Sirach 39:17-19

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹⁷ By a voice he saith: Hear me, ye divine offspring, and bud forth as the rose planted by the brooks of waters.

¹⁸ Give ye a sweet odour as frankincense.

¹⁹ Send forth flowers, as the lily, and yield a smell, and bring forth leaves in grace, and praise with canticles, and bless the Lord in his works.