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ORDINARY OF THE MASS

Preface of the Holy Cross.

The priest invites the faithful to unite themselves with him
during this essential part of the Holy Sacrifice.

V. World without end.
R. Amen.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.
V. Lift up your hearts.
R. We have lifted them up to. the Lord.
 V. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
 R. It is meet and just.
IT is truly meet and just, right and availing unto salvation, that we should at all times and in
all places give thanks unto Thee, O holy Lord, Father almighty, everlasting God : Who didst set the
salvation of mankind upon the tree of the cross, so that whence came death, thence also life might
rise again, and He that overcame by the tree, on the tree also might be overcome : through Christ,
our Lord. Through Whom the angels praise Thy majesty, the dominations worship it, and the
powers are in awe. The heavens and the heavenly hosts, and the blessed seraphim join together in
celebrating their joy. With which we pray Thee, join our own
voices also, while we say with lowly praise :

Sanctus.

The bell calls the attention of the faithful to the mystery which is about to be accomplished
at the altar.

HOLY, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory. Hosanna in the
highest. Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.