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The Celebrant continues 

And now, as our Savior Christ hath taught us, we are bold to say. 

People and Celebrant   
Our Father, who art in heaven, 
hallowed be thy Name, 
thy kingdom come, 
thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 
Give us this day our daily bread. 
And forgive us our trespasses, 
as we forgive those who tresspass against us. 
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. 
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, 
for ever and ever. Amen. 

The Celebrant breaks the Sacred Host.  A period of silence is kept. 

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. 
Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; 
therefore let us keep the feast. 
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. 

In Lent, the following is said. 

Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us: 
Therefore let us keept he feast. 

Here is sung the Agnus Dei. 

    O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, 
    have mercy upon us. 
    O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, 
    have mercy upon us. 
    O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, 
    grant us thy peace. 
The following prayer is said by all. 

We do not presume to come to this thy Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under thy Table. But thou art the same Lord whose property is always to have mercy. Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the Flesh of thy dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his Blood, that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen. 

Showing the Chalice and Host to the people, the Celebrant says, 

The Gifts of God for the People of God. 
Behold the Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world. 

The people respond, 

Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldst come under my roof, but speak the word only, and my soul shall be healed. 

Holy Communion is administered by intinction on the tongue with the words, The Body (and Blood) of our Lord Jesus Christ keep you in everlasting life, and the Communicant responds, Amen. 

During the ministration of Communion, Psalms, hymns, or anthems may be sung.  After Communion, the Celebrant says, 

Let us pray. 

The people join in saying this prayer.. 

Almighty and everliving God, we most heartily thank thee for that thou dost feed us, in these holy mysteries, with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ: and dost assure us thereby of thy favor and goodness towards us; and that we are very members incorporate in the mystical body of thy Son, the blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs, through hope, of thy everlasting kingdom. And we humbly beseech thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist us with thy grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all such good works as thou hast prepared for us to walk in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen. 

The Bishop when present, or the Priest, gives the blessing, first saying, 

The Lord be with you. 
R. And with thy spirit. 

The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you, and remain with you always.  Amen. 

The Deacon, or the Celebrant, shall dismiss the people, saying  

    The Mass is ended, depart in peace. 
    R. Thanks be to God. 
In Eastertide 

The Mass is ended, depart in peace, alleluia, alleluia. 
R. Thanks be to God, alleluia, alleluia. 
 

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