The Church ofAntioch

F O R M O R D

Bishop Lowell Paul Wadle received this form for

the Celebration of the Holy Eucharist from the
Archbishops who preceded him in what is now
known as the Vilatte-Antiochean Succession. In
its present form it can be traced as far back
as Archbishop E.J. Lloyd. We received it from
Bishop Wadle and have made only minor alter­
ations.

The only modification made by Bishop Wadle was

the addition of Roman and Arabic Numerals in
the margins of the pages. The Arabic Numerals
up to 22 refer to the letters of the Hebrew
Alphabet, which have Cosmic and Kabalistic
significance. The Roman Numerals refer to the
Ten Sephiroth on the Kabalistic Tree of Life.

Because of Bishop Wadle's membership in the

Masonic Order and its Scottish Rite and its
Lodge of Perfection, as well as the Rose Croix
Degree, he came to feel that this Mass fulfilled
some of the obligations and ideals of this
ancient ritualo And so he always referred to
this Guide to the Eucharistic Experience as THE
RITE OF PERFECTION.

By reason of their affection for this great

Bishop, the Sons of Wadle, those whom he ordain­
ed, this Rite also came to be known as THE WADLE
MASS, the name we have adopted for its official
title.

This edition edited by The Most Rev. Mary Spruit

Recommended for use in the Church of Antioch by

Archbishop-Patriarch Herman Adrian Spruit
 "Do This in Remembrance of Me,, "

THE ORDER FOR

THE CELEBRATION
THE HOLY EUCHARIST

The congregation rises at the entrance of

the Priest and Assistants. A H make the sign of
the cross as the Priest says:

1 THE INVOCATION Aleph

In the Name of the Father, @ and of the

Son, and of the Holy Spirit, R. Amen.

2 THE PREPARATION Beth

Receiving the aspergill, the sign of the

cross is made with it, saying:

May the Lord purify me that I may worthily

perform His service.

Sprinkling the Altar in the middle; then

the chancel to the left and to the right, and
continuing:

In the strength of the Lord do I expel all

adversity from this His holy altar and sanctuary.

Then turning to the people and sprinkling

them with the same triple motion:

and from this House, wherein we worship Him;

Turning back to the Altar and resigning

the aspergill:

and I pray our heavenly Father that He will send

His Holy Angel to prepare this habitation for
His Presence, for the meet celebration herein of
His most holy mysteries, and for the pouring
forth of His Strength and Blessing upon His
people, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

R . Amen.
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3 XXIV PSALM2 Gimel

PRIEST: Who shall ascend unto the Hill of

the Lord? He that hath clean hands and a pure
heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto
vanity.

PEOPLE: He shall receive the blessing from

the Lord, and Righteousness from the God of his
salvation.
Lift up your heads, 0 ye gates; and be lifted
up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of Glory
shall come in.
Who is the King of Glory? The Lord of Hosts,
He is the King of Glory.
Lift up your heads, 0 ye gates; and be lifted
up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of Glory
shall come in.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and
to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever
shall be, world without end. Amen.

4 THE CONFESSION Daleth

The Priest, turning to the people says:

Hear what the Holy Spirit saith by the

Apostle St. John:
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If we say that we have no sin , we deceive
ourselves, and the truth is not in us; but if we
confess our sins, God is faithful and just to
forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all
unrighteousness. Let us therefore humbly and
sincerely confess our sins.

^The Psalm changes according to the Mass and season.

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The word "sin" we interpret in its intended meaning
as "missing the mark". Its metaphysical interpre­
tation is: "negative states of thought."

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 All kneel and recite, together:

0 Lord, Thou hast created man to be immortal,

and made him to be an image of Thine own eternity;
yet often we forget the glory of our heritage, and
wander from the path which leads to righteousness.
But Thou, 0 Lord, hast made us for Thyself, and
our hearts are ever restless till they find their
rest in Thee. Look with the eyes of Thy love upon
our manifold imperfections, and pardon all our
shortcomings, that we may be filled with the
brightness of the everlasting light, and become
the unspotted mirror of Thy power and the image
of Thy goodness. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The Priest says privately:
May the Almighty and Merciful Lord grant me
0 pardon, absolution, and remission of all my
sins, and bring me to His everlasting Kingdom.
Amen.
Turning to the people, the Priest pronounces,

5 THE ABSOLUTION He

God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy

Spirit, bless @ preserve and sanctify you; the
Lord 0 absolve you of all your sins and grant
you the grace and comfort of the Holy Spirit.

PEOPLE: Amen.

Turning to the Attar, the Priest says or sings

0 Lord, open Thou our lips.

PEOPLE: And our mouths shall show forth Thy

praise.

The People are then seated„

Take away from us our iniquities, we beseech

Thee, 0 Lord, that we may enter with pure minds
and hearts unto the Holy of Holies. Through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
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 Then the traditional lighting of candles}
each followed by a prayer. All say:

"0, Lord God, holy and unsearchable. Who

didst command light to shine forth from darkness:
make us children of the Light and of the day and
heirs of Thine everlasting Kingdom. Amen."

"0 Christ, the true Light, which illumineth

and sanctifieth every man who cometh into the
world: let the Light of Thy countenance shine
upon us, that in it we may behold the Light
ineffable.
Open the eyes of our understanding to the
comprehension of Thy Gospel. Guide our steps
within Thy blessed footprints that we may keep
Thy commandments and attain unto Life eternal.
And blessed Art Thou unto the ages of ages. Amen."

6 THE FIRST CENSING Vau

The incense is blessed; the Priest censes
the Altar and is then censed3 in due and ancient
form3 and turning to the people, says or sings:

The Lord be with you.

PEOPLE: And with Thy spirit.

All stand and sing:

7 THE INTROIT Zain

@ Blessed be the Holy Trinity, the

undivided Unity, eternal, immortal, invisible, to
Whom be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
0 Lord our God, how excellent is Thy Name in all
the world. Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the
beginning, is now, and ever shall be. World with­
out end. Amen. Blessed be the Holy Trinity, the
Undivided Unity, eternal, immortal, invisible, to
Whom be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

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 The people kneel3 and sing with the Priest,
"The Kyrie."
8 THE KYRIE Cheth

Kyrie eleison. Kyrie eleison. Kyrie eleison.

Christie eleison,, Christie eleison. Christie eleison.
Kyrie eleison. Kyrie eleison. Kyrie eleison.

The people stand and sing with the Priest:

9 GLORIA IN EXCELSIS7 Teth

Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace

to men of good will. We praise Thee, we bless
Thee, we worship Thee, we give thanks to Thee
for Thy great glory, 0 Lord God, Heavenly King,
God the Father Almighty.
0 Lord, the only begotten Son, Jesus Christ,
0 Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that
taketh away the sins of the world, have mercy upon
us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world,
receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the
right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us.
For Thou only art holy; Thou only art the
Lord: Thou only, 0 Christ, with the Holy Spirit
@ art most high in the glory of God the Father.

PRIEST: The Lord be with you.

PEOPLE: And with thy spirit.

PRIEST: Let us pray.

The people kneel while the Priest recites the

"Collects. "

^Omitted during Advent and Lent and in the Mass

for the departed.

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10 THE COLLECTS Jod

The collect for the day shall he read and

then the following:
0 God, Holy Spirit, sanctifier of the
faithful, visit Thou us, we pray Thee, with Thy
love and favor; enlighten our minds more and
more with the light of the everlasting Gospel;
establish in our hearts a love of the truth;
increase in us true religion; nourish us with
all goodness; and in Thy great love keep us,
0 Blessed Spirit, Whom with the Father and the
Son together, we worship and glorify as one God,
world without end.
PEOPLE: Amen

The people are seated for:

11 THE EPISTLE Caph

The epistle being ended, the people sing:

Allelulia, Allelulia, Allelulia^

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12 THE GRADUAL Lamed

For the day and then shall he said:

PRIEST: The Spirit of God moved upon the

face of the waters:
PEOPLE: And God said. Let there be Light;
and there was Light. Know ye not that ye are
the Temple of God: and that the Spirit of God
dwelleth in you? The Spirit is Life, because of
righteousness and as many as are led by the Spirit,
they are the Sons of God: and unto them are given
the strength, the wisdom, the power, the honor,
the blessing, the glory and riches as unto the
Lamb.
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Amen sung during Lent, Advent and Mass for departed.
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The Gradual changes according to the Mass and season«
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 The incense is now blessed and the Priest,
standing before the center of the Altar, recites:

IZ THE PURIFICATION Mem

Cleanse my heart and my lips, 0 God, who by

the hand of Thy Seraph didst cleanse the lips of
Thy Prophet Isaiah with a burning coal from Thine
Altar and in Thy loving kindness so purify me that
I may worthily proclaim Thy Holy Gospel, through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
May the Lord be in my heart and on my lips,
that through my heart the Love of God may shine
forth, and through my lips His power be made
manifest. Amen.

The People stand as the Gospeller turns and

says or sings:

The Lord be with you.

PEOPLE: And with thy spirit.

14 THE GOSPEL Nun

As the Gospel is announced, all make the

cross with the right thumb upon the forehead,
lips and breast, successively, and sing:
Glory be to Thee, 0 Lord.

The Gospel being ended, the people sing:

Glory be to Thee, 0 Christ.

Allelulia, Allelulia, Allelulia^

The people are seated for:

15 THE SERMON Samekh

Amen sung during Lent, Advent and Mass for the

departed.

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 The sermon being ended, all stand and say
this or an alternative creed.

16 THE CREED5 Ayin

Section I. Concerning the Father and

Creation.

Article 1. We believe in one God, the

Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth,
and of all things visible and invisible.

Section II. Concerning the Son and

Redemption.

Article 2. And in one Lord, Jesus Christ

the only begotten Son of God, begotten of His
Father before all worlds. God of God, Light of
Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made;
being of one substance with the Father, by Whom
all things were made. Who for us, and for
our Salvation came down from heaven.

All kneel in reverence for the mystery of

the Incarnation.

Article 3. And became incarnate by the

Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary; and was made man

All rise.

Article 4. He was also crucified for us,

suffered under Pontius Pilate, and was buried.

Omitted in the Mass for the departed.

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 Article 5. And on the third day He rose
again, according to the Scriptures.

Article 6. And ascended into heaven, and

sitteth on the right hand of the Father.

Article 7. And He shall come again, with

glory, to judge both the living and the dead:
Whose kingdom shall have no end.

Section III. Concerning the Holy Spirit

and Sanctification.

Article 8. And we believe in the Holy

Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life; who pro-
ceedeth from the Father: Who, with the Father
and the Son together, is worshiped and glorified
Who spake by the Prophets.

Article 9. And we believe in one Holy

Catholic and Apostolic Church.

Article 10. We acknowledge one Baptism

for the remission of sins.

Article 11. And we look for the resurrec­

tion of the dead.

Article 12. @ And in life , of the world

to come. Amen.

The people are now seated.

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17 THE OFFERTORY Pe

The collection is now t a k e n a f t e r whichy

the Priest offers the elements:

Accept, 0 Holy Father, Almighty and Eternal

God, maker and giver of all good things, this
bread which we offer unto Thee, as a symbol of
Thy bounty, and as a token of our sacrifice of
praise and thanksgiving unto Thee. May it become
to us. Thy most precious gift, the Body of Thy
Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, and avail Thy
children, both living and departed, unto life
everlasting.

PEOPLE: Amen.

As we now mix water with this wine in token

of the union of the Divine and human natures in
Christ, Jesus, we pray that we may evermore
dwell in Him and He in us.

PEOPLE: Amen.

May this Chalice of joy and gladness which

we offer unto Thee with thankful hearts become
to us the Blood of Thy Son, Jesus Christ, our
Lord, that taketh away the sins of the World.

18 THE SECOND CENSING Sadhe

The Priest blesses the incense and censes

the Oblations and Altar3 after which is said:

Let our prayer be set forth thus in Thy

sight, 0 Lord, and may the worship which we offer
ascend before Thy Great White Throne as a sacri­
fice pure and acceptable unto Thee. Through
Jesus Christ, our Lord.

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 Returning the thurible, the Priest says:

May the Lord enkindle within us the fire

of His love, and the flame of His everlasting
Charity0

The Celebrant is censed, then the Thurifer,

afterwards the Priests, Servers, and People,
who stand for this ceremony, bowing before and
after. Meanwhile the fingers of the Celebrant
are cleansed, as the Lavabo is recited:

I will wash my hands of the impurities of

the world that I may worthily perform this Eternal
Sacrifice of the Life of God into the limitations
of matter. I will praise Thee, 0 Lord, till the
end of days, that the Glory of Thy Gift may
resound throughout all the worlds. Glory be to
the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

PEOPLE: As it was in the beginning, is now

and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

19 EXHORTS THE BRETHREN Koph

Brothers and Sisters, pray that my sacrifice

and yours may be acceptable to God the Father
Almighty.

PEOPLE: May the Lord receive the sacrifice

from thy hands to the praise and glory of His Holy
Name.

Turning towards the Altar the Priest says:

Receive, 0 Heavenly Father, This @ Oblation

prepared for the glory of Thy Holy Name, and in
union with which we offer, and present unto Thy
Divine Majesty, ourselves, our souls and bodies, to
be a reasonable, holy and living sacrifice unto
Thee; and humbly do we pray that worthily receiving
these Holy Mysteries we may be filled with Thy grace
and heavenly benediction.

PEOPLE: Amen
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 PRIEST: The Lord be with you

PEOPLE: And with thy spirit.

PRIEST: Lift up your hearts.

PEOPLE: We lift them up unto the Lord.

Facing the Altar, the priest sings:

Let us give thanks unto our Lord God„

PEOPLE: It is meet and right so to do.

20 THE PREFACE Resh

PRIEST: It is very meet, right, and our

bounden duty, that we should at all times and in
all places give thanks unto Thee, 0 Lord, Holy
Father, Almighty everlasting God.

Here follows the proper Preface3 if any.

Therefore, with Virtues, Angels and Archangels

Principalities, Powers, Dominions, Thrones, with
Cherubim and Seraphim, and with all the Company of
Heaven, we laud and magnify Thy glorious Name,
evermore praising Thee, and saying:

All kneel, and sing:

21 THE TRISAGION Sin

Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts, Heaven

and earth are full of Thy Glory; Glory be to Thee,
0 Lord most high.

Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the

Lord, @ Hosanna in the Highest.

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22 ANAPHORA1 Tau

Likewise, we Thy servants do pray Thee

through Jesus Christ Thy Son, our Lord, to @
accept, to 0 purify, and to @ hallow this
Oblation which we make unto Thee.

We desire to offer this Holy Sacrifice,

0 Heavenly Father, in praise and adoration of
Thy Holy Name, and that it may help to lift the
heavy burdens and sorrows of this world, and
knit Thy children closer unto Thee.

Especially do we pray for Thy Holy Universal

Church, The Church of Antioch, for our Patriarch,
for all Bishops, Priests, and other Ministers;
and for all who love, seek, and know Thee through­
out the world:

For the President, Vice President, Judiciary

and Congress of the United States, and all the
people of our land: For those here present, and
for all who in this transitory life, are in trouble
sorrow, sickness, need, or any other adversity,
especially,..oo....o

Also for those about to reenter earth-life

through the portal of birth; and for their
mothers-to-be;

Likewise do we offer it for all those Thy

children whom it hath pleased Thee to deliver
from the earthly body of flesh, especially........
that freed from earthly toil and care, they may
enjoy the fulness of Thy Presence, evermore prais­
ing Thee, in word and deed, 0 God, everlasting,
worthy and true.

For these and all others for whom we ought to

pray, may this sacrifice which we offer unto Thee,
0 God, be efficacious in Thy sight, according to
the need of each.

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1Corresponds to the Canon of the Mass in the Roman
Church.
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23 THE EPIKLESIS I

Wherefore, 0 Holy Lord, Father Almighty, we

pray Thee, to look upon and accept these offerings
which we make unto Thee. Which offerings do Thou,
0 Father, deign with Thy Holy Spirit to bless, 0
0 approve, and 0 ratify, that they may become
for us. His most precious 0
Body and Blood. 0
(Softly) and make this Bread the precious 0 Body
of Thy Christ (thrice). And make the wine and
water in this Chalice the precious 0
Blood of
Thy Christ (thrice). Changing them 0
by the Holy
Spirit.

24 THE INSTITUTION II

Who, in the night in which He was betrayed

took bread into His holy and spotless hands, and
with His eyes lifted up towards heaven. He gave
thanks unto Thee, Almighty God, His Father, He
blessed 0 It, brake It, and gave It to His
disciples saying: Take and eat ye all of this,
for
T H I S IS MY B O D Y
Which is broken for you. Do this in remem­
brance of me.

All chant, as Host is elevated:

Thou didst give us bread from heaven,
containing in itself all sweetness. 0 Hidden
Dweller in the Human Spirit, open our eyes that
we may see.

In Like manner, after He had supped. He took

the cup, and when He had given thanks He blessed
0
It, and gave It to His disciples saying:
Drink ye all of It, for

T H I S IS MY B L O O D
of the New Testament which is shed for you and
for many for the remission of sins; do this as
oft as ye drink It in remembrance of me.

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 All chant, as the Chalice is elevated:

Thee we adore, 0 Hidden Splendor, Thee,

Who in Thy sacrament dost deign to be. We
worship Thee beneath this earthly veil; And
here Thy presence we devoutly hail!

25 THE GREAT OBLATION III

Wherefore, 0 Lord and Heavenly Father, we.

Thy humble servants, bearing in mind the ineffable
sacrifice of Thy Son, the Mystery of His wondrous
Incarnation, His blessed passion, and precious
death. His mighty resurrection and glorious
ascension, do offer unto Thee this, the most
precious Gift which Thou hast bestowed upon us;
this pure © Host, this glorious © Host, this
© Holy Host, the Holy © Bread of life ever­
lasting and the © Chalice of eternal salvation,
humbly praying Thee that Thou wouldst command Thy
holy Angel to bear our Oblation to Thine Altar on
high, there to be offered by Him, Who, as the
Eternal High Priest, forever offers Himself as the
eternal sacrifice for the salvation of the world.

And we do pray for Thy servant who ministers

at this altar, that meetly celebrating the mysteries
of Thy most holy © Body and © Blood of Thy Son,
she/he may be © filled with Thy mighty power and
blessing.

Likewise we pray Thee to sanctify Thy people

here present with these. Thy heavenly gifts, and
through these mysteries do Thou © hallow, ©
quicken, and © bless them, that both in their
hearts and in their lives they may show forth Thy
praise and glorify Thy holy Name.

Here special commemoration for the departed

may be said.

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 All these things do we ask, 0 Father, in the
Name and through the mediation of Thy Most Blessed
Son, for we acknowledge and confess with our hearts
and lips that g by Him were all things made, yea,
all things both in heaven and earth; g with Him
as indwelling Life, do all things exist, and g
in Him as the transcendent Glory all things live
and move and have their being:

To Whom with Thee, 0 mighty g Father, in

the unity of the Holy g Spirit, be ascribed all
honor and glory, throughout the ages of ages,

PEOPLE: Amen.

Let us pray. In obedience to the command of

our blessed Lord, and following the universal
practice of His Holy Church, let us say:
Our Father,
1. Who art in heaven,
2. Hallowed be Thy Name,
3. Thy kingdom come.
4. Thy will be done on earth as it is
in heaven.
5. Give us this day our daily bread.
6. And forgive us our trespasses, as
we forgive those who trespass
against us.
7. And let us enter not into temptation,
but deliver us from this evil.*
For thine is the kingdom, the power, and
the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
*From the Aramaic.

26 COMMEMORATION OF THE SAINTS IV

We praise and thank Thee, Thou, Who art the

Ancient of Ancients for the wonderful grace and
virtue declared in holy Mary the Ever-Virgin
Mother of our Lord and God, Jesus Christ, and for
all the just men made perfect, the Watchers, Saints
and Holy Ones, who rest not day or night but say:
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, which was,
and is, and is to come.

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27 THE BREAKING OF BREAD V

0 Son of God, Who showeth Thyself this day

upon countless altars and yet art one and
indivisible, in token of Thy great Sacrifice,
we brealc this Thy Body:

And in token of Thy @ triumph over death,

the reuniting of Thy @ Soul and Body, and @
Thy glorious resurrection, we unite this Thy Body
with this Thy Blood;

Praying that we being dead indeed unto sin,

but alive unto righteousness, may be one with
Thee even as Thou art one with the Father; and
that this action ordained from of old, may be to
us and to all the world a means of grace
everlasting.

All: 0 Light of God,

Who takest away the darkness of the
world.
Illumine us!
0 Light of God,
Who takest away the darkness of the
world.
Illumine u s !
0 Light of God,
Who takest away the darkness of the
world.
Grant us Thy peace.

28 SALUTATION OF PEACE VI

0 Lord, Jesus Christ, who didst say to Thine

apostles; "Peace I leave with you. My peace I give
unto you;" regard not our sins, but the faith of
Thy Church and grant Her that peace and unity
which are agreeable to Thy holy will; Thou who
livest and reignest God, forever and ever.

PEOPLE: Amen.
PRIEST: The peace of the Lord be with you.
PEOPLE: And with Thy spirit.
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29 THE COMMUNION VII

May Almighty God grant you ® pardon,

absolution and remission of all your sins, and
bring you to life eternal.

Behold: The Lamb of God, Who taketh away

the sins of the world.

The Celebrant communicates3 then administers

to those in the sanctuary and congregation.

All are invited to share in this communion

for the Lord's Supper belongs to ALL his people.
Receive the Divine Light which lighteth everyone
who cometh into the world, draw nigh and receive
this most Precious Gift. May the communion of
these most Holy Mysteries be to the healing of
both Soul and body.

The Body and Blood 0 of our Lord Jesus

Christ keep thee unto life eternal.

30 PRAYER OF THE VEIL VIII

Under the veil of earthly things now have

we communion with our Lord Jesus Christ; soon
with open face shall we behold Him, and rejoicing
in His glory be made like unto Him. Then shall
His true disciples be brought by Him with exceeding
joy before the presence of His Father's glory.

31 THANKSGIVING IX

All stand and say:

Amen, Blessing and glory, and wisdom, and

thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be
unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.

PRIEST: Let us pray.

All kneel

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 We, who have been refreshed with Thy
heavenly gifts, do pray Thee, 0 Lord, that Thy
grace may be so grafted inwardly in our hearts,
that it may continually be made manifest in our
lives. Through Christ our Lord.

PEOPLE: Amen

PRIEST: The Lord be with you.

PEOPLE: And with thy spirit.

PRIEST: Bless we the Lord.

PEOPLE: Thanks be to God.

PRIEST: Ite Missa Est.

PEOPLE: Deo Gratias!

32 THE BENEDICTION X

PRIEST: The peace of God, which passeth all

understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the
knowledge and love of God, and of His Son, Christ
our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the
Father (j) the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be
amongst you and remain with you always.

PEOPLE: Amen.

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 AN ALTERNATIVE CREED

The Celebrant: Where the Spirit of the Lord is,

there is One True Church, Apostolic and Universal,
whose Holy Faith let us now reverently and sincerely
declare:

Celebrant and People: We believe in the One God,

Maker and Ruler of all things. Father of all human­
kind, the Source of all goodness, love, beauty, and
truth.
We believe in Jesus Christ, God manifest in
the flesh, our Example, Teacher, Redeemer, and
Liberator.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Saint
Sophia, God present with us for guidance, comfort,
purification, and strength.
We believe in the forgiveness of sins, our
forgiveness of others being the measure of God's
forgiveness of ours.
We believe in the life of prayer and love,
grace for every need, and in a generous response
to our Christian obligations as a measure of our
sincerity.
We believe in the Word of God as a sufficient
rule both of faith and practice,,
We believe in the Church as the fellowship of
the sons and the daughters of God as a center for
worship, service, and growth in perfection.
We believe in the Kingdom of God as the Divine
Rule in human life, and the Brotherhood of humanity
under the Fatherhood of God.
We believe in the final triumph of righteous­
ness and in a dynamic quality of life, beginning
on Earth and continuing through Eternities.
AMEN.

Presented as a gift and legacy to the Autumn 1979

Cathedral Class of Ordinands for the Priesthood
by its Ordaining Archbishop Herman Adrian Spruit.