The Priest alone stands and says
Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
A deacon or lay person using the preceding form remains kneeling, and substitutes “us” for “you” and “our” for “your.”
The Invitatory and Psalter
All stand
| Officiant | Lord, open our lips. |
| People | And our mouth shall proclaim your praise. |
Officiant and People
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
Except in Lent, add Alleluia.
Then follows one of the Invitatory Psalms, Venite or Jubilate.
One of the following Antiphons may be sung or said with the Invitatory Psalm
In Advent
Our King and Savior now draws near: Come let us adore him.
On the Twelve Days of Christmas
Alleluia. To us a child is born: Come let us adore him. Alleluia.
80Morning Prayer II
