The Bishop then continues
May he exalt you, O Lord, in the midst of your people; offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to you; boldly proclaim the gospel of salvation; and rightly administer the sacraments of the New Covenant. Make him a faithful pastor, a patient teacher, and a wise councilor. Grant that in all things he may serve without reproach, so that your people may be strengthened and your Name glorified in all the world. All this we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever.
The People in a loud voice respondAmen.
The new priest is now vested according to the order of priests.
The Bishop then gives a Bible to the newly ordained, saying
Receive this Bible as a sign of the authority given you to preach the Word of God and to administer his holy Sacraments. Do not forget the trust committed to you as a priest of the Church of God.
The Bishop greets the newly ordained.
The Peace
The new Priest then says to the congregation
| The peace of the Lord be always with you. | |
| People | And also with you. |
The Presbyters present greet the newly ordained; who then greets family members and others, as may be convenient. The Clergy and People greet one another.
534Ordination: Priest
