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 Here the bell is rung thrice.

oly, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He Who cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

The priest, first extending, then elevating and joining his hands, raising his eyes toward heaven, says in a low voice:

E, therefore, humbly pray and beseech Thee, most merciful Father, through Jesus, Christ, Thy Son, our Lord,

He kisses the altar.

That Thou wouldst accept and bless these ✠ gifts, these ✠ oblations, these ✠ holy unspotted sacrifices, which, in the first place, we offer Thee for Thy holy Catholic Church: which vouchsafe to pacify, guard, unite, and govern throughout the whole world, together