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OF S. CHRYSOSTOM.
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The communicants approach one by one, and stand with their hands crossed over their breast; the Priest then giveth them the Body and Blood of the Lord in a spoon, and saith to each of them,

The servant of God (name) partaketh of the precious and holy Body and Blood of our Lord and God and Saviour Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of his sins, and for eternal life.

Then he wipes the mouth of each one with the veil, and offers to each the side of the Chalice to kiss, and saith,

Behold, this hath touched thy lips, and shall take away thy transgressions, and purge thy sins.

During the Communion the Choir sings,

Receive ye the Body of Christ, and drink of the immortal fount. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

Then the Priest and the Deacon return to the Sanctuary and place the holy gifts