The minister finished the Scripture reading and went on to give the church announcements.
Earlier editions also contained the Scripture readings, which were then fewer in number.
The first two hymns and the Scripture reading passed off uneventfully.
Scripture readings, culminating in a reading from one of the Gospels.
It also includes religious texts such as prayers and interpretations of the week's scripture readings.
The prayers said in connection with the Scripture readings.
Calvin recognised the power of music and he intended that it be used to support scripture readings.
It's likely that it was recited with the kind of cantillation customary in scripture reading.
The sermon focuses on the Scripture reading and is followed by a congregational discussion that lasts no more than five minutes.
He also directed practitioners in the use of mantras, as well as scripture reading.