PSALM lxxxiv. Quam dilecta!

A Psalm of the Church in her pilgrimage through this world. She expresses especially her joy in public worship, the comfort which the hope of the heavenly worship brings amidst human sorrows, and her eternal hope in Christ.

PSALM lxxxv. Benedixisti, Domine

Christmas Day, morning (Prayer Book)

A Psalm of the Church's joy in the Incarnation, as the proof of forgiveness for the past, and the beginning of a new and better world.

PSALM lxxxvi. Inclina, Domine

A Psalm of Christ and of the Christian soul, renewing the dedication of self to God, praying for strength against the trials of the world, and for the manifestation to the world of God's presence with those who love Him.

PSALM lxxxvli. Fundamenta ejus

A Psalm describing the catholicity of the Church, and the new birth of Baptism whereby members of all nations become her citizens and find in her the source of all joy and refreshment.

PSALM lxxxviii. Domine Deus