R. O Lord, make haste to help me.
V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost,
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Hymn.
HOME from Egypt's land returning
Thou wouldst rest in Galilee,
But to Nazareth art bidden,
That the Child secure may be.
Souls retiring, sweet, and humble,
Thou dost still for Jesus seek:
That my heart may be His garden,
Make it humble, pure, and meek.
Ant. Who arose, and took the Child and His Mother and came into the land of Israel . . . and he dwelt in a city which is called Nazareth. (Matt. ii. 23.)
V. Pray for us, most blessed Joseph,
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray.
MAY we, O Lord, we beseech Thee, be assisted by the merits of the spouse of Thy most holy Mother, that what of ourselves we can not possibly obtain, may through his intercession be granted to us by Thee, Who livest and reignest God for ever and ever. Amen.
V. O Lord, hear my prayer,
R. And let my cry come unto Thee.
V. Let us bless the Lord.
R. Thanks be to God.
V. May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace
R. Amen.
AT VESPERS.
HAIL, glory of the patriarchs, steward of God's holy Church, who didst preserve the Bread of life and the Wheat of the elect.
V. Thou, O Lord, wilt open my lips,
R. And my mouth shall announce Thy praise.
V. Incline unto mine aid, O God!
R. O Lord, make haste to help me.
V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
