4. (Choir alone) For why? the Lord our God is good: His mercy is forever sure; His truth at all times firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure. 5. To Father, Son and Holy Ghost, The God whom heav’n and earth adore, From men and from the angel host Be praise and glory ever more.
The Introductory Rite Abbot: All:
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Abbot: All:
Greeting . . . be with you. And with your spirit.
The Penitential Act Deacon: . . . . Lord, have mercy. All respond: Lord, have mercy. Deacon: . . . . Christ, have mercy. All respond: Christ, have mercy. Deacon: . . . . Lord, have mercy. All respond: Lord, have mercy. 3