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PART III.

THE CANON OF THE MASS, OR THE MAIN ACTION OF THE SACRIFICE.

The Priest, elevating his hands, raising his eyes towards heaven, says in a low voice:


We, therefore, humbly pray and beseech Thee, most merciful Father,through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, That Thou wouldst vouchsafe to accept and bless these ✠ gifts, these ✠ presents, these ✠ holy unspotted sacrifices, which, in the first place, we offer Thee for Thy holy Catholic Church: which