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Hymn for Vespers and Lauds for the Common of Holy Women. It was written by Cardinal Silvio Antoniano (1540-1603). Nine translations are in existence. The one given in Britt is by E. Caswall, the fourth verse reads:

O Christ, the strength of all the strong;

To whom our holiest deeds belong.

Through her prevailing prayers on high,

In mercy hear Thy people's cry!