A Pr b LL 1676 дв 46 76 dearest Daisy in the happes day of her 104 Com from her loving enter Helen E AS THE VINE I HAVE SENT FORTH A PLEASANT ODOUR; AND MY FLOWERS ARE THE FRUIT OF HONOUR AND RICHES. HE THAT MADE ME RESTED IN MY TABERNACLE ECCLUS.XXIV. THE CATHOLIC'S VADE THE " Our Father" thus therefore shall yo pra 1.6. MECUMI Mannal of Praper. MY HEART HATH SAID TO THEE, MY FACE HATH SOUGHT THEE THY FACE, O LORD, WILL I SEEK. PS. XXVI. THE Catholic's Vade Mecum: A SELECT MANUAL OF PRAYERS FOR DAILY USE. COMPILED FROM APPROVED SOURCES Thirtieth Thousand. LONDON: BURNS AND OATES, LIMITED. NEW YORK: CATHOLIC PUBLICATION SOCIETY Co. да 4676 Univ.- Bibl. Giessen Contents. A full INDEX, alphabetically arranged, will be found at the end of the volume. TABLE of Days of Obligation and Devotion, Plenary Indulgences,& c. Devotions for Morning and Evening, with Occasional Prayers Ordinary of Mass, and Devotions for Mass Vespers for Sundays and Festivals Compline Penitential and other Psalms Canticles: Te Deum, Benedictus Devotions for Self- Examination, Confession, and Indulgences Devotions for Communion Exposition and Benediction- Quarant' Ore- Visits to Blessed Sacrament- Sacred Heart On the Passion- Five Wounds- Way of Cross Psalter of Jesus. Devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary- St JosephVarious Novenas and Prayers for the Dead- Mass and Vespers for ditto Litanies Hymns, Latin and English Epistles and Gospels Index. . PAGE v.- xii. 3-56 59-101 102-125* 126-143 144-155 153-160 161-185* 186-209 210-234 235-260 261-270* 271-346 347-392 393 403 495 N.B.- The Devotions to which Indulgences are attached are marked by an asterisk*. Year of our Lord. TABLE OF MOVABLE FEASTS. Ash Wed- Easter Ascennesday. Sunday. sion Day. 1885 Feb. 18 1886 Mar. 10 1887 Feb. 23 1888 Feb. 15 1889 Mat. 6 1890 Feb. 19 Feb. 11 TABLE OF FEASTS. 1891 1892 Mar. 2 1893 Feb. 15 1894 Feb. 7 1895 Feb. 27 1896 Feb. 19 Apr. 5 Apr. 25 Apr. 10 Apr. 1 Apr. 21 Apr. 6 Mar. 29 Apr. 17 Apr. 2 Mar. 25 Apr. 14 Apr. 5 May 14 June 3 May 19 May 10 May 30 May 15 May 7 May 26 May 11 May 3 May 23 May 14 WhitSunday. May 24 June 13 May 29 May 20 June 9 May 25 May 17 June 5 May 21 May 13 June 2 May 24 Corpus Christi. June 4 June 24 June 9 May 31 June 20 June 5 May 28 June 16 First Sunday in Advent. Nov. 29 Nov. 28 Nov. 27 Dec. 2 Dec. I Nov. 30 Nov. 29 Nov. 27 June 1 Dec. 3 May 24 Dec. 2 June 13 Dec. I June 4 Nov. 29 V A TABLE Of all the Feasts observed in England; with an obligation of hearing Mass and resting from servile work. All the Sundays in the year. JANUARY I The Circumcision of our Lord, or New Year's day. 6 The Epiphany, or Twelfth- day. 29 St Peter and St Paul, Apostles. JUNE AUGUST 15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. NOVEMBER I All Saints. DECEMBER 25 Christmas- day. Ascension- day. Corpus Christi- day( being 1st Thursday after Trinity Sunday). To these Holidays of Obligation for England and Wales, add for Scotland, St ANDREW, Nov. 30; and for Ireland, St PATRICK, March 17, and the ANNUNCIATION, March 25. DAYS OF DEVOTION. DAYS OF DEVOTION. Which formerly were Holidays of Obligation, and which, though the obligation of hearing Mass and of abstaining from servile work on them has ceased, ought still to be kept with solemnity. In Great Britain the Days of Devotion are as follows: Easter Monday and Tuesday, and Whit- Monday and Tuesday. FEB. 2 Purification of B.V.M.| JULY 26 St. Anne, Mother of the B.V.M. 24 St Matthias. MAR. 12 St Gregory the Great, Apostle of England.* 19 St Joseph, Spouse of the B.V.M., Patron of the Catholic Church 25 Annunciation B.V.M. APR. 23 St George, Patron of England.* MAY 1 SS. Philip and James. 3 Finding of the Cross. 26 St Augustine, Apostle of England." JUNE 10 St Margaret, Patroness of Scotland.f 24 Nativity of St John the Baptist. AUG. 10 St Laurence, Martyr. 24 St Bartholomew. SEPT. 8 Nativity of the B.V.M. 21 St Matthew. 29 St Michael, Archangel. OCT. 28 SS. Simon and Jude. Nov. 30 St Andrew, Apostle Patron of Scotland. DEC. 8 Immaculate Conception. 21 St Thomas, Apostle. 26 St Stephen, Martyr. St John, Apostle and Evangelist. 27 28 Holy Innocents. 29 St Thomas of Canterbury.* 31 St Silvester. JULY 25 St James, Apostle. * Days of Devotion in England. t Day of Devotion in Scotland. Day of Devotion in England, Holiday of Obligation in Scotland. FASTING DAYS. All the week- days of Lent, beginning on Ash- Wednesday. The Wednesdays and Fridays in Advent. Ember- days, four times a year, viz., the Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays1. Next after the first Sunday in Lent; 2. In Whitsun- week; 3. Next after the fourteenth of September; 4. Next after the third Sunday of Advent. DAYS OF ABSTINENCE FROM FLESH MEAT. Abstinence Days in Great Britain on which flesh- meat is for bidden:-The Sundays in Lent, unless a dispensation be granted and all Fridays throughout the year, except Christmas Day. PLENARY INDULGENCES. VIGILS, WITH FASTS OF OBLIGATION ANNEXED TO THEM. 1. The Vigil of SS. Peter and Paul, June 28. 2. The Vigil of the Assumption, August 14. 3. The Vigil of All Saints, October 31. 4. The Vigil of the Nativity of our Lord, December 24 5. The Vigil of Pentecost. vii The solemnising of Marriage is forbidden from the first Sunday in Advent until after the Twelfth- day, and from the beginning of Lent until Low- Sunday. PLENARY INDULGENCES. I. CHRISTMAS- DAY, and the twelve days following, to the day of the Epiphany, inclusively. II. The first week of Lent, beginning with the first Sunday, and ending with the second Sunday, inclusively. III. Easter, i.e., from Palm- Sunday, inclusively, to Low Sunday, inclusively. IV. From Whit- Sunday, inclusively, to the end of the Octave of Corpus Christi. V. The Feast of SS. Peter and Paul, and during the Octave. VI. From the Sunday, inclusively, preceding the Festival of the Assumption of the B. V. Mary, to the 22d day of August, inclusively. But if the Festival of the Assumption fall on a Sunday, the indulgence begins on that day. VII. From the Sunday, inclusively, preceding the Festival of St Michael, to the Sunday following, inclusively. But if the Festival of St Michael fall on a Sunday, the indulgence begins on that day. VIII. From the Sunday, inclusively, preceding the Festival of All Saints, to the 8th day of November, inclusively. But if the Feast of All Saints fall on a Sunday, the indulgence begins on that day. B I. Brief Statement of Christian Doctrine. The Ten Commandments of God.- Exodus xx. 12 AM the Lord thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, and out of the house of bondage. Thou shalt Thou shalt not not have strange gods before me. make to thyself a graven thing, nor the likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or in the earth beneath, nor of those things that are in the waters under the earth. Thou shalt not adore them, nor serve them: I am the Lord thy God, mighty, jealous, visiting the iniquity of fathers upon their children, unto the third and fourth generation of those that hate me; and showing mercy unto thousands of those that love me, and keep my commandments. 2. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that shall take the name of the Lord his God in vain. 3. Remember that thou keep holy the Sabbath- day. Six days shalt thou labour, and shalt do all thy works; but on the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God thou shalt do no work on it, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, nor thy man- servant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy beast, nor the stranger that is within thy gates. For in six days the Lord made heaven and CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE. earth, and the sea, and all things that are in them, and rested on the seventh day; therefore the Lord blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it. 4. Honour thy father and thy mother, that thou mayest be long- lived upon the land which the Lord thy God will give thee. 5. Thou shalt not kill. 6. Thou shalt not commit adultery. 7. Thou shalt not steal. 8. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. 9. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife. 10. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, nor his servant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is his. The Six Precepts of the Church. 1. To hear Mass on Sundays, and all holidays of obligation. 2. To fast and abstain on the days commanded. 3. To confess our sins at least once a year. 4. To receive the blessed Eucharist at Easter. ix 5. To contribute to the support of our pastors. 6. Not to solemnise marriage at the forbidden times; nor to marry persons within the forbidden degrees of kindred, or otherwise prohibited by the Church: nor clandestinely. Seven Sacraments. Baptism Confirmation Eucharist Penance Extreme Unction Holy Orders Matrimony Matt. xxviii. 19. Acts viii. 17. Matt. xvi. 26. John xx. 23. James v. 14. Luke xxii. 19. Matt. xix. 6. X CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE. The Three Theological Virtues. Faith- Hope- Charity. The Four Cardinal Virtues. Prudence- Justice- Fortitude- Temperance. The Seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost.- Isa. xi. 2, 3. Fortitude, The fear of the Wisdom, Understanding, Lord. Knowledge, Piety, and Counsel, Charity, Joy, Peace, Patience, The Twelve Fruits of the Holy Ghost. Fidelity, Modesty, Longanimity, Goodness, Benignity, Mildness, The Spiritual Works of Mercy. To counsel the doubtful, To instruct the ignorant, To admonish sinners, To comfort the afflicted, Continency, and Chastity. The Corporal To forgive offences, To bear wrongs patiently, To pray for the living and the dead. Works of Mercy. To feed the hungry, To visit the sick. To give drink to the thirsty, To visit the captive, and To clothe the naked, To bury the dead. To harbour the harbourless, The Eight Beatitudes.- Matt. v. 1. Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. kitarbur 2. Blessed are the meek; for they shall possess the land. 3. Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted. xi 4. Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice; for they shall be filled. 5. Blessed are the merciful; for they shall obtain mercy. 6. Blessed are the clean of heart; for they shall see God. CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE. 7. Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God. 8. Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. The Seven Deadly Sins, and the opposite Virtues. Pride, Covetousness, Lust, Anger, Gluttony, Humility. Liberality. Chastity. Meekness. Temperance. Brotherly love. Diligence. Envy, Sloth, Contrary Virtues. Sins against the Holy Ghost. Presumption of God's Mercy- Despair- Impugning the known truth- Envy at another's spiritual goodObstinacy in sin- Final impenitence. Sins crying to Heaven for Vengeance. Wilful murder- The sin of Sodom- Oppression of the poor- Defrauding labourers of their wages. Nine Ways of being accessory to another's Sin. By counsel- By command- By consent- By provocation- By praise or flattery- By concealment- By partaking- By silence- By defence of the ill done. Three Eminent Good Works. Alms- deeds or works of mercy- Prayer- Fasting. xii LAY BAPTISM. The Evangelical Counsels. Voluntary poverty- Chastity- Obedience. The Four last Things to be remembered. Death- Judgment- Hell- Heaven. LAY BAPTISM. PROVIDED an infant is in danger of dying before a Priest can be procured, any other person, whether man, woman, or child, may baptize it in the following manner:Whilst pouring common water on the head or face of the infant, pronounce the words, I baptize thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. GO Bevations FOR Morning and Evening, WITH Occasional Prayers. ple aroga timolassa Domine memento Instructions and Devotions FOR THE MORNING. jam As soon as you awake, make the sign of the ILORY be to cross, saying the hath created me. Glory be to the Son, who hath redeemed me. Glory be to the Holy Ghost, who hath sanctified me. Blessed be the holy and undivided Trinity now and Amen. for ever. On rising from your bed, say: IN the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, I arise. May he bless, preserve, and govern me, and bring me to everlasting life. Amen. While you are dressing, occupy yourself with pious thoughts and meditations, on some point in the life or passion of your Saviour, on God's mercies, on your own sins, on the temptations of the world, on the shortness of life, on eternity,& c.; or say some psalm or hymn. As soon as you are dressed, prepare to say your morning prayers. Before you begin, recollect yourself, and compose your mind. Think who you are, and whom you are about to address; and endeavour to clothe yourself with proper sentiments of humility, reverence, and awe. US MUS MUS U227585 2.75 4 PRIVATE PRAYERS. OFESOLESHE Our devotions must consist of acts of adoration, praise, and thanksgiving to God for his mercies, of confession of our sins, resolution of amendment, oblation of ourselves to God's service, prayers for pardon and grace, and prayers in behalf of others,& c. All forms of prayer are composed, more or less, of these parts, though not always in the same order. Several of those forms which have been most approved are here given, in order to suit different minds, and to afford the advantage of occasional variety. A greater variety may be gained by adding at choice one or more of the" Occasional Prayers." T Morning Prayer. Make the sign of the cross, saying: N the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Blessed be the holy and undivided Trinity now and for ever. Amen. Come, Holy Ghost, fill the hearts of thy faithful, and kindle in them the fire of thy love. Send forth thy Spirit, and they shall be created, and thou shalt renew the face of the earth. O God, who didst instruct the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit; grant us in the same Spirit to relish what is right, and ever to rejoice in his consolation. Through Jesus Christ,& c. Amen. I. An Act of Faith in the presence of God. O MY God! I firmly believe that thou art here present, and perfectly seest me: that thou observest all my actions, all my thoughts, and the most secret motions of my heart. I acknowledge that I am not worthy to come into thy presence, nor to lift up my eyes unto thee, because I have so often sinned against thee. But thy goodness and mercy 5 invite me to come unto thee: assist me, I beseech thee, with thy Holy Spirit, and teach me to pray to thee as I ought. Our Father. Hail Mary. I believe.( Pp. 19, 20.) MORNING. 2. An Act of Adoration and Thanksgiving. O ETERNAL God! Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; the beginning and end of all things; in whom we live, and move, and have our being; prostrate before thee in body and soul, I adore thee with the most profound humility. I bless thee, and give thee thanks for all the benefits thou hast conferred upon me; that thou hast created me out of nothing, made me after thine own image and likeness, redeemed me with the precious blood of thy Son, and sanctified me with thy Holy Spirit. I thank thee that thou hast called me into thy Church, assisted me by thy grace, admitted me to thy sacraments, watched over me by thy special providence; blessed me, notwithstanding my sins and unworthiness, with the continuance of thy gracious protection; and for all the innumerable blessings which I owe to thy undeserved bounty. I thank thee especially for having preserved. me during the night past, and for bringing me in safety to the beginning of another day. What return can I make to thee, O my God, for all that thou hast done unto me? I will bless thy holy name, and serve thee all the days of my life. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and let all that is within me praise his holy name. Here call to mind the chief sins of your past life, and make resolutions against the temptations and dangerous occasions you may probably meet with this day. 3. An Act of Contrition, with good Resolutions. O MY God, how little have I served thee in time past! how greatly have I sinned against thee! I acknowledge my iniquity, and my sin is always UUS MUS& US$ 2.US$ 21 6 PRIVATE PRAYERS. before me. But I repent, O Lord, I repent. I am heartily sorry that I have lost that time in offending thee which thou gavest me to be employed in thy service, in advancing the good of my own soul, and obtaining everlasting life. I am sorry, above all things, that I have offended thee, because thou art infinitely good, and sin is infinitely displeasing to thee. I love thee with my whole heart,- at least I desire so to do; and I firmly purpose, by the help of thy grace, to serve thee more faithfully for the time to come. Receive, I beseech thee, the offering I now make to thee of the remainder of my life. I renew the vows and promises made in my baptism. I renounce the devil, and all his works; the world, and all its pomps. I now begin, and will endeavour to spend this day according to thy holy will, performing all my actions so that they may be pleasing unto thee. I will take particular care to avoid the failings I am so apt to commit, and to exercise the virtues most agreeable to my state and employment. 4. An Oblation. vived I OFFER to thee, O my God, the life and death of thy only Son; and with them these my affections and resolutions, my thoughts, words, deeds, and sufferings of this day, and of all my life, in honour of thy adorable Majesty, in thanksgiving for all thy benefits, in satisfaction for my sins, and to obtain the assistance of thy grace; that, persevering to the end in doing thy holy will, I may love and enjoy thee for ever in thy glory, 5. A Petition. THOU knowest, O God, how weak and unable I am to do good. Leave me not to myself, but take me under thy protection, and give me grace faith MORNING. 7 Enfully to comply with these holy resolutions. lighten my understanding with a lively faith, raise up my will to a firm hope, and inflame it with an ardent charity. Strengthen my weakness, and cure the corruption of my heart; grant that, overcoming my enemies, both visible and invisible, I may make good use of thy grace; and vouchsafe to add to these blessings the inestimable gift of final perseverance. . Unto thee, O Lord, I have lifted up my voice. Ry. And early in the morning my prayer shall come before thee. . Let my mouth be ever filled with thy praises. Ry. That I may sing of thy glory, and all the day long of thy greatness. . Turn away thy face, O Lord, from my sins. Ry. And blot out all my iniquities. . Create in me a clean heart, O God. Ry. And renew a right spirit within me. . Cast me not away from thy presence. Ry. And take not thy Holy Spirit from me. V. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation. Ry. And strengthen me with a perfect spirit. . O Lord, hear my prayer. R. And let my cry come unto thee. ORTOR 30 00 Collects. O LORD God Almighty, who hast safely brought me to the beginning of this day, let thy powerful grace so conduct me through it, that I may not fall into any sin, but that all my thoughts, words, and works may be guided by the rules of thy heavenly justice, and tend to the observance of thy holy law, through our Lord Jesus Christ thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God for ever and ever. Amen. O Lord God, King of heaven and earth, vouchsafe this day to direct and sanctify, to rule and govern, our 8 PRIVATE PRAYERS. hearts and bodies, our thoughts, words, and deeds, in thy law, and in the works of thy commandments; that henceforth and for ever, O Saviour of the world, we may be protected and saved, through thy mighty help, who livest and reignest for ever and ever. Amen. O God, who, out of thy unspeakable providence, art pleased to appoint thy holy angels for our guardians; give ear to the supplications which we make for a continuance of their protection, and that we may be added to their joyful number for all eternity. Amen. May the blessed Virgin Mary, St Joseph, and all the saints, be our intercessors with the Lord, that we may be succoured and preserved by him who liveth and reigneth to everlasting ages. Amen. May our Lord bless us, and preserve us from all evil, and bring us to life everlasting; and may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.Is son salad buA [ A Litany or Hymn may be added if time permit.] von dal bas A SECOND FORM OF MORNING PRAYER. N the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, crucified, I arise; bless me, O Lord; govern, protect, and confirm me this day in all good works; and after this short and miserable pilgrimage, bring me to everlasting happiness. Amen. O God the Father, who saidst in the beginning, Let there be light, and it was made; enlighten my eyes, that I may never sleep in sin, lest at any time the deceits of the enemy, or my own corruption, should prevail against me. MORNING. 9 O God the Son, most beautiful and true light, shining in darkness, and enlightening every one that comes into this world; dispel all clouds of ignorance, and give me a right understanding, that in thee, and through thee, I may see and know the Father; whom to know is to live; and to serve, is to reign for ever. O God the Holy Ghost, who inflamest the wills of all those in whom thou vouchsafest to dwell with heavenly affection; pour into my mind the gift of holy charity, that, despising all vain and transitory things, I may, with a continual desire, long for the true and everlasting joys of thy heavenly kingdom. O holy Trinity, one God, defend me this day from the deceits and temptations of the devil, keep me from all sin, and preserve me from sudden and unprovided death. Raise up, O God, my body from sleep and drowsiness, and my soul from sin, that I may praise and glorify thy holy name, to whom belongs all benediction, and honour, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, now and for ever. In the name of the Father,& c. Blessed be the holy and undivided,& c.( as before.) Our Father. Hail Mary. I believe. I confess to Almighty God, to blessed Mary ever Virgin, to blessed Michael the Archangel, to blessed John the Baptist, to the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, and to all the saints, that I have sinned exceedingly, in thought, word, and deed, through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault. Therefore I beseech the blessed Mary ever Virgin, blessed Michael the Archangel, blessed John the Baptist, the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, and all the saints, to pray to the Lord our God for me. May Almighty God have mercy on me, forgive me my sins, and bring me to everlasting life. Amen. May the almighty and merciful Lord grant me pardon, absolution, and remission of all my sins. Amen. WUWMUW 2W 325877 10 PRIVATE PRAYERS. O Lord God Almighty, who hast safely brought me to the beginning of this day, let thy powerful grace so conduct me through it, that I may not fall into any sin, but that all my thoughts, words, and works may be guided by the rules of thy heavenly justice, and tend to the observance of thy holy law, through our Lord Jesus Christ thy Son, who liveth and reigneth. with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God for ever and ever. Amen. Synylagyred O Lord God, King of heaven and earth, vouch safe this day to direct and sanctify, to rule and govern, our hearts and bodies, our thoughts, words, and deeds, in thy law, and in the works of thy commandments; that henceforth and for ever, O Saviour of the world, we may be protected and saved, through thy mighty help, who livest and reignest for ever and ever. Amen. O God, who, out of thy unspeakable providence, art pleased to appoint thy holy angels for our guardians; give ear to the supplications which we make for a continuance of their protection, and that we may be added to their joyful number for all eternity. Amen. O most sweet Saviour, Jesus Christ, open thou my heart and lips, to praise and glorify thy holy name, which is blessed above all names: purify my soul from all evil and perverse thoughts, that my mind may continually meditate on thee, my lips bless thee, and my life glorify thee. And because, through thy goodness alone, I have been created, to the praise and glory of thy holy name, grant, I beseech thee, that I may faithfully serve thee here, and eternally rejoice with thee hereafter; who, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, livest and reignest, one God, world without end. Amen. Almighty God, who, dwelling in the highest Il MORNING. heavens, vouchsafest to regard the lowest creature on earth; I humbly adore thy sacred Majesty, and with all the powers of my soul exalt and praise thy name for the infinite blessings thou hast so freely bestowed on me, for electing me in thy love, and creating me in thy own image; for redeeming me by thy Son, and sanctifying me with thy Holy Spirit, for preserving me in all the chances and accidents of this life, and raising up my thoughts to the hope of a better; and especially this morning, that thou hast protected me from the dangers of the night, and hast brought me safely to the beginning of this day. Continue, O Lord, thy mercy to me; and as thou hast awakened my body from sleep, so raise my soul from sin, that I may walk soberly and chastely, as in the day, in all holy obedience, before thy face. ald blod. Deliver me, O merciful God, from the evils of this day, and guide my feet in the way of peace; streng. then my resolution to embrace with gladness all op. portunities of doing good, and carefully to avoid all occasions of sin, especially those which I have found, by experience, to be most dangerous to my soul; and when, through frailty, I forget thee, do thou, in thy mercy, remember me; that as I often fall by the evil propensity of my nature, I may always rise again by the assistance of thy grace. Make me diligent in the duties of my calling and station, and not too solicitous about the things of this life; but in all the miseries and crosses of the world, absolutely to submit to thy divine pleasure, and wholly to rely on thy merciful providence. Let thy blessing be upon my actions, and thy grace direct my intentions; that the whole course of my life, and the principal design of my heart, may always tend to the advancement of thy glory, the good of others, and the eternal salvation of my own soul, through Jesus Christ our Lord and only Saviour, who, with thee and the Holy Ghost, 215 8.25 8US № 252 253 2755 PRIVATE PRAYERS. liveth and reigneth ever one God, world without end. Amen. 12 Give me grace, O Lord, to do what thou commandest, and command what thou pleasest. Give me grace to suffer what thou permittest, and permit what thou pleasest. O holiest Virgin, Mother of my God, and my especial Patroness! show thyself my mother, and take me under thy protection this day.no Angel of God, who art my guardian, enlighten, guard, direct, and govern me, who have been committed to thee by the supernal clemency. Amen. And ye, O holy saints( N. N.), my chosen and beloved patrons, intercede for me to God, that, by the guidance of his grace, I may love and serve him here; and hereafter with you, behold his face for all eternity. Amen. The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, descend upon me, and dwell in my heart for ever. Amen. A THIRD FORM OF MORNING PRAYER. Awaking in the morning, say: MY God, my only good, the author of my being and my last end, I offer thee my heart. Praise, honour, and glory be to thee for ever and ever. At uprising. I WILL arise from this bed of sleep to adore my God, and to labour for the salvation of my soul Oh, may I arise in the last day to life everlasting! MORNING. 13 When clothed, kneel and say: IN the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Come, O Holy Ghost, fill the hearts of thy faithful, and kindle in them the fire of thy love. Place yourself in the presence of God. MOST holy and adorable Trinity, one God in three persons, I believe that thou art here present; I adore thee with the deepest humility, and render to thee, with my whole heart, the homage which is due to thy sovereign majesty. Thank God, and offer yourself to Him. MY God, I most humbly thank thee for all the favours thou hast bestowed upon me up to the present moment. I give thee thanks from the bottom of my heart that thou hast created me after thine own image and likeness, that thou hast redeemed me by the precious blood of thy dear Son, and that thou hast preserved me and brought me safe to the beginning of another day. I offer to thee, O Lord, my whole being, and in particular all my thoughts, words, actions, and sufferings of this day. I consecrate them all to the glory of thy name, beseeching thee that through the infinite merits of Jesus Christ my Saviour they may all find acceptance in thy sight. May thy divine love animate them, and may they all tend to thy greater glory. THO tain Resolve to avoid Sin and to practise Holiness. ADORABLE Jesus, my Saviour and Master, model of all perfection, I resolve and will endeavour this day to imitate thy example, to be like thee mild, humble, chaste, zealous, charitable, and resigned. I will redouble my efforts that I may not fall 27582.275862& UMUUS& WW.75 PRIVATE PRAYERS. 14 this day into any of those sins which I have heretofore committed( here you may name any besetting sin,) and which I sincerely desire to forsake. VICH Implore the necessary Graces. O MY God, thou knowest my poverty and weakness, and that I am unable to do any thing good without thee; deny me not, O God, the help of thy grace; proportion it to my necessities; give me strength to avoid every thing evil which thou forbiddest, and to practise the good which thou hast commanded; and enable me to bear patiently all the trials which it may please thee to send me. Our Father. Hail Mary. I believe. I confess to Almighty God,& c. [ A Litany, or the" Veni Creator," may be added.] An Act of Faith. O MY God, I firmly believe all that thou hast revealed, and which the holy Catholic Church proposes to me to be believed, because thou art truth itself, which can neither deceive nor be deceived. In this faith I desire to live and die. An Act of pe. O MY God, relying on thy gracious promises, I hope, by the merits of Jesus Christ, for the pardon of my sins, grace to serve thee faithfully in this life by doing the good works which thou hast commanded, and eternal happiness in the world to come, through Jesus Christ our Lord. An Act of Love. O MY God, I love thee with my whole heart, and above all things, because thou art infinitely good in thyself and infinitely to be loved; and for the love of thee I love my neighbour as myself. MORNING. 15 An Act of Contrition. O MY God, I repent with my whole heart of having offended thee; I detest my sins for the love of thee; I firmly resolve never to offend thee again, and by the help of thy grace to avoid every occasion of sin. Ask the Prayers of the Saints. HOLY Virgin, Mother of God, my Mother and Patroness, I place myself under thy protection, I throw myself with confidence into the arms of thy compassion. Be to me, O Mother of mercy, my refuge in distress, my consolation under suffering, my advocate with thy adorable Son, now and at the hour of my death. Angel of heaven, my faithful and loving guide, obtain for me grace to be obedient to thy holy inspirations, and so to direct my steps that I may not in any thing depart from the will and commandments of my God. O great Saint, whose name I bear, protect me, pray for me, that like you I may serve God faithfully on earth, and glorify him eternally with you in heaven. Amen. Angelus Domini, p. 23. Act of Resignation to the Will of God. MAY the most just, most high, and most amiable will of God be done, praised, and eternally exalted in all things. Amen. 275 82.2458U& UUMUS& USUS 3027535 16 PRIVATE PRAYERS. A DEVOUT RECOMMENDATION, Which may be used every Morning, or at any other time. T ADORE and glorify thee, O blessed Trinity, God Almighty, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; I offer myself to thy divine Majesty, humbly beseeching thee to take from me, and from all thy faithful, whatever displeases thee, and to give us that which is grateful in thy sight. Grant that we may here do what thou commandest, and hereafter receive what thou promisest. To thee, O Lord, I commend my soul and body, [ my wife and children, my father and mother, my brothers and sisters;] all my relations, benefactors, friends, and acquaintances; all who have injured or offended me, and all whom I have in any way scandalised, injured, or offended; all who have asked my prayers, or for whom I am accustomed or bound to pray; supply all their necessities, comfort and sup port them in all their trials and afflictions, deliver them from all temptations, make them in this world truly to know, love, and serve thee, and to enjoy thee hereafter in heaven. I pray also for thy holy Catholic Church; for its chief Pastor, Pius IX., our Pope, that the spirit of wisdom, fortitude, and piety, may rest upon him; for the Bishops,[ especially N. our Bishop,] and for all the Pastors and Clergy of thy Church, that they may direct the faithful in the way of salvation; for all religious orders of men and women,( to whose prayers and good works I desire to be associated;) and for all the faithful. I pray for all heretics, that they may be enlightened; for all poor sinners, that they may be converted; and for the universal spread of truth and righteousness. I pray for this our country, that thou wouldst deliver us from all those evils which we most justly have de MORNING. 17 served by our sins, and bring us back into the ways of truth, peace, and godliness. I pray for the Queen, and all who are in authority; for the poor, and all who are tempted or afflicted; and for all who are in their last agony. Lastly, I commend all universally to thy divine protection, beseeching thee to grant to the living forgiveness of their sins, and to the souls departed, rest and peace. Amen. baiV onivib O dosseed yldmud of ban o A DAILY OBLATION. M Y God and my all, I most earnestly desire, by my every breath, every thought, every word, every desire, and my every movement of body and soul, to tell thee a thousand times that I love thee more than life, or any thing in this world; and I offer and dedicate myself to thee, renewing my baptismal vows, together with the promises and resolutions of my life past. I offer thee also( and by every movement of my body and soul I desire to renew the oblation) all the praise, thanks, and adoration of the Church militant, triumphant, and suffering; all that it has offered thee, or will offer to the end of time; all the love, complacency, and delights thou possessest in thy divine essence; all the homage rendered to thee by my Saviour Jesus Christ in the most adorable Sacrament of the Altar; all the Masses that are now celebrating, have been, or will be celebrated to the end of time, to thy honour and glory, without any other wish or desire but that of pleasing thee, loving thee, living for thee, and dying for thee. I am thine, my God and my all; oh, make me so entirely and eternally. Above all, take my heart; extirpate from it all other affections, and make it for the future a furnace of the purest flames of thy most ardent love. Amen. B S 2375 35.295 32 25 № 2155 SWS US 2 18 PRIVATE PRAYERS. At going forth. ad bovise SHOW me, O Lord, thy ways, and teach me thy paths. Direct my steps according to thy word, that no injustice may rule over me. Make perfect my walking in thy paths, that my footsteps may not be moved. ban pata rindi to 25 ob eluoe gdy O divine Wisdom, the eternal Word of the Father, I humbly beseech thee, by thy grace, to purge my lips this day from all wicked and unprofitable words, that my mouth may never open but to thy praise and honour, and to the benefit of others. On going into Church. O LORD, in the multitude of thy mercies, I will enter into thy house, and worship thee in thy holy temple, and praise thy name. fost At taking Holy Water. SPRINKLE me, O Lord, with hyssop, and I shall be cleansed; wash me, and I shall be made whiter than the snow. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. im dund borgto and i 15 and to bas 1225 Various Devotions, Latin and English. PATER NOSTER. R terra. ATER noster, qui es in coelis, sanctificetur nomen tuum adveniat regnum tuum: fiat voluntas tua, sicut in coelo et in Panem nostrum quotidianum da nobis hodie. Et dimitte nobis debita nostra, sicut et nos dimittimus debitoribus nostris. Et ne nos inducas in tentationem: sed libera nos a malo. Amen. B 0032 AVE MARIA. AVE, Maria, gratia plena; Dominus tecum: benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesus. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc et in hora mortis nostræ. Amen. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name: thy kingdom come: thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. Amen. as we Hail, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. SE3527582.25 USUS USU 20 CREDO IN DEUM- GLORIA PATRI. 656 I believe in God, the CREDO in Deum, Patrem omnipotentem, Father Almighty, Creator Creatorem coeli et terræ., of heaven and earth. And Et in Jesum Christum, in Jesus Christ, his only Filium ejus unicum, Do- Son, our Lord; who was minum nostrum; qui con- conceived by the Holy ceptus est de Spiritu Ghost, born of the Virgin Sancto, natus ex Maria Mary, suffered under PonVirgine, passus sub Pontio tius Pilate, was crucified, Pilato, crucifixus, mortuus, dead, and buried; he dethe et sepultus; descendit ad scended into hell; inferos; tertia die resur- third day he rose again rexit a mortuis; ascendit from the dead; he asad coelos, sedet ad dexter- cended into heaven, and am Dei Patris omnipoten- sitteth at the right hand tis; inde venturus est of God, the Father Aljudicare vivos et mortuos. mighty; from thence he Credo in Spiritum Sanc- shall come to judge the tum, sanctam Ecclesiam living and the dead. I Catholicam, Sanctorum believe in the Holy Ghost, communionem, remission- the holy Catholic Church, em peccatorum, carnis re- the communion of Saints, surrectionem, vitam æter- the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. nam. Amen. CREDO IN DEUM. animo ansig GLORIA PATRI. GLORIA Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculorum. Amen. dinob Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. 10 SXR SALVE REGINA- MEMORARE. SALVE REGINA. SALVE, Regina, Mater misericordiæ;. Vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra, salve. Ad te clamamus, exules filii Hevæ; Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes in hac lacrymarum valle. Eia ergo, Advocata nostra, Illos tuos misericordes oculos ad nos converte; Et Jesum, benedictum fructum ventris tui, Nobis post hoc exilium ostende. O clemens, O pia, O dulcis Virgo Maria. . Ora pro nobis, sancta Dei Genitrix. R. Ut digni efficiamur promissionibus Christi. MEMORARE, O piissima Virgo Maria, non esse auditum, a sæculo, quemquam ad tua currentem præsidia, tua implorantem auxilia, tua petentem suffragia, esse derelictum, Ego, tali 21 Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy; Hail, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping inthisvale of tears. Turn, then, most gracious Advocate, MEMORARE. Thine eyes of mercy towards us; And after this our exile, shew unto us The blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus: O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. . Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. Ry. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. most Mary, Remember, O gracious Virgin that never was it known, that any one who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, and sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this WEBES $ 22.25 32.27&& US SUS US 22 GRACE. animatus confidentia, ad te, Virgo virginum, Mater, curro; ad te venio; coram te gemens peccator assisto. Noli, Mater Verbi, verba mea despicere, sed audi propitia et exaudi. Amen. GRACE BEFORE MEAT. V. BENEDIC, Domine, nos et hæc tua dona, quæ de tua largitate sumus sumpturi; per Christum Dominum nostrum. Ry. Amen. confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful.¹ O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen. AGIMUS tibi gratias, omnipotens Deus, pro universis beneficiis tuis; qui vivis et regnas in sæcula sæculorum. Amen. GRACE AFTER MEAT. Retribuere dignere, Domine, omnibus nobis bona facientibus propter nomen tuum, vitam æternam. R. Amen. Fidelium animæ,& c. . Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts, which of thy bounty we are about to receive; through Christ our Lord. Ry. Amen. We give thee thanks, Almighty God, for all thy benefits; who livest and reignest, world without end. Amen. Vouchsafe, O Lord, to render to all who do us good for thy name's sake, life everlasting. R. Amen. May the souls,& c. 1 Here you may make your request. 129 ANGELUS. THE ANGELUS.1 LUS.1 I.. ANGELUS Domini nuntiavit Mariæ. Ry. Et concepit de Spiritu Sancto. Ave, Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum; benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesus. Sancta Maria, mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc et in hora mortis nostræ. Amen. . Ecce ancilla II. Domini. Ry. Fiat mihi secundum verbum tuum. Ave, Maria,& c. III.. Et Verbum caro factum est. R. Et habitavit in nobis. 23 I. The angel of the announced unto Lord Mary. Ry. And she conceived of the Holy Ghost. put Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. II. Behold the handmaid of the Lord. R. Be it done unto me according to thy word. Hail, Mary,& c. III. And the Word was made flesh. R. And dwelt among .us. Ave Maria,& c. Hail, Mary,& c. Gratiam tuam quæsuPour forth, we beseech mus, Domine, mentibus thee, O Lord, thy grace nostris infunde; ut qui, into our hearts; that we, angelo nuntiante, Christi to whom the incarnation of filii tui incarnationem Christ thy Son was made cognovimus, per passio- known by the message of nem ejus et crucem ad an angel, may, by his pasresurrectionis gloriam per- sion and cross, be brought ducamur; per eundem to the glory of his resurChristum Dominum nos- rection; through the same trum. Amen. bas Christ our Lord. Amen. 1 In Paschal time, instead of the" Angelus," it is usual to say the" Regina Coeli" standing. VARENU 25$ 52.25 32W& W& UMWMUS& W 32 bavigogos Jeodo Evening Prayers. OVA N the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Blessed be the holy and undivided Trinity now and for ever. Amen. Come, O Holy Ghost, fill the hearts of thy faithful, and kindle in them the fire of thy love. imot Send forth thy Spirit, and they shall be created, and thou shalt renew the face of the earth. Our Father. Hail Mary. I believe. 1. Place yourself in the presence of God. O ALMIGHTY and eternal God, whose majesty filleth heaven and earth, I firmly believe that thou art here present; that thy all- seeing eye is upon me; that thou knowest all things, and art most intimately present in the very centre of my soul. I desire to bow down all the powers of my soul to adore : thee I desire to join my voice with all thy blessed angels and saints, to praise thee and glorify thee now and for ever. 2. Give Thanks. I MOST heartily thank thee, O Lord, for all thy mercies and blessings bestowed upon me and upon thy whole Church; and particularly for those I have received from thee this day, in watching over 129 25 me, and preserving me from so many evils, and favouring me with so many graces and inspirations,& c. [ Here pause and meditate on God's mercies.] Oh, let me never more be ungrateful unto thee, my God, who art so good and gracious unto me. EVENING. 3. Ask for Light to discover your Sins. TROSS AND now, dear Lord, add this one blessing to the rest; that I may clearly discover the sins which I have committed this day, by thought, word, and deed, or by any omission of any part of my duty to thee, to my neighbour, or to myself; that no part of my guilt may be hidden from my own eyes, but that I may see my sins in their true colour, and may detest them as I ought. 4. Daily Examination. Examine your conscience, and consider where and in what company you have been this day. Call to mind the sins committed against God, your neighbour, or yourself; and reflect whether you have fulfilled the duties of your state of life. AGAINST GOD.- By omission or negligence in the discharge of our religious duties; irreverence; wilful distractions, or inattention in prayer; resistance to the divine grace; oaths; murmurings; want of confidence and resignation.[ Pause and examine.] AGAINST OUR NEIGHBOUR.- By rash judgments; hatred; jealousy; contempt; desire of revenge; quarrelling; passion; imprecations; injuries; detraction; raillery; false reports; damaging, either in goods or reputation; bad example; scandal; want of obedience, respect, charity, or fidelity.[ Pause and examine.] AGAINST OURSELVES.- By vanity; human respect; lies; thoughts, desires, discourses, or actions WEENUSULIS LAS& U& U MUS MUS& 225 26 PRIVATE PRAYEKS. contrary to purity; by intemperance, rage, or impatience; by an useless and sensual life; or by sloth, in not complying with the duties of our state.[ Pause and examine.] 5. An Act of Contrition. O FATHER of mercies! who desirest not the death of sinners; look upcn me, a miserable sinner, according to the multitude of thy mercies. I acknowledge and confess, and am heartily sorry for, all the sins of my past life, and of this day in particular. I cast myself at thy feet, and beseech thee to cover all my sins with that infinite love with which thou hast loved us from all eternity. I grieve from the bottom of my heart that I have been so ungrateful to thee for thy benefits, and have so often offended thee, my God and my chief good. Spare me, I be. seech thee, by the death and love of Jesus Christ thy Son; and mercifully forgive me whatsoever sins I have this day, or heretofore, committed against thee, my neighbour, or myself. Here you may say the Miserere, or any other act of Penance. 6. A Resolution of Amendment. O ALMIGHTY God! I firmly resolve, here in thy presence, and before the whole company of heaven, to live henceforth more exactly in conformity to thy will, and to the rule of thy commandments. I resolve to keep a more strict watch over myself; to correct my evil habits; to attend more diligently to my duties; to avoid more carefully all sin, and whatever may lead to it. But without thy assistance, O Lord, there is no strength in man. Thou, therefore, who makest me to will that which is good, give me also the power to perform it. Grant that I may live soberly, righteously, Univ.- Bibl. Giessen SA 27 and piously in this world, and praise thee for ever with thy saints in the world to come. Despise not, O Lord, my petitions, for thine infinite mercies' sake, but accept this my evening sacrifice, and let it ascend as incense in thy sight. Ons gronborz And you, my holy patrons, pray for me. Thou first, O holy Virgin, mother of my God; thou too, my angel guardian; and ye, my chosen patrons, N. and N., and all ye heavenly citizens, angels, and saints, who praise God unceasingly, even while we sleep; take me under your protection, and commend me to God; that I may be protected from all the snares of our enemies, who are ever ready while we sleep. hurt us EVENING. 7. Intercession. O LORD God, grant us an increase of faith, hope, and charity. Root out from among us all sin and vice, infidelity, dissensions, and erroneous opinions. Reprove the wandering; correct the unbelieving show to all in schism the light of thy grace, and restore them to the unity of thy Church. Preserve the pastors and rulers of thy Church, and all kings, princes, and rulers in the same, from all adversities, both of mind and body. Give to all sinners true repentance. Preserve the just in righteousness; establish all their thoughts, words, and works for good. Confirm all who are dedicated to thy name in their holy resolutions. Have mercy upon all, O Lord. Give food to those who labour; comfort those who are oppressed with sorrow; supply the necessities of the needy; heal the sick; support the dying.. Forgive all who have sinned with me, or whom I have led into sin. Repay a hundred- fold with good all whom I have injured, offended, or scandalised. Direct in the way of salvation all my relations and friends; all who pray for me, all who have comWWW.25 8.25 85WUSS 502557 28 PRIVATE PRAYERS. mended themselves to my prayers, all who think kindly of me. Hear them, O Lord, when they cry unto thee in any tribulation. Bestow perpetual charity both on us and on our enemies. May we all be filled with patience, kindness, and mercifulness. May envy, hatred, and all bitterness, be put away. Have mercy, also, O merciful Father, on all who sleep in Christ, especially on[,] and those with whom I have been familiarly acquainted. Eternal rest give to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. O eternal Father, I beseech thee, by the life and death of thy beloved Son, and by the bowels of thy mercies, grant that I may persevere unto the end in good works, and die in thy grace. O good Jesus, I beseech thee, by the love of the eternal Father, and by the last words with which thou didst commend thy spirit to him upon the cross, receive my soul at my last hour. viibini golv han mit Me O Holy Spirit, have mercy on me, and by thy holy inspiration strengthen me always, but especially at the hour of my death. O most holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on me now and at the hour of my death. Amen. On going into bed. IN the name of our Lord Jesus Christ crucified, I lay me down to rest; may he bless, govern, and preserve me, and bring me to everlasting life. Amen. Composing yourself to Sleep. INTO thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit, for thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth. I will sleep in peace, and take my rest. EVENING. T 29 A SECOND FORM OF EVENING PRAYER. N the name of the Father,& c. Blessed be the holy and undivided,& c. Our Father. Hail Mary. I believe. endo O eternal, infinite, and almighty God, whose glory the heaven of heavens cannot contain; look down on thy unworthy servant, prostrate at the feet of thy mercy, and humbly confessing to thee, in the sight of all thy holy angels and blessed saints, the sinfulness and vanity of my life, and especially the transgressions of this day. I confess to Almighty God, to blessed Mary ever Virgin, to blessed Michael the Archangel, to blessed John the Baptist, to the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, and to all the saints, that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, and deed, through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault. Here examine diligently what sins you may have fallen into this day, by thought, word, deed, or omission; and humbly confessing them, proceed thus: Of these, and all my other sins, now or at any former time committed, I most sincerely repent, and am heartily sorry for every thought, word, and deed, by which I have displeased the eyes of thy glory, and provoked thy wrath and indignation against me; especially for my disobedience to so holy a law, and my extreme ingratitude to so gracious and bountiful a God. Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy great mercy; and according to the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my iniquity. Wash me yet more from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. Create a clean heart in me, O God, and renew And I beseech a right spirit within me. I beseech thee, O Lord, to hear me, and have mercy upon me. blessed Mary ever Virgin, blessed Michael the Archangel, blessed John the Baptist, the holy Apostles Wh WUNS US W2W 2.75 35 7.753758.375k 30 PRIVATE PRAYERS. Peter and Paul, and all the saints, to pray to the Lord our God for me. May Almighty God have mercy on me, forgive me my sins, and bring me to everlasting life, through Christ our Lord. Amen. May the almighty and merciful Lord grant me pardon, absolution, and remission of all my sins. Amen. And now, O most gracious Benefactor, I praise and magnify thy holy name for thy great and innumerable benefits, proceeding purely from thy bounty, and intended wholly for my good; particularly for preserving me this day in the midst of so many dangers incident to my condition, and delivering me from the many calamities and miseries which are due to my sins. Thou art my Creator, O my God, and kind Protector; thou art the ultimate end of my being, and supreme perfection of my nature. Under the shadow of thy wings is perpetual repose, and from the light of thy countenance flows eternal joy and felicity. To thee be glory and honour, to thee adoration and obedience, from all thy creatures for ever. And since thou hast ordained the day to labour, and the night to take our rest, as I praise thee for the blessings of the day, so I implore thy protection during this night. Let the eyes of thy providence watch over me, and thy holy angels pitch their tents about me; that being safely delivered from all dangers, and comfortably refreshed with moderate sleep, I may the better be enabled to perform the employments of my calling and state of life, and faithfully persevere in the discharge of the duties of thy service; and so daily advance to new victories over my passions, and to a more perfect observance of thy commandments; till, having passed my days in thy fear, may end them in thy favour, and rejoice with thee I PY 31 for ever in thy heavenly kingdom, through Jesus Christ our Lord and only Saviour, who with thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, one God, world without end. Amen. EVENING. Prayer for the Dead. [ The De Profundis may here be said.] V. ETERNAL rest give unto them, O Lord. R. And let perpctual light shine upon them. . May they rest in peace. Ry. Amen. O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, give to the souls of thy servants departed the remission of all their sins; that, through pious supplications, they may obtain the pardon which they have always desired: who livest and reignest, world without end. Amen. wer! Prayer of St Aloysius to the Blessed Virgin. TO thee, O holy Mary, my sovereign Mistress, to thy blessed trust and special charge, and to the bosom of thy mercy, this day and every day, and at the hour of my death, I commend myself, my soul and my body; to thee I commit all my hope and all my consolation, my distresses and my miseries, my life and the end thereof; that through thy most holy intercession, and through thy merits, all my works may be directed and disposed, according to thy will and the will of thy Son. Amen. A Prayer to your Guardian Angel. * ANGEL of God, who art my guardian, enlighten, guard, direct, and govern me, who have been committed to thee by the supernal clemency. W& WS& W& WUMH5 25 3 32 PRIVATE PRAYERS. The Blessing. GOD the Father, bless me; Jesus Christ defend and keep me; the virtue of the Holy Ghost enlighten and sanctify me, this night and for ever. Amen. Into thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. Lord Jesus, receive my soul. When you go to Bed, say: IN the name of our Lord Jesus Christ crucified, I lay me down to rest. Bless me, O Lord, defend and govern me; and, after this short and miserable pilgrimage, bring me to everlasting happiness. Amen. A Prayer at settling to Sleep. O LORD Jesus Christ, whose unwearied eye neither slumbers nor sleeps, but continually watches in defence of thy servants; take me and mine, I beseech thee, into thy protection, and grant, that whilst my body is asleep, my soul may be awake to thee, and that I may hereafter behold thee in that blessed and heavenly country, where thou, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, rulest eternally, and where all the angels, with the blessed saints, are citizens for ever. Amen. The Trisagium. HOLY, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts: the earth is full of thy glory. Glory be to the Father, glory be to the Son, glory be to the Holy Ghost. Act of Resignation to the Will of God. MAY the most just, most high, and most amiable will of God be done, praised, and eternally exalted in all things. Amen. EVENING. 33 A THIRD FORM OF EVENING PRAYER. N the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Come, O Holy Ghost, fill the hearts of thy faithful, and kindle in them the fire of thy love. Place yourself in the presence of God, and humbly adore him. O MY God, I present myself before thee at the end of another day, to offer thee anew the homage of my heart. I humbly adore thee, my Creator, my Redeemer, and my Judge! I believe in thee, because thou art Truth itself; I hope in thee, because thou art faithful to thy promises; I love thee with my whole heart, because thou art infinitely worthy of being loved; and for thy sake I love my neighbour as myself. Return Thanks to God for all his Mercies. ENABLE me, O my God, to return thee thanks as I ought for all thine inestimable blessings and favours. Thou hast thought of me, and loved me from all eternity; thou hast formed me out of nothing; thou hast delivered up thy beloved Son to the ignominious death of the cross for my redemption; thou hast made me a member of thy holy Church; thou hast preserved me from falling into the abyss of eternal misery, when my sins had provoked thee to punish me; and thou hast graciously continued to spare me, even though I have not ceased to offend thee. What return, O my God, can I make for thy innumerable blessings, and particularly for the favours of this day? O all ye saints and angels, unite with me in praising the God of mercies, who is so bountiful to so unworthy a creature. Our Father. Hail Mary. I believe. C W& US& W& WMWMH 275863 34 PRIVATE PRAYERS. Ask of God Light to discover the Sins committed this day. O MY God, sovereign judge of men, who desirest not the death of a sinner, but that he should be converted and saved, enlighten my mind, that I may know the sins which I have this day committed in thought, word, or deed, and give me the grace of true contrition. Here examine your Conscience; then say: O OMY God, I heartily repent, and am grieved that I have offended thee, because thou art infinitely good, and sin is infinitely displeasing to thee. I humbly ask of thee mercy and pardon, through the infinite merits of Jesus Christ. I resolve, by the assistance of thy grace, to do penance for my sins, and I will endeavour never more to offend thee. I confess to Almighty God,& c. lasto Pray for the Church of Christ. O GOD, hear my prayers on behalf of our holy father Pope Pius, our Bishops, our clergy, and for all that are in authority over us. Bless, I beseech thee, the whole Catholic Church; convert all heretics and unbelievers; have mercy upon this country, and restore it again to the ancient faith and communion of thy Church. Pour down thy blessings, O Lord, upon all my friends, relations, and acquaintances, and upon my enemies, if I have any. Help the poor and sick, and those who are in their last agony. O God of mercy and goodness, have compassion on the souls of the faithful in purgatory; put an end to their sufferings, and grant to them eternal light, rest, and happiness. Amen. Bless, O Lord, the repose I am about to take, that, EVENING. 35 my bodily strength being renewed, I may be the better enabled to serve thee. O holy Virgin Mary, Mother of mercy, preserve e this night from all evil, whether of body or soul. Holy St Joseph, St Michael, and all ye saints and angels of Paradise, especially my guardian angel and my chosen patron, watch over me. I commend myself to your protection now and always. Amen. Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts: the earth is full of thy glory. Glory be to the Father, glory be to the Son, glory be to the Holy Ghost. Amen. A FOURTH FORM OF EVENING PRAYER. IN the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Blessed be the holy and undivided Trinity, Amen. now and for ever. Our Father. Hail Mary. I believe. Come, Holy Ghost,& c. Let us place ourselves in the presence of God, and give him thanks for all the benefits which we have received from him, particularly this day. O my God, I firmly believe that thou art here present, and perfectly seest me, and that thou observest all my actions, all my thoughts, and the most secret motions of my heart. Thou watchest over me with an incomparable love, every moment bestowing favours, and preserving me from evil. Blessed be thy holy name; and may all creatures bless thy goodness for the benefits which I have ever received from thee, and particularly this day. May the saints and angels supply my defect in rendering thee due thanks. Never permit me to be so base and wicked as to repay thy WWWMWS& W №2 US № 2757752752.25k 36 bounties with ingratitude, and thy blessings with offences and injuries. PRIVATE PRAYERS. Let us ask of our Lord Jesus Christ grace to discover the sins which we have committed this day; and beg of him a true sorrow for them, and a sincere repentance. O my Lord Jesus Christ, Judge of the living and the dead, before whom I must appear one day to give an exact account of my whole life; enlighten me, I beseech thee, and give me an humble and contrite heart, that I may see wherein I have offended thine infinite Majesty, and judge myself now with such a just severity, that then thou mayest judge me with mercy and clemency. Let us here examine what sins we have committed this day, by thought, word, deed, or omission. ( If nothing occur to your mind wherein you have offended, renew your sorrow for the sins of your past life.) Let us conceive a great sorrow for having offended God. O my God, I detest these and all other sins which I have committed against thy divine Majesty. I am extremely sorry that I have offended thee, because thou art infinitely good, and sin displeaseth thee. I love thee with my whole heart; and firmly purpose, by the help of thy grace, never more to offend thee. I resolve to avoid the occasions of sin; I will confess my sins, and will endeavour to make satisfaction for them. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, and pardon me, a wretched sinner. In the name of thy beloved Son Jesus, I humbly beg of thee so to wash me with his precious blood, that my sins may be entirely remitted. Let us endeavour, as much as possible, to put ourselves in the dispositions in which we desire to be found at the hour of death. O my God, I accept of death as a homage and adoration which I owe to thy divine Majesty, and as a EVENING. 37 punishment justly due to my sins, in union with the death of my dear Redeemer, and as the only means of coming to thee, my beginning and last end. I firmly believe all the sacred truths which the Catholic Church believeth and teacheth, because thou hast revealed them. And by the assistance of thy holy grace, I am resolved to live and die in the communion of this thy Church. Relying upon thy goodness, power, and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, and life everlasting, through the merits of thy Son Jesus Christ, my only Redeemer, and by the intercession of his blessed Mother, and all the saints. I love thee with all my heart and soul, and desire to love thee as the blessed do in heaven. I adore all the designs of thy divine Providence, resigning myself entirely to thy will. I also love my neighbour for thy sake, as I love my. self. I sincerely forgive all who have injured me, and ask pardon of all whom I have injured. I renounce the devil, with all his works; the world, with all its pomps; the flesh, with all its temptations. I desire to be dissolved, and to be with Christ. Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit. Rz. Lord Jesus, receive my soul. May the blessed Virgin Mary, St Joseph, and all the saints, pray for us to our Lord, that we may be preserved this night from sin and all evils. Amen. Blessed St Michael, defend us in the day of battle, that we may not be lost at the dreadful judgment. Amen. O my good Angel, whom God, by his divine mercy, hath appointed to be my guardian, enlighten and protect me, direct and govern me this night. Amen. May Almighty God have mercy on us, and forgive us our sins, and bring us to life everlasting. Amen. May the almighty and merciful Lord grant us WWWMWW BAWA 38 pardon, absolution, and remission of all our sins. Amen. PRIVATE PRAYERS. . Vouchsafe, O Lord, this night, RZ. To keep us without sin. e V. Have mercy upon us, O Lord. Rz. Have mercy upon us. b Ads n. Let thy mercy, be upon us, O Lord. Ry. As we have hoped in thee. V. O Lord, hear our prayer. Ry. And let our cry come unto thee. yd bo odw 000 Let us pray. VISIT, we beseech thee, O Lord, this habitation, and drive far from it all snares of the enemy. Let thy holy angels dwell herein, to preserve us in peace; and may thy blessing be always upon us, through our Lord,& c. Svol dels i Save us, O Lord, when we are awake, and keep us while we sleep, that we may watch with Christ, and rest in peace. Rz. Amen. buo ly 10 Short Prayers for Occasional se. MORNING. 1 light radio When first you awake, defend yourself with the sign of the sacred Cross, and then proceed to say: Blessed be the holy and undivided Trinity, now and ever. Amen. Glory to the Father, who hath created us. bo be 10 Glory to the Son, who hath redeemed us. Glory to the Holy Ghost, who hath sanctified us. Say while rising from bed: In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ I arise; may he bless, preserve, and govern me, and bring me to everlasting life. Amend During the time spent in dressing, and washing the face and hands, pray either by reciting the Psalms Miserere, De profundis, or by meditating on some mystery of the life or passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. When you have finished, recite, on your knees, with attention and devotion, the following prayers: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Here may be said the Veni Creator, or Veni Sancte Spiritus. O God, who hast taught the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant to us in the same spirit to know and love what is right, and ever to rejoice in his consolation. 215 827542 №.WS& W № № 275 57.75375 85.25k R424224324424524 40 SHORT PRAYERS. Prevent our actions, we beseech thee, O Lord, by thy inspiration, and further them by thy continual help: that every prayer and work of ours may begin from thee, and by thee be happily ended, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the same Spirit, God, world without end. Amen. Act of Thanksgiving. I give thee thanks, most Holy Trinity, for thy care over me in the night past, and for having brought me in safety to the beginning of this day, and for all the manifold blessings thou hast conferred upon me; grant, I beseech thee, that I may pass the remainder of my life in worthy acts of praise and thanksgiving. Here recite slowly and attentively the Our Father, Hail Mary, The Creed, and Acts of Faith, Hope, Charity, and Contri. tion. Act of referring all our Works to God. O Lord God, creator and governor of all things, in whom we live, move, and have our being, without whom we can do nothing, whatever things I shall this day think, speak, do, or suffer, I refer all to thy glory, and to that of our Lord Jesus Christ. Lord God Almighty, who hast safely brought us to the begin. ning of this day, let thy powerful grace so conduct us through it, that we may not fall into any sin, but that all our thoughts, words, and works may be guided by the rules of thy heavenly justice, and tend to the observance of thy holy law; through our Lord Jesus Christ,& c. The following prayers may also be said at choice, as opportunity may serve: 1. Give Praise to the Most Holy Trinity. I adore, praise, and glorify thee, O most holy Trinity; and give thanks unto thee, for that I have passed through this night in safety under thy protection. Oh, how many sinners have died in this very night, and are deservedly, by their own fault, damned eternally! How can I repay thee, O my Chief Good, for having bestowed on me so singular a love! Do thou, I beseech thee, O most fond Mother, and most chaste Virgin Mary, and do thou, O my Angel Guardian, and do you, my Patrons NN, praise and glorify the Lord with me, now and ever. Amen. 41 SHORT PRAYERS. 2. Offer your Heart to the heavenly Father. O eternal Father, I willingly offer to thee my heart, the whole strength of my soul, and the faculties of my body, and whatever else is in me. Accept me, thy creature, and all that is mine, in union with thy most dear Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. 0 heavenly Father, when shall I come and appear before thy presence? 3. Dispose your Future Actions. O O most sweet Jesus, who art the Way, the Truth, and the Life, I firmly resolve to run in the way of thy commandments, and on this day to discharge especially this N duty of piety. I ascribe all and each of my works to the glory of thy name. Jesus, my hope and my life, would that this day, and at every hour and, time, as often as I draw my breath, I could love thee, venerate thee, glorify thee, and induce all creatures to praise thee! Accept, O Jesus, this my desire, and supply what is deficient in me by thine infinite merits. 4. Avoid Sin by the Aid of the Holy Spirit. Come, O Holy Spirit, the solace and strength of my soul, that I may courageously resist all temptations. Shall I, then, repeat, knowingly and willingly, this sin N? Alas! too frequently have I fallen into it, but I hope for constant improvement from this day forward. Assist me by the help of thy grace, O Holy Spirit, so will I" walk upon the asp and the basilisk, and will tread under me the lion and the dragon." 5. Seek the Aid of the Saints of God. Be present with me too, all ye Elect of God; help my good resolutions. O Virgin Mary, holy Mother of God, together with thy most chaste Spouse St Joseph, and thou, holy Angel, my faithful Guardian, and you, likewise, my especial Patrons, ( SS, NN,) and you, whose memory is this day kept, stretch forth to me your assisting hand of help, admonish me when heedless, bring me back into the path of safety when I wander, and whatever good resolutions I have this day made, help me faithfully to fulfil. And do thou, O my God, and my all, grant me the inspiration of thy grace. Vouchsafe, O God, this day to keep me without sin. Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us; let thy mercy, O Lord, be showed upon us, according as we have hoped in thee. In thee, O Lord, have I trusted, let me not be confounded for ever. That you may live at all times in a state of grace, accustom yourself at each hour to elicit an act of contrition, in this or similar manner. W& WMWMUM A5454A7474 42 SHORT PRAYERS. My God and my all, I grieve to the very bottom of my heart that I have ever offended by my sins thee whom I love above all things. Be merciful to me a sinner. At the beginning of every work: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Or else, To the greater glory of thy name, O God, I approach this work, and offer it to thee in union with the infinite merits of Jesus Christ. In the midst of your work often elevate your mind to God. While the hour is striking, say: Hail Mary,& c. Or, May the Almighty grant to us mortals a propitious hour. Evening. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of thy faithful, and kind'e in them the fire of thy love. . Send forth thy Spirit, and they shall be created. R. And thou shalt renew the face of the earth. O God, who hast taught,& c.,( as in the Morning.) Make an examination of Conscience,( a Pause.) Let a lively grief be excited for sins committed, and let it be followed by Acts of Faith, Hope, Charity, and Contrition. Pray for the Faithful Departed. Out of the depths have I cried,& c., p. . Eternal rest give to them, O Lord. R. And let perpetual light shine upon them. . From the gates of Hades. R. Deliver their souls, O Lord. . May they rest in peace. R. Amen. O God, the Creator and Redeemer,& c. Angel of God, who art my guardian, guard, direct, and govern me, who have been committed to thee by the supernal clemency. Amen. 43 SHORT PRAYERS. St Michael, Archangel, defend us from our enemies. St Joseph, our Patron Saints NN, and all ye Saints of God, intercede for us. Save us, O Lord, when we are awake, and keep us while we sleep, that we may watch with Christ, and rest in peace. Amen. Let a spiritual reading follow, and let the matter be prepared for the morning meditation: after which, one of the four Antiphons of the Blessed Virgin Mary may be recited, concluding all with the sign of the Cross. While getting into bed, take some holy water, and say: In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ crucified, I lay me down to rest; may he bless, govern, and protect me, and bring me to life eternal. Amen. Lying down now in your bed, say: Into thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit; thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of Truth. COMMENDATION OF ONE'S- SELF TO JESUS. O most amiable Jesus, I commend myself into thy hands this day and ever, as thou, when dying on the Cross, didst commend thyself into the hands of the Father, and as thy most blessed Mother commended herself to thee. Make me to live according to thy will, and to die in thee, and I pray thee to grant the same to all, as well my enemies as my friends, and specially NN, through the merits of thy passion and death, and through the intercession also of thy most sweet Mother and of all the Saints. Bless me, O loving Jesus, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, and lead me into life everlasting. Amen. COMMENDATION TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN. O my lady, holy Mary, to thy blessed keeping, and to the bosom of thy tender compassion, I commend my soul and body this day, every day, and at the hour of my departure; all my hopes, my consolation, my anxieties and miseries, my life, and the end of my life, I commit to thy keeping, that, by thy most holy intercession and merits, all my doings may be guided and disposed according to thy will and that of thy Son. Amen. WMWMWMUMU 2224242424S Ghe Itinerary, On Prayers for a Journey. Ant. In the Way of Peace. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,& c., p. 159. Ant. In the way of peace and prosperity may the Lord, the almighty and merciful, direct our steps. And may the Angel Raphael accompany us on the way, that we may return to our home in peace, safety, and joy. Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy. Our Father, secretly. . And lead us not into temptation. R. But deliver us from evil. y. Save thy servants. R. Who trust in thee, O my God. . Send us help, O Lord, from thy holy place. R. And defend us out of Sion. . Be unto us, O Lord, a tower of strength. R. From the face of the enemy. . Let not the enemy prevail against us. R. Nor the son of iniquity approach to hurt us. . Blessed be the Lord from day to day. R. May the God of our salvation make our way prosperous before us. y. Show us thy way, O Lord. R. And teach us thy paths. y. Oh that our ways were directed. R. To keep thy righteous laws. y. The crooked ways shall be made straight. R. And the rough places smooth. . God hath given his angels charge concerning thee. R. To keep thee in all thy ways. y. Lord, hear my prayer. R. And let my cry come unto thee 45 O God, who madest the sons of Israel to walk with dry feet through the midst of the sea, and who didst open to the three magi, by the guiding of a star, the way that led to thee; grant to us, we beseech thee, a prosperous journey, and a time of tranquillity, that, attended by thy holy angel, we may happily arrive at that place whither we are journeying, and finally at the haven of eternal salvation. ITINERARY. O God, who broughtest Abraham thy son out of the land of the Chaldees, and didst preserve him unhurt through all his journeyings, we beseech thee, vouchsafe to keep us thy servants; be unto us our support in our setting out, our solace on the way, our shadow in the heat, our covering in the rain and cold, the chariot of our weariness, the fortress of our adversity, our staff in the ways of slipperiness, and our harbour in shipwreck, that under thy guidance, we may reach in prosperity the object of our journey, and at length return to our home in safety. Give ear, O Lord, we beseech thee, to our supplications, and dispose the way of thy servants in the blessedness of thy salvation, that amidst all the various changes of this our life and pilgrimage we may ever be protected by thy help. Vouchsafe to thy people, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that they may walk onward in the way of salvation, and by following the exhortations of the blessed Forerunner John, may come safe to the presence of him whom he preached, Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen. . Let us proceed in peace. R. In the name of the Lord. Amen. WMWNW MUS MU 244244 24 Occasional Prayers. For the Holy Catholic Church. D EFEND, O Lord, thy servants, we beseech thee, from all dangers both of body and soul; and, by the intercession of the blessed and glorious Virgin Mary, Mother of God, of the blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, of blessed N., and of all thy saints, mercifully grant us the blessings of peace and safety; that all adversities and errors being removed, thy Church may freely and securely serve thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord,& c. For all degrees of men in the Church. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is sanctified and governed; mercifully hear our humble supplications for all degrees and orders therein; that, by the gift of thy grace, all in their several stations may faithfully serve thee; through,& c. For the Pope. O GOD, the Pastor and Governor of all the faithful, mercifully look upon thy servant N., whom thou hast been pleased to appoint the pastor of thy Church; grant, we beseech thee, that both by word and example he may edify those over whom he is set, and, together with the flock committed to his care, may attain everlasting life; through,& c. OCCASIONAL PRAYERS. 47 For Bishops, and the People committed to them. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who alone dost great marvels, send down upon thy servants, the Bishops of thy Church[ especially N. our Bishop], and all congregations committed unto them, the spirit of thy saving grace; and that they may truly please thee, pour upon them the continual dew of thy blessing; through,& c.obayine H vorm di For a Congregation or Family. DEFEND, we beseech thee, O Lord, by the intercession of the blessed Mary ever Virgin, this thy family from all adversity; and mercifully protect us, now prostrate before thee with our whole hearts, from all the snares of our enemies; through,& c. In any Tribulation. O ALMIGHTY God, despise not thy people who cry unto thee in their affliction; but for the glory of thy name, turn away thine anger, and help us in our tribulations; through,& c. In Times of Calamity. O LORD Jesus Christ, holy, immortal God! have mercy upon us and upon all men; purify us by thy holy blood, forgive us by thy holy blood, save us by thy holy blood, now and for ever. Amen. gordi eam ficb YS In Time of Famine or Pestilence. GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord, an answer to our hearty supplications; and, thy wrath being appeased, turn away from us this famine,( or pestilence,) that the hearts of men may know that these scourges proceed from thine anger, and cease by thy mercy; through,& c. MUSMUUS 48 OCCASIONAL PRAYERS. In Times of great Mortality. GOD, who desirest not the death but the pen. ance of sinners, mercifully look upon thy people returning to thee; and grant that they, being devoted unto thee, may, by thy clemency, be delivered from the scourges of thine anger; through,& c. HEAR us, O God of our salvation; and deliver thy people from the terrors of divine anger, and make them secure by the bountifulness of thy mercy; through,& c. For Heretics and Schismatics. O ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who hast compassion on all, and wouldst not that any should perish; favourably look down upon all those who are seduced by the deceit of Satan; that all heretical impiety being removed, the hearts of such as err may repent, and return to the unity of thy truth; through,& c. For Jews. O ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who repellest not from thy mercy even the perfidious Jews; hear the prayer which we offer for the blindness of that people; that the light of thy truth, Christ our Lord, being known to them, they may be delivered from their darkness; through,& c. For Pagans. O ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who desirest not the death but the life of sinners; mercifully accept our prayers, and, delivering pagans from the worship of idols, unite them to thy Church, to the praise and honour of thy glorious name; through,& c. OCCASIONAL PRAYERS. 49 For our Friends. O GOD, who, by the grace of the Holy Spirit, hast poured into the hearts of thy faithful the gifts of charity; grant to thy servants, for whom we implore thy mercy, health both of body and soul; that they may love thee with all their strength, and cheerfully perform those things which are pleasing unto thee; through,& c. For a Friend in Distress. VOUCHSAFE, O merciful Lord, to afford the sweetness of thy comfort to thy afflicted servant N., and to remove, according to thy accustomed mercy, the heavy burden of his calamities. Give him, I humbly beseech thee, patience in his sufferings, resignation to thy good pleasure, perseverance in thy service, and a happy translation from this afflicting life to thy eternal felicity. Amen. For Another's Conversion. O DIVINE and adorable Saviour, thou who art the Way, the Truth, and the Life, I beseech thee to have mercy upon N., and bring him[ or her] to the knowledge and love of thy truth. Thou, O Lord, knowest all his darkness, his weakness, and his doubts have pity upon him, O merciful Saviour; let the bright beams of thy eternal truth shine upon his mind; clear away the cloud of error and prejudice from before his eyes, and may he humbly submit to and embrace with his whole heart the teaching of thy Church. Oh, let not the soul for whom I pray be shut out from thy blessed fold! Unite him to thyself in the sacraments of thy love, and grant that, partaking of the blessings of thy grace in this life, he may come at last to the possession of those D MUSU R4R444S 50 OCCASIONAL PRAYERS. eternal rewards which thou hast promised to all those who believe in thee and who do thy will. Hear this my petition, O merciful Jesus, who with the Father and the Holy Ghost, livest and reignest ever and ever. Amen. For the Sick. HEAL thy servants, O Lord, who are sick, and who put their trust in thee. R. Send them help, O Lord, and comfort them from thy holy place. O almighty and everlasting God, the eternal salvation of them that believe in thee, hear us in behalf of thy servants who are sick; for whom we humbly crave the help of thy mercy; that, their health being restored to them, they may render thanks to thee in thy Church; through,& c. O A Prayer before Study or Instructions. INCOMPREHENSIBLE Creator, the true fountain of light, and only Author of all knowledge; vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to enlighten our understandings, and to remove from us all darkness of sin and ignorance.[ Thou, who makest eloquent the tongues of those that want utterance, direct our tongues, and pour on our lips the grace of thy blessing.] Give us a diligent and obedient spirit, quickness of apprehension, capacity of retaining, and the powerful assistance of thy holy grace; that what we hear or learn, we may apply to thy honour and the eternal salvation of our own souls, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A Prayer for Parents, for themselves and for their Children. O FATHER of mankind, who hast given unto me these my children, and committed them to my charge, to bring them up for thee, and to prepare 51 them for everlasting life; assist me with thy heavenly grace, that I may be able to fulfil this most sacred duty and stewardship. Teach me both what to give, and what to withhold; when to reprove, and when to forbear: make me to be gentle, yet firm; considerate and watchful; deliver me equally from the weakness of indulgence and excess of severity; and grant that, both by word and example, I may be careful to lead them in the ways of wisdom and true piety; so that at last I may, with them, be admitted to the unspeakable joys of our true home in heaven, in the unity of the blessed angels and saints, where thou, O Father, with Jesus, thy only- begotten Son, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, livest and reignest one God, for ever and ever. OCCASIONAL PRAYERS. HEAVENLY Father, I commend my children unto thee. Be thou their God and Father, and mercifully supply whatever is wanting in me, through frailty or negligence. Strengthen them to overcome Pour thy the corruptions of the world, to resist the solicitations of evil, whether from within or without; and deliver them from the secret snares of the enemy. grace into their hearts, and confirm and multiply in them the gifts of thy Holy Spirit, that they may daily grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ; and so faithfully serving thee here, may come to rejoice before thee hereafter; through the merits of the same our Lord Jesus Christ, who with thee and the Holy Ghost livest and reignest. Amen. A Prayer to be daily said by those who carry about them an Agnus Dei. O MY Lord Jesus Christ, the true Lamb who taketh away the sins of the world; by thy mercy, which is infinite, pardon my iniquities, and by thy sacred Passion, preserve me this day from all sin and evil. I carry about me this holy Agnus in thine honour, as a preservative against my own weakness, and as an MWMWMWMWM ¥§ ¥§ 52 OCCASIONAL PRAYERS. incentive to the practice of that meekness, humility, and innocence which thou hast taught us. I offer myself up to thee as an entire oblation, and in memory of that sacrifice of love which thou didst offer for me on the cross, and in satisfaction for my sins. Accept this oblation, I beseech thee, O my God; and may it be acceptable to thee in the odour of sweetness. Amen. A short Recommendation to God. INTO the hands of thy unspeakable mercy, O Lord, I commend my soul and body; my senses, my words, my thoughts, and all my actions, with all the necessities of my body and soul; my going forth and coming in; my faith and conversation; the course and end of my life; the day and hour of my death; my rest and resurrection with the saints and elect. Amen. An Universal Prayer, for all things necessary to Salvation. COMPOSED BY POPE CLEMENT XI. Priest.- O my God, I believe in thee; do thou strengthen my faith. All my hopes are in thee; do thou secure them. I love thee with my whole heart; teach me to love thee daily more and more. I am sorry that I have offended thee; do thou increase my sorrow. People.-- I adore thee as my first beginning; I aspire after thee as my last end. I give thee thanks as my constant benefactor; I call upon thee as my sovereign protector. Vouchsafe, O my God, to conduct me by thy wisdom, to restrain me by thy justice, to comfort me by thy mercy, to defend me by thy power. To thee I desire to consecrate all my thoughts, words, ac. tions, and sufferings; that henceforward I may think of thee, speak of thee, constantly refer all my actions to thy greater glory, and suffer willingly whatever thou shalt appoint. Lord, I desire that in all things thy will may be done, because it is thy will, in the manner thou willest, and as long as thou willest. OCCASIONAL PRAYERS. 53 I beg of thee to enlighten my understanding, to inflame my will, to purify my body, and to sanctify my soul. Grant that I be not puffed up with pride, moved by flattery, deceived by the world, or duped by the devil. Give me grace to purify my memory, to bridle my tongue, to restrain mine eyes, and to mortify my senses. Give me strength, O my God, to expiate mine offences, to overcome my temptations, to subdue my passions, and to acquire the virtues proper for my state. Fill my heart with a tender affection for Thy goodness, a hatred for my faults, a love for my neighbour, and a contempt of the world. Let me always remember to be submissive to my superiors, condescending to mine inferiors, faithful to my friends, and charitable to mine enemies. Grant, O Jesus, that I may remember thy precept and example, by loving mine enemies, bearing with injuries, doing good to them that persecute me, and praying for them that slander me. Assist me to overcome sensuality by mortification, avarice by alms- deeds, anger by meekness, and tepidity by devotion. O my God, make me prudent in mine undertakings, courageous in dangers, patient in afflictions, and humble in prosperity. palachiev Grant that I may be ever attentive at my prayers, temperate at my meals, diligent in mine employments, and constant in my good resolutions. Let my conscience be ever upright and pure, mine exterior modest, my conversation edifying, and my life according to rule. Assist me, that I may continually labour to overcome nature, to correspond with thy grace, to keep thy commandments, and to work out my salvation. fem Help me to obtain holiness of life by a sincere confession of my sins, by a devout reception of the Body of Christ, by a continual recollection of mind, and by a pure intention of heart. Discover to me, O my God, the nothingness of this world, the greatness of heaven, the shortness of time, and the length of eternity. Grant that I may prepare for death, that I may fear thy judgments, that I may escape hell, and in the end obtain heaven, through the merits of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. WMWMW221 275822 4742454 54 OCCASIONAL PRAYERS. ACTS OF FAITH, HOPE, CHARITY, AND CONTRITION. Preparatory Prayer. ALMIGHTY and eternal God, grant to us the increase of faith, hope, and charity; and that we may deserve to obtain what thou dost promise, make us to love what thou commandest; through Christ our Lord. Amen. An Act of Faith. I FIRMLY believe there is one God; and that in this one God there are three Persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; that the Son took to himself the nature of man from the womb of the Virgin Mary, by the operation of the power of the Holy Ghost; and that, in this our human nature, he was crucified, and died for us; that afterwards he rose again, and ascended into heaven, from whence he shall come to repay the just everlasting glory, and the wicked everlasting punishment. Moreover, I believe whatsoever else the Catholic Church proposes to be believed, and this because God, who is the Sovereign Truth, and can neither deceive nor be deceived, has revealed all these things to this his Church. An Act of Hope. O MY God, relying on thy almighty power, and thy infinite mercy and goodness, and because thou art faithful to thy promises, I trust in thee that thou wilt grant me the forgiveness of my sins, through the merits of Jesus Christ thy Son; and that thou wilt give me the assistance of thy grace, with which I may labour to continue to the end in the diligent exercise of all good works, and may deserve to obtain in heaven the glory which thou hast promised. guod asvasi OCCASIONAL PRAYERS. 55 od He spasitng An Act of Charity. ad am I tadt O LORD my God, I love thee with my whole heart, and above all things, because thou, O God, art the Sovereign Good, and, for thy own infinite perfections, art most worthy of all love; and, for thy sake, I also love my neighbour as myself. trosvill Ila mont boit svol.godt An Act of Contrition. O MY God, for the sake of thy sovereign goodness un and infinite perfection, which I love above all things, I am exceedingly sorry from the bottom of my heart, and am grieved for having offended by my sins this thy infinite goodness; and I firmly resolve, by the assistance of thy grace, never more to offend thee for the time to come, and carefully to avoid all occasions of sin. o boo onds vol ydt to sound A PRAYER IN SICKNESS OR AFFLICTION. LORD Jesus Christ, I receive this sickness [ or this affliction], with which thou art pleased to visit me, as coming from thy fatherly hand. It is thy will, and therefore I submit;-" not my will, but thine be done." May it be to the honour of thy holy name, and for the good of my soul. I here offer myself with an entire submission to all thine appointments; to suffer whatever thou pleasest, as long as thou pleasest, and in what manner thou pleasest: for I am a creature, O Lord, who have often and most ungratefully offended thee, and whom thou mightest justly have visited with thy severest punishments. Oh, let thy justice be tempered with mercy, and let thy heavenly grace come to my assistanee, to support me under this affliction! Confirm my soul with strength from above, MUNU VRTRV2422 56 OCCASIONAL PRAYERS. that I may bear with true Christian patience all the uneasiness, pains, disquiets, and troubles under which I labour; preserve me from all temptations and murmuring thoughts, that in this time of affliction I may in no way offend thee; and grant that this and all other earthly trials may be the means of preparing my soul for its passage into eternity, that, being purified from all my sins, I may believe in thee, hope in thee, love thee above all things, and finally, through thy infinite merits, be admitted into the company of the blessed in heaven, there to praise thee for ever and ever. Amen. O GOD, who hast appointed for all men to die, but hast concealed from all the hour of their death, grant that I may pass my days in the practice of holiness and justice, and that I may deserve to quit this world in the peace of a good conscience, and in the embrace of thy love, through Christ our Lord. Amen. Ordinary of Mass, AND Devotions for Mass. MUNW21 BABA WA Ordinary of the Mass.' THE ASPERGES. Ant. Asperges me, Domine, hyssopo, et mundabor: lavabis me, et super nivem dealbabor. Ps. Miserere mei, Deus, secundum magnam misericordia m tuam. . Gloria Patri,& c. Ant. Asperges me. . Ostende nobis, Domine, misericordiam tuam. R. Et salutare tuum da nobis. V. Domine, exaudi orationem meam. R. Et clamor meus ad te veniat. 39 . Dominus vobiscum. R. Et cum spiritu tuo. Ant. Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop, O Lord, and I shall be cleansed: thou shalt wash me, and I shall be made whiter than snow. Exaudi nos, Domine sancte, Pater omnipotens, æterne Deus; et mittere digneris sanctum angelum tuum de coelis, qui Ps. Have mercy on me, O God, according to thy great The Priest, being returned to the foot of the Altar, says: . Show us, O Lord, thy mercy. R. And grant us thy salvation. . O Lord, hear my prayer. mercy. . Glory be,& c. Ant. Thou shalt sprinkle me. Let us pray. R. And let my cry come unto thee. . The Lord be with you. R. And with thy spirit. Hear us, O holy Lord, almighty Father, eternal God; and vouchsafe to send thy holy angel from heaven, to guard, 1 For an explanation of ceremonies, see Mr Oakeley's Ceremonies of the Mass explained. Devotions at Mass. PRAYERS BEFORE MASS. R ECEIVE, O holy Trinity, one God, the holy sacrifice of the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, which I, thy unworthy servant, desire now to offer unto thy divine Majesty by the hands of this thy minister, with all the sacrifices which have ever been or are to be offered unto thee, in union with that most holy sacrifice offered by the same our Lord at the last supper, and on the altar of the cross. I offer it unto thee with the utmost affection of devotion, out of pure love for thine infinite goodness, and according to the most holy intention of the same our Lord, and of our holy mother Church: 1. To the great and eternal glory and love of thy divine Majesty. 2. In acknowledgment of thy sovereign excellence and supreme dominion over us, and our subjection to thee, and dependence upon thee. 3. In perpetual commemoration of the passion and death of the same Christ our Lord. 4. For the honour and increase of glory of the blessed Virgin, and of all the saints triumphant. 5. In eternal thanksgiving for all thy benefits, conferred upon the most sacred humanity of our Lord, upon the blessed Virgin his mother, upon the saints my patrons; and for all the benefits hitherto or yet MUM 275$ 22 REREARS 60 ORDINARY OF THE MASS. custodiat, foveat, protegat, visitet, atque defendat omnes habitantes in hoc habitaculo. Per Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen. From Easter to Whitsunday inclusively, instead of the fore going Anthem, the following is sung, and Alleluia is added to the y.( Ostende nobis), and also to its R.( Et salutare). Ant. Vidi aquam egredientem de templo a latere dextro, Alleluia; et omnes ad quos pervenit aqua ista salvi facti sunt, et dicent, Alleluia. Ps. Confitemini Domino, quoniam bonus: quoniam in sæculum misericordia ejus. Gloria,& c. Vesis M In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen. ORDINARY OF THE MASS. 120m 2nd The Priest begins at the foot of the Altar. cherish, protect, visit, and defend all that are assembled in this house. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. S. Judica me, Deus, et discerne causam meam de gente non sancta: ab homine iniquo et doloso erue me. M. Quia tu es, Deus, fortitudo mea, quare me repulisti? et quare tristis incedo dum affligit me inimicus? Ant. I saw water flowing from the right side of the temple, Alleluia; and all to whom that water came were saved, and they shall say, Alleluia. Ps. Praise the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Glory,& c. Introibo ad altare Dei. R. Ad Deum, qui lætificat juventutem meam. ollanto my youth. Psalm xlii. S. Emitte lucem tuam et veritatem tuam: ipsa me deduxerunt et adduxerunt in montem sanctum tuum, et in tabernacula tua. In the name of the Father,+ and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. I will go unto the altar of God. R. To God, who giveth joy P. Judge me, O God, and distinguish my cause from the nation that is not holy; deliver me from the unjust and deceitful man. R. For thou, O God, art my strength, why hast thou cast me off? and why do I go sorrowful whilst the enemy afflicteth me? P. Send forth thy light and thy truth: they have conducted me and brought me unto thy holy mount, and into thy tabernacles. 61 DEVOTIONS AT MASS. to be conferred upon all the blessed and predestinated, and upon me, the most unworthy of all. 6. In satisfaction for my sins, and for the sins of all the faithful, living or dead. 7. In particular, I offer it for the attainment of these ( N.N.), or for this( N.) grace or blessing, for these ( N.N.), persons particularly recommended to me, and for all for whom I am accustomed or bound to pray; that thou wouldst grant to the departed rest, and to the living grace, to know, and love, and glorify thee perfectly now in this life, and hereafter blissfully in heaven. Accept and perfect this my desire, and vouchsafe thy abundant grace and blessing for its accomplishment. Short Preparatory Prayers before Mass. PROSTRATE in spirit at the foot of thy holy altar, I adore thee, O almighty God, and firmly believe that the Mass at which I am going to assist is the sacrifice of the body and blood of thy Son Christ Jesus. Oh grant that I may assist thereat with the attention, respect, and awe due to such august mysteries; and that, by the merits of the Victim there offered for me, I myself may become an agreeable sacrifice to thee, who livest and reignest with the same Son and Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen. I BELIEVE, O my God, that in the sacrifice of the Mass is daily renewed that sacrifice which Jesus Christ accomplished on the cross. I believe that it is renewed for the glory of thy divine name, for the sanctification of the just, and for the salvation of sinners. I humbly implore thee, O Father of mercies, to purify my heart before being present at the holocaust of the Lamb without spot. Be far from me all thoughts of earth, while I assist at that greatest MUSMU 62 ORDINARY OF M. Et introibo ad altare Dei: ad Deum, qui lætificat juventutem meam. S. Confitebor tibi in cithara, Deus, Deus meus: quare tristis es, anima mea? et quare conturbas me? M. Spera in Deo, quoniam adhuc confitebor illi: salutare vultus mei, et Deus meus. moj S. Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. M. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculorum. Amen. y. Introibo ad altare Dei. R. Ad Deum, qui lætificat juventutem meam. . Adjutorium nostrum in nomine Domini. R. Qui fecit cœlum et terram. S. Confiteor Deo omnipotenti,& c. M. Misereatur tui omnipotens Deus, et dimissis peccatis tuis, perducat te ad vitam æternam. THE MASS. R. And I will go unto the altar of God: to God, who giveth joy to my youth. P. I will praise thee on the harp, O God, my God: why art thou sorrowful, O my soul? and why dost thou disquiet me? R. Hope in God, for I will still give praise to him: who is the salvation of my countenance and my God. P. Glory be to the Father, & c. R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. I will go unto the altar of the Then, joining his hands and humbly bowing down, he says Confession ang dọ P. I confess to almighty God, & c. S. Amen. M. Confiteor Deo omnipotenti, beatæ Mariæ semper Virgini, beato Michaeli Archangelo, beato Joanni Baptistæ, sanctis Apostolis Petro et Paulo, omnibus Sanctis, et tibi pater, quia peccavi nimis cogitatione, verbo, et opere, mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa. Ideo precor beatam Mariam semper Virginem, beatum Michaelem, Archangelum, beatum Joannem Baptistam, sanctos Apostolos Petrum et Paulum, omnes God. R. To God, who giveth joy to my youth. . Our help is in the name of the Lord. R. Who hath made heaven and earth. R. May almighty God have mercy upon thee, forgive thee thy sins, and bring thee to life everlasting. oH bon P. Amen. R. I confess to almighty God, to blessed Mary ever Virgin, to blessed Michael the Archangel, to blessed John Baptist, to the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, to all the Saints, and to you, father, that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, and deed[ here strike the breast thrice], through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault. Therefore I beseech blessed Mary ever Virgin, blessed Michael the DEVOTIONS AT MASS. 63 work of heaven, which God himself cannot surpass. Jesus, Mary, all ye holy angels, be my aid! Or, O MOST merciful Father of mercies, and God of all consolation, who so lovedst the world that thou sparedst not thine only- begotten Son, but for our restoration gave him up to the suffering and death of the most bitter cross; and moreover willest that this sacrifice, most pleasing unto thee,' should daily be renewed in thy Church for the renewal of its fruits in us; grant us, we beseech thee, to assist at this adorable and salutary mystery of thy divine power, wisdom, and goodness, with such attention, reverence, and devotion, that by the offering of this unbloody sacrifice we may most effectually be made partakers of that sacrifice of blood, through the same our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. At the Confiteor. O BLESSED Trinity, one God, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, prostrate in spirit before thee, I here confess in the sight of the whole court of heaven, and of all thy faithful, my innumerable treasons against thy divine Majesty. I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned: I have grievously offended through the whole course of my life, in thought, word, and deed; and therefore am unworthy to lift my eyes to heaven, or so much as to name thy sacred name: how much more am I unworthy to appear here in thy sanctuary, and to assist among thy angels at these heavenly mysteries, which require so much purity, because Jesus Christ himself is here in person, both Priest and Victim! But, O my God, thy mercies are above all thy works, and thou wilt not despise a contrite and humble heart; and therefore I here venture to come into thy temple, and with the poor publican, strike my 124544 04 Sanctos, et te pater, orare pro me ad Dominum Deum nostrum. ORDINARY OF THE MASS. Then the Priest, with his hands joined, gives the Absolution, saying: S. Misereatur vestri omnipotens Deus, et dimissis peccatis vestris, perducat vos ad vitam æternam. M. Amen. S. Indulgentiam, absolutionem, et remissionem peccatorum nostrorum tribuat nobis omnipotens et misericors Dominus. M. Amen. Signing himself with the sign of the Cross, he says: P. May the almighty and merciful Lord grant us pardon, absolution, and remission of our sins. R. Amen. . Deus, tu conversus vivificabis nos. Then, bowing down, he proceeds: R. Et plebs tua lætabitur in te. Archangel, blessed John Baptist, the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, and all the Saints, and you, father, to pray to the Lord our God for me. t. Ostende nobis, Domine, misericordiam tuam. R. Et salutare tuum da nobis. . Domine, exaudi orationem meam. R. Et clamor meus ad te veniat. . Dominus vobiscum. R. Et cum spiritu tuo. P. May almighty God have mercy upon you, forgive you your sins, and bring you to life everlasting. R. Amen. Aufer a nobis, quæsumus, Domine, iniquitates nostras; ut ad Sancta sanctorum puris mereamur mentibus introire. Per Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen. y. Thou wilt turn again, O God, and quicken us. R. And thy people shall re joice in thee. mercy. . Show us, O Lord, thy R. And grant us thy salva. O Lord, hear my prayer. tion. R. And let my cry come unto thee. . The Lord be with you. R. And with thy spirit. Ascending to the Altar, he says secretly: Take away from us our iniquities, we beseech thee, O Lord: that we may be worthy to enter with pure minds into the holy of holies. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. DEVOTIONS AT MASS. 65 breast and say, God be merciful to me a sinner. Amen. Another Prayer at the Confiteor. O DIVINE Jesus, thou art the victim charged with all the iniquities of the world; thou didst weep for them bitter tears; thou didst expiate them by the most dreadful torments and by the most cruel of deaths. I come to mingle my tears with thine; I confess to thee, in the presence of Mary ever Virgin, and of all the Saints, that I have sinned exceedingly; that it is my ingratitude that pierced thy heart, and put thee to a cruel death. O God, my Saviour, through thy tears, through thy agony in the Garden, and through thy precious blood and the wound in thy Sacred Heart, I beseech thee to accept this my confession, and mercifully pardon all my deficiencies, that, according to the greatness of thy mercy, I may be fully and perfectly absolved in heaven; who livest and reignest,& c. When the Priest goes to the Altar. LET us adore the Heart of Jesus, which has loved us so much; let us prostrate ourselves before him, and bewail the sins of which we have been guilty. Grant us, O Lord, a contrite and humble heart; let the homage of our adorations be as acceptable to thee as if we offered thee thousands of victims. At the Introit. THE Lord hath opened the gates of heaven; he hath rained down manna to feed us; he hath given us the bread of angels. Thy goodness, O my God, hath prepared it for the poor and humble heart; blessed art thou, O God of Israel, thou only canst work such wonders for me. I will offer to thee, in the presence of all thy people, the homage of my love and gratitude. E MUMU$ 2255 454$ 75823 66 ORDINARY OF THE MASS. asani Bowing down over the Altar, he says: Oramus te, Domine, per merita sanctorum tuorum quorum reliquiæ hic sunt, et omnium sanctorum, ut indulgere digneris omnia peccata mea. Amen. We beseech thee, O Lord, by the merits of thy saints whose relics are here, and of all the saints, that thou wouldst vouchsafe to forgive me all my sins. Amen. ban [ At High Mass the Altar is here incensed.] Then the Priest, signing himself with the sign of the Cross, reads the Introit.I' The Kyrie eleison is then said: S. Kyrie eleison( three times). M. Christe eleison( three times). S. Kyrie eleison( three times). Gloria in excelsis Deo; et in terra pax hominibus bonæ voluntatis. Laudamus te; benedicimus te; adoramus te; glorificamus te. Gratias agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam, Domine Deus, Rex coelestis, Deus Pater omnipotens. Domine Fi unigenite Jesu Christe; Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis; qui tollis peccata mundi, suscipe deprecationem nostram: qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, miserere nobis. Quoniam tu solus sanctus: tu solus Dominus: tu solus altissimus, Jesu Lord have mercy upon us. Christ have mercy upon us. Lord have mercy upon us. Afterwards, standing at the middle of the Altar, extending and then joining his hands, he says the Gloria in excelsis, 2 Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace to men of good will. We praise thee; we bless thee; we adore thee; we glorify thee. We give thee thanks for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father almighty. O Lord Jesus Christ, the only- begotten Son: O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us: thou who takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayers: thou who sittest at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For thou only art holy: thou only art 1 These, as well as the Collects, Epistle, Gradual, Gospel, Offertory, Secreta, Communion, and Post- Communions, are variable, and may be found in the Missal. 2 The Gloria is omitted during Lent and Advent, and in Masses for the Dead. DEVOTIONS AT MASS. 67 At the Kyrie. O FATHER of infinite mercy, have pity on thy children; O Jesus, sacrificed for us, apply to us the merits of thy precious blood; O Holy Ghost, the Sanctifier, descend into our hearts, and inflame them with thy love. Or, HAVE mercy on me, O Lord, and forgive me all my sins; and though I have nothing of my own to move thy goodness, yet let my importunity prevail; have mercy, O Lord, have mercy on me. At the Gloria in excelsis. WHAT happiness for us that the Son of the Most High should have been pleased to dwell amongst us, and have vouchsafed to offer us a dwelling in his Divine heart! Suffer us, O Lord, to mingle our voices with those of the angelic choir, to thank thee for so great a favour; and let us say with them, " Glory to God in the highest heavens." O almighty Father, we praise thee, we bless thee, we adore thee; we give thee thanks for all the benefits which thou hast lavished upon us without ceasing. O Jesus, Lamb without spot, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; thou only art holy, thou only art the Lord, who reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost in glory, and meritest all our homage on earth. At the Collects. O LORD, vouchsafe favourably to hear the prayers which thy priest offers to thee for the Church and for me. I earnestly beseech thee to grant me those graces and virtues of which I have need, in order to deserve thy love. Fill my heart with eternal gratitude for all 68 Christe, cum Sancto Spiritu, in gloria Dei Patris. Amen. ORDINARY OF THE MASS. riggs The Priest kisses the Altar, and, turning to the people, says: . Dominus vobiscum. H. Et cum spiritu tuo. the Lord: thou only, O Jesus Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen. . The Lord be with you. R. And with thy spirit. Then follow the Collects, which may be found in the Missal, or the following may be used instead: Defend us, O Lord, we beseech thee, from all dangers of soul and body; and by the intercession of the glorious and blessed Mary ever Virgin, Mother of God, the blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, the blessed N. and all thy Saints, grant us, in thy mercy, health, and peace; that all adversities and errors being done away, thy Church may serve thee with a pure and undisturbed devotion. Through,& c. O almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is sanctified and governed; hear our humble supplications for all degrees and orders thereof, that, by the assistance of thy grace, they may faithfully serve thee. Through our Lord Jesus Christ thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the same Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen. Deo gratias. Then is read the Epistle, or the following may be read instead: Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, rejoice. Let your modesty be known to all men: the Lord is nigh. Be not solicitous about anything; but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are modest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are holy, whatsoever things are amiable, whatsoever things are of good repute, if there be any virtue, if there be any praise of discipline, think on these things. The things which you have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, these do ye; and the God of peace shall be with you. After which: op diw Thanks be to God. DEVOTIONS AT MASS. 69 the blessings which thou hast conferred upon me, with a lively horror of sin, and with perfect charity towards my neighbour. Make my whole life worthy of one who is thy child. I deserve not to be heard for my own sake, O my God, but I beseech thy mercy through the infinite merits of thy divine Son. O divine Jesus, inexhaustible fountain of all good things, open to us, we beseech thee, the interior of thy Heart; that having entered, by pious meditation, into this august sanctuary of divine love, we may fix for ever there our hearts, as the place wherein are found the treasure, the repose, and the happiness of holy souls. At the Epistle. THOU hast vouchsafed, O Lord, to teach us thy sacred truths by the prophets and apostles; oh grant that we may so improve by their doctrine and examples in the love of thy holy name and of thy holy law, that we may show forth by our lives whose disciples we are; that we may no longer follow the corrupt inclinations of flesh and blood, but master all our passions; that we may be ever directed by thy light, and strengthened by thy grace, to walk in the way of thy commandments, and to serve thee with clean hearts. Through our Lord Jesus Christ. At the Gospel. O GOD, the Father of light, blessed for ever be thy mercy, whereby thou hast called the nations of the earth from the darkness of ignorance and the shades of death into the marvellous light of thy faith; grant that all mankind, being delivered by thee from the slavery of Satan and of sin, may take upon them the light burden and sweet yoke of thy holy law; that thy name may be known and praised through all the earth. Behold, O Lord, how many are there who WMWMW 70 ORDINARY OF THE MASS. Then the Gradual, Tract, Alleluia, or Sequence. Before the Gospel. Cleanse my heart and my lips, O almighty God, who didst cleanse the lips of the prophet Isaiah with a burning coal: and vouchsafe, through thy gracious mercy, so to purify me, that I may worthily proclaim thy holy Gospel. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. The Lord be in thy heart and on thy lips, that thou mayest worthily, and in a becoming manner, announce his holy Gospel: in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and+ of the Holy Ghost. Amen. . The Lord be with you. R. And with thy spirit. . The continuation( or beginning) of the holy Gospel according to N. R. Gloria tibi, Domine. Y. Glory be to thee, O Lord. lis 19team and boold bus dell to anoitanilbui quris Then is read the Gospel, or the following may be used instead: Munda cor meum ac labia mea, omnipotens Deus, qui labia Isaiæ prophetæ calculo mundasti ignito: ita me tua grata miseratione dignare mundare, ut sanctum Evangelium tuum digne valeam nuntiare. Per Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen. Dominus sit in corde tuo et in labiis tuis, ut digne et competenter annunties Evangelium suum: in nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen. . Dominus vobiscum. R. Et cum spiritu tuo. . Sequentia( vel initium) sancti Evangelii secundum N. If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he shall give you another Paraclete, that he may abide with you for ever, the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, nor knoweth him: but you shall know him, because he shall abide with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you orphans: I will come to you. Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more. ye see me, because I live, and you shall live. In that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you. He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me. And he that loveth me shall be loved by my Father and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. But B. Laus tibi, Christe. Per evangelica dicta deleantur nostra delicta. R. Praise be to thee, O Christ. By the words of the Gospel may our sins be blotted out. DEVOTIONS AT MASS. 71 still remain in the darkness of error and of sin; and amongst those who know thy name, behold, how many with an unspeakable malice love and worship themselves and created things, instead of thee, who art the only and infinite Good! Grant, then, we beseech thee, by thy almighty grace, that all mankind may become one family of saints, seeking only thy kingdom and justice. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Or, O LORD Jesus, who, according to thy Father's will, hast declared unto the world the message of the Gospel; grant that we may receive it into our minds, embrace it with our wills, preserve it in our memory, and practise it in our lives; and being united here with those elect sheep who hear thy voice, may be numbered with them also at the last " Come, day at thy right hand, and hear thee say, ye blessed of my Father, possess you the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world." Prayer at the Sermon. I WILL hear what the Lord will say unto me. O Jesus, light of the world, enlighten my understanding, that I may understand thy word; and cleanse my heart, that it may bring forth the fruits of the same. At the Creed. I FIRMLY believe- because God who is Infallible Truth hath so revealed it to the Holy Catholic Church, and through the Church to us- I firmly believe that there is one only God, in Three Divine Persons, equal and distinct, whose names are Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: that the Son became man, and through the operation of the Holy Spirit took flesh and a human soul in the womb of the most pure kW MW MWMWMWMW§15823 ORDINARY OF THE MASS. 72 bha: nia to ban wod bloded 12. zon, ab bit ni nins llits Nicene Creed. odt jegdoms. Credo in unum Deum, Patrem omnipotentem, Factorem coeli et terræ, visibilium omnium et invisibilium. Et in unum Dominum Jesum Christum, Filium Dei unigenitum, et ex Patre natum ante omnia sæcula. Deum de Deo; Lumen de Lumine; Deum verum de Deo vero; genitum non factum; consubstantialem Patri, per quem omnia facta sunt. Qui propter nos homines, et propter nostram salutem, descendit de coelis, et incarnatus est de Spiritu Sancto, ex Maria Virgine: ET HOMO FACTUS EST. [ Hicgenuflectitur.] Crucifixus etiam pro nobis: sub Pontio Pilato passus et sepultus est. Et resurrexit tertia die secundum Scripturas; et ascendit in coelum, sedet ad dexteram Patris: et iterum venturus est cum gloria judicare vivos et mortuos: cujus regni non erit finis. om oint you lliw In Et in Spiritum Sanctum Dominum et vivificantem, qui ex Patre Filioque procedit: qui cum Patre et Filio simul adoratur et conglorificatur: qui locutus est per prophetas. Et unam sanctam Catholicam et Apostolicam Ecclesiam. Confiteor unum baptisma in remissionem peccatorum. Et expecto resurrectionem, mortuorum, et vitam venturi sæculi. Amen. 7. Dominus vobiscum. 7. Et cum spiritu tuo. I believe in one God, the Father almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only- begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God of God; Light of Light; true God of true God; begotten not made; consubstantial with the Father, by whom all things were made. Who for us men, and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary: AND WAS MADE MAN.[ Here the people kneeldown.] He was crucified also for us, suffered under Pontius Pilate, and was buried. The third day he rose again according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of the Father: and he shall come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead: of whose kingdom there shall be no end. And I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and life- giver, who proceedeth from the Father and the Son: who together with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified: who spake by the prophets. And one holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the remission of sins. And I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. he four po y. The Lord be with you. R. And with thy spirit. 73 Virgin Mary, died for us upon the cross, rose again, ascended into heaven, and will come from thence at the end of the world to judge all the living and dead, to give paradise to the good, and hell to the wicked, for ever; and furthermore, upon the same motive, I believe everything that the Holy Church believes and teaches. In this faith and for this faith I desire to live and die. Grant, O Lord, that my life, may be conformable with my faith, that my faith may be animated by good works, that I may never be ashamed to declare myself a Catholic, and may constantly maintain the interests of thy holy religion. Draw closer to me, Lord, the bonds that bind me to thy Holy Church; put into my heart a spirit of perfect obedience to its lawful pastors. In its bosom I became thy child, and in its bosom I desire to live and die. Amen. DEVOTIONS AT MASS. MASS. 1080 During the Offertory. I ADORE thee, O my God; and, in union with the priest, offer thee this sacrifice, for thy honour and glory, in thanksgiving for all the benefits conferred upon myself and upon the whole world; and in satisfaction for my many sins, and the sins of other men. Accept, O Lord, of this holocaust, which is no other than thy divine Son, at once made priest and victim, offering and offerer, and apply his saving merits to my needy soul. Be comforted, O my heart, Jesus sacrifices himself for thee. O my Lord Jesus Christ, in remembrance and praise of thy boundless love, with which thou didst give thyself wholly to us upon the altar of the cross, behold I offer unto thee this day this present sacrifice of the Mass, together with all those which are celebrated throughout the world, by the hands of thy priests, to be presented to thy eternal Father, in union WMWS 74 ORDINARY OF THE MASS. Then he reads the Offertory, and taking the paten with the bue baizil s Host, says: Suscipe, sancte Pater, omnipotens, æterne Deus, hanc immaculatam Hostiam, quam ego indignus famulus tuus offero tibi, Deo meo vivo et vero, pro innumerabilibus peccatis, et offensionibus, et negligentiis meis, et pro omnibus circumstantibus: sed et pro omnibus fidelibus Christianis, vivis atque defunctis; ut mihi et illis proficiat ad salutem in vitam æternam. Amen. Pouring wine and water into the chalice, he says: Deus, qui humanæ substantiæ dignitatem mirabiliter condidisti, et mirabilius reformasti; da nobis per hujus aquæ et vini mysterium, ejus divinitatis esse consortes, qui humanitatis nostræ fieri dignatus est particeps, Jesus Christus, Filius tuus, Dominus noster: qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spiritus Sancti Deus, per omnia sæcula sæculorum. Amen. Accept, O holy Father, almighty, eternal God, this immaculate Host, which I, thy unworthy servant, offer unto thee, my living and true God, for my innumerable sins, offences, and negligences, and for all here present; as also for all faithful Christians, both living and dead, that it may be profitable for my own and for their salvation unto life eternal. Amen. Offerimus tibi, Domine, calicem salutaris, tuam deprecantes clementiam, ut in conspectu divinæ Majestatis tuæ, pro nostra et totius mundi saute cum odore suavitatis ascendat. Amen. Offering up the chalice, he says; O God, who, in creating human nature, didst wonderfully dignify it, and hast still more wonderfully renewed it; grant that, by the mystery of this water and wine, we may be made partakers of his divinity who vouchsafed to become partaker of our humanity, Jesus Christ, thy Son, our Lord; who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of,& c. In spiritu humilitatis, et in animo contrito, suscipiamur a te, Domine, et sic fiat sacrifiWe offer unto thee, O Lord, the chalice of salvation, beseeching thy clemency, that, in the sight of thy divine Majesty, it may ascend with the odour of sweetness, for our salvation, and for that of the whole world. Amen. Bowing down, he says: In the spirit of humility, and with a contrite heart, let us be received by thee, O Lord; and DEVOTIONS AT MASS. 75 with, and in the virtue of, that oblation in which thou thyself, dying on the cross, didst offer thy sacred body and blood for the salvation of the world. Grant that the oblation of the same thy body and blood, which here is renewed in mystery, and is made under the form of bread and wine, may effectually obtain its proper fruit; that thereby the living may receive grace, and the faithful departed everlasting rest. Accept also, O Lord, this same sacrifice, which contains in itself the fruit of thy passion and death, as an act of thanksgiving for the innumerable benefits thou hast conferred upon us, and a propitiation and satisfaction for the countless sins we have committed, the good we have omitted to do, and the punishments we have deserved. Who livest,& c. Or, O ETERNAL Father, who wast pleased to institute this most holy sacrifice of the new law, wherein thy only- begotten Son might be offered to thee; I offer the same to thy divine Majesty, and in union therewith I offer myself, and all that of thy bounty thou hast bestowed upon me. Look upon me, and have mercy upon me. Amen. Sin hath made us the enemies of our God, but Jesus Christ, by his death, hath reconciled us with his divine Father. It is in the Sacred Heart that this reconciliation is accomplished. O my soul, how Jesus Christ hath loved us! At what a price he hath redeemed us! Not with gold, nor with riches, but by the voluntary shedding of his blood. He hath WMWMW 12444 76 ORDINARY OF THE MASS. cium nostrum in conspectu tuo hodie, ut placeat tibi, Domine Deus. bhow grant that the sacrifice we offer in thy sight this day may be pleasing to thee, O Lord God. boold bal Elevating his eyes and stretching out his hands, he says: Veni, sanctificator, omnipotens æterne Deus, et bene+ dic hoc sacrificium, tuo sancto nomini præparatum. At High Mass, he Per intercessionem beati Michaelis archangeli, stantis a dextris altaris incensi, et omnium electorum suorum, incensum istud dignetur Dominus benedicere, et in odorem suavitatis accipere. Per Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen. Incensum istud a te benedictum ascendat ad te Domine, et descendat super nos misericordia tua. He incenses the bread and wine, saying: Come, O sanctifier, almighty, eternal God, and bless+ this sacrifice, prepared to thy holy name. I goods Dirigatur, Domine, oratio mea sicut incensum in conspectu tuo: elevatio manuum mearum sacrificium vespertinum. Pone, Domine, custodiam ori meo, et ostium circumstantiæ labiis meis, ut non declinet cor meum in verba malitiæ, ad excusandas excusationes in peccatis. blesses the incense: May the Lord, by the intercession of blessed Michael the archangel, standing at the right hand of the altar of incense, and of all his elect, vouchsafe to bless this incense, and receive it as an odour of sweetness. Through,& c. Amen. Giving the censer to 3 Accendat in nobis Dominus ignem sui amoris, et flammam æternæ caritatis. Amen. Then he incenses the altar, saying: May this incense which thou hast blessed, O Lord, ascend to thee, and may thy mercy descend upon us. Let my prayer, O Lord, ascend like incense in thy sight: and the lifting up of my hands be as an evening sacrifice. Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth, and a door round about my lips, that my heart may not incline to evil words, to make excuses in sins. the deacon, he says: May the Lord enkindle in us the fire of his love, and the flame of everlasting charity. Amen. nobilisnos Washing his fingers, he recites the following: Lavabo inter innocentes manus meas: et circumdabo altare I will wash my hands among the innocent: and will encom DEVOTIONS AT MASS. 77 sacrificed himself for us: let us, then, live only for him, let us sacrifice ourselves together with him. Thou willest, O Jesus, that I should be a victim of love, wholly consecrated to thy Divine Heart: it is my most ardent desire. Thy benefits are numberless; thou hast broken the bonds of my servitude; thou hast adopted me for thy child; thou hast admitted me to thy table; thou hast given me a place in thy Divine Heart; and even yet, for all my continual prevarications, thou preparest me an everlasting blessedness: how could I ever forget so many benefits! I will publish thy mercies, and will never cease to love thee with all the fervour of my heart. But, O my God, my heart is not full enough of love What, and fervour to be an offering worthy of thee. then, shall I give thee? I will give thee thy Son. That Son, the most worthy object of thy complacency, will supply my inability. O Lord, look not on me, but on this divine offering. At the Lavabo. O MY Jesus, would that I could take thee to witness of the holiness of my life and the innocence of my heart! But, with the prophet, I must cry out: It is in thy mercy only that I place my hope; my consolation is in meditating on thy promises to the penitent heart, and thy faithfulness in performing them: confounded at all that I have committed to this day, and encouraged by the favours which thou hast bestowed upon me, I can but promise to correspond better with thy graces than I have hitherto done. I will purify myself more and more with tears of penitence; I will bless thee as I do this day; and I will sing of the wonders of thy power and of thy mercy. MWMUWM S48 124242424 78 tuum, Domine. vocem laudis; et enarrem universa mirabilia tua. Domine, dilexi decorem domus tuæ, et locum habitationis gloriæ tuæ. Ne perdas cum impiis, Deus, animam meam: et cum viris sanguinum vitam meam. In quorum manibus iniquitates sunt: dextera eorum repleta est muneribus. Ego autem in innocentia mea ingressus sum: redime me, et miserere mei. Pes meus stetit in directo: in ecclesiis benedicam te, Domine. Gloria,& c. ORDINARY OF THE MASS. Ut audiam pass thy altar, O Lord. That I may hear the voice of praise, marvellous works. I have loved, O Lord, the beauty of thy house, and the place where thy glory dwelleth. Take not away my soul, O God, with the wicked, nor my life with bloody men. In whose hands are iniquities: their right hand is filled with gifts. As for me, I have walked in my innocence: redeem me, and have mercy upon me. My foot hath stood in the right path: in the churches I will bless thee, O Lord. Glory,& c. Bowing before the altar, he says: Suscipe, sancta Trinitas, hanc oblationem quam tibi offerimus ob memoriam Passionis, Resurrectionis, et Ascensionis Jesu Christi Domini nostri: et in honorem beatæ Mariæ semper Virginis, et beati Joannis Baptistæ, et sanctorum Apostolorum Petri et Pauli, et istorum et omnium Sanctorum: ut illis proficiat ad honorem, nobis autem ad salutem: et illi pro nobis intercedere dignentur in coelis, quorum memoriam agimus in terris. Per eundem. Turning to the people, he says: Orate, fratres, ut meum ac vestrum sacrificium acceptabile fiat apud Deum Patrem omnipotentem. Receive, O Holy Trinity, this oblation, which we make to thee, in memory of the Passion, Resurrection, and Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ, and in honour of the blessed Mary ever Virgin, of blessed John Baptist, the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, of these and of all the Saints: that it may be available to their honour and our salvation: and may they vouchsafe to intercede for us in heaven, whose memory we celebrate on earth. Through,& c. loa R. Suscipiat Dominus sacrificium de manibus tuis, ad laudem et gloriam nominis sui, ad utilitatem quoque nostram, totiusque Ecclesiæ suæ sanctæ. bobnuotnos Brethren, pray that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God the Father almighty. R. May the Lord receive the sacrifice from thy hands, to the praise and glory of his name, to our benefit, and to that of all his holy Church. DEVOTIONS AT MASS. At the Suscipe. O MOST holy and adorable Trinity, vouchsafe to ਆ receive this our sacrifice in remembrance of our Saviour's passion, resurrection, and glorious ascension and grant that we may die with him to our sins, rise with him to a new life, and ascend with him to thee. Let those saints, whose memory we celebrate on earth, remember us before thy throne in heaven, and obtain mercy for us, through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 79 At the Orate, fratres. THE creature can offer nothing to the Creator that can be worthy of his acceptance; I unite myself, therefore, to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, which can alone merit anything in my behalf. I desire nothing but through him and with him. I have no wish beyond him. O God of mercy, I seek nothing but thy love. Graciously accept of the sacrifice of my heart and of my whole self, and may it, like the sacrifice of Jesus, be pleasing to thee and unite us to him. At the Secreta. MERCIFULLY hear our prayers, O Lord, and graciously accept this oblation which we thy servants make to thee; and as we offer it to the honour of thy name, so may it be to us here a means of obtaining thy grace, and life everlasting hereafter. Through Jesus Christ. Amen. ( Or, for a Saint's Day.) SANCTIFY, O Lord, we beseech thee, these gifts which we offer thee in this solemnity of thy holy servant N. and so strengthen us by thy grace, that both in prosperity and adversity our ways may be 2 W MW MWMUMS BAAA534534 80 He then recites the Secret Prayers. Which being finished, he says in an audible voice:( . World without end. ORDINARY OF THE MASS. . Per omnia sæcula sæculorum. R. Amen. . Dominus vobiscum. R. Et cum spiritu tuo. . Sursum corda. R. Habemus ad Dominum. Deo nostro. . Gratias agamus Domino . Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.I wo and It is meet and just. It is truly meet and just, right and salutary, that we should always, and in all places, give thanks to thee, O holy Lord, Father almighty, eternal God. Through Christ our Lord: through whom the angels praise thy Majesty, the dominations adore, the powers do hold in awe, the heavens, and the virtues of the heavens, and the blessed seraphim, do celebrate with united joy. In union with whom, we beseech thee that thou wouldest command our voices also to be admitted with suppliant confession, saying: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Sabaoth. Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. bas sido dynortT R. Dignum et justum est. Vere dignum et justum est, æquum et salutare, nos tibi semper et ubique gratias agere, Domine sancte, Pater omniposens, æterne Deus. Per Christum Dominum nostrum: per quem Majestatem tuam laudant angeli, adorant dominationes, tremunt potestates, coeli coelorumque virtutes, ac beata seraphim, socia exultatione concelebrant. Cum quibus et nostras voces, ut admitti jubeas deprecamur, supplici confessione dicentes: Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua. Hosanna in excelsis. Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. Hosanna in excelsis. R. Amen. . The Lord be with you. R. And with thy spirit. . Lift up your hearts. R. We have them lifted up unto the Lord. CANON OF Te igitur, clementissime Pater, per Jesum Christum Filium tuum Dominum nostrum, supplices rogamus ac petimus uti accepta habeas et benedicas hæc dona, hæc munera, hæc+ sancta sacrificia illibata, in primis, quæ tibi offerimus THE MASS. We, therefore, humbly pray and beseech thee, most merciful Father, through Jesus Christ thy Son, our Lord[ he kisses the Altar], that thou wouldst vouchsafe to accept and bless these gifts, these presents, these holy un Śr DEVOTIONS AT MASS. O ever directed to thy honour. Through our Lord Jesus Christ. At the Preface. to thee. LIFT up, O Lord, do thou thyself lift up my heart Take from it all unholy thoughts, all earthly affections. Lift it wholly up to heaven, where thou art worthily adored, and to the altar, where thou art about to manifest thyself to me. My life is but one continual succession of thy mercies; let it be one continual succession of thanksgivings: and as thou art now about to renew the greatest of all sacrifices, is it not meet that I should burst forth in expressions of heartfelt gratitude? Suffer me, then, to join my feeble voice with the voices of all the heavenly spirits, and in union with them to say, in a transport of joy and admiration, HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, LORD GOD OF SABAOTH. HEAVEN AND EARTH ARE FULL OF THY GLORY. HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST. BLESSED IS HE THAT COMETH IN THE NAME OF THE LORD. HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST. AT THE CANON. hal pinigs ETERNAL and most merciful Father, behold, we come to offer thee our homage this day: we desire to adore, praise, and glorify thee, and to give thee thanks for thy great glory, joining our hearts and voices with all thy blessed in heaven, and with thy whole Church upon earth. But acknowledg. ing our great unworthiness and innumerable sins, for which we are heartily sorry and humbly beg thy pardon, we dare not venture to approach thee otherwise than in company of thy Son, our Advocate and Mediator, Jesus Christ, whom thou hast given us to be both F WMWMW 225222 TA4RE124324424 82 pro Ecclesia tua sancta Catholica: quam pacificare, custodire, adunare, et regere digneris toto orbe terrarum, una cum famulo tuo Papa nostra N., et Antistite nostro N., et omnibus orthodoxis, atque Catholicæ et Apostolicæ Fidei cultoribus. ORDINARY OF THE MASS. COMMEMORATION OF THE LIVING. Memento, Domine, famulorum famularumque tuarum, N. et N. spotted sacrifices, which, in the first place, we offer thee for thy holy Catholic Church, to which vouchsafe to grant peace; as also to protect, unite, and govern it throughout the world, together with thy servant N., our Pope N., our Bishop, as also all'orthodox believers and professors of the Catholic and Apostolic Faith. Et omnium circumstantium, quorum tibi fides cognita est, et nota devotio: pro quibus tibi offerimus, vel qui tibi offerunt hoc sacrificium laudis, pro se, suisque omnibus, pro redemptione animarum suarum, pro spe salutis et incolumitatis suæ: tibique reddunt vota sua, æterno Deo, vivo et vero. He pauses and prays silently for those he intends to pray for, and proceeds: Communicantes, et memoriam venerantes, imprimis gloriosæ semper Virginis Mariæ, Genitricis Dei et Domini nostri Jesu Christi: sed et beatorum Apostolorum ac Martyrum tuorum, Petri et Pauli, Andrea, Jacobi, Joannis, Thomæ, Jacobi, Philippi, Bartholomæi, Matthæi, Simonis et Thaddæi; Lini, Cleti, Clementis, Xysti, Cornelii, Cypriani, Laurentii, Chrysogoni, Joannis et Pauli, Cosmæ et Damiani, et omnium Sanctorum tuorum; quorum meritis precibusque concedas, ut in omnibus protectionis tuæ Be mindful, O Lord, of thy servants, men and women, N. and N. And of all here present, whose faith and devotion are known unto thee; for whom we offer, or who offer up to thee, this sacrifice of praise for themselves, their families and friends, for the redemption of their souls, for the hope of their safety and salvation, and who pay their vows to thee, the eternal, living, and true God. Communicating with, and honouring in the first place the memory of the glorious and ever Virgin Mary, Mother of our Lord and God Jesus Christ; as also of the blessed Apostles and Martyrs, Peter and Paul, Andrew, James, John, Thomas, James, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Simon and Thaddeus, Linus, Cletus, Clement, Xystus, Cornelius, Cyprian, Lawrence, Chrysogonus, John and Paul, Cosmas and Damian, and of all thy Saints; by whose merits and prayers grant that we may DEVOTIONS AT MASS. 83 our High Priest and Sacrifice. With him, therefore, and through him, we venture to offer thee this sacrifice; to his most sacred intentions we desire to unite ours; and with this offering which he makes of himself, we desire to make an offering of our whole being to thee. With him, and through him, we beseech thee to exalt thy holy Catholic Church throughout the whole world; to maintain her in peace, unity, holiness, and truth; to have mercy on thy servant N. our chief bishop, N. our prelate, and on all that truly fear thee; on our pastor,[ parents, children,] friends, and benefactors,& c.; on all those whom we have in any way scandalised, injured, or offended, or for whom we are in any other way bound to pray; on all that are in their agony, or under violent temptations, or other necessities, corporal or spiritual; on all our enemies; and, in a word, on all poor sinners; that we may all be converted to thee, and find mercy, through Jesus Christ thy Son; through whom we hope one day to be admitted into the company of all thy saints and elect, whose memory we here celebrate, prayers we desire, and with whom we communicate in these holy mysteries. whose When the Priest spreads his hands over the Oblation. ( Here the bell is rung.) make this GIVE ear, we beseech thee, to the prayers of thy servant, who is here appointed to oblation in our behalf; and grant it may be effectual for the obtaining of all those blessings which he asks for us. Behold, O Lord, we all here present to thee, in this bread and wine, the symbols of our perfect union. Grant, O Lord, that they may be made for us the true body and blood of thy dear Son; Univ.- Bibl. Giessen WMWMWMWMWWU12.25 BAWAWAW4545 84 muniamur auxilio. Per eundem Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen. ORDINARY OF THE MASS. Spreading his hands over the oblation, he says: Hanc igitur oblationem servitutis nostræ, sed et cunctæ familiæ tuæ, quæsumus, Domine, ut placatus accipias; diesque nostros in tua pace disponas, atque ab æterna damnatione nos eripi, et in electorum tuorum jubeas grege numerari. Per Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen. Quam oblationem, tu Deus, in omnibus, quæsumus benedictam, adscriptam, ra+ tam, rationabilem, acceptabilemque facere digneris; ut nobis corpus et sanguis fiat dilectissimi Filii tui Domini nostri Jesu Christi. Qui pridie quam pateretur, accepit panem in sanctas ac venerabiles manus suas, et elevatis oculis in coelum, ad te Deum Patrem suum omnipotentem: tibi gratias agens, benedixit, fregit deditque discipulis suis, dicens: Accipite, et manducate ex hoc omnes; HOC EST ENIM CORPUS MEUM. be always defended by the help of thy protection. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. Instorite Simili modo postquam cœnatum est, accipiens et hunc præclarum calicem in sanctas ac venerabiles manus suas, item tibi gratias agens, benedixit, deditque discipulis suis, dicens: Accipite et bibite ex eo omnes; HIC EST ENIM CALIX SANGUINIS We therefore beseech thee, O Lord, graciously to accept this oblation of our service, as also of thy whole family; dispose our days in thy peace, command us to be delivered from eternal damnation, and to be numbered in the flock of thy elect. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Which oblation do thou, O God, vouchsafe in all things to make blessed, approved, ratified, reasonable, and acceptable, that it may become to us the body and blood of thy most beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Who the day before he suffered took bread[ he takes the Host] into his holy and venerable hands,[ he raises his eyes to heaven,] and with his eyes lifted up towards heaven, to God, his almighty Father, giving thanks to thee, did bless, break, and give to his disciples, saying: Take, and eat ye all of this; FOR THIS IS MY BODY. After pronouncing the words of consecration, the Priest, kneelvilling, adores the sacred Host, and rising, he elevates it. ( At the Elevation the bell is rung thrice.) In like manner, after he had supped,[ he takes the chalice in both his hands,] taking also this excellent chalice into his holy and venerable hands, and giving thee thanks, he blessed, and gave to his disciples, saying: Take, and drink ye all of DEVOTIONS AT MASS. 85 that, being consecrated to thee by this holy Victim, we may live in thy service, and depart this life in thy grace. At the Consecration. BOW down your body and soul in solemn adoration; make an act of faith in the real presence of your Saviour's body and blood, soul and divinity, under the sacramental veils. Offer your whole self to him, and through him to his Father: beg that your heart and soul may be happily changed into him. At the Elevation of the Host. ( Here the bell is rung thrice.) HAIL, true body, born of the Virgin Mary, which didst truly suffer and wast immolated on the cross for man, whose side was pierced, and flowed with water and with blood; may we have a foretaste of thee in the last agony of death. O kind, O loving one, Jesus, Son of Mary, have mercy on me! Amen. Or, HAIL, saving Victim, incarnate Word, sacrificed for me and all mankind! Hail, precious Body of the Son of God! Hail, sacred Flesh, torn with nails, pierced with a lance, and bleeding on a cross for us sinners! O amazing goodness! O infinite love! Oh, let that tender love plead now in my behalf; let all my iniquities be here effaced, let my Lord, I soul be cleansed from all its defilements. believe in thee; I hope in thee; I love thee. To thee be honour, praise, and glory, from all creatures, for ever and ever. Amen. MWMWW MUSS 22 SABAWA TAT 86 MEI NOVI ET ÆTERNI TESTA- this; FOR THIS IS THE CHALICE MENTI; MYSTERIUM FIDEI; QUI PRO VOBIS ET PRO MULTIS EFFUNDETUR IN REMISSIONEM PECCATORUM. ORDINARY OF THE MASS. Hæc quotiescumque feceritis, in mei memoriam facietis. OF MY BLOOD OF THE NEW AND ETERNAL TESTAMENT; THE MYSTERY OF FAITH; WHICH SHALL BE SHED FOR YOU, AND FOR MANY, TO THE REMISSION OF SINS. As often as ye do these things, ye shall do them in remembrance of me. rising, elevates the chalice. Kneeling, he adores, and Unde et memores, Domine, Wherefore, O Lord, we thy nos servi tui, sed et plebs tua servants, as also thy holy peo sancta, ejusdem Christi Filii ple, calling to mind the blessed tui Domini nostri tam beatæ passion of the same Christ thy passionis, necnon et ab inferis Son our Lord, his resurrection resurrectionis, sed et in coelos from hell, and glorious ascengloriosa ascensionis: offer- sion into heaven, offer unto thy imus præclaræ Majestati tuæ, most excellent Majesty, of thy de tuis donis ac datis, Hostiam gifts and grants, a pure + puram, Hostiam sanctam, Host, a holy+ Host, an imHostiam+ immaculatam, maculate Host, the holy+ panem sanctum vitæ æter- bread of eternal life, and the næ, et calicem salutis per- chalice of everlasting salvapetuæ. tion. Supra quæ propitio ac sereno vultu respicere digneris, et accepta habere, sicuti accepta habere dignatus es munera pueri tui justi Abel, et sacrificium Patriarchæ nostri Abrahæ; et quod tibi obtulit summus sacerdos tuus Melchisedech, sanctum sacrificium, immaculatam hostiam. Extending his hands, he proceeds: Upon which vouchsafe to look with a propitious and serene countenance, and to accept them, as thou wert graciously pleased to accept the gifts of thy just servant Abel, and the sacrifice of our Patriarch Abraham, and that which thy high- priest Melchisedech offered to thee, a holy sacrifice, an immaculate host. Bowing down, Supplices te rogamus, omnipotens Deus, jube hæc perferri per manus sancti angeli tui in sublime altare tuum, in conspectu divinæ Majestatis tuæ, ut quotquot ex hac altaris parhe says: We most humbly beseech thee, almighty God, command these things to be carried by the hands of thy holy angel to thy altar on high, in the sight of thy divine Majesty, that as DEVOTIONS AT MASS. O 87 At the Elevation of the Chalice. por( Here also the bell is rung thrice.) SAVIOUR of the world, save us; for by thy cross and by thy blood thou hast redeemed us; help us, we beseech thee, O our God. Amen. Have mercy on me, dear Jesus, and grant that thy blood may not be shed in vain for me, I most humbly beseech thee. Amen. Or, HAIL, sacred Blood, flowing from the wounds of Jesus Christ, and washing away the sins of the world! Oh cleanse, sanctify, and preserve my soul, that nothing in future may ever separate me from thee. Behold, O eternal Father, thy holy Jesus, and look upon the face of thy Christ, in whom thou art well pleased. Hear the voice of his blood crying out to thee, not for vengeance, but for mercy and pardon. Accept this divine oblation, and, through the infinite merits of all the sufferings that Jesus endured on the cross for our salvation, be pleased to look upon us, and upon all thy people, with an eye of mercy. At the Memento for the Dead. I OFFER thee again, O Lord, this holy sacrifice of the body and blood of thy only Son, in behalf of the faithful departed, and in particular for the souls of[ here name whom you chiefly propose to pray for] my parents,[ if dead,] relatives, benefactors, neighbours,& c. Likewise of such as I have any ways injured, or been the occasion of their sins; of such as have injured me, and been my enemies; of such as die in war, or have none to pray for them. To these, O Lord, and to all that rest in Christ, grant, we beseech thee, a place of refreshment, light, and peace. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. MWMWMWMWMWMWS 1243244 88 ORDINARY OF THE MASS. ticipatione, sacrosanc Filii tui corpus et sanguinem sumpserimus, omni benedictione coelesti et gratia repleaPer eundem Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen. mur. Memento etiam, Domine, famulorum famularumque tuarum N. et N., qui nos præcesserunt cum signo fidei, et dormiunt in somno pacis. Ipsis, Domine, et omnibus in Christo quiescentibus, locum refrigerii, lucis et pacis, ut indulgeas, deprecamur. Per eundem Christum,& c. Amen. many of us[ he kisses the Altar] as, by participation at this Altar, shall receive the most sacred body and blood of thy Son, may be filled with all heaovenly benediction and grace. Through the same Christ,& c. Amen. He prays for such of the Dead Be mindful, O Lord, of thy servants and handmaids N. and N., who are gone before us, with the sign of faith, and sleep in the sleep of peace. Per quem hæc omnia, Domine, semper bona creas, sancti+ ficas, vivi+ ficas, bene dicis, et præstas nobis. Per ipsum, et cum ipso, et in ipso, est tibi Deo Patri omnipotenti, in unitate Spirias he intends to pray for. To these, O Lord, and to all that rest in Christ, grant, we beseech thee, a place of refreshment, light, and peace. Through the same Christ, our Lord. Amen. Here, striking his breast and slightly raising his voice, he says: Nobis quoque peccatoribus no And to us sinners, thy serfamulis tuis, de multitudine vants, hoping in the multitude miserationum tuarum speran- of thy mercies, vouchsafe to tibus, partem aliquam et socie- grant some part and fellowship tatem donare digneris, cum with thy holy Apostles and tuis sanctis apostolis et mar- Martyrs; with John, Stephen, tyribus: cum Joanne, Stepha- Matthias, Barnabas, Ignatius, no, Matthia, Barnaba, Ignatio, Alexander, Marcellinus, Peter, Alexandro, Marcellino, Petro, Felicitas, Perpetua, Agatha, Felicitate, Perpetua, Agatha, Lucy, Agnes, Cecily, AnasLucia, Agnete, Cæcilia, Anas- tasia, and with all thy Saints; tasia, et omnibus sanctis tuis: into whose company we beintra quorum nos consortium, seech thee to admit us, not non æstimator meriti, sed ve- considering our merit, but niæ, quæsumus, largitor ad- freely pardoning our offences. mitte. Per Christum Domi- Through Christ our Lord. num nostrum. By whom, O Lord, thou dost always create, sanctify,+ quicken,+ bless, and give us all these good things. Through him, and with him, and in him,+ is to thee God the Father Almighty, in the unity DEVOTIONS AT MASS. 10 wonod lis deoda vioH od 1 At the Nobis quoque peccatoribus. 89 VOUCHSAFE to grant the same to us, poor and miserable sinners: judge us not according to our demerits; but through the infinite multitude of thy mercies, in which we hope, liberally extend to us thy grace and pardon. We ask it of thee in the name of thy dear Son, who liveth and reigneth eternally with thee, and in that form of prayer which he himself hath taught us. At the Pater noster. O OUR Father, who reignest in heaven, come and reign in my soul, come and sanctify it by thy presence; come and subject it to thy holy will, and render it obedient to the inspirations of thy grace. Extinguish in my heart every feeling of hatred and revenge; forgive me as I forgive. Grant to me such wisdom and such strength that I may triumph over all temptations. Deliver me from all those evils which oppress me, and under which I groan, being burdened. I come to thee, as a child to his father, to be fed; as a subject to his prince, to be protected; as one afflicted, to his only succour, to be consoled and comforted. Or, Our THOU, O ineffable God, art our Father. Father, because thou hast created us with so much love. Our Father, because thou hast redeemed us with so much blood. Our Father, because thou dost preserve us by thy omnipotence. Deal with us, O Lord, as thy children; and grant that we may Endow us, we truly reverence thee as our Father. beseech thee, with grace to seek only thy glory, as becomes the children of so good a Parent. We were WMWMWS W BETIZIA 90 ORDINARY OF THE MASS. tus Sancti, omnis honor et of the Holy Ghost, all honour gloria. Inga/ aupand glory. y. Per omnia sæcula sæculorum. R. Amen. Præceptis salutaribus moniti, et divina institutione formati, audemus dicere: Pater noster, qui es in coelis, sanctificetur nomen tuum: adveniat regnum tuum; fiat voluntas tua sicut in cœlo, et in terra. Panem nostrum quotidianum da nobis hodie: et dimitte nobis debita nostra, sicut et nos dimittimus debitoribus nostris. Et ne nos inducas in tentatiM. Sed libera nos a malo. onem. y. For ever and ever. img.of 11/2 JOY R. Amen. Instructed by thy saving precepts, and following thy divine institution, we presume to say. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name: thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread: and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation. R. But deliver us from evil. He then says in a loud voice Libera nos, quæsumus, Domine, ab omnibus malis, præteritis, præsentibus, et futuris: et intercedente beata et gloriosa semper Virgine Dei Genitrice Maria, cum beatis Apostolis tuis Petro et Paulo, atque Andrea, et omnibus Sanctis, da propitius pacem in diebus nostris: ut ope misericordiæ tuæ adjuti, et a peccato simus semper liberi, et ab omni perturbatione securi. Per eundem Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum Filium tuum. Qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spiritus Sancti Deus. Then he . Per omnia sæcula sæculorum. . Amen. " Amen," and continues: Deliver us, we beseech thee, O Lord, from all evils, past, present, and to come; and by the intercession of the blessed and glorious Mary ever Virgin, Mother of God, together with thy blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, and Andrew, and all the Saints,[ making the sign of the Cross on himself with the paten, he kisses it, and says,] mercifully grant peace in our days: that by the assistance of thy mercy we may be always free from sin, and secure from all disturbance. Through the same Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord. Who with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth God. says aloud: y. World without end. R. Amen. DEVOTIONS AT MASS. 91 created by thee, we are governed by thee. O grant that we may live only for thee. At the Libera nos. DELIVER us, we beseech thee, O Lord, from all evils past, present, and to come; and by the intercession of Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, and of all the Saints, mercifully grant peace in our days, that by the assistance of thy holy grace we may be always free from sin and secure from all disturbance. At the Pax Domini. THY body was broken, and thy blood shed for us: grant that the commemoration of this holy mystery may obtain for us peace; and that those who receive it may find everlasting rest. sacrifice. O Lamb of God, pure and spotless victim, who only canst satisfy the justice of an offended God, vouchsafe to make me partaker of the merits of thy What lessons of humility, meekness, charity, and patience dost thou not give me! Impress these virtues upon my heart, that it may be to thee a pleasant habitation, wherein thou mayest repose as in an abode of peace. After the Agnus Dei. IN saying to thy apostles, Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you; thou hast promised, O Lord, to all thy Church, that peace which the world cannot give- peace with thee, and peace with ourselves. Let nothing, O Lord, ever interrupt this holy peace; let nothing separate us from thee, to whom we heartily desire to be united, through the blessed sacrament of peace and reconciliation. Let this food of angels strengthen us in every Christian duty, so as WMWMUW R44452 4 2 4 4 ORDINARY OF THE MASS. 92 7. Pax+ Domini sit+ semper vobiscum. R. Et cum spiritu tuo. In a low voice: Hæc commixtio et consecratio corporis et sanguinis Domini nostri Jesu Christi fiat accipientibus nobis in vitam æternam. Amen. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis,( twice.) Striking his breast three times, he says: Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem. Domine Jesu Christe, qui dixisti Apostolis tuis, Pacem relinquo vobis, pacem meam do vobis; ne respicias peccata mea, sed fidem Ecclesiæ tuæ; eamque secundum voluntatem tuam pacificare et coadunare digneris: qui vivis et regnas Deus, per omnia sæcula sæculorum. Amen. . May the peace of the Lord be always with you. R. And with thy spirit. Domine Jesu Christe, Fili Dei vivi, qui ex voluntate Patris, co- operante Spiritu Sancto, per mortem tuam mundum vivificasti; libera me per hoc sacrosanctum corpus et sanguinem tuum ab omnibus iniquitatibus meis, et universis malis, et fac me tuis semper inhærere mandatis, et a te nunquam separari permittas: qui cum eodem Deo Patre et Spiritu Sancto vivis et regnas Deus in sæcula sæculorum. Amen. Perceptio corporis tui, Domine Jesu Christe, quod ego indignus sumere præsumo, non May this mixture and consecration of the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ be to us that receive it effectual to eternal life. Amen. poil Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us,( twice.) Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, grant us thy peace. Lord Jesus Christ, who saidst to thy Apostles, Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you; regard not my sins, but the faith of thy Church; and vouchsafe to it that peace and unity which is agreeable to thy will; who livest and reignest God for ever and ever. Amen. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, who, according to the will of the Father, through the co- operation of the Holy Ghost, hast by thy death given life to the world; deliver me by this, thy most sacred body and blood, from all my iniquities and from all evis; and make me always adhere to thy commandments and never suffer me to be separated from thee; who with the same God the Father and Holy Ghost livest and reignest God for ever and ever. Amen. Let not the participation of thy body, O Lord Jesus Christ, which I, unworthy, presume DEVOTIONS AT MASS. 93 never more to yield under temptations, or fall into our common weaknesses. O my good God, and sweet Saviour Jesus, who art present here for my sake, and givest thyself to me for daily food, and for the supply of all my necessities; since without thee, who art the true food of my soul, I cannot live, I humbly beseech thee to refresh me spiritually, and make me partaker of that grace which they experience who devoutly receive thee. O good Jesus, despise me not, but vouchsafe to visit thy servant, and by thy grace to work and perfect all the effects and virtues of thy holy sacrament in me, to thy honour, O my God, and the eternal salvation of my soul. Amen. Soul of Christ, sanctify me; Body of Christ, save me; Blood of Christ, inebriate me; Water out of the side of Christ, wash me; Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O good Jesus, hear me, hide me within thy wounds; suffer me not to be separated from thee; defend me from the malignant enemy; at the hour of my death call me, and bid me come unto thee, that with thy saints I may praise thee for all eternity. Amen. At the Domine, non sum dignus. GOD only can be worthy of receiving God; how, then, can a soul so sinful as mine merit so great a happiness! But thou, O Lord, regardest not thy greatness, but thy mercy. Thou willest that I come to thee, as one sick to the physician who can heal him, as one poor to the rich lord who can assist him. O God of love, behold at thy feet the poorest, the most infirm of thy creatures. Unite me to thyself, and I shall become rich and whole in thy sight. Work, I beseech thee, this miracle, worthy of thy omnipotence and charity. WMWMWMWMW5021 ORDINARY OF THE MASS. 94 mihi proveniat in judicium et condemnationem; sed pro tua pietate prosit mihi ad tutamentum mentis et corporis, et ad medelam percipiendam. Qui vivis et regnas cum Deo Patre, in unitate Spiritus Sancti, Deus per omnia sæcula sæculorum. Amen. Making a genuflection, the Priest rises and says: Panem coelestem accipiam, et nomen Domini invocabo. to receive, turn to my judgment and condemnation: but through thy goodness may it be to me a safeguard and remedy, both of soul and body. Who with God the Father, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, livest and reignest God for ever and ever. Amen. Domine, non sum dignus ut intres sub tectum meum; sed tantum dic verbo, et sanabitur anima mea. Then striking his breast, and raising his voice a little, he says three times: I will take the bread of heaven, and call upon the name of the Lord. Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldst enter under my roof; say but the word, and my soul shall be healed. After which Corpus Domini nostri Jesu Christi custodiat animam meam in vitam æternam. Amen. Sanguis Domini nostri Jesu Christi custodiat animam meam in vitam æternam. Amen. he says: May the body of our Lord Jesus Christ preserve my soul to life everlasting. Amen. He then receives the sacred Host, and after a short pause, says: Quid retribuam Domino pro What shall I render to the omnibus quæ retribuit mihi? Lord for all he hath rendered Calicem salutaris accipiam, et unto me? I will take the chanomen Domini invocabo. Lau- lice of salvation, and call upon dans invocabo Dominum, et ab the name of the Lord. Praisinimicis meis salvus ero. ing I will call upon the Lord, and I shall be saved from my enemies. IT Receiving the chalice, he says: The blood of our Lord Jesus Christ preserve my soul to everlasting life. Amen. Those who are to communicate go up to the Sanctuary at the Domine, non sum dignus, when the bell rings: the Acolyth spreads a cloth before them, and. says the Confiteor. DEVOTIONS AT MASS. 95 While the Priest communicates. O SACRED banquet, in which Christ is received, the memory of his passion is renewed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is given to us! Grant, O Lord Jesus, that we may so reverence the sacred mysteries of thy body and blood, that we may ever find in ourselves the fruits of thy redemption. Amen. Act of Spiritual Communion for those who do not intend to communicate. OMY most loving Saviour, since I cannot have the happiness of receiving thee this day, suffer me to gather up the precious crumbs that fall from thy table, and to unite myself to thy divine heart by faith, hope, and charity. I confess I do not deserve the children's bread; but I venture humbly to declare that, away from thee, my soul is dried up with thirst, and my heart cast down with faintness. Come, then, into me, O my divine Jesus! come into my mind, to illuminate it with thy light; come into my heart, to enkindle in it the fire of thy love, and to unite it so intimately with thy own, that it may be no more I that live, but thou that livest in me, and reignest in me for ever. Prayer during the Ablutions. GRANT us, O Lord, a part in the fruits of thy death and passion, the sacred memory of which we have this day commemorated. I adore thy goodness, O gracious Lord, for thy inestimable favour in admitting me to be present again at that holy sacrifice where thou art both priest and victim. Oh, make me always sensible of so great a blessing, and let not my unworthiness put a bar to thy mercy and goodness. 15 32 25 32 25 32 WMWMWM US №2 US №2 USDUMUMU582 32452 96 Then the Priest, turning to the communicants, pronounces the Absolution. ORDINARY OF THE MASS. Misereatur vestri,& c. Indulgentiam, absolutionem,& c. Elevating a particle of the Blessed Sacrament, and turning towards the people, he says: Ecce Agnus Dei, ecce qui tollit peccata mundi. May almighty God have mercy,& c. May the almighty and merciful Lord,& c.oll And then repeats three times, Domine, non sum dignus,& c. He then administers the Holy Communion, saying to each: Corpus Domini nostri Jesu Christi custodiat animam tuam in vitam æternam. Amen. May the body of our Lord Jesus Christ preserve thy soul to life everlasting. Amen. Quod ore sumpsimus, Domine, pura mente capiamus; et de munere temporali fiat nobis remedium sempiternum. Taking the first ablution, he Taking the second Corpus tuum, Domine, quod sumpsi, et sanguis quem potavi, adhæreat visceribus meis: et præsta, ut in me non remaneat scelerum macula, quem pura et sancta refecerunt sacramenta. Qui vivis et regnas in sæcula sæculorum. Amen. bo Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who taketh away the sins of the world. . Dominus vobiscum. R. Et cum spiritu tuo. says: Grant, Lord, that what we have taken with our mouth we may receive with a pure mind; and of a temporal gift may it become to us an eternal remedy. ablution, he says: sibaisins May thy body, O Lord, which I have received, and thy blood which I have drunk, cleave to my bowels; and grant that no stain of sin may remain in me, who have been refreshed with pure and holy sacraments. Who livest,& c. Amen. -boog vids veb zidi sva He then wipes the chalice, which he covers; and having folded the corporal, places it on the Altar, as at first; he then reads the Communion. Then he turns to the people, and says: y. The Lord be with you. R. And with thy spirit. Then he reads the Post- Communions. DEVOTIONS AT MASS. 97 At the Communion. LET it be now, O Lord, the effect of thy mercy, that we, who have been present at this holy mystery, may find the benefit of it in our souls. Oh, how sweet, Lord, is thy spirit; who, to show thy sweetness towards thy children, givest them the most delicious bread from heaven, and sendest the proud away empty. At the Post- Communions. POUR forth upon us, O Lord, the spirit of thy love, that, by thy mercy, thou mayest make those of one mind whom thou hast fed with one celestial food. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the same unity of the Holy Spirit,& c. We give thee thanks, O God, for thy mercy, in admitting us to have a part in offering this sacrifice to thy holy name: accept it now to thy glory, and be ever mindful of our weakness. For a Saint's Day. WE have received heavenly mysteries, O Lord, in the commemoration of the blessed Mary ever Virgin, N., and all thy Saints; grant, we beseech thee, that what we celebrate in time, we may obtain in the joys of eternity. Through our Lord,& c. At the Last Gospel. O ETERNAL Word, speak to my soul, which adores thee in profound silence; thou who art the great creator of all things, abandon not, I beseech thee, thy own creature: be thou my life, my light, and my all. G MWMWMWMU 98 ORDINARY OF THE MASS. Afterwards he turns again towards the people, and says: . Dominus vobiscum. B. Et cum spiritu tuo. . The Lord be with R. And with thy spirit. you. Ite, missa est. R. Deo gratias. Go, the Mass is ended. 1o. Thanks be to God. wod om Bowing down before the Altar, he says: Placeat tibi, sancta Trinitas, obsequium servitutis meæ; et præsta ut sacrificium quod oculis tuæ Majestatis indignus obtuli, tibi sit acceptabile, mihique, et omnibus pro quibus illud obtuli, sit, te miserante, propitiabile. Per Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen. O holy Trinity, let the performance of my homage be pleasing to thee; and grant that the sacrifice which I, unworthy, have offered up in the sight of thy Majesty, may be acceptable to thee, and through thy mercy be a propitiation for me, and all those for whom I have offered it. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Then he kisses the Altar, and raising his eyes, extending, raising, and joining his hands, he bows his head to the Crucifix, and says: Benedicat vos omnipotens Deus, Pater, et Filius, et Spiritus Sanctus. Amen. May almighty God, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, bless you. Amen. At the word" Deus," he turns towards the people, and makes the sign of the Cross on them. side of the Altar, he says: Then turning to the Gospel . The Lord be with you. R. And with thy spirit. . Dominus vobiscum. R. Et cum spiritu tuo. ( The Benediction is omitted in Masses for the Dead.) He then begins the Gospel according to St John, saying: S. Initium sancti Evangelii secundum Joannem. M. Gloria tibi, Domine. In principio erat Verbum, et Verbum erat apud Deum; et Deus erat Verbum: hoc erat in principio apud Deum. Omnia per ipsum facta sunt, et sine ipso factum est nihil P. The beginning of the holy Gospel according to St John. R. Glory be to thee, O Lord. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God: the same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him, and without him DEVOTIONS AT MASS. 99 O Light Eternal, enlighten me as to this present life, and in the life to come. Reign in me as in thine own inheritance; for thou, O Lord, hast made me; thou hast redeemed me. May I be ever thine! Prayer after Mass. I RETURN thee humble thanks, O Lord, that thou hast permitted me, the most unworthy of thy creatures, to bear a part in this great sacrifice. Pardon, O Lord, all my distractions; and may thy merits enable me to enter the august temple of that heavenly country, where the great sacrifice of thy love is fulfilled, and where the soul lives eternally in God, and God in the soul. .. Most gracious God, Father of mercy, grant, I beseech thee, that this adorable sacrifice of the blessed body and blood of thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, may obtain for us, at thy hands, mercy, and the remission of all our sins. Amen. Almighty God, we humbly beseech thee graciously to look down upon this congregation, and mercifully hear and accept the prayers of thy Church. Of thine infinite mercy, be pleased to grant us pardon of all our sins, soundness of mind, health of body, and all the necessaries of life; grant also peace in our days, freedom from tempests, and fruitful seasons. Grant also to our prayers the unity of the Catholic faith, the extirpation of heresies, the destruction of wicked counsels, the increase of orthodox religion, fervour of love and piety, sincere devotion, patience, and longsuffering in affliction, and joy in hope. Finally, grant us all things needful for the welfare of our souls and bodies; but, above all, whatever may promote the increase of thy glory. Through our Lord,& c. W& W& WMWMWM225 22 RVR4222445 4242424 ORDINARY OF THE MASS. 100 quod factum est: in ipso vita erat, et vita erat lux hominum; et lux in tenebris lucet, et tenebræ eam non comprehenderunt. Fuit homo missus a Deo, cui nomen erat Joannes. Hic venit in testimonium, ut testimonium perhiberet de lumine, ut omnes crederent per illum. Non erat ille lux: sed ut testimonium perhiberet de lumine. Erat lux vera quæ illuminat omnem hominem venientem in hunc mundum. In mundo erat, et mundus per ipsum factus est, et mundus eum non cognovit. In propria venit, et sui eum non receperunt. Quotquot autem receperunt eum, dedit eis potestatem filios Dei fieri: his qui credunt in nomine ejus, qui non ex sanguinibus, neque ex voluntate carnis, neque ex voluntate viri, sed ex Deo nati sunt. ET VERBUM CARO FACTUM EST, [ hic genuflectitur,] et habitavit in nobis: et vidimus gloriam ejus, gloriam quasi Unigeniti a Patre, plenum gratiæ et veritatis. M. Deo gratias. was made nothing that was made: in him was life, and the life was the light of men, and the light shineth in darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. This man came for a witness to give testimony of the light, that all men might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to give testimony of the light. He was the true light which enlighteneth every man that cometh into this world. He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and He the world knew him not. came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them he gave power to become the sons of God: to those that believe in his name, who are born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. AND THE WORD WAS MADE FLESH,[ here the people kneel down,] and dwelt among us; and we saw his glory, as it were the glory of the Only- begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. R. Thanks be to God. I give thee all possible praise and thanks, O Sovereign Creator, that thou hast permitted me this day to be present, and to assist at this holy sacrifice. Receive, O Lord, my unworthy prayers, supply all my defects, pardon all my distractions and indevotions; and grant, by the strength and virtue of those divine mysteries, I may go on cheerfully in the path of thy commandments, love, and service, amidst all the temptations, troubles, and dangers of my life's pilgrimage, IOI DEVOTIONS AT MASS. till I shall one day happily arrive at thy heavenly kingdom, where, with the blessed angels and saints, I shall more clearly contemplate thee, more perfectly enjoy thee, and more worthily celebrate thy infinite goodness and mercy with uninterrupted canticles of eternal praise, admiration and gratitude. Happy are they who dwell in thy house, O Lord: for ever and ever they will praise thee. Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive honour, glory, and power. Praise the Lord, for he is good, for his mercy is everlasting. Who shall relate the wonders of the Lord! who shall publish his praises! PRAYERS ORDERED BY OUR HOLY FATHER POPE LEO XIII. To be said kneeling, after the celebration of Low Mass, in all Churches of the world. Hail Mary,& c., to be said thrice by the Priest and people. Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, hail our life, our sweetness, and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us; and after this our exile, shew unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, Q sweet Virgin Mary. utohu V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray. O God, our refuge and our strength, look down in mercy on Thy people who cry to Thee; and by the intercession of the glorious and Immaculate Virgin Mary Mother of God, of Saint Joseph her Spouse, of Thy blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, and of all the Saints, in mercy and goodness hear our prayers for the conversion of sinners, and for the liberty and exaltation of our holy Mother the Church. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Holy Michael Archangel, defend us in the day of battle; be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil- May God rebuke him, we humbly pray: and do thou, Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God thrust down to hell Satan and all wicked spirits, who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen. Our Holy Father Pope Leo XIII. grants to all who recite the above Prayers an Indulgence of three hundred days. $ 2.25 32 W32 W& WMWMUS MU 3424524VES Vespers for Sundays and Festivals. Pater noster, Ave Maria, in secret. EUS, in adjutorium meum aid, O God. intende. Ry. Domine, ad adjuvandum me festina. . Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. ỹ. R. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculorum. Amen. Alleluia. From Septuagesima to Palm Laus tibi, Domine, Rex æternæ gloriæ. Ant. Dixit Dominus. DIXIT Dominus Domino meo:* Sede a . INCLINE unto my dextris meis: Ry. O Lord, make haste to help me. . Glory be to the Fa ther, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Alleluia. In Paschal Time, the Psalms are all said under this one Antiphon: Alleluia. Psalm cix. Dixit Dominus. Sunday, inclusively, is said: Praise be to thee, O Lord, King of everlasting glory. Ant. The Lord said. I The Lord said to my Lord: Sit thou at my right hand: VESPERS FOR SUNDAYS AND FESTIVALS. 103 Donec ponam inimicos 2 Until I make thine tuos: scabellum pedum enemies: thy footstool. * tuorum. Virgam virtutis tuæ emittet Dominus ex Sion:* dominare in medio inimicorum tuorum. Tecum principium in die virtutis tuæ, in splendoribus Sanctorum:* ex utero ante luciferum genui te. 4 Thine shall be the dominion in the day of thy power, amid the brightness of the Saints from the womb before the day- star have I begotten thee. muil 5 The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent: Thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedec. iv 6 The Lord upon thy right hand hath overthrown kings in the day of his wrath. 7 He shall judge among the nations, he shall fulfil destructions: he shall smite in sunder the heads in the land of many. Hmong m 8 He shall drink of the brook in the way therefore shall he lift up his head..bone oluq dw Glory be to the Father, & c. om a folliad bro.I avoi Juravit Dominus, et non poenitebit eum:* Tu es sacerdos in æternum, secundum ordinem Melchisedech. inrevoo eis to ful Dominus a dextris tuis: confregit in die iræ suæ reges. * plimegodi to vynoded Judicabit in nationibus, implebit ruinas: conquassabit capita in terra multorum. De torrente in via bibet: * propterea exaltabit caput.bet tase djed sH Gloria Patri,& c. Ant. Dixit Dominus Domino meo: Sede a dextris meis. Ant. Fidelia. 3 The Lord shall send forth the rod of thy power from out of Sion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies. Ant. The Lord said to my Lord: Sit thou at my I right hand.domit sits Ant. Faithful. nobelw WMW M275021 25 8.25 FERE124324424 104 IAVITVESPERS FOR SUNDAYS onid) solar Psalm cx. Confitebor tibi.moo CONFITEBOR tibi, I I will praise thee, O Domine, in toto corde Lord, with my whole heart: meo: in consilio just- in the assembly of the just, orum, et congregatione. and in the congregation. Magna opera Domini:* exquisita in omnes voluntates ejus. Confessio et magnificentia opus ejus:* er justitia ejus manet in sæculum sæ2 Great are the works of the Lord: sought out are they unto all his pleasure. 3 His work is his praise and his honour and his justice endureth for ever and ever. culi. 4 The merciful and gracious Lord hath left a memorial of his marvellous works: he hath given meat to them that fear him. 5 He shall ever be mindful of his covenant: he shall show forth unto his people the power of his works; 6 That he may give them the heritage of the gentiles: the works of his hands are judgment and truth. 7 Faithful are all his commandments; they stand fast for ever and ever: they are done in truth and oord equity.dailazs siguing 8 He hath sent redemption unto his people he hath commanded his covenant for ever. Memoriam fecit mirabilium suorum misericors et miserator Dominus: escam dedit timentibus se. Memor erit in sæculun testamenti sui:* virtutem operum suorum annuntiabit populo suo: Ut det illis hæreditatem gentium:* opera manuum ejus veritas et judicium. noiten ort Fidelia omnia mandáta ejus; confirmata in sæculum sæculi:* facta in veritate et æquitate. 8 Redemptionem misit populo suo:* mandavit in æternum testamentum suum. o Sanctum et terribile nomen ejus:* initium sapientiæ timor Domini. 9 Holy and terrible is his name: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. AND FESTIVALS. Intellectus bonus omni10 A good understandbus facientibus eum:* lau- ing have all they that do datio ejus manet in sæculum sæculi. thereafter his praise en: dureth for ever and ever. Glória Patri,& c. Glory be to the Father, Ant. Fidelia omnia mandata ejus, confirmata in sæculum sæculi. dind H Ant. In mandatis. Psalm cxi. Beatus vir. BEATUS vir qui timet Dominum:* in mandatis ejus volet nimis. Potens in terra erit semen ejus:* generatio rectorum benedicetur. * Gloria et divitiæ in domo ejus: et justitia ejus manet in sæculum sæculi. Exortum est in tenebris lumen rectis:* misericors, et miserator, et justus. 105 Jucundus homo qui miseretur et commodat, disponet sermones suos in judiquia in æternum non commovebitur. cio: In memoria æterna erit & c. Ant. Faithful are all his commandments; they stand fast for ever and ever. Ant. In his commandments. I Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord in his commandments he shall have great delight. the 2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth generation of the righteous shall be blessed.inique 3 Glory and riches shall be in his house and his justice endureth for ever and ever. 4 Unto the righteous there hath risen up light in the darkness: he is merciful, compassionate, and just.dinimo 5 Acceptable is the man who is merciful, and lendeth; he will guide his words with judgment: he shall not be moved for ever. 6 The just man shall MWMWMWMWMWWU15 8.25 RES 106 justus: ab auditione mala be in everlasting rememnon timebit. qui brance: he shall not be rods afraid for evil report. Paratum cor ejus spe- b rare in Domino, confirmatum est cor ejus: non commovebitur donec despiciat inimicos suos. ammoo down upon his enemies. 7 His heart is prepared to hope in the Lord; his heart is fixed: he shall not be moved until he look 8 He hath dispersed abroad, he hath given to the poor; his justice endureth for ever and ever: his horn shall be exalted in glory. VESPERS FOR SUNDAYS Dispersit, dedit pauperibus; justitia ejus manet in sæculum sæculi: cornu ejus exaltabitur in gloria. * Peccator videbit et irascetur; dentibus suis fremet et tabescet:* desiderium peccatorum peribit. Gloria Patri,& c. vidyim Ant. In mandatis ejus cupit nimis. Ant. Sit nomen Domini. Psalm cxii. LAUDATE, pueri, Dominum:* laudate nomen Domini. qmos lalis Sit nomen Domini bene. dictum* ex hoc nunc et usque in sæculum. iod A solis ortu usque ad occasum:* laudabile nomen Domini. 9 The sinner shall see it, and be wroth; he shall gnash with his teeth, and consume away: the desire of the wicked shall perish. Glory be to the Father, Laudate, pueri. I Praise the Lord, ye children: praise ye the name of the Lord. 2 Blessed be the name of the Lord: from this time forth for evermore. 3 From the rising up of the sun unto the going down of the same the name of the Lord is worthy to be praised. da ove & c. Ant. In his commandments he hath great delight. ita shola Ant. Blessed be the name. 107 Excelsus super omnes 4 The Lord is high agentes Dominus:* et su- bove all nations and his per coelos gloria ejus. di glory above the heavens. bol od to AND FESTIVALS. Quis sicut Dominus Deus noster, qui in altis habitat: et humilia respicit in coelo et in terra? * w Suscitans a terra inopem:* et de stercore erigens pauperem: Ut collocet eum cum principibus:* cum principibus populi sui. do 1o Qui habitare facit sterilem in domo: matrein filiorum lætantem. * Gloria Patri,& c. y otan jud; 7. That he may set him with the princes: even with the princes of his people. 8 Who maketh the barren woman to dwell in her di house: the joyful mother of children. Glory be to the Father, & c. inimon aidon Ant. Blessed be the name of the Lord for ever. Ant. We who live. one jon Ant. Sit nomen Domini benedictum in sæcula. Ant. Nos qui vivimus.f 5 Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high and regardeth the things that are lowly in heaven and in earth? s : 6 Who raiseth up the needy from the earth and lifteth the poor from off the dunghill; Psalm cxiii. In exitu Israel. 12on msi I When Israel came out of Egypt: the house of Jacob from among a strange people; unis muingg 2 Judah was made his sanctuary and Israel his dominion. Anded 20% IN exitu Israel de Ægyp* domus Jacob de to: populo barbaro. Facta est Judæa sanctificatio ejus: Israel potestas ejus. Mare vidit et fugit:* Jordanis conversus est retrorsum. Hleda 3 The sea beheld, and Jordan was turned fled back. WMWMWM BARAWANATAT 108 VESPERS FOR SUNDAYS Montes exultaverunt ut 4 The mountains skiparietes:* et colles sicut ped like rams: and the agni ovium. or roly little hills like the lambs of the flock. * Quid est tibi, mare, quod fugisti: et tu, Jordanis, quia conversus es retrorsum? and equids od Montes, exultastis sicut arietes* et colles, sicut agni ovium? A facie Domini mota est terra: a facie Dei Jacob. * * Qui convertit petram in stagna aquarum: et rupem in fontes aquarum.of blinds to Non nobis, Domine, non nobis: sed nomini tuo da gloriam. Super misericordia tua, et veritate tua:* nequando dicant gentes, Ubi est Deus eorum? Deus autem noster in coelo:* omnia quæcumque voluit fecit. Simulacra gentium argentum et aurum opera manuum hominum. * Os habent, et non loquentur:* oculos habent, et non videbunt. 5 What aileth thee, O thou sea, that thou fleddest: and thou, Jordan, that thou wast turned back? 6 Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams: and ye little hills like the lambs of the flock? 7 At the presence of the Lord the earth was moved: at the presence of the God of Jacob; ilagod and 8 Who turned the rock into a standing water and the stony hill into a flowing stream. 9 Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us but unto thy name give the glory. : 10 For thy mercy and for thy truth's sake: lest the gentiles should say, Where is their God? II But our God is in heaven: he hath done whatsoever he would. 12 The idols of the gentiles are silver and gold: the work of the hands of men. 13 They have mouths, and they shall not speak: they have eyes, and they shall not see. BY AND FESTIVALS. Aures habent, et non audient: nares habent, et non odorabunt. Manus habent, et non palpabunt; pedes habent, et non ambulabunt:* non clamabunt in gutture suo. padissing Similes illis fiant qui faciunt ea: et omnes qui confidunt in eis. Domus Israel speravit in Domino:* adjutor eorum et protector eorum est. Domus Aaron speravit in Domino:* adjutor eorum et protector eorum est. sinisilesinisllA Qui timent Dominum speraverunt in Domino:* adjutor eorum et protector eorum est. tri: Dominus memor fuit noset benedixit nobis. * Benedixit domui Israel: k benedixit domui Aaron. Benedixit omnibus qui timent Dominum:* pusillis cum majoribus. 109 14 They have ears, and they shall not hear they have noses, and they shall not smell. * Adjiciat Dominus super super vos, et super filios vestros. VOS: 15 They have hands, and they shall not feel: they have feet, and they shall not walk: neither shall they speak through their throat. 16 Let those that make them become like unto them and all such as put their trust in them. : 17 The house of Israel hath hoped in the Lord: he is their helper and protector. 18 The house of Aaron hath hoped in the Lord: he is their helper and protector. 19 They that fear the Lord have hoped in the Lord he is their helper and protector. 20 The Lord hath been mindful of us and hath blessed us. 21 He hath blessed the house of Israel: he hath blessed the house of Aaron. 22 He hath blessed all that fear the Lord: the least together with the greatest. 23 May the Lord add blessings upon you: upon you, and upon your children. WMWMWMWS BABAE ΓΙΟ VESPERS FOR SUNDAYS Benedicti vos a Domino: qui fecit coelum et terram. * * Coelum coeli Domino: 1* terram autem dedit filiis hominum. Hade voll lavad Non mortui laudabunt te, Domine: neque omnes qui descendunt in infernum. oood as Sed nos qui vivimus, benedicimus Domino:* ex hoc nunc et usque in sæculum. I odai 1pq Gloria Patri,& c. Ant. Nos qui vivimus, benedicimus Domino. 24 Blessed be ye of the Lord who hath made heaven and earth.oboom : ferens, Primordiis lucis novæ, Mundi parans originem. 25 The heaven of heavens is the Lord's: but the earth hath he given to the children of men. noct 19 26 The dead shall not praise thee, O Lord: neither all they that go down into hell. In Paschal time:-Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Then follow the Little Chapter and the Hymn. bi Qui mane junctum vesog peri noqu aguine Diem vocari præcipis: Illabitur tetrum chaos, : 27 But we who live, bless the Lord from this time forth for evermore. souriba Glory be to the Father, & c. Ant. We who live, bless the Lord. HYMN FOR SUNDAY AT VESPERS. LUCIS Creator optime, O blest Creator of the Lucem dierum prolight! Who dost the dawn from darkness bring; framing depth and height, Didst with the new- born light begin. And nature's Who gently blending eve with morn, And morn with eve, didst call them day; BY AND FESTIVALS. Audi preces cum fletibus. # 8 bo boolojen habungan diad od 10% Ne mens gravata crimomine, Vitæ sit exul munere, Dum nil perenne cogitat, Seseque culpis illigat. Coeleste pulset ostium: Vitale tollat præmium: Vitemus omne noxium: Purgemus omne pessimum. buong od bans) Præsta, Pater piissime, Patrique compar Unice, Cum Spiritu Paraclito, Regnans per omne sæculum. Amen. di bas III num. Thick flows the flood of osm darkness down; Oh, hear us as we weep ilim and pray! Keep thou our souls from sm schemes of crime; Nor guilt remorseful let them know; Nor, thinking but on things of time, p Into eternal darkness go. Teach us to knock at heaven's high door; Teach us the prize of life to win: Teach us all evil to abhor, And purify ourselves within. Father of mercies! hear limour cry; Hear us, O sole- begotten son! Who, with the Holy Ghost most high, Reignest while endless ages run. Amen. aid by. Dirigatur, Domine, . Let my prayer, O Lord, be directed.bios oratio mea. Ry. Sicut incensum in Rz. As incense in thy conspectu tuo. sight. After this is said, with its proper Antiphon: The Magnificat, or Canticle of the Blessed Virgin. MAGNIFICAT:* anor My soul doth maganima mea Domi- nify the Lord. WMWMWMWMU 112 VESPERS FOR SUNDAYS 1o Et exultavit spiritus meus:* in Deo salutari meo. Quia respexit humilitatem ancillæ suæ: ecce enim ex hoc beatam me dicent omnes generationes. Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est: et sanctum nomen ejus. Et misericordia ejus a progenie in progenies: timentibus eum. * Fecit potentiam in brachio suo:* dispersit superbos mente cordis sui. Deposuit potentes de sede:* et exaltavit humiles. Esurientes implevit bonis:* et divites dimisit inanes. Suscepit Israel puerum suum:* recordatus misericordiæ suæ. * Sicut locutus est ad patres nostros: Abraham, et semini ejus in sæcula. Gloria Patri,& c. 2 And my spirit hath rejoiced: in God my Saviour. 3 For he hath regarded the humility of his handmaid for behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. 4 For he that is mighty hath done great things unto me and holy is his name. 5 And his mercy is from generation to generation: unto them that fear him. 6 He hath showed strength with his arm: he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their heart. 7 He hath put down the mighty from their seat: and hath exalted the humble. 8 He hath filled the hungry with good things: and the rich he hath sent empty away. 9 He hath upholden his servant Israel: being mindful of his mercy. 10 As he spake unto our fathers to Abraham and his seed for ever. Glory be to the Father,& c. Here follow the proper Collect, and the Commemoradiob Ines gid tions, if any. . Benedicamus Do-. Let us bless the mino. Lord. AND FESTIVALS. Ry. Deo gratias. . Fidelium animæ per misericordiam Dei requiescant in pace. Ry. Amen. If Compline does not follow: after the Pater Noster, which is said secretly, the following. is sung: . Dominus det nobis suam pacem. R. Et vitam æternam. Amen. 113 Ry. Thanks be to God. V. May the souls of the faithful, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. R. Amen. Here follows the Antiphon of the Blessed Virgin proper for the season, if it is to be sung. See end of Compline. The Sunday Psalms are used in festivals, except when otherwise noted. sitp it O Common of Apostles and Evangelists. FIRST VESPERS.- Psalms as on Sundays, except the last, which is Psalm cxvi., Laudate Dominum. troca odioodi toalboal Psalm cxvi. Laudate Dominum. . May the Lord grant us his peace. ontsto Ry. And the life eternal. Amen. LAUDATE Dominum, omnes gentes:* laudate eum, omnes populi: Quoniam confirmata est super nos, misericordia ejus:* et veritas Domini manet in æternum. O for ever. CREDIDI, propter quod locutus sum: ego autem humiliatus sum nimis, * SECOND VESPERS.- Psalm cix. Dixit Dominus, p. 102. Psalm cxii. Laudate, pueri, p. 106. Then the three following: our lil Psalm cxv. Credidi. I Praise the Lord, all ye gentiles: praise him, all ye people: 2 For his mercy is confirmed upon us and the truth of the Lord endureth II believed, and therefore did I speak: but I was humbled exceedingly. H W& W& WMU 3 WAS 114 VESPERS FOR SUNDAYS Ego dixi in excessu meo:* Omnis homo mendax. Is dauords Juridiial Quid retribuam Domino: pro omnibus quæ retribuit mihi? * Calicem salutaris accipiam* et nomen Domini invocabo. Vota mea Domino reddam coram omni populo ejus: pretiosa in conspectu Domini mors sanctorum ejus. * O Domine, quia ego servus tuus: ego servus tuus, et filius ancillæ tuæ. Dirupisti vincula mea:* tibi sacrificabo hostiam laudis, et nomen Domini invocabo. Vota mea Domino reddam in conspectu omnis populi ejus:* in atriis domus Domini, in medio tui, Jerusalem. Psalm cxxv. IN convertendo Dominus captivitatem Sion: facti sumus sicut consolati. * Tunc repletum est gaudio os nostrum:* et lingua nostra exultatione. 2 I said in my excess: All men are liars. por 3 What shall I render unto the Lord: for all he hath rendered unto me? 4 I will take the chalice of salvation and call upon the name of the Lord. 5 I will pay my vows unto the Lord in the presence of all his people: precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. 6 O Lord, I am thy servant: I am thy servant, and the son of thy handmaid. 7 Thou hast broken my bonds in sunder: I will offer unto thee the sacrifice of praise, and will call upon the name of the Lord. 8 I will pay my vows unto the Lord in the sight of all his people in the courts of the house of the Lord, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. In convertendo. When the Lord turned again the captivity of Sion: we became like men that are comforted: 10 2 Then was our mouth filled with gladness: and our tongue with joy. Y AND FESTIVALS. 115 beTunc dicent inter gen- 3 Then shall they say tes:* Magnificavit Domi- among the gentiles: The nus facere cum eis. Lord hath done great things for them. 4 The Lord hath done great things for us: we are become very joyful. 5 Turn again our captivity, O Lord: as a river in the south. Magnificavit Dominus facere nobiscum:* facti sumus lætantes. Converte, Domine, captivitatem nostram:* sicut torrens in austro. did Qui seminant in lacrymis: in exultatione metent. Euntes ibant et flebant: mittentes semina sua. Venientes autem venient cum exultatione:* portantes manipulos suos. stod av e Psalm cxxxviii. DOMINE, probasti me, * et cognovisti me: tu cognovisti sessionem meam, et resurrectionem meam. Intellexisti cogitationes meas de longe: semitam meam et funiculum meum investigasti. Et omnes vias meas prævidisti:* quia non est sermo in lingua mea. Ecce Domine, tu cognovisti omnia, novissima et antiqua: tu formasti me, 6 They that sow in tears: shall reap in joy. 7 Going on their way, they went and wept: scattering their seed. 8 But returning, they shall come with joyfulness: bringing their sheaves with them. Domine, probasti. I O Lord, thou hast proved me and known me: thou hast known my sitting down and my rising up. 2 Thou hast understood my thoughts long before: my path and my line hast thou searched out.pie 3 And thou hast foreseen all my ways for there is not a word in my tongue. 4 Behold, O Lord, thou hast known all things, new and old: thou hast formed № W MUS MWMWMWWW.5 524424524 VESPERS FOR SUNDAYS 116 et posuisti super me manum tuam. Mirabilis facta est scientia tua ex me:* confortata est, et non potero ad eam. * Quo ibo a spiritu tuo: et quo a facie tua fugiam? Si ascendero in coelum, tu illic es:* si descendero in infernum, ades. Si sumpsero pennas meas diluculo:* et habitavero in extremis maris: me, and laid thine hand upon me.imal 5 Thy knowledge is become too wonderful for me: it is strong and high, and I cannot attain unto it. Etenim illuc manus tua deducet mea: et tenebit * me dextera tua. Et dixi, Forsitan tenebræ conculcabunt me: et nox illuminatio mea in deliciis meis. Quia tenebræ non obscurabuntur a te, et nox sicut dies illuminabitur:* sicut tenebræ ejus, ita et lumen ejus. Quia tu possedisti renes meos:* suscepisti me de utero matris meæ. 6 Whither shall I go from thy spirit and whither shall I flee from thy face? 7 If I go up into heaven, thou art there if I go down into hell, thou art there also. 8 If I take to me the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; 9 Even there also shall thy hand lead me: and thy right hand shall hold me. 10 And I said, Peradventure the darkness shall cover me: and night shall be my light in my pleasures. II But darkness shall not be dark to thee, and night shall be as light as the darkness the day: thereof and the light thereof are alike to thee. Diverg 12 For thou hast pos sessed my reins: thou hast holpen me from my mother's womb. 117 Confitebor tibi, quia ter- 13 I will praise thee, for ribiliter magnificatus es:* thou art fearfully magnimirabilia opera tua, et ani- fied: marvellous are thy ma mea cognoscit nimis. works, and my soul knoweth them right well. AND FESTIVALS. Non est occultatum os meum a te, quod fecisti in occulto: et substantia mea in inferioribus terræ. * up Imperfectum meum viderunt oculi tui, et in libro tuo omnes scribentur dies formabuntur, et nemo in eis. Mihi autem nimis honorificati sunt, amici tui, Deus:* nimis confortatus est principatus eorum. Dinumerabo eos, et super arenam multiplicabuntur: * exurrexi et adhuc sum tecum. Si occideris, Deus, peccatores:* viri sanguinum declinate a me: Quia dicitis in cogitatione:* Accipient in vanitate civitates tuas. * Nonne qui oderunt te. Domine, oderam: et super inimicos tuos tabescebam? Perfecto odio oderam il14 My bones are not hid from thee, which thou didst fashion in secret: and my substance in the lower parts of the earth. 15 Thine eyes did see my imperfect being, and in thy book shall all men be written: day by day shall they be formed, while yet there is no one. 16 But to me thy friends, O God, are made exceedingly honourable: their dominion is firmly established. 17 I will tell them, and they shall be more in number than the sand: I have risen up, and am still with thee. 18 Wilt thou not slay the wicked, O God: yemen of blood, depart from me. 19 For ye say in your thoughts: They shall take thy cities in vain. 20 Have I not hated them, O Lord, that hated thee and pined away because of thine enemies? : 21 I have hated them W& WMWMU 118 los: mihi. * VESPERS FOR SUNDAYS et inimici facti sunt with a perfect hatred and they became as enemies unto me. 100 Proba me, Deus, et scito cor meum: interroga me, et cognosce semitas meas. Et vide si via iniquitatis in me est:* et deduc me in via æterna. 22 Prove me, O God, and try my heart: examine me, and search out my paths. 23 And look well if there be in me the way of iniquity and lead me in the way everlasting. COMMON OF MARTYRS. FIRST VESPERS.-- Last Psalm, Laudate Dominum, p. 113. SECOND VESPERS.- Last Psalm, Credidi, p. 113. COMMON OF A CONFESSOR AND BISHOP. FIRST VESPERS.- Last Psalm, Laudate Dominum, p. 113. SECOND VESPERS.- Last Psalm, Memento, Domine. Psalm. cxxxi. Memento, Domine. MEMENTO, Domine, David:* et omnis mansuetudinis ejus. Sicut juravit Domino: votum vovit Deo Jacob: Si introiero in tabernaculum domus meæ:* si ascendero in lectum strati mei: Si dedero somnum oculis meis* et palpebris meis dormitationem, Et requiem temporibus meis donec inveniam lo: I O Lord, remember David and all his meek: ness. 2 How he sware unto the Lord: and vowed a vow unto the God of Jacob: 3 I will not enter into the tabernacle of mine house: I will not go up into my bed: 4 I will not give sleep to mine eyes: nor slumber to mine eyelids, 5 Nor rest unto the temples of my head: un AND FESTIVALS. * cum Domino tabernaculum Deo Jacob. Ecce audivimus eam in Ephrata:* invenimus eam in campis silvæ. Introibimus in tabernaculum ejus:* adorabimus in loco, ubi steterunt pedes ejus. Surge, Domine, in requiem tuam: tu et arca sanctificationis tuæ. Sacerdotes tui induantur justitiam: et sancti tui exultent. A KID * Propter David servum tuum:* non avertas faciem Christi tui. C Juravit Dominus David veritatem, et non frustrabitur eam:* De fructu ventris tui ponam super sedem tuam. Si custodierint filii tui testamentum meum: et testimonia mea hæc, quæ docebo eos: Et filii eorum usque in sæculum:* sedebunt super sedem tuam. Quoniam elegit Dominus Sion:* elegit eam in habitationem sibi. 119 til I find a place for the Lord a tabernacle for the God of Jacob. 6 Lo, we heard of it in Ephrata: we found it in the fields of the wood. Hæc requies mea in sæculum sæculi:* hic habitabo, quoniam elegi eam. Viduam ejus benedicens 7 We will go into his tabernacle: we will worship in the place where his feet have stood. 8 Arise, O Lord, into thyresting- place: thou and the ark of thy holiness. 9 Let thy priests be clothed with justice and let thy saints rejoice. 10 For thy servant David's sake: turn not away the face of thine Anointed. II The Lord hath sworn the truth unto David, and he will not make it void: Of the fruit of thy body I will set upon thy throne. 12 If thy children will keep my covenant: and these my testimonies which I shall teach them: 13 Their children also for evermore shall sit upon thy throne. 14 For the Lord hath chosen Sion he hath chosen her for his dwelling. : 15 This is my rest for ever and ever here will I dwell, for I have chosen her. 16 With blessing I will WEWNW MUS VESPERS FOR SUNDAYS benedicam:* pauperes ejus bless her widows: I will saturabo panibus. satisfy her poor with bread. : 17 I will clothe her priests with salvation and her saints shall rejoice with exceeding joy. I 20 Sacerdotes ejus induam salutari:* et sancti ejus exultatione exultabunt. Illuc producam cornu David:* paravi lucernam Christo meo. Inimicos ejus induam confusione:* super ipsum autem efflorebit sanctificatio meo. COMMON OF BLESSED VIRGIN MARY. ( The Common of Virgins and Holy Women, and the han Vespers for New Year's Day, are the same.) "" 18 There will I bring forth a horn unto David: I have prepared a lamp for mine Anointed. First Psalm, Dixit Dominus, as above p. 102. han Second Laudate, pueri, p. 106. 19 His enemies will I clothe with confusion: but upon himself shall my sanctification flourish. Stantes erant pedes nostri* in atriis tuis, Jerusalem. ho Third Psalm, Psalm cxxi. Latatus sum. LETATUS sum in his quæ dicta sunt mihi:* In domum Domini ibimus. Jerusalem, quæ ædificatur ut civitas:* cujus participatio ejus in idipsum. Illuc enim ascenderunt tribus, tribus Domini:* testimonium Israel ad confitendum nomini Domini. II was glad at the things that were said unto me: We will go into the house of the Lord. 2 Our feet were wont to stand in thy courts, O Jerusalem. 3 Jerusalem, which is built as a city: that is at unity with itself. For thither did the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord the testimony of Israel, to praise the name of the Lord. Y AND FESTIVALS. Quia illic sederunt sedes 5 For there are set the in judicio:* sedes super seats of judgment: the domum David. seats over the house of David. 08 odw Rogate quæ ad pacem unt Jerusalem:* et abundantia diligentibus te.iw Fiat pax in virtute tua:* et abundantia in turribus tuis. Propter fratres meos et proximos meos:* loquebar pacem de te. Propter domum Domini Dei nostri:* quæsivi bona tibi. Gloria,& c. Fourth Psalm, Psalm NISI Dominus ædificaverit domum:* in vanum laboraverunt qui ædificant eam. Nisi Dominus custodierit civitatem:* frustra vigilat qui custodit eam. Vanum est vobis ante 121 lucem surgere:* surgite postquam sederitis, qui manducatis panem doloris. Cum dederit dilectis suis somnum: ecce hæreditas Domini filii, merces fructus ventris. 6 Pray ye for the things that are for the peace of Jerusalem: and plenteousness be to them that love thee.. ahog 7 Let peace be in thy strength and plenteousness in thy towers. : 8 For my brethren and companions' sake: I spake peace concerning thee. 9 Because of the house of the Lord our God: I have sought good things for thee. Glory,& c. cxxvi. Nisi Dominus. I Unless the Lord build the house: they labour in vain that build it. 2 Unless the Lord keep the city: he watcheth in vain that keepeth it. 3 In vain ye rise before the light rise not till ye have rested, O ye that eat the bread of sorrow. 4 When he hath given sleep to his beloved: lo, children are an heritage from the Lord, and the fruit of the womb a reward. WMWMWMUS 122 VESPERS FOR SUNDAYS Sicut sagittæ in manu potentis:* ita filii excussorum. Beatus vir qui implevit desiderium suum ex ipsis:* non confundetur, cum loquetur inimicis suis in porta. or LAUDA, Jerusalem, Dominum:* lauda Deum tuum Sion. Gloria,& c. Fifth Psalm, Psalm cxlvii. Quoniam confortavit seras portarum tuarum: benedixit filiis tuis in te. * Qui posuit fines tuos pacem:* et adipe frumenti satiat te. Qui emittit eloquium velociter suum terræ: currit sermo ejus. Qui dat nivem sicut lanam:* nebulam sicut cinerem spargit. Mittit crystallum suam sicut buccellas: ante faciem frigoris ejus quis sustinebit? 5 Like as arrows in the hand of the mighty one: so are the children of those who have been cast out. Emittet verbum suum, et liquefaciet ea:* flabit spiritus ejus, et fluent aquæ. 6 Blessed is the man whose desire is satisfied with them he shall not be confounded, when he speaketh with his enemies in the gate. Glory,& c. Lauda, Jerusalem. I Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem: praise thy God, O Sion. 2 For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates: he hath blessed thy children within thee. : 3 He hath made peace within thy borders and filleth thee with the fatness of corn. 4 He sendeth forth his commandment on the earth his word runneth very swiftly. 5 He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoar- frost like ashes. 6 He sendeth his ice like morsels: who is able to abide his frost? 7 He shall send forth his word, and melt them: he shall blow with his wind and the waters shall flow. 123 Qui annuntiat verbum 8 He maketh known his word unto Jacob: his statutes and ordinances unto Israel. AND FESTIVALS. suum Tacob:* justitias et judicia sua Israel. to Non fecit taliter omni nationi: et judicia sua non manifestavit eis. paliw * drol barot Gloria Patri,& c. ST MICHAEL. SEPT. 29. Last Psalm, Confitebor, as follows: CONFITEBOR Domine, in toto corde meo: quoniam audisti * verba oris mei. In conspectu Angelorum psallam tibi:* adorabo ad templum sanctum tuum, et confitebor nomini tuo. tibi, I I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart: for thou hast heard the words of my mouth. 2 I will sing praise unto thee in the sight of the angels: I will adore towards thy holy temple, and give glory unto thy name. 3 For thy mercy, and for thy truth for thou hast magnified thy holy name above all. 4 In what day soever I shall call upon thee, hear me thou shalt multiply strength in my soul. 5 Let all the kings of the earth give glory to thee, O Lord for they have heard all the words of thy mouth. Super misericordia tua et veritate tua:* quoniam magnificasti super omne, 9 He hath not dealt so with any nation: neither hath he showed them his judgments. Glory,& c. nomen sanctum tuum. In quacumque die invocavero te, exaudi me:* multiplicabis in anima mea virtutem. Confiteantur tibi, Domine, omnes reges terræ:* quia audierunt omnia verba oris tui. Et cantent in viis Domini:* quoniam magna est gloria Domini. : 6 And let them sing in the ways of the Lord for great is the glory of the Lord. 124 VESPERS POR SUNDAYS excelsus Do- m7 For the Lord is high, and looketh on the lowly: and the lofty he knoweth afar off. Quoniam minus, et humilia respicit: et alta a longe cognoscit. * del Si ambulavero in medio tribulationis, vivificabis me:* et super iram inimicorum meorum extendisti manum tuam, et salvum me fecit dextera tua. Dominus retribuet pro me, Domine misericordia tua in sæculum:* opera manuum tuarum ne despicias. CORPUS CHRISTI AND SACRED HEART. SECOND VESPERS.- 1st Psalm, Dixit Dominus, p. 102; 2d Psalm, Laudate, pueri, p. 106; 34 Psalm, Credidi, p. 113; 4th Psalm, Beati omnes. Psalm cxxvii. BEATI omnes qui timent Dominum:* qui ambulant in viis ejus. Labores manuum tuarum quia manducabis:* beatus es, et bene tibi erit. Uxor tua sicut vitis abundans: in lateribus domus tuæ. * Filii tui sicut novellæ olivarum:* in circuitu mensæ tuæ. in 8 If I shall walk in the midst of tribulation, thou wilt quicken me: and thou hast stretched forth thy hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand hath saved me. 9 The Lord will repay for me; thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: O despise not the work of thy hands. Ecce sic benedicetur Beati omnes. I Blessed are all they that fear the Lord that walk in his ways. 2 For thou shalt eat of the labour of thine hands: blessed art thou, and it shall be well with thee. 3 Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine: on the walls of thy house. 4 Thy children as oliveplants round about thy table. : 5 Behold, thus shall the AND FESTIVALS. homo: qui timet Do- man be blessed minum. feareth the Lord. 6 May the Lord thee out of Sion mayest thou see the good things of Jerusalem all the days of thy life. 7 And mayest thou see thy children's children: peace upon Israel. Glory,& c. Fifth Psalm. Lauda Jerusalem, p. 122. CHRISTMAS DAY. Benedicat tibi Dominus ex Sion: et videas bona Jerusalem omnibus diebus vitæ tuæ. Et videas filios filiorum tuorum: pacem super * Israel. Gloria Patri,& c. 125 that bless and FIRST VESPERS.- Last Psalm, Laudate Dominum, p. 113. SECOND VESPERS,( and through the Octave.)- 4th Psalm, De profundis, p. 151; last do., Memento, Domine, p. 118. THE EPIPHANY. FIRST VESPERS.- Last Psalm, Laudate Dominum, p. 113. mode SECOND VESPERS.- As on Sundays. SS. PETER AND PAUL. FIRST VESPERS.- Last Psalm, Laudate Dominum, p. 113. Tovab SECOND VESPERS.- As in Common of Apostles.. ASCENSION DAY. ALL SAINTS. idon staff FIRST VESPERS.- Last Psalm, Laudate Dominum, muntaon muroinibA P. 113. SECOND VESPERS.- Last Psalm, Credidi, p. 113. SECOND VESPERS.- Last Psalm, Laudate Dominum, p. 113. KW& WHW M W MUS Compline. The Reader begins. stabus UBE, domne, benedicere. The Blessing. Pray, sir, a blessing. NOCTEM quietam, et finem perfectum concedat nobis Dominus omnipotens. 18193 LUCT Ry. Amen. Ry. Amen. 218 munimo( Pelun, I, anlat Short Lesson. I St Pet. v. R. Deo gratias. V. Adjutorium nostrum May the Lord Almighty grant us a quiet night, and a perfect end. 4 FRATRES, sobrii es- no Brethren, be sober, and tote, et vigilate: quia watch: because your adadversarius vester diabolus versary the devil as a roartamquam leo rugiens cir- ing lion goeth about, seekcuit, quærens quem devor- ing whom he may devour: et: cui resistite fortes in whom resist ye, strong in fide. Tu autem, Domine, faith. But do thou, O Lord, miserere nobis. have mercy on us. Ry. Thanks be to God. V. Our help is in the name of the Lord. in nomine Domini. Ry. Qui fecit coelum et terram. et Pater noster.( Dicitur totum secreto.) RZ. Who hath made heaven and earth. Our Father,& c.( All in secret.) COMPLINE. Then the Hebdomadarius makes the Confession. I confess to almighty God, to blessed Mary ever Virgin, to blessed Michael the Archangel, to blessed John the Baptist, to the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, to all the Saints, and to you, brethren: that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, and deed: through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault. Therefore I beseech the blessed Mary ever Virgin, blessed Michael the Archangel, blessed John the Baptist, the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, all the Saints, and you, brethren, to pray to the Lord our God for me. CONFITEOR Deo omnipotenti, beatæ Mariæ semper Virgini, beato Michaeli Archangelo, beato Joanni Baptistæ, sanctis Apostolis Petro et Paulo, omnibus Sanctis, et vobis, fratres: quia peccavi nimis cogitatione, verbo, et opere: mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa. Ideo precor beatam Mariam semper Virginem, beatum Michaelem Archangelum, beatum Joannem Baptistam, sanctos Apostolos Petrum et Paulum, omnes Sanctos, et vos, fratres, orare pro me ad Dominum Deum nostrum. nam. nom The Choir answers: MISEREATUR tui omnipotens Deus, et dimissis peccatis tuis, perducat te ad vitam æterRy. Amen. 127 May almighty God have mercy upon thee, forgive thee thy sins, and bring thee to life everlasting. Ry Amen. Then the Choir repeats the Confession. CONFITEOR Deo omnipotenti, beatæ Mariæ semper Virgini, beato Michaeli Archangelo, beato Joanni Baptistæ, sancI confess to almighty God, to blessed Mary ever Virgin, to blessed Michael the Archangel, to blessed John the Baptist, to the W& W& W MUS MUS 128 tis Apostolis Petro et holy Apostles Peter and Paulo, omnibus Sanctis, et tibi, pater: quia peccavi nimis cogitatione, verbo, et opere: mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa. Ideo precor beatam Mariam semper Virginem, beatum Michaelem Archangelum, beatum Joannem Baptistam, sanctos Apostolos Petrum et Paulum, omnes Sanctos, et te, pater, orare pro me ad Dominum Deum nostrum. Paul, to all the Saints, and to you, father that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, and deed: through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault. Therefore I beseech the blessed Mary ever Virgin, blessed Michael the Archangel, blessed John the Baptist, the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, all the Saints, and you, father, to pray to the Lord our God for me. SHARO Joy THE OFFICE OF COMPLINE nam. The Hebdomadarius says: MISEREATUR vestri omnipotens Deus, et dimissis peccatis vestris, perducat vos ad vitam æterRy. Amen. Indulgentiam, absolutionem, et remissionem peccatorum nostrorum tribuat nobis omnipotens et misericors Dominus. Rz. Amen. V. CONVERTE nos, Deus salutaris nosMay almighty God have mercy upon you, forgive you your sins, and bring you to life everlasting. ter. Ry. Et averte iram tuam a nobis. Ry. Amen. May the almighty and merciful Lord grant us pardon, absolution, and remission of our sins. Then is said: Ry. Amen, . Convert us, O God our Saviour. inigu R. And turn away thine anger from us. Insolos THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. 129 Deus, in adjutorium 2. O God, come to meum intende. noqu yol my assistance.moo hjeev Rz. O Lord, make haste to help me. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. R. Domine, ad adjuvandum me festina.pump Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculorum. Amen. Alleluia, vel Laus tibi, Domine, Rex æternæ gloriæ. Ant. Miserere. TAG: CUM invocarem, exaudivit me Deus justitiæ meæ in tribulatione dilatasti mihi. * In Paschal time. Ant. Alleluia. Psalm iv. Cum invocarem. sot od vi610. * Miserere mei: et exaudi orationem meam. Filii hominum usquequo gravi corde:* ut quid diligitis vanitatem, et quæritis mendacium? Et scitote quoniam mirificavit Dominus sanctum suum:* Dominus exaudiet me cum clamavero ad eum. Irascimini, et nolite pecque dicitis in corcare: Alleluia, or Praise be to thee, O Lord, King of everlasting glory. Ant. Have mercy.nl 1 When I called upon him, the God of my justice heard me: when I was in distress, thou didst enlarge me. 2 Have mercy upon me: and hear my prayer.m 30 ye sons of men, how long will ye be dull of heart: why do ye love vanity, and seek after lying? 4 Know ye also that the Lord hath exalted his holy one: the Lord will hear me, when I cry unto him. 5 Be ye angry, and sin not: the things which ye I MWE WMWMW 32 THE OFFICE OF COMPLINE 130 dibus vestris, in cubilibus vestris compungimini. Sacrificate sacrificium justitiæ, et sperate in Domino:* multi dicunt, Quis ostendit nobis bona? in H Signatum est super nos lumen vultus tui, Domine: * dedisti lætitiam in corde meo. A fructu frumenti, vini, et olei sui:* multiplicati gate yo In pace in idipsum: dormiam et requiescam. sunt. * * Quoniam tu, Domine, singulariter in spe: constituisti me. Gloria Patri,& c. say in your hearts, be sorry for upon your beds. 6 Offer up the sacrifice of justice, and hope in the Lord: there are many that say, Who showeth us good things? 7 The light of thy countenance, O Lord, is signed upon us: thou hast put heart. gladness in my 8 By the fruit of their corn and wine and oil: are they multiplied. 9 In peace in the selfsame: I will sleep and take my rest. Psalm xxx. ebih.nodi IN te, Domine, speravi, non confundar in æternum:* in justitia tua libera 0% I Inclina ad me aurem tuam:* accelera, ut eruas me. me. In te, Domine, speravi. 10 For thou only, O Lord: hast established me in hope. Glory be to the Father, & c. I In thee, O Lord, have I hoped, let me never be confounded: deliver me in thy justice. 2 Incline thine ear unto me: make haste to deliver ay me. Esto mihi in Deum pro- 3 Be thou my God, my tectorem, et in domum protector, and a house of refugii: ut salvum me refuge: that thou mayest facias. * * Quoniam fortitudo mea, et refugium meum es tu: et propter nomen tuum save me. 4 For thou art my strength and my refuge: and for thy name's sake, THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. 131 deduces me, et enutries thou wilt lead me and nourish me. outomab me. 5 Thou wilt bring me out of this snare, that they have laid for me: for thou art my protector. Educes me de laqueo hoc, quem absconderunt mihi:* quoniam tu es protector meus. * In manus tuas commendo spiritum meum: redemisti me, Domine, Deus veritatis. Gloria Patri,& c. Psalm xc. QUI habitat in adjutorio Altissimi:* in protectione Dei coeli commorabitur. Dicet Domino, Susceptor meus es tu, et refugium meum: Deus meus, sperabo in eum. * Quoniam ipse liberavit me de laqueo venantium:* et a verbo aspero. noScapulis suis obumbrabit tibi:* et sub pennis ejus sperabis. 15000 Scuto circumdabit te veritas ejus:* non timebis a timore nocturno. A sagitta volante in die, a negotio perambulante in 6 Into thy hands I commend my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O Lord, the God of truth. Glory be to the Father, & c. Qui habitat. I He that dwelleth in the help of the Most High: shall abide under the protection of the God of heaven. 2 He shall say unto the Lord, Thou art my upholder, and my refuge: my God, in him will I hope. 3 For he hath delivered me from the snare of the hunters and from the : sharp word. 4 He shall overshadow thee with his shoulders: and under his wings shalt thou trust. 5 His truth shall compass thee with a shield: thou shalt not be afraid for the terror of the night. 6 For the arrow that flieth in the day, for the 2.25$ 2258 W WMWMMW THE OFFICE OF COMPLINE tenebris:* ab incursu et plague that walketh in the dæmonio meridiano. mod darkness: for the assault of the evil one in the noon- day. 7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand: but it shall not come nigh thee. 132 Cadent a latere tuo mille, et decem millia a dextris tuis:* ad te autem non appropinquabit. Verumtamen oculis tuis considerabis:* et retributionem peccatorum videbis. * Quoniam tu es, Domine, spes mea: altissimum posuisti refugium tuum. Non accedet ad te malum:* et flagellum non appropinquabit tabernaculo tuo. Quoniam angelis suis mandavit de te:* ut custodiant te in omnibus viis tuis. boil In manibus portabunt te: ne forte offendas ad lapidem pedem tuum. * Super aspidem et basiliscum ambulabis:* et conculcabis leonem et draconem. * Quoniam in me speravit liberabo eum: protegam eum, quoniam cognovit nomen meum. 8 But with thine eyes shalt thou behold: and shalt see the reward of the wicked. 9 For thou, O Lord, art my hope: thou hast set thy refuge very high. 10 There shall no evil approach unto thee: nor shall the scourge come nigh thy dwelling. II For he hath given his angels charge over thee: to keep thee in all thy ways. 12 In their hands shall they bear thee up: lest haply thou dash thy foot against a stone. 13 Thou shalt walk upon the asp and the basilisk: the lion and the dragon shalt thou tread under thy feet. 14 Because he hath hoped in me, I will de liver him: I will protect him, because he hath known my name. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. 133 15 He shall cry unto me, and I will hear him: I am with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and T glorify him, ushogon upon T 16 With length of days will I fill him: and I will shew unto him my salvation. Glory be to the Father, Clamabit ad me, et ego exaudiam eum: cum ipso sum in tribulatione; eripiam eum, et glorificabo eum. noiziv sibi dal To * Longitudine dierum replebo eum: et ostendam illi salutare meum. 520091 otando niss Gloria Patri,& c. mattogodolo Psalm cxxxiii. Ecce nunc. poremedi di ECCE nunc, benedicite Dominum: omnes servi Domini. * Qui statis in domo Domini:* in atriis domus Dei nostri. In noctibus extollite manus vestras in sancta: * et benedicite Dominum. Benedicat te Dominus ex Sion:* qui fecit coelum et terram. Gloria Patri,& c. Ant. Miserere mihi, Domine, et exaudi orationem meam. & c. TE lucis ante terminum, Rerum Creator, poscimus; med I Behold now, bless ye the Lord: all ye servants of the Lord. 2 Who stand in the house of the Lord: in the courts of the house of our God. 3 Lift up your hands by night to the holy places: and bless the Lord. 4 May the Lord out of Sion bless thee: who hath made heaven and earth. Glory be to the Father, & c. Ant. Have mercy on me, O Lord, and graciously hear my prayer. HYMN. Now with the fast- departing light, Maker of all! we ask of [ thee, 134 Ut pro tua clementia, Sis præsul et custodia. THE OFFICE OF COMPLINE vibb lliw Procul recedant somnia, Et noctium phantasmata; Hostemque nostrum comprime, midran Ne polluantur corpora. Præsta, Pater piissime, Patrique compar Unice, Cum Spiritu Paraclito Regnans per omne sæculum. TU autem in nobis es, Domine, et nomen sanctum tuum invocatum est super nos, ne derelinquas nos, Domine Deus noster. Ry. Deo gratias. um. Ofthy great mercy, through the night Our guardian and defence to be. Little Chapter.- Ferem. xiv. Far off let idle visions fly; No phantom of the night molest; [ my, Curb thou our raging eneThat we in chaste repose may rest. Chor. In manus tuas, Domine, commendo spiritFather of mercies, hear our cry; [ Son; Hearus, Osole- begotten Who, with the Holy Ghost most high, Reignest while endless ages run. mob Ry. Thanks be to God. Resp. brev.col Short Responsory. In manus tuas, Domine, commendo spiritum me- I commend my spirit. Into thy hands, O Lord, um meum. . Redemisti nos, Domine, Deus veritatis. Thou, O Lord, art among us, and thy holy name is invoked upon us, forsake us not, O Lord our God. Choir. Into thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. . Thou hast redeemed us, O Lord, the God of truth. THROUGHOUT Chor. Commendo spiritum meum. . Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Chor. In manus tuas, Domine, commendo spiritum meum. onim . Custodi nos, Domine, ut pupillam oculi. Ry. Sub umbra alarum tuarum protege nos. In Paschal time, the IN manus tuas, Domine, commendo spiritum meum. Alleluia, alleluia. Chor. In manus tuas, Domine, commendo spiritum meum. Alleluia, alleten bas jahd . Redemisti nos, Domine, Deus veritatis. luia. Chor. Alleluia, alleluia. . Gloria Patri,& c. Chor. In manus tuas, Domine, commendo spiritum meum. Alleluia, alle luia. ne, . Custodi nos, Domiut pupillam oculi. Alleluia. THE YEAR. 135 Choir. I commend my spirit. AVIAR . Glory be to the of the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. Choir. Into thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. V. Keep us, O Lord, as the apple of an eye. R. Protect us under the shadow of thy wings. Ry. Sub umbra alarum tuarm protege nos. Alleluia. above are said thus: Into thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. Alleluia, alleluia. Choir. Into thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. Alleluia, alleluia. . Thou hast redeemed us, O Lord, the God of truth. Choir. Alleluia, alleluia. . Glory be to the Father,& c. Choir. Into thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. Alleluia, alleluia. V. Keep us, O Lord, as the apple of an eye. Alleluia. Ry. Protect us under the shadow of thy wings. Alleluia. MW& WMWMWMUS 136 THE OFFICE OF COMPLINE The Nunc dimittis, or Canticle of Simeon. Ant. SALVA nos. Ant. Save us. Nunc dimittis servum tuum, Domine:* secundum verbum tuum in pace. Quia viderunt oculi mei * salutare tuum. Quod parasti* ante faciem omnium populorum. Lumen ad revelationem gentium, et gloriam plebis tuæ Israel. * Gloria Patri,& c. Ant. Salva nos, Domine, vigilantes, custodi nos dormientes: ut vigilemus cum Christo, et requiescamus in pace.( Tempore Paschali, Alleluia.) Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison. no Pater noster.( Secreto.) [ The following Prayers are omitted on Doubles, and volle biulell within Octaves: KYRIE eleison. . Et ne nos inducas in tentationem. lo sigga di Ry. Sed libera nos a malo. I Now dost thou dismiss thy servant, O Lord, in peace: according to thy Credo in Deum.( Secreto.) word. 2 For mine eyes have seen: thy salvation. 3 Which thou hast prepared: before the face of all people. 4 A light to enlighten the gentiles: and the glory of thy people Israel. Glory be to the Father, & c. Ant. Save us, O Lord, when we are awake, and keep us while we sleep: that we may watch with Christ, and rest in peace. ( In Paschal time, Alleluia.) Lord have mercy on us. Christ have mercy on us. Lord have mercy on us. Our Father,& c.( In secret.) . And lead us not into temptation. Ry. But deliver us from evil. I believe in God,& c. ( In secret.) THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. . Carnis resurrectionem. Ry. Vitam æternam. Amen. . Benedictus es, Domine, Deus patrum nostrorum. diw ba... R. Et laudabilis et gloriosus in sæcula. . Benedicamus Patrem et Filium cum Sancto Spiritu.l R. Laudemus, et superexaltemus eum in sæcula. . Benedictus es, Domine, in firmamento coeli. I 100 137 . The resurrection of the body. R. And life everlasting. Amen. . Blessed art thou, O Lord, the God of our fathers.mige muy, 14[ Ry. And worthy to be praised and glorious for ever. R. Et laudabilis, et gloriosus, et superexaltatus in sæcula. . Benedicat et custodiat nos omnipotens et misericors Dominus. . Let us bless the Father and the Son with the Holy Ghost. Ry. Let us praise and exalt him for ever. . Blessed art thou, O Lord, in the firmament of heaven. Ry. And worthy to be praised, and glorious, and exalted for ever. . May the almighty and merciful Lord bless and preserve us. Ry. Amen. Ry. Amen. . Dignare, Domine, pl. Vouchsafe, O Lord, nocte ista. this night. ila adiy Ry. To keep us without Ry. Sine peccato nos custodire. sin. . Miserere nostri, DoRy. Miserere nostri. V. Have mercy on us, O Lord. mine. Ry. Have mercy on us. . Fiat misericordia tua Domine, super nos. R. Quemadmodum speravimus in te. . Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us. Ry. As we have hoped in thee. WMWMN 138 . Domine, exaudi orationem meam. Ry. Et clamor meus ad te veniat. . Dominus vobiscum. Ry. Et cum spiritu tuo. Oremus. Visita, quæsumus, Domine, habitationem istam, et omnes insidias inimici ab ea longe repelle: angeli tui sancti habitent in ea, qui nos in pace custodiant: et benedictio tua sit super nos semper. Per Dominum. . Dominus vobiscum. ban bázimg Ry. Et cum spiritu tuo. . Benedicamus Domino. bo.I tionem Rz. Deo gratias. THE OFFICE OF COMPLINE . O Lord, hear my prayer. you. R. And let my cry come unto thee. . The Lord be with Ry. And with thy spirit.] Let us pray. Visit, we beseech thee, O Lord, this habitation, and drive far from it all snares of the enemy: let thy holy angels dwell herein, to preserve us in peace: and may thy blessing be always upon us. Through our Lord,& c. . The Lord be with us, Pater, et Filius, et Spiritus Sanctus. Ry. Amen. you. R. And with thy spirit. V. Let us bless the Lord. tomo contrib Ry. Thanks be to God. momA DE brot C The Blessing. BENEDICAT et cus- May the almighty and todiat nos omnipo- merciful Lord, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, tens et misericors Dominbless and preserve is. Rz. Amen Then is said one of the Antiphons of the Blessed Virgin, according to the season. The Antiphon is to be said kneeling, except in Paschal time, when it is to be said standing. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. I. From Vespers of Saturday before First Sunday in Advent to the Purification, inclusive. ALMA Redemptoris Mother of Christ! hear Mater quæ pervia thou thy people's cry, cœli Porta manes, et Stella màris, succurre cadenti, Surgere qui curat, populo: tu que genuisti, Natura mirante, sanctum Genitorem: Virgo prius ac posterius, tuum Oh, by that joy which Gabrielis ab ore, ps Gabriel brought to thee, Sumens illud Ave, pecca- Thou Virgin first and torum miserere. last, let us thy mercy see. . ANGELUS Domini nuntiavit Mariæ. In Advent. Ry. Et concepit de Spiritu Sancto. 139 Oremus. Gratiam tuam, quæsumus, Domine, mentibus nostris infunde; ut qui, angelo nuntiante, Christi Filii tui incarnationem cognovimus, per passionem ejus et crucem ad resurrectionis gloriam perducamur. Per eumdem Christum Dominum nostrum. bow ads son W Ry. Amen. Star of the deep, and Portal of the sky! 25 Mother of Him who thee from nothing made, pol Sinking we strive, and call to thee for aid: . The angel of the announced unto Lord Mary. R. And she conceived of the Holy Ghost. Let us pray. Pour forth, we beseech thee, O Lord, thy grace into our hearts; that we, to whom the incarnation of Christ thy Son was made known by the message of an angel, may, by his passion and cross, be brought to the glory of his resurrection. Through the same Christ our Lord. R. Amen. & W8W8WMWMWMWM WSW WS 822 140 THE OFFICE OF COMPLINE From Christmas- day to the Purification. . post partum virgo inviolata permansisti. Rz. Dei Genitrix, intercede pro nobis. 70 bm Oremus. Deus, qui salutis æternæ, beatæ Mariæ virginitate fecunda, humano generi præmia præstitisti; tribue, quæsumus, ut ipsam pro nobis intercedere sentiamus, per quam meruimus auctorem vitæ suscipere, Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum Filium tuum. Qui vivit,& c. Ry. Amen. V. Divinum auxilium maneat semper nobiscum. Ry. Amen. Pater noster.( Secreto.) child- birth V. After thou didst remain a pure virgin. Ry. Intercede for us, O Mother of God. allo Let us pray. O God, who, by the fruitful virginity of blessed Mary, hast given to mankind the rewards of eternal salvation; grant, we beseech thee, that we may experience her intercession for us, through whom we have deserved to receive the author of life, our Lord Jesus Christ, thy Son. Who liveth,& c. A Ry. Amen. V. May the divine as. sistance remain always with us. Ry. Amen. Our Father.( Secretly.) II. From Compline on the Feast of the Purification to Maunday Thursday, exclusively. enthron'd! AVE, Regina coelorum! Hail! O Queen of Heav'n Ave, domina angelorum! o bits noie Salve, radix, salve, porta, Ex qua mundo Lux est Hail! by angels mistress own'd! [ morn, orta. Root of Jesse, Gate of Whence the world's true Light was born. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. Gaude, Virgo gloriosa, Super omnes speciosa. Vale, O valde decora! Et pro nobis Christum exora. . Dignare me laudare te, Virgo sacrata. Rz. Da mihi virtutem contra hostes tuos. Oremus. Concede, misericors Deus, fragilitati nostræ præsidium; ut qui sanctæ Dei Genitricis memoriam agimus, intercessionis ejus auxilio a nostris iniquitatibus resurgamus. Per eumdem Christum,& c. Ry. Amen. V. Divinum auxilium maneat semper nobiscum. Ry. Amen. 141 Glorious Virgin! joy to thee, [ they see. Loveliest whom in Heaven Fairest thou where all are fair! [ to spare. Plead with Christ our sins alleluia. Quia quem meruisti portare; alleluia. Resurrexit sicut dixit; alleluia. . Vouchsafe that I may praise thee, O sacred Virgin. R. Give me strength against thine enemies.p III. Ora pro nobis Deum; alleluia. Let us pray. Grant, O merciful God, support to our frailty; that we who commemorate the holy Mother of God, may, by the help of her intercession, arise from our iniquities. Through the same Christ our Lord,& c. Ry. Amen. . May the divine assistance remain always with us. Rz. Amen. From Compline on Holy Saturday till Trinity Eve. REGINA Coeli, latare! Joy to thee, O Queen of Heaven! alleluia. He whom thou wast meet to bear; alleluia. hath As he promis'd, arisen; alleluia. Pour for us to him thy prayer; alleluia. & WWMWMWMWMWMWWUS8.5 H54BARA 142 THE OFFICE OF COMPLINE . Gaude et lætare, Virgo Maria: alleluia. Rz. Quia surrexit Dominus vere: alleluia. Oremus. Deus, qui per resurrectionem Filii tui Domini nostri Jesu Christi mundum lætificare dignatus es; præsta, quæsumus, ut per ejus Genitricem Virginem Mariam perpetuæ capiamus gaudia vitæ. Per eumdem Christum,& c. Ry. Amen. 4.nod Divinum auxilium Rz. Amen. . May the divine asmaneat semper nobiscum, sistance remain always with us. Tesdi dand Ry. Amen. V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary: alleluia. Ry. For the Lord hath risen indeed: alleluia. Let us pray. O God, who didst vouchsafe to give joy to the world through the resurrection of thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ; grant, we beseech thee, that, through his Mother, the Virgin Mary, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life. Through the same Christ,& c. misericordiæ; Vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra, salve. Ad te clamamus, exules filii Hevæ; Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes in hac lacrymarum valle. Eia ergo, Advocata nostra, Illos tuos misericordes oculos ad nos converte; R. Amen. OLIV. From First Vespers of Trinity Sunday to Advent. SALVE, Regina, mater Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy; AU Our life, our sweetness, and our hope, all hail. To thee we cry, poor banished sons of Eve; To thee we sigh, weeping and mourning in this vale of tears. Therefore, O our Advocate, Turn thou on us those merciful eyes of thine; THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. Et Jesum, benedictum fructum ventris tui, Nobis post hoc exilium ostende, O clemens, O pia, O dulcis Virgo Maria. leit . Ora pro nobis, sancta Dei Genitrix. R. Ut digni efficiamur promissionibus Christi. Oremus. Omnipotens, sempiterne Deus, qui gloriosa Virginis Matris Mariæ corpus et animam, ut dignum Filii tui habitaculum effici mereretur, Spiritu Sancto co- operante, præparasti; da ut cujus commemoratione lætamur, ejus pia intercessione ab instantibus malis et a morte perpetua liberemur. Per eumdem Christum,& c. 143 2 And after this our exile, show us Jesus, the blessed fruit of thy womb, O merciful, O kind, O sweet Virgin Mary. . Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. Ry. Amen. V. Divinum auxilium maneat semper nobiscum. Ry. Amen. Ry. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray. pray Almighty, everlasting God, who, by the co- operation of the Holy Ghost, didst prepare the body and soul of Mary, glorious Virgin and Mother, to become the worthy habitation of thy Son; grant that we may be delivered from instant evils and from everlasting death by her gracious intercession, in whose commemoration we rejoice. Through the same Christ,& c. Ry. Amen. . May the divine assistance remain always with us. Ry. Amen. 3W8Y $ 2.375. Ant. Ghe Penitential Psalms.¹ EMEMBER not, O Lord, our offences, nor those of our parents; neither take thou vengeance of our sins. R I. Psalm vi. Domine, ne in furore. 1. David, in deep affliction, prays for a mitigation of the Divine anger; 4. in consideration of God's mercy; 5. his glory; 6. his own repentance. 8. By faith he triumphs over his enemies. IO LORD, rebuke me not in thine indignation: nor chastise me in thy wrath. 2 Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am weak; heal me, O Lord, for my bones are troubled. 3 My soul also is troubled exceedingly: but thou, O Lord, how long? 4 Turn thee, O Lord, and deliver my soul: O save me for thy mercy's sake. 5 For in death there is no one that remembereth thee: and who will give thee thanks in hell? 6 I have laboured in my groanings, every night will I wash my bed: and water my couch with my tears. 7 Mine eye is troubled through indignation: I have grown old among all mine enemies. 8 Depart from me, all ye that work iniquity: for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping. 9 The Lord hath heard 1 It is a pious custom to recite the seven penitential Psalms, respectively, by way of prayer against the seven deadly sins. THE PENITENTIAL PSALMS. my supplication: the Lord hath received my prayer. 10 Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vex2. Psalm xxxi. Beati quorum. I 1. The blessedness of those whose sins are forgiven. 3. The misery of impenitence. 6. Confession of sin brings ease, 8. safety, 14. joy. I BLESSED are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered.nodigion 2 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord hath not imputed sin: and in whose spirit there is no guile.d 3 Because I was silent, my bones grew old: while I cried aloud all the day long. ive sat ob of 4 For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: I turned in my anguish, while the thorn was fastened in me. dhimin 145 ed: let them be turned back, and be ashamed very speedily. Glory,& c. 5 I have acknowledged my sin unto thee: and my injustice have I not concealed. 1991 on dind 6 I said, I will confess against myself my injustice to the Lord and thou for gavest the wickedness of my sin. bod 7 For this shall every one that is holy pray unto thee: in a seasonable time. 8 But in the flood of many waters: they shall not come nigh unto him. 9 Thou art my refuge from the trouble which hath surrounded me: my joy deliver me from them that compass me about. 10 I will give thee understanding, and will instruct thee in the way wherein thou shalt go: I will fix mine eyes upon thee. II Be ye not like unto horse and mule, which have no understanding. 12 With bit and bridle bind fast the jaws of those who come not nigh unto thee. ab della link 13 Many are the scourges of the sinner: but mercy shall compass him about that hopeth in the Lord. 14 Be glad, O ye. just, and rejoice in the Lord: and glory all ye that are right of heart. Glory,& c.dr K led 146 THE PENITENTIAL PSALMS. 3. Psalm xxxvii. Domine, ne in furore. 1. David's extreme anguish. 15. He hopes in God. 18. His resignation and grief. 22. Prayer. IO LORD, rebuke me groaning is not hidden not in thine indig- from thee. nation: nor chastise me in thy wrath. 2 For thine arrows stick fast in me: and thou hast laid thy hand heavily upon 10 My heart is troubled, my strength hath failed me: the very light of mine eyes is gone from me. II My friends and my neighbours drew near, and stood up against me. 12 They that were once nigh me stood afar off: and they that sought after my soul did violence against me.: blo worg me. 3 There is no health in my flesh because of thy wrath: there is no rest to my bones because of my sins. 4 For my iniquities are gone over my head: and, like a heavy burden, press sorely upon me. ovo im 5 My wounds have putrified and are corrupt: because of my foolishness. 6 I am become miserable, and am bowed down even to the end: I go sorrowfully all the day long. 7 For my loins are filled with illusions and there is no soundness in my flesh. : 8 I am afflicted and humbled exceedingly: I have roared for the groaning of my heart. vol b 9 Lord, all my desire is before thee: and my 13 And they that sought to do me evil talked vanities: and imagined deceits all the day long. 14 But I, as a deaf man, heard not: and as one that is dumb, who openeth not his mouth. 15 I became as a man that heareth not: and that hath no reproofs in his mouth. l Ibiss I d 16 For in thee, O Lord, have I hoped: thou wilt hear me, O Lord my God. 17 For I said, Let not mine enemies at any time triumph over me: and THE PENITENTIAL PSALMS. 147 when my feet slip, they hate me wrongfully are have spoken great things multiplied. against me. 18 For I am prepared for scourges and my sorrow is always before : me. 19 For I will confess mine iniquity: and will think upon my sin. 20 But mine enemies live, and are strengthened against me: and they that magnam tuam. Et secundum multitudinem miserationum tuarum:* dele iniquitatem meam. 21 They that render evil for good spake against me, because I followed goodness. 4. Psalm 1. Miserere. 1. David prays for remission of his sins; 8. for perfect sanctity 17. God delights not in sacrifice, but in a contrite heart. 19. David prays for the exaltation of the Church. Amplius lava me ab iniquitate mea:* et a peccato meo munda me.io 22 Forsake me not, O Lord my God: go not thou far from me. MISERERE mei, I Have mercy upon me, Deus:* secundum O God: according to thy great mercy. misericordiam Quoniam, iniquitatem meam ego cognosco:* et peccatum meum contra me est semper. di to Tibi soli peccavi, et malum coram te feci:* ut justificeris in sermoni23 Haste thee to my help, O Lord God of my salvation. Glory,& c. 2 And according to the multitude of thy tender mercies: blot out my iniquity. 3 Wash me yet more from my iniquity: and cleanse me from my sin. 4 For I acknowledge my iniquity: and my sin is always before me. 5 Against thee only have I sinned, and done evil in thy sight: that thou mayest 148 THE PENITENTIAL PSALMS. bus tuis, et vincas cum be justified in thy words, judicaris. and mayest overcome when thou art judged. 6 For behold, I was conceived in iniquities: and in sins did my mother conceive me. Ecce enim in iniquitatibus conceptus sum:* et in peccatis concepit me mater mea. Ecce enim veritatem dilexisti: incerta et occulta sapientiæ tuæ manifestasti mihi. Od novi Asperges me hyssopo, et mundabor:* lavabis me, et super nivem dealbabor. Auditui meo dabis gaudium et lætitiam:* et exultabunt ossa humiliata. qui of inflacion boo Averte faciem tuam a peccatis meis:* et omnes iniquitates meas dele. * Cor mundum crea in me, Deus: et spiritum rectum innova in visceribus meis. om den W * Ne projicias me a facie tua: et Spiritum sanctum tuum ne auferas a me. bas: viiapini ym Redde mihi lætitiam salutaris tui:* et spiritu principali confirma me. Docebo iniquus vias 7 For behold, thou hast loved truth: the uncertain and hidden things of thy wisdom thou hast made manifest unto me. 8 Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop, and I shall be cleansed: thou shalt wash me, and I shall be made whiter than snow. 9 Thou shalt make me hear of joy and gladness: and the bones that were humbled shall rejoice. 10 Turn away thy face from my sins: and blot out all my iniquities. II Create in me a clean heart, O God: and renew a right spirit within my bowels. sval svilges A 12 Cast me not away from thy presence: and take not thy holy Spirit from me. 13 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation: and strengthen me with a perfect spirit. 14 I will teach the un THE PENITENTIAL PSALMS, 149 tuas:* et impii ad te con- just thy ways: and the vertentur. wicked shall be converted unto thee. 15 Deliver me from blood, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall extol thy justice. Libera me de sanguinibus, Deus, Deus salutis meæ: et exultabit lingua mea justitiam tuam. Domine, labia mea aperies:* et os meum annuntiabit laudem tuam. Quoniam si voluisses sacrificium, dedissem utique:* holocaustis non delectaberis. * Sacrificium Deo spiritus contribulatus: cor contritum et humiliatum, Deus, non despicies. Benigne fac, Domine, in bona voluntate tua Sion:* ut ædificentur muri Jerusalem. * Tunc acceptabis sacrificium justitiæ, oblationes, et holocausta: tunc imponent super altare tuum vitulos. Gloria,& c. 16 Thou shalt open my lips, O Lord: and my mouth shall declare thy praise. 17 For if thou hadst desired sacrifice, I would surely have given it: with burnt- offerings thou wilt not be delighted. d 18 The sacrifice of God is an afflicted spirit: a contrite and humble heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. 19 Deal favourably, O Lord, in thy good will with Sion: that the walls of Jerusalem may be built up. 20 Then shalt thou accept the sacrifice of justice, oblations, and whole burnt- offerings: then shall they lay calves upon thine altars. Glory,& c. 150 THE PENITENTIAL PSALMS. 5. Psalm ci. Domine, exaudi. 1. The extreme affliction of the Psalmist. 12. The eternity and the mercy of God, 19. to be recorded and praised by future generations. 26. The unchangeableness of God. IO LORD, hear my they that praised me have prayer and let sworn together against my cry come unto thee. me. 2 Turn not away thy face from me: in the day when I am in trouble, incline thine ear unto me. 3 In what day soever I shall call upon thee: oh, hearken unto me speedily. 4 For my days are vanished like smoke: and my bones are dried up like fuel for the fire. 05 I am smitten as grass, and my heart is withered: for I have forgotten to eat my bread. 6 Through the voice of my groaning: my bones have cleaved to my flesh. 7 I am become like a pelican in the wilderness: and like a night- raven in the house. : 8 I have watched and am become like a sparrow that sitteth alone on the house- top. 9 Mine enemies reviled me all the day long: and 10 For I have eaten ashes as it were bread: and mingled my drink with weeping. II Because of thine indignation and wrath: for thou hast lifted me up and cast me down. 12 My days are gone down like a shadow: and I am withered like grass. 13 But thou, O Lord, endurest for ever: and thy memorial to all generations. 14 Thou shalt arise and have mercy upon Sion: for it is time that thou have mercy upon her, yea, the time is come. 15 For thy servants have delighted in her stones: and they shall have compassion on the earth thereof. 16 The Gentiles shall fear thy name, O Lord: and all the kings of the earth thy glory. THE PENITENTIAL PSALMS. 151 17 For the Lord hath kings, that they may serve built up Sion: and he shall the Lord. be seen in his glory. Here 18 He hath had regard unto the prayer of the lowly: and hath not despised their petition. 19 Let these things be written for another generation: and the people that shall be created shall praise the Lord. 20 For he hath looked down from his high and holy place: out of heaven hath the Lord looked upon the earth. 21 That he might hear the groaning of them that are in fetters: that he might deliver the children of the slain. 22 That they may declare the name of the Lord in Sion, and his praise in Jerusalem. 23 When the people assemble together and 24 He answered him in the way of his strength: Declare unto me the fewness of my days. niaga 25 Call me not away in the midst of my days: thy years are unto generation and generation. 26 Thou, Lord, in the beginning didst lay the foundations of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands.in 27 They shall perish, but thou endurest: and they all shall grow old as a garment. 28 And as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail. 29 The children of thy servants shall continue: and their seed shall be directed for ever. Glory,& c. 6. Psalm cxxix. De profundis. The cry of a contrite heart imploring the Divine mercy. DE profundis clamavi ad te, Domine:* Domine, exaudi vocem meam. Fiant aures tuæ intendentes* in vocem deprecationis meæ. od I Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord: Lord, hear my voice. 2 Oh, let thine ears consider well: the voice of my supplication. 152 Si iniquitates observaveris, Domine:* Domine, quis sustinebit? Quia apud te propitiatio est:* et propter legem tuam sustinui te, Domine. THE PENITENTIAL PSALMS. Sustinuit anima mea in verbo ejus:* speravit anima mea in Domino. A custodia matutina usque ad noctem:* speret Israel in Domino. Quia apud Dominum misericordia:* et copiosa apud eum redemptio. Et ipse redimet Israel,* ex omnibus iniquitatibus ejus. Gloria Patri,& c. de : bopgeda I HEAR my prayer, O Lord; give ear to my supplication in thy truth: hearken unto me for thy justice' sake. 2 And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified. 3 If thou, O Lord, shalt mark iniquities: Lord, who shall abide it? 7. Psalm cxlii. Domine, exaudi. 1. David prays for favour in judgment. 3. He represents his distress. He prays for grace; 9. for deliverance; 10. for sanctification; 12. for victory over his enemies. 3 For the enemy hath persecuted my soul: he 4 For with thee there is forgiveness: and because of thy law I have waited for thee, O Lord. 5 My soul hath waited on his word: my soul hath hoped in the Lord. 6 From the morning watch even until night: let Israel hope in the Lord. 7 For with the Lord there is mercy: and with him is plenteous redemption. 8 And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities. on anni Glory,& c. hath brought my life down unto the ground. 4 He hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been long dead: and my spirit is vexed within me, my heart within me is troubled. 5 I have remembered the days of old, I have thought upon all thy works: I feel that I can never be Far from my home, or far from Thee, While She, our Mother, always there, Bears up my half- unconscious prayer, And through Her own untroubled life Keeps tender memory of my strife; So, Saviour! to Thy throne I bring These gifts all worthy of a King, And at Thy feet, each dawning day, Her roses, from Her heart, I lay. M.& S. EATON, extrtay vum. M. G. R. 49 Dame- st., Dublin.- 108 God. W& WMWMWMW$ 275325 No. 108 ffering. Dear Lord! sweet Saviour! wistfully I raise my weary eyes to Thee, I scarce have strength to kneel and pray, Yet at Thy feet I long to stay; One Rose, the fairest of the fair, Hath wooed me, gentle Saviour, there; One lovely Voice hath lent to me Its dear and tender melodyWith Her I kneel, with her I prayOur Mother, starlight of our way. Rich flowers, that I could bring, I offer Thee, eternal King! When worn with pain, or grief, or care, I offer Thee Her perfect prayer; When strength and fortitude depart, I offer Thee Her patient heart; When scarce I lift my eyes above, I offer Thee Her faithful love, And so, through dark earth's wint'ry way, Rich roses at Thy feet I lay 3 For the enemy nath the days of old, I have persecuted my soul: he thought upon all thy works: THE PENITENTIAL PSALMS. 153 I have mused upon the unto thee have I fled: works of thy hands. teach me to do thy will, for thou art my God. 6 I have stretched forth my hands unto thee; my soul gaspeth unto thee, as a land where no water is. 7 Hear me speedily, O Lord: my spirit hath fainted away. 12 Thy good spirit shall lead me into the right land: for thy name's sake, O Lord, thou shalt quicken me in thy justice. 13 Thou shalt bring my soul out of trouble: and in thy mercy thou shalt de8 Turn not away thy face from me: lest I be like unto them that go downstroy mine enemies. into the pit. boiled 9 Make me to hear thy mercy in the morning: for in thee have I hoped. 10 Make me to know the way wherein I should walk: for to thee have I lifted up my soul.ldvig II Deliver me from of our sins. mine enemies, O Lord; i 14 Thou shalt destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant. Glory,& c. Ant. Remember not, O Lord, our offences, nor those of our parents: neither take thou vengeance QUAM Psalm lxxxiii. UAM dilecta tabernacula tua, Domine virtutum!* concupiscit et deficit anima mea in atria Domini. oida uns Cor meum et caro mea* exultaverunt in Deum vivum. 199 andina Various Psalms and Canticles. Quam dilecta. I How lovely are thy tabernacles, O Lord of hosts: my soul longeth and fainteth for the courts of the Lord. 2 My heart and my flesh: have rejoiced in the living God. $ 225825 154 VARIOUS PSALMS AND CANTICLES. Etenim passer invenit 3 For the sparrow hath sibi domum:* et turtur found her a house: and nidum sibi, ubi ponat pul- the turtle a nest for herlos suos. self, where she may lay her young. 4 Even thy altars, 0 Lord of hosts: my King and my God. 5 Blessed are they that dwell in thy house, O Lord: they shall praise thee for ever and ever. ma Altaria tua, Domine virtutum:* Rex meus, et Deus meus. Beati qui habitant in domo tua, Domine:* in sæcula sæculorum laudabunt te. Beatus vir cujus est auxilium abs te:* ascensiones in corde suo disposuit, in valle lacrymarum, in loco quem posuit. Etenim benedictionem dabit legislator, ibunt de virtute in virtutem:* videbitur Deus deorum in Sion. 7 For the lawgiver shall give a blessing, they shall go from virtue to virtue: the God of gods shall be seen in Sion. Domine Deus virtutum, 8 O Lord God of hosts, exaudi orationem meam:* auribus percipe, Deus Jacob. Caglotinc Protector noster aspice, Deus:* et respice in faciem Christi tui. Quia melior est dies una in atriis tuis* super millia. 6 Blessed is the man whose help is from thee: in his heart he hath disposed to ascend by steps, in the vale of tears, in the place that he hath fixed. * Elegi abjectus esse in domo Dei mei, magis quam habitare in tabernaculis peccatorum. Quia misericordiam, et hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. smina 9 Behold, O God, our protector: and look upon the face of thine Anointed. 10 For one day in thy courts: is better than a thousand. II I have chosen rather to be an abject in the house of my God: than to dwellin the tabernacles of sinners. 12 For God loveth VARIOUS PSALMS AND CANTICLES. * veritatem diligit Deus: gratiam et gloriam dabit Dominus. Non privabit bonis eos qui ambulant in innocentia: Domine virtutum, beatus homo qui sperat in te. Gloria,& c. * Te Deum laudamus. TE Deum laudamus:* te no We praise thee, O God: Dominum confitemur. we acknowledge thee to be the Lord. Te æternum Patrem* omnis terra veneratur. yai sida Tibi omnes angeli,* tibi coeli, et universæ potestates: Tibi cherubim et seraphim, incessabili voce proclamant: Sanctus, sanctus, sanc- Holy, holy, holy, Lord Dominus Deus Sa- God of Sabaoth. 155 mercy and truth: the Lord will give grace and glory. tus, baoth: Pleni sunt coeli et terra,* majestatis gloriæ tuæ. ut comban 13 He will not deprive of good things them that walk in innocence: O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that hopeth in thee. Glory,& c. bul od cry: Te gloriosus* Apostolorum chorus. bio10 Te per orbem terrarum* sancta confitetur Ecclesia. Thee, the Father everlasting, all the earth doth worship. olsa n To thee all angels; to thee the heavens and all the powers: To thee the cherubim and seraphim continually Heaven and earth are full of the majesty of thy glory. holy Thee the glorious choir of the Apostles, muvint Te Prophetarum* lau- Thee the admirable dabilis numerus. company of Prophets, Te Martyrum candidatus* laudat exercitus. Thee the white- robed army of Martyrs, praise. Thee the Holy Church throughout the world doth acknowledge. WEWNW MUM 156 VARIOUS PSALMS AND CANTICLES. Patrem immensæ ma- The Father of infinite jestatis. Day oyig lliw majesty. Venerandum tuum verum* et unicum Filium. Sanctum quoque Paraclitum Spiritum. Tu Rexgloriæ,* Christe. Thine adorable, true and only Son. Also the Holy Ghost, the Comforter. Thou art the King of ed Glory, O Christ. Thou art the everlasting Son of the Father. Thou, having taken upon thee to deliver man, didst not abhor the Virgin's womb. Tu Patris* sempiternus es Filius. Tu ad liberandum suscepturus hominem,* non horruisti Virginis uterum. nodod Tudevicto mortis aculeo, aperuisti credentibus regna cœlorum. now doyun Tu ad dexteram Dei sedes,* in gloria Patris. Judex crederis esse venturus. Te ergo quæsumus, tuis famulis subveni,* quos pretioso sanguine redemisti. * Eterna fac cum Sanctis tuis,* in gloria numerari. Salvum fac populum tuum, Domine,* et benedic hæreditati tuæ. Et rege eos, et extolle illos,* usque in æternum. Per singulos dies* benedicimus te. Thou, having overcome the sting of death: didst open to believers the kingdom of heaven. Thou sittest at the right hand of God, in the glory of the Father. Thou, we believe, art the Judge to come. We beseech thee, therefore, to help thy servants, whom thou hast redeemed with thy precious blood. Make them to be numbered with thy Saints in glory everlasting. O Lord, save thy people: and bless thine inheritance. Govern them, and lift them up for ever. Day by day we bless oud, thee. 1 Here it usual to kneel. VARIOUS PSALMS AND CANTICLES. Et laudamus nomen tuum in sæculum,* et in sæculum sæculi. Dignare, Domine, die sine peccato nos * isto, custodire. olmu Miserere nostri, Domine, miserere nostri. Fiat misericordia tua, Domine, super nos: quemadmodum speravimus in * * te. In te, Domine, speravi: non confundar in æternum. 157 And we praise thy name for ever: yea, for ever and ever. R. Et laudabilis, et gloriosus in sæcula. Vouchsafe, O Lord, this day, to keep us without sin. . Benedicamus Patrem et Filium, cum Sancto Spiritu. Ry. Laudemus et superexaltemus eum in sæcula. . Benedictus es, Domine Deus, in firmamento coeli. odw bob01 R. Et laudabilis, met gloriosus, et superexaltatus bo ob . Benedic, anima mea, Dominum.di so ob in sæcula. O Lord, have mercy upon us: have mercy upon us. Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us: as we have trusted in thee. On occasions of Thanksgiving the following are mms added: O Lord, in thee have I trusted let me never be confounded. V. BENEDICTUS es,. Blessed art thou, O Domine, Deus Patrum nostrorum. Lord, the God of our fathers. Ry. And worthy to be praised, and glorious for ever. . Let us bless the Father and the Son, with the Holy Ghost. R. Let us praise and magnify him for ever. . Blessed art thou, O Lord, in the firmament of heaven. Ry. And worthy to be praised, glorious and exalted for ever. . Bless the Lord, O uniuje my soul. W& WMWMUS 158 Ry. Et noli oblivisci retributiones ejus. . Domine, exaudi orationem meam. Ry. Et clamor meus ad te veniat. VARIOUS PSALMS AND CANTICLES. . Dominus vobiscum. Ry. Et cum spiritu tuo. Oremus. Deus, cujus misericordiæ non est numerus, et bonitatis infinitus est thesaurus piissimæ majestati tuæ pro collatis donis gratias agimus, tuam semper clementiam exorantes: ut qui petentibus postulata concedis, eosdem non deserens, ad præmia futura disponas. Deus, qui corda fidelium Sancti Spiritus illustratione docuisti: da nobis in eodem Spiritu recta sapere, et de ejus semper consolatione gaudere. Deus, qui neminem in tesperantem nimium affligi permittis, sed pium precibus præstas auditum pro postulationibus nostris, voRy. And forget not all his benefits. . O Lord, hear my prayer. Ry. And let my cry come unto thee. . The Lord be with you. R. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. O God, whose mercies are without number, and the treasure of whose goodness is infinite: we render thanks to thy most gracious Majesty for the gifts thou hast bestowed upon us, evermore beseeching thy clemency that as thou grantest the petitions of them that ask thee, thou wilt never forsake them, but wilt prepare them for the rewards to come. O God, who hast taught the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit grant us, by the same Spirit, to relish what is right, and evermore to rejoice in his consolation. O God, who sufferest none that hope in thee to be afflicted over much, but dost afford a gracious ear unto their prayers: we render thee thanks for that VARIOUS PSALMS AND CANTICLES. 159 tisque susceptis gratias thou hast heard our supagimus, te piissime de- plications and vows; and precantes, ut a cunctis we most humbly beseech thee, that we may evermore semper muniamuradversis. Per Christum Dominum be protected from all adversities. Through Christ our Lord. R. Amen. nostrum. Ry. Amen. Benedictus. BENEDICTUS Dominus Deus Israel: quia visitavit, et fecit redemptionem plebis suæ. Et erexit cornu salutis nobis,* in domo David pueri sui. Sicut locutus est per os sanctorum,* qui a sæculo sunt Prophetarum ejus. Salutem ex inimicis nostris,* et de manu omnium qui oderunt nos. Ad faciendam misericordiam cum patribus nostris, * et memorari testamenti sui sancti. Jusjurandum quod juravit ad Abraham patrem nostrum,* daturum se nobis. Ut sine timore, de manu inimicorum nostrorum liberati,* serviamus illi, I Blessed be the Lord God of Israel: for he hath visited and wrought redemption for his people. 2 And hath raised up a horn of salvation for us: in the house of his servant David. 3 As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets; who have been from the beginning.E 4 That he would save us from our enemies: and from the hand of all that hate us. 5 To perform mercy to our fathers: and to remember his holy covenant. 6 The oath which he sware to Abraham our father: that he would grant to us: 7 That being delivered out of the hands of our enemies: we might serve him without fear. 2WW NW 23224324 160 In sanctitate et justitia coram ipso,* omnibus diebus nostris.md ow VARIOUS PSALMS AND CANTICLES. Et tu, puer, Propheta Altissimi vocaberis:* præibis enim ante faciem Domini, parare vias ejus. o Ad dandam scientiam salutis plebi ejus: in remissionem peccatorum eorum. ollosial to boo Per viscera misericordiæ Dei nostri: in quibus visitavit nos oriens ex alto. Illuminare his, qui in tenebris et in umbra mortis sedent:* ad dirigendos pedes nostros in viam pacis. Gloria,& c. bas: esims tadi Ila lo bund odt mon boravilab ons two lo abnd sta 8 In holiness and justice before him, all the days of our life. 9 And thou, child, shalt be called the Prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways. 10 To give knowledge of salvation to his people: for the remission of their sins. 12 Through the tender mercy of our God: in which the dayspring from on high hath visited us. 12 To enlighten them that sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death: to direct our feet into the way of peace. Glory,& c. P Ils our of 19vozib bas Juoz Devotions for Self- examination, Confession, and Indulgences.nvidmud 10 1901 bare bostisq onboog CATAnja Prayer before Examination of Conscience. MOST merciful God, I most humbly thank thee for all thy mercies unto me, and, particularly at this time, for thy forbearance and long- suffering with me, notwithstanding my many and grievous sins. It is of thy great mercy that I have not fallen into greater and more grievous sins than those which I have committed, and that I have not been cut off and cast into hell. O my God, although I have been so ungrateful to thee in times past, yet now I beseech thee to accept me, returning to thee with an earnest desire to repent, and devote myself to thee, my Lord and my God, and to praise thy holy Name for ever. Receive my confession, and spare me, O most gracious Lord Jesus Christ, whom I, an unworthy sinner, am not worthy to name, because I have so often offended thee. Rebuke me not in thine anger, and cast me not away from thy face, O good Jesus, who hast said that thou willest not the death of a sinner, but rather that he should be converted and live. Receive me, I beseech thee, returning to thee with a penitent and contrite heart. Spare me, O most kind Jesus, who didst die upon the cross, that thou mightest save sinners. To whom shall I flee but unto thee, my only hope and my salvation? Have mercy upon me, O most gracious Lord, and despise not the humble and contrite heart L WW& W& WMWMWMWS A45424324 162 DEVOTIONS FOR SELF- EXAMINATION, of thy servant. Grant me, I beseech thee, perfect contrition for my sins, that I may detest them with the deepest sorrow of heart. Send forth thy light into my soul, and discover to me all those sins which I ought to confess at this time. Assist me by thy grace, that I may be able to declare them to the priest thy vicar, fully, humbly, and with a contrite heart, and so obtain perfect remission of them all through thine infinite goodness. Amen. O most gracious Virgin Mary, beloved Mother of Jesus Christ my Redeemer, intercede for me to him. Obtain for me the full remission of my sins, and perfect amendment of life, to the salvation of my soul, and the glory of his name. Amen. I implore the same grace of thee, O my angel guardian; of you, my holy patrons N. N.; of you, O holy Peter and holy Magdalen, and of all the saints of God. Intercede for me a sinner, repenting of my sins, and resolving to confess and amend them. Amen. An Examination of Conscience for those who confess their Sins regularly and frequently, according to the threefold duty we owe to God, to our Neighbour, and to ourselves. I. IN RELATION TO GOD. 1. Have you omitted morning or evening prayer, or neglected to make your daily examination of conscience? Have you prayed negligently, and with wilful distractions? 2. Have you been negligent in the discharge of any of your religious duties? Have you taken care that those under your charge have not wanted the instructions necessary for their condition, nor time for prayer, or to prepare for the sacraments? 3. Have you spoken irreverently of God and holy things? Have you taken his name in vain, or told untruths? 4. Have you omitted your duty through human respect or interest,& c.? 5. Have you been zealous for God's honour, for justice, virtue, and truth, and reproved such as act otherwise? 6. Have you resigned your will to God in troubles, necessities, sickness? 7. Have you carefully avoided all kinds of impurity, and faithfully resisted thoughts of infidelity, distrust, presumption? 1 For a larger form, see p. 173. CONFESSION, AND INDULGENCES. II. IN RELATION TO YOUR NEIGHBOUR. 1. Have you disobeyed your or otherwise, created discord superiors, murmured against and misunderstanding between their commands, or spoken of neighbours? bem contemptuously? 2. Have you been troubled, peevish, or impatient, when told of your faults, and not corrected them? Have you scorned the good advice of others, or censured their proceedings? 7. Have you been froward or peevish towards any one in your carriage, speech, or conversation? 8. Or taken pleasure to vex, mortify, or provoke them? 9. Have you mocked or reproached them for their corporal or spiritual imperfections? 3. Have you offended any one by injurious words or actions, or given way to hatred, jealousy or revenge? 4. Or lessened their reputation by any sort of detraction, or in any matter of importance? 5. Have you formed rash judgments, or spread any report, true or false, that exposed your neighbour to contempt, or made him undervalued? 6. Have you, by carrying stories backward and forward, III. IN RELATION TO YOURSELF. 1. Have you been obstinate in following your own will, or in defending your own opinion in things either indifferent, dangerous, or scandalous? 2. Have you taken pleasure in hearing yourself praised, or acted from motives of vanity or human respect? 163 3. Have you indulged your self in too much ease andisloth, or any ways yielded to sensuality or impurity? 10. Have you been excessive in reprehending those under your care, or been wanting in giving them just reproof? 11. Have you borne with their oversights and imperfections, and given them good counsel? 12. Have you been solicitous for such as are under your charge: and provided for their souls and bodies? 4. Has your conversation been edifying and moderate: or have you been froward, proud, or troublesome to others? 5. Have you spent overmuch time in recreation or useless employments, and thereby omitted or put off your devotions to unseasonable times? 6. Have you yielded to intemperance, rage, impatience, or jealousy? Considerations to excite in our Mind true Contrition for our Sins. 1. Place before yourself, as distinctly as you can, all the sins which you are going to confess. 2. Consider who God is, and how good and gracious he has WEWMWMWMWS 144424524 164 DEVOTIONS FOR SELF- EXAMINATION, been to you whom you have so often and so much offended by these sins. He made you- he made you for himself, to know, love, and serve him, and to be happy with him for ever. He redeemed you by his blood. He has borne with you and waited for you so long. He it is who has called you and moved you to repentance. Why have you thus sinned against him? Why have you been thus ungrateful? What more could he have done for you? Oh, be ashamed, and mourn, and hate yourself, because you have sinned against your Maker and your Redeemer, whom you ought to have loved above all things. 3. Consider the full consequences of even one mortal sin. By it you lose the grace of God. You destroy peace of conscience; you forfeit the felicity of heaven, for which you were created and redeemed; and you prepare for yourself eternal punishment. If we grieve for the loss of temporal and earthly things, how much more for those which are eternal and heavenly? If we grieve at the departure of a soul from the body, how much more at the death of a soul, which is the loss of the presence of the grace of God?" What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" And" who can dwell with everlasting burnings?" Who can endure to be cast out from the presence of God for ever? 4. Consider how great has been and is the love of God for you, if only from this, that he hath so long waited for you, and spared you, when he might have so justly cast you into hell. Behold him fastened to the cross for love of you! behold him pouring forth his precious blood to be a fountain to cleanse you from your sins! Hear him saying," I thirst," as it were with an ardent desire for your salvation. Behold him stretching out his arms to embrace you, and expecting you, until you should come to yourself and turn unto him, and throw yourself before him, and say," Father, I have sinned against heaven and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son." Let the consideration of these things touch your heart with love for him who hath so loved you, and love will beget true contrition, most acceptable to God. "" An Act of Contrition. O LORD Jesus Christ, lover of our souls, who, for the great love wherewith thou hast loved us, wouldest not the death of a sinner, but rather that he should be converted and live; I grieve from the bottom of my heart that I have offended thee my most loving Father and Redeemer, unto whom all sin is infinitely displeasing; who hast so loved me that thou didst shed thy blood for me, and endure the CONFESSION, AND INDULGENCES. 165 bitter torments of a most cruel death. O my God! O infinite Goodness! would that I had never offended thee. Pardon me, O Lord Jesus, most humbly imploring thy mercy. Have pity upon a sinner for whom thy blood pleads before the face of the Father. O most merciful and forgiving Lord, for the love of thee I forgive all who have ever offended me. I firmly resolve to forsake and flee from all sins, and to avoid the occasions of them; and to confess, in bitterness of spirit, all those sins which I have committed against thy divine goodness, and to love thee, O my God, for thine own sake, above all things and for ever. me grace so to do, O most gracious Lord Jesus. Grant Penitential Psalms, p. 144. um Aspirations before or after Confession. ad MY Lord and my God, I sincerely acknowledge myself a vile and wretched sinner, unworthy to appear in thy presence; but do thou have mercy on me, and save me. om A Juos tulnia ym Most loving Father, I have sinned against heaven and before thee, and am unworthy to be called thy child; make me as one of thy servants, and may I for the future be ever It truly grieves me, O my God, to have sinned, and so many times transgressed thy law; but wash me now from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. O loving Father, assist me by thy grace, that I may bring forth worthy fruits of penance. dialami ol Oh that I had never transgressed thy commandments! Oh that I had never sinned! Happy those souls who have preserved their innocence: oh that I had been so happy! 1979 dərəb yo stil ni gaids But now I am resolved, with the help of thy grace, to be more watchful over myself, to amend my failings, and fulfil thy law. Look down on me with the eyes of mercy, O God, and blot out my sins. Univ.- Bibl. Giessen 2 W32 WNW MUS MUS 2432442452452 166 DEVOTIONS FOR SELF- EXAMINATION, Forgive me what is past, and, through thine infinite goodness, secure me, by thy grace, against all my wonted failings for the time to come. Thou didst come, O dear Redeemer, not to call the just, but sinners to repentance; behold a miserable sinner here before thee: oh, draw me powerfully to thyself. Have mercy on me, O God, according to thy great mercy; and, according to the multitude of thy tender mercies, blot out my iniquities. Sprinkle me with thy precious blood, and I shall be whiter than snow. How great is thy goodness, O Lord, in having so long spared such a worthless servant, and waited with so much patience for his amendment. What return shall I make for thy infinite mercies? Oh, let this mercy be added to the rest, that I may never more offend thee: this single favour I earnestly beg of thee, O Lord, viz., that I may for the future renounce my own way to follow thine. no Help me, O Lord my God, and have compassion on my sinful soul. Amen. bun pity Prayer after Confession. O ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, who, according to the multitude of thy tender mercies, hast vouchsafed once more to receive thy prodigal child, after so many times going astray from thee, and to admit me to this sacrament of reconciliation; I give thee thanks with all the powers of my soul for this and all other mercies, graces, and blessings bestowed on me; and prostrating myself at thy sacred feet, I offer myself to be henceforth for ever thine. Oh! let nothing in life or death ever separate me from thee. I renounce with my whole soul all my treasons against thee, and all the abominations and sins of my past life. I renew my promises made in baptism, and from this moment I dedicate myself eternally to thy love and CONFESSION, AND INDULGENCES. 167 service. Oh! grant that for the time to come I may abhor sin more than death itself, and avoid all such occasions and companies as have unhappily brought me to it. This I resolve to do, by the aid of thy divine grace, without which I can do nothing. I beg thy blessing upon these my resolutions, that they may not be ineffectual, like so many others I have formerly made; for, O Lord, without thee I am nothing but misery and sin. Supply also, by thy mercy, whatever defects have been in this my confession, and give me grace to be now and always a true penitent, through the same Jesus Christ thy Son. Amen. A Thanksgiving after Confession. I RETURN unto thee, O Lord Jesus, and give thee thanks that thou hast been pleased to cleanse me from the foul leprosy of my sins. Blessed be thy Name, O Lord, for ever and ever. Truly thou art a Saviour who rejectest none that come unto thee seriously desiring to repent, but receivest them into thy favour, and numberest them with thy children. I acknowledge and adore thy mercy, and dedicate myself wholly to thy service hereafter. Assist my weakness, and suffer me not again to fall into my past sins and to be separated from thee; but so bind my heart and soul to thee with the cords of thy love, that I may say with the Apostle, Who shall separate me from the love of Christ? PRAYERS FOR OBTAINING PLENARY INDULGENCES.¹ Preparatory Prayer. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, I trust that, by thy mercy, I am absolved from all my sins, and ¹ For obtaining the Indulgences, it is sufficient to say with devotion five Our Fathers and five Hail Marys: but the follow2WMWMWMW M55 168 DEVOTIONS FOR SELF- EXAMINATION, delivered from eternal damnation; yet since I am still obnoxious to the temporal punishments due unto my sins, and my own works are not sufficient to make satisfaction for them, I fly to the inexhaustible treasury of the merits of thy only- begotten Son and of thy saints, that, by their abundance, my defects and infirmities may be supplied. I cheerfully offer myself to do all those things which are appointed for obtaining this end. Receive them, O Father of mercies, in union with the passion and death of the same thy Son, and make me, although unworthy, partaker of this plenary indulgence. Our Father. Hail Mary. Prayer to God the Father, for the Exaltation of our on sens of Holy Mother the Church. O ETERNAL Father, be mindful of thy congregation which thou hast possessed from the beginning. Acknowledge the Church as the spouse of thine only. begotten Son, for which he hesitated not to shed his blood. So exalt it, I beseech thee, with the beauty of holiness, the riches of grace, and the fulness of thine inheritance, that it may shine forth worthy of its divine Spouse, and of the great price of its redemption. Look mercifully upon all the sons of this holy Mother, and gather all nations into their number; that all may acknowledge, with living faith, thee the Father, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, one God; and may call upon thee with steadfast hope, and embrace thee with perfect charity. Amen. Our Father. Hail Mary. . Behold, O Lord, and visit this vine. L ing are the forms commonly used. They are applicable either to those who use them or to the souls in purgatory, and may be said either at the time of the Jubilee or any other occasion. CONFESSION, AND INDULGENCES. 0169 R. And perfect that which thy right hand hath planted. Look down, we beseech thee, O Lord, upon this thy family, for which our Lord Jesus Christ did not refuse to be delivered into the hands of sinners, and to undergo the torment of the cross; who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen. To God the Son, for the Extirpation of Heresies. O JESUS, the true light that lightenest every one that cometh into the world, grant, I beseech thee, by the inestimable virtue of thy passion and death, that, the darkness of heresies and errors being driven away, all may embrace the light of thy truth, and be brought into the bosom of thy Church. O thou good Shepherd, who didst lay down thy life for thy sheep, protect thy flock, and defend it from the violence and cunning of those who come in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves. Grant that all may acknowledge one shepherd, and be of one fold. Abide with us, O Lord, as thou hast said, Behold I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world. Make manifest that thy Church is founded on a rock, and that the gates of hell cannot prevail against it. Amen. Our Father. Hail Mary. . Deliver not up to beasts of prey the souls that put their trust in thee. Ky. And forget not, O Lord, for ever the souls of thy poor. Hear the prayers of thy Church, O Lord, we beseech thee, and turn away thine anger from us; that all adversities and errors being done away, we may serve thee in freedom and security; through our Lord,& c.alg BABESERV24824 0170 DEVOTIONS FOR SELF- EXAMINATION, To the Holy Ghost, for Concord among Christian Princes. O HOLY Spirit, Spirit of love and peace, who hast gathered together so many and various nations in the unity of the faith, vouchsafe to grant to all Christian princes, and to their counsellors, the abundance of thy grace, and imbue their hearts with the new commandment of thy love; that all men may know by this that they are to be counted among the number of thine elect, and are worthy of the name of Christ. Grant that they may not be led away through covetousness to do anything contrary to thy divine glory, and the peace of thy Church; but rather may strive, with united efforts, to bring the people committed unto them, together with themselves, to the vision of eternal peace, and to the heavenly Jerusalem. Amen. Our Father. Hail Mary. . Let peace be in thy strength. Ry. And plenteousness in thy towers. O God, from whom all holy desires, good counsels, and just works do proceed, give unto thy servants that peace which the world cannot give, that, our hearts being given up to obey thy commandments, and ourselves delivered from fear of our enemies, our days, by thy protection, may be peaceably ordered, through Jesus Christ thy Son, our Lord, who, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, liveth and reigneth with thee, ever one God, world without end. Amen. To the most Holy Trinity; offering up the Works prescribed for obtaining the Indulgence. O MOST holy Trinity, I trust I have now performed whatever hath been prescribed for obtaining a plenary indulgence for the punishment due to my sins. I confess that anywise I ought to have done all this, and much more, for thy divine Majesty, being bound thereto under a thousand titles. It is of thine infinite CONFESSION, AND INDULGENCES. 171 goodness and bountiful liberality alone that thou art pleased so abundantly to remunerate the worthless works of our bounden duty. Receive, therefore, O most holy Trinity, these works that I have done, in whatever way I may have done them, and grant that all their defects may be supplied by the merits of the passion and death of Jesus Christ our Lord, and by his most precious blood which was shed for us; and thus make me( or the soul of) partaker of this plenary indulgence for which mercy, O Lord, may all heaven and earth unite with me in giving praise and thanksgiving unto thee now and for ever. Amen. Our Father. Hail Mary. : A Prayer for obtaining the effects of a Plenary Indulgence. ACCEPT, O almighty God, through the merits of thine only Son Jesus Christ, the intercession of his immaculate Mother, the blessed Virgin Mary, and the whole court of heaven, the communion I am about to make, to thy greater glory. Accept it in thanksgiving for thy innumerable benefits, to obtain the pardon of my sins, and grace to acquire a victory over my passions, particularly those to which I am most enslaved.[ Name them.] to me. Considering that the debts which I owe to thy justice are so immense, that of myself I have not the means of discharging them, I have therefore recourse to the inexhaustible treasure of merit which thy Church, through its supreme Pastor, now holds forth Grant me, O Lord, the dispositions to obtain such portion thereof as may be necessary to discharge the debt of temporal punishment due to my sins. Suffer me now to partake of the infinite merits of Christ, that the immense ransom which he has paid for my salvation being applied to my soul, I may be released from the punishment which it has otherwise so 2W 52432442452452 1172 DEVOTIONS FOR SELF- EXAMINATION, ETC. justly deserved. I beseech thee also, O most bountiful Lord, to pour down thy blessing upon thy holy Catholic Church; on its supreme pastor the Pope, [ name him;] on the prelate to whom the care of thy flock in this diocese( or district) is committed,[ name;] upon all the bishops and clergy throughout the whole world, and upon all rulers and princes. Enlighten poor infidels, heretics, and sinners; and assist such apostolic missioners as labour for their conversion. Unite all mankind in the profession of the true faith; give them the spirit of divine charity, whereby they may love thee above all things, and for thy sake love each other. Have compassion on the suffering souls of the faithful departed. Give thy blessing to my parents, friends, relations, and benefactors; preserve them from eternal misery; and conduct us all, by thy grace, to the mansions of celestial bliss, there to praise and glorify thee for ever. Amen. to noizasous hutuist -qod isto or bayer to ap novad vas doidw Prayer before a Crucifix. A plenary indulgence, applicable to the souls in purgatory, may be gained by all the faithful, who, after having confessed their sins with contrition, received the Holy Communion, and prayed for the intentions of the Sovereign Pontiff, shall devoutly recite this prayer before an image or representation of Christ crucified. fodr loodanno BEHOLD, O kind and most sweet Jesus, I cast myself upon my knees in thy sight, and with the most fervent desire of my soul I pray and beseech EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE, ETC. 173 thee that thou wouldst impress upon my heart lively sentiments of faith, hope, and charity, with true repentance for my sins, and a firm desire of amendment, whilst with deep affection and grief of soul I ponder within myself, and mentally contemplate thy five most precious wounds; having before my eyes that which David spake in prophecy: They pierced my hands and my feet; they have numbered all my bones." w lo gorvi -asti sluit diw to suit and EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE UPON THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. 10 noiz no anololiona s oh The First Commandment. " I am the Lord thy God,"& c.— Exodus xx. HAVE you been guilty of heresy or disbelief, or wilful doubting of any article of faith? How often? and for how long a time? Or have you rashly exposed yourself to the danger of infidelity, by reading bad books, or keeping wicked company? How often? lliw Hiw si bine 10 olzestros ni Have you, by word or deed, denied your religion, or gone to places of false worship, so as to join in any way in the worship, or to give scandal? often? ivic to 10 vitelobi to valing nood now aval How Have you been ignorant of the articles of your creed, of the commandments, or of any of those things which Christians in your station are bound to know? For how long a time? Have you despaired of salvation, or of the forgiveness of your sins? Or have you rashly presumed upon finding mercy; going on in your sins, without any thoughts of amendment; or depending upon a death- bed repentance? How long have you been in this way? noda usvig vor W& WMWMUMS ATZ45 174 EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE UPON Have you, after falling into mortal sin, neglected for a long time to turn to God by repentance? and for how long a time? Have you committed anything that you judged or doubted to be a mortal sin, though perhaps it was not so? How often? Or have you exposed yourself to the evident danger of mortal sin? How often? and of what sin? quis bosedim orad vədi Have you been negligent in the worship of God? seldom or never adoring and praising him, or giving him thanks; praying but little, or with little attention; and neglecting to make acts of faith, hope, or love of God? How long has this negligence continued? Have you made a sacrilegious confession or communion, by concealing some mortal sin in confession, or what you doubted might be mortal: or for want of a hearty sorrow for your sins, and a firm purpose of amendment; or by being grossly negligent in the examination of your conscience? How often? Have you received any other sacrament, for example, confirmation or matrimony, in mortal sin? Have you neglected to perform the penance enjoined in confession? or said it with wilful distractions? How often? Have you received the blessed sacrament after having broken your fast? Have you been guilty of idolatry, or of giving divine honours to anything created, or used any witchcraft, or charms, or spells, or such like other diabolical inventions? How often? and with what scandal or ill example to others? Have you employed prayers or sacred names to superstitious uses? How often? Have you consulted fortune- tellers, or made use of any superstitious practices, to find out things to come, recover things lost,& c.? How often? Have you given credit to dreams, taken notice of THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. omens, or made any other superstitious observations? How often? 175 Have you blasphemed God or his saints? How often? Have you abused the Holy Scriptures, or scoffed at holy things? How often The Second Commandment. " Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain." HAVE you taken God's name in vain, or used it without respect in common discourse? Have you taken a false oath, or sworn to what you did not certainly know whether it was true or false? Have you taken a rash oath, or without a sufficient reason? Have you taken an oath to do anything that was wicked or unlawful? or broken your lawful oaths? How often? Have you had a custom of swearing rashly and inconsiderately by the name of God, by your soul, or by the way of imprecation upon yourself? How long have you had this custom? How many times a day have you sworn in this manner? Have you sworn by the blood or wounds of God, or any other blasphemous oath? How often? Have you cursed yourself or others, or anything else? and if so, was it from your heart? How often? Have you been accessary to others swearing, cursing, or blaspheming? How often? Have you made a rash vow, without sufficient knowledge or deliberation? Have you broken any vow or solemn promise made to God? How often? The Third Commandment. " Remember that thou keep holy the Sabbath day." HAVE you neglected to keep holy the Sunday? Have you, when prevented from hearing mass on Sundays and holydays, supplied the omission by 2255 2154TAZ 176 EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE UPON prayers at home, and taken care that those under your charge did the same? Have you done any servile work without necessity upon those days? or been doing? How often? een accessary to others so Have you spent those days in idleness or in sin? or been accessary to others spending them so? How often? BUEY The Fourth Commandment. " Honour thy father and thy mother." If a Child. HAVE you been wanting in your duty to your parents, by not loving them, or not showing them due respect; or by disobeying them? and was it in any matter of moment? Or have you been disobedient or disrespectful to any other lawful superiors? How often? Have you desired your parents' death, or cursed them? Or given them injurious language? Or lifted up your hand against them? Or threatened them? Or provoked them to swear, or otherwise to offend God? Or caused them any considerable trouble or uneasiness? How often? Have you stolen from your parents, or otherwise wronged them? Or squandered away their substance? How much, and how often? Have you neglected to succour your parents in their necessities, either corporal or spiritual? If a Parent.- Have you been negligent in procuring that your children should be speedily baptized? Or that they should be timely instructed in their prayers and the Christian doctrine? Or have you been wanting in giving them early impressions of the fear and love of God? Or in taking care of their discharg. ing their duty with regard to the sacraments? Have you neglected to correct them; or been ex. cessive in your correction? 177 Have you neglected to remove from them the occasions of sin, such as wicked companions, bad books, romances,& c.; or suffered them to lie in the same bed with one another, with danger to their chastity? Have you flattered them in their passions, or indulged them in their evil inclinations? lo 108 Indw Have you given them bad example? How often, and in what kind? sanoo as novi THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. If a Servant.- Have you disobeyed your master or mistress? Have you been wanting in diligence or industry? Have you injured or destroyed their property through carelessness or neglect? or suffered others to injure them? wo or boriegh Have you stolen from them, or given anything away without their knowledge? semoy diw Have you betrayed their confidence by revealing their secrets, by tale- bearing, by lies,& c.? Have you obeyed or flattered them in anything sinful? If a Master or Mistress.-- Have you neglected to watch over the conduct of your servants? Have you refused, without necessity, to allow them time to hear mass on Sundays and holydays, or to frequent the sacraments? Have you óverburdened them with work, or treated them injuriously? The Fifth Commandment. " Thou shalt not kill." HAVE you been guilty of anger or violent passion? And if so, what scandal was given? Have you desired any one's death, through hatred or malice? or for your temporal interest? How often? Have you revenged yourself of any one by word or action, or desired revenge, or taken pleasure in the thoughts of it? How often? M B48424242 178 EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE UPON Have you provoked, challenged, or struck others, or been guilty of quarrelling or fighting with them? How often; and what mischief have you done them? Have you borne malice to others, or refused to be reconciled to them? For how long a time? And what sort of evil had you in your heart against them? Have you procured, or thought to procure, a miscarriage? or given any counsel, aid, or assistance thereunto? How often? day sval Have you done anything to shorten your own or any other's life, or to hasten death? or rashly exposed yourself or others to danger? How often? Have you desired your own leath, through passion or impatience? or entertained any thoughts of making away with yourself? or attempted or designed any such thing? How often? Have you neglected to give alms according to your condition and ability? Or to reclaim sinners when it lay in your power? How often? Have you been guilty of any spiritual murder, by drawing others into mortal sin? Or have you been accessary to the sins of others, by counsel, or command, or provocation, or any other way? How often? And what sins? ona ods Have you given scandal or occasion of sin to others, by lewd or irreligious discourse; by drunkenness or swearing; by immodesty of dress or behaviour,& c.? N.B.- The circumstance of scandal is generally found in all sins that are known to others, by reason of the force of ill example, which encourages others to sin. not The Sixth Commandment. " Thou shalt not commit adultery." TAVE HAVE you been guilty of any acts of impurity? ( Under this head, all sins against purity must be oarefully examined; as well as whatsoever leads to their indulgence or commission.) Have you been guilty of filthy talking? of reading immodest books? THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. 179 of indecency of dress? of looking at unchaste objects? of taking any dangerous or improper liberties? N.B.- As the sins against this and the Ninth Commandment are most grievous, and, at the same time, most various, the prudent counsel of your director will assist you, if necessary, in a more particular examination. The Seventh Commandment. " Thou shalt not steal." HAVE you been guilty of stealing or cheating, or in any way wronging your neighbour in buying or selling, or in any other bargains or contracts? Or have you been accessary to another's committing any such injustice? How often? and to what value? Have you unjustly retained what belonged to another? How long? and to what injury? Have you caused any damage to your neighbour in his house, cattle, or other goods? How often? Have you contracted debts without design of pay. ing them; or without any prospect of being able to pay them? Or have you delayed or refused to pay your just debts when you were able? Or have you, by prodigal expenses, rendered yourself unable; and so wronged your creditors or your own family? How often? Have you been guilty of negligence in the securing or administering of trusts confided to your care, whether for ecclesiastical, charitable, or other purposes? Has any actual loss resulted from this negligence? To what extent? Have you been negligent in the administration of property otherwise intrusted to you, as guardian or administrator? If so, have others thereby suffered? To what extent? Have you been guilty of usury in the loan of money? How often? Have you put off false money? How much? How often? duide Have you professed any art, or undertaken any 3W8W MUSMU P2154ZAZ 180 business, without sufficient skill or knowledge? And what injury has your neighbour suffered from it? Have you bought or received stolen goods, or taken of those who could not give? How often? Have you neglected your work or business to which you were hired, or by contract obliged? How often? and to what injury? Or have you broken your promises in matters of consequence? EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE UPON N. B. In all sins of injustice, whereby you have done any wrong to your neighbour, either in his person or in his goods, or in his character, honour, or good name, you are strictly obliged to make full satisfaction and restitution, if it be in your power; otherwise the sin will not be forgiven. Have you, then, neglected or delayed, without just cause, to make satisfaction and restitution, when it was in your power? How long? The Eighth Commandment. " Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour." HAVE you been guilty of telling lies? And whether in any matter of consequence, or to the injury of any one? How often? Have you been guilty of hypocrisy or dissimulation? How often? Have you entertained a bad opinion of your neighbour without grounds, or judged rashly of his actions or intentions? How often? Have you been guilty of backbiting, or uncharitable conversation, by speaking of the known faults of your absent neighbour? How often? Have you been guilty of the sin of detraction, which consists in taking away or lessening your neighbour's reputation by publishing his secret faults or defects? How often have you done so? From what motive? and before how many? Have you been guilty of calumny, which consists THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. 181 in saying of your neighbour what is false or uncertain? How often? and before how many? N.B.- In either case you are obliged to restore his character as far as you are able. Have you willingly given ear to detraction or calumny? Have you taken pleasure in it? Or in any way encouraged it? Or not hindered it when you might? How often? Have you injured your neighbour's honour by reproaches and affronts, or robbed him of his peace of mind by scoffs and derision? How often? Have you, by carrying stories backwards and forwards, or in any other way, caused misunderstanding or quarrels betwixt others? How often? and to what prejudice? N.B. Here also judges, lawyers, solicitors,& c., ought to examine themselves, what injustice they may have been guilty of in managing causes,& c.; as well as accusers, witnesses,& c. The Ninth Commandment. " Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife." HAVE you taken pleasure in any unchaste thoughts or imaginations? Have you entertained any impure desires or feelings? Latorto The Tenth Commandment. " Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's goods." HAVE you desired your neighbour's goods, not caring whether you had them right or wrong? Or been in a disposition of stealing, or otherwise wronging him, if it lay in your power? How often? Have you desired your neighbour's loss or misfortune, or any public calamity, that you might be the gainer by it? How often? 225322 2222222 182 EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE UPON The Commandments of the Church. I. HAVE you neglected to keep holy the days of obligation? Have you worked on those days without necessity, and without leave from your pastor? II. Have you neglected to hear mass on Sundays and holydays of obligation? or have you heard it with wilful distractions? or not taken care that your children and servants should hear it? How often? III. Have you broken the days of abstinence commanded by the Church? or eaten more than one meal on fasting- days? or been accessary to others so doing? How often? IV., V. Have you neglected to confess your sins once a year? or to receive the blessed sacrament at Easter? VI. Have you solemnised marriage at the forbidden times? Have you married within the forbidden degrees of kindred? or with any other known impediment? The Capital or Deadly Sins. Pride.- HAVE you been guilty of pride, or complacency in yourself, or contempt of others? How often? Have you been guilty of vainglory, by doing your actions to procure esteem? How often? Have you taken defight in the esteem and applause of others? or have you been uneasy and discontented when you did not receive such esteem or applause? How often? Covetousness. Have you been guilty of covetousness, in desiring or loving too much the things of this world? Have you sought after them too eagerly? or been too much distressed at the loss of them? How often? 183 THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. For the sins of Lust, see the Sixth Commandment. For the sins of Anger, see the Fifth Commandment. Gluttony. Have you been guilty of gluttony, by eating or drinking to excess, so as to endanger or injure your health or reason? How often? and with what scandal? Have you indulged an inordinate gratification of your appetite? How often? Have you made others drunk? or sought to make them so? or boasted of having made them so? How often? to lnde I bas niny Envy. Have you envied or repined at your neighbour's good, either spiritual or temporal? or rejoiced at his harm? How often? You lla Have you been guilty of jealousy, in consequence of any attention or preference shown to others? Have you rejoiced to see them disappointed or mortified? Sloth.- Have you been guilty of sloth, or laziness of mind or body, which has prevented you from discharging your duty? How often? Have you neglected your spiritual duties? or discharged them with tepidity or indolence? Have you studied too much your own ease, leading an unmortified and unchristian life? Have you squandered away much of your time in idleness or useless occupation? Have you entertained with pleasure the thoughts of saying or doing anything which it would be a sin to say or do? How often? THOM.JA Have you had the desire or design of committing any sin? What sin? How often? betredbuoy jand Have you gloried in any sin whatsoever? How often? and before what company? and what sin? N.B. Here also masters and servants, husbands and wives, lawyers and physicians, ecclesiastics and magistrates,& c., ought to examine into the sins which are peculiar to their states, and how far they may have neglected the duties of their respective callings. 24245 184 A PRAYER AFTER CONFESSION. A Prayer for obtaining Contrition. I HAVE now here before me, O Lord, a sad prospect of the manifold offences, by which I have displeased thy divine Majesty, and which I am assured will appear in judgment against me, if I repent not, and my soul be not disposed, by a hearty sorrow, to receive thy pardon. But this sorrow, O Lord, this repentance must be thy free gift, and if it comes not from the hand of thy mercy, all my endeavours will be in vain, and I shall be for ever miserable. Have mercy, therefore, on me, O Father of mercies, and pour forth into my heart thy grace, whereby I may sincerely repent of all my sins; give me a true contrition, that I may bewail my past misery and ingratitude, and grieve from my heart for having offended thee, so good a God. Permit me not to be deluded with a false sorrow, as, I fear, I have been too often, through my own weakness and neglect; but let it be now thy gift, descending from thee, the Father of lights, that so my repentance may be accompanied with amendment and change of life, and I may be fully acquitted from the guilt of all my sins, and once more received into the number of thy servants. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A Prayer after Confession. O ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, who, according to the multitude of thy tender mercies, hast vouchsafed once more to receive thy prodigal child, after so many times going astray from thee, and to admit me to this sacrament of reconciliation, I give thee thanks with all the powers of my soul, for this and all other mercies, graces, and blessings bestowed on me, the most unworthy of all sinners: and prostrating myself at thy sacred feet, I offer myself now to be henceforth for ever thine. Oh! let nothing 185 A PRAYER AFTER CONFESSION. the in life or death ever separate me from thee. I once more renounce with my whole soul all my treasons against thee, and all the abominations and sins of my past life. I renew my promises made in baptism, and from this moment I dedicate myself eternally to thy love and service. Oh! grant that for the time to come I may ever fly and abhor sin more than death itself, and avoid all such occasions and companies as have unhappily brought me to it. I resolve henceforth to fly them all, by thy divine grace, without which, of myself, I can do nothing. I resolve to perform[ such and such devotions] for obtaining this grace. I resolve to fly idleness, and to set myself a regular order and method of life, for the time I have yet to come. I beg thy blessing upon these my resolutions, that they may not be ineffectual, like so many others I have formerly made for, O Lord, without thee I am nothing but misery and sin. Supply also, by thy mercy, whatever defects have been in this my confession. I am sensible that it hath been very imperfect, and that I was far from having that true sorrow which the heinousness of my sins required; but let the precious blood of thine only Son make up this deficiency. Accept of my poor performance, such as it is, and give me grace to be now and always a true penitent, through the same Jesus Christ, thy Son. Amen. 1000 1920299 good donorgan of OSTENSO borgog bas 2 W MUS MS ATZAR Devotions for Communion. FIRST METHOD. DEVOTIONS BEFORE COMMUNION. An Act of Faith. M Y Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, I firmly believe that in this blessed sacrament thou art present verily and indeed; I believe that here are thy body and blood, thy soul and divinity. I acknowledge these truths; I believe these wonders; I adore thy power, which hath wrought them; I praise thy infinite goodness, which hath prepared them for me. In this faith, and with this acknowledgment, I approach this adorable banquet, wherein thou bestowest on me the divine food of thy body and blood. Grant, O blessed Jesus, that I may approach thee with such a profound sense of reverence and humility as is due to thy infinite Majesty. Grant, O Lord, that I may now receive thee with a pure heart, a clean conscience, and a sincere and lively faith. Pardon my sins, which have rendered me most unworthy to approach thee: I hate them, because they are displeasing to thee, my God; I renounce them for ever, and promise to be faithful to thee. Take courage, then, my soul, raise thyself up; go and receive thy God, and with him all the favours he hath prepared for thee in this most divine sacrament. DEVOTIONS FOR COMMUNION. 187 An Act of Hope. IN thee, O Jesus, do I place all my hope, because thou alone art my salvation, my strength, my refuge, and the foundation of all my happiness. Encouraged by thy goodness, I come to thee as a poor and infirm sheep to its shepherd; as a sick man to his physician; as a condemned criminal to his powerful intercessor: that, as the true shepherd of my soul, thou mayest strengthen me; that, as my physician, thou mayest heal me; and as my merciful advocate, deliver me from the sentence of sin and death. Though my sins are innumerable, and very grievous, yet they are but light and trivial when compared to thy boundless mercy, and the infinite ransom of thy blood. Have pity, therefore, on me, O Jesus, and save me, for thou forsakest none that put their trust in thee. An Act of Charity. HOW strong was the force of thy love, my dear Redeemer, when, being about to depart out of this world to thy eternal Father, thou providedst for us this divine banquet, enriched with all heavenly sweetness. Through thine infinite goodness the didst humble thyself to such an excess for our redemption, as to take upon thee the infirmity of our nature. And through an infinite excess of thy love, thou hast left us thy body and blood for the food and nourishment of our souls; that, as thou didst unite thyself to our humanity, so we might here be made partakers of thy divinity. In return for this thy infinite love, I desire to love thee, O Lord Jesus, who art my only comfort in this place of banishment, the only hope of my infirm soul, and my happiness, above all else that I can enjoy. Make me to love thee, my God, with my whole heart, with my whole soul, with all my mind, and with all my strength; that as every moBUSMUS 5242322432442 188 DEVOTIONS FOR COMMUNION. ment is an increase of my life, so it may be also of my love towards thee. An Act of Desire. olabimol sdt baa AS the wearied hart thirsts after the fountains of water, so doth my soul pant after thee, my Saviour, and my God. It ardently longs to drink of those fountains which thy love hath opened for its comfort and relief. Tired with my own evil ways, I return hungry and thirsty, crying out aloud, Have mercy on me, O Son of God, and permit me to taste of thy banquet, that my soul may be refreshed. Oh, that my soul did truly hunger after thee, the bread of angels, the food of blessed souls; and that all that is within me might be delighted with the taste of thy sweetness! I here despise all human consolations, that I may be comforted by thee, my only good, my God and Saviour, whom I love above all things, and desire to entertain within my breast, with as much devotion and affection as is conceived by thy chosen servants, who now sit at thy table of celestial bliss. And however I may have been hitherto wanting in my duty, or unjust to thee, in misplacing my affections, I now renounce for ever my folly and weakness, and from my heart desire that, for the future, my joy, my relief, my treasure, and rest, may be entirely centred in thee. An Act of Thanksgiving. WHO am I, O God of infinite goodness, that thou shouldst permit me to partake of this bread of angels? How have I found such favour in thy sight as to be the object of so unspeakable a mercy! Come, all ye angels and saints of God, and I will recount to you what great things the Lord hath done for my soul. He hath raised me out of the dust, and delivered me from the bonds of sin; he hath told me DEVOTIONS FOR COMMUNION. 189 not to be dejected, for that he himself will be my support and my strength; and though I have most unworthily forsaken him by my repeated follies, yet behold he calls me once more, and invites me to partake of the bread of life, that, as he made me, so I may ever live by him. What thanks can I give thee, O merciful Jesus, Saviour of the world? What return shall I make thee for all thou hast done for my soul? Were I to give all I have in acknowledgment of thy love, it would still be as nothing; for thou, Lord, hast plentifully poured forth thyself upon me, and given me even all that thou art; and if, in thanksgiving for thy mercies, I were to lay before thee my body and soul, my life, liberty, and all I possess, what would they be, when compared to the blessings thou hast here bestowed on me; what to the debt I owe, which is in some kind equal to what I receive, infinite as thyself? Thou hast mercifully given thyself to me, for the food of my soul; and now behold I offer thee all that I have, all that I am, all that I possess; to thee I make a full surrender of them all, that, being wholly thine, I may now no longer have any part in myself. I An Act of Humility. IN humility of heart I approach thy holy altar, O my God, to implore thy mercy and assistance. I adore thee, divine Jesus, really present in this sacred Host; I acknowledge my unworthiness to receive thee; yet, encouraged by thy goodness, I venture to follow the impulse of my heart, which powerfully attracts me to thee." O Lord of Hosts, how lovely are thy tabernacles! my soul longeth and fàinteth" for thy possession; for" blessed is the man that trusteth in thee." Humbled, O Lord, at the view of my many miseries, and convinced of my weakness, yet animated with a MUSMUS WAWAR 190 DEVOTIONS FOR COMMUNION. sincere desire to employ the remainder of my years in repairing my past ingratitude,-I fervently implore thy powerful assistance, for," strengthened by thee, can do all things;" with humble confidence I approach thy altar," for with thee is the fountain of life, and in thy light I shall see light." Come, then, O blessed Jesus, take possession of my heart, in this adorable sacrament. Come, and give efficacy to my resolution, of living henceforth but for thee, and of devoting all my faculties to the promotion of thy glory. May thy love be the end of my existence, and the only motive of all my actions; may it be my guide amidst all the dangers of the world; may it be my light in perplexities, and my counsel in doubts; may it forcibly detach my affections from earthly things. O adorable Jesus, can there be any real comfort but in thy service, any unalloyed happiness but in the possession of thee? May I henceforth prove my conviction of this truth by constant fervour and un' deviating fidelity! Amen. A Prayer before Receiving. I APPROACH thy banquet, O Jesus, having nothing to confide in but thy goodness and mercy, being of myself a sinner, destitute of all virtue. I hasten to thee, most compassionate Physician, the fountain of all goodness, that I may be healed. My sins are so many and great as to make me despair, if thou didst not encourage me to hope in thy mercies, which are infinite. Look, therefore, on me with the eyes of compassion, O Lord Jesus Christ, eternal King, God and Man, who wast crucified for the sins of men. Have mercy on me, thou inexhaustible fountain of goodness. Hail, saving Victim, offered on the cross for me and all mankind! Hail, generous and precious blood, flowing from thy wounds, O Jesus, and washing away the sins of the world! Remember thy creature, O Lord, whom thou hast redeemed by thy death; and DEVOTIONS FOR COMMUNION. 191 grant that thy precious body and blood, which I am now about to receive, may avail to a full discharge from all my guilt, a victory over my evil thoughts, the beginning of a new life, the seed of good works, and a sure protection of soul and body against all the snares of my enemies. PRAYERS AFTER COMMUNION. A I. I RETURN thee thanks, O eternal Father, for having, out of thy pure mercy, without any desert of mine, been pleased to feed my soul with the body and blood of thine only Son; and beseech thee, that this holy communion may not be to my condemnation, but available to the effectual remission of all my sins. May it strengthen my faith; encourage me in the practice of good works; deliver me from all evil habits and sinful desires; perfect me in charity, patience, humility, obedience, and all other virtues. May it secure me against all the snares of my enemies, visible and invisible; closely unite me to thee, the only true God, and finally settle me in unchangeable bliss, by admitting me, though an unworthy sinner, to be a guest at that divine banquet, where thou, with the Son and the Holy Ghost, art the true light, eternal fulness, everlasting joy, and perfect happiness of all the saints; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. He not II. I ADORE thy infinite greatness, O divine Majesty, who fillest both heaven and earth, and art adored by all the blessed spirits, who, without ceasing, praise and cry out before thee," Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Sabaoth." Is it possible thou shouldst condescend to visit the most unworthy of thy servants, WAWAR 192 DEVOTIONS FOR COMMUNION. and desire to dwell within him? If the heavens, nay, the heaven of heavens, cannot contain thee, how much less this habitation! Thou knowest, O blessed Jesus, how to conceal the splendour of thy glory, and condescend to our weakness, that so thou mayest communicate thyself to us the more freely. This thou didst not only at the time of thy adorable incarnation, when thou madest thyself like to us, the more forcibly to attract our love to thee; but also when thou didst institute this mystery, wherein thou givest thyself to us for the food and nourishment of our souls, the more closely to unite us to thyself, and make us aspire to that celestial banquet thou hast prepared for the blessed in heaven. O my God, I now desire to wean my heart entirely from all irregular and corrupt affections, that I may place my whole love and confidence in thee. For this end, I am firmly resolved to watch over all my actions, to flee from sin, and avoid whatever may be displeasing to thee. I will labour to work out my salvation by observing thy precepts, and as I have resolved, so I hope to be faithful to thee; but this resolution I am unable to perform without the help of thy grace, which I most humbly implore. O Jesus, save me! help me to walk in the ways of thy commandments with courage and perseverance. Incline my heart to love thy divine truths; divert my eyes from beholding vanity; strengthen me in the paths of holiness; and attract me so powerfully to thyself, that I may at last follow thee to heaven, where thou livest and reignest for all eternity. III. ASTO WHAT pledge can I give, O my Saviour, as an earnest of the love which I have now engaged to thee? I have nothing worthy of thee, and if I had I have nothing but what is thine; but such is thy goodness, that thou art content to accept from us. DEVOTIONS FOR COMMUNION. 193 what is already thine own. Wherefore, behold, I here offer to thee my body and soul, which are both now sanctified by thy divine presence; I consecrate them to thee for ever, since thou hast chosen them for thy temple; my body to be continually employed in thy service, and never more to become an instrument of sin; my soul to know thee, to love thee, and be evermore faithful to thee. Bless, O my Saviour, the offering which I here make to thee. Permit not my body to be any more defiled with sensual delights, nor my soul by a will to commit any mortal sin. I am now resolved to serve thee, O my God, with body and soul, and I will labour to correct all their evil inclinations. I will declare war against myself, renounce my vain pleasures, my passion, my pride, my self- love, my own will, and whatever else may offend lo21 vlod THOT thee. IV. PRESERVE, O Lord, for ever in my soul the holy resolutions wherewith thou hast now inspired me, and grant me grace faithfully to put them in execution. Without thy aid I can do nothing; I therefore earnestly crave thy assistance, to conquer all the difficulties I may meet with in the way of my salvation. Regard me with the eyes of thy mercy; have compassion on my weakness; and strengthen me daily with thy grace. O glorious Virgin, unite with me in giving thanks to thy beloved Son, who hath restored me to his grace, and refreshed my soul with the banquet of his most precious body. Offer him all the grateful service thou didst him in this life, to supply the defects of my devotion; and obtain of him that he depart not from me without leaving behind him a benediction for my quodi soul. vdi vam O all ye holy angels, ministering spirits of God, behold the only Son of the eternal Father, whom you N 225 22 WAWA 194 DEVOTIONS FOR COMMUNION. adored at his entrance into the world. Plead with him in my behalf, that I may henceforth serve him with the same spirit and truth wherewith you ministered to him whilst he remained on earth, and with the same cheerfulness where with you now obey him, in his heavenly kingdom. O all ye men and women saints of God, behold within my breast your Lord, the source and reward of all your sanctity and grace, and let your prayers be joined with mine; that by his grace I may follow your steps in the exact performance of every duty, till, abounding in good works, I may at length be admitted into your society, and possess my Jesus to all eternity. o odal Hiw I bas nog bas Conclusion. O great Saints, N. and N., whose names have been conferred upon me, and under whose patronage I have placed myself, obtain for me grace to fulfil the holy resolutions I have this day made. Help me, by your powerful intercession, to lead a life conformable to the sacred character I have received, and to imitate the virtues which you so eminently practised. Protect me through all the perils of life, and abandon me not at the hour of death.qot yllt SOAT sa taong ban 210lto: I paidrog bia vili od Mibodi lle ouer en vit ovat viesmus GRACIOUSLY hear all my prayers, O good Jesus; moo hide me within thy wounds, and there protect me from all my enemies. Oh, let nothing ever separate me from thee. Call me to thee at the hour of my death, that, with thy saints, I may praise thee for ever. And now, Lord Jesus, I go from thee for a while, but I trust not without thee. To thy love and protection I recommend myself, as well as my brethren, my relatives, my country, my friends, and my enemies. Love us, Ó Lord, change our hearts, and transform us into thyself. May I be wholly employed in thee and for thee; and may thy love be the end of all my thoughts, words, and actions, who livest and reignest for ever and ever. Amen. wand learste edit to noe vino sit hlored V DEVOTIONS FOR COMMUNION. 195 citud test on bait yam tadi svol saivih to suit ASPIRATIONS BEFORE OR AFTER COMMUNION, of OR WHILE OTHERS ARE COMMUNICATING. bros 1 3ds do duom vali to abrow pill ENLIGHTEN the eyes of my soul, O Lord Jesus, with the rays of divine faith and wisdom, that I may ever look on thee as the way, the rule, and the example of all my thoughts, words, and actions. Good Jesus, my hope and only happiness, I here return thee thanks for all thy sufferings; and beg that I may ever find a place of refuge in thy sacred wounds against the assaults of all my enemies; imprint the memory of them, I beseech thee, so deeply on my heart, that I may ever love thee; and in all my sufferings never forget what thou hast suffered for me. Oh, that I could ever remember thee, think of thee, and love thee only. Oh, that my senses were shut against vain and sinful objects, and my mind freed from all fruitless solicitude, that I might ever abide in thee. From henceforth I will with the utmost diligence seek thee, my only good; my desires shall be fixed on thee alone, and all my actions shall be directed to thy glory.lins and assido dhas I resign myself into thy hands, O God, desiring that thy holy will may be done in and by me, both now and for ever. Be thou my instructor, director, and helper on all occasions, that I may neither do, speak, think, nor desire anything but what is according to thy good will and pleasure.qe of Grant thy servant, O Lord, understanding, that he may learn the way of thy commandments. O Jesus, thou fountain of goodness, direct my steps in thy paths, and teach me to do thy will. Inspire me with courage to take up my cross and follow thee. Disengage my heart from all unprofitable cares and vain affections and though I dwell among creatures, yet may I ever live in thee and for thee. Grant me true fervour of spirit, and enkindle in my breast the : 2215822 2525252525254 196 DEVOTIONS FOR COMMUNION. fire of divine love, that I may find no rest but in thee. ZOO#T TAZIIRA How sweet, O Lord, is thy spirit; how pleasant to my ear are the words of thy mouth! Oh, that I could ever be attentive to them, and fulfil thy law. May I die to the world and all its pleasures; and let the greatness of thy love make all that is earthly appear to me as nothing. Protect me against my enemies, and in all danger come to my defence; make haste to help me, O God, and say to my soul, I am thy health and salvation. Way to Soxlq a had My God, how long dost thou permit me to wander from thee? When wilt thou consume in me all that is corrupt and contrary to thy will? Draw me after thee, I beseech thee, that I may walk cheerfully in the way of thy precepts. Make me according to thine own heart, and let my soul be now thy habitation for ever. bi han sido lntme bus niny My soul without thee is dry, like earth without water; moisten it, I beseech thee, with the dew of heaven, and grant me thy blessing from the land of the living. Wound my heart with thy love, that it may relish no earthly objects, but entirely depend on thy will. boeband ydi otai saya ng I Into thy hands I surrender myself, O my good God, and, laying aside all private wishes, desire to depend on thee, not only as to the whole state of my body and soul, but also as to all the accidents and events thou mayest please to appoint for me, asking nothing more but that thy name may be glorified for ever. na I accept all my sufferings and privations from thy hand, convinced that whatever I endure, whether in soul or body, for love of thee, is for my good. teg Let nothing be my comfort but thou, my Lord Jesus, nor anything afflict me but my sins, and whatever is displeasing to thy divine Majesty.ods bansan O Jesus, who, by becoming my food in this life, preparest me to feed on thee eternally in the next; DEVOTIONS FOR COMMUNION. thou, who in this divine banquet givest us us possession of thy grace here, and a secure pledge of glory hereafter; have mercy on me, O Lord, and hear my prayer. As I now adore thee here by faith, under these sacred veils, so may I hereafter behold thee face to face, and eternally rejoice in thy presence. 197 vlod aids ni tads iled yland T20M I babaisha ylinov 135 irodi jambie da bo po A SECOND METHOD. ei oid this Direct your Intention. Torvald LORD Jesus, King of everlasting glory, behold I desire to come to thee this day, and to receive thy body and blood in this heavenly sacrament for thy honour and glory, and the good of my soul. I desire to receive thee, because it is thy desire, and thou hast so ordained: blessed be thy name for ever. I desire to come to thee like Magdalen, that I may be delivered from all my evils, and embrace thee, my only good. I desire to come to thee that I may be happily united to thee; that I may henceforth abide in thee, and thou in me; and that nothing in life or death may ever separate me from thee. Commemorate the Passion of Christ. hooldsen I DESIRE, in these holy mysteries, to commemorate, as thou hast commanded, all thy sufferings; thy agony and bloody sweat; thy being betrayed and apprehended; all the reproaches and calumnies, all the scoffs and affronts, all the blows and buffets, thou hast endured for me; thy being scourged, crowned with thorns, and loaded with a heavy cross for my sins, and for those of the whole world; thy crucifixion and death, together with thy glorious resurrection and triumphant ascension. I adore thee, and give thee thanks for all that thou hast done and suffered for us; 22$$ 2.25 BATATATE DEVOTIONS FOR COMMUNION. 198 and for giving us, in the most blessed sacrament, this pledge of our redemption, this victim of our ransom, this body and blood which was offered for us. list Make an Act of Faith. I MOST firmly believe, O Jesus, that in this holy sacrament thou art present verily and indeed; that here is thy body and blood, thy soul and thy divinity. I believe that thou, my Saviour, true God and true Man, art really here, with all thy treasures; that here thou communicatest thyself to us, makest us partakers of the fruit of thy passion, and givest us a pledge of eternal life. I believe there cannot be a greater happiness than to receive thee worthily, nor a greater misery than to receive thee unworthily. All this I most steadfastly believe, because it is what thou hast taught us by thy Church. Make an Act of Contrition. O LORD, I detest with my whole heart, all the sins by which I have offended thy divine Majesty, from the first moment that I was capable of sinning to this very hour. I desire to lay them all at thy feet, to be cancelled by thy precious blood. Hear me, O Lord, by that infinite love by which thou hast shed thy blood for me. Oh, let not that blood be shed in vain! I detest my sins, because they have offended thy infinite goodness. By thy grace I will never commit them any more: I am sorry for them, and will be sorry for them as long as I live; and according to the best of my power will do penance for them. Forgive me, dear Lord, for thy mercy's sake; pardon me all that is past; and be thou my keeper for the time to come, that I may never more offend thee. DEVOTIONS FOR COMMUNION. 199 Make an Act of Divine Love. I O LORD Jesus, the God of my heart and the w life of my soul, as the hart pants after the fountains of water, so does my soul pant after thee, the fountain of life and the ocean of all good. I am overjoyed at hearing the happy tidings, that I am to go into the house of the Lord; or rather, that our Lord is to come into my house, and take up his abode with me. Oh, happy moments, when I shall be admitted to the embraces of the living God, for whom my soul languishes with love! Come, Lord Jesus, and take full possession of my heart for ever! I offer it to thee without reserve; I desire to consecrate it eternally to thee. I love thee with my whole soul above all things; at least, I desire so to love thee. It is nothing less than infinite love that brings thee to me; oh, teach me to make a suitable return of love! lis legd odw won soft sved bro.IO a Humbly beg God's Grace. nis Drive BUT oh, my God, thou knowest my great poverty and misery, and that of myself I can do nothing; thou knowest how unworthy I am of this infinite favour, and thou alone canst make me worthy. Since thou art so good as to invite me thus to thyself, add this one bounty more to all the rest; to prepare me for thyself. Cleanse my soul from its stains; clothe it with the nuptial garment of charity; adorn it with all virtues, and make it a fit abode for thee. sin and the devil far from this dwelling, which thou art here pleased to choose for thyself, and make me one according to thy own heart; that this heavenly visit, which thou designest for my salvation, may not, by my unworthiness, be perverted to my own damnation. Never let me be guilty of thy body and blood by an unworthy communion. For the sake of this same precious blood, which thou hast shed for me, deliver me, O Jesus, from so great an evil. V40 2US MUS $ 244245242.921243244245 200 DEVOTIONS FOR COMMUNION. Implore the Prayers of the Blessed Virgin and of the Saints. sdt bas od ya O ALL ye blessed angels and saints of God, who see him face to face whom I here receive under these humble veils; and thou most especially, everblessed Virgin, Mother of this same God and Saviour, in whose sacred womb he was conceived and borne for nine months; I most humbly beg the assistance of your prayers and intercession, that I may in such manner receive him here, in this place of banishment, as to be brought one day to enjoy him with you in our true country, there to praise him and love him for ever. orodn 01 ASPIRATIONS AFTER COMMUNION. evol to munfor oldmine a odam of but donst BEHOLD, O Lord, I have thee now, who hast all things. I possess thee, who possessest all things, and who canst do all things: take off my heart, then, O my God and my All, from all other things but thee, for in them there is nothing but vanity and affliction of spirit. Let my heart be fixed on thee alone; let me ever repose in thee, for in thee is my treasure, in thee is the sovereign truth, true happiness, and a blessed eternity. Let my soul, O Lord, feel the sweetness of thy presence. Let me taste how sweet thou art, O Lord! that, being allured by thy love, I may never more run after worldly pleasures for thou art the joy of my heart, and my portion for ever. : Thou art the Physician of my soul, who healest all our infirmities by thy sacred blood. I am that sick man, whom thou camest from heaven to heal: oh, heal my soul, for I have sinned against thee. Thou art the good Shepherd, who hast laid down thy life for thy sheep; behold, I am that sheep that DEVOTIONS FOR COMMUNION. was lost, and yet thou vouchsafest to feed me with thy body and blood: take me now upon thy shoulders, to carry me home. What canst thou deny me, who hast given me thyself? Guide thou me, and I shall want nothing in the place of pasture where thou hast put me, until thou bringest me to the happy pastures of eternal life. blodsd sm Tol snob and nodi O true light, which enlightenest every man that cometh into this world, enlighten my eyes, that I may never sleep in death. d A O King of heaven and earth, rich in mercy, behold I am poor and needy: thou knowest what I stand most in need of: thou alone canst assist and enrich me. Help me, O God, and out of the treasures of thy bounty succour my needy soul. 201 Thou art the Lamb of God, the Lamb without spot, who takest away the sins of the world: oh, take away from me whatever may hurt me, and displease thee, and give me what thou knowest to be pleasing to thee, and profitable to myself. Ios Obrol yd O my God and my All, may the sweet flame of thy love consume my soul, that so I may die to the world for the love of thee, who hast vouchsafed to die upon the cross for the love of me. lod aid viholy bus to dor bur ACTS OF DEVOTION, PRAISE, AND THANKSGIVING AFTER COMMUNION. O LORD Jesus Christ, my Creator and my Redeemer, my God and my All, whence is this to me, that my Lord, and so great a Lord, whom heaven and earth cannot contain, should come into this poor dwelling, this house of clay of my earthly habitation. Bow down thyself, with all thy powers, O my soul, to adore the sovereign Majesty which hath vouchsafed to come to visit thee; pay him the best homage thou MWMWS 12454528222482492 202 DEVOTIONS FOR COMMUNION. art able, as to thy first beginning, and thy last end; pour thyself forth in his presence in praises and thanksgiving; and invite all heaven and earth to join with thee in magnifying their Lord and thine, for his mercy and bounty to thee. only gnidson What return shall I make to thee, O Lord, for all thou hast done for me? Behold, when I had no being at all, thou didst create me; and when I was gone astray, and lost in my sins, thou didst redeem me, by dying for me. All that I have, all that I am, is thy gift; and now, after all thy other favours, thou hast given me thyself: blessed be thy name for ever! Thou art great, O Lord, and exceedingly to be praised: great are thy works, and of thy wisdom there is no end; but thy tender mercies, thy bounty and goodness to me, are above all thy works; these I desire to confess and extol for ever. est odw Bless, then, thy Lord, O my soul, and let all that is within thee praise and magnify his name. Bless thy Lord, O my soul, and see thou never forget all that he hath done for thee. O all ye works of the Lord, bless the Lord, praise and glorify him for ever. O all ye angels of the Lord, bless the Lord, praise and glorify his holy name. Bless the Lord, all ye saints, and let the whole Church of heaven and earth join in praising and giving him thanks for all his mercies and graces to me; and so, in some measure, supply for what is due from me. But as all this still falls short of what I owe thee for thy infinite love, I offer to thee, O eternal Father, the same Son of thine whom thou hast given me, and his thanksgiving, which is infinite in value. Look not, then, upon my insensibility and ingratitude, but upon the face of thy Christ, and with him, and through him, receive this offering of my poor self, which I desire to make to thee. N.B.- Here also may be recited the Te Deum, or some Psalms of praise. DEVOTIONS FOR COMMUNION. 203 bas tiga di yoo om doesT Joqaod vilt to Vojin PETITIONS AFTER COMMUNION. To solat vds vd sm docet: vols za bas gaid O MOST merciful Saviour, behold, I have presumed to receive thee this day into my house, relying on thy infinite goodness and mercy, and hoping, like Zaccheus, to obtain thy benediction. But, alas, with how little preparation with how little devotion! From my heart I beg pardon for my great unworthiness, and for my innumerable sins, which I detest for the love of thee. Thou seest, O Searcher of hearts, all my maladies, and all the wounds of my soul. Thou knowest how prone I am to evil, and how backward and sluggish to good. Who can heal all these my evils but thou, the true physician of my soul, who givest me thy body and blood in this blessed sacrament, as a sovereign medicine for all my infirmities? Dispel the darkness of ignorance from my understanding by thy heavenly light drive away the corruption and malice of my will by the fire of divine love and charity; strengthen my weakness with heavenly fortitude; subdue in me all evil passions, particularly that which is most deeply rooted in me: stand by me henceforward in all my temptations, that I may never more be overcome; and grant me that I may rather die a thousand deaths than live to offend thee mortally. O my Jesus, thou art infinitely rich, and all the treasures of divine grace are locked up in thee! These treasures thou bringest with thee when thou dost visit us in this blessed sacrament, and thou takest an infinite pleasure in opening them to us, to enrich our poverty. This it is that gives me confidence to present thee now with my petitions, and to beg of thee those graces and virtues which I stand so much in need of. Oh, increase and strengthen my belief of thy heavenly truths; and grant that henceforward I may ever live by faith, and be guided by the maxims 2. US$ 225 $ 243242243244245 204 DEVOTIONS FOR COMMUNION. of thy Gospel. Teach me to be poor in spirit, and take off my heart from the love of these transitory things, and fix it upon eternity: teach me by thy divine example, and by thy most efficacious grace, to be meek and humble of heart, and in my patience to possess my soul. Grant that I may ever keep my body and soul chaste and pure; that I may ever bewail my past sins, and by a daily mortification, restrain all irregular inclinations and passions for the future. Teach me to love thee, to be ever recollected in thee, and to walk always in thy presence; teach me to love my friends in thee, and my enemies for thee; grant me grace to persevere to the end in this love, and so to come one day to that blessed place where I may love and enjoy thee for ever. Ing od 77 Have mercy also on my parents, friends, and benefactors, and on all those for whom I am bound to pray, that we may all love thee and faithfully serve thee. Have mercy on thy whole Church, especially on the clergy and religious men and women, that all may live up to their callings, and sanctify thy name. Give thy grace and blessing to all princes and magistrates, and to all Christian people; convert all unbelievers and sinners, and bring all strayed sheep back to thy fold; particularly have mercy on N. and N., belirsib rodies vom I self juary, bas O blessed Virgin, Mother of my God and Saviour, recommend all these my petitions to your Son. O all ye angels and saints, citizens of heaven, unite your prayers with mine: you ever stand before the throne, and see him face to face whom I here receive under veils; be ever mindful of me, and obtain from him, and through him, that with you I may bless him and love him for ever. Amen. & c. to boiled yar adg மார் 40 Jo hoam I buwioloasd tedt tasty bac: adtunt vlasveed válk amizam si vd boburg ed bas iial ed evil love yam E DEVOTIONS FOR COMMUNION. 205 THE HOLY TIL THE SHORT EXERCISE FOR THE HOLY COMMUNION. lo tooido Act of Faith.doum sods swol I OMY Jesus, I believe, because thou hast said it, that thou art present in soul, body, and divinity in the consecrated Host. I believe, for thou art truth itself. I believe that when I communicate I receive that same incarnate Jesus who was born, died, and rose again; that Jesus who now sits at the right hand of God the Father, and who, at the end of the world, will come clothed with majesty and glory to judge the living and the dead. you Sill tads blow od svol I Juos gar Act of Adoration. Tol bovol gaisd WHAT art thou doing, O my soul? upon what art thou thinking? In a few moments God will come into thee! O God, I humble myself deeply, and adore thee! I adore thee, O dear Jesus, in the sacrament. O blessed Virgin, O ye angels, ye saints, and ye souls that love God, adore my Jesus with me, supply, I beg of you, my deficiencies; obtain for me a lively faith and deep reverence, now that I am so soon to receive the Lord Jesus. Oh, how unfit art thou, O my soul, to meet that God who is about to visit thee! But he comes to illuminate and strengthen thee, to give thee a living pledge of that glory which is prepared for thee in paradise. Enlarge thy heart, increase thy confidence, and know that thou wilt obtain as much as thou dost desire. Thy Jesus is omnipotent: he can give thee every good, and that by only opening his hand. Thy Jesus is thy Father; he loves thee so much that he will endue thee with every grace, if thou wilt only seek for it, and if thou wilt live thereby. Act of Love. O MY Jesus, O my love, God of my soul, how good art thou, how lovely, how worthy to be 3284 124252 52 42.522 524 ENER 206 DEVOTIONS FOR COMMUNION. loved! O my God, I love thee with all my soul, with all my heart, with all my mind, and with all my strength. I love thee much, for thou art the sole object of my desires, my beginning, and my end. Oh, would that I had a thousand tongues to bless and praise thee! Oh, would that I could proclaim thy holy name throughout the world, that thou mightest be known and loved! O God, would that I were melted by thy love! would that I could bless, thank, and love thee with the love of the Holy Virgin, and more than all creatures. I love thee, my Jesus, my treasure, my Father, my life, my hope, my paradise. Spouse of my soul, I love thee, because thou art worthy of being loved, for thou art God. O God, would that I were all love, and loved none other but thee. Thou, my soul, wert created by God to love him; love him then. Thou, my heart, canst not find peace and safety out of God; strip thyself of every earthly affection, and thou shalt receive God. O Mother of holy love, obtain for me the grace of loving God! How canst thou, O my soul, dare to receive a God of infinite purity, majesty, sanctity, into an abyss of vice, ingratitude, and sin? Dost thou not recollect the evils thou hast done to thy God? Ah, thou hast been much more cruel to Jesus than Calvary! For thou hast crucified him again as often as thou hast mortally sinned. Act of Desire. COME, divine food, to nourish my soul! Come, furnace of charity, to inflame me. Come, heavenly shepherd, to guard me. Come, my Father, my spouse, my treasure, my life, my peace. Come, thou sole end of all my hopes. Come, light of my soul, consoler of the afflicted. Come, the expected of all nations. Come, thou desire of the holy Father, joy of angels, delight of heaven, bliss of the saints. Come, my paradise, come, for I have desired thee, DEVOTIONS FOR COMMUNION. 207 Come, that thou mayest inCome, do not delay, lest I have wished for thee. flame me with love. faint. Come, then, my Jesus. Holy Virgin, I draw nigh to receive your and my Jesus. From your hands I expect him; offer him to me as thou didst manifest him to the shepherds, to the magi, and to holy Simeon; prepare me to receive him with love; give him to me now, and pray to him that he will fill me with his choicest blessings. onsibi sol mod sult goods is to en bas givil od most noitsiib lo bosa ni jesbnate vodi tada sodt nidiw allowb odw bo su The TED af sand on coure to exoor nirwoods bigg BEHOLD, my desires are satisfied, my hunger is Lo! thou satiated; my God has come to visit me; Jesus has entered into me; I am no longer my own, but now I belong to Jesus.oOh, infinite goodness of God, to enter the heart of one so vile and unworthy as myself! My soul, on what thinkest thou? art sanctified by Jesus, and transformed into Jesus. Thou and He are one. Oh, true and wonderful union! My soul, art thou yet silent? Dost thou not speak with thy God, whom thou hast within thee? Ah, unite all the affections of thy spirit, hide thyself in the sacred heart of thy Jesus, adore him, and say, Thou art welcome, O dear Lord! Oh, how have I longed for this hour! But, alas, my sins have often caused thee to renew thy passion and death. Lord, what dost thou find in me but earthly love? O my God, art thou come to dwell with me? I could say to thee with St Peter, Depart from this sinful soul, for she is not worthy to contain a God. from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!" up thine abode in some purer and more fervent soul than mine. But, no! my well- beloved, depart not from me, for if thou goest away I am lost. O God, my hope, I will not leave thee.obI unite thee to my " Depart Go, take HOLY COMMUNION. WMWM 3242525252525244TNIN 208 DEVOTIONS FOR COMMUNION. heart, and will live and die with thee. O Mary, O ye holy angels, ye saints, ye souls that love God, lend me your affections, that I may thus become a worthy companion of my Jesus. aid sq 1 aband of abs Acts of Thanksgiving. WHAT art thou doing, my soul? Know that thy Redeemer really abides in thee. This is not the hour for idleness or distraction; it is the time to ask for all those graces that thou standest in need of from the living and true God who dwells within thee. The heavens are now open, the blessed Trinity regard thee with looks of love, since thou hast in thy bosom the object of their delight, Jesus Christ. Supplicate Mary, the angels, the saints, thy advocates with God, to obtain thee every grace. Do not, my soul, lose a moment of this precious time; treat of the important affair of thy eternal salvation alone. My soul, thou hast within thee an omnipotent Lord, a living Father, a faithful God. Ask and trust, he will enlarge thy heart, strengthen thy faith; he begins to give thee graces, heavenly graces, worthy of God to give.mod modw.boDivisti sa sou My dear Redeemer, since thou art come to me, and dost invite me to pray to thee, hear me by the bowels of thy mercy. Grant me, O my Jesus, an increase of lively faith, hope, charity, and contrition. Grant me humility, purity, patience, and all the virtues; extirpate every vice from my heart. Change this heart, so filled with the world, and give me a new heart altogether conformable to thy will, that I may always seek after thy greater glory, and that my affections may tend to thy love." Create a clean heart in me, O God, and renew a right spirit within me." Holy Trinity, omnipotent God, hear my prayers. Thou wilt not deny me any grace now, although I am so unworthy, for I do not pray alone, but Jesus Christ DEVOTIONS FOR COMMUNION. 209 to. is united with me; and though I deserve not to be heard, yet the merits of Jesus Christ, who prays with me, in me, and for me, thou wilt not refuse to listen Eternal Father, remember the promise of Jesus, when he said, that whoever asked thee anything in his name should be heard." Amen, amen I say to you, if you ask the Father anything in my name, he will give it you." Act of Offering. Let my IT is but just, it is only an act of gratitude, O my Jesus, that I should give myself entirely to thee, since thou hast given thyself entirely to me. eyes be thine, my ears thine, my taste thine. Thou hast sanctified my senses; let them, then, be all thine: let them no longer be opposed to thy divine and holy law, but act according to it in all things. Thou hast sanctified my memory; may it be ever mindful of thee. Thou hast sanctified my intellect; may it think on thee alone. Thou hast sanctified my will; may it be in harmony only with thine. To thee, then, with my whole heart, do I offer, as a perpetual holocaust, my soul and body, my senses and my powers. Burn, O divine fire, all that is foreign to thee in me. sume, O omnipotent Lord, all that is not thine. Amen. Conogno mutna urob muupitus 14 A olqque zobit jolea Juostab muuans& 3W8WMWMWMUS MU 545 482 48224NENOSN 2539 210 EXPOSITION AND BENEDICTION. bstinn at asil 5 nail of Exposition and Benediction om ai em us to demorq dial Inst THE MOST HOLY SACRAMENT. Omen The m OF When the Priest opens the Tabernacle, and incenses the Blessed Sacrament, is sung the Hymn, O salutaris Hostia, Quæ cœli pandis ostium: Bella premunt hostilia, Da robur, fer auxilium. Sonid te O saving Victim, opening wide The gate of heav'n to man below! Our foes press on from every side; yo boitonm Thine aid supply, thy strength bestow. To thy great name be endless praise, Immortal Godhead, one in three! nid Oh, grant us endless length of days b In our true native land with thee. Amen. vlod bas sniv and mod T Uni trinoque Domino ji Sit sempiterna gloria, Qui vitam sine terminoni ven Nobis donet in patria. Amen. dliw nodt 9ods of dersoo autogrog& as 15wog vi ban After which follows the Litany of the Blessed Virgin, or some Psalm or Antiphon, or Hymn appropriate to the Feast, or in honour of the Most Holy Sacrament. Here also are recited the corresponding Versicles and Prayers, as also any Prayer enjoined by the Bishop. Then is sung the Hymn Tantum ergo. Tantum ergo Sacramentum Veneremur cernui: Et antiquum documentum Novo cedat ritui; Præstet fides supplementum Sensuum defectui. Down in adoration falling, Lo! the sacred host we hail; Lo! o'er ancient forms departing, Newer rites of grace prevail; Faith for all defects supplying Where the feeble senses fail. TAL Genitori, Genitoque Laus et jubilatio, EXPOSITION AND BENEDIC ION Salus, honor, virtus quoque Sit et benedictio: Procedenti ab utroque Compar sit laudatio. SL 211 Then are sung the following Versicle and Prayer. . Panem de coelo præstitisti eis.[ Alleluia.] Oremus. Deus, qui nobis sub Sacramento mirabili, passionis tuæ memoriam reliquisti: tribue, quæsumus, ita nos corporis et sanguinis tui sacra mysteria venerari; ut redemptionis tuæ fructum in nobis jugiter sentiamus. Qui vivis,& c. Amen. To the everlasting Father, And the Son who reigns on high. [ ing With the Holy Ghost proceedForth from each eternally, Be salvation, honour, blessing, Might and endless majesty! tum. . Omne delectamentum Ky. Containing in itself in se habentem.[ Alleluia.] all sweetness.[ Alleluia.] V. Thou didst give them bread from heaven.[ Alleluia.] Alleluia is said in Paschal time, and during the Octave of Corpus Christi. Let us pray. O God, who, under a wonderful Sacrament, hast left us a memorial of thy passion; grant us, we beseech thee, so to venerate the sacred mysteries of thy body and blood, that we may ever feel within us the fruit of thy redemption. Who livest,& c. Amen. Here the Benediction is given with the Blessed Sacrament, all bowing down in profound adoration, and beseeching His blessing on themselves, and on the whole Church and upon the world. Adoremus in æternum May we for ever adore Sanctissimum Sacramen- the most Holy Sacrament. evol to bas vorom to lut S& W& WMWMUS 212 DEVOTIONS ON THE Visits ΤΟ suposias joine THE MOST HOLY SACRAMENT. A Prayer for the Benediction of the Most Holy in tebib uorT Sacrament. DIVINE Redeemer of our souls, who of thy great goodness hast been pleased to leave us thy precious body and blood in the blessed Sacrament of the Altar, I adore thee with the most profound reverence. I humbly thank thee for all the favours thou hast bestowed upon us, especially for the institution of this most holy Sacrament. And as thou art the source of every blessing, I entreat thee to pour down thy benediction this day upon us, and upon all those for whom we offer up our prayers. And that nothing may interrupt the course of thy blessing, I beseech thee to banish from my heart all that displeases thee: pardon me my sins, O my God, since I sincerely detest them for love of thee; purify my heart, sanctify my soul, bestow on me a blessing like that which thou didst grant to thy disciples at thy ascension into heaven; grant me a blessing that may change, consecrate, and unite me perfectly to thee, and may fill me with thy Spirit, and be to me in this life a foretaste of those blessings which thou reservest for thy elect in heaven. All this I beg in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Acts to be made at the beginning of each Visit to the oroba Most Holy Sacrament. MY Lord Jesus Christ, who for the love which thou bearest to men dost remain day and night in this Sacrament, full of mercy and of love, inviting, 12 SA MOST HOLY SACRAMENT. 213 expecting, receiving all them who come to visit thee, I believe that thou art present in the blessed Sacrament of the Altar. I adore thee, confessing my own misery and nothingness, and I thank thee for all the mercies which thou hast bestowed upon me, especially for having given me thyself in this Sacrament, for having given me thy most holy Mother Mary for my advocate, and for having called me to visit thee at this time. I salute thy most loving heart, and I desire to do so for three ends: 1. In thanksgiving for this great gift; 2. To atone for all the injuries thou hast received from thy enemies in this Sacrament; 3. To adore thee in all places in which thou art least honoured and most neglected in the holy Sacrament. O my Jesus, I love thee with all my heart; I am sorry for having hitherto displeased thy infinite goodness; I resolve, with the assistance of thy grace, never more to offend thee; and at this moment, miserable as I am, I desire to consecrate my whole being to thee. I give thee my will, my affections, my desires, and all that I have. From this day forward do with me, and whatever belongs to me, what thou pleasest; I ask and desire only thy love, the gift of final perseverance, and the perfect accomplishment of thy holy will. I recommend to thee the souls in purgatory, particularly those who were most devout to the blessed Sacrament and to holy Mary; and I recommend to thee all poor sinners. Finally, my dear Saviour, I unite all my affections with those of thy most loving heart; and thus united, I offer them to thy eternal Father, and I beseech him in thy name, and for thy sake, to accept them. Amen. An Act of Spiritual Communion. I BELIEVE in thee, O my Jesus, present in the most holy Sacrament of the Altar; I love thee above all things; and I desire to receive thee into my soul. Since I cannot now receive thee sacramentally, come 225& WUS № 2 US № WS 2 ZVS 2 214 at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace thee, and I unite myself to thee, as if thou wast already there. Oh, permit me not ever to be separated from thee! O Lord Jesus Christ, let the sweet and consuming force of thy love absorb my whole soul, that I may die for the love of thee, who wast pleased to die for the love of me. zich DEVOTIONS ON THE sol ban st Four Aspirations of Love to Jesus to obtain an ardent Jeory aid tot givi Love of God.: ebas band I. O JESUS, most sweet, most secret, and most intimate Spouse of holy souls, inflame vehemently, I beseech thee, my heart with the love of thee, that I may delight in thee from my inmost soul. Visit me in thy mercy, and fill my heart with thy grace, for the very depths of my being long for thee, the fountain of sweetness. O my Lord Jesus, O Fire that burnest sweetly, and shinest secretly, and consumest gently, take full possession of my whole heart. O King of kings, King of eternal glory, grant that I may hunger and thirst for thee alone, sigh after thee, and ardently desire to behold thy ravishing countenance. O amiable Jesus, pierce my heart of hearts with the sweetest dart of love; penetrate my soul with burning charity, that it may languish altogether with desire and love of thee. Let it be wholly dissolved in love, wholly melt away, and be absorbed in thee. O Lord, disengage my soul from all things here below, that it may freely tend to thee alone, and thou alone mayest inhabit it, its owner and possessor. Let thy most sweet fragrance descend upon me; let the ineffable odour of thy divine charity come to me, to excite in me incessantly all pure desires. Grant, O my Lord, that, wholly filled with the sweetness of thy love, and wholly set on fire with the flame of heavenly charity, I may delight in thee with my whole heart, and from the deepest recesses of my MOST HOLY SACRAMENT. 215 inmost soul. May I love thee, O sweet Lover; may I love thee, O only salvation of my soul; may I love thee, for thou hast loved me! O Spouse most lovely, most beloved, grant that I may love thee more and more. Let the strong violence of thy love utterly dislodge from my heart the weight of all earthly desires, and make me run without ceasing in the odour of thy ointments. Moo O my own most compassionate Lord, write on the tablet of my heart the sweet memory of thee, which no forgetfulness may ever erase, that I may ever burn with the desire of thee, that I may be wholly set on fire with the flame of thy love, and drowned in the deluge of thy charity, hoides II. O my God, ocean of holy love and sweetness, come and give thyself unto my soul. Grant that with a perfect heart, full desire, and burning affection, I may unceasingly aspire after thee, and lovingly respire in thee. May I prefer thee to every creature, for thee renounce every transitory delight, O my true, my highest joy! bas ove Feed me, Lord, thy poor, famished beggar, with continual draughts of thy divinity; refresh me with the wished- for presence of thy grace. This I seek, this I long for, that a vehement love may penetrate me through and through, and fill me, and transmute me into itself, bordad Grant, O most benign Redeemer, that I may be wholly inflamed with the love of thee, that I may delight only in thee, know only thee, feel only thee. O overflowing abyss of divinity! draw me to thee, and immerse me in thyself; so seize and take to thyself all the affection of my heart, that it may be wholly dead to all beside. O God of all sweetness, I call thee into my soul; I cry to thee, I long for thee with a large affection. O surpassing delight of the most intimate union! Come, my Beloved, come, a thousand thousand times desired, 225825324 MWMUUS M 216 DEVOTIONS ON THE that I may inwardly possess thee, and clasp thee in the chaste embraces of my soul! pads O my Beloved, sole object of my vows, grant that I may find thee, and finding, may retain thee, and hold thee fast bound in the arms of my soul. I long for thee, I pant after thee, O bliss eternal! Oh that thou wouldst give thyself to me, unite me intimately to thee, and inebriate me wholly with the wine of heavenly charity. III. Wound, O Lord, the secret recesses of my inmost being with the arrow of thy love, and send the saving flame deep into the marrow of my cold and torpid heart; that, all on fire with the inextinguishable flame of charity, and penetrated with the unspeakable sweetness of thy Spirit, I may be wholly transferred from myself to thee. Tony Howy Receive me, O beauteous Spouse, Jesus, into the closest embraces of thy love, that, folded therein, my dull, cold heart may glow all through with warmth. Open, Lord, open when I knock, and admit my desolate soul into the chamber of thy love, and, in thy mercy, espouse it to thyself. May I draw from thee the living water, O Fount of honied sweetness, that by the very taste thereof I may never thirst again for anything but thee. Let the heavenly dew of thy sweet- dropping charity come down upon me, that, inwardly imbued therewith, I may be preserved pure from earthly desires and unchaste affections. ovol sdt, diw bo O Light serene and peaceful, O my God, irradiate my soul with thy bright beams! Draw me closer to thee, O thou glowing Sun, that, at thy powerful heat, the soil of my heart may bring forth the flowers and fruits of holy love! O my glory, O my joy, O my unmixed delight, Jesus, kindle, I pray thee, such a flame of love in my inmost heart, that henceforth I may choose nothing, desire nothing, in the world but thee! MOST HOLY SACRAMENT. 217 O my Lord, let heaven and earth and all things contained therein, without thee, be to me like a cold, wintry waste. Do thou alone affect me, do thou alone delight me; may the love of thee alone live and burn within me, and continue ever living and ever burning. IV. Shine down upon me, O most bright and genial Light, that the thick shades of my blindness may be changed into the clearest noonday splendour. O good Jesus, adorn my soul with that grace of charity which thou lovest; anoint it with that richness of love which thou delightest in. Take from it whatever is less pleasing to thine eyes, and render it in everything acceptable to thee. O fairest, O most blooming flower, Jesus! O Life that never fadest! O Life by which I live, without which I die! O Life by which I rejoice, without which I mourn! O Life most sweet and amiable, grant that I may be joined to thee, and, soothed to sleep in thy embrace by sweetest charity, may find my holy rest in thee, who art our perfect peace. vholt Grant, O my Lord, that, filled with the violence of a burning love, and melted with the sweetness of a penetrating charity, my soul may be dissolved in thee. Possess it, O sovereign, O priceless Good, possess it that it may possess thee, and find its blessedness in thee. Break down, O sweet Jesus, the hateful wall of my tepidity, and grant that, with a free and ready heart, I may follow thee with inextinguishable fervour. Let blow the south wind of ardent love, which may so vehemently impel me to thee, that, apart from thee, there may be no breath in me.) stolad O Jesus, only comforter of my heart, let fall unceasingly upon me, I beseech thee, the sweet dew of thy Draw me to thee by the potent virtue of thy love, and imprint upon me the kiss of thy forgiveness, that, sealed therewith, I may henceforth love nothing grace. TTISA 24& WW № W M WS 225 2 218 DEVOTIONS ON THEOM beside thee; for thou art my whole possession, and the whole blessedness of my soul. 20 Final Prayer. VOUCHSAFE, O Lord Jesus Christ, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, to pour down upon me thy most holy benediction, that I may be enabled always to love thee, and seek to accomplish thy divine will in all things; and grant, O bread of angels, that I may deserve to receive thee during life, to be comforted by thee in death, and to enjoy thee eternally in thy heavenly kingdom. Amen. 1960 Jo ACTS OF ADORATION BEFORE THE MOST doit toodsty HOLY SACRAMENT. HAIL, Salvation of the world, Word of the Father, holy Host, true Life, living Flesh, perfect Deity, true Man, Body of our Lord Jesus Christ; thou who didst form me from the dust of the earth, have mercy upon me a sinner. Amen. Hail, most merciful Jesus, Son of God and of the Virgin Mary, who didst so love me as to be pleased to die for me, and to give thyself to me as my support, my sacrifice, and my reward; be thou, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, blessed by all and above all for ever. sidaila I grieve for all my sins, purely because they have displeased thee, and I resign myself to thee, and anni hilate myself before thee. Supply, O merciful Jesus, for all the imperfections of us, thy people, for whom thou didst deign to die, through the merits of the most blessed Virgin Mary and of all the Saints, which I offer thee in union with thine own most sacred merits, to be represented before the eternal Father. O holy Father, 219 look upon the face of thy Christ, and grant us the grace to know thee, to love thee, and to praise thee, together with thy beloved Son and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. moly ban deng All my holy patrons, and thou first, O most blessed Mother of God, praise the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name for ever. Amen. MOST HOLY SACRAMENT. O Lord Jesus Christ, true God and man, I humbly adore and invoke thee, now present in the verity of thy flesh and blood, thy body and soul. Would that I could truly contemplate and know thee, that I could love, praise, and glorify thee, even as do the thousands of holy angels who contemplate thee with the highest joy, who know thee, love, praise, and glorify thee perfectly without weariness or interruption. All creatures justly celebrate with praise and thanksgiving that ardent love of thine by which thou didst offer thy innocent and precious body upon the altar of the cross, and didst so lovingly, so graciously, so affectionately leave us in this holy Sacrament the same body living and immortal, as a remembrance of thy departure, and as a pledge of thine infinite love.qgad ydt gainistis ni list 10515-70 Thou, therefore, O Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us, and give us peace; and so refresh our souls continually with this spiritual food, that we may never, in life or death, be separated from thee and from thy infinite mercy. Who livest and reignest for ever and ever. Amen. O infinite Wisdom, which cannot be deceived; O immense Goodness, which cannot deceive; great and eternal Truth, my Lord and God, I believe in thee, and I believe thee in all which thou hast revealed, and which thou proposest to me to be believed through thy holy spouse the Church; and for this holy faith 2W& W& W MW MW MW DEVOTIONS ON THE I am ready, by thy grace, to die. I hope in thee, O our eternal Beatitude, and through thy infinite mercy and most precious merits, I trust that thou wilt grant me the pardon, grace, and glory which thou hast promised, with all the necessary means for obtaining them; and I acknowledge and profess that I depend wholly upon thee, that I can do nothing without thee, but that through thee I can do all things. I love, and will love thee, and all things that thou lovest, O infinite fountain of all good, because thou art good in thyself, and infinitely to be loved. I rejoice in thy infinite perfection, beatitude, and loveliness; and in all the homage, praise, honour, and glory which has been, is, or can be rendered to thee by thy elect and by all creatures. All these I offer to thee, along with every service and affection of my heart and my life itself. iiw ster 220 I firmly embrace thee and thy blessed will in all things with the arms of love and resignation; I venerate thee with every possible feeling of reverence, affection, and gratitude; and I desire to embrace, love, and venerate thee for ever, if thou wilt mercifully grant that I may not be separated from thy grace and love here, or fail in attaining thy happy vision hereboohoedmaco after. PETITIONS TO JESUS SUFFERING. OCHRIST Jesus, meek and humble of heart, who, being in the form of God, didst empty thyself, and take upon thee the form of a servant, grant that my heart may not be lifted up, that I be not highminded but fear. O my God, who, when thou wast rich, didst take upon thee the form of a poor servant, incline my heart of to thy testimonies, that I may delight in the way. thy commandments. MOST HOLY SACRAMENT. O Lamb without spot, who didst will to be born of a virgin, grant me purity of mind and body, by that wine which maketh virgins. Create a clean heart in me, O God! 221 O Christ Jesus, who wast led as an innocent lamb to the slaughter, and didst suffer so many injuries and reproaches, grant me the spirit of patience and meekMay I learn of thee to be meek and humble of ness. heart! O Christ my Saviour, who when thou didst thirst wast given gall and vinegar to drink, but hast prepared for us all spiritual joys in this Sacrament, detach me from all sensual gratifications. Grant that I may serve thee, my God, not the flesh: take away from me all sensual lusts, that my heart may never be defiled by sin. Hvago all yil tarlalin ord of turps O Lord, who in the garden didst pray long and fervently with a bloody sweat, grant that I may praise thee with my whole heart, and enjoy the comfort of thy holy grace. aigh vove l O Lord, who with true charity didst pray for thine enemies, grant me to love my neighbour as myself, and to bless them that hate me. indi indi James O most sweet Saviour and Searcher of hearts, thou knowest what is in man, thou spiest out all my ways, thou knowest better than I do the virtues and gifts which I need most in the station of life wherein thy providence has placed me. osodt brug Grant me thy grace, O thou who hast given me so plenteous a treasure, even thyself, the Author of grace, in this Sacrament! For what goods shall fail to fall upon him to whom the very Author of good deigns to come as a guest! When thou didst enter into the house of Zaccheus, thou saidst," This day is salvation come to this house." Say to my soul, I beseech thee, O Lord," I am thy salvation!" dia hado tohoq fie odw IIV od W& W US №2 US № US № US № 222 DEVOTIONS ON THE ROM THE CHAPLET OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT. V. DEUS, in adjutorium. Gloria Patri. The Chaplet consists of thirty- three aspirations, after each of which may be added a Pater, and at the end of each decade a Gloria Patri. First Decade- Acts of Faith, Hope, and Charity. I. I BELIEVE, O my Jesus, thy divine word, that under this appearance of bread thou thyself art here present as thou art in heaven. Pater noster. ad II. I believe that thou art the divine Son, eternally equal to the Father, that by the operation of the Holy Ghost thou didst take human flesh of the Blessed Virgin. Pater. to III. I believe that thou art the same Jesus who wast born of Mary ever Virgin, adored an infant by thy angels, by the shepherds and the magi. Pater. IV. I believe, O my Redeemer, here present in Sacrament, that thou art the same Jesus of Nazareth who didst heal the sick and didst raise the dead, who for us didst suffer and die upon the Cross. Pater. V. I believe, finally, that thou thyself, now sitting glorious at the right hand of thy Father in heaven, and there interceding for me, yet art verily present in this Sacrament, my nourishment on earth. Pater. lo VI. O most loving Jesus, who in this Sacrament hast left me a pledge of future glory, I hope, through the merits of thy death and passion, to behold thee face to face in heaven. Pater. a VII. O Jesus, cause of our glorious resurrection, I hope, through the virtue of this divine food, wherewith thou nourishest me, to rise to life eternal. Pater. VIII. I love thee, O Jesus, who art perfect charity, MOST HOLY SACRAMENT. 223 who art true God and true man, in whom are contained the treasures of the divinity, and all the fulness of grace which descends to us upon this earth. Dredged2 gaivol godi iobs I IIV Pater. IX. I love thee, dear Jesus, who for love of me hast made thyself like unto me; kindle within me the flame of sacred love which thou didst bring from heaven, that, loving thee, I may grow into thy likeness. Pater. nini od blow ads X. I love thee, O divine Jesus, my Lord and Master, because thou hast redeemed and freed me, poor slave of sin, with thy all- precious blood. Oh, of thy sweet mercy, grant that I may enjoy the full fruit of thy redemption. Gloria Patri. Second Decade.- Acts of Adoration. I. I ADORE thee, O living bread, descended from heaven, for my spiritual food; give me grace worthily to receive thee in life and in death. Pater. II. I adore thee, divine food of the strong; strengthen my weakness, that I may ever be constant and faithful to thy love. Pater. III. I adore thee, O my Jesus, hidden beneath the sacramental veil; let my life be hidden, through thee, in God. Pater. Hally IV. I adore thee, great God, who art the only way: make me ever to walk in the path of thy precepts, and after thy shining example, that so I may arrive at eternal salvation. Pater. V. I adore thee, O Jesus, true and spiritual life of all who love thee, give me grace to die to myself, and to live to thee alone, who didst die for the love of me. Pater. quoi VI. I adore thee, my dear Redeemer, truth ineffable; enliven, I beseech thee, and increase my faith, that it may be fruitful in good works. Pater. VII. I adore thee, O Jesus, divine light of the 22532 W3WMWMWMUS MUS BARDWAR 224 DEVOTIONS ON THE M world; illuminate my mind, that, knowing, I may love thee, and may come to enjoy thee eternally in heaven. Pater. of abusosob doldw- song VIII. I adore thee, O loving Shepherd; draw to thyself this wounded sheep, that it may never more leave thy fold, to fall into the hands of the infernal wolf. Pater.abib anda doidw IX. I adore thee, divine Lamb, who, for the sins of the world, didst give thyself to be slain; grant that I may bear all my sufferings patiently for thy sake, in satisfaction for my sins. Pater. X. I adore thee, O Jesus, King of Glory, Judge of the living and the dead: make me on earth so to fear thy justice, that in heaven I may eternally sing thy mercy. Gloria Patri. Third Decade- Acts of Thanksgiving. bebriosesb based odi HODAT I. I THANK thee, O divine Redeemer, that, not content with having for our sakes come upon the earth, thou hast instituted this adorable Sacrament, that therein thou mightst remain with us unto the consummation of the world. Pater. Ibi bar II. I thank thee, O glorious Jesus, that thou dost veil, beneath the eucharistic species, thy infinite majesty and beauty, which thy angels delight to behold, that so I might have courage to approach the throne of thy mercy. Pater. ni III. I thank thee, O Jesus most loving, that, having made thyself my food, thou descendest upon this tongue, which so often has offended thee, and dost enter within this body, which, alas, has too often dePater. served to be visited with thy anger. IV. I thank thee, my dear Saviour, that in this ineffable Sacrament thou unitest me to thee with so much love, that I therein live in thee, and thou in Pater. how boog me. V. I thank thee, O my Jesus, that, giving thyself MOST HOLY SACRAMENT. 225 to me in this blessed Sacrament, thou hast so enriched it with the treasures of thy love that thou hast not, thou canst not, thou knowest not, what greater gift to give me. Pater.ge di otni sauti: imontus ni VI. I thank thee, O my good Jesus, that not only thou art become my food, but also in this blessed Sacrament offerest thyself a continual sacrifice for my salvation, to thy eternal Father. Pater. O III VII. I thank thee, divine Priest, for that every day thou dost sacrifice thyself upon our altars, in adoration and homage to the most Blessed Trinity, and dost supply for our poor and miserable adorations. Pater. vinowned v to violy si to now VIII. I thank thee, O my Saviour, because, renewing in this daily sacrifice the very sacrifice of the cross offered on Calvary, thou dost satisfy the divine justice for us miserable sinners. Pater. IX. I thank thee, dear Jesus, that thou hast become the priceless Victim, to merit for me the fulness of celestial favours. Awaken in me such trust that their abundance may ever more and more descend upon my soul. Pater. X. I thank thee, my loving Saviour, that thou art immolated in thanksgiving to God for all his benefits, spiritual and temporal, which he has bestowed upon me, and which I yet hope to receive. Gloria Patri. ne oval of brazo a noqu sib Three final Aspirations( Pater at end of each.) to JES [ ESUS, invisible and divine Head of thy spouse the Church, who, with thy blood, hast purified her from all stain, have mercy upon her visible head, N., upon all bishops and pastors,( especially N. our own Bishop,) and shed upon them thy holy Spirit, wherewith thy apostles and disciples were filled, that they may maintain thy holy faith pure and untouched, and may spread over the whole world the light of thy Gospel, and of thy Catholic truth. HESH I. P 432243244240 ADE 226 DEVOTIONS TO THE LII. O Jesus, King of kings, Lord of governors, by whom monarchs do reign, and from whom all earthly power comes, mercifully behold our princes, and those in authority: infuse into them the spirit of thy divine wisdom, clemency, and justice, so that they may be great with thee rather than on earth, and may enter with thee into thy heavenly kingdom.sho Imag III. O Jesus, all merciful, who didst not will the death of a sinner, but that he should be converted, and rise to a spiritual life; triumph, I beseech thee, over all those who obstinately offend thee, so that, acquiring thy grace in this world, they may become worthy of the glory of thy heavenly Paradise for all eternity. noiva27m 0, oods lands I IUV 28015 sds lo sollizane odt soilhosa ylish aids soient saivibodi ylei hvis no smooed sand nodi to Tasb sodi dandi I.XI mimiy Devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. An Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. AMIABLE Jesus, only Son of the living God, who, by an incomprehensible effect of thy love, wast pleased to be made man, to be born in a stable, to live amidst labours, to die upon a cross, and to leave us, as a perpetual pledge of thy tenderness, thy own body and blood for the nourishment of our souls, in the ineffable Sacrament of the Eucharist; thou beholdest at thy feet a criminal covered with confusion, who comes, in the spirit of union with all the associates in the adoration of thy divine Heart, humbly to confess his ingratitude, his iniquities, and those of all other men, that he may make reparation for them as far as in him lies. Alas, O most amiable Jesus, we have sinned against Heaven and before thee. What hath thy most Sacred Heart not suffered on our part in the course of thy SACRED HEART OF JESUS. 227 sacred life, in thy bitter Passion, and from the moment that thou hast dwelt amongst us in the Sacrament of thy love! Oh, with how much bitterness, opprobrium, and grief have we deluged thy divine Heart! Pardon! mercy! O adorable Heart of Jesus; mercy for me! mercy for all men, and for England in particular! I detest, with all the sincerity of my soul, and with the most profound and bitter grief, everything which hath ever offended thee in myself or in others; I detest it for the love thou deservest, and which is supremely due unto thee. Oh that I could efface with my tears, and wash away with all my blood, the injuries which we have done unto thee. Oh that I could repay thee, by my repentance, by my works, and by my love, all the glory, honour, and satisfaction of which thou hast been robbed by the injuries and outrages that have been committed against thee! Accept at least the earnest desire with which thou inspirest me. baroni Vouchsafe, O Heart infinitely rich in mercy, to light again in my heart and that of all men, the sacred fire which thou camest to kindle upon the earth. Let it purify them, let it inflame them, let it make of them one heart with thy Heart. Pour down, I beseech thee, thy most precious and abundant benedictions on thy holy Church, and those who govern it; on this diocese, on this town, and on all those who are united with us in devotion to thy sacred Heart. O Heart of Jesus, live, reign in all hearts, for time and for eternity. Amen. sollhonan qulsantin An Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. TO thee, O sacred Heart of Jesus, do I devote and offer up my life, my thoughts, words, actions, and sufferings. May my whole being be no longer employed, but in loving, serving, and glorifying thee. O Sacred Heart, be thou henceforth the sole object of 44864245245 WRESZ W S2 228 DEVOTIONS TO THE my love, the protector of my life, the pledge of my salvation, and my refuge at the hour of my death. Justify me, O blessed and adorable Heart, at the bar of divine justice, and screen me from the anger which my sins deserve. Imprint thyself like a divine seal on my heart, that I may never be separated from thee. May my name also be ever engraven upon thee, and may I ever be consecrated to thy glory, ever burning with the flames of thy love, and entirely penetrated with it for all eternity. This is all my desire, to live in thee. One thing have I sought of the Lord, and this will I seek, that I may dwell in the Heart of my Lord all the days of my life. Amen. not ym yn edi yoqot blues A short Act of Consecration.d ban bas zeizujni od v moito I ENGAGE myself with all my heart, for all my life, to the confederation of love and of reparation formed in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. I renew the sacred alliance which I contracted with him in holy baptism; and renouncing Satan anew, his pomps, and all his works, I devote to the adorable Heart of my divine Master, and of his most holy Mother, all that I am, and all that I have, for time and for eternity. Amen. A Prayer to the Eternal Father. O ETERNAL Father, let me offer up unto thy mercy the Sacred Heart of thy well- beloved Son, even as he offered himself up a sacrifice to thy justice. Accept, on my behalf, all the thoughts, sentiments, affections, motions, and all the actions of this Sacred Heart; they are mine, because it was immolated for me; they are mine, because for the future. I am resolved to admit nothing into my heart but what hath place in thine, Receive, then, O God, the merits of SACRED HEART OF JESUS. 229 this Sacred Heart in satisfaction for my sins, and in thanksgiving for all the benefits conferred upon me. Receive them, O Lord, as so many motives for granting my petitions. Give me, O Lord, for their sake, all the graces I need, but especially the gift of final perseverance. Receive them as so many acts of love, adoration, and praise, which I now offer to thy divine majesty. This Sacred Heart, this Heart alone, can love, honour, and glorify thee as thou deservest. Amen. nort Holdly viqque ebasint Prayer of St Gertrude to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. OSACRED Heart of Jesus! living and life- giving fountain of eternal life, infinite treasure of the divinity, glowing furnace of love! thou art my refuge and my sanctuary. O my adorable and lovely Saviour! consume my heart with that burning fire wherewith thine is ever inflamed; pour down on my soul those graces which flow from thy love, and let my heart be so united with thine, that our wills may be one, and mine in all things conformed to thine. May thy will be the rule alike of my desires and of my actions. Amen. PO od diw bolla A Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the blessed Sacrament of the Altar. 101 15m HOW great, O my Jesus, is the extent of thy excessive charity! Thou hast prepared for me, of thy most precious Body and Blood, a divine banquet, where thou givest me thyself without reserve. What hath urged thee to this excess of love? nothing but thy own most loving Heart. O adorable Heart of my Jesus, furnace of divine love, receive my soul into the wounds of thy most sacred passion, that in this school of charity I may learn to make a return of love to that God who has given me such wonderful proofs of his love. I thas sul you to eyeb od Ils sods ovol lliw LISA EEN AWAR 230 DEVOTIONS TO THE The faithful are invited to make, at fixed times in the day, according to their opportunities, one or more of the following aspirations of love to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: O Sacred Heart of Jesus, I love thee, and desire to love thee more and more! O Heart of Jesus, burning with love of us, inflame our hearts with the love of thee! O Sacred Heart of Jesus, mayest thou be known, loved, and adored throughout all the world! O Heart of my dear Redeemer, may the love of thy friends supply all the injuries and neglects which thou sustainest! See also Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. LITTLE ROSARY IN HONOUR OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS. I. O MY most beloved Jesus, when I think upon thy loving Heart, so full of compassion and sweetness towards sinners, my soul rejoices, and is filled with hope that thou wilt also receive me into thy merciful arms, and fill me with thy blessings. Have mercy on me, O Lord Jesus, and save my soul. Forgive my sins, as thou didst vouchsafe to forgive Peter and Magdalene, when they turned to thee weeping and detesting their iniquities. Pater. Five Glorias. siviba boold bas bolk anobbong mont O sweet Heart of my Jesus, make me love thee always more and more. aids of sods begur dirt 2. I bless thee, my Jesus, for the humility of thy Heart, and thank thee that thou hast left it for my model, that by it I may be excited to imitation. Fool and ingrate that I am, to have wandered so far from thee. Pardon me, O Lord! I offer thee my heart; I will love thee all the days of my life, until I shall SACRED HEART OF JESUS. 231 be united with thee in the kingdom of thy glory. Give me courage, my Jesus, and help me to fulfil my resolution. Pater. Five Glorias. O sweet Heart of my Jesus, make me love thee always more and more. 3. I marvel, O my Jesus, at the infinite patience of thy Heart. I rejoice at the wondrous pattern of suffering which thou hast left to us, and lament my extreme aversion to endure the slightest pain. Ah, my Jesus, infuse into my heart a fervent and continual love of suffering, of crosses, of mortifications, of penance, that, by following thee to Calvary, I may be united to thee in thy glory in heaven. Pater. Five Glorias. O sweet Heart of my Jesus, make me love thee always more and more. 4. When I meditate on the meekness of thy Heart, O my Jesus, I am struck with horror at the sight of my misery. Oh, what a contrast between thy Heart, all sweetness and mildness, and mine, full of bitterness and passion! Oh, pardon me, O Lord, and grant me grace that I may in future imitate thee in thy unalterable meekness, and may thus obtain a constant and holy peace. Pater. Five Glorias. O sweet Heart of my Jesus, make me love thee always more and more. 5. I sing praises, O dearest Jesus, to the generosity of thy Heart, which hath conquered death and hell. How I blush to see mine in so cowardly a manner shrinking from the slightest sacrifice; but it shall be so no longer. Grant me the courage and strength which will render me victorious over all my enemies on earth, and prepare me for the glorious triumphs of Paradise. Pater. Five Glorias. O sweet Heart of my Jesus, make me love thee always more and more. sods evol lle ilgim odw co binorla Is movig pt saigged a GWEWMWMUW 232 ACTS OF THE LOVE O M Acts of the Love of God. film( 300 Days' Indulgence.) Y God, my Sovereign Good, would that I had always loved thee! 2. My God, I detest the time in which I loved thee not. 3. How have I lived so long without thy holy love! 4. And thou, my God, how hast thou borne with me? 5. I I thank thee. O my God, for so much patience. 6. Now I desire to love thee for ever. 7. I would rather die than cease to love thee. 8. My God, deprive me of life rather than permit that I should cease to love thee. 9. The grace I ask of thee is, that I may always love thee. 10. With thy love I shall be happy. Glory be to the Father, & c. a invin and oly od not 1. My God, I desire to see thee loved by all men. 2. I should consider it a happiness to give my OF GOD. blood, in order that all men may love thee. 3. Blind are they who love thee not. 4. Enlighten them, O my God! 5. Not to love thee, O Sovereign Good, is the only evil to be feared. 6. Never will I be of the number of those blind souls who love thee not. 7. Thou, O my God, art my joy and all my good. 8. I desire to be wholly thine for ever." 9. Who shall ever be able to separate me from thy love? 10. Come, all created beings: come, all of you, and love my God. Glory be to the Father, & c. 1. My God, would that I had a thousand hearts to love thee! 2. Would that I had the hearts of all men to love thee! 3. How I should rejoice were there many worlds, who might all love thee! ACTS OF THE LOVE OF GOD. 4. I should be happy if I could love thee with the heart of all possible creatures. lat odt ai vilcuni 5. Thou, indeed, dost merit it, O my God! 6. My heart is too poor and too cold to love thee. 7. O woeful insensibility of man, in regard of this Sovereign Good! ogi 8. Oh, the blindness of worldlings, who know not true love! bao I 9. O blessed inhabitants of heaven, who know it and love it! 10. O happy necessity, to love God! oldieival bou Glory be to the Father, & c. 1. Omy God, when shall I burn with love for thee? 2. Oh, how happy would be my lot! 3. But since I know not how to love thee, I can rejoice at this, that so many others love thee with all their hearts. 4. I rejoice at this particularly, that the angels and saints love thee in heaven. 5. I unite my feeble heart to their inflamed hearts. 233 16. Would that I could love thee as well as those saints who have been most inflamed with love for thee! 7. Would that I had for thee a love similar to that of St Mary Magdalene, St Catherine, and St Theresa! ora I 2 8. Or such as that of St Austin, St Dominic, St Francis Xavier, St Philip Neri, St Aloysius Gonzaga. 9. Or as that which was entertained for thee by the holy Apostles; and particularly by St Peter, St Paul, and the beloved disciple. odw godt 10. Or, in fine, as that with which the great patriarch St Joseph loved thee. Glory be to the Father, & c. 1. Would, moreover, that I could love thee as the blessed Virgin loved thee upon earth! 2. As she loved thee, particularly when she conceived thy Divine Son in her virginal womb, when she brought him into the world, when she nourished him with her milk, and when she saw him die. 482 MUMU 234 ACTS OF THE LOVE OF GOD. 3. Would that I could 7. As he loved thee exlove thee as she loves thee piring on the cross.o now, and as she will love thee for ever in heaven! 8. As he loves thee continually in the tabernacles where he lies hid. 4. But to love thee as thou deservest to be loved, O God, infinitely good, even this would not suffice.endi 5. I should wish, moreover, to love thee as the Divine Word made Man loved thee. 9. As he loves, and shall love thee for ever. 10. In fine, my God, I I wish to love thee as thou lovest us: but since that is impossible, grant that I may love thee as well as I know how, as much as I can, and as much as thou wishest me. Amen. Glory be to the Father,& c. vhalu Prayer. 6. As he loved thee at his birth. Jadi 2010 O GOD, who hast prepared invisible rewards for those who love thee, pour forth some of thy love into our hearts, to the end that, loving thee in all and above all, we may obtain the accomplishment of thy promises, which surpass all desire; through our Lord Jesus Christ,& c. Novostom bluo W as soda ovol blucs I sai bovol- niyi yged wod tol yor od blow Jon wond Isonzoll ao I sadi svol of wel oa tadt idi tn saloist bozusid o These ssilt oodal adio ni no snivid nadw dmow lanigaiy odtotai mid tiguord ode bodsition da svol novad sidopt var sting 12 id bomelini siods of tod bembelyder ỹ. SEVEN WORDS UPON THE CROSS. wilmi vdi 39, telim od ni The Seven Elords upon the Cross.co ( 300 Days' Indulgence.) INCLINE unto my aid, O God. R. O Lord, make haste to help me. Glory be to the Father,& c. 66 235 The First Word. FATHER, forgive them, for they know not what they do." . We adore thee, O Christ, and we bless thee. Ry. Because by thy holy Cross thou hast redeemed O od oba sW the world. O my beloved Jesus, who for the love of me didst agonise on the Cross that thou mightest pay by thy sufferings the debt due to my sins, and didst open thy divine mouth to obtain my pardon from eternal justice, have mercy on all the faithful in their agony, and on myself when I shall be in that extremity, and, by the merits of thy most precious blood shed for our salvation, give us so lively a sorrow for our sins that we may breathe out our souls into the bosom of thine infinite mercy. Three Glories. V. Have mercy on us, O Lord. Ry. Have mercy on us. mit ans O my God, I believe in thee, I hope in thee, I love thee, and I repent of having offended thee by my sins. The Second Word. " TO- DAY thou shalt be with me in Paradise." . We adore thee, O Christ, and we bless Ry. Because by thy holy Cross thou hast redeemed the world.old owne Jaid 0 gadt szoba W O my beloved Jesus, who for the love of me didst agonise on the Cross, and with such readiness and bounty didst respond to the faith of the good thief 32W& W SMUS MUS 2236 220 DEVOTION OF THE VER who in the midst of thy humiliation acknowledged thee to be the Son of God: O thou who didst assure him of Paradise, have mercy on all the faithful in their agony, and on me when I shall be in that extremity, and, through the merits of thy most precious blood, revive in our spirits a faith so firm and constant, that it may not waver at any suggestion of the devil, so that we also may obtain the holy reward of Paradise. Three Glories. Have mercy,& c. Toto ovignot E The Third Word. soba W BEHOLD thy mother; behold thy son." . We adore thee, O Christ, and we bless thee.m lo svol ont tot odwar bovoled you R. Because by thy holy Cross thou hast redeemed the world. bus enia yim of InnO my beloved Jesus, who for the love of me didst agonise on the Cross, and, forgetting thy sufferings, didst leave us as a pledge of thy love thine own most holy Mother, that through her we might confidently have recourse to thee in our greatest need, have mercy on all the faithful in their agony, and on me also when I shall be in that extremity, and, through the interior martyrdom of this thy dear Mother, awaken in our hearts a firm hope in the infinite merits of thy most precious blood, that we may avoid the eternal damnation which our sins have merited. Three Glories. Have mercy,& c. 66 non si albas ni The Fourth Word. wold aw bus Jei YA- OT " MY God! my God! why hast thou forsaken bort me?" nors 2015 vlod vidi d senmood One of . We adore thee, O Christ, and we bless thee. Ry. Because by thy holy Cross thou hast redeemed the world. doue duiw bas ec010 11 O my beloved Jesus, who for the love of me didst SEVEN WORDS UPON THE CROSS. 237 agonise on the Cross, and, heaping suffering on suffering, didst endure with infinite patience not only thy many bodily tortures, but the most heavy affliction of spirit through the dereliction of thine eternal Father, have mercy on all the faithful who are in their agony, and on me also when I shall be in that extremity, and, through the merits of thy most precious blood, give us grace to suffer with true patience all the pains and afflictions of our agony, that, uniting them with thine, we may be partakers of thy glory in Paradise. Three Glories. lo moitaiqzo ni shil no lo Have mercy,& c. 36 m svaH The Fifth Word. . We adore thee, O Christ, and we bless " I THIRST." thee. Ry. Because the world. O my beloved Jesus, who didst agonise on the Cross for the love of me, and who not satisfied with all the ignominy and suffering, wouldst willingly have suffered yet more, so that all men might be saved, as was clearly proved when all the torrents of thy passion would not allay the thirst of thy tender heart, have pity on all the faithful who are in their agony, and on me also when I shall be in that extremity, and, through the merits of thy most precious blood, enkindle such a fire of charity in our hearts as may cause them to languish with the desire of uniting themselves to thee for all eternity. Three Glories. Have mercy,& c. nominailamos38 use by th thy holy Cross thou hast redeemed The Sixth Word. H " IT is consummated." Y. We adore thee, O Christ, and we bless thee. Ry. Because by thy holy Cross thou hast redeemed the world.bib ront doid mobilem sensini O my beloved Jesus, who for the love of me didst WMWMW 238 DEVOTION OF THE agonise on the Cross, and from that chair of truth didst announce the completion of the work of our redemption, through which, from being the children of wrath and perdition, we are become the children of God and the heirs of Paradise, have pity on all the faithful who are in their agony, and on me also when I shall be in that extremity, and, through the merits of thy most precious blood, detach us entirely from the world and from ourselves, and at the moment of our agony give us grace sincerely to offer thee the sacrifice of our life in expiation of our sins. Three Glories. Have mercy,& c. The Seventh Word. " FATHER, into thy hands I commend my spirit." . We adore thee, O Christ, and we bless thee. avd Ry. Because by th thy holy Cross thou hast redeemed the world. O my beloved Jesus, who didst agonise on the Cross for the love of me, and who, in completing this great sacrifice, didst accept the will of thine eternal Father, by resigning thy spirit into his hands, and then bowing thine head and dying, have mercy on all the faithful who are in their agony, and on me also when I shall be in that extremity, and through the merits of thy most precious blood give us, in our agony, an entire conformity to the divine will, that we may be ready either to live or die according as it shall best please thee, desiring nothing but the accomplishment of thy blessed will in us. Three Glories. Have mercy,& c. A Prayer to our Blessed Lady of Dolours. O MOST holy Mother, most afflicted by the intense martyrdom which thou didst endure at the foot of the Cross, during the three hours' agony SEVEN WORDS UPON THE CROSS. 239 of Jesus, vouchsafe to assist all of us, the children of thy sorrows, in our last agony, that through thine interference we may pass from the bed of death, to form a crown for thee in the heavenly Paradise. Three Hail Marys. vlod ydi sola O Mary, Mother of grace, livs niev Ils Mother of mercy, nib Protect us from the enemy, And receive us at the hour of death. has notastis . From sudden and unprovided death, ngods ni sbau o astdgilas R. Deliver us, O Lord. V. From the deceits of the devil, R. Deliver us, O Lord. . From eternal death, deliver us, O Lord. bol y lol Let us pray. alognA yled by HA O GOD, who for the salvation of mankind didst give an example and a help in the most painful death of thy Son, grant, we beseech thee, that in the extremity of death we may experience the effects of this thy charity, and deserve to be partakers in the glory of him our Redeemer, through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. R. Amen. Jesus, Joseph, and Mary, I give you my heart and my soul. Jesus, Joseph, and Mary, assist me in my last agony. Jesus, Joseph, and Mary, may I breathe out my soul to you in peace. gyhallod sy IIA vly238 no bas agorail lod sy HA Jibonell 12 WMUS MUM 240 2010 BONA MORS. lo noblido ods alla bizn MAVE Bona Mors.00 N the name of the Father,& c. Open thou our mouths, O Lord, to bless thy holy name; cleanse our hearts from all vain, evil, and distracting thoughts; enlighten our understandings and inflame our wills, that we may worthily perform this holy exercise with attention and devotion, and may deserve to be heard in the presence of thy divine Majesty, who with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth God, world without end. Amen. bro uoveslo Lord, have mercy,& c.bash famado mort Holy Mary, All ye holy Angels and Archangels, St Abel, feroh dilavina, od to O All choirs of the Just, bolqu na oviy ye St Abraham, od sw Jarao2 ydt to diesb St John the Baptist, mow disob lo vaimsus St Joseph, han thedo vit all: All ye holy Patriarchs and Prophets, St Peter, All ye holy Martyrs, St Sylvester, St Gregory, St Austin, St Paul, mA UI bro.l IM bandqozol St Andrew, St John, M fque All ye holy Apostles and Evangelists, All ye holy Disciples of our Lord, All ye holy Innocents, St Stephen, St Lawrence, .50185 nl uov All ye holy Bishops and Confessors, St Benedict, St Francis, Pray for us. BONA MORS. All ye holy Monks and Hermits, St Mary Magdalen, St Lucy, byens lads tud medi 1evo lieving ton All ye holy Virgins and Widows, All ye Saints of God, Intercede for us. Be merciful unto us, Spare us, O Lord. Be merciful unto us, Hear us, O Lord. Be merciful unto us. From thy anger, nogim gmoo to test and to lo svisost bemania nuo lisw From the peril of death, Tuo teh dvoult From an evil death, yout box and avas[ bro.IO From the pains of hell, From all evil, ho sved 241 adonov teblow ydi ja anal bo.I TO yliau ada disagist has nomA bus duodaw bow From the power of the devil, dgnodi ni vignibsco By thy Nativity, id di By thy Cross and Passion, ab bodi boxit esmo euonis Inmate moil ou super By thy Death and Burial, o od sordi lo vuos By thy glorious Resurrection, burolgaib me I don By thy admirable Ascension, sodi bobustlo gaivi By the grace of the Holy Ghost the Paraclete, i In the day of judgment, voq O Lord, deliver us. We sinners, ania ainoqqua ni sonsite 12015b I od slod sodi ovol lliw bas gudi ods Beseech thee to hear us. That thou wouldst spare us, We beseech thee to hear us. That thou wouldst vouchsafe penance, vozoging vlteribola badi ballo of stat nomAaie Latom sno to bring us unto true on Janw abbing sdt We beseech thee to hear us. hot po That thou wouldst vouchsafe to grant eternal rest to all the faithful departed, We beseech thee to hear us.is Lord, have mercy,& c.i. di olth so you und offy O ovad: esiqisib ydt yd bonobrunda bas duide We beseech thy clemency, O Lord, that thou WMWMWM BONA MORS. wouldst vouchsafe so to strengthen thy servants in thy grace, that at the hour of death the enemy may not prevail over them, but that they may deserve to pass with thy angels into everlasting life. Through our Lord Jesus Christ thy Son, who with thee liveth and reigneth in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God world without end. Amen. otu Iniorom 58 Almighty and most gracious God, who for thy thirsting people didst bring forth from the rock a stream of living water, draw forth from the hardness of our hearts tears of compunction, that we may bewail our sins, and receive remission of them from thy mercy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Mot O Lord Jesus Christ, Redeemer of the world, behold, prostrate at thy feet, an ungrateful and perfidious creature. O my God, I have offended thee exceedingly in thought, in word, and in deed. in My heinous crimes fixed thee to the bloody cross. rescue me from eternal damnation, thou didst endure an agony of three hours on Mount Calvary. How much I am displeased with myself, how grieved at having offended thee, a God of infinite goodness, of infinite charity! I am astonished at thy unwearied patience in supporting a provoking sinner. With my whole heart I detest my sins; and because I love thee, and will love thee above all created things, I steadfastly purpose, by the help of thy grace, never more to offend thee, and rather to die than to commit one mortal sin. Amen. soul! To 242 O Jesus, who during thy prayer to the Father in the garden, wast so filled with sorrow and anguish that there came forth from thee a bloody sweat: have mercy on us. R. Have mercy on us, O Lord; have mercy on us. O Jesus, who wast betrayed by the kiss of a traitor into the hands of the wicked, seized and bound like a thief, and abandoned by thy disciples: have mercy R. Have mercy,& c. dasssed W on us. 243 Leo Jesus, who by the unjust council of the Jews was sentenced to death, led like a malefactor before Pilate, scorned and derided by the impious Herod: have mercy on us. R. Have mercy,& c. odt of O Jesus, who wast stripped of thy garments, and most cruelly scourged at the pillar: have mercy on us. R. Have mercy,& c. BONA MORS. O Jesus, who wast crowned with thorns, buffeted, struck with a reed, blindfolded, clothed with a purple garment, in many ways derided, and overwhelmed with reproaches have mercy on us. R. Have mercy, & c. O Jesus, who wast less esteemed than the murderer Barabbas, rejected by the Jews, and unjustly condemned to the death of the cross: have mercy on us. R. Have mercy,& c. O Jesus, who wast loaded with a cross, and led to the place of execution as a lamb to the slaughter: have mercy on us. R. Have mercy,& c. Ino O Jesus, who wast numbered among thieves, blasphemed and derided, made to drink of gall and vinegar, and crucified in dreadful torment, from the sixth to the ninth hour: have mercy on us. aldar R. Have mercy, & c. O Jesus, who didst expire on the cross, who wast pierced with a lance in presence of thy holy Mother, and from whose side poured forth blood and water: have mercy on us. R. Have mercy,& c. O Jesus, who wast taken down from the cross, and bathed in the tears of thy most sorrowing Virgin Mother have mercy on us. R. Have mercy,& c. O Jesus, who wast covered with bruises, marked with the five wounds, embalmed with spices, and laid in the sepulchre: have mercy on us. R. Have mercy,& c. ing adi tol sodi Sundr V. He truly hath borne our sorrows. R. And he hath carried our griefs. O God, who for the redemption of the world, didst WMWM W$ 2 US$ 244 BONA MORS. deign to be born, to be circumcised, to be rejected by the Jews and betrayed by Judas with a kiss, to be bound with fetters and led like an innocent lamb to the slaughter, to be ignominiously brought before Annas, Caiphas, Pilate, and Herod, to be accused by false witnesses, to be scourged, buffeted, and reviled, to be spit upon, to be crowned with thorns and struck with a reed, to be blindfolded, to be stripped of thy garments, to be nailed to a cross and raised thereon, to be numbered among thieves, to be made to drink of gall and vinegar, and to be pierced with a lance: do thou, O Lord, by these thy most holy sufferings, which I, thy unworthy servant, commemorate, and by thy most holy cross and death, deliver me from the pains of hell, and vouchsafe to conduct me whither thou didst conduct the penitent thief who was crucified with thee, who with the Father and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth for ever and ever. Amen. O Lord Jesus Christ, I adore the sacred wound of thy left foot. I thank thee for the pain which thou didst endure with so much love and charity. I condole with thee in thy sufferings, and with thy afflicted Mother. I humbly beg pardon for my sins, which I deplore beyond all imaginable evils, because they offend thee, O infinite goodness: and I resolve never more to sin. Vouchsafe to convert all sinners, and to make them understand the heinousness and the enormity of mortal sin. Our Father,& c. Hail Mary,& c. Glory be,& c. Sancta Mater, istud agas, Holy Mother, this bestow, Crucifixi fige plagas Firmly fix thou in my heart, Of the Crucified the wounds. Cordi meo valide. 570 Lord Jesus Christ, I adore the sacred wound of thy right foot. I thank thee for the pain which thou didst endure with so much love and charity. I condole with thee in thy sufferings and with thy afflicted Mother. Grant me strength against all temptations, BONA MORS. 245 and prompt obedience in the execution of thy holy will. Comfort, O Jesus, all the poor, the miserable, and the afflicted, all who are tempted or persecuted. Most just Judge, govern those who administer justice, and assist all those who labour in the care of souls. Our Father,& c. Sancta Mater,& c. O Lord Jesus Christ, I adore the sacred wound of thy left hand. I thank thee for the pain which thou didst endure with so much love and charity. I condole with thee in thy sufferings and with thy afflicted Mother. Deliver me from the pains of hell; grant me patience in the adversities of this life, and conformity in all things to thy blessed will. I offer unto thee all my sufferings both of mind and body, in satisfaction for my sins, which have so often deserved eternal torments. Pardon all my enemies, and all those who bear ill- will against me. Grant patience to the sick, and restore them to health and support with thy assisting grace all who are in their agony, that they may not perish. Our Father,& c. Sancta Mater,& c. O Lord Jesus Christ, I adore the sacred wound of thy right hand. I thank thee for the pain which thou didst endure with so much love and charity. I condole with thee in thy sufferings and with thy afflicted Mother. Grant me a resolute will to seek after all things which concern my salvation. Grant me the grace of final perseverance, that I may secure the enjoyment of that glory which was purchased at the price of thy most precious blood. Grant likewise, O Jesus, peace and relief to the souls in purgatory, and daily advance towards perfection thy holy servants in this world, more especially those who are of this confraternity. Our Father,& c. Sancta Mater,& c. O Lord Jesus Christ, I adore the sacred wound in thy blessed side. I thank thee for the infinite love WMWMWMWWS 246 BONA MORS. manifested towards us at the opening of thy sacred heart. Grant me a pure and perfect charity, that loving all things for thy sake and thee above all things, I may breathe my last in the purest sentiments of divine love. Protect thy holy Catholic Church, direct thy governing Vicar upon earth, all ecclesiastical orders, and all pious persons who are instrumental in the conversion of souls. Preserve in thy holy service all Christian kings and princes. Bring back into the way of salvation all those who have gone astray, whether through malice or ignorance; and subject unto thy sacred yoke all infidels, heretics, and enemies of thy holy name. Our Father,& c. Sancta Mater,& c. O Lord Jesus Christ, God of my heart; by those five wounds which thy love for us inflicted on thee, succour thy servants whom thou hast redeemed with thy precious blood. Amen. eur Most merciful Redeemer; by those unspeakable torments, and by the grief which thou wast pleased to suffer for me, especially when thy soul was separated from thy body, I humbly beseech thee to secure my soul at the hour of its departure, and to comfort me then, as thou didst comfort the penitent thief, with the blessed assurance that I shall be with thee in Paradise. Amen. The Stabat Mater. Let us say thrice the" Our Father" and thrice the" Hail Mary," in memory of the three hours our Redeemer hung upon the cross, for the souls of the faithful departed of this Congregation. Let us say once the" Our Father" and the" Hail Mary," for those who are in the deplorable state of mortal sin. Let us likewise say once the" Our Father" and the" Hail Mary," for the person of this Congregation who is next to die, that he may depart happily, strengthened with the holy Sacraments of the Church. Let us dispose ourselves, by acts of perfect contrition and of pure love of God, to receive profitably the benediction of our Lord and Saviour in the adorable Sacrament of the Altar. BONA MORS. 247 O merciful Redeemer, and God of infinite patience; great is my confusion at appearing in thy divine presence, because I have so frequently preferred contemptible creatures before thee, the Almighty Creator of the universe. I utterly detest my presumption in sinning in thy most pure sight. I acknowledge that I am a criminal, and I plead guilty at the bar of thy dread tribunal. Thou mightest have been glorified in thy justice by striking me suddenly dead, and by condemning me to eternal flames for the base indignities I have offered thee; but thou wast pleased to be glorified in the high prerogative of thy mercy, by recalling me to repentance. I abhor all my crimes of thought, of word, and of deed, not merely for the fear of punishment, and for the hope of reward, but chiefly for thy sake, and because thou dost infinitely detest them. O God of majesty and mercy, look upon the sacred marks in thy hands, feet, and side, which thou dost still retain in thy glorified body, that they may plead in my behalf. By that tender love which induced thee to create, to redeem, and to sanctify me, unite thy infinite merits to my profound misery. Strengthen my weakness, confirm this my resolution of never more offending thee; rather let me lose everything, even life itself, than lose thy favour by mortal sin. My heart was created for thee, and I love thee better than myself. Every day of my life, and especially that on which I shall expire, I will strive to love and to serve thee for thy own sake, my God and my Creator. O Saviour of perishing mankind, who openest thy hand, and fillest every creature with benediction, give me now such a blessing as thou didst bestow on thy beloved disciples, when ascending in triumph from the mountain of Olives; that I may live and die in these happy dispositions. Amen. odmun adi bas ods aleg rogory lo WMWMW ( 248) brivi The Way of the Cross.* onsong THESE PRAYERS ARE TRANSLATED FROM THOSE COMPOSED BY ST. ALPHONSUS. PRAYER BEFORE THE HIGH ALTAR. O JESUS CHRIST, my Lord, with what great love didst thou pass over the painful road which led thee to death; and I, how often have I abandoned thee! But now I love thee with my whole soul, and because I love thee, I am sincerely sorry for having offended thee. My Jesus, pardon me, and permit me to accompany thee in this journey. Thou art going to die for love of me, and it is my wish also, O my dearest Redeemer, to die for love of thee. Oh yes, my Jesus, in thy love I wish to live, in thy love I wish to die. asily First Station. * of om In JESUS IS CONDEMNED TO DEATH. V.[ Genuflecting.1 We adore thee, O Christ, and praise thee. Hiv Any person in a state of grace, devoutly performing the Way of the Cross, may gain all the Indulgences ever granted by Popes to the faithful who visit in person the sacred places in Jerusalem. It is necessary, in order to gain these Indulgences, to meditate on the Passion of our Lord; and if the space where the Stations are erected, and the number of persons engaged, will admit, to go from Station to Station. But no particular form of prayer is required to gain the indulgences. DEVOTIONS FOR THE WAY OF THE CROSS. 249 R. Because by thy holy Cross thou hast redeemed the world. Consider how Jesus, after having been scourged and crowned with thorns, was unjustly condemned by Pilate to die on the cross.od 15dial aid of an ol My loving Jesus, it was not Pilate; no, it was my sins that condemned thee to die. I beseech thee, by the merits of this sorrowful journey, to assist my soul in her journey towards eternity. I love thee, my beloved Jesus; I love thee more than myself; I repent with my whole heart of having offended thee. Never permit me to separate myself from thee again. Grant that I may love thee always; and then do with me what thou wilt. mo sa flansq sa diw ob nedir Our Father. & c. svol [ The Priest kneels.] od jedw Hail Mary. Glory be to the Father, O Jesus! who for love of me, Didst bear thy cross to Calvary; In thy sweet mercy grant to me To suffer and to die with thee. Instead of the aforesaid, the following may be said or sung; or any other verse of the Stabat Mater, in Latin or English. Holy Mother, pierce me through, In my heart each wound renew, Of my Saviour crucified. oft saling ban Second Station. JESUS IS MADE TO BEAR HIS CROSS. V. We adore thee, O Christ, and praise thee. ht W34 250 2010 DEVOTIONS FOR THE OITOVEC R. Because by thy holy Cross thou hast redeemed the world. Consider how Jesus, in making this journey with the cross on his shoulders, thought of us, and offered for us to his Father the death he was about to undergo. palvol 714 My most beloved Jesus! I embrace all the tribulations thou hast destined for me until death. I beseech thee, by the merits of the pain thou didst suffer in carrying thy cross, to give me the necessary help to carry mine with perfect patience and resignation. I love thee, Jesus, my love, above all things; I repent with my whole heart of having offended thee. Never permit me to separate myself from thee again. Grant that I may love thee always; and then do with me what thou wilt.. Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory be to the Father, & c. [ O O Jesus! who for love of me, Didst bear thy cross to Calvary; In thy sweet mercy grant to me To suffer and to die with thee. bina od vent yaiwellol Or, as above, Holy Mother. 19 Third Station. 20121 JESUS FALLS THE FIRST TIME UNDER HIS CROSS. V. We adore thee, O Christ, and praise thee. R. Because by thy holy Cross thou hast redeemed the world. Consider this first fall of Jesus under his cross. His flesh was torn by the scourges, his head crowned with WAY OF THE CROSS. 251 thorns, and he had lost a great quantity of blood. He was so weakened he could scarcely walk, and yet he had to carry this great load upon his shoulders. The soldiers struck him rudely, and thus he fell several times. idi orode My Jesus, it is the weight, not of the cross, but of my sins, which has made thee suffer so much pain. Ah, by the merits of this first fall, deliver me from the misfortune of falling into mortal sin. I love thee, O my Jesus; I repent with my whole heart of having offended thee. Never permit me to separate myself Grant that I may love thee always; from thee again. and then do with me what thou wilt. Our Father. Hail Mary. & c. 2111 Glory be to the Father, di dilw sib of bas 15hua.oT O Jesus! who for love of me, Didst bear thy cross to Calvary; In thy sweet mercy grant to me To suffer and to die with thee. so saing Fourth Station.obs W 1 usolow fand sodi 1201 vol szumsa a JESUS MEETS HIS AFFLICTED MOTHER. V. We adore thee, O Christ, and praise thee. R. Because by thy holy Cross thou hast redeemed the world. St 1 Consider the meeting of the Son and the Mother, which took place on this journey. Their looks became like so many arrows to wound those hearts which loved each other so tenderly. volod taom y My sweet Jesus, by the sorrow thou didst experience in this meeting, grant me the grace of a truly WW 252 DEVOTIONS FOR THE devoted love for thy most holy Mother. And thou, my Queen, who wast overwhelmed with sorrow, obtain for me, by thine intercession, a continual and tender remembrance of the passion of thy Son. I love thee, Jesus, my love, above all things; I repent of ever having offended thee. Never permit me to separate myself from thee again. Grant that I may love thee always; and then do with me what thou wilt. vol Iaia laniom otni yaille) to Our Father. Hail Mary. of a time Hoy& c, trung twin Glory be to the Father, ove oad bok Jesus! who for love of me, Didst bear thy cross to Calvary; In thy sweet mercy grant to me To suffer and to die with thee. odw Last O 10 vleis Fifth Station. Smo THE CYRENEAN HELPS JESUS TO CARRY HIS CROSS. V. We adore thee, O Christ, and praise thee. R. Because by thy holy Cross thou hast redeemed the auast world. Consider how the Jews, seeing that at each step Jesus was on the point of expiring, and fearing he would die on the way, whereas they wished him to die the ignominious death of the cross, constrained Simon the Cyrenean to carry the cross behind our Lord. My most beloved Jesus, by thy grace I will not refuse to carry the cross; I accept it, I embrace it. I accept in particular the death thou hast destined WAY OF THE CROSS. 253 for me, with all the pains which may accompany it; I unite it to thy death, I offer it to thee. Thou hast died for love of me; I will die for love of thee. Help me by thy grace. I love thee, Jesus, my love, above all things; I repent with my whole heart of having offended thee. Never permit me to separate myself from thee again. Grant that I may love thee always; and then do with me what thou wilt. 0 Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory be to the Father, & c. O Jesus! who for love of me, T Didst bear thy cross to Calvary; In thy sweet mercy grant to me To suffer and to die with thee. 101 103.6 DUT 21 Sixth Station. oba V/ VERONICA WIPES THE FACE OF JESUS. V. We adore thee, O Christ, and praise thee. R. Because by thy holy Cross thou hast redeemed the world.bnu enes Consider how the holy woman named Veronica, seeing Jesus so ill- used, and his face bathed in sweat and blood, presented him with a towel, with which he wiped his adorable face, leaving on it the impression of his holy countenance. ingayed bas ginge My most beloved Jesus! thy face was beautiful before, but in this journey it has lost all its beauty, and wounds and blood have disfigured it. Alas! my soul also was once beautiful, when it received thy grace in baptism; but I have disfigured it since by my sins; thou alone, my Redeemer, canst restore WWMW 254 DEVOTIONS FOR THE it to its former beauty. Do this by thy passion, O Jesus! I repent with my whole heart of having offended thee. Never permit me to separate myself from thee again. Grant that I may love thee always! and then do with me what thou wilt. Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory be to the Father, 27& codi svol yout O Jesus! who for love of me, Didst bear thy cross to Calvary; In thy sweet mercy grant to me To suffer and to die with thee. Seventh Station. T JESUS FALLS THE SECOND TIME. nolini dizis V. We adore thee, O Christ, and praise thee. R. Because by thy holy Cross thou hast redeemed the world, od seiniq bas stom Lay Most Consider the second fall of Jesus under the cross; a fall which renews the pain of all the wounds of his head and members. My most sweet Jesus, how many times hast thou pardoned me, and how many times have I fallen again, and begun again to offend thee. Oh! by the merits of this second fall, give me the necessary helps to persevere in thy grace until death. Grant that in all temptations which assail me I may always commend myself to thee. I love thee, Jesus my love, above all things; I repent with my whole heart of having offended thee. Never permit me to separate WAY OF THE CROSS. 255 myself from thee again. Grant that I may love thee always; and then do with me what thou wilt. Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory be to the Father, Ban 15ine OT & c. O Jesus! who for love of me, Didst bear thy cross to Calvary; In thy sweet mercy grant to me To o suffer and to die with thee. Eighth Station. Mon JESUS SPEAKS TO THE DAUGHTERS OF JERUSALEM. SW V. We adore thee, O Christ, and praise thee. R. Because by thy holy Cross thou hast redeemed the world. odw priceps ad doidw Consider how these women wept with compassion at seeing Jesus in such a pitiable state, streaming with blood as he walked along." My children," said he, 66 weep not for me, but for yourselves and for your children." boobiw, you le My Jesus, laden with sorrows! I weep for the offences I have committed against thee, because of the pains they have deserved, and still more because of the displeasure they have caused thee, who hast loved me so much. It is thy love, more than the fear of hell, which causes me to weep for my sins. My Jesus! I love thee more than myself; I repent with my whole heart of having offended thee. Never permit me to separate myself from thee again, Grant that I may love thee always; and then do with me what thou wilt. diw sib of has reflueg of Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory be to the Father, &' c. WW 256 DEVOTIONS FOR THE O Jesus! who for love of me, mord Hot Didst bear thy cross to Calvary; tatawin In thy sweet mercy grant to me To suffer and to die with thee. lo svol 101 odw! ens[ O and Ninth Station. yd al juz T JESUS FALLS THE THIRD TIME. V. We adore thee, O Christ, and praise thee. R. Because by thy holy Cross thou hast redeemed the world, UL TO THE 12 20231 Consider the third fall of Jesus Christ. His weakness was extreme, and the cruelty of his executioners excessive, who tried to hasten his steps when he could scarcely move.w ozod wod robiano) Ah, mine outraged Jesus, by the merits of the weakness thou didst suffer in going to Calvary, give me strength sufficient to conquer all human respect, and all my wicked passions, which have led me to despise thy friendship. I love thee, Jesus my love, above all things; I repent with my whole heart of having offended thee. Never permit me to separate myself from thee again. Grant that I may love thee always; and then do with me what thou wilt. bovol Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory be to the Father, diw& c. 11 O Jesus! who for love of me, Didst bear thy cross to Calvary; In thy sweet mercy grant to me To suffer and to die with thee. foars WAY OF THE CROSS. 257 Tenth Station. JESUS IS STRIPPED OF HIS GARMENTS, V. We adore thee, O Christ, and praise thee. R. Because by thy holy Cross thou hast redeemed the world. Consider the violence with which Jesus was stripped by the executioners. As his inner garments adhered to his torn flesh, they dragged them off so roughly that the skin came with them. Compassionate your Saviour thus cruelly treated. My most innocent Jesus! by the merits of the torment thou hast felt, help me to strip myself of all affection to things of earth, that I may place all my love in thee, who art so worthy of my love. I love thee, O Jesus! above all things; I repent with my whole heart of having offended thee. Never permit me to separate myself from thee again. Grant that I may love thee always, and then do with me what thou wilt. in dihad Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory be to the Father,& c. O Jesus! who for love of me, Didst bear thy cross to Calvary; In thy sweet mercy grant to me To suffer and to die with thee. Eleventh Station. JESUS IS NAILED TO THE CROSS. do V. We adore thee, O Christ, and praise thee. R. Because by thy holy Cross thou hast redeemed the world. din dias6 olderszim Consider how Jesus, having been placed upon the R WOW 258 DEVOTIONS FOR THE cross, extended his hands, and offered to his Eternal Father the sacrifice of his life for our salvation. Those barbarians fastened him with nails, and then, securing the cross, allowed him to die with anguish on this infamous gibbet. My Jesus, loaded with contempt, nail my heart to thy feet, that it may ever remain there, to love thee, and never quit thee again. I love thee more than myself; I repent with my whole heart of having offended thee. Never permit me to separate myself from thee again. Grant that I may love thee always; and then do with me what thou wilt.omni tom lé Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory be to the Father,& c. O Jesus! who for love of me, Didst bear thy cross to Calvary; In thy sweet mercy grant to me To suffer and to die with thee. Lebat cum Twelfth Station. JESUS DIES ON THE CROSS. V. We adore thee, O Christ, and praise thee. R. Because by thy holy Cross thou hast redeemed the world. Consider how Jesus, after three hours' agony on the cross, being consumed with anguish, abandoned himself to the weight of his body, bowed his head, and died. 168 2120231 O my dying Jesus! I kiss devoutly the cross on which thou didst die for love of me. I have merited by my sins to die a miserable death, but thy death is my hope. Ah! by the merits of thy death, give WAY OF THE CROSS. 259 embracing thy feet, and burning with I commit my soul into thy hands. I love thee, O Jesus! above all things; I repent of ever having offended thee. Permit not that I ever offend thee again. Grant that I may love thee always; and then do with me what thou wilt. me grace to die love for thee. Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory be to the Father,& c. O Jesus! who for love of me, Didst bear thy cross to Calvary; In thy sweet mercy grant to me To suffer and die with thee. Thirteenth Station. Fed JESUS IS TAKEN DOWN FROM THE CROSS. V. We adore thee, O Christ, and praise thee. R. Because by thy holy Cross thou hast redeemed the world. Consider how after our Lord had expired, two of his disciples, Joseph and Nicodemus, took him down from the cross, and placed him in the arms of his afflicted Mother, who received him with unutterable tenderness, and pressed him to her bosom. Ho O Mother of Sorrow, for the love of this Son, accept me for thy servant, and pray for me. And thou, my Redeemer, since thou hast died for me, permit me to love thee; for I wish but thee, and nothing more. I love thee, my Jesus, above all things; I repent of ever having offended thee. Never permit me to offend thee again. Grant that may love thee always; and then do with me what thou wilt. I Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory be to the Father,& c. WW 82.35 260 DEVOTIONS FOR THE WAY OF THE CROSS. nim O Jesus! who for love of me ,. Didst bear thy cross to Calvary; In thy sweet mercy grant to me To suffer and to die with thee. Fourteenth Station. JESUS IS PLACED IN THE SEPULCHRE. V. We adore thee, O Christ, and praise thee. R. Because by thy holy Cross thou hast redeemed the world. Consider how the disciples carried the body of Jesus to bury it, accompanied by his holy Mother, who arranged it in the sepulchre with her own hands. They then closed the tomb, and all withdrew. Ah, my buried Jesus! I kiss the stone that encloses thee. But thou didst rise again the third day. I be seech thee, by thy resurrection, to make me rise in glory with thee at the last day, to be always united with thee in heaven, to praise thee and love thee for ever. O Jesus! I love thee, and I repent of ever having offended thee. Permit not that I ever offend thee again. Grant that I may love thee; and then do with me what thou wilt. Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory be to the Father,& c. O Jesus! who for love of me, Didst bear thy cross to Calvary; In thy sweet mercy grant to me To suffer and to die with thee. Lastly, say one Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory be to the Father, for the intention of the Sovereign Pontiff. The Psalter of Jesus. ads Begin by a devout bowing of the head, or genuflection, at the adorable Name of JESUS. First Petition. PART I. 66 At the Name of Jesus, let every knee bow, of things in heaven, of things in earth, and of things in hell; and let every tongue confess that our Lord Jesus Christ is in the glory of God the Father."- Phil. ii. 10, 11. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, have mercy on me. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, ESUS, have mercy on me, O God of compassion, and forgive the many and great offences I have committed in thy sight. Many have been the follies of my life, and great are the miseries I have deserved for my ingratitude. medical Have mercy on me, dear Jesus, for I am weak; O Lord, heal me, who am unable to help myself. Deliver me from setting my heart upon any of thy creatures, which may divert my eyes from continually looking up to thee. Grant me grace henceforth, for the love of thee, to hate sin, and out of a just esteem of thee, to despise all worldly vanities. Have mercy on all sinners, O Jesus, I beseech thee': turn their vices into virtues, and making them true observers of thy law, and sincere lovers of thee, bring WW 262 THE PSALTER OF JESUS. Have me them to bliss in everlasting glory. Have mercy also on the souls in purgatory, for thy bitter passion, I beseech thee, and for thy glorious name, Jesus. O blessed Trinity, one eternal God, have mercy on me. Glory be to the Father. Our Father. Hail Mary. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, help me. ( Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Second Petition. Jesus, help me to overcome all temptations to sin, and the malice of my ghostly enemy. Help me to spend my time in virtuous actions, and in such labours as are acceptable to thee. To resist and repress the motions of my flesh to sloth, gluttony, and impurity. To render my heart enamoured of virtue, and inflamed with desires of thy glorious presence. Help me to deserve and keep a good name, by a peaceful and pious living; to thy honour, O Jesus, to my own comfort, and the benefit of others. Have mercy on all sinners,& c., as above, p. 261. strengthen me. Jesus, strengthen me in soul and body, to please thee in doing such works of virtue as may bring me to thy everlasting joy and felicity. Third Petition. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Grant me a firm purpose, most merciful Saviour, to amend my life, and atone for the years past: Those years which I have misspent to thy displeasure, in vain or wicked thoughts, words, deeds, and evil customs. 16. Make my heart obedient to thy will; and ready, for thy love, to perform all the works of mercy. Grant me the gifts of the Holy Ghost, which, through a virtuous life, and a devout frequenting of thy most THE PSALTER OF JESUS. 263 holy sacraments, may at length bring me to thy heavenly kingdom. Have mercy on all sinners,& c., as above. inaste ydt not agaidi la qu svin of lovi Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Fourth Petition. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, comfort me. H Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, comfort me, and give me grace to place my chief, my only joy and felicity in thee. Send me heavenly meditations, spiritual sweetness, and fervent desires of thy glory; ravish my soul with the contemplation of heaven, where I shall everlastingly dwell with thee. bu sods of vinb yur Bring often to my remembrance thy unspeakable goodness, thy gifts, and thy great kindness shown to me. And when thou bringest to my mind the sad remembrance of my sins, whereby I have so unkindly offended thee, comfort me with the assurance of obtaining thy grace, by the spirit of perfect penance, purging away my guilt, and preparing me for thy kingdom. Have mercy on all sinners,& c., as above. Fifth Petition. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, make me constant. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, ban agg Jesus, make me constant in faith, hope, and charity, with continuance in all virtues, and resolution not to offend thee. Make the memory of thy passion, and of those bitter pains thou sufferedst for me, sustain my patience, and refresh me in all tribulations and adversity. molaastnoo vd savin Make me ever hold fast the doctrines of thy holy Catholic Church, and be a diligent frequenter of all holy duties. been svad odw Let no false delight of this deceitful world blind me, F& WMW 264 THE PSALTER OF JESUS. no fleshly temptation or fraud of the devil shake my heart: My heart, which has for ever set up its rest in thee; and is resolved to give up all things for thy eternal reward. 2015) Have mercy on all sinners,& c., as above. " Our Lord Jesus Christ humbled himself, becoming obedient unto death, even the death of the cross."- Phil. ii. 8. Hear these my petitions, O most merciful Saviour, and grant me thy grace so frequently to repeat and consider them, that they may prove easy steps, whereby my soul may climb up to the knowledge, love, and performance of my duty to thee and to my neighbour, through the whole course of my life. Amen. Our Father. Hail Mary. I believe in God. bre sit bahtsito vibri Juu os PART II. At the Name of Jesus."& c., as before, p. 261. ( Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, enlighten me with ( Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, spiritual wisdom. Jesus, enlighten me with spiritual wisdom, to know thy goodness, and all those things which are most acceptable to thee. Grant me a clear apprehension of my only good, and discretion to order my life according to it. Grant that I may wisely proceed from virtue to virtue, till at length I arrive at the clear vision of thy glorious Majesty. hnolsang yd) to Permit me not, dear Lord, to return to those sins for which I have sorrowed, and of which I have purged myself by confession. Sixth Petition. Grant me grace to benefit the souls of others by my good example, and to convert those by good counsel who have used me ill. Have mercy on all sinners,& c.. as above. THE PSALTER OF JESUS. 265 Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, grant me grace to Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,) fear thee. Sytin Seventh( Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Petition. Jesus, grant me grace inwardly to fear thee, and to avoid all occasions of offending thee. Let the threats of the torments which shall befall sinners, the fear of losing thy love and thy heavenly inheritance, ever keep me in awe. Let me not dare to remain in sin, but call me soon to repentance; lest through thine anger the dreaded sentence of endless death and damnation fall upon me. May the powerful intercession of thy blessed Mother and all the saints, and, above all, thy own merits and mercy, O my Saviour, be ever between thy avenging justice and me. Enable me, O my God, to work out my salvation with fear and trembling; and may the apprehension of thy sacred judgments render me a more humble and diligent suitor at the throne of grace. Have mercy on all sinners,& c., as above. Petition. Eighth( Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,) Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, ( Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,) grant me grace truly to love thee. Jesus, grant me grace truly to love thee for thy infinite goodness, and those great bounties I have received, and hope for ever to receive from thee. Let the remembrance of thy kindness and patience conquer the malice and evil inclinations of my perverse nature. guy you stad sm base em Let the consideration of my many deliverances, and thy gracious calls and continued protection through life, shame me out of my ingratitude. And what dost thou require of me, for and by all thy mercies, but to love thee; and why, but because thou art my only good? WEWN 266 THE PSALTER OF JESUS. O my dear Lord, my whole life shall be nothing but a desire of thee; and because I truly love thee, I will most diligently keep thy commandments. Have mercy on all sinners,& c., as above. Petition. Ninth Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, grant me grace always to remember my death and the great account I then must render; that so being kept continually disposed, my soul may depart out of this world rightly in thy grace. Then by the gracious intercession of thy blessed Mother, and the assistance of the glorious St Michael, deliver me from the danger of my soul's enemies; and do thou, my good angel, I beseech thee, help me at the hour of death. yur grant me grace to remember my death. Then, dear Jesus, remember thy mercy; and turn not, for my offences, thy face away from me. Secure me against the terrors of that day, by causing me now to die daily to all earthly things, and to have my continual conversation in heaven. Let the remembrance of thy death teach me how to esteem my life; and the memory of thy resurrection encourage me cheerfully to descend into the grave. Have mercy on all sinners,& c., as above. Tenth Petition. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, ( Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, nodon send me here my dpurgatory. Jesus, send me here my purgatory, and so prevent the torments of that cleansing fire, which, after this life, awaits unpurged souls. lo spo Vouchsafe to grant me those merciful crosses and afflictions, which thou seest are necessary to break off my affections from all things here below. Since none can see thee that loves anything but for THE PSALTER OF JESUS.' 267 thy sake, permit not my heart to find here any rest but in seeking after thee. dosarb Too bitter, alas! will be the anguish of a separated soul that desires, but cannot come to thee, clogged with the heavy chains of sin. Here then, O my Saviour, keep me continually mortified in this world; that, purged thoroughly by the fire of love, I may immediately pass into the everlasting possessions. Have mercy on all sinners,& c., as above. als " Our Lord Jesus Christ humbled himself, becoming obedient unto death, even the death of the cross."- Phil. ii. 8. Hear these my petitions, O my most merciful Saviour, and grant me thy grace so frequently to repeat and consider them, that they may prove easy steps, whereby my soul may climb up to the knowledge, love, and performance of my duty to thee and to my neighbour, through the whole course of my life. Amen. Our Father. Hail Mary. I believe. PART III. " At the Name of Jesus,"& c., as before, p. 261. ( Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,) Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,) Eleventh Petition. grant me grace to fly evil company. Jesus, grant me grace to fly evil company; or if I chance to come among such, I beseech thee, by the merits of thy uncorrupt conversation among sinners, preserve me from being overcome by any temptations to mortal sin. Make me, O blessed Lord, to remember always with dread that thou art present and hearest, who will judge us according to our words and actions. How, then, dare I converse with slanderers, liars, FOWNW 268 " THE PSALTER OF JESUS. drunkards, or swearers, or such whose discourse is either quarrelsome, dissolute, or vain? Repress in me, dear Jesus, all inordinate affection for the pleasures of taste and of the flesh; and grant me grace to avoid all such as would excite the fire of these unhappy appetites. May thy power defend, thy wisdom direct, thy fatherly pity chastise me, and make me so to live here among men, as may fit me for the conversation of angels hereafter. Have mercy on all sinners,& c., as above. Twelfth Petition. ( Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,) Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, ( Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, grant me grace to call for help to thee. Jesus, grant me grace in all my necessities to call for help to thee, and faithfully to remember thy death and resurrection for me. moliy ban vol. Wilt thou be deaf to my cries, who wouldst lay down thy life for my ransom? or canst thou not save me, who couldst take it up again for my crown? Whom have I to invoke but thee, O my Jesus, whose own blessed mouth has pronounced," Call upon me in the day of trouble, and I will relieve thee." Thou art my sure rock of defence against all kinds of enemies; thou art my ever present grace, able to strengthen me to fight and conquer. In all my sufferings, therefore, in all my weakness and temptations, will I confidently call upon thee; hear me, Omy Jesus, and when thou hearest, have mercy. Have mercy on all sinners,& c., as above. Thirteenth Petition. ( Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,) make me to persevere in virtue. Jesus, make me to persevere in virtue and a good life, and never to draw back from serving thee, till thou bringest me to my reward in thy kingdom. In all pious customs and holy duties, in my honest THE PSALTER OF JESUS. 269 and necessary employments, continue and strengthen, O Lord, both my soul and body. Is my life anything but a pilgrimage upon earth towards the new Jerusalem, at which he that sits down or turns out of the way can never arrive? O Jesus, make me always consider thy blessed example, through how many and great pains, and how little pleasure, thou pressedst on to a bitter death because it is the way to a glorious resurrection. Make me, O my Redeemer, seriously ponder those severe words of thine," He only that perseveres to the end shall be saved." Have mercy on all sinners,& c., as above. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, ) Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Fourteenth Petition. grant me grace to fix my mind on thee. Jesus, grant me grace to fix my mind on thee; CSpecially in the time of prayer, when I aspire to converse directly with thee. Control the wanderings of my mind and the affections of my heart; repress the power of my spiritual enemies, who could then draw off my mind from heavenly things, to thoughts and imaginations of vanity. So shall I, with joy and gratitude, behold thee, as my deliverer from all the evils I have escaped, and as my benefactor for all the good I have received or can hope for. I shall see that thou thy very self art my only good; and that all other things are but means ordained by thee to make me fix my mind on thee, to make me love thee more, and be eternally happy. O beloved of my soul, absorb all my thoughts here, that I may become worthy to behold thee for evermore face to face in thy glory. Have mercy on all sinners,& c., as above. denti WSWMWMWS 270 THE PSALTER OF JESUS, Fifteenth Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, S Petition. give me grace to order my life to thee. Jesus, give me grace to order my life to thee, heartily intending and wisely designing all the operations of my body and soul, for obtaining the reward of thy infinite bliss and eternal felicity. For what else is this world, but a school to discipline souls, and fit them for the other? And how are they fitted for it but by an eager desire of enjoying God, their only end. Break my froward spirit, O Jesus; make it humble and obedient; grant me grace to depart hence with a contempt for this world, and with a joyful hope of coming to thee in the next. Let the memory of thy passion make me cheerfully embrace all occasions of suffering here for thy love; whilst my soul breathes after that blissful life, and immortal glory, which thou hast ordained in heaven for thy servants. O Jesus, let me frequently and attentively consider that whatsoever I gain, if I lose thee, all is lost; and whatsoever I lose, if I gain thee, all is gained. Have mercy on all sinners, O Jesus, I beseech thee; turn their vices into virtues, and making them true observers of thy law, and sincere lovers of thee, bring them to bliss in everlasting glory. Have mercy also on the souls in purgatory, for thy bitter passion, I beseech thee, and for thy glorious name, Jesus. " Our Lord Jesus Christ humbled himself, becoming obedient unto death, even the death of the cross."- Phil ii. 8. Hear these my petitions, O most merciful Saviour, and grant me thy grace so frequently to repeat and consider them, that they may prove easy steps, whereby my soul may climb up to the knowledge, love, and performance of my duty to thee and to my neighbour, through the whole course of my life. Amen. The Rosary OF THE mo Most Blessed Virgin Mary. oniams Before beginning the Rosary, it is usual to say, + In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Hail, Mary. V. Thou shalt open my lips, O Lord. R. And my mouth shall show forth thy praise. dr . O God, come to my assistance. R. O Lord, make haste to help me. Glory be to the Father,& c. THE FIVE JOYFUL MYSTERIES. I. The Annunciation. Ne ET us contemplate, in this mystery, how the angel Gabriel saluted our Blessed Lady with the title," Full of Grace," and declared unto old her the Incarnation of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Our Father. Ten Hail Maries. Glory be to the Father. Prayer. O HOLY Mary, Queen of Virgins; through the most high mystery of the Incarnation of thy beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, wherein our salvation was begun, obtain for us, through thy most F& WMWMUS 272 THE ROSARY OF THE holy intercession, light to understand the greatness of the benefit he hath bestowed upon us, in vouchsafing to become our Brother, and giving thee, his own beloved Mother, to be our Mother also. Amen. II. The Visitation. LET us contemplate, in this mystery, how the Blessed Virgin Mary, understanding from the angel that her cousin St Elizabeth had conceived, went with haste into the mountains of Judea to visit her, bearing her divine Son within her womb, and remained with her three months. Our Father,& c. Prayer. O HOLY Virgin, most spotless mirror of humility; by that exceeding charity which moved thee to visit thy holy cousin, St Elizabeth, obtain for us, through thine intercession, that our hearts, being visited by thy divine Son, and freed from all sin, we Amen. may praise and give thanks to him for ever. III. The Birth of our Saviour Christ in Bethlehem. LET us contemplate, in this mystery, how the Blessed Virgin Mary, when the time of her delivery was come, brought forth our Redeemer, Jesus Christ, at midnight, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for him in the inns at Bethlehem. Our Father,& c. e Birth of Prayer. O MOST pure Mother of God; through thy virginal and most joyful delivery, whereby thou gavest to the world thy only Son, our Saviour, we beseech thee obtain for us, through thine intercession, the grace to lead such pure and holy lives in this world, that we may become worthy to sing, without ceasing, MOST BLESSED VIRGIN MARY. 273 the mercies of thy Son, and his benefits to us by thee. Amen. : IV. The Presentation of our Blessed Lord in the Temple. LET us contemplate in this mystery, how the Blessed Virgin Mary, on the day of her purification, presented the child Jesus in the Temple, where holy Simeon, giving thanks to God, with great devotion received him into his arms. Our Father,& c. Prayer. O HOLY Virgin, most admirable mistress and pattern of obedience, who didst present the Lord of the Temple in the Temple of God; obtain for us, of thy blessed Son, that, with holy Simeon and devout Anna, we may praise and glorify him for eve. Amen. J V. The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple. LET us contemplate, in this mystery, how the Blessed Virgin Mary, after having lost( through no fault of hers) her beloved Son in Jerusalem, sought him for the space of three days; and at length found him in the Temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, hearing them, and asking them questions, being of the age of twelve years. Our Father,& c. av Prayer. O MOST Blessed Virgin, more than martyr in thy sufferings, and yet the comfort of such as are afflicted; by that unspeakable joy wherewith thy soul was filled when at length thou didst find thy well- beloved Son in the Temple, teaching in the midst of the doctors; obtain of him that we may so seek him and find him in his holy Catholic Church, as never more to be separated from him. Amen. S W& W& W MUSS 274 THE ROSARY OF THE Salve Regina, as at p. 142, with Y. and R.; and the following prayers: Hear, O merciful God, the prayer of thy servants; that we who meet together in the society of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin, Mother of God, may, through her intercession, be delivered by thee from the dangers that continually hang over us; through the merits of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. O God, whose only- begotten Son, by his life, death, and resurrection, hath laid open to us the rewards of everlasting life; grant, we beseech thee; that, pondering in our hearts these mysteries in the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they set forth, and obtain what they promise, through the same our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. YJOH( THE FIVE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES. bI. The Prayer and Bloody Sweat of our Blessed i Saviour in the Garden. LET us contemplate, in this mystery, how our Lord Jesus was so afflicted for us in the garden of Gethsemane, that his body was bathed in a bloody sweat, which ran down in great drops to the ground. Our Father,& c. Prayer. af O MOST holy Virgin, more than martyr; by that ardent prayer which our beloved Saviour poured forth to his heavenly Father in the garden, vouchsafe to intercede for us, that, our passions being reduced to the obedience of reason, we may always, and in all things, conform and subject ourselves to the holy will of God. Amen. II. The Scourging of our Blessed Lord at the Pillar. LET us contemplate, in this mystery, how our Lord Jesus Christ was most cruelly scourged in Pilate's house, the number of stripes they gave him being about five thousand. Our Father,& c. MOST BLESSED VIRGIN MARY. 275 Prayer. O MOTHER of God, overflowing fountain of patience; through those stripes thy only and muchbeloved Son vouchsafed to suffer for us, obtain of him for us grace to mortify our rebellious senses, to avoid the occasion of sin, and to be ready to suffer everything rather than offend God. Amen. III. The Crowning of our Blessed Saviour with Thorns. 4M YJOH Jou O LET us contemplate, in this mystery, how those cruel ministers of Satan platted a crown of sharp thorns, and cruelly pressed it on the sacred head of our Lord Jesus Christ. O Our Father,& c. Prayer. O MOTHER of our Eternal Prince, the King of Glory; by those sharp thorns wherewith his sacred head was pierced, we beseech thee obtain, through thy intercession, that we may be delivered from all motions of pride, and escape that shame which our sins deserve at the day of judgment. Amen. IV. Jesus carrying his Cross. LET us contemplate, in this mystery, how our Lord Jesus Christ, being sentenced to die, bore, with the most amazing patience, the cross which was laid upon him for his greater torment and ignominy. Our Father,& c. Prayer. O HOLY Virgin, example of patience; by the most painful carrying of the cross, in which thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, bore the heavy weight of our sins, obtain for us of him, through thine intercession, courage and strength to follow his steps, and bear our cross after him to the end of our lives. Amen. HOWMWMWS 276 THE ROSARY OF THE V. The Crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. LET us contemplate, in this mystery, how our Lord Jesus Christ, being come to Mount Calvary, was stripped of his clothes, and his hands and feet nailed to the cross, in the presence of his most afflicted Mother. Our Father,& c. Prayer. O HOLY Mary, Mother of God; as the body of thy beloved Son was for us stretched upon the cross, so may we offer up our souls and bodies to be crucified with him, and our hearts to be pierced with grief at his most bitter Passion; and thou, O most sorrowful Mother, graciously vouchsafe to help us, by thy allpowerful intercession, to accomplish the work of our salvation. Amen. Salve Regina and Prayers, as before. THE FIVE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES. I. The Resurrection of our Lord from the dead. LET us contemplate, in this mystery, how our Lord Jesus Christ, triumphing gloriously over death, rose again the third day, immortal and impassible. Our Father,& c. Prayer. O GLORIOUS Virgin Mary; by that unspeakable joy thou didst receive in the resurrection of thy Divine Son, we beseech thee obtain for us of him, that our hearts may never go astray after the false joys of this world, but may be for ever wholly employed in the pursuit of the only true and solid joys of heaven. Amen. 277 II. The Ascension of Christ into Heaven. VI LET us contemplate, in this mystery, how our Lord Jesus Christ, forty days after his resurrection, ascended into heaven, attended by angels, in the sight, and to the great admiration, of his most holy Mother, and his holy Apostles and disciples. Our Father,& c. MOST BLESSED VIRGIN MARY. Prayer. O MOTHER of God, comforter of the afflicted; as thy beloved Son, when he ascended into heaven, lifted up his hands and blessed his Apostles, as he was parted from them; so vouchsafe, most holy Mother, to lift up thy pure hands to him on our behalf, that we may enjoy the benefits of his blessing, and of thine, here on earth, and hereafter in heaven. Amen. III. The Descent of the Holy Ghost on the Apostles. LET us contemplate, in this mystery, how our Lord Jesus Christ, being seated on the right hand of God, sent, as he had promised, the Holy Ghost upon his Apostles, who, after he was ascended, returning to Jerusalem, continued in prayer and supplication with the Blessed Virgin Mary, expecting the performance of his promise. Our Father,& c. orgo Prayer. O SACRED Virgin, Tabernacle of the Holy Ghost; we beseech thee, obtain, by thine intercession, that this most sweet Comforter, whom thy beloved Son sent down upon his Apostles, filling them thereby with spiritual joy, may teach us in this world the true way of salvation, and make us to walk in the path d virtue and good works. Amen. WOWMWS MUS 278 THE ROSARY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY. IV. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven. n.191 LET us contemplate, in this mystery, how the glorious Virgin, twelve years after the resurrection of her Son, passed out of this world unto him, and was by him assumed into heaven, accompanied by the holy Angels. Our Father,& c. Prayer. O MOST prudent Virgin, who, entering the heavenly palaces, didst fill the angels with joy and man with hope; vouchsafe to intercede for us at the hour of our death, that, being delivered from the illusions and temptations of the devil, we may joyfully and securely pass out of this temporal state, to enjoy the Amen. happiness of eternal life. no 3130 V. The Coronation of the most Blessed Virgin Mary in Heaven. Lo LET us contemplate, in this mystery, how the glorious Virgin Mary was, to the great jubilee and exultation of the whole court of heaven, and particular glory of all the Saints, crowned by her Son with the brightest diadem of glory. Our Father,& c. Prayer. O GLORIOUS Queen of all the heavenly host; we beseech thee accept this rosary, which, as a crown of roses, we offer at thy feet; and grant, most gracious lady, that, by thy intercession, our souls may be inflamed with so ardent a desire of seeing thee so gloriously crowned, that it may never die within us, until it shall be changed into the happy fruition of thy blessed sight. Amen. Salve Regina,& c., as before. boog CROWN OF THE TWELVE STARS. denabend got de vd CROWN OF THE TWELVE STARS, OR ROSARY othOF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. 279 LET us praise and bless the most holy Trinity, for having shown to us the Virgin Mary clothed with the sun, with the moon beneath her feet, and with a mysterious crown of twelve stars upon her head. dil ol Ry. For ever and ever. Amen. ads, tot rad Let us praise and bless the divine Father, for having chosen her as his daughter. Hod Ry. Amen. Our Father. Praised be the divine Father, for having predestined her to be the mother of his divine Son. R. Amen. Hail Mary. Praised be the divine Father, for having preserved her from all sin in her Conception. Rz. Amen. Hail Mary. A edi od beim T Praised be the divine Father, for having adorned her with the highest gifts in her nativity. Rz. Amen. Hail Mary. Praised be the divine Father, for having given her St Joseph as a most pure spouse and companion. Ry. Amen. Hail Mary, and Glory be to the Father. Let us praise and bless the divine Son, for having chosen her for his Mother. Ry. Amen. Our Father. Praised be the divine Son, for having become incarnate in her womb, and for having remained there nine months. Ry. Amen. Hail Mary. Praised be the divine Son, for having been born of her, and for having given her her milk wherewith to nourish him. Ry. Amen. Hail Mary. dat vrlo ling WWWMWW75 280 THE SEVEN SORROWS OF MARY. Praised be the divine Son, for having been pleased in his childhood to be educated by her. ZWORD R. Amen. Hail Mary. Praised be the divine Son, for having revealed to her the mysteries of the redemption of the world. R. Amen. Hail Mary, and Glory be to the Father. Let us praise and bless the Holy Ghost, for having taken her for his spouse.com odi dilw Ry. Amen. Our Father. auohstevit a din Praised be the holy Ghost, for having revealed to her for the first time his name of Holy Ghost. MI Rz. Amen. Hail Mary.id bas paling sur Praised be the Holy Ghost, through whose operation she was at once Virgin and Mother, bo Ry. Amen. Hail Mary. Praised be the Holy Ghost, through whose power she became the living temple of the most holy Trinity. R. Amen. Hail Mary. Praised be the Holy Ghost, by whom she was exalted in heaven above all creatures. R. Amen. Hail Mary, and Glory be to the Father. For the holy Catholic Church, for the propagation of the faith, for peace among Christian princes, and for the extirpation of heresies, let us say the Salve Regina. An indulgence of 100 days was granted by Pope Gregory XVI. guito all the faithful every time that they devoutly recite this chaplet. anivib THE SEVEN SORROWS OF MARY. O GOD, stretch forth to aid me. R. O Lord, make haste to help me. Glory be to the Father. I. O most sorrowful Mary, I compassionate the grief of thy tender heart at the prophecy of the holy THE SEVEN SORROWS OF MARY. 281 old man Simeon. O beloved Mother, through that afflicted heart obtain for me the virtue of humility and the gift of the holy fear of God. Hail Mary. 2. O most sorrowful Mary, I compassionate those afflictions which thy most sensitive heart endured during the flight into Egypt and the dwelling there. O beloved Mother, by that afflicted heart obtain for me the virtue of liberality, specially towards the poor, and the gift of piety Hail Mary. 3. O most sorrowful Mary, I compassionate that intense distress which thine anxious heart experienced in the loss of thy dearest Jesus. O beloved Mother, by that deeply troubled heart obtain for me the virtue of chastity and the gift of knowledge. Hail Mary. 4. O most sorrowful Mary, I compassionate the consternation which thy maternal heart experienced when thou didst meet Jesus bearing his Cross. O beloved Mother, by that deep distress of thy tender heart obtain for me the virtue of patience and the gift of fortitude. Hail Mary. 5. O most sorrowful Mary, I compassionate that martyrdom which thy generous heart endured in witnessing the last agony of Jesus. O beloved Mother, by that martyred heart obtain for me the virtue of temperance and the gift of counsel. Hail Mary. 6. O most sorrowful Mary, I compassionate that wound which thy mournful heart endured from the lance which tore the side of Jesus and wounded his most lovely heart. O beloved Mother, by thy WWWMWWS 282 ROSARY OF THE SEVEN DOLOURS. pierced heart obtain for me the virtue of fraternal charity and the gift of understanding. Hail Mary. inst vi 7. O most sorrowful Mary, I compassionate the convulsion which thy most loving heart experienced at the burial of Jesus. O beloved Mother, by this extreme grief of thy sacred heart obtain for me the virtue of diligence and the gift of wisdom. Hail Mary.o Pray for us, O most sorrowful Virgin. Ry. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. hool Let us pray. Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord Jesus Christ, that the Blessed Virgin Mary, thy Mother, may intercede for us with thy clemency, now, and at the hour of our death, who at the hour of thy passion was pierced in her most holy soul by the sword of sorrow; grant this, O Jesus Christ, Saviour of the world, who, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, liveth and reigneth world without end. Amen. A perpetual Indulgence of 300 days, applicable to the dead, to all Christians every time that they shall recite the above exercise in honour of the sorrowful heart of the most blessed Virgin. oo I. di donder ROSARY OF THE SEVEN DOLOURS OF OUR BLESSED LADY. too lo fly TO BE USED ON FRIDAY EVENINGS. 1. DOLOUR, the prophecy of Simeon. One Our Father and seven Hail Maries. 2. The flight into Egypt. One Our Father and seven Hail Maries. ROSARY OF THE SEVEN DOLOURS. 283 3. The loss of Jesus for three days. One Our Father and seven Hail Maries. 4. Her meeting Jesus carrying his cross. One Our Father and seven Hail Maries. 5. Her standing beneath the cross on Calvary. One Our Father and seven Hail Maries. 6. Her receiving on her lap the sacred body of Jesus taken down from the cross. One Our Father and seven Hail Maries. 7. Her witnessing the burial of the sacred body of her Son. One Our Father and seven Hail Maries. In honour of the tears shed by our Lady during these dolours. Three Hail Maries. . Pray for us, O most sorrowful Virgin. Ry. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray. Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord Jesus Christ, that blessed Virgin Mary, thy Mother, may intercede for us with thy clemency now and at the hour of our death, who in the hour of thy Passion was pierced in her most holy soul by the sword of sorrow; grant this, O Jesus Christ, Saviour of the world, who, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, liveth and reigneth world without end. Amen. INDULGENCES FOR THE ABOVE ROSARY. I. 200 days for each Our Father and Hail Mary, when recited in the churches of the Order of Servants of Mary. 2. 200 days for each Our Father and Hail Mary, when recited on Friday, on all the days of Lent, and on the Feast and Octave of the Seven Dolours, in any place whatsoever. 3. 100 days for each recital, in any place, or at any time, together with seven years and seven quarantains. 4. Plenary, with the usual conditions, for those who have said it daily for a month. 5. 100 years for each recital. 6. 150 years on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. STB WWW MUS MUS. TASAR 284 DEVOTIONS TO THE B. V. MARY. 7. Plenary once a year for those who recite it at least four times a week. 8. 200 years for those who recite it after confession. 9. For those who frequently recite this Rosary, and have one about their persons, an indulgence of ten years each time they assist at mass, hear sermons, accompany the Blessed Sacrament to the sick, bring sinners to repentance,& c.; and the same indulgence for those who perform some spiritual or corporal work in honour of our Blessed Lord, the Blessed Virgin, or their patron Saints, reciting, at the same time, seven Our Fathers and seven Hail Maries. All these indulgences are applicable to the dead. THE SEVEN JOYS OF OUR BLESSED LADY. the with I. THE joy our Blessed Lady had at the Annunciation of the Angel. 2. The joy she had when she visited her cousin St. Elizabeth. 3. The joy she had at the Nativity of our Saviour. 4. The joy she had when she saw her divine Son worshipped by the three holy kings. 5. The joy she had on finding her Son Jesus in the temple among the doctors. 6. The joy she had at the glorious resurrection of our Blessed Saviour. 7. The joy she had on her Assumption, when she was proclaimed Queen of Heaven. COMMEMORATION OF THE SEVEN JOYS OF OUR BLESSED LADY IN HEAVEN. 1. REJOICE, O Spouse of the Holy Ghost! for the bliss you possess in Paradise, where you are exalted above the angelic choirs. Ave. 2. Rejoice, O true Mother of God! for the hap DEVOTIONS TO THE B. V. MARY. 285 piness which you feel in Paradise; for as the sun illuminates the earth, so do you, with your divine Son, adorn and illuminate heaven by your brightness. Ave. 3. Rejoice, O daughter of God; for the joy to which you have attained in Paradise, where the whole hierarchy of angels and archangels, thrones and dominations, and all the blessed, pay you honour, acknowledging you as the Mother of their Creator. Ave. 4. Rejoice, O handmaid of the blessed Trinity! for the gladness which you feel and enjoy in Paradise; for all the graces which you ask from your Divine Son are instantly granted, and because, as St Bernard says," No grace is granted to us on earth which has not first passed through your holy hands." Ave. 5. Rejoice, O Queen of Heaven! for you alone deserve to sit at the right hand of your divine Son, who is seated at the right hand of the eternal Father. Ave. To avol 6. Rejoice, O hope of sinners, refuge of the unhappy! for the bliss which you enjoy in Paradise; for the eternal Father rewards with His most precious graces all those who love and reverence you on earth. Ave. 7. Rejoice, O mother, daughter, and spouse of God! because all the joys, graces, and favours that you enjoy in heaven will never undergo any diminution, but will continue to rejoice your blessed heart for an endless eternity. Ave. Gloria. COMMEMORATION OF THE SEVEN DOLOURS OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY. I. O MOST afflicted Virgin! I commemorate the sorrow which filled thy heart when, on presenting thy divine Son in the temple, holy Simeon WWNWS MUS MUS 286 DEVOTIONS TO THE B. V. MARY. foretold that a sword should pierce thy soul, thereby announcing the share thou shouldst have in the sufferings of thy dear Son. I most devoutly compassionate thy grief on this occasion, and beseech thee, O glorious Queen of Martyrs, to obtain for me, through the sufferings of Jesus Christ, which were the great cause of all thy dolours, a sincere and lively horror of sin, an ardent love of God, a tender and practical devotion towards thee, and a happy death under thy special protection. 2. O most holy and afflicted Virgin! I commemorate the sorrow which filled thy maternal heart when thou didst see thy divine Infant persecuted by his own creatures, and wert obliged to flee into Egypt, to save him from the fury of Herod. I most devoutly compassionate thy grief on that occasion, and beseech thee, O glorious Queen of Martyrs, to obtain for me, through the sufferings of Jesus Christ, which were the great cause of all thy dolours, a sincere and lively horror of sin, an ardent love of God, a tender and practical devotion towards thee, and a happy death under thy special protection. C 3. O most afflicted Virgin! I commemorate the sorrow which filled thy maternal heart when thou wert separated from thy divine Son, who remained for three days absent from thee after thy journey to Jerusalem. I most devoutly compassionate thy grief on that occasion, and beseech thee, O glorious Queen of Martyrs, to obtain for me, through the sufferings of Jesus Christ, which were the great cause of all thy dolours, a sincere and lively horror of sin, an ardent love of God, a tender and practical devotion towards thee, and a happy death under thy special protection. 4. O most holy and afflicted Virgin! I commemorate the sorrow which filled thy maternal heart when thou didst follow thy dear Son to Mount Calvary, and beheld him sinking under the weight of the cross and DEVOTIONS TO THE B. V. MARY. 287 of our sins. I most devoutly compassionate thy grief on that occasion, and beseech thee, O glorious Queen of Martyrs, to obtain for me, through the sufferings of Jesus Christ, which were the great cause of all thy dolours, a sincere and lively horror of sin, an ardent love of God, a tender and practical devotion towards thee, and a happy death under thy special protection. 5. O most holy and afflicted Virgin! I commemorate the sorrow which filled thy maternal heart when thou didst stand by the cross of Jesus, and didst witness all his torments, and see him at length expire for the sins of the world. I devoutly compassionate thy grief on that occasion, O glorious Queen of Martyrs, and beseech thee to obtain for me, through the sufferings of Jesus Christ, which were the great cause of all thy dolours, a sincere and lively horror of sin, an ardent love of God, a tender and practical devotion towards thee, and a happy death under thy special protection. 6. O most holy and afflicted Virgin! I commemorate the sorrow which filled thy maternal heart when the adorable body of thy Divine Son was taken down from the cross, and laid in thy arms. I most devoutly compassionate thy grief on that occasion, and beseech thee, O glorious Queen of Martyrs, to obtain for me, through the sufferings of Jesus Christ, which were the great cause of all thy dolours, a sincere and lively horror of sin, an ardent love of God, a tender and practical devotion towards thee, and a happy death under thy special protection. 7. O most holy and afflicted Virgin! I commemorate the sorrow which filled thy maternal heart when the sacred body of Jesus was taken from thy arms, and laid in the sepulchre. I most devoutly compassionate thy grief on that occasion, and beseech thee, O glorious Queen of Martyrs, to obtain for me, through the sufferings of Jesus Christ, which were the great cause W& WMWMWMW 288 DEVOTIONS TO THE B. V. MARY. of all thy dolours, a sincere and lively horror of sin, an ardent love of God, a tender and practical devo tion towards thee, and a happy death under thy special protection. DEVOTIONS TO THE SACRED HEART OF MARY. DEVOTION to the Heart of Mary is but the consequence of the to of Jesus. a consequence of that boundless love of Jesus for his most holy Mother, which leads him to share with her all his riches and honours, so far as they can be communicated to a creature. The Church never dissociates the Mother from her divine Son in the festivals which she celebrates to his honour. If she celebrates the mysteries of the Saviour, from his Incarnation to his Ascension, she celebrates likewise all the mysteries of Mary, from her Conception to her Assumption. The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Mary is, therefore, but the natural consequence of that of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Let us love and honour these two Hearts, so intimately united; let us go to the Father through the Heart of Jesus; let us go to the Saviour through the Heart of Mary. Let us render to God the Father, through the Heart of Jesus, what we owe to his infinite justice and goodness; and let us render to God the Son, through the Heart of Mary, what we owe to his mercy, and all his benefits to us. We shall obtain everything from the Father and the Holy Ghost through the Heart of Jesus, and we shall obtain everything from the Son through the Heart of Mary. It is customary with many pious persons to dedicate the first Saturday in the month to the particular honour of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, as the first Friday is devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. To this end, they assist at Mass and make a spiritual communion, if they cannot communicate sacramentally, to thank God for all the graces he has bestowed upon Mary, and for the tender affection with which he has filled her heart towards us. In the evening they visit some church or altar dedicated to the Blessed Virgin; or, if that be impossible, they pay a visit to her image in their own oratory, or elsewhere. An Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Mary. O HEART of Mary, I honour thee as the Heart most pleasing to our Lord, and most intimately united to him. I love thee as the Heart of the best DEVOTIONS TO THE B. V. MARY. of mothers, and I rejoice in thy glorious prerogatives. Prostrate before thee, O Heart of Mary, I make thee this humble act of reparation for all the outrages which thou hast received from me and from all mankind. I humbly confess that I have been guilty of the greatest ingratitude towards thee; but seeing that, through thee, the divine mercy has so often had regard unto me, I venture even yet to hope that thou wilt not abandon me. In this sweet confidence, I am animated by a most earnest desire to be more faithful and more devoted to thee. I pray thee to accept all the good that henceforth I am resolved to do, to present it to thy dear Son Jesus, so that, through thee, my most loving Saviour may pour down his benedictions more and more on me, and on all who are dear unto me. Amen. 10 28g An Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Mary. O HEART of Mary, I offer, I consecrate to thee my heart; thou shalt ever be the object of my veneration, love, and confidence; I will pay thee my devotions, every day; I will celebrate thy feasts with joy; I will proclaim thy greatness and thy goodness without ceasing; I will neglect no means of obtaining thee the honour and the homage which are due unto thee; I will bring all the thoughts and affections of my heart into conformity with thine; and I will make it my duty to imitate thy virtues, especially thy purity and thy humility.s Vouchsafe, O Mary, to open to me thy Heart, and to receive me therein, in union with all thy dear and faithful children. Obtain for me the grace I need to imitate thee, as thou hast imitated Jesus Christ; succour me in all dangers, console me in all afflictions, and teach me how to make a holy use of all the goods and ills of life. Amen. May the divine Heart of Jesus, and the immaculate Heart of Mary, be always, and in all places, acknowT WMWMWMWS& W 290 DEVOTIONS TO THE B. V. MARY. ledged, praised, blessed, loved, and faithfully honoured and glorified. Amen. Pope Pius VII. granted to the faithful who should recite with devotion the preceding prayer:-1. An indulgence of 60 days, once a day. 2. A plenary indulgence on the feasts of the Assumption, the Nativity, and the Sacred Heart of Mary, to all who, having recited it for a year, shall perform the usual conditions of confession and communion, and visit a church, or at least an altar, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, to pray for the intentions of the Pope. 3. A plenary indulgence at the hour of death to all who shall have recited it frequently during their life. These indulgences are applicable to the souls in purgatory. THE ASSOCIATION OF THE HOLY AND IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY. The archconfraternity under this title was established at Paris, in the Church of Notre Dame des Victoires, December 16th, 1836. It was approved by the Pope, April 24th, 1838, with the privilege of aggregating to itself other similar associations. The primary object of the Association is, to pray for the conversion of sinners and of persons in error; and God has been pleased to answer its prayers in a most remarkable manner. All that is absolutely necessary on the part of each associate is, after registration of name, to recite every day the" Hail Mary" for the intentions of the Association. The following pious exercises, though well suited to answer the ends of the Association, are not strictly required:An Act of Oblation to be recited daily. I OFFER up to God all the thoughts, words, and actions of this day, and more particularly all my prayers and devotions, through the holy and immaculate Heart of the ever- blessed Virgin Mary; and I 1 This feast has no fixed day. It is solemnised in some churches, with the approbation of the Ordinary, on the 8th of February; in others on the 1st of June; and in some churches, on the Sunday within the octave of the Assumption. DEVOTIONS TO THE B. V. MARY, 291 pray for the conversion of sinners, especially those who have been recommended to my prayers, and for the sanctification of all in this community. Mary, refuge of sinners, pray for us. Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us, who seek thy succour. Hail Mary. It is recommended further- 1. To communicate once a month. 2. To recite the rosary once a week: both for the intentions of the Association. 3. To wear, as a badge, the medal of the Immaculate Conception. 4. To say often the" Memorare" prayer. The plenary indulgences granted to the associates, with the usual conditions, are- 1. On the day of admission. 2. At the hour of death. 3. On the Sunday before Septuagesima, the principal feast of the Association. Lord's Circumcision. 4. On the Feast of our 5. On the feasts of the Purification, Annunciation, Assumption, Conception, Dolours, and Nativity of our Blessed Lady. 6: On the Feast of the Conversion of St Paul. 7. On the Feast of St Mary Magdalen. 8. On any two days of the month. baptism. 9. On the anniversary of their 4 alumi There is also an indulgence of 500 days for all the members and other persons who assist at the Masses celebrated on Saturdays, in honour of the holy and immaculate Heart of Mary, in the church or chapel of the confraternity, and there pray for the conversion of sinners. The benefits of the Association extend beyond this life; for a Mass is celebrated for the deceased members at Notre Dame des Victoires on the first Saturday of every month. Considerations. I. THE Son of God died to save sinners, and we cannot imitate his charity more agreeably to him than by ever aiming at the same object. II. Prayer is the most powerful means of drawing down from God the grace necessary for it, and is, moreover, in every one's power. III. No intercession is so effectual as that of the blessed Mother of God; let us therefore seek it. IV. But then we must show true devotion towards WWWMWMU 292 DEVOTIONS TO THE B. V. MARY. her, by imitating her virtues, particularly the purity qur of bobnsmimo of her heart. V. The good example which we shall thus give will greatly forward the ends of the Association. VI. Let all the associates, therefore, encourage one another in diligence, in virtue, in devout exercises, especially in frequenting the sacraments, and ever discourage all sin and irregularity, whether in word or work. A Prayer for Perseverance in Devotion to the Blessed Virgin. O GOD, who hast placed us under the patronage of the most holy Mother of thy Son Jesus, and dost excite us to strive for the prize of our high calling; come into our hearts, and pour down upon us thy purifying grace, whereby we may persevere in thy service, and in the service of the same most holy Virgin Mary; so that, fortified by so powerful a pro tection, we may perform those good desires which thou hast put into our hearts, and having effectually accomplished all that was set before us to do, may attain those things which thou hast been pleased to promise to those that abide in thee. Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. Sines A Way of asking our Lady's Blessing. COME, O my soul, prostrate thyself at the feet of Mary, thy Mother, and depart not till she hath blessed thee. O blessed of God, and enriched with all blessings, in thy mercy and kindness, bless my afflicted soul, and obtain for me, from thy beloved Son, abundant grace; that I may so faithfully serve both him and thee in this world, that I may be made partaker of eternal glory. Amen. DEVOTIONS TO THE B. V. MARY. Offering of a Family to Mary. Protect MOST Blessed Virgin, our immaculate queen and mother, refuge and consolation of the distressed, prostrate before thy throne with all my family, I choose thee as my patroness, my mother, and my advocate with God. I consecrate myself for ever, with all that belongs to me, to thy service, and I pray thee, O Mother of God, to receive us into the number of thy servants, taking us into thy protection, succouring us during life, and above all, at the hour of death. Bless me, with all my family, and permit not that anything in us should ever offend thy Son. us in all temptations, deliver us in all dangers, provide for all our wants, counsel us in all our doubts, console us in all our afflictions, assist us in our sickness, and especially in the agonies of death. Permit not the wicked one to boast of having under his dominion any of us who have been solemnly consecrated to thee, but grant that we may all be safely brought to heaven, there to thank thee, and, with thee, to love and praise Jesus Christ our Redeemer, world without end. Amen. The following Prayer to our Lady has been recommended as an excellent defence against impure temptations: 293 Through thy sacred virginity and immaculate conception, O most chaste Virgin, obtain for me purity of soul and body; in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. PRAYERS FOR MEMBERS OF THE CONFRATERNITY OF MOUNT CARMEL. An Offering of one's self to the Blessed Virgin, which may be used on the day of admission into the Confraternity, or on any other day. MOST Holy Virgin Mary, Mother of God, I, N, although unworthy to be thy servant, yet enWMWMWMWMW 484324124324424 294 SORROWS AND JOYS OF ST JOSEPH. couraged by thy great clemency, and moved by a desire to serve thee, choose thee this day, in presence of my angel guardian and of all the heavenly court, for my special patroness, my advocate, and my mother; I firmly resolve to love and serve thee henceforth, and to do all that in me lies in order that thou I beseech mayest be loved and served by others. thee, O most illustrious Patroness of Carmel, my good and amiable mother, by the blood of thy Son shed for me, vouchsafe to receive me as thy child, and thy perpetual servant; assist me in all my thoughts, my words, and my actions, at all moments of my life, so that all my deeds and all my thoughts may be directed to the praise and glory of God; grant, by thy powerful intercession, that I may have a perfect zeal for thy honour, and that this holy Scapular, which I desire to carry during my whole life as a witness of my dedication to thee, may be a means of preserving me from the dangers of eternal death, and conducting me in safety to everlasting bliss. Amen. O God, who hast honoured the order of Mount Carmel with the special title of the most blessed Mary, ever Virgin, and thy Mother, mercifully grant that, protected by her patronage, we may deserve to arrive at everlasting joys; who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, God, world without end. Amen. SORROWS AND JOYS OF ST JOSEPH. of I. O GLORIOUS St Joseph, most pure spouse thy most holy Mary, even as the trouble and anguish of thy heart was great in the perplexity of abandoning thy most chaste and stainless spouse, so, too, inexplicable was thy delight when by the angel was revealed to thee the sovereign mystery of the Incarnation. SORROWS AND JOYS OF ST JOSEPH. 295 Through this sorrow and this joy of thine, we pray thee, now and in our last agony, to comfort our soul with the joy of a good life, and of a holy death, like unto thine between Jesus and Mary. Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory be to the Father. 2. O glorious St Joseph, most blessed patriarch, who wast selected for the office of reputed father of the Word made man, the grief which thou didst feel at seeing the child Jesus born in such great poverty was suddenly changed for thee into heavenly exultation at hearing the angelic harmony, and seeing the glories of that most resplendent night. Through this sorrow and this joy of thine, we beseech thee to obtain for us, that after the journey of this life is over, we may pass hence to hear the angelic praises, and to enjoy the splendours of the glory of heaven. bus quole mod: 101 evil yam ow VIEN Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory be to the Father. 3. O glorious St Joseph, who didst fulfil most obediently all God's commands, the most precious blood which the child Redeemer shed in the circumcision struck death into thy heart, but the name of Jesus revived it and filled it full of joy.word moil for Through this sorrow and this joy of thine, obtain for us, that all vices having been taken from us during life, we may expire in exultation with the most holy name of Jesus in our hearts and upon our lips. Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory be to the Father. 4. O most glorious St Joseph, most faithful saint, who wast a partaker in the mysteries of our redemption, if Simeon's prophecy of that which Jesus and Mary were to suffer caused thee a mortal pang, it filled thee also with a blessed joy at the salvation and glorious resurrection of innumerable souls, which he at the same time foretold would thence proceed. Through this sorrow and this joy of thine, obtain for us that we may be of the number of those who, through W& WMW M WS MU 452482124424524 296 SORROWS AND JOYS OF ST JOSEPH. the merits of Jesus, and at the intercession of the Virgin Mother, are to rise again in glory. Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory be to the Father. 5. O glorious St Joseph, most watchful guardian and familiar attendant of the Incarnate Son of God, how much didst thou suffer in supporting and in sere ing the Son of the Most High, particularly in the flight which thou hadst to make into Egypt; but how much again didst thou rejoice, at having always with thee that same God, and at seeing the idols of Egypt fall to the ground. 100 Through this sorrow and this joy of thine, obtain for us, that by keeping far from us hell's tyrant, especially by flying from dangerous occasions, every idol of earthly affection may fall from our hearts; and that, wholly occupied in the service of Jesus and of Mary, we may live for them alone, and die a happy death. Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory be to the Father. ho 6. O glorious St Joseph, angel of the earth, who didst marvel at beholding the King of Heaven subject to thy commands, if thy consolation at bringing him back from Egypt was disturbed by the fear of Archelaus, yet, assured by the angel, thou didst with Jesus and Mary dwell in joy at Nazareth. Through this sorrow and this joy of thine, obtain for us, that our heart, unclouded by hurtful fears, may enjoy peace of conscience, and that we may live secure with Jesus and Mary, and with them may also die.100 11 m 198 Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory be to the Father. 7. O glorious St Joseph, model of all holiness, when, without fault of thine, thou hadst lost the child Jesus, thou didst seek him for three days in the greatest sorrow, until with joyful heart thou didst possess again thy life, finding him in the temple among the doctors.entru to you ME Through this sorrow and this joy of thine, with fer ACT OF OFFERING TO ST JOSEPH. 297 vent sighs we supplicate thee to interpose in our behalf, that so it may never befall us to lose Jesus by mortal sin; but that, if unhappily we ever lose him, we may seek him again with unwearied sorrow, until once more we find his favour, especially at the moment of our death, that so we may pass to the enjoyment of him in heaven, and there with thee sing his divine mercies for all eternity. Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory be to the Father. Ant. Jesus himself was beginning about his thirtieth year, being as it was supposed) the son of Joseph. y. Pray for us, O holy Joseph. Ry. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray. O God, who by thy ineffable Providence didst vouchsafe to choose the blessed Joseph for the spouse of thy most holy Mother, grant, we beseech thee, that he whom we venerate as our protector on earth may be our intercessor in heaven; who livest and reignest for ever and ever. Amen. Indulgences: 100 days each time; 300 days on Wednesdays; 300 days on each day of the two Novenas before his Feast and his Patronage; plenary on those two Feasts; plenary once a month for daily recital; 300 days for each Sunday when recited seven Sundays running. Applicable to the dead. ACT OF OFFERING TO THE PATRIARCH ST JOSEPH. MOST glorious Patriarch, chastest spouse of the great Mother of God, and reputed father of my Lord Jesus Christ, my loving St Joseph, confiding in the greatness of thy holiness, and inflamed with the love which Jesus and Mary bore thee, I choose thee this day in their presence to be my especial protector, WOWMWMUS M 2478 4224324424524524 298 ACTS OF FAITH, HOPE, ETC. advocate, and patron; and I firmly purpose to keep this devotion to thee always burning within my heart. And since I know that thou wert appointed by the eternal Father to be the head of the holy family upon earth, I desire to be one of its devoted servants and friends, and I beg of thee to admit me into the number. Though an unworthy sinner, I desire, while paying my homage to the infant Jesus and his Virgin Mother, to render it also unto thee. I beseech thee also, O my most glorious father St Joseph, to obtain for me, through thy great merits and by thy most powerful intercession, the grace to imitate in my life thy most holy conversation with Jesus and Mary, so that I too, like thyself, may enjoy the assistance of Jesus and of Mary at my death, and in their arms may breathe forth my soul, saying, Jesus, Joseph, and Mary, I give you my heart and my soul. Amen. vad voor An Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory to St Joseph. Let us pray. O GOD, who by the holy family of the Incarnate Word, hast consecrated the whole earth, and hast, in Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, given to us the pattern of holy living, grant that we, who by this blessed three implore of thee the grace of holy living, may, together with the angels, come to praise thee in heaven, who livest in thy blissful and undivided trinity of persons, world without end. Amen. ACTS OF OF FAITH, HOPE, CHARITY, AND CONTRITION. TO BE REPEATED BY THE PEOPLE WITH THE READER. Act of Faith. I firmly believe- because God who is Infallible Truth hath so revealed it to the Holy Catholic Church, and through the Church to us- I firmly be. ACTS OF FAITH, HOPE, ETC. 299 lieve that there is one only God in three Divine Persons, equal and distinct, whose names are, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; that the Son became man, and through the operation of the Holy Spirit took flesh and a human soul in the womb of the most pure Virgin Mary, died for us upon the cross, rose again, ascended into heaven, and will come from thence at the end of the world to judge all the living and dead, to give paradise to the good, and hell to the wicked, for ever; and furthermore, upon the same motive, I believe everything that the holy Church believes and teaches. vut Halo nobing ad Act of Hope. through the OMY God, because thou art almighty and infinitely good and merciful, I hope that, merits of the passion and death of Jesus Christ our Saviour, thou wilt give me eternal life, which thou, who art most faithful, hast promised to those who shall lead good Christian lives, which I promise to do by thy holy help. Act of Charity. OMY God, because thou art the highest and most perfect Good, I love thee with all my heart, and above all things, and rather than offend thee, I am ready to lose all I have: and moreover, for the love of thee, I love and desire to love my neighbour as myself. Indulgences for the above acts: Seven years and seven quarantines every recital. Plenary at the hour of death. Plenary, with usual conditions, and applicable to the dead, once a month for those who have made these acts daily during the month. Act of Contrition. O MY only and most loving Lord! behold me in thy divine Presence all confusion, while I consider the so many and grave offences which I have MW8WOWMWMUS 25825 VR4R24024124 OFFERINGS OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD. 300 committed against thee. I beg pardon of thee for them with all my heart; I repent of them through pure love of thee; and reflecting on thine infinite goodness, I detest and abominate my sins above every other evil. As I would now rather have died a thousand deaths than have offended thee, so I am fully resolved to lose my life rather than ever offend thee again. O my crucified Jesus! I firmly purpose to cleanse my soul at all times from every stain in thy most precious Blood through the sacrament of Confession and do thou, most tender Virgin, Mother of Mercy and refuge of sinners, obtain for me, through thy bitter sorrows, the pardon of all my sins. : OFFERINGS OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS. I. ETERNAL Father! I offer thee the merits of the most precious Blood of Jesus, thy beloved Son and my divine Redeemer, for the propagation and exaltation of my dear mother the holy Church, for the safety and prosperity of her visible head, the holy Roman Pontiff, for the cardinals, bishops, and pastors of souls, and for all the ministers of the Sanctuary. . Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. Ry. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Blessed and praised for evermore be Jesus, who hath saved us with his Blood! 2. Eternal Father! I offer thee the merits of the most precious Blood of Jesus, thy beloved Son and my divine Redeemer, for the peace and concord of kings and Catholic princes, for the humiliation of the enemies of the holy faith, and for the happiness of all Christian people. OFFERINGS OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD. 301 Glory be to the Father,& c. Blessed and praised, & c. 3. Eternal Father! I offer thee the merits of the most precious blood of Jesus, thy beloved Son and my divine Redeemer, for the repentance of unbelievers, the extirpation of all heresies, and the conversion of sinners. Glory be to the Father,& c. Blessed and praised, & c. 4. Eternal Father! I offer thee the merits of the most precious Blood of Jesus, thy beloved Son and my divine Redeemer, for all my relations, friends, and enemies, for the poor, the sick, and those in tribulation, and for all those for whom thou willest I should pray, or knowest that I ought to pray. Glory be to the Father,& c. Blessed and praised, & c. 5. Eternal Father! I offer thee the merits of the most precious Blood of Jesus, thy beloved Son and my divine Redeemer, for all those who shall this day pass to another life, that thou mayest deliver them from the pains of hell, and admit them speedily to the possession of thy glory. Glory be to the Father,& c. Blessed and praised, & c. du moi borla in bocht 6. Eternal Father! I offer thee the merits of the most precious Blood of Jesus, thy beloved Son and my divine Redeemer, for all those who are lovers of this treasure of his blood, for all those who join with me in adoring and honouring it, and for all those who try to spread the devotion to it. Glory be to the Father,& c. Blessed and praised, & c. 7. Eternal Father! I offer thee the merits of the most precious Blood of Jesus, thy beloved Son and my divine Redeemer, for all my wants, both spiritual and temporal, for the holy souls in Purgatory, and particularly for those who in lifetime were most devoted to 25 №12, 217531225 WMWMUMUSA 27585275 42243244245242824 ADORATION TO JESUS. 302 this price of our redemption, and to the sorrows and pains of our dear mother, the most holy Mary. Glory be to the Father,& c. Blessed and praised, & c. bn nod bovots to boolt zue Blessed and exalted be the Blood of Jesus, now and always, and through all eternity! Indulgences for the above offerings: 300 days each recital. Plenary once a month, with usual conditions, and applicable to the dead, for those who have made them daily. ADORATION OF JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT. 1 honi I. I ADORE thee profoundly in thy Sacrament, O my Jesus; I acknowledge thee there as true God and true man; and I intend by this act of adoration to make amends for the coldness of so many Christians, who pass before thy churches, nay, sometimes before thy tabernacle, where thou deignest to dwell at all hours in a loving impatience to communi. cate thyself to thy faithful, and yet never so much as salute thee, and by their indifference, show themselves to be like the Jews in the desert, sick of this heavenly manna; and I offer thee the most precious Blood which thou didst shed from the wound of thy left foot in reparation for such hateful coldness, within which wound I repeat a thousand and a thousand timesBlessed and praised every moment, Be the most holy and most divine Sacrament! Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory. 2. I adore thee profoundly, O my Jesus; I acknowledge thee present in the most holy Sacrament; and I intend by this act of adoration to make amends for the ingratitude of so many Christians, who see thee carried to the poor sick, to be their comfort in the Indulgence: 300 days for every recital applicable to the dead. HALADORATION TO JESUS. 303 great journey of eternity, and yet leave thee without escort, and scarcely deign to make an act of outward adoration to thee; and I offer thee in reparation for such coldness the most precious Blood which thou didst shed from the wound of thy right foot, within which I repeat a thousand and a thousand timesBlessed and praised every moment, Be the most holy and most divine Sacrament! Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory. 3. I adore thee profoundly, O my Jesus, true Bread of eternal life; and I intend by this adoration to make compensation to thee for the many wounds which thy sacred Heart daily suffers in the profanation of churches, where thou condescendest to dwell under the sacramental species, to receive the love and adoration of thy faithful; and I offer thee in reparation for all these irreverences the most precious Blood which thou didst shed from the wound of thy left hand, within which I repeat again and againBlessed and praised every moment, Be the most holy and most divine Sacrament! Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory. 4. I adore thee profoundly, O my Jesus, living Bread come down from heaven; and by this act of adoration I intend to make amends for the many irreverences which are daily committed by thy people when assisting at the holy Mass, in which, through excess of love, thou renewest the same sacrifice, though bloodless, which thou hadst already accomplished on Calvary for our salvation; and I offer thee in reparation for such great ingratitude the most precious Blood which thou didst shed from the wound of thy right hand, within which I unite my voice to those of the angels, who gather devoutly round thee, and say with themBlessed and praised every moment, Be the most holy and most divine Sacrament! Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory. 275$ 2.25$ 12.W& W& WMWMNS N 275835 ABBA24754 304 PRAYER TO THE HEART OF MARY. 5. I adore thee profoundly, O my Jesus, true Victim of expiation for our sins, and I offer thee this act of adoration in compensation for the sacrilegious outrages which thou receivest from so many ungrateful Christians, who dare to approach and receive thee in the Communion with mortal sin upon their souls. In reparation for such abominable sacrileges, I offer thee the last drops of thy most precious Blood which thou didst shed from the wound of thy side, within which I come to adore thee, to bless thee, and to love thee, and to repeat with all the souls devoted to the most holy SacramentBlessed and praised every moment, Be the most holy and most divine Sacrament! Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory. Tantum ergo sacramentum,& c., as at end of Benediction. Prayer to the Heart of Mary. O HEART of Mary, Mother of God, and our Mother, Heart most worthy of love, object of the complacency of the most holy Trinity, and deserving of all the veneration and tenderness of angels and of men, thou art most like the Heart of Jesus, of which thou art the most perfect image. O Heart full of goodness and compassion for our miseries, vouchsafe to thaw the ice of our hearts, and make them to be entirely turned to the heart of our divine Saviour. Pour into them the love of thy virtues; inflame them with that blessed fire with which thou continually burnest. Shut up within thyself the holy Church, guard it, and be always its sweet asylum and its tower of strength against all the incursions of its enemies. Be thou our way to go to Jesus, and the channel by which we receive all the graces necessary for our salvation. Be thou our succour in our wants, our support in our afflictions, our comfort in temptations, our refuge in DIVINE PRAISES, ETC. 305 persecutions, our aid in all dangers, but specially in the last combat of our life at the hour of death, when all hell will be unchained against us to snatch our souls away in that most dreadful moment on which our eternity depends. Oh, then, most tender Virgin, make us feel the sweetness of thy maternal heart, and the greatness of thy power with the Heart of Jesus, and open to us in that same fountain of mercy a secure refuge, that we may come to bless him with thee in Paradise for ever and ever. Amen. Hodin TO Indulgences: 60 days once a day. Plenary for those who say aiit daily on the feasts of our Lady's Nativity, Assumption, and her Heart, at a church or altar dedicated to her. Both applicable to the dead. For the Pope. O GOD, the Shepherd and the Ruler of all the faithful, look mercifully down on thy servant Pius, whom thou hast chosen to be the Shepherd of thy Church; grant, we beseech thee, that he may, both by word and example, benefit those whom he governs, that, together with the flock intrusted to his care, he may come to life everlasting; through our Lord Jesus Christ thy Son, who in the unity of the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth with thee, world without end. Amen. Divine Praises. BLESSED be God.moto Blessed be his holy name. Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man. Blessed be the name of Jesus. Blessed be Jesus in the most holy Sacrament of the Altar. Blessed be the great mother of God, the most holy Mary. Blessed be her holy and immaculate Conception. U MW& WMWMWMWSS AR245034 306 OFFERINGS TO THE HOLY TRINITY, ETC. Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother. Blessed be God in his angels and in his saints. Indulgence: one year for every recital. Offerings to the Most Holy Trinity for a good Death. 1. WE offer unto the most Holy Trinity the merits of Jesus Christ, in thanksgiving for the most precious blood which he shed in the garden for us; and by his merits we beseech the Divine Majesty for the pardon of our sins. Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory. 2. We offer unto the Most Holy Trinity the merits of Jesus Christ, in thanksgiving for his most dolorous death, endured upon the cross for us; and by his merits we beseech the Divine Majesty for the remission of the pains due to our sins. Our Father,& c. 3. We offer unto the Most Holy Trinity the merits of Jesus Christ, in thanksgiving for his unspeakable charity, whereby he descended from heaven to earth, to take human flesh, and to suffer and die upon the cross for us; and by his merits we beseech the Divine Majesty to conduct our souls to heavenly glory after our death. Our,& c. Prayers for the Blessed Virgin's assistance in the practice of Christian virtues, and especially the virtue of purity. 1. I VENERATE thee from my heart, most holy Virgin, above all the angels and saints in paradise, as the daughter of the eternal Father, and I consecrate to thee my soul, with all its powers. Hail Mary,& c. 2. I venerate thee with my whole heart, most holy Virgin, above all the angels and saints in paradise, as Mother of the only- begotten Son; and I consecrate to thee my body with all its senses. Hail Mary,& c. TO THE MOST BLESSED VIRGIN MARY. 307 3. I venerate thee with my whole heart, most holy Virgin, above all the angels and saints in paradise, as the beloved Spouse of the Divine Spirit; and I consecrate to thee my heart, with all its affections, praying thee to obtain for me from the most Holy Trinity all the means necessary for my salvation. Hail Mary, & c. An indulgence of 100 days( applicable to the souls in purgatory) each time the above are said. Plenary once a month, on saying them every day, with the usual conditions. TO THE MOST BLESSED VIRGIN MARY. O MOST holy Virgin, queen of heaven and mistress of the universe, I acknowledge and worship thee as the Daughter of the eternal Father, as the Mother of the eternal Son, as the loving Spouse of the Holy Spirit. Prostrate at the feet of thy august majesty, I beseech thee, by that divine charity with which thou wast filled to overflowing at thy assumption into heaven, mercifully to take me under thy most powerful and secure protection, and to receive me into that fortunate company of thy happy servants whom thou bearest and cherishest Condescend, O my Mother and most gentle Lady, to thy virginal bosom. accept of this miserable heart of mine; accept my memory, my will, my faculties, my senses, both exterior and interior; accept my eyes, my ears, my mouth, my hands, and my feet; regulate them in conformity to the will of thy divine Son, and direct them all to his infinite glory. By that wisdom with which thy beloved Son enriched thee, I pray and beseech thee to obtain for me light to know myself, to know my own nothingness, and especially to know my sins, that I may hate and detest them; obtain for me light to perceive the snares of my infernal enemy and his assaults, whether they be hidden or manifest; and 3W8WOWMWMWM 452432442452454 308 NOVENA OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. especially, O most merciful Mother, obtain for me the grace of.... vodn Gentlest of the gentle, Chaste and gentle make us. ( Three times.) Virgin of all virgins, To thy shelter take us; Pardon, we beseech thee, O Lord, the sins of thy servants, that we, who by our own actions are unable to please thee, may, through the intercession of the Mother of our Lord, thy Son, obtain eternal salvation, through the same Lord Jesus Christ,& c. Indulgences: 300 days once a day, and Plenary once a month for those who have said them daily. NOVENA IN PREPARATION FOR THE FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. Beginning on the 29th of November.¹ EVERY DAY. V. COME, O Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of thy faithful. Ry. And kindle within them the fire of thy love. V. Send forth thy Spirit, and they shall be created. R. And thou shalt renew the face of the earth. Let us pray. O God, who hast taught the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant to us in the same spirit to know and love what is right, and ever to rejoice in his consolation. Prevent our actions, we beseech thee, O Lord, by thy inspiration, and further them by thy continual help that every prayer and work of ours may begin ¹ Indulgences: 300 days each day; plenary once on the Feast, or during the Octave. Applicable to the dead.PIUS VII. NOVENA OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. 309 from thee, and by thee be happily ended, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the same spirit, God, world without end. Amen. svol PREPARATORY PRAYER. [ To be said every day.] O MOST pure Virgin, conceived without sin, and from that very first instant entirely beautiful and without spot, O glorious Mary, full of grace, and Mother of my God, Queen of Angels and of men, I humbly worship thee as Mother of my Saviour, inasmuch as God has taught me by the esteem he has for thee, and by his respect and submission towards thee, what honours and what homage I ought to render thee, deign, I beseech thee, to accept this Novena which I consecrate to thee. Thou art the secure refuge of penitent sinners, and I therefore may rightly have recourse to thee; thou art the Mother of Mercy, and therefore thou canst not but be melted into tenderness by my miseries; thou, after Jesus Christ, ' art all my hope; thou canst not, then, but be pleased with the tender confidence which I have in thee. Make me worthy to be called thy son, that I may be able to say with confidence, Show thyself to be a Mother. Here are to be said nine Hail Marys and a Glory to the Father, and then the following PRAYER FOR THE FIRST DAY, The 29th of November. BEHOLD me at thy most holy feet, O immaculate Virgin. I rejoice with thee exceedingly that from all eternity thou hast been chosen to be the Mother of the Eternal Word, and been preserved from original sin. I thank and bless the most holy WSWMWMWM $ 2758275 BEAR215454 310 NOVENA OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. Trinity for having enriched thee with these privileges in thy conception; and I humbly implore thee to obtain for me grace to overcome those sad effects which original sin has wrought in me. Ah, do thou enable me to conquer them, and never more to cease to love my God. Here is to be recited the Litany of the Blessed Virgin, or the following lim HYMN. V. TOTA pulchra es, Maria. Ry. Tota pulchra es, Maria. . Et macula originalis non est in te. . Thou art all fair, O Mary. Ry. Thou art all fair, O Mary. V. And the original stain R7. is not in thee. And the original stain is not in thee. . Thou art the glory of Jerusalem. Ry. Thou art the joy of Israel. R. Et macula originalis non est in te. . Tu gloria Jerusalem. Ry. Tu lætitia Israel. . Tu honorificentia po-. Thou our people's puli nostri. Ry. Tu advocata peccatoRy. rum. . O Maria. R. O Maria. V. Virgo prudentissima. Ry. Mater clementissima. V. Ora pro nobis. Ry. Intercede pro nobis ad Dominum Jesum You Christum, special honour. Thou the advocate of sinners. . O Mary. R. O Mary. . Virgin prudent above all. Ry. Mother too most merciful. . Pray thou for us. Ry. Intercede for us with Jesus Christ our Lord. NOVENA OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. 31I . In conceptione tua,. In thy conception, Virgo, immaculata fuisti. Holy Virgin, thou wast immaculate. qui Pray for us to the Father, whose Son thou didst bring forth. 157 Ry. Ora pro nobis Patrem Ry. las cujus Filium peperisti. Let us pray. O GOD, who by the Virgin's immaculate conception didst prepare a worthy dwelling for thy Son, we beseech thee, that thou, who, by the death of that same Son of thine, foreseen by thee, didst preserve her from every stain, wouldst grant that by her intercession we also may be purified, and so come to thee. mort Then the following: O GOD, the shepherd and ruler of all the faithful, look mercifully down on thy servant Pius, whom thou hast chosen to be the shepherd of thy Church. Grant, we beseech thee, that he may both by word and example benefit those over whom he governs, that, together with the flock intrusted to his care, he may come to life everlasting. O God, our refuge and our strength, listen to the holy prayers of thy Church, who art thyself the author of holiness, and grant that what we faithfully ask for we may efficaciously obtain, through Christ our Lord. Ry. Amen. On the other days let everything be said as above, except the following Prayers. PRAYER FOR THE SECOND DAY, The 30th of November. OMARY, immaculate lily of purity, I congratulate with thee, that from the very first instant of thy conception thou hast been filled with grace, and also HOWSUMUSE 285 312 NOVENA OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. that the perfect use of reason was conferred upon thee. I thank and adore the most holy Trinity for having imparted to thee graces so sublime; and I am utterly confounded before thee to see myself so poor in grace. Do thou, who wast so entirely filled with heavenly grace, give some portion of it to my soul, and make me a partaker of the treasures of thy immaculate conception. Here the Litany, or Hymn" Tota Pulchra," as above, is to be said. PRAYER FOR THE THIRD DAY, The 1st of December. O MARY, mystical rose of purity, I rejoice with thee that thou didst gloriously triumph in thy immaculate conception over the infernal serpent, and that thou wast conceived without stain of original sin. I thank and praise with all my heart the most holy Trinity for having granted to thee such a privilege; and I implore thee to obtain for me courage to overcome every device of the infernal enemy, and not to stain my soul with sin. Ah, do thou always assist me; and let me, under thy protection, ever triumph over the common enemies of our eternal salvation. Here the Litany, or Hymn, as above, is to be said. PRAYER FOR THE FOURTH DAY, The 2d of December. O IMMACULATE Virgin Mary, mirror of purity, I rejoice with the utmost joy to see that the most sublime and perfect virtues have been from thy first conception infused into thee, and with them all the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I thank and praise the most holy Trinity for having favoured thee with these privileges; and I implore thee, O gracious Mother, to obtain for me the practice of virtues, and to render me NOVENA OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. 313 thus worthy to receive the gifts and the grace of the Holy Spirit. manned Here the Litany, or the Hymn, as above, is to be said. PRAYER FOR THE FIFTH DAY, The 3d of December. O MARY, bright moon of purity, I congratulate with thee, inasmuch as the mystery of thy immaculate conception was the beginning of the salvation of all the human race and the joy of the whole world. I thank and bless the most holy Trinity for having so exalted and glorified thy person; and I implore thee to obtain for me grace to know how to profit by the passion and death of thy Jesus, and that the blood shed upon the Cross may not be unavailing for me, but that I may live holily and be saved. Here the Litany, or the Hymn, as above, is to be said. TO THE S PRAYER FOR THE SIXTH DAY, The 4th of December. O IMMACULATE Mary, most resplendent star of purity, I rejoice with thee that thy immaculate conception has brought a most exceeding joy to all the angels of paradise. I thank and bless the most holy Trinity for having enriched thee with so beautiful a privilege. Ah, grant that I may enter one day into a participation of that joy, and may be able, in the company of the angels, to praise and bless thee for eternity. Here the Litany, or the Hymn, as above, is to be said. PRAYER FOR THE SEVENTH DAY, The 5th of December. O IMMACULATE Mary, rising morn of purity, I rejoice with thee, and wonder that in the moment of thy conception thou wast confirmed in grace and HOWENS MUSE $ 25 PERAWAWATA 314 NOVENA OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. made incapable of sin. I thank and extol the most holy Trinity for having distinguished thee alone with this special privilege. Ah, obtain for me, O holy Virgin, an entire and constant abhorrence of sin above every other evil, and that I may sooner die than commit it any more. Here the Litany, or the Hymn, as above, is to be said. PRAYER FOR THE EIGHTH DAY, odlo The 6th of December. O VIRGIN Mary, sun without spot, I congratulate with thee, and rejoice that in thy conception a greater and a more abundant grace was bestowed upon thee than all the angels and saints possessed in the fulness of their merits. I thank and admire the sovereign goodness of the most holy Trinity in having enriched thee with this privilege. Ah, enable me to correspond to divine grace, and never more abuse it! Change my heart, and let me from this moment begin to amend my life. Here the Litany, or the Hymn, as above, is to be said. PRAYER FOR THE NINTH DAY, The 7th of December. O IMMACULATE Virgin and Mother Mary, living light of holiness and model of purity, thou, when scarcely yet conceived, didst profoundly adore God and thank him, because by thy means, the ancient curse being taken away, the fulness of blessing was coming upon the children of Adam. Ah, let this blessing enkindle in my heart a love of God! Do thou inflame it, that I may love him constantly, and then enjoy him eternally in paradise, where I may be able to thank him more ardently for the singular privileges granted to thee, and behold thee also crowned as thou art with such exceeding glory. Here the Litany, or the Hymn. as above, is to be said. PRAYERS TO A PATRON SAINT. 315 PRAYERS TO A PATRON SAINT. I. I BLESS thee with all the affection of my heart, O my Lord and God, for the love with which from all eternity thou didst love St --, and for the being which thou gavest him in time, predestinating him to such sublime degrees of grace and glory; and I pray thee, through the merits of the Saint, to grant that I also may be among the number of the predestinate. Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory be to the Father. 2. I bless thee with all the affection of my heart, O Divine Word incarnate, because with all thy efficacious power thou didst apply the merits of thy life, passion, and death to the advantage of St, that so in virtue of them he might be able to arrive at the degrees of grace and glory to which he was predestined; and I pray thee, through the merits of the Saint, to make me obtain the fruit of thy redemption. Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory be to the Father. 3. I bless thee with all the affection of my heart, O Divine Spirit, because with affection and in a most special way thou didst communicate thy holiness to my holy protector St-, and with it such great virtues and divine gifts; and I pray thee, through the merits of the Saint, to make me a partaker of the same gifts. Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory be to the Father. 4. I rejoice with thee, O most beloved protector, St for all the good things of nature and of grace which thou hast received from God, and for the glory which, with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, thou dost enjoy, and wilt enjoy for all eternity; and I pray thee to assist me in arriving at the same beatitude. Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory be to the Father. W& WMWMNSE PERAWTZA34 316 PRAYERS TO A PATRON SAINT. 5. I offer thee, O my God, and I look with admira- has done, tion upon all that thy faithful servant St and all that will be done, by his intervention, to thy honour and glory; and I pray thee, through the merits of the Saint, to grant that all my thoughts, words, and actions may be to thy honour and glory. Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory be to the Father. 9 6. I thank thee, O most holy Virgin Mary, Mother of God, for the maternal love with which thou didst love St- for the graces which thou didst obtain for him, and for co- operating so much by thy patronage in increasing his perfection and holiness. I offer thee all that the saint did for thy honour and glory; and I rejoice with thee, O most holy protector St , for the joy that thou hast in the sight of the same most holy Virgin in heaven, and I pray thee to obtain for me a true devotion to her, and to enable her to regard me as her servant and her son. Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory be to the Father. 7. I rejoice and am well pleased, O holy father (-), at the favours which thou didst receive in life from the angels and saints, and at the bliss which thou art enjoying with them, and the increase of accidental glory which thou hast brought them by thy entrance into glory; and I pray thee to obtain for me the protection, and to imitate the virtues, of the same angels and saints, in order to be able to enjoy their company for eternity Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory be to the Father. 8. And lastly, I thank thee, O guardian angel of St in so far as thou didst co- operate in his perfection and holiness. I rejoice at the grateful intercommunion and homage which the Saint proffered thee, and at the joy which thou hadst at seeing him arrive at such great holiness and bliss. I offer thee THE MYSTERIES OF THE SACRED INFANCY. 317 all that the Saint did in his life to thy homage and honour, praying thee to recommend me to him, that he may protect me from all the snares of the enemies of my soul. mozod edi m Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory be to the Father. 9. I thank thee with all my heart, O my sovereign Good, one God in three persons, for all the gifts of nature and of grace which thou gavest to my great protector St-, throughout the whole course of his life, by means of which thou didst render him so dear to thee, so amiable to men, and worthy of such great glory; and I pray thee, through his merits, to grant me grace to bewail in sincerity of heart, and to do true penance for all my ill- spent life, and to employ all that remains to me of it far removed from every fault, and wholly engaged in loving and serving thee as I ought, that so I may be able to come to receive the crown of glory prepared by thee for those who love thee for all eternity. Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory be to the Father. THE MYSTERIES OF THE SACRED INFANCY.¹ To be used during the Novena and Octave of Christmas, or at any other time. . Incline unto my aid, O God. R. O Lord, make haste to help me. Glory be to the Father,& c. Our Father,& c. 1 A Plenary Indulgence on the 25th day of every month to those who, being truly contrite and having confessed and communicated, should recite in any church or public oratory where the exercise in honour of the infant Jesus is practised the following prayers, venerating at the same time the twelve mysteries of the Sacred Infancy, and praying for the intention of his Holiness; and 300 days, once a day, for reciting the same in private. Both applicable to the souls in purgatory. WOWMWMUSSE AAAAA54 318 THE MYSTERIES OF THE SACRED INFANCY. I. The Incarnation. O MOST sweet infant Jesus, who for our salvation didst descend from the bosom of the eternal Father into the womb of the Virgin Mary, where, conceived by the Holy Ghost, thou didst take upon thee, O incarnate Word, the form of a servant. Have mercy upon us. V. Have mercy upon us, O Lord. Ry. Have mercy upon us. Hail Mary,& c. II. The Visitation. O MOST sweet infant Jesus, who by means of thy Virgin Mother didst visit St Elizabeth, and filling thy forerunner, St John Baptist, with the Holy Spirit, didst sanctify him from his mother's womb. Have mercy upon us. Have mercy,& c. III. The expectation of the Birth. O MOST sweet infant Jesus, who for nine months enclosed in the womb didst wait for the time of thy birth, and didst meantime inflame the heart of the Virgin Mary and St Joseph with most ardent longings, and didst offer thyself to God the Father for the salvation of the world. Have mercy upon us. Have mercy,& c. IV. The Holy Nativity. O MOST sweet infant Jesus, born of the Virgin Mary in Bethlehem, wrapped in poor swaddling clothes, laid in the manger, glorified by angels, and visited by shepherds. Have mercy upon us. Have mercy,& c. " O Jesu! born of Virgin bright, Immortal glory be to thee; Praise to the Father infinite, And Holy Ghost eternally. THE MYSTERIES OF THE SACRED INFANCY. 319 . Christ is at hand. Ry. O come, let us worship him. Our Father,& c. V. The Circumcision. O MOST sweet infant Jesus, circumcised when eight days old, and called by the glorious name of Jesus, and proclaimed, both by thy name and by thy blood, to be the Saviour of the world. Have mercy upon us. Have mercy,& c. VI. The Adoration of the Kings. O MOST sweet infant Jesus, who wert manifested to the three kings, who worshipped thee as thou didst lie on Mary's breast, and offered to thee the mysterious presents of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Have mercy upon us. Have mercy,& c. VII. The Presentation. O MOST sweet infant Jesus, presented in the temple by the Virgin Mary, embraced by the holy old man Simeon, and revealed to the Jews by Anna the prophetess. Have mercy upon us. Have mercy,& c. VIII. The Flight into Egypt. O MOST sweet infant Jesus, whom Herod sought to slay, carried by St Joseph with thy Mother into Egypt, saved from death by flight, and glorified by the blood of the holy innocents. Have mercy upon us. Have mercy,& c. WSWMWMUSS 454524224324 320 THE MYSTERIES OF THE SACRED INFANCY. O Jesu! born of Virgin bright, Immortal glory be to thee; Praise to the Father infinite, And Holy Ghost eternally. . Christ is at hand. R. O come, let us worship him. Our Father,& c. IX. The Sojourn in Egypt. lgis O MOST sweet infant Jesus, who didst dwell as an exile in Egypt for seven years, where thou utteredst thy first words, and, loosed from thy swathing bands, didst first begin to walk upon this earth, and, in the destruction of the idols, didst work in a hidden manner thy first miracles. Have mercy upon us. Have mercy,& c. X. The Return from Egypt. O MOST sweet infant Jesus, who when Herod was dead wast recalled out of Egypt into the land of Israel, and didst in the journey suffer many fatigues and hardships, and wert carried back by Mary and Joseph to the city of Nazareth. Have mercy upon us. Have mercy,& c. sigmist pili ni XI. The Life in the Holy House. O MOST sweet infant Jesus, who in the holy house of Nazareth didst dwell most holily, and didst pass thy life in obedience, poverty, and toil, and as thou increasedst in years didst manifest to God and men signs of wisdom and of grace. Have mercy upon us. Have mercy,& c. hoitoly XII. The Disputing with the Doctors. O MOST sweet infant Jesus, who wert taken to Jerusalem when twelve years old, wert lost by thy parents, and sought for by them with sorrow, and THE MYSTERIES OF THE SACRED INFANCY. 321 after three days wert found, to their exceeding joy, with the doctors in the temple. Have mercy upon us. Have mercy,& c. O Jesu! born of Virgin bright Immortal glory be to thee; Praise to the Father infinite, And Holy Ghost eternally. Our Father,& c. During the Year. . The Word was made flesh. Ry. And dwelt amongst us. ALION Hadi Ladkvats At Christmas and during the Octave add, Alleluia. At the Epiphany and during the Octave. . Christ hath manifested himself unto us. Alleluia. R. O come, let us worship him. Alleluia. Let us pray. O ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, Lord of heaven and earth, who didst reveal thyself to little ones, grant, we beseech thee, that while we duly celebrate and honour the most holy mysteries of thy Son, the infant Jesus, and worthily strive to imitate them, we may arrive at that heavenly kingdom which thou hast promised to little children, through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end. Amen. Say," Eternal rest give to them,"& c., three times for the souls in Purgatory who were devout to the infant Jesus, and one Hail Mary for the intention of the promoter of this devotion. X FOWMWMW MZ RA 322 THE ROSARY OF THE yol gribesoxs nieds of banot now aysh sondi oshir Hoe om vall Rosary, OR PIOUS EXERCISES IN HONOUR OF THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. Between each Mystery a stanza of the Stabat Mater may be sung, or a verse of the Hymn on the Precious Blood. NCLINE unto my aid, O God. W odr O Lord, make haste to help me. Glory be to the Father,& c. First Mystery. OUR most loving Redeemer first shed his Blood on the eighth day after his birth, when he was circumcised, in order to fulfil the Mosaic law. Reflect that Jesus did this to satisfy for your sins, and excite yourself earnestly to sorrow for them, promising our Lord to be henceforward, through his powerful grace, truly chaste and pure in body and in mind. Amen. Five Our Fathers,& c., and one Glory be to the Father,& c. . We therefore beseech thee, help thy servants. Ry. Whom thou hast redeemed with thy precious blood. Second Mystery. his in the of Olives, in such abundance that the ground was bathed with it. This was caused by the ingratitude with which he knew that men would repay him. Repent, then, of having hitherto corresponded so ill with the innumerable blessings of our Lord, and resolve to make good use of his heavenly graces and holy inspirations. Five Our Fathers,& c., as before. MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD. A20 323 Third Mystery. OUR Lord shed blood in his cruel scourging. The skin being torn, and the flesh lacerated, this precious Blood flowed out in streams, and he offered it to the eternal Father in atonement for your impatience and self- indulgence. Why, then, will you not restrain your anger and self- love? Try henceforth to be more patient in afflictions, and less self- seeking; and pass over peaceably any injuries you may receive, Five Our Fathers,& c., as before. Fourth Mystery. BLOOD gushed from the most sacred head of Jesus when he was crowned with thorns, in atonement for your pride and evil thoughts; and will you still take pleasure in haughtiness, and encourage bad thoughts in your mind? Oh, keep before you henceforth your own nothingness, your misery, your weakness, and firmly resist all the wicked suggestions of the devil. Five Our Fathers,& c., as before. Fifth Mystery. OH, how much Blood was poured from the veins of our loving Jesus, in his most painful journey to Calvary, loaded with the heavy wood of the Cross! The streets of Jerusalem, and the places he passed through, were bathed with it; and this was to satisfy for the scandals and bad examples by which his creatures entice others into the paths of perdition. Perhaps you are one of the unhappy wretches who lead others astray. Who knows what souls may be condemned to hell through your bad example? Endeavour henceforth to contribute to the salvation of souls, by admonishing them, and by giving an edifying example of good and holy works. Five Our Fathers,& c., as before. WMWMWMUS WAW 324 ROSARY OF THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD. Sixth Mystery. bet que IT was especially during his heart- rending_crucifixion that our blessed Redeemer shed his Blood. His veins were torn, his arteries burst asunder, and that precious current flowed forth to wash away the crimes and iniquities of the world. Who now will continue to live in sin, and to renew the cruel passion of the Son of God? Oh, weep bitterly for thy faults, detest them at the feet of the minister of God, reform thy evil habits; in short, commence a new life, bearing in mind that thy salvation has cost our Lord so much Blood. 11 Five Our Fathers,& c., as before. amodi Lise noy Hiw Seventh Mystery. FINALLY, Jesus shed Blood after his death, when his side was opened with a lance, and his most loving heart was wounded. This time water came forth with the Blood, to show us that the Blood was entirely shed, even to the last drop, for our salvation. Oh, infinite goodness of my Saviour, who can help loving thee? Who will not melt with affection for thee, who hast done so much for our ransom? I beseech all the angels and saints of heaven, I beseech Mary, my most dear Mother, to bless, and praise, and glorify with me thy most precious Blood! Yes, praise be to the Blood of Jesus! Glory to the Blood of Jesus, now and for evermore! Amen. Three Our Fathers,& c., and one Glory be to the Father.. and R. as before. PRAYER. O MOST precious Blood, fountain of eternal life, price and ransom of the universe, support and cleanser of our souls, which continually protectest the cause of mankind at the throne of the supreme Mercy, -I adore thee profoundly, and I wish, as far as I am PRAYERS FOR THE DEAD. 325 able, to atone for the injuries and insults thou constantly receivest from men, and especially from those who dare to blaspheme thee. Who will not bless this Blood of infinite value? Who does not feel himself inflamed with love for Jesus who shed it? What would have become of me if I had not been redeemed by this divine Blood? O immense love, which hast given us this healing balsam! O inestimable balsam, poured out from a source of immense love! Grant that all hearts, and all tongues, may adore thee, and praise thee, and thank thee, for ever and ever, throughout eternity. Amen. . Thou hast redeemed us, O Lord, by thy blood; R. And hast made us a kingdom to our God. Let us pray. O ALMIGHTY and eternal God, who hast made thine only- begotten Son the Redeemer of the world, and hast been appeased by his Blood, grant us, we beseech thee, that we may so venerate this price of our salvation, and by its power be so defended from the evils of this present life on earth, that we may enjoy its fruit for ever in heaven. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. 0 PRAYERS FOR THE DEAD. The Psalm Miserere and the Psalm De profundis may be used, saying at the end of each, instead of" Glory be to the Father," & c., the Versicle: . Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord. R. And let perpetual light shine upon them. A Prayer for the Faithful departed. O GOD, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant to the souls of thy servants departed the remission of all their sins, that, through pious HOWNWUSS 45488254 36278 326 PRAYERS FOR THE DEAD. supplications, they may obtain the pardon which they have always desired. Who livest and reignest with God the Father, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen. On the day of a person's decease or burial. O GOD, whose property is always to have mercy and to spare, we humbly beseech thee for the soul of thy servant N., which thou hast this day commanded to depart out of this world, that thou wouldst not deliver it into the hands of the enemy, nor forget it unto the end, but wouldst command it to be received by thy holy angels, and conducted to Paradise, its true country; that, as in thee it hath hoped and believed, it may not suffer the pains of hell, but may take possession of eternal joys. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. #pop For one lately deceased.co ABSOLVE, we beseech thee, O Lord, the soul of thy servant N. from every bond of sin, that, being raised in the glory of the resurrection, he may be refreshed among thy saints and elect. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. For a Bishop or Priest. O GOD, who, amongst apostolic priests, hast adorned thy servant N. with the pontifical( or sacerdotal) dignity, grant, we beseech thee, that he may also be associated with them in everlasting fellowship. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Irto For Father and Mother. O GOD, who hast commanded us to honour our father and mother, have compassion, in thy mercy, on the souls of my father and mother; forgive them their sins, and grant that may see them in the joy of eternal brightness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. PRAYERS FOR THE DEAD. 327 For Friends and Benefactors. Lentvila O GOD, bountiful in forgiving, and lovingly desirous of man's salvation, we humbly beseech thy mercy in behalf of our friends, relations, and benefactors, who have passed from this world, that, through the intercession of blessed Mary ever virgin and all the Saints, thou wouldst permit them to come to the full participation of everlasting happiness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. For all that lie in a Church or Churchyard. O GOD, by whose mercy the souls of the faithful find rest, mercifully grant to thy servants N. N. and to all that, here and everywhere, have slept in Christ, the pardon of their sins, that, absolved from all guilt, they may rejoice with thee for all eternity. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. PRAYERS THAT MAY BE USED BY SURVIVING FRIENDS. GRANT, O Lord, we beseech thee, that while we lament the departure of thy servant, we may always remember that we are most certainly to follow him. Give us grace to prepare for that last hour by a good and holy life, that we may not be taken unprepared by sudden death, but may be ever on the watch, that, when thou shalt call, we may go forth to meet the Bridegroom, and enter with him into glory everlasting. Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. iudi ai huole O most wise and merciful Lord, who hast ordained this life as a passage to the future, confining our repentance to the time of our pilgrimage here, and reserving for hereafter the state of punishment and reward; vouchsafe to us who are yet alive, and have still the opportunity of reconciliation with thee, the grace so W& WMWMWMW BRATZ424 18 328 PRAYERS FOR THE DEAD. to watch over all our actions, and to correct every slightest wandering from the true way to heaven, that we may not be surprised with our sins uncancelled, or our duties unfulfilled; but when our bodies shall go down into the grave, our souls may ascend to thee, and dwell with thee for ever in the mansions of eternal bliss. Through Jesus Christ our Lord and only Saviour Amen. An Invocation of the Most Holy Trinity for the Souls in Purgatory. O GOD of all goodness, Father of mercies, who, at the prayers and fastings of thy faithful people, didst vouchsafe to send thy angels to break asunder the fetters of thy holy apostle Peter, and to open the doors of his prison; hear even also on this day the prayers and supplications of thy Church, and send thy angel to the souls for whom we pray, that, the doors of their prison being opened wide, they may be happily received into the bosom of thy mercy. Pater, Ave, Gloria. O Son of God, Saviour of souls, who didst refresh the three children in the burning fiery furnace, pour down upon the souls that cry to thee from the flames thy heavenly dew. Thy precious blood alone can quench the flames of purgatory; oh, let it now flow down upon these suffering souls, and do thou, O Lord, have mercy upon them. Pater, Ave, Gloria. do Spirit of love, have compassion on the cruel torment which these souls endure, that are filled with the purest charity, and, aspiring without ceasing towards their God, cry aloud in their distress," I thirst: I thirst after my God!" and yet cannot attain unto the object of their love, nor receive the least drop of that torrent of pure delights. O Holy Spirit, grant that, having felt the fiercest pangs of love, they may taste its heavenly delights in a blessed eternity. Amen. Pater, Ave, Gloria. METHOD OF HEARING MASS, ETC. 329 METHOD OF HEARING MASS FOR THE DEAD. Make your Intention. O GOD of all mercy, I come to offer thee the blood of the Lamb without spot for the souls which thou lovest, and which sigh only after the blessedness of seeing thee and glorifying thee. Just as are the punishments which thou inflictest, open to them this day, I beseech thee, the boundless treasure of the satisfaction of thy divine Sons and bestow upon them in this holy sacrifice wherewithal to discharge the debt which they still owe to thy sovereign justice. [ If you are intending to communicate, and wish to offer your Communion for particular Souls, say: I beseech thee, O Lord, to apply to the souls of N. N. the Indulgences which I shall be able to obtain by the communion I am about to make.] Whilst the Priest is at the foot of the Altar. WE confess our sins, O God; and we acknowledge that, if thou hadst regard only to our iniquities, no man could be justified in thy sight, and endure the severity of thy countenance. Woe to us if thou judgest us without mercy! To appease thy justice, we have recourse, after the example of thy saints, to the unbloody sacrifice of him who was pleased to be nailed to the cross for us, and who never ceaseth to make intercession with thee in our behalf. Forgive us our sins; forgive also our brethren departed the sins which they committed against thee whilst they abode in this land of exile. Let thy mercy prevail over thy justice, since thou hast promised graciously to hear those who show mercy, and be thou faithful to thy promises. WWMWMWMW75 4524224324 3278 330 METHOD OF HEARING MASS Introit. REQUIEM æternam dona eis, Domine; et lux perpetua luceat eis. Ps. 64. Te decet hymnus, Deus, in Sion; et tibi reddetur votum in Jerusalem. Exaudi orationem meam: ad te omnis caro veniet. Requiem. Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon them. Ps. To thee is due the hymn, O God, in Sion; and to thee shall the vow be paid in Jerusalem. Oh, hear my prayer: to thee all flesh shall come. Eternal,& c. At the Kyrie. O JESUS, show thyself a God of mercy; have pity on the souls that groan in the place of suffering and expiation. Collect. FIDELIUM Deus omnium Conditor et Redemptor, animabus famulorum famularumque tuarum remissionem cunctorum tribue peccatorum; ut indulgentiam, quam semper optaverunt, piis supplicationibus consequantur. Qui vivis et regnas,& c. O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, give to the souls of thy servants departed the remission of all their sins; that, through pious supplications, they may obtain the pardon which they have always desired. Who livest and reignest,& c. Epistle. BRETHREN we will not have you ignorant concerning them that are asleep, that you be not sorrowful even as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them who have slept through Jesus, will God bring with him. For this we say unto you in the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who remain unto the coming of the Lord, shall not prevent them who have slept. For the Lord himself shall come down from heaven with commandment, and with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God; and the dead who are in Christ shall rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, shall be taken up together with them in the clouds to meet Christ, into the air, and FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED. so shall we be always with the Lord. Wherefore, comfort ye one another with these words." 1 Thess. iv. 12-17. REQUIEM æternam dona eis, Domine; et lux perpetua luceat eis.. Ps. 111. În memoria æterna erit justus: ab auditione mala non timebit. Gradual. Absolve, Domine, animas omnium fidelium defunctorum ab omni vinculo delictorum. V. Et gratia tua illis succurrente, mereantur evadere judicium ultionis.. Et lucis æternæ beatitudine perfrui. DIES iræ, dies illa Solvet sæclum in favilla, Teste David cum Sibylla. Mors stupebit et natura, Cum resurget creatura, Judicanti responsura. Quantus tremor est futurus, Quando Judex est venturus, Cuncta stricte discussurus! Tuba mirum spargens sonum Per sepulchra regionum, Coget omnes ante thronum. Liber scriptus proferetur, In quo totum continetur, Unde mundus judicetur. Sequence. Nigher still, and still more nigh Draws the day of prophecy, Doom'd to melt the earth and sky. 331 Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon them.. The just shall be in everlasting remembrance: he shall not be afraid for any evil report. Release, O Lord, the souls of all the faithful departed from the bonds of their sins. y. And by the assistance of thy grace, may they merit to escape the sentence of condemnation.. And enjoy the bliss of eternal light. Oh, what trembling there shall be, When the world its Judge shall see, Coming in dread majesty! Hark! the trump, with thrilling tone, From sepulchral regions lone, Summons all before the throne: Time and death it doth appal, To see the buried ages all Rise to answer at the call. Now the books are open spread; Now the writing must be read, Which doth judge the quick and dead. WWWMWMUS S BARB7TZAZA 332 Judex ergo cum sedebit, Quidquid latet, apparebit: Nil inultum remanebit. METHOD OF HEARING MASS Quid sum miser tunc dicturus? Quem patronum rogaturus? Cum vix justus sit securus. Rex tremendæ majestatis, Qui salvandos salvas gratis, Salva me, fons pietatis. Recordare Jesu pie, Quod sum causa tuæ viæ, Ne me perdas illa die. O suide, the Quærens me sedisti lassus, Redemisti crucem passus: Tantus labor non sit cassus. Juste Judex ultionis, Donum fac remissionis Ante diem rationi Ingemisco tanquam reus, Culpa rubet vultus meus, Supplicanti parce Deus. Qui Mariam absolvisti, Et latronem exaudisti, Mihi quoque spem dedisti. Preces meæ non sunt dignæ. Sed tu bonus fac benigne, Ne perenni cremer igne. Inter oves locum præsta, Et ab hædis me sequestra. Statuens in parte dextra. Confutatis maledictis, Flammis acribus addictis, Voça me cum benedictis. Now, before the Judge severe, 08 Hidden things must all appear; Nought can pass unpunish'd here. Oro supplex et acclinis, Cor contritum quasi cinis: Gere curam mei finis. What shall guilty I then plead? Who for me will intercede, When the saints shall comfort need? King of dreadful majesty, Who dost freely justify, Fount of pity, save thou me! Recollect, O Love divine, ' Twas for this lost sheep of thine Thou thy glory didst resign: Satest wearied seeking me; Sufferedst upon the tree: Let not vain thy labour be. Judge of justice, hear my prayer; Spare me, Lord, in mercy spare, Ere the reckoning- day appear. Lo, thy gracious face I seek; Shame and grief are on my cheek, Sighs and tears my sorrow speak. Thou didst Mary's guilt forgive; Didst the dying thief receive; Hence doth hope within me live. Worthless are my prayers, I know; Yet, oh, cause me not to go Into everlasting woe. Sever'd from the guilty band, Make me with thy sheep to stand, Placing me on thy right hand. When the cursed in anguish flee Into flames of misery; With the blest then call thou me. Suppliant in the dust I lie; My heart a cinder, crush'd and dry; Help me, Lord, when death is nigh. FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED. Lacrymosa dies illa, Qua resurget ex favilla Judicandus homo reus. Huic ergo parce Deus; Pie Jesu Domine, Dona eis requiem. sinAmen. Full of tears, and full of dread, Is the day that wakes the dead, Calling all, with solemn blast, 333 From the ashes of the past. Lord of mercy, Jesu blest, Grant the faithful light and rest. Amen. Offertory. Gospel. " AT that time, Martha said to Jesus: Lord, if thou But hadst been here, my brother had not died. now, also, I know that whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee. Jesus saith to her: Thy brother shall rise again. Martha saith to him: I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day. Jesus said to her: I am the resurrection and the life he that believeth in me, although he be dead, shall live. And every one that liveth, and believeth in me, shall not die for ever. Believest thou this? She saith to him: Yea, Lord, I have believed that thou art Christ, the Son of the living God, who art come into this world." John xi. 21-28. DOMINE Jesu Christe, Rex gloriæ, libera animas omnium fidelium defunctorum de poenis inferni, et de profundo lacu: libera eas de ore leonis, ne absorbeat eas tartarus, ne cadant in obscurum: sed signifer sanctus Michael repræsentet eas in lucem sanctum:* quam olim Abrahæ promisisti, et semini ejus. V. Hostias et preces tibi, Domine, laudis offerimus: tu suscipe pro animabus illis, quarum hodie memoriam facimus: fac eas, Domine, de morte transire ad vitam.* Quam, & c. I Lord Jesus Christ, King of glory, deliver the souls of all the faithful departed from the pains of hell, and from the deep pit: deliver them from the lion's mouth, lest hell swallow them up, lest they fall into darkness and let the standard- bearer, St Michael, bring them into the holy light:* as thou promisedst of old to Abraham and to his seed.. We offer thee, O Lord, a sacrifice of praise and prayers: accept them in behalf of the souls we commemorate this day; and make them pass, O Lord, from death to life.* As,& c. 2WWWMWMWS MW M2 12422432442 BABAY 334 METHOD OF HEARING MASS At the Secreta. I WILL go down, O just Judge of the living and the dead, I will go down in spirit to that dread place where thy hand is heavy on thy children, the heirs of thy glory. There I will sigh and lament, I will unite my prayers to the sacrifice of thy dear Son, that thou mayest shorten their pains, and change their sufferings into consolation, their humiliation into glory. Lord, in the grief that oppresses them, their soul cries unto thee. Have mercy on me, for I acknowledge that I have sinned in thy sight. One thing have I asked of thee, this will I seek after; that I may dwell in thy house for ever, to behold the fair beauty of thy temple. I believe verily to see thy face in the land of the living. During the Preface. IT is just and reasonable, right and salutary, to give thee thanks at all times and in all places, Father almighty, eternal God, through Jesus Christ our Lord; through whom thou hast given us the hope of a blessed resurrection, to the end that, if the recollection of the sentence of death passed upon all men comes to sadden us, the promise of immortality may encourage and console our faith; for to those who are faithful to thee, O Lord, to die is to lose a mortal life to pass into a better, and when this their earthly tabernacle is dissolved, they obtain one in the heavens, which shall endure eternally. And therefore, with all the heavenly host, we sing a hymn to thy glory, saying, without ceasing Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Sabaoth; heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; his blood cries aloud for pardon, and its voice reacheth even to the throne of mercy. FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED. 335 snob 2 19bianco During the Canon. O ALMIGHTY God, whose providence extendeth over all thy creatures, for thou art their Father, cast an eye of pity on the souls that love thee, and whose bitterest pain is to be separated from thee. Remember, O my God, that they are the work of thine hands, and the price of the sufferings, the death, and the infinite merits of thy divine Son, Jesus. Wilt thou not relent towards them for his name's sake? We offer thee, in their behalf, the precious blood which was shed for them on the cross; the powerful intercession of the blessed Virgin Mary, St Joseph, St Peter, and St Paul, and all the Saints; the humble supplications of thy Church, and the prayers and meritorious works of all the faithful. Having this confidence, we hope all from thy mercy, O my God, for the souls which were dear unto us, and which thou hast made it our duty to love and succour. Let thy paternal tenderness disarm at length thy justice. Open to them thy heart; manifest to them thy glory; show thyself to them as thou art, and let flow into their souls that torrent of delights of which thou art the everlasting source. At the Elevation. O HOLY Victim, immolated for the salvation of the world, listen favourably to our prayers. O precious Blood of our Saviour, which wast shed to take away our sins, sanctify us, and cry for mercy on the souls of the faithful departed. Continuance of the Canon. O JESUS, who didst go down into Limbo to deliver thence the souls of the patriarchs and prophets who awaited thy coming, visit the souls of thy servants in their place of suffering. Moderate the heat of the furnace in which they are tried, with the dew of thy W& WEW№W WS& W M2 WAS BABA 336 METHOD OF HEARING MASS grace. Thou hast said that thou wilt consider as done unto thyself, the least good which we shall do unto our brethren: I may hope, then, that the relief which I shall procure for the souls of the faithful will be as acceptable to thee as if I had procured it for thyself. Cease from thy anger, O my God, through the intercession of Her who is the comforter of the afflicted, and through the prayers of all the heavenly host, who plead for the blessedness of the souls in purgatory. Grant, I beseech thee, eternal rest to these our brethren in whose behalf we prostrate ourselves before thee. At the Pater. O JESUS, O thou at whose name every knee doth bow in heaven, on earth, and under the earth; O thou who art the sovereign Judge of the living and the dead; let thy name be hallowed by the deliverance of the souls for whom we pray. Let the gate of thy tabernacles be opened to them, and thy will to save them be done this day. Grant that, after having eaten the bread of affliction, they may be nourished with the living bread which is the fruition of thyself. We beseech thee in thy mercy to forgive the sins of our parents, friends, and benefactors ,, and the sins which we have caused them to commit, that thou mayest not impute the guilt to them in the rigour of thy justice.ro Preserve us from those avenging flames, which, alas! we have too justly merited by the abuse of thy graces, our tepidity in thy service, and our unfaithfulness in resisting temptation. Deliver us from sin, the greatest of all evils, for we know that it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. At the Agnus Dei. O JESUS, how great is the love which led thee to offer thyself, as a lamb to the sacrifice, for the expiation of the sins of the world! What tongue can worthily extol that charity which leads thee to become 337 FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED. surety for our debts, even after our death! What ought not our gratitude to be for so great a benefit! Lamb of God, who, by thy death, didst overcome the roaring lion that goeth about seeking whom he may devour, have mercy on the faithful departed. Lamb without spot, who wast immolated to the justice of thy divine Father, to the end that he might forgive us our sins, have mercy on those who have died united by love to thy sacred heart. Lamb of God, who wast offered in sacrifice, that thou mightest lead us out of this land of perdition to the true land of promise; thou who hast said: I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in me although he be dead, shall live,-give to the souls of the faithful departed that life, the principle of which was imparted to them by the grace of the holy sacra ments; bestow upon them the happiness of which they have so often received the precious pledge in thy heavenly banquet. I desire to have part therein, ( spiritually,) that I may obtain for them, as much as in me lies, the society of thine elect for ever; I offer to thee in their behalf, and especially for N., all the devotions and good works which I may be enabled to perform. Despise not my humble prayer; but be thou thyself my consolation in my loss, and grant relief to those souls which were so dear to me, and especially N. I madw sens afgif ads on Communion. pijani,... LET shine upon them, O Lord, thy eternal light, that they may dwell for ever with thy saints: grant this favour to them, I beseech thee, O God of mercy Post- Communion. O MY God, who hast constituted prayer for the souls in purgatory one of the most essential of our duties, grant that I may find, in thy infinite merits Y WWW № W M W 12422432442 342 Laats 338 THAT THE ACT METHOD OF HEARING MASS, ETC. OD OF VE adeb two col and charity, the pardon of all my past tepidity and sloth. Let the remembrance of thy justice, which keeps them fast bound in prison for faults which I myself so commonly commit, excite in me a firm resolution of entering on the way of penance to expiate my sins, and cause me to walk with more circumspection, that I may not relapse into my former errors. I will no longer delay to do penance. Henceforth I will labour thereat whilst there is yet time. I will pray most humbly for the souls of the faithful departed; I will deprive myself even of allowable pleasures and enjoyments, to quench the flames in which they suffer; I will pour my alms into the lap of the poor, to make interest in their behalf. Bless these resolutions, O my God, and grant me grace to fulfil them. The Last Gospel. I KNOW that my Redeemer liveth, and in the last day I shall rise out of the earth, and I shall be clothed again with my skin, and in my flesh I shall see my God, my Saviour; my eyes shall behold him; this, my hope, is laid up in my bosom." Job xix. 25-27. " I will look towards the Lord, I will wait for God my Saviour; my God will hear my voice. I shall arise when I sit in darkness, the Lord is my light. He will bring me forth unto the light, I shall behold his justice." Mich. vii. 7-9. en adgui damals om to bod pet doossed .. di rol oyn to- Initaoces tapmodi lo vissa stindai vds ni bayam I tad visad Ant. torbas Vespers for the Dead. ( Used on All Souls' Day, immediately after the Second Vespers of All Saints.) P LACEBO Domino. Lord. Psalm cxiv. DILEXI, quoniam exaudiet Dominus* vocem orationis meæ. Quia inclinavit aurem suam mihi:* et in diebus meis invocabo. Circumdederunt me dolores mortis:* et pericula inferni invenerunt me. QORT Ant. I will please the Tribulationem et dolorem inveni:* et nomen Domini invocavi. mam meam, O Domine, libera ani* misericors Dominus, et justus, et Deus noster miseretur. Custodiens parvulos Dominus:* humiliatus sum, et liberavit me. Convertere, anima mea, I I have loved: because the Lord will hear the voice of my prayer. 2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me: and in my days will I call upon him. : 3 The sorrows of death have compassed me and the perils of hell have found me. 4 I met with trouble and sorrow: and I called on the name of the Lord. 5 O Lord, deliver my soul: the Lord is merciful and just, and our God showeth mercy. 6 The Lord is the keeper of little ones: I was humbled, and he delivered me. 7 Turn, O my soul, unto WEWNWMWMW 340 VESPERS FOR THE DEAD. in requiem tuam: quia thy rest for the Lord Dominus benefec tibi. hath been bountiful to Quia eripuit animam meam de morte,* oculos meos a lacrymis, pedes meos a lapsu. Placebo Domino* in regione vivorum. Requiem æternam dona eis, Domine. * Et lux perpetua* luceat eis. Ant. Placebo Domino* in regione vivorum. Ant. Heumihi, Domine. AD Dominum cum tribularer clamavi:* et exaudivit me. Domine libera animam meam a labiis iniquis:* et a lingua dolosa. Psalm cxix. Quid detur tibi, aut quid apponatur tibi:* ad linguam dolosam? Sagittæ potentis acuta:* cum carbonibus desolatoriis. thee. 8 For he hath delivered my soul from death: mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling. 9 I will please the Lord: in the land of the living. Eternal rest: grant unto them, O Lord. Heu mihi, quia incolatus meus prolongatus est; habitavi cum habitantibus And let perpetual light: shine upon them. Ant. I will please the Lord in the land of the living. Ant. Wo is me, O Lord I In my trouble I cried to the Lord: and he heard me. 2 Deliver my soul, O Lord, from wicked lips: and from a deceitful tongue. 3 What can be given thee, or what can be added to thee: to a deceitful tongue? 4 The sharp arrows of the mighty with destroying coals of fire. : 5 Wo is me that my sojourn is prolonged: I have dwelt with the inhabitants 341 Cedar* multum incola of Cedar, my soul hath fuit anima mea. long been a sojourner. 6 With them that hated peace I was peaceable: when I spoke to them, they fought against me without a cause. Eternal rest,& c. Ant. Wo is me, O Lord: that my sojourning is prolonged. Ant. The Lord. VESPERS FOR THE DEAD. Cum his, qui oderunt pacem, eram pacificus: cum loquebar illis, impugnabant me gratis. Requiem æternam,& c. Ant. Heumihi, Domine, quia incolatus meus prolongatus est. * Ant. Dominus. Psalm cxx. LEVAVI oculos meos in montes:* unde veniet auxilium mihi. Auxilium meum a Domino:* qui fecit coelum xxx et terram. Non det in commotionem pedem tuum:* neque dormitet qui custodit te. Ecce non dormitabit, neque dormiet:* qui custodit Israel. * Dominus custodit te, Dominus protectio tua: super manum dexteram tuam. Per diem sol non uret te: neque luna per noc* tem. I I have lifted up mine eyes unto the mountains: whence help shall come to me. 2 My help is from the Lord: who made heaven and earth. 3 May he not suffer thy foot to be moved: neither let him slumber that keepeth thee. 4 Behold, he shall neither slumber nor sleep: that keepeth Israel. 5 The Lord is thy keeper, the Lord is thy protection: upon thy right hand. 6 The sun shall not burn thee by day: nor yet the moon by night. Dominus custodit te ab 7 The Lord keepeth thee 12422432442452 342 * omni malo:* custodiat animam tuam Dominus. Dominus custodiat introitum tuum, et exitum tuum: ex hoc nunc, et usque in sæculum. Requiem æternam,& c. Ant. Dominus custodit te ab omni malo:* custodiat animam tuam Dominus. bagitolong at Ant. Si iniquitates observaveris. VESPERS FOR THE DEAD. Psalm cxxix. De profundis,( see p. II.) Ant. SI iniquitates* ob- Ant. If thou, O Lord, servaveris, Do- wilt mark iniquities: Lord, nine, Domine, quis sus- who shall abide it? tinebit? Ant, Opera* CONFITEBOR tibi, Domine, in toto corde meo:* quoniam audisti verba oris mei. from all evil: may the Lord keep thy soul. 8 May the Lord keep thy coming in and thy going out: from henceforth now and for ever. Eternal rest,& c. Ant. The Lord keepeth thee from all evil: the Lord keep thy soul. apple In conspectu Angelorum psallam tibi:* adorabo ad templum sanctum tuum, et confitebor nomini tuo. Ant. If thou, O Lord, wilt mark iniquities. Psalm cxxxvii. Super misericordia tua et veritate tua:* quoniam magnificasti super omne, nomen sanctum tuum. Ant. Despise not. A I I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart for thou hast heard the words of my mouth. 2 I will sing praise unto thee in the sight of the angels: I will adore towards thy holy temple, and give glory unto thy name. 3 For thy mercy, and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy holy name above all. VESPERS FOR THE DEAD. 343 4 In what day soever I shall call upon thee, hear me: thou shalt multiply strength in my soul. 5 Let all the kings of the earth give glory to thee, O Lord: for they have heard all the words of thy mouth. ba insy 6 And let them sing in the ways of the Lord: for great is the glory of the Lord. sad bad 7 For the Lord is high, and looketh on the lowly: and the lofty he knoweth afar off. ACTUA 8 If I shall walk in the midst of tribulation, thou wilt quicken me: and thou hast stretched forth thy hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand hath saved me. m 9 The Lord will repay for me; thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: O despise not the works of the thy hands. * In quacumque die invocavero te, exaudi me: multiplicabis in anima mea virtutem. Confiteantur tibi, Do. mine, omnes reges terræ:* quia audierunt omnia verba oris tui. Son of Et cantent in viis Domini:* quoniam magna est gloria Domini a mom an ovilab tutv Quoniam excelsus Dominus, et humilia respicit:* et alta a longe cognoscit. * Si ambulavero in medio tribulationis, vivificabis me: et super iram inimicorum meorum extendisti manum tuam, et salvum me fecit dextera tua. Dominus retribuet pro me, Domine misericordia tua in sæculum: opera manuum tuarum ne despicias. Requiem æternam,& c. Ant. Opera manuum tuarum, Domine, ne despicias. V. Audivi vocem de colo dicentem mihi, Ry. Beati mortui, qui in Domino moriuntur. sils Eternal rest,& c. Ant. Despise not, O Lord, the works of thy hands. . I heard a voice from heaven, saying unto me, Ry. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. SWMWWW 12422432442 $ 2452₂ 344 VESPERS FOR THE DEAD. AT THE MAGNIFICAT. Ant. All. Ant. Omne. to gabal odi Ha Ant. OMNE quod dat mihi Pater* ad me veniet: et eum qui venit ad me, non ejiciam foras. medt . Et ne nos inducas in tentationem. ds al nory Ry. Sed libera nos a malo. bosdi 10L Magnificat,( p. III.) Ant. All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will not cast out. d. And lead us not into temptation. Ry. But deliver us from evil.sxs mision ool bas- igast diswond od tol od Psalm cxlv. gnol LAUDA anima mea Dominum, laudabo Dominum in vita mea: psallam Deo meo quamdiu fuero.not berasa and revertetur Exibit spiritus ejus, et in terram suam:* in illa die peribunt omnes cogitationes Tentot eorum. I Praise the Lord, O my soul; while I live will I praise the Lord: I will sing to my God as long as I shall be. 10 Nolite confidere in prin- 2 Put not your trust in cipibus: in filiis hominum, in quibus non est salus. io on princes in the children of men, in whom there is no salvation. 3 His spirit shall go forth, and he shall return unto his earth: in that day all their thoughts shall perish. Beatus, cujus Deus Jacob adjutor ejus, spes ejus 4 Blessed is the man who hath the God of in Domino Deo ipsius:* Jacob for his helper, qui fecit coelum et terram, whose hope is in the mare, et omnia quæ in eis : sunt. bro Lord his God who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all things that are in them. 345 5 Who keepeth truth for ever, who executeth judgment for them that suffer wrong: who giveth food to the hungry. mins 6 The Lord looseth them that are fettered: the Lord giveth sight to the blind. usalubui su Dominus erigit elisos:* 7 The Lord lifteth up Dominus diligit justos. ved them that are cast down: Jesugion bus Lovil the Lord loveth the just. Dominus custodit advenas, pupillum, et viduam suscipiet: et vias pecca torum disperdet. 8 The Lord keepeth the strangers, he will support the fatherless and widows: and the ways of sinners he will destroy. Qui custodit veritatem in sæculum, facit judicium injuriam patientibus:* dat escam esurientibus. VESPERS FOR THE DEAD. Dominus solvit compediDominus illuminat * tos: cæcos. anole Regnabit Dominus in sæcula, Deus tuus Sion:* in generationem et generationem. . Requiem æternam dona eis, Domine. R. Et lux perpetua luceat eis. mas eorum. * * . A porta inferi. Rz. Erue Domine ani. Requiescant in pace. R. Amen. V. Domine exaudi orationem meam. R. Et clamor meus ad te veniat. . Dominus vobiscum. Rz. Et cum spiritu tuo. 9 The Lord shall reign for ever, thy God, O Sion: from generation to generation. . Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. R. And let perpetual light shine upon them. V.From the gate of hell. Ry. Deliver their souls, O Lord. . May they rest in peace. Rz. Amen. . O Lord, hear my prayer. R. And let my cry come unto thee. . The Lord be with you. Ry. And with thy spirit. WAW 346 VESPERS FOR THE DEAD. EVE FIDELIUM Deus omnium Conditor et Redemptor, animabus famulorum famularumque tuarum remissionem cunctorum tribue peccatorum; ut indulgentiam, quam semper optaverunt, piis supplicationibus conse quantur. Qui vivis et regnas,& c. brod 0 Intringing dal ba led losing sdt mor to ayaw sdi Bas brod sdT Collect. 90.850 Toysiq buroo ativ tibotavo iỌ munol O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, give to the souls of thy servants departed the remission of all their sins; that through pious supplications, they may obtain the pardon which they have always desired. Who livest and reignest,& c. oy sbrogab Titany of the Saints. A LITANIES. odyort has E reminiscaris, Domine, delicta nostra, vel parentum nostrorum; neque tam sumas depeccatis nostris. Kyrie, eleison. Kyrie, eleison. Christe, eleison. Christe, eleison. Kyrie, eleison. Kyrie, eleison. Christe, audi nos. Christe, exaudi nos. Pater de coelis Deus, Fili Redemptor mundi Deus, Spiritus Sancte Deus, Sancta Trinitas, unus Deus, Miserere nobis. Remember not, O Lord, our offences, nor those of our fathers; neither take thou vengeance on our sins. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of heaven, God the Son, Redeemer of the world, God the Holy Ghost, Holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy,& c. WAW 348 Sancta Maria, Sancta Dei Genitrix, Sancta Virgo virginum," Sancte Michael, LITANY OF THE SAINTS. Holy Mary, Holy Mother of God, Holy Virgin of Virgins, St Michael, St Gabriel, St Raphael, All ye holy Angels and Archangels, All ye holy orders of blessed Spirits, St John Baptist, St Joseph, All ye holy Patriarchs and Prophets, Sancte Gabriel, Sancte Raphael, Omnes sancti Angeli et Archangeli, Orate,& c. Omnes sancti beatorum Ora pro nobis. Spirituum ordines, Orate,& c. Sancte Joannes Baptista, Ora,& c. Sancte Joseph, Ora,& c. Omnes sancti Patriarchæ et Prophetæ, Orate,& c. Sancte Petre, pod moms Sancte Paule, Sancte Andrea, Sancte Jacobe, od Sancte Joannes, Sancte Thoma, St Peter, DoSt Paul, to St Andrew, dat St James, St John, St Thomas, Sancte Jacobe, Sancte Philippe, Sancte Bartholomæe, Sancte Matthæe, Sancte Simon, Sancte Thaddæe, Sancte Matthia. Sancte Barnaba, Sancte Luca, Sancte Marce, Omnes sancti Apostoli et Evangelista, Omnes sancti Discipuli Domini, Omnes sancti Innocentes, Ora pro nobis. Orate,& c. St James, St Philip, St Bartholomew, St Matthew, .noż St Simon, St Thaddeus, St Matthias, St Barnabas, St Luke, St Mark, All ye holy Apostles and Evangelists, All ye holy Disciples of our Lord, All ye holy Innocents, Pray for us. LITANY OF THE SAINTS. Sancte Stephane, Ora,& c. St Stephen, Sancte Laurenti, Ora,& c. St Lawrence, Sancte Vincenti, Ora,& c. Sancti Fabiane et Sebastiane, St Vincent, SS Fabian and Sebastian, SS John and Paul, SS Cosmas and Damian, SS Gervase and ProSancti Joannes et Paule, Sancti Cosma et Damiane, Sancti Gervasi et Protasi, Omnes sancti Martyres, Orate,& c. Sancte Sylvester, Sancte Gregori, Sancte Ambrosi, Sancte Augustine, Sancte Hieronyme, tase, All ye holy Martyrs, St Sylvester, St Gregory, St Ambrose, St Augustine, St Jerome, St Martin, Sancte Martine, Sancte Nicolae, St Nicholas, Omnes sancti Pontifices et All ye holy Bishops and Confessores, Orate,& c. Confessors, All ye holy Doctors, Ora pro nobis. Omnes sancti Doctores, Orate,& c. Ora pro nobis. Sancte Antoni, Sancte Benedicte, Sancte Bernarde, Sancte Dominice, Sancte Francisce, Omnes sancti Sacerdotes et Levitæ, Orate,& c. Omnes sancti Monachi et Eremitæ, Orate,& c. Sancta Maria Magdalena, Sancta Agatha, Sancta Lucia, Sancta Agnes, Sancta Cæcilia, Sancta Catharina, 349 Ora pro nobis. stons2 St Agatha, St Lucy, St Agnes, St Cecily, St Catherine, St Anthony, St Benedict, St Bernard, St Dominic, St Francis, All ye holy Priests and Levites, All ye holy Monks and Hermits, St Mary Magdalene, on A Pray for us. LITANY OF THE SAINTS. St Anastasia, All ye holy Virgins and Widows, All ye holy men and women, Saints of God, Make intercession for us. Be merciful, Spare us, O Lord. Be merciful, 350 Sancta Anastasia, Omnes sanctæ Virgines et Viduæ, Orate,& c. Omnes Sancti et Sanctæ Dei, Intercedite pro nobis. Propitius esto, Parce nobis, Domine. Propitius esto, Exaudi nos, Domine. Ab omni malo, Ab omni peccato, Ab ira tua, 1 A subitanea et improvisa morte, Ab insidiis diaboli. Ab ira, et odio, et omni mala voluntate, A spiritu fornicationis, A fulgure et tempestate, A flagello terræmotus, Libera nos, Domine. A peste, fame, et bello, A morte perpetua, Per mysterium sanctæ Incarnationis tuæ, Per Adventum tuum, Per Nativitatem tuam, Per Baptismum et sanctum Jejunium tuum, Graciously hear us, O Lord. From all evil, From all sin, From thy wrath, ¹ From sudden and unlooked- for death, From the snares of the devil, From anger, and hatred, and every evil will, From the spirit of formication, [ pest, From lightning and temFrom the scourge of earthquake,[ and war, From plague, famine, From everlasting death, Through the mystery of thy holy Incarnation, Through thy Coming, Through thy Nativity, Through thy Baptism and holy Fasting, culis. A peste, fame, et bello. O Lord, deliver us. 1 ¹ Here, for the Devotion of the Forty Hours, is inserted: Ab imminentibus periFrom all dangers that threaten us. From plague, famine, and war. LITANY OF THE SAINTS. Per Crucem et Passionem tuam, Per Mortem et Sepulturam tuam, Per sanctam Resurrectionem tuam, Per admirabilem Ascensionem tuam, Per adventum Spiritus Sancti Paracliti, In die judicii, Peccatores. Te rogamus, audi nos. Ut nobis parcas, Ut nobis indulgeas, Ut ad veram pœnitentiam nos perducere digneris, UtEcclesiam tuam sanctam regere et conservare digneris, Ut Dominum Apostolicum, et omnes ecclesiasticos ordines, in sancta religione conservare digneris, Ut inimicos sanctæ Ecclesiæ humiliare digneris, ¹ 1 Te rogamus, audi nos. 351 Through thy Cross and Passion, Through thy Death and Burial, Through thy holy Resurrection, oq orbaus Through thine admirable Ascension, Through the coming of the Holy Ghost the Paraclete, In the day of judgment, We sinners, Beseech thee, hear us. That thou wouldst spare us, [ don us, That thou wouldst parThat thou wouldst bring us to true penance, That thou wouldst vouchsafe to govern and preserve thy holy Church. That thou wouldst vouchsafe to preserveour Apostolic Prelate, and all orders of the Church, in holy religion. That thou wouldst vouchsafe to humble the enemies of holy Church.¹ We beseech thee, hear us. 1 For the Devotion of the Forty Hours, insert: Ut Turcarum, et hæreticorum conatus, reprimere That thou wouldst vouchsafe to defeat the at 2275$ 225$ 2,2WDWMWMWMUS MUS 352 Ut regibus et principibus Christianis, paLITANY OF THE SAINTS. cem et veram concordiam donare digneris, viod Ut cuncto populo Christiano, pacem et unitatem largiri digneris, Ut nosmetipsos in tuo sancto servitio, confortare et conservare digneris, Ut mentes nostras ad coelestia desideria erigas, Ut omnibus benefactoribus nostris, sempiterna bona retribuas, Ut animas nostras, fratrum propinquorum et benefactorum nostrorum, ab æterna damnatione eripias, Ut fructus terræ dare et conservare digneris, Ut omnibus fidelibus defunctis, requiem æternam donare digneris, zio That thou wouldst vouchsafe to give peace and true concord to Christian kings and princes, That thou wouldst vouchsafe to grant peace and unity to all Christian people, That thou wouldst vouchsafe to confirm and preserve us in thy holy service, That thou wouldst lift up our minds to heavenly desires, That thou wouldst render eternal blessings to all our benefactors, That thou wouldst deliver our souls, and the souls of our brethren, relations, and benefactors, from eternal damnation, thou wouldst vouchsafe to give and preserve the fruits of the earth, That thou wouldst vouchsafe to grant eternal rest to all the faithful departed, That et ad nihilum redigere dig- tempts of all Turks and neris. heretics, and bring them to nought. 353 Ut nos exaudire digneris, That thou wouldst vouchsafe graciously to hear us, Fili Dei, Son of God, Agnus Dei, qui tollis pec- Lamb of God, who takest cata mundi, away the sins of the world, LITANY OF THE SAINTS. Parce nobis, Domine. Spare us, O Lord. Agnus Dei, qui tollis pec- Lamb of God, who takest cata mundi, away the sins of the world, op inp Graciously hear us, O Lord. Exaudi nos, Domine. Agnus Dei, qui tollis pec- Lamb of God, who takest cata mundi, away the sins of the world, Miserere nobis. Christe, audi nos. Christe, exaudi nos. Kyrie, eleison. Christe, eleison. Kyrie, eleison. Pater noster,( secreto.) . Et ne nos inducas in tentationem. Ry. Sed libera nos a malo. Psalm lxix. Deus in adjutorium. DEUS in adjutorium meum intende: Domine ad adjuvandum me festina. Have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Our Father,( secretly.) . And lead us not into temptation. Ry. But deliver us from evil. Confundantur et revereantur: qui quærunt animam meam. I O God, come to my assistance: O Lord, make haste to help me. 2 Let them be confounded and ashamed: that seek after my soul. Z $ 27532 W3W& W§WNWMU MW 354 LITANY OF THE SAINTS. Avertantur retrorsum, et erubescant: qui volunt mihi mala. Avertantur statim erubescentes: qui dicunt mihi, Euge, euge. Exultent et lætentur in te omnes qui quærunt te: et dicant semper, Magnificetur Dominus; qui diligunt salutare tuum. Ego vero egenus et pauper sum: Deus adjuva me. Adjutor meus et liberator meus es tu: Domine, ne moreris. Gloria Patri,& c. . Salvos fac servos tuos. Ry. Deus meus sperantes in te. . Esto nobis Domine turris fortitudinis. Ry. A facie inimici. . Nihil proficiat inimicus in nobis. Ry. Et filius iniquitatis non apponat nocere nobis. . Domine, non secundum peccata nostra facias nobis. Ry. Neque secundum 3 Let them be turned backward, and blush for shame that desire evils unto me. 4 Let them be straightbackward way turned blushing for shame, that say unto me:' Tis well, ' tis well. 5 Let all that seek thee be joyful and glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say alway, The Lord be magnified. 6 But I am needy and poor: O God, help thou me. 7 Thou art my helper and my deliverer: O Lord, make no long delay. Glory be,& c. V. Save thy servants. Ry. Who hope in thee, O my God. V. Be unto us, O Lord, a tower of strength. Ry. From the face of the enemy. . Let not the enemy prevail against us. Ry. Nor the son of iniquity approach to hurt us. . O Lord, deal not with us according to our sins. Ry. Neither requite us LITANY OF THE SAINTS. iniquitates nostras retribuas nobis. . Oremus pro Pontifice nostro, N. Ry. Dominus conservet eum et vivificet eum, et beatum faciat eum in terra; et non tradat eum in animam inimicorum ejus. . Oremus pro benefactoribus nostris. Ry. Retribuere dignare Domine, omnibus nobis bona facientibus, propter nomen tuum vitam æternam. Amen. . Oremus pro fidelibus defunctis. Ky. Requiem æternam dona eis Domine; et lux perpetua luceat eis. . Requiescant in pace. Ry. Amen. V. Pro fratribus nostris absentibus. Ry. Salvos fac servos tuos, Deus meus sperantes in te. V. Mitte eis Domine auxilium de sancto. R. Et de Sion tuere eos. . Domine, exaudi orationem meam. 355 according to our iniqui ties. V. Let us pray for our Sovereign Pontiff, N. Ry. The Lord preserve him and give him life, and make him blessed upon the earth; and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies. . Let us pray for our benefactors. Ry. Vouchsafe, O Lord, for thy name's sake, to reward with eternal life all them that do us good. Amen. A . Let us pray for the faithful departed. Rz. Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon them. . Let them rest in peace. Ry. Amen. . For our absent brethren. Ry. Save thy servants, who hope in thee, O my God. V. Send them help, O Lord, from the sanctuary. R. And defend them out of Zion. . O Lord, hear my prayer. WEWNW MUS MU 356 LITANY OF THE SAINTS. Rz. Et clamor meus ad Ry. And let my cry te veniat. Oremus.¹ come unto thee. Let us pray.¹ Forty Hours the following 1 For the devotion of the Collects are used: DEUS, qui nobis sub sacramento mirabili, Passionis tuæ memoriam reliquisti; tribue, quæsumus, ita nos Corporis et Sanguinis tui sacra mysteria venerari, ut redemptionis tuæ fructum in nobis jugiter sentiamus. Qui vivis et regnas in sæcula sæculorum. Amen. From Advent to Christmas. DEUS, qui de beatæ Mariæ Virginis utero Verbum tuum, angelo nuntiante, carnem suscipere voluisti; præsta supplicibus tuis, ut qui vere eam Genitricem Dei credimus, ejus apud te intercessionibus adjuvemur. Per eumdem Christum Dominum nostrum. O God, who, under a wonderful Sacrament, hast left us a memorial of thy Passion; grant us, we beseech thee, so to venerate the sacred mysteries of thy Body and Blood, that we may ever feel within us the fruit of thy redemption. Who livest,& c. Amen. Ry. Amen. From Christmas DEUS, qui salutis æternæ, beatæ Mariæ virginitate foecunda, humano generi præmia O God, who wast pleased that thy Word, at the message of an angel, should take flesh in the womb of the blessed Virgin Mary, grant to us, thy humble servants, that we who believe her to be truly the Mother of God, may be assisted by her intercessions with thee. Through the same Christ our Lord. R. Amen. to the Purification. O God, who, by the fruitful virginity of blessed Mary, hast given to mankind the rewards of eternal LITANY OF THE SAINTS. 357 Deus, cui proprium est O God, whose property misereri semper, et par- is always to have mercy cere: suscipe deprecatio- and to spare, receive our nem nostram; ut nos, et humble petition; that we, omnes famulos tuos, quos and all thy servants who delictorum catena con- are bound by the chain of stringit, miseratio tuæ pie- sins, may, by the compastatis clementer absolvat. sion of thy goodness, mercifully be absolved. Exaudi, quæsumus, Domine supplicum preces, et confitentium tibi parce peccatis: ut pariter nobis indulgentiam tribuas benignus et pacem. præstitisti; tribue, quæsumus, ut ipsam pro nobis intercedere sentiamus, per quam meruimus auctorem vitæ suscipere Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum Filium tuum. Qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spiritus Sancti, Deus, per omnia sæcula sæculorum. Rz. Amen. Graciously hear, we beseech thee, O Lord, the prayers of thy suppliants, and forgive the sins of them that confess to thee; that, in thy bounty, thou mayest grant us both pardon and peace. salvation; grant, we beseech thee, that we may experience her intercession for us, through whom we have merited to receive the author of life, our Lord Jesus Christ thy Son. Who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end. Ry. Amen. From the Purification to Advent. CONCEDE nos famulos mine tuos, quæsumus, DoDeus, perpetua mentis et corporis sanitate gaudere; et gloriosa beatæ Mariæ semper Virginis inGrant, we beseech thee, O Lord God, that we, thy servants, may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body; and by the intercession of the blessed Mary BW& WMWMWMUS SU 1 358 LITANY OF THE SAINTS. Ineffabilem nobis, Domine, misericordiam tuam clementer ostende: ut simul nos et a peccatis omnibus exuas, et a poenis, quas pro his meremur, eripias. hole Deus, qui culpa offenderis, poenitentia placaris: preces populi tui supplicantis propitius respice; et flagella tuæ iracundiæ, quæ pro peccatis nostris meremur, averte. tercessione, a præsenti liberari tristitia, et æterna perfrui lætitia. Show forth upon us, O Lord, in thy mercy, thy unspeakable loving- kindness; that thou mayest both loose us from all our sins, and deliver us from the punishments which we deserve for them. O God, who by sin art offended, and by penance pacified, mercifully regard the prayers of thy people making supplication to thee, and turn away the scourges of thine anger, which we deserve for our sins. Omnipotens, sempiterne Deus, in cujus manu sunt omnes potestates, et omnia jura regnorum, respice in auxilium ever virgin, may be delivered from present sorrow, and attain eternal gladness. Then follows the Collect for the Pope, after which is said: trum et virtus, adesto piis Ecclesiæ tuæ precibus, auctor ipse pietatis; et præsta, ut quod fideliter petimus, efficaciter conseDEUS, refugium nos- O God, our refuge and strength, who art the author of all piety, hearken unto the devout prayers of thy Church; and grant that what we ask faithfully we may obtain effectually. quamur. Almighty, everlasting God, in whose hand are all the powers and all the rights of kingdoms, come Christianorum, to the assistance of thy ut gentes paganorum et Christian people, that LITANY OF THE SAINTS. Omnipotens, sempiterne Almighty, Deus, miserere famulo tuo Pontifici nostro N., et dirige eum secundum tuam clementiam in viam salutis æternæ: ut te donante tibi placita cupiat, et tota virtute perficiat. Deus, a quo sancta desideria, recta consilia, et justa sunt opera: da servis tuis illam, quam mundus dare non potest, pacem; ut et corda nostra mandatis tuis dedita, et hostium sublata formidine, tempora sint tua protectione tranquilla. hæreticorum, quæ in sua feritate et fraude confidunt, dexteræ tuæ potentia conterantur. 359 everlasting God, have mercy upon thy servant N., our Sovereign Pontiff, and direct him, according to thy clemency, into the way of everlasting salvation; that by thy grace he may both desire those things that are pleasing to thee, and perform them with all his strength. Ry. Et custodiat nos semper. Amen. O God, from whom all holy desires, all right counsels, and all just works do come, give unto thy servants that peace which the world cannot give; that our hearts being devoted to thy commandments, and the fear of our enemies being taken away, our times, by thy protection, may be peaceful. Then follows the last Collect, Omnipotens, sempiterne Deus,& c., Almighty, everlasting God,& c., with the Versicles, except that, in the last response but one, & c., instead of the simple Amen, is said, all pagan and heretical nations, who trust in their own violence and fraud, may be broken by the might of thy right hand. R. And ever preserve us. Amen. RWDWMWMWMWMWM21 360 20Ure igne Sancti Spiritus renes nostros et cor nostrum, Domine: ut tibi casto corpore serviamus, et mundo corde placeamus. LITANY OF THE SAINTS.- Fidelium Deus omnium Conditor et Redemptor, animabus famulorum famularumque tuarum remissionem cunctorum tribue peccatorum: ut indulgentiam, quam semper optaverunt, piis supplicationibus consequantur. Actiones nostras, quæsumus, Domine, aspirando præveni, et adjuvando prosequere: ut cuncta nostra oratio et operatio a te semper incipiat, et per te cœpta finiatur. Inflame, O Lord, our reins and heart with the fire of the Holy Ghost; that we may serve thee with a chaste body, and please thee with a clean heart. Omnipotens, sempiterne Deus, qui vivorum dominaris simul et mortuorum omniumque misereris, quos tuos fide et opere futuros esse prænoscis: te supplices exoramus: ut pro quibus effundere preces decrevimus, quosque vel præsens sæculum adhuc in carne retinet, vel futurum jam exutos corpore susce O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, give to the souls of thy servants departed the remission of all their sins; that through pious supplications they may obtain the pardon which they have always desired. Prevent, we thee, O Lord, our actions by thy inspirations, and further them with thy continual help; that every prayer and work of ours may always begin from thee, and through thee be likewise beseech hoitood bus ng ended. Almighty, everlasting God, who hast dominion over the living and the dead, and art merciful to all who thou foreknowest will be thine by faith and works; we humbly beseech thee that they for whom we intend to pour forth our prayers, whether this present world still detain them in the flesh, or the LITANY OF THE MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS. 361 pit, intercedentibus omni- world to come hath albus Sanctis tuis, pietatis ready received them tuæ clementia omnium stripped of their mortal delictorum suorum veniam bodies, may, by the grace consequantur. Per Domi- of thy loving- kindness, and by the intercession of all the Saints, obtain the remission of all their sins. num nostrum. Rz. Amen. sto te zas Through thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. R. Amen. . Domine, exaudi orationem meam. Ry. Et clamor meus ad te veniat. . Exaudiat nos omnipotens et misericors Dominus. Ry. Amen. . Et fidelium animæ, per misericordiam Dei, requiescant in pace. Ry. Amen. prayer. R. And let my cry come unto thee. . May the almighty and merciful Lord gracieously hear us. Christe, eleison. . O Lord, hear my Ry. Amen. V. And may the souls of the faithful, through the mercy of God, rest in PL peace. Kyrie, eleison. Jesu, audi nos. Jesu, exaudi nos. Pater de coelis Deus, Fili Redemptor mundi Deus, LITANY OF THE MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS. KYRIE, eleison. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Jesus, hear us. Jesus, graciously hear us. God the Father of heaven, God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Ry. Amen. MWMUW 362 LITANY OF THE MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS. Spiritus Sancte Deus. Sancta Trinitas, unus Deus, Jesu, Fili Dei vivi, God the Holy Ghost. Holy Trinity, one God, Jesu, splendor Patris, dla Jesu, candor lucis æternæ, Jesu, Rex gloriæ, Jesu, sol justitiæ, Jesu, Fili Mariæ Virginis, Jesu amabilis, Jesu admirabilis, Jesu, Deus fortis, Jesu, Pater futuri sæculi, Jesu, magni consilii Angele, Jesu potentissime, Jesu patientissime, Jesu obedientissime, Jesu, mitis et humilis corde, Miserere nobis. Jesu, zelator animarum, Jesu, amator castitatis, Jesu, amator noster, Jesu, Deus pacis, Jesu, auctor vitæ, AK Jesu, exemplar virtutum, Jesus, most Jesus, most patient, om Jesus, most obedient, Jesus, meek and humble of heart, avad bro.I Jesus, Son of the living God, Jesus, splendour of the Father, Jesus, brightness of eternal light, dye Jesus, King of glory, Jesus, sun of justice, Jesus, Son of the Virgin Mary, Jesus, most amiable, Jesus, most admirable, Jesus, the mighty God, Jesus, the Father of the world to come, Jesus, the Angel of great counsel, Jesu, Deus noster, Jesu, refugium nostrum, Jesu, pater pauperum, Jesu, thesaurus fidelium, powerful, Jesus, lover of chastity, Jesus, lover of us, Jesus, the God of peace, oJesus, the Author of life, Jesus, the example of virtues, Jesus, the zealous lover of souls, Jesus, our God, Jesus, our refuge, Jesus, the father of the poor, Jesus, the treasure of the faithful, Have mercy on us. LITANY OF THE MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS. 363 Jesus, the good shepherd, Jesus, the true light, Jesus, the eternal wisdom, Jesu, bone pastor, Jesu, lux vera, Jesu, sapientia æterna, Jesu, bonitas infinita, Jesu, via et vita nostra, Jesu, gaudium Angelorum, Jesu, Rex Patriarcharum, Jesu, Magister Apostolorum, Jesu, Doctor Evangelistarum, Jesu, fortitudo Martyrum, Jesu, lumen Confessorum, Jesu, puritas Virginum, Miserere nobis. Jesu, corona Sanctorum omnium, Propitius esto, Parce nobis, Jesu. Propitius esto, Exaudi nos, Jesu. Ab omni malo, Libera nos, Jesu. Ab omni peccato, Ab ira tua, Ab insidiis diaboli, A spiritu fornicationis, A morte perpetua, A neglectu inspirationum tuarum, Libera nos, Jesu. Jesus, infinite goodness, Jesus, our way and our life, Jesus, the joy of Angels, Jesus, the King of Patriarchs, Jesus, the Master of the Apostles, Jesus, the Teacher of the Evangelists, Jesus, the strength of Martyrs, Jesus, the light of Confessors, Jesus, the purity of Virgins, Jesus, the crown of all Saints, Have mercy on us. Be merciful unto us, Spare us, O Lord Jesus. Be merciful unto us, Hear us, O Lord Jesus. From all evil, Jesus, deliver us. From all sin, From thy wrath, From the snares of thes devil, From the spirit of fornication, From everlasting death, From the neglect of thy holy inspirations, Fesus, deliver us. W& WEWMWMY MW M2 2.375.333 364 LITANY OF THE MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS. Through the mystery of Per mysterium sanctæ Incarnationis tuæ, Per nativitatem tuam, Per infantiam tuam, Per divinissimam vitam tuam, thy holy Incarnation, Through thy nativity, Through thy infancy, Through thy most divine life, Through thy labours, Through thy agony and passion, Through thy cross and dereliction, Through thy sufferings, Through thy death and burial, Per labores tuos, Per agoniam et passionem tuam, Per crucem et derelictionem tuam, Per languores tuos, Per mortem et sepulturam tuam, Per resurrectionem tuam, Per ascensionem tuam, Per gaudia tua, Per gloriam tuam, Libera nos, Jesu. Through thy resurrection, Through thy ascension, Through thy joys, Through thy glory, Agnus Dei, qui tollis pec- Lamb of God, who takest cata mundi, away the sins of the world, Parce nobis, Jesu. Fesus, spare us. Agnus Dei, qui tollis pec- Lamb of God, who takest cata mundi, away the sins of the world, Miserere nobis, Jesu. Jesu, audi nos. Jesu, exaudi nos. Jesus, deliver us. Exaudi nos, Jesu. Jesus, graciously hear us. Agnus Dei, qui tollis pec- Lamb of God, who takest cata mundi, away the sins of the world ,. Oremus. DOMINE Jesu Christe qui dixisti: Petite, et accipietis; quærite, et inJesus, have mercy on us. Jesus, hear us. Jesus, graciously hear us. Let us pray. O Lord Jesus Christ, who hast said: Ask, and ye shall receive; seek, . 365 and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you; grant, we beseech thee, to our most humble supplications, the gift of thy most divine love, that we may ever love thee with our whole hearts, words, and works, and never cease praising thee. muk Sancti Nominis tui, Domine, timorem pariter et amorem fac nos habere perpetuum, quia nunquam tua gubernatione destituis quos in soliditate tuæ dilectionis instituis. Per love. Who livest,& c. Dominum. O Lord, give us a perpetual fear as well as love of thy holy Name, for thou never ceasest to govern those whom thou foundest upon the solidity of thy LITANY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN. venietis; pulsate, et aperietur vobis: quæsumus, da nobis petentibus divinissimi tui amoris affectum, ut te toto corde, ore et opere diligamus, et a tua nunquam laude cessemus. LITANY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN; COMMONLY CALLED THE LITANY OF LORETTO. Ant. We fly to thy patronage, O holy Mother of God, despise not our petitions in our necessities; but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Ant. SUB tuum præsidium confugimus, sancta Dei Genitrix, nostras deprecationes ne despicias in necessitatibus nostris; sed a periculis cunctis libera nos semper, Virgo gloriosa et benedicta. Kyrie, eleison. Kyrie, eleison. Christe, eleison. Christe, eleison. Kyrie, eleison. Kyrie, eleison. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. 24& 24& WQWMVMWNW N21 366 Christe, audi nos. Christe, exaudi nos. Pater de coelis Deus, LITANY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN. Fili Redemptor mundi Deus, Spiritus Sancte Deus, Sancta Trinitas, unus Deus, Sancta Maria, Sancta Dei Genitrix, Sancta Virgo Virginum, Mater Christi, loded Mater divinæ gratiæ, Mater purissima, Mater castissima, Mater inviolata, Mater intemerata, Mater amabilis, Mater admirabilis, Mater Creatoris, Mater Salvatoris, Virgo prudentissima, Virgo veneranda, Virgo prædicanda, Virgo potens, Virgo clemens, Virgo fidelis, Speculum justitiæ, Sedes sapientiæ, Causa nostræ lætitiæ, Vas spirituale, Vas honorabile, Vas insigne devotionis, Rosa mystica, Turris Davidica, Turris eburnea, Miserere nobis. Ora pro nobis. ald Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of heaven, Have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, God the Holy Ghost, Holy Trinity, one God, Holy Mary, Holy Mother of God, Holy Virgin of virgins, Mother of Christ, Mother of divine grace, Mother most pure, Mother most chaste, Mother inviolate, Mother undefiled, Mother most amiable, Mother most admirable, Mother of our Creator, Mother of our Saviour, Virgin most prudent, Virgin most venerable, Virgin most renowned, Virgin most powerful, Virgin most merciful, Virgin most faithful, Mirror of justice, Seat of Wisdom, Cause of our joy, Spiritual Vessel, Vessel of honour, Vessel of singular devotion, Mystical Rose, Tower of David, Tower of ivory, Pray for us. LITANY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN. House of gold, Ark of the covenant, Gate of heaven, Morning star, Health of the sick, Refuge of sinners, Comforter of the afflicted, Help of Christians, Queen of Angels, Queen of Patriarchs, Queen of Prophets, Queen of Apostles, Queen of Martyrs, Queen of Confessors, Queen of Virgins, Queen of all Saints, Queen conceived without original sin, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, Domus aurea, Foederis arca, Janua coeli, Stella matutina, Salus infirmorum, Refugium peccatorum, Consolatrix afflictorum, Ora pro nobis. Auxilium Christianorum, Regina Angelorum, Regina Patriarcharum, Regina Prophetarum, Regina Apostolorum, Regina Martyrum, Regina Confessorum, Regina Virginum,[ nium, Regina Sanctorum omRegina sine labe originali concepta, Regina Sacratissimi Rosarii, Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi. Parce nobis, Domine. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, Exaudi nos, Domine. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, Miserere nobis. Christe, audi nos. Christe, exaudi nos. Ant. Sub tuum præsidium confugimus, sancta Dei Genitrix, nostras de367 Pray for us. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Ant. We fly to thy patronage, O holy Mother of God, despise not our petiNWM2W& W& WDW MW MW 2275 368 precationes ne despicias in necessitatibus nostris; sed a periculis cunctis libera hos semper, Virgo gloriosa et benedicta. V. Ora pro nobis, sancta Dei Genitrix. A SCRIPTURAL LITANY. R. Ut digni efficiamur promissionibus Christi. Oremus. DEFENDE, quæsumus, Domine, beata Maria semper virgine, intercedente, istam ab omni adversitate familiam: et toto corde tibi prostratam ab hostium propitius tuere clementer insidiis. Per Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen. Rz. Amen. V. Divinum auxilium maneat semper nobiscum. Ry. Amen. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. tions in our necessities; but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. God the Father of heaven, . Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. Ry. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray. Defend, O Lord, we beseech thee, by the intercession of blessed Mary ever virgin, this thy family from all adversity; and mercifully protect us, who prostrate ourselves before thee with all our hearts, from the snares of the enemy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. A SCRIPTURAL LITANY Rz. Amen. . May the divine assistance remain always with us. Ry. Amen. A SCRIPTURAL LITANY. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, God the Holy Ghost, Holy Trinity, one God, God, of whom, by whom, and in whom are all things, God, in whom we live, and move, and are, Who alone hast immortality, and dwellest in light inaccessible, Whose majesty filleth the whole earth, Whom heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain, Who hast made all things for thyself, Who workest all things according to the counsel of thy will, In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the spirit of all flesh, Who openest thine hand, and fillest with blessing every living creature, Who hast power to cast body and soul into hell, Who dost great things and unsearchable, and wonderful things without number, Whose eyes are brighter than the sun, beholding all the ways of men, Who catchest the wise in their craftiness, and disappointest the counsel of the wicked, Who searchest the heart, and triest the reins, Whose judgments are incomprehensible, and whose ways are unsearchable, Who art the Father of orphans, and the Judge of widows, Merciful and patient, of much compassion, and true, Our protector, and our reward exceedingly great, King of kings, and Lord of lords, King of ages, immortal and invisible, Be merciful, Spare us, O Lord. Be merciful, Graciously hear us, O Lord. From all sin, O Lord, deliver us. From pride and vainglory, From avarice and worldly solicitude, From anger, resentment, and envy, 369 Rom. xi. 36. Acts xvii. a8. 1 Tim. vi. 16. Ps. lxxi. 19. 2 Kin. viii. 27 Prov. xvi. 4. Eph. i. 11. Job. xii. 10. Ps. cxliv. 16. Matt. x. 28. Job v. 9. Eccl. xxiii. 28 Job v. 13. Jer. xvii. 10. Rom. xi. 33. Ps. lxvii. 6. Ps. lxxxv. 15. Gen. xv. I. 1 Tim. vi. 13. I Tim. i. 17. 2 A From calumny, detraction, and rash judgment, From gluttony, drunkenness, and impurity, From spiritual sloth, and the forgetfulness of our salvation. From the abuse of thy grace, and a reprobate sense, From the worm that never dieth, and the fire that shall never! be extinguished, From being deprived of the sight and enjoyment of thee, O Lord, deliver us. 2WS NWS M2 W& WØ ¥ ØW MW MW15021 370 A SCRIPTURAL LITANY. Through thy almighty power and infinite wisdom, Through thy incomprehensible majesty and eternal glory, Through thy ineffable bounty and superabundant mercy, Through all the humiliations and sufferings of thine onlybegotten Son, We sinners, Beseech thee, hear us. ban That we may love thee, the Lord our God, with all our heart, with all our soul, and with all our mind, That we may adore thee alone, and serve thee in holiness and righteousness all the days of our lives, That we may never take thy holy name in vain, That we may sanctify the feasts and holy days of the Church, That we may give due honour and obedience to our parents and lawful superiors, That we may not injure our neighbour in body, soul, or peace of mind, That we may crucify the flesh, with its vices and concupiscences, and be ever clean of heart, That we may not do to others what we would not have others do to us, That we may not covet our neighbour's goods, That thou wouldst make all grace abound in us, That we may present our bodies a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to thee, That thou wouldst bring us to the kingdom which thou hast prepared for us from the foundation of the world, Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us. Glory be to the Father,& c. As it was in the beginning,& c. O Lord,& c. We beseech thee, hear us. Let us pray. In O adorable Lord, in Three distinct and equal Persons One God, who requirest the homage of our reason by the belief of mysteries which are above our understanding, and that of our will by the observance of precepts which are mortifying to our natural inclinations; give us thy grace to perform this twofold duty, and grant that we may never oppose our uncertain reasoning to thy infallible truth, nor deliberately transgress thy most high and holy commands. Thus continuing until death in entire subjection to thee, may we come at last to the clear and perfect enjoyment of thee. Who livest and reignest, world without end. Amen. LITANY OF THE HOLY GHOST. LITANY OF THE HOLY GHOST. LORD, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of heaven, God the Son, Redeemer of the world, God the Holy Ghost, Holy Trinity, one God, Holy Ghost, who proceedest from the Father and the Son, Holy Ghost, co- equal with the Father and the Son, Promise of the Father, most loving and most bounteous, Gift of the most high God, Ray of heavenly light, Author of all good, Source of living water, Consuming Fire, Burning Love, Spiritual Unction, Have mercy on Spirit of truth and of power, Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, Spirit of counsel and of fortitude, Spirit of knowledge and of piety, Spirit of the fear of the Lord, Spirit of compunction and of penance, Spirit of grace and of prayer, Spirit of charity, peace, and joy, Spirit of patience, longanimity, and goodness, Spirit of benignity, mildness, and fidelity, Spirit of modesty, continence, and chastity, 371 Spirit of adoption of the sons of God, Holy Ghost, the Comforter, Holy Ghost, the Sanctifier, Who in the beginning didst move over the waters, By whose inspiration spake the holy men of God, Who didst overshadow Mary, Who didst co- operate in the miraculous conception of the Son of God, Who didst descend upon Him at his baptism, Who, on the day of Pentecost, didst appear in fiery tongues upon the disciples of the Lord, By whom we also are born again, Who dwellest in us, Who governest the Church, Who fillest the whole world, Holy Ghost, We beseech thee, hear us. That thou wouldst renew the face of the earth, That thou wouldst shed abroad thy light in our hearts, That thou wouldst write thy laws in our hearts, That thou wouldst inflame them with the fire of thy love, That thou wouldst open to us the treasures of thy grace, Have mercy on us. We beseech thee, hear us. That thou wouldst teach us to ask for them according, to thy will, That thou wouldst enlighten us with thy heavenly inspirations, That thou wouldst keep us 43W8WRUBU M WYS M WYS M12 275 372 LITANY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST. to thyself by thy powerful attractions, That thou wouldst grant to us the knowledge alone necessary, That thou wouldst help us to love and bear with each other, That thou wouldst be thyself our everlasting reward, We beseech thee, hear us. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord. That thou wouldst lead us in the way of thy command- Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, ments, That thou wouldst make us obedient to thy inspirations, That thou wouldst teach us to pray, and thyself pray within us, That thou wouldst clothe us with love and compassion, towards our brethren, That thou wouldst inspire us with a horror of evil, That thou wouldst direct us in the practice of good, That thou wouldst give us the grace of all virtues, That thou wouldst cause us to persevere in justice, L beseech thee, hear us. LITANY OF THE ORD, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy, God the Holy Ghost, Holy Trinity, one God, Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of heaven, God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us. Christ, hear us, Christ, graciously hear us. V. Create in us a clean heart, O God. R. And renew a right spirit within us. Let us pray. Grant, O merciful Father, that thy Divine Spirit may enlighten, inflame, and cleanse our hearts; that he may penetrate us with his heavenly dew, and make us fruitful in good works. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST. Jesus, sent into the world by the Father, Jesus, conceived by the Holy Ghost, Jesus, who didst put on the form of a servant, Jesus, born of the Virgin Mary, Jesus, adored by thy Mother, Jesus, wrapped in swaddling clothes, Jesus, cradled in a manger, Jesus, nourished at a virgin's breast, Have mercy on us. LITANY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST. 373 Jesus, scourged and crowned with thorns, Jesus, going up to Calvary, Jesus, crucified between two thieves, Jesus, manifesting thyself to shepherds, Jesus, submitting to the law of circumcision, Jesus, adored by the Magi, Jesus, presented in the Temple, Jesus, received into the arms of the just Simeon, Jesus, exiled into Egypt, Jesus, persecuted by Herod, Jesus, brought up at Nazareth, Jesus, found in the Temple in the midst of the Doctors, Jesus, subject to thy Parents, Jesus, baptized by John, Jesus, tempted in the desert, Jesus, choosing for thy disciples the poor and ignorant, Jesus, assisting the afflicted, Jesus, transfigured on the mountain, Jesus, weeping over Jerusalem, Jesus, entering Jerusalem as King of peace, Jesus, driving the buyers and sellers from the Temple, Jesus, washing thy disciples' feet, Iave mea Jesus, eating the Pasch with thy disciples, Jesus, giving thy Body for food, and thy Blood for drink, Jesus, praying in the Garden of Olives,* Jesus, betrayed by Judas, Jesus, hated and despitefully treated, Jesus, made the scorn of men, Jesus, dying upon the cross, Jesus, after thy death, going down into hell, Jesus, rising again for our justification, Have Jesus, ascending into heaven, Jesus, sitting down at the right hand of the Father, Jesus, crowned with glory and honour, Jesus, sending down on thy disciples the Holy Ghost the Paraclete, Jesus, preparing for the just an eternal kingdom, Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord Jesus. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord Jesus. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us, O Lord Jesus. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Let us pray. O God, who willest not the death, but the conversion of sinners; look favourably on thy people, who, honouring the humiliations and the glories * This Litany may be connected with the following, by passing from this asterisk to that in the next page. Taken thus to gether, they form one continuous Litany. $ 4$ 4$ UNUMUS NUM 374 LITANY OF THE PASSION. of thy holy life, fly to thy pestilence, and all the other refuge with a contrite heart; scourges of thine anger. Who and in thy merciful kindness livest and reignest for ever and turn from us war, famine, ever. Amen. LITANY OF THE PASSION. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of heaven, God the Son, Redeemer of the world, God the Holy Ghost, Holy Trinity, one God, Jesus, the Eternal Wisdom, Jesus, conversing with men, Jesus, hated by the world, Jesus, sold for thirty pieces of silver, * Jesus, prostrate on the ground in prayer, Jesus, strengthened by an angel, Jesus, in thine agony, bathed in a bloody sweat, Jesus, betrayed by Judas with a kiss, Jesus, bound by the soldiers, Jesus, forsaken by thy disciples, Jesus, brought before Annas and Caiaphas, Jesus, struck by a servant on the face, Jesus, accused by false witnesses, Jesus, declared worthy of death, Jesus, spit upon in the face, Jesus, blindfolded, Jesus, smitten on the cheek, Jesus, thrice denied by Peter, Jesus, delivered up to Pilate, Jesus, despised and mocked by Herod, Jesus, clothed in a white garment, Jesus, rejected for Barabbas, Jesus, torn with scourges, Jesus, bruised for our sins, Jesus, esteemed as a leper, Jesus, covered with a purple robe, Jesus, crowned with thorns, Jesus, struck with a reed upon the head, Jesus, demanded for cruci-: fixion by the Jews, Jesus, condemned to an ignominious death, Jesus, given up to the will of of thine enemies, Jesus, loaded with the heavy weight of cross, Jesus, led like a sheep to the slaughter, Jesus, stripped of thy garments, Jesus, fastened with nails to the cross, Jesus, wounded for our iniquities, Jesus, praying to thy Father for thy murderers, Jesus, reputed with the wicked, Jesus, blasphemed and scoffed at on the cross, Jesus, reviled by the malefactor, LITANY OF THE PASSION. Jesus, promising Paradise to the penitent thief, Jesus, commending St John to thy Mother as her son, Jesus, declaring thyself forsaken by thy Father, Jesus, in thy thirst given gall and vinegar to drink, Jesus, testifying that all things written concerning thee were accomplished, Jesus, commending thy spirit into the hands of thy Father, Jesus, obedient even to the death of the cross, Jesus, pierced with a lance, Jesus, made a propitiation for us, Jesus, taken down from the cross, Jesus, laid in the sepulchre, Jesus, rising gloriously from the dead, Jesus, ascending into heaven, Jesus, our Advocate with the Father, Jesus, sending down on thy disciples the Holy Ghost the Paraclete, Jesus, exalting thy Mother above the choirs of Angels, Jesus, who shalt come to judge the living and the dead, Be merciful. Spare us, O Lord. Be merciful. Graciously hear us, O Lord. From all evil, From all sin, mercy on us. From anger, hatred, and every evil will, From war, famine, and pestilence, From all dangers of mind and body, From everlasting death, Lord Jes & c. 375 Through thy most pure Conception, Through thy miraculous Nativity, Through thy humble Circumcision, Through thy Baptism and holy Fasting, Through thy Labours and Watchings, Through thy cruel Scourg-. ing and Crowning, Through thy Thirst, and Tears, and Nakedness, Through thy precious Death and Cross, Through thy glorious Resurrection and Ascension, Through thy sending forth the Holy Ghost the Paraclete, In the day of judgment, We sinners, Beseech thee, hear us. That thou wouldst spare us, That thou wouldst pardon us, That thou wouldst vouchsafe to bring us to true penance. That thou wouldst vouchsare mercifully to pour into our hearts the grace of the Holy Spirit, That thou wouldst vouchsafe to defend and propagate thy holy Church, That thou wouldst vouchsafe to preserve and increase all societies assembled in thy holy Name, That thou wouldst vouchsafe to bestow upon us true peace, humility, and charity, That thou wouldst vouchsafe to give us perseverance in grace and in thy holy service, Lord Jesus, deliver us. That thou wouldst vouchsafe to deliver us from unclean We beseech thee, hear us. 2456$ 2482US № US MUS$ 22921 376 thoughts, the temptations of the devil, and everlasting damnation, That thou wouldst vouchsafe) to unite us to the company of thy Saints, That thou wouldst vouchsafe graciously to hear us, Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. al . We adore thee, O Christ, and we bless thee. R. Because through thy holy Cross thou hast redeemed the world. LITANY OF THE HOLY CROSS. Let us pray. O God, who, for the redemption of the world, wast pleased to be born, to be circumcised, to be rejected by the Jews, to LITANY OF THE HOLY CROSS. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. be betrayed by the traitor Judas with a kiss, to be bound with thongs, to be led as an innocent lamb to the slaughter, and to be shamefully presented to the gaze of Annas, Caiaphas, Pilate, and Herod; to be accused by false witnesses, to be insulted with scourgings and revilings, to be spit upon and crowned with thorns, to be buffeted upon the face and struck with a reed, to be blindfolded, to be stripped of thy clothes, to be fastened with nails to the cross, to be hoisted up thereon, to be reckoned among thieves, to have gall and vinegar given thee to drink, and to be pierced with a lance; through these thy most holy Sufferings, which we, thy unworthy servants, devoutly call to mind, and by thy holy Cross, and by thy Death, deliver us( or this thy servant N. in his agony) from the pains of hell, and vouchsafe to conduct us whither thou didst conduct the thief who was crucified with thee. Who, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, livest and reignest, God, world without end. Amen. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of heaven, God the Son, Redeemer of the world, God the Holy Ghost, Holy Trinity, one God, Holy Cross, where on the Lamb of God was offered for the sins of the world, LITANY OF THE HOLY CROSS. Deliver and save us. Hope of Christians, Pledge of the resurrection from the dead, Shelter of persecuted innocence, Guide of the blind, Way of those who have gone astray, Staff of the lame, Consolation of the poor, Restraint of the powerful, Destruction of the proud, Refuge of sinners, Trophy of victory over hell, Terror of demons, Mistress of youth, Succour of the distressed, Hope of the hopeless, Star of the mariner, Harbour of the wrecked, Rampart of the besieged, Father of orphans, Defence of widows, Counsel of the just, Judge of the wicked, Rest of the afflicted, Safeguard of childhood, Strength of manhood, Last hope of the aged, Light of those who sit in darkness, Save us, O holy Cross. Splendour of kings, Civiliser of the world, Buckler impenetrable, Wisdom of the foolish, Liberty of slaves, Knowledge of the ignorant, Sure rule of life, Heralded by prophets, Preached by apostles, Glory of martyrs, Study of anchorites, Chastity of virgins, Joy of priests, Foundation of the Church, Salvation of the world, Destruction of idolatry, 377 Stumbling- block of the Jews, Condemnation of the ungodly, Support of the weak, Medicine of the sick, Health of the leprous, Strength of the paralytic, Bread of the hungry, Fountain of those that thirst, Clothing of the naked, Lamb of God, who wast offered on the cross for the sins of the world, Save us,& c. Spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who wast offered on the cross for the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who wast offered on the cross for the sins of the world, Have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. y. We adore thee, O Christ, and we bless thee. R. Because through thy holy Cross thou hast redeemed the world. Let us pray. O God, who, for the redemption of the world, wast pleased to be born in a stable, and to die upon a cross: O Lord Jesus Christ, by thy holy sufferings, which we, thy unworthy servants, devoutly call to mind, by thy holy Cross, and by thy Death, deliver us from the pains of hell, and vouchsafe to conduct us whither thou didst conduct the thief who was crucified with thee. Who livest and reignest eternally in heaven. Amen. R4844YMUS M25 378 LITANY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT. LITANY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT. Gift transcending all fulness, Special Memorial of divine love, Affluence of divine bounty, Most august and holy Mystery, Medicine of immortality, Tremendous and life- giving, Sacrament, Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of heaven, Have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, God the Holy Ghost, Holy Trinity, one God, Living Bread, that camest down from heaven, Hidden God and Saviour, Corn of the elect, Wine whose fruit are virgins, Bread of fatness, and royal Dainties, Perpetual Sacrifice, Clean Oblation, Lamb without spot, Most pure Feast, Food of Angels, Hidden Manna, Memorial of the Wonders of God, Word made flesh, dwelling Super- substantial Bread, in us, Sacred Host, Chalice of benediction, Mystery of faith, Most high and adorable Sacrament, Most holy of all sacrifices, True Propitiation for the living and the dead, Heavenly Antidote against the poison of sin, Most wonderful of all miracles, Most holy Commemoration of the Passion of Christ, Have mercy on us. Bread made flesh by the omnipotence of the Word. Unbloody Sacrifice, Our Feast at once and ourg Fellow- guest, Sweetest Banquet, at which Angels minister, Sacrament of piety, Bond of charity, Priest and Victim, Spiritual Sweetness tasted in its proper source, Refreshment of holy souls, Viaticum of such as die in the Lord, Pledge of future glory, Be merciful. Spare us, O Lord. Be merciful. Have Graciously hear us, O Lord. Lord, deliver us. From an unworthy reception of thy Body and Blood, From the lust of the flesh, From the lust of the eyes, From the pride of life, From every occasion of sin, Through the desire, wherewith thou didst desire to eat this Passover with thy disciples, Through that profound humility wherewith thou didst; wash their feet, Through that ardent charity, whereby thou didst institute this divine Sacrament, LITANY OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS. 379 Through thy precious Blood, which thou hast left us on our altars, Through the Five Wounds of this thy most holy Body, which thou didst receive for us, We sinners, Beseech thee, hear us. That thou wouldst vouchsafe to preserve and increase our faith, reverence, and devotion towards this admirable Sacrament, That thou wouldst vouchsafe to conduct us, through as true confession of our sins, to a frequent reception of the holy Eucharist, That thou wouldst vouchsafe to deliver us from all heresy, perfidy, and blindness of heart, That thou wouldst vouchsafe to impart to us the precious and heavenly fruits of this most holy Sacrament, That at the hour of death thou wouldst strengthen and defend us by this heavenly viaticum, Son of God, Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of heaven, God the Son, Redeemer of the world, God the Holy Ghost, . Thou didst give them bread from heaven.[ Alleluia.] R. Containing in itself all sweetness.[ Alleluia.] Let us pray. O God, who in this wondrous Sacrament hast left unto us a memorial of thy passion; grant us so to venerate the sacred mysteries of thy Body and Blood, that we may ever continue to feel within ourselves the blessed fruit of thy redemption. Who livest and reignest, God, for ever and ever. Amen. LITANY OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS. LORD, have mercy upon Holy Trinity, one God, Heart of Jesus, Heart of Jesus, hypostatically united to the Eternal Word, Heart of Jesus, Sanctuary of the Divinity, Heart of Jesus, Tabernacle; of the most holy Trinity, Heart of Jesus, Temple of all sanctity, Heart of Jesus, Fountain of all grace, Have mercy upon us. 24RURU M2454 22753 380 LITANY OF THE SACRED HEART OF MARY. Heart Heart of Jesus, most meek, Heart of Jesus, most humble, Jesus, Perseverance of the just, Heart of Jesus, Hope of the dying, Heart of Jesus, most obedient, Heart of Jesus, Joy of the blessed, Heart of Jesus, most chaste, Heart of Jesus, Furnace of divine love, Heart of Jesus, Source of contrition, Heart of Jesus, Abyss of wisdom, Heart of Jesus, Ocean of goodness, Heart of Jesus, Throne of mercy, Heart of Jesus, model of all virtues, Heart of Jesus, sorrowful in the garden unto death, Heart of Jesus, filled with reproaches, Heart of Jesus, broken for our sins, Heart of Jesus, made obedient even unto death upon the cross, Heart of Jesus, pierced by a lance, Heart of Jesus, Refuge for sinners, Heart of Jesus, Strength of the weak, Heart of Jesus, Comfort of the afflicted, Heart of Jesus, Support of the tempted, LORD, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us. Heart of Jesus, Delight of all saints, Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Jesus. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Jesus. Lamb of God, who takest away world, Have mercy upon us, O Jesus. Have, y. O most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy upon us. R. That we may worthily love thee with our whole hearts. LITANY OF THE SACRED HEART OF MARY. Christ, graciously hear us. God, the Father of heaven, God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Let us pray. Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that we who glorify the most Sacred Heart of thy beloved Son, and commemorate the principal benefits which his love hath bestowed upon us, may both delight in so doing and may enjoy the fruits thereof. Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. God the Holy Ghost, Holy Trinity, one God, Heart of Mary, Pray for us. Have,& c. LITANY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. 381 Heart of Mary, according to the Heart of God, Heart of Mary, united to the Heart of Jesus, Spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Heart of Mary, organ of the Holy Ghost, Heart of Mary, sanctuary of the Divine Trinity, Heart of Mary, tabernacle of God incarnate, Heart of Mary, immaculate from thy creation, Heart of Mary, full of grace, Heart of Mary, blessed among all hearts, Heart of Mary, throne of glory, Heart of Mary, abyss of humility, Heart of Mary, holocaust of divine love, Heart of Mary, fastened to the cross with Jesus crucified, Heart of Mary, comfort of the afflicted, Heart of Mary, refuge of sinners, Heart of Mary, hope of the agonising, Heart of Mary, seat of mercy, Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, LORD, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Pray for us. Christ, have mercy. LITANY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. God the Holy Ghost, Spirit of sanctity, Most sacred Trinity, one God, Holy Mary, immaculate, Virgin of virgins, immaculate, Holy Virgin, by predestination immaculate, Holy Virgin, in thy conception immaculate, Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father, Source of all . Immaculate Mary, meek and humble of heart, R. Make our heart according to the Heart of Jesus. sanctity, God the Son, increated Sanctity, Let us pray. O most merciful God, who, for the salvation of sinners and the refuge of the miserable, wast pleased that the Immaculate Heart of the blessed Virgin Mary should be most like in charity and pity to the Divine Heart of thy Son Jesus Christ; grant that we, who commemorate this most sweet and loving Heart, may, by the merits and intercession of the same blessed Virgin, merit to be found according to the Heart of Jesus. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. Holy Virgin, after thy conception immaculate, Have,& c. Pray for us. $ 4$ 4$ US$ US$ 2755 382 LITANY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. Daughter of the Father, immaculate, Abode of chaste modesty, immaculate, Anchor of our salvation, immaculate, Light of Angels, immaculate, Crown of Patriarchs, immaculate, Glory of Prophets, immaculate, Mother of the Son, immaculate, Spouse of the Holy Ghost, immaculate, Seat of the most holy Trinity, immaculate, Image of the Wisdom of God, immaculate, Dawn of the Sun of Justice, immaculate, Living ark of the body of Christ, immaculate, Daughter of David, immaculate, maculate, [ late, Cause of our hope, immacuPillar of our faith, immaculate, Source of divine love, immaculate, Lady and Mistress of Apostles, immaculate, Support of Martyrs, immaculate, Strength of Confessors, immaculate, Diadem of Virgins, immaculate, Splendour of all Saints, immaculate, Sanctity of all Christians, immaculate, Companion of devout souls, immaculate, Joy of those who hope in thee, immaculate, Health of the sick, immaculate, Advocate of sinners, immaculate, Guide to Jesus, immaculate, Virgin triumphing over original sin, immaculate, Virgin, crushing the head of the serpent, immaculate, Queen of heaven and earth, immaculate, Gate of the heavenly Jerusalem, immaculate, Dispenser of graces, immaculate, [ late, Spouse of St Joseph, immacuStar of the world, immaculate, Impregnable tower of the Church militant, immaculate, Rose amid thorns, immaculate, [ late, Olive of the fields, immacuPatroness of those who Model of all perfection, im- honour thee, immaculate, Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Sure sign of our salvation, immaculate, Rule of perfect obedience, immaculate, Pattern of holy poverty, immaculate, School of devotion, immaculate, Pray for us. Terror of heretics, immaculate, Protectress of all mankind, immaculate, Have mercy on us. . In thy conception, O Virgin Mary, thou wast immaculate. R. Pray for us to the Father, LITANY OF THE HOLY ANGEL- GUARDIAN. 383 the blessed Virgin Mary; we beseech thee, that, as thou didst preserve her from every stain of sin, through the merits of the pre- ordained atonement of Jesus Christ, so thou wouldst grant, that we also may come without spot to thee. Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. whose Son Jesus, conceived of the Holy Ghost, thou didst bring forth, 1 Let us pray. O Almighty and Eternal God, who didst prepare for thy Son a worthy habitation, by the immaculate conception of LITANY OF THE HOLY ANGEL- GUARDIAN. Holy Angel, my teacher, Holy Angel, my shepherd, Holy Angel, my witness, Holy Angel, my helper, Holy Angel, my watcher, Holy Angel, my conductor, Holy Angel, my preserver, Holy Angel, my instructor, Holy Angel, my enlightener, Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, LORD, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of heaven, God the Son, Redeemer of the world, God the Holy Ghost, Holy Trinity, one God, Holy Mary, Queen of Angels, Holy Angel, my guardian, Holy Angel, my prince, Holy Angel, my monitor, Holy Angel, my counsellor, Holy Angel, my defender, Holy Angel, my steward, Holy Angel, my friend, Holy Angel, my negotiator, Holy Angel, my intercessor, Holy Angel, my patron, Holy Angel, my director, Holy Angel, my ruler, Holy Angel, my protector, Holy Angel, my comforter, Holy Angel, my brother, Have,& c. Pray for us. Pray for us. Have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. y. Pray for us, O holy Angel- guardian. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray. Almighty, everlasting God, who, in the counsel of thy ineffable goodness, hast appointPope Pius VI. granted an indulgence of one hundred days, to be gained each time the above and are recited with devotion and contrition. $ 4844 W MUS M2 U15 TEATE 384 ed to all the faithful, from their mother's womb, a special Angel- guardian of their body and soul; grant that I may so love and honour him whom thou hast so mercifully given me, that protected by the bounty LITANY OF ST JOSEPH. of thy grace, and by his assistance, may merit to behold, with him and all the angelic host, the glory of thy countenance in the heavenly country. Who livest and reignest, world without end. Amen. LITANY OF ST JOSEPH. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of heaven, God the Son, Redeemer of the world, God the Holy Ghost, Have mercy on us. S Holy Trinity, one God, Holy Mary, Spouse of Joseph, Pray for us. Holy Joseph, Spouse of the Virgin Mary Nursing- father of Jesus, Man according to God's own heart, Faithful and prudent servant, Guardian of the virginity of Mary Companion and solace of Mary, Most pure in virginity, Most profound in humility, Most fervent in charity, Most exalted in contemplation, Who wast declared to be a just man by the testimony of the Holy Ghost himself, Who wast enlightened above all in heavenly mysteries, Who wast the chosen minister of the counsels of the Most High, Who wast taught from above the mystery of the Incarnate Word, Who didst journey to Bethlehem with Mary thy Spouse, being great with child, Who, finding no place in the inn, didst betake thyself to a stable, Who wast thought worthy to be present when Christ was born and laid in a manger, Who didst bear in thine arms the Son of God, Pray for us. Who didst receive the blood of Jesus at his Circumcision, Who didst present him to the Lord in the Temple, with Mary his Mother, Who, at the warning of the Angel, didst fly into Egypt with the Child and his Mother. LITANY OF ST JOSEPH. 385 Who, when Herod was dead, didst return with them into the land of Israel, Who for three days, with Mary his Mother, didst seek sorrowing the Child Jesus, when he was lost at Jerusalem, Who, after three days, didst find him with joy sitting in the midst of the Doctors, Who hadst the Lord of lords subject to thee on the earth, Who wast the happy witness of his hidden life and sacred words, Who didst die in the arms of Jesus and Mary, Whose praise is in the Gospel: The Husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, Humble imitator of the Incarnate Word, Powerful Patron of the Catholic Church, Our advocate, St Joseph, hear us. Our patron, St Joseph, graciously hear us. In all our necessities, In all our distresses, In the hour of death, Through thy most chaste espousals, Through thy paternal care and fidelity, Through thy love of Jesus and Mary, Through thy labours and toils, Through all thy virtues, Through thy exalted honour and eternal blessedness, Through thy faithful intercession, We, thy clients, Beseech thee, hear us. That thou wouldst vouchsafe to obtain for us, from Jesus, the pardon of our sins, That thou wouldst vouchsafe to commend us faithfully to Jesus and Mary, That thou wouldst vouchsafe to obtain for all, both virgins and married, the chastity belonging to their state, That thou wouldst vouchsafe to obtain for all congregations perfect love and concord, That thou wouldst vouchsafe to direct all rulers and prelates in the government of their subjects, That thou wouldst vouchsafe to assist all parents in the Christian education of their children, That thou wouldst vouchsafe to protect all those that rely upon thy patronage, That thou wouldst vouchsafe to support, with thy paternal help, all congregations instituted under thy name and patronage, That thou wouldst vouchsafe to visit and stand by us, with Jesus and Mary, in the last moment of our life, That thou wouldst vouchsafe to succour, by thy prayers and intercession, all the faithful departed, O chaste spouse of Mary, Pray for us. 2 B St Joseph, help us. We beseech thee, hear us. 386 LITANY OF THE SEVEN DOLOURS OF THE B.V. M. O faithful Nursing- father of Jesus, Holy Joseph, Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. . Pray for us, O blessed Joseph, R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray. O God, who, in thine ineffable providence didst vouchsafe to choose blessed Joseph to be the Spouse of thy most holy Mother; grant, we beseech thee, that we may be made worthy to have him for our intercessor in heaven, whom on earth we venerate as our holy protector. Who livest and reignest, world without end. Amen. LITANY OF THE SEVEN DOLOURS OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY. busiero of vil Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of heaven, God the Son, Redeemer the world, Have,& c. God the Holy Ghost, Holy Trinity, one God, Mother of dolours, Thou who didst find no room in the inn, Who wast forced to take refuge in a stable, Who didst lay thy Firstborn in a manger, Pray for us. Who didst witness with compassion the Circumcision of thy Son, Who didst hear that thy Son was set as a sign that should be contradicted, Who didst hear that thine own soul should be pierced with a sword, Who wast fain to fly into Egypt with thy Son, Who didst grieve for the, murder of the Innocents, Who for three days didst seek sorrowing thy Son, lost in the Temple, when he was twelve years old, Who didst painfully note the constant hatred of the Jews against him, LITANY OF THE SEVEN Who, on the day of the Last Supper, didst bid a sad farewell to thy Son going to Jerusalem to suffer, Who didst learn that he was betrayed by Judas, and led away captive, Who didst see him delivered up as a malefactor to the chief priests, Who didst hear that he was falsely accused, Who didst learn that his blessed face was struck with a fearful blow, Who didst hear that he was most cruelly treated by the Jews and by the soldiers, Who didst hear thy Son rejected for Barabbas, Who didst behold him beaten with scourges and, crowned with thorns, Who didst hear the unjust sentence pronounced against him, Who didst go to meet thy Son loaded with the weight of the Cross, Who didst hear his blessed hands and feet being pierced with dreadful nails, Who didst receive the last words of thy Son upon the Cross, Who didst stand by him in his agony, Who didst receive into thy maternal bosom the lifeless body of thy Son, taken down from the Cross, Who, after the body of thy Son was buried, didst return home all sad and desulate, O Queen of martyrs, O Mirror of the afflicted, O Comfort of the weak, O Strength of the fearful, DOLOURS OF THE B. V. M. 387 O Refuge of sinners, Through the most bitter Passion and Death of thy Son, Deliver us, O Queen of Martyrs. Through the most poignant sorrows of thy heart, Through thy exceeding sadness and desolation, Through thy extreme anguish, Through thy groans and tears, Through thy maternal comDeliver us, O Queen of Martyrs. passion, Through thy most powerful patronage, From immoderate sadness, From a pusillanimous spirit, From every occasion and danger of sin, From the snares of the devil, From hardness of heart, From impenitence, From sudden and unprepared- for death, From eternal damnation, We sinners, Beseech thee, hear us, That thou wouldst vouchsafe to preserve us by thy patronage in true faith, hope, and charity, That thou wouldst vouch- s safe to obtain for us from thy Son perfect sorrow and repentance for our sins, We beseech thee, hear us. That thou wouldst vouchsafe to bring consolation) and assistance to those who call upon thee, That thou wouldst vouchsafe to succour us in the agony of death, That thou wouldst vouchsafe to obtain for us a happy end, Mother of God, RERURU MUNUN 388 Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, LITANY FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED. Have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. . In all our tribulations and afflictions, LORD, have mercy. LITANY FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED. All ye holy Patriarchs and Prophets, St Peter, St Paul, St John, All ye holy Apostles and Evangelists, St Stephen, Laurence, St Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of heaven, Have mercy on the souls of the faithful departed. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, God the Holy Ghost, Holy Trinity, one God, Holy Mary, Holy Mother of God, Holy Virgin of virgins, St Michael, All ye Angels and Archangels, All ye orders of Blessed Spirits, St John Baptist, St Joseph, Have,& c. R. Succour us, O most blessed Virgin Mary. Let us pray. Pray for,& c. O Lord Jesus Christ, grant, we beseech thee, that the blessed Virgin Mary thy Mother, whose most sacred soul was pierced with the sword of sorrow in the hour of thy Passion, may intercede for us with thy mercy, now and at the hour of our death, through thine own merits, O Jesus, Saviour of the world. Who, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, livest and reignest, God, world without end. Amen. All ye holy Martyrs, St Gregory St Ambrose, Pray for the souls of the faithful departed. St Augustine, St Jerome, All ye holy Bishops and Confessors, All ye holy Doctors, All ye holy Priests and Levites, All ye holy Monks and Hermits, St Mary Magdalen, St Catherine, St Barbara, All ye holy Virgins and Widows, LITANY FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED. 389 Through the coming of the Holy Ghost the Paraclete, In the day of judgment, We sinners, All ye saints of God, Be merciful. Spare them, O Lord. Be merciful. Graciously hear us, O Lord. From all evil, From thy wrath, From the rigour of thy justice, From the power of the devil, From the gnawing worm of conscience, From long- enduring sorrow, From cruel flames, From intolerable cold, From horrible darkness, From dreadful weeping and wailing, Through thine admirable Conception, Through thy holy Nativity, N Through thy most sweet Name, Through thy Baptism and holy Fasting, Through thy most profound Humiliation, Through thy prompt Obedience, Through thine infinite Love, Through thy Sorrow and Anguish, O Lord, deliver them. Through thy Bloody Sweat, Through thy Bonds, Through thy Scourging, Through thy Crowning with thorns, Through thy Carrying of the Cross, cruel Through thy most Death, Through thy Five most holy Wounds, Through thy most bitter Cross and Passion, Through thy holy Resurrection, Through thine admirable Ascension, Beseech thee, hear us. Thou who forgavest Magdalen, and hearkenedst to the prayer of the thief, Thou who savest freely thine elect, Thou who hast the keys of death and hell, That thou wouldst be pleased to deliver the souls of our parents, relations, friends, and benefactors, from the pains of hell, That thou wouldst be pleased to have mercy on those of whom no special remembrance is made on earth, That thou wouldst be pleased to grant them all the pardon and remission of their sins, That thou wouldst be pleased to fulfil all their desires, That thou wouldst be pleased to receive them into the company of the Blessed, King of awful majesty, Son of God, We beseech thee, hear us. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Grant unto them rest. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Grant unto them rest. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Grant unto them rest everlasting. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. From the gate of hell. 22/5923 LITANY OF INTERCESSION FOR ENGLAND. 390 Deliver their souls, O Lord. O Lord, hear my prayer. And let my cry come unto thee. Let us pray. O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant unto the souls of thy servants departed, the remission of all their sins; that, by pious supplications, they may obtain the God the Father, Creator of the world, pardon which they have always desired. Grant this, O God, who livest and reignest for ever and ever. Amen. LITANY OF INTERCESSION FOR ENGLAND.¹ RE EMEMBER not, O Lord, our offences, nor those of our parents: neither take thou vengeance of our sins. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Jesus, receive our prayers. Lord Jesus, receive our petitions. God the Son, Redeemer of mankind, God the Holy Ghost, Perfecter of the elect, Sacred Trinity, three Persons and one God, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for England. Holy Mary, Queen of Angels, who alone destroyest all heresies, Holy Mary, Virgin of virgins, whose eminent sanctity our Lord hath honoured with so many miracles, . Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord. R. And let perpetual light shine them. upon . May they rest in peace. R. Amen. St Michael,* prince of the Church, * St Gabriel, glorious messenger of our Saviour's Incarnation, * St Raphael, faithful guide of those who have lost their way, Holy Angel, to whose pious custody this province is committed, All ye holy Angels and bless-; ed Spirits of heaven,* who celebrate with joy the conversion of sinners, * St John Baptist,* precursor of the Messias, and great example of penance, All ye holy Patriarchs and Prophets, friends of God, and advancers of his truth, St Peter, prince of the Apostles, and supreme pastor of Christ's sheep, St Paul, doctor of the Gentiles, who, of a persecutor, becamest a preacher, St Andrew, first disciple of Christ, and constant lover of the cross, This Litany may be abridged by terminating each invocation at the mark*. LITANY OF INTERCESSION FOR ENGLAND. 391 nation, who, amidst the innumerable joys of heaven, still retain a particular charity for the salvation of your country. * All ye holy Saints of all, places, who, though di-, vided here in several regions, were united in the same faith, and now enjoy! one common felicity, Be merciful, All ye holy Apostles and Evangelists, chief planters of the Christian faith, and zealous maintainers of Catholic unity, St George, our principal patron, St Alban, our first martyr, St Thomas of Canterbury,* who, as a faithful shepherd, laidst down thy life in defence of the Church, All ye holy Martyrs of this nation, who voluntarily lost your lives here to find them in a joyful eternity, St Gregory, most vigilant Bishop of the Universal Church, whose pious zeal sent missioners from Rome for the conversion of our ancestors, * St Augustin, Apostle of this nation, by whom our forefathers were reclaimed from paganism and infidelity, St Bede, most venerable Confessor, by whose religious life and learned writings the Catholic faith was eminently propagated amongst us, All ye holy Bishops and Confessors, by whose wisdom and sanctity this island was once a flourishing seminary of religion, St Helen, most holy queen,* and mother of the first Christian emperor, St Ursula, most blessed martyr, who diedst in the glorious defence of faith and chastity, St Winefride, most admirable virgin, even in this unbelieving generation still miraculous, All ye holy Saints of this * England. Spare us, O Lord. Be merciful, Graciously hear us, O Lord. From the dangers most justly threatening our sins, From the spirit of pride, rebellion, and apostasy, From the spirit of hypocrisy, profaneness, and sacrilege, From the presumption of private opinion and contempt of the authority of thy Church, Deliver England, O Lord. From schism, heresy, and all, blindness of heart, From gluttony, drunkenness, and the false liberty of an undisciplined life, We sinners, Beseech thee, hear us. That it may please thee to hasten the conversion of this our miserable country ,. and reunite it to the ancient faith and communion of thy Church, That it may please thee particularly to have mercy on our relations, friends, and benefactors, and open their eyes to see the beauty of thy truth, and embrace it, That it may please thee to comfort and strengthen thy servants, who suffer for the Catholic faith, That it may please thee not We beseech thee, hear us. 248484BY& US$ 2292432434 392 LITANY OF INTERCESSION FOR ENGLAND. to permit the weakest of us, by any temptation whatsover, to fall away from thee and thy truth, That it may please thee to assist with thy special grace those good pastors who venture their lives for their flock, That it may please thee daily to augment in them the fire of thy love and the zeal of, gaining souls, That it may please thee to preserve the Catholics of this land from all sin and scandal, That it may please thee so to adorn their lives with solid piety, that others, seeing their good works, may glorify thee our heavenly Father, We beseech thee, hear us. That it may please thee toº enlighten the hearts of all schismatics with thy powerful grace, That it may please thee to show them the danger of their state, and the great importance of eternal salvation, That it may please thee mercifully to look down from heaven on the tears of the afflicted, and the blood of SO many martyrs, who have spent their lives, and suffered death, to convert us to thee, Son of God, Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us. O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world. Graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us. Christ hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, forgive, we beseech thee, the sins of our forefathers, and turn away thine anger from their posterity: deliver this people from the spirit of contradiction and discord; that instead of so many divisions and changes in religion, under which they labour, they may be again restored to that unity of mind, steadfastness of faith, and tranquillity of conscience, which is nowhere to be found but in the communion of thy Church. Through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. AGOOD. COMMON OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY. Hail, bright Star of ocean, God's own Mother blest, Ever- sinless Virgin, Gate of heavenly rest; VE maris stella, Dei Mater alma, Atque semper virgo, Felix coeli porta. Sumens illud Ave Gabrielis ore, Funda nos in pace, Mutans Evæ nomen. Solve vincla reis, Profer lumen cæcis, Mala nostra pelle, Bona cuncta posce. Monstra te esse matrem, Sumat per te preces, Qui pro nobis natus, Tulit esse tuus. Virgo singularis, Inter omnes mitis, Nos culpis solutos, Mites fac et castos. Hymns. Vitam præsta puram, Iter para tutum, Ut videntes Jesum, Semper collætemur. Sit laus Deo Patri, Summo Christo decus, Spiritui Sancto, Tribus honor unus. Amen. Taking that sweet Ave Which from Gabriel came, Peace confirm within us, Changing Eva's name. Break the captive's fetters; Light on blindness pour; All our ills expelling, Ev'ry bliss implore. Show thyself a mother; May the Word divine, Born for us thine Infant, Hear our prayers thro' thine. Virgin all excelling, Mildest of the mild, Freed from guilt, preserve us Meek and undefiled; Keep our life all spotless, Make our way secure, Till we find in Jesus Joy for evermore. Through the highest heaven To the Almighty Three, Father, Son, and Spirit, One same glory be. Amen. 484848YS $ 2258221 394 . Dignare me laudare te, Virgo sacrata. R. Da mihi virtutem contra hostes tuos. HYMNS. COMMON OF CONFESSORS. ISTE Confessor Domini, colentes Quem pie laudant populi per orbem, Hac die lætus meruit beatas Scandere sedes. Qui pius, prudens, humilis, pudicus, [ tam, Sobriam duxit sine labe viDonec humanos animavit auræ Spiritus artus. [ If it be not the day of his death, the following is substituted.] Hac die lætus meruit suThis day receives those honours which are his, premos Laudis honores. High in the realms of light. Cujus ob præstans meritum frequenter, Egra que passim jacuere membra, Viribus morbi domitis, saluti Restituuntur. Noster hinc illi chorus obsequentem Concinit laudem, celebresque palmas; Ut piis ejus precibus juvemur Omne per ævum. Sit salus illi, decus, atque virtus, Qui super coeli solio coruscans, Totius mundi seriem guber. Graciously suffer me to praise thee, O sacred Virgin. R. Grant me strength against thine enemies. nat Trinus et unus. Amen. 1st VESP. V. Amavit eum Dominus, et ornavit eum. R. Stolam gloriæ induit eum. The Confessor of Christ, from to shore Worshipp'd with solemn rite; This day went up with joy, his labours o'er, To his blest seat in light. Holy and innocent were all his ways; Sweet, temperate, unstain'd; His life was prayer,-his every breath was praise, While breath to him remain'd. Ofttimes his merits high in every land, In cures have been display'd; And still does health return at his command To many a frame decay'd. Therefore to him triumphant praise we pay; And yearly songs renew: Praying our glorious Saint for us to pray, All the long ages through. To God, of all the centre and the source, Be power and glory given; Who sways the mighty world through all its course, From the bright throne of Heaven. Amen. . The Lord loved him and adorned him. R. And clothed him with a robe of glory. 2d VESP. V. Justum deduxit Dominus per vias rectas. R. Et ostendit illi regnum Dei. HYMNS. FEAST OF THE MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS. ESU dulcis memoria, Sed super mel et omnia Ejus dulcis præsentia. Nil canitur suavius, Nil auditur jucundius, Nil cogitatur dulcius, Quam Jesus Dei Filius. Jesu spes poenitentibus, Quam pius es petentibus! Quam bonus te quærentibus! Sed quid invenientibus! Nec lingua valet dicere, Nec littera exprimere, Expertus potest credere, Quid sit Jesum diligere. 395 . The Lord led the just through right ways. R. And showed him the kingdom of God. Sis Jesu nostrum gaudium, Qui es futurus præmium: Sit nostra in te gloria, Per cuncta semper sæcula. Amen. Jesu! the very thought of thee! With sweetness fills my breast; But sweeter far thy face to see, And in thy presence rest. Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame, Nor can the memory find, A sweeter sound than thy blest name, O Saviour of mankind! O hope of every contrite heart, O joy of all the meek, To those who fall, how kind thou art! How good to those who seek! But what to those who find? ah! this Nor tongue nor pen can show; The love of Jesus, what it is, None but his loved ones know. Jesu! our only joy be thou, As thou our prize wilt be; Jesu! be thou our glory now, And through eternity. Amen. . Sit nomen Domini benedictum. Alleluia. R. Ex hoc nunc, et usque in sæculum. Alleluia. . Blessed be the name of the Lord. Alleluia. R. From this time forth for evermore. Alleluia. 396 HYMNS. THE BLESSED SACRAMENT. ADORO te devote, latens Deitas, Quæ sub his figuris vere latitas; Tibi se cor meum totum subjicit, Quia te contemplans totum deficit. Ave Jesu, Pastor fidelium; Adauge fidem omnium in te credentium. Visus, gustus, tactus, in te fallitur, Sed auditu solo tuto creditur. Credo quidquid dixit Dei Filius; Nil hoc verbo veritatis verius. Ave Jesu, Pastor fidelium; Adauge fidem omnium in te credentium. In cruce latebat sola Deitas, At hic latet simul et Humanitas: Ambo tamen credens atque confitens, Peto quod petivit latro pœnitens. Ave Jesu, Pastor fidelium; Adauge fidem omnium in te credentium. Plagas, sicut Thomas, non intue or, Deum tamen meum te confiteor. Fac me tibi semper magis credere, In te spem habere, te diligere. Ave Jesu, Pastor fidelium; Adauge fidem omnium in te credentium. O memoriale mortis Domini! Panis vivus, vitam præstans homini! Præsta meæ menti de te vivere, Et te illi semper dulce sapere. Ave Jesu, Pastor fidelium; Adauge fidem omnium in te credentium. O Godhead hid, devoutly adore thee, Who truly art within the forms before me; To thee my heart I bow with bended knee, As failing quite in contemplating thee. Sight, touch, and taste in thee are each deceived; The ear alone most safely is believed: I believe all the Son of God has spoken, Than truth's own word there is no truer token. God only on the cross lay hid from view; But here lies hid at once the manhood too: And I, in both professing my belief, Make the same prayer as the repentant thief. Thy wounds, as Thomas saw, I do not see: Yet thee confess my Lord and God to be: Make me believe thee ever more and more; In thee my hope, in thee my love to store. O thou memorial of our Lord's own dying! O living bread, to mortals life supplying! Make thou my soul henceforth on thee to live; Ever a taste of heavenly sweetness give. HYMNS. Pie Pelicane, Jesu Domine, Me immundum munda tuo sanguine, Cujus una stilla salvum facere Totum mundum quit ab omni scelere. Ave Jesu, Pastor fidelium; Adauge fidem omnium in te credentium. Jesu, quem velatum nunc aspicio, Oro, fiat illud, quod tam sitio, Ut, te revelata cernens facie, Visu sim beatus tuæ gloriæ. Ave Jesu, Pastor fidelium; Adauge fidem omnium in te credentium. EC CCE panis Angelorum, Factus cibus viatorum: Vere panis filiorum, Non mittendus canibus. In figuris præsignatur, Cum Isaac immolatur: Agnus Paschæ deputatur: Datur manna patribus. Bone pastor, panis vere, Jesu nostri miserere: Tu nos pasce, nos tuere: Tu nos bona fac videre 397 Oloving Pelican! O Jesu Lord! Unclean I am, but cleanse me in thy blood! Of which a single drop, for sinners spilt, In terra viventium. Tu, qui cuncta scis et vales, Qui nos pascis hic mortales: Tuos ibi commensales, Coheredes, et sodales, Fac sanctorum civium. Amen. Can purge the entire world from all its guilt. ( The following is usually sung after every stanza.) Jesu, eternal Shepherd! hear our cry; Increase the faith of all whose souls on thee rely. Jesur whom for the present veil'd I see, What I so thirst for, oh, vouchsafe to me: ECCE PANIS. That I may see thy countenance unfolding, And may be blest thy glory in beholding. Lo! upon the altar lies, Hidden deep from human eyes Bread of angels from the skies. Made th food mortal man: Children's meat to dogs denied; In old types foresignified; In the manna heaven- supplied, Isaac, and the paschal lamb. Jesu! Shepherd of the sheep! Thou thy flock in safety keep. Living bread! thy life supply; Strengthen us, or else we die; Fill us with celestial grace: Thou, who feedest us below! Source of all we have or know! Grant that with thy saints above, Sitting at the feast of love, We may see thee face to face. Amen. FR4REMUS MUN4424NU 398 AVE AV VE verum Corpus, natum Ex Maria virgine, Vere passum, immolatum, In cruce pro homine. Cujus latus perforatum Vero fluxit sanguine, Esto nobis prægustatum, Mortis in examine. O clemens, O pie, O dulcis Jesu, Fili Mariæ. Regem angelorum: Venite adoremus, ADESTE fideles, Læti triumphantes; Venite, venite in Bethlehem: Natum videte Venite adoremus, Venite adoremus Dominum. Deum de Deo, Lumen de lumine, Gestant puellæ viscera: Deum verum, Genitum, non factum: Venite adoremus,& c. HYMNS. Gloria ADESTE FIDELES. In excelsis Deo! Venite adoremus,& c. Ergo qui natus Die hodierna, VERUM. Hail to thee: true Body, sprung From the Virgin Mary's womb! The same that on the cross was hung [ doom! And bore for man the bitter Thou whose side was pierced, and flow'd Jesu tibi sit gloria; Patris æterni Verbum caro factum! Venite adoremus,& c. Both with water and with blood; Suffer us to taste of thee In our life's last agony. O kind, O loving one! O sweet Jesu, Mary's Son! Ye faithful, approach ye, Joyfully triumphing'; Oh, come ye, oh, come ye, to BethCome and behold ye [ lehem: Cantet nunc Io! Sing, choirs angelic, Chorus angelorum: Io sing exulting; Cantet nunc aula coeles- Sing, all ye citizens of heaven tium, above, Born the King of angels: Oh, come, let us worship, Oh, come, let us worship, Oh, come, let us worship Christ the Lord. God of God, Light of Ligui, Lo, he disdains not the Virgin's womb: Very God, Begotten, not created: Oh, come, let us worship,& c. Glory to God In the highest! Oh, come, let us worship,& c. Yea, Lord, we greet thee, Born this happy morning; Jesu, to thee be glory given; Word of the Father In our flesh appearing: Oh, come, let us worship,& c. STABAT MATER. STABAT Mater dolorosa Juxta crucem lacrymosa, Dum pendebat Filius. Cujus animam gementem, Contristatam, et dolentem, Pertransivit gladius. O quam tristis et afflicta Fuit illa benedicta Mater Unigeniti. Quæ morebat, et dolebat, Pia Mater, dum videbat Nati pœnas inclyti. HYMNS. Quis est homo qui non fleret, Matrem Christi si videret In tanto supplicio? Quis non posset contristari, Christi Matrem contemplari Dolentem cum Filio? Pro peccatis suæ gentis Vidit Jesum in tormentis, Et flagellis subditum. Vidit suum dulcem Natum Moriendo desolatum, Dum emisit spiritum. Eia Mater, fons amoris, Me sentire vim doloris Oh, how sad and sore distress'd Was that Mother highly blest Hal Of the sole- begotten One! Christ above in torment hangs; She beneath beholds the pangs Of her dying glorious Son. 399 Fac, ut tecum lugeam. Fac ut ardeat cor meum In amando Christum Deum, Ut sibi complaceam. At the Cross her station keeping, Stood the mournful Mother weepClose to Jesus to the last:[ ing Through her heart, his sorrow sharing, All his bitter anguish bearing, Now at length the sword had pass'd. Is there one who would not weep Whelm'd in miseries so deep Christ's dear Mother to behold? Can the human heart refrain From partaking in her pain, In that Mother's pain untold? Bruised, derided, cursed, defiled, She beheld her tender child All with bloody scourges rent; For the sins of his own nation, Saw him hang in desolation, Till his spirit forth he sent. O thou Mother! fount of love! Touch my spirit from above, Make my heart with thine acoldW cord: Make me feel as thou hast felt, Make my soul to glow and melt With the love of Christ my Lord. 243444824 400 Sancta Mater, istud agas, Crucifixi fige plagas Cordi meo valide. Tui Nati vulnerati, Tam dignati pro me pati, Panas mecum divide. Fac me tecum pie flere, Crucifixo condolere, Donec ego vixero. Juxta Crucem tecum stare, Et me tibi sociare In planctu desidero. Virgo virginum præclara, Mihi jam non sis amara; Fac me tecum plangere. Fac ut portem Christi mortem, Passionis fac consortem, Et plagas recolere. HYMNS. Holy Mother! pierce me through; In my heart each wound renew Of my Saviour crucified: Let me share with thee his pain, Who for all my sins was slain, Who for me in torments died. Fac me plagis vulnerari, Fac me Cruce inebriari, Et cruore Filii. Flammis ne urar succensus, Per te, Virgo, sim defensus In die judicii. Christe, cum sit hinc exire Da per Matrem me venire Ad palmam victoria. Quando corpus morietur, Fac ut animæ donetur Paradisi gloria. Amen. Let me mingle tears with thee, Mourning him who mourn'd for me, All the days that I may live: By the Cross with thee to stay, There with thee to weep and pray Is all I ask of thee to give. Virgin of all virgins best! Listen to my fond request: Let me share thy grief divine; Let me, to my latest breath, In my body bear the death Of that dying Son of thine. Wounded with his every wound, Steep my soul till it hath swoon'd In his very blood away: Be to me, O Virgin, nigh, Lest in flames I burn and die, In his awful Judgment day. Christ, when thou shalt call me hence, Be thy Mother my defence, Be thy cross my victory; While my body here decays, May my soul thy goodness praise, Safe in Paradise with thee. Amen. VENI CREATOR. VENI, Creator Spiritus, Mentes tuorum visita, Imple superna gratia, Que tu creasti pectora. Qui diceris Paraclitus, Altissimi donum Dei, Fons vivus, ignis, charitas, Et spiritalis unctio. Tu septiformis munere, Digitus Paternæ dexteræ, Tu rite promissum Patris, Sermone ditans guttura. Accende lumen sensibus, Infunde amorem cordibus, Infirma nostri corporis Virtute firmans perpeti. Hostem repellas longius, Pacemque dones protinus; Ductore sic te prævio Vitemus omne noxium. Per te sciamus da Patrem, Noscamus atque Filium, Teque utriusque Spiritum Credamus omni tempore. HYMNS. Deo Patri sit gloria, Et Filio, qui a mortuis Surrexit, ac Paraclito, In sæculorum sæcula. Amen. Come, O Creator Spirit blest! And in our souls take up thy rest; Come, with thy grace and heavenly aid, To fill the hearts which thou hast made. 401 Great Paraclete! to thee we cry, O highest gift of God Most High! O fount of life! O fire of love! And sweet anointing from above! Thou in thy sevenfold gifts art known; The finger of God's hand we own; The promise of the Father thou! Who dost the tongue with powe: endow. Kindle our senses from above, And make our hearts o'erflow with love; With patience firm and virtue high The weakness of our flesh supply. Far from us drive the foe we dread, And grant us thy true peace instead; So shall we not, with thee for guide, Turn from the path of life aside. Oh, may thy grace on us bestow, The Father and the Son to know, And thee through endless times confess'd, Of both th' eternal Spirit blest. All glory while the ages run Be to the Father and the Son Who rose from death; the same to thee, O Holy Ghost, eternally. . Loquebantur variis linAlleluia. guis Apostoli. R. Magnalia Dei. Alleluia. Amen. *. The Apostles spake in divers tongues. Alleluia. R. The wonderful works of God. Alleluia. 2 C 402 VENI SANCTE SPIRITUS, VENI, Sancte Spiritus, Holy Spirit! Lord of light, From thy clear celestial height, Et Thy pure beaming radiance give. Come, thou father of the poor! Come, with treasures which endure Come, thou light of all that live. Thou, of all consolers best, Visiting the troubled breast, Dost refreshing peace bestow; Thou in toil art comfort sweet; Pleasant coolness in the heat; Solace in the midst of woe. Light immortal! light divine! Visit thou these hearts of thine, And our inmost being fill. If thou take thy grace away, Nothing pure in man will stay; All his good is turn'd to ill. Heal our wounds- our strength reLucis tuæ radium: Veni, pater pauperum, Veni, dator munerum, Veni, lumen cordium. Consolator optime, Dulcis hospes animæ, Dulce refrigerium. In labore requies, In æstu temperies, In fletu solatium. O lux beatissima, Reple cordis intima Tuorum fidelium. Sine tuo numine, Nihil est in homine, Nihil est innoxium. Lava quod est sordidum: Riga quod est aridum: Sana quod est saucium. Flecte quod est rigidum: Fove quod est frigidum: Rege quod est devium. HYMNS. Da tuis fidelibus In te confidentibus Sacrum septenarium. Da virtutis meritum: Da salutis exitum: Da perenne gaudium. Amen new; On our dryness pour thy dew; Wash the stains of guilt away; Bend the stubborn heart and will; Melt the frozen, warm the chill; Guide the steps that go astray. Thou, on those who evermore Thee confess and thee adore, In thy sevenfold gifts descend; Give them comfort when they die; Give them life with thee on high; Give them joys which never end. Amen. The Epistles and Gospels. FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT. EPIST. Rom. xiii. 11-14.- Brethren, knowing the time, that it is now the hour for us to rise from sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we believed. The night is passed, and the day is at hand; let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and put on the armour of light. Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and impurities, not in contention and strife; but put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ. GOSP. Luke xxi. 25-33.- At that time Jesus said to his disciples: There shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, by reason of the confusion of the roaring of the sea and of the waves, men withering away for fear and expectation of what shall come upon them. For the powers of heaven shall be moved; and then they shall see the Son of man coming in a cloud with great power and majesty. But when these things begin to come to pass, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is at hand. And he spoke to them a similitude: See the fig- tree, and all the trees; when they now shoot forth their fruit, you know that summer is nigh; so you also, when you shall see these things come to pass, THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. 404 know that the kingdom of God is at hand. Amen I say to you, this generation shall not pass away till all things be fulfilled. Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT. EPIST. Rom. xv. 4-13.- Brethren, what things soever were written, were written for our learning, that, through patience and the comfort of the scriptures, we might have hope. Now the God of patience and of comfort grant you to be of one mind one towards another, according to Jesus Christ; that with one mind, and with one mouth, you may glorify God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Wherefore receive one another, as Christ also hath received you unto the honour of God. For I say that Christ Jesus was minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers. But that the Gentiles are to glorify God for his mercy, as it is written: Therefore will I confess to thee, O Lord, among the Gentiles, and will sing to thy name. And again he saith: Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people. And again: Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and magnify him, all ye people. And again Isaias saith There shall be a root of Jesse; and he that shall rise up to rule the Gentiles, in him the Gentiles shall hope. Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing; that you may abound in hope, and in the power of the Holy Ghost. GOSP. Matt. xi. 2-10.- At that time, when John had heard in prison the works of Christ: sending two of his disciples, he said to him: Art thou he that art to come, or do we look for another? and Jesus making answer said to them, Go and relate to John what you have heard and seen. The blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead rise again, the poor have the gospel preached THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT. 405 to them; and blessed is he that shall not be scandalised in me. And when they went their way, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John, What went you out into the desert to see? a reed shaken with the wind? But what went you out to see? a man clothed in soft garments? Behold they that are clothed in soft garments are in the houses of kings. But what went you out to see? a prophet? yea I tell you, and more than a prophet. For this is he of whom it is written, Behold I send my Angel before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee. - THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT. EPIST. Philip. iv. 4-7.- Brethren, rejoice in the Lord always again I say, rejoice. Let your modesty be known to all men. The Lord is nigh. Be nothing solicitous; but in everything, by prayer and supplication and thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasseth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus our Lord. GOSP. John i. 19-28. At that time the Jews sent from Jerusalem priests and Levites to John, to ask him, Who art thou? And he confessed, and did not deny; and he confessed, I am not the Christ. And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he said, I am not. Art thou the prophet? And he answered, No. They said therefore unto him, Who art thou, that we may give an answer to them that sent us? what sayest thou of thyself? He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Isaias And they that were sent were of the Pharisees. And they asked him, and said to him, Why then dost thou baptise, if thou be not Christ, nor Elias, nor the prophet? John answered them, saying, I baptise with SEGUIR 406 water; but there hath stood one in the midst of you, whom you know not; the same is he that shall come after me, who is preferred before me, the latchet of whose shoe I am not worthy to loose. These things were done in Bethania beyond the Jordan, where John was baptising. THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT. EPIST. I Cor. iv. 1-5.- Brethren, let a man so account of us as of the ministers of Christ, and the dispensers of the mysteries of God. Here now it is required among the pensers, that a man be found faithful. But to me, it is a very small thing to be judged by you, or by man's day: but neither do I judge my own self. For I am not conscious to myself of anything, yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord. Therefore judge not before the time; who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts and then shall every man have praise from God. GOSP. Luke iii. 1-6.- In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Cæsar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and Philip his brother tetrarch of Iturea and the country of Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilina, under the high- priests Annas and Caiphas; the word of the Lord came to John the son of Zachary in the desert. And he came into all the country about the Jordan, preaching the baptism of penance for the remission of sins; as it is written in the book of the sayings of Isaias the prophet: A voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. Every valley shall be filled; and every mountain and hill shall be brought low: the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways plain and all flesh shall see the salvation of God. CHRISTMAS DAY. THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD, OR CHRISTMAS. 407 FIRST, OR MIDNIGHT MASS. EPIST. Titus ii. 11-15.- Dearly beloved, the grace of God our Saviour hath appeared to all men, instructing us, that denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live soberly, and justly, and godly in this world, looking for the blessed hope and coming of the glory of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and might cleanse to himself a people acceptable, a pursuer of good works. These things speak and exhort in Christ Jesus our Lord. : 300 GOSP. Luke ii. 1-14.- At that time there went forth a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that the whole world should be enrolled. This enrolling was first made by Cyrinus the governor of Syria. And all went to be enrolled, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, to be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child. And it came to pass, that when they were there, her days were accomplished, that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her first- born son, and wrapped him up in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds watching, and keeping the night- watches over their flock. And behold, an Angel of the Lord stood by them, and the brightness of God shone round them; and they feared with a great fear. And the Angel said to them: Fear not; for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy, that shall be to all the people; for this day is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of 408 David. And this shall be a sign unto you: You shall find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger. And suddenly there was with the Angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God, and saying: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men of goodwill. THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. SECOND MASS, AT BREAK OF DAY. yhon bui EPIST. Titus iii. 4-7.- Dearly beloved, the good. ness and kindness of God our Saviour hath appeared: not by the works of justice which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the laver of regeneration, and renovation of the Holy Ghost, whom he hath poured forth upon us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour: that, being justified by his grace, we may be heirs according to hope of life everlasting in Christ Jesus our Lord. GOSP. Luke ii. 15-20.- At that time the shepherds said one to another, Let us go over to Bethlehem, and let us see this word that is come to pass, which the Lord hath shewed to us. And they came with haste; and they found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in a manger. And seeing they understood of the word that had been spoken to them concerning this child. And all that heard wondered; and at those things that were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God, for all the things they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. THIRD MASS, ON CHRISTMAS DAY. EPIST. Heb. i. 1-12.- God, who diversely and many ways, spake in times past to the fathers by the prophets, last of all, in these days hath spoken to us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the world. Who CHRISTMAS DAY. 409 being the brightness of his glory, and the figure of his substance, and upholding all things by the word of his power, making purgation of sins, sitteth on the right hand of the majesty on high; being made so much better than the angels, as he hath inherited a more excellent name than they. For to which of the angels hath he said at any time, Thou art my son, to- day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son? And again, when he bringeth in the first- begotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God adore him. And to the angels indeed he saith, he that maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. But to the Son: Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; a sceptre of justice is the sceptre of thy kingdom. Thou hast loved justice, and hated iniquity; therefore, God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. And, Thou in the beginning, O Lord, didst found the earth; and the works of thy hands are the heavens. They shall perish, but thou shalt continue; and they shall all grow old as a garment; and as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed; but thou art the self- same, and thy years shall not fail. GOSP. John i. 1-14.- In the beginning was the word, and the word was with God, and the word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was made nothing that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men; and the light shineth in darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. There was a man sent from God whose name was John. This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the light, that all men might believe through him. He was not the light, but was to bear witness of the light. That was the true light, which enlighteneth every man that cometh into this world. $ 2254225 VES 410 THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto But as his own, and his own received him not. many as received him, to them he gave power to be made the sons of God, to them that believe in his name. Who are born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. AND THE WORD WAS MADE FLESH, and dwelt among us( and we saw his glory, the glory as of the only- begotten of the Father), full of grace and truth. SUNDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF THE NATIVITY. EPIST. Galat. iv. 1-7.- Brethren, as long as the heir is a child, he differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all: but is under tutors and governors until the time appointed by the father: so we also when we were children, were serving under the elements of the world. But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent his Son, made of a woman, made under the law: that he might redeem them who were under the law; that we might receive the adoption of sons. And because you are sons, God hath sent the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying: Abba, Father.. Therefore now he is not a servant, but a son; and if a son, an heir also through God. GOSP. Luke ii. 33-40.- At that time, Joseph and Mary the mother of Jesus, were wondering at those And things, which were spoken concerning him. Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother: Behold, this child is set for the fall, and for the resurrection of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be contradicted: and thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that out of many hearts thoughts may be revealed. And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser; she THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD. 411 was far advanced in years, and had lived with her husband seven years from her virginity. And she was a widow until fourscore and four years; who departed not from the temple, by fastings and prayers serving night and day. Now she at the same hour coming in, confessed to the Lord; and spoke of him to all that looked for the redemption of Israel. And after they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their city Nazareth. And the child grew and waxed strong, full of wisdom and the grace of God was in him. : THE CIRCUMCISION OF OUR LORD, AND OCTAVE OF THE NATIVITY. EPIST. as in first Mass at Christmas, p. 3. GOSP. Luke ii. 21.- At that time, after eight days were accomplished, that the child should be circumcised; his name was called Jesus, which was called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD. LESS. Isa. lx. 1-6.- Arise, be enlightened, O Jerusalem; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and a mist the people; but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. And the Gentiles shall walk in thy light, and kings in the brightness of thy rising. Lift up thy eyes round about, and see; all these are gathered together, they are come to thee: thy sons shall come from afar, and thy daughters shall rise up at thy side. Then shalt thou see, and abound, and thy heart shall wonder and be enlarged, when the multitude of the sea shall be converted to thee, the strength of the Gentiles shall come to thee. The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Madian and 18626 THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. 412 Epha; all they from Saba shall come, bringing gold and frankincense, and shewing forth praise to the Lord. GOSP. Matt. ii. 1-12.- When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Juda, in the days of king Herod, behold there came wise men from the East to Jerusalem; saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the East, and are come to adore him. And king Herod hearing this, was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And assembling together all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, he inquired of them where Christ should be born. But they said to him: In Bethlehem of Juda; for so it is written by the prophet: and thou, Bethlehem, the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda; for out of thee shall come forth the ruler that shall rule my people Israel. Then Herod privately calling the wise men, learned diligently of them the time of the star which appeared to them; and sending them into Bethlehem, said, Go and diligently inquire after the child, and when you have found him, bring me word again, that I also may come and adore him. Who having heard the king, went their way; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, until it came and stood over where the child was. And seeing the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And entering into the house, they found the child with Mary his mother, and falling down they adored him. And opening their treasures, they offered him gifts; gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having received an answer in sleep that they should not return to Herod, they went back another way into their own country. SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. EPIST. Rom. xii. 1-5.- Brethren, I beseech you by SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. 413 the mercy of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, pleasing unto God, your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world; but be reformed in the newness of your mind: that you may prove what is the good, and the acceptable, and the perfect will of God. For I say, by the grace that is given me, to all that are among you, not to be more wise than it behoveth to be wise, but to be wise unto sobriety: and according as God hath divided to every one the measure of faith. For as in one body we have many members, but all the members have not the same office: so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another in Christ Jesus our Lord. GOSP. Luke ii. 42-52.- And when Jesus was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast(* v. 43), and having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the child Jesus remained in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not. And thinking that he was in the company, they came a day's journey, and sought him among their kinsfolks and acquaintance. And not finding him, they returned into Jerusalem, seeking him. And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple sitting in the midst of the doctors, hearing them and asking them questions. And all that heard him were astonished at his wisdom and his answers. And seeing him, they wondered. And his mother said to him, Son, why hast thou done so to us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. And he said to them, How is it that ye sought me? did you not know that I must be about my Father's business? And they understood not the word that he spoke unto them. And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth; and was subject to them.* And his mother kept all these words in her heart. And Jesus advanced in wisdom, and age, and grace with God and men. oldu 414 THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. ( FEAST OF THE HOLY NAME OF JESUS.) LESS. Acts iv. 8-12.- In those days, Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said, Ye princes of the people and ancients, hear: If we this day are examined concerning the good deed done to the infirm man, by what means he hath been made whole, be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God hath raised from the dead, even by him this man standeth here before you whole. This is the stone which was rejected by you the builders; which is become the head of the corner: neither is there salvation in any other. For there is no other name under heaven given to men, whereby we must be saved. GOSP. Luke ii. 21.- As on Circumcision, p. 6. EPIST. FOR 2D SUNDAY AFTER EPIPH. Rom. xii. 6-16.- Brethren, having different gifts, according to the grace that is given us: either prophecy, to be used according to the rule of faith; or ministry, in ministering; or he that teacheth in doctrine; he that exhorteth in exhorting; he that giveth with simplicity; he that ruleth with carefulness; he that sheweth mercy with cheerfulness. Let love be without dissimulation. Hating that which is evil, cleaving to that which is good. Loving one another with the charity of brotherhood; with honour preventing one another. In carefulness not slothful: in spirit fervent: serving the Lord: rejoicing in hope: patient in tribulation: instant in prayer: communicating to the necessities of the saints: pursuing hospitality. Bless them that persecute you: bless, and curse not. Rejoice with them that rejoice, weep with them that weep. Being of one mind one towards another; not minding high things, but consenting to the humble. 415 GOSP. FOR 2D SUNDAY AFTER EPIPH. John ii. I- II. At that time, there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there. And Jesus also was invited, and his disciples, to the marriage. And the wine failing, the mother of Jesus saith to him, They have no wine. And Jesus saith to her, Woman, what is it to me and to thee? my hour is not yet come. His mother saith to the waiters, Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye. Now there were set there six water- pots of stone, according to the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three measures a- piece. Jesus saith to them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. And Jesus saith to them, Draw out now, and carry to the chief steward of the feast and they carried it. And when the chief steward had tasted the water made wine, and knew not whence it was, but the waiters knew who had drawn the water; the chief steward calleth the bridegroom, and saith to him, Every man at first setteth forth good wine, and when men have well drank, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now. This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee; and manifested his glory, and his disciples believed in him. THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. EPIST. Rom. xii, 16-21.- Brethren, be not wise in your own conceits. To no man rendering evil for evil: providing good things not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as is in you, having peace with all men; not revenging yourselves, my dearly beloved: but give place unto wrath, for it is written, Revenge is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. But if thy enemy be hungry, give him to eat; if he thirst, give him to drink; for doing this, thou shalt heap coals VRUT 416 of fire upon his head. Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil by good. GOSP. Matt. viii. 1-13.- At that time, when Jesus was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him; and behold, a leper came and adored him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And Jesus stretching forth his hand, touched him, saying, I will; be thou made clean and forthwith his leprosy was cleansed. And Jesus saith to him, See thou tell no man: but go, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift which Moses commanded for a testimony unto them(* v. 5). And when he had entered into Capharnaum, there came to him a centurion, beseeching him, and saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, and is grievously tormented. And Jesus saith to him, I will come and heal him. And the centurion making answer, said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldst enter under my roof; but only say the word, and my servant shall be healed. For I also am a man subject to authority, having under me soldiers; and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, do this, and he doeth it. And Jesus hearing this, marvelled; and said to them that followed him, Amen I say to you, I have not found so great faith in Israel. And I say to you that many shall come from the east and the west, and shall sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven; but the children of the kingdom shall be cast into the exterior darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. And Jesus said to the centurion, Go, and as thou hast believed, so be it done to thee; and the servant was healed at the same hour. THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. EPIST. Rom. xiii. 8-18.- Brethren, owe no man any thing, but to love one another; for he that loveth FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. 417 his neighbour hath fulfilled the law. For thou shalt not commit adultery; thou shalt not kill; thou shalt not steal; thou shalt not bear false witness; thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is comprised in this word, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. The love of our neighbour worketh no evil. Love, therefore, is the fulfilling of the law. GOSP. Matt. viii. 23-27.- At that time, when Jesus entered into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, a great tempest arose in the sea, so that the boat was covered with waves; but he was asleep. And they came to him and awaked him, saying, Lord, save us, we perish. And Jesus saith to nem, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then rising up, he commanded the winds and the sea, and there came a great calm. But the men wondered, saying, What manner of man is this, for the winds and the sea obey him? FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. EPIST. Col. iii. 12-17.- Brethren, put ye on, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, the bowels of mercy, benignity, humility, modesty, patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if any have a complaint against another; even as the Lord hath forgiven you, so you also. But above all these things, have charity, which is the bond of perfection and let the peace of Christ rejoice in your hearts, wherein also you are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you abundantly, in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another, in psalms, hymns, and spiritual canticles, singing in grace in your hearts to God. All whatsoever you do in word or in work, all things do ye in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God and the Father through Jesus Christ our Lord. GOSP. Matt. xiii. 24-30. At that time, Jesus spoke 2 D M 418 THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. this parable to the multitudes: Th kingdom of heaven is likened to a man that sowed good seed in his field. But while men were asleep, his enemy came, and oversowed cockle among the wheat, and went his way. And when the blade was sprung up, and had brought forth fruit, then appeared also the cockle. And the servants of the goodman of the house coming, said to him, Sir, didst thou not sow good seed in thy field? whence, then, hath it cockle? And he said to them, An enemy hath done this. And the servants said to him, Wilt thou that we go and gather it up? And he said, No: lest perhaps, gathering up the cockle, you root up the wheat also together with it. Suffer both to grow until the harvest; and in the time of the harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather up first the cockle, and bind it into bundles to burn, but the wheat gather ye into my barn. SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. EPIST. I Thess. i. 2-10.-- Brethren, we give thanks to God for you all, making a remembrance of you in our prayers without ceasing; being mindful of the work of your faith, and labour, and charity, and of the enduring of the hope of our Lord Jesus Christ before God and our Father: knowing, brethren, beloved of God, your election; for our gospel hath not been unto you in word only, but in power also, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much fulness, as you know what manner of men we have been among you for your sakes. And you became followers of us and of the Lord; receiving the word in much tribulation, with joy of the Holy Ghost: so that you were made a pattern to all that believe in Macedonia and in Achaia. For from you was spread abroad the word of the Lord, not only in Macedonia and in Achaia, but also in every place, your faith which is towards God, is gone forth; so that we need not to speak any SEPTUAGESIMA SUNDAY. 419 thing. For they themselves relate of us what manner of entering in we had unto you; and how ye turned to God from idols, to serve the living and true God; and to wait for his Son from heaven( whom he raised from the dead) Jesus, who hath delivered us from the wrath to come. GOSP. Matt. xiii. 31-35.- At that time, Jesus spoke this parable to the multitudes: The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard- seed, which a man took and sowed in his field: which is the least indeed of all seeds; but when it is grown up, it is greater than all herbs, and becometh a tree; so that the birds of the air come, and dwell in the branches thereof. Another parable he spoke to them: The kingdom of heaven is like to leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, until the whole was leavened. All these things Jesus spoke in parables to the multitudes, and without parables he did not speak to them; that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden from the foundation of the world. SEPTUAGESIMA SUNDAY. EPIST. I Cor. ix. 24 to x. 5.- Brethren, know you not that they that run in the race, all run indeed, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that you may obtain. And every one that striveth for the mastery, refraineth himself from all things and they indeed that they may receive a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible one. I therefore so run, not as at an uncertainty; I so fight, not as one beating the air; but I chastise my body, and bring it into subjection; lest perhaps, when I have preached to others, I myself should have become a castaway. For I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that cur fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; and S882 420 THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. all in Moses were baptised, in the cloud and in the sea; and did all eat the same spiritual food, and all drank the same spiritual drink( and they drank of the spiritual rock that followed them and the rock was Christ). But with the most of them God was not well pleased. GOSP. Matt. xx. 1-16.- At that time, Jesus spoke to his disciples this parable: The kingdom of heaven is like to a householder, who went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard. And having agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard. And going out about the third hour, he saw others standing in the marketplace idle, and he said to them, Go you also into my vineyard, and I will give you what shall be just: and they went their way. And again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour and did in like manner. But about the eleventh hour, he went out, and found others standing; and he saith to them, Why stand you here all the day idle? They say to him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith to them, Go ye also into my vineyard. And when evening was come, the lord of the vineyard saith to his steward, Call the labourers, and pay them their hire, beginning from the last even to the first. When therefore they were come that came about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny. But when the first also came, they thought that they should receive more; and they also received every man a penny. And receiving it, they murmured against the master of the house, saying, These last have worked but one hour, and thou hast made them equal to us that have borne the burden of the day and the heats. But he answering, said to one of them, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst thou not agree with me for a penny? Take what is thine, and go thy way I will also give to this last even as to thee. Or, is it not lawful for me to do what I will? is thy eye evil because I am SEXAGESIMA SUNDAY. 421 good? So shall the last be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few are chosen. SEXAGESIMA SUNDAY. EPIST. 2 Cor. xi. 19 to xii. 9.- Brethren, you gladly suffer the foolish; whereas yourselves are wise. For you suffer if a man bring you into bondage, if a man devour you, if a man take from you, if a man be lifted up, if a man strike you on the face. I speak according to dishonour, as if we had been weak in this part. Wherein if any man dare( I speak foolishly), I dare also. They are Hebrews; so am I. They are Israelites; so am I. They are the seed of Abraham; so am I. They are the ministers of Christ( I speak as one less wise); I am more: in many more labours, in prisons more frequently, in stripes above measure, in deaths often. Of the Jews five times did I receive forty stripes save one. Thrice was I beaten with rods; once I was stoned; thrice I suffered shipwreck; a night and a day I was in the depth of the In journeying often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils from my own nation, in perils from the Gentiles, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils from false brethren. In labour and painfulness, in much watchings, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness; besides those things which are without my daily instance, the solicitude for all the churches. Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is scandalised, and I am not on fire? If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things that concern my infirmity. The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is blessed for ever, knoweth that I lie not. At Damascus the governor of the nation under Aretas the king, guarded the city of the Damascenes to apprehend me; and through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and so escaped his hands. If I sea. THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. 422 must glory( it is not expedient indeed); but I will come to the visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a man in Christ above fourteen years ago( whether in the body, I know not, or out of the body, I know not; God knoweth): such an one rapt even to the third heaven. And I know such a man( whether in the body or out of the body, I cannot tell; God knoweth): that he was caught up into paradise; and heard secret words, which it is not granted to man to utter. For such an ane I will glory; but for myself I will glory nothing, but in my infirmities. For though I should have a mind to glory, I shall not be foolish; for I will say the truth. But I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth in me, or any thing he heareth from me. And lest the greatness of the revelations should exalt me, there was given me a sting of my flesh, an angel of Satan, to buffet me. For which thing thrice I besought the Lord, that it might depart from me. And he said to me, My grace is sufficient for thee; for power is made perfect in infirmity. Gladly therefore will I glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may dwell in me. GOSP. Luke viii. 4-15.- At that time, when a very great multitude was gathered together and hastened out of the cities unto him, he spoke by a similitude: The sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. And other some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was ture. sprung up, it withered away, because it had no moisAnd other some fell among thorns; and the And other thorns growing up with it, choked it. some fell upon good ground; and being sprung up, yielded fruit a hundredfold. Saying these things, he cried out, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. And his disciples asked him what this parable might be. To whom he said, To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God, but to the rest in QUINQUAGESIMA SUNDAY. 423 parables; that seeing, they may not see, and hearing, may not understand. Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. And they by the wayside are they that hear; then the devil cometh, and taketh the word out of their heart, lest believing they should be saved. Now they upon the rock are they who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no roots, for they believe for awhile, and in time of temptation they fall away. And that which fell among thorns are they who have heard, and going their way, are choked with the cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and yield no fruit. But that on the good ground are they who, in a good and very good heart, hearing the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit in patience. QUINQUAGESIMA SUNDAY. EPIST. I Cor. xiii. 1-13.- Brethren, if I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass or a tinkling cymbal. And if I should have prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I should have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. And if I should distribute all my goods to feed the poor, and if I should deliver my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. Charity is patient, is kind: charity envieth not; dealeth not perversely; is not puffed up; is not ambitious; seeketh not her own; is not provoked to anger; thinketh no evil; rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. Charity never falleth away: whether prophecies shall be made void, or tongues shall cease, or knowledge shall be destroyed.* For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect is come, that which is in part shall be done away. When I was a child, I spoke as a child, 11/0 THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. 424 I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away the things of a child. We see now through a glass in a dark manner; but then face to face. Now I know in part; but then I shall know even as I am known. And now there remain, faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. : GOSP. Luke xviii. 31-43.- At that time, Jesus took unto him the twelve, and said to them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things shall be accomplished which were written by the prophets concerning the Son of man for he shall be delivered to the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and scourged, and spit upon; and after they have scourged him, they will put him to death and the third day he shall rise again. And they understood none of these things; and this word was hid from them, and they understood not the things that were said. Now it came to pass, when he drew nigh to Jericho, that a certain blind man sat by the wayside, begging. And when he heard the multitude passing by, he asked what this meant. And they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. And he cried out, saying, Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me. And they that went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried out much more, Son of David, have mercy on me. And Jesus standing, commanded him to be brought unto him; and when he was come near, he asked him, saying, What wilt thou that I do to thee? But he said, Lord, that I may see. And Jesus said to him: Receive thy sight; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he saw and followed him, glorifying God and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God. ASH- WEDNESDAY. LESS. Joel ii. 12-19.- Thus saith the Lord, Be converted to me with all your heart, in fasting, and in ASH- WEDNESDAY. 425 weeping, and in mourning. And rend your hearts and not your garments, and turn to the Lord your God; for he is gracious and merciful, patient and rich in mercy, and ready to repent of the evil. Who knoweth but he will return, and forgive, and leave a blessing behind him, sacrifice and libation to the Lord your God? Blow the trumpet in Zion: sanctify a fast; call a solemn assembly; gather together the people; sanctify the Church; assemble the ancients; gather together the little ones, and them that suck at the breasts; let the bridegroom go forth from his bed, and the bride out of her bride- chamber. Between the porch and the altar the priests, the Lord's ministers, shall weep; and shall say, Spare, O Lord, spare thy people; and give not thine inheritance to reproach, that the heathens should rule over them. Why should they say among the nations, Where is their God? The Lord hath been zealous for his land, and hath spared his people. And the Lord answered, and said to his people, Behold, I will send you corn, and wine, and oil, and you shall be filled with them; and I will no more make you a reproach among the nations, saith the Lord Almighty. GOSP. Matt. vi. 16-21.- At that time, Jesus said to his disciples, When you fast, be not as the hypocrites, sad. For they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Amen I say to you, they have received their reward. But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thy head and wash thy face; that thou appear not to men to fast, but to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret will repay thee. Lay not up to yourselves treasures on earth, where the rust and moth consume, and where thieves break through and steal. But lay up to yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither the rust nor moth doth consume, and where thieves do not break through nor steal. For where thy treasure is, there is thy heart also. 426 THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS, or bus FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT. EPIST. 2 Cor. vi. 1-10.- Brethren, we exhort you that you receive not the grace of God in vain. For he saith, In an accepted time have I heard thee, and in the day of salvation have I helped thee. Behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. Giving no offence to any man, that our ministry be not blamed: but in all things let us exhibit ourselves as the ministers of God; in much patience, in tribulations, in necessities, in distresses, in stripes, in prisons, in seditions, in labours, in watchings, in fastings, in chastity, in knowledge, in longsuffering, in sweetness, in the Holy Ghost, in charity unfeigned, in the word of truth, in the power of God: by the armour of justice on the right hand and on the left, by honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true; as unknown, and yet known; as dying, and behold we live; as chastised, and not killed; as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as needy, yet enriching many; as having nothing, and possessing all things. GOSP. Matt. iv. I- 11.- At that time, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert, to be tempted by the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterwards he was hungry. And the tempter coming, said to him, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. Who answered and said, It is written, Not in bread alone doth man live, but in every word that proceedeth from the mouth of God. Then the devil took him up into the holy city, and set him upon the pinnacle of the temple, and said to him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down for it is written, That he hath given his angels charge over thee, and in their hands shall they bear thee up, lest perhaps thou dash thy foot against a stone. Jesus said to him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT. 427 Lord thy God. Again the devil took him up into a very high mountain; and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; and said to him, All these will I give thee, if, falling down, thou wilt adore me. Then Jesus saith to him, Begone, Satan, for it is written, The Lord thy God shalt thou adore, and him only shalt thou serve. Then the devil left him; and behold, angels came, and ministered to him. SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT. EPIST. I Thess. iv. 1-7.- Brethren, we pray and beseech you in the Lord Jesus, that as you have received of us, how you ought to walk, and to please God, so also you would walk, that you may abound the more. For you know what precepts I have given to you by the Lord Jesus. For this is the will of God, your sanctification; that you should abstain from fornication, that every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; not in the passion of lust, like the Gentiles that know not God and that no man over- reach, nor circumvent his brother in business; because the Lord is the avenger of all these things, as we have told you before, and have testified. For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto sanctification; in Christ Jesus our Lord. GOSP. Matt. xvii. 1-9.- At that time, Jesus took Peter, and James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart and he was transfigured before them. And his face did shine as the sun, and his garments became white as snow. And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elias talking with him. And Peter answering, said to Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here; if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. And as he was 428 yet speaking, behold a bright cloud overshaded them: and lo, a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. And the disciples hearing, fell upon their face, and were very much afraid and Jesus came and touched them, and said to them, Arise, and fear not. And they lifting up their eyes saw no one, but only Jesus. And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, till the Son of man be risen from the dead. THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT. : EPIST. Eph. v. 1-9.-- Brethren, be ye followers of God, as most dear children; and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath delivered himself for us, an oblation and a sacrifice to God, for an odour of sweetness. But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not so much as be named among you, as becometh saints; nor obscenity, nor foolish talking, nor scurrility, which is to no purpose; but rather giving of thanks for know ye this, and understand, that no fornicator, nor unclean, nor covetous person, which is a serving of idols, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no man deceive you with vain words; for because of these things cometh the anger of God upon the children of unbelief. Be ye not therefore partakers with them. For you were heretofore darkness; but now light in the Lord. Walk, then, as children of the light; for the fruit of the light is in all goodness, and justice, and truth. GOSP. Luke xi. 14-28.- At that time, Jesus was casting out a devil, and the same was dumb; and when he had cast out the devil, the dumb spoke, and the multitudes were in admiration at it; but some of them said, He casteth out devils by Beelzebub the prince of devils. And others tempting, asked of him FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT. 429 a sign from heaven. But he seeing their thoughts, said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself shall be brought to desolation, and house upon house shall fall; and if Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because you say, that through Beelzebub I cast out devils. Now if I cast out devils by Beelzebub, by whom do your children cast them out? Therefore they shall be your judges. But if I by the finger of God cast out devils, doubtless the kingdom of God is come upon you. When a strong man armed keepeth his court, those things which he possesseth are in peace; but if a stronger than he come upon him, and overcome him, he will take away all his armour wherein he trusted, and will distribute his spoils. He that is not with me, is against me; and he that gathereth not with me, scattereth. When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through places without water, seeking rest; and not finding, he saith, I will return into my house whence I came out and when he is come, he findeth it swept and garnished. Then he goeth, and taketh with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and entering in they dwell there; and the last state of that man becomes worse than the first. And it came to pass, as he spoke these things, a certain woman from the crowd, lifting up her voice, said to him, Blessed is the womb that bore thee, and the paps that give thee suck. But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they who hear the word of God, and keep it. FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT. EPIST. Galat. iv. 22-31.- Brethren, it is written that Abraham had two sons; the one by a bondwoman and the other by a free- woman. But he who was of the bond- woman was born according to the flesh; but he of the free- woman was by promise. Which THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. 430 things are said by an allegory. For these are the two testaments; the one from Mount Sina, engendering unto bondage, which is Agar: for Sina is a mountain in Arabia, which hath affinity to that Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children: but that Jerusalem which is above is free, which is our mother. For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; break forth and cry, thou that travailest not; for many are the children of the desolate, more than of her that hath a husband. Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise. But as then he that was born according to the flesh persecuted him that was after the Spirit, so also it is now. what saith the scripture? Cast out the bond- woman and her son; for the son of the bond- woman shall not be heir with the son of the free- woman. So, then, brethren, we are not the children of the bondwoman, but of the free; by the freedom wherewith Christ hath made us free. But GOSP. John vi. 1-15.- At that time, Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is that of Tiberias; and a great multitude followed him, because they saw the miracles which he did on them that were diseased. Jesus therefore went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples. Now the pasch, the festival day of the Jews, was near at hand. When Jesus therefore had lifted up his eyes, and seen that a very great multitude cometh to him, he said to Philip, Whence shall we buy bread that these may eat? And this he said to try him; for he himself knew what he would do. Philip answered, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one may take a little. One of his disciples, Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, saith to him, There is a boy here that hath five barley loaves and two fishes; but what are these among so many? Then Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. The men therefore sat down, in number PASSION SUNDAY. 431 about tive thousand. And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to them that were set down. In like manner also of the fishes, as much as they would. And when they were filled, he said to his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, lest they be lost. They gathered up, therefore, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above to them that had eaten. Now those men, when they had seen what a miracle Jesus had done, said, This is of a truth the prophet that is to come into the world. Jesus therefore, when he knew that they would come to take him by force, and make him king, fled again into the mountain himself alone. PASSION SUNDAY. EPIST. Heb. ix. 11-15.- Brethren, Christ being come, a high priest of the good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is, not of this creation, neither by the blood of goats or of calves, but by his own blood, entered once into the Holies, having obtained eternal redemption. For if the blood of goats and of oxen, and the ashes of an heifer being sprinkled sanctify such as are defiled, to the cleansing of the flesh, how much more shall the blood of Christ, who, by the Holy Ghost, offered himself without spot to God, cleanse our conscience from dead works, to serve the living God? And therefore he is the mediator of the new testament; that by means of his death, for the redemption of those trangressions which were under the former testament; they that are called may receive the promise of eternal inheritance, in Christ Jesus our Lord, GOSP. John viii. 46-59.- At that time, Jesus said to the multitudes of the Jews, Which of you shall convince me of sin? If I say the truth to you, why do you THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. 432 not believe me? He that is of God, heareth the words of God. Therefore you hear them not, because you are not of God. The Jews therefore answered, and said to him, Do not we say well, that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil? Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and you have dishonoured me. But I seek not my own glory; there is one that seeketh and judgeth. Amen, amen, I say to you, if any man keep my word he shall not see death for ever. The Jews therefore said, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If any man keep my word, he shall not taste death for ever. Art thou greater than our father Abraham, who is dead? and the prophets are dead. Whom dost thou make thyself? Jesus answered, If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father that glorifieth me, of whom you say that he is your God. And you have not known him; but I know him. And if I shall say that I know him not, I shall be like to you, a liar. But I do know him, and do keep his word. Abraham your father rejoiced that he might see my day: he saw it, and was glad. The Jews therefore said to him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham? Jesus said to them, Amen, amen, I say to you, before Abraham was made, I am. They took up stones therefore to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple. PALM SUNDAY. LESS. Exod. xv. 27 to xvi. 7.- In those days, the children of Israel came into Elim, where there were twelve fountains of water, and seventy palm trees; and they encamped by the waters. And they set forward from Elim, and all the multitude of the children of Israel came into the desert of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, the fifteenth day of the second month after they came out of the land of PALM SUNDAY.. 433 Egypt. And all the congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. And the children of Israel said to them, Would to God we had died by the hand of the Lord in the land of Egypt, when we sat over the flesh- pots, and ate bread to the full. Why have you brought us into this desert, that you might destroy all the multitude with famine? And the Lord said to Moses, Behold I will rain bread from heaven for you: let the people go forth, and gather what is sufficient for every day, that I may prove them whether they will walk in my law or no. But the sixth day let them provide for to bring in; and let it be double to that they were wont to gather every day. And Moses and Aaron said to the children of Israel, In the evening you shall know that the Lord hath brought you forth out of the land of Egypt; and in the morning you shall see the glory of the Lord. GOSP. Matt. xxi. 1-9.- At that time, when Jesus drew nigh to Jerusalem, and was come to Bethphage, unto mount Olivet, he sent two disciples, saying to them, Go ye into the village that is over against you, and immediately you shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her; loose them, and bring them to me. And if any man shall say anything to you, say ye that the Lord hath need of them; and forthwith he will let them go. Now all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh to thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of her that is used to the yoke. And the disciples going, did as Jesus commanded them; and they brought the ass and the colt, and laid their garments upon them, and made him sit thereon. And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; and others cut boughs from the trees, and strewed them in the way and the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna 2 E THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. 434 to the son of David! blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord! EPIST. Philip. ii. 5-11.- Brethren, let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus; who being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God; but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men, and in habit found as a man.(* v. 8.) He humbled himself, becoming obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. For which cause God also hath exalted him, and hath given him a name which is above all names that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those that are in heaven, on earth, and under the earth; and that every tongue should confess that the Lord Jesus Christ is in the glory of God the Father. THE PASSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. According to St Matt. xxvi.- xxvii. 1-66. At that time, Jesus said to his disciples, You know that after two days shall be the pasch, and the Son of man shall be delivered up to be crucified. Then there were gathered together the chief priests and the ancients of the people, into the court of the high priest, who was called Caiphas; and they consulted together that by subtilty they might apprehend Jesus, and put him to death. But they said, Not on the festival day, lest perhaps there should be a tumult among the people. And when Jesus was in Bethania, in the house of Simon the leper, there came to him a woman having an alabaster box of precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he was at table. And the disciples seeing it, had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste? for this might have been sold for much, and given to the poor. And Jesus knowing it, said to them, Why do you trouble this woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me. For the poor you have always with you; but me you PALM SUNDAY. 435 have not always. For she, in pouring this ointment upon my body, hath done it for my burial. Amen I say to you, wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, that also which she hath done shall be told, for a memory of her. Then went one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, to the chief priests, and he said to them, What will you give me, and I will deliver him unto you? but they appointed him thirty pieces of silver. And from thenceforth he sought opportunity to betray him. And on the first day of the azymes the disciples came to Jesus, saying, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the pasch? But Jesus said, Go ye into the city to a certain man, and say to him, The master saith, My time is near at hand, I will keep the pasch at thy house with my disciples. And the disciples did as Jesus appointed to them; and they prepared the pasch. Now when it was evening, he sat down with his twelve disciples and whilst they were eating, he said, Amen I say to you, that one of you is about to betray me. And they, being very much troubled, began every one to say, Is it I, Lord? answering, said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, he shall betray me. The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him; but wo to that man by whom the Son of man shall be betrayed: it were better for him, if that man had not been born. And Judas that betrayed him, answering, said, Is it I, Rabbi? He saith to him, Thou hast said it. And whilst they were at supper, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and broke: and gave to his disciples, and said, Take ye, and eat: this is my body. And taking the chalice, he gave thanks: and gave to them, saying, Drink ye all of this. For this is my blood of the new testament, which shall be shed for many unto remission of sins. And I say unto you, I will not drink from henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I shall drink it with you new in the But he 436 kingdom of my Father. And a hymn being said, they went out unto mount Olivet. Then Jesus saith to them, All you shall be scandalised in me this night; for it is written, I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be dispersed: but after I shall be risen again, I will go before you into Galilee. And Peter answering, said to him, Although all shall be scandalised in thee, I will never be scandalised. Jesus said to him, Amen I say to thee, that in this night, before the cock crow, thou wilt deny me thrice. Peter saith to him, Yea, though I should die with thee, I will not deny thee: and in like manner said all the disciples. Then Jesus came with them into a country place which is called Gethsemani; and he said to his disciples, Sit you here, till I go yonder and pray and taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to grow sorrowful and to be sad. Then he saith to them, My soul is sorrowful even unto death; stay you here and watch with And going a little farther, he fell upon his face, praying, and saying, My Father, if it be possible, let this chalice pass from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt. And he cometh to his disciples, and findeth them asleep: and he saith to Peter, What! Could you not watch one hour with Watch ye, and pray, that ye enter not into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. Again the second time, he went, and prayed, saying, My Father, if this chalice may not pass away, but I must drink it, thy will be done. And he cometh again, and findeth them sleeping; for their eyes were heavy. And leaving them, he went again and he prayed the third time, saying the self- same word. Then he cometh to his disciples, and saith to them, Sleep ye now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of sinners. Rise, let us go; behold, he is at hand that will betray me. As me. me? : THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. PALM SUNDAY. 437 he yet spoke, behold Judas, one of the twelve, came; and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the ancients of the people. And he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he; hold him fast. And forthwith coming to Jesus, he said, Hail, Rabbi; and he kissed him. And Jesus said to him, Friend, whereto art thou come? Then they came up, and laid hands on Jesus, and held him. And behold, one of them that were with Jesus, stretching forth his hand, drew out his sword, and striking the servant of the high priest, cut off his ear. Then Jesus saith to him, Put up again thy sword into its place; for all that take the sword shall perish by the sword. Thinkest thou that I cannot ask my Father, and he will give me presently more than twelve legions of angels? How then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that so it must be done? In that same hour Jesus said to the multitudes, You are come out, as it were to a robber, with swords and clubs, to apprehend me. I sat daily with you teaching in the Temple, and you laid not hands on me. Now all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then the disciples, all leaving him, fled. But they holding Jesus, led him to Caiphas the high priest, where the scribes and ancients were assembled. And Peter followed him afar off, even to the court of the high priest. And going in, he sat with the servants, that he might see the end. And the chief priests and the whole council sought false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death. And they found not; whereas many false witnesses had come in. And last of all, there came two false witnesses. And they said, This man said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and in three days to rebuild it. And the high priest, rising up, said to him, Answerest thou nothing to the things which these witness against thee? But Jesus held 438 THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. his peace. And the high priest said to him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us if thou be the Christ the Son of God. Jesus saith to him, Thou hast said it. Nevertheless I say to you, hereafter you shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of the power of God, and coming in the clouds of heaven. Then the high priest rent his garments, saying, He hath blasphemed; what further need have we of witnesses? Behold, now you have heard the blasphemy. What think you? But they answering, said, He is guilty of death. Then did they spit in his face and buffeted him; and others struck his face with the palms of their hands, saying, Prophesy unto us, O Christ, who is he that struck thee? But Peter sat without in the court, and there came to him a servant- maid, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus the Galilean: but he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest. And as he went out of the gate, another maid saw him, and she saith to them that were there, This man also was with Jesus of Nazareth. And again he denied with an oath, I know not the man. And after a little while, they came that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for even thy speech doth discover thee. Then he began to curse and to swear that he knew not the man; and immediately the cock crew. And Peter remembered the word of Jesus which he had said, Before the cock crow, thou wilt deny me thrice. And going forth, he wept bitterly. And when morning was come, all the chief priests and ancients of the people took counsel against Jesus, to put him to death. And they brought him bound, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate, the governor. Then Judas, who betrayed him, seeing that he was condemned, repenting himself, brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and ancients, saying, I have sinned, in betraying innocent blood; but they said, What is that to us? look thou to it. PALM SUNDAY. 439 And casting down the pieces of silver in the Temple, he departed; and went, and hanged himself with a halter. But the chief priests having taken the pieces of silver, said, It is not lawful to put them into the corbona, because it is the price of blood. And after they had consulted together, they bought with them the potter's field, to be a burying- place for strangers. Wherefore that field was called Haceldama, that is, The field of blood, even to this day. Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremias the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was prized, whom they prized of the children of Israel; and they gave them into the potter's field, as the Lord appointed to me. And Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the king of the Jews? Jesus saith to him, Thou sayest it. And when he was accused by the chief priests and ancients, he answered nothing. Then Pilate saith to him, Dost not thou hear how great testimonies they allege against thee? And he answered him to never a word; so that the governor wondered exceedingly. Now upon the solemn day the governor was accustomed to release to the people one prisoner, whom they would; and he had then a notorious prisoner, that was called Barabbas. They therefore being gathered together, Pilate said, Whom will you that I. release to you, Barabbas, or Jesus that is called Christ? For he knew that for envy they had delivered him. And as he was sitting in the place of judgment, his wife sent to him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man, for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him. But the chief priests and ancients persuaded the people that they should ask Barabbas, and make Jesus away. And the governor answering, said to them, Whether will you of the two to be released unto you? But they said, Barabbas. Pilate saith to 440 them, What shall I do then with Jesus that is called Christ? They say all, Let him be crucified. The governor said to them, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified. And Pilate seeing that he prevailed nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, taking water, washed his hands before the people, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just man; look you to it. And the whole people answering, said, His blood be upon us, and upon our children. Then he released to them Barabbas! and having scourged Jesus, delivered him unto them to be crucified. Then the soldiers of the governor taking Jesus into the hall, gathered together unto him the whole band; and stripping him, they put a scarlet cloak about him. And platting a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand. And bowing the knee before him, they mocked him, saying, Hail, king of the Jews. And spitting upon him, they took the reed and struck his head. And after they had mocked him, they took off the cloak from him, and put on him his own garments, and led him away to crucify him. And going out, they found a man of Cyrene, named Simon; him they forced to take up his cross. And they came to the place that is called Golgotha, which is, The place of Calvary. And they gave him wine to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted he would not drink. And after they had crucified him, they divided his garments, casting lots; that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, They divided my garments among them, and upon my vesture they cast lots. And they sat, and watched him. And they put over his head his cause written, This is Jesus the King of the Jews. Then were crucified with him two thieves, one on the right hand, and one on the left. And they that passed by, blasphemed him, wagging their heads, and saying, Vah, thou that destroyest THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. PALM SUNDAY. 441 the temple of God, and in three days dost rebuild it, save thy own self; if thou be the Son of God come down from the cross. In like manner also the chief priests with the scribes and ancients mocking, said, He saved others, himself he cannot save: if he be the king of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him: he trusted in God, let him now deliver him if he will have him; for he said, I am the Son of God. And the self same thing the thieves also, that were crucified with him, reproached him with Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over the whole earth, until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour, Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabacthani? that is, My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me? And some that stood there, and heard, said, This man calleth Elias. And immediately one of them running, took a sponge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink. And the others said, Let be; let us see whether Elias will come to deliver him. And Jesus again crying with a loud voice, yielded up the Ghost. [ Here all kneel, and pause a little.] And behold the veil of the temple was rent in two, from the top even to the bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were rent; and the graves were opened, and many bodies of the saints that had slept arose, and coming out of the tombs after his resurrection, came into the holy city, and appeared to many. Now the centurion and they that were with him watching Jesus, having seen the earthquake and the things that were done, were sore afraid, saying, Indeed this was the Son of God. And there were many women afar off, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him; among whom was Mary Magdalen, and Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. And when it was 442 THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. evening, there came a certain rich man of Arimathea, named Joseph, who also himself was a disciple of Jesus. He went to Pilate, and asked the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded that the body should be delivered. And Joseph taking the body, wrapt it up in a clean linen cloth, and laid it in his own new monument, which he had hewn out in a rock; and he rolled a great stone to the door of the monument, and went his way. And there was there Mary Magdalen, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre. [ Here is said the Munda cor meum,& c.] And the next day, which followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees came together to Pilate, saying, Sir, we have remembered that that seducer said, while he was yet alive, After three days, I will rise again: command therefore the sepulchre to be guarded until the third day, lest perhaps his disciples come and steal him away, and say to the people, He is risen from the dead; and the last error shall be worse than the first. Pilate said to them, You have a guard; go, guard it as you know. And they, departing, made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting guards. GOOD FRIDAY. LESS. Osee vi. 1-6.- Thus saith the Lord, In their affliction they will rise early to me: Come, and let us return to the Lord; for he hath taken us, and he will heal us: he will strike, and he will cure us. He will revive us after two days; on the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight. We shall know, and we shall follow on, that we may know the Lord. His going forth is prepared as the morning light, and he will come to us as the early and the latter rain to the earth. What shall I do to thee, O Ephraim? what shall I do to thee, O Juda? your mercy is as a morning cloud, and as the dew that GOOD FRIDAY. 443 goeth away in the morning. For this reason have I hewed them by the prophets, I have slain them by the words of my mouth; and thy judgments shall go forth as the light. For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than holocausts. LESS. Exod. xii. 1-11.- In those days, the Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, This month shall be to you the beginning of months; it shall be the first in the months of the year. Speak ye to the whole assembly of the children of Israel, and say to them, On the tenth day of this month let every man take a lamb by their families and houses. But if the number be less than may suffice to eat the lamb, he shall take unto him his neighbour that joineth to his house, according to the number of souls which may be enough to eat the lamb. And it shall be a lamb without blemish, a male of one year; according to which rite, also, you shall take a kid. And you shall keep it until the fourteenth day of this month; and the whole multitude of the children of Israel shali sacrifice it in the evening. And they shall take of the blood thereof, and put it upon both the side- posts and on the upper door- posts of the houses, wherein they shall eat it. And they shall eat the flesh that night roasted at the fire, and unleavened bread, with wild lettuce. You shall not eat thereof any thing raw, nor boiled in water, but only roasted at the fire; you shall eat the head with the feet and entrails thereof. Neither shall there remain anything of it until the morning. If there be anything left, you shall burn it with fire. And thus you shall eat it: you shall gird your reins, and you shall have shoes on your feet, holding staves in your hands, and you shall eat in haste; for it is the Phase( that is, the passage) of the Lord. THE PASSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. According to St John xviii.-xix. 1-24. At that time, Jesus went forth with his disciples THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. 444 over the brook Cedron, where there was a garden, into which he entered with his disciples. And Judas also, who betrayed him, knew the place; because Jesus had often resorted thither together with his disciples. Judas therefore, having received a band of soldiers, and servants from the chief priests and the Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns, and torches, and weapons. Jesus, therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said to them, Whom seek ye? They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith to them, I am he. And Judas also, who betrayed him, stood with them. As soon, therefore, as he had said to them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground. Again, therefore, he asked them, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if, therefore, you seek me, let these go their way. That the word might be fulfilled which he said, Of them whom thou hast given me, I have not lost any one. Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it, and struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. And the name of the servant was Malchus. Jesus therefore said to Peter, Put up thy sword into the scabbard: the chalice which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? Then the band, and the tribune, and the servants of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him; and led him away to Annas first, for he was father- in- law to Caiphas, who was the high priest of that year. Now Caiphas was he who had given the counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people. And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple; and that disciple was known to the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the court of the high priest. But Peter stood at the door without. The other disciple, therefore, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the portress, and brought in Peter. The maid, therefore, that was 445 portress, saith to Peter, Art not thou also one of this man's disciples? He saith, I am not. Now the servants and ministers stood at a fire of coals, because it was cold, and warmed themselves; and with them was Peter also standing, and warming himself. The high priest therefore asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine. Jesus answered him, I have spoken openly to the world; I have always taught in the synagogue, and in the Temple, whither all the Jews resort; and in secret I have spoken nothing. Why askest thou me? ask them who have heard what I have spoken unto them: behold, they know what things I have said. And when he had said these things, one of the servants standing by gave Jesus a blow, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so? Jesus answered, If I have spoken evil, give testimony of the evil; but if well, why strikest thou me? And Annas sent him bound to Caiphas, the high priest. And Simon Peter was standing, and warming himself. They said therefore to him, Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not. One of the servants of the high priest( a kinsman to him whose ear Peter cut off) saith to him, Did not I see thee in the garden with him? Again therefore Peter denied; and immediately the cock crew. Then they led Jesus from Caiphas to the governor's hall. morning and they went not into the hall, that they might not be defiled, but that they might eat the pasch. Pilate therefore went out to them, and said, What accusation bring you against this man? They answered, and said to him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up to thee. Pilate therefore said to them, Take him you, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said to him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death. That the word of Jesus might be fulfilled which he said, signifying what death he should die. Pilate therefore went into the hall again, And it was GOOD FRIDAY. 446 THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS and called Jesus, and said to him, Art thou the king of the Jews? Jesus answered, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or have others told it thee of me? Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thy own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee up to me; what hast thou done? Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would certainly strive that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now my kingdom is not from hence. Pilate therefore said to him, Art thou a king, then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. For this was I born, and for this came I into the world; that I should give testimony to the truth. Every one that is of the truth, heareth my voice. Pilate saith to him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again to the Jews, and saith to them, I find no cause in him. But you have a custom that I should release one unto you at the pasch: will you therefore that I release unto you the king of the Jews? Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber. Then therefore Pilate took Jesus and scourged him. And the soldiers, platting a crown of thorns, put it upon his head; and they put on him a purple garment. And they came to him, and said, Hail, king of the Jews and they gave him blows. Pilate therefore went forth again, and said to them, Behold, I bring him forth unto you, that you may know that I find no cause in him.( Jesus therefore came forth, bearing the crown of thorns and the purple garment.) And he saith to them, Behold the man. When the chief priests therefore and the servants had seen him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him! Pilate saith to them, Take him you, and crucify him: for I find no cause in him. The Jews answered him, We have a law, and according to the law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God. When Pilate therefore 447 had heard this saying, he feared the more. And he entered into the hall again, and he said to Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer. Pilate therefore saith to him, Speakest thou not to me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and I have power to release thee? Jesus answered, Thou shouldst not have any power against me, unless it were given thee from above. Therefore he that hath delivered me to thee, hath the greater sin. And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him. But the Jews cried out, saying, If thou release this man, thou art not Cæsar's friend. For whosoever maketh himself a king, speaketh against Cæsar. Now when Pilate had heard these words, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment- seat, in the place that is called Lithostrotos; and in Hebrew, Gabbatha. And it was the parasceve of the pasch, about the sixth hour and he saith to the Jews, Behold your king. But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him! Pilate saith to them, Shall I crucify your king? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Cæsar. Then, therefore, he delivered him to them to be crucified. And they GOOD FRIDAY. took Jesus, and led him forth and bearing his own cross, he went forth to that place which is called Calvary, but in Hebrew, Golgotha: where they crucified him, and with him two others, one on each side, and Jesus in the midst. And Pilate wrote a title also, and he put it upon the cross, and the writing was: Jesus of Nazareth, the king of the Jews. This title therefore many of the Jews did read, because the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city and it was written in Hebrew, in Greek, and in Latin. Then the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, Write not, the King of the Jews, but that he said, I am the King of the Jews. Pilate answered, What I have written I have written. Then the soldiers, when they had crucified him, took his 448 THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. garments( and they made four parts, to every soldier a part), and also his coat. Now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. They said then one to another, Let us not cut it, but let us cast lots for it, whose it shall be; that the scripture might be fulfilled, saying, They have parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture they have cast lot. And the soldiers indeed did these things. Now there stood by the cross of Jesus, his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing whom he loved, he saith to his mother, Woman, behold thy son. After that, he saith to the disciple, Behold thy mother. And from that hour the disciple took her to his own. Afterwards, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, said, I thirst. Now there was a vessel set there full of vinegar and they put a sponge full of vinegar about hyssop, and put it to his mouth. When Jesus therefore had taken the vinegar, he said, It is consummated. And bowing his head, he gave up the ghost. [ Here all kneel, and pause.] Then the Jews( because it was the parasceve), that the bodies might not remain upon the cross on the Sabbath day( for that was a great Sabbath day), besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. The soldiers therefore came; and they broke the legs of the first, and of the other that was crucified with him. But after they were come to Jesus, when they saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. But one of the soldiers, with a spear, opened his side, and immediately there came out blood and water. And he that saw it hath given testimony, and his testimony is true and he knoweth that he saith true, that you also may believe. For these things were done that EASTER SUNDAY. 449 the scripture might be fulfilled, You shall not break a bone of him. And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced. [ Munda cor meum.] And after these things, Joseph of Arimathea( because he was a disciple of Jesus; but secretly, for fear of the Jews) besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus. And Pilate gave leave. He came therefore, and took away the body of Jesus. And Nicodemus also came, he who at the first came to Jesus by night; bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pounds weight. They took therefore the body of Jesus, and bound it in linen cloths, with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury. Now there was, in the place where he was crucified, a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein no man yet had been laid. There, therefore, because of the parasceve of the Jews, they laid Jesus, because the sepulchre was nigh at hand. EASTER SUNDAY. EPIST. I Cor. v. 7-8.- Brethren, purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new paste, as you are unleavened for Christ our pasch is sacrificed. Therefore let us feast, not with the old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. GOSP. Mark xvi. 1-7.- At that time, Mary Magdalen, and Mary the mother of James and Salome, bought sweet spices, that, coming, they might anoint Jesus. And very early in the morning, the first day of the week, they come to the sepulchre, the sun being now risen: and they said one to another, Who shall roll us back the stone from the door of the sepulchre? And looking, they saw the stone rolled back, for it was very great. And entering into the sepul2 F THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. 450 chre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed with a white robe, and they were astonished: who saith to them, Be not affrighted; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified: he is risen, he is not here; behold the place where they laid him: but go, tell his disciples, and Peter, that he goeth before you into Galilee: there you shall see him, as he told you. LOW SUNDAY, OR FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. EPIST. I John v. 4-10.- Dearly beloved, whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world; and this is the victory which overcometh the world, our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? This is he that came by water and blood, Jesus Christ; not by And it is water only, but by water and blood. the spirit which testifieth that Christ is the truth. And there are three who give testimony in heaven; the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one. And there are three that give testimony on earth; the spirit, and the water, and the blood and these three are one. If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater; for this is the testimony of God which is greater, because he hath testified of his Son. He that believeth in the Son of God hath the testimony of God in himself. GOSP. John xx. 19-31.- At that time, when it was late that same day, the first of the week, and the doors were shut, where the disciples were gathered together, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came, and stood in the midst, and said to them, Peace be to you. And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples therefore were glad, when they saw the Lord. He said therefore to them again, SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. 451 Peace be to you: as the Father hath sent me, I also send you. When he had said this, he breathed on them; and he said to them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost; whose sins you shall forgive, they are forgiven them; and whose sins you shall retain, they are retained. And after (* v. 24.) Now Thomas, one of the twelve, who is called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said to him, We have seen the Lord. But he said to them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the place of the nails, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe. eight days, again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them. Jesus cometh, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be to you. Then he saith to Thomas, Put in thy finger hither, and see my hands, and bring hither thy hand, and put it into my side; and be not faithless, but believing. Thomas answered, and said to him, My Lord and my God. Jesus saith to him, Because throu hast seen me, Thomas, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and have believed.(*) Many other signs also did Jesus in the sight of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ the Son of God; and that, believing, you may have life in his name. SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. EPIST. I Pet. ii. 21-25.- Dearly beloved, Christ suffered for us, leaving you an example that you should follow his steps. Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth. Who, when he was reviled, did not revile; when he suffered, he threatened not; but delivered himself to him that judged him unjustly who his own self bore our sins in his body upon the tree; that we being dead to sins, should : 452 live to just e: by whose stripes you were healed. For you were as sheep going astray: but you are now converted to the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls. GOSP. John X. 11-16.- At that time, Jesus said to the Pharisees, I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. But the hireling, and he that is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and flieth; and the wolf catcheth, and scattereth the sheep and the hireling flieth, because he is a hireling, and he hath no care for the sheep. I am the good shepherd; and I know mine, and mine know me. As the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for my sheep. And other sheep I have, that are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice, and there shall be one fold and one shepherd. THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. ( PATRONAGE OF S. JOSEPH.) LESS. Gen. xlix. 22-26.- Joseph is a growing son, a growing son and comely to behold: the daughters run to and fro upon the wall. But they that held darts provoked him, and quarrelled with him, and envied him. His bow rested upon the strong, and the bands of his arms and his hands were loosed, by the hands of the mighty one of Jacob: thence he came forth a pastor, the stone of Israel. The God of thy father shall be thy helper, and the Almighty shall bless thee with the blessings of heaven above, with the blessings of the deep that lieth beneath, with the blessings of the breasts and of the womb. The blessings of thy father are strengthened with the blessings of his fathers: until the desire of the everlasting hills shall come; may they be upon the head of Joseph, and upon the crown of the Nazarite among his brethren. GOSP. Luke iii. 21-23.- At that time, it came to THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. 453 pass, when all the people were baptised, that Jesus also being baptised and praying, heaven was opened: and the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape as a dove upon him and a voice came from heaven: Thou art my beloved Son, in thee I am well pleased. And Jesus himself was beginning about the age of thirty years being( as it was supposed) the son of Joseph. EPIST. I Pet. ii. 11-19.- Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims to refrain yourselves from carnal desires, which war against the soul; having your conversation good among the gentiles; that whereas they speak against you as evil doers, they may, by the good works which they shall behold in you, glorify God in the day of visitation. Be ye subject therefore to every human creature for God's sake; whether it be to the king as excelling, or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evil doers and for the praise of the good; for so is the will of God, that by doing well you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: as free, and not as making liberty a cloak for malice, but as the servants of God. Honour all men; love the brotherhood; fear God; honour the king. Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. For this is thanks- worthy, in Christ Jesus our Lord. GOSP. John xvi. 16-22.- At that time, Jesus said to his disciples, A little while, and now you shall not see me; and again a little while, and you shall see me; because I go to the Father. Then some of his disciples said one to another, What is this that he saith to us, A little while, and you shall not see me; and again a little while, and you shall see me; and because I go the Father? They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we know not what he speaketh. And Jesus knew that they had a mind to ask him: and he said to them, Of this do SUTBUS THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. 454 you inquire among yourselves because I said, A little while, and you shall not see me; and again a little while, and you shall see me? Amen, amen I say to you, that you shal! lament and weep, but the world shall rejoice; and you shall be made sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. A woman, when she is in labour, hath sorrow, because her hour is come; but when she hath brought forth the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world. So also you now indeed have sorrow, but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man shall take from you. FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. EPIST. James i. 17-21.- Dearly beloved, every best gift, and every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no change, nor shadow of alteration. For his own will hath he begotten us by the word of truth, that we might be some beginning of his creatures. You know, my dearest brethren; and let every man be swift to hear, but slow to speak, and slow to anger. For the anger of man worketh not the justice of God. Wherefore, casting away all uncleanness, and abundance of naughtiness, with meekness receive the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. GOSP. John xvi. 5-14.- At that time, Jesus said to his disciples, I go to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? But because I have spoken these things to you, sorrow hath filled your heart. But I tell you the truth: it is expedient to you that I go, for if I go not, the Paraclete will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. And when he is come, he will convince the world of sin, and of justice, and of judgment. Of sin, because they believed not in me; and of justice, because I go to the Father, and you shall see me no longer; and 455 of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. I have yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now: but when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will teach you all truth; for he shall not speak of himself; but what things soever he shall hear, he shall speak, and the things that are to come he shall shew you. He shall glorify me, because he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it to you. FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. EPIST. James i. 22-27.- Dearly beloved, be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if a man be a hearer of the word and not a doer, he shall be compared to a man beholding his own countenance in a glass. For he beheld himself and went his way, and presently forgot what manner of man he was. But he that hath looked into the perfect law of liberty, and hath continued therein, not becoming a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. And if any man think himself to be religious, not bridling his tongue, but deceiving his own heart, this man's religion is vain. Religion clean and undefiled before God and the Father is this: to visit the fatherless and widows in their tribulation, and to keep one's self unspotted from this world. GOSP. John xvi. 23-30.- At that time, Jesus saith to his disciples, Amen, amen, I say to you, if you ask the Father any thing in my name, he will give it you. Hitherto you have not asked any thing in my name: ask, and you shall receive, that your joy may be full. These things I have spoken to you in proverbs: the hour cometh when I will no more speak to you in proverbs, but will shew you plainly of the Father. In that day, you shall ask in my name; and I say not to you that I will ask the Father for 456 : you, for the Father himself loveth you, because you have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God. I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world again I leave the world, and I go to the Father. His disciples say to him, Behold, now thou speakest plainly, and speakest no proverb. Now we know that thou knowest all things, and thou needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou comest forth from God. THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. ASCENSION DAY. LESS. Acts i. 1-11.- The former treatise I made, O Theophilus, of all things which Jesus began to do and to teach, until the day on which, giving commandments by the Holy Ghost to the apostles whom he had chosen, he was taken up. To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion, by many proofs, for forty days appearing to them, and speaking of the kingdom of God. And eating together with them, he commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but should wait for the promise of the Father, which you have heard( saith he) by my mouth: for John indeed baptised with water, but you shall be baptised with the Holy Ghost, not many days hence. They therefore, who were come together, asked him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore the kingdom to Israel? But he said to them, It is not for you to know the times or moments which the Father hath put in his own power; but you shall receive the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you, and you shall be witnesses to me in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and Samaria, and even to the uttermost part of the earth. And when he had said these things, while they looked on he was raised up, and a cloud received him out of their sight. And while they were beholding him going up to heaven, behold, two men stood by them in white garments, SUNDAY WITHIN OCTAVE OF THE ASCENSION. 457 who also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand you looking up to heaven? This Jesus who is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come as you have seen him going into heaven. GOSP. Mark xvi. 14-20.- At that time Jesus appeared to the eleven as they were at table and he upbraided them with their incredulity and hardness of heart, because they did not believe them who had seen him after he was risen again. And he said to them(* v. 15), Go ye into the whole world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptised shall be saved, but he that believeth not shall be condemned. And these signs shall follow them that believe. In my name they shall cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take up serpents; and if they shall drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay their hands upon the sick, and they shall recover.(*) And the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God. But they going forth, preached everywhere, the Lord working withal, and confirming the word with signs that followed. SUNDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF THE ASCENSION. EPIST. I Pet. iv. 7-11.- Dearly beloved, be prudent, and watch in prayers. But before all things, have a constant mutual charity among yourselves; for charity covereth a multitude of sins. Using hospitality one towards another without murmuring. As every man hath received grace, ministering the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. If any man speak, let him speak as the words of God. If any man minister, let him do it as of the power which God administereth; that in all things God may be honoured through Jesus Christ our Lord. 458 GOSP. John xv. 26- xvi. 4.- At that time, Jesus said to his disciples, When the Paraclete cometh, whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceedeth from the Father, he shall give testimony of me; and you shall give testimony, because you are with me from the beginning. These things have I spoken to you, that you may not be scandalised. They will put you out of the synagogues; yea, the hour cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doth a service to God. And these things will they do to you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. But these things I have told you, that, when the hour shall come, you may remember that I told you. THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. WHIT SUNDAY. LESS. Acts ii. 1-11.- When the days of Pentecost were accomplished, they were altogether in one place; and suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a mighty wind coming, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them parted tongues as it were of fire, and it sat upon every one of them; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they began to speak with divers tongues, according as the Holy Ghost gave them to speak. Now there were dwelling at Jerusalem, Jews, devout men of every nation under heaven. And when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded in mind, because that every man heard them speak in his own tongue: and they were all amazed, and wondered, saying, Behold, are not all these that speak Galileans? And how have we heard every man our own tongue wherein we were born? Parthians; and Medes, and Elamites, and inhabitants of Mesopotamia, Judea, and Cappadocia, Pontus, and Asia, Phrygia, and Pamphylia, Egypt, and the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers TRINITY SUNDAY. 459 of Rome, Jews also, and proselytes, Cretes, and Arabians we have heard them speak in our own tongues the wonderful works of God. GOSP. John xiv. 23-31.- At that time, Jesus said to his disciples, if any one love me he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him, and will make our abode with him. He that loveth me not, keepeth not my words: and the word which you have heard is not mine, but the Father's, who sent me. These things have I spoken to you, abiding with you: but the Paraclete, the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and bring all things to your mind, whatsoever I shall have said to you. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth, do I give unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. You have heard that I said to you, I go away, and I come unto you. If you loved me, you would indeed be glad, because I go to the Father; for the Father is greater than I. And now I have told you before it come to pass, that when it shall come to pass you may believe. I will not now speak many things with you; for the prince of this world cometh, and in me he hath not any thing. But that the world may know that I love the Father, and as the Father hath given me commandment, so do I. TRINITY SUNDAY. EPIST. Rom. xi. 33-36.- O the depth of the riches of the wisdom and of the knowledge of God! How incomprehensible are his judgments, and how unsearchable his ways! For who hath known the mind of the Lord? Or who hath been his counsellor? Or who hath first given to him, and recompense shall be made him? For of him, and by him, and in him, are all things to him be glory for ever. Amen. : 460 GOSP. Matt. xxviii. 18-20.- And Jesus coming, spoke to them, saying, All power is given to me in heaven and in earth. Going, therefore, teach ye all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost; teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world. THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. LAST GOSP. Luke vi. 36-42.- At that time, Jesus said to his disciples, Be ye merciful, as your Father also is merciful. Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you shall be forgiven. Give, and it shall be given to you: good measure and pressed down, and shaken together and running over, shall they give into your bosom. For with the same measure that you shall mete withal it shall be measured to you again. And he spoke also to them a similitude: Can the blind lead the blind? do they not both fall into the ditch? The disciple is not above his master; but every one shall be perfect, if he be as his master. And why seest thou the mote in thy brother's eye, but the beam that is in thy own eye thou considerest not? or how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull the mote out of thy eye, when thou thyself seest not the beam in thy own eye? Hypocrite, cast first the beam out of thy own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to take out the mote from thy brother's eye. EPIST. OF SUND. I John iv. 8-21.- He that loveth not, knoweth not God for God is charity. By this hath the charity of God appeared towards us, because God hath sent his only- begotten Son into the world, that we may live by him. In this is charity: not as though we had loved God, but because he hath first loved us, and sent his Son to be a propitiation for our sins. My dearest, if God hath so loved us; we also ought to love one another. No man hath seen God CORPUS CHRISTI. 461 at any time. If we love one another, God abideth in In this we us, and his charity is perfected in us. know that we abide in him, and he in us; because he hath given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and do testify, that the Father hath sent his Son to be the Saviour of the world. Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God abideth in him, and he in God. And we have known, and have God is believed the charity, which God hath to us. charity and he that abideth in charity, abideth in God, and God in him. In this is the charity of God perfected with us, that we may have confidence in the day of judgment: because as he is, we also are in this world. Fear is not in charity but perfect charity casteth out fear, because fear hath pain. And he that feareth, is not perfected in charity. Let us thereIf fore love God, because God first hath loved us. any man say, I love God, and hateth his brother; he is a liar. For he that loveth not his brother, whom he seeth, how can he love God, whom he seeth not? And this commandment we have from God, that he who loveth God, love also his brother. : CORPUS CHRISTI. EPIST. I Cor. xi. 23-29.- Brethren, I have received of the Lord, that which also I have delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus, the same night in which he was betrayed, took bread, and giving thanks, broke, and said, Take ye, and eat; this is my body which shall be delivered for you; this do for the commemoration of me. In like manner also the chalice, after he had supped, saying, This chalice is the new testament in my blood; this do ye, as often as you shall drink, for the commemoration of me. For as often as you shall at this bread, and drink this chalice, you shall shew Therefore, the death of the Lord until he come. whosoever shall eat this bread, or drink of the chalice 462 of the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and of the blood of the Lord. But let a man prove himself; and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of the chalice. For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh judgment to himself, not discerning the body of the Lord. GOSP. John vi. 56-59.- At that time, Jesus said to the multitudes of the Jews: My flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, abideth in me, and I in him. As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father, so he that eateth me, the same also shall live by me: This is the bread that came down from heaven. Not as your fathers did eat manna and are dead. He that eateth this bread shall live for ever. THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. EPIST. I John iii. 13-18.- Dearly beloved, wonder not if the world hate you. We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not abideth in death. Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer and you know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in himself. In this we have known the charity of God, because he hath laid down his life for us and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. He that hath the substance of this world, and shall see his brother in need, and shut up his bowels from him, how doth the charity of God abide in him? My little children, let us not love in word nor in tongue, but in deed and : in truth. GOSP. Luke xiv. 16-24.- At that time, Jesus spoke to the Pharisees this parable: A certain man made a great supper, and invited many. And he sent his servant, at the hour of supper, to say to them that were invited, that they should come, for now all things are ready. And they began all at once to 463 make excuse. The first said to him, I have bought a farm, and I must needs go out, and see it; I pray thee hold me excused. And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to try them; I pray thee hold me excused. And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come. And the servant returning, told these things to his lord. Then the master of the house being angry, said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the feeble, and the blind, and the lame. And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. And the lord said to the servant, Go out into the high ways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. But I say unto you, that none of these men that were invited shall taste of my supper. THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. ( FEAST OF SACRED HEART OF JESUS.) LESS. Isaiah xii. 1-6.- I will give thanks to thee, O Lord, for thou wast angry with me; thy wrath is turned away, and thou hast comforted me. Behold, God is my Saviour; I will deal confidently, and will not fear; because the Lord is my strength, and my praise, and he is become my salvation. You shall draw waters with joy out of the Saviour's fountains: and you shall say in that day: Praise ye the Lord, and call upon his name: make his works known among the people remember that his name is high. Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath done great things: shew this forth in all the earth. Rejoice, and praise, O thou habitation of Sion for great is he that is in the midst of thee, the Holy one of Israel. : GOSP. John xix. 10-35.- As on Friday after Sexagesima, p. 24, beginning at tv. 31. EPIST. I Pet. v. 6-11.- Dearly beloved, be you 464 humbled, therefore, under the mighty hand of God; that he may exalt you in the time of visitation: casting all your solicitude upon him; for he hath care of you. Be sober, and watch: because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, goeth about, seeking whom he may devour: whom resist ye, strong in faith; knowing that the same affliction befalleth your brethren who are in the world. But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, when you have suffered a little, will himTo him self perfect, and confirm, and establish you. Amen. be glory and dominion for ever and ever. GOSP. Luke xv. I- 10.- At that time, the publicans and sinners drew near unto Jesus to hear him: and the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners and eateth with them. And he spoke to them this parable, saying, What man of you hath a hundred sheep, and if he shall lose one of them, doth he not leave the ninety- nine in the desert, and go after that which was lost, until he find it? And when he hath found it, lay it upon his shoulders rejoicing, and coming home, call together his friends and neighbours, saying to them, Rejoice with me, because I have found my sheep that was lost? I say to you, that even so there shall be joy in heaven upon one sinner that doth penance, more than upon ninety- nine just who need not penance. Or what woman having ten groats, if she lose one groat, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently until she find it? And when she hath found it, call together her friends and neighbours, saying, Rejoice with me, because I have found the groat which I had lost? So I say to you, there shall be joy before the angels of God upon one sinner doing penance. THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. EPIST. Rom. viii. 18-23.- Brethren, the sufferings FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. 465 of this time are not worthy to be compared to the glory to come, that shall be revealed to us. For the expectation of the creature waiteth for the revelation of the sons of God. For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him that made it subject, in hope: because the creature also itself shall be delivered from the servitude of corruption, into the liberty of the glory of the children of God. For we know that every creature groaneth, and travaileth in pain, even till now. And not only it, but ourselves also, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption of the sons of God, the redemption of our body. GOSP. Luke v. I- II.- At that time, when the multitude pressed upon Jesus, to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Genesareth. And he saw two ships standing by the lake; but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets; and going up into one of the ships that was Simon's, he desired him to draw back a little from the land: and sitting, he taught the multitudes out of the ship. Now when he had ceased to speak, he said to Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon, answering, said to him, Master, we have laboured all the night, and have taken nothing, but at thy word I will let down the And when they had done this, they enclosed a very great multitude of fishes; and their net broke: and they beckoned to their partners that were in the other ship, that they should come and help them; and they came and filled both the ships, so that they were almost sinking. Which when Simon Peter saw, he fell down at Jesus's knees, saying, Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord. For he was wholly astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of fishes which they had taken and so were also James and John, the sons of Zebeder, who were Simon's net. : 2 G 466 partners. And Jesus saith to Simon, Fear not: from henceforth thou shalt catch men. And having brought their ships to land, leaving all things, they followed him. THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. EPIST. I Pet. iii. 8-15.- Dearly beloved, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, being lovers of the brotherhood, merciful, modest, humble; not rendering evil for evil, nor railing for railing, but contrariwise, blessing: for unto this are you called, that you may inherit a blessing. For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile. Let him decline from evil, and do good; let him seek after peace, and pursue it; because the eyes of the Lord are upon the just, and his ears unto their prayers, but the countenance of the Lord upon them that do evil things. And who is he that can hurt you, if you be zealous of good? But if also you suffer any thing for justice' sake, blessed are ye. And be not afraid of their fear, and be not troubled: but sanctify the Lord Christ in your hearts. ban GOSP. Matt. v. 20-24.- At that time, Jesus said to his disciples, Except your justice abound more than that of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. You have heard that it was said to them of old, Thou shalt not kill: and whosoever shall kill, shall be in danger of the judgment. But I say to you, that whosoever is angry with his brother, shall be in danger of the judgment; and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council; and whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. If therefore thou offer thy gift at the altar, and there thou remember that thy brother hath any thing against thee, leave there thy offering before the altar, and go first to be SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. 467 reconciled to thy brother; and then coming, thou shalt offer thy gift. SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. EPIST. Rom. vi. 3-11.- Brethren, all we who are baptised in Christ Jesus, are baptised in his death. For we are buried together with him by baptism unto death; that as Christ is risen from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we also may walk in newness of life. For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall also be in the likeness of his resurrection. Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin may be destroyed to the end, that we may serve sin no longer. For he that is dead is justified from sin. Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall live also together with Christ. Knowing that Christ, rising again from the dead, dieth now no more, death shall no more have dominion over him. For in that he died to sin, he died once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God. So do you also reckon that you are dead indeed to sin, but alive unto God, in Christ Jesus our Lord. GOSP. Mark viii. 1-9.- At that time, when there was a great multitude with Jesus, and had nothing to eat, calling his disciples together, he saith to them, I have compassion on the multitude, for behold they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat; and if I shall send them away fasting to their home, they will faint in the way: for some of them came from afar off. And his disciples answered him, From whence can any one fill them here with bread in the wilderness? And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? who said, Seven. And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground. And taking the seven loaves, giving thanks, he broke, and gave to his disciples to set before them and they THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. 468 set them before the people. And they had a few little fishes, and he blessed them, and commanded them to be set before them. And they did eat, and were filled; and they took up that which was left of the fragments, seven baskets: and they that had eaten were about four thousand; and he sent them away. SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. EPIST. Rom. vi. 19-23.- Brethren, I speak a human thing because of the infirmity of your flesh; for as you have yielded your members to serve uncleanness and iniquity unto iniquity, so now yield your members to serve justice, unto sanctification. For when you were the servants of sin, you were free from justice. What fruit therefore had you then in those things, of which you are now ashamed? For the end of them is death. But now, being made free from sin, and become servants to God, you have your fruit unto sanctification, and the end life everlasting. For the wages of sin is death. But the grace of God, life everlasting, in Jesus Christ our Lord. GOSP. Matt. vii. 15-21.- At that time, Jesus said to his disciples, Beware of false prophets, who come to you in the clothing of sheep, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. By their fruits you shall know them. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit, and the evil tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can an evil tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit shall be cut down, and shall be cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits you shall know them. Not every one that saith no me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doth the will of my Father who is in heaven, he shall enter into the kingdom of heaven. EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. 469 EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. EPIST. Rom. viii. 12-17.- Brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh; for if you live according to the flesh, you shall die; but if by the spirit you mortify the deeds of the flesh, you shall live. For, whosoever are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For you have not received the spirit of bondage again in fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption of sons, whereby we cry, Abba( Father). For the Spirit himself giveth testimony to our spirit, that we are the sons of God; and if sons, heirs also; heirs indeed of God, and joint heirs with Christ. GOSP. Luke xvi. 1-9.- At that time, Jesus spoke to his disciples this parable. There was a certain rich man who had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods: and he called him, and said to him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship, for now thou canst be steward no longer. And the steward said within himself, What shall I do, because my lord taketh away from me the stewardship? To dig I am not able to beg I am ashamed. I know what I will do, that when I shall be removed from the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses. Therefore calling together every one of his lord's debtors, he said to the first, How much dost thou owe my lord? But he said, A hundred barrels of oil. And he said to him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty. Then he said to another, And how much dost thou owe? Who said, A hundred quarters of wheat. He said to him, Take thy bill, and write eighty. And the lord commended the unjust steward, for as much as he had done wisely; for the children of this world are wiser in their generation than the children of light. And I say to you, Make unto you friends of the mammon of THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. 470 iniquity, that when you shall fail, they may receive you into everlasting dwellings. NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. EPIST. I Cor. x. 6-13.- Brethren, let us not covet evil things as they also coveted. Neither become ye idolaters, as some of them: as it is written: The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed fornication, and there fell in one day three and twenty thousand. Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them tempted, and perished by the serpents. Neither do you murmur, as some of them murmured, and were destroyed by the destroyer. Now all these things happened to them in figure, and they are written for our correction, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Wherefore he that thinketh himself to stand, let him take heed lest he fall. Let no temptation take hold on you, but such as is human and God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that which you are able; but will make also with temptation issue that you may be able to bear it. GOSP. Luke xix. 41-47.- At that time, when Jesus drew near to Jerusalem, seeing city, he wept over it, saying, If thou also hadst known, and that in this thy day, the things that are to thy peace: but now they are hidden from thy eyes. For the days shall come upon thee, and thy enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and straiten thee on every side, and beat thee flat to the ground, and thy children who are in thee: and they shall not leave in thee a stone upon a stone, because thou hast not known the time of thy visitation. And entering into the Temple, he began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought, saying to them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer, but you TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. 471 have made it a den of thieves. And he was teaching daily in the Temple. TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. EPIST. I Cor. xii. 2-11.- Brethren, you know that, when you were heathens, you went to dumb idols, according as you were led. Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man, speaking by the Spirit of God, saith Anathema to Jesus; and no man can say, the Lord Jesus, but by the Holy Ghost. Now there are diversities of graces, but the same Spirit; and there are diversities of ministries, but the same Lord; and there are diversities of operations, but the same God, who worketh all in all. And the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man unto profit. To one indeed, by the Spirit, is given the word of wisdom; and to another, the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit; to another, faith in the same Spirit; to another, the grace of healing in one Spirit; to another, the working of miracles; to another, prophecy; to another, the discerning of spirits; to another, divers kinds of tongues; to another, interpretation of speeches. But all these things one and the same Spirit worketh, dividing to every one according as he will. GOSP. Luke xviii. 9-14.- At that time Jesus spoke this parable to some who trusted to themselves as just, and despised others: Two men went up into the Temple to pray; the one a Pharisee and the other a Publican. The Pharisee standing, prayed thus with himself: O God, I give thee thanks that I am not as the rest of men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers; as also is this publican. I fast twice in the week; I give tithes of all that I possess. And the publican standing afar off, would not so much as lift up his eyes towards heaven, but struck his breast, saying, O God, be merciful to me a sinner. I say to you, This 472 man went down to his house justified rather than the other because every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled, and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. EPIST. I Cor. xv. 1-10.- Brethren, I make known unto you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you have received, and wherein you stand; by which also you are saved, if you hold fast after what manner I preached unto you, unless you have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all, which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day, according to the scriptures; and that he was seen by Cephas, and after that by the eleven. Then was he seen by more than five hundred brethren at once, of whom many remain until this present, and some are fallen asleep. After that he was seen by James, then by all the apostles. And last of all he was seen also by me, as by one born out of due time. For I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God; but by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace in me hath not been void. Gosp. Mark vii. 31-37.- At that time, Jesus going out of the coasts of Tyre, came by Sidon to the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis. And they bring to him one deaf and dumb, and they besought him that he would lay his hand upon him. And taking him from the multitude apart, he put his fingers into his ears, and spitting, he touched his tongue; and looking up to heaven, he groaned, and said to him, Ephpheta, which is, Be thou opened: and immediately his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spoke right. And TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. 473 he charged them that they should tell no man; but the more he charged them, so much the more a great deal did they publish it; and so much the more did they wonder, saying, He hath done all things well; he hath made both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak. TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. EPIST. 2 Cor. iii. 4-9.- Brethren, such confidence we have through Christ towards God. Not that we are sufficient to think any thing of ourselves, as ourselves; but our sufficiency is from God. Who also hath made us fit ministers of the new testament, not in the letter, but in the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit quickeneth. Now if the ministration of death, engraven with letters upon stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses, for the glory of his countenance; which is made void: how shall not the ministration of the Spirit be rather in glory? For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more the ministration of justice aboundeth in glory. GOSP. Luke x. 23-37.- At that time, Jesus said to his disciples, Blessed are the eyes that see the things which you see. For I say to you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see the things that you see, and have not seen them; and to hear the things that you hear, and have not heard them. And behold a certain lawyer stood up, tempting him, and saying, Master, what must I do to possess eternal life? But he said to him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? He answering, said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart, and with thy whole soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself. And he said to him, Thou hast answered rightly: this do, and thou shalt live. But he, willing to justify himself, 8278 474 said to Jesus, And who is my neighbour?( v. 30.*) Jesus answering, said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among robbers, who also stripped him, and having wounded him, went away, leaving him half dead; and it chanced that a certain priest went down the same way, and seeing him, passed by. In like manner also a Levite, when he was near the place and saw him, passed by. But a certain Samaritan being on his journey, came near him; and seeing him, was moved with compassion; and going up to him, bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine; and setting him upon his own beast, brought him to an inn, and took care of him and the next day he took out two pence, and gave to the host, and said, Take care of him, and whatsoever thou shalt spend over and above, I, at my return, will repay thee. Which of these three, in thy opinion, was neighbour to him that fell among robbers? But he said, He that shewed mercy to him. And Jesus said to him, Go, and do thou in like manner. THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. EPIST. Gal. iii. 16-22.- Brethren, to Abraham were the promises made, and to his seed. He saith not, And to his seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ. Now this I say, that the testament which was confirmed by God, the law which was made after four hundred and thirty years doth not disannul, to make the promise of no effect. For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise. But God gave it to Abraham by promise. Why, then, was the law? It was set because of transgressions, until the seed should come, to whom he made the promise: being ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator. Now a mediator is not of one but God is one. Was the law, then, against the THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. 475 promises of God? God forbid. For if there had been a law given which could give life, verily justice should have been by the law. But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by the faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. GOSP. Luke xvii. 11-19.- At that time, as Jesus was going to Jerusalem, he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee: and as he entered into a certain town, there met him ten men that were lepers, who stood afar off, and lifted up their voice, saying, Jesus, master, have mercy on us. Whom when he saw, he said, Go, shew yourselves to the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were made clean. And one of them, when he saw that he was made clean, went back, with a loud voice glorifying God and he fell on his face before his feet, giving thanks and this was a Samaritan. And Jesus answering said, Were not ten made clean? And where are the nine? There is no one found to return, and give glory to God but this stranger. And he said to him, Arise, go thy way; for thy faith hath made thee whole. FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. EPIST. Gal. v. 16-24.- Brethren, walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfil the lusts of the flesh: for the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are contrary one to another; so that you do not the things that you would. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are manifest; which are, fornication, uncleanness, immodesty, luxury, idolatry, witchcrafts, enmities, contentions, emulations, wraths, quarrels, dissensions, sects, envies, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like; of the which I foretell Burs 476 you, as I have foretold to you, that they who do such things shall not obtain the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the spirit is, charity, joy, peace, patience, benignity, goodness, longanimity, mildness, faith, modesty, continency, chastity. Against such there is no law. And they that are Christ's have crucified their flesh with the vices and concupiscences. THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. GOSP. Matt. vi. 24-33.- At that time Jesus said to his disciples, No man can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will sustain the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and Mammon. Therefore I say to you, be not solicitous for your life, what you shall eat, nor for your body, what you shall put on. Is not the life more than the meat, and the body more than the raiment? Behold the birds of the air; for they neither sow nor do they reap, nor gather into barns, and your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are not you of much more value than they? And which of you, by taking thought, can add to his stature one cubit? And for raiment, why are you solicitous? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they labour not, neither do they spin, but I say to you, that not even Solomon in all his glory was arrayed as one of these. Now, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which is to- day, and to- morrow is cast into the oven, how much more you, O ye of little faith! Be not solicitous, therefore, saying, What shall we eat, or what shall we drink, or wherewith shall we be clothed? for after all these things do the heathens seek. For your Father knoweth that you have need of all these things. Seek ye therefore first the kingdom of God, and his justice; and all these things shall be added unto you. FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. EPIST. Gal. v. 25, to vi. 10.- Brethren, if we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. 477 not be made desirous of vain- glory, provoking one another, envying one another. Brethren, and if a man be overtaken in any fault, you, who are spiritual, instruct such a one in the spirit of meekness, considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Bear ye one another's burdens, and so you shall fulfil the law of Christ. For if any man think himself to be something, whereas he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. But let every one prove his own work, and so he shall have glory in himself only, and not in another. For every one shall bear his own burden. And let him that is instructed in the word, communicate to him that instructeth him, in all good things. Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for what things a man shall sow, those also shall he reap. For he that soweth in his flesh, of the flesh also shall reap corruption: but he that soweth in the Spirit, of the Spirit shall reap life everlasting. And in doing good, let us not fail; for in due time we shall reap, not failing. Therefore, whilst we have time, let us work good to all men, but especially to those who are of the house. hold of the faith. GOSP. Luke vii. 11-16.- At that time Jesus went into a city called Naim; and there went with him his disciples, and a great multitude. And when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, a dead man was carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow, and a great multitude of the city were with her. Whom when the Lord had seen, being moved with mercy towards her, said to her, Weep not. And he came near, and touched the bier. And they that carried it stood still. And he said, Young man, I say to thee, Arise: and he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother. And there came a fear on them all; and they glorified God, saying, A great prophet is risen up among us, and God hath visited his people.. 478 THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. EPIST. Eph. iii. 13-21.- Brethren, I pray you not to faint at my tribulations for you, which are your glory. For this cause I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom all paternity in heaven and earth is named, that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened by his Spirit with might unto the inward man. That Christ may dwell by faith in your hearts; that being rooted and founded in charity, you may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth, and length, and height, and depth. To know also the charity of Christ, which surpasseth all knowledge; that you may be filled unto all the fulness of God. Now to him who is able to do all things more abundantly than we desire or understand, according to the power that worketh in us: to him be glory in the Church, and in Christ Jesus, unto all generations, world without end. Amen. GOSP. Luke xiv. I- II.- At that time, when Jesus went into the house of one of the chief of the Pharisees on the Sabbath day to eat bread, they watched him. And behold, there was a certain man before him that had the dropsy: and Jesus answering, spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath day? But they held their peace: but he taking him, healed him, and sent him away. And answering them, he said, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fall into a pit, and will not immediately draw him out on the Sabbath day? And they could not answer him to these things. And he spoke a parable also to them that were invited, marking how they chose the first seats at the table, saying to them, When thou art invited to a wedding, sit not down in the first place, lest perhaps one more honourable than thou be invited by him; and he that invited thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. 479 : then thou begin with shame to take the lowest place. But when thou art invited, go, sit down in the lowest place that when he who inviteth thee cometh he may say to thee, Friend, go up higher; then shalt thou have glory before them that sit at table with thee; because every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled, and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. EPIST. Eph. iv. 1-6.- Brethren, I, a prisoner in the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation in which you are called. With all humility and mildness, with patience, supporting one another in charity, careful to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. One body and one Spirit, as you are called in one hope of your calling. One Lord, one faith, one baptism. One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in us all, who is blessed for ever and ever. Amen. Gosp. Matt. xxii. 35-46.- At that time, the Pharisees came to Jesus, and one of them, a doctor of the law, asked him, tempting him, Master, which is the great commandment of the law? Jesus said to him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart, and with thy whole soul, and with thy whole mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. And the second is like to this: Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments dependeth the whole law and the prophets. And the Pharisees being gathered together, Jesus asked them, saying, What think you of Christ; whose son is he? They say to him, David's. He saith to them, How then doth David, in spirit, call him Lord; saying, The Lord saith to my Lord, Sit on my right hand, until I make thy enemies thy footstool? If David then call him Lord, how is he his son? And no man 480 was able to answer him a word; neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions. EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. PENTECOST. EPIST. I Cor. i. 4-8.- Brethren, I give thanks to my God always for you, for the grace of God that is given you in Christ Jesus, that in all things you are made rich in him, in all utterance and in all know. ledge, as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you, so that nothing is wanting to you in any grace, waiting for the manifestation of our Lord Jesus Christ. Who also will confirm you unto the end without crime, in the day of the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. GOSP. Matt. ix. 1-8.- At that time, Jesus entering into a boat, passed over the water, and came into his own city. And behold, they brought to him one sick of the palsy lying in a bed; and Jesus seeing their faith, said to the man sick of the palsy, Be of good heart, son, thy sins are forgiven thee. And behold, some of the scribes said within themselves, He blasphemeth. And Jesus, seeing their thoughts, said, Why do you think evil in your hearts? whether is it easier to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk? But that you may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins( then said he to the man sick of the palsy), Arise, take up thy bed, and go into thy house. And he arose, and went into his house. And the multitude seeing it, feared, and glorified God who had given such power to men. NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. EPIST. Eph. iv. 23-28.- Brethren, be ye renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new man, who according to God is created in justice and holiness NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. 481 of truth. Wherefore, putting away lying, speak ye the truth every man with his neighbour, for we are members one of another. Be angry, and sin not. Let not the sun go down upon your anger. Give not place to the devil. He that stole, let him now steal no more; but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have something to give to him that suffereth need. GOSP. Matt. xxii. 2-14.- At that time, Jesus spoke to the chief priests and the Pharisees in parables, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened to a king, who made a marriage for his son: and he sent his servants, to call them that were invited to the marriage, and they would not come. Again he sent other servants, saying, Tell them that were invited, Behold, I have prepared my dinner; my beeves and fatlings are killed, and all things are ready; come ye to the marriage. But they neglected and went their ways, one to his farm, and another to his merchandise; and the rest laid hands on his servants, and having treated them contumeliously, put them to death. But when the king had heard of it, he was angry; and sending his armies, he destroyed those murderers, and burnt their city. Then he said to his servants, The marriage indeed is ready, but they that were invited were not worthy. Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as you shall find, call to the marriage. And his servants going forth into the ways, gathered together all that they found, both bad and good; and the marriage was filled with guests. And the king went in to see the guests; and he saw there a man who had not on a wedding garment and he saith to him, Friend, how camest thou in hither, not having on a wedding garment? but he was silent. Then the king said to the waiters, Bind his hands and feet, and cast him into the exterior darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. For many are called, but few are chosen. : 2 H SMUTS 482 THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. EPIST. Eph. v. 15-21.- Brethren, see how you walk circumspectly, not as unwise, but as wise; redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore, become not unwise, but understanding what is the will of God. And be not drunk with wine, wherein is luxury: but be ye filled with the Holy Spirit, speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns, and spiritual canticles, singing and making melody in your hearts to the Lord: giving thanks always for all things, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God and the Father; being subject one to another in the fear of Christ. GOSP. John iv. 46-53.- At that time, there was a certain ruler whose son was sick at Capharnaum. He having heard that Jesus was come from Judea into Galilee, went to him, and prayed him to come down, and heal his son; for he was at the point of death. Jesus therefore said to him, Unless you see signs and The ruler saith to him, wonders, you believe not. Lord, come down before that my son die. Jesus saith to him, Go thy way, thy son liveth. The man believed the word which Jesus said to him, and went his way. And as he was going down, his servants met him, and they brought word, saying, that his son lived. He asked therefore of them the hour wherein he grew better. And they said to him, Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him. The father therefore knew that it was at the same hour that Jesus said to him, Thy son liveth; and himself believed, and his whole house. bu TWENTY- FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. EPIST. Eph. vi. 10-17.- Brethren, be strengthened in the Lord, and in the might of his power. Put you TWENTY- FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. 483 on the armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the deceits of the devil. For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, against the rulers of the world of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the high places. Therefore, take unto you the armour of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and to stand in all things perfect. Stand, therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of justice, and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; in all things taking the shield of faith, wherewith you may be able to extinguish all the fiery darts of the most wicked one. And take unto you the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. GOSP. Matt. xviii. 23-35.- At that time, Jesus spoke to his disciples this parable, The kingdom of heaven is likened to a king, who would take an account of his servants. And when he had begun to take the account, one was brought to him that owed him ten thousand talents: and as he had not wherewith to pay it, his lord commanded that he should be sold, and his wife and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made. But that servant falling down, besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. And the lord of that servant, being moved with pity, let him go; and forgave him the debt. But when that servant was gone out, he found one of his fellow- servants that owed him a hundred pence; and laying hold of him, he throttled him, saying, Pay what thou owest. And his fellow- servant falling down, besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. And he would not; but went and cast him into prison till he paid the debt. Now his fellow- servants, seeing what was done, were very much grieved; and they came and told their lord all that was done. Then his lord called him, and said to him, Thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all MUS 484 the debt, because thou besoughtest me; shouldst not thou then have had compassion also on thy fellow. servant, even as I had compassion on thee? And his lord being angry, delivered him to the torturers until he paid all the debt. So also shall my heavenly Father do to you, if you forgive not every one his brother from your hearts. THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. TWENTY- SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. EPIST. Phil. i. 6-11.- Brethren, we are confident in the Lord Jesus, that he who hath begun a good work in you, will perfect it unto the day of Christ Jesus. As it is meet for me to think this for you all, for that I have you in my heart, and that in my bands, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partakers of my joy. For God is my witness, how I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. And this I pray, that your charity may more and more abound in knowledge and in all understanding; that you may approve the better things; that you may be sincere and without offence unto the day of Christ; filled with the fruit of justice, through Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. GOSP. Matt. xxii. 15-21.- At that time the Pharisees went and consulted among themselves how to ensnare Jesus in his speech. And they send to him their disciples, with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art a true speaker, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man, for thou dost not regard the person of men. Tell us, therefore, what dost thou think? Is it lawful to give tribute to Cæsar or not? But Jesus knowing their wickedness, said, Why do you tempt me, ye hypocrites? Shew me the coin of the tribute. And they offered him a penny. And Jesus saith to them, Whose image and superscription is this? They say to him, TWENTY- THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. 485 Cæsar's. Then he saith to them, Render therefore to Cæsar the things that are Cæsar's, and to God the things that are God's. TWENTY- THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. EPIST. Phil. iii. 17; iv. 3.- Brethren, be followers of me, and observe them who walk so as you have our model. For many walk, of whom I have told you often( and now tell you weeping), that they are enemies of the cross of Christ; whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame; who mind earthly things. But our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, our Lord Jesus Christ, who will reform the body of our lowness, made like to the body of his glory, according to the operation whereby also he is able to subdue all things unto himself. Therefore, my dearly beloved brethren, and most desired, my joy and my crown: so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. I beg of Evodia, and I beseech Syntyche to be of one mind in the Lord; and I entreat thee also, my sincere companion, help those women who have laboured with me in the gospel with Clement and the rest of my fellow- labourers, whose names are in the book of life. GOSP. Matt. ix. 18-26.- At that time, as Jesus was speaking to the multitudes, behold, a certain ruler came up, and adored him, saying, Lord, my daughter is even now dead; but come, lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live. And Jesus, rising up, followed him, with his disciples. And behold a woman, who was troubled with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment. For she said within herself, If I shall touch only his garment, I shall be healed. But Jesus, turning and seeing her, said, Be of good heart, daughter, thy faith MS25 486 hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour. And when Jesus was come into the house of the ruler, and saw the minstrels and the multitude making a tumult, he said, Give place; for the girl is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn. And when the multitude was put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand. And the maid arose. And the fame hereof went abroad into all that country. THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. TWENTY- FOURTH, OR LAST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. EPIST. Coloss. i. 9-14.- Brethren, we cease not to pray for you, and to beg that you may be filled with the knowledge of the will of God, in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that you may walk worthy of God, in all things pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all might according to the power of his glory, in all patience and long- suffering with joy; giving thanks to God the Father, who hath made us worthy to be partakers of the lot of the saints in light; who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of the Son of his love, in whom we have redemption through his blood, the remission of sins. GOSP. Matt. xxiv. 15-35.- At that time, Jesus said to his disciples, When you shall see the abomination of desolation, which was spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place( he that readeth, let him understand), then they that are in Judea, let them flee to the mountains; and he that is on the housetop, let him not come down to take any thing out of his house; and he that is in the field, let him not go back to take his coat. And woe be to them that are with child, and that give suck in those days. But pray that your flight be not in the winter, or on the TWENTY- FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. 487 Sabbath; for there shall be then great tribulation, such as hath not been from the beginning of the world until now, neither shall be: and unless those days have been shortened, no flesh should be saved; but for the sake of the elect, those days shall be shortened. Then, if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; do not believe him for there shall arise false Christs and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders, insomuch as to deceive( if possible) even the elect. Behold, I have told it to you beforehand if, therefore, they shall say to you, Behold, he is in the desert, go ye not out; Behold, he is in the closets, believe it not. For as lightning cometh out of the east, and appeareth even into the west, so shall Wheresoever also the coming of the Son of man be. the body shall be, there shall the eagles also be gathered together. And immediately after the tribulation of those days, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of heaven shall be moved; and then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven, and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn; and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with much power and majesty and he shall send his angels with a trumpet and a great voice, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the farthest parts of the heavens to the utmost bounds of them. And from the fig- tree learn a parable: when the branch thereof is now tender, and the leaves come forth, you know that summer is nigh. So you also, when you shall see all these things, know ye that it is nigh, even at the doors. Amen, I say to you, that this generation shall not pass till all these things be done. Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my word shall not pass : away. 488 THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. Common of Saints. APOSTLES AND EVANGELISTS. Thereto cease. LESS. Ecclus. xliv. 25; xlv. 29.- The blessing of the Lord was upon the head of the just man. fore the Lord gave him an inheritance, and divided him his portion in twelve tribes; and he found grace in the eyes of all flesh. He magnified him in the fear of his enemies, and with his words he made prodigies He glorified him in the sight of kings, and gave him commandments in the sight of his people, and shewed him his glory. He sanctified him in his faith and meekness, and chose him out of all flesh. And he gave him commandments before his face, and a law of life and instruction: and he exalted him. He made an everlasting covenant with him, and girded him about with a girdle of justice and the Lord crowned him with a crown of glory. : GOSP. John xv. 12-16.- At that time, Jesus said to his disciples, This is my commandment, that you love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love than this no man hath, that a man lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends, if you do the things that I command you. I will not now call you servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doth. But I have called you friends; because all things whatsoever I have heard of my Father, I have made known to you. You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you; and have appointed you that you should go, and should bring forth fruit; and your fruit should remain that whatsoever you shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. LESS. Ezech. i. 10-14. The likeness of their countenances was of four animals: there was the face of a man, and the face of a lion on the right side of all the four; and the face of an ox on the left side of all MARTYR AND BISHOP. 489 the four; and the face of an eagle over all the four. And their faces and their wings were stretched upward two wings of every one were joined, and two covered their bodies. And every one of them went straight forward: whither the impulse of the spirit was to go, thither they went; and they turned not when they went. And as for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance was like that of burning coals of fire, and like the appearance of lamps. This was the vision running to and fro in the midst of the living creatures, a bright fire, and lightning going forth from the fire. And the living creatures ran and returned like flashes of lightning. : : GOSP. Luke x. 1-9.- At that time, the Lord appointed also other seventy- two: and he sent them two and two before his face into every city and place whither he himself was to come. And he said to them The harvest indeed is great, but the labourers are few. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send labourers into his harvest. Go behold I send you as lambs among wolves. Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes; and salute no man by the way. Into whatsoever house you enter, first say, Peace be to this house. And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon him; but if not, it shall return to you. And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they have. the labourer is worthy of his hire. Remove not from house to house. And into what city soever you enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you. And heal the sick that are therein, and say to them The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. For MARTYR AND BISHOP. EPIST. James i. 12-18.- Dearly beloved, blessed is the man that endureth temptation for when he hath been proved, he shall receive the crown of life, which THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. 490 God hath promised to them that love him. Let no man, when he is tempted, say that he is tempted by God. For God is not a tempter of evils, and he tempteth no man. But every man is tempted by his own concupiscence, being drawn away and allured. Then when concupiscence hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin. But sin, when it is completed, begetteth death. Do not err, therefore, my dearest brethren. Every best gift, and every perfect gift, is from above; coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no change, nor shadow of alteration. For of his own will hath he begotten us by the word of truth, that we might be some beginning of his creature. me. GOSP. Matt. xvi. 24-27.- At that time, Jesus said to his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow For he that will save his life, shall lose it: and he that shall lose his life for my sake, shall find For what doth it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what exchange shall a man give for his soul? For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then will he render to every man according to his works. it. ONE MARTYR. EPIST. Heb. xi. 33-39.- By faith they conquered kingdoms, wrought justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, recovered strength from weakness, became valiant in battle, put to flight the armies of foreigners: women received their dead raised to life again. But others were racked not accepting deliverance, that they might find a better resurrection. And others had trials of mockeries and stripes, moreover, also of bands and prisons. They were stoned, they were cut asunder, they were CONFESSOR AND BISHOP. 491 tempted, they were put to death by the sword, they wandered about in sheep- skins, in goat- skins, being in want, distressed, afflicted of whom the world was not worthy; wandering in deserts, in mountains, and in dens, and in caves of the earth. And all these being approved by the testimony of faith, in Christ Jesus our Lord. GOSP. Luke xxi. 9-19.- At that time, Jesus said to his disciples, When you shall hear of wars and seditions, be not terrified: these things must first come to pass, but the end is not yet presently. Then he said to to them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there shall be great earthquakes in divers places, and pestilences, and famines, and terrors from heaven, and there shall be great signs. But before all these things they will lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and into prisons, dragging you before kings and governors for my name's sake. And it shall happen unto you for a testimony. Lay it up, therefore, in your hearts, not to meditate before how you shall answer. For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to resist and gainsay. And you shall be betrayed by your parents, and brethren, and kinsmen, and friends, and some of you they will put to death. And you shall be hated by all men for my name's sake; but a hair of your head shall not perish. In your patience shall possess your souls. you CONFESSOR AND BISHOP. LESS. Ecclus. xliv. 17; xlv. 20.- Behold, a great priest, who in his days pleased God, and was found just; and in the time of wrath was made a reconciliation. There was not any found like to him, who kept the law of the Most High. Therefore by an THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. 492 oath the Lord made him increase among his people. He give him the blessing of all nations, and confirmed his covenant upon his head. He acknowledged him in his blessing: he preserved for him his mercy and he found grace before the eyes of the Lord. He glorified him in the sight of kings and gave him a crown of glory. He made an everlasting covenant with him; and gave him a great priesthood; and made him blessed in glory. To execute the office of the priesthood, and to have praise in his name, and to offer him worthy incense for an odour of sweetness. GOSP. Lukexiv. 26-35.- At that time, Jesus said to the multitudes, If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. And whosoever doth not carry his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. For which of you having a mind to build a tower, doth not first sit down and reckon the charges that are necessary, whether he have wherewithal to finish it; lest after he hath laid a foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that see it begin to mock him, saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish. Or what king about to go and make war against another king, doth not first sit down, and think whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that with twenty thousand cometh against him. Or else, whilst the other is yet afar off, sending an embassy, he desireth conditions of peace. So likewise every one of you that doth not renounce all that he possesseth cannot be my disciple.(* v. 34.) Salt is good; but if the salt shall lose its savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned? It is neither profitable for the land nor for He that hath the dunghill, but shall be cast out. ears to hear, let him hear. VIRGIN AND MARTYR. 493 VIRGIN AND MARTYR. LESS. Ecclus. li. 1-12.- I will give glory to thee, O Lord my king, and I will praise thee, O God my saviour. I will give glory to thy name: for thou hast been a helper and protector to me, and hast preserved my body from destruction, from the snare of an unjust tongue, and from the lips of them that forge lies; and in the sight of them that stood by, thou hast been my helper; and thou hast delivered me, according to the multitude of the mercy of thy name, from them that did roar, prepared to devour. Out of the hands of them that sought my life, and from the gates of afflictions which compassed me about. From the oppression of the flame which surrounded me, and in the midst of the fire I was not burnt. From the depth of the belly of hell, and from an unclean tongue, and from lying words, from an unjust king, and from a slanderous tongue. My soul shall praise the Lord even to death: because thou, O Lord our God, deliverest them that wait for thee, and savest them out of the hands of the nations. GOSP. Matt. xxv. 1-13.- At that time, Jesus spoke to his disciples this parable: The kingdom of heaven shall be like to ten virgins, who, taking their lamps, went out to meet the bridegroom and the bride. And five of them were foolish, and five wise: but the five foolish, having taken their lamps, did not take oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with the lamps. And the bridegroom tarrying, they all lumbered and slept and at midnight there was a try made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh, go ye forth to meet him. Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps: and the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil, for our lamps are gone out. The wise answered, saying, Lest perhaps there be not enough for us and for you, go you rather to them that : THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS. 494 ell, and buy for yourselves. Now whilst they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage, and the door was shut; but at last came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us: but he answered, Watch saying, Amen I say to you, I know you not. ye, therefore, because you know not the day nor the hour. ACTS of faith, hope, charity,& c. the love of God Adoremus in æternum Agnus Dei, prayer on Alma redemptoris Angelus, Latin and English Antiphons, B.V.M.: Alma redemptoris, Ave regina, Regina coeli, Salve regina. Aspirations of love to Jesus in the Sacrament Index. Ave Maria, English and Latin. Ave regina coelorum Benediction, rite of Benedictus Bishops and people, prayer for: Bona mors Te Deum Benedictus Magnificat Calamity, mortality, pestilence,& c., prayers for times of Canticles: Nunc dimittis Catholic Church, prayer for Christian Doctrine, statement of Communion, devotions for Compline. Confession, devotions for. Confiteor. Congregation or family, prayer for . PAGE 54 232 211 139-143 214 19 140 51 139 23 210 159 47 240 47 155 159 III 136 46 vi 186-209 126 161 127 47 496 Conversion, prayer for another's Creed, Apostles', English and Latin. Nicene. INDEX. Crucifix, indulgenced prayer before. Days of devotion, table of Daily oblation, a Dead, prayers for Litany for Mass for Vespers for the Death, prayers for a happy Devout recommendation Divine praises. Evening devotions Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament Fasting days, table of Feasts, do. Five wounds, prayers on the Forty hours, or Quarant' Ore, devotion of Friends, prayers for. Gertrude, St, prayer of, to Sacred Heart. Gloria in excelsis Grace before and after meat Hail Mary, Latin and English Heart, Sacred, devotions to Heretics, prayer for. Ignatius, St, prayer of( Soul of Christ,& c.) Immaculate Conception, novena for. litany of Indulgence, prayers for obtaining a plenary Infancy, mysteries of the sacred Itinerary, or Prayers on a Journey Jesus suffering, petitions to litany of the Holy Name of PAGE 49 20 72 172 iv 17 325 388 329 339 240 16 305 24 210 iv V 244 212 49 229 66 22 19 226 48 93 308 381 167 317 44 220 361 Joseph, St, sorrows and joys of act of offering to litany of Lay Baptism LITANIES: of the Saints of the Holy Name of Jesus of the Blessed Virgin Mary( Litany of Loretto) Scriptural Litany INDEX. of the Holy Ghost of the Life of Christ of the Passion of our Saviour 10% of the Holy Cross of the Blessed Sacrament of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of the Sacred Heart of Mary of the Immaculate Conception of the Angel Guardian of St Joseph of the Seven Dolours of the faithful departed of intercession for England for a happ death Lord's Prayer, English and Latin Love of God, acts of Magnificat Mary, B.V., rosary of prayers for Order of Mount Carmel seven sorrows of joys of Immaculate Heart of Mass, ordinary of • devotions at prayers after for the faithful departed 497 PAGE 294 297 384 xii 21 347 361 365 368 371 372 374 376 378 379 380 381 383 384 386 388 390 240 19 232 III 271 263 280 284 288 59 01160 99 329 498 Memorare, Latin and English Miserere, Psalm Morning, devotions and instructions for Night prayers Nunc dimittis . INDEX. Oblation, a daily Occasional prayers Offerings to the Most Holy Trinity for a good Olig death Of the precious blood of Jesus. O Salutaris Hostia. Pagans and Jews, prayers for Parents, prayer of, for themselves and children Patron Saint, prayers to Penitential Psalms Pope, prayer for Precious blood, offerings of Psalter of Jesus Purgatory, prayers for the souls in PSALMS IN LATIN AND ENGLISH: Ps. 4. Cum invocarem 30. In te, Domine 50. Miserere mei 69. Deus in adjutorium 83. Quam dilecta 190. Qui habitat PAGE 21 147 I III. Beatus vir 112. Laudate pueri 113. In exitu Ísrael 115. Credidi propter 116. Laudate Dominum 121. Lætatus sum 125. In convertendo 35 136 17 46 306 300 210 48 50 315 144 46 300 261 325 129 130 147 353 153 131 102 109. Dixit Dominus 110. Confitebor 104. Confitebor- quoniam 123 105 104 107 113 113 120 114 INDEX. PSALMS IN LATIN AND ENGLISH( continued): 126. Nisi Dominus 127. Beati omnes 129. De profundis 131. Memento, Domine 133. Ecce nunc benedicite 138. Domine, probasti 147. Lauda Jerusalem PSALMS IN ENGLISH ONLY: Ps. 6. O Lord, rebuke me not, Domine, ne in furore. 31. Blessed are they, Beati quorum 37. O Lord, rebuke me not,-Domine, ne in furore. 101. O Lord, hear my prayer, Domine, exaudi 142. Hear my prayer, Domine, exaudi Quam dilecta, Psalm - Recommendation to God. Regina coeli Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary: of the Immaculate Conception of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of the Seven Dolours of the most precious blood Sacrament, most blessed, Visits to the acts of adoration before. of Man adoration of Jesus in chaplet of litany of Sacred Heart of Jesus, devotions to rosary of • Saints, litany of the Salve regina, Latin und English 499 PAGE 121 124 151 118 133 115 122 144 145 146 150 152 153 16 141 381 230 282 323 212 218 302 222 378 726 230 288 347 142 500 Self- examination and confession Seven dolours or sorrows of Mary joys of our Blessed Lady words upon the Cross, devotion on Short prayers TO MIM Sickness or affliction, prayers in Stations, devotions for the Study, prayer before Tantum ergo Te Deum Tota pulchra Universal prayer VESPERS, office of INDEX. of the Dead Via Crucis Visits to the Most Holy Sacrament HYMNS: Way of the Cross Wounds of our Saviour, prayers on the Lucis Creator optime Ave maris stella Iste Confessor Jesu dulcis memoria Adoro te devote, latens Deitas Ecce panis Ave verum Corpus, natum Adeste fideles Stabat Mater dolorosa. 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