whole Church, he cometh again into the holy Bema, and again censeth the holy Table and the Priest; he then putteth down the Censer in its place, and cometh near to the Priest; and standing together before the holy Table, they adore thrice, praying to themselves, and saying,
O heavenly King, &c.
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will towards men, (thrice.)
O Lord, Thou wilt open my lips, and my mouth shall show forth Thy praise, (twice.)
Then the Priest kisseth the holy Gospels, and the Deacon the holy Table. And after that, the Deacon bowing his head to the Priest, and holding his Orarion with three fingers of his right hand, saith,
It is time to perform unto the Lord. Give the blessing, holy Master.
And the Priest signing him, saith,
Blessed be our God always, now, and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.
