The Psalter of the Blessed Virgin, Tr. from the Last Fr. Ed. by J. Cumming

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1852 Excerpt: ... PSALM CVIII. O Lady! despise not my praise, and deign to accept this Psalter dedicated to thee. Consider the intention of my heart, and make my devotion agreeable to thee. Hasten to visit thy servants; let them be kept safe and sound under the shelter of thy hand. Let them receive by thee the illumination of the Holy Spirit, and refreshment against the ardour of lust. Console our broken hearts, O Lady! and animate them with the balm of thy piety. Glory, &c. PSALM CIX. The Lord has said to our Lady: my mother, sit thou on my right hand. Goodness and holiness have been loved by thee; therefore thou shalt reign with me in eternity. An immortal crown shall encircle thy sacred head; and its glory and its splendour will never be extinguished. Have pity upon us, O Lady, mother of light and glory! enlighten us, Queen of truth and virtue. Draw from thy treasures, and give us the wisdom of God, and the intelligence of wisdom, and the law of discipline. Glory, &c. PSALM CX. I Will confess thee with all my heart, O Lady, I will glorify thee with all my spirit. The words of thy grace will be always in my remembrance; and the testimony of thy mercy will live before the throne of God. It is by thee that redemption has been sent to us from God, therefore repentant people hope in salvation. The judgment of all those who honour thee is right, and their place is with the angels of peace. Thy name is glorious and admirable, they who keep it in the depth of their heart tremble not in the moment of death. Glory, &c. PSALM CXI. Blessed is the man who fears our Lady, and blessed is the heart that cherisheth her. Blessed is the man who does not tire in praising thee, O Virgin, and who does not cease to recount thy virtues. The light of God is risen in his heart; the Holy Spirit enl...