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9views 0shareThe reprobation of the Jews is foreshewn under the parable of a vineyard. A woe is pronounced against sinners: the army of God shall send against them. 1 I will sing…

14views 0shareA prayer in tribulation A gradual canticle. The following psalms, in number fifteen, are called gradual psalms, or canticles, from the word gradus, signifying steps, ascensions, or degrees: either because they…

8views 0shareThe creation and favour of God to man. An exhortation to turn to God. 1 God created man of the earth, and made him after his own image. 2 And he…

22views 0shareChrist sets forth the graces of his spouse: and declares his love for her. 1 How beautiful art thou, my love, how beautiful art thou! thy eyes are doves’ eyes, besides…

19views 0shareThe excellence of Christ’s kingdom, and the endowments of his church. [1] Unto the end, for them that shall be changed, for the sons of Core, for understanding. A canticle for…

4views 0shareThe love of wisdom is the best preservative from being led astray by temptation. 1 My son, keep my words, and lay up my precepts with thee. Son, 2 Keep my…

9views 0shareAfter an extremity of evils that shall fall upon the Jews, a remnant shall be comforted by Christ. 1 And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man,…

19views 0shareOf the excellence of virtue consisting in the love and observance of the commandments of God. Alleluia. 1 ALEPH. Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law…

24views 0shareIt is better to have none than many wicked children. Of the justice and mercy of God. His ways are unsearchable. 1 Rejoice not in ungodly children, if they be multiplied:…

21views 0shareThe spouse seeks Christ. The glory of his humanity. 1 In my bed by night I sought him whom my soul loveth: I sought him, and found him not. 2 I…

32views 0shareThe church commemorates former favours, and present afflictions; under which she prays for succour. [1] Unto the end, for the sons of Core, to give understanding. [2] We have heard, O…

25views 0share1 My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, thou hast engaged fast thy hand to a stranger. 2 Thou art ensnared with the words of thy mouth, and caught…

9views 0shareThe confusion and other evils that shall come upon the Jews for their sins. The pride of their women shall be punished. 1 For behold the sovereign the Lord of hosts…

9views 0shareThe psalmist praiseth God for his delivery from evils: putteth his whole trust in him; and foretelleth the coming of Christ. Alleluia. 1 Give praise to the Lord, for he is…

19views 0shareWisdom embraceth them that fear God. God is not the author of sin. 1 He that feareth God, will do good: and he that possesseth justice, shall lay hold on her,…

35views 0shareChrist caresses his spouse: he invites her to him. 1 I am the flower of the field, and the lily of the valleys. 2 As the lily among thorns, so is…

48views 0shareThe prophet aspireth after the temple and altar of God. [1] A psalm for David. Judge me, O God, and distinguish my cause from the nation that is not holy: deliver…

9views 0shareAn exhortation to fly lust, and the occasions of it. 1 My son, attend to my wisdom, and incline thy ear to my prudence. 2 That thou mayst keep thoughts, and…

13views 0shareAll nations shall flow to the church of Christ. The Jews shall be rejected for their sins. Idolatry shall be destroyed. 1 The word that Isaias the son of Amos saw,…

22views 0shareAll nations are called upon to praise God for his mercy and truth. Alleluia. 1 O praise the Lord, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people. 2 For his mercy…