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"Oh Virgin Queen, clothed with the Sun, crowned with twelve stars, and raised up to the highest heavens, you are most merciful! You are more radiant that the Star of the Sea! Behold the hostile spears by which I am pierced. See the bitter sorrows by which I am tormented. Look upon the grave temptation by which I am tested. Lest the enemy should continue to attack me, lest he should overturn and over consume me, may your right hand cast him down into hell from whence he came. And lest the light of faith should ever grow dark to me, may the ray of your splendor shine always upon me. For as long as grim death may threaten our bodies, and past ills may trouble our minds, and our consciences stand burdened by sin and trembling with guilt, may your gracious presence continue to assist us kindly. Defend us by your gentle protection, that we be not disturbed or overcome by our foes. And may we pass — secure in the hope of the resurrection — to the glory of eternal light. Amen.