*The Bishop when present, or the Priest, stands and says*

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins 
through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all 
goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you 
in eternal life.  Amen.

*A deacon or lay person using the preceding form substitutes "us" for 
"you" and "our" for "your."*

*When this Order is used at the beginning of the Liturgy, the service 
continues with the Gloria in excelsis, the Kyrie eleison, or the 
Trisagion.*

*When used separately, it concludes with suitable prayers, and the Grace 
or a blessing.*