Psalm 118: Alleluia

This psalm is meant to be used after the Epistle that concludes the Easter Vigil_x0019_ s pre-Gospel readings, hence the Alleluia refrain, in effect, taking the place of the Gospel Acclamation; it is this refrain that serves as the Gospel Acclamation for Hurd and Canedo_x0019_ s Mass of the Compassionate Christ. Additionally, the verses of this psalm are paired with the psalm response for Easter Sunday, which is available as a separate octavo (edition 30145617).