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of out human nature, Jesus Christ Out Lord, thy Son, who, with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, liveth and reigneth God, for ever and ever. Amen.

At offering the Chalice, he says;

WE offer thee, O Lord! the Chalice of Salvation, beseeching thy Clemency, that it may ascend before thy divine Majesty, as a most sweet odour for our salvation, and for that of the whole world. Amen.

The Priest humbly bowing himself, says:

ACCEPT us, O Lord! who come in the spirit of humility, and with a contrite and humble heart; and grant that the sacrifice which we offer this day in thy sight, may be pleasing to thee, O Lord God!

Turning himself towards the People, he says:

BRETHREN, pray that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable in the sight of God the Father Almighty.

R. May the Lord receive this Sacrifice from thy hands, to the praise and glory of his own name, and to our benefit, and that of all his holy Church.

Then the Priest says the Secret Prayer as follows:

WE beseech thee, O Lord! to inflame our souls with the fire of the Holy Ghost, which our Lord Jesus Christ has sent on earth, from the secret recesses of his Heart, to enkindle in us his love; who liveth, &c.

AT THE PREFACE.

IT is truly meet and just, right and available to salvation, that we should always, and in all places, give thanks to thee, O Holy Lord, Father Almighty, eternal God: who has appointed that the salvation