_o come_v le_fw-fr we_o all_o bring_v forth_o our_o psalm_n and_o go_v together_o to_o the_o house_n of_o praise_n there_o let_v we_o meet_v in_o peace_n and_o love_n and_o join_v our_o heart_n and_o voice_n into_o one_o glad_a song_n come_v let_v we_o sing_v but_o who_o shall_v be_v our_o theme_n what_o worthy_a subject_n shall_v our_o music_n choose_v no_o it_o be_v not_o conqueror_n we_o mean_v to_o admire_v nor_o any_o of_o the_o great_a one_o who_o the_o world_n applaud_v but_o you_o bless_a spirit_n who_o brave_o overcome_v your_o selus_fw-la and_o lead_v in_o triumph_n your_o own_o passion_n who_o either_o wise_o use_v this_o world_n or_o to_o be_v safe_a use_v it_o not_o at_o all_o you_o be_v the_o illustrious_a worthy_n we_o desire_v to_o praise_v *_o and_o guild_v our_o hymus_fw-la with_o your_o bright_a name_n you_o be_v the_o only_a trophys_n we_o delight_v to_o set_v up_o and_o beautify_v our_o church_n with_o your_o holy_a picture_n sing_v then_o aloud_o my_o soul_n the_o glory_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o let_v their_o sacred_a memory_n be_v always_o in_o thou_o rejoice_v thou_o who_o feel_v these_o misery_n here_o *_o and_o often_o complain_v of_o the_o danger_n of_o this_o life_n rejoice_v at_o their_o glad_a delivery_n from_o all_o these_o sorrow_n and_o hearty_o congratulate_v their_o secure_a felicity_n rejoice_v and_o with_o thy_o best_a instruct_a thought_n admire_v *_o the_o exquisite_a wisdom_n of_o the_o divine_a providence_n who_o from_o such_o low_a begining_n can_v raise_v so_o great_a effect_n yet_o every_o step_n thrust_v natural_o on_o the_o next_o behold_v a_o little_a seed_n that_o be_v bury_v in_o the_o earth_n *_o shoot_v gentle_o out_o its_o tender_a leau●●_n and_o nourish_v on_o with_o the_o cloud_n and_o sun_n *_o climb_v up_o by_o degree_n into_o a_o tall_a stalk_n there_o it_o display_v its_o full_a blow_a hope_n and_o crown_v its_o own_o head_n with_o a_o silver_n lily_n such_o be_v the_o progress_n of_o immortal_a soul_n even_o those_o who_o shine_v now_o among_o the_o high_a seraphin_n at_o first_o shu●●_n up_o in_o their_o mother_n womb_n where_o they_o lie_v confine_v close_a prisoner_n in_o the_o d●●rk_n thence_o they_o come_v forth_o to_o see_v and_o h●●ar_v and_o slow_o begin_v to_o walk_v and_o spek_v next_o they_o advance_v to_o understand_v and_o discourse_v then_o learn_v to_o fly_v with_o the_o wing_n of_o grace_n until_o they_o get_v up_o even_o beyond_o themselves_o and_o believe_v and_o live_v above_o 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