first decade

All say the invocation, Holy is God (Sanctus Deus); afterwards the Lord’s Prayer is said as usual, alternating the priest (or whoever presides) with the people. Then whoever presides says nine times the prayer, To You, O Blessed Trinity (Tibi Laus). Each time the people answer with the prayer Holy, Holy...

Holy is God! Holy and strong! Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us.

Our Father . . .

℣. To you, O Blessed Trinity, be praise and honor and thanksgiving, for ever and ever!

℟. Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of hosts. Heaven and earth are filled with your glory.

℣. Glory be . . .

℟. As it was . . .

The Second and Third Decades are said in the same way, beginning with the words: Holy is God (Sanctus Deus)...