II.
From Compline on the Feast of the Purification to Maundy Thursday exclusively.
AVE REGINA.
HAIL, O Queen of heaven enthroned!
Hail, by angels mistress owned!
Root of Jesse, Gate of morn,
Whence the world's true light was born.
Glorious Virgin, joy to thee, Loveliest whom in heaven they see.
Fairest thou where all are fair!
Plead with Christ our sins to spare.
V. Vouchsafe that I may praise thee, O sacred Virgin.
R. Give me strength against thine enemies.
Let us pray.
GRANT, O merciful God, support to our frailty; that we who commemorate the holy Mother of God, may, by the help of her intercession, arise from our iniquities. Through the same Christ our Lord.
R. Amen.
V. May the divine assistance remain always with us.
R. Amen.
III.
From Compline on Holy Saturday till Trinity Eve.
REGINA COELI.
QUEEN of heaven rejoice; Alleluia.
