and placeth it on the Prothesis. And the Priest having bowed, taketh the holy Cup, and turning towards the holy doors, and looking at the people, saith secretly,
Blessed be our God.
Then aloud. Now and ever, and to the ages of ages.
The Choir. Amen.
The Priest goeth with the holy Cup to the Prothesis, and placeth it thereon.
The Choir. Let our mouth be filled with Thy praise, O Lord, that we may sing Thy glory: for Thou hast vouchsafed us to partake of Thy holy, immortal, and spotless mysteries. Strengthen us in Thy holiness, that we may meditate all the day on Thy righteousness. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
The Deacon goeth out by the northern door: and standing in his accustomed place, he saith,
Let us stand up and worthily thank the Lord that we have partaken of the
