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1. | A going in. | |
2. | (R. C. Ch.) A psalm sung or chanted immediately before the collect, epistle, and gospel, and while the priest is entering within the rails of the altar. | |
3. | (R. C. Ch.) An anthem or psalm sung before the Communion service. | |
4. | Any composition of vocal music appropriate to the opening of church services. |