To-day Simon Peter ascended the gibbet of the cross, alleluia: to-day the Key-bearer of the Kingdom joyfully departed to Christ: to-day Paul the Apostle, the light of the whole world, bowed down his head; and for the Name of Christ, received the crown of martyrdom, alleluia. [Magnificat antiphon, second Vespers, Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles, June 29/July 12] ++++++++ PETER, good shepherd, may thy ceaseless orisons, For us prevailing, break the bands of wickedness: For thou of old time didst receive authority The gates to open, or to close, of Paradise. O by thy doctrine, Paul, thou sage illustrious, Guide us in virtue, raise our spirits heavenwards; Till perfect knowledge stream on us abundantly, And that which only is in part be done away. Glory eternal to the Blessed Trinity, With laud and honour, virtue and supremacy, Trinal yet Onely, reigning in his majesty Both now and ever, through the ages infinite. Amen. Hymn of Lauds [Jam, bone Pastor, Petre] ++++++++ O God, who hast consecrated this day by the martyrdom of thine Apostles Peter and Paul: grant unto thy Church that in all things she may follow the precepts of those through whom she received the beginning of her religion. Through Jesus Christ thy Son, our Lord, who with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, liveth and reigneth God, world without end. Amen. [Collect, Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles, June 29/July 12] ++++++++ I call with my whole heart; hear me, O Lord, I will keep thy statutes. Yea, even unto thee do I call; help me, and I shall keep thy testimonies. [Psalm 118[119]:145-146]
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