The Benediction

Then shall the Minister say:

Bow your hearts to God, and receive the Benediction.

The Lord bless thee, and keep thee. The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee. The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The Minister shall turn to the Altar, and the Congregation shall sing:

Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany Seasons.

The Service shall close with silent prayer, while the Congregation remains standing and the Minister kneels before the Altar.

After the opening Hymn of the Service, where circumstances permit, the following Introits may be used.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

The Minister:

Glory be to the Fa-ther, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.