Almighty Father, we thank you for feeding us with the holy 
food of the Body and Blood of your Son, and for uniting us 
through him in the fellowship of your Holy Spirit.  We thank 
you for raising up among us faithful servants for the ministry 
of your Word and Sacraments.  We pray that &N. may be to us 
an effective example in word and action, in love and patience, 
and in holiness of life.  Grant that we, with him, may serve 
you now, and always rejoice in your glory; through Jesus 
Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and 
the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.


*The new Bishop blesses the people, first saying*

Our help is in the Name of the Lord;

*People*      The maker of heaven and earth.

*New Bishop*  Blessed be the Name of the Lord;

*People*      From this time forth for evermore.

*New Bishop*  The blessing, mercy, and grace of God Almighty, 
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon 
you, and remain with you for ever.  Amen.


*A Deacon dismisses the people*

Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the 
power of the Spirit.

*People*      Thanks be to God.


*From Easter Day through the Day of Pentecost, "Alleluia, alleluia," may 
be added to the dismissal and to the response.*