Then twelve candles are to be lighted, and placed round the church, with the antiphon, three from the east, three from the west, three from the north, three from the south.
God, which by the preaching of Thine apostles, didst open to Thy Church the Kingdom of Heaven, and didst call them the Lights of the world, grant, we beseech Thee, that being assisted by their prayers, by whose teaching we are guided, and splendour illuminated, we may make these our actions pleasing to Thy Divine Majesty.
Here followeth the Litany: the priests going thrice round the church, and beginning from that door at which they be after to enter, namely, the south door.
O Christ, hear us, etc.
Prevent us, O Lord, with Thy tender mercy, and by the intercession of Thy saints, receive our prayers graciously.
Let our prayers, O Lord, come up before Thee, and expel all wickedness from Thy Church.
God, which rulest heaven and earth, graciously give us the aid of Thy defence.
Then one of the deacons entering the church, and shutting the door standeth before it, the others remaining without: and the bishop striking it with his staff, saith:
Lift up your heads, O ye gates, and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors, and the King of Glory shall come in.