The Son of God assumes human flesh, of the pure blood of the blessed Mary ever virgin, and is made man in her womb.
O Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on us. [Ten times.] Glory be to the Father, &c.
II.—The Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Meditation.
The Saviour of the world is born for our redemption; his mother remaining a virgin.
O Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on us. [Ten times.] Glory, &c.
III.—The Circumcision of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Meditation.
Our Saviour being eight days old, begins to suffer for our sins, and his blood already flows for us. He is circumcised according to the law, as if he had been himself a sinner.