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HYMN
HAIL, City of refuge!
Hail, David's high tower.
With battlements crowned
And girded with power!
Filled at thy conception
With love and with light!
The dragon by thee
Was shorn of his might.
O Woman most valiant!
O Judith thrice blest!
As David was nursed
In fair Abisag's breast;
As the saviour of Egypt
Upon Rachel's knee:
So the world's great Redeemer
Was cherished by thee.
Amen.
V. Thou art all fair, my beloved.
R. And the original stain was never in thee.
V. O Lady, aid, etc. (with the prayer as above).
At Vespers
V. O Lady , make speed, etc.
