The Collect of the Day
PeopleAmen.
At the principal service on a Sunday or other feast, the Collect and Lessons are properly those of the Day. At the discretion of the bishop, however, the Collect (page 203 or 254) and one or more of the Lessons provided “At Confirmation” (page 929) may be substituted.
The Lessons
The people sit. One or two Lessons, as appointed, are read, the Reader first saying
A Reading (Lesson) from ____________.
A citation giving chapter and verse may be added.
After each Reading the Reader may say
| The Word of the Lord. | |
| People | Thanks be to God. |
or the Reader may sayHere ends the Reading (Epistle).
Silence may follow.
A Psalm, hymn, or anthem may follow each Reading.
Then, all standing, the Deacon or a Priest reads the Gospel, first saying
| The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to ____________. | |
| People | Glory to you, Lord Christ. |
414Confirmation
