He covers the chalice, makes a genuflection, and then, bowing down and striking his breast three times, he says:[1]
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us,
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, grant us Thy peace.
(In Masses for the Dead he says twice, Grant them rest; and lastly, Grant them eternal rest.)
Then inclining toward the altar, with hands joined upon it, the priest says the following prayers:
O Lord Jesus Christ, Who didst say to Thine apostles, peace I leave you, My peace I give you: look not upon my sins, but upon the faith of Thy Church; and grant her that peace and unity which is agreeable to Thy will: Who livest and
- ↑ The choir sings the Agnus Dei, which generally continues during the priest’s communion and the ablutions.
