The Presentation of the Lord: Offertory Antiphon

Psalm 45:3

Grace is poured out upon your lips;
therefore God has blessed you forever and ever.
(Psalm 45:3)

Verse 1:

My heart overflows with noble words.
To the king I address the song I have made.
(Psalm 45:2)

Verse 2:

You are the most handsome of the sons of men,
and graciousness is poured out upon your lips.
(Psalm 45:3)

Verse 3:

Gird your sword upon your thigh, O mighty one,
with your splendor and your majesty.
(Psalm 45:4)

Verse 4:

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen.
(Gloria Patri)