CROWNING WITH THORNS

"The Lord bless thee , and keep thee. The Lord shew his face to thee , and have mercy on thee. The Lord turn his countenance to thee,...

"And they sung a new canticle, saying: Thou art worthy, O Lord, to take the book and to open the seals thereof: because thou wast slain...

"Thus also said God to Noe, and to his sons with him: Behold I will establish my covenant with you, and with your seed after you: And...