thee above all the Angels, and the celestial hierarchy: thy glory, O Virgin Mother! as far surpasses that of all the Saints in heaven, as thy sanctity was superior to theirs upon earth. I rejoice in thy exaltation, O blessed Mother of God! Look down on thy servant, and by thy power and goodness obtain for me, from thy Son, a meek and pure heart, that I may serve thee faithfully in this life, and by thy intercession, be happy with thee hereafter. Amen. Hail Mary.
II.
HER PRESENCE ADDS A LUSTRE TO HEAVEN.
REJOICE, O most glorious Virgin! such is the light of thy glorified body, that it illuminates the heavenly Jerusalem, even as the sun enlightens this lower hemisphere: thy presence not only adds an accidental beauty to that heavenly city, but also increases the happiness of each inhabitant of that blessed court. I rejoice in thy excellence, O blessed Mother of God! Look down on thy servant, and by thy power and goodness, obtain for me, from thy Son, a meek and pure heart, that I may serve thee in this life, and by thy intercession, be happy with thee hereafter. Amen. Hail Mary.
III.
SHE IS SINGULARLY HONORED BY ALL THE BLESSED.
REJOICE, O most glorious Virgin! the Saints and Angels in heaven honor thee as the daughter of God the Father, mother of God the Son, and spouse of God the Holy Ghost. They pay all due respect, love and homage to thee, the object, next to God, of their complaisance, gratitude and affection. I rejoice in the honors paid to thee, O blessed Mother of God! Look down on thy servant, and by thy power and goodness, obtain for me, from thy Son, a
