O Key of David, scepter of the house of Israel, what you open, none can shut, and what you shut, none can open: Come! Bring the prisoner out of his dungeon where he sits in darkness and the shadow of death!
O Root of Jesse, standard raised for all people—kings will stand dumb in your presence, the Gentiles will pay you homage: come! Deliver us! No longer delay!
O Adonai, ruler of the house of Israel, who appeared to Moses in the burning bush, and gave him the law on Sinai, come! Stretch forth your arm to redeem us!
O Wisdom, uttered by the mouth of the Most High, reaching from one end of earth to the other with great power, yet ordering all things with gentleness, come! Teach us the way of prudence!
Mary, although the ancients did not give you a salutation of a great “O”, we do today, as over the days, the years, the centuries you have held us all in your tender care.
O Key of David, and scepter of the House of Israel: you open and no one can shut; you shut and no one can open; Come and lead the prisoners from the prison house, those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death.
O Sacred Lord of Ancient Israel, who showed yourself to Moses in the fire of the burning bush, who gave him the holy law on Sinai mountain: come, with outstretched arms and set us free.
