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quàm operis, ei munditiam tua misericordia subministret. Per Christum Dominum nostrum. ℟. Amen.
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his hands in them, may, through Thy mercy, be signalized by cleanliness both of heart and work: Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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The Consecrating Bishop sprinkles them with holy water, and draws them on the hands of the New Bishop, saying:
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Oremus.
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Let us pray.
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CIrcumda, Domine, manus hujus ministri tui munditia novi hominis, qui de cœlo descendit: ut quemadmodum Jacob dilectus tuns, pelliculis hœdorum opertis manibus, paternam benedictionem, oblato patri cibo potuque gratissimo, impetravit; sic et iste, oblata per manus suas hostia salutari, gratiæ tuæ benedictionem impetrare mereatur. Per Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum Filium tuum: Qui in similitudinem carnis peccati tibi pro nobis obtulit semetipsum. ℟. Amen.
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ENcompass, O Lord, the hands of this Thy Minister, with the cleanness of the New Man who came down from heaven; that, in like manner as Jacob, having his hands covered with the skins of kids, received his father's blessing, for presenting to him the food and drink he most desired, so this Thy servant may be found worthy, by offering, in his hands, the Holy Sacrifice, to obtain the blessing of Thy grace: Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who, in the likeness of the sinful flesh, for our sakes offered himself to Thee. Amen.
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The Consecrating Bishop now rises and puts the New Bishop in his seat, placing in his hands the Crosier; and then, bowing to the Altar, he gives out the Te Deum.
Whilst this Hymn is sung, the Assistant Bishops in their mitres conduct the New Bishop round the Church, who every where, as he passes, gives his blessing to the people. The Consecrating Bishop remains uncovered in his place.
