The beauty of Thy house I have loved, O Lord; and the place where Thy glory dwelleth.
Take not away my soul with the wicked; nor my life with bloody men.
In whose hands are iniquities; their right hand is filled with gifts.
But I have walked in my innocence: redeem me, and have mercy on me.
My foot has stood in the direct way; in the churches I will bless Thee, O Lord.
Glory be to the Father, etc.
When the Priest bows down:
Receive, O Holy Trinity, this oblation, which we make to Thee, in memory of the Passion, Resurrection, and Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ, and in honor of the Blessed Mary ever Virgin, of Blessed John Baptist, the holy apostles Peter and Paul, of these and of all the saints: that it may be available to their honor and our salvation: and may they vouchsafe to intercede for us in heaven, whose memory we celebrate on earth. Through, etc.
Orate Fratres.
The Priest says:
Brethren, pray that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God the Father Almighty.
R. May the Lord receive the sacrifice from thy hands, to the praise and glory of His Name, to our benefit, and to that of all His holy Church.
Preface.
IT is truly meet and just, right and salutary, that we should always, and in all
