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May he exalt you, O Lord, in the midst of your people; offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to you; boldly proclaim the  gospel of salvation; and rightly administer the sacraments of  the New Covenant. Make him a faithful pastor, a patient teacher, and a wise councilor. Grant that in all things he may serve without reproach, so that your people may be  strengthened and your Name glorified in all the world. All this we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and  the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever.

Amen.

Receive this Bible as a sign of the authority given you to preach the Word of God and to administer his holy  Sacraments. Do not forget the trust committed to you as a priest of the Church of God.

The Peace