A CANTICLE LIKE THAT OF THE THREE CHILDREN

Bless, all works, our glorious Lady: praise and superexalt her forever. Bless our Lady, ye Angels: ye heavens, bless our Lady. Let every creature bless our Lady: whom the King wishes thus to be blessed. Blessed be thou, O daughter of the most High King: who by thy fragrance surpassest all lilies. Blessed be thou, crown of all ladies: blessed be thou, glory of Jerusalem. Thy odor is like a full field which the Lord hath blessed: which overflows on those who bless thee, watering their whole souls and minds. Whosoever shall bless thee, O Blessed Virgin: let him be blessed forever. He who shall curse thee, O most white rose: let him be accursed. Let not the abundance of wine and oil: depart from the house of thy servants. In thy name let every knee bow: in Heaven, on earth, and in hell. Let us bless God, who hath created thee: blessed be both thy parents who have begotten thee. Blessed be thou, O Lady, in Heaven and on earth: worthy of praise, and glorious and superexalted forever. Glory be to the Father, etc.