The Complete Manual of Catholic Piety / Containing a Selection of Fervent Prayers, Pious Reflection, and Solid Instructions, Adapted to Every State of Life. To Which is Annexed a Supplement, Containing Excellent and Approved Devotions, With the Epistles and Gospels for All the Sundays and Festivals of the Year.

by William Gahan

R. Et cum spiritu tuo.

R. And with thy spirit.

Breaking the Host, he puts a particle thereof into the Chalice, saying:

May this mixture together, and consecration of the body and blood of our Lord Jesus be to us that receive it, or assist thereat, effectual to eternal life. Amen.

Then bowing and striking his breast, he says thrice:

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.

Lamb of God who takest away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.

Lamb of God who takest away the sins of the world,
give us peace.

In Masses for the Dead, instead of "Have mercy on us," he says, twice, "Give them rest," and lastly "Give them eternal rest." The following Prayer is also omitted: