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INTROIT Isa. 48:20.Declare the word of joy, and let it be heard, alleluia: declare it even to the ends of
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INTROIT Ps 20:2-3In thy strength, O Lord, the king shall joy; and in thy salvation he shall rejoice exceedingly. Thou