The dean of Westminster took the Holy Bible, which was carried in the
procession, from off the altar, and delivered it to the archbishop, who,
with the rest of the bishops going along with him, presented it to the
King, first saying these words to him:--
Our Gracious King; we present unto your Majesty this book, the most
valuable thing that this world affordeth. Here is wisdom; this is
the royal law; these are the lively oracles of God. Blessed is he
that readeth, and they that hear the words of this book; that keep,
and do, the things contained in it. For these are the words of
eternal life, able to make you wise and happy in this world, nay
wise unto salvation, and so happy for evermore, through faith which
is in Christ Jesus; to whom be glory for ever. Amen.
Then the King delivered back the Bible to the archbishop, who gave it to
the dean of Westminster, to be reverently placed again upon the holy
altar.