CHAPTER 19

On the Manner of Saying the Divine Office

Feb. 24 (25)—June 26—Oct. 26

We believe that the divine presence is everywhere and that “the eyes of

the Lord are looking on the good and the evil in every place.” But we

should believe this especially without any doubt when we are assisting

at the Work of God. To that end let us be mindful always of the

Prophet’s words, “Serve the Lord in fear” and again “Sing praises

wisely” and “In the sight of the Angels I will sing praise to You.” Let

us therefore consider how we ought to conduct ourselves in the sight of

the Godhead and of His Angels, and let us take part in the psalmody in

such a way that our mind may be in harmony with our voice.

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