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his morals and deeds. Achieve in Thy priest the completion of Thy ministry; and after clothing him with the brightness of all glory, sanctify him with the dew of celestial ointment.
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The Consecrating Bishop discontinues the Preface.
The head of the Elect, preparatory to his being anointed, is wrapt round with linen. The Consecrating Bishop kneels before the altar, and commences the hymn below; which is continued to the end, by the assistants and choir. But the consecrating Bishop, at the end of the first verse, rises from his knees, is seated and mitred; he takes off his gloves and ring, but replaces the ring on his finger. An apron is laid on his knees, and he then anoints the head of the Elect, kneeling before him, first round, and then on the crown; and whilst he does so, the Hymn continues to be repeated or sung.
THE HYMN Veni Creator Spiritus.
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VENI, Creator Spiritus,
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COME, Holy Ghost, Creator, come
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Mentes tuorum visita,
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From Thy bright heavenly throne;
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Imple supernâ gratiâ,
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Come, take possession of our souls,
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Quæ tu creasti, pectora.
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And make them all Thy own.
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Qui diceris Paraclitus,
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Thou who art called the Paraclete,
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Altissimi donum Dei,
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Best gift of God above;
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Fons vivus, ignis, charitas,
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The living Spring, the living Fire,
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Et spiritalis unctio.
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Sweet Unction, and true Love.
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Tu septiformis munere,
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Thou who art sev'nfold in Thy grace,
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Digitus paternæ dexteræ,
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Finger of God's right hand;
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Tu rite promissum Patris,
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His promise, teaching little ones
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Sermone ditans guttura.
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To speak and understand.
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