Old customs so far survived that the congregation turned to the east in the Creed, always stood up, if not sooner, when "Alleluia" occurred at the end of the very peculiar anthems, and had never dropped the response, "Thanks be to Thee, O Lord," at the end of the Gospel.
"John Keble's Parishes"
Charlotte M Yonge
Rise up with willing feet, Go forth, the Bridegroom meet: Alleluia!
"The Story of Our Hymns"
Ernest Edwin Ryden
Praise Him for His grace and favor To our fathers in distress; Praise Him, still the same as ever, Slow to chide, and swift to bless: Alleluia!
"The Story of Our Hymns"
Ernest Edwin Ryden