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 10. It is for the glory of God that Christ has chosen some to be ministers of His Church, and to rule it upon earth. He has also made them priests to lay before the throne of God the prayers and praises of all His people. The faithful have some fellowship in these great privileges. They can unite with the priests of the Church in offering sacrifices of praise and thanksgiving to God. Hence St. Peter says: "You are a chosen generation, a kingly priesthood, a holy nation."

11-14. "Thousands of angels join the glad acclaim. Their song arouses the whole universe. From the heights of the firmament, from the sea and its lowest depths, from the breast of every creature . . . rise the voices which embrace their supreme God and His Christ in one common act of adoration: Blessing, honor, glory, and power be unto Him that is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb for ever."