(As He spoke to our fathers: to Abraham, and to his seed forever.)
Gloria Patri, etc.
(Glory, etc.)
For the Magnificat, Pope Leo XIII. granted an indulgence of 100 days, to be gained by reciting it devoutly and with contrite heart once a day. (September 20, 1879.)
Then follows the prayer, which is different every day.
V. Dominus vobiscum.
(V. The Lord be with you.)
R. Et cum spiritu tuo.
(R. And with thy spirit.)
V. Benedicamus Domino.