If the new minister is the rector or vicar of the parish, a Warden may now present the keys of the church, saying
N., receive these keys, and let the doors of this place be open to all people.
PeopleAmen.
Representative clergy of the diocese present the Constitution and Canons of this Church, saying
N., obey these Canons, and be among us to share in the councils of this diocese.
PeopleAmen.
Other Representatives of the congregation present bread and wine, saying
N., take this bread and wine, and be among us to break the Bread and bless the Cup.
PeopleAmen.
The Bishop then says
N., let all these be signs of the ministry which is mine and yours (the Bishop’s and yours) in this place.
PeopleAmen.
The new Minister, if a priest, may then kneel in the midst of the church, and say
O Lord my God, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; yet you have called your servant to stand in your house, and to serve at your altar. To you and to your service I devote myself, body, soul, and spirit. Fill my memory with the record of your mighty works; enlighten my understanding with the light of your Holy Spirit; and may all the desires of my heart and will center in what you would have me do. Make
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