The Nativity and the Adoration of the Magi (detail), 16th century; New Cathedral, Salamanca

“O KING, whom our hearts desire, Lord Jesus Christ, come, we beseech thee, cleanse us as a furnace of fire from the dross of our sins, and make us like gold that is pure, and like silver that is without alloy. Inflame our hearts, by thy inspiration, that they seek thee unceasingly: so may our desires long with all ardour after thee,  and pant with all eagerness to be united with thee. Amen.”

— The Mozarabic Breviary, Friday of the second week of Advent, Capitula

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