1st Antiphon. So that the barren hath born seven.
2nd Antiphon. And she that hath many children is waxed feeble.
1st Antiphon.—
The Lord killeth, and maketh alive.
He bringeth down to the grave and bringeth up.
2nd Antiphon. The Lord maketh poor and maketh rich. He bringeth low and lifteth up.
Mary. It is the women going to the well.
Anna. What are they singing?
Mary.—
Of the joy that fell,