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CHAPTER XX.Of reverence at prayer.If, when we wish to make some suggestion to the powerful, we presume not to speak to them except with humility and reverence; with how much greater reason ought we to … read more

CHAPTER XIX.Of the order and discipline of singing.We believe that the Divine Presence is everywhere, and that the eyes of the Lord behold both the good and the bad, in all places; but we believe this … read more

CHAPTER XVIII.In what order the psalms are to be said.In the day Hours, let the verse “O God incline unto mine aid, O Lord make haste to help me,” always be said first, and after it a “Gloria.” Then t … read more

CHAPTER XVII.How many psalms are to be said during the aforesaid hours.We have already arranged the order of the Office for the Nocturns, or Lauds; let us now dispose of the Hours that follow. At Prim … read more

CHAPTER XVI.In what manner the Work of God is to be done in the day time.“Seven times a day”, saith the Prophet. “have I sung praises unto Thee.”160 This sacred number of seven shall be accomplished b … read more