(Incense could also be used, the thurifer walking ahead of the crucifer.) The presiding priest or deacon follows, vested in alb, stole, and white cope. We do not sing a hymn at this point ...

Hatless, groggy, shadowing myself As the thurifer I was in an open air procession In Lourdes in '56 When I nearly fainted from the heat and fumes, Again I nearly fainted as I bent To pull a bunch of ...