6. The Office Of The Passion
Paschal Robinson historical translation and scholarly apparatus, 1905–1906 edition
Francis of Assisi and Paschal Robinson
Ps. 70: 6. By Thee have I been confirmed from the womb, from my mother’s womb Thou art my protector: of Thee I shall continually sing.
Ps. 70: 8. Let my mouth be filled with praise, that I may sing Thy glory; Thy greatness all the day long.
Ps. 68: 17. Hear me, O Lord, for Thy mercy is kind; look upon me according to the multitude of Thy tender mercies.
Ps. 68: 18. And turn not away Thy face from Thy servant; for I am in trouble, hear me speedily.
Ps. 143: 1. Blessed be the Lord my God.
Ps. 58: 17. For Thou art become my support and refuge in the day of my trouble.
Ps. 58: 18. Unto Thee, O my helper, will I sing; for God is my defence, my God, my mercy.
AT VESPERS.
Ant. Holy Mary.
Psalm. O clap your hands. . . as above, p. 164.
Here begin other Psalms which our most blessed Father Francis likewise arranged; which are to be said in place of the foregoing Psalms of the Passion of the Lord from the Advent of the Lord until Christmas eve and not longer.
AT COMPLINE.
Ant. Holy Mary.
Psalm. How long, O Lord (Ps. 12), as it is found in the Psalter.
AT MATINS.
Ant. Holy Mary.
Psalm.
Ps. 85: 12. I will praise Thee, O Lord, most Holy Father, King of heaven and earth; because
Ps. 85: 17. Thou hast comforted me.
Ps. 24: 5. Thou art God my Saviour.
Ps. 11: 6. I will deal confidently and will not fear.
Ps. 117: 14. The Lord is my strength and my praise; and is become my salvation.
Exod. 15: 6. Thy right hand, O Lord, is magnified in strength; Thy right hand, O Lord, hath slain the enemy:
Exod. 15: 7. And in the multitude of Thy glory Thou hast put down Thy adversaries.
Ps. 68: 33. Let the poor see and rejoice: seek ye God and your soul shall live.
Ps. 68: 35. Let the heavens and the earth praise Him: the sea and everything that creepeth therein.
Ps. 68: 36. For God will save Sion and the cities of Juda shall be built up. And they shall dwell there: and acquire it by inheritance.
Ps. 68: 37. And the seed of His servants shall possess it: and they that love His Name shall dwell therein.
AT PRIME.
Ant. Holy Mary.
Psalm. Have mercy on me, etc.—as above, p. 159.
AT TIERCE.
Ant. Holy Mary.
Psalm. Shout with joy, etc.—as above, p. 169.
AT SEXT.
Ant. Holy Mary.
Psalm. May the Lord hear thee in the day, etc.—as above, p. 170.
AT NONES.
Ant. Holy Mary.
Psalm. In Thee, O Lord, have I hoped—as above, p. 171.