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OF S. CHRYSOSTOM.
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And the Priest, breaking It into four pieces with due care and devotion, saith,

The Lamb of God is broken and divided; broken yet remains entire; ever eaten yet never consumed, but sanctifying the partakers.

a The Holy Lamb.
b The portion of S. Mary.
c The nine portions of Prophets, Apostles, Martyrs, &c.
d Portions for the living.
e Portions for the dead.