I strike my breast, and say, O God, be merciful to me a sinner; O God, be merciful to me a sinner; O God, be merciful to me a sinner. And I humbly hope to find this mercy which I crave, through that passion and death which is here celebrated. O Fountain of mercy, grant this mercy to me and to all poor sinners. Amen.
A PRAYER AT THE INTROIT.
GRANT, O Lord, that we may be truly prepared for offering this great sacrifice to thee this day; and because our sins alone can render us displeasing to thee, therefore we cry aloud to thee for mercy.
THE KYRIE ELEISON.
HAVE mercy on us, O Lord, and forgive us all our sins; and though we have nothing of our own to move thy goodness, let our persevering prayers prevail. Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us.
THE GLORIA IN EXCELSIS.
GLORY be to God on high, and on earth peace to men of good will. We praise thee, we bless thee, we adore thee, we glorify thee. We give thee thanks for thy great glory, O Lord God, O heavenly King, O God the Father Almighty. O Lord Jesus
