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Venit. It is from the Latin verb 'venire' (to come). Its meaning is ambiguous. If the 'e' is pronounced as a short vowel (as in 'met') then it is the present tense ('comes'). If it is pronounced as a long vowel ('vainit') it is the perfect tense ('has come'). Thus the phrase 'Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini' means either 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord' or 'Blessed is he who has come in the name of the Lord'. My recollection is that the latter pronunciation is normally used, in which case it will have the latter meaning. On the basis of the written text, however, you can take your pick.

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