Kenyan Eucharistic Rite
THE GLORIA AND "LORD HAVE MERCY"
Either version of the GLORIA may be sung or said:
Minister We stand to glorify the Lord
The people stand
The first version of the GLORIA may be accompanied by regular clapping
Minister Glory to the Father
People Glory to the Son
Minister Glory to the Spirit
People For ever Three in One
Minister Be glorified at home
People Be glorified in Church
Minister Be glorified in Kenya
People Be glorified in Africa
Minister Be glorified on earth
People Be glorified in heaven
Minister Glory to the Father
People Glory to the Son
Minister Glory to the Spirit
People For ever Three in One
Minister Hallelujah
People Amen
All Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ only son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; for you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy one, you alone are the Lord, you are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the Glory of God the Father. Amen.
or DURING LENT ONLY
During Lent the petitions "Lord have mercy" are recommended instead of the Gloria.
All other seasons the Gloria is used.
Minister Lord have mercy
People Lord have mercy
Minister Christ have mercy
People Christ have mercy
Minister Lord have mercy
People Lord have mercy
The people remain standing.
The prayer for the Day, introduced with these or other appropriate words:
Minister As we stand, let us pray the prayers appointed for today ... Sunday
