M. E. — Then I will thank you to knee-l, and join with

us in solemn prayer.

(All turn to the East and kneel.)

High Prelate (or M. E.). — Let us pray, — Most Glorious
and Supreme High Priest of Heaven and Earth, we ap-
proach Thee with reverence, and implore Thy blessing
upon this Candidate for Thy service, who hath proclaimed
aloud his belief in Thy Holy name. Animate his soul
and strengthen his endeavours; inspire his heart with
wisdom, that his action-s may proclaim Thy Glory. May
he teach Thy judgments and Thy laws, and may he place
upon Thine altar the incense of true piety, which alone
will find favour in Thy sight. Accept us, 0 Lord, and
bless us ; make of us a holy priesthood, a peculiar people ;
and, finally, after this life, reveal to us the perfection of
Truth in the mansions of the blest for ever.

(The Censor is swung; all rise.)