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PRAISES

O mary, Wisdom of the early lands,
O Mary, joy of the Creative Hands!—
Behold where on the serpent's head she stands!
Child to the Heavenly Father by submission,
Spouse to the Holy Spirit in fruition,
Mother to all who seek Christ of contrition.
O Mary, lovely Bush of lightsome flame,
To whom in veneration Joseph came,
And found thee tingling with the Hidden Name!