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He Summons Clouds From The Ends of The Earth
He Summons Clouds From The Ends of The Earth
He Summons Clouds From The Ends of The Earth
The mighty forms that fill the land, The first-born of the Egyptians he smote, *
Instinct with life at thy command, of man and beast alike.
Are giv’n subdued to humankind Signs and wonders he worked †
For service in their rank assigned. in the midst of your land, O Egypt, *
against Pharaoh and all his servants.
From all thy servants drive away
Whate’er of thought impure today Nations in their greatness he struck *
Hath been with open action blent, and kings in their splendor he slew.
Or mingled with the heart’s intent. Sihon, king of the Amorites, †
Og, the king of Bashan, *
In heav’n thine endless joys bestow, and all the kingdoms of Canaan.
And grant thy gifts of grace below; He let Israel inherit their land; *
From chains of strife our souls release, on his people their land he bestowed.
Bind fast the gentle bands of peace.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *
O Father, that we ask be done, and to the Holy Spirit:
Through Jesus Christ, thine only Son; as it was in the beginning, is now, *
Who, with the Holy Ghost and thee, and will be for ever. Amen.
Doth live and reign eternally. Amen.
Ant. Great is the Lord, our God, transcending all
PSALMODY other gods.
Ant. 1 Great is the Lord, our God, transcending all Ant. 2 House of Israel, bless the Lord! Sing psalms
other gods. to him, for he is merciful.
Psalm 135 II
Lord, your name stands for ever, *
I unforgotten from age to age:
Praise the name of the Lord, * for the Lord does justice for his people; *
praise him, servants of the Lord, the Lord takes pity on his servants.
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all nations shall come
Pagan idols are silver and gold, * and worship in your presence. *
the work of human hands. Your mighty deeds are clearly seen.
They have mouths but they cannot speak; *
they have eyes but they cannot see. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *
and to the Holy Spirit:
They have ears but they cannot hear; * as it was in the beginning, is now, *
there is never a breath on their lips. and will be for ever. Amen.
Their makers will come to be like them *
and so will all who trust in them! Ant. All nations will come and worship before you,
O Lord.
Sons of Israel, bless the Lord! *
Sons of Aaron, bless the Lord! READING James 1:2-4
Sons of Levi, bless the Lord! *
You who fear him, bless the Lord! My brothers, count it pure joy when you are
involved in every sort of trial. Realize that when
From Zion may the Lord be blessed, * your faith is tested this makes for endurance. Let
he who dwells in Jerusalem! endurance come to its perfection so that you may
be fully mature and lacking in nothing.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *
and to the Holy Spirit: RESPONSORY
as it was in the beginning, is now, *
and will be for ever. Amen. Christ loved us and washed away our sins, in his
own blood.
Psalm prayer – Christ loved us and washed away our sins, in his
own blood.
Father, your name and your memory last forever.
We stand to pray in your house and praise you with He made us a nation of kings and priests,
psalms of joy. We ask you in your kindness to have – in his own blood.
mercy on us in our lowliness.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy
Ant. House of Israel, bless the Lord! Sing psalms to Spirit.
him, for he is merciful. – Christ loved us and washed away our sins, in his
own blood.
Ant. 3 All nations will come and worship before you,
O Lord. GOSPEL CANTICLE
Canticle: Revelation 15:3-4 Ant. The Lord has come to the help of his servants,
for he has remembered his promise of mercy.
Mighty and wonderful are your works, *
Lord God Almighty! Canticle of Mary Luke 1:46-55
Righteous and true are your ways, *
O King of the nations! My + soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, †
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior *
Who would dare refuse you honor, * for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.
or the glory due your name, O Lord?
From this day all generations will call me blessed: †
the Almighty has done great things for me, *
Since you alone are holy, * and holy is his Name.
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He has mercy on those who fear him * You opened Paradise to the thief who believed in
in every generation. you,
He has shown the strength of his arm, * – do not close the gates of heaven to the faithful
he has scattered the proud in their conceit. departed.
Have mercy on your people, Lord.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, *
and has lifted up the lowly. THE LORD’S PRAYER
He has filled the hungry with good things, * (Let us again offer our praise to God and pray in
and the rich he has sent away empty. the words of Christ:)