Ghost,” being prefixed to the last but one, and “Both now and ever, and to ages of ages. Amen” to the last, which last is always addressed to the God-bearing Virgin. Sometimes, _e.g._, in penitential seasons, the verses of the Odes are sung together with those of their scriptural prototypes, and the rubric then indicates to how many of these verses, counting backwards from the last, the ecclesiastically composed ones are to be subjoined. Thus at page 128 the Canon is directed to be sung to vi, _i.e._, six verses (counting backwards) of the scriptural prototype in each Ode; but in this case, if so sung, the refrain would be omitted. A Canon is moreover usually divided into three parts, the division taking place after the third and sixth Odes, a verse called _Kathisma_, or one called _Hypacoë_, frequently occurring after Ode iii, and one called _Condakion_, followed by one or more called _Icos_ (_pl._ _Icosi_) after Ode vi. Sometimes an epistle and gospel lection occurs after the _Condakion_ and _Icos_. See page 167. Finally, it is to be remarked that an _Ectenia_ (q. v.) usually follows Ode iii (before the _Kathisma_), Ode vi (before the _Condakion_ and _Icos_), and Ode ix. _Cherubic Hymn._ The song sung at the great Introit in the celebration of the Liturgy, when the prepared gifts are solemnly carried from the _Prothesis_ (table of oblations) through the church to the altar. The words of the ancient song accompanying this rite are as follows, Let all mortal flesh be still, and let it stand in fear and awe, and think of nothing earthly to itself, because the King of kings and Lord of lords approacheth to be slain, and given for the faithful’s food. (_Here the procession takes place._) Him do precede th’ angelic choirs, with all their principals and powers, the cherubim of many eyes, and the six-winged seraphim, who shade their faces and sing forth the song, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. These words however are now only sung on Holy Saturday, and, except on that day, and on Holy Thursday, and at the Liturgy of the Presanctified, are substituted by the following, dating from the time of Justinian, We, who the cherubim in mystery represent and sing the song thrice-holy to the quickening Trinity, should put away now every care of life, (_The procession._) That we the King of all things may receive, who borne in is on spears by angel ranks unseen. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. On Holy Thursday the words are, Of thy mysterious supper, Son of God, me a communicant accept to-day; for I thy mystery to thy foes will not betray, nor give to thee a kiss as Judas did; but, as the thief, I will confess thee: Lord, in thy kingdom O remember me. (_The procession._) Of thy mysterious supper.... _the whole again, concluding with the thrice sung Alleluia_. And at the Liturgy of the Presanctified,