From Compline of the Presentation (2 Feb) through to Compline of the Wednesday of Holy Week
Hail, O Queen, on high enthroned,
Hail, O Lady, by angels owned:
Jesse’s rod; yea, heaven’s portal
Whence hath shone earth’s light immortal:
Hail, O Virgin, most renowned,
For thy grace and beauty crowned:
Hail, O truly worthy Maiden:
Pray Christ for us so burden-laden.
V. My praise by thee accepted be, O hallowed Virgin.
R. Obtain for me strength against thine enemies
We beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to assist our infirmity: that like as we do now commemorate blessed Mary Ever-Virgin, Mother of God; so by the help of her intercession we may die to our former sins and rise again to newness of life. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
May help divine be with us all for ever abiding. Amen.
