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TENEBRAE.

deep silence of some moments is observed and necessarily felt. Formerly the history of the Passion was chanted in Greek as well as in Latin. The last five verses are sung by the Deacon in the usual Gospel tone. After having received the blessing and incenseed the book but without having lights or incense, for it is a joyless recital. [Adapted.]