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 by the Cantors is followed by the Choirs with Dominus tecum; and the Cantors close with a repetition of the Invitatory.

In the third verse, at the words Venite, adoremus, all kneel till the words Nos autem, when they rise for the repetition of the Invitatory.

5. The first Cantor begins the Hymn and her Choir continues it. The second strophe is said by the opposite Choir; and so on, both Choirs uniting and bowing the head profoundly at the last strophe.

6. The Antiphon is given out by the first Cantor, and also the Psalm as far as the asterisk, then all her Choir take it up. The next verse is recited by the opposite Choir, the remaining verses being recited alternately by the Choirs. At the end the Cantor repeats the Antiphon, and the second Cantor takes the second Antiphon and begins the next Psalm.

This manner of reciting the Psalms is to be observed throughout all the Hours.

7. The Psalmody over, all rise; the first Cantor says the Versicle, to which all respond. The Superior says aloud Pater Noster; then all continue it silently until the Et ne nos, etc., is said aloud by the Superior, when all make the answer. The Superior then gives the Absolution.

8. The Reader goes to the lectern and after genuflecting before the altar turns