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He kisses the Altar, and turning to the people gives the blessing.

MAY Almighty God; the Father, Son, ✠ and Holy Ghost bless you.

R. Amen.

V. The Lord be with you.

R. And with thy spirit.

The Gospel according to St. John.

THE beginning of the holy Gospel according to John.

R. Glory be to Thee, O Lord.

IN the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. This was in the begin-