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mankind the rewards of eternal salvation; grant, we beseech Thee, that we may be sensible of the benefits of her intercession, by whom we have received the Author of life, our Lord, Jesus Christ, Thy Son.
R. Amen.
From the Purification till Easter.
HAIL, Mary, queen of heavenly spheres!
Hail, whom the angelic host reveres.
Hail, fruitful root, hail, sacred gate!
Whence the world's light derives its date.