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THE DIVINE LITURGY

in its place. The Deacon having adored, goeth into the holy Bema, and taking the fan, he devoutly fanneth the holy gifts. The Priest, having turned towards the people, saith with a loud voice,

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God the Father, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all, (and he blesseth the people.)

The Choir. And with thy spirit.

The Priest. Let us lift up our hearts, (pointing upwards with his hand.)

The Choir. We lift them up to the Lord.

The Priest. Let us give thanks to the Lord.

The Choir. It is meet and just to worship Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Trinity consubstantial and undivided.

And the Priest, having turned to the east, prayeth secretly: