REVISED EDITION Novena and Hymns IN HONOR OF Saint Ann? Nihil obstat FR. JACOBUS MEYER, 0. F. M. Censor deputalus Imprimatur FR. MARTINUS STRUB, 0. F. M. Min. Prov. Chicago, 111., die 7 Juli, 1923 Nihil obstat REV. P. L. BIERMANN, Censor deputatus Imprimatur GEORGE CARDINAL MUNDELEIN Archbishop of Chicago NO VENA IN HONOR OF ST. ANNE The pious custom of making no- venas originated with the apostles. As the Apostles spent nine days in prayer prior to the advent of the Holy Ghost, in like manner the faith- ful at times perform, on nine con- secutive days, certain exercises of piety, in order to obtain from God a particular grace or favor. In making a novena no special prayers are prescribed, and everyone is free to choose the exercises of piety which suit his taste, devotion, or special circumstances. Attend- ance at Holy Mass and the reception of Holy Communion, however, should if possible be included in the exer- cises of a novena, because Holy Mass and Holy Communion surpass in val- ue and efficacy all other works of piety we may perform. The prayers contained in this booklet are intended as a help and a guide for those who are devoted to the glorious mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary, good St. Anne, and wish to make a novena in her honor. Devotion to St. Anne is quite popu- lar, and each year thousands and thousands of the faithful do honor to the grandmother of the Savior, and in turn obtain through her pow- erful intercession strength in their temptations, help in their needs, and consolation in their afflictions. Holy Church has approved of the devotion to St. Anne by granting a number of indulgences for pious ex- ercises performed in her honor. All the faithful, who on nine con- secutive Tuesdays immediately pre- ceding the feast of St. Anne (July 26th) perform pious exercises in her honor, may gain the following indul- gences: A partial indulgence of sev- en years and seven quarantines on each Tuesday; and a plenary indul- gence each Tuesday, provided they receive the sacraments, and say some prayers for the intentions of the Pope. The same indulgence may be gained for a novena of Tuesdays in honor of St. Anne made a second time during the year, at one’s con- venience, provided the same condi- tions are fulfilled. All the faithful who on nine con- secutive days immediately preced- ing the feast of St. Anne recite prayers, approved by the Ordinary, in her honor, may gain the following indulgences.- A partial indulgence of seven years and seven quarantines on each day of the novena; a plen- ary indulgence on one of the nine days of the novena, or on one of the eight days following the novena, pro- vided they receive the sacraments and recite some prayers for the in- tentions of the Pope. The same indulgences may be gained for a novena in honor of St. Anne, a second time during the year at each one’s convenience, if the same conditions are fulfilled. — (Pius X, Aug. 22, 1912.) NOVENA in honor of SAINT ANNE. INTRODUCTORY PRAYER to be said each day. Glorious St. Anne, I salute thee and rejoice at the favors which God in His infinite goodness hath be- stowed upon thee. He hath selected thee to be the mother of her who brought into the world the Savior of mankind, and hath endowed thee with the special prerogative of as- sisting those who invoke thee in their troubles and needs, both spiritual and temporal. Relying on thy powerful interces- sion, I, though a poor sinner, come to thee this day, and place myself under thy motherly care. Receive me as thy child, and in pity refuse not to hear me, but show thy never- failing goodness, toward thy humble client. Let thy lips, sweet Mother vouchsafe to plead in my behalf. Be my advocate; recommend me to the infinite mercy of the Savior; obtain for me forgiveness of my sins and the grace of an humble and lasting repentance, together with all the blessings conducive to my temporal and eternal welfare. Especially rec- ommend to the heavenly Father my present need, for which I have un- dertaken to make this novena. Blessed Anne, holy Mother, I also ask of thee the grace of a special de- votion to the most holy Virgin Mary, thy daughter, that I may share in her prayers and her favors. Deign to recommend me to her. She will re- fuse thee nothing, and will welcome with loving kindness all those for whom thou intercedest. Beseech her to watch over me with maternal solic- itude during my sojourn upon earth, that I may overcome the enemies of my salvation, advance in piety and the love of God, and obtain everlast- ing life. St. Anne, sweet Mother, strength- en me in my temptations, deliver me from all evils console me in my af- flictions, assist me in my needs, help me to carry out my good resolutions, to lead a holy life, die a good death, and obtain eternal happiness. Amen. FIRST DAY Glorious Mother, St. Anne, during thy sojourn on earth, thou didst possess a strong faith in the living God, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Indeed, thy faith resembled the faith of thy illustrious ancestor Abraham of whom it is said, that he believed God and his faith was reput- ed to him unto justice. Thy faith in God embraced the belief in the Mes- siah to come, for whom thou didst long and pray that His coming might not be delayed, so that the world might return to the service of the one true God. Thy faith, too, was a living faith which influenced all thy actions, and prompted thee to regulate them ac- cording to the demands of that law which thy faith taught thee. Thy life was, therefore, a life for God. Indeed, all thy actions proceeded from the virtue of faith and were performed for the greater honor and glory of God. This made thee wor- thy to become the mother of the Mother of God, and the grandmother of the Messiah. By thy holy faith, obtain for me the grace to hold as infallibly true all that Holy Church, the immaculate Spouse of Christ, teaches and pro- poses to my belief. Grant that I may never become weak in my faith, deny it, or be ashamed of it, but that it may become dearer to me from day to day, so that I may be ever ready to seal my faith with my blood. Help me, Blessed Mother, to live according to my faith, so that all my actions may proceed from faith, be in harmony with the will of God. and be performed for the greater honor and glory of my sovereign Lord. Amen. Three Our Fathers and Hail Marys. Priest: Holy Mother, good St. Anne ! All : Obtain for me an increase of faith. 0 God, who didst vouchsafe to confer upon St. Anne the grace to be the mother of the Mother of Thy only-begotten Son, grant, that those who do honor to her memory, may by her intercession obtain the divine assistance, through the same Christ, our Lord. Amen. SECOND DAY Glorious Mother, St. Anne, togeth- er with thy staunch faith thou didst possess an equally firm hope. Truly, thou didst most firmly trust, that the Most High would fulfill the promise so often renewed to the Patriarchs and Prophets, to send the One whom He wished to send to redeem man- kind. Thy confidence in God, too, was unbounded. Thou didst fully under- stand that man depends entirely on God, that he must expect all bless- ings from Him, that without Him he is nothing and can do nothing. There- fore, when the heavenly Father seemed unwilling to grant thee the happiness of becoming a mother, thou didst not lose confidence, but didst continue to beseech Him, as did Anna, the mother of Samuel, and thy hope was graciously rewarded. The Lord gave thee even more than thou couldst have hoped to receive. He gave thee a daughter who was predestined to be the mother of the Savior. Thy unbounded confidence in God also obtained for thee the special prerogative of being able to help all who have recourse to thee in their trials and necessities. Thy confi- dence will not permit the Lord to re- fuse thee anything. By this firm hope and unbounded confidence then, obtain for me a simi- lar trust in the promises which the Lord has made to us, His wayward children, and an unshakable confi- dence in the fatherly care of our heavenly Father for each and every one of us. Teach me, St. Anne, to mistrust myself and to place my trust in God alone. Let me fully comprehend the truth, that if I seek first the kingdom of God and His justice, that the heavenly Father will never forsake me, but will provide for me with fatherly care. Prompt me to look up to God in all my troubles, anxieties, and needs, and to pray to Him as confidently as thou didst, when beseeching Him to grant thy request. Amen. Three Our Fathers and Hail Marys. Priest: Holy Mother, good St. Anne ! All : Obtain for me an unbounded confidence in the divine goodness. 0 God, who didst vouchsafe to confer upon St. Anne the grace to be the mother of the Mother of Thy only-begotten Son, grant, that those who do honor to her memory, may by her intercession obtain the divine assistance, through the same Christ, our Lord. Amen. THIRD DAY Glorious Mother, St. Anne, God in His infinite love hath shown thee ex- ceedingly great love, inasmuch as He hath chosen thee to be the mother of the Blessed Virgin, given thee everlasting life, and even endowed thee with the gift of working mira- cles. In return for this singular love of the Most High, thy heart was ever aglow with love for God. The Lord hath said: “He that hath my com- mandments and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me.” (John 14, 21). This criterion of love for God shone forth most eminently in thy life. Thy life with all its actions was constant- ly in harmony with the divine pre- cepts. Indeed, thou didst observe them with unfailing fidelity. Thy life was a life of singular holiness, and made thee worthy of the mani- fold graces which God in His infinite goodness bestowed upon thee. Thy love for God, too, was the mo- tive which led thee to separate thy- self from thy greatest treasure, thy only child; the Blessed Virgin, and present her to the high-priest in the temple, so that she might be conse- crated to the service of God. By thy ardent love for God, obtain for me a spark of that great love which the Lord came upon earth to enkindle in our hearts. Assist me, that I may love God with my whole heart, with my whole soul, with my whole mind and with all my strength, that my whole life may be spent in loving God. Intercede for me, that I may be faithful to my God all the days of my life, and that I may never banish His love from my heart by committing a grievous sin. 0 Blessed Mother, do help me to avoid sin, which is the greatest and only evil, and to increase daily in the love of God. Draw me, dearest Mother, toward the Fountain of love, which is of- fered us in the most Holy Eucharist. Make me worthy to receive my Lord and God in Holy Communion. Let me understand, that there is nothing which will increase the love of God in my heart more, than the worthy reception of this Sacrament of love, and, therefore lead me on to receive frequently, even daily, so that Jesus may abide in me and I in Him. Amen. Three Our Fathers and Hail Marys. Priest: Holy Mother, good St. Anne ! All: Obtain for me an ardent love of God. 0 God, who didst vouchsafe to confer upon St. Anne the grace to be the mother of the Mother of Thy only-begotten Son, grant, that those who do honor to her memory, may by her intercession obtain the divine assistance, through the same Christ, our Lord' Amen. FOURTH DAY Glorious Mother, St. Anne, thy heart was always aglow with love for God. Indeed, even now thou art enveloped with the fire of divine love, for thou hast entered into eter- nal glory and art most intimately united to God in everlasting love. The love of God, however, cannot exist in the human hearts without be- ing accompanied with ardent charity for one’s neighbor. “For this com- mandment we have from God, that he who loveth God, loveth also his brother.” (I. John, 4, 21). Thou didst possess this charity in an emi- nent degree. In fact, it was charity for thy neighbor which prompted thee to pray unceasingly for the coming of the Redeemer, that all men, namely, might be saved from eternal perdition. This charity, too, moves thee to take such deep interest in us that thou dost assist, often in a miraculous manner, those who have recourse to thee. By thine ardent charity for thy neighbor obtain for me true Chris- tian charity. Help me to practice most faithfully this precept, which the Lord calls His own command- ment. Teach me to love my neigh- bor for the love of God. Assist me to practice charity, especially then, when weak human nature rebels against the fulfillment of this pre- cept ; when, namely, my neighbor has offended me and I am tempted to seek revenge. Do then, Blessed Mother, obtain for me the grace to forgive my enemy truly and sincere- ly after the example of my Blessed Savior. Grant, too, dearest Mother, that my charity may be charity not in words alone, but in deed and in truth, so that I may always most willingly assist my neighbor when he is in need. Let me not only be mindful of the temporal needs of my fellowman, but of his spiritual needs as well, so that I may do all in my power to preserve him from sin, lead him along the path of virtue, and help him to save his immortal soul. Amen. Three Our Fathers and Hail Marys. Priest: Holy Mother, good St. Anne ! All: Obtain for me true Christian charity. 0 God, who didst vouchsafe to confer upon St. Anne the grace to be the mother of the Mother of Thy only-begotten Son, grant, that those who do honor to her memory, may by her intercession obtain the divine assistance, through the same Christ, our Lord. Amen. FIFTH DAY Glorious Mother, St. Anne, thy blessed daughter, the most Holy Virgin Mary, was exceedingly hum- ble. “The Lord hath regarded the humility of His handmaid” (Luke 1, 48), were the words she chanted when greeted by St. Elizabeth as the Mother of God. From this we may conclude that thou, the mother of the humblest Virgin, didst distinguish thyself by a most profound humility. Indeed, it was thy humility that in- duced the heavenly Father, to choose thee from among all women to be the Mother of His humble daughter, the Blessed Virgin Mary. Thy hu- mility was the foundation upon which rested the high degree of sanctity which thou didst acquire. By thy humility, then, 0 Blessed Mother, deign to look down upon me, thy miserable client, who hath re- course to thee, and obtain for me true humility, which is the foun- dation and pillar of all virtues. Behold, dearest Mother, my heart which has as yet not conquered pride. Indeed, it is pride that is the cause of my numerous and grievous sins, and which in particular gives occasion to my many faults against charity. Obtain for me the grace to overcome my pride, my vain glory, my greed for the favor and praise of the world. Assist me to be truly humble, to view myself as I am in the eyes of God, realizing that all the good which I may perceive in myself is nothing but God’s gift, and must, therefore, be referred to Him. Let me, therefore, never prefer myself before others ; especially, dearest Mother, never permit me to offend God in seeking the acknowledgment and the recognition of the world. Help me to mould my life after Him who says of Himself : ‘ ‘ Learn of Me, because I am meek and humble of heart, and you will find rest to your souls.” (Matt. 11, 29). Amen. Three Our Fathers and Hail Marys. Priest: Holy Mother, good St. Anne ! All: Obtain for me the virtue of humility. 0 God, who didst vouchsafe to confer upon St. Anne the grace to be the mother of the Mother of Thy only-begotten Son, grant, that those who do honor to her memory, may by her intercession obtain the divine assistance, through the same Christ, our Lord. Amen. SIXTH DAY Glorious Mother, St. Anne, I ad- mire thy extraordinary patience, which thou didst manifest during the many years in which thou wast childless. To be without children was considered a disgrace among the chosen people of God, who under- stood that a child is a gift from on high, and the greatest blessing which God bestows upon married people. Thou, however, didst bear this hu- miliation with patience, offering it to God, that He in His infinite good- ness and wisdom, might deign to be- stow upon thee the coveted treasure. Thy patience was most singularly rewarded, for the heavenly Father gave thee a child, which was predes- tined to be the most holy among women, and the Mother of His divine Son. Besides the affliction of being childless, thou hadst to endure the trials and troubles of life. Thy daily cross thou didst bear with the patience of a saint. Thou didst ac- cept thy trials and afflictions as coming from the hand of a loving Father, who permitted them to over- take thee for the atonement of thy shortcomings, and for thy advance- ment in perfection. Good Mother, obtain for me the grace to bear my cross with true Christian patience, for the love of my cross-bearing Savior. Patience, dearest Mother, is a virtue against which I often fail. Indeed, a word will suffice to arouse my temper and prompt me to speak unkind words and thus offend against fraternal charity. Help me, dearest Mother, to follow thy example, and the example of the meek Savior, who opened not His mouth when He was falsely accused and reviled. Assist me also to cheer- fully bear all the troubles connected with my state of life. Never allow me to offend my Lord and God in order to escape the inconveniences which my vocation imposes upon me. Amen. Three Our Fathers and Hail Marys. Priest : Holy Mother, good St. Anne ! All: Obtain for me the virtue of patience. 0 God, who didst vouchsafe to confer upon St. Anne the grace to be the mother of the Mother of Thy only-begotten Son, grant, that those who do honor to her memory, may by her intercession obtain the divine assistance, through the same Christ, our Lord. Amen. SEVENTH DAY Glorious Mother, St. Anne, pa- tience requires a certain amount of self-denial, and self-denial is the guardian of the most beautiful of all virtues, of holy purity. Thy whole life was adorned with great purity; it was most beautiful and spotless, for otherwise the heavenly Father would not have chosen thee to be the mother of the immaculate Vir- gin of virgins. Truly, thou didst avoid all things that could injure this delicate virtue, and didst ob- serve most faithfully the chastity in- cumbent upon thy state of life. Purity, dearest Mother, is a virtue which makes man similar to the an- gels, and renders him most pleasing to the Sacred Heart. It is a foun- tain of innumerable graces, and must adorn each and every one of us. Of all virtues, it is most easily lost, and countless Christians daily offend against it. Impurity is a vice which debases man and renders him unfit for the service of God. It banishes the love of God from his heart, and daily plunges many souls into the abyss of hell. Most pure Mother, I entreat thee most earnestly, protect me against the vice of impurity. Behold my many temptations. Verily, except I receive help from above, I cannot remain pure. Therefore, dearest Mother, pray for me that I may nev- er offend against the virtue of pur- ity, not in thought, nor in word, nor in deed. Help me to avoid the oc- casions to the sin of impurity, and never allow me to be an occasion of sin to others. Keep my heart pure and chaste, that although in the world, I may not be of the world, and may receive the reward prom- ised to those who lead a chaste life : “Blessed are the clean of heart for they shall see God. M (Math. 5, 8.) Amen. Three Our Fathers and Hail Marys. Priest: Holy Mother, good St. Anne ! All : Obtain for me purity of heart. 0 God, who didst vouchsafe to confer upon St. Anne the grace to be the mother of the Mother of Thy only-begotten Son, grant, that those who do honor to her memory, may by her intercession obtain the divine assistance, through the same Christ, our Lord. Amen. EIGHTH DAY Glorious Mother, St. Anne, thy many virtues thou didst acquire by thy fervor in God’s service, and es- pecially by thy fervor in prayer. Prayer is the breath of the soul ; it is absolutely necessary in order to pre- serve supernatural life and obtain eternal salvation. We must pray fre- quently, must pray, as it were with- out ceasing. Blessed Mother, thou didst not neglect this excellent means of grace, but didst raise thy soul to God each day in fervent prayer. Prayer was thy refuge in all thy needs. Yea, when it seemed that thy home should be denied a great treas- ure, thy prayers ascended unceasing- ly to the throne of God. Thou didst each day beseech the heavenly Fa- ther to give thee a child, and thy prayers were not in vain. God, in His infinite goodness, granted thee more than thon didst dare to ask of Him. Thy prayers, too, ascended to heaven in behalf of the sinful human race which was sitting in the dark- ness of idolatry, unmindful of its dearest Mother, was indeed a life of prayer. How different is my life ! Behold me good Mother, frequently dis- tracted in my prayers ; slothful when I am supposed to raise my soul to God; neglectful of this sacred and necessary duty. Obtain for me an ardent love for prayer; teach me how to pray well ; and do thou unite thy devout prayers to mine, that they may be heard at the throne of God, and that I may obtain my re- quests and also eternal salvation. Amen. Three Our Fathers and Hail Marys. Priest: Holy Mother, good St. Anne! All: Obtain for me the gift of prayer. 0 God, who didst vouchsafe to confer upon St. Anne the grace to be the mother of the Mother of Thy only-begotten Son, grant, that those who do honor to her memory, may by her intercession obtain the divine assistance, through the same Christ, our Lord. Amen. NINTH DAY Glorious Mother, St. Anne, this is the last day of my no vena in thy honor. During these days of grace I have come to thee most zealously, invoked thee most fervently, and placed unbounded confidence in thy powerful intercession. 0 Blessed Mother, let my confidence be un- shaken. Do thou answer my prayers and obtain my request. At the same time, obtain for me that spirit which accompanied thy prayers, namely, resignation to God’s holy will. God is our Father, and loves us exceed- ingly. He is an infinitely wise Fa- ther, who knows what is to our real advantage. He will, consequently, not grant us what would be to our detriment. If thou seest, 0 good Mother, that the fulfillment of the request I have made during this novena would be to my disadvantage, I beseech thee, not to ask the heavenly Father to grant it. At the same time, however, I entreat thee not to forsake me. Let not my prayers be wholly in vain, but obtain for me such other graces as will promote my temporal and spiritual welfare. Help me, dearest Mother, ever to be satisfied with what the Lord may send me. Grant that I may at all times and in all things observe the hand of a loving Fathecr, that is directing everything in my life for my true welfare. Among all blessings there is none of so great importance for me as the grace of a happy death. Do thou, Blessed Mother, be ever solicitous to procure this grace for me, a poor sinner. Teach me how to live and to die in the grace of God. Protect me that I may always observe the com- mandments of God, increase in vir- tue and obtain eternal glory. Amen. Three Our Fathers and Hail Marys. Priest: Holy Mother, good St. Anne ! All: By thy motherly intercession lead me to Heaven. 0 God, who didst vouchsafe to confer upon St. Anne the grace to be the mother of the Mother of Thy only-begotten Son, grant, that those who do honor to her memory, may by her intercession obtain the divine assistance, through the same Christ, our Lord. Amen. INDULGENCED PRAYER TO ST. ANNE With a heart filled with sincerest veneration, I prostrate myself before thee, 0 glorious St. Anne ! Thou art that privileged and beloved creature of God who, because of thy extraor- dinary virtue and sanctity, didst de- serve that most excellent grace of giving life to the treasure of all graces, the blessed among women, the Mother of the incarnate Word, the Blessed Virgin Mary. Ah, in consideration of such exalt- ed favors deign, 0 most gentle Saint, to receive me among thy truly de- voted servants, for I claim to be of their number and wish to remain such all the days of my life. Sur- round me by thy efficacious protec- tion, and implore God to grant, that I may acquire those virtues with which thou wert so profusely adorned. Ob- tain for me a knowledge of my sins and sincere sorrow for them; an ar- dent love for Jesus and Mary; a faithful and constant observance of the duties of my state of life. Pro- tect me in all dangers during life and assist me at the hour of my death, that I may save my soul and obtain heaven, there to praise with thee, most happy Mother, the Word of God made man in the womb of thy immaculate daughter, the Bles- sed Virgin Mary. Amen Three Our Fathers, Hail Marys, and Glories. (An indulgence of 300 days once a day, Leo. XIII. Mar. 20, 1886). CLOSING PRAYER Glorious St. Anne, thou hast shown thyself so powerful in thy interces- sion, so tender and compassionate toward those who honor thee and in- voke thee in suffering and distress, that I cast myself at thy feet with perfect confidence and beseech thee most humbly and earnestly to take me under thy protection in my pres- ent necessities and to obtain for me the favor that I desire. Vouchsafe to recommend my request to Mary, thy beloved daughter, the merciful Queen of Heaven, that she may plead my cause before the throne of Jesus, her divine Son. Cease not to inter- cede for me until my request is granted. Above all, obtain for me a great love for Jesus and Mary, that my heart may be adorned with their virtues, that I may live a good life, die a happy death, and one day be- hold my God face to face for all eternity. Amen. Priest: Good St. Anne, Mother of her who is our life, our sweetness and our hope, All: Pray for me, and obtain my request. Amen. PRAYER TO ST. ANNE 0 glorious St. Anne, safe refuge of the afflicted and distressed, en- couraged by the wonderful favors and graces which God bestows upon those who piously invoke thy inter- cession, I come to thee this day with a contrite and hopeful heart. I pour forth my prayer to thee; I implore thy aid, thy protection, thy counsel, and thy blessing. Obtain for me, I beseech thee, my request, provided it be not opposed to the will of God and the welfare of my soul. Should such, however, be the case, obtain foir me such other favors as will be conducive to my spiritual and tem- poral welfare, through Christ, our Lord. Amen. Act of Consecration to St. Anne Dear St. Anne, glorious mother of the Blessed Virgin, and grandmother of our Savior, I rejoice in thy joy; I glory in thy honor ; I offer thee my heartfelt felicitations to the un- speakable bliss of heaven which is now thy reward, and I thank God with all my heart for the graces and privileges with which he has dis- tinguished thee above so many other saints. 0 St. Anne, I consecrate myself to thee, I choose thee to be my patron- ess, my advocate, my powerful inter- cessor at the court of heaven, and I am resolved to honor thee always I beseech thee therefore, receive me as thy client, protect me, defend me, help me in all the necessities of life, and assist me at the hour of my death, that my soul may be saved, and that with thee I may glorify God forever. Amen. LITANY IN HONOR OF ST. ANNE To be said privately Lord have mercy on ua. Lord have mercy on us. Christ have mercy on us. Christ have mercy on us. Lord have mercy on us. Lord have mercy on us. Christ hear us. Christ graciously hear us. God the Father of Heaven. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, God the Holy Ghost, Holy Trinity, one God, 2 1 St. Anne, Grandmother of our Savior pray for us. " Mother of Mary Virgin and Mother, “ Ark of Noah, “ Ark of the Covenant, " Root of Jesse, “ Fruitful vine, 44 Issue of a royal race, 4< Joy of Angels, 44 Daughter of the Patriarchs, M Filled with grace, “ Mirror of obedience, “ Mirror of patience, Mirror of mercy, Pray for us St. Anne, Mirror of piety, Bulwark of the Church, Liberator of the captives, 44 Refuge of sinners, 44 Consoler of the married, 44 Mother of widows, 44 Mother of virgins, 44 Mother of the sick, 44 Harbor of salvation, 44 Light of the blind, Tongue of the dumb, 44 Hearing of the deaf, 44 Consolation of the afflicted, Help of all who have re- course to thee, Our Father! Hail Mary! God has loved St. Anne. And delighted in her beauty. PRAYER Almighty and Eternal God, who didst vouchsafe to choose St. Anne to be moth- er of the Mother of Thine only Son, grant, we beseech Thee, that we, who keep her in remembrance, may through her prayers attain the everlasting life. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. o' a Vi &i)t Jgesit irnoton H>pmn*to H>t. gntte 1 i i# * — — E5 ^ ft i r tL 7 O 9 j. u %> To kn eel a X thine al - t ar in □ c- r . _ r .7^ . - 0 ~ 0 - p 1 — ■ H L ij ' 1 J - r r i/ i 9 — U U 1 — faith we draw near, Led on-ward by Hr - ' jr- p. 1 . j? * 4 r 1 ’ / L u Ma-ry, thy daugh-ter so dear. Chorus. rfl r-f— * X’T PI rf — ~~i f r_ r _ Y--- —0 f&rr — ^ v L L L_ L O Good St. Anne! we call on thy name. Thy i* — i*— -r- r *fqr-; J — — prai-ses loud, thy chil-dren pro - claim. n. To all who invoke thee thou lendest an ear, Thou soothest the sorrows of all who draw near. O Good St Anne, etc. in. The sailor, the trav’ler whom storms make afraid. Find safety and calm when they call on thy aid. O Good St Anne, etc. IV. The weary, despondent or sorrowful here. Find help in their sadness, a balm for each tear. O Good St Anne, etc. V. The sick, the afflicted, the lame and the blind. The sufFring, the erring all solace here find. O Good St Anne, etc. VI. As pilgrims we come here to kneel at thy feet; O grant what we ask thee, if for us 'tis meet O Good. St Anne, etc. vn. St Anne, we implore thee to list to our prayer, In time of temptation, take us in thy care. O Good St Anne, etc. VIII In this life obtain for us that which is best. And bring us at length to our heavenly rest O Good St Anne. etc. J^ail ®( jee, ^BlejSsfeti ©augfjter ppp Hail thee, bles sed daugli - ter, of God’s chosen by the Lord’s fond grace; bless thy lov - ing help that all reach hea ven at the end of day. Hail, thee, kindly patron Of the Christian home, Be its walls of marble, Or of lowly loam, Bless thy loving;, etc. m. Hail thee, holy matron, Next to Heaven’s Queen, Thou the fairest flower In the world unseen. Bless thy loving;, etc. din g>t. Atttte Thou, who in lov - ing moth-er arms. didst car-ry Mar - y, thy sweet child. — i ,J | \ ■ ^p^.rTT rFj ~T * * T f C/-f f f St. Anne, give us the love that warms r r CJV f i our hearts so te - pid and de - filed. n Thou, who in utter lowliness Would serve the Lord from day to day, St. Anne, we praise thy holiness. And strive to follow thy blest way. m. Thou, who dost love so tenderly Thy chidren and thy clients here, God grant that in eternity. We’ll see thy face so kind and dear. O SALUTARIS O salutaris Hostia, Quae coeli pandis ostium, Bella premunt hostilia, Da robur, fer auxilium. Uni trinoque Domino Sit sempiterna gloria, Qui vitam sine termino Nobis donet in patria. Amen. TANTUM ERGO Tantum ergo Sacramentum Veneremur cernui, Et antiquum documentum Novo cedat ritui: Praestet tides supplementum Sensuum defectui. Genitori Genitoque Laus et jubilatio: Salus honor, virtus quoque Sit et benedictio: Procendenti ab utroque Compar sit laudatio Amen. 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