1. The Direct or Choral Singing was done by the whole choir: 2. The Antiphonal by the two halves of the choir alternately: 3. The Responsorial by the Priest and choir alternately: 4. The Continuous by the Priest alone.
"The Prayer Book Explained"
Percival Jackson
In 1549 the direction for Responsorial use was omitted for the eight verses, and retained for the couplet which anticipates the next collect.
"The Prayer Book Explained"
Percival Jackson