At the Gospel

(After the reading of the Epistle)

Priest: Peace be to you, reader.

Reader: And with thy spirit.

Alleluia is chanted

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia
v. In you, O Lord, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia
v. Be a rock of refuge to me, a mighty stronghold to save me.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia
(The verses change weekly with the liturgical cycle)

At the Gospel

Priest: Wisdom! Rise! Let us attend to the holy Gospel. Peace be to all.

Response: And with thy spirit.

Priest or Deacon: A reading from the holy Gospel according to (Luke).
Response: Glory to Thee o Lord, Glory to Thee!
Priest: Let us attend!

(The Gospel is chanted)

Response: Glory to Thee, O Lord, Glory to Thee (The priest kisses the Gospel book, makes with it the sign of the cross over the people, and places it on the holy table).

Hymn to the Holy Spirit (after the Gospel, before the sermon)

O heavenly King, Consoler, Spirit of Truth, Who art in all places, and fillest all things, Treasury of Goodness and Giver of Life, come and take up Thine abode among us, and cleanse us of every stain, and save our souls, O Good One.