And Solid Joys of Heaven. Amen

Lord Jesus Christ, forty days after his resurrection, ascended into neaven attended by angels, in presence of his most holy Mo- tner, ms apostles, and disciples, to the great admiration of them all. The Prayer.

O Mother of God ! comfort of the afflicted ! •as thy beloved Son, when he ascended into oy GOO* THE ROSARY OP THE heaven, lifted his hands and blessed his apos- tles, so vouchsafe to raise thy pure hands for us, and to obtain that we may enjoy the benefit of his blessing here on earth, and hereafter in heaven. Amen . Wtsf fflqjttnj.— % Srsrrat nf iljt lnlij ffjnBt. The Meditation. Let us contemplate in this mystery, how our Lord Jesus Christ, being seated on the right hand of God, sent the Holy Ghost, as he had promised, on his apostles, who, after his ascension, persevered in prayer at J erusalem, in company with the blessed Virgin, awaiting the fulfilment of his promise. The Prayer .

O sacred Virgin! tabernacle of the Holy Ghost ! we beseech thee to obtain, that the heavenly Comforter, whom thy beloved Son sent on his apostles, to replenish them with spiritual joy, may teach us in this world the true way of salvation, and strengthen us to walk in the path of virtue and good works. Amen