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The Consecration
O God, most merciful Father, we praise you for sending your Son Jesus Christ
who took on himself the form of a servant, and humbled himself, becoming obedient
even to death on the cross. We praise you that you have highly exalted him, and
made him Lord of all; and that, through him, we know that whoever would be great
must be servant of all. We praise you for the many ministries in your Church,
and for calling this your servant to the order of deacons.