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misery; and their going away from us, for utter destruction: but they are in peace. And though in the sight of men they suffered torments, their hope is full of immortality. Afflicted in few things, in many they shall be well rewarded; because God hath tried them, and found them worthy of himself. As gold in the furnace he hath proved them, and as a victim of a holocaust he hath received them, and in time there shall be respect had to them. The just shall shine, and run to and fro, like sparks among the reeds. They shall judge nations, and rule over people, and their Lord shall reign for ever.

GRAD. Exod. xv.-God is glorious in his saints, wonderful in his Majesty, and miraculous in his works. . Thy right hand, O Lord, is magnified in strength: thy right hand hath slain the enemy. Alleluia, Alleluia. V. Corpora sanctorum in pace sepulta sunt; et nomina eorum vivent in generatione, et generationem. Alleluia. V. The bodies of the saints are buried in peace; and their names shall live for ever and ever. Alleluia.

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TRACT. Ps. cxxv.-Qui seminant in lucrymis, in exultatione metent. They who sow in tears shall reap in joy. V. Going they went and wept, and casting their seed. V. But coming they shall come with joy and fulness, carrying their sheaves.

GOSPEL. Luke xxi. 9. 19.-At that time: Jesus said to his disciples: When you shall hear of wars and seditions, be not terrified; these things must first come to pass, but the end is not yet presently. Then he said to thein: Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there shall be great earthquakes in divers places, and pestilences, and famines, and terrors from heaven, and there shall be great signs. But before all these things they will lay their hands on you: and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and into pri

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sons, dragging you before kings and governors for my name's sake. And it shall happen unto you for a testimony. Lay it up therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before how you shall answer. For I

will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to resist and gain-say. And you shall be betrayed by your parents, and bre thren, and kinsmen, and friends: and some of you they will put to death. And you shall be hated by all men for my name's sake: but a hair of your head shall not perish. In your patience you shall possess your souls.

OFFERT. Ps. lxvii.-God is wonderful in his saints: the God of Israel is he, who will give power and strength to his people; blessed be God. Allel.

SECRET.-Attend, O Lord, to our earnest prayers, which we put up in memory of thy saints; and since we trust not in our own righteousness, may we be helped by the merits of those, who were wellpleasing to thee. Thro'.

COMM. Wisd. iii.-And though in the sight of men they suffered torments. God hath tried them: as gold in the furnace he hath proved them, and like an holocaust he accepted them.

P. COMM. Quæsumus.-Being filled with thy saving mysteries, we beseech thee, O Lord, that we may be helped by their intercession, whose festivals we celebrate.. Thro'.

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ye just praise becometh Domino; rectos decet the righteous. collaudatio.

V. Glory.

V. Gloria.

COLLECT. Deus, qui nos.-O God, by whose favour we celebrate the festival of thy holy Martyrs N. and N. grant that we may enjoy their fellowship in eternal bliss. Thro'.

LESSON. Wisd. v. 16. 20.-The just shall live for evermore, and their reward is with the Lord, and the care of them with the Most High. Therefore shall they receive a kingdom of glory, and a crown of beauty at the hand of the Lord: for with his right hand he will cover them, and with his holy arm will he defend them. And his zeal will take its armour, and he will arm the creature for the revenge of his enemies. He will put on justice as a breast-plate, and will take true judgment instead of a helmet: He will take equity for an invincible shield.

GRAD. Ps. cxxiii.-Our soul hath been delivered, as a sparrow out of the snare of the fowlers. V. The snare is broken, and we are delivered, our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Alleluia, Alleluia. V. Ps. lxvii.—Justi epulentur et exultent in conspectu Dei, et delectentur in lætitia. Alleluia. V. Let the just feast and rejoice before God: and be delighted with gladness. Alleluia.

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GOSPEL. Luke vi. 17. 23.—At that time: Jesus descending from the mountain, stood in a plain place, and the company of his disciples, and a very great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem, and the sea coast both of Tyre and Sidon, who were come to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases. And they that were troubled with unclean spirits, were cured. And all the multitude sought to touch him, for virtue went out from him,

and healed all. And he, lifting up his eyes on his disciples, said: Blessed are the poor; for your's is the kingdom of God. Blessed are ye that hunger now for you shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now; for you shall laugh. Blessed shall you be when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate from you, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of Man's sake. Be glad in that day, and rejoice: for behold, your reward is great in heaven.

OFFERT. Ps. cxlviii.-The saints shall rejoice in glory: they shall be joyful in their beds: the high praises of God shall be in their mouth. Alleluia.

SECRET.-We bring thee, O Lord, the offerings of our devotion; and may they be acceptable to thee in honour of thy saints, and, by thy mercy, available to our salvation. Thro'.

COMM. Luke. xii.—But I say to you my friends: fear not those who persecute you.

P. COMM. Præsta.-Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord, by the intercession of thy holy Martyrs N. and N. that what we have taken with our mouths we may receive with a pure soul. Thro'.

MASS IX. Salus autem, of the same.
INTROIT.

THE salvation of the
just is from the Lord:
and he is their protector
in the time of trouble.

Ps. Be not emulous of evil doers: nor envy them that work iniquity.

V. Glory.

Ps. xxxvi.

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rum a Domino: protector eorum est in tempore tribulationis.

P's. Noli æmulari in malignantibus; neque zelaveris facientes iniquitatem. V. Gloria.

COLLECT. Deus, qui.-O God, who, by the yearly solemnity of thy holy Martyrs N. and N. comfortest us thy people; mercifully grant, that, as we rejoice at their merits, we may likewise be encouraged by their examples. Thro'.

EPISTLE. Heb. x. 32. 38.-Brethren:.. Cali to mind the former days, wherein, being illuminated, you endured a great fight of afflictions. And on the one hand indeed, by reproaches and tribulations were made a gazing-stock; and on the other, become companions of them that were used in such sort. For you both had compassion on them that were in bands, and took with joy the being stripped of your own goods, knowing that you have a better and a lasting substance. Do not therefore lose your confidence, which hath a great reward. For patience is necessary for you: that, doing the will of God, you may receive the promise. For yet a little and a very little while, and he that is to come, will come and will not delay. But my just man liveth by faith.

GRAD. Ps. xxxiii.-The just cried and the Lord heard them, and delivered them out of all their troubles. V. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a contrite heart: and he will save the humble of heart. Allel. Allel. V. Te martyrum candidatus laudat exercitus, Domine. Alleluia. V. The white-robed army of Martyrs praise thee, O Lord. Alleluia.

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