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CHAPTER X.How Matins, or Night-office, is to be celebrated in Summer.From Easter till the first of November, let the same number of psalms be recited, as we have before appointed; but let not the less … read more

CHAPTER IX.How many psalms are to be said in the night-hours.In winter, having first said the verse, “O God incline unto mine aid, O Lord make haste to help me,”156 the words, “O Lord open my lips, an … read more

CHAPTER VIII.Of the Divine Office at night-time.In winter, that is from the first of November till Easter, they shall rise at that time which reasonable calculation shall indicate as the eighth hour o … read more

CHAPTER VII.Of Humility.The Holy Scripture crieth to us, Brethren, saying: “Everyone who exalteth himself shall be humbled, and he who humbleth himself shall be exalted.”118 By these words it declares … read more

CHAPTER VI.Of Silence.Let us act in accordance with that saying of the Prophet; “I have said: I will keep my ways, that I offend not with my tongue. I have been watchful over my mouth: I held my peace … read more