For thither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord, to testify unto Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
For there is the seat of judgment, even the seat of the house of David.
O pray for the peace of Jerusalem, they shall prosper that love thee.
Peace be within thy walls, and plenteousness within thy palaces.
For my brethren and companions’ sake I wish thee prosperity.
Yea, because of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek to do thee good.
Glory be to the Father, &c.
As it was in the beginning, &c.
Then the bishop sitting in a chair, or the priest standing, shall speak to the penitent, who is to be kneeling, as follows:
Dear brother, or sister,