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prosper_v we_o by_o thy_o blessing_n sanctify_v we_o by_o thy_o spirit_n and_o save_v we_o by_o thy_o son_n to_o both_o who_o with_o thyself_o a_o trinity_n of_o person_n in_o unity_n of_o essence_n be_v honour_n and_o praise_n now_o and_o forever_o amen_n amen_n finis_fw-la