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N., receive these keys, and let the doors of this place be open to all people.

Amen.

N., obey these Canons, and be among us to share in the councils of this diocese.

Amen.

N., take this bread and wine, and be among us to break the Bread and bless the Cup.

Amen.

N., let all these be signs of the ministry which is mine and yours (the Bishop’s and yours) in this place.

Amen.

O Lord my God, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; yet you have called your servant to stand in your  house, and to serve at your altar. To you and to your service I devote myself, body, soul, and spirit. Fill my memory with the record of your mighty works; enlighten my understanding  with the light of your Holy Spirit; and may all the desires of  my heart and will center in what you would have me do. Make