S. John, Evangelist.
All, as in the Office of Saints, except
1. Antiph. This is that favorite Disciple, who learn'd on our Lord's brest at his last sup∣per; and to whom were reveal'd the secrets of Heav'n: Alleluja.
2. Antiph. This is He in whom meet all those glorious Titles, of Apostle, Evangelist, and Prophet; of Martyr, Confessor, and Vir∣gin: Alleluja.
3. Antiph. This is He, who, above all those glorious Titles, delights in this One, incompa∣rably greater then them all, The Disciple whom JESUS lov'd: Alleluja: Alleluja.
Prayer.
O God, by the prerogative of whose special grace the B. Apostle S. John obtain'd that transcendent character of Beloved of his Master;