Deacon. Wisdom.

Reader. The epistle to the Thessalonians, section cclxx.

Brethren, I would not have you to be ignorant ... ending, be ever with the Lord.[31]

Priest. Peace to thee. Alleluia.

Tone vi.

Blessed is he whom thou hast chosen and received, O Lord.

The gospel from John, section xvi.

The Lord spake unto the Jews that came unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you ... ending, the Father which hath sent me.[32]

Deacon.

Have mercy upon us, O God, according to thy great mercy, we pray thee, hear, and have mercy.