E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Joy.
The seven joys of the Virgin: (1) The annunciation; (2) the visitation; (3) the nativity; (4) the adoration of the three kings; (5) the presentation in the temple; (6) the discovery of her youthful Son in the temple in the midst of the doctors; (7) her assumption and coronation. (See SORROW.)
