R$ Common Prayer hymns A.& M. 2946 Lomnich. Rockvon Rosedale St. Agnes. Scorrier 5.0 Cue The Book of Common Prayer, And Administration of the Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, according to the Use of The Church of England; together with the Psalter or Psalms of David, Pointed as they are to be sung or said in Churches; and the Form and Manner of Making, Ordaining, and Consecrating of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons. Ruby 32mo. MON- DROM His Majesty's Printers. London: EYRE& SPOTTISWOODE( BIBLE WAREHOUSE), LTD. 33, PATERNOSTER. ROW, E.C. EDINBURGH AND NEW YORK. G& 2946 go gevera nomMOD Univ.- Bibl. Giessen THE CONTENTS OF THIS BOOK. 1. AN Act for the Uniformity of Common Prayer 2. The Preface 3. Concerning the Service of the Church 4. Concerning Ceremonies, why some be abolished, and some retained. 5. The Order how the Psalter is appointed to be read 6. The Order how the rest of the holy Scripture is appointed to be read 7. A Table of Proper Lessons and Psalms 8. The Calendar, with the Table of Lessons 9. Tables and Rules for the Feasts and Fasts through the whole Year . 10. The Order for Morning Prayer 11. The Order for Evening Prayer 12. The Creed of Saint Athanasius 13. The Litany 14, Prayers and Thanksgivings upon several Occasions 15. The Collects, Epistles, and Gospels, to be used at the Ministration of the holy Communion, throughout the Year 16. The Order of the Ministration of the holy Communion. 17. The Order of Baptism both Publick and Private 18. The Order of Baptism for those of Riper Years. 19. The Catechism • . crating of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons 29 Forms of Prayer on Accession of Sovereign 30. Articles of Religion 20. The Order of Confirmation 21. The Form of Solemnization of Matrimony. 22. The Order for the Visitation of the Sick, and the Communion of the Sick. 23. The Order for the Burial of the Dead24 The Thanksgiving of Women after Child- birth 25. A Commination, or denouncing of God's anger and judgments against Sinners 26. The Psalter 27. Forms of Prayer to be used at Sea 28 The Form and Manner of Making. Ordaining, and ConseA Page iv viii X xii xiii xiv 1 5 17 27 39 47 50 56 61 151 170, 173 176 . 173 182 183 187, 191 192 193 196 199 323 328 342 347 In Art FOR THE UNIFORMITY OF COMMON PRAYER, AND SERVICE IN THE CHURCH, AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS. PRIMO ELIZADETHE. or other place within this Realm of England, Wales, and the Marches of the same, or other the Queen's Dominions, shall from and after the Feast of the Nativity of St. John Baptist next coming, be bounden to say and use the Mattins, Evensong, Celebration of the Lord's Supper and Administration of each of the Sacraments, and all their common and open Prayer, in such order and form as is mentioned in the said Book, so Authorized by Parliament in the said fifth and sixth Years of the Reign of King Edward the Sixth: with one alteration, or addition of certain Lessons to be used on every Sunday in the Year, and the Form of the Litany altered and corrected, and two Sentences only added in the delivery of the Sacrament to the Communicants, and none other, or otherwise And that if any manner of Parson. Vicar, or other what. soever Minister, that ought or should sing or say Common Prayer mentioned in the said Book, or minister the Sacraments, from and after the Feast of the Nativity of St. John Baptist next coming, refuse to use the said Common Prayer, or to minister the Sacraments in such Cathedral or Parish- Church, or other places, as he should use to minister the same, in such order and form, as they be mentioned, and set forth in the said Book; or shall wilfully, or obstinately standing in the same, use any other Rite, Ceremony, Order, Form, or Manner of celebrating of the Lord's Supper, openly or privily, or Mattins, Evensong, Administration of the Sacraments, or other open Prayers, than is mentioned and set forth in the said Book,[ open Prayer in and throughout this Act, is meant that Prayer which is for others to come unto or hear, either in Common Churches, or Private Chapels, or Oratories, commonly called the Service of the Church or shall preach, declare. or speak any thing in the derogation, or depraving of the said Book, or any thing therein contained, or of any part thereof, and shall be thereof lawfully iv Sovereign Lord King Edward the Sixth, there remained one uniform Order of Common Service and Prayer, and of the Administration of Sacraments, Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England, which was set forth in one Book, intituled, The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies in the Church of England, Authorized by Act of Parliament, holden in the fifth and sixth years of our said late Sovereign Lord King Edward the Sixth, intituled, An Act for the Uniformity of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments; The which was repealed, and taken away by Act of Parliament, in the first Year of the Reign of our late Sovereign Lady Queen Mary, to the great decay of the due honour of God, and discomfort to the Professors of the Truth of Christ's Religion: Be it therefore Enacted by the Authority of this present Parliament, That the said Statute of Repeal, and every thing therein contained, only concerning the said Book, and the Service, Administration of Sacraments, Rites and Cere. monies, contained or appointed in or by the said Book, shall be void and of none effect, from and after the Feast of the Nativity of St. John Baptist next coming: and that the said Book with the Order of Service, and of the Administra tion of Sacraments. Rites and Ceremonies, with the Alterations, and Additions therein added and appointed by this Statute, shall stand, and be from and after the said Feast of the Nativity of St. John Baptist, in full force and effect, according to the tenor and effect of this Statute: Any thing in the foresaid Statute of Repeal to the contrary notwithstanding And further be it Enacted by the Queen's Highness, with the assent of the Lords and Commons in this present Parliament assembled, and by the Authority of the same, That all and singular Ministers in any Cathedral, or Parish Church, ACT FOR UNIFORMITY OF COMMON PRAYER. convicted, according to the laws of this Realm, by verdict of twelve men, or by his own confession, or by the notorious evidence of the fact, shall lose and forfeit to the Queen's Highness, her Heirs and Successors, for his first Offence, the profit of all his Spiritual Benefices, or Promotions, coming or arising in one whole Year next after his Conviction And also that the Person so convicted, shall for the same Offence suffer Imprisonment by the space of six Months, without Bail or Mainprise. And if any such Person, once convict of any Offence concerning the Premisses, shall after his first conviction eftsoons offend, and be thereof in form aforesaid lawfully convict; That then the same Person shall for his second Offence suffer Imprison ment by the space of one whole Year, and also shall therefore be deprived, ipso facto, of all his Spiritual Promotions, and, That it shall be lawful to all Patrons, or Donors of all and singular the same Spiritual Promotions, or of any of them to present or collate to the same, as though the Person or Persons so offending were dead And that if any such Person or Persons, after he shall be twice convicted in form aforesaid, shall offend against any of the Premisses the third time, and shall be thereof in form aforesaid lawfully convicted: That then the Person so offending, and convicted the third time, shall be deprived ipso facto of all his Spiritual Promotions, and also shall suffer Imprisonment during his life And if the Person that shall offend, and be convicted in form aforesaid, concerning any of the Premisses, shall not be beneficed nor have any Spiritual Promotion, that then the same Person so offending and convict, shall for the first offence suffer Imprisonment during one whole Year next after his said Conviction, without Bail or Mainprise And if any such Person, not having any spiritual Promotion, after his first Conviction shall eftsoons offend in any thing concerning the Premisses, and shall in form aforesaid be thereof lawfully convicted, that then the same Person shall for his second Offence suffer Imprisonment during his Life. And it is Ordained and Enacted by the Authority aforesaid, That if any Person or Persons whatsoever, after the said Feast of the Nativity of St John Baptist next coming, shall in any Enterludes, Plays, Songs, Rhimes, or by other open Words, declare or speak any thing in the derogation, depraving, or despising of the same Book, or of anything therein contained, or any part thereof: or shall by open fact, deed, or by open threatenings, compel or cause, or otherwise procure or maintain any Parson, Vicar, or other Minister in any Cathedral or Parish Church, or in Chapel, or in any other place, to sing or say any common or open Prayer, or tó minister any Sacrament otherwise, or in any other manner and form than is mentioned in the said Book; or that by any of the said means shall unlawfully interrupt, or let any Parson, Vicar, or other Minister in any Cathedral or Parish- Church, Chapel, or any other place, to sing or say common and open Prayer, or to minister the Sacraments, or any of them, in such manner and form, as is mentioned in the said Book; that then every such Person, being thereof lawfully convicted, in form abovesaid, shall forfeit to the Queen our Sovereign Lady, ber Heirs and Successors, for the first Offence, an hundred Marks. And if any Person or Persons, being once convict of any such Offence, eftsoons offend against any of the last recited Offences, and shall in form aforesaid be thereof lawfully convict; that the same Person so offending, and convict, shall for the second Offence forfeit to the Queen our Sovereign Lady, her Heirs and Successors, four hundred Marks. And if any Person, after he in form aforesaid shall have been twice convict of any Offence concerning any of the last recited Offences, shall offend the third time, and be thereof in form abovesaid lawfully convict, that then every Person so offending and convict, shall for his third Offence, forfeit to our Sovereign Lady the Queen, all his Goods and Chattels, and shall suffer Imprisonment during his Life. And if any Person or Persons, that for his first Offence concerning the Premisses, shall be convict in form aforesaid, do not pay the Sum to be paid by virtue of his Conviction, in such manner and form, as the same ought to be paid, within six Weeks next after his Conviction: That then every Person so convict, and so not paying the same, shall for the same first Offence, instead of the said Sum, suffer Imprisonment by the space of six Months, without Bail or Mainprise. And if any Person or Persons, that for his second Offence concerning the Premisses, shall be convict in form aforesaid, do not pay the said Sum to be paid by virtue of his Conviction and this Estatute, in such manner and form as the same ought to be paid, within six Weeks next after his said second Conviction: That then every Person so convicted, and not paying the same, shall for the same second Offence, ACT FOR UNIFORMITY OF COMMON PRAYER. instead of the said Sum, suffer Imprisonment during twelve Months, without Bail or Mainprise. And that from and after the said Feast of the Nativity of St. John Baptist next coming, all and every Person and Persons inhabiting within this Realm, or any other the Queen's Majesty's Dominions, shall diligently and faithfully, having no lawful or reasonable excuse to be absent, endeavour themselves, to resort to their Parish Church or Chapel accustomed, or upon reasonable let thereof, to some usual place, where Common Prayer, and such Service of God, shall be used in such time of let, upon every Sunday, and other days ordained or used to be kept as Holy- days, and then and there to abide orderly and soberly, during the time of Common Prayer, Preaching, or other Service of God there to be used, and ministered; upon pain of Punishment by the Censures the Church, and also upon pain that every Person so offending, shall forfeit for every such Offence, twelve Pence, to be levied by the Churchwardens of the Parish where such Offence shall be done, to the use of the Poor of the same Parish, of the Goods, Lands and Tenements of such Offender, by way of Distress And for the due execution hereof, the, Queen's most excellent Majesty, the Lords Temporal, and all the Commons in this present Parliament assembled, do in God's name earnestly require and charge all the Archbishops, Bishops, and other Ordinaries, that they shall endeavour themselves to the uttermost of their knowledges, that the due and true execution hereof may be had throughout their Dioceses and Charges, as they will answer before God, for such evils and plagues wherewith Almighty God may justly punish his people for neglecting this good and wholesome law. And for their Authority in this behalf, be it further Enacted by the Authority aforesaid, That all and singular the said Arch bishops, Bishops, and other their Officers exercising Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, as well in place exempt as not exempt, within their Dioceses, shall have full Power and Authority by this Act, to reform, correct and punish by Censures of the Church, all and singular Persons which shall offend within any of their Jurisdictions, or Dioceses, after the said Feast of the Nativity of St. John Baptist next coming, against this Act and Statute; any other Law, Statute, Privilege, Liberty or Provision heretofore made, had or suffered to the contrary notwithstanding. And it is Ordained and Enacted by the Authority aforesaid, That all and every Justice of Oyer and Determiner, or Justice of Assize, shall have full Power and Authority in every of their open and general Sessions, to enquire, hear and determine all and all manner of Offences, that shall be committed or done contrary to any Article contained in this present Act, within the limits of the Commission to them directed, and to make Process for the execution of the same, as they may do against any Person being indicted before them of Trespass, or lawfully convicted thereof. Provided always, and be it Enacted by the Authority aforesaid. That all and every Archbishop and Bishop, shall or may at all time and times, at his liberty and pleasure, join and associate himself by virtue of this Act, to the said Justices of Oyer and Determiner, or to the said Justices of Assize, at every of the said open and general Sessions to be bolden in any place within his Diocese, for and to the enquiry, hearing, and determining of the Offences aforesaid. Provided also, and be it Enacted by the Authority aforesaid, That the Books concerning the said Services, shall at the Costs and Charges of the Parishioners of every Parish and Cathedral Church, be attained and gotten before the said Feast of the Nativity of St. John Baptist next following; and that all such Parishes and Cathedral Churches, or other places, where the said Books shall be attained and gotten before the said Feast of the Nativity of St. John Baptist, shall within three Weeks next after the said Books so attained and gotten, use the said Service, and put the same in use according to this Act. And be it further enacted by the Authority aforesaid, That no Person or Persons shall be at any time hereafter impeached, or otherwise molested of, or for any the Offences above mentioned, hereafter to be committed, or done contrary to this Act, unless he or they so offending, be thereof indicted at the next general Sessions, to be holden before any such Justices of Oyer and Determiner, or Justices of Assize, next after any Offence committed or done contrary to the tenor of this Act. Provided always, and be it Ordained and Enacted by the Authority aforesaid, That all and singular Lords of the Parliament, for the third Offence above mentioned, shall be tried by their Peers. Provided also, and be it Ordained and Enacted by the Authority aforesaid, That the Mayor of London, and all other vi ACT FOR UNIFORMITY OF COMMON PRAYER. Mayors, Bailiffs, and all other HeadOfficers of all and singular Cities, Boroughs, and Towns- Corporate within this Realm, Wales, and the Marches of the same, to the which Justices of Assize do not commonly repair, shall have full Power and Authority by virtue of this Act, to enquire, hear and determine the Offences abovesaid, and every of them, yearly within fifteen Days after the Feast of Easter and Saint Michael the Archangel, in like manner and form as Justices of Assize and Oyer and Determiner may do. Provided always, and be it Ordained and Enacted by the Authority aforesaid, That all and singular Archbishops and Bishops, and every of their Chancellors, Commissaries, Archdeacons, and other Ordinaries, having any peculiar Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, shall have full Power and Authority, by virtue of this Act, as well to enquire in their Visitation, Synods, and elsewhere within their Jurisdiction, at any other time and place, to take Accusations and Informations of all and every the things above- mentioned, done, committed, or perpetrated, within the limits of their Jurisdictions and Authority, and to punish the same by Admonition, Excommunication, Sequestration or Deprivation, and other Censures and Process, in like form, as heretofore hath been used in like Cases by the Queen's Ecclesiastical Laws. Provided always, and be it Enacted, That whatsoever Person offending in the Premisses, shall for their Offences, first receive Punishment of the Ordinary, having a Testimonial thereof under the said Ordinary's Seal, shall not for the same Offence eftsoons be convicted bevil fore the Justices: And likewise receiving for the said Offence, Punishment first by the Justices, shall not for the same Offence eftsoons receive Punishment of the Ordinary: any thing contained in this Act to the contrary notwithstanding. Provided always, and be it Enacted, That such Ornaments of the Church and of the Ministers thereof, shall be retained, and be in use, as was in this Church of England, by Authority of Parliament, in the second Year of the Reign of King Edward the Sixth, until other Order shall be therein taken by the Authority of the Queen's Majesty, with the Advice of her Commissioners appointed and authorized under the Great Seal of England for Causes Ecclesiastical, or of the Metropolitan of this Realm. And also, that if there shall happen any Contempt or Irreverence to be used in the Ceremonies or Rites of the Church, by the misusing of the Orders appointed in this Book, the Queen's Majesty may, by the like advice of the said Commissioners or Metropolitan ordain and publish such further Ceremonies or Rites as may be most for the advancement of God's Glory, the edifying of his Church, and the due reverence of Christ's holy Mysteries and Sacraments. And be it further Enacted by the Authority aforesaid, That all Laws, Statutes and Ordinances, wherein or whereby any other Service, Administration of Sacraments, or Common Prayer, is limited, established, or set forth to be used within this Realm, or any other the Queen's Dominions or Countries, shall from henceforth be utterly void and of none effect. THE PREFACE. of be Church of England, ever since the first compiling of her publick Liturgy, to keep the mean between the two extremes, of too much stiffness in refusing, and of too much easiness in admitting, any variation from it. For, as on the one side common experience sheweth, that where a change hath been made of things advisedly established( no evident necessity so requiring) sundry inconveniences have thereupon ensued; and those many times more and greater than the evils, that were intended to remedied by such change: So on the other side, the particular Forms of Divine worship, and the Rites and Ceremonies appointed to be used therein, being things in their own nature indifferent, and alterable, and so acknowledged; it is but reasonable, that upon weighty and important considerations, according to the various exigency of times and occasions, such changes and alterations should be made therein, as to those that are in place of Authority should from time to time seem either necessary or expedient. Accordingly we find, that in the Reigns of several Princes of blessed memory since the Reformation, the Church, upon just and weighty considerations her thereunto moving, hath yielded to make such alterations in some particulars, as in their respe tive times were thought convenient: Yet so, as that the main body and essentials of it( as well in the chiefest materials, as in the frame and order thereof) have still continued the same unto this day, and do yet stand firm and unshaken, notwithstanding all the vain attempts and impetuous assaults made against it, by such men as are given to change, and have always discovered a greater regard to their viii own private fancies and interests, than to that duty they owe to the publick. By what undue means, and for what mischievous purposes the use of the Liturgy( though enjoined by the laws of the land, and those laws never yet repealed) came, during the late unhappy confusions, to be discontinued, is too well nown to the world, and we are not willing here to remember. But when, upon His Majesty's happy Restoration, it seemed probable, that, amongst other things, the use of the Liturgy also would return of course( the saime having never been legally abolished) unless some timely means were used to prevent it; those men who under the late usurped powers had made it a great part of their business to render the people disaffected thereunto, saw themselves in point of reputation and interest concerned ( unless they would freely acknowledge themselves to have erred, which such men are very hardly brought to do) with their utmost endeavours to hinder the restitution thereof. In order whereunto divers pamphlets were published against the Book of Common Prayer, the old objections mustered up, with the addition of some new ones, more than formerly had been made, to make the number swell. In fine, great importunities were used to His Sacred Majesty, that the said Book might be revised, and such alterations therein, and additions thereunto made, as should be thought requisite for the ease of tender consciences: whereunto His Majesty, out of his pious inclination to give satisfaction( so far as could be reasonably expected) to all his subjects of what persuasion soever, did graciously condescend. THE PREFACE. In which review we have endeavoured to observe the like moderation, as we find to have been used in the like case in former times. And therefore of the sundry alterations proposed unto us, we have rejected all such as were either of dangerous consequence ( as secretly striking at some established doctrine, or laudable practice of the Church of England, or indeed of the whole Catholick Church of Christ) or else of no consequence at all, but utterly frivolous and vain. But such alterations as we tendered to us, ( by what persons, under what pretences, or to what purpose soever tendered) as seemed to us in any degree requisite or expedient, we have willingly, and of our own accord assented unto: not enforced so to do by any strength of argument, convincing us of the necessity of making the said alterations: for we are fully persuaded in our judgmen's( and we here profess it to the world) that the Book, as it stood before established by law, doth not contain in it any thing contrary to the Word of God, or to sound doctrine, or which a godly man may not with a gond conscience use and submit unto, or which is not fairly defensible against any that shall oppose the same; if it shall be allowed such just and favourable construction as in common equity ought to be allowed to all human writings, especially such as are set forth by authority, and even to the very best translations of the holy Scripture itself. Our general aim therefore in this undertaking was, not to gratify this or that party in any their unreasonable demands; but to do that, which to our best understandings we conceived might most tend to the preservation of peace and unity in the Church;, the procuring of reverence, and exciting of piety and devotion in the publick worship of God; and the cutting off occasion from them that seek occasion of cavil quarrel against the Liturgy of the Church. And as to the several variations from the former Book, whether by alteration, ador dition, or otherwise, it shall suffice to give this general account, That most of the alterations were: made, either first, for the better. direction of them that are to officiate in any part of Divine Service; which is chiefly done in the Calendars and Rubricks: Or secondly, for the more proper expressing of some words or phrases of ancient usage in terms more suitable to the language of the present times, and the clearer explanation of some other words and phrases, that were either of doubtful signification, or otherwise liable to misconstruction: Or thirdly, for a more perfect rendering of rich portions of holy Scripture, as are inserted into the Liturgy; which, in the Epistles and Gospels especial y, and in sundry other places, are now ordered to be read according to the last Translation: and that it was thought convenient, that some Prayers and Thanksgiving, fitted to special occasions, should be added in their due places; particularly for those at Sa, together with an Office for the Baptism of such as are of Riper Years: which, although not so necessary when the former Book was compiled, yet by the growth of Anabaptism, through the licentiousness of the late times crept in amongst us, is now become necessary, and may be always useful for the baptizing of natives in our plantations, and others converted to the faith. If any man, who shall desire a more particular account of the several alterations in any part of the Liturgy, shall take the pains to compare the present Book with the former; we doubt not but the reason of the change may easily appear. And having thus endeavoured to discharge our duties in this weighty affair, as in the sight of God, and to approve our sincerity therein( so far as lay in us) to the consciences of all men; although we know it impossible ( in such variety of apprehensions, humours and interests, as are in the world) to please all; nor can expect that men of factious, peeyish, and perverse spirits should CONCERNING THE SERVICE OF THE CHURCH. be satisfied with any thing that with great diligence examined can be done in this kind by any other than themselves: yet we have good hope, that what is here presented, and hath been by the Convocations of both Provinces CONCERNING THE SERVICE OF THE CHURCH. THERE THERE was never any' thing by the wit of man so well devised, or so sure established, which in continuance of time hath not been corrupted: as, among other things, it may plainly appear by the Common Prayers in the Church, commonly called Divine Service. The first original and ground whereof if a man would search out by the ancient Fathers, he shall find, that the same was not ordained but of a good purpose, and for a great advancement of godliness. For they so ordered the matter, that all the whole Bible( or the greatest part thereof) should be read over once every year; intending thereby, that the Clergy, and especially such were Ministers in the congregation, should( by often reading, and meditation in God's word) be stirred up to godliness themselves, and be more able to exhort others by wholesome doctrine, and to confute them that were adversaries to the truth; and further, that the people( by daily hearing of holy Scripture read in the Church) might continually profit more and more in the knowledge of God, and be the more inflamed with the love of his true religion. as and approved, will be also well accepted and approved by all sober, peaceable, and truly conscientious sons of the Church of England. But these many years passed, this godly and decent order of the ancient Fathers hath been so altered, broken, and neglected, by planting in uncertain stories, and legends, with multitude of responds. verses, vain repetitions, commemorations, and synodals; hat commonly when any book of the Bible was begun, after three or four chapters were read out, all the rest were unread. And in this sort the book of Isaiah was begun in Advent, and the book of Genesis in Septuagesima; but they were only begun, and never read through: after like sort were other books of holy Scripture used. And moreover, whereas Saint Paul would have such language spoken to the people in the Church, as they might understand, and have profit by hearing the same; the service in this Church of England these many years hath been read in Latin to the people, which they understand not; so that they have heard with their ears only, and their heart, spirit, and mind, have not been edified thereby. And furthermore, notwithstanding that the ancient Fathers have divided the Psalms into seven portions, whereof every one was called a Nocturn: Now of late. time a few of them have been daily said, and the rest utterly omitted. Moreover, the number and hardness of the rules called the Pie, and the manifold changings of the service, was the cause, that to turn the book only was so hard and intricate a matter, that many times there was more business to find out what should be read, than to read it when it was found out. These inconveniences therefore considered, here is set forth such an order, whereby the same shall be redressed. And for a readiness in this matter, here is drawn out a Calendar for that purpose, which is plain and easy to be CONCERNING THE SERVICE OF THE CHURCH. understood; wherein( so much as may be) the reading of holy Scripture is so set forth, that all things shall be done in order, without breaking one piece from another. For this cause be cut off Anthems, Responds, Invitatories, and such like things as did break the continual course of the reading of the Scripture. Yet, because there is no medy, but that of necessity there must be some Rules; therefore certain Rules are here set forth; which, as they are few in number, so they are plain and easy to be understood. So that here you have an Order for Prayer, and for the reading of the holy Scripture, much agreeable to the mind and purpose of the old Fathers, and a great deal more profitable and commodious, than that which of was more able, because here are left out many things, whereof some are untrue, some uncertain, some vain and superstitious; and nothing is ordained to be read, but the very pure Word of God, the holy Scriptures, or that which is agreeable to the same; and that in such a language and order as is most easy and plain for the understanding both of the readers and hearers. It is also more commodious, both for the shortness| thereof, and for the plainness of the order, and for that the Rules be few and easy. And whereas heretofore there hath been great diversity in saying and singing in Churches within this Realm; some following Salisbury use, some Hereford use, and some the use of Bangor, some of York, some of Lincoln: now from henceforth all the whole Realm shall have but one use. And forasmuch as nothing can be so plainly set forth, but doubts may arise in the use and practice of the same; to appease all such diversity( f any arise) and for the resolution of all doubts, concerning the manner how to understand, do, and execute, the things contained in this Book: the parties that so doubt, or diversely take any thing, shall alway resort to the Bishop of the Diocese, who by his discretion shall take order for the quieting and appeasing of the same; so that the same order be not contrary to any thing contained in this Book. And if the Bishop of the Diocese be in doubt, then he may send for the resolution thereof to the Archbishop. THOUGH it be appointed, that all things be sung in the Church in the English Tongue, to the end that the congregation may be thereby edified; yet it is not meant, but that when men say Morning and Evening Prayer privately, they may say the same in any language that they themselves do understand. And all Priests and Deacons are to say daily the Morning and Evening Prayer either privately or openly, not being let by sickness, or some other urgent cause. And the Curate that ministereth in every Parish Church or Chapel, being at home, and not being otherwise reasonably hindered, shall say the same in the Parish Church or Chapel where he ministereth, and shall cause a Bell to be tolled thereunto a convenient time before he begin, that the people may come to hear God's Word, and to pray with him. OF CEREMONIES, WHY SOME BE ABOLISHED, AND SOME RETAINED. OF such Ceremonies as he had F such Ceremonies as be used that nothing can like them, but that is new: it was thought expedient. not so much to have respect how to please and satisfy either of these parties, as how to please God, and profit them both. And yet lest any man should be offended, whom good reason might satisfy, here be certain causes rendered, why some of the accustomed Ceremonies be put away, and some retained and kept still. their beginning by the institution of man, some at the first were of godly intent and purpose devised, and yet at length turned to vanity and superstition: some entered into the Church by undiscreet devotion, and such a zeal as was without knowledge; and for because they were winked at in the beginning, they grew daily to more and more abuses, which not only for their unprofitableness, but also because they have much blinded the people, and obscured the glory of God, are worthy to be cut away, and clean rejected; other there be, which although they have been devised by man, yet it is thought good to reserve them still, as well for a decent order in the Church,( for the which they were first devised) as because they pertain to edification, whereunto all things done in the Church( as the Apostle teacheth) ought to be referred. And although the keeping or omitting of a Ceremony, in itself considered, is but a small thing; yet the wilful and contemptuous transgression and breaking of a common order and discipline is no small offence before God, Let all things be done among you, saith Saint Paul, in a seemly and due order: the appointment of the which order pertaineth not to private men; therefore no man ought to take in hand, nor presume to appoint or alter any publick or common order in Christ's Church, except he be lawfully called and authorized thereunto. Some are put away, because the great excess and multitude of them hath so increased in these latter days, that the burden of them was intolerable; whereof Saint Augustime in his time complained, that they were grown to such a number, that the estate of Christian people was in worse case con cerning that matter, than were the Jews. And he counselled that such yoke and burden should be taken away, as time would serve quietly to do it. But what would Saint Auustine have said, if he had seen the Ceremonies of late days used among us; whereunto the multitude used in his time was not to be compared? This our excessive multitude of Ceremonies was so great, and many of them so dark, that they did more confound and darken, than declare and set forth Christ's benefits unto us. And besides this, Christ's Gospel is not a Ceremonial Law,( as much of Moses' Law was,) but it is a religion to serve God, not in bondage of the figure or shadow, but in the freedom of the Spirit; being content only with those Ceremonies which do s rve to a decent order and godly discipline, and such as be apt to stir up the dull mind of man to the remembrance of his duty to God, by some notable and special signification, whereby he might be edified. Furthermore, the most weighty cause of the abolishment of certain Ceremonies was, that they were so far abused, partly by the superstitious blindness of the rude and unlearned, And whereas in this our time, the minds of men are so diverse, that some think it a great matter of conscience to depart from a piece of the least of their Ceremonies, they be so addicted to their old customs; and again on the other side, some be so newfangled, that they would innovate all things, and so despise the old, xii HOW THE PSALTER IS TO BE READ. and partly by the unsatiable avarice of such as sought more their own lucre, than the glory of God, that the abuses could not well be taken away, the thing remaining still. But now as concerning those persons, which peradventure will be offended, for that some of the old Ceremonies are retained still: If they consider that without some Ceremonies it is not possible to keep any order, or quiet discipline in the Church, they shall easily perceive just cause to reform their ju igments. And if they think much, that any of the old do remain, and would rather have all devised anew: then such men granting some Ceremonies convenient to be had, surely where the old may be well used, there they cannot reasonably reprove the old only for their age, without bewraying of their own folly. For in such a case they ought rather to have reverence unto them for their antiquity, if they will declare themselves to be more studious of unity and concord, than of innovations and new- fangleness, which ( as much as may be with the true setting forth of Christ's religion) is always to be eschewed. Furthermore, such shall have no just T THE ORDER HOW cause with the Ceremonies reserved to be offended. For as those be taken away which were most abused, and did burden men's consciences without any cause; so the other that remain, are retained for a discipline and order, which( upon just causes) may be altered and changed, and therefore are not to be esteemed equal with God's law. And moreover, they be neither dark nor dumb Ceremonies, but are so set forth, that every man may understand what they do mean, and to what use they do serve. So that it is not like that they in time to come should be abused as other have been. And in these our doings we condemn no other nations, nor prescribe any thing but to our own people only: for we think it convenient that every country should use such Ceremonies as they shall think best to the setting forth of God's honour and glory, and to the reducing of the people to a most perfect and godly living, without error or superstition; and that they should put away other things, which from time to time they perceive to be most abused, as in men's ordinances it often chanceth diversely in divers countries. HE once every Month, as it is there appointed, both for Morning and Evening Prayer. But in February it shall be read only to the twentyeighth, or twenty- ninth day of the month. APPOINTED TO BE READ. And, whereas January, March, May, July, August, October, and December have one and thirty days apiece: It is ordered, that the same Psalms shall be read the last day of the said months, which were read the day before: so that the Psalter may begin again the first day of the next month ensuing. THE PSALTER IS that at one time shall not be read above four or five of the said portions. And at the end of every Psalm, and of every such part of the 119th Psalm, shall be repeated this Hymn, 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. Note, that the Psalter followeth the division of the Hebrews, and the translation of the great English Bible, set forth and used in the time of King Henry the Eighth, and Edward the Sixth. And, whereas the 119th Psalm is divided into twenty- two portions, and is over- long to be read xiii T THE ORDER HOW THE REST OF HOLY SCRIPTURE IS APPOINTED TO BE READ. THE HE Old Testament is appointed for the First Lessons at Morning and Evening Prayer, so as the most part thereof will be read every year once, as in the Calendar is appointed. The New Testament is appointed for the Second Lessons at Morning and Evening Prayer. and shall be read over orderly every year twice, once in the morning and once in the evening, besides the Epistles and Gospels, except the Apocalypse, out of which there are only certain Lessons appointed at the end of the year, and certain proper Lessons appointed upon divers feasts. And to know what Lessons shall be read every day, look for the day of the month in the Calendar following, and there ye shall find the chapters and portions of chapters that shall be read for the Lessons, both at Morning and Evening Prayer, except only the moveable feasts, which are not in the Calendar, and the immoveable, where there is a blank left in the column of lessons, the Proper Lessons for all which days are to be found in the Table of Proper Lessons. If Evening Prayer is said at two different times in the same place of worship on any Sunday ( except a Sunday for which alternative Second Lessons are specially appointed in the table,) the Second Lesson at the second time may, at the discretion of the minister, be any chapter from the four Gospels, or any lesson appointed in the Table of Lessons from the four Gospels. xiv by the Ordinary, other lessons Upon occasions, to be approved may, with his consent, be substituted for those which are appointed in the Calendar. And note that whensoever Proper Psalms or Lessons are appointed, then the Psalms and Lessons of ordinary course appointed in the Psalter and Calendar( if they be different) shall be omitted for that time. Note also that upon occasions to be appointed by the Ordinary, other Psalms may, with his consent, be substituted for those appointed in the Psalter. If any of the Holy- days for which Proper Lessons are appointed in the table fall upon a Sunday which is the first Sunday Advent, Easter- Day, Whit- Sunday, or TrinitySunday, the Lessons appointed for such Sunday shall be read, but if it fall upon any other Sunday, the Lessons appointed either for the Sunday or for the Holy- day may be read at the discretion of the minister. Note also that the Collect, Epistle, and Gospel appointed for the Sunday shall serve all the week after, where it is not in this book otherwise ordered. PROPER LESSONS To be read at Morning and Evening Prayer, on the Sundays, and other Holy- Days throughout the Year. LESSONS PROPER FOR SUNDAYS. Evensong. Sundays of Advent. The First......... Second...... Third........ Fourth..... Sundays after Christmas. The First......... Second....... Sundays after the Epiphany Sixth Septuagesima...... Second Lesson... The First..... Second...... Third....... Fourth...... Job Fifth........ ******* Sexagesima........... Quinquagesima.... LENT. Mattins. IsaiahFifth........ Sunday after Ascension- Day...... Whit- Sunday...... 1 5 25 30 to v. 27 Proverbs35 -42 -51 -55 62 27 1 9 Gen. 1& 2 to v 4 Rev.- 21 to v. 9 Genesis 3 9 to v. 20 First Sunday...-19 v. 12 to v. 30 Second 27 to v. 41 Third. Fourth Fifth. Sixth... Second Lesson.. Easter- Day........ Second Lesson... Sundays after Easter. The First........ Second Lesson... TE DOERREG -37 42 Exodus Matt. -26 Ex.-12 to v. 29 Rev.1 v.10 to v.19 9 Num. 16 to v. 36 1 Cor. 15 to v. 29 Second..... Num. 20 to v. 14 22 Third....... Fourth..... Deut.- to v. 23 6 -30 16 to v. 18 Second Lesson... Rom.- 8 to v. 18 1 Isaiah2 or Isaiah- 41. 2 -24 28 v. 5 to v. 19 33 v. 2 to v. 23 11 to v. 11 Job Proverbs 39 -26, -32, -52 v. 13& 53, -57 38 43, Isaiah Gal." 9 65, -28, Job -3 ,, Proverbs -11, Genesis 2 v. 4 ,, Job Rev.-21 v. 9 to [ 22 v. 6 Genesis 6, Genesis -12 ,, -22 to v. 20 28 39 43 Exodus 5 10 Luke- 19 v. 28 Exodus- 12 v. 29 John 20 v. 11 to [ v. 19 Num.-16 r. 36 John 20 v. 24 to [ v. 30 Num. 20 v. 14 to [ 21 v. 10 23 Deut. 4 v. 23 to v. ::: 39 " ** 31 "" [ 41 9" Exodus 6 to v. Lu.20 v. 9 to v. Exodus Rev. 40 Deut. -54 -61 66 29 8 -15 -38 8 13 3244417 40 45 14 11 21 -14 5 Num. 17 to v. 12 21 v. 10 -24 5 -10 -34 Joshua 1 19 11, Ezekiel- 36 v 25 -5 v. 16, Acts- 18 v. 24 te [ 19 v. 21 Trinity- Sunday. Second Lesson. Sundays after Trinity First.. Second Third Fourth. Fifth. Sixth Seventh Eighth Nin Tenth Eleventh Twelfth Thirteenth Fourteenth Fifteenth. Sixteenth Seventeenth Eighteenth Nineteenth Twentieth Twenty- first... Twenty- second. Twenty- third.. Twenty- fourth. Twenty- fifth Twenty- sixth Twenty- seventh St. Andrew. 2 Lesson St. Thomas 2 Lesson Nativity of Christ 2 Lesson LESSONS PROPER FOR SUNDAYS. St. Stephen Mattins. 2 Lesson. Isaiah- 6 to v 11 Rev 1 to v. 9 Josh. 3 v. 7 to 4 [ v. 15 Judges 1 Sam. 2 to v. 27 -12 15 to v. 24 1 2 Samuel 1 Chron. -21 - 29 v 9 to v 29 1 Kings 10 to v 25 12 -18 22 to v 41 5 9 18 -36 2 Chron. Jerem. 5 -36 Ezekiel -14 -34 Daniel 3 6 Hosea -14 Amos 3 Mic. 4& 5 to v. 8 Habakkuk- 2 Eccles.-11& 12 2 Kings Kvensong. Genesis-18 or Gen. 1& 2 to v. 4 Eph. 4 to v. 17 ,, Matt.--- C Josh. 5 v. 13 to 6 ,, Joshua ( 21 -24 5 ,, Judges-6v 113 ,, 1 Sam. 4 to v. 19 -13 ,, Ruth 1 16 ,, 1 Sam -17 18 2 Sam. 12 to v. 24 ,, 2 Samuel 1 Chron. 31 2 Chron 22 1 Chr. 28 to v. 21 -1, 1 Kings -3 11 v 26 1 Kin 11 to v. 15 13 -19 GenesisActs Judges 1 Samuel 2 2 Kings 2 to v 6 to v 24 10 to v. 32 Jerem. Ezekiel NOTE.- That the Lessons appointed in the above Table for the Twentyseventh Sunday after Trinity shall always be read on the Sunday next before Advent. LESSONS PROPER FOR HOLY- DAYS. -19, Neh 1& 2 to v. 9, Nehem. -22, Jerem. Mattins. 17 21 16, 2 Ki.4v 8 to v 38 Daniel Joel Amos Micah Habakkuk 35 ., Ezek 13 to v 17 24 v. 15 Daniel 1 5 7v9 -12 -2 v. 21 ,, Joel -3 v. 9 ,, Amos 9 7 5 6 5., Micah3, Zephaniah Haggai 2 to v. 10 ,, Malachi-3& 4 3 Isaiah 54 John--1 v 35 to v. 43 Job42 to v. 7 John-20 v. 19 to v. 24 Isaiah -9 to v. 8 Luke-2 to v 15 -4 to v. 11 6 2 -18 37 99 -13 23 to v. 31 8 4, Evensong. Isaiah -65 to v. 17 John-12 v. 20 to v 42 Isaiah 35 John -14 to v 8 Isaiah-7. 10 to v 17 Titus 3 v 4 to v 9 2 Chron 24 v 15 to v. 23 Acts-8 to v. 9 St. John, Evangelist.. 2 Lesson Innocents' Day.. Circumcision.. 2 Lesson. Epiphany... LESSONS PROPER FOR HOLY- DAYS. 2 Lesson. Conversion of St. Paul. 2 Lesson. Purifica of the Virgin Mary.. St. Matthias Annun. of our Lady. Ash- Wednesday. 2 Lesson. Monday before Easter. 2 Lesson Tuesday before Easter. 2 Lesson... Wed. before Easter 2 Lesson Thurs. before Easter 2 Lesson.. Good Friday. 2 Lesson Easter Even.. 2 Lesson. Mon. in Easter- Week. 2 Lesson. Tues. in Easter- Week 2 Lesson St. Mark SS. Philip and James 2 Lesson Ascension- Day.. 2 Lesson Monday in WhitsunWeek 2 Lesson. Tuesday. in WhitsunWeek. 2 Lesson.. St. Barnabas. 2 Lesson St. John Baptist. 2 Lesson St. Peter 2 Lesson. Exodus -33 v. 9 John-13 v. 23 to v 36 Jeremiah--31 to v 18 Mattins. Genesis Romans Isaiah 60 Luke-3 v. 15 to v. 23 Isaiah Galatians John -17 v. 9 -2 v 17 Isaiah Isaiah John -13 to v. 17 Exodus1 Sam 2 v 27 to v. 36 Genesis-3 to v. 16 Isaiah -58 to v 13 Mark--2 v 13 to v 23 Lamentations 1 to v 15 John 14 to v. 15 Lamentations 3 to v 34 -15 to v 14 Lamentations 4 to v 21 16 to v 16 John 18 Hoses -13 to v 15 John 17 Genesis 22 to v. 20 John Zechariah Luke -23 v 50 Exodus-15 to v. 22 Luke-24 to v. 13 9 2 Kings 13 v. 14 to v. 22 John-21 to v 15 -62 v 6 61 1 v 43 Daniel- 7 v 9 to v. 15 Luke -24 v 44 49 to 13 -1 v 11 Genesis 11 to v. 10 1 Corinthians 12 to v 14 Acts Joel -2 v 21 1 Thess. 5 12 to v. 24 Deuteronomy 33 to v. 12 -4 v. 31 Malachi-3 to v. 7 Matthew3 Ezekiel-3 v. 4 to v 15 John-21 v. 15 to v. 23 3 Evensong. Isaiah RevelationBaruch- 4 v. 21 to v. 31 Deuteronomy-10 v. 12 Colossians 2 v. 8 to v. 18 Isaiah- 49 v. 13 to v. 24 John -2 to v 12 Jeremiah ActsJohn Daniel JohnHosea Haggai-2 to v. 10Isaiah -22 v. 15 Isaiah-52 v. 7 to v 13 Jonah. 3 Hebrews 12 v. 3 to v. 18 Lamentations-2 v. 13 J hn -14 v. 15 Lamentations-3 v. 34 -15 v 14 9 v. 20 -16. 16 14 John---- 13 to v. 36 Isaiah- 52 v. 13& 53 1 Peter-2 Hosea- 5 v 8 to 6 v. 4 Romans--6 to v. 14 Cant. -2 v 10 Matthew- 28 to v. 10 37 to v. 15 21 v. 15 -1 to v. 15 4 Ezekiel JohnEzekielZechariah 6 1 Num. 1 Cor. -1 to v. 11 -26 to v. 21 2 Kings 2 to v. 16 Hebrews4 11 v 16 to v.31 12 v 27& 13 Micah 1 John Nahum 1 Acts --14 v. 8 Malachi4 Matthew 14 to v. 13 Zechariah 3 Acts. 8 to v. 23 --4 to v 8 -4 to v. 14 Ne seve Advi St St T St N St St. James.... 2 Lesson. St. Bartholomew.. St. Matthew.. St. Michael.. 2 Lesson. LESSONS PROPER FOR HOLY- DAYS. St. Luke. SS. Simon& Jude. All Saints. 2 Lesson..... CHRISTMAS- DAY ASH- WEDNESDAY GOOD FRIDAY EASTER- DAY. ASCENSION- DAY WHIT- SUNDAY 2 Mattins. PROPER PSALMS ON CERTAIN DAYS. 2 Kings -1 to v. 16 Luke- 9 v. 51 to v. 57 Genesis 28 v. 10 to v. 18 1 Kings-- 19 v. 15 Genesis 32 Acts 12 v. 5 to v. 18 Isaiah 65 Isaiah-23 v. 9 to v. 17 Wisdom--3 to". 10 Heb. 11 v. 33& 12 to v. 7 Evensong. Jeremiah 26 v. 8 to v. 16 Deuteronomy-18 v. 15 1 Chronicles 29 to v. 20Daniel. -10 v. 4 Revelation- 14 v. 14 Ecclus.-39 to v. 15 Jeremiah 3 v. 12 to v. 19 Wisdom-5 to 1. 17 Revelation- 19 to u. 17 Mattins. 19, 45, 85 6, 32, 38 22, 40, 54 2, 57, 111 8, 15, 21 48, 68 Evensong. 89, 110, 132 102, 130, 143 69, 83 113, 114, 118 24, 47, 108 104, 145 B 1 2 JANUARY HATH XXXI DAYS, A b 11 d 12 e 13 f 14; 8 15 A 16 b 17 c 18 d THE CALENDAR, WITH THE TABLE OF LESSONS. MORNING PRAYER. 19 e 20 21 g 22 A 23 b 24 c 25 d 26 e 27 f 28 g 29 A 30 b 31 d Circumcision.... Epiphany. Lucian, P.& M.. Hilary. Bp.& C.. Prisca, V.& M.. Fabian, Bp.& M.. Agnes, V.& M. Vincent, Mart.. Conv. of St. Paul.. First Lesson. Genesis 2 v. 4 3 v. 20 to 4 v. 16 5 to v. 28 60 6v. 9 8 11 to v. 10 13 15 17 to v. 23 18%. 17 Isaiah Genesis 17 v. 9 1 to v. 20 20 21 v. 33 to 22 v. 20 Isaiah Genesis 24 to v. 29 24 v. 52 25 v. 19 26 v. 18 27 v. 30 29 to v. 21 3 v.36 32 v. 22 35 to v. 21 49 to 13 37 v. 12 40 41 v. 17 to v. 53 42 v.25 43 v.25 to 44». 14 45 to v. 25 Second Lesson. Romans Matthew 2 v. 17 1. v. 18 2 3 4 to v. 23 1.uke 3 v. 15 to v. 23 Matth. 4 v. 23 to 5 v. 13 5 v. 13 to v. 33 5 v. 33 6 to v. 19 6 v. 19 to 7 v. 7 7 v. 7 8 to. 18 8 v. 18 9 to v. 18 9 v 18 10 to v. 21 10 v. 24 11 12 to v 22 12 v. 22 13 to v. 24 13 v. 24 to v 53 13 v. 53 to 14 v. 13 Galatians I v. 11 Matthew 14 v. 13 15 to v. 21 15 v 21 16 to v. 21 16v. 24 to 17 v. 14 17 v. 14 EVENING PRAYER. First Lesson. Deuteronomy 10 v. 12 Genesis I v. 20 to 2 v. 4 3 to v. 20 4 v 16 5 v. 28 to 6 v. 9 Isaiah 49 v. 13 to v. 21 Genesis 7 9 to v. 20 12 14 16 18 to v. 17 19 v. 12 to v. 30 21 to v. 22 23 24 v 29 to v. 52 25 v. 5 to v. 19 26 to v. 18 27 to v. 30 Jeremiah Genesis 28 31 to v. 25 32 to v. 22 33 - 37 to v. 12 1 to v. ll 39 41 to v. 17 41 v.53 to 4z v 25 43 to v. 25 44 v. 14 45. v. 25 to 46 v. 8 Second Lesson. Colos. 2 v. 8 to v. 18 Acts 1 2 to v. 22 2 v. 22 3 2 to v. 12 4 to v. 32 4 v. 32 to 5 v. 17 5 v. 17 6 7 to v. 35 John Acts 7 v. 35 to 8 v.5 8 v. 5 to v. 26 8 v. 26 9 to v. 23 9 v. 23 10 to v. 24 10 v. 24 11 12 13 to v. 26 13 v. 26 14 - 15 to v. 30 -26 to v. 21 15 v. 30 to 16 v. 16 16 v. 16 17 to v. 16 17 v 16 18 to v. 24 -18 v.24 to 19 v.21 6 01234SSTOSSILSTS 10 FEBRUARY HATH XXVIII DAYS.* 1 d Fast. 2 e Purific. of V. M... 3 f Blasius, Bp.& M. Agatha, V.& M.. 11 13 15 20 16 e 21 : CUTRAORDUA TODORODITARIAD 22 d 23 24 f 25 26 27 b 28 c 29 THE CALENDAR, WITH THE TABLE OF LESSONS. MORNING PRAYER. EVENING PRAYER. Valentine, Bishop.. First Lesson. Gen. 46. v. 28 to 47 v, 13 Exodus 13 to v. 17 Genesis 48 50 Exodus 2 4 to v. 24 5 v. 15 to 6 v. 14 7 v. 14 8 v. 20 to 9 v. 13 10 to v. 21 12 to v. 21 12 v. 43 to 13 v. 17 14 v. 10 15v.22 to 16 v. 11. 17 19 21 to v. 18. 23 v. 14 25 to v. 23 28 v. 29 to v. 42 Second Lesson Matthew 18 to v. 21 18 v 21 to 19 v.3 19 v. 3 to v. 27 19 v. 27 to 20 v. 17 31 32 v. 15 33 v. 12 to 34 v. 10 Mark Fast. St. Matthias, Ap.. 1 Sam. 2 v. 27 to v. 36 Exodus 34 v. 27 39 v. 30 40 v. 17 Leviticus 14 to v. 23 19 tov. 19 20 v. 17 21 to v. 23 21 v. 23 22 to v. 15 22 v. 15 to v. 41 22 v. 41 to 23 v. 13 23 v. 13 24 to v. 29 24 v. 29 25 to v. 31 25 v. 31 26 to v. 31 26 v. 31 to v. 57 26 v. 57 27 to v. 27 27 v. 27 to v. 57 27 v 57 28 1 to v. 21 I v. 21 2 to v. 23 2 v. 23 to 3 v. 13. 3 v. 13 4 to v. 35. 7 Matthew * And in every Leap- Year 29 Days. First Genesis Haggai Genesis Exodus Lesson. 47 v. 13 2 to v. 10 $ 49 24 28 to v. 13 29 v. 35 to 30 v. 11 32 to v. 15 Second Lesson. 1 3 4 v. 27 to 5 v. 15 6 v. 28 to 7 v. 14 8 to v. 20 9 v. 13 10 v. 21& 11 12 v. 21 to v. 43 13 v. 17 to 14 v. 10 15 to v. 22 16 v. 11 18 20 to v. 22 Romans 22 v.21 to 23 v. 10 33 to v. 12 34 v. 10 to v. 27 Isaiah 22 v. 15 Ex. 35 v. 29 to 36 v. 8 40 to v. 17 Lev. 9 v. 22 to 10 v. 12 16 to v. 23 19 v, 30 to 20 v. 9 Acts 19 v. 21 20 to v. 17 20 v. 17 21 to v. 17 21 v. 17 to v. 37 21 v. 37 to 22 v.23 22 v. 23 to 23 v. 12 23 v. 12 24 25 26 27 to v. 18 27 v. 18 28 to v. 17 28 v. 17 1 2 to v. 17 2 v. 17 3 4 5 6 8 to v. 18 8 v. 18 9 to v. 19 9 v. 19 10 12 Giessen Univ.- Bibl. MARCH HATH XXXI DAYS d e f THE CALENDAR, WITH THE TABLE OF LESSONS. PRAYER Second Lesson Mark 4 v. 35 to 5 v. 21 5 v. 21 6 to v. 14 6 v. 14 to v. 30 6 v 30 7 to v. 24 7 v 24 to 8 v 10 19 A 20 21 с e 14 22 d 3 23 24 1125 26 19 27 b с 29 d 16 30 e 6131 f 8 28 David, Archb. Chad, Bishop. Perpetua, M.. Gregory, M.B. Edward, K. of [ the W.- Sax. Benedict, Abb. Ann Fast. of Vir [ Mary. MORNING First Lesson Leviticus 25 to v 18 26 to 21 Numbers 6 Deuteron. 10%. 71 v. 24 13 v 7 14 v 26 16 v 23 14. 20 to v 21 to v 10 22 to v. 22 23 25 to v. 19 2 to v 26 3v 18 4 v. 25 to v 4 5 v. 22 7 to v. 12 8 1 to v. 18. 15 to v 16 18 v. 9 26 3 to v. 16 Genesis Deuteron. 28 to v. 15 28 v 47 30 3 v. 14 to v 30 32 v.44 34 8 v. 10 to 9 v. 2 9 v. 2 to v 30 9 v. 30 10 to n. 32 10 v. 32 11 to v. 27 11 v.27 to 12v 13 12 v 13 to v. 35 12v. 35 to 13 v 14 13 v. 14 4 to v 27 Luke 14 v. 27 to v. 53 14 v. 53 15 to v. 42 15 v. 42& 16 i to v 26 I v. 26 to v. 46 1 46 2 to v. 21 2 v. 21 3 to v. 23 4 to v. 15 EVENING PRAYER. First Lesson. Lev 25 v. 18 to v. 44 26 v. 21 Num. 9 v. 15 to 10 v. 11 11 to v. 24 12 14 to v. 26 16 to v. 23 20 v. 14 21 v. 10 to v. 32 22 v. 22 Deuteronomy v. 19 2 v. 26 to 3 v 18 4 to v. 25 17 1 Cor. 24 27 v. 12 4.v. 16 5 to v. 17 1 Joshua 5 to v. 22 6 7. v. 12 10 v. 8 11 v. 18 17 0.8 24 v. 5 27 Isaiah 52 v. 7 to v. 13 Deut. 28 v. 15 to n 47 29 v 9 Second Lesson. Romans -31 to v. 14 2 Cor. 31 v. 30 to 32 v. 44 33 11 to v. 25 11 v. 25 14& 15 to 15 12 13 v. 8 v. 8 16 I to v. 26 1 v. 26& 2 X 4 to n. 18 4 v. 18& 5 6 7 to#. 25 7 v. 25 8 9 10& 11 v. t 11 v.2 to v. 17 il v. 17 12 to v. 28 12 v. 28& 13 14 to v. 20 14 v 20 15 to v. 35 15. v. 35 16 1 to v. 23 1 v. 23 to 2 v. 14 -2 v. 14& 3 329 87 44 18 2 10 18. 1234567a 15 APRIL HATH XXX DAYS, 5 d 11 12 d 12 13 0 1 14 DODA 15 g 9 16 A 17 17 6 18 19 d 20 21 22 23 A 24 gabcdef gabcdefgA THE 25 26 d 27 28 f 29 30 A Richard, Bp... S. Ambrose, Bp. Alphege, Abp.. CALENDAR, WITH THE TABLE OF LESSONS. MORNING PRAYER. St. George, M.. St. Mark, Eva First Lesson. JoshuaJudges. Ruth 9 v. 3 -21 v. 43 to 22 v. 11 23 2 5 6 v 24 8 v. 32 to 9 v.25 11 to v. 29 13 15 1 3 2 v. 21 6 10 12 24 1 Samuel 14 to v 2 Luke 4 Second Tesson. 15 Isaiah 62 v 6 1 Samuel 17 10 v. 31 17 v. 55 to 18 v. 17 20 to v. 18 21 23 5 v 17 6 to v. 20 6 v 20 7 to v. 24 7 v. 24 8 to v. 26 8 v 26 9 to v 28 9 v 28 to v. 51 to 10 v. 17 10 v. 7 11 to v. 29 11 v. 24 12 to v. 35 12 v 35 13 to v 1 9 v. 51 13 v. 13 14 to v. 2) 14v 25 to liv. II. 15 v. 11 16 17 10 v. 20 17 v. 20 13 to v. 31 18 v. 81 to 19 v 11 19 v. 11 to v 23 19 v. 28 20 to v. 27 20 v. 27 to 21 0.5 21 v. 5 First JoshuaJudgesRuth 1 Samuel EVENING PRAYER. Lesson. 3 2 Cor. 5 10 to v. 16 22 v 11 24 4 6 to v. 24 7 10 Al v. 29 14 16 2 4 2 to v. 21 9 11 13 14 v. 21 to v. 47 Second Lesson. 3 Eph. 5 16 Phi Ezekiel 1 to v. 15 1 Sam. 17 v. 31 to v. 55 19 20 v. 18 22 -24& 25 v. 1 Galatians 5 6& 7 v. 1 7 v. 2 8 9 20 11 to v. 30 11 v. 30 to 12 v 14 12 v. 14& 13 Colos. 1 2 3 4 to v 21 4 v. 21 to 5 v. 13 5 v. 13 6 4 to v. 25 4 v. 25 to 5 v. 22 5 v. 22 to 6 v. 10 6 v. 10 1 2 3 1 to v. 21 1 v. 21 to 2 v 8 2 v. 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 c d DODE BARA A BADAN e f g A b 17 d 18 19 20 g 21 22 b 23 24 d 25 e 26 f MAY HATH XXXI DAYS. 27 g 29 29 b 80 31 d THE CALENDAR, WITH THE TABLE OF LESSONS. MORNING PRAYER. St Philip and St. ..[ James, Ap. Invent. of Cross.. St. John E. ante [ Port. Lat. Dunstan, Archbp. First Lesson. Isaiah 1 Samuel 2 Samuel 13 v. 38 to 14 v. 26 15 v 16 16 v. 15 to 17 v. 24 61 26 31 3 v. 17 6 7 v. 18 11 18 v. 18 19 v. 24 23 to v. 24 1 to v. 28 29 v.10 47. 20 6 to v. 15 8 v. 22 to v. 51 10 1 Kings 1 Chron, 1 Kings 11 v. 26 12 v.25 to 13». 11 Augustin, Archbp. Ven. Bede, Presb. 2 Kings 14 to v. 21! 16 v. 8 18 to v. 17 19 22 to v. 41 2 5 6 v. 24 8 to v. 16 10 to v. 18 Second Lesson. John Luke John I v 43 22 to v. 31 22 v 31 to v. 54 22 v. 54 23 to v. 26 23 v 26 to v. 50 23 v. 50 to 24 v. 13 24 v 13 i to n. 29 I v. 29 2 3 to v. 22 3 v. 22 4 to v. 31 4 v 3¹ 5 to v 21 5 v 21 6 to v. 22 6 v. 22 to v. 41 6 v 41 7 to v. 25 7 v 25 8 to v. 31 8 v. 31 9 to v. 39 9 v. 39 to 10v 22 10 v. 22 11 to v. 17. 11 v. 17 to v. 47 11 v. 47 to 12v. 20 12 v. 20 First Lesson. Zechariah 1 Samuel 2 Samuel EVENING PRAYER 4 28 v. 3 1 4 7 to v. 18 9 12 to v. 24 15 to v. 16 2 Kings 1 Kings 1 v. 28 to v. 49 3 16 to v 15 2 Thess. 17 v. 24 to 18 v. 18 19 to v. 21 21 to v. 151 Tim. 24 8 to v 8 v. 54 to 9 v Second Lesson. Colossians 3 to r, 18 3 v. 18 to 4 v. 7 4 v. 7 1Thess. 11 to v. 26 12 to v. 25 13 v 11 5 22 10 2 Tim. 15 v. 25 to 16 v 8 Titus 17 18 v 17 21 1 4 v. 8 6 to v. 24 9 10 v. 18 Philemon. Hebrews 2 i to v. 18 i v. 18& 2 2345613 1 2& 3 to v. 7 3 v. 7 to 4 v. 14 4 v. 14& 5 10 20 21 22 23 24 g 25 JUNE HATH XXX DAYS. Nicomede, M... THE DEEADCO OYNOY ACTONACURE Boniface, Bishop. 16 f 17 g St. Alban, Mart.. 18 A Tr. of King Edw. Fast. St. John Baptist.. CALENDAR, WITH THE TABLE OF LESSONS. MORNING PRAYER. St. Barnabas, Ap. Deut. ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰.. ... Fast St. Peter, Apostle. First Lessor. 2 Kings 2 Chron. 2 Kings Ezra 17 v. 24 13 15 19 20 v.31& 21 28 29 v. 3 to v. 21 33 to v. 12 18v 13 19 v. 20 2 Kings Isaiah 38 v. 9 to v 21 22 23 v. 21 to 24 v. 8 Acts 25 v. 8 4 7 9 1 Nehemiah 13 John -- 23 25 Second Lesson. 687to n. 5 Malachi 3 to v. 7 Nehemiah 13 to v. 15 Esther 1 4 6 Job Ezekiel 3 v. 4 to n. 15 1 Acts John 13 to v. 21 13 v. 21 14 15 16 to v 16 16 v. 16 Matthew Acts 17 18 to v 25 18 v. 28 19 to v. 25 4 v. 3! 19 v. 25 20 to v. 19 20 v. 19 21 1 2 to v. 22 2 v. 22 3 4 to v. 32 4 v. 32 to 5 v. 17 5 v. 17 6 3 7 to v. 35 7 v. 35 to 8 v. 5 8 v. 5 to v. 26 8 v. 26 John 21 v. 15 to v. 23 Acts 9 to v. 23 First Lesson. 2 Kings 2 Chron. 2 Kings 2 Chron. Nahum 2 Kings 16& 17 to v. 14 20 to v. 31 2 Chron. 2 Kings Ezra EVENING PRAYER. Nehemiah Malachi Nehemiah Esther 17 to v. 24 12 Zechariah Job 24 v.8 to 25.8 1& 3 5 8 v. 15 10 to v. 20 22 21 26& 27 18 to v. 9 30& 31 v. 1 i 19 to v. 20 20 Secont Lesson. 33 23 to v. 21 1 Peter. 7 v. 73& 8 4 13 v. 15 2 v. 15& 3 |||| Hebrews James Acts James 2 2 Peter 5 8 10 to v 19 10 v. 19 11 to v. 17 11 o. 17 12 Matthew John 5 7 3 Acts 14 v. 8 1 to v 22 I v. 22 to 2 v. 11 4 5 2 v. 1 to 3 v. 8 3 v. 8 to 4 v 7 4 v. 7 5 1 2 3 14 to v. 13 1 2 to v. 15 2 v. 15 3 to v. 16 4 v. 8 to v. 23 21 John 3 v. 16 to 4 v. 7 11 1234567SSOINS 5678 JULY HATH XXXI DAYS. g 2 A Visit. of V. Mary.. Tr. of St. Martin. BARCATE SALON OF SAD ON d 15 g 16 A 17 b 18 19 d 20. 21 22 23 A 24 b 25 c 26 d THE CALENDAR, WITH THE TABLE OF LESSONS. MORNING PRAYER. 27 8 28 f 29 g 30 A 81 Swithun, Bishop. Marg. V.& M. St. Mary Magd. Fast St. James, Apostle St. Anne.. Job First Lesson. Proverbs 3 Acts 10 12 14 30 v. 12 to 27 32 38 v. 39& 39 21 23 25, 25 2 Kings Proverbs 162 31 -41 to v. 2) 2 3 v. 27 to 4 v. 20 5 v 15 4 9 11 to v 15 12 v 20 14 v. 9 to v. 28 1 to v. 16 15 v. 8 to 17 v. 18 19 v 3 21 to v 17 Second Lesson. 23 v. 10 9 v. 23 Job 14 15 to v 30 150. 30 to 6v 6 18 v. 10 to v. 24 10 v 21 11 12 13 to v. 26 13 v. 26 16 16 -17 to v. 16 le v. 15 18 to v 21 to 19 v 21 19 v. 21 20 to v 17 20 v. 17 2 to v 17 21 v 17 to v 37 -27 v. 37 to 22 v 23 22v 23 to 23 v. 12 23 v. 12 24 Luke 9 v. 51 to v. 57 Acts 25 26 25 Romans 27 28 to v. 17 28 v. 17 First Lesson. EVENING PRAYER. Proverbs 13 Jude. 16 Matt. 19 22 v. 12 to v. 29 21 27 29& 30 v 1 31 v. 13. 38 to v. 39 40 --42 I v. 20 3 to v. 27 to 5 v. 15 6 to v. 20 8 10 v. 16 11 v. 15. 13 14 v 28to 15 v. 18 26 v. 8 to v. ts 16 to v. 20 18 v. TO 20 to v. 23 22 to v. 27 24 v. 21 26 to v. 21 4 v. 20 Jer. Proverbs Second Legson. 41 John 6 92 John. 11 3 John. - 4 v.7 5 1 v. 18 2 3 4 to v. 23 4 v. 23 to 5 v. 13 5 v. 13 to v. 33 5 v. 33 6 to v. 19 6 v. 19 to 7 v. 7 70.7 8 to v. 18 8 v. 18 9 to v. 18 9 v. 18 10 to v 24 10 v. 24 -11 12 to v. 22 12 v. 22 13 to v. 24 13 v. 24 to v. 53 13v. 53 to 14 d. 3 14 v. 13 15 to v. 21 15 v. 21 16 to v. 24 12 222222228ANTON42445 10 11 12 g 13 2 d 14 b 15 16 17 19 g 20 21 b 23 d COOTEARONO ADUTO AD UNO BAD CAR 24 e 26 g 27 29 28 b AUGUST HATH XXXI DAYS. Lammas Day.. THE Transfiguration.. Name of Jesus.. St. Lawrence, M. Fast. St. Bartholomew St. Augustin, B... Beheading of St. ...[ John Baptist. CALENDAR, WITH THE TABLE OF LESSONS. MORNING PRAYER Second Romans First Lesson. Proverbs 27 to v. 23 30 to v. 18 Eccles. Jeremiah 5 9 12 2 to v. 14 5 v. 19 7 to v. 17 9 to v. 17 15 18 to v. 18 21 22 v 13 24 26 29 v. 4 to v. 20 31 to v. 15 -33 to v. 14 - 35 36 v. 14 Genesis 23 v. 10 to v. 18 Jeremiah 38 v. 14 -50 to v. 21 1 to v. 15 Ezekiel 2 3 v. 15 9 12 v. 17 gon. 2 to v. 17 2 v. 17 3 5 7 8 to v 18 8 v. 18 9 to v 19 9 v 19 10 11 to v. 25 11 v. 25 12 13 14& 15 to v. 8 15 v. 8 16 1 to v. 26 1 v. 26& 2 3 4 to v. 18 -4 v. 18& 5 6 7 to v. 25 7 v. 25 8 10& 11 v. 1 II v. 2 to v. 17 First Lesson). Proverbs Eccles. EVENING PRAYER. Jeremiah 28 to v 15 31 v. 10 2 to v. 12 6 8 11 5 to v. 19 6 to v. 22 8 v. 4 13 v. 8 to v. 24 17 to v. 19 ---19 22 to v. 13 23 to v. 16 25 to v. 15 28 30 31 v. 15 to v. 38 33 v. 14 36 to v. 14 38 to v. 14 Penteronomy 18 v. 15 Jeremiah Ezekiel 39 Mark 51 v. 54 1 v. 15 3 to v. 15 Second Lesson. Mat. 16 v. 24 to i 7 v.14 17 v. 14 -18 to v. 21 18 v. 21 to 19 v. 3 19 v. 3 to v. 27 19v. 2710 20 v. 17 20 v. 17 21 to v. 23 21 v. 23 22 to v. 15 8 11 v. 14 13 to v. 17 22 v. 15 to v. 41 -22 v. 41 to 23 v. 13 23 v. 13 24 to v. 29 24 v. 29 25 10 v. 31 25 v. 31 26 to v 31 26 v. 31 to v. 57 26 0.57 27 to v. 27 27 v. 27 to v. 57 27 v. 57 28 1 to v. 21 1 v 21 2 to v. 23 2 v. 23 to 3 v. 13 3 v. 13 4 to v 35 4 v. 35 to 5 v. 21 13 5 18 SEPTEMBER HATH XXX DAYS. f - FORDON OF BAD Ondo SADUD ON BODY& 24 C 9 g e 16 g 19 c 25 b 26 c 27 d e THE CALENDAR, f Giles, Abbot..... Evurtius, Bishop. Nat. of Vir. Mary. Holy- Cross Day.. Lambert, Bishop.. Fast. St. Matthew, Apos. St. Cyprian, Abp.. [ Angels. St. Michael and all St. Jerom......... First Lesson. Ezekiel Daniel MORNING PRAYER. 20 to v. 18 20 v. 33 to v. 44 24 v. 15 27 to v. 26 1 Kings Hosea 18 to v. 19 13 v. 17 1 Cor. 14 v 12 WITH THE TABLE OF LESSONS. 3 4 v. 19 5 v. 17 28 to v. 20 32 to v. 17 2 Cor 33 v. 21 34 v. 17 37 to v. 15 47 to v. 13 2 to v. 24 7 to v. 15 9 to v. 20 10 to v. 20 19 v. 15 2 v. 14 5 v. 8 to 6 v. 7 8 10 Joel -13 to v. 15 1 2 v. 15 to v. 28 Genesis 32 Joel 3 v. 9 Second Lesson. 11 v. 17 12 to v 23 12 r. 28& 13 14 to v 0 11 v. 20 15 to v. 35 15 v. 35 16 i to v. 23 1 v. 23 to 2 v. 4 2 v. 14& 3 6& 7 Galatians 5 1 7 v. 2 8 9 10 11 to v. 30 11 v. 30 to 12 v.14 12 v. 14& 13 T 2 3 4 to v. 21 4 v. 21 to 5 v. 13 5 v. 13 6 12 v. 5 to v. 18 Acts 1 Ephesians First Lesson Ezekiel. 14 to v. 2 16 v. 44 18 v. 19 20 v. 18 to v. 33 22 v. 23 EVENING PRAYER. Daniel 33 to v. 21 34 to v. 17 36 v. 16 to v. 33 37 v. 15 1 Chron. Hosea 26 27 v. 26 31 1 2 v. 24 4 to v. 19 5 to v. 17 6 7 v. 15 9 v. 20 12 29 to v. 20 4 to v. 13 7 v. 8 9 11& 12 to v.7 14 Joel -2 to v. 15 2 v. 28 to 3 v 9 Daniel10 v 4 Amos 1& 2 to v. 4 Second Lesson. Mark 5 v. 21 6 to v. 14 6 v. 14 to v. 30 6 v. 30 7 to v. 24 7 v. 24 to 8 v. 10 8 v. 10 to 9 v. 2 9 v. 2 to v. 30 9 v. 30 10 to v. 32 10 v. 32 il to v. 27 11 v.27 to 12.13 12 v. 13 to v. 35 12 v. 35 to 13 v. 14 13 v. 14 Luke 14 to v. 27 14 v. 27 to v 53 14 v. 53 15 to v. 42 15 v. 42& 16 I to v. 26 1 v. 26 to v. 57 1 v. 57 2 to v. 21 2 v. 21 3 to v. 23 4 to v. 16 14 v. 14 4 v. 16 |||| Revelation Luke 14 12345678 I| A 2 b ◄DCODE BAD С 11 d DE FALCONA LOT O 14 15 A g 30 b OCTOBER HATH XXXI DAYS. 16 17 18 19 20 21 g А 23 b b THE CALENDAR, WITH THE TABLE OF LESSONS. MORNING PRAYER, Remigius, Bp... Faith, V.& M... St. Denys, Bishop. Trans. K. Edw. Etheldreda, V. St. Luke, Evang.. 25 d Crispin, Martyr. Fast. St.Simon& St.Jude .......... Fast. First Lesson. Amos 2 v. 4 to 3 v.9 5 to v. 18 9 Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk to v. Second Lesson. Ephesians Zeph. 1 v. 14 to 2 v 4 Haggai Ze hariah 1 to v Isaiah Zechariah 2 Col. Philippians 4 to v. 25 4 v 25 to 5 v. 2: 5 v. 22 to 6. v. 10 6 v. 10 2 to v. 10 1 Thess. 18 55 I to v 21 1 v. 21 to 2 v. 8 2 v. 8 3 to v 18 3 v. 18& 4 2 Thess. Malachi 2 3 v. 13& 4 Isaiah 28 v. 9 to v 17 Wisdom 2 6 to v. 22 2 Timothy 7 v. 15 1 2 3 1 2 3 445223 2 Amos 3 8 v. 14 10 12 1 Timothy 1 to 18 14 1 v. 18& 2 3 4 First Lesson. Obadiah. Jonah Micah EVENING PRAYER. 4 v. 4 Luke 5v. 18 to 6v 9 8 Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah 1 to v. 14 2 v. 4 J 2 v. 10 1 v. 18& 2 39 to v. 15 4 6 Haggai Zechariah Ecclus Zechariah Malachi Wisdom Jer Wisdom 8 to v. 14 9 v. 9 11 13 1 3 to v. 13 Second Lesson. 1 3 v. 12 to v. 19 4 v.7 6 v. 22 to 7 v. 15 8 to v. 19 5 10 v. 17 5. v. 17 6 to v. 20 6 v. 20 7 to v. 24 7 v. 24 8 to v. 26 8. v. 26 9 to v. 28 9 v. 28 to v. 51 9 v.51 to 10 v. 17 30 v. 17 11 to v. 29 11 v. 29 12 to. v. 35 12 v. 35 13 to v. 18 13 v. 18 1410 v. 25 14 v. 25 to 15 v.11 15 v. 11 16 17 to v. 20 17 v. 20 18 to v.31 18 v.31 to 19 v.11 19 v. 11 to v. 28 19 v. 28 20 to v. 27 20 v. 27 to 21 v. 5 21 v. 5 15 123456789 10 NOVEMBER HATH XXX DAYS. ه مه مه ؟ f 12 13 b 14 c 15 d 16 e 17 f 18 g 19 A 20 b 21 с 22 d 23 e 21 f 25 g 26 A 27 b THE CALENDAR, WITH THE TABLE OF LESSONS. MORNING PRAYER EVENING PRAYER. 28 C 29 d 30 8 All Saints' Day... Leonard, Conf. St. Martin, Bp. Britius, Bishop.... Machutus. Bp.. Hugh, Bishop. Edmund, King. Cecilia, V.& M.. St. Clement, Bp.. Catherine, V.& M. ..Fast. St. Andrew, Ap... First Lesson. Second Lesson. Wisdom-3 tov 10 Heb. 11 v.33& 12 to v.7 92 Timothy 3 1 3 3 v 11v 15 to 12v.3 Eccius. I to v. 14 17 to v 30 5 10 v. 18 15 v.9 18 to v. 15 19 v. 13 -24 to v. 24 33 v. 7 to v. 23 35 39 to v. 13 41 to v. 14 44 to v 16 Baruch Isaiah 51 v. 10 4 v. 36& 5 I v 21 3 to v. 16 5 to v. 18 8 v. 5 to v. 18 9 v. 8 to 10 v. 5 10 v 20 11 v 10 Titus 6 James Philemon. Hebrews 19 to v. 16 54 2& 3 to v. 7 3 v. 7 to 4 v. 14 4 v. 14& 5 13 1 Peter. 17 9 10 to v 19 10 v. 19 11 to 11 13 1 to v. 22 1 v. 22 to 2 v. 11 2 v. 11 to 3 v. 8. John 1 v. 35 to v. 43 First Wisdom Ecclus. Lesson. 5 to v. 17 11 to v. 15 17 2 4 v. 10 7 v. 27 14 to v. 20 16 v. 17 18 v. 15 22 v. 6 to v. 24 24 v. 24 34 v. 15 37 v. 8 to v. 19 39 v. 13 Baruch Isaiah 42 v. 15 50 to v. 25 4 to v 21 I to v. 21 2 4.v.8 5 v. 18 7 to v. 17 8 v. 18 to 9 v. 8 10 v. 5 to v. 20 -11 to v. 10 12 14 to v. 24 13 19 v. 16 65 to v. 17 Second Lesson. Rexelation 19 to v. 17 Luke 22 to v. 31 22 v. 31 to v. 54 John 22 v. 54 23 to v. 26 23 v. 26 to v. 50 23v. 50 to 24 v. 13 24 v. 13 1 to v. 29 1 v. 29 2 3 to v. 22 3 v. 22 4 to v 31 4 v. 31 5 to v. 24 5. v. 24 6 to v 22 6 v. 22 to v. 41 6 v. 41 7 to v. 25 7 v. 25 8 to v. 31 8 v. 31 9 to v. 39 9 v. 39 to 10v 22 10 v 22 11 to v. 17 1 v. 17 to v. 47 John 12 v. 20 to v. 42 16 20 21 123456789 23 f 24 A 30 31 13 d Lucy, Vir.& M... 14 e 15 f 16 g 17 A 18 b 19 SADCA TYSONO AD OF AA 26 27 d 29 29 DECEMBER HATH XXXI DAYS. THE CALENDAR, WITH THE TABLE OF LESSONS. MORNING PRAYER, Nicolas, Bishop.. Conception of Vir. [ Mary. O Sapientia... ..Fast. St. Thomas, Apos. .... Fast. b Christmas- Day.... St. Stephen, M..... St. John, Evang... Innocents' Day.... A Silvester, Bishop.. First Lesson. Isaiah Job Isaiah Second Lesson. 21 to v 13 1 Peter 3 v. 8 to 4 v.7 22 v. 15 4 v.7 Genesis Exodus Jeremiah Isaiah 21 26 to v. 20 2 Peter2810 v. 14 29 to v. 9. 30 to v. 18 1 John. 31 33 35 40 v. 12 41 v. 17 42 v. 18 to 43 v. 8. 44 to v. 21 45 v. 8 47 49 to v. 13 50 51 v. 9 52 v. 13& 53 42 to v. 7 55 57 59 9 to v. 8 4 to v. 11 33 v. 9 31 to v. 18 61 63 65 v. 8 2 to v. 15 2 v. 15 3 to v. 16 to 4 v.7 4 v. 7 5 3 v. 16 2 John. 3 John. Jude. Revelation - 1 2 v. 18 to 3 v.7 4 6 John 20 v. 19 to v. 24 Revelation 8 11 11 2 to v. 15 Luke Acts 6 John 13 v. 23 to v. 36 Revelation 16 19 to v. li 20 21 v. 15 to 22 v. 6 First Isaiah EVENING PRAYER. Lesson. 22 to v. 15 23 25 26 v 20& 27 23 v 14 29 v. 3 30 v. 18 32 34 40 to v. 12 41 to v. 17 42 to v. 18 43 v. 8 44 v. 21 to 45 v. 8 Second Lesson. John 11 v.47 to 12 v. 20 12 v. 20 13 to v. 21 13 v. 21 54 35 56 58 60 7 v. 10 to v. 17 2 Chron. 21v. 15 to v.23 Isaiah 6 Baruch 4 v. 21 to v. 31 Isaiah 62 64& 65 to v 8 66 John Revelation 14 15 16 to v. 16 16 v. 16 17 18 to v. 28 46 48 21 49 r. 13 Revelation 2 to v. 18 51 to v. 9 3 v.7 52 to v. 13 18 v. 28 19 to v. 25 19 v. 25 Titus Acts Revelation 20 to v. 19 20 v. 19 5 7 14 to v. 8 10 12 15 3 v. 4 to v. 9 8 to v. 9 1 18 19 v. 11 21 to v. 15 22 v. 6 TABLES AND RULES FOR THE MOVEABLE AND IMMOVEABLE FEASTS; TOGETHER WITH THE DAYS OF FASTING AND ABSTINENCE, THROUGH THE WHOLE YEAR. RULES TO KNOW WHEN THE MOVEABLE FEASTS AND HOLY- DAYS BEGIN. EAS PASTER- DAY( on which the rest depend) is always the First Sunday after the Full Moon which happens upon, or next after the Twentyfirst Day of March; and if the Full Moon happens upon a Sunday, Easter- Day is the Sunday after. Advent- Sunday is always the nearest Sunday to the Feast of St. Andrew, whether before or after. Septuagesima Sexagesima Quinquagesima Quadragesima Rogation- Sunday Ascension- Day Whit- Sunday Trinity- Sunday Sunday is is All Sundays in the Year. Five Weeks Forty Days Seven Weeks Eig Nine Eight Seven Six A TABLE OF ALL THE FEASTS THAT ARE TO BE OBSERVED IN THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. The Days of the Feasts of The Circumcision of our Lord JESUS CHRIST. The Epiphany. The Conversion of St. Paul. The Purification of the Blessed Virgin. St. Matthias the Apostle. The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin. St. Mark the Evangelist. St. Philip and St. James the Apostles. The Ascension of our Lord JESUS CHRIST. St. Barnabas. 17 Weeks before Easter. after Easter, The Nativity of St. John Baptist. St. Peter the Apostle. St. James the Apostle. St. Bartholomew the Apostle. St. Matthew the Apostle. Monday and Tuesday in Easter- Week. Monday and Tuesday in Whitsun- Week. St. Michael and all Angels. St. Luke the Evangelist. St. Simon and St. Jude, Apostles. All Saints. St. Andrew the Apostle. St. Thomas the Apostle. The Nativity of our Lord. St. Stephen the Martyr. St. John the Evangelist. The Holy Innocents. A TABLE FASTS, AND DAYS OF ABSTINENCE, TO BE OBSERVED IN THE YEAR. OF THE VIGILS, The Evens or Vigils before The Nativity of our Lord. The Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin. Easter- Day. Ascension- Day. Pentecost. St. Matthias. Note, that if any of these Feast Days fall upon a Monday, then the Vigil or Fast- Day shall be kept upon the Saturday, and not upon the Sunday next before it. St. John Baptist. St. Peter. St. James. I. The Forty Days of Lent. II. The Ember- Days at the Four Seasons, being the Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday after Days of Fasting, or Abstinence. St. Bartholomew. St. Matthew. St. Simon and St. Jude. St. Andrew. St. Thomas. All Saints. The First Sunday in Lent. The Feast of Pentecost. September 14. December 13. III. The Three Rogation- Days, being the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, before Holy Thursday, or the Ascension of our LORD. IV. All the Fridays in the Year, except Christmas Day. 18 A SOLEMN DAY, FOR WHICH A PARTICULAR SERVICE IS APPOINTED. The Sixth Day of May, being the Day on which His Majesty began His Happy Reign. A TABLE TO FIND EASTER- DAY, FROM THE PRESENT TIME TILL THE YEAR 2199 INCLUSIVE, ACCORDING TO THE FOREGOING CALENDAR. Golden Number. XIV. 111. XI. XIX. VIII. XVI. V. XIII. II. X. XVIII. VII. XV. IV. XII. IX. XVII VL Days of the Month. March 21 April 1234567 鸡鸡 湖 11234567891011 18 18 4 56 17 18 19 20125 头发 12 13 14 15 16 Sunday Letters. 24 CDEFGARCANLARDANLARDANESARCALCADO С 23 A so much of the Calendar as is necessary for the determining of Euster; to find which, look for the Golden Number of the Year in the First Column of the Table, against which stands the Day of the Paschal Full Moon; then look in the Third Column for the Sunday Letter, next after the Day of the Full Moon, and the Day of the Month standing against that Sunday Letter is Easter- Day. if the Full Moon happens upon a Sunday, then( according to the First Kule) the next Sunday after is Euster- Day. To find the Golden Number, or Prime, add One to the Year of our Lord, and then divide by 19; the Remainder, if any, is the Golden Number; but if nothing remaineth, then 19 is the Golden Number. 0 A 1 G To find the Dominical or Sunday Letter, according to the Calendar, until the Year 2099 inclusive, add to the Year of our Lord its Fourth Part, omitting Fractions, and also the Number 6: Divide the Sum by 7; and if there is no Remainder, then A is the Sunday Letter: But if any 6 B Number remaineth, then the Letter standing against that Number in the small annexed Table, is the Sunday Letter 2 F 3 E 4 D 5 C For the next following Century, that is, from the Year 2100 till the Year 2199 inclusive, add to the current Year its Fourth Part, and also the Number 5, and then divide by 7, and proceed as in the last Rule. Note, that in all Bissextile or LeapYears, the Letter found, as above, will be the Sunday Letter from the intercalated Day exclusive, to the End of the Year. 19 Golden Number. 1. II III. IV. V. VI. VIL VIII IX. X. XI. XII. XIII. XIV. XV. XVI. XVII XVIII XIX. ANOTHER TABLE TO FIND EASTER TILL THE YEAR 2199 INCLUSIVE. A April 16 April 9 Mar. 26 April 16 April 2 April 23 April 9 April 2 April 23 April 9 Mar. 26 April 16 April 9 Mar. 26 April 16 April 2 April 23 April 9 April 2 B 17 10 27 17 3 24 10 17 10 27 17 3 27 17 3 24 10 SUNDAY LETTERS. C 18 4 28 18 4 25 11 18 11 28 18 4 28 11 4 18 11 3 Mar. 28 D 5 19 12 4 Mar. 29 19 12 29 19 5 29 12 5 20 19 5 29 12 19 12 29 E 20 6 30 13 6 20 13 30 20 6 30 20 6 F 27224 21 14 21 14 21 7 14 31 April 1 7 G 24 31 April 1 --- 〗-- 〗---- 〗-- 14 15 21 --5-5-5 15 23 13 6 Mar. 31 April 1 20 13 30 34 31 April 1 To make use of the preceding Table, find the Sunday Letter for the Year in the and the Golden or Prime, in the Column of Golden Numbers, and against the Prime, in the same Line under the Sunday Letter, you have the Day of the Month on which Easter falleth that Year. But note, that the Name of the Month is set on the Left Hand, or just with the Figure, and followeth not, as in other Tables, by Descent, but Collateral. A TABLE OF THE MOVEABLE FEASTS FOR FORTY- EIGHT YEARS, ACCORDING TO THE FOREGOING CALENDAR. AUDICION 1883 322 G 2 Jan. 21 Feb. 1884 4 3 FE 4 Feb. 10. 1885 514 1 1886 6 25 1887 7 6 1888 817 1889 9:28 1890 10 9 1891 11 20 1892 12 1 1893 13 12 1894 14 23 1895 15 4 1896 16 15 1897 17 26 1898 18 7 1899 19 18 1900 1:29 1901 210 1902 3 21 1903 42 21 Mar. 10 6 Feb. 23 D 3 C6 B4 AG3 Jan. 29 15 F5 Feb. 17 Mar. 6 E 3 2 Feb. 19 D 2 Jan. 25 CB 5 Feb. 14 Mar. A 3 Jan. 29 Feb. G2-21 F4 Feb. 10 ED 3 C 5 B4 A 3 Jan. 29 G5 Feb. 11 P3 3 E 2 Jan. 26 D 4 Feb. 8 1904 5 13 CB 3 Jan. 31 1905 6 24 A 6 Feb. 19 Mar. 11 Feb. 1906 75 G 5 1907 8 16 F 2 Jan. 27 1908 9 27 ED 5 Feb. 16. Mar. 1909 10 8 C 4 1910 11,19 B 2 Jan. 23 1911 12 0 1912 13 11 1913 14 29 A 5 Feb. 12 Mar. GF 4- 4 Feb. E 1 Jan. 19 D4 Feb. 8 C 3 Jan. 31 BA 6 Feb. 20 Mar. 4 Feb. 1914 15 3 1915 16 14 1916 17 25 1917 18 6 1918 19 17 1919 1 29 1920 2:10 1921 3 21 1922 4 2 1923 5 13 1924 6 24 1925 7 5 1926 8 16 7 Mar. 25 April 27 April 13 May 18 5 7 Feb. 24 C 3 Jan. 31 1927 927 B 5 Feb. 13 Mar. AG 4 1928 10 8 5 Feb. 1929 11 19 F 2 Jan. 27 1930 12 30 R 5 Feb. 16 Mar. 25 10 11 Mar. 29 2 April 17 15 2 14 Mar. 3 6 Feb. 23 15 28 20 12 Mar. 30 25 April 12 17 3 828 8 21 21 -1 Feb. 18 2 7 Mar. 25 April 29 27 April 14 May 19 19 5 5 8 Feb. 25 17 18 10 2 15 13 Mar. 31 4 April 19 1 7 23 11 9 Mar. 27 1 April 16 217 5 Mar. 23 25 April 12 17 6 15 G4F 2 Jan. 27 E5 Feb. 16 Mar. DC 3 B 2 Jan. 23A 5 Feb. 12 Mar. April 16 G 3 Jan. 28 Feb. 14 FE 5 Feb. 17 Mar. D413 Mar. 31 5 April 20 May 4 23 8 4 9 Mar. 27 1 20 12 4 17 2 22 13 Mar. 31 5 April 20₁ 21 8 April 9803056513279903570247880546112779835591465792855 ||||| 29 May 3 May 13.27 Dec. 2 18 22 June 1,24 Nov. 30 14 May 24 25 29 3 June 13 22 28 29 24 27 20 26 Dec. 2 9 23 1 25 25 Nov. 30 17 26-29 5 23 27 21 26, Dec. 3 13 27 2 30 June 15 May 28 June 20 May 27 17 19 May 10 30 June 15 May 7 26 June 11 May 3 23 June 2:24 1 14 May 24 25 Nov. 29 28 27 June 19 May 6 23 29 24 27 21 26 Dec. 3 2 1124 June 16 May 8 324 26 25 18 26 Nov. 30 21 31 24 29 12 22 25 27 11 23 Dec. 3 1 June 24 2 3.24 9 May 19 26 1 28 June 23 Nov. 29 20 May 30 24-28 5-15 26 27 25 June 424 Dec. 3 16 May 26 25 1 1 11 27 Nov. 30 31 24 29 21 13 23 25 28 28 June 1 June 11 23 Dec. 3 13 May 17 May 27 259 19 26 29 June 8 23 Nov.30 13 May 23 25 5 15 26 28 27 25 June 4 24 Dec. 3 10 May 20 26 2 29 June 8,23 Nov. 30 21 May 31 24 29 23 25 28 26 June 5 23 13 27 17 May 27 25 Dec. 2 9 19 265 2 1 29 June 8,23 Nov.30 A TABLE OF THE MOVEABLE FEASTS, ACCORDING TO THE SEVERAL DAYS THAT EASTER CAN POSSIBLY FALL UPON. Easter- Day, Mar. 22 April Sundays after 5 6 AuBudida 41 3 Septuagesima Sunday. 1 Jan. 18 Feb. 4 April 5 26 27 28 29 30 31 3 Feb. 1 3 4 4 20 21 22 23 24 25 4 5 The First Day of Lent. 21 6 7 8 101 11 12 13 14 15 16 29 30 9 May 1 2 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Mar. 1 2 Rogation Sunday. 5 6 10 26 April 30 27 May 1 28 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Ascension- Day. 23 24 25 26 3 4 5 9 10 I 12 13 14 25 26 27 28 29 30 Whit- Sunday. Sundays after Trinity. 28 June 1 29 2 30 May 10 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 June 23 24 27 11 27 13 27 14, 27 15 26 16,26 17 26 18 26 19, 26 20 26 Advent Sunday. Nov. 29 12 27 Dec. 1 GOIZSTRBCI232 31 24 24 2 24 3:24 4 24 5 23 6 23 30 Nov. 27 25 25 26 25. Dec. 2725 28 25 29 24 30 24 28 29 21 26 22. 25 Nov. 27 23 25 28 24 25 30 Dec. 1 29 30 2 3 Nov 27 28 20 Dec, 1 2 3 Nov. 27 28 29 7:23 8 23 9 23 Dec. 1 10 23 11 23 3 12, 22 Nov 27 13 22 28 Note, That in a Bissextile or Leap- Year, the Number of Sundays after Epiphany will be the same, as if Easter- Day had fallen One Day later than it really does. And for the same Reason, One Day must, in every Leap- Year, be added to the Day of the Month given by the Table for Septuagesima Sunday: And the like must be done for the First Day of Lent( commonly called Ash- Wednesday,) unless the Table gives some Day in the Month of March for it; for in that Case, the Day given by the Table is the right Day. 22 A TABLE TO FIND EASTER- DAY, FROM THE YEAR 2200, TO THE YEAR 2299 INCLUSIVE. Golden Days of Numbers. the Month. VI. 溫 豆 溫 XIV. III. XI. XIX. VIII. XVI. V. XIII. II. X. XVIII. VII. XV. IV. XII. I. IX. XVII. March 21 56789101 123456 17 18 19 2012252425 CARFGARCARROAAVARROAAVAARAAVAARGARO 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 April 1 2 3 4 Sunday Letters. 23 с D the foregoing Calendar will point out the Days of E the Paschal Full Moons, till the Year of our Lord 2200; at D which Time, in order that the Ecclesiastical Full Moons may fall nearly on the same Days with the real Full Moons, the Golden Numbers must be removed to different Days of the Calendar, as is done in the annexed Table, which contains so much of the Calendar then to be used, as is necessary for finding the Paschal Full Moons, and the Feast of Easter, from the Year 2200, to the Year 2299 inclusive. This Table is to be made use of, in all respects, as the First Table before inserted, for finding Easter till the Year 2199. А B с А B с D E А B с D E А B с D E А B THE Golden Numbers in 23 GENERAL TABLES FOR FINDING THE DOMINICAL OR SUNDAY LETTER, AND THE PLACES OF THE GOLDEN NUMBERS IN THE CALENDAR. 6 B 1900 2000 3800 2900 3000 4700 4800 5 4 C D 6600 2100 2200 3900 4000 5700 5800 6700 6800 TABLE 1. 7500 7600 8500& c. 3100 3200 4900 5000 5900 6000 4100 4200 7700 7800 3 E 2300 2400 3300 3400 5100 5200 6900 7000 2 F G 1600 1700 2500 2600 7900 8000 6100 6200 24 4300 4400 1 3500 3600 5300 5400 6300 6400 0 4500 4600 7100 7200 8100 8200 A 1800 2700 2800 3700 5500 5600 6500 7300 7400 8300 8400 To find the Dominical or Sunday Letter for any given Year of our Lord, add to the Year its Fourth Part, omitting Fractions, and also the Number, which in Table I. standeth at the Top of the Column, wherein the Number of Hundreds contained in that given Year is found: Divide the Sum by 7, and if there is no Remainder, then A is the Sunday Letter; but if any Number remaineth, then the Letter, which standeth under that Number at the Top of the Table, is the Sunday Letter. 1 B B B B B B B 2 B Years of our Lord. 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400 2500 2600 2700 2800 2900 3000 3100 3200 3300 3400 3500 B 4400 4500 4600 4700 DEZE HEEN BEER CONGOG GUA AREN NITO 8500 3700 3800 10 3900 10 4800 4900 5000 5100 6 4000 4100 4200 12 4300 12 10 11 33 12 13 13 14 14 3.4 15 16 1 B B B B B B B TABLE 11. B 2 Years of our Lord. 5200 5300 5400 5500 5600 5700 5800 5900 6000 6100 6200 6300 6400 6500 6600 6700 6800 6900 7000 7100 7200 7300 7400 7500 8000 8100 8200 8300 8400 8500 & c. 3 15 16 17 17 17 18 18 19 19 19 Number 20 21 20 21 22 23 B 7600 26 7700 26 7800 7900 22 23 24 24 24 25 25 26 27 28 25 27 28 29 29 29 0 To find the Month and Days of the Month to which the Golden Numbers ought to be prefixed in the Calendar, in any given Year of our Lord, consisting of entire Hundred Years, and in all the intermediate Years betwixt that and the next Hundredth Year following, look in the Second Column of Table II for the given Year, consisting of entire Hundreds, and Note the or Cypher which stands against it in the Third Column: then, in Table III. look for the same Number in the Column under any given Golden Number, which when you have found, guide your Eye Sideways to the Left Hand, and in the First Column you will find the Month and Day to which that Golden Number ought to be prefixed in the Calendar, during that Period of One Hundred Years. The Letter B prefixed to certain Hundredth Years in Table II, denotes those Years which are still to be accounted Bissextile or Leap Years in the New Calendar; whereas all the other Hundredth Years are to he accounted only common Years. Paschal Full Moon Mar. 21 Mar. 22 Mar. 23 Mar. 24 Mar. 25 Mar. 26 Mar 27 Mar. 28 Mar. 29 Mar. 30 Mar. 3 April 1 April 2 April 3 April 4 April 5 April 6 April 7 April 8 April 9 April 10 April 11 April 12 April 13 April 14 April 15 April 16 April 17April 17 April 18 April 18 Sunday Letters, CARRG AAOANUAAU AHRU AUARA CARBUC А B E F B F G с TABLE III. 1 2 8 19 9 20 10 21 11 22 12 23 3 4 5 0 11 22 112 23 2 13 24 3 14 25 4 15 26 13 24 14 25 15 26 16 27 17 28 9 20 18 29 10 21 011 22 112 23 19 20 21 2 13 24 22 3 14 25 5 16 27 8 19 6 17: 8 9 0 7 18 29 10 21 819 0 11 22 1 12 23 THE GOLDEN NUMBERS. 6 7 8 28 9 20 29 10 21 0 11 22 1 12 23 213 24 3 14 25 4 15 26 5 16 27, 23 415 26 24 5 16 27 25 6 17 28 9 20 26 7 18 29 10 21 0 11 22, 27 8 19 2 13 24 3 14 25 4 15 26 5 16 27 6 17 28 6 17 28 9 20 3 14 25 4 15 26 7 18 29 10 21 5 16 27 8 19 0 11 22 6 17 28 9 20 1 12 23 7 18 29 10 21 2 13 24 7 18 29 8 19 1 12 23 2 13 24 34 25 4 15 26 5 16,27 6 17 28 9 20 7, 18 29 10 21 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 011 22 1 12 23 213 24 3 14 25 4 15 26 10 21 11 22 1 12 23 2 13 24 3 14 25, 6 17 28 9 20 7 18 29 10 211 8 19 0 11 22 5 16 27 819 6 17 28 9 20 7 18 29 10 21 8 19 0 11 22 9 20 1 12 23 4 15 26 5 16 27 1 12 23 2 13 24 6 17 28 9 20 7 18 29 10 21 8 19 0 11 22 2 13 24 3 14 25 4 15 26 5 16 27 6 17 28 3 14 25 6 17 28 9 20 4 15 26 7 18 29 10 21 011 22 5 16 27 8 19 6 17 28 9 20 112 23 7 18 29 10 21 213 24 112 23 2 13 24 3 14 25 4 15 26 5,16 27 112 23 2 13 24 3 14 25 7 18 29 10 21 8 19 0 11 22 4 15 26 0 11 22 1 12 23 2 13 24 3 14 25 4 15 26 17 18 19 112 23 2 13 24 3 14 25 4 15 26 5 16 27 6 17:28 7 18 29 8 19 0 5 16 27 6 17 28 9 20 7 18 29 10 21 8 19 0 11 22 9 20 112 23 314 25 6 415: 6 7 5 16 27 8 617 28 9 718 29 10 819 011 112 2 13 24 3 14 25 4 15 26 5 16 27 6 17 28 9 20 7 18 29 10 21 1 2 3 4 5 2 13 3 14 4 15 5 16 6 17 4 15 26 7 18 5 16 27 8 19 6 17 28 9 20 7 18 29 10 21 8 19 0 11 22 112 23 2 13 24 5 16 27 8 19 0 11 22 3 14 25 TTHE ORDER FOR MORNING AND EVENING PRAYER DAILY TO BE SAID AND USED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. HE Morning and Evening Prayer shall be used in the accustomed wise determined by the Ordinary of the Place. And the Chancels shall remain as they have done in times past. And here is to be noted, that such Ornaments of the Church, and of the Ministers thereof, at all Times of their Ministration, shall be retained, and be in use, as were in this Church of England, by the Authority of Parliament, in the Second Year of the Reign of King Edward the Sixth 26 THE ORDER FOR MORNING PRAYER, DAILY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. At the beginning of Morning Prayer the Minister shall read with a loud voice' some one or more of these Sentences of the Scriptures that follow. And then he shall say that which is written after the said Sentences. 27 WH man turneth av away have from his wickedness that him: he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive. THEN the wicked givenesses, though we rebelled against neither have we obeyed the voice of the Lord our God, to walk in his laws which he set before us. Ezek. xviii. 27. Dan. ix. 9, 10. O Lord, correct me, but with judgment; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing. I acknowledge my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Psalm li. 3. Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. Psalm li. 9. Jer. x. 24. Ps. vi. 1. Kingdom Repent ye; for the Heaven is at hand. St. Matt. iii. 2. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Psalm li. 17. Rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your St. Luke xv. 18, 19. God for he is gracious Enter not into judgand merciful, slow to an- ment with thy servant, ger, and of great kind- O Lord; for in thy sight ness, and repenteth him shall no man living be of the evil. Joel ii. 13. justified. : Psalm cxliii. 2. I will arise, and go to unto him, Father, I have my father, and will say sinned against heaven, and before thee, and am called thy son. more worthy to be no To the Lord our God If we say that we have belong mercies and for- no sin, we deceive our 28 MORNING PRAYER. selves, and the truth is not in us: but, if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse as many as are here preus from all unrighteous1 St. John i. 8, 9. are requisite and necessary, as well for the body as the soul. Wherefore I pray and beseech you, ness. sent, to accompany me with a pure heart, and humble voice, unto the throne Drethren, the Scrip- grace, saying after me; T A general Confession To be said of the whole Congregation after the Minister, all kneeling. ture moveth us in sundry places to acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and wickedness; and that we should not dissemble nor cloke them LMIGHTY and most before the face of Almerciful Father; We mighty God our heaven- have erred, and strayed ly Father; but confess from thy ways like lost them with an humble, sheep. We have followlowly, penitent, and obe- ed too much the devices dient heart; to the end and desires of our own that we may obtain for- hearts. We have offendgiveness of the same, by ed against thy holy his infinite goodness and laws. We have left unmercy. And although we done those things which ought at all times hum- jwe ought to have done; bly to acknowledge our And we have done those sins before God; yet things which we ought ought we most chiefly so not to have done; And to do, when we assemble there is no health in us. and meet together to ren- But thou, O Lord, have der thanks for the great mercy upon us, miserable benefits that we have received at his hands, to set forth his most worthy praise, to hear his most holy Word, and to ask those things which offenders. Spare thou them, O God, which confess their faults. Restore thou them that are penitent; According to thy promises declared unto MORNING PRAYER. 29 mankind in Christ Jesu after may be pure, and our Lord. And grant, O holy; so that at the last most merciful Father, we may come to his eterfor his sake; That we nal joy; through Jesus may hereafter live a god- Christ our Lord. ly, righteous, and sober life, To the glory of thy holy Name. Amen. T The Absolution, or Remission of sins, To be pronounced by the Priest alone, standing; the people still kneeling. T The people shall answer here, and at the end of all other prayers, Amen. Then the Minister shall kneel, and say the Lord's Prayer with an audible voice; the people also kneeling, and repeating it with him, both here, and wheresoever else it is used in Divine Service. the UR which A Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who desirart in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. eth not the death of a Thy Thy will sinner, but rather that kingdom come. he may turn from his be done, in earth as it is wickedness, and live; and hath given power, and commandment, to his Ministers, to declare and pronounce to his people, being penitent, the Absolution and Remission of their sins: He par in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that lead us not into temptatrespass against us. And tion; But deliver us from evil: : For thine is the kingdom, The power, and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen. doneth and absolveth all them that truly repent, and unfeignedly believe his holy Gospel. Wherefore let us beseech him to grant us true repentance, and his Holy Spirit, that those things may please him, which we do at this present; and that the rest of our life hereT Then likewise he shall say, O Lord, open thou our lips. Answer. And our mouth shall shew forth thy praise. Priest. O God, make speed to save us. 30 MORNING PRAYER. Answer. O Lord, make haste to help us. Here all standing up, the Priest shall say, Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost; Answer. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. Priest. Lord. Praise ye the Answer. The Lord's Name be praised. T Then shall be said or sung this Psalm following: except on Easter- Day, upon which another Anthem is appointed; and on the Nineteenth Day of every Month it is not to be read here, but in the ordinary Course of the Psalms. VENITE, EXULTEMUS : corners of the earth and the strength of the hills is his also. The sea is his, and he made it and his hands prepared the dry land. : 0 come, let us worship, and fall down and kneel before Lord our : Maker, or the L For he is the Lord our God: and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts:: as in the provocation, and as in the day of temptation in the wilderness; When your fathers tempted me: proved me, and saw my works. DOMINO. Forty years long was I grieved with this generation, and said: It is a people that do err in their Psalm xcv. O COME, let us sing hearts, for they have not : unto us heartily rejoice in the strength of our salvation. my ways. Unto whom I sware in my wrath: that they should not enter into my rest. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiying and shew ourselves glad in him with Psalms. For the Lord is a great God and a great King above all gods. 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. : In his hand are all the MORNING PRAYER. 31 Then shall follow the Psalms ship thee: the Father in order as they be ap- everlasting. pointed. And at the end of every Psalm throughout the Year, and likewise at the end of Benedicite, Benedictus, Magnificat, and Nunc dimittis, shall be repeated, Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; Answer. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be world without end. Amen. : T Then shall be read distinctly with an audible voice the First Lesson, taken out of the Old Testament, as is appointed in the Calendar, except there be proper Lessons assigned for that day: He that readeth so standing and turning himself, as he may best be heard of all such as are present. And after that, shall be said or sung, in English, the Hymn called Te Deum Laudamus, daily throughout the Year. Note, That before every Les8on the Minister shall say, Here beginneth such a Chapter, or Verse of such a Chapter, of such a Book: And after every Lesson, Here endeth the First, or the Second Lesson. To thee all Angels cry aloud: the Heavens, and all the Powers therein. To thee Cherubin, and Seraphin: continually do cry, ledge thee to be the Lord, All the earth doth worHoly, Holy, Holy: Lord God of Sabaoth; Heaven and earth are full of the Majesty: of thy Glory. The glorious company thee. of the Apostles: praise The goodly fellowship of the Prophets: praise thee. The noble army of Martyrs: praise thee. The holy Church throughout all the world: doth ledge thee; acknow: The Father of an infinite Majesty; Thine honourable, true: and only Son; the Comforter. Also the Holy Ghost: Thou art the King of Glory: O Christ. TE DEUM LAUDAMUS. Thou art the everlasting Son of the Father. thou tookest O WE praise thee, on then to deliver stup thou didst not abhor the Virgin's womb. 32 MORNING PRAYER. When thou hadst over- I trusted: let me never come the sharpness of be confounded. death thou didst open the Kingdom of Heaven to all believers. : OPERA. Thou sittest at the right hand of God in the Glory of the FO ALL ye Works of ther. the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye Angels of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye Heavens, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye Waters that be above the Firmament, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever. O all ye Powers of the bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever. We believe that thou shalt come to be our Judge. We therefore pray thee, 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 heritage. Govern them and lift Lor : them up for ever. Day by day we magnify thee; And we worship thy Name: ever world with out end. T Or this Canticle, BENEDICITE, OMNIA Vouchsafe, O Lord: to keep us this day without sin. O Lord, have mercy upon us: have mercy upon us. O Lord, let thy mercy lighten upon us as our trust is in thee. O Lord, in thee have 0 ye Sun and Moon, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye Stars of Heaven, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever. ye Showers and Dew, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye Winds of God, bless ye the Lord: praise MORNING PRAYER. him, and magnify him for ever. O ye Fire and Heat, bless ye the Lord praise him, and magnify him for ever. : 0 ye Winter and Summer, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye Dews and Frosts, bless ye the Lord praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye Frost and Cold, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye Ice and Snow, bless ye the Lord praise him, and magnify him for ever. : O ye Nights and Days, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye Light and Darkness, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye Lightnings and Clouds, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever. O let the Earth bless the Lord yea, let it praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye Mountains and 33 Hills, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever. O all ye Green Things upon the Earth, bless ye the Lord praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye Wells, bless ye the Lord praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye Seas and Floods, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye Whales, and all that move in the Waters, bless yo the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever. O all ye Fowls of the Air, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever. O all ye Beasts and Cattle, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye Children of Men, bless ye the Lord praise him, and magnify him for ever. O let Israel bless the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye Priests of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye Servants of the 24 MORNING PRAYER. Lord, bless ye the Lord: mighty salvation for us: praise him, and magnify him for ever. in the house of his servant David; O ye Spirits and Souls of the Righteous, bless ye the Lord praise him, and magnify him for ever. : O ye holy and humble Men of heart, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever. 0 Ananias, Azarias, and Misael, bless ye the Lord praise him, and magnify him for ever. 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. : Then shall be read in like manner the Second Lesson, taken out of the New Testa ment. And after that, the Hymn following; when that shall happen to except be read in the Chapter for the Day, or for the Gospel on Saint John Baptist's Day. As he spake by the mouth of his holy Prophets; which have been since the world began; That we should be saved from our enemies: and from the hands of all that hate us; To perform the mercy promised to our forefathers and to remember his holy Covenant; : To perform the oath which he sware to our forefather Abraham: that he would give us; That we being delivered out of the hands of our enemies: might serve him without fear; In holiness and righteousness before him: all the days of our life. And thou, child, shalt the Highest for thou be called the Prophet of shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; BENEDICTUS. St. Luke i. 68. : BLESSED be the Lord ple for the remission of God of Israel he : their hath visited, and redeemed his people; And hath raised up a To give knowledge of salvation unto his peoThrough the tender mercy of whereby the day- spring God: our MORNING PRAYER. from on high hath visited us; To give light to them that sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death: and to guide our feet into the way of peace. 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. : T Or this Psalm, JUBILATE DEO. Psalm c. OBE joyful in the Lord, all ye lands serve the Lord with gladness, and come before his presence with a song. Be ye sure that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. 0 go your way into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise be thankful unto him, and speak good of his Name, : For the Lord is gracious, his mercy is everlasting and his truth : 35 endureth from generation to generation. 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. Then shall be sung or said the Apostles' Creed by the Minister and the people, standing: except only such days as the Creed of Saint Athanasius is appointed to be read. in God I the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary, Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried, He descended into hell; The third day he rose again from the dead, He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; The holy Catholick Church; The Communion of Saints; The 36 MORNING PRAYER. Forgiveness of sins; The Resurrection of the body, And the life everlasting. Amen. TAnd after that, these Prayers following, all devoutly kneeling; the Minister first pronouncing with a loud voice, The Lord be with you. Answer. And with thy spirit. Minister. Let us pray. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.T Then the Minister, Clerks, and people, shall say the Lord's Prayer with a loud voice. UR Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, in earth as it is T Then the Priest standing up shall say, O Lord, shew thy mercy upon us. 2 Answer. And grant us thy salvation. Priest. O Lord, save the King. Answer. And mercifully hear us when we call upon thee. Ministers with rightePriest. Endue thy ousness. Answer. And take not in heaven. Give us this us. day our daily bread. And thy Holy Spirit from forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil. Amen. chosen people joyful. Answer. And make thy Priest. O Lord, save thy people. Answer. thine inheritance. And bless Priest. Give peace in our time, O Lord. Answer. Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God. Priest. O God, make clean our hearts within us. T Then shall follow three Collects; the first of the Day, which shall be the same that is appointed at the Communion; the second for Peace; the third for Grace to live well. And the two last Collects shall never alter, but daily be said at Morning Prayer throughout all the Year, as followeth; all kneeling. MORNING PRAYER. 37 TIn Quires and Places where they sing, here followeth the Anthem. The second Collect, for Peace. GOD, who art the author of peace and lover of concord, in knowledge of whom standeth our eternal life, whose service is perfect A Prayer for the King's freedom; Defend us thy Majesty. humble servants in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in thy defence, may not fear the power of any adversaries, through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. mighty, King of kings, Father, high and Lord of lords, the only Ruler of princes, who dost from thy throne behold dwellall the The third Collect, for Grace. ers upon earth; Most heartily we beseech thee with thy favour to behold our most gracious. LORD, our heaven- Sovereign Lord, King ly so reand everlasting God, who plenish him with the grace hast safely brought us of thy Holy Spirit, that to the beginning of this he may alway incline to day; Defend us in the thy will, and walk in thy same with thy mighty way: Endue him plenpower; and grant that teously with heavenly this day we fall into no gifts; grant him in health sin, neither run into and wealth long to live; any kind of danger; strengthen him that he but that all our doings may vanquish and overbe ordered by come all his enemies; thy governance, to do and finally, after this always that is righteous life, he may attain everin thy sight; through lasting joy and felicity; Jesus Christ our Lord. through Jesus Christ our Amen. Lord. Amen. may C T Then these five Prayers following are to be read here, except when the Litany is read; and then only the two last are to be read, as they are there placed. MORNING PRAYER. 38 A Prayer for the Royal Family. LMIGHTY God, the ness, we humbly beseech thee to bless our gracious of thy blessing. Grant this, O Lord, for the honour of our Advocate and Mediator, Jesus A Prayer of St. Chrysostom. God, who the Queen Mother, Ed- A hast given us grace ward Prince of Wales, and all the Royal Family: Endue them with thy Holy Spirit; enrich them with thy heavenly grace; prosper them with all happiness; and bring them to thine everlasting kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. at this time with one accord to make our common supplications unto thee; and dost promise, that when two or three are gathered together in thy Name thou wilt grant their requests: Fulfil now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of thy servants, as may be most expedient for them; granting us in this world knowledge of thy truth, and A Prayer for the Clergy and people. LMIGHTY and everTHE our Lord alone workest great marvels; Send do wn upon our Bishops, and Curates, and all Congregations committed to their charge, Jesus Christ, and the the healthful Spirit of thy love of God, and the felgrace; and that they may lowship of the Holy truly please thee, pour up- Ghost, be with us all on them the continual dew evermore. Amen. Here endeth the Order of Morning Prayer throughout the Year. everlasting. Amen. 2 Cor. xiii. THE ORDER FOR EVENING PRAYER, DAILY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. TAt the beginning of Evening Prayer the Minister shall read with a loud voice some one or more of these Sentences of the Scriptures that follow. And then he shall say that which is written after the said Sentences. 39 HEN the wicked belong mercies and forwe from his wickedness that have rebelled against he hath committed, and him: neither have we doeth that which is law- obeyed the voice of the ful and right, he shall Lord our God, to walk save his soul alive. in his laws which he set before us. Dan. ix. 9, 10. O Lord, correct me, but with judgment; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing. Jer. x. 24. Ps. vi. 1. Repent ye; for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. St. Matt. iii. 2. Ezek. xviii. 27. I acknowledge my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Psalm li. 3. Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. Psalm li. 9. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Psalm li. 17. Rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil. Joel ii. 18. To the Lord our God I will arise, and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, and am called thy son. no more worthy to be St. Luke xv. 18, 19. Enter not into judg ment with thy servant, O Lord; for in thy sight shall no man living be justified. Psalm cxliii. 2 40 EVENING PRAYER. If we say that we have most holy Word, and to no sin, we deceive our- ask those things which selves, and the truth is are requisite and necesnot in us: but, if we sary, as well for the body confess our sins, he is as the soul. Wherefore faithful and just to for- I pray and beseech you, give us our sins, and to as many as are here precleanse us from all un- sent, to accompany me righteousness. with a pure heart, and humble voice, unto the throne 1 St. John i. 8, 9. EARLY Dorethren, the Scrip- grace, saying after me; acknowledge TA general Confession To be said of the whole Congregation after the Minister, all kneeling. ture moveth us in sundry places to and confess our manifold sins and wickedness; and that we should not dissemble nor cloke them LMIGHTY and most before the face of Al- merciful Father; We mighty God our heaven- have erred, and strayed ly Father; but confess from thy ways like lost them with an humble, sheep. We have followlowly, penitent, and obe- ed too much the devices dient heart; to the end and desires of our own that we may obtain forgiveness of the same, by his infinite goodness and mercy. And although we ought at all times humbly to acknowledge our sins before God; yet ought we most chiefly so to do, when we assemble and meet together to render thanks for the great benefits that we have received at his hands, to set forth his most worthy praise, to hear his thou them that are penihearts. We have offended against thy holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; And we have done those things which we ought not to have done; And there is no health in us. But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare thou them, O God, which confess their faults. Restore EVENING PRAYER. 41 tent; According to thy at this present; and that promises declared unto mankind in Christ Jesu our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake; That we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, To the glory of thy holy Name. Amen. the rest of our life hereafter may be pure, and holy; so that at the last we may come to his eternal joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. T The Absolution, or Remission of sins, Then the Minister shall kneel, and say the Lord's Prayer; the people also kneeling, and repeating it with him. To be pronounced by the Priest alone, standing; the people still kneeling. UR Father, which HalAL LMIGHTY God, the lowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, in earth as it is Father of our Lord in heaven. Give us this Jesus Christ, who desir- day our daily bread. And eth not the death of a forgive us our trespasses, sinner, but rather that As we forgive them that he may turn from his trespass against us. And wickedness, and live; and lead us not into temptahath given power, and tion; But deliver us from commandment, to his evil: For thine is the Ministers, to declare and kingdom, The power, and pronounce to his people, the glory, For ever and being penitent, the Ab- ever. Amen. solution and Remission of their sins: He pardoneth and absolveth all them that truly repent, and unfeignedly believe his holy Gospel. Wherefore let us beseech him to grant us true repentance, and his Holy Spirit, that those things may please him, which we do T Then likewise he shall say, O Lord, open thou our lips. our Answer. And mouth shall shew forth thy praise. Priest. O God, make speed to save us. Answer. O Lord, make haste to help us. 42 EVENING THere all standing up, the Priest shall say, Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; Answer. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be world without end. Amen. Priest. Praise ye the Lord. Answer. The Lord's Name be praised. PRAYER. He hath shewed strength with his arm: he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seat: and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things: and the rich he hath sent empty away. He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel: as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed, for ever. 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. Then shall be said or sung the Psalms in order as they be appointed. Then a Lesson of the Old Testament, as is appointed. And after that, Magnificat( or the Song of the Blessed Virgin Mary) in English, as followeth. MAGNIFICAT. St. Luke i. Y soul dotlr magnify : Mthe Lord and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the lowliness of his handmaiden. For behold, from henceforth: all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath magnified me and holy is his Name. CANTATE DOMINO. Psalm xcviii. O unto the : And his mercy is on Lord a new song: them that fear him for he hath done marvelthroughout all genera- lous things. tions. With his own right : TOr else this Psalm; except it be on the Nineteenth Day of the Month, when it is read in the ordinary Course of the Psalms. hand, and with his holy arm: hath he gotten himself the victory. : The Lord declared his salvation his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen. He hath remembered his mercy and truth toward the house of Israel: and all the ends of the world have seen the salvation of our God. EVENING PRAYER. Shew yourselves joyful unto the Lord, all ye lands sing, rejoice, and give thanks. Praise the Lord upon the harp sing to the harp with a psalm of thanksgiving. With trumpets also and shawms: 0 shew yourselves joyful before the Lord the King. 43 world and the people with equity. 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. : With righteousness shall he judge the Then a Lesson of the New Testament, as it is appointed. And after that, Nunc dimittis( or the Song of Symeon) in English, as followeth. NUNC DIMITTIS. St. Luke ii. 29. ORD, now lettest Lou thy servant depart in peace: according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prebefore the face pared of all people; Let the sea make a noise, and all that there in is the round world, and they that dwell therein. : Let the floods clap the Holy Ghost; their hands, and let the the Gentiles and to be To be a light to lighten the glory of thy people Israel. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to : hills be joyful together before the Lord for hening, is now, and ever shall be world without cometh to judge the end. Amen. earth. As it was in the beginOr else this Psalm; except it be on the Twelfth Day of the Month 44 EVENING PRAYER. GOD DEUS MISEREATUR. Psalm Ixvii. LOD be merciful unto IP merciful unto us: by BELIEVE in God the us, and bless usker of heaven and earth: Father Almighty, Maand shew us the light of And in Jesus Christ his countenance, and be his only Son our Lord, Who was conceived the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary, Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried, He descended into hell; The third day he He ascended into heaven, rose again from the dead, And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence the quick and the dead. he shall come to judge That thy way may be known upon earth thy saving health among all nations. Let the people praise thee, O God: yea, let all the people praise thee. O let the nations rejoice and be glad for thou shalt judge the folk righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Let the people praise thee, O God: yea, let all the people praise thee. Then shall the earth bring forth her increase and God, even our own God, shall give us his blessing. God shall bless us: and all the ends of the world shall fear him. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginever world without Minister and the people, standing. ning, is now, and shall be end. Amen. I believe in the Holy lick Church; The ComGhost; The holy Cathomunion of Saints; The Resurrection of the body, Forgiveness of sins; The And the life everlasting. Amen. TAnd after that, these Prayers following, all devoutly kneeling; the Minister first pronouncing with a loud voice, The Lord be with you. Answer. And with thy spirit. Minister. Let us pray. Lord, have mercy upThen shall be said or sung the Apostles' Creed by the on us. EVENING PRAYER. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Then the Minister, Clerks, and people, shall say the Lord's Prayer with a loud voice. 0 UR Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, in 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; But deliver us from evil. Amen. Then the Priest standing up shall say, O Lord, shew thy mercy upon us. Answer. And grant us thy salvation. Priest. O Lord, save the King. Answer. And mercifully hear us when we call upon thee. Priest. Endue thy Ministers with righteousness. Answer. And make thy chosen people joyful. Priest. O Lord, save thy people. 45 Answer. And bless thine inheritance. Priest. Give peace in our time, O Lord. Answer. Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God. Priest. O God, make clean our hearts within us. Answer. And take not thy Holy Spirit from us. Then shall follow three Collects; the first of the Day; the second for Peace; the third for Aid against all Perils, as hereafter followeth: which two last Collects shall be daily said at Evening Prayer without alteration. The second Collect at Evening Prayer. all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed; Give unto thy servants that peace which the world cannot give; that both our hearts may be set to obey thy commandments, and also that by thee we being defended from the fear of our enemies may pass our time in rest and quietness; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen. 46 EVENING PRAYER. after The third Collect, for Aid come all his enemies; against all Perils. and finally, this IGHTEN our dark- life, he may attain everness, we beseech lasting joy and felicity; thee, O Lord; and by through Jesus Christ our thy great mercy defend Lord. Amen. LIGH Family. us from all perils and A Prayer for the Royal dangers of this night; for the love of thy only Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen. In Quires and Places where they sing, here followeth the Anthem. LMIGHTY God, the fountain of all goodness, we humbly beseech thee to bless our gracious Queen Mary, Alexandra the Queen Mother, Edward Prince of Wales, and all the Royal Family: Endue them with thy Holy Spirit; enrich them with thy heavenly grace; prosper them with all happiness; and bring them to thine everlasting kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A Prayer for the King's Majesty. LORD our heavenly Father, high and mighty, King of kings, Lord of lords, the only Ruler of princes, who dost from thy throne behold all the dwellers upon earth; Most heartily we beseech thee with thy favour to behold our most gracious A Prayer for the Clergy Sovereign Lord, King and people. GEORGE; and so replenish him with the grace of thy Holy Spirit, that he may alway incline to thy will, and walk in thy way: Endue him plenteously with heavenly gifts; grant him in health and wealth long to live; strengthen him that he may vanquish and overALMIGHTY and everlasting alone workest great marvels; Send down upon our Bishops, and Curates, and all Congregations committed to their charge, the healthful Spirit of thy grace; and that they may truly please thee, pour upon AT MORNING PRAYER. them the continual dew of their requests: thy blessing. Grant this, O Lord, for the honour of our Advocate and Mediator, Jesus Christ. Amen. A Prayer of St. Chrysostom. LMIGHTY God, who A has given us grace -47 Fulfil now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of thy servants, as may be most expedient for them; granting us in this world knowledge of thy truth, and in the world to come life everlasting. Amen. 2 Cor. xiii. THE grace of our Lord at this time with one accord to make our common supplications unto thee; and dost promise, the love of God, and the that when two or three fellowship of the Holy are gathered together in Ghost, be with us all thy Name thou wilt grant evermore. Amen. Here endeth the Order of Evening Prayer throughout the Year. AT MORNING PRAYER. Upon these Feasts; Christmas- day, the Epiphany, Saint Matthias, Easter- day, Ascension- day, Whitsunday, Saint John Baptist, Saint James, Saint Bartholomew, Saint Matthew, Saint Simon and Saint Jude, Saint Andrew, and upon Trinity- Sunday, shall be sung or said at Morning Prayer, instead of the Apostles' Creed, this Confession of our Christian Faith, commonly called The Creed of Saint Athanasius, by the Minister and people standing. QUICUNQUE VULT. WHOSOEVER will lastingly. be saved before all things it is necessary that he hold the Catholick Faith. doubt he shall perish everAnd the Catholick Faith is this: That we worship one God in Trinity, and Trinity in Unity; Neither Which Faith except every one do keep whole and undefiled without the Substance. confounding the Persons: nor dividing AT MORNING PRAYER. 48 For there is one Person of the Father, another of the Son and another of the Holy Ghost. : But the Godhead of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, is all one the Glory equal, the Majesty co- eternal. Such as the Father is, such is the Son and such is the Holy Ghost. : The Father uncreate, the Son uncreate and the Holy Ghost uncreate. The Father incomprehensible, the Son incomprehensible and the Holy Ghost incomprehensible. The Father eternal, the Son eternal: and the Holy Ghost eternal. : And yet they are not three eternals: but one eternal. As also there are not three incomprehensibles, nor three uncreated: but one uncreated, and one incomprehensible. So likewise the Father And yet they are not three Gods: but one God. So likewise the Father is Lord, the Son Lord: and the Holy Ghost Lord. And yet not three Lords but one Lord. For like as we are compelled by the Christian verity to acknowledge every Person by himself to be God and Lord; So the Father is God, the Son is God and the Holy Ghost is God. So are we forbidden by the Catholick Religion: to say, There be three Gods, or three Lords. The Father is made of none: neither created, nor begotten. The Son is of the Father alone: not made, nor created, but begotten. The Holy Ghost is of the Father and of the Son: neither made, nor created, nor begotten, but proceeding. So there is one Father, not three Fathers; one Son, not three Sons: one is Almighty, the Son Al- Holy Ghost, not three mighty and the Holy Holy Ghosts. Ghost Almighty. And in this Trinity none And yet they are not is afore, or after other: three Almighties: but one Almighty. none is greater, or less than another; But the whole three Persons are co- eternal together and co- equal. : AT MORNING PRAYER. So that in all things, as is aforesaid the Unity in Trinity, and the Trinity in Unity is to be worshipped. He therefore that will be saved: must thus think of the Trinity. Furthermore, it is necessary to everlasting salvation that he also believe rightly the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ. For the right Faith is, that we believe and confess that our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is God and Man; God, of the Substance of the Father, begotten before the worlds: and Man, of the Substance of his Mother, born in the world; Perfect God, and perfect Man of a reasonable soul and human flesh subsisting; Equal to the Father, as touching his Godhead and inferior to the Father, as touching his Manhood. Who although he be God and Man: yet he is not two, but one Christ; One; not by conversion of the Godhead into flesh: but by taking of the Manhood into God; 49 One altogether; not by confusion of Substance: but by unity of Person. For as the reasonable soul and flesh is one man: so God and Man is one Christ; Who suffered for our salvation: descended into hell, rose again the third day from the dead. He ascended into heaven, he sitteth on the right hand of the Father, God Almighty from whence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. At whose coming all men shall rise again with their bodies and shall give account for their own works. : And they that have done good shall go into life everlasting and they. that have done evil into everlasting fire. : This is the Catholick Faith which except a man believe faithfully, he cannot be saved. 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 lend. Amen. : : 50 THE LITANY. T Here followeth the LITANY, or General Supplication, to be sung or said after Morning Prayer upon Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and at other times when it shall be commanded by the Ordinary. GOD the Father of O holy, blessed, and heaven have mercy glorious Trinity, three upon us miserable sin- Persons and one God: 0 have mercy upon us miserable sinners. Remember not, Lord, our offences, nor the offences of our forefathers; neither take thou vengeance of our sins: spare us, good Lord, spare thy people, whom thou hast redeemed with thy most precious blood, and be not angry with us for ever. Spare us, good Lord. From all evil and mischief; from sin, from the crafts and assaults of the devil; from thy wrath, and from everlasting damnation, Good Lord, deliver us. From all blindness of heart; from pride, vainglory, and hypocrisy; from envy, hatred, and malice, and all uncharitableness, Good Lord, deliver us. ners. O God the Father of heaven: have mercy upon us miserable sinners. O God the Son, Redeemer of the world: have mercy upon us miserable sinners. O God the Son, Redeemer of the world have mercy upon us miserable sinners. O God the Holy Ghost, proceeding from the Father and the Son have mercy upon us miserable sinners. O God the Holy Ghost, proceeding from the Father and the Son have mercy upon us miserable sinners. O holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, three Persons and one God have mercy upon us miserable sinners. THE LITANY. 51 From fornication, and death, and in the day of all other deadly sin; and judgment, from all the deceits of the world, the flesh, and the devil, Good Lord, deliver us. Good Lord, deliver us. From lightning and tempest; from plague, pestilence, and famine; from battle and murder, and from sudden death, Good Lord, deliver us. From all sedition, privy conspiracy, and rebellion; from all false doctrine, heresy, and schism; from hardness of heart, and contempt of thy Word and Commandment, Good Lord, deliver us. By the mystery of thy holy Incarnation; by thy holy Nativity and Circumcision; by thy Baptism, Fasting, and Temptation, We sinners do beseech thee to hear us, O Lord God; and that it may please thee to rule and govern thy holy Church universal in the right way; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to keep and strengthen in the true worshipping of thee, in righteousness and holiness of life, thy Servant GEORGE, our most gracious King and Governour; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee rule his heart in thy faith, fear, and love, and that he may evermore have affiance in thee, and ever seek thy honour and glory; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. Good Lord, deliver us. By thine Agony and bloody Sweat; by thy Cross and Passion; by thy precious Death and Burial; by thy glorious Resurrection and Ascension; and by the coming of the Holy Ghost, That it may please thee to be his defender and keeper, giving him the victory over all his enemies; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. Good Lord, deliver us. In all time of our tribu- That it may please thee lation; in all time of our to bless and preserve our wealth; in the hour of gracious Queen Mary, 52 THE LITANY. Alexandra the Queen Mother, Edward Prince of Wales, and all the Royal Family; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to give us an heart to love and dread thee, and diligently to live after thy commandments; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to illuminate all Bishops, Priests, and Deacons, with true knowledge and under- That it may please thee standing of thy Word; and to give to all thy people that both by their preach- increase of grace to hear ing and living they may meekly thy Word, and to set it forth, and shew it receive it with pure affecaccordingly; tion, and to bring forth the fruits of the Spirit; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to bring into the way of truth all such as have erred, and are deceived; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to strengthen such as do stand; and to comfort and help the weak- hearted; and to raise up them that fall; and finally to beat down Satan under our feet; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to succour, help, and comfort, all that are in danger, necessity, and tribulation; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to endue the Lords of the Council, and all the Nobility, with grace, wisdom, and understanding; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to bless and keep the Magistrates, giving them grace to execute justice, and to maintain truth; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to bless and keep all thy people; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to give to all nations unity, peace, and concord; THE LITANY. We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to preserve all that travel by land or by water, all women labouring of child, all sick persons, and young children; and to shew thy pity upon all prisoners and captives; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. to That it may please thee defend, and provide for, the fatherless children, and widows, and all that are desolate and oppressed; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to have mercy upon all men; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to forgive our enemies, persecutors, and slanderers, and to turn their hearts; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to give and preserve to our use the kindly fruits of the earth, so as in due time we may enjoy them; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. 53 That it may please thee to give us true repentance; to forgive us all our sins, negligences, and ignorances; and to endue us with the grace of thy Holy Spirit to amend our lives according to thy holy Word; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. Son of God: we beseech thee to hear us. Son of God thee to hear us. we beseech O Lamb of God: that takest away the sins of the world; Grant us thy peace. O Lamb of God: that takest away the sins of the world; Have mercy upon us. O Christ, hear us. O Christ, hear us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercyupon us. T Then shall the Priest, and the people with him, say the Lord's Prayer. THE LITANY. UR Father, which art may evermore give thanks in heaven, Hallowed unto thee in thy holy be thy Name. Thy king- Church; through Jesus dom come. Thy will be Christ our Lord. done, in earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that treswith our ears, and pass against us. And lead O GOD, we have heard us not into temptation; our fathers have declared But deliver us from evil. unto us, the noble works Amen. that thou didst in their Priest. O Lord, deal not days, and in the old time before them. with us after our sins. Answer. Neither reward us after our iniquities. Let us pray. O GOD, merciful Father, that despisest not the sighing of a contrite heart, nor the desire of such as be sorrowful; Mercifully assist our prayers that we make before thee in all our troubles and adversities, whensoever they oppress us; and graciously hear us, that those evils, which the craft and subtilty of the devil or man worketh against us, be brought to nought; and by the providence of thy goodness they may be dispersed; that we thy servants, being hurt by no persecutions, 54 and deliver us for thy O Lord, arise, help us, Name's sake. O Lord, arise, help us, and deliver us for thine honour. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; Answer. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be world without end. Amen. : From our enemies defend us, O Christ. Graciously look upon our afflictions. Pitifully behold the sorrows of our hearts. Mercifully forgive the sins of thy people. Favourably with mercy hear our prayers. O Son of David, have mercy upon us. Both now and ever THE LITANY. 55 vouchsafe to hear us, 0 Advocate, Jesus Christ Christ. our Lord. Amen. Graciously hear us, O Christ; graciously hear us, O Lord Christ. Priest. O Lord, let thy mercy be shewed upon us; Answer. As we do put our trust in thee. Let us pray. W E humbly beseech thee, O Father, mercifully to look upon our infirmities; and for the glory of thy Name turn from us all those evils that we most righteously have deserved; and grant, that in all our troubles we may put our whole A Prayer of St. Chrysostom. LMIGHTY God, A has given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplications unto thee; and dost promise, that when two or three are gathered together in thy Name thou wilt grant their requests; Fulfil now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of thy servants, as may be most expedient for them; granting us in this world knowledge of thy truth, and in the world to come life everlasting. Amen. 2 Cor. xiii. THE grace of our Lord and the trust and confidence in thy mercy, evermore serve thee in holiness and pureness of living, to thy honour and glory; through our only Mediator and Amnen. love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. Here endeth the LITANY. 56 PRAYERS AND THANKSGIVINGS, UPON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, T To be used before the two final Prayers of the Litany, or of Morning and Evening Prayer. PRAYERS. For Rain. 0 GOD, heavenly Father, Jesus Christ hast promised to su GOD, heavenly Father, whose gift it is, that the them that seek thy kingdom, rain doth fall, the earth is and the righteousness there- fruitful, beasts increase, and of, all things necessary to fishes do multiply; Behold, their bodily sustenance; we beseech thee, the afflicSend us, we beseech thee, tions of thy people; and grant in this our necessity, such that the scarcity and dearth, moderate rain and showers, which we do now most justthat we may receive the fruits ly suffer for our iniquity, of the earth to our comfort, may through thy goodness and to thy honour; through be mercifully turned into Jesus Christ our Lord. 4- cheapness and plenty; for the love of Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with thee and the Holy Ghost be all honour and glory, now and men. In the time of Dearth and Famine. For fair Weather. 0 ALMIGHTY Lord God, who for the sin of man for ever. Amen. didst once drown all the world, except eight persons, Or this. who, in the of Elisha and afterward of thy great GOD, merciful Father, mercy didst promise never to destroy it so again; We the prophet, didst suddenly humbly beseech thee, that in Samaria turn great scaralthough we for our iniqui- city and dearth into plenty ties have worthily deserved a plague of rain and waters, yet upon our true repentance thou wilt send us such weather, as that we may receive the fruits of the earth in due season; and learn both by thy punishment to amend our lives, and for thy clemency to give thee praise and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. and cheapness; Have mercy upon us, that we, who are now for our sins punished with like adversity, may likewise find a seasonable relief: Increase the fruits of the earth by thy heavenly benediction; and grant that we, receiving thy bountiful liberality, may use the same to thy glory, the relief of those that are needy, and our PRAYERS. 57 own comfort; through Jesus us this plague and grievous Christ our Lord. Amen. sickness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. In the time of War and Tumults. 0 ALMIGHTY God, King of all kings, and Governour of all things, whose power no creature is able to resist, to whom it belongeth justly to punish sinners, and to be merciful to them that truly repent; Save and deliver us, we humbly beseech thee, from the hands of our • enemies; abate their pride, asswage their malice, and confound their devices; that we, being armed with thy defence, may be preserved evermore from all perils, to glorify thee, who art the only giver of all victory; through the merits of thy only Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. T In the Ember Weeks, to be said every day, for those that are to be admitted into Holy Orders. ALM LMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, who hast purchased to thyself an universal Church by the precious blood of thy dear Son; Mercifully look upon the same, and at this time so guide and govern the minds of thy servants the Bishops and Pastors of thy flock, that they may lay hands suddenly on no man, but faithfully and wisely make choice of fit persons to serve in the sacred Ministry of thy Church. And to those which shall be ordained to any holy function give thy grace and heavenly benediction; that both by their life and doctrine they may set forth thy glory, and set forward the salvation of all men; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. In the time of any common 0 Plague or Sickness. ALMIGHTY God, who in thy wrath didst send a plague upon thine own people in the wilderness, for their obstinate rebellion against Moses and Aaron; Or this. and also, in the time of king of all good gifts, who of David, didst slay with the the plague of Pestilence three- thy divine providence hast score and ten thousand, and appointed divers Orders in yet remembering thy mercy thy Church; Give thy grace, didst save the rest; Have we humbly beseech thee, to pity upon us miserable sin- all those who are to be called ners, who now are visited to any office and administrawith great sickness and mor- tion in the same; and so retality; that like as thou didst plenish them with the truth then accept of an atonement, of thy doctrine, and endue and didst command the destroying Angel to cease from punishing, so it may now please thee to withdraw from them with innocency of life, that they may faithfully serve before thee, to the glory of thy great Name, and the 58 benefit of thy holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PRAYERS. A Prayer that may be said after any of the former. nature and property is ever to have mercy and to forgive, receive our humble petitions; and though we be tied and bound with our yet let the pitifulness of thy great mercy loose us; for the honour of Jesus Christ, our Mediator and Advocate. Amen. TA Prayer for the High Court of Parliament, to be read during their Session. and Mediation of Jesus Christ our most blessed Lord and Saviour. Amen. TA Collect or Prayer for all Conditions of men, to be used at such times when the Litany is not appointed to be said. O GOD, the Creator and Preserver of all mankind, we humbly beseech thee for all sorts and conditions of men; that thou wouldest be pleased to make thy ways known unto them, thy savMore especially, we pray for ing health unto all nations. the good estate of the Catholick Church; that it may be so guided and governed by thy good Spirit, that all who profess and call themselves Christians may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life. Finally, we commend to thy fatherly goodness all those, who are any ways afflicted, or distressed, in mind, body, said when any pecially those * This to be or estate;[* esdesire the Pray- for whom our ers of the Congregation. are prayers it may please thee to comdesired,] that fort and relieve them, according to their several necessities, giving them patience under their sufferings, and a happy issue out of all their afflictions. And this we beg for Jesus Christ his sake. Mo OST gracious God, we humbly beseech thee, as for this Kingdom in general, so especially for the High Court of Parliament, under our most religious and gracious King at this time assembled: That thou would est be pleased to direct and prosper all their consultations to the advancement of thy glory, the good of thy Church, the safety, honour, and welfare of our Sovereign, and his Dominions; that all things may be so ordered and settled by their endeavours, upon the best and surest foundations, that peace and happiness, truth and justice, religion and piety, may be established among us for all generations. These and all other necessaries, for them, for us, and thy whole Church, we humbly beg in the Name Amen. THANKSGIVINGS. TA General Thanksgiving. Father A of all mercies, we thine unworthy servants do give thee most humble and hearty thanks for all thy goodness and loving- kindness to us, and to all men; [* particular said when any * This to be ly to those who that have been desire now to prayed for deoffer up their sire to return praises and praise. thanksgivings for thy late mercies vouchsafed unto them. We bless thee for our 59 ther, who by thy gracious providence dost cause the former and the latter rain to descend upon the earth, that it may bring forth fruit for the use of man; We give thee humble that it hath pleased thee, in our great necessity, to send us at the last heritance, and to refresh it a joyful rain upon thine inwhen it was dry, to the great servants, and to the glory of comfort of us thy unworthy thy holy Name; through thy mercies in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. For fair Weather. LORD God, who hast justly humbled us by and all the blessings of this late plague of immoderate life; but above all, for thine rain and waters, and in thy inestimable love in the re- mercy hast relieved and comdemption of the world by our forted our souls by this seaLord Jesus Christ; for the sonable and blessed change means of grace, and for the of weather; We praise and hope of glory. And, we beseech thee, give us that due sense of all thy mercies, that our hearts may be unfeignedly thankful, and that we shew forth thy praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives; by giving up ourselves glorify thy holy Name for this thy mercy, and will always declare thy lovingkindness from generation to generation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. For Plenty. to thy service, and by walk- who of thy gracious gooding before thee in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with thee and the Holy Ghost be all honour and glory, world without end. Amen. ness hast heard the devout prayers of thy Church, and turned our dearth and scarcity into cheapness and plenty; We give thee humble thanks for this thy special bounty; beseeching thee to continue thy loving- kindness us, For Rain. may yield us her fruits of increase, to thy glory_and our comfort; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 60 THANKSGIVINGS. For Peace and Deliverance For Deliverance from the from our Enemies. Plague, or other common Sickness. 0 defence ALMIGHTY God, who art a strong tower of against the face of their enemies; We yield thee praise and thanksgiving for our deliverance from those great and apparent dangers wherewith we were compassed: We acknowledge it thy goodness that we were not delivered over as a prey unto them; beseeching thee still to continue such thy mercies towards us, that all the world may know that thou art our Saviour and mighty Deliverer; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Or this. VE humbly acknowledge WE before thee, 0 most O all the punishments which are threatened in thy law might justly have fallen upon us, by reason of our manifold transgressions and hardness of heart: Yet seeing it hath pleased thee of thy tender mercy, upon our weak and unworthy humiliation, to asswage the contagious sickness wherewith we lately have been sore afflicted, and to restore the voice of joy and health into our dwellings; We offer unto thy Divine Majesty the sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, lauding and magnifying thy glorious Name for such thy preservation and providence over us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. For restoring Publick Peace at Home. LORD God, who hast us our and consumed us for our transgressions, by thy late heavy and dreadful visitation; and now, in the midst of judgment remembering mercy, hast redeemed our souls from the jaws of death; We offer unto thy fatherly goodness ourselves, our souls and bodies which thou hast delivered, to be a living sacrifice unto thee, always praising and magnifying thy mercies in the midst of thy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. heavenly Father, who alone makest men to be of one mind in a house, and stillest the outrage of a violent and unruly people; We bless thy holy Name, that it hath pleased thee to appease the seditious tumults which have been lately raised up amongst us: most humbly beseeching thee to grant to all of us grace, that we may henceforth obediently walk in thy holy commandments; and, leading a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty, may continually offer unto thee our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving for these thy mercies towards us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE COLLECTS, EPISTLES, AND GOSPELS TO BE USED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. Note, that the Collect appointed for every Sunday, or for any Holyday that hath a Vigil or Eve, shall be said at the Evening Service next before. The First Sunday in 61 Advent. THE COLLECT off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. Let us walk honestly as in the day; not in rioting and ALM ALMIGHTY God, give us drunkenness, not in chambergrace that we may casting and wantonness, not in away the works of darkness, strife and envying. But put ye and put upon us the armour of on the Lord Jesus Christ, and light, now in the time of this make not provision for the mortal life, in which thy Son flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last again in his glorious Majesty to judge both the quick and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal, through him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, now and ever. Amen. This Collect is to be repeated every day, with the other Collects in Advent, until Christmas- Eve. THE EPISTLE. Rom. xiii. 8. WE no man any thing, but that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. For this, Thou shalt notcommit adultery, Thoushalt 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 briefly comprehend ed in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Love worketh no ill to his neighbour; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand; let us therefore cast W THE GOSPEL. St. Matt. xxi. 1. THEN they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Prophet, saying, Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass. And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them; and brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon. And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way: others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way. And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; 62 Blessed is he that cometh in the Name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest. And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this? And the multitude said, This is Jesus the Prophet of Nazareth of Galilee. And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple; and overthrew the tables of the money- changers, and the seats of them that sold doves; and said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves. The Second Sunday in Advent. THE COLLECT. LESSED Lord, who hast BLES caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning; Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience, and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace, and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which thou hast given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT. THE EPISTLE. Rom. xv. 4. W HATSOEVER things were written aforetime, were written for our learning; that we through patience, and comfort of the Scriptures, might have hope. Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one towards another, according to Christ Jesus: that ye may with one mind, and one mouth, glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us, to the glory of God. Now I say, that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy Name. And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people. And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles, and laud him, all ye people. And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles, in him shall the Gentiles trust. Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. THE GOSPEL. St. Luke xxi. 25. the sun, and in the moon, ND be signs in and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. And he spake to them a parable, Behold the fig- tree, and all the trees; when they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the Kingdom of God is nigh at hand. Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away till all be fulfilled: heaven and earth shall pass away; but my words shall not pass away. THIRD AND FOURTH The Third Sunday in Advent. THE COLLECT 0 LORD Jesu Christ, who at thy first coming didst send thy messenger to prepare thy way before thee; Grant that the ministers and stewards of thy mysteries may likewise so prepare and make ready thy way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, that at thy second coming to judge the world we may be found an acceptable people in thy sight, who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen. SUNDAYS IN ADVENT. 63 lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the Gospel preached to them: And blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me. And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? a reed shaken with the wind? But what went ye out for to see? a man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. But what went ye out for to see? a prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet. For this is he of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. The Fourth Sunday in Advent. THE COLLECT THE EPISTLE. 1 Cor. iv. 1 La ministers of Christ, ET a man so account of us, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. But with me it is a very small thing that I LORD, raise up( we pray should be or of man's judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self. For I know nothing by myself, yet am I not hereby justified; but he that judgeth me is the Lord. Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, 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 of God. thee) and among us, and with great might succour us; that whereas, through our sins and wickedness, we are sore let and hindered in running the race that is set before us, thy bountiful grace and mercy may speedily help and deliver us; through the satisfaction of thy Son our Lord, to whom with thee and the Holy Ghost be honour and glory, world without end. Amen. THE GOSPEL St. Matt xi 2 TOW when John had heard Now Christ, the prison the work of ciples, and said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another? Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see: The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the THE EPISTLE. Phil iv. 4 EJOICE the Lord alRandingan I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing: but in every thing, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth 64 CHRISTMAS- DAY. all understanding, shall keep renewed by thy Holy Spirit; your hearts and minds through through the same our Lord Christ Jesus. Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit, ever one God, THE GOSPEL. St. John i. 19. THIS is the record of John, world without end. Amen. sent and Levites from Jerusalem to THE EPISTLE. Heb. i. 1. and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this 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 firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him. And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom: Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, LMIGHTY God, who hast even thy God, hath anointed Christmas- Day. THE COLLECT. A only- begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and as at this time to be born of a pure Virgin; Grant that we being regenerate, and made thy children by adoption and grace, may daily be he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ. And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that Prophet? And he answered, No. Then said they 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 Esaias. And they which were sent were of the Pharisees. And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that Prophet? John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not: He it is who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe's latchet I am not worthy to unloose. These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing. The Nativity of our Lord, or the Birth- day of CHRIST, commonly called above thy fellows. And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands: they shall perish, but thou remainest; SAINT STEPHEN'S DAY. 65 and they all shall wax old as truth, we may stedfastly look doth a garment; and as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed; but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail. up to heaven, and by faith behold the glory that shall be revealed; and, being filled with the Holy Ghost, may learn to love and bless our persecutors by the example of thy first Martyr Saint Stephen, who prayed for his murderers to THE GOSPEL. St. John i. L N the beginning was the with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things standest at the right hand of God to succour all those that suffer for thee, our only Mewere made by him; and with- diator and Advocate. Amen. out him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the light, that all men through him might believe. He was not that light, but was sent to bear witness of that light. That was the true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his Name: which were 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 beheld his glory, the glory as of ther) full of grace and truth. Then shall follow the Collect of the Nativity, which shall be said continually unto New- year's Eve. FOR THE EPISTLE. Acts vii 55. STEPHEN, being full of the Holy up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God, and said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing on the right hand of God. Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord, and cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul. And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep. THE GOSPEL St. Matt. xxiii. 34. EHOLD, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes; and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and perSaint Stephen's Day. THE COLLECT. GRANT. O Lord, that, in all secute them from city to city upon our upon earth for the testimony of thy the righteous blood shed upon " 4 SAINT JOHN THE EVANGELIST'S DAY. 66 the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar. Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation. O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not! Behold, your house is left unto you desolate. For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the Name of the Lord. Saint John the Evangelist's Day. THE COLLECT ERCIFUL Lord, we bebright beams of light upon thy Church, that it being enlightened by the doctrine of thy blessed Apostle and Evangelist Saint John may so walk in the light of thy truth, that it may at length attain to the light of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE EPISTLE 1 St. John 11 HAT which was from the heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled of the word of life; ( for the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;) That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full. This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, That God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse If we say that we have not us from all unrighteousness. sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. THE GOSPEL, St. John xxi. 19. ESUS Peter, Follow me. Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee? Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do? Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? Follow thou abroad among the brethren, That that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things, and we know that his testimony is true. And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which if they should be written every one, I suppose, that even the 67 THE INNOCENTS' DAY. ten. world itself could not contain ther, and flee into Egypt, and the books that should be writ- be thou there until I bring thee word; for Herod will seek the young child to de. stroy him. When he arose, he took the young child and his The Innocents' Day. THE COLLECT. out of the mouths of babes and sucklings hast ordained strength, and madest infants to glorify thee by their deaths; Mortify and kill all vices in us, and so strengthen us by thy grace, that by the innocency of our lives, and constancy of our faith even unto death, we may glorify thy holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. into Egypt, and was there until the death of Herod; that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my Son. Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth; and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two to the time which he had diliyears old and under, according FOR THE EPISTLE. Rev. xiv. 1. I on LOOKED, and lo, a Lamb and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's Name written in their foreheads. And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps: and they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and The Sunday after Christbefore the four beasts, and the elders; and no man could learn that song, but the hundred and forty and four were redeemur thousand, which These are they which were not defiled with women, for they are virgins: these are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth: these were redeemed from among men, being the first- fruits unto God, and to the Lamb. And in their mouth was found no guile; for they are without fault before the throne of God. THE GOSPEL. St. Matt. ii. 13. THE Angel of the Lord apdream, saying, Arise, and take N long as he is a child, difI say, that the as the young child, and his mo- fereth notking from a servant, men. Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weepnot be comforted, because they ing for her children, and would are not. mas- Day. THE COLLECT. LMIGHTY God, who hast A given us thy only begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and as at this time to be born of a pure Virgin; Grant that we being regenerate, and made thy children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by thy Holy Spirit; through the same our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen. THE EPISTLE. Gal. iv. 1. 68 THE CIRCUMCISION OF CHRIST. though he be lord of all; but angel of the Lord had bidden is under tutors and governours, him, and took unto him his until the time appointed of the wife; and knew her not till father. Even so we, when we she had brought forth her firstwere children, were in bondage born son: and he called his under the elements of the name JESUS. world: but when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a wothe to redeem them that were under Aest thy blessed Son to be who madthe law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. circumcised, and obedient to the law for man; Grant us the true Circumcision of the Spirit; that, our hearts, and all our members, being mortified from all worldly and carnal lusts, we may in all things obey thy blessed will; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE GOSPEL. St. Matt. 1. 18. HE birth of Jesus Christ THE THE EPISTLE. Rom. iv. 8. LESSED is the man to was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was exposed Blo the Lord will not imThe Circumcision of Christ. THE COLLECT. to Joseph, before they came together she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife; for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost: And she shall bring forth a Son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS; for he shall save his people from their sins. ( Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a Virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a Son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.) Then Joseph, being raised from sleep, did as the pute sin. Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? For we say, that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness. How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision. And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised; that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also: And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yetuncircumcised. For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. For EPIPHANY. THE if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect. THE GOSPEL. St. Luke ii. 15. AND AND it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. The same Collect, Epistle, and Gospel shall serve for every day after unto the Epiphany. F THE EPISTLE. Ephes. iii, L OR this cause, I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles; if ye have heard, of the dispensation of the grace of God, which is given me to you- ward: How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery( as I wrote afore in few words, whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy Apostles and Prophets by the Spirit: That the Gentiles should be fellow- heirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ, by the Gospel; whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power. Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; and to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: to the intent, that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the Church the manito the eternal purpose which fold wisdom of God, according he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. THE GOSPEL. St. Matt. ii. 1. The Epiphany, or the Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles. THE COLLECT. 69 of a star didst manifest thy tiles: Mercifully grant, that we, which know thee now by faith, may after this life have the fruition of thy glorious Godhead; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Bethlehem of Judæa, in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have D 70 FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. seen his star in the east, and upon thee; and grant that they are come to worship him. When may both perceive and know Herod the king had heard these what things they ought to do, things, he was troubled, and and also may have grace and all Jerusalem with him. And power faithfully to fulfil the when he had gathered all the same; through Jesus Christ chief priests and scribes of the our Lord. Amen. people together, he demanded of them, where Christ should be born. And they said unto I him, In Bethlehem of Judæa: for thus it is written by the prophet, And thou, Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governour that shall rule my people Israel. Then Herod. when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go, and search diligently for the young child, and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. When they had heard the king, they departed; and lo, the star which they saw in the east went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with great when they they were come into the house, saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. The First Sunday after the Epiphany. THE COLLECT, 0 LORD, we beseech thee mercifully to receive the prayers of thy people which call THE EPISTLE Rom xii 1. BESEECH you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies able unto God, which is your a living sacrifice, holy, acceptreasonable service. And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God. For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man of himself more highly than he that is among you, not to think ought to think, but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office; so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. THE GOSPEL. St. Luke ii 41. NOW his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem, after the custom of the feast. And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey, and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. And it came to pass, that after three days they found 71 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. him in the temple, sitting in is evil, cleave to that which is the midst of the doctors, both good. Be kindly affectioned hearing them, and asking them one to another with brotherly questions. And all that heard love, in honour preferring one him were astonished at his un- another: not slothful in busiderstanding and answers. And ness; fervent in spirit; serving when they saw him, they were the Lord; rejoicing in hope; amazed: and his mother said patient in tribulation; continuunto him, Son, why hast thou ing instant in prayer; distrithus dealt with us? behold, thy buting to the necessity of saints; father and I have sought thee given to hospitality. Bless them sorrowing. And he said unto which persecute you; bless, and them, How is it that ye sought curse not. Rejoice with them me? wist ye not that I must that do rejoice, and weep with be about my Father's business? them that weep. Be of the And they understood not the same mind one towards ansaying which he spake unto other. Mind not high things, them. And he went down with but condescend to men of low them, and came to Nazareth, estate. and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayTHE GOSPEL. St John ii 1. ings in her heart and Jesus AND the third day there wi increased in wisdom, stature, and in favour with God and man. a marriage in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with The Second Sunday after the Epiphany. THE COLLECT LMIGHTY and everlasting A things in heaven and earth; Mercifully hear the supplications of thy people, and grant us thy peace all the days of our life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE EPISTLE Rom. xii 6 according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; or ministry, let us wait on our ministering; or he that teacheth, on teaching; or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth merey, with cheerfulness. Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which come. His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. And there were set there six water- pots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. Jesus saith unto them, And they filled them up to the brim. And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governour of the feast. And they bare it. When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was,( but the servants which drew the water knew,) the governour of the feast called the bridegrooms, and saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth 72 good wine, and when men have well drunk, 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 mani fested forth his glory, and his disciples believed on him. THIRD, FOURTH, AND The Third Sunday after the Epiphany. THE COLLECT LMIGHTY and everlasting our infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth thy right hand to help and defend us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say unto this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. When THE EPISTLE. Rom xii. 16. BE not wise in your own con- Jesus heard it, he marvelled, no to man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath; for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. There fore, if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. THE GOSPEL St. Matt. viii 1. from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. And behold, there came a leper and Lord, Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion beseeching him, and saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him. The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof; but speak the word only, and my servant if thou wilt, thou canst makeme clean. And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man, but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no not in Israel. And I say unto you, That many, shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven. But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way, and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour. The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. THE COLLECT. knowest us to be set in the midst of so many and great dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright; Grant to us such strength and protection. as may support us in all dangers, and carry us through all tempta FIFTH SUNDAYS AFTER EPIPHANY. tions; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 73 that even the winds and the sea obey him! And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed THE EPISTLE Rom. xiii 1. ET every soul be subject for there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil, Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: for he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way. And behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time? And there was a good way off from them an herd of many swine, feeding. So the devils besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, suffer us to go away into the herd of swine. And he said unto them, Go. And when they were come out, they went into the herd of swine: and behold, the whole the minister of God, a revenger herd of swine ran violently to execute wrath upon him that down a steep place into the sea, doeth evil. Wherefore ye must and perished in the waters. needs be subject, not only for And they that kept them fled, wrath, but also for conscience and went their ways into the sake. For for this cause pay ye city, and told every thing, and tribute also; for they are God's what was befallen to the posministers, attending continu- sessed of the devils. And beally upon this very thing. Ren- hold, the whole city came out der therefore to all their dues; tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom custom, fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour. to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him, that he would depart out of their coasts. THE GOSPEL. St. Matt viii. 23. The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany. to a ship, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great tempest in the THE COLLECT keep hold sea, insomuch that the ship was O LORD, we beseech thee to covered with the waves: but he was asleep. And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us, we perish. And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. But the men marvelled, saying, PU God, holy and beloved. THE EPISTLE Col iii. 12. UT on as the of What manner of man is this, continually in thy true religion; that they who do lean only upon the hope of thy heavenly grace may evermore be defended by thy mighty power; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany. THE COLLECT. 74 bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long- suffering; forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any; even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye, And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do, in word or deed, do all in the Name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. THE GOSPEL St Matt xiii, 24. of likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field. But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also. So the servants of the householder came, and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares? He said unto them, Anenemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up? But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest; and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them; but gather the wheat into my barn. O GOD, whose blessed Son might destroy the works of the was that he devil, and make us the sons of God, and heirs of eternal life, Grant us, we beseech thee, that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves, even as he is pure; that, when he shall appear again with power and great glory, we may be made like unto him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where with thee, O Father, and thee, O Holy Ghost, he liveth and reigneth, ever one God, world without end. Amen. THE EPISTLE. 1 St John iii. 1. EHOLD, what manner of stowed upon us, that we should therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know, that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. He that committeth sin is of the devil: for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was SEPTUAGESIMA SUNDAY. 75 manifested, that he might de-| livered by thy goodness, for the stroy the works of the devil. glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Saviour, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. THE EPISTLE. 1 Cor ix, 24. and false prophets, and shall KNOW ye not, that they which run in a race run THE GOSPEL St. Matt. xxiv 23. THEN THEN if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. For there shall arise false Christs, insomuch that( if it were possi- all, but one receiveth the prize? ble) they shall deceive the very So run that ye may obtain. elect. Behold, I have told you And every man that striveth before. Wherefore, if they shall for the mastery is temperate in Bay unto you, Behold, he is in all things: now they do it to the desert; go not forth: behold, obtain a corruptible crown, but he is in the secret chambers; we an incorruptible. I therebelieve it not. For as the light- fore so run, not as uncertainly; ning cometh out of the east, so fight I, not as one that beatand shineth even unto the west; eth the air: but I keep under so shall also the coming of the my body, and bring it into Son of Man be. For whereso- subjection, lest that by any ever the carcase is, there will means, when I have preached the eagles be gathered together. to others, I myself should be a Immediately after the tribula- cast- away. tion of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken. 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 power and great glory. And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. THE GOSPEL. St. Matt xx 1. THE kingdom of heaven is like man is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard. And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard. And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the market- place, and said unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way. Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise. And about the eleventh The Sunday called Sep- hour he went out, and found tuagesima, or the Third Sunday before Lent. others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle? They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive. So when even was come, the lord of the vine0 THE COLLECT. LORD, we beseech thee favourably to hear the prayers of thy people; that we, who are justly punished for our offences, may be mercifully de 76 yard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first. And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny. But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny, And when they had received it, they murmured against the good- man of the house, saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day. But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong; didst not thou agree with me for a penny? Take that thine is, and go thy way; I will give unto this last even as unto thee. Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good? the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen. So SEXAGESIMA SUNDAY. The Sunday called Sexagesima, or the Second Sunday before Lent. THE COLLECT that we put not our trust in any thing that we do; Mercifully grant that by thy power we may be defended against all adversity; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE EPISTLE 2 Cor xi 19 Y E suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise. For ye suffer if a man bring you into bondage, if a man devour you, if a man take of you, if a man exalt himself, if a man smite you on the face. I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak: howbeit, whereinsoever any is bold,( I speak foolishly,) I am bold also. Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I. Are they ministers of Christ?( I speak as a fool,) I am more: in labours more abundant; in stripes above measure; in prisons more frequent; in deaths oft. Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one; thrice was I beaten with rods; once was I stoned; thrice I suffered shipwreck; a night and a day I have been in the deep; in journeying often; in perils of waters; in perils of robbers; in perils by mine own countrymen; in perils by the heathen; in perils in the city; in perils in the wilderness; in perils in the sea; in perils among false brethren; in weariness and painfulness; in watchings often; in hunger and thirst; in fastings often; in cold and nakedness; besides those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches. Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not? If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine ther of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not. THE GOSPEL. St. Luke viii. 4. THEN much people were W gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable: A 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 some fell upon a rock, and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered a QUINQUAGESIMA SUNDAY. be way, because it lacked moisture. And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it. And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand. Now the parable is this: The seed is the Word of God. Those by the way- side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe, and be saved. They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away. And that which fell among thorns, are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares, and riches, and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection. But that on the good ground, are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience. 77 without which whosoever liveth is counted dead before thee: Grant this for thine only Son Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. The Sunday called Quinquagesima, or the next Sunday before Lent. THE COLLECT. O us that all our doings without charity are nothing worth; Send thy Holy Ghost, and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of charity, the very bond of peace and of all virtues, THE EPISTLE. 1 Cor. xiii. 1. THOUGH 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 though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, 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 faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whetherthere be knowledge, it shall vanish away. For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in I part shall be done away. When was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. For now we see then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. And now abideth faith, hope, cha rity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. 78 THE GOSPEL. St. Luke xviii. 31. ASH- WEDNESDAY. the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of Man shall be accomplished. For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on: and they shall scourge him, and put him to death; and the third day he shall rise again, And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken. And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way- side begging: and hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth pass eth by. And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me. And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him, saying, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight; thy faith hath saved thee. And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God. The first Day of Lent, commonly called Ash- Wednesday. THE COLLECT. God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made, and dost all them that are penitent; Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we worthily lamenting our sins, and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. This Collect is to be read every day in Lent after the Collect appointed for the Day. FOR THE EPISTLE. Joel li. 12. TURN ye even to me, saith the Lord, with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning. And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil. Who knoweth if he will return, and repent, and leave a blessing behind him, even a meat- offering and a drink- offering unto the Lord your God? Blow the trumpet in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly, gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the elders, gather the children, and those that suck the breasts; let the brideand the bride out of her closet; groom go forth of his chamber, let the priests, the ministers of porch and the altar, and let the Lord, weep between the them say, Spare thy people, O Lord, and give not thine heritthen should rule over them: age to reproach, that the heawherefore should they say- mong the people, Where is their God? THE GOSPEL. St. Matt. vi. 16 HEN ye fast, be not as the of a countenance: for they disfigure FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT. 79 their faces, that they may ap- in necessities, in distresses, in pear unto men to fast. Verily stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings; by pureness, by knowledge, by long- suffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned, by the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness 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 well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; as sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things. THE GOSPEL. St. Matt iv 1. I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face, that thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly. Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: but lay up for your selves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. The First Sunday in Lent. THE COLLECT 0 LORD, who for our sake didst fast forty days and forty nights; Give us grace to use such abstinence, that, our flesh being subdued to the Spirit, we may ever obey thy godly motions in righteousness, and true holiness, to thy honour and glory, who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen. THE EPISTLE. 2 Cor. vi. 1. WE TE then, as workers together with him, beseech you also, that ye receive not the grace of God in vain;( for he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation;) giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed; but in all things approving our selves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, the Spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted of the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, and saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down; for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee, and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the 80 SECOND, THIRD, AND world, and the glory of them;| spiseth despiseth not man, but and saith unto him, All these| God, who hath also given unto things will I give thee, if thou us his holy Spirit. wilt fall down and worship me. Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan; for it the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. Then the devil leaveth him, and behold, angels came and minisered unto him. The Second Sunday in Lent. THE COLLECT LMIGHTY God, who seest ourselves to help ourselves; Keep us both outwardly in our bodies, and inwardly in our souls; that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE GOSPEL. St Matt xv 21 JESUS went thence, and deTyre and Sidon. And behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is griev. ously vexed with a devil. But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her But he answered and said, I am not sent, but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me. But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs. And she said, Truth, Lord; yet the dogs cat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table. Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour. The Third Sunday in Lent. THE COLLECT upon WE beseech thee, Almighty desires of thy humble servants, and stretch forth the right hand of thy Majesty, to be our defence against all our enemies; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE EPISTLE 1 Thess iv 1 WE TE beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk, and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus. For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication; that every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God; that no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter; because that the Lord is the aTHE EPISTLE Ephes v 1. enger of all such, as we also Bye therefore followers of have forewarned you, and testified. For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness. He therefore that deGod, as and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet 81 FOURTH SUNDAYS IN LENT. smelling savour. But fornica- to desolation; and a house dition, and all uncleanness, or vided against a house falleth. covetousness, let it not be once If Satan also be divided against named amongst you, as becom- himself, how shall his kingdom eth saints; neither filthiness, stand? because ye say, that I nor foolish- talking, nor jesting, cast out devils through Beelzewhich are not convenient; but bub. And if I by Beelzebub cast rather giving of thanks: for out devils, by whom do your this ye know, that no whore- sons cast them out? therefore monger, nor unclean person, shall they be your judges. But nor covetous man, who is an if I with the finger of God cast idolater, hath any inheritance out devils, no doubt the kingin the kingdom of Christ, and dom of God is come upon you. of God. Let no man deceive When a strong man armed keepyou with vain words: for be- eth his palace, his goods are cause of these things cometh in peace; but when a stronger the wrath of God upon the than he shall come upon him, children of disobedience. Be and overcome him, he taketh not ye therefore partakers with from him all his armour wherethem: for ye were sometimes in he trusted, and divideth his darkness, but now are ye light spoils. He that is not with me in the Lord: walk as children is against me: and he that gaof light;( for the fruit of the thereth not with me scatterSpirit is in all goodness, and eth. When the unclean spirit is righteousness, and truth;) prov- gone out of a man, he walketh ing what is acceptable unto the through dry places, seeking rest: Lord. And have no fellowship and finding none, he saith, I will with the unfruitful works of return unto my house whence darkness, but rather reprove I came out. And when he comthem: for it is a shame even eth, he findeth it swept and to speak of those things which garnished. Then goeth he and are done of them in secret. But taketh to him seven other spiall things that are reproved are rits more wicked than himself, made manifest by the light: and they enter in, and dwell for whatsoever doth make ma- there; and the last state of that nifest is light. Wherefore he man is worse than the first. saith, Awake, thou that sleep- And it came to pass, as he spake est, and arise from the dead, these things, a certain woman and Christ shall give thee light of the company lift up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked. But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the Word of God, and keep it.. The Fourth Sunday in Lent. THE COLLECT. THE GOSPEL. St. Luke xi. 14. JES ESUS was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered. But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub, the chief of the devils. And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven. But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought thee, Almighty God, that we, who for our evil deeds do worthily deserve to be punished, by the comfort of thy grace may mercifully be relieved; 82 FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT. through our Lord and Saviour with his disciples. And the Jesus Christ. Amen. Passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh. When Jesus then lift up his eyes, and saw a THE EPISTLE. Gal. iv. 21. NELL he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?( And this he said to prove him; for he himself knew what he would do.) Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little. One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto him, There is a lad here, which hath five barley- loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many? And Jesus be under the law, do ye not hear the law? For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bond- maid, the other by a free- woman. But he who was of the bond- woman was born after the flesh; but he of the free- woman was by promise. Which things are an allegory: for these are the two covenants; the one from the mount Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, which is Agar. For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answereth to Jerusalem which now is, and is in said, Make the men sit down. bondage with her children. But Now there was much grass in Jerusalem which is above is the place. So the men sat free which is the mother of down, in number about five us all. For it is written, Re- thousand. And Jesus took the joice, thou barren that bearest loaves, and when he had given not; break forth and cry, thou thanks he distributed to the that travailest not: for the de- disciples, and the disciples to solate hath many more chil- them that were set down; and dren than she which hath an likewise of the fishes as much husband. Now we, brethren, as as they would. When they were Isaac was, are the children of filled, he said unto his disciples, promise. But as then he that Gather up the fragments that was born after the flesh perse- remain, that nothing be lost. cuted him that was born after Therefore they gathered them the Spirit; even so it is now. together, and filled twelve basNevertheless, what saith the kets with the fragments of the Scripture? Cast out the bond- five barley- loaves, which rewoman 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 children of the bondwoman, but of the free. mained over and above unto them that had eaten. Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that Prophet that should come into the world. THE GOSPEL. St. John vi. 1 ESUS went over the sea of Tiberias, And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased. And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat The Fifth Sunday in Lent. THE COLLECT. ATE beseech thee, Almighty WE God, mercifully to look upon thy people; that by thy great goodness they may be governed and preserved evermore, both in body and soul; SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE EASTER. through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE EPISTLE. Heb. ix 11. HRIST being come an 83 thou hast a devil: Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands; that is to say, not of this building; neither by the blood of goats and calves; but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purify ing of the flesh; how much more shall the blood of Christ, who, through the eternal Spirit, offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? And for this cause he is the Mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testa- himself, and went out of the ment, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance. our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are self? Jesus answered, If I hodead: whom makest thou thynour myself, my honour is nothing; it is my Father that that he is your God: yet ye honoureth me, of whom ye say, have not known him; but I I know him not, I shall be a know him; and if I should say, liar like unto you; but I know him, and keep his saying. Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day, and he saw it, and was glad. Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham? Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say I am. Then took they up stones unto you, before Abraham was, to cast at him: but Jesus hid THE GOSPEL St. John viii 46. temple. The Sunday next before Easter. THE COLLECT. everlastA ing God, who, of thy tender love towards mankind, hast sent thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, to take upon him our flesh, and to suffer death kind should follow the example upon the cross, that all manof his great humility; Mercifully grant, that we may both follow the example of his patience, and also be made partakers of his resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. convinceth me of sin? and if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me? He that is of God heareth God's words; ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God. Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well, that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil? Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me. And I seek not mine own glory; there is one that seeketh and judgeth. Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death. Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that Jesus: who, being in the form THE EPISTLE Phil. il. 5. ET this mind be in you, 84 of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God; but made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God- also hath highly exalted him, and given him a Name which is above every name; that at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE EASTER. THE GOSPEL St. Matt. xxvii. 1. W to HEN the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus, to put him to death. And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him Pontius Pilate the governour. Then Judas who had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, saying, I have sinned, in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that. And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself. And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood. And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's field, to bury strangers in. Wherefore that field was called. The field of blood, unto this day.( Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value, and gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me.) And Jesus stood before the governour; and the governour asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest. And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing. Then saith Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee? And he answered him to never a word, insomuch that the governour marvelled greatly. Now at that feast the governour was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would. And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas. Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ? For he knew that for envy they had delivered him. When he was set down on the judgment- seat, his wife sent unto 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 elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. The governour answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas. Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus, which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. And the governour said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE EASTER. 85 accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Then were there two thieves crucified with him; one on the right hand, and another on the left. And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads, and saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself: if thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross. Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, 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 deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God. The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth. Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias. And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink. The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias will come to save him. Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. And behold, the vail of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom, and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent, and the graves were opened, and many bodies of saints which slept arose, and came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified. When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it. Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children. Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus he delivered him to be crucified. Then the soldiers of the governour took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe. And when they had platted a crown of thorns they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews. And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head. And after that they had mocked him they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him. And as they came out they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name; him they compelled to bear his cross. And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, they gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink. And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled, which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots. And sitting down they watched him there; and set up over his head his 86 into the holy city, and appeared unto many. Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God. MONDAY BEFORE EASTER, Monday before Easter. FOR THE EPISTLE Isaiah Ixiii. 1 from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save. Wherefore art thou red in thine apparel, and thy garments like him that treadeth in the wine- fat? I have trodden the wine- press alone, and of the people there was none with me: for I will tread them in mine anger, and trample them in my fury, and their blood shall be sprinkled upon my garments, and I will stain all my raiment. For the day of vengeance is in mine heart, and the year of my redeemed is come. And I looked, and there was none to help; and I wondered that there was none to uphold; therefore mine own arm brought salvation unto me, and my fury it upheld me. And I will tread down the people in mine anger, and make them drunk in my fury, and I will bring down their strength to the earth. I will mention the loving- kindnesses of the Lord, and the praises of the Lord, according to all that the Lord hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness towards the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them, according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses. For he said, Surely they are my people, children that will not lie: so he was their Saviour. In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love, and in his pity, he redeemed them, and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old. But they rebelled, and vexed his Holy Spirit; therefore he was turned to be their enemy, and he fought against them. Then he rememand his people, saying, Where is he that brought them up out of the sea with the shepherd of his flock? where is he that put his Holy Spirit within him? that led them by the right hand of Moses, with his glorious arm, dividing the water before them, to make himself an everlasting Name? that led them through the deep as an horse in the wilderness, that they should not stumble? As a beast goeth down into the valley, the Spirit of the Lord caused him to rest: so didst thou lead thy people, to make thyself a glorious Name. Look down from heaven, and behold from the habitation of thy holiness, and of thy glory: where is thy zeal, and thy strength, the sounding of thy bowels, and of thy mercies towards me? Are they restrained? Doubtless thou art our Father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not: Thou, O Lord, art our Father, our Redeemer, thy Name is from everlasting. O Lord, why hast thou made us to err from thy ways? and hardened our hearts from thy fear? Return for thy servants' sake, the tribes of thine inheritance. The people of thy holiness have possessed it but a little while: our adversaries have trodden down thy sanctuary. We are thine: thou 87 And his passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare, that thou mayest eat the passover? And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water; follow him! And wheresoever he shall go in, say ye to the good- man of the house, The Master saith, Where is the guest- chamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? And he will shew you a large upper- room furnished, and prepared: there make ready for us. disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover. And in the evening he cometh with the twelve. And as they sat, and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me. And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is I? And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve that dippeth with me in the dish. The Son of Man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed: good were it for that man if he had never been born. And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them: and they all drank of it. And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many. Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the Kingdom of God. And MONDAY BEFORE EASTER. never barest rule over them; they were not called by thy Name. THE GOSPEL. St. Mark xiv. 1. AF FTER two days was the feast of the Passover, and of unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and put him to death. But they said, Not on the feast- day, lest there be an uproar of the people. And being in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard, very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head. And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made? for it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor: and they murmured against her. And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me: for ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good; but me ye have not always. She hath done what she could; she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying. Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this Gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her. And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests to betray him unto them. And when they heard it they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him. And the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the 88 when they had sung an hymn they went out into the mount of Olives. And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered. But, after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee. But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I. And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all. And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray. And he taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy, and saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death; tarry ye here, and watch. And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed, that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me; nevertheless, not what I will, but what thou wilt. And he cometh and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour? Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation: the spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak. And again he went away, and rayed, and spake the same words. And when he returned he found them asleep again,( for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist MONDAY BEFORE EASTER. they what to answer him. And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand. And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders. And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely. And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him. And they laid their hands on him, and took him. And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. And Jesus answered, and said unto them, Are ye come out as against a thief, with swords and with staves, to take me? I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the Scriptures must be fulfilled. And they all forsook him, and fled. And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him: and he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked. And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests, and the elders, and the scribes. And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest; and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire. And the chief TUESDAY BEFORE EASTER. 89 priests and all the council stood by, This is one of them. sought for witness against Je- And he denied it again. And sus to put him to death; and a little after, they that stood by found none. For many bare said again to Peter, Surely thou false witness against him, but art one of them; for thou art their witness agreed not to- a Galilean, and thy speech agether. And there arose cer- greeth thereto. But he began tain, and bare false witness to curse and to swear, saying, against him, saying, We heard I know not this man of whom him say, I will destroy this ye speak. And the second time temple that is made with the cock crew. And Peter callhands, and within three days ed to mind the word that JeI will build another made with- sus said unto him, Before the out hands. But neither so did cock crow twice, thou shalt detheir witness agree together. ny me thrice. And when he And the high priest stood up thought thereon, he wept. in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed? And Jesus said, I am; and ye shall see the Son of Man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven. Then the high priest rent his clothes, and saith, What need we any further witnesses? ye have heard the blasphemy: what think ye? And they all condemned him to be guilty of death. And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands. And as Peter was beneath in the palace there cometh one of the maids of the high priest; and when she saw Peter warming himself she looked upon him, and said, And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth. But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand 1 what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew. And a maid saw him again, and began to say to them that Tuesday before Easter. FOR THE EPISTLE Isai. 1. 5. THE Lord God hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back. I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting. For the Lord God will help me, therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. He is near that justifieth me; who will contend with me? Let us stand together; who is mine adversary? let him come near to me. Behold, the Lord God will help me; who is he that shall condemn me? Lo, they all shall wax old as a garment: the moth shall eat them up. Who is among you that feareth the Lord, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the Name of the Lord, and stay upon his God. Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compass yourselves about with sparks; walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks that ye have kindled. This shall ye have of mine hand, ye shall lie down in sorrow. 90 TUESDAY BEFORE EASTER. THE GOSPEL. St. Mark xv. 1. hall, called Prætorium; and ND straightway in the they call together the whole held a consultation with the with purple, and platted a elders, and scribes, and the crown of thorns, and put it whole council, and bound Je- about his head: and began to sus, and carried him away, and salute him, Hail, King of the delivered him to Pilate. And Jews. And they smote him on Pilate asked him, Art thou the the head with a reed, and did King of the Jews? And he an- spit upon him, and bowing their swering said unto him, Thou knees worshipped him. And sayest it. And the chief priests when they had mocked him accused him of many things: they took off the purple from but he answered nothing. And him, and put his own clothes Pilate asked him again, saying, on him, and led him out to Answerest thou nothing? be- crucify him. And they compel hold how many things they wit- one Simon a Cyrenian, who ness against thee. But Jesus passed by, coming out of the yet answered nothing: so that country, the father of AlexanPilate marvelled. Now at that der and Rufus, to bear his cross. feast he released unto them one And they bring him unto the prisoner, whomsoever they de- place Golgotha, which is, being gired. And there was one named interpreted, The place of a skull. Barabbas, which lay bound with And they gave him to drink them that had made insurrec- wine mingled with myrrh; but tion with him, who had com- he received it not. And when mitted murder in the insurrec- they had crucified him they tion. And the multitude, cry- parted his garments, casting ing aloud, began to desire him lots upon them, what every to do as he had ever done unto man should take. And it was them. But Pilate answered the third hour, and they crucithem, saying, Will ye that I fied him. And the superscriprelease unto you the King of tion of his accusation was the Jews? For he knew that written over, THE KING OF the chief priests had delivered THE JEWS. And with him him for envy. But the chief they crucify two thieves, the priests moved the people, that one on his right hand, and the he should rather release Bar- other on his left. And the scripabbas unto them. And Pilate ture was fulfilled, which saith, answered, and said again unto And he was numbered with the them, What will ye then that transgressors, And they that I shal: do unto him whom ye passed by railed on him, wagcall the King of the Jews? ging their heads, and saying, And they cried out again, Cru- Ah, thou that destroyest the cify him. Then Pilate said unto temple, and buildest it in three them, Why, what evil hath he days, save thyself, and come done? And they cried out the down from the cross. Likewise more exceedingly, Crucify him. also the chief priests mocking And so Pilate, willing to con- said among themselves, with tent the people, released Barab- the scribes, He saved others; bas unto them, and delivered himself he cannot save. Let Jesus, when he had scourged Christ the King of Israel dehim, to be crucified. And the scend now from the cross, that soldiers led him away into the we may see and believe. And WEDNESDAY BEFORE EASTER. 91 they that were crucified with law purged with blood; and him reviled him. And when without shedding of blood is the sixth hour was come, there no remission. It was therefore was darkness over the whole necessary that the patterns of land until the ninth hour. And things in the heavens should be at the ninth hour Jesus cried purified with these; but the heawith a loud voice, saying, Eloi, venly things themselves with Eloi, lama sabachthani? which better sacrifices than these. For is, being interpreted, My God, Christ is not entered into the my God, why hast thou for- holy places made with hands, saken me? And some of them which are the figures of the that stood by, when they heard true, but into heaven itself, it, said, Behold, he calleth Elias. now to appear in the presence And one ran and filled a spunge of God for us; nor yet that he full of vinegar, and put it on a should offer himself often, as reed, and gave him to drink, the high priest entereth into the saying, Let alone; let us see holy place every year with blood whether Elias will come to take of others: for then must he him down. And Jesus cried often have suffered since the with a loud voice, and gave up foundation of the world; but the ghost. And the vail of the now once in the end of the world temple was rent in twain from hath he appeared to put away the top to the bottom. And sin by the sacrifice of himself. when the centurion, which And as it is appointed unto stood over against him, saw men once to die, but after this that he so cried out, and gave the judgment: so Christ was up the ghost, he said, Truly this once offered to bear the sins of man was the Son of God. many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. Wednesday before Easter. THE EPISTLE Heb. ix. 16. WHERE a testament is, there must of neTHE GOSPEL. St. Luke xxii. 1. tato be the death of the tes NOW the feast ofunleavened for of force after men are dead; otherwise it is of no strength at all whilst the testator liveth. Whereupon, neither the first testament was dedicated with out blood: for when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people, according to the law, he took the blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book, and all the people, saying, This is the blood of the testament, which God hath enjoined unto you. Moreover, he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle, and all the vessels of the ministry. And almost all things are by the bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. And he went his way, and com. muned with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them. And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude. Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed. And he sent 92 WEDNESDAY BEFORE EASTER. Peter and John, saying, Go| also a strife among them, wi.ich and prepare us the passover, that we may eat. And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare? And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in. And ye shall say unto the good- man of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guest- chamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? And he shall shew you a large upper- room furnished; there make ready. And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover. And when the hour was come he sat down, and the twelve Apostles with him. And he said unto them, With desire I of them should be accounted the greatest. And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors. But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve. For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth. Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations. And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; that ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And have desired to eat this pass- the Lord said, Simon, Simon, over with you before I suffer: for I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the Kingdom of God. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves. For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the Kingdom of God shall come. And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body, which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you. But behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table. And truly the Son of Man goeth as it was determined; but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed. And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. And there was behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not; and when thou art converte strengthen thy brethren. And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee both into prison and to death. And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me. And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing. Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. For I say unto you, That this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end. And WEDNESDAY BEFORE EASTER. they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough. And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives, and his disciples also followed him. And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray, that ye enter not into temptation. And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down and prayed, saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless, not my will, but thine be done. And there appeared an angel untohim from heaven, strengthening him. And being in an agony, he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat was as it were greatdrops of blood falling down to the ground. And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow, and said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. And while he yet spake, behold, a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drewnear unto Jesus to kiss him. But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of Man with a kiss? When they who were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. And Jesus answered and said, Sufferyethus far. And hetouched his ear, and healed him. Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders who were come to him, Be ye come out as against a thief, with swords and staves? When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forthno handsagainst me: but this is your hour, and 93 the power of darkness. Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house: and Peter followed afar off. And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them. But a certain maid beheld him, as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him. And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not. And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not. And about the space of one hour after, another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him; for he is a Galilean. And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew. And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter: and Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And Peter went out, and wept bitterly. And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him. And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee? And many other things blasphemously spake they against him. And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people, and the chief priests, and the scribes, came together, and led him into their council, saying, Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe: and if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go. Hereafter shall the Son of Man sit on the right hand of the power of God. Then said they 94 THURSDAY BEFORE EASTER. all, Art thou then the Son of guilty of the body and blood of God? And he said unto them, the Lord. But let a man exYe say that I am. And they amine himself, and so let him said, What need we any further eat of that bread, and drink of witness? for we ourselves have that cup. For he that eateth heard of his own mouth. and drinketh unworthily eateth and drinkethdamnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body. For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep. For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world. Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for another. And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come, Thursday before Easter. IN THE EPISTLE 1 Cor. xi. 17. this that I declare unto you, I praise you not; that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse. For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you, and I partly believe it. For there must be also heresies among you, that they who are approved may be made manifest among you. When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord's supper: for in eating every one taketh before other his ownsupper; and one is hungry, and another is drunken. What, not to drink in? or despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not. For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus, the same night in which he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat; this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come. Wherefore, whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be THE GOSPEL St. Luke xxiil 13 THE whole multitude of unto Pilate. And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Cæsar, saying, That he himself is Christ a King. And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him, and said, Thou sayest it. Then said Pilate to the chief priests, and to the people, I find no fault in this man. And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place. When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilean. And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself was also at Jerusalem at that time. And when Herod saw Jesus he was exceeding glad; for he was de THURSDAY BEFORE EASTER. 95 sirous to see him of a long it should be as they required. season, because he had heard And he released unto them him many things of him; and he that for sedition and murder hoped to have seen some mira- was cast into prison, whom they cle done by him. Then he ques- had desired; but he delivered tioned with him in many words; Jesus to their will. And as they but he answered him nothing. led him away, they laid hold And thechief priests and scribes upon one Simon a Cyrenian, stood and vehemently accused coming out of the country, and him. And Herod with his men on him they laid the cross, that of war set him at nought, and he might bear it after Jesus. mocked him, and arrayed him And there followed him a great in a gorgeous robe, and sent company of people, and of wohim again to Pilate. And the men, which also bewailed and same day Pilate and Herod lamented him. But Jesus, turnwere made friends together; for ing unto them, said, Daughters before they were at enmity be- of Jerusalem, weep not for me, tween themselves. And Pilate, but weep for yourselves, and for when he had called together your children. For behold, the the chief priests, and the rulers, days are coming, in the which and the people, said unto them, they shall say, Blessed are the Ye have brought this man unto barren, and the wombs that me, as one that perverteth the never bare, and the paps which people and behold, I, having never gave suck. Then shall examined him before you, have they begin to say to the mounfound no fault in this man tains, Fall on us; and to the touching those things whereof hills, Cover us. For if they do ye accuse him: No, nor yet these things in a green tree, Herod: for I sent you to him; what shall be done in the dryi and lo, nothing worthy of death And there were also two other, is done unto him. I will there- malefactors, led with him to be fore chastise him, and release put to death. And when they him. For of necessity he must were come to the place which release one unto them at the is called Calvary, there they feast. And they cried out all crucified him; and the maleat once, saying, Away with this factors, one on the right hand, man, and release unto us Barab- and the other on the left. Then bas:( who for a certain sedition said Jesus, Father, forgive them, made in the city, and for mur- for they know not what they do. der, was cast into prison.) Pilate And they parted his raiment, therefore, willing to release Je- and cast lots. And the people sus, spake again to them. But stood beholding; and the rulers they cried, saying, Crucify him, also with them derided him, crucify him. And he said unto saying, He saved others; let them the third time, Why, what him save himself, if he be evil hath he done? I have found Christ, the chosen of God. And no cause of death in him: I the soldiers also mocked him, will therefore chastise him, and coming to him, and offering him let him go. And they were in- vinegar, and saying, If thou be stant with loud voices, requir- the King of the Jews, save ing that he might be crucified: thyself. And a superscription and the voices of them and also was written over him in of the chief priests prevailed. letters of Greek, and Latin, and And Pilate gave sentence that Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING 96 GOOD FRIDAY. ALM OF THE JEWS. And one of LMIGHTY and everlasting the malefactors, which were God, by whose Spirit the hanged, railed on him, saying, whole body of the Church is If thou be Christ, save thyself, governed and sanctified; Reand us. But the other answer- ceive our supplications and ing rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds, but this man hath done nothing amiss. And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou Kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise. And it was about the sixth hour: and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. And the sun was darkened, and the vail of the temple was rent in the midst. And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost. Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man. And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things that were done, smote their breasts, and returned. And all his acquaintance, women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things. prayers, which we offer before thee for all estates of men in thy holy Church, that every member of the same, in his vocation and ministry, may truly and godly serve thee; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. hast made all men, and hatest nothing that thou hast made, nor wouldest the death of a sinner, but rather that he should be converted and live; Have mercy upon all Jews, Turks, Infidels, and Hereticks, and take from them all ignorance, hardness of heart, and contempt of thy Word; and so fetch them home, blessed Lord, to thy flock, that they may be saved among the remnant of the true Israelites, and be made one fold under one shepherd, Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. THE EPISTLE. Heb. x. 1. THE law having a shadow of good and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices, which they offered year by year continually, make the comers thereunto perfect: for then would they not have Good Friday. THE COLLECTS. LMIGHTY God, we beseech A thee graciously to behold cause that the worshippersonce this thy family, for which our purged should have had no Lord Jesus Christ was content- more conscience of sins. But ed to be betrayed, and given in those sacrifices there is a reup into the hands of wicked membrance again made of sins men, and to suffer death upon every year. For it is not posthe cross, who now liveth andsible that the blood of bulls and reigneth with thee and the Holy of goats should take away sins. Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Wherefore, when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice GOOD FRIDAY. 97 hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; ( for he is faithful that promised;) and let us consider one another to provoke unto love, and to good works: not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is: but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. THE GOSPEL. St. John xix. 1. and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me: In burnt- offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure: Then said I, Lo, I come( in the volume of the book it is written of me) to do thy will, O God. Above, when he said, Sacrifice and offering, and burnt- offerings, and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein, which are offered by the Law: then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may. establish the second. By the through the offering of the body sus, and scourged him. And of Jesus Christ once for all. the soldiers platted a crown of And every priest standeth daily thorns, and put it on his head, ministering, and offering often- and they put on him a purple times the same sacrifices, which robe, and said, Hail, King of can never take away sins. But the Jews: and they smote him this man, after he had offered with their hands. Pilate thereone sacrifice for sing for ever, fore went forth again, and saith sat down on the right hand of unto them, Behold, I bring him God; from henceforth expect- forth to you, that ye may know ing till his enemies be made that I find no fault in him. his foot- stool. For by one of fering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified: Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before, This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them; and their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin. Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way, which he hathconsecratedforus, through the vail, that is to say, his flesh; and having an High Priest over the house of God; let us draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having our Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man! When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him. The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God. When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid; and went again into the judgment- hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer. Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee? Jesus answered, Thou 98 couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin. And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Cæsar's friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Cæsar. When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment- seat, in a place that is called the Pavement ,. but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King! But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Cæsar. Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified: and they took Jesus, and led him away. And he, bearing his cross, went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew, Golgotha: where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst. And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross; and the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS. This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin. Then said the chief priests of the Jews 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 GOOD FRIDAY. had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and 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 therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but east lots for it, whose it shall be: that the Scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did. Now there stood by the cross of Jesus, his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, beholdthyson. Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother. And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home. After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth. When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath- day,( for that sabbath- day was an highday,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him. But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs. But one of the sol EASTER EVEN.- EASTER- DAY. 99 diers with a spear pierced his who is gone into heaven, and is side, and forthwith came there out blood and water. And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might these things were on the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him. THE GOSPEL. St. Matt xxvil 57 THEN the even done that the Scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken. And again, another Scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced. W there came a rich man of Arimathæa, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple. He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered. And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and laid new are baptized into the death he had hewn out in the rock; of thy blessed Son our Saviour and he rolled a great stone to Jesus Christ, so by continual the door of the sepulchre, and mortifying our corrupt affec- departed. And there was Mary tions we may be buried with Magdalene, and the other Mary, him; and that through the sitting over against the sepulgrave, and gate of death, we chre. Now the next day that may pass to our joyful resur- followed the day of the prerection; for his merits, who paration, the chief priests and died, and was buried, and rose Pharisees came together unto again for us, thy Son Jesus Pilate, saying, Sir, we rememChrist our Lord. Amen. ber that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After Command therefore that the three days I will rise again. Easter Even. THE COLLECT. THE EPISTLE. 1St Pet. ill. 17 T is better, if the will of God I doing, than for evil- doing. For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit. By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; which sometime were disobedient, when once the long- suffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing; wherein few, that is, eight souls, were saved by water. The like figure whereunto, even baptism, doth also now save us,( not the putting away the filth of the flesh, the third day, lest his disciples come by night and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first. Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch; go your way, make it as sure as you can. So they went and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch. EASTER- DAY. At Morning Prayer, instead of the Psalm, 0 come, let us sing, & c. these Anthems shall be sung or said. but the answer of a good con- CHRIST our pus: therefore science towards God,) by the crificed resurrection of Jesus Christ: let us keep the feast; EASTER- DAY. 100 Not with the old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness: but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. 1 Cor. v. 7. CHE HRIST being raised from the dead dieth no more: death hath no more dominion over him. For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God. Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin: but alive unto God through Rom. vi. 9. Jesus Christ our Lord. CHRIST is risen from the them. dead first- fruits of them that slept. THE GOSPEL. St. John xx. 1. For since by man came death: by man came also the THE first day of the week of the dead. cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. Then she runneth and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him. Peter therefore went forth, and that other made alive. For as in Adam all die: even so in Christ shall all be 1 Cor. xv. 20. 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. sitteth on the right hand of God. Set- your affection on things above, not on things on the earth: For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncieanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: For which things sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience. In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in THE COLLECT. LMIGHTY God, who A ten Son Jesus Christ hast overcome death, and opened unto us the gate of everlasting life; We humbly beseech thee, that, chre. So they ran both together; and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre; and he, stoopas by thy special grace preventing down and looking in, saw ing us thou dost put into our yet minds good desires, so by thy continual help we may bring the same to good effect; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. the linen clothes lying; went he not in. Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie; and the napkin that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself. Then went in also that other disciple THE EPISTLE. Col. iii. 1. first to the chre, and he saw, and believed. For as yet they knew not the Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ 2 MONDAY IN EASTER- WEEK. 101 Scripture, that he must rise him after he rose from the again from the dead. Then the disciples went away again unto their own home. dead. And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he who was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. To him give all the prophets witness, that Monday in Easter- Week. THE COLLECT. through thy only- begotten Son Jesus Christ hast overcome death, and opened unto us the gate of everlasting life; We humbly beseech thee, that, as special ing us thou dost put into our minds good desires, so by thy continual help we may bring the same to good effect; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. FOR THE EPISTLE. Acts x. 34 PETER opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons; but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peaceby Jesus Christ; ( he is Lord of all;) that word ( I say) ye know, which was published throughout all Judæa, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached: how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost, and with power; who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil: for God was with him. And we are witnesses of all things which he did, both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew, and hanged on a tree: Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly; not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. THE GOSPEL. St Luke xxiv. 18. BEHOLD, two of his disciples went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. And they talked together of all these things which had happened. And it came to pass, that while they communed together, and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. But their eyes were holden, that they should not know him. And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad? And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering, said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days? And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word, before God and all the people: and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and be sides all this, to- day is the third day since these things were done. Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre; and when they found not his body, they came, E 102 saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive. And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, andfound it even so as the women had said; but him they saw not. Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter TUESDAY IN EASTER- WEEK. us the gate of everlasting life; We humbly beseech thee, that, as by thy special grace preventing us thou dost put into our minds good desires, so by thy continual help we may bring the same to good effect; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. at Moses, and all the prophets, MEN the stock of Abraham, FOR THE PISTLE. Acts 26 and he expounded unto them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. And they drew nigh unto the village whither they went; and he made as though he would have gone further: but they constrained him, saying, Abide with us, for It is towards evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them. And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. And their eyes were opened, and they knew him, and he vanished out of their sight. And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the Scriptures? And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them, saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread. and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent. For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath- day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him. And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain. And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre. But God raised him from the dead; and he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people. And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which wasmade unto the fathers, God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second Psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee. And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you Tuesday in Easter- Week. THE COLLECT LMIGHTY A through thy only begot- Wherefore he saith also in anGod, who ten Son Jesus Christ hast overcome death, and opened unto other Psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to se 103 FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. corruption. For David, after he| Then opened he their underhad served his own generation standing, that they might unby the will of God, fell on sleep, derstand the Scriptures, and and was laid unto his fathers, said unto them, Thus it is writand saw corruption: But he ten, and thus it behoved Christ whom God raised again saw no to suffer, and to rise from the corruption. Be it known unto dead the third day; and that you therefore, men and bre- repentance and remission of thren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses. Beware therefore, lest that come upon you which is spoken of in the prophets; Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, sins should be preached in his Name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye are witnesses of these things. and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you. THE GOSPEL. St Luke xxiv 36. ESUS himself stood in the unto them, Peace be unto you. But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled, and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have, And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet. And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honey- comb. And he took it, and did eat before them. And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the law of Moses, and in the Prophets, and in the Psalms concerning me. The First Sunday after Easter. THE COLLECT. ALMIGHTY Father, who hast given thine only Son to die for our sins, and to rise again for our justification; Grant us so to put away the leaven of malice and wickedness, that we may alway serve thee in pureness of living and the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE EPISTLE. 1 St John v. 4. is born Wf God overcometh the world; and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even 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, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood: and it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth. For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God, 104 SECOND SUNDAY which he hath testified of his Son. He that believeth on the THE EPISTLR. 1 St. Pet. 11. 19. Son of God hath the witness in HIS is thank- worthy, if & man tonot God hath made him a liar, because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life; and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son hath not life. THE GOSPEL. St. John xx. 19. HE same day at evening, week, when the doors were shut, where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. And when he had 80 said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad when they saw the Lord. Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: As my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost. ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whosesoever sins ye retain, they are retained. The Second Sunday after Easter. THE COLLECT. LMIGHTY God, who hast A unto us both a sacrifice for sin, and also an ensample of godly life; Give us grace that we may always most thankfully receive that his inestimable benefit, and also daily endeavour ourselves to follow the blessed steps of his most holy life; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. AFTER EASTER. ward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? But if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently; this is acceptable with God. For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: who did no sin, neifound mouth: who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls. THE GOSPEL. St. John x 11. ESUS said, I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth; and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. The hireling, and careth not for the sheep. I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep. And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they shall hear THIRD AND FOURTH SUNDAYS AFTER EASTER. 105 not see me; and again, a little while and ye shall see me; because I go to the Father. Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little and again, a little while and ye while and ye shall not see me; my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. The Third Sunday after Easter. THE COLLECT. LMIGHTY God, who shewest to the light of thy truth, to the intent that they may return into the way of righteousness; Grant unto all them that are admitted into the fellowship of Christ's Religion, that they may eschew those things that are contrary to their profession, and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. THE EPISTLE 1 St Pet. ii. 11. EARLY beloved, I beseech go to the Father? They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith. Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while and ye shall not see me; and again, a little while and ye shall see me? Verily, verily I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye grims, abstain from fleshly Iusts, which war against the soul; having your conversation honest among the Gentiles; that, whereas they speak a gainst you as evil doers, they may, by your good works which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation. Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake; whether it be to the King, as supreme; or unto governours, as unto them that are sent by him, for the punishment of evil doers, and for the praise of them that do well. For so is the will of God, that with welldoing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: as free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness; but as the servants of God. Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the King. sorrow shall be turned into joy. A woman, when she is in travail, hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world. And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. The Fourth Sunday after Easter. THE COLLECT. ALMIGHTY God, who 0 alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men; Grant unto thy people, that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise; that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may THE GOSPEL. St. John xvi. 16 JESUS said to his disciples, surely there be fixed, where A ye are 106 FIFTH SUNDAY through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. AFTER EASTER. THE EPISTLE. St. James 1. 17. he speak: and he will shew you things to come. He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you. EV VERY good gift, and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. Of his own will begat he us with the Word of truth, that we should be a kind of first- fruits of his creatures. Wherefore, my beloved The Fifth Sunday after Easter. THE COLLECT. LORD, from whom all brethren, let every man be good things do come; swift to hear, slow to speak, Grant to us thy humble serslow to wrath; for the wrath vants, that by thy holy inspiof man worketh not the righ- ration we may think those teousness of God. Wherefore things that be good, and by thy lay apart all filthiness and merciful guiding may perform superfluity of naughtiness, and the same; through our Lord receive with meekness the en- Jesus Christ. Amen. grafted Word, which is able to save your souls. THE EPISTLE. St. James i. 22. THE GOSPEL St. John xvi 5. and not hearers only, deNow I go my way to him if any be a hearer of the Word, that sent me, and none of you and not a doer, he is like unto asketh me, Whither goest thou? But, because I have said these face in a glass. For he beholdeth a man beholding his natural things unto you, sorrow hath himself, and goeth his way, and filled your heart. Nevertheless, straightway forgetteth what I tell you the truth; it is ex- manner of man he was. But pedient for you that I go away: whoso looketh into the perfect for if I go not away, the Com- law of liberty, and continueth forter will not come unto you; therein, he being not a forgetbut if I depart, I will send him ful hearer, but a doer of the unto you. And when he is work, this man shall be blesscome, he will reprove the world ed in his deed. If any man aof sin, and of righteousness, mong you seem to be religious, and of judgment: of sin, be- and bridleth not his tongue, cause they believe not on me; but deceiveth his own heart, of righteousness, because I go this man's religion is vain. to my Father, and ye see me. Pure religion, and undefiled no more; of judgment, be- before God and the Father, is cause the prince of this world this, To visit the fatherless is judged. I have yet many and widows in their affliction, things to say unto you, but ye and to keep himself unspotted cannot bear them now. How- from the world. beit, when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall THE GOSPEL. St. John xvi. 23. 1 say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my Name, TA THE ASCENSION- DAY. S 107 God, world without end. Amen. FOR THE EPISTLE HE THE he will give it you. Hitherto thee and the Holy Ghost, one have ye asked nothing in my Name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: the time cometh when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father. At that day ye shall ask in my Name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you; for the Father himself loveth you, because ye 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 go to the Father. His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb. Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God. Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe? Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. The Ascension- Day. THE COLLECT RANT, we beseech thee, Acts i 1 former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the Apostles whom he had chosen: to whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion, by many infallible proofs; being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the Kingdom of God: and, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore gain the kingdom to Israel? And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. But ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you; and ye shall be witnesses unto me, both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up, and a cloud received him out of their sight. we do believe thy only- begotten fastly toward heaven, as he Son our Lord Jesus Christ to went up, behold, two men have ascended into the hea- stood by them in white apvens; so we may also in heart parel; which also said, Ye men and mind thither ascend, and of Galilee, why stand ye gazing with him continually dwell, up into heaven? This same who liveth and reigneth with Jesus, which is taken up from 108 you into heaven, shall so come, in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. THE GOSPEL. St. Mark xvi. 14. SUNDAY AFTER ASCENSION- DAY. eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe: In my Name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. And they went forth and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the Word with signs following. Sunday after AscensionDay. THE EPISTLE. 1 St. Pet. iv. 7. THE end of all things is at THE hand; be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. And charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. Use hospitality one to another without grudging. As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God: if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth; that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. THE GOSPEL. St John xv. 26, and part of Chap. xvi. WHEN the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me. And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning. These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. But these things have I told you, that, when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. THE COLLECT. 0 GOD the King of glory, who hast exalted thine only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph unto thy kingdom in heaven; We beseech thee, leave us not comfortless; but send to us thine Holy Ghost to comfort us, and exalt us unto the same place whither our Saviour Christ is gone before, who liveth and reigneth WHIT- SUNDAY. THE COLLECT. with thee and the Holy Ghost, GOD, who as at this time didst teach the hearts of one God, world without end. Amen. thy faithful people, by the send 109 ing to them the light of thy Holy Spirit; Grant us by the THE GOSPEL. St. John xiv. 15. ESUS said unto his disciples, same Spirit to have a right if ye love me, keep my comjudgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through the merits of Christ Jesus our Saviour, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. mandments. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, WHIT- SUNDAY. FOR THE EPISTLE Acts ii. 1. of cost was fully come, they leave you comfortless; I will were all with one accord in come to you. Yet a little one place. And suddenly there while, and the world seeth me came a sound from heaven, as of no more; but ye see me: bea rushing mighty wind, and it cause I live, ye shall live also. filled all the house where they At that day ye shall know that were sitting. And there appear- I am in my Father, and ye in ed unto them cloven tongues, me, and I in you. He that hath like as of fire, and it sat upon my commandments, and keepeach of them: and they were eth them, he it is that loveth all filled with the Holy Ghost, me; and he that loveth me and began to speak with other shall be loved of my Father, tongues, as the Spirit gave and I will love him, and will them utterance. And there were manifest myself to him. Judas dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, de- saith unto him,( not Iscariot,) vout men, out of every nation Lord, how is it that thou wilt under heaven. Now when this manifest thyself unto us, and was noised abroad, the multi- not unto the world? Jesus antude came together, and were swered and said unto him, If confounded, because that every a man love me, he will keep man heard them speak in his my words, and my Father will own language. And they were love him, and we will come unall amazed, and marvelled, say- to him, and make our abode ing one to another, Behold, with him. He that loveth me are not all these which speak not keepeth not my sayings: Galilæans? And how hear we and the word which ye hear every man in our own tongue is not mine, but the Father's wherein we were born? Par- which sent me. These things thians, and Medes, and Elam- have I spoken unto you, being ites, and the dwellers in Me- yet present with you. But the sopotamia, and in Judæa, and Comforter, which is the Holy Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Ghost, whom the Father will Asia, Phrygia, and Pamphylia, send in my Name, he shall in Egypt, and in the parts of teach you all things, and bring Libya about Cyrene, and stran- all things to your rememgers of Rome, Jews, and Proselytes, Cretes, and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God. brance, whatsoever I have said unto you. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart 110 MONDAY IN WHITSUN- WEEK. be troubled, neither let it be er; who went about doing good, afraid. Ye have heard how I and healing all that were op. said unto you, I go away, and pressed of the devil: for God come again unto you. If ye was with him. And we are loved me, ye would rejoice, witnesses of all things which because I said, I go unto the he did, both in the land of the Father: for my Father is Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom greater than I. And now I they slew, and hanged on a have told you before it come tree: Him God raised up the to pass, that, when it is come third day, and shewed him to pass, ye might believe. Here- openly; not to all the people, after I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. but unto witnesses chosen before of God; even to us who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead. And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. To him give all the prophets witness, that through his Name whosoever Monday in Whitsun- Week. THE COLLECT OD, who as at this time G thy faithful people, by the sending to them the light of thy Holy Spirit; Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through the merits of Christ Jesus our Saviour, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. FOR THE EPISTLE Acts x 34 HEN Peter opened his T I perceive that God is no respecter of persons; but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. The Word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace all;) that Word, I say, ye know, which was published through out all Judæa, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached: how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost, and with pow remission of sins. While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. And they of the circumcision, which believed, were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received And he commanded them to be baptized in the Name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. G THE GOSPEL. St John ili 16. YOD so loved the world, that The gave his only- begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on 111 TUESDAY IN WHITSUN- WEEK. him is not condemned: but he| by the door into the sheep- fold, that believeth not is condemn- but climbeth up some other ed already; because he hath way, the same is a thief and a not believed in the Name of robber. But he that entereth the only- begotten Son of God. in by the door is the shepherd And this is the condemnation, of the sheep: to him the porter that light is come into the openeth; and the sheep hear world, and men loved darkness his voice, and he calleth his rather than light, because their own sheep by name, and leaddeeds were evil. For every one eth them out. And, when he that doeth evil hateth the light, putteth forth his own sheep, neither cometh to the light, lest he goeth before them, and the his deeds should be reproved. sheep follow him; for they But he that doeth truth com- know his voice. And a stranger eth to the light, that his deeds will they not follow; but will may be made manifest, that flee from him; for they know they are wrought in God. on not the voice of strangers. This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them. Then said T didst teach the hearts of verily I say unto you, I am the them thy faithful people, by the send- door of the sheep. All that ing to them the light of thy ever came before me are thieves Holy Spirit; Grant us by the and robbers; but the sheep did same Spirit to have a right not hear them. I am the door; judgment in all things, and by me if any man enter in, evermore to rejoice in his holy he shall be saved, and shall go comfort; through the merits of in and out, and find pasture. Christ Jesus our Saviour, who The thief cometh not but for liveth and reigneth with thee, to steal, and to kill, and to dein the unity of the same Spi- stroy: I am come that they rit, one God, world without might have life, and that they no end. Amen. might have it more abundantly. Tuesday in Whitsun- Week. THE COLLECT. FOR THE EPISTLE. Acts viii. 14. WH HEN the Apostles, which were at Jerusalem, heard that Samaria had received the unto them Peter and John; who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: ( for as yet he was fallen upon none of them; only they were baptized in the Name of the Lord Jesus.) Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. THE GOSPEL. St. John x 1. VER ERILY, verily I say unto you, He that entereth not TRINITY- SUNDAY. THE COLLECT. and A God, who hast given unto us thy servants grace by the confession of a true faith to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of the Divine Majesty to worship the Unity: We beseech thee, that thou wouldest keep us stedfast in this faith, and evermore defend us from all adversities, who livest and reignest, one God, world without end. Amen. 112 FOR THE EPISTLE Rev. iv. 1. FTER this I looked, and sat AF behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter. And immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald. And round about the throne were four and twenty seats; and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold: And out of the throne proceeded lightnings, and thunderings, and voices. And there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven spirits of God. And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind. And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle. And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come. And when those beasts give glory, and honour, and thanks, to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever, the four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and TRINITY- SUNDAY. worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory, and honour, and power; for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. THE GOSPEL. St. John iii 1. THERE was a man of the mus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? Jesus answered, Verily, verily I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water, and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth; so is every one that is born of the Spirit. Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be? Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things? Verily, verily I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our wit FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 113 that we dwell in him, and he in us; because he hath given us of his Spirit. And we have seen, and do testify, that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world. Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth ness. If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not; how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man, who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpentin him, and he in God. And in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. The First Sunday after Trinity. THE COLLECT. 0 GOD, the strength of all them that put their trust in thee, mercifully accept our prayers; and because through the weakness of our mortal nature we can do no good thing without thee, grant us the help of thy grace, that in keeping of thy commandments we may please thee, both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE EPISTLE 1 St John iv 7. BELOVED, let us love one another: for love is of God, and every that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. In this was manifested the love of God towards us, because that God sent his only- begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. No man hath seen God at any time. If welove one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us. Hereby know we we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as he is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear; because fear hath torment: He that feareth is not made perfect in love. We love him, because he first loved us. If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother, whom he hath seen, how can he love God, whom he hath not seen? And this commandment have we from hi That he who loveth God love his brother also. THE GOSPEL. St. Luke xvi. 19. THERE was a certain rich man, was clothed in purple, and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day. And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate full of sores, and desiring to be fed with the crumbs, which fell from the rich man's table: moreover, the dogs came and licked his sores. And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died, and was buried; and in hell he lift up his eyes being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. And he cried and 114 SECOND SUNDAY said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Laza rus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise La zarus evil things; but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they who would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence. Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house: for I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. And he said, Nay, father Abraham; but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead. The Second Sunday after Name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us. Trinity. THE COLLECT. LORD, who never failest to help govern whom thou dost bring up in thy stedfast fear and love; Keep us, we beseech thee, under the protection of thy good providence, and make us to have a perpetual fear and love of thy holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. AFTER TRINITY. death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him; how dwelleth the love of God in him? My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed, and in truth. And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him. For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence towards God. And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the THE EPISTLE 1 St. John iii. 13. ARVEL not, my brethren, know that we have passed from THE GOSPEL. St. Luke xiv. 16. A CERTAIN man made a great supper, and bade many; and sent his servant at supper- time to say to them that were bidden, Come, for all things are now ready. And they all with one consent besaid unto him, I have bought THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it; I pray thee have me excused. And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them; I pray thee have me excused. And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come. that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. 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 maimed, and the halt, and the blind. And the servant said, So 115 be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about seeking whom he may devour: whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. But the God of all grace, who hath called us into his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. THE GOSPEL St Luke xv 1 Lord, it is done as thou hast THEN drew near unto him all the Publicans and sinners for to hear him. And the Pharisees and Scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. And he spake this parable unto them, saying, What man of you having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the Trinity. THE COLLECT. 0 LORD, we beseech thee mercifully to hear us; and grant that we, to whom thou hast given an hearty desire to pray, may by thy mighty aid be defended and comforted in all dangers and adversities; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Third Sunday after ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost. I say unto you, That likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than overninety and nine just persons, which LL of you be subject one need no repentance. Either to another, and be clothed what woman having ten pieces with humility: for God resist- of silver, if she lose one piece, eth the proud, and giveth grace doth not light a candle, and to the humble. Humble your- sweep the house, and seek diliselves therefore under the gently till she find it? And mighty hand of God, that he when she hath found it, she may exalt you in due time; calleth her friends and her casting all your care upon him, neighbours together, saying, for he careth for you. Be sober, Rejoice with me, for I have THE EPISTLH 1 St. Pet. 5 AL room. And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the high- ways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper. 116 found the piece which I had lost. Likewise, I say unto you, There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. The Fourth Sunday after Trinity. THE COLLECT. 0 GOD, the protector of all that trust in thee, with out whom nothing is strong; nothing is holy; Increase and multiply upon us thy mercy; that, thou being our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we finally lose not the things eternal: Grant this, O heavenly Father, for Jesus Christ's sake our Lord. Amen. FOURTH, FIFTH, AND THE EPISTLE. Rom. viii 18. I RECKON that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope: because the creature itself also from the bondage of corruption, into the glorious liberty of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation groaneth, and travaileth in pain together until now. And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the first- fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the THE GOSPEL. St. Luke vi. 36. E be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal, it shall be measured to you again. And Can the blind lead the blind? he spake a parable unto them, the ditch? The disciple is not shall they not both fall into above his master; but every one that is perfect shall be as est thou the mote that is in his master. And why beholdthy brother's eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother's eye. your Father also is merciful. Judge not, and ye shall not The Fifth Sunday after Trinity. THE COLLECT. THE EPISTLE 1 St. Pet. iii. 8. adoption, to wit, the redemp- BE ye all of one mind, havour ing one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous, not renderas for or for railing; but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are therewe thee, that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by thy governance, that thy Church may joyfully serve thee in all godly quietness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. SIXTH SUNDAYS AFTER TRINITY. unto called, that ye should 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 eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not a fraid of their terror, neither be troubled; but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. 117 the ships, so that they began to sink. When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord. For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken; and so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not, from henceforth thou shalt catch men. And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him. THE GOSPEL. St. Luke v. 1. IT came to pass, that as the people pressed upon him to hear the Word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesareth, and saw two ships standing by the lake; but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land: and he taught the people out of the ship Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing; nevertheless, at thy word I will let down the net. And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes, and their net brake. And they beckoned unto their partners which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both The Sixth Sunday after Trinity. THE COLLECT. GOD, who hast prepared 0 for them that love thee such good things as pass man's understanding; Pour into our hearts such love toward thee, that we, loving thee above all things, may obtain thy promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THR EPISTLB. Rom. vi 3. NOW not, K of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death; that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Fa ther, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. For he that is 1 118 SEVENTH, EIGHTH, AND dead is freed from sin. Now The Seventh Sunday after if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live. with him; knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him. For in that he died, he died unto sin once; but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God. Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be ead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.med Trinity. THE COLLECT. ORD of all power and LOF might, who art the author and giver of all good things; Graft in our hearts the love of thy Name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with ail goodness, and of thy great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE GOSPEL St Matt v 20. THE EPISTLE Rom vi 19 JESUS said unto his disci- I SPEAK after the manner of ples, Except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the Kingdom of heaven. Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill: and whosoever shall kill, shall be in danger of the judgment. But I say unto you, that whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell- fire. Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against men, because of infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness, and to iniquity, unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness, unto holiness. For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death. But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. For the wages of sin is death: but the gift of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. thee; leave there thy gift before THE GOSPEL St. Mark viii. 1. the altar, and go thy way, first IN those days the multitude be reconciled to brother, and then come and offer thy gift. Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. being and hav ing nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples unto him, and saith unto them, I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have no: thing to eat: and if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint by the way; for divers of them came from far. And his disciples answered him, From whence cam NINTH SUNDAYS AFTER TRINITY. 119 heirs with Christ: if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. BEW a man satisfy these men with| heirs; heirs of God, and jointbread here in the wilderness? And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven. And he commanded THE GOSPEL. St. Matt. vii 15. the people to sit down on the ground. And he took the seEWARE of false prophets, ven loaves, and gave thanks, which come to you in and brake, and gave to his dis- sheep's clothing, but inwardly ciples to set before them; and they did set them before the people. And they had a few small fishes; and he blessed, and commanded to set them also before them. So they did eat, and were filled and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets. And they that had eaten were about four thousand. And he sent them away. they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits: do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bring. eth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit; neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingbut he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. The Ninth Sunday after Trinity. THE COLLECT. YRANT to us, Lord, we beThe Eighth Sunday after Trinity. THE COLLECT. ing providence ordereth all things both in heaven and earth; We humbly beseech thee to put away from us all hurtful things, and to give us those things which be profitable for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE EPISTLE. Rom. viii. 12 are ors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die; but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. think and do always such things as be rightful; that we, is good without thee, may by thee be enabled to live according to thy will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. For as THE EPISTLE. 1 Cor. x. 1. would led of God, they are the spirit B that we should be igno God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: and if children, then rant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; and were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud, and in the sea; and did all eat the same spiritual meat, and did all drink the same spiritual drink:( for TENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 120 they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them; and that Rock was Christ.) But with many of them God was not well pleased; for they were overthrown in the wilderness. Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. Neither be ye idolaters, as were 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, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. There hath no temptation taken you, but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye able; with the Temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. THE GOSPEL. St. Luke xvi. 1. ESUS said unto his disciI do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig, to beg I am ashamed. I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses. So he called every one of his lord's debtors unto him, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord? And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty. Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore. And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light. And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations. The Tenth Sunday after Trinity. THE COLLECT. ET thy Lord, be open to the prayers of thy humble servants; and that they may obtain their petitions make them to ask such things as shall please thee; through Jesus Christ our rich man which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he Co his goods. And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? Give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward. Then the steward said within himself, What shall THE EPISTLE. 1 Cor. xii 1. NONCERNING spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led. Wherefore I give you to under stand, that no man speaking ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 121 by the Spirit of God calleth| them, It is written, My house Jesus accursed; and that no is the house of prayer: but ye man can say that Jesus is the have made it a den of thieves. Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. And he taught daily in the Now there are diversities of temple. gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of The Eleventh Sunday after administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; to another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; to another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of to spirits; to another divers kinds terpretation of tongues. But all these worketh that one and the self- same Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will. THE GOSPEL. St. Luke xix 41. ND when he was come A and wept over it, saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes. For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side, and shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation. And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought, saying unto Trinity. THE COLLECT. O almighty power most chiefly in shewing mercy and pity; Mercifully grant unto us such a measure of thy grace, that we, running the way of thy commandments, may obtain thy gracious promises, and be made partakers of thy heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. BRE THE EPISTLE. 1 Cor xv. 1. RETHREN, I declare unto you the Gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand: by which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all, that which I also received, 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 of Cephas, then of the twelve: after that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present; but some are fallen asleep: after that, he was seen of James; then of all the Apostles. and last of all, he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time. For I am the least of the Apostles, that am not meet to be called an Apostle, because I persecuted the Church of God. But by the grace of God I am 122 what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all; yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed. TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. THE EPISTLE 2 Cor. iii. 4 have we Christ to God- ward: not that we are sufficient of our selves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God. Who also hath made us able ministers of the New Testament; not of the letter, but of the Spirit: for the letter killeth, but the Spirit giveth life. But if the ministration of death written and engraven in stones was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his coun tenance, which glory was to be done away; how shall not the ministration of the Spirit be rather glorious? For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory. THE GOSPEL St. Luke xviii. 9. J ESUS spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a Publican. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this Publican: I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. And the Publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merTHE GOSPEL St Mark vii 31. ciful to me a sinner. I tell you, JESUS, departing from the this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. coasts of Tyre and Sidon, came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis. And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him. And The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity. he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue; and look. THE COLLECT. LMIGHTY and everlasting A ready to hear than we to pray, and art wont to give more than either we desire, or deserve; Pour down upon us the abundance of thy mercy; forgiving us those things whereof our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things which we are not worthy to ask, but through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ, thy Son, our Lord. Amen. and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Beopened. Andstraightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain. And he charged them that they should tell no man: but the more he charged them, so muc the more a great deal they published it; and were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things THIRTEENTH SUNDAY well; he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak. The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity. THE COLLECT LMIGHTY and merciful cometh that thy faithful people do unto thee true and laudable service; Grant, we beseech thee, that we may so faithfully serve thee in this life, that we fail not finally to attain thy heavenly promises; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE EPISTLE. Gal iii. 16. TO 10 Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one; And to thy seed, which is Christ. And this I say, That the covenant that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the Law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect. For if the inheritance be of the Law, it is no more of promise; but God gave it to Abraham by promise. Wherefore then serveth the Law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come, to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator. Now a mediator is not a mediator of one; but God is one. Is the Law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the Law. But the Scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. AFTER TRINITY. 123 THE GOSPEL. St. Luke x 23. LESSED are the eyes which ye see. For I tell you, That many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; those ye hear, and have not heard them. And behold, a certain Lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? He said unto him, What is written in the Law? how readest thou? And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself. And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right; this do, and thou shalt live. But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour? And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him halfdead. And by chance there camedown a certain Priest that way, and, when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was; and, when he saw him, he had compassion on him, and went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And on the morrow, when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care 124 FOURTEENTH, FIFTEENTH, AND and lusts. of him; and whatsoever thou the flesh, with the affections spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee. Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou like wise. The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity. THE COLLECT A LMIGHTY and everlasting crease of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain that which thou dost promise, make us to love that which thou dost command; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. I THE EPISTLE. Gal v 16. SAY then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary the one to the other; so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. But if ye be led by the Spirit, ye are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these, adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, That they who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long- suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ's have crucified THE GOSPEL. St. Luke xvii 11. AND it came to pass, as Jesus went to that he passed through the midst of Samaria, and Galilee. And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off. And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go, shew yourselves to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed. And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks; and he was a Samaritan. And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way, thy faith hath made thee whole. The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity. THE COLLECT. Lord, KEEP, we beseech thee, O perpetual mercy: and, because the frailty of man without thee cannot but fall, keep us ever by thy help from all things hurtful, and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE EPISTLE. Gal. vi 11. a lette I have written unto you with mine own hand. As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to SIXTEENTH SUNDAYS AFTER TRINITY. 125 be circumcised; only lest they these. Wherefore, if God so should suffer persecution for clothe the grass of the field, the cross of Christ. For neither which to- day is, and to- morrow they themselves who are cir- is cast into the oven; shall he cumcised keep the law; but not much more clothe you, O desire to have you circumcised, ye of little faith? Therefore that they mayglory inyourflesh. take no thought, saying, What But God forbid that I should shall we eat? or what shall we glory, save in the cross of our drink? or wherewithal shall we Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the be clothed?( for after all these world is crucified unto me, and things do the Gentiles seek:) I unto the world. For in Christ for your heavenly Father knowJesus neither circumcision a- eth that yehave need of all these vaileth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature. And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on themn, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God. From henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus. Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow; for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself: sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity. THE GOSPEL. St. Matt vi. 24. can two masTHE COLLECT. N ters: for either he will LORD, we beseech thee, let thy hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and Mammon. Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your THE EPISTLE. Ephes. i 13. body, what ye shall put on: Is not more meat, my you, and the body than raiment? Behold the fowls of the air; for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field how they grow: they toil not, neither do they spin: and yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of I DESIRE that ye faint not which is your glory. For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints, what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; and to pity cleanse and defend thy Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without thy succour, preserve it evermore by thy help and goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. SEVENTEENTH, EIGHTEENTH, AND 126 know the love of Christ, which THE EPISTLE Ephes iv 1 Paight be filled with all the I of the Lord beseech you, that ye walk worthy of the vo that is able to do exceeding acation wherewith ye are called, fulness of God. Now unto him bundantly above all that we ask orthink, according to the power that worketh in us, unto him be glory in the Church by Christ Jesus, throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. with all lowliness and meekness, with long- suffering, forbearing one another in love; endeavouring to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye 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 you all. THE GOSPEL St. Luke vii 11 A ND it came to pass the day after, that Jesus went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people. Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and much people of the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not. And he came and touched the bier,( and they that bare him stood still,) and he said, Young man, I say unto 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 all, and they glorified God, saying, That a great Prophet is risen up among us, and that God hath visited his people. And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judæa, and throughout all the region round about. The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity. THE COLLECT we that thy grace may always prevent and follow us, and make us continually to be given to all good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE GOSPEL. St. Luke xiv 1 came to pass, as Jesus of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath- day, that there was a certain man before they watched him. And behold, him which had the dropsy. And Jesus answering spake unto the Lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath- day? And they held their peace. And he took him, and healed him, and let him go; and answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass, or an ox, fallen into a pull him out on the sabbathpit, and will not straightway him again to these things. And day? And they could not answer he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms, saying unto them, When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him; and that him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room. But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the 127 NINETEENTH SUNDAYS AFTER TRINITY. lowest room; that, when he with all thy soul, and with all that bade thee cometh, he may thy mind. This is the first and say unto thee, Friend, go up great commandment. And the higher: then shalt thou have second is like unto it, Thou worship in the presence of shalt love thy neighbour as thythem that sit at meat with self. On these two commandthee. For whosoever exalteth ments hang all the Law and himself shall be abased; and the Prophets. While the Phahe that humbleth himself shall risees were gathered together, be exalted. Jesus asked them, saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The son of David. He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy foot- stool? If David then call him Lord, how is he his Son? And no man was able to answer him a word; neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions. The Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity. THE COLLECT LORD, we beseech thee, grant thy people grace to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil, and with pure hearts and minds to follow thee the only God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. I THE EPISTLE. 1.Cor. i. 4. THANK my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you; so that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in day Lord Jesus Christ. THE GOSPEL. St Matt. xxii. 34. W WHEN the Pharisees had heard that Jesus had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together. Then one of them, who was a Lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying, Master, which is the great commandment in the Law? Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and The Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity. THE COLLECT. GOD, without thee we are not able to that thy Holy Spirit may in please thee; Mercifully grant, all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.. THE EPISTLE.. Ephes iv. 17. HIS I say therefore, and testify in that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind; having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: who, being past feeling, have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. But ye have not so learned Christ; if so be that ye have heard him, and have been TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. For whether is easier to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee? or to say, Arise, and walk? But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins,( then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house. And he arose, and departed to his house. But when the multitude saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, who had given such power unto men. The Twentieth Sunday after Trinity. 128 taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: that ye put off, concerning the former conversation, the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; and be renewed in the spirit of your mind; and that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. Wherefore, putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. Be ye angry and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: neither give place to the devil. Let him that stole steal no more; but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, may to give that needeth. Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil- speaking, be put away from you, with all malice. And be ye kind one to another, tender- hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. THE GOSPEL. St. Matt. ix 1. ESUS entered into a ship, into his own city. And behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed. And Jesus, seeing their faith, said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, be of good cheer, thy sins be forgiven thee. And behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth. And Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? THE COLLECT. ALMIGHTY and most bountiful goodness keep us, we beseech thee, from all things that may hurt us; that we, being ready both in body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish those things that thou wouldest have done; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE EPISTLE Ephes v 15 as SEE then that ye walk cirbut as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the in psalms, and hymns, and Spirit; speaking to yourselves making melody in your heart to the Lord; giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father, in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ; submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. THE GOSPEL. St. Matt xxii. 1. Kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, who made a marriage TWENTY- FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 129 for his son; and sent forth his ful people pardon and peace, servants to call them that were that they may be cleansed from bidden to the wedding; and all their sins, and serve thee they would not come. Again, with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and THE EPISTLE. Ephes. vi. 10 my fatlings are killed, and all MY brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power things are ready; come unto of his might. Put on the whole the marriage. But they made armour of God, that ye may be light of it, and went their ways, able to stand against the wiles one to his farm, another to his of the devil. For we wrestle merchandise: and the remnant not against flesh and blood, but took his servants, and entreated against principalities, against them spitefully, and slew them. powers, against the rulers of But when the king heard there- the darkness of this world, aof, he was wroth; and he sent gainst spiritual wickedness in forth his armies, and destroyed high places. Wherefore take those murderers, and burnt up unto you the whole armour of their city. Then saith he to his God, that ye may be able to servants, The wedding is ready, withstand in the evil day, and, but they who were bidden were having done all, to stand. Stand not worthy. Go ye therefore therefore, having your loins girt into the high- ways, and as many about with truth; and having as ye shall find bid to the mar- on the breast- plate of righriage. So those servants went teousness; and your feet shod out into the high- ways, and with the preparation of the gathered together all, as many Gospel of peace; above all, takas they found, both bad and ing the shield of faith, wheregood; and the wedding was fur- with ye shall be able to quench nished with guests. And when all the fiery darts of the wicked; the king came in to see the and take the helmet of salvaguests, he saw there a man tion, and the sword of the Spiwhich had not on a wedding- rit, which is the Word of God: garment. And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither, not having a wedding- garment? And he was speechless. Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. For many are called, but few are chosen. praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance, and supplication for all saints; and for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the Gospel, for which I am an ambassador in bonds; that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. The Twenty- first Sunday after Trinity. THE COLLECT RANT, we beseech thee, merciful Lord, to thy faithGRA TH THE GOSPEL. St. John iv. 46. HERE was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum. When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judæa into Galilee, he went 130 unto him, and besought him that he would come down and heal his son; for he was at the point of death. Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe. The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die. Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way, thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way, And, as he was now going down, his servants met him, and told him, saying, Thy son liveth. Then enquired he of them the hour when he began to amend: and they said unto him, Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him. So the father knew that it was at the same hour, in the which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth; and himself believed, and his whole TWENTY- SECOND, TWENTY- THIRD, AND miracle that Jesus did, when he was come out of Judæa into Galilee. The Twenty- second Sunday after Trinity. THE COLLECT. LOR WORD, we beseech thee to keep thy household the Church in continual godliness; that through thy protection it may be free from all adversities, and devoutly given to serve thee in good works, to the glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE EPISTLE. Phil. i 3. I remembrance of you,( always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,) for your fellowship in the Gospel from the first day until now; being confident of this very thing, that he who hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ; even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart, inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the Gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace. For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge, and in all judgment: that ye may approve things that are excellent, that ye may be sincere, and without offence, till the day of Christ: being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. THE GOSPEL St. Matt xviii. 21. DETER said unto Jesus, brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, until seven times; but until seventy times seven. Therefore is the Kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants. And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made. The servant therefore fell down and worshipped him, saying, Lord, will pay thee all. Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt. But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence; and he laid TWENTY- FOURTH SUNDAYS AFTER TRINITY. 131 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.) For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ; who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself. hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest. And his fellow- servant fell down at his feet, and 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 should pay the debt. So when his fellow- servants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done. Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me: shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellow- servant, even as I had pity on thee? And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him. So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses. The Twenty- third Sunday after Trinity. THE COLLECT OGOD, our refuge and strength, who art the author of all godliness; Be ready, we beseech thee, to hear the devout prayers of thy Church; and grant that those things which we ask faithfully we may obtain effectually; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE EPISTLR Phil ili 17 RETHREN, be followers B them which walk so as ye have walk, of whsample.( For many I told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the THE GOSPEL. St Matt xxil 15 THEN went the Pharisees and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. And they sent out unto him their disciples, with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men. Tell us therefore, what thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cæsar, or not? But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and hypocrites? shew me the trisaid, Why tempt ye me, ye bute- money. And they brought unto him a penny. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image unto him, Cæsar's. Then saith and superscription? They say he unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things which things that are God's. When are Cæsar's; and unto God the they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way. The Twenty- fourth Sunday after Trinity. THE COLLECT LORD, we beseech there. absolve thy people from their offences; that through thy bountiful goodness we may all 132 be delivered from the bands of those sins, which by our frailty we have committed: Grant this, O heavenly Father, for Jesus Christ's sake, our blessed Lord and Saviour. Amen. TWENTY- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. now dead; but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live. And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples.( And behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment; for she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole. But Jesus turned him about, and, when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort, thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.) And when Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise, he said unto them, Give place; for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn. But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose. And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land. THE EPISTLE. Col. i. 3. WE E give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints; for the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the Gospel; which is come unto you, as it is in all the world, and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth. As ye also learned of Epaphras, our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ; who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit. For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding: that ye might walk worthy of the Lord in unto all pleasing, being fruitful creasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, long- suffering with joyfulness; giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to THE GOSPEL. St. Matt. ix. 18. The Twenty- fifth Sunday after Trinity. THE COLLECT STIR up, we beseech thee, Lord, FOR THE EPISTLE. Jer. xxiii. 5. be partakers of the inheritance BEHOLD the days come of saints in saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign, things unto John's disciples, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even 2 faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may of thee be Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. judgment and justice in earth. In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his Name 133 them that had eaten. Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that Prophet that should come into the world. SAINT ANDREW'S DAY. whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS. Therefore behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that they shall no more say, The Lord liveth, which brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt; but, The Lord liveth, which brought up, and which led the seed of the house of Israel out of the northcountry, and from all countries whither I had driven them; and they shall dwell in their own land. If there be any more Sundays before Advent- Sunday, the Service of some of those Sundays that were omitted after the Epiphany shall be taken in to supply so many as are here wanting. And if there be fewer, the overplus may be omitted: Provided that this last Collect, Epistle, and Gospel shall always be used upon the Sunday next before Advent. THE GOSPEL. St. John vi. 5. THEN Jesus then lift up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he shall W Saint Andrew's Day. THE COLLECT. LMIGHTY God, who we buy bread that these may A give such grace unto thy eat?( And this he said to prove holy Apostle Saint Andrew, that him; for he himself knew what he readily obeyed the calling he would do.) Philip answered of thy Son Jesus Christ, and him, Two hundred penny- worth followed him without delay; of bread is not sufficient for Grant unto us all, that we, them, that every one of them being called by thy holy Word, may take a little. One of his may forthwith give up ourdisciples, Andrew, Simon Pe- selves obediently to fulfil thy ter's brother, saith unto him, holy commandments; through There is a lad here, which hath the same Jesus Christ our five barley- loaves, and two Lord. Amen. small fishes; but what are they among so many? And Jesus Nid, Make the men sit down. Now there was in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand. And Jesus took the loaves, and, when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down, and likewise of the fishes, as much as they would. When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost. Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley- loaves, which remained over and above unto THE EPISTLE. Rom. x. 9. F I thou shalt confess with Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the Scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on him, in whom F 134 they have not believed? And how shall they believe in him, of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they SAINT THOMAS THE APOSTLE. sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the Gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! But they have not all obeyed the Gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world. But I say, Did not Israel know? First Saint Thomas the Apostle. THE COLLECT ALMIGHTY and everliving God, who for the more confirmation of the faith didst suffer thy holy Apostle Thomas to be doubtful in thy Son's resurrection; Grant us so perfectly, and without all doubt, to believe in thy Son Jesus Christ, that our faith in thy sight may never be reproved. Hear us, O Lord, through the same Jesus Christ, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honour and glory, now and for evermore. Amen. THE EPISTLE. Ephes. ii. 19 Moses saith, I will provoke you NOW therefore ye are no to jealousy by them that are people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you. But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me. But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people. more and foreigners, but fellow- citizens with the saints, and of the household of God; and are built upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner- stone; in whom all the building, fitly framed together, groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord; in whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God, through the THE GOSPEL. St. Matt. iv 18 JESUS, walking by the sea of Spirit. brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into sea,( for they were fishers:) and he saith unto them, Follow me; and I will make you fishers of men. And they straightway left their nets, and followed him. And going on from thence he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them. And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him. THE GOSPEL. St. John xx 24. THOMAS, one of the twelve, called was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe. And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the OF SAINT PAUL. 135 THE CONVERSION midst, and said, Peace be unto And, as he journeyed, he came you. Then saith he to Thomas, near Damascus, and suddenly Reach hither thy finger, and there shined round about him a behold my hands; and reach light from heaven. And he fell hither thy hand, and thrust it to the earth, and heard a voice into my side; and be not faith- saying unto him, Saul, Saul, less, but believing. mas answered and said unto him, My Lord, and my God. Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed; blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his Name. And Tho- why persecutest thou me? And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. And he, trembling and astonished, said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man. And Saul arose from the earth, and when his eyes were opened he saw no man; but they led him by the hand, and brought him The Conversion of Saint into Damascus. And he was Paul. three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink. And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias, and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for behold, he prayeth, and hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias, coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight. Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much THE COLLECT 0 GOD, who, through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Saint Paul, hast caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world; Grant, we beseech thee, that we, having his wonderful conversion in remembrance, may shew forth our thankfulness unto thee for the same, by following the holy doctrine which he taught; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. FOR THE EPISTLE Acts ix 1 ND Saul, yet breathing out A ter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, and desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that, if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. at Jerusalem; and here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy Name. But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way; for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my Name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Univ.- Bibl. Giessen THE PURIFICATION OF SAINT MARY. everlasting life. But many that are first shall be last, and the last shall be first. 136 Israel: for I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my Name's sake. And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and, putting his hands on him, said, Brother Saul, the Lord,( even Jesus that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest,) hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales; and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized. And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus. And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God. But all that heard him were amazed, and said, Is FOR THE EPISTLE. Mal. iii. 1. not this he that destroyed them B EHOLD, I will send my which called on messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple; even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in; behold, he shall come, saith the Lord of hosts. But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a reJerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests? But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews wh dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ. THE GOSPEL. St. Matt. xix. 27 unto Jesus, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore? And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my Name's sake, shall receive an hundred- fold, and shall inherit The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, commonly called, The Purification of Saint Mary the Virgin. ALM THE COLLECT LMIGHTY and everliving God, we humbly beseech thy Majesty, that, as thy onlybegotten Son was this day presented in the temple in substance of our flesh, so we may be presented unto thee with pure and clean hearts, by the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. fullers' And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness. Then shall the offerings of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant unto the Lord, as in the days of old, and as in former years. And I will come near to you to judgment, and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, against the adulterers, and against false- swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, SAINT MATTHIAS'S DAY. 137 the widow, and the fatherless,| many hearts may be revealed. and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith the Lord of hosts. And there was one Anna a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser; she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven from THE GOSPEL. St. Luke ii. 22. A purification, according to she was a widow of about fourthe Law of Moses, were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;( as it is written in the Law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) and to offer a sacrifice, according to that which is said in the Law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons. And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not he score and four years; which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. And when they had performed all things according to the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee to their own city Nazareth. And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him. Saint Matthias's Day. THE COLLECT. inBeen the Lord's Christ. And he came by the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the Law, then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, whichthouhast prepared before to the place of the traitor Judas didst choose thy faithful servant Matthias to be of the number of the twelve Apostles; Grant that thy Church, being alway preserved from false Apostles, may be ordered and guided by faithful and true pastors; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. FOR THE EPISTLE Acts i 15. IN the face of all people; a light to those days Peter stood up lighten the Gentiles, of disciples, glory of thy people Israel. And and said,( the number of the Joseph and his mother marvel- names together were about an led at those things which were hundred and twenty,) Men and spoken of him. And Simeon brethren, this Scripture must blessed them, and said unto needs have been fulfilled, which Mary his mother, Behold, this the Holy Ghost by the mouth child is set for the fall and rising of David spake before concernagain of many in Israel; and ing Judas, which was guide to for a sign which shall be spo- them that took Jesus: for he ken against;( yea, a sword shall was numbered with us, and had pierce through thy own soul obtained part of this ministry. also;) that the thoughts of Now this man purchased a field 138 ANNUNCIATION OF THE VIRGIN MARY. with the reward of iniquity; ye that labour and are heavy and falling headlong he burst laden, and I will give you rest. asunder in the midst, and all Take my yoke upon you, and his bowels gushed out. And it learn of me; for I am meek was known unto all the dwellers and lowly in heart: and ye at Jerusalem, insomuch as that shall find rest unto your souls. field is called in their proper For my yoke is easy, and my tongue, Aceldama, that is to burden is light. say, The field of blood. For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein; and, His bishoprick let another take. Wherefore, of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection. And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamedJustus, andMatthias. And theyprayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen; that he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place. And they gaveforth their fots; and the lot fell upon Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven Apostles. THE GOSPEL St. Matt. xi. 25 T that time Jesus answered Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, andhastrevealed them unto babes. Even so, Father, for The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. THE COLLECT WE E beseech thee, O Lord, pour thy grace into our hearts; that, as we have known the incarnation of thy Son Jesus Christ by the message of an angel, so by his cross and passion we may be brought unto the glory of his resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. FOR THE EPISTLE. Isa vii. 10. MOREOVER, the Lordspake unto Ask thee a sign of the Lord thy God; ask it either in the depth, or in the height above. But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the Lord. And he said, Hear ye now, O house of David; Is it a small thing for you to weary men, but will ye weary my God also? Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a Virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good. THE GOSPEL St Luke i, 26. angel so it seemed good in thy sight. AND in the sixth month the All things are delivered me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him. Come unto me, all sent from God unto a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a Virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the Virgin's name was Mary. And the angel came SAINT MARK'S DAY. 139 in unto her, and said, Hail, thou the truth of thy holy Gospel; that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women. And when she saw him she was troubled through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. at UN mind what mannerofsalutation this should be. And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary; for thou hast found favour with God. And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a Son, and shalt call his name JESUS. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David. And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. And behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month' with her who was called barren: for with God nothing shall be impossible. And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her. Saint Mark's Day. THE COLLECT ALMIGHTY God, who THE EPISTLE. Ephes. iv 7 NTO every one of us is given grace, according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.( Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) And he gave some Apostles, and some Prophets, and some Evangelists, and some Pastors and Teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ; till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ; that we henceforth benomorechildren, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; but speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: from whom the whole body fitly joined together, and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body, unto the edifying of itO Church with the heavenly doctrine of thy Evangelist Saint THE GOSPEL St. John xv. 1. Mark: Give us grace, that, being IAM the true vine, and my not like Father is with every blast of vain doc trine, we may be established in Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away; 140 and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of SAINT PHILIP AND SAINT JAMES'S DAY. itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches. He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringethforth much fruit; for without me ye can do nothing. If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. Saint Philip and Saint James's Day. THE EPISTLE. St. James i. 1. JAMES, a servant of God and the twelve tribes which are of the Christ, to scattered abroad, greeting. My brethren, count it all joy when knowing this, that the trying ye fall into divers temptations; of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering; for he that wavereth is like a wave of the tossed. For let not that man sea, driven with the wind, and think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. A doubleminded man is unstable in all his ways. Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted; but the rich in that he is made low; because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways. Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. THE COLLECT. ALMIGHTY God, whom 0 THE GOSPEL. St. John xiv. 1. said unto his life; Grant us perfectly to know A ciples, Let not your heart thy Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life; that, following the steps of thy holy Apostles, Saint Philip and Saint James, we may stedfastly walk in the way that leadeth to eternal life; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father'shouse are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you: and if I go and pre pare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself, that where I am, there ye SAINT BARNABAS may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. Thomas saith unto him, Lord, weknow not whither and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father but by me. If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us. Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? He that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father? Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? The words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself; but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. Believe me, that I am in the Father, and the Father in me; or else believe me for the very works' sake. Verily, verily I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. And whatsoever ye shall ask in my Name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my Name, I will do it. Saint Barnabas the Apostle. THE COLLECT. O didst endue thy holy Apostle Barnabas with singular gifts of the Holy Ghost; Leave us not, we beseech thee, des of thy manifold gifts, nor yet of grace to use them alway to thy honour and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE APOSTLE. 141 FOR THE EPISTLE Acts xi. 22. TIDINGS of these things unto ears of Church which was in Jerusalem; and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch. Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad; and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord. For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost, and of faith. and much people was added unto the Lord. Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul. And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the Church, and taught much people: and the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch. And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit, that there should be great dearth throughout all the world; which came to pass in the days of Claudius Cæsar. Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judæa. Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul. THE GOSPEL St. John xv 12. THIS That ye love one another, I loved love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called 142 you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my Name, he may give it you. Saint John Baptist's Day. THE COLLECT LMIGHTY God, by whose ALM providence thy servant John Baptist was wonderfully born, and sent to prepare the way of thy Son our Saviour, by preaching of repentance; Make us so to follow his doctrine and holy life, that we may truly repent according to his preaching; and after his example constantly speak the truth, boldly rebuke vice, and patiently suffer for the truth's sake; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. FOR THE EPISTLE. Isa xl. 1. SAINT JOHN BAPTIST'S DAY. my people, saith your God. Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, That her warfare is accomplished; that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the Lord's hand double for all her sins. The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a high- way for our God. Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low, and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places_plain. And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. voice said, Cry. And he said, The What shall I cry? All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field. The grass withereth, the flower fadeth, because the Spirit of the Lord bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass. The grass withereth, the flower fadeth; but the word of our God shall stand for ever. O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain: 0 Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid: say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God. Behold, the Lord God will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him. He shall feed his flock like a shepherd; he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. THE GOSPEL. St. Luke i. 57. LISABETH'S full time forth a son. And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her. And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father. And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John. And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name. And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called. And he asked for a writing- table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all. And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue SAINT PETER'S DAY. loosed, and he spake, and praised God. And fear came on all that dwelt round about them; 143 Saint Peter's Day. THE COLLECT. ALMIGHTY noised abroad throughout all the hill- country of Judæa. And all they that had heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be? And the hand of the Lord was with him. And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel: for he hath visited and redeemed his people, and hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the David; as thy Son Jesus Christ didst give to thy Apostle Saint Peter many excellent gifts, and commandedst him earnestly to feed thy flock; Make, we beseech thee, all Bishops and Pastors diligently to preach thy holy Word, and the people obediently to follow the same, that they may receive the crown of everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. FOR THE EPISTLE Acts xii. 1. BOUT time Herod the his he spake by the mouth of his A king stretched forth holy prophets, which have been hands to vex certain of the since the world began; that we Church. And he killed James should be saved from our ene- the brother of John with the mies, and from the hand of all sword. And, because he saw it that hate us; to perform the pleased the Jews, he proceedmercy promised to our fathers, ed further to take Peter also. and to remember his holy co-( Then were the days of unvenant; the oath which he leavened bread.) And when he sware to our father Abraham, had apprehended him, he put that he would grant unto us, him in prison, and delivered that we, being delivered out him to four quaternions of solof the hands of our enemies, diers to keep him, intending might serve him without fear, after Easter to bring him forth in holiness and righteousness to the people. Peter therefore before him all the days of our was kept in prison; but prayer life. And thou, Child, shalt be was made without ceasing of called the Prophet of the High- the Church unto God for him. est: for thou shalt go before And when Herod would have the face of the Lord to pre- brought him forth, the same pare his ways; to give know- night Peter was sleeping beledge of salvation unto his people, by the remission of their sins, through the tender mercy of our God, whereby the day- spring from on high hath visited us; to give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit; and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel. tween two soldiers, bound with two chains; and the keepers before the door kept the prison. And behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison; and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals: and so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy 144 garment about thee, and follow me. And he went out and folSAINT JAMES THE APOSTLE. lowed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision. When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city, which opened to them of his own accord; and they went out, and passed on through one street, and forthwith the angel departed from him. And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews. Saint James the Apostle. THE COLLECT God, G that as thine holy Apostle Saint James, leaving his father and all that he had, without delay was obedient unto the calling of thy Son Jesus Christ, and followed him; so we, forsaking all worldly and carnal affections, may be evermore ready to follow thy holy commandments; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. FOR THE EPISTLE Aets xi. 27, and part of Chap. xii. those om Jerusalem unto Antidays och. And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit, that there should be great dearth through. which THE GOSPEL St. Matt. xvi 13 WHEN Jesus came into the coasts of world; pi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I, the Son of man, am? And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist, some Elias, and others Jeremias, or one of the prophets. He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar- jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, upon this I will build my Church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. came to pass in the days of Claudius Cæsar. Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judæa. Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul. Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the Church. And he killed James the brother of John with the sword. And, because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. THE GOSPEL St. Matt. xx. 20 THEN came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him. And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom. But Jesus answered and said, 145 SAINT BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE. Ye know not what ye ask.| cord in Solomon's porch: and Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able. And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified them: and believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women:) insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them. There but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father. And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren. But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits; and they were healed every one. THE GOSPEL St. Luke xxii. 24. ND there was also a strife that are great exercise autho- among them, which of rity upon them. But it shall them should be accounted the not be so among you: but greatest. And he said unto whosoever will be great among them, The kings of the Genyou, let him be your minister; tiles exercise lordship over and whosoever will be chief a- them; and they that exercise mong you, let him be your ser- authority upon them are called vant: even as the Son of man benefactors. But ye shall not came not to be ministered unto, be so: but he that is greatest but to minister, and to give his among you, let him be as the life a ransom for many. younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve. For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth. Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations. And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; that ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Saint Bartholomew the Apostle. THE COLLECT. 0 ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who didst give to thine Apostle Bartholomew grace truly to believe and to preach thy Word; Grant, we beseech thee, unto thy Church, to love that Word which he believed, and both to preach and receive the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. FOR THE EPISTLE. Acts v 12. Saint Matthew the Apostle. THE COLLECT. BY the hands of the Apostles were many ALMIGHTY God, who by ders wroughtamong the people; 0 thy blessed Son didst call ( and they were all with one ac- Matthew from the receipt of 146 custom to be an Apostle and Evangelist; Grant us grace to forsake all covetous desires, and inordinate love of riches, and to follow the same thy Son Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen. SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS. Why eateth your Master with Publicans and sinners? But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick. But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice; for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. THE EPISTLE 2 Cor. iv 1. THEREFORE seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; but have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the Word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth commending our selves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. But if our Gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: in whom the God of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ, who the image God, should shine unto them. For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God, in the face of Jesus Christ. Saint Michael and all Angels. THE COLLECT. who Ohast ordained and constituted the services of Angels and men in a wonderful order; Mercifully grant, that as thy holy Angels alway do thee service in heaven, so by thy appointment they may succour and defend us on earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. FOR THE EPISTLE Rev. xii 7 THERE was war in heaven: his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon fought and his angels; and prevailed not, neither was their place found any more in heaven. And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the devil and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world; he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. And I heard a loud voice saying in THE GOSPEL St Matt ix. 9. AND as Jesus passed forth heaven, Now is come salvation, from man named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom; and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many Publicans and sinners came, and sat down with him and his disciples. And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, a and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in SAINT LUKE THE EVANGELIST. them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth, and of the sea: for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time. the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven? And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter 147 Aedst Luke the Physician, whose praise is in the Gospel, THE GOSPEL St. Matt, xviii. 1 to be an Evangelist, and PhysiT it thee, that, by the wholesome medicines of the doctrine delivered by him, all the diseases of our souls may be healed; through the merits of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Saint Luke the Evangelist. THE COLLECT. ble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the Kingdom of heaven. And who80 shall receive one such little child in my Name, receiveth me. But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. Woe unto the world because of offences: for it must needs be that offences come: but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh. Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire. And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell- fire. Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. THE EPISTLB. 2 Tim. iv. 5 who the Kingdom of heaven. WATCH thou in all things, Whosoevertherefore endure afflictions, do work of an Evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: for Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. Only Luke is with me. Take Mark and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry. And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus. The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee; and the books, but especially the parchments. Alexander the copper- smith did me much evil: the Lord reward m according to his works. Of whom be thou ware also, for he hath greatly withstood our words. 148 SAINT SIMON AND SAINT JUDR. THE GOSPEL. St. Luke x. 1. HE Lord appointed other THE gence to write unto you of the ful for me to write unto you, common salvation, it was needand exhort you, that ye should seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face in- earnestly contend for the faith to every city and place whither which was once delivered unto he himself would come. There- the saints. For there are cerfore said he unto them, The tain men crept in unawares, harvest truly is great, but the who were before of old ordainlabourers are few; pray ye ed to this condemnation; untherefore the Lord of the har- godly men, turning the grace vest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest. Go your ways; behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves. Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes, and salute no man by the way. And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house. And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you a gain. And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ. I will therefore put you in remembrance, though ye once knew this, how that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Ethat believed not. And the angypt, afterward destroyed them gels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day. Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eterhire. Saint Simon and Saint Jude, Apostles. THE COLLECT. O hast built thy Church upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the head cornerstone; Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit, by doctrine, that we may be made an holy temple acceptable unto thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE EPISTLE. St. Jude 1. filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities. THE GOSPEL, St. John xv. 17. THESE things I command you, that ye love other. If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are but sus Christ, and brother of have chosen you out of the James, to them that are sanc- world, therefore the world hattified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called: Mercy unto you, and peace, and love be multiplied. Beloved, when I gave all dilieth you. Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than the lord: if they have persecuted me, they will also persecute ALL SAINTS' DAY. 149 the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads. And I heard the number of them which were sealed; and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand, of all the tribes of the children of Israel. you; if they have kept my say-| the earth, neither the sea, nor ing, they will keep your's also. But all these things will they do unto you for my Name's sake, because they know not him that sent me. If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin. He that hateth me hateth my Father also. If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin; but now have they both seen, and hated both me and my Father. But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause. But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me. And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning. All Saints' Day. THE COLLECT. Of the tribe of Benjamin were ALMIGHTY God, who| sealed twelve thousand. hast knit together thine After this I beheld, and lo, a elect in one communion and great multitude, which no man fellowship, in the mystical could number, of all nations, body of thy Son Christ our and kindreds, and people, and Lord; Grant us grace so to tongues, stood beforethethrone, follow thy blessed Saints in all and before the Lamb, clothed virtuous and godly living, that with white robes, and palms we may come to those unspeak- in their hands; and cried with able joys, which thou hast pre- a loud voice, saying, Salvation pared for them that unfeignedly love thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb. And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders, and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, saying, Amen; Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen. AND FOR THE EPISTLE. Rev. vii. 2. AND I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God; and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth, and the sea, saying. Hurt not Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Nephthali were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Symeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. 150 ALL SAINTS' DAY. THE GOSPEL. St. Matt. v. 1. ESUS, seeing the multia 4700 tain; and when he was set, his shall be called the children of disciples came unto him. And God. Blessed are they which he opened his mouth, and are persecuted for righteoustaught them, saying, Blessed ness' sake: for their's is the are the poor in spirit: for kingdom of heaven. Blessed their's is the kingdom of hea- are ye, when men shall revile ven. Blessed are they that you, and persecute you, and mourn: for they shall be com- shall say all manner of evil forted. Blessed are the meek: against you falsely for my sake. for they shall inherit the earth. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad; Blessed are they which for great is your reward in hunger and thirst after right- heaven: for so persecuted they eousness: for they shall be fill- the prophets which were before ed. Blessed are the merciful: you. do for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed INTR17 GOST THE ORDER OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE LORD'S SUPPER, OR 151 HOLY COMMUNION. T So many as intend to be partakers of the holy Communion shall signify their names to the Curate, at least some time the day before. TAnd if any of those be an open and notorious evil liver, or have done any wrong to his neighbours by word or deed, so that the Congregation be thereby offended; the Curate, having knowledge thereof, shall call him and advertise him, that in any wise he presume not to come to the Lord's Table, until he have openly declared himself to have truly repented and amended his former naughty life, that the Congregation may thereby be satisfied, which before were offended; and that he have recompensed the parties, to whom he hath done wrong; or at least declare himself to be in full purpose so to do, as soon as he conveniently may. T The same order shall the Curate use with those betwixt whom he perceiveth malice and hatred to reign; not suffering them to be partakers of the Lord's Table, until he know them to be reconciled. And if one of the parties so at variance be content to forgive from the bottom of his heart all that the other hath trespassed against him, and to make amends for that he himself hath offended; and the other party will not be persuaded to a godly unity, but remain still in his frowardness and malice: the Minister in that case ought to admit the penitent person to the holy Communion, and not him that is obstinate. Provided that every Minister so repelling any, as is specified in this, or the next precedent Paragraph of this Rubrick, shall be obliged to give an account of the same to the Ordinary within fourteen days after at the farthest. And the Ordinary shall proceed against the offending person according to the Canon. The Table at the Communion- time having a fair white linen cloth upon it, shall stand in the Body of the Church, or in the Chancel, where Morning and Evening Prayer are appointed to be said. And the Priest standing at the north side of the Table shall say the Lord's Prayer, with the Collect following, the people kneeling. UR Father, which art dom come. Thy will be be thy Name. Thy king heaven. Give us this day THE COMMUNION. 152 our daily bread. And for give us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil. Amen. THE COLLECT. mandments. whom all hearts be sands in them that love open, all desires known, me, and keep my comand from whom no secrets are hid; Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Then shall the Priest, turning to the people, rehearse distinctly all the TEN COMMANDMENTS; and the people still kneeling shall, after every Commandment, ask God mercy for their transgression thereof for the time past, and grace to keep the same for the time to come, as followeth. Minister. the water under the earth. Thou shalt not bow down to them, nor worship them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, and visit the sins of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me, and and said; I am the Lord thy God: Thou shalt have none other gods but me. People. Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. Minister. Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain: for the Lord will not hold him Name in vain. guiltless, that taketh his People. Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. Minister. Remember that thou keep holy the Sabbath day. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all that thou hast to do; - Sabbath of the Lord thy God. In it thou shalt do no manner of work, thou, and thy son, and thy People. Lord, have mer- daughter, thy man- sercy upon us, and incline our vant, and thy maid- serhearts to keep this law. vant, thy cattle, and the Minister. Thou shalt stranger that is within thy not make to thyself any gates. For in six days the graven image, nor the Lord made heaven and likeness of any thing that earth, the sea, and all that is in heaven above, or in in them is, and rested the the earth beneath, or in seventh day: wherefore THE COMMUNION. 153 the Lord blessed the se- ¶ Then shall follow one of these venth day, and hallowed it. two Collects for the King, the Priest standing as before, and saying, People. Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. Minister. Honour thy father and thy mother; that thy days may be long in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. People. Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. Minister. Thou shalt do no murder. People. Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. Minister. Thou shalt not commit adultery. People. Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. Minister. Thou shalt not steal. People. Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. Minister. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. People. Lord, have mercy upon us, and inclineou hearts to keep this law. Minister. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his servant, nor his maid, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is his. People. Lord, have mercy upon us, and write all these thy laws in our hearts, we beseech thee. Let us pray. LMIGHTY God, whose kingdom is everlasting, and power infinite; Have mercy upon the whole Church; and so rule the heart of thy chosen Servant GEORGE, our King and Governour, that he( knowing whose minister he is) may above all things seek thy honour and glory: and that we, and all his subjects( duly considering whose authority he hath) may faithfully serve, honour, and humbly obey him, in thee, and for thee, according to thy blessed Word and ordinance; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, ever one God, world without end. Amen. Or, ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, we are taught by thy holy Word, that the hearts of Kings are in thy rule and governance, and that thou dost dispose and turn them as it seemeth best to thy godly wisdom: We humbly beseech thee so to dispose and govern the heart of GEORGE thy Servant, our King and Governour, that, in all his thoughts, 154 THE COMMUNION. words, and works, he may Holy Ghost of the Virgin ever seek thy honour Mary, And was made man, and glory, and study to And was crucified also preserve thy people com- for us under Pontius Pimitted to his charge, in late. He suffered and was wealth, peace, and godli- buried, And the third day ness: Grant this, O merci- he rose again according ful Father, for thy dear to the Scriptures, And asSon's sake, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. low cended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of the Father. And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead: Whose kingdom shall have no end. 1 Then shall be said the Collect of the Day. And immediately after the Collect the Priest shall read the Epistle, saying, The Epistle[ or, The portion of Scripture appointed for the Epistle] is written in the Chapter of beginning at the- Verse. And the Epistle And I believe in the Holy Ghost, The Lord and giver of life, Who proceedeth from the Father and the ended, he shall say then shall he and the Son together is Here end- Son, Who with the Father read the Gospel( the people all standing up) saying, The holy Gospel is written in the- Chapter of- beginning at the Verse. And the Gospel ended, shall be sung or said the Creed following, the people still standing, as before. worshipped and glorified, Who spake by the Prophets. And I believe one Catholick and Apostolick Church. I acknowledge 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. 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, Begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, Very God of very God, Begotten, not made, Being of one substance 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 I Then the Curate shall declare unto the people what Holydays, or Fasting- days, are in the Week following to be observed. And then also( if occasion be) shall notice be given of the Communion; and Briefs, Citations, and Excommunications read. And nothing shall be proclaimed or published in the Church, during the time of Divine Service, but by the Minister: nor by him any thing, but what is prescribed in the Rules of this Book, or enjoined by the King, or by the Ordi nary of the place. THE COMMUNION. 155 T Then shall follow the Sermon, any wrong to any man, I or one of the Homilies already set forth, or hereafter to be set forth, by authority. restore four- fold. Then shall the Priest return to the Lord's Table, and begin the Offertory, saying one or more of these Sentences following, as he thinketh most convenient in his discretion. St. Luke xix. Who goeth a warfare at any time of his own cost? Who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? Or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? Rew ET so shine Libefore men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father is in heaven. 1 Cor. ix. If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great matter if we shall reap your worldly things? i Cor. ix. which is St. Matt. v. Lay not up for yourselves treasure upon the earth; where the rust and moth doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven; where neither rust nor moth doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through and He that soweth little steal. Do ye not know, that they who minister about holy things live of the sacrifice; and they who wait at the altar are partakers with the altar? Even so hath the Lord also ordained, that they who preach the Gospel should live of 1 Cor. ix. the Gospel. St. Matt. vi. Whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do unto them; for this is the Law and the Prophets. St. Matt. vii. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. shall reap little; and he that soweth plenteously shall reap plenteously. Let every man do according as he is disposed in his heart, not grudging, or of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver. 2 Cor. ix. Let him that is taught in the Word minister unto him that teacheth, in all good things. Be not deceived, God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth that shall he reap. St. Matt. vii. Zacchæus stood forth, and said unto the Lord, Gal. vi. Behold, Lord, the half of While we have time, let my goods I give to the us do good unto all men; poor; and if I have done and specially unto them 156 THE COMMUNION. that are of the household| give plenteously: if thou of faith. hast little, do thy diligence gladly to give of that little: for so gatherest thou thyself a good reward in the day of necessity. Gal. vi. Godliness is great riches, if a man be content with that he hath: for we brought nothing into the world, neither may we carry any thing out. 1 Tim. vi. Charge them who are rich in this world, that they be ready to give, and glad to distribute; laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may attain eternal life. 1 Tim. vi. God is not unrighteous, that he will forget your works, and labour that proceedeth of love; which love ye have shewed for his Name's sake, who have ministered unto the saints, and yet do minister. Tobit iv. He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord: and look, what he layeth out, it shall be paid him again. Prov. xix. Blessed be the man that provideth for the sick and needy: the Lord shall deliver him in the time of trouble. Psalm xli. ¶ Whilst these Sentences are in reading, the Deacons, Churchwardens, or other fit person appointed for that purpose, shall receive the Alms for the Poor, and other devotions of the people, in a decent bason to be provided by the Parish for that purpose; and reverently bring it to the Priest, who shall humbly present and place it upon the holy Table. Heb. vi. To do good, and to distribute, forget not; for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Heb. xiii. Whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, howdwelleth the love of God in him? 1 St. John iii. Give alms of thy goods, and never turn thy face from A LMIGHTYand everlivthen the face of the Lord shall not be turned away from thee. Tobit iv. Be merciful after thy power. If thou hast much, ing God, who by thy holy Apostle hast taught us to make prayers, and supplications, and to give thanks, for all men; We And when there is a Commu nion, the Priest shall then place upon the Table so much Bread and Wine, as he shall think sufficient. After which done, the Priest shall say, Let us pray for the whole state of Christ's Church militant here in earth. THE COMMUNION. 157 then the words [ of accepting oblations] be our humbly beseech thee most| tion here present; that, mercifully[* to If there with meek heart and due accept our alms be no alme and oblations, or oblations, and] to receive these our prayers, which we offer unto thy Di- left out unvine Majesty; be- said. seeching thee to inspire continually the universal Church with the spirit of truth, unity, and concord: And grant, that all they that do confess thy holy Name may agree in the truth of thy holy Word, and live in unity, and godly love. We beseech thee also to save and defend all Christian Kings, Princes, and Governours; and specially thy Servant GEORGE our King; that under him we may be godly and quietly governed: And grant unto his whole Council, and to all that are put in authority under him, that they may truly and indifferently minister justice, to the punishment of wickedness and vice, and to the maintenance of thy true religion, and virtue. Give grace, O heavenly Father, to all they may both by their life and doctrine set forth thy true and lively Word, and rightly and duly administer thy holy Sacraments: And to all thy people give thy heavenly grace; and specially to this congregareverence, they may hear, and receive thy holy Word; truly serving thee in leliness and righteousness all the days of their life. And we most humbly beseech thee of thy goodness, O Lord, to comfort and succour all them, who in this transitory life are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity. And we also bless thy holy Name for all thy servants departed this life in thy faith and fear; beseeching thee to give us grace so to follow their good examples, that with them we may be partakers of thy heavenly kingdom: Grant this, O Father, for Jesus Christ's sake, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen. ¶ When the Minister giveth warning for the celebration of the holy Communion,( which he shall always do upon the Sunday, or some Holy- day, immediately preceding,) after the Sermon or Homily ended, he shall read this Exhortation following. DE EARLY beloved, on day next I purpose, through God's assistance, to administer to all such as shall be religiously and devoutly disposed the most comfortable Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ; to be by them received in remem 158 THE COMMUNION. brance of his meritorious shall perceive yourselves Cross and Passion; where to have offended, either by by alone we obtain re- will, word, or deed, there mission of our sins, and to bewail your own sinfulare made partakers of ness, and to confess yourthe Kingdom of heaven. selves to Almighty God, Wherefore it is our duty with full purpose of a to rendermost humble and mendment of life. And if hearty thanks to Almighty ye shall perceive your ofGod our heavenly Father, fences to be such as are for that he hath given his not only against God, but Son our Saviour Jesus also against your neighChrist, not only to die for hours; then ye shall reconus, but also to be our spi- cile yourselves unto them; ritual food and sustenance being ready to make rein that holy Sacrament. stitution and satisfaction, Which being so divine according to the uttermost and comfortable a thing to of your powers, for all inthem who receive it wor- juries and wrongs done by thily, and so dangerous to you to any other; and bethem that will presume to ing likewise ready to forreceive it unworthily; my give others that have of duty is to exhort you in fended you, as ye would the mean season to con- have forgiveness of your sider the dignity of that offences at God's hand: for holy mystery, and the otherwise the receiving of great peril of the unwor- the holy Communion doth thy receiving thereof; and nothing else but increase so to search and examine your damnation. Thereyour own consciences,( and fore if any of you be a that not lightly, and after blasphemer of God, an hinthe manner of dissemblers derer or slanderer of his with God; but so) that ye Word, an adulterer, or be may come holy and clean in malice, or envy, or in to such a heavenly Feast, any other grievous crime, in the marriage- garment repent you of your sins, or required by God in holy else come not to that holy Scripture, and be receiv- Table; lest, after the taked as worthy partakers of ing of that holy Sacrathat holy Table. ment, the devil enter into you, as he entered into Judas, and fill you full of all iniquities, and bring you to destruction both of body and soul. And because it is requiThe way and means thereto is; First, to examine your lives and conversations by the rule of God's commandments; and whereinsoever ye THE COMMUNION. 159 site, that no man should guests to sit down; and yet come to the holy Commu- they who are called( withnion, but with a full trust out any cause) most unin God's mercy, and with thankfully refuse to come. a quiet conscience; there- Which of you in such a fore if there be any of you, case would not be moved? who by this means cannot Who would not think a quiet his own conscience great injury and wrong herein, but requireth fur- done unto him? Wherether comfort or counsel, let fore, most dearly beloved him come to me, or to some in Christ, take ye good other discreet and learned heed, lest ye, withdrawing Minister of God's Word, yourselves from this holy and open his grief; that by Supper, provoke God's inthe ministry of God's holy dignation against you. It Word he may receive the is an easy matter for a man benefit of absolution, to- to say, I will not commugether with ghostly coun- nicate, because I am otherseland advice, to the quiet- wise hindered with worlding of his conscience, and ly business. But such avoiding of all scruple and excuses are not so easily doubtfulness. accepted and allowed before God. If any man say, I am a grievous sinner, and therefore am afraid to come: wherefore then do ye not repent and amend? DEARLY beloved bre- When God calleth you, are thren, on- ye not to say ye by God's grace, to cele- will not come? When ye brate the Lord's Supper: should return to God, will unto which, in God's be- ye excuse yourselves, and half, I bid you all that are say ye are not ready? Conhere present; and beseech sider earnestly with youryou, for the Lord Jesus selves how little such Christ's sake, that ye will feigned excuses will avail not refuse to come there before God. They that to, being so lovingly called refused the feast in the and bidden by God him- Gospel, because they had self. Ye know how griev- bought a farm, or would ous and unkind a thing it try their yokes of oxen, or is, when a man hath pre- because they were marripared a rich feast, decked ed, were not so excused, his table with all kind of but counted unworthy of provision, so that there the heavenly feast. I, for lacketh nothing but the my part, shall be ready; TOr, in case he shall see the people negligent to come to the holy Communion, instead of the former, he shall use this Exhortation. 160 THE COMMUNION. and, according to mine Of- of our Saviour Christ, must fice, I bid you in the Name consider how Saint Paul of God, I call you in Christ's exhorteth all persons dilibehalf, I exhort you, as ye gently to try and examine love your own salvation, themselves, before they that ye will be partakers presume to eat of that of this holy Communion. Bread, and drink of that And as the Son of God did Cup. For as the benefit is vouchsafe to yield up his great, if with a true penisoul by death upon the tent heart and lively faith Cross for your salvation; we receive that holy Sacraso it is your duty to re- ment;( for then we spirituceive the Communion in ally eat the flesh of Christ, remembrance of the sa- and drink his blood; then crifice of his death, as hel we dwell in Christ, and himself hath commanded: Christ in us; we are one which if ye shall neglect with Christ, and Christ to do, consider with your with us;) so is the danger selves how great injury ye great, if we receive the do unto God, and how sore same unworthily. For then punishment hangeth over we are guilty of the Body your heads for the same; and Blood of Christ our when ye wilfully abstain Saviour; we eat and drink from the Lord's Table, and our own damnation, not separate from your bre- considering the Lord's thren, who come to feed Body; we kindle God's on the banquet of that wrath against us; we promost heavenly food. These voke him to plague us with things if ye earnestly con- divers diseases, and sunsider, ye will by God's dry kinds of death. Judge grace return to a better therefore yourselves, bremind: for the obtaining thren, that ye be not judgwhereof we shall not cease ed of the Lord; repent you to make our humble peti- truly for your sins past; tions unto Almighty God have a lively and stedfast our heavenly Father. faith in Christ our Saviour; TAt the time of the celebration amend your lives, and be of the Communion, the Com- in perfect charity with all municants being conveniently men; so shall ye be meet placed for the receiving of the partakers of those holy holy Sacrament, the Priest mysteries. And above all shall say this Exhortation. things ye must give most Lord, ye that mind to to God, the Father, the come to the holy Commu- Son, and the Holy Ghost, nion of the Body and Blood for the redemption of the THE COMMUNION. world by the death and passion of our Saviour Christ, both God and man; who did humble himself, even to the death upon the Cross, for us, miserable sinners, who lay in darkness and the shadow of death; that he might make us the children of God, and exalt us to everlasting life. And to the end that we should alway remember the exceeding great love of our Master, and only Saviour, Jesus Christ, thus dying for us, and the innumerable benefits which by his precious blood- shedding he hath obtained to us; he ordained holy mysteries, as pledges of his love, and for To LMIGHTY God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things, Judge of all men; We aca continual remembrance knowledge and bewail our of his death, to our great manifold sins and wickedand endless comfort. ness, Which we, from him therefore, with the Fa- time to time, most grievther and the Holy Ghost, ously have committed, By let us give( as we are thought, word, and deed, most bounden) continual Against thy Divine Majesthanks; submitting our- ty, Provoking most justly selves wholly to his holy thy wrath and indignation will and pleasure, and against us. We do earneststudying to serve him in ly repent, And are heartily true holiness and righte- sorry for these our misdoousness all the days of our ings; The remembrance of life. Amen. them is grievous unto us; The burden of them is intolerable. Have mercy upon us, Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; For thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ's sake, Forgive us all that is past; And grant that we may ever hereafter Serve and please Then shall the Priest say to them that come to receive the holy Communion, 161 lead a new life, following the commandments of God, and walking from henceforth in his holy ways; Draw near with faith, and take this holy Sacrament to your comfort; and make your humble confession to Almighty God, meekly kneeling upon your knees. YEthat do truly and earnestly repent you of your sins, and are in love and charity with your neighbours, and intend to Then shall this general Confession be made, in the name of all those that are minded to receive the holy Communion, by one of the Ministers; both he and all the people kneeling humbly upon their knees, and saying, L 162 THE COMMUNION. thee In newness of life, To ceived, That Christ Jesus the honour and glory of came into the world to thy Name; Through Jesus save sinners. 1 Tim. i. 15. Christ our Lord. Amen. T Then shall the Priest( or the Bishop, being present,) stand up, and turning himself to the people, pronounce this Absolution. T Then shall the Priest say, Hear what comfortable words our Saviour Christ saith unto all that truly turn to him. Hear also what Saint John saith. A¹ LMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all them that with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him; Have mercy upon you; pardon and deliver you from all your sins; confirm and strengthen you in all goodness; and bring you to everlasting life; through Answer. It is meet and Jesus Christ our Lord. A- right so to do. men. If any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and he is the propitiation for our sins. 1 St. John ii. 1. This is a true saying, and worthy of all men to be reAfter which the Priest shall proceed, saying, Lift up your hearts. Answer. We lift them up unto the Lord. Priest. Let us give thanks unto our Lord God. T Then shall the Priest turn to the Lord's Table, and say, IT is very meet, right. our duty, that we should These words[ Holy Father must be omitted Sunday on Trinity COME unto me all that travail and are heavy laden, and I will refresh you. St. Matt. xi. 28. at all times, and re all places, in give thanks unto thee, O Lord, Holy Father, AlSo God loved the world, mighty, Everlasting God. that he gave his only- be- Here shall follow the Proper gotten Son, to the end that all that believe in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Preface, according to the time, if there be any specially appointed: or else immediately shall follow, St. John iii. 16. Hear also what Saint Paul saith. THEREFORE with T Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising THE COMMUNION. 163 thee, and saying, Holy, surrection manifestly apholy, holy, Lord God of hosts, heaven and earth are full of thy glory: Glory be to thee, O Lord most High. Amen. PROPER PREFACES. Upon Christmas- day, and seven days after. give Jesus Christ thine thly Son to be born as at this time for us; the operation of the Holy Ghost, was made very man of the substance of the Virgin Mary his mother; and that without spot of sin, to make us clean from all sin. Therefore with Angels,& c. Upon Easter- day, and seven days after. BUT chiefly are we bound to praise thee for the glorious Resurrection of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord: for he is the very Paschal Lamb, which was offered for us, and hath taken away the sin of the world; who by his death hath destroyed death, and by his rising to life again hath restored to us everlasting life. Therefore with Angels,& c. Upon Ascension- day, and seven days after. HROUGH thy most peared to all his Apostles, and in their sight ascended up into heaven to prepare a place for us; that where he is, thither we might also ascend, and reign with him in glory. Therefore with Angels,& c. Upon Whit- sunday, and six days after. THROUGH Jesus Christ our Lord; according to whose most true promise, the Holy Ghost came down as at this time from heaven with a sudden great sound, as it had been a mighty wind, in the likeness of fiery tongues, lighting upon the Apostles, to teach them, and to lead them to all truth; giving them both the gift of divers languages, and also boldness with fervent zeal constantly to preach the Gospelunto all nations; whereby we have been brought out of darkness and error into the clear light and true knowledge of thee, and of thy Son Jesus Christ. Therefore with Angels,& c. Upon the Feast of Trinity only. art one God, one W Lord; not one only Person, but three Persons in one Substance. For that which we believe of the glory of the Father, the sus Christ our Lord; who Son, and of the Holy after his most glorious Re- Ghost, without any differ 164 THE COMMUNION. ence or inequality. There- TWhen the Priest, standing be fore with Angels,& c. fore the Table, hath so ordered the Bread and Wine, that he may with the more readiness and decency break the Bread before the people, and take the Cup into his hands, he shall say the Prayer of Consecration, as followeth. After each of which Prefaces shall immediately be sung or said, Angels and Archangels, the comour pany of heaven, we laud A heavenly Father, who and magnify thy glorious of thy tender mercy didst Name; evermore praising give thine only Son Jesus thee, and saying, Holy, Christ to suffer death upholy, holy, Lord God of on the Cross for our rehosts, heaven and earth demption; who made there are full of thy glory: Glory( by his one oblation of himbe to thee, O Lord most self once offered) a full, High. Amen. perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction, for the sins of the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to conThen shall the Priest, kneeling down at the Lord's Table, say in the name of all them that shall receive the Communion this Prayer following. come to this thy Ta- of that his precious death, ble, O merciful Lord, trust- until his coming again; ing in our own righteous- Hear us, O merciful Faness, but in thy manifold ther, we most humbly beand great mercies. We seech thee; and grant that are not worthy so much as we receiving these thy to gather up the crumbs creatures of bread and under thy Table. But thou wine, according to thy Son art the same Lord, whose our Saviour Jesus Christ's property is always to have holy institution, in rememmercy: Grant us therefore, brance of his death and gracious Lord, so to eat the passion, may be partakers flesh of thy dear Son Jesus of his most blessed Body Christ, and to drink his and Blood: who, in the blood, that our sinful same night that he was bebodies may be made clean betrayed, a took by his body, and our souls Bread; and, when washed through his most he had given precious blood, and that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. 4thanks, he brake it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take, eat, men. 2 a Here the Priest is to take the Pa hands: into b And here to break the Bread: THE COMMUNION. 165 this is my Body which is was shed for thee, preserve given for you: Do And here this in remembrance of me. to lay his hand up on all the Bread thy body and soul unto everlasting life. Drink this in remembrance that Christ's Blood was shed for thee, and be thankful. Likewise after supper he d took the Cup: and, when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, Drink ye all of this; for this eis my Blood of the New Testament, which is shed for you and for many for the remission of sins: Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me. Amen. d Here he is to take the Cup into his hand. saying, And here to lay his hand upon every vessel ( beit Chalice or Flagon) in which there is any Wine to be consecrated Jesus Christ, which was given for thee, preserve thy body and soul unto everlasting life. Take and eat this in remembrance that Christ died for thee, and feed on him in thy heart by faith with thanksgiving. If the consecrated Bread or Wine be all spent before all have communicated, the Priest is to consecrate more according to the Form before prescribed; beginning at[ Our Saviour Christ in the same night,& c.] for the blessing of the Bread; and at[ Likewise after Supper, & c.] for the blessing of the Cup. Then shall the Minister first receive the Communion in both kinds himself, and then proceed to deliver the same to the Bishops, Priests, and Deacons, in like sent,) and after that to the in heaven, Hallowed UR Father, people also in order, into their hands, all meekiy kneeling. And, when he delivereth the Bread to any one, he shall say, And the Minister that delivereth the Cup to any one THE Blood of our Lora shall say, TH When all have communicated, the Minister shall return to the Lords Table, and reverently place upon it what remaineth of the consecrated Elements, covering the same with a fair linen cloth. Then shull the Priest say the Lord s Prayer, the people repeating after him every Petition. be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, in earth as it is in this our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, The power, and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen. After shall be said as followeth. LORD and heavenly O Father, we thy m Jesus Christ, which ble servants entirely desire G 166 THE COMMUNION. thy fatherly goodness mer-| teries, with the spiritual cifully to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving; most humbly beseeching thee to grant, that by the merits and death of thy Son Jesus Christ, and through faith in his blood, we and all thy whole Church may obtain remission of our sins, and all other benefits of his passion. And here we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies, to be a reasonable, holy, and lively sacrifice unto thee; humbly beseeching thee, that all we, who are partakers of this holy Communion, may be fulfilled with thy grace and heavenly benediction. And although we be unworthy, through our manifold sins, to offer unto thee any sacrifice, yet we beseech thee to accept this our bounden duty and service, not weighing our merits, but pardoning our offences, through Jesus Christ our Lord; by whom, and with whom, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, all honour and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end. Amen. food of the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ; and dost assure us there by of thy favour and goodness towards us; and that we are very members incorporate in the mystical body of thy Son, which is the blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs through hope of thy everlasting kingdom, by the merits of the most precious death and passion of thy dear Son. And we most humbly beseech thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist us with thy grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all such good works as thou hast prepared for us to walk in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honour and glory, world without end. Amen. T Then shall be said or sung, LORY be to God on Thigh, and in earth peace, good will towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. Or this. At LMIGHTY and everliving God, we most heartily thank thee, for O Lord, the only- begotthat thou dost vouchsafe ten Son Jesu Christ; 0 to feed us, who have duly received these holy mysLord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that THE COMMUNION. takest a way the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For thou only art holy; thou only art the Lord; thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Then the Priest( or Bishop if he be present) shall let them depart with this Blessing. 167 vants towards the attainment of everlasting salvation; that, among all the changes and chances of this mortal life, they may ever be defended by thy most gracious and ready help; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ALMIGHTY Lord, 0 and everlasting God, vouchsafe, We beseech thee, to direct, sanctify, and govern, both our hearts and bodies, in the ways of thy laws, and in the works of thy commandments; that through thy most mighty protection, both here and ever, we be in and soul; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. YRANT, we beseech passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord: and the blessing of God Al- thee, Almighty God, mighty, the Father, the that the words, which we Son, and the Holy Ghost, have heard this day with be amongst you and re- our outward ears, may main with you always. A- through thy grace be so men. grafted inwardly in our hearts, that they may bring forth in us the fruit of good living, to the honour and praise of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 1 Collects to be said after the Offertory, when there is no Communion, every such day one or more; and the same may be said also, as often as occasion shall serve, after the Collects either of Morning or Evening Prayer, Communion, the many, by the discretion of PREVENT us, O Lord, AS SSIST us mercifully, O Lord, in these our supplications and prayers, and dispose the way of thy serin all our doings with thy most gracious favour, and further us with thy continual help; that in all our works begun, continu 168 THE COMMUNION. ed, and ended in thee, we, of thy Son Jesus Christ our mayglorify thyholy Name, Lord. Amen. and finally by thy mercy obtain everlasting life: A hast promised to hear LMIGHTY God, who through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. the petitions of them that ask in thy Son's Name; thee mercifully to incline thine ears to us that have made now our prayers and supplications unto thee; and grant, that those things, which we have faithfully asked according to thy will, may effectually be obtained, to the relief of our necessity, and to the setting forth of thy glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. fountain of all wisdom, who knowest our necessities before we ask, and our ignorance in asking; We beseech thee to have compassion upon our infirmities; and those things, which for our un worthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask, vouchsafe to give us, for the worthiness T Upon the Sundays and other Holy- days( if there be no Com munion) shall be said all that is appointed at the Communion, until the end of the general Prayer[ For the whole state of Christ's Church militant here in earth] together with one or more of these Collects last before rehearsed, concluding with the Blessing. TAnd there shall be no celebration of the Lord's Supper, except there be a convenient number to communicate with the Priest, according to his discretion. TAnd if there be not above twenty persons in the Parish of dis cretion to receive the Communion; yet there shall be no Com munion, except four( or three at the least) communicate with the Priest. TAnd in Cathedral and Collegiate Churches, and Colleges, where there are many Priests and Deacons, they shall all receive the Communion with the Priest every Sunday at the least, except they have a reasonable cause to the contrary. And to take away all occasion of dissension, and superstition, which any person hath or might have concerning the Bread and Wine, it shall suffice that the Bread be such as is usual to be eaten; but the best and purest Wheat Bread that conveniently may be gotten. And if any of the Bread and Wine remain unconsecrated, the Curate shall have it to his own use: but if any remain of that which was consecrated, it shall not be carried out of the Church but the Priest and such other of the Communicants as he shall THE COMMUNION." 169 then call unto him, shall, immediately after the Blessing, reverently eat and drink the same. The Bread and Wine for the Communion shall be provided by the Curate and the Church- wardens at the charges of the Parish. 1 And note, that every Parishioner shall communicate at the least three times in the year, of which Easter to be one. And yearly at Easter every Parishioner shall reckon with the Parson, Vicar, or Curate, or his or their Deputy or Deputies; and pay to them or him all Ecclesiastical Duties, accustomably due, then and at that time to be paid. After the Divine Service ended, the money given at the Offertory shall be disposed of to such pious and charitable uses, as the Minister and Church- wardens shall think fit. Wherein if they disagree, it shall be disposed of as the Ordinary shall appoint. TWhereas it is ordained in this Office for the Administration of the Lord's Supper, that the Communicants should receive the same kneeling;( which order is well meant, for a signification of our humble and grateful acknowledgment of the benefits of Christ therein given to all worthy Receivers, and for the avoiding of such profanation and disorder in the holy Communion, as might otherwise ensue;) yet, lest the same kneeling should by any persons, either out of ignorance and infirmity, or out of malice and obstinacy, be misconstrued and depraved; It is hereby declared, That thereby no adoration is intended, or ought to be done, either unto the Sacramental Bread or Wine there bodily received, or unto any Corporal Presence of Christ's natural Flesh and Blood. For the Sacramental Bread and Wine remain still in their very natural substances, and therefore may not be adored;( for that were Idolatry, to be abhorred of all faithful Christians;) and the natural Body and Blood of our Saviour Christ are in Heaven, and not here; it being against the truth of Christ's natural Body to be at one time in more places than one. 170 THE MINISTRATION OF PUBLICK BAPTISM OF INFANTS, TO BE USED IN THE CHURCH. The people are to be admonished, that it is most convenient that Baptism should not be administered but upon Sundays, and other Holy- days, when the most number of people come together; as well for that the Congregation there present may testify the receiving o them that be newly baptized into the number of Christ's Church; as also because in the Baptism of Infants every Man present may be put in remembrance of his own profession made to God in his Baptism. For which cause also it is expedient that Baptism be ministered in the vulgar tongue. Nevertheless,( if necessity so require,) Children may be baptized upon any other day And note, that there shall be for every Male- child to be baptized two Godfathers and one Godmother; and for every Female, one Godfather and two Godmothers. When there are Children to be Baptized, the Parents shall give knowledge thereof over night, or in the morning before the beginning of Morning Prayer, to the Curate And then the Godfathers and Godmothers, and the people with the Children, must be ready at the Font, either immediately after the last Lesson at Morning Prayer, or else immediately after the last Lesson at Evening Prayer, as the Curate by his discretion shall appoint And the Priest coming to the Font, ( which is then be filled with pure Water,) and standing there, shall say, HATH this Child been already bap- the ark of Christ's Church: and being tized, or faith, joyful and rooted in, charity, may so pass the waves of this troublesome world, that finally he may come to the land of everlasting life, there to reign with thee world without end; through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen. TIf they answer, No: Then shall the Priest proceed as followeth. EARLY beloved, forasmuch as all men in sin; that our Saviour Christ saith, None can into the of be regenerate and born anew of Water and A the aid of all that need, the helper of the Holy Ghost: I beseech you to call upon God the Father, through our Lord Jesus Christ, that of his bounteous mercy he will grant to this Child that thing which by nature he cannot have; that he may be baptized with Water and the Holy Ghost, and received into Christ's holy Church, and be made a lively member of the same. of all that flee to thee for succour, the life of them that believe, and the resurfor this Infant, that he, coming to thy rection of the dead; We call upon thee holy Baptism, may receive remission of his sins by spiritual regeneration. Reby thy well- beloved Son, saying, Ask, and ceive him, O Lord, as thou hast promised ye shall have; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: So give now unto us that ask; let us that seek find; open the gate unto us that knock; that this Infant may enjoy the everlasting benediction of thy heavenly kingdom which thou hast promised by washing, and may come to the eternal Christ our Lord. Amen. Then shall the Priest say, Let us pray. ALM LMIGHTY and everlasting God, who of thy great mercy didst save Noah and his family in the ark from perishing by water; and also didst safely lead the children of Israel thy people through the Red Sea, figuring thereby thy holy Baptism and by the Baptism of thy well- beloved Son Jesus Christ, in the river Jordan, didst sanctify Water to the mystical washing away of sin; We beseech thee, for thine infinite mercies, that thou wilt mercifully look upon this the Holy Ghost; that he, being delivered from thy wrathi, may be received into Then shall the people stand up, and the Priest shall say, Hear the words of the Gospel, written by Saint Mark, in the tenth Chapter, at the thirteent Verse. Christ, that he should touch them; and his disciples rebuked those that PUBLICK BAPTISM OF INFANTS. brought them. But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child. he shall not enter therein. And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them. After the Gospel is read, the Minister I demand therefore, the renounce devil all shall make this brief Exhortation upon DOST thou, in the name of this work, the with all covetous desires of the same, and the carnal desires of the flesh, so that thou wilt not follow, nor be led by them? Answer I renounce them all. ye the words of our Saviour Christ, that he commanded the children to be brought unto him; how he blamed those that would have kept them from him; how he exhorteth all men to follow their innocency Ye perceive how by his outward gesture and deed he declared his good will Minister. toward them; for he embraced them in DOST thou believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and his arms, he laid his hands upon them, and blessed them Doubt ye not therefore, but earnestly believe, that he will likewise favourably receive this present Infant; that he will embrace him with the arms of his mercy; that he will give unto him the blessing of eternal life, and make him partaker of his everlasting kingdom. Wherefore we being thus persuaded of the good will of our heavenly Father towards this Infant, declared by his Son Jesus Christ; and nothing doubting but that he favourably alloweth this charitable work of our's in bringing this Infant to his holy Baptism; let us faithfully and devoutly give thanks unto him, and say, ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, Aheavenly Father, we give thee humble thanks, for that thou hast vouchsafed 171 ye have prayed for: which promise he, for his part, will most surely keep and perform Wherefore, after this promise made by Christ, this Infant must also faithfully, for his part, promise by you that are his sureties,( until he come of age to take it upon himself,) that he will renounce the devil and all his works, and constantly believe God's holy Word, and obediently keep his commandments. to as to the knowledge of thy grace. and faith in knowledge, and confirm this faith in us evermore, Give thy Holy Spirit to this Infant, that he may be born again, and be made an heir of our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever Amen. unto the Godfathers and Godmothers on this earth? And in Jesus Christ his only- begotten Son our Lord? And that he was conceived by the Holy Ghost; born of the Virgin Mary; that he suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; that he went down into hell, and also did rise again the third day; that he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, and from thence shall come again at the end of the world, to judge the quick and the dead? And dost thou believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy Catholick Church; the Communion of Saints; the Remission of sins; the Resurrection of the flesh; and everlasting life after death? Answer All this I stedfastly believe. Minister WILT thou be baptized in this faith? Minister WILT thou then obediently keep God's and walk in the same all the days of thy life? Answer I will. Then shall the Priest say, grant old Adam in this child may be so buried, that the new man may be raised up in wise DEARLY beloved, ye have brought this him. Amen. Child here to be baptized, ye have prayed that our Lord Jesus Christ would Vouchsafe to receive him, to release him of his sins, to sanctify him with the Holy Ghost, to give him the kingdom of heaven, and everlasting life Ye have heard also that our Lord Jesus Christ hath promised in his Gospel to grant all these things that Grant that all carnal affections may die in him, and that all things belonging to the Spirit may live and grow in him. Amen. Grant that he may have power and strength to have victory, and to triumph, against the devil, the world, and the flesh Amen. 172 PUBLICK BAPTISM OF INFANTS. Grant that whosoever is here dedicated for these benefits; and with one accord to thee by our office and ministry may make our prayers unto him, that this also be endued with heavenly virtues, Child may lead the rest of his life acand everlastingly rewarded, through thy cording to this beginning mercy. O blessed Lord God, who dost live, and govern all things, world without end. Amen. ALM ALMIGHTY, everliving God, whose most dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of our sins, did shed, out of his most precious side both water and blood and gave commandment to his discipies, that they should go teach all nations, and baptize them In the Name of the Father the Son, and the Holy Ghost Regard, we beseech thee, the supp.ications of thy congregation; sanctify this Water to the mystical wash! ing away of sin, and grant that this Child, now to be baptized therein, may receive the fulness of thy grace, and ever remain in the number of thy faithful and elect children; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Then the Priest shall take the Child into his hands, and shall say to the Godfathers and Godmothers, Name this Child. And then naming it after them( if they shall certify him that the Child may weil endure it) he shall dip it in the Water discreetly and warily, saying. N. I baptize thee In the Name of the Holy Ghost Amen. But if they certify that the Child is weak, it shall suffice to pour Water upon it, saying the foresaid words. N. of the I baptize thee In the Name of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Then the Priest shall say, W. E. receive this Child into the congregation of Christ's flock, and do sign him with the sign of the Cross, in token that hereafter he shall not be ashamed to confess the faith of Christ crucified. and manfully to head. fight under his banner, against sin, the world, and the devil; and to continue Christ's faithful soldier and servant unto his life's end. Amen. Here the Priest shall make a Cross upon the Child's fore Then shall the Priest say, SH NEEING now, dearly beloved brethren, that this Child is regenerate and grafted into the body of Christ's Church, let us give thanks unto Almighty God Then shall be said, all kneeling; OUR Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name dom come Thy will be done, in earth. as it is in heaven Give us this day our And forgive us our tresdaily bread passes. As we forgive them that trespass And lead us not into tempta against us tion; But deliver us from evil. Amen. Then shall the Priest say. WE yield thee hearty thanks, most merciful Father, that it hath pleased thee to regenerate this infant with thy Holy Spirit, to receive him for thine own Child by adoption, and to incorporate him into thy holy Church. And humbly we beseech thee to grant, that he, being dead unto sin, and living unto righteousness, and being buried with Christ in his death, may crucify the old man, and utterly abolish the whole body of sin, and that, as he is made partaker of the death of thy Son, he may also be partaker of his resurrection so that finally with the residue of thy holy Church, he may be an inheritor of thine everlasting kingdom, through Christ our Lord Amen. T Then, all standing up, the Priest shall say to the Godfathers and Godmothers this Exhortation following FORASMUCH as this Child hath pro. I mised by you his sureties to renounce the devil and all his works, to believe in God, and to serve him ye must remem ber that it is your parts and duties to see that this infant be taught, so soon as he shall be able to learn, what a solemn vow, promise. and profession, he hath here made by you And that he may know these things the better. ye shall call upon him to hear Sermons, and chiefly ye shall provide, that he may learn the Creed, the Lord's Prayer and the Ten Commandments, in the vulgar tongue, and all other things which a Christian ought to know and believe to his soul's health and that this Child may be virtuously brought up to lead a godly and a christian life; remembering always, that Baptism doth represent unto us our profession; which is, to follow the exampie of our Saviour Christ, and to be made like unto him; that, as he died, and rose again for us, so should we. who are baptized, die from sin, and rise again unto righteousness; continually mortifying all our evil and corrupt affections, and daily proceeding in all virtue and godliness of living PRIVATE BAPTISM OF INFANTS. 173 Then shall he add and say, the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten CommandYB VE are to take care that this Child be ments, in the vulgar tongue, and be furbrought to the Bishop to be confirmed ther instructed in the Church- Catechism by him, so soon as he can say the Creed, set forth for that purpose It is certain by God's Word, that Children which are baptized, dying before they commit actual sin, are undoubtedly saved. To take away all scruple concerning the use of the sign of the Cross in Baptism: the true explication thereof, and the just reasons for the retaining of it, may be seen in the xxxth Canon, first published in the Year MDCIV THE MINISTRATION OF PRIVATE BAPTISM OF CHILDREN IN HOUSES. The Curates of every Parish shall often admonish the people, that they defer not the Baptism of their Children longer than the first or second Sunday next after their birth, or other Holy- day falling between. unless upon a great and reasonable cause, to be approved by the Curate And also they shall warn them, that without like great cause and necessity they procure not their Children to be baptized at home in their houses But when need shall compel them so to do, then Baptism shall be administered on this fashion First, let the Minister of the Parish or, in his absence, any other lawful Minister that can be procured) with them that are present, call upon God, and say the Lord's Prayer, and so many of the Collects appointed to be said before in the Form of Publick Baptism, as the time and present exigence will suffer And then, the Child being named by some one that is present, the Minister shall pour Water upon it, saying these words. NI baptize thee In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost Amen Then, all kneeling down, the Minister shall give thanks unto God, and say, WE yield thee hearty thanks, most merciful Father, that it hath pleased thee to regenerate this Infant with thy Holy Spirit, to receive him for thine own i Child by adoption, and to incorporate him into thy holy Church And we t humbly beseech thee to grant, that as he is now made partaker of the death of thy Son, so he may be also of his resurrection, and that finally, with the residue of thy Saints, he may inherit thine everlasting kingdom; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord Amen And let them not doubt, but that the Child so baptized is lawfully and suf ciently baptized, and ought not to be baptized again. Yet nevertheless, if the Child, which is after this sort baptized, do afterward live, it is expedient that it be brought into the Church, to the intent that, if the Minister of the same Parish did himself baptize that Child, the Congregation may be certified of the true Form of Baptism, by him privately before used In which case he shall say thus, I the due and prescribed Order of the Church, at such a time, and at such a place, before divers witnesses I baptized this Child But if the Child were baptized by any other lawful Minister, then the Minister of the Parish, where the Child was born or christened shall examine and try whether the Child be awfully baptized, or no In which case, if those that bring any Child to the Church do answer, that the same Child is already baptized, then shall the Minister ezamine them further, saying. Y was Child B who was present when this Child was baptized? Because some things essential to this Sacrament may happen to be omitted through fear or haste, in such times of extremity; therefore I demand further of you, PRIVATE BAPTISM OF INFANTS. 174 With what matter was this Child baptized? With what words was this Child baptized? And if the Minister shall find by the answers as that all things were done as they ought to be; then shall not he christen the Child again, but shall receive him as one of the flock of true christian people, saying thus, well done, and unto due I CERTIFY you, that in this case all order, concerning the baptizing of this Child; who being born in original sin, and in the wrath of God, is now, by the laver of Regeneration in Baptism, received into the number of the children of God, and heirs of everlasting life: for our Lord Jesus Christ doth not deny his grace and mercy unto such Infants, but most lovingly doth call them unto him, as the holy Gospel doth witness to our comfort on this wise St. Mark x. 13. THEY brought young children to Christ, that he should touch them, and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of God say unto you, ever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter there And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them. in. Jesus Christ, towards this Infant, let us faithfully and devoutly give thanks unto him, and say the Prayer which the Lord himself taught us: UR Father, which art in heaven, Hal. lowed be Name come Thy will be done in 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; But deliver us from evil. Amen. hesAvenly Father, we give thee humble thanks, that thou hast vouchsafed to call us to the knowledge of thy grace, and faith in thee; Increase this knowledge, and confirm this faith in us evermore. Give thy Holy Spirit to this Infant, that he, being born again, and being made an heir of everlasting salvation, through our Lord Jesus Christ, may continue thy ser vant, and attain thy promise; through the same our Lord Jesus Christ thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever Amen. Then shall the Priest demand the Name of the Child; which being by the Godfathers and Godmothers pronounced, the Minister shall say, DOST thou, in the name of this Child, renounce the works, the vain pomp and glory of this world, with all covetous desires of the same, and the carnal desires of the flesh, so that thou wilt not follow, nor be led by them? Answer. I renounce them all After the Gospel is read, the Minister shall make this brief Exhortation upon the words of the Gospel. Minister. OST thou in God the BELOVED, ye hear in this Gospel the D Almighty, Maker of heaven and words of our earth? commanded the children to be brought unto him; how he blamed those that would have kept them from him; how he exhorted all men to follow their innocency Ye perceive how by his outward gesture and deed he declared his good will toward them; for he embraced them in his arms, he laid his hands upon them, and blessed them. Doubt ye not therefore, but earnestly believe, that he hath likewise favourably received this present Infant; that he hath embraced him with the arms of his mercy; and ( as he hath promised in his holy Word) will give unto him the blessing of eternal life, and make him partaker of his ever lasting kingdom. Wherefore, we being thus persuaded of the good will of our heavenly Father, declared by his Son And in Jesus Christ his only- begotten Son our Lord? And that he was conceived by the Holy Ghost; born of the Virgin Mary; that he suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; that he went down into hell, and also did rise again the third day; that he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; and from thence shall come again at the end of the world, to judge the quick and the dead? And dost thou believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy Catholick Church; the Communion of Saints; the Remission of sins; the Resurrection of the flesh; and everlasting life after death? Answer. All this I stedfastly believe. PRIVATE BAPTISM OF INFANTS. Minister TILT thou then obediently keep God's WILT holy will and commandments, and walk in the same all the days of thy life? Answer I will. Then the Priest shall say, WB B receive this Child into the congregation of Christ's flock, and do sign him with the sign of the Cross, in token that hereafter he shall not be ashamed to confess the faith of Christ crucified and manfully to fight under his banner, against sin, the world, and the devil; and to continue Christ's faithful soldier and servant unto his life's end. Amen. Priest shall Here the make a Cross upon the Child's forehead Then shall the Priest say, EEING now, dearly beloved brethren, rate, and grafted into the body of Christ's Church, let us give thanks unto Almighty God for these benefits; and with one accord make our prayers unto him, that he may lead the rest of his life according to this beginning. 175 Then, all standing up, the Minister shall make this Exhortation to the Godfathers and Godmothers. Then shall the Priest say, WE yield thee most hearty thanks, And most merciful Father, that it hath pleased thee to regenerate this Infant with thy Holy Spirit, to receive him for thine own Child by adoption, and to incorporate him into thy holy Church. humbly we beseech thee to grant, that he being dead unto sin, and living unto righteousness, and being buried with Christ in his death, may crucify the old man, and utterly abolish the whole body of sin; and that, as he is made partaker of the death of thy Son, ke may also be partaker of his resurrection; so that finally, with the residue of thy holy Church, he may be an inheritor of thine everlasting kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ORASMUCH as this Child hath proyou renounce the devil and all his works, to believe in God, and to serve him; ye must remember, that it is your parts and duties to see that this Infat be taught, so soon as he shall mise, and profession he hath made by you. be able to learn, what a solemn vow, proAnd that he may know these things the better, ye shall call upon him to hear Sermons; and chiefly ye shall provide, that he may learn the Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Commandments, in the vulgar tongue, and all other things which a Christian ought to know and believe to his soul's health; and that this Child may be virtuously brought up to lead a godly and a christian life; remembering alway, that Baptism doth is, to follow the example of our Saviour that, as he died, and rose again for us, Christ, and to be made like unto him; so should we, who are baptized, die from sin, and rise again unto righteousness; continually mortifying all our evil and corrupt affections, and daily proceeding in all virtue and godliness of living But if they which bring the Infant to the Church do make such uncertain answers to the Priest's questions, as that it cannot appear that the Child was baptized with Water, In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost,( which are essential parts of Baptism,) then let the Priest baptize it in the form before appointed for Publick Baptism of Infants; saving that at the dipping of the Child in the Font, he shall use this form of words. TF thou art not already baptized, N. I baptize thee In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. 176 THE MINISTRATION OF BAPTISM TO SUCH AS ARE OF RIPER YEARS, AND ABLE TO ANSWER FOR THEMSELVES. When any such persons, as are of riper years, are to be baptized, timely notice shall be given to the Bishop, or whom he shall appoint for that purpose, a week before at the least, by the Parents, or some other discreet persons; that so due care may be taken for their Examination, whether they be sufficiently instructed in the Principles of the Christian Religion; and that they may be exhorted to prepare themselves with Prayers and Fasting for the receiving of holy Sacrament And if they shall be found fit, then the Godfathers and Godmothers( the people being assembled upon the Sunday or Holy- day appointed) shall be ready to present them at the Font immediately after the second Lesson, either at Morning or Evening Prayer, as the Curate in his discretion shall think fit And standing there, the Priest shall ask, whether any of the persons here presented be baptized, or no: If they shall answer, No; then shall the Priest say thus, DEA EARLY beloved, forasmuch as all men are conceived and born in sin, ( and that which is born of the flesh is flesh,) and they that are in the flesh cannot please God, but live in sin, committing many actual transgressions; and that our Saviour Christ saith, None can enter into the kingdom of God, except he be regenerate and born anew of Water and of the Holy Ghost; I beseech you to call upon God the Father, through our Lord Jesus Christ, that of his bounteous goodness he will grant to these persons that which by nature they cannot have; that they may be baptized with Water and the Holy Ghost, and received Christ's holy Church, and be made lively into members of the same T Then shall the Priest say, Let us pray ( And here all the Congregation shall kneel) A¹ LMIGHTY and everlasting God, who of thy great mercy didst save Noah and his family in the ark from perishing by water; and also didst safely lead the children of Israel thy people through the Red Sea, figuring thereby thy holy Baptism; and by the Baptism of thy wellbeloved Son Jesus Christ, in the river Jordan, didst sanctify the element of Water to the mystical washing away of sin; We beseech thee, for thine infinite mercies, that thou wilt mercifully look upon these thy servants; wash them and sanctify them with the Holy Ghost, that they, being delivered from thy wrath, may be received into the ark of Christ's Church; and being stedfast in faith, joy. ful through hope, and rooted in charity, may so pass the waves of this troublesome world, that finally they may come to the land of everlasting life, there to reign with thee world without end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. LMIGHTY and immortal God, the aid A of all that need, the helper of all that flee to thee for succour, the life of them that believe, and the resurrection of the dead; We call upon thee for these per sons, that they, coming to thy holy Baptism, may receive remission of their sins by spiritual regeneration Receive them, O Lord, as thou hast promised by thy well beloved Son, saying, Ask, and ye shall receive; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: So give now unto us that ask; let us that seek find; open the gate unto us that knock; that these persons may enjoy the everlasting benediction of thy heavenly washing, and may come to the eternal kingdom which thou hast promised by Amen. Christ our Lord. Then shall the people stand up, and the Priest shall say, Hear the words of the Gospel, written by Saint John, in the third Chapter, beginning at the first Verse. HERE was a man of the Pharisees, i named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God; for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of BAPTISM OF SUCH AS God. Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? Jesus answered, Verily, verily I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof; but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. 1 After which he shall say this Exhortation following. ARE OF RIPER YEARS. 177 wards these persons, declared by his Son Jesus Christ; let us faithfully and devoutly give thanks to him, and say, heaAvenly Father, we give thee humble thanks, for that thou hast vouchsafed to call us to the knowledge of thy grace, and faith in thee: Increase this knowledge, and confirm this faith in us evermore. Give thy Holy Spirit to these persons, that they may be born again, and be made. heirs of everlasting salvation; through our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever Amen. T Then the Priest shall speak to the persons to be baptized on this wise: who come hither desiring to receive holy Baptism, ye have heard how the congregation hath prayed, that our Lord Jesus Christ would vouchsafe to receive you and bless you, to release you of your sins, to give you the kingdom of heaven, and everlasting life Ye have heard also, that our Lord Jesus Christ hath promised in his holy Word to grant all those things that we have prayed for; which promise he, for his part, will most surely keep and perform Wherefore, after this promise made by Christ, ye must also faithfully, for your part, promise in the presence of these your Witnesses, and this whole congregation, that ye will renounce the devil and all his works, and constantly believe God's holy Word, and obediently keep his commandments. in the express words of our Saviour Christ, that except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God Whereby ye may perceive the great necessity of this Sacrament, where it may be had Likewise, immediately before his ascension into heaven,( as we read in the last Chapter of Saint Mark's Gospel,) he gave command to his disciples, saying, Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned Which also sheweth unto us the great benefit we reap thereby For which cause Saint Peter the Apostle, when upon his first preachiing of the Gospel many were pricked at the heart, and said to him and the rest of the Apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? replied and said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. the promise is to you and your children, For Question. and to all that are afar off, even as many DOST thou renounce the devil and all his pomp as the our shall call many other words exhorted he them, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation For( as the same Apostle testifieth in another place) even Baptism doth also now save us,( not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience towards Question. Bod) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ. DOST thou believe in God the Father Doubt ye believe, that he will favourably receive these present persons, truly repenting, and coming unto him by faith; that he will grant them remission of their sins, and bestow upon them the Holy Ghost; that he will give them the blessing of eternal life, and make them partakers of his everlasting kingdom Wherefore we being thus persuaded of the good will of our heavenly Father toThen shall the Priest demand of each of the persons to be baptized, severally, these Questions following: of the world, with all covetous desires of the same, and the carnal desires of the flesh, so that thou wilt not follow, nor be led by them? Answer I renounce them all. earth? And in Jesus Christ his only- begotten Son our Lord? And that he was conceived by the Holy Ghost; born of the Virgin Mary; that he suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; that he went down into hell, and also did rise again the third day; that he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father 178 BAPTISM OF SUCH AS ARE OF RIPER YEARS. Almighty; and from thence shall come again at the end of the world, to judge. the quick and the dead? in the Ghost; the holy Catholick Church; the Communion of Saints; the Remission of sins; the Resurrection of the flesh; and everlasting life after death? Answer. All this I stedfastly believe. Question WILT thou be baptized in this faith? is my desire. Question. VILT thou then obediently keep God's WILT holy will and commandments, and walk in the same all the days of thy life? Answer I will endeavour so to do, God being my helper. Then shall the Priest say, MERCIFUL God, grant that the old 0 Adam in these persons may be so buried, that the new man may be raised up in them. Amen. Grant that all carnal affections may die in them, and that all things belonging to the Spirit may live and grow in them. Amen Grant that they may have power and strength to have victory, and to triumph, against the devil, the world, and the flesh. Amen. Grant that they, being here dedicated to thee by our office and ministry, may also be endued with heavenly virtues, and everlastingly rewarded, through thy mercy, O blessed Lord God, who dost live, and govern all things, world with out end Amen. ALM LMIGHTY, everliving God, whose most dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of our sins, did shed out of his most precious side both water and blood, and gave commandment to his disciples, that they should go teach all nations, and baptize them In the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; Regard, we beseech thee, the supplications of this congregation; sanctify this Water to the mystical washing away of sin; and grant that the persons now to be baptized therein may receive the fulness of thy grace, and ever remain in the number of thy faithful and elect children, through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen. T Then shall the Priest take each person to be baptized by the right hand, and placing him conveniently by the Font, the Godfathers and Godmothers the ask Name; and then shall dip him in the water, or pour water upon him, saying, I N. Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Then shall the Priest say, WE receive this person into the congregation Here the flook; and do sign him with the sign of the Cross, make a Cross Priest shall in token that hereafter he shall not be ashamed upon the perto confess the faith of son's forchead. under his banner, against sin, the world, Christ crucified, and manfully to fight and the devil; and to continue Christ's life's end Amen. faithful soldier and servant unto his Then shall the Priest say, CEEING now, dearly beloved brethren, that these persons are regenerate, and grafted into the body of Christ's Church, let us give thanks unto Almighty God for these benefits, and with one accord make our prayers unto him, that they may lead the rest of their life according to this beginning. Then shall be said the Lord's Prayer, all kneeling 0 UR Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name Thy kingdom come Thy will be done, in 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; But deliver us from evil. Amen WE yield thee humble thanks, O heavenly Father, that thou hast vouchsafed to call us to the knowledge of thy grace, and faith in thee; Increase this knowledge, and confirm this faith in us evermore. Give thy Holy Spirit to these persons; that, being now born again, and made heirs of everlasting salvation, through our Lord Jesus Christ, they may continue thy servants, and at tain thy promises; through the same Lord Jesus Christ thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Holy Spirit, everlastingly. Amen T Then, all standing up, the Priest shall use this Exhortation following; speaking to the Godfathers and Godmothers first FORASMUCH as these persons have promised in your presence renounce the devil and all his works, to believe 179 A CATECHISM. in God, and to serve remember, that it is your part and duty AND as for you, who have now by Bapto put them in mind, what a solemn vow, promise, and profession they have now made before this congregation, and especially before you their chosen witnesses And ye are also to call upon them to use all diligence to be rightly instructed in God's holy Word; that so they may grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, and live godiy, righteously, and soberly in this present world. A tiem put on Christ, it is your part and duty also, being made the children of God and of the light, by faith in Jesus Christ, to walk answerably to your Christian calling, and as becometh the children of light; remembering always that Baptism representeth unto us our profession; which is, to follow the example of our Saviour Christ, and to be made like unto him; that as he died, and rose again for us; so should we, who are baptized, die from sin, and rise again unto righteousness; continually mortifying all our evil and corrupt affections, and daily proceeding in all virtue and godliness of living. ( And then, speaking to the new bap tized persons, he shall proceed, and say,) It is expedient that every person, thus baptized, should be confirmed by the Bishop so soon after his Baptism as conveniently may be; that so he may be admitted to the Holy Communion. If any persons not baptized in their infancy shall be brought to be baptized before. they come to years of discretion to answer for themselves; it may suffice to use the Office for Publick Baptism of Infants, or( in case of extreme danger) the Office for Private Baptism; only changing the word[ Infant] for[ Child or Person) as occasion requireth. A CATECHISM, THAT IS TO SAY, AN INSTRUCTION TO BE LEARNED OF EVERY PERSON, BEFORE HE BE BROUGHT TO BE CONFIRMED BY THE BISHOP unto God to give me his grace, that I may continue in the same unto my life's end. Question. WHAT is your Name? Answer N or M. Question. Who gave you this Name? Answer My Godfathers and Godmothers in my Baptism; wherein I was made a member of Christ, the child of Answer God, and an inheritor of the kingdom of I BELIEVE in God the Father AlMaker Question. What did your Godfathers and Godmothers then for you? Answer They did promise and vow three things in my name First, that I should renounce the devil and all his works, the pomps and vanity of this wicked world, and all the sinful lusts of the flesh. Secondly, that I should believe all the Articles of the Christian Faith And thirdly, that I should keep God's holy will and commandments, and walk in the same all the days of my life. Question Dost thou not think that thou art bound to believe, and to do, as they have promised for thee? Catechist Rehearse the Articles of thy Belief. Answer. Yes verily; and by God's help so I will. And I heartily thank our heavenly Father, that he hath called me to this state of salvation, through Jesus Christ our Saviour. And I pray And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary, Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell: The third day he rose again from the dead, He ascended into heaven, And sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead I believe in the Holy Ghost; The holy Catholick Church; The Communion of Saints; The Forgiveness of sins; The Resurrection of the body; And the Life everlasting Amen Question What dost thou chiefly learn in these Articles of thy Belief? Answer First, I learn to believe in God the Father, who hath made me, and all the world. 180 Secondly, in God the Son, who hath redeemed me, and all mankind Thirdly, in God the Holy Ghost, who sanctifieth me, and all the elect people of God A CATECHISM. Question You said, that your Godfathers and Godmothers did promise for you, that you should keep God's Commandments. Tell me Low many there be? Answer Ten Question. Which be they? Answer same the Twentieth Chapter of Exodus, say ng, I am the Lord thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage I Thou shalt have none other gods but me III Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his Name in vain Answer My duty towards my Neighbour, is to love him as myself, and to do to all men, as I would they should do unto ther and mother To honour and obey the me To love honour and succour my faII Thou shalt not make to thyself any, graven image, nor the likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or in the earth beneath, or in the water under the earth Thou shalt not bow down to them, nor worship them for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, and visit the sins of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me, and shew mercy unto thousands in them that love me, and keep my com- 1 siandering To keep my body in temperKing, and all that are put in authority under him To submit myself to all my governours, teachers, spiritual pastors and masters To order myself lowly and reverently to all my betters To hurt no body by word nor deed: To be true and just in ali my dealing To bear no malice nor hatred in my heart To keep my bands from picking and stealing, and my tongue from evil speaking, lying, and mandments ance, soberness, and chastity Not to covet nor desire other men's goods; but to learn and labour truly to get mine own living, and to do my duty in that state of life, unto which it shall piease God to call me. Thou shalt not commit adultery Thou shalt not steal IV. Remember that thou keep holy the Sabbath- day Six days shalt thou labour, and do all that thou hast to do; but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God. In it thou shalt do no manner of work, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, thy man- servant, and thy maidservant, thy cattle, and the stranger that is within thy gates For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day; wherefore the Lord blessed the seventh day, and hallowed it Answer. V Honour thy father and thy mother, OUR Father, which art in heaven, Name. kingthat thy days may be long in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. VI Thou shalt do no murder VII VIII IX Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. Answer I learn two things my duty towards God, and my duty towards my Neighbour X. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife nor his servant, nor his maid, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is his Answer Question. What is thy duty towards God? My duty towards God, is to believe in him, to fear him, and to love him with all my heart, with all my mind, with all my soul and with all my strength; to worship him, to give him thanks. to put my whole trust in him, to call upon him, to honour his holy Name and his Word, and to serve him truly all the days of my life Question thy Neighbour? What is thy duty towards Question. What dost thou chiefly learn by these Commandments? Catechist. My good Child, know this, that thou art not able to do these things of thyself, nor to walk in the Commandments of God, and to serve him, without his special grace; which thou must learn at all times to call for by diligent prayer. Let me hear therefore, if thou canst say the Lord's Prayer dom come Thy will be done, in earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day out daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil. Amen. Question. What desirest thou of God in this Prayer? heavenly Father, who is the giver of all Answer I desire my Lord God our goodness, to send his grace unto me, and to all people that we may worship him, serve him, and obey him, as we ought to do And I pray unto God, that he will send us all things that be needful both for our souls and bodies; and that he will be mercifui unto us, and forgive us our sins; and that it will piease him to save and defend us in ali dangers ghostly and bodily, and that he will keep us from all sin and wickedness, and from our ghostly enemy, and from everlasting death And this I trust he will do of his mercy and goodness, through our Lord Jesus Christ. And therefore I say, Amen, So be it. A CATECHISM. Question. many Sacraments hath Christ ordained in his Church? Answer. Two only, as generally necessary to salvation, that is to say, Baptism, and the Supper of the Lord. Question What meanest thou by this word Sacrament? Answer I mean an outward and visible sign of an iuward and spiritual grace given unto us, ordained by Christ himself, as a means whereby we receive the same, and a pledge to assure us thereof Question How many parts are there in a Sacrament? Answer Two; the outward visible sign, and the inward spiritual grace. Question What is the outward visible sign or form in Baptism? Answer Water, wherein the person is baptized In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Question What is the inward and spiritual grace? Answer A death unto sin, and a new birth unto righteousness for being by nature born in sin, and the children of wrath, we are hereby made the children of grace. Question. What is required of persons to be baptized? HOW TOW 181 Answer Repentance, whereby they forsake sin; and Faith, whereby they stedfastly believe the promises of God made to them in that Sacrament. Question. Why then are Infants baptized, when by reason of their tender age they cannot perform them? Answer Because they promise them both by their Sureties which promise, when they come to age, themselves are bound to perform Question Why was the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper ordained? Answer For the continual remem. brance of the sacrifice of the death of Christ, and of the benefits which we receive thereby Question What is the outward part ar sign of the Lord's Supper? Answer Bread and Wine, which the Lord hath commanded to be received Question. What is the inward part, or thing signified? Answer The Body and Blood of Christ, which are verily and indeed taken and received by the faithful in the Lord's Supper. Question. What are the benefits whereof we are partakers thereby? Answer The strengthening and refreshing of our souls by the Body and Blood of Christ, as our bodies are by the Bread and Wine Question What is required of them who come to the Lord's Supper? Answer To examine themselves, whether they repent them truly of their former sins. stedfastly purposing to lead a new life, have a lively faith in God's mercy through Christ, with a thankful remembrance of his death; and be in charity with all men. I The Curate of every Parish shall diligently upon Sundays and Holy- days, after the second Lesson at Evening Prayer, openly in the Church instruct and examine so many Children of his Parish sent unto him, as he shall think convenient, in some part of this Catechism. And all Fathers, Mothers, Masters, and Dames, shall cause their Children, Servants, and Prentices, which have not learned their Catechism,) to come to the Church at the time appointed, and obediently to hear, and be ordered by the Curate, until such time as they have learned all that is here appointed for them to learn So soon as Children are come to a competent age, and can say, in their Mother Tongue, the Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Commandments, and also can answer to the other Questions of this short Catechism; they shall be brought to the Bishop And every one shall have a Godfather, or a Godmother, as a Witness of their Confirmation. And whensoever the Bishop shall give knowledge for Children to be brought unto him or their Confirmation, the Curate of every Parish shall either bring, or send in writing, with his hand subscribed thereunto, the names of all such persons within his Parish, as he shall think fit to be presented to the Bishop to de confirmed And, if the Bishop approve of them, he shall confirm them in manner following. 182 THE ORDER OF CONFIRMATION, OR LAYING ON OF HANDS UPON THOSE THAT ARE BAPTIZED AND COME TO YEARS OF DISCRETION. Upon the day appointed, all that are to be then confirmed, being placed, and standing in order, before the Bishop; he( or some other Minister appointed by him) shall read this Preface following. ministered to the more edifying of such as shall receive it, the Church hath thought good to order, That none hereafter shall be Confirmed, but such as can say the Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Commandments; and can also answer to such other Questions, as in the short Catechism are contained: which order is very convenient to be observed; to the end, that children, being now come to the years of discretion, and having learned what their Godfathers and Godmothers promised for them in Baptism, they may themselves, with their own mouth and consent, openly before the Church, ratify and confirm the same; and also promise, that by the grace of God they will evermore endeavour themselves faithfully to observe such things, as they, by their own confession, have assented unto. And every one shall audibly answer, I do. The Bishop Let us pray. A ALMIGHTY who hast vouchsafed to regenerate these thy servants by Water and the Holy Ghost, and hast given unto them forgiveness of all their sins; Strengthen them, we beseech thee, O Lord, with the Holy Ghost the Comforter, and daily increase in them thy manifold gifts of grace; the spirit of wisdom and understanding; the spirit of counsel and ghostly strength; the spirit of knowledge and true godliness; and fill them, O Lord, with the spirit of thy holy fear, now and for ever Amen. DE Then shall the Bishop say, EFEND, O Lord, this thy Child for this thy Servan with thy heavenly grace, that he may continue thine for ever; and daily increase in thy Holy Do ye here, in the presence of rene, Spirit more and more, until he come and of this Amen. the solemn promise and vow that was made in your name at your Baptism; ratifying and confirming the same in your own persons, and acknowledging yourselves bound to believe, and to do, all those things, which your Godfathers and Godmothers then undertook for you? The Bishop. OUR help is in the Name of the Lord; Answer. Who hath made heaven and earth. Bishop Blessed be the Name of the Lord; Answer. Henceforth, world withou end. Bishop. Lord, hear our prayers. Answer. And let our cry come unto thee. I Then all of them in order kneeling before the Bishop, he shall lay his hand upon the head of every one severally, saying, Then shall the Bishop say, The Lord be with you. Answer. And with thy spirit. TAnd( all kneeling down) the Bishop shall add, Let us pray. OUR Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be our dom come Thy will be done, in earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread And forgive us trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil. Amen. And this Collect. ALMIGHTY and everliving God, who do those things that be good and acceptable unto thy divine Majesty; We make our SOLEMNIZATION humble supplications unto thee for these thy servants, upon whom( after the example of thy holy Apostles) we have now laid our hands, to certify them( by this sign) of thy favour and gracious goodness towards them. Let thy fatherly hand, we beseech thee, ever be over them; let thy Holy Spirit ever be with them; and so lead them in the knowledge and obedience in obtain everlasting life; through our Lord T Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, Jesus Christ, who with thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, ever one God, world without end be upon you, and remain with you for ever. Amen. Amen ALMIGHTY Lord, and everlasting God, vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to direct, sanctify, and govern, both our I PUBLISH the Banns of Marriage between N, of and N. of-- If any of you know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy Matrimony, ye are to declare it This is the first[ second, or third] time of asking. OF MATRIMONY. 183 hearts and bodies, in the ways of thy laws, and in the works of thy commandments; that, through thy most mighty protection both here and ever, we may be preserved in body and soul; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. THE FORM OF SOLEMNIZATION OF MATRIMONY. 1 And if the persons that are to be married dwell in divers Parishes, the Banns must be asked in both Parishes; and the Curate of the one Parish shall not solemnize Matrimony betwixt them, without a Certificate of the Banns being thrice asked, from the Curate of the other Parish. First the Banns of all that are to be married together must be published in the Church three several Sundays, during the time of Morning Service, or of Evening Service,( if there be no Morning Service,) immediately after the second Lesson; the Curate saying after the accustomed manner, TAt the day and time appointed for solemnization of Matrimony, the persons to be married shall come into the body of the Church with their friends and neighbours: and there standing together, the Man on the right hand, and the Woman on the left, the Priest shall say, DEA Then the Bishop shall bless them, saying thus, EARLY beloved, we are gathered together here in the sight of God, and in the face of this congregation, to join together this Man and this Woman in holy Matrimony; which is an honourable estate, instituted of God in the time And there shall none be admitted to the holy Communion, until such time as be confirmed, be ready and desirous to be confirmed. of man's innocency, signifying unto us the mystical union that is betwixt Christ and his Church; which holy estate Christ adorned and beautified with his presence, and first miracle that he wrought, in Cana of Galilee; and is commended of Saint Paul to be honourable among all men: and therefore is not by any to be enterprised, nor taken in hand, unadvisedly, lightly, or wantonly, to satisfy men's carnal lusts and appetites, like brute beasts that have no understanding; but reverently, discreetly, advisedly, soberly, and in the fear of God; duly considering the causes for which Matrimony was ordained First, It was ordained for the procreation of children, to be brought up in the fear and nurture of the Lord, and to the praise of his holy Name Secondly, It was ordained for a remedy against sin, and to avoid fornication; that such persons as have not the gift of continency might marry, and keep themselves undefiled members of Christ's body Thirdly, It was ordained for the mutual society, help, and comfort, that the one ought to have of the other, both in prosperity and adversity. Into which holy estate these two persons present 184 SOLEMNIZATION come now to be joined. Therefore if any man can shew any just cause, why they may not lawfully be joined together, let him now speak, or else hereafter for ever hold his peace And also, speaking unto the persons that shall be married, he shall say, I REQUIRE and charge you both, as answer judgment when the secrets of all hearts shall be disclosed, that if either of you know any impediment, why ye may not be lawfully joined together in Matrimony, ye do now confess it. For be ye well assured, that so many as are coupled together otherwise than God's Word doth allow are not joined together by God; neither is their Matrimony lawful. At which day of Marriage, if any man do allege and declare any impediment, why they may not be coupled together in Matrimony, by God's Law, or the Laws of this Realm; and will be bound, and sufficient sureties with him, to the parties; or else put in a Caution( to the full value of such charges as the persons to be married do thereby sustain) to prove his allegation then the solemnization must be deferred, until such time as the truth be tried TIf no impediment be alleged, then shall the Curate say unto the Man, N WILT thou have this Woman to thy wedded wife, to live together after God's ordinance in the holy estate of Matrimony? Wilt thou love her, comfort her, honour, and keep her and all other, keep thee only unto her, so long as ye both shall live? The Man shall answer, I will Then shall the Priest say unto the Woman. Man to thy N wedded husband, to live together. after God's ordinance in the holy estate of Matrimony? Wilt thou obey him, and serve him, love, honour, and keep in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all other, keep thee only unto him, so long as ye both shall live? The Woman shall answer, I will Then shall the Minister say, Who giveth this Woman to be married to this Man? OF MATRIMONY. Then shall they give their troth to each other in this manner. The Minister, receiving the Woman at her father's or friend's hands, shall cause the Man with his right hand to take the Woman by her right hand, and to say after him as followeth. I N. take thee N to my wedded wife, to to forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part, according to God's holy ordinance; and thereto I plight thee my troth Then shall they loose their hands; and the Woman, with her right hand taking the Man by his right hand, shall likewise say after the Minister, husI band, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love, cherish, and to obey, till death us do part, according to God's holy ordinance; and thereto I give thee my troth. I Then shall they again loose their hands; and the Man shall give unto the Woman a Ring, laying the same upon the book with the accustomed duty to the Priest and Clerk And the Priest, taking the Ring, shall deliver it unto the Man, to put it upon the fourth finger of the Woman's left hand. And the Man holding the Ring there, and taught by the Pri shall say, my ITH this Ring body I thee worship, and with all my worldly goods I thee endow: In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost Amen Then the Man leaving the Ring upon the fourth finger of the Woman's left hand, they shall both kneel down; and the Minister shall say, Let us pray ETERNAL God, Creator and Preserver of all all spiritual grace, the Author of everlasting life; Send thy blessing upon these thy servants, this man and this woman, whom we bless in thy Name; that, as Isaac and Rebecca lived faithfully together, so these persons may surely perform and keep the vow and covenant betwixt them made,( whereof this ing given and received is a token and pledge,) and may ever remain in perfect love and peace together, and live according to thy SOLEMNIZATION laws; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Then shall the Priest join their right hands together, and say, Those whom God hath joined together let no man put asunder Then shall the Minister speak unto the people FORASMUCH as N and N have consented together in holy wedlock, and have witnessed the same before God and this company, and thereto have given and pledged their troth either to other, and have declared the same by giving and receiving of a Ring, and by joining of hands; I pronounce that they be Man and Wife together, In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost Amen. And the Minister shall add this Blessing OF MATRIMONY. 185 That thy way may be known upon earth: thy saving health among all nations. Then the Minister or Clerks, going to the Lord's Table, shall say or sing this Psalm following. Beati omnes. Psalm cxxviii. BLESSE PLESSED are all they that fear the Lord and walk in his ways For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: 0 well is thee, and happy shalt thou be. Thy wife shall be as the fruitful vine: upon the walls of thine house; Thy children like the olive- branches: round about thy table Lo, thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the Lord. Let the people praise thee, O God: yea, let all the people praise thee O let the nations rejoice and be glad: for thou shalt judge the folk righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. The Lord from out of Sion shall so bless thee: that thou shalt see Jerusalem in prosperity all thy life long; Yea, that thou shalt see thy children's Let the people praise thee, O God: yea, let all the people praise thee Then shall the earth bring forth her increase and God, even our own God, shall give us his blessing. God shall bless us and all the ends of the world shall fear him. to the Father, and to the the Holy Ghost; in the beginning, is now, and shall be world without end. the the Son, God the Holy Ghost, bless, preserve, and keep you; the Lord mercifully with his favour look upon you; and so fill you with all spiritual benediction and grace, that ye may so live together in this life, Life in the world to come ye may have OUR Father, which art in heaven, Amen. our thy Name Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, in earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day. our daily bread And forgive us trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil Amen 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. Glory be and t As it was TOr this Psalm. Deus misereatur. Psalm lxvii. GOD be merciful unto us, and bless us and shew us the light of his countenance, and be merciful unto us. Son ever Amen. The Psalm ended, and the Man and the Woman kneeling before the Lord's Table, the Priest standing at the Table, and turning his face towards them, shall say, Lord, have mercy upon us. Answer Christ, have mercy upon us. Minister Lord, have mercy upon us Minister O Lord, save thy servant, and thy handmaid; Answer Who put their trust in thee. Minister O Lord, send them help from thy holy place; Answer And evermore defend them. Minister Be unto them a tower of strength, Answer From the face of their enemy Minister, O Lord, hear our prayer Answer. And let our cry come unto thee Minister. God of Jacob, bless these thy ser vants, and sow the seed of eternal life in their hearts; that whatsoever in thy holy Word they shall profitably learn, they may in deed fulfil the same Look, O Lord, mercifully upon them from And as thou heaven, and bless them. didst send thy blessing upon Abraham and Sarah, to their great comfort, so vouchsafe to send thy blessing upon these thy servants; that they obeying 186 SOLEMNIZATION thy will, and alway being in safety under thy protection, may abide in thy love unto their lives' end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. This Prayer next following shall be omitted, where the Woman is past child- bearing 0 MERCIFUL Lord, and heavenly Father, by whose gracious gift mankind is increased; We beseech thee, assist with thy blessing these two persons, that they may both be fruitful in procreation of children, and also live together so long in godly love and honesty, that they may see their children chrístianly and virtuously brought up, to thy praise and honour; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. made all things of nothing; who also ( after other things set in order) didst appoint, that out of man( created after thine own image and similitude) woman should take her beginning; and, knitting them together, didst teach that it should never be lawful to put asunder those whom thou by Matrimony hadst made one: O God, who hast consecrated the state of Matrimony to such an excellent mystery, that in it is signified and represented the spiritual marriage and unity betwixt Christ and his Church; Look mercifully upon these thy servants, that both this man may love his wife, according to thy Word,( as Christ did love his spouse the Church, who gave himself for it, loving and cherishing it even as his own flesh,) and also that this woman may be loving and amiable, faithful and obedient to her husband; and in all quietness, sobriety, and peace, be a follower of holy and godly matrons. O Lord, bless them both, and grant them to inherit thy everlasting kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. T Then shall the Priest say, AL LMIGHTY God, who at the begin Aning did create our first parents, Adam and Eve, and did sanctify and join them together in marriage; Pour upon you the riches of his grace, sanctify and bless you, that ye may please him both in body and soul, and live together in holy love unto your lives' end. Amen. After which, if there be no Sermon declaring the duties of Man and Wife, the Minister shall read as followeth. ALL ye that are married, or that intend to take the holy estate of Matrimony upon you, hear what the holy OF MATRIMONY. Scripture doth say as touching the duty of husbands towards their wives, and wives towards their husbands. Saint Paul, in his Epistle to the Ephe commandment to all married men; Hus sians, the fifth Chapter, doth give this bands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the Church, and gave himself for it, that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water, by the Word; that he might present it to him. self a glorious Church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy, and without blemish. So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies He that loveth his wife loveth himself: for no man ever yet hated his own flesh, but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the Church: for we are members of his this cause shall a man leave his father of and of his and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife; and they two shall be one flesh This is a great mystery; but I speak concerning Christ and the Church. Never theless, let every one of you in particular so love his wife, even as himself. Likewise the same Saint Paul, writing to the Colossians, speaketh thus to all men that are married; Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. Hear also what Saint Peter, the Apos tle of Christ, who was himself a married man, saith unto them that are married; Ye husbands, dwell with your wives ac cording to knowledge; giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers be not hindered. Hitherto ye have heard the duty of the husband toward the wife Now likewise, ye wives, hear and learn your duties toward your husbands, even as it is plainly set forth in holy Scripture Saint Paul, in the aforenamed Epistle to the Ephesians, teacheth you thus; Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the Church: and he is the Saviour of the body Therefore as the Church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing And again he saith, Let the wife see that she reverence her husband And in his Epistle to the Colossians, Saint Paul giveth you this short lesson; Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. Saint Peter also doth instruct you very well, thus saying; Ye wives, be in sub THE VISITATION OF THE SICK. jection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the Word, they also may without the Word be won by the conversation of the wives; while they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear. Whose adorning, let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not It is convenient that the new- married persons should receive the holy Communion at the time of their Marriage, or at the first opportunity after their Marriage. THE ORDER FOR THE VISITATION OF THE SICK. 187 corruptible; even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands; even as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord; whose daughters ye are as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement. When any person is sick, notice shall be given thereof to the Minister of the Parish; who, coming into the sich person's house, shall say, PEACE be to this house, and to all that dwell in it When he cometh into the sick man's presence he shall say, kneeling down, RE EMEMBER not, Lord, our iniquities, nor the iniquities of our forefathers: Spare us, good Lord, spare thy people, whom thou hast redeemed with thy most precious blood, and be not angry with us for ever. Answer Spare us, good Lord. T Then the Minister shall say, Let us pray. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. OUR Father, which art in heaven, dom come Thy will be done, in 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; But deliver us from evil. Amen Minister O Lord, save thy servant; Answer. Which putteth his trust in thee Minister. Send him help from thy holy place; Answer. And evermore mightily defend him. Answer. Nor the wicked approach to hurt him. Minister. Be unto him, 0 Lord, a strong tower, Answer. From the face of his enemy. Minister. O Lord, hear our prayers. Answer. And let our cry come unto thee. Minister. 0 LORD, look down from heaven, behold, visit, and relieve this thy servant Look upon him with the eyes of thy mercy, give him comfort and sure confidence in thee, defend him from the danger of the enemy, and keep him in perpetual peace and safety; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. TEAR most merciful God and Saviour; extend thy accustomed goodness to this thy servant who is grieved with sickness Sanctify, we beseech thee, this thy fatherly correction to him; that the sense of his weakness may add strength to his faith, and seriousness to his repentance: That, if it shall be thy good pleasure to restore him to his former health, he may lead the residue of his life in thy fear, and to thy glory: or else, give him grace so to take thy visitation, that, after this painful life ended, he may dwell with thee in life everlasting; through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen Then shall the Minister exhort the sick person after this form, or other like. Minister Let the enemy have no ad- DEARLY beloved, know this, that vantage of of life 188 THE VISITATION and death, and of all things to them pertaining, as youth, strength, health, age, weakness, and sickness. Wherefore, whatsoever your sickness is, know you certainly, that it is God's visitation. And for what cause soever this sickness is sent unto you whether it be to try your patience for the example of others, and that your faith may be found in the day of the Lord laudable, glorious, and honourable, to the increase of giory and endless felicity; or else it be sent unto you to correct and amend in you whatsoever doth offend the eyes of your heavenly Father know you certainly, that if you truly repent you of your sins, and bear your sickness patiently, trusting in God's mercy, for his dear Son Jesus Christ's sake, and render unto him humble thanks for his fatherly visitation, submitting yourself wholly unto his will, it shall turn to your profit, and help you If the person visited be very sick, then the Curate may end his exhortation in this place, or else proceed OF THE SICK. therefore, taking your sickness, which is thus profitable for you, patiently, I exhort you, in the Name of God, to remember the profession which you made unto God in your Baptism And forasmuch as after this life there is an account to be given unto the righteous Judge, by whom all must be judged, without respect of persons, I require you to examine yourself and your estate, both toward God and man, so that, accusing and condemning yourself for your own faults, you may find mercy at our heavenly Fa ther's hand for Christ's sake, and not be accused and condemned in that fearful judgment Therefore I shall rehearse to you the Articles of our Faith, that you may know whether you do believe as a Christian man should, or no. for everlasting right way that leadeth DOST thon believe in God the Father unto life. Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth? And in Jesus Christ his only- begotten Son our Lord? And that he was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, that he suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried, that he went down into hell, and also did rise again the third day; that he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, and from thence shall come again at the end of the world, to judge the quick and the dead? And dost thou believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy Catholick Church; the Communion of Saints the Remission of sins, the Resurrection of the flesh; and everlasting life after death? TA AKE therefore in good part the chastisement of the Lord For( as Saint Paul saith in the twelfth Chapter to the Hebrews) whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth If ye endure chastening, God deaieth with you as with sons, for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards and not sons Furthermore, we have had fathers of our flesh, which corrected us, and we gave them reverence shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live? For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness These words. good brother, are written in holy Scripture for our comfort and instruction that we should patiently, and with thanksgiving, bear our heavenly Father's correction, whensoever by any manner of adversity it shall please his gracious goodness to visit us And there i should be no greater comfort to Christian persons than to be made like unto Christ, i by suffering patiently adversities, troubles, and sicknesses For he himself went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, he entered not into his glory before he was crucified So truly our way to eternal joy is to suffer here with Christ; and our door to enter into eternal life is gladly to die with Christ; that we may rise again from death, and dwell with him in everlasting life. New Here the Minister shall rehearse the Articles of the Faith, saying thus, T The sick person shall ansuer, All this I stedfastly believe. T Then shall the Minister examine whether he repent him truly of his sins, and be in charity with all the world, exhorting him to forgive, from the bottom of his heart, all persons that have offended him, and if he hath offended any other to ask them forgiveness, and where he hath done injury or wrong to any man, that he make amends to the uttermost of his power And if he hath not before disposed of his goods. let him then be admonished to make his Will, and to deciare his Debts, what he oweth, and what is owing unto him; for the beiter discharging of his conscience, and the quietness of his Executors. But men should often be put in remembrance to take order for the setthing of their temporal estates, whild they are in health. THE VISITATION OF THE These words before rehearsed may be said before the Minister begin his Prayer, as he shall see cause. The Minister should not omit earnestly to move such sick persons as are of ability to be liberal to the poor. Here shall the sick person be moved to make a special Confession of his sins, if he feel his conscience troubled with any weighty matter. After which Confession, the Priest shall absolve him ( if he humbly and heartily desire it) after this sort. UR Lord Jesus Christ, who hath left OUR power to his Church to absolve all sinners who truly repent and believe in him, of his great mercy forgive thee thine offences: And by his authority committed to me, I absolve thee from all thy sins, In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. And then the Priest shall say the Collect following. Let us pray MOST merciful God, who, according to the multitude of thy mercies, dost so put away the sins of those who truly repent, that thou rememberest them no more; Open thine eye of mercy upon this thy servant, who most earnestly desireth pardon and forgiveness Renew in him, most loving Father, whatsoever hath been decayed by the fraud and malice of the devil, or by his own carnal will and frailness preserve and continue this stck member in the unity of the Church consider his contrition, accept his tears, asswage his pain, as shall seem to thee most expedient for him. And forasmuch as he putteth his full trust only in thy mercy impute not unto him his former sins, but strengthen him with thy blessed Spirit and, when thou pleased to take him hence, take him unto thy favour. through the merits of thy most dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. art T Then shall the Minister say this Psalm 189 SICK. that I long for thou art my hope, even from my youth. Through thee have I been holden up ever since I was born: thou art he that took me out of my mother's womb; my praise shall alway be of thee. I am become as it were a monster unto many but my sure trust is in thee. O let my mouth be filled with thy praise that I may sing of thy glory and honour all the day long Cast me not away in the time of age: forsake me not when my strength faileth me. For mine enemies speak against me, and they that lay wait for my soul take their counsel together, saying: God hath forsaken him, persecute him, and take him; for there is none to deliver him. Go not far from me, O God my God, haste thee to help me. Let them be confounded and perish that are against my soul let them be covered with shame and dishonour that seek to do me evil As for me, I will patiently abide alway: and will praise thee more and more. My mouth shall daily speak of thy righteousness and salvation for I know no end thereof In te, Domine, speravi Ps. lxxi. IN thee, O Lord, have I put my trust let me never be put to confusion but rid me. and deliver me in thy righteousness; incline thine ear unto me, and save me I will go forth in the strength of the Lord God: and will make mention of thy righteousness only Thou, O God, hast taught me from my therefore will I tell youth up until now of thy wondrous works. Forsake me not, O God, in mine old age, when I am gray- headed until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power all them that are yet for to come. Thy righteousness, O God, is very high, and great things are they that thou hast done: O God, who is like unto thee? 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. Adding this of the world, who by Othy Cross and precious Blood hast redeemed us, Save us, and help us, we humbly beseech thee, O Lord. Then shall the Minister say, Be thou my strong hold, whereunto I THE Almighty Lord, who is a most may alway resort thou hast promised to help me; for thou art my house of defence, and my castie Deliver me of the ungot.y cut of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man. For thou, O Lord God, art the thing my God, out of the hand strong tower to all them that put their trust in him, to whom all things in heaven in earth, and under the earth, do bow and obey, be now and evermore thy defence; and make thee know and feel, that there is none other Name under heaven given to man, in whom, and through whom, thou mayest receive health 190 THE VISITATION OF THE SICK. and salvation, but only the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. And after that shall say, mercy and UNction's graciou thee The Lord A commendatory Prayer for a sick per. INTO bless thee, and keep thee. The Lord make his face to shine upon thee, and be son at the point of departure. with gracious unto thee. The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace, both now and evermore. Amen. O five the spirits of just men made perfect, after they are delivered from their earthly prisons; We humbly com. mend the soul of this thy servant, our dear brother, into thy hands, as into the hands of a faithful Creator, and most merciful Saviour; most humbly beseechbe received into thine everlasting king. dom, through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ, thine only Son, our Lord and Saviour. Amen. A Prayer for a sick Child. O may ALMIGHTY God, and merciful issues of life and death; Look down from heaven, we humbly beseech thee, with the eyes of mercy upon this child now lying upon the bed of sickness: Visit him, O Lord, with thy salvation; deliver him in thy good appointed time from his bodily pain, and save his soul for thy mercies sake: That, if it shall be thy pleasure to prolong his days here on earth, he may live to thee, and be an instrument of thy glory, by serving thee faithfully, and doing good in his generation; or else receive him into those heavenly habitations, where the souls of them that sleep in the Lord Jesus enjoy perpetual rest and felicity Grant this, O Lord, for thy mercies' sake, in the same thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen. A Prayer for a sick person, when there appeareth small hope of recovery. 0 FATHER of mercies, and God of all of comfort, our only help in time of need; We fly unto thee for succour in behalf of this thy servant, here lying under thy hand in great weakness body. Look graciously upon him, 0 Lord; and the more the outward man decayeth, strengthen him, we beseech thee, so much the more continually with thy grace and Holy Spirit in the inner man. Give him unfeigned repentance for all the errors of his life past, and stedfast faith in thy Son Jesus; that his sins may be done away by thy mercy, and his pardon sealed in heaven, before he go hence, and be no more seen We know, O Lord, that there is no word impossible with thee; and that, if thou wilt, thou canst even yet raise him up, and grant him a longer continuance amongst us: Yet, forasmuch as in all appearance the time of his dissolution draweth near, so fit and prepare him, we beseech thee, against the hour of death, that after his departure hence in peace, and in thy favour, his soul may sight. Wash it, we pray thee, in the blood of that immaculate Lamb, that was slain to take away the sins of the world; that whatsoever defilements it may have contracted in the midst of this miserable and naughty world, through the lusts of the flesh, or the wiles of Satan, being purged and done away, it may be presented pure and without spot before thee And teach us who survive, in this and other like daily spectacles of mortality, to see how frail and uncertain our own condition is; and so to number our days, that we may seriously apply our hearts to that holy and heavenly wisdom, whilst we live here, which may in the end bring us to life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ thine only Son our Lord. Amen. A Prayer for persons troubled in mind or in conscience mercies, and the God of all comforts; We beseech thee, look down in pity and compassion upon this thy afflicted servant. Thou writest bitter things against him, and makest him to possess his former iniquities; thy wrath lieth hard upon him, and his soul is full of trouble: But, O merciful God, who hast written thy holy Word for our learning, that we, through patience and comfort of thy holy Scriptures, might have hope; give him a right understanding of himself, and of thy threats and promises; that he may neither cast away his confidence in thee, nor place it any where but in thee. Give him strength against all his temptations, and heal all his distempers. Break not the bruised reed, nor quench the smoking flax. Shut not up thy tender mercies in displeasure; but make him to hear of joy and gladness, that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice Deliver him from fear of the enemy, and lift up the light of thy countenance upon him, and give him peace, through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE COMMUNION OF THE SICK. 191 Forasmuch as all mortal men be subject to many sudden perils, diseases, and sicknesses, and ever uncertain what time they shall depart out of this life; therefore, to the intent they may be always in a readiness to die, whensoever it shall please Almighty God to call them, the Curates shall diligently from time to time ( but especially in the time of pestilence, or other infectious sickness) exhort their Parishioners to the often receiving of the holy Communion of the Body and Blood of our Saviour Christ, when it shall be publickly administered in the Church; that so doing, they may, in case of sudden visitation, have the less cause to be disquieted for lack of the same. But if the sick person be not able to come to the Church, and yet is desirous to receive the Communion in his house; then he must give timely notice to the Curate, signifying also how many there are to communicate with him,( which shall be three, or two at the least,) and having a convenient place in the sick man's house, with all things necessary so prepared, that the Curate may reverently minister, he shall there celebrate the holy Communion, beginning with the Collect, Epistle, and Gospel, here following. The Collect. The Epistle Heb. xii. 5. ALMIGHTY, everliving God, Maker MY son, despise not thou the chastennor of mankind, those whom thou dost love, and chastise every one whom thou dost receive; We beseech thee to have mercy upon this thy servant visited with thine hand, and to grant that he may take his sickness patiently, The Gospel. St. John v 24. the recover his bodily health,( if it be VERILY, verily I say unto you, th gracious his soul shall depart from the body, it may be without spot presented unto thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. that and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemna tion; but is passed from death unto life. thou art rebuked of him. For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth; and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. After which the Priest shall proceed according to the form before prescribed for the holy Communion, beginning at these words( Ye that do truly,& c] At the time of the distribution of the holy Sacrament, the Priest shall first receive the Communion himself, and after minister unto them that are appointed to com municate with the sick, and last of all to the sick person. But if a man, either by reason of extremity of sickness, or for want of warning in due time to the Curate, or for lack of company to receive with him, or by any other just impediment, do not receive the Sacrament of Christ's Rody and Blood, the Curate shall instruct him, that if he do truly repent him of his sins, and stedfastly believe that Jesus Christ hath suffered death upon the Cross for him, and shed his Blood for his redemption, earnestly remembering the benefits he hath thereby, and giving him hearty thanks therefore, he doth eat and drink the Body and Blood of our Saviour Christ profitably to his Soul's health, although he do not receive the Sacrament with his mouth. When the sick person is visited, and receiveth the holy Communion all at one time, then the Priest, for more expedition, shall cut off the form of the Visitation at the Psalm[ In thee, O Lord, have I put my trust,& c.] and go straight to the Communion. In the time of the Plague, Sweat, or such other like contagious times of sickness or diseases, when none of the Parish or neighbours can be gotten to communicate with the sick in their houses, for fear of the infection, upon special request of the diseased, the Minister may only communicate with him. 192 THE ORDER FOR THE BURIAL OF THE DEAD. Here is to be noted, that the Office ensuing is not to be used for any that die un baptized, or excommunicate, or have laid violent hands upon themselves The Priest and Clerks meeting the Corpse at the entrance of the Church- yard, and going before it, either into the Church, or towards the Grave, shall say, or sing, AM the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live and whosoever liveth believeth in me shall never die. St John xi. 25, 26. KNOW that my Redeemer liveth, and. that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another. Job xix. 25, 26, 27 WE brought nothing into this world, we can carry noand the Lord be the Name Job i. 21 thing out The Lord gave, hath taken away; blessed of the Lord. 1 7im. vi. 7 After they are come into the Church, shall be read one or both of these Psalms following Dixi, custodiam. Psalm xxxix. I SAID, I will take heed to my ways: that not in my tongue I will keep my mouth as it were with a bridle while the ungodly is in my sight. I held my tongue, and spake nothing: I kept silence, yea, even from good words; but it was pain and grief to me My heart was hot within me, and while I was thus musing the fire kindled and at the last I spake with my tongue; Lord, let me know mine end, and the number of my days that I may be certified how long I have to live Behold, thou hast made my days as it were a span long and mine age is even as nothing in respect of thee; and verily every man living is altogether vanity shadow, For man walketh in a vain and disquieteth himself in vain: he heapeth up riches, and cannot tell who shall gather them. And now, Lord, what is my hope: truly my hope is even in thee Deliver me from all mine offences and make me not a rebuke unto the foolish. I became dumb, and opened not my mouth: for it was thy doing Take thy plague away from me: I am even consumed by means of thy heavy band. When thou with rebukes dost chasten man for sin, thou makest his beauty to consume away, like as it were a moth retting a garment: every man therefore is but vanity Hear my prayer, O Lord, and with thine ears consider my calling: hold not thy peace at my tears For I am a stranger with thee and a sojourner, as all my fathers were O spare me a little, that I may recover my strength before I go hence, and be no more seen. 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. Domine, refugium. Psalm xe ORD, thou hast been our refuge: Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever the earth and the world were art ing, and world without end. Thou turnest man to destruction again thou sayest, Come again, ye children of men. For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday: seeing that is past as a watch in the night. As soon as thou scatterest them, they are even as a sleep and fade away suddenly like the grass In the morning it green, and groweth up but in the evening it is cut down, dried up, and withered. For we consume away in thy displea sure and are afraid at thy wrathful indignation. Thou hast set our misdeeds before thee: and cur secret sins in the light of thy countenance For when thou art angry all our days are gone we bring our years to an end, as it were a tale that is told. The days of our age are threescore years and ten; and though men be s0 strong, that they come to foarscore years: yet is their strength then but labour and sorrow; so soon passeth it away, and we are gone But who regardeth the power of thy AT THE BURIAL OF THE DEAD. wrath for even thereafter as a man feareth, so is thy displeasure. So teach us to number our days: that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Turn thee again, O Lord, at the last: and be gracious unto thy servants. O satisfy us with thy mercy, and that soon so shall we rejoice and be glad all the days of our life. Comfort us again now after the time that thou hast plagued us and for the years wherein we have suffered adversity Shew thy servants thy work and their children thy glory And the glorious Majesty of the Lord our God be upon us prosper thou the work of our hands upon us, 0 prosper thou our handy- work. 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. Then shall follow the Lesson taken out of the fifteenth Chapter of the former Epistle of Saint Paul to the Corinthians 1 Cor xv 20 TOW is Christ risen from the dead, of 193 and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame. But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come? Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it And that which thou sowest, thou die sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain: But God giveth it a body, as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body All flesh is not the same flesh; but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds. There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial; but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for one star differeth from another star in glory So also is the resurrection of the dead: It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption: It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit Howbeit, that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual. The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven. As is the earthy, such are they that are earthy: and as the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also Now bear the image of the heavenly. this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. Behold, I shew you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump,( for the trumpet shall sound,) and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality; then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive But every man in his own order: Christ the first- fruits; afterward they that are Christ's, at his coming Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule, and all authority, and power For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death For he hath put all things under his feet But when he saith, all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him. And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all. Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? Why are they then baptized for the dead? and why stand we in jeopardy every hour? protest by your rejoicing, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not? Let us eat and drink, for to- morrow we die Re not deceived evil communioations corrupt good manners. Awake to righteousness, 194 the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. AT THE BURIAL OF THE DEAD. When they come to the Grave, while the Corpse is made ready to be laid into the earth, the Priest shall say, or the Priest and Clerks shall sing; born a woman hath but a short time to live, and is full Priest. of misery. He cometh up, and is cut A the spirits of them that depart hence LMIGHTY God, with whom do live down, like a flower; he fleeth as it were a shadow, and never continueth in one stay. in the Lord, and with whom the souls of the faithful, after they are delivered from the burden of the flesh, are in joy and felicity; We give thee hearty thanks, for that it hath pleased thee to deliver this our brother out of the miseries of this sinful world; beseeching thee, that it may please thee, of thy gracious goodness, shortly to accomplish the number of thine elect, and to hasten thy kingdom; that we, with all those that are departed in the true faith of thy holy Name, may have our perfect consummation and bliss, both in body and soul, in thy eternal and everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen. In the midst of life we are in death: of whom may we seek for succour, but of thee, O Lord, who for our sins art justly displeased? Yet, O Lord God most holy, O Lord most mighty, O holy and most merciful Saviour, deliver us not into the bitter pains of eternal death. Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts; shut not thy merciful ears to our prayer; but spare us, Lord most holy, O God most mighty, O holy and merciful Saviour, thou most worthy Judge eternal, suffer us not, at our last hour, for any pains of death, to fall from thee. Then, while the earth shall be cast upon the Body by some standing by, the Priest shall say, it hath Almighty God of his great mercy to take unto himself the soul of our dear brother here departed, we therefore commit his body to the ground; earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust; in sure and certain hope of the Resurrection to eternal life, through our Lord Jesus Christ; who shall change our vile body, that it may be like unto his glorious body, according to the mighty working, whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself. Then shall be said or sung, HEARD a voice from heaven, saying unto me, Write, From henceforth blessed are the dead which die in the Lord: even so saith the Spirit; for they rest from their labours. T Then the Priest shall say. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us Lord, have mercy upon us. dom come Thy will be done, in 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; But deliver us from evil. Amen. OUR Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingThe Collect. MERCIFUL God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the resurrection and the life; whom whosoever believeth shall live, though he die; and whosoever liveth, and believeth in him, shall not die eternally; who also hath taught us, by his holy Apostle Saint Paul, not to be sorry, as men without hope, for them that sleep in him; We meekly beseech thee, O Father, to raise us from teousness; that, when we shall depart the death of sin unto the life of righthis life, we may rest in him, as our hope is this our brother doth; and that, at the general Resurrection in the last day, we may be found acceptable in thy sight; and receive that blessing, which thy well- beloved Son shall then pronounce to all that love and fear thee, saying, Come, ye blessed children of my Father, receive the kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world; Grant this, we beseech thee, O merciful Father, through Jesus Christ, our Mediator and Redeemer. Amen. THE HE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all THE THANKSGIVING OF WOMEN AFTER CHILD- BIRTH, COMMONLY CALLED, THE CHURCHING OF WOMEN. The Woman, at the usual time after her Delivery, shall come into the Church decently apparelled, and there shall kneel down in some convenient place, as hath been accustomed, or as the Ordinary shall direct: And then the Priest shall say unto her, FORASMUCH as it hath pleased Almighty God of his goodness to give you safe deliverance, and hath preserved you in the great danger of Child- birth; you shall therefore give hearty thanks unto God, and say, ( Then shall the Priest say the cxvith Psalm.) Dilexi quoniam. IAM well pleased that the Lord hath heard the voice of my prayer; That he hath inclined his ear unto me: therefore will I call upon him as long as I live The snares of death compassed me round about and the pains of hell gat hold upon me. I found trouble and heaviness, and I called upon the Name of the Lord: O Lord, I beseech thee, deliver my soul. Gracious is the Lord, and righteous: yea, our God is merciful. I will pay my vows now in the presence of all his people in the courts of the Lord's house, even in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem Praise the Lord. 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. 195 Or, Psalm exxvii. Nisi Dominus. their labour is but lost that build it. Except the Lord keep the city: the watchman waketh but in vain. It is but lost labour that ye haste to rise up early, and so late take rest, and eat the bread of carefulness for so he giveth his beloved sleep. Lo, children and the fruit of the womb: are an heritage and gift that cometh of the Lord. Like as the arrows in the hand of the giant: even so are the young children. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them they shall not be ashamed when they speak with their enemies in the gate 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. Then the Priest shall say Let us pray. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us Lord, have mercy upon us. The Lord preserveth the simple I was in misery, and he helped me Turn again then unto thy rest, O my soul for the Lord hath rewarded thee And why? thou hast delivered my soul OUR Father, which art in heaven, Halfrom death my feet from falling. eyes I will walk before the Lord. in the land of the living bread I believed, and therefore will I speak; but I was sore troubled: I said in my haste, All men are liars. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, in earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, The power, and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen. What reward shall I give unto the Lord for all the benefits that he hath done unto me? I will receive the cup of salvation: and call upon the Name of the Lord. Minister. O Lord, save this woman thy servant; Answer. Who putteth her trust in thee. Minister. Be thou to her a strong tower; Answer. From the face of her enemy. Minister. Lord, hear our prayer. Answer. And let our cry come unto thee. Minister. Let us pray. ALMIGHTY God, we give thee humble thanks for that thou hast vouchsafed to deliver this woman thy servant from the great pain and peril of Child- birth; Grant, we beseech thee, 196 most merciful Father, that she, through thy help, may both faithfuily live, and walk according to thy will, in this life A COMMINATION. The Woman, that cometh to give her Thanks, must offer accustomed Offerings, and, if there be a Communion, it is convenient that she receive the holy Communion. present and also may be partaker of ever. lasting glory in the life to come through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen A COMMINATION, OR DENOUNCING OF GOD'S ANGER AND JUDGMENTS AGAINST SINNERS, With certain Prayers, to be used on the first Day of Lent, and at other times, as the Ordinary shall appoint. After Morning Prayer, the Litany ended according to the accustomed manner, the Priest shall, in the Reading- Pew or Pulpit, say. BRE PRETHREN in the Primitive Church, D there was a godly discipline, that, at the beginning of Lent, such persons as stood convicted of notorious sin were put to open penance, and punished in this world, that their souis might be saved in the day of the Lord and that others, admonished by their example, might be the more afraid to offend. Instead whereof, until the said discipline may be restored again,( which is much to be wished,) it is thought good, that at this time( in the presence of you all) should be read the general sentences of God's cursing against impenitent sinners, gathered out of the seven and twentieth Chapter of Deateronomy, and other places of Scripture, and that ye should answer to every Sentence, Amen. To the intent that, being admonished of the great indignation of God against sinners, ye may the rather be moved to earnest and true repentance and may walk more warily in these dangerous days: ficeing from such vices, for which ye affirm with your own mouths the curse of God to be due And the people shall answer and say, Amen. Minister Cursed is he that curseth his father or mother Answer Amen Minister Cursed is he that removeth his neighbour's land- mark. Answer Amen. 2 Minister Cursed is he that maketh the blind to go out of his way. Answer Amen. Minister Cursed is he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, the fatherless, and widow Answer Amen.. Minister Cursed is he that smiteth his neighbour secretly Answer Amen Minister Cursed is ho that lieth with his neighbour's wife. Answer Amen. Minister Cursed is he that taketh reward to siay the innocent. Amen Answer Minister Cursed is he that putteth his trust in man, and taketh nan for his defence, and in his heart goeth from the Lord. Minister is man that maketh any carved or molten image, to worship it NOW seeing that all they are acoursel ( as the prophet David beareth wit ness) who do err and go astray from the commandments of God; let us( remembering the dreadful judgment hanging over our beads, and always ready to fall upon us) return unto our Lord God, with all contrition and meekness of heart bewailing and lamenting our sinful life, acknowledging and confessing our offences, and seeking to bring forth Answer Amen Minister Cursed are the unmerciful, fornicators, and adulterers, covetons per sons, idolaters, slanderers, drunkards, and extortioners Answer Amen. A COMMINATION. worthy fruits of penance. For now is the axe put unto the root of the trees, so that every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God: he shall pour down rain upon the sinners, snares, fire and brimstone,' storm and tempest; this shall be their portion to drink For lo, the Lord is come out of his place to visit the wickedness of such as dwell upon the earth But who may abide the day of his coming? Who shall be able to endure when he appeareth? His fan is in his hand, and he will purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the barn; but he will burn the chaff with unquenchable fire. The day of the Lord cometh as a thief in the night and when men shall say, Peace, and all things are safe, then shall sudden destruction come upon them, as sorrow cometh upon a woman travailing with child, and they shall not escape. Then shall appear the wrath of God in the day of vengeance, which obstinate sinners, through the stubbornness of their heart, have heaped unto themselves; which despised the goodness, patience, and long- sufferance of God, when he calleth them continually to repentance. Then shall they call upon me, hear; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me; and that, because they hated knowledge, and received not the fear of the Lord, but abhorred my counsel, and despised my correction. Then shall it be too late to knock when the door shall be shut; and too late to cry for mercy when it is the time of justice. 0 terrible voice of most just judgment, which shall be pronounced upon them, 197 ye die, O ye house of Israel, seeing that I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord God? Turn ye then, and ye shall live. Although we have sinned, yet have we an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and he is the propitiation for our sins. For he was wounded for our offences, and smitten for our wickedness. Let us therefore return unto him, who is the merciful receiver of all true penitent sinners; assuring ourselves that he is ready to receive us, and most willing to pardon us, if we come unto him with faithful repentance; if we submit ourselves unto him, an from henceforth walk in his ways; if we will take his easy yoke, and light burden upon us, to follow him in lowliness, patience, and charity, and be ordered by the governance of his Holy Spirit; seeking always his glory, and serving him duly in our vocation with thanksgiving: This if we do, Christ will deliver us from the curse of the law, and from the extreme malediction which shall light upon them that shall be set on the left hand; and he will set us on his right hand, and give us the gracious benediction of his Father, commanding us to take possession of his glorious kingdom: Unto which he vouchsafe to bring us all, for his infinite mercy Amen. it ye cursed, into the fire everlasting, which is prepared for the devil and his angels Therefore, brethren, take we heed betime, while the day of salvation lasteth; for the night cometh, when none can work But let us, while we have the light, believe in the light, and walk as children of the light; that we be not cast into utter darkness, where is weeping and gnashing of teeth. Let us not abuse the goodness of God, who calleth us mercifully to amendment, and of his endless pity promiseth us forgiveness of that which is past, if with a perfect and true heart. we return unto him. For though our sins be as red as scarlet, they shall be made white as snow; and though they be like purple, yet they shall be made white as wool Turn ye( sàith the Lord) from all your wickedness, and your sin shall not be your destruction: Cast away from you all your ungodliness that ye have done: Make you new hearts, and a new spirit Wherefore will T Then shall they all kneel upon their knees, and the Priest and Clerks kneeling( in the place where they are accustomed to say the Litany) shall say this Psalm. Miserere mei, Deus. Paalm li. HAY TAVE mercy upon me, O God, after thy great goodness: according to the multitude of thy mercies do away mine offences Wash me throughly from my wickedness and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my faults: and my sin is ever before me Against thee only have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight that thou mightest be justified in thy saying, and clear when thou art judged. Behold, I was shapen in wickedness: and in sin hath my mother conceived me. But lo, thou requirest truth in the inward parts and shalt make me to understand wisdom secretly. Thou shalt purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean thou shalt wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow Thou shalt make me hear of joy and gladness that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice Turn thy face away from my sins: and put out all my misdeeds. H 198 Make me a clean heart, O God and renew a right spirit within me Cast me not away from thy presence and take not thy Holy Spirit from me O give me the comfort of thy help again me free Spirit. Then shall I teach thy ways unto the wicked and sinners shall be converted unto thee. A COMMINATION. Deliver me from blood- guiltiness, O God, thou that art the God of my health and my tongue shall sing of thy righteousness Thou shalt open my lips, O Lord and my mouth shall shew thy praise For thou desirest no sacrifice, else would I give it thee: but thou delightcst not in burnt- offerings The sacrifice of God is a troubled spirit a broken and contrite heart, O God, shalt thou not despise. O be favourable and gracious unto Sion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem Then shalt thou be pleased with the sa crifice of righteousness, with the burntofferings and oblations then shall they offer young bullocks upon thine altar Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; Answer As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be world with out end Amen Lord, have mercy upon us Christ, have mercy upon us Lord, have mercy upon us Hallowed be thy Name Thy king. dom come. Thy will be done, in earth as it is in heaven Give us this day our daily bread And forgive us our passes, As we forgive them that trespass against us And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil Amen tresMinister O Lord, save thy servants; Answer That put their trust in thee. Minister Send unto them help from above. Answer And evermore mightily defend them Minister. Help us, O God our Saviour. Answer And for the glory of thy Name deliver us; be merciful to us sin. ners, for thy Name's sake. Minister. O Lord, hear our prayer Answer And let our cry come unto thee. Minister. Let us pray. LORD, we beseech thee, merciful hear our prayers, spare all those who confess their sins unto thee; that they, whose consciences by sin are ac. cused, by thy merciful pardon may be absolved; through Christ our Lord. A. men MOST mighty God, and merciful Father, upon all men, and batest nothing that thou hast made; who wouldest not the death of a sinner, but that he should rather turn from his sin, and be saved; Mercifully forgive us our trespasses; receive and comfort us, who are grieved and wearied with the burden of our sins. Thy property is always to have mercy: to thee only it appertaineth to forgive sins Spare us therefore, good Lord, spare thy people, whom thou hast redeemed; enter not into judgment with thy servants, who are vile earth, and miserable sinners; but so turn thine anger vileness, and truly repent us of our from us, who meekly acknowledge our faults, and so make haste to help us in this world, that we may ever live with thee in the world to come; through Je sus Christ our Lord. Amen. Then shall the people say this that followeth, after the Minister. Tall he be turned PURN thou us, O good Lord, and so Be favourable, O Lord, Be favourable to thy people, Who turn to thee in weeping, fasting, and praying. For thou art a merciful God, Full of compassion, Long- suffering, and of great pity Thou sparest when we deserve punishment, And in thy wrath thinkest upon mercy. Spare thy people, good Lord, spare them, And let not thine heritage be brought to confusion Hear us, O Lord, for thy mercy is great, And after the multitude of thy mercies look upon us; Through the merits and mediation of thy blessed Son, Jesus Christ our Lord Amen. Then the Minister alone shall say. us; the Lord lift up the light of his counte nance upon us, and give us peace, now and for evermore Amen, THE PSALMS OF DAVID. COIST THE FIRST DAY. Morning Praper. PSALM 1. Beatus vir, qui non abiit,& c. W so furiously rage toB that hath not walked gether: and why do the LESSED is the man in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stood in the way of sinners and hath not sat in the seat of the scornful. O 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord and in his law will he exercise himself day and night. 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the waterside: that will bring forth his fruit in due season. 4 His leaf also shall not wither and look, whatsoever he doeth, it shall prosper.how? 5 As for the ungodly, it is not so with them but they are like the chaff, which the wind scattereth away from the face of the earth. 6 Therefore the ungodly shall not be able to stand in the judgment: neither the sinners in the congregation of the righteous. 7 But the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: and the way of the ungodly shall perish. PSALM 2. Quare fremuerunt gentes? people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth stand up, and the rulers take counsel together: against the Lord, and a gainst his Anointed. 3 Let us break their bonds asunder and cast away their cords from us. 4 He that dwelleth in heaven shall laugh them to scorn: the Lord shall have them in derision, 5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath: and vex them in his sore displeasure. 6 Yet have I set my King upon my holy hill of Sion. 7 I will preach the law, whereof the Lord hath said unto me: Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee. 8 Desire of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance and the utmost parts of the earth for thy possession. 9 Thou shalt bruise them 199 Day 1: Morn. with a rod of iron and break them in pieces like a potter's vessel. 10 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be learned, ye that are judges of the earth. THE PSALMS. 11 Serve the Lord in fear and rejoice unto him with reverence. 12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, so ye from the right way: if his wrath be kindled,( yea, but a little,) blessed are all they that put their trust in him. PSALM 3. Lº Domine, quid multiplicati? ORD, how are they increased that trouble me: many are they that rise against me. 2 Many one there be that say of my soul: There is no help for him in his God. 3 But thou, O Lord, art my defender: thou art my worship, and the lifter up of my head. 4 I did call upon the Lord with my voice and he heard me out of his holy hill. 5 I laid me down and slept, and rose up again: for the Lord sustained me. 6 I will not be afraid for ten thousands of the people that have set them selves against me round about. Pss. 2-4. all mine enemies upon the cheek- bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly. 7 Up, Lord, and help me, OmyGod: for thou smitest 8 Salvation belongeth unto the Lord and thy blessing is upon thypeople. PSALM 4. Cum invocarem. HEARme when I call, 0 God of my righteousness: thou hast set me at liberty when I was in trouble; have mercy upon me, and hearken unto my prayer. 20 ye sons of men, how long will ye blaspheme mine honour and have such pleasure in vanity, and seek after leasing? 3 Know this also, that the Lord hath chosen to himself the man that is godly when I call upon the Lord, he will hear me. 4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart, and in your chamber, and be still. 5 Offer the sacrifice of righteousness and put your trust in the Lord. 6 There be many that say: Who will shew us any good? 7 Lord, lift thou up: the light of thy countenance upon us. 8 Thou hast put gladness in my heart since the time that their corn, and wine, and oil, increased. 9 I will lay me down in peace, and take my rest: 200 Pss. 4-6. for it is thou, Lord, only, that makest me dwell in safety. THE PSALMS. PSALM 5. Verba mea auribus. Lord consider my meditation. Day 1: Even. 10 Their throat is an open sepulchre: they flatter with their tongue. 11 Destroy thou them, O God; let them perish through their own imagiout in the multitude of their ungodliness; for they have rebelled against thee. 20 hearken thou unto the voice of my calling, my King, and my God for unto thee will I make my prayer. 3 My voice shalt thou hear betimes, O Lord early in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up. 4 For thou art the God that hast no pleasure in wickedness: neither shall any evil dwell with thee. 5 Such as be foolish shall not stand in thy sight: for thou hatest all them that work vanity. 12 And let all them that put their trust in thee rejoice: they shall ever be giving of thanks, because thou defendest them; they that love thy Name shall be joyful in thee; 13 For thou, Lord, wilt give thy blessing unto the righteous and with thy favourable kindness wilt thou defend him as with a shield. Evening Praper. PSALM 6. Domine, ne in furore. 6 Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the Lord will abhor both LORD, rebuke me not the blood- thirsty and deceitful man. in thine indignation: neither chasten me in thy displeasure. 7 But as for me, I will come into thine house, even upon the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple. 2 Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am weak: O Lord, heal me, for my bones are vexed. 8 Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness, because of mine enemies: make thy way plain before my face. 9 For there is no faithfulness in his mouth: their inward parts are very wickedness. 3 My soul also is sore troubled: but, Lord, how long wilt thou punish me? 4 Turn thee, O Lord, and deliver my soul: O save me for thy mercy's sake. 5 For in death no man remembereth thee: and who will give thee thanks in the pit? 201 Day 1: Even. THE PSALMS. Pss. 6-7. : 6 I am weary of my| the earth, and lay mine groaning; every night honour in the dust. ad wash I my bed and water 6 Stand up, O Lord, in my couch with my tears. thy wrath, and lift up thy7 My beauty is gone for self, because of the indigvery trouble and worn nation of mine enemies: away because of all mine arise up for me in the enemies. jun pit judgment that thou hast commanded. : 8 Away from me, all ye that work vanity: for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping. 9 The Lord hath heard my petition: the Lord will receive my prayer. 7 And so shall the congregation of the people come about thee: for their sakes therefore lift up thyself again. 8 The Lord shall judge 10 All mine enemies shall the people; give sentence be confounded, and sore with me, O Lord: accordvexed: they shall be turn- ing to my righteousness, ed back, and put to shame and according to the innosuddenly. cency that is in me. 90 let the wickedness of the ungodly come to an end: but guide thou the PSALM 7. Domine, Deus meus. O just the ri have I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and de liver me; 2 Lest he devour my soul, like a lion, and tear it in pieces: while there is none to help. 30 Lord my God, if I have done any such thing: or if there be any wickedness in my hands; seed 4 If I have rewarded evil unto him that dealt friendly with me: yea, I have delivered him that with out any cause is mine enemy; 10 For the righteous God: trieth the very hearts and reins. 11 My help cometh of God: who preserveth them that are true of heart. 12 God is a righteous Judge, strong, and patient: and God is provoked every day. anton 13 If a man will not turn, he will whet his sword: he hath bent his bow, and made it ready.lod 14 He hath prepared for him the instruments of death: he ordaineth his arrows against the persecutors. 5 Then let mine enemy persecute my soul, and take me: yea, let him 15 Behold, he travaileth with mischief: he hath tread my life down upon conceived sorrow, and 202 Pss. 7-9. THE PSALMS. Day 2: Morn. brought forth ungodli-| works of thy hands and thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet; 7 All sheep and oxen: yea, and the beasts of the field; ness. 16 He hath graven and digged up a pit: and is fallen himself into the destruction that he made for other. 17 For his travail shall come upon his own head and his wickedness shall fall on his own pate. 18 I will give thanks unto the Lord, according to his righteousness: and I will praise the Name of the Lord most High. 8 The fowls of the air, and the fishes of the sea: and whatsoever walketh through the paths of the 089 4 What is man, that thou art mindful of him: and the son of man, that thou visitest him? seas. 90 Lord our Governour: how excellent is thy Name in all the world! ver PSALM 8. Domine, Dominus noster. LORD our Governour, I WILL give thanks un how excellent is thy Name in all the world: thou that hast set thy glory above the heavens! lous works. to thee, Lord, with my whole heart: I will speak of all thy marvel2 Out of the mouth 2 I will be glad and reof very babes and suck- joice in thee: yea, my lings hast thou ordained songs will I make of thy strength, because of thine Name, O thou most Highenemies: that thou might- est. est still the enemy, and the avenger. 3 While mine enemies are driven back they shall fall and perish at thy presence. 3 For I will consider thy heavens, even the works of thy fingers: the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained. 4 For thou hast maintained my right and my cause: thou art set in the throne that judgest right. 5 Thou hast rebuked the heathen, and destroyed the ungodly: thou hast put out their name for ever and ever. 6 0 thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end: even as the cities which thou hast deMorning Prayer. PSALM 9. Confitebor tibi. 5 Thou madest him lower than the angels to crown him with glory and worship. 6 Thou makest him to have dominion of the 203 Day 2: Morn. THE PSALMS. Pss. 9-10. work of his own hands. stroyed; their memorial| ungodly is trapped in the is perished with them. 7 But the Lord shall endure for ever he hath also prepared his seat for judgment. 17 The wicked shall be turned into hell and all the people that forget God. 18 For the poor shall not 8 For he shall judge the alway be forgotten: the world in righteousness: patient abiding of the and minister true judg- meek shall not perish for ment unto the people. 9 The Lord also will be a defence for the oppressed: even a refuge in due time of trouble. 10 And they that know thy Name will put their trust in thee for thou, Lord, hast never failed them that seek thee. 11 O praise the Lord which dwelleth in Sion: ever. 19 Up, Lord, and let not man have the upper hand: let the heathen be judged in thy sight. 12 For, when he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them and forgetteth not the complaint of the poor. 13 Have mercy upon me, O Lord; consider the trouble which I suffer of them that hate me: thou that liftest me up from the gates of death. 14 That I may shew all thy praises within the ports of the daughter of Sion I will rejoice in thy salvation. 15 The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made in the same net which they hid privily, is their foot taken. 20 Put them in fear, O Lord: that the heathen may know themselves to be but men. shew the people of his WHY standest thou so far off, Lord: and hidest thy face in the needful time of trouble? PSALM 10. Ut quid, Domine? 2 The ungodly for his own lust doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the crafty wiliness that they have imagined. 3 For the ungodly hath made boast of his own heart's desire: and speaketh good of the covetous, whom God abhorreth. 80 4 The ungodly is proud, that he careth not for God: neither is God in all his thoughts. 5 His ways are alway grievous: thy judgments are far above out of his sight, and therefore defieth he all his enemies. 16 The Lord is known to execute judgment the 204 6 For he hath said in his heart, Tush, I shall never Pss, 10-11. THE PSALMS. be cast down there shall no harm happen unto me. 7 His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and fraud: under his tongue is ungodliness and vanity. 8 He sitteth lurking in the thievish corners of the streets and privily in his lurking dens doth he murder the innocent; his eyes are set against the poor. 9 For he lieth waiting secretly, even as a lion lurketh he in his den: that he may ravish the poor. 10 He doth ravish the poor when he getteth him into his net. 11 He falleth down, and humbleth himself that the congregation of the PSALM 11. In Domino confido. poor may fall into the IN the Lord put I my hands of ye then 12 He hath said in his heart, Tush, God hath forgotten he hideth away his face, and he will never see it. 13 Arise, O Lord God, and lift up thine hand: forget not the poor. 14 Wherefore should the wicked blaspheme God: while he doth say in his heart, Tush, thou God carest not for it. Day 2: Morn. 17 Break thou the power of the ungodly and malicious: take away his ungodliness, and thou shalt find none. 18 The Lord is King for ever and ever and the heathen are perished out of the land. 19 Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the poor: thou preparest their heart, and thine ear hearkeneth thereto; 20 To help the fatherless and poor unto their right: that the man of the earth be no more exalted against them. 15 Surely thou hast seen it: for thou beholdest ungodliness and wrong. 4 The Lord is in his holy temple: the Lord's seat is in heaven. 5 His eyes consider the poor: and his eye- lids try the children of men. 6 The Lord alloweth the righteous: but the ungodly, and him that delight205 16 That thou mayest take the matter into thine hand the poor committeth himself unto thee; for thou art the helper of the friendless. to my soul, that she should flee as a bird unto the hill? 2 For lo, the ungodly bend their bow, and make ready their arrows within the quiver: that they may privily shoot at them which are true of heart. 3 For the foundations will be cast down and what hath the righteous done? Pss. 11-14. Day 2: Even.. THE PSALMS. eth in wickedness doth his| the silver, which from the soul abhor.letek 7 Upon the ungodly he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, storm and tempest: this shall be their portion to drink. earth is tried, and purified seven times in the fire. 8 For the righteous Lord loveth righteousness: his countenance will behold the thing that is just. Evening Prayer. PSALM 12. Salvum me fac. PSALM 13. Usque quo, Domine? HOW long wilt thou for. wilt thou get O for hide thy face from me? 2 How long shall I seek counsel in my soul, and be so vexed in my heart: how long shall mine enemies triumph over me? 3 Consider, and hear me, O Lord my God: lighten mine eyes, that I sleep not in death. 4 Lest mine enemies say, I have prevailed against him for if I be cast down, they that trouble me will rejoice at it. 5 But my trust is in thy mercy: and my heart is joyful in thy salvation. 5 Now for the comfort less troubles' sake of the needy: and because of the deep sighing of the poor, 6 I will up, saith the Lord: and will help every one from him that swelleth against him, and will set him at rest. 6 I will sing of the Lord, because he hath dealt so lovingly with me: yea, I will praise the Name of the Lord most Highest. PSALM 14. Dixit insipiens. 7 The words of the Lord THE fool hath said in his heart: There is no are pure words: even as God. 206 there is not one godly man left: for the faithful are minished from among the children of men. 2 They talk of vanity every one with his neighbour: they do but flatter with their lips, and dissemble in their double heart. 3 The Lord shall root out all deceitful lips: and the tongue that speaketh proud things; 8 Thou shalt keep them, O Lord: thou shalt preserve him from this generation for ever. 4 Which have said, With our tongue will we prevail: we are they that ought to speak, who is lord over us? 9 The ungodly walk on every side: when they are exalted, the children of men are put to rebuke. Pos. 14-15. THE PSALMS. Day 3: Morn. 2 They are corrupt, and he putteth his trust in the become Lord. abominable in their doings there is none that doeth good, no not one. 11 Who shall give salvation unto Israel out of Sion? When the Lord turneth the captivity of his people then shall Jacob rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. 3 The Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men to see if there were any that would understand, and seek after God. 4 But they are all gone out of the way, they are altogether become abominable there is none that doeth good, no not one. 5 Their throat is an open sepulchre, with their tongues have they deceived: the poison of asps is under their lips. 6 Their mouth is full of cursing and bitterness: their feet are swift to shed blood. e o 7 Destruction and unhappiness is in their ways, and the way of peace have they not known: there is no fear of God before their eyes. 8 Have they no know ledge, that they are all such workers of mischief: eating up my people as it were bread, and call not upon the Lord? 9There were they brought in great fear, even where no fear was: for God is in the generation of the righteous. 10 As for you, ye have made a mock at the counsel of the poor because Morning Prayer. PSALM 15. Domine, quis habitabit? shall dwell in thy tabernacle: or who shall rest upon thy holy hill? 2 Even he, that leadeth an uncorrupt life and doeth the thing which is right, and speaketh the truth from his heart. 3 He that hath used no deceit in his tongue, nor done evil to his neighbour and hath not slandered his neighbour. 4 He that setteth not by himself, but is lowly in his own eyes and maketh much of them that fear the Lord. 5 He that sweareth unto his neighbour, and disappointeth him not: though it were to his own hindrance. 6 He that hath not given his money upon usury: nor taken reward against the innocent. 7 Whoso doeth these things shall never fall. 207 Day 3: Morn. THE PSALMS. PSALM 16. Conserva me, Domine. Per in the have f put hand there is pleasure for RESERVE me, O evermore. Pss. 16-17. 12 Thou shalt shew me the path of life; in thy presence is the fulness my trust. 20 my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord: Thou art my God, my goods are nothing unto thee. 3 All my delight is upon the saints, that are in the HEAR the right, O earth and upon such as excel in virtue. Lord, consider my complaint: and hearken unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips. 2 Let my sentence come forth from thy presence: and let thine eyes look upon the thing that is equal. 4 But they that run after another god shall have great trouble. 5 Their drink- offerings of blood will I not offer: neither make mention of their names within my lips. 6 The Lord himself is the PSALM 17. Exaudi, Domine. 3 Thou hast proved and visited mine heart in the portion of mine inherit- night- season; thou hast ance, and of my cup: thou shalt maintain my lot. 7 The lot is fallen unto me in a fair ground: yea, I have a goodly heritage. tried me, and shalt find no wickedness in me: for Iam utterly purposed that my mouth shall not offend. 8 I will thank the Lord for giving me warning: my reins also chasten me in the night- season. 9 I have set God always before me for he is on my right hand, therefore I shall not fall. 10 Wherefore my heart was glad, and my glory rejoiced my flesh also shall rest in hope. 11 For why? thou shalt not leave my soul in hell: 7 Shew thy marvellous neither shalt thou suffer loving- kindness, thou that thy Holy One to see cor- art the Saviour of them ruption. which put their trust in 4 Because of men's works, that are done against the words of thy lips: I have kept me from the ways of the destroyer. 50 hold thou up my goings in thy paths that my footsteps slip not. 6I have called upon thee, O God, for thou shalt hear me: incline thine ear to me, and hearken unto my words. 208 Pss. 17-18. THE PSALMS. thee: from such as resist thy right hand. Day 3: Even. Evening Prayer. PSALM 18. 8 Keep me as the apple of an eye: hide me under the shadow of thy wings, Diligam te, Domine. love From the ungodly that I Lord, my strength, the trouble me: mine enemies compass me round about to take away my soul. Lord is my stony rock, and my defence: my Saviour, my God, and my might, in whom I will trust, my buckler, the horn also of my salvation, and my refuge. 2 I will call upon the Lord, which is worthy to be praised: so shall I be safe from mine enemies. 3 The sorrows of death compassed me and the overflowings of ungodliness made me afraid. 4 The pains of hell came about me: the snares of death overtook me. 10 They are inclosed in their own fat and their mouth speaketh proud things. 11 They lie waiting in our way on every side: turning their eyes down to the ground; 12 Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey: and as it were a lion's whelp, lurking in secret places. 13 Up, Lord, disappoint him, and cast him down: deliver my soul from the ungodly, which is a sword of thine; 14 From the men of thy hand, 0 Lord, from the men, I say, and from the evil world which have their portion in this life, whose bellies thou fillest with thy hid trea5 In my trouble I will call upon the Lord and complain unto my God. 6 So shall he hear my voice out of his holy temple: and my complaint shall come before him, it shall enter even into his ears. 7 The earth trembled and quaked the very foundations also of the hills shook, and were removed, because he was wroth. 8 There went a smoke out in his presence and a consuming fire out of his mouth, so that coals were kindled at it.. 9 He bowed the heavens also, and came down: and 209 sure. 15 They have children at their desire and leave the rest of their substance for their babes. 16 But as for me, I will behold thy presence in righteousness: and when awake up after thy likeness, I shall be satisfied with it. Day 3: Even. THE PSALMS. Ps. 18. it was dark under his| he brought me forth, even feet. because he had a favour unto me. 10 He rode upon the cherubims, and did fly: he came flying upon the wings of the wind. 20 The Lord shall reward me after my righteous dealing: according to the cleanness of my hands shall he recompense me. 21 Because I have kept the ways of the Lord: and have not forsaken my God, as the wicked doth. not awe stads 22 For I have an eye unto all his laws and will not cast out his commandments from me. 11 He made darkness his secret place: his pavilion round about him with dark water, and thick clouds to cover him. 12 At the brightness of his presence his clouds removed hail stones, and coals of fire. 13 The Lord also thundered out of heaven, and the Highest gave his thunder: hail- stones, and coals of fire. 14 He sent out his arrows, and scattered them he cast forth lightnings, and destroyed them. 15 The springs of waters were seen, and the foundations of the round world were discovered, at thy chiding, O Lord: at the blasting of the breath of thy displeasure. 16 He shall send down from on high to fetch me: and shall take me out of many waters. 26 With the clean thou shalt be clean and with the froward thou shalt learn frowardness. de 27 For thou shalt save 17 He shall deliver me the people that are in adfrom my strongest ene- versity and shalt bring my, and from them which hate me for they are too mighty for me. 18 They prevented me in the day of my trouble: but the Lord was my upholder.. 23 I was also uncorrupt before him: and eschewed mine own wickedness. 24 Therefore shall the Lord reward me after my righteous dealing and according unto the cleanness of my hands in his eye- sight. To vys 25 With the holy thou shalt be holy and with a perfect man thou shalt be perfect. down the high looks of the proud. ons 28 Thou also shalt light my candle: the Lord my God shall make my darkness to be light. suosadgig 29 For in thee I shall dis comfit an host of men: and with the help of my 210 19 He brought me forth also into a place of liberty: PSALMS. Day 3: Even. 40 Thou hast made mine enemies also to turn their backs upon me and I shall destroy them that hate me. die 41 They shall cry, but there shall be none to help them: yea, even unto the Lord shall they cry, but he shall not hear them. Ps. 18. THE God I shall leap over the wall. 30 The way of God is an undefiled way the word of the Lord also is tried in the fire; he is the defender of all them that put their trust in him. 31 For whois God, but the Lord or who hath any strength, except our God? 32 It is God, that girdeth me with strength of war: and maketh my way perfect. 33 He maketh my feet like harts' feet and setteth me up on high. 43 Thou shalt deliver me from the strivings of the people and thou shalt make me the head of the 1680 5000 heathen. 44 A people whom I have not known: shall serve me. 45 As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: but the strange children shall dissemble with me. 46 The strange children shall fail and be afraid out of their prisons. 47 The Lord liveth, and blessed be my strong helper and praised be the God of my salvation. 48 Even the God that seeth that I be avenged: and subdueth the people unto me. 49 It is he that delivereth me from my cruel enemies, and setteth me up above mine adversaries: thou shalt rid me from the wicked man. totou 50 For this cause will I give thanks unto thee, O 211 : 34 He teacheth mine hands to fight and mine arms shall break even a bow of steel.co 35 Thou hast given me the defence of thy salvation: thy right hand also shall hold me up, and thy loving correction shall make me great. 36 Thou shalt make room enough under me for to go that my footsteps shall not slide. 37 I will follow upon mine enemies, and overtake them: neither will I turn again till I have destroyed them. 38 I will smite them, that they shall not be able to stand: but fall under my feet. 42 I will beat them as small as the dust before the wind: I will cast them out as the clay in the streets.getE 39 Thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou shalt throw down mine enemies under me. Day 4: Morn. THE PSALMS. Pss. 18-20. Lord, among the Gentiles:| giveth wisdom unto the and sing praises unto thy simple. Name. 8 The statutes of the Lord are right, and rejoice the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, and giveth light unto the eyes. 9 The fear of the Lord is clean, and endureth for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than sweeter also than honey, and the honey- comb. 51 Great prosperity giveth he unto his King: and sheweth loving- kindness unto David his Anointed, and unto his seed for evermore. Morning Prayer. PSALM 19. Cali enarrant. the glory of God and the firmament sheweth his handy- work. 2 One day telleth another: and one night certifieth another. 3 There is neither speech nor language but their voices are heard among them. 4 Their sound is gone out into all lands and their words into the ends of the world. 5 In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun which cometh forth as a bridegroom out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a giant to run his course. 6 It goeth forth from the uttermost part of the heaven, and runneth about unto the end of it again: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof. 7 The law of the Lord is an undefiled law, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, and 11 Moreover, by them is thy servant taught and in keeping of them there is great reward. 12 Who can tell how oft he offendeth: O cleanse thou me from my secret faults. 13 Keep thy servant also from presumptuous sins, lest they get the dominion over me so shail I be undefiled, and innocent from the great offence. 14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart: be alway acceptable in thy sight, 15 O Lord: my strength, and my redeemer. 212 PSALM 20. Exaudiat te Dominus. THE Lord hear thee in the day of trouble: the Name of the God of Jacob defend thee; 2 Send thee help from the Pss. 20-21. THE PSALMS. sanctuary: and strengthen thee out of Sion; 3 Remember all thy of ferings and accept thy burnt- sacrifice; 4 Grant thee thy heart's desire and fulfil all thy mind. Day 4: Morn. 4 He asked life of thee, and thou gavest him a long life even for ever and ever. 5 His honour is great in thy salvation: glory and great worship shalt thou lay upon him. 6 For thou shalt give him everlasting felicity: and make him glad with the joy of thy counte5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, and triumph in the Name of the Lord our God: the Lord perform all thy petitions. nance. 6 Now know I, that the 7 And why? because the Lord helpeth his Anoint- King putteth his trust in ed, and will hear him from his holy heaven: even with the wholesome strength of his right hand. the Lord: and in the mercy of the most Highest he shall not miscarry. 7 Some put their trust in chariots, and some in horses but we will remember the Name of the Lord our God. 8 They are brought down, and fallen but we are risen, and stand upright. 9 Save, Lord, and hear us, O King of heaven: when we call upon thee. PSALM 21. Domine, in virtute tua. THE King shall rejoice in thy strength, O Lord: exceeding glad shall he be of thy salvation. 2 Thou hast given him his heart's desire and hast not denied him the request of his lips. 3 For thou shalt prevent him with the blessings of goodness and shalt set a crown of pure gold upon his head. 8 All thine enemies shall feel thy hand: thy right hand shall find out them that hate thee. 9 Thou shalt make them like a fiery oven in time of thy wrath: the Lord shall destroy them in his displeasure, and the fire shall consume them. 10 Their fruit shalt thou root out of the earth and their seed from among the children of men. 11 For they intended mischief against thee and imagined such a device as they are not able to perform. 12 Therefore shalt thou put them to flight and the strings of thy bow shalt thou make ready against the face of them. 13 Be thou exalted, Lord, in thine own strength so will we sing, and praise thy power. 213 Day 4: Even. THE PSALMS. Evening Prayer. PSALM 22. Deus, Deus meus. me. MY God, my God, look upon me; why hast thou forsaken me: and art so far from my health, and from the words of my complaint? 12 Many oxen are come about me: fat bulls of Basan close me in on every side. 13 They gape upon me with their mouths: as it were a ramping and a roar ing lion. 2 O my God, I cry in the day- time, but thou hear- 14 I am poured out like est not: and in the night- water, and all my bones are season also I take no rest. 3 And thou continuest holy O thou worship of Israel. out of joint: my heart also in the midst of my body is even like melting wax. 15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue cleaveth to my gums and thou shalt bring me into the dust of death. itud: esered 16 Formany dogs are come about me: and the council of the wicked layeth siege against me. Ps. 22. 11 O go not from me, for trouble is hard at hand: and there is none to help 4 Our fathers hoped in thee: they trusted in thee, and thou didst deliver them. A 5 They called upon thee, and were holpen: they put their trust in thee, and were not confounded. 6 But as for me, I am a worm, and no man: a very 17 They pierced my hands scorn of men, and the out- and my feet; I may tell all cast of the people.my bones: they stand star7 All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out their lips, and shake their heads, saying, 18 He trusted in God, that he would deliver himlet him deliver him, if he will have him. ing and looking upon me. 18 They part my garments among them: and cast lots upon my vesture. 19 But be not thou far from me, O Lord: thou art my succour, haste thee to help me. 20 Deliver my soul from the sword: my darling from the power of the dog. 21 Save me from the lion's mouth thou hast heard me also from among the horns of the unicorns. 22 I will declare thy Name unto my brethren: in the 214 9 But thou art he that took me out of my mother's womb: thou wast my hope, when I hanged yet upon my mother's breasts. 10 I have been left unto thee ever since I was born: thou art my God even from my mother's womb. Pss. 22-24. THE PSALMS. midst of the congregation will I praise thee. 23 O praise the Lord, ye that fear him: magnify him, all ye of the seed of Jacob, and fear him, all ye seed of Israel; PSALM 23. Dominus regit me. 24 For he hath not despis- THE Lord is my shep ed, nor can I low estate of the poor: he hath not hid his face from him, but when he called unto him he heard him. 25 My praise is of thee in the great congregation: my vows will I perform in the sight of them that fear him. 26 The poor shall eat, and be satisfied: they that seek after the Lord shall praise him; your heart shall live for ever. 27 All the ends of the world shall remember themselves, and be turned unto the Lord: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before him. 28 For the kingdom is the Lord's: and he is the Governour among the people. 29 All such as be fat upon earth have eaten, and worshipped. 30 All they that go down into the dust shall kneel before him and no man hath quickened his own soul, ou da 31 My seed shall serve Day 5: Morn. his righteousness: unto a people that shall be born, whom the Lord hath made. unto the Lord for a generation, bada 32 They shall come, and the heavens shall declare herd lack nothing. 2 He shall feed me in a green pasture and lead me forth beside the waters of comfort. 3 He shall convert my soul: and bring me forth in the paths of righteousness, for his Name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff comfort me. 5 Thou shalt prepare a table before me against them that trouble me: thou hast anointed my head with oil, and my cup shall be full. 6 But thy loving- kindness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Morning Praper. PSALM 24. Domini est terra. HE earth is the Lord's, the compass of the world, and they that dwell therein. 2 For he hath founded it 215 Day 5: Morn. THE upon the seas and prepared it upon the floods. 3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord: or who shall rise up in his holy place? PSALMS. 4 Even he that hath clean hands, and a pure heart: and that hath not lift up his mind unto vanity, nor sworn to deceive his neighbour. 5 He shall receive the blessing from the Lord: and righteousness from the God of his salvation. 6 This is the generation of them that seek him even of them that seek thy face, O Jacob. 7 Lift up your heads, O ye gates, and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors: and the King of glory shall come in. 8 Who is the King of glory it is the Lord strong and mighty, even the Lord mighty in battle. 9 Lift up your heads, O ye gates, and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors: and the King of glory shall come in. Pss. 24-25. 2 For all they that hope in thee shall not be ashamed: but such as transgress without a cause shall be put to confusion. 3 Shew me thy ways, 0 Lord and teach me thy paths. : 10 Who is the King of glory: even the Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. 4 Lead me forth in thy truth, and learn me: for thou art the God of my salvation; in thee hath been my hope all the day long. 5 Call to remembrance, 0 Lord, thy tender mercies: and thy loving- kindnesses, which have been ever of old. 60 remember not the sins and offences of my youth: but according to thy mercy think thou upon me, 0 Lord, for thy goodness. 7 Gracious and righteous is the Lord: therefore will he teach sinners in the way. 8 Them that are meek shall he guide in judgment: and such as are gentle, them shall he learn his way. 9 All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth: unto such as keep his covenant, and his testimonies. 10 For thy Name's sake, O Lord be merciful unto my sin, for it is great. 11 What man is he, that PSALM 25. Ad te, Domine, levavi. will O I lift up my soul; my God, I have put my trust in thee: 0 let me not be confounded, neither let mine enemies triumph over me. 216 he teach in the way that he shall choose. 12 His soul shall dwell at ease: and his seed shall inherit the land. Pss. 25-27. THE PSALMS. Day 5: Even. 13 The secret of the Lord| and I will walk in thy is among them that fear truth. him and he will shew them his covenant. 4 I have not dweit with vain persons: neither will I have fellowship with the deceitful. 5Ihave hated the congregation of the wicked: and will not sit among the ungodly. 6 I will wash my hands in innocency, O Lord: and so will I go to thine altar; 7 That I may shew the voice of thanksgiving: and tell of all thy wondrous works. 8 Lord, I have loved the habitation of thy house: and the place where thine honour dwelleth. 90 shut not up my soul with the sinners: nor my life with the blood- thirsty; 10 In whose hands is wickedness and their right hand is full of gifts. will 20 Let perfectness and 11 But as for me, righteous dealing wait up- walk innocently: O delion me for my hope hath ver me, and be merciful been in thee. 21 Deliver Israel, O God: out of all his troubles. 19 O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be confounded, for I have put my trust in thee. 14 Mine eyes are ever looking unto the Lord: for he shall pluck my feet out of the net. 15 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me: for I am desolate, and in misery. my 16 The sorrows of my heart are enlarged: bring thou me out of my troubles. 17 Look upon my adversity and misery and forgive me all my sin. 18 Consider mine enemies, how many they are and they bear a tyrannous hate against me. PSALM 26. Judica me, Domine. E thou my Judge, O unto me. 12 My foot standeth right: I will praise the Lord in the congregations. Evening Prayer. PSALM 27. Dominus illuminatio. THE Lord is my light, and my salvation; whom then shall I fear: the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom then shall I be afraid? 2 When the wicked, even ed innocently: my trust hath been also in the Lord, therefore shall I not fall. 2 Examine me, O Lord, and prove me: try out my reins and my heart. 3 For thy loving- kindness is ever before mine eyes: 217 Day 5: Even. THE PSALMS. Pss. 27-28. mine enemies, and myfoes,| cour: leave me not, neicame upon me to eat up ther forsake me, O God of my flesh: they stumbled my salvation. and fell. 12 When my father and my mother forsake me: the Lord taketh me up. 13 Teach me thy way, O Lord: and lead me in the right way, because of mine enemies. 3 Though an host of men were laid against me, yet shall not my heart be afraid and though there rose up war against me, yet will I put my trust in him. 4 One thing have I desired of the Lord, which I will require: even that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the fair beauty of the Lord, and to visit his temple. should utterly have fainted: but that I believe verily to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.m 5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his tabernacle: yea, in the se- 16 0 tarry thou the Lord's cret place of his dwell- leisure: be strong, and he ing shall he hide me, and shall comfort thine heart; set me up upon a rock of and put thou thy trust in stone. the Lord. 6 And now shall he lift up mine head above mine enemies round about me. 7 Therefore will I offer in an oblation with great gladness: I will sing, and speak praises unto the Lord. 8 Hearken unto my voice, O Lord, when I cry unto thee have mercy upon me, and hear me. 14 Deliver me not over into the will of mine adversaries for there are false witnesses risen up against me, and such as speak wrong. 15 9 My heart hath talked of thee, Seek ye my face Thy face, Lord, will I seek. 10 0 hide not thou thy face from me: nor cast thy servant away in displeaPSALM 28. Ad te, Domine. NTO thee will I cry! my think no scorn of me; lest, if thou make as though thou hearest not, I become like them that go down into the pit. 2 Hear the voice of my humble petitions, when cry unto thee: when I hold up my hands towards the mercy- seat of thy holy temple. 30 pluck me not away, neither destroy me with the ungodly and wicked doers: which speak friendsure. 11 Thou hast been my suc218 Pss. 28-30. THE PSALMS. ly to their neighbours, but imagine mischief in their hearts. 4 Reward them according to their deeds: and according to the wickedness of their own inventions. 5 Recompense them after the work of their hands: pay them that they have deserved. 6 For they regard not in their mind the works of the Lord, nor the operation of his hands: therefore shall he break them down, and not build them up. 7 Praised be the Lord: for he hath heard the voice of my humble petitions. 8 The Lord is my strength, and my shield; my heart hath trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart danceth for joy, and in my song will I praise him. 9 The Lord is my strength: and he is the wholesome defence of his Anointed. 10 0 save thy people, and give thy blessing unto thine inheritance: feed them, and set them up for ever. Day 6: Morn. worship the Lord with holy worship. 3 It is the Lord, that com. mandeth the waters: it is the glorious God, that maketh the thunder. 4 It is the Lord, that ruleth the sea; the voice of the Lord is mighty in operation: the voice of the Lord is a glorious voice. 5 The voice of the Lord breaketh the cedar- trees: yea, the Lord breaketh the cedars of Libanus. 6 He maketh them also to skip like a calf: Libanus also, and Sirion, like a young unicorn. 7 The voice of the Lord divideth the flames of fire; the voice of the Lord shaketh the wilderness: yea, the Lord shaketh the wilderness of Cades.com 8 The voice of the Lord maketh the hinds to bring forth young, and discovereth the thick bushes: in his temple doth every man speak of his honour. 9 The Lord sitteth above the water- flood and the Lord remaineth a King for ever. 10 The Lord shall give strength unto his people: the Lord shall give his people the blessing of peace. PSALM 29. BRI Afferte Domino. RING unto the Lord, O ye mighty, bring young rams unto the Lord: ascribe unto the Lord worship and strength. 2 Give the Lord the honour due unto his Name: 219 Morning Prayer. PSALM 30. Exaltabo te, Domine. WILL magnify thee, O Lord, for thou hast set Day 6: Morn. THE me up and not made my foes to triumph over me. 2 O Lord my God, I cried unto thee and thou hast healed me. PSALMS. Pss. 30-31. 13 Therefore shall every good man sing of thy praise without ceasing: O my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever. 3 Thou, Lord, hast brought my soul out of hell: thou hast kept my life from them that go down to the 4 Sing praises unto the Lord, O ye saints of his and give thanks unto him for a remembrance of his holiness. 5 For his wrath endureth but the twinkling of an eye, and in his pleasure is life: heaviness may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. 6 And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be removed: thou, Lord, of thy goodness hast made my hill so strong. 7 Thou didst turn thy face from me and I was troubled. 8 Then cried I unto thee, O Lord: and gat me to my Lord right humbly. 9 What profit is there in my blood: when I go down to the pit? 10 Shall the dust give thanks unto thee: or shall it declare thy truth? 11 Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me: Lord, be thou my helper. 12 Thou hast turned my heaviness into joy: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness. PSALM 31. In te, Domine, speravi. IN thee, O Lord, have I my let me never be put to confusion, deliver me in thy righteousness. 2 Bow down thine ear to me: make haste to deliver me. 3 And be thou my strong rock, and house of defence that thou mayest save me. 4 For thou art my strong rock, and my castle: be thou also my guide, and lead me for thy Name's sake. 5 Draw me out of the net, that they have laid privily for me for thou art my strength. 6 Into thy hands I commend my spirit: for thou hast redeemed me, O Lord, thou God of truth. 7 I have hated them that hold of superstitious vanities and my trust hath been in the Lord. 8 I will be glad, and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my trouble, and hast known my soul in adversities. 9 Thou hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy: but hast set my feet in a large room. 220 Ps. 31. THE PSALMS. Day 6: Morn. 10 Have mercy upon me,| called upon thee: let the O Lord, for I am in trou- ungodly be put to confuble: and mine eye is con- sion, and be put to silence sumed for very heaviness; in the grave. yea, my soul and my body. 11 For my life is waxen old with heaviness and 20 Let the lying lips be put to silence which cruelly, disdainfully, and despitefully, speak against the righteous. my years with mourning. 12 My strength faileth me, because of mine iniquity and my bones are consumed. 21 O how plentiful is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee: and that thou hast prepared for them that put their trust in thee, even before the sons of men! 22 Thou shalt hide them privily by thine own presence from the provoking of all men: thou shalt keep them secretly in thy tabernacle from the strife of tongues. 13 I became a reproof among all mine enemies, but especially among my neighbours and they of mine acquaintance were afraid of me; and they that did see me without conveyed themselvesfrom me. 14 I am clean forgotten, as a dead man out of mind: I am become like a broken vessel. 23 Thanks be to the Lord: for he hath shewed me marvellous great kindness in a strong city. 24 And when I made haste, I said: I am cast out of the sight of thine eyes. 25 Nevertheless, thou heardest the voice of my prayer: when I cried unto thee. 26 O love the Lord, all ye his saints for the Lord preserveth them that are faithful, and plenteously rewardeth the proud doer. 27 Be strong, and he shall establish your heart: all ye that put your trust in the Lord. 221 15 For I have heard the blasphemy of the multitude: and fear is on every side, while they conspire together against me, and take their counsel to take away my life. 16 But my hope hath been in thee, O Lord I have said, Thou art my God. 17 My time is in thy hand; deliver me from the hand of mine enemies and from them that persecute me. 18 Shew thy servant the light of thy countenance: and save me for thy mercy's sake. 19 Let me not be confounded, O Lord, for I have Day 6: Even. THE PSALMS. u Evening Prayer. PSALM 32. Bunrighteousness Beati, quorum. LESSED is he whose is forgiven and whose sin is covered. 2 Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth no sin: and in whose spirit there is no guile. 3 For while I held my tongue my bones consumed away through my daily complaining. 4 For thy hand is heavy upon me day and night: and my moisture is like the drought in summer. 5 I will acknowledge my sin unto thee: and mine unrighteousness have I not hid. 6 I said, I will confess my sins unto the Lord and so thou forgavest the wickedness of my sin. 7 For this shall every one that is godly make his prayer unto thee, in a time when thou mayest be found: but in the great water- floods they shall not come nigh him. 8 Thou art a place to hide me in, thou shalt preserve me from trouble: thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Pss. 32-33. 10 Be ye not like to horse and mule, which have no understanding: whose mouths must be held with bit and bridle, lest they fall upon thee. 11 Great plagues remain for the ungodly: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord, mercy embraceth him on every side. 9 I will inform thee, and teach thee in the way wherein thou shalt go: and I will guide thee with mine eye. 12 Be glad, O ye righteous, and rejoice in the Lord: and be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. PSALM 33. Exultate, justi. O ye righteous: for it becometh well the just to be thankful.h 2 Praise the Lord with harp sing praises unto him with the lute, and instrument of ten strings. 3 Sing unto the Lord a new song sing praises lustily unto him with a good courage. 4 For the word of the Lord is true and all his works are faithful. 5 He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. 6 By the word of the Lord were the heavens made and all the hosts of them by the breath of his mouth. 7 He gathereth the wa ters of the sea together, as dit were upon an heap: and 992 222 Pss. 33-34. THE PSALMS. Day 6: Even. layeth up the deep, as in a| liver any man by his great treasure- house. do strength. Hoy se bas 8 Let all the earth fear the Lord: stand in awe of him, all ye that dwell in the world, STD13 9 For he spake, and it was done: he commanded, and it stood fast. 10 The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought and maketh the devices of the people to be of none effect, and cast eth out the counsels of princes. ostata 11 The counsel of the Lord shall endure for ever: and the thoughts of his heart from generation to generation. 12 Blessed are the people, whose God is the Lord Jehovah: and blessed are the folk, that he hath chosen to him to be his inheritance. 13 The Lord looked down from heaven, and beheld all the children of men: from the habitation of his dwelling he considereth all them that dwell on the earth.m lefolge buste 14 He fashioneth all the hearts of them and understandeth all their works. moms 17 Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him: and upon them that put their trust in his mercy; med f 18 To deliver their soul from death: and to feed them in the time of dearth. 19 Our soul hath_patiently tarried for the Lord: for he is our help, and our shield. 20 For our heart shall rejoice in him because we have hoped in his holy Name. 21 Let thy merciful kindness, O Lord, be upon us: like as we do put our trust in thee. I PSALM 34. Benedicam Domino. WILL alway give thanks unto the Lord: his praise shall ever be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 30 praise the Lord with me and let us magnify his Name together. 4 I sought the Lord, and he heard me: yea, he delivered me out of all my fear. lo conselnomen ond 5 They had an eye unto shim, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. 6 Lo, the poor crieth, and 15 There is no king that can be saved by the multitude of an host: neither is any mighty man delivered by much strength. 16 A horse is counted but a vain thing to save a man: neither shall he de223 Day 6: Even. THE PSALMS. the Lord heareth him: yea, and saveth him out of all his troubles. 7 The angel of the Lord tarrieth round about them that fear him and delivereth them. 80 taste, and see, how gracious the Lord is of all. blessed is the man that trusteth in him. 90 fear the Lord, ye that are his saints for they that fear him lack nothing. 10 The lions do lack, and suffer hunger but they who seek the Lord shall want no manner of thing that is good. 11 Come, ye children, and hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord. 12 What man is he that lusteth to live and would fain see good days? 13 Keep thy tongue from evil and thy lips, that they speak no guile. 14 Eschew evil, and do good: seek peace, and ensue it. 15 The eyes of the Lord are over the righteous: and his ears are open unto their prayers. 16 The countenance of the Lord is against them that do evil: to root out the remembrance of them from the earth. Pss. 34-35. 18 The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a contrite heart and will save such as be of an humble spirit. 17 The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth them: and delivereth them out of all their troubles. 19 Great are the troubles of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out 20 He keepeth all his bones so that not one of them is broken. 21 But misfortune shall slay the ungodly and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate. 22 The Lord delivereth the souls of his servants: and all they that put their trust in him shall not be destitute.. 3 Bring forth the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation. 4 Let them be confounded, and put to shame, that seek after my soul: let them be turned back, and brought to confusion, that imagine mischief for me. 5 Let them be as the dust 224 Morning Praper. PSALM 35. Judica, Domine. PLEAD thou my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me and fight thou against them that fight against me. 2 Lay hand upon the shield and buckler: and stand up to help me. Ps. 35. before the wind and the angel of the Lord scattering them. THE PSALMS. Day 7: Morn. went heavily, as one that mourneth for his mother. 15 But in mine adversity 6 Let their way be dark they rejoiced, and gatherand slippery and let the ed themselves together: angel of the Lord perse- yea, the very abjects came cute them. 7 For they have privily laid their net to destroy me without a cause: yea, even without a cause have they made a pit for my soul. 8 Let a sudden destruction come upon him unawares, and his net, that he hath laid privily, catch himself that he may fall into his own mischief. 9 And, my soul, be joyful in the Lord: it shall rejoice in his salvation. 10 All my bones shall say, Lord, who is like unto thee, who deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him: yea, the poor, and him that is in misery, from him that spoileth him? 11 False witnesses did rise up they laid to my charge things that I knew not. 12 They rewarded me evil for good to the great discomfort of my soul. 13 Nevertheless, when they were sick, I put on sackcloth, and humbled my soul with fasting and my prayer shall turn into mine own bosom. together against me unawares, making mouths at me, and ceased not. 16 With the flatterers were busy mockers: who gnashed upon me with their teeth. 17 Lord, how long wilt thou look upon this: O deliver my soul from the calamities which they bring on me, and my darling from the lions. 18 So will I give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people. 19 O let not them that are mine enemies triumph over me ungodly: neither let them wink with their eyes that hate me without a cause. 20 And why? their communing is not for peace: but they imagine deceitful words against them that are quiet in the land. 21 They gaped upon me with their mouths, and said: Fie on thee, fie on thee, we saw it with our eyes. 22 This thou hast seen, O Lord: hold not thy tongue then, go not far from me, O Lord. 23 Awake, and stand up 14 I behaved myself as though it had been my friend, or my brother: I 225 Day 7: Morn. THE PSALMS. Pss. 35-36. to judge my quarrel: a-| to behave himself wisely, venge thou my cause, my and to do good. God, and my Lord. 24 Judge me, O Lord my God, according to thy righteousness and let them not triumph over 4 He imagineth mischief upon his bed, and hath set himself in no good way: neither doth he abhor any thing that is evil. 5 Thy mercy, O Lord, reacheth unto the heavens: and thy faithfulness unto the clouds. me. 25 Let them not say in their hearts. There, there, so would we have it neither let them say, We have devoured him. 26 Let them be put to confusion and shame together, that rejoice at my trouble: let them be clothed with rebuke and dishonour, that boast themselves against me. 27 Let them be glad and rejoice, that favour my righteous dealing: yea, let them say alway, Blessed be the Lord, who hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant. 28 And as for my tongue, it shall be talking of thy righteousness: and of thy praise all the day long. PSALM 36. Dixit injustus. the wickedness of the ungodly that there is no fear of God before his eyes. 2 For he flattereth himself in his own sight: until his abominable sin be found out. 6 Thy righteousness standeth like the strong mountains: thy judg ments are like the great deep. 7 Thou, Lord, shalt save both man and beast; How excellent is thy mercy, 0 God and the children of men shall put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. 8 They shall be satisfied with the plenteousness of thy house and thou shalt give them drink of thy pleasures, as out of the river. 9 For with thee is the well of life and in thy light shall we see light. 10 O continue forth thy loving- kindness unto thy righteousness unto them that are true of heart. 11 0 let not the foot of pride come against me: and let not the hand of the ungodly cast me down. 12 There are they fallen, all that work wickedness; they are cast down, and shall not be able to stand. 3 The words of his mouth are unrighteous, and full of deceit: he hath left off 226 Ps. 37. Evening Prayer. PSALM 37. Noli æmulari. not shall cause of the ungodly: neither be thou envious against the evil doers.00 2 For they shall soon be cut dow like the grass and be withered even as the green herb. begürt 3 Put thou thy trust in the Lord, and be doing good dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.u orienora THE PSALMS. 4 Delight thou in the Lord and he shall give thee thy heart's desire. 5 Commit thy way unto the Lord, and put thy trust in him: and he shall bring it to pass. 6 He shall make thy righteousness as clear as the light and thy just dealing as the noon- day. : 7 Hold thee still in the Lord, and abide patiently upon him: but grieve not thyself at him, whose way doth prosper, against the man that doeth after evil counsels. bieters Day 7: Even. the ungodly shall be clean gone thou shalt look after his place, and he shall be away. 11 But the meek- spirited the earth: and shall be refreshed in the multitude of peace. 12 The ungodly seeketh counsel against the just: and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. 8 Leave off from wrath, and let go displeasure fret not thyself, else shalt thou be moved to do evil. 9 Wicked doers shall be rooted out: and they that patiently abide the Lord, those shall inherit the land. moins yo 10 Yet a little while, and 13 The Lord shall laugh him to scorn: for he hath seen that his day is coming. 14 The ungodly have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow: to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as are of a right conversation. 15 Their sword shall go through their own heart: and their bow shall be broken. : 16 A small thing that the righteous hath is better than great riches of the ungodly. 17 For the arms of the ungodly shall be broken: and the Lord upholdeth the righteous. 18 The Lord knoweth the days of the godly and their inheritance shall endure for ever. 19 They shall not be confounded in the perilous time and in the days of dearth they shall have enough. 20 As for the ungodly, they shall perish; and the 227 Day 7: Even. THE PSALMS. Ps. 37. enemies of the Lord shall| teous is exercised in wisconsume as the fat of dom: and his tongue will lambs yea, even as the be talking of judgment. smoke, shall they consume away. Fo 32 The law of his God is in his heart: and his goings shall not slide. 21 The ungodly borroweth, and payeth not again but the righteous is merciful, and liberal. 33 The ungodly seeth the righteous and seeketh occasion to slay him. 34 The Lord will not leave him in his hand: nor condemn him when he is judged. 22 Such as are blessed of God shall possess the land: and they that are cursed of him shall be rooted out. 23 The Lord ordereth a good man's going and maketh his way acceptable to himself. 24 Though he fall, he shall not be cast away for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. 25 I have been young, and now am old: and yet saw I never the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging their bread. 26 The righteous is ever merciful, and lendeth: and his seed is blessed. 27 Flee from evil, and do the thing that is good: and dwell for evermore. 28 For the Lord loveth the thing that is right: he forsaketh not his that be godly, but they are preserved for ever. 29 The unrighteous shall be punished as for the seed of the ungodly, it shall be rooted out. 35 Hope thou in the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall promote thee, that thou shalt possess the land when the ungodly shall perish, thou shalt see it. 36 I myself have seen the ungodly in great power: and flourishing like a green bay- tree. 30 The righteous shall inherit the land and dwell therein for ever. 31 The mouth of the righ37 I went by, and lo, he was gone: I sought him, but his place could no where be found. 38 Keep innocency, and take heed unto the thing that is right for that shall bring a man peace at the last. 40 But the salvation of the righteous cometh of the Lord who is also their strength in the time of trouble. 41 And the Lord shall stand by them, and save them he shall deliver 228 39 As for the transgressors, they shall perish together and the end of the ungodly is, they shall be rooted out at the last. Pss. 37-38. them from the ungodly, and shall save them, because they put their trust in him. THE PSALMS. Morning Prayer. PUT PSALM 38. Domine, ne in furore. me not to rebuke, O Lord, in thine anger: neither chasten me in thy heavy displeasure. 2 For thine arrows stick fast in me: and thy hand presseth me sore. 3 There is no health in my flesh, because of thy displeasure: neither is there any rest in my bones, by reason of my sin. 4 For my wickednesses are gone over my head: and are like a sore burden, too heavy for me to bear. 5 My wounds stink, and are corrupt: through my foolishness. 6 I am brought into so great trouble and misery: that I go mourning all the day long. Day 8: Morn. and the sight of mine eyes is gone from me. 11 My lovers and my neighbours did stand looking upon my trouble: and my kinsmen stood afar off. 7 For my loins are filled with a sore disease and there is no whole part in my body. 8 I am feeble, and sore smitten: I have roared for the very disquietness of my heart. 9 Lord, thou knowest all my desire and my groaning is not hid from thee. 12 They also that sought after my life laid snares for me and they that went about to do me evil talked of wickedness, and imagined deceit all the day long. 13 As for me, I was like a deaf man, and heard not: and as one that is dumb, who doth not open his mouth. 14 I became even as a man that heareth not: and in whose mouth are no reproofs. 16 I have required that they, even mine enemies, should not triumph over me: for when my foot slipped, they rejoiced greatly against me. 17 And I, truly, am set in the plague and my heaviness is ever in my sight. 18 For I will confess my wickedness: and be sorry for my sin. 19 But mine enemies live, and are mighty: and they that hate me wrongfully are many in number. 10 My heart panteth, my strength hath failed me: 20 They also that reward evil for good are against 229 I 15 For in thee, O Lord, have I put my trust: thou shalt answer for me, O Lord my God. Day 8: Morn. THE PSALMS. me: because I follow the thing that good is. 21 Forsake me not, 0 Lord my God: be not thou far from me. 22 Haste thee to help me: O Lord God of my salvation. PSALM 39. I Dixi, custodiam. SAID, I will take heed to my ways that I offend not in my tongue. 2 I will keep my mouth as it were with a bridle: while the ungodly is in my sight. 3 I held my tongue, and spake nothing: I kept silence, yea, even from good words; but it was pain and grief to me. 4 My heart was hot with in me, and while I was thus musing the fire kindled and at the last I spake with my tongue; 5 Lord, let me know mine end, and the number of my days that I may be certified how long I have to live. Pss. 38-40. 8 And now, Lord, what is my hope: truly my hope is even in thee. 9 Deliver me from all mine offences: and make me not a rebuke unto the foolish. 10 I became dumb, and opened not my mouth: for it was thy doing. 11 Take thy plague away from me: I am even consumed by the means of thy heavy hand. ender 12 When thou with rebukes dost chasten man for sin, thou makest his beauty to consume away, like as it were a moth fretting a garment: every man therefore is but vanity. 13 Hear my prayer, 0 Lord, and with thine ears consider my calling: hold not thy peace at my tears. 14 For I am a stranger with thee: and a sojourner, as all my fathers were. 15 O spare me a little, that I may recover my strength before I go hence, and be no more seen. 6 Behold, thou hast made my days as it were a span long and mine age is even as nothing in respect of PSALM 40. thee; and verily every I the Lord and he inExpectans expectavi. WAITED patiently for man living is altogether vanity. clined unto me, and heard my calling. 7 For man walketh in a vain shadow, and disquieteth himself in vain: he heapeth up riches, and cannot tell who shall gather them. 2 He brought me also out of the horrible pit, out of the mire and clay and set my feet upon the rock, and ordered my goings. 230 Ps. 40. 3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth: even a thanksgiving unto our God. THE PSALMS. 4 Many shall see it, and fear and shall put their trust in the Lord. 5 Blessed is the man that hath set his hope in the Lord and turned not unto the proud, and to such as go about with lies. 60 Lord my God, great are the wondrous works which thou hast done, like as be also thy thoughts which are to us- ward: and yet there is no man that ordereth them unto thee. relaw edi te 7 If I should declare them, and speak of them: they should be more than I am able to express. 8 Sacrifice, and meatoffering, thou wouldest not: but mine ears hast thou opened. 9 Burnt- offerings, and sacrifice for sin, hast thou not required: then said I, Lo, I come, 10 In the volume of the book it is written of me, that I should fulfil thy will, O my God: I am content to do it; yea, thy law is within my heart. 11 I have declared thy righteousness in the great congregation lo, I will not refrain my lips, O Lord, and that thou knowest. 12 I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart: my talk hath been Day 8: Morn. of thy truth, and of thy salvation. 13 I have not kept back thy loving mercy and truth: from the great congregation. 14 Withdraw not thouthy mercy from me, O Lord: let thy loving- kindness and thy truth alway preserve me. 15 For innumerable troubles are come about me; my sins have taken such hold upon me that I am not able to look up: yea, they are more in number than the hairs of my head, and my heart hath failed me. 16 O Lord, let it be thy pleasure to deliver me: make haste, O Lord, to help me. 17 Let them be ashamed, and confounded together, that seek after my soul to destroy it: let them be driven backward, and put to rebuke, that wish me evil. soned godw 18 Let them be desolate, and rewarded with shame: that say unto me, Fie upon thee, fie upon thee. 19 Let all those that seek thee be joyful and glad in thee and let such as love thy salvation say alway, The Lord be praised. 20 As for me, I am poor and needy: but the Lord careth for me. 21 Thou art my helper and redeemer: make no long tarrying, O my God. 231 Day 8: Even. THE PSALMS. Evening Prayer. PSALM 41. Beatus qui intelligit. 5 Mine enemies speak evil of me: When shall he die, and his name perish? 6 And if he come to see me, he speaketh vanity: and his heart conceiveth falsehood within himself, and when he cometh forth he telleth it. sidereth the poor and needy: the Lord shall de liver him in the time of trouble. 2 The Lord preserve him, and keep him alive, that he may be blessed upon earth and deliver not thou him into the will of his enemies. 3 The Lord comfort him, when he lieth sick upon his bed: make thou all his bed in his sickness. PSALM 42. Quemadmodum. eth the water- brooks: ful unto me: heal my soul, so longeth my soul after for I have sinned against 4 I said, Lord, be merci- LIKE as the hart desirthee, O God. thee. 2 My soul is athirst for God, yea, even for the living God: when shall I come to appear before the presence of God? 3 My tears have been my meat day and night: while they daily say unto me, Where is now thy God? 7 All mine enemies whisper together against me: even against me do they imagine this evil. Pss. 41-42. 10 But be thou merciful unto me, O Lord: raise thou me up again, and I shall reward them. 8 Let the sentence of guiltiness proceed against him and now that he lieth, let him rise up no more. faI vourest me that mine enemy doth not triumph against me. 4 Now when I think thereupon, I pour out my heart by myself for went with the multitude, and brought them forth into the house of God; 5 In the voice of praise and thanksgiving among such as keep holy- day. 6 Why art thou so full of heaviness, O my soul: and why art thou so disquieted within me? 7 Put thy trust in God: 232 9 Yea, even mine own familiar friend, whom I trusted: who did also ea of my bread, hath laid great wait for me. 12 And when I am in my health, thou upholdest me: and shalt set me before thy face for ever. 13 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel: world without end. Amen. Pss. 42-44. THE PSALMS. Day 9: Morn. for I will yet give him| fend my cause against the thanks for the help of his countenance. ungodly people: O deliver me from the deceitful and wicked man. 2 For thou art the God of my strength, why hast thou put me from thee: and why go I so heavily, while the enemy oppresseth me? 3 0 send out thy light and thy truth, that they may lead me and bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy dwelling. 4 And that I may go unto the altar of God, even unto the God of my joy and gladness and upon the harp will I give thanks unto thee, O God, my God. 5 Why art thou so heavy, O my soul: and why art thou so disquieted within me? 6 0 put thy trust in God: for I will yet give him thanks, which is the help of my countenance, and my God. 8 My God, my soul is vexed within me: therefore will I remember thee concerning the land of Jordan, and the little hill of Hermon. 9 One deep calleth another, because of the noise of the water- pipes: all thy waves and storms are gone over me. 10 The Lord hath granted his loving- kindness in the day- time and in the night- season did I sing of him, and made my prayer unto the God of my life. 11 I will say unto the God of my strength, Why hast thou forgotten me why go I thus heavily, while the enemy oppresseth me? 12 My bones are smitten asunder as with a sword: while mine enemies that trouble me cast me in the teeth; 13 Namely, while they say daily unto me: Where is now thy God? 14 Why art thou so vexed, O my soul and why Deus, auribus. with thou so disquieted WE have heard and with the our O God, our fathers have told us: what thou hast done in their time of old: 2 How thou hast driven out the heathen with thy hand, and planted them in how thou hast destroyed the nations, and cast them out. me? 15 0 put thy trust in God: for I will yet thank him, which is the help of my countenance, and my God. Morning Prayer. PSALM 44. PSALM 43. Judica me, Deus. NIVE sentence with me, O God, and de233 Day 9: Morn. THE PSALMS. Ps. 44. : 3 For they gat not the be rebuked of our neighland in possession through bours to be laughed to their own sword: neither scorn, and had in derision was it their own arm that of them that are round helped them; about us. 4 But thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance: because thou hadst a favour unto them. 5 Thou art my King, O God send help unto Jacob. 6 Through thee will we overthrow our enemies: and in thy Name will we tread them under, that rise up against us. 7 For I will not trust in my bow it is not my sword that shall help me; 8 But it is thou that savest us from our enemies and puttest them to confusion that hate us. 9 We make our boast of God all day long and will praise thy Name for 15 Thou makest us to be a by- word among the heathen and that the people shake their heads at us. 16 My confusion is daily before me and the shame of my face hath covered me: 17 For the voice of the slanderer and blasphemer for the enemy and avenger. 18 And though all this be come upon us, yet do we not forget thee: nor behave ourselves frowardly in thy covenant. 19 Our heart is not turned back: neither our steps gone out of thy way; 20 No, not when thou hast smitten us into the place of dragons: and covered us with the shaever. 10 But now thou art far off, and puttest us to con- dow of death, lester fusion and goest not forth with our armies. 11 Thou makest us to turn our backs upon our enemies so that they which hate us spoil our goods. Efe 21 If we have forgotten the Name of our God, and holden up our hands to any strange god: shall not God search it out? for he knoweth the very secrets of the heart. 12 Thou lettest us be eaten up like sheep hast scattered us among the heathen. and 13 Thou sellest thy people fornought: and takest no money for them. 14 Thou makest us to 234 22 For thy sake also are we killed all the day long: and are counted as sheep appointed to be slain. 23 Up, Lord, why sleepest thou: awake, and be not absent from us for ever. Pss. 44-45. THE PSALMS. 24 Wherefore hidest thou thy face and forgettest our misery and trouble? 25 For our soul is brought low, even unto the dust: our belly cleaveth unto the ground. 26 Arise, and help us: and deliver us for thy mercy's sake. Day 9: Morn. 8 Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity wherefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. 9 All thy garments smell of myrrh, aloes, and cassia: out of the ivory paenlaces, whereby they have made thee glad. 10 Kings' daughters were among thy honourable PSALM 45. Eructavit cor meum. My heart is inditing of speak of the things which I have made unto the King. 2 My tongue is the pen: of a ready writer. 1721 3 Thou art fairer than the children of men: full of grace are thy lips, because God hath blessed thee for ever. 4 Gird thee with thy sword upon thy thigh, Ò thou most Mighty according to thy worship and renown. for 5 Good luck have thou with thine honour ride on, because of the word of truth, of meekness, and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. hand did stand the queen in a vesture of gold, wrought about with divers colours. 11 Hearken, O daughter, and consider, incline thine ear: forget also thine own people, and thy father's house. 12 So shall the King have pleasure in thy beauty: for he is thy Lord God, and worship thou him. 13 And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift like as the rich also among the people shall make their supplication before thee. 14 The King's daughter is all glorious within her clothing is of wrought gold, 6 Thy arrows are very sharp, and the people shall be subdued unto thee: even in the midst among the King's enemies. 15 She shall be brought unto the King in raiment of needlework: the virgins that be her fellows 7 Thy seat, O God, en- shall bear her company, dureth for ever: the and shall be brought unsceptre of thy kingdom is to thee. a right sceptre. 16 With joy and gladness 235 Day 9: Morn. THE PSALMS. shall they be brought and shall enter into the King's palace. 17 Instead of thy fathers thou shalt have children: whom thou mayest make princes in all lands. 18 I will remember thy Name from one generation to another therefore shall the people give thanks unto thee, world without end. PSALM 46. Deus noster refugium. YOD is our hope and Pss. 45-47. with us: the God of Jacob is our refuge. 8 0 come hither, and behold the works of the Lord: what destruction he hath brought upon the earth. 9 He maketh wars to cease in all the world: he breaketh the bow, and knappeth the spear in sunder, and burneth the chariots in the fire. 10 Bestill then, and know that I am God I will be exalted among the heathen, and I will be exaltsent help in trouble. 2 Therefore will we not fear, though the earth be moved and though the hills be carried into the midst of the sea. 3 Though thereof rage and and though the mountains shake at the tempest of the same. the waters swell: 4 The rivers of the flood thereof shall make glad the city of God: the holy place of the tabernacle of the most Highest. 5 God is in the midst of her, therefore shall she not be removed: God shall help her, and that right early. 6 The heathen make much ado, and the king doms are moved: but God hath shewed his voice, and the earth shall melt away. 7 The Lord of hosts is 236 11 The Lord of hosts is with us: the God of Jacob is our refuge. Evening Prayer. PSALM 47. Omnes gentes, plaudite. CLAP your hands together, all ye people: O sing unto God with the voice of melody. 0 2 For the Lord is high, and to be feared: he is the great King upon all the earth. 3 He shall subdue the people under us: and the nations under our feet. 4 He shall choose out an heritage for us: even the worship of Jacob, whom he loved. 5 God is gone up with a merry noise and the Lord with the sound of the trump. 60 sing praises, sing Pss. 47-49. praises unto our God: 0 sing praises, sing praises unto our King. 7 For God is the King of all the earth sing ye praises with understanding. 8 God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon his holy seat. 9 The princes of the people are joined unto the people of the God of Abraham for God, which is very high exalted, doth defend the earth, as it were with a shield. THE PSALMS. PSALM 48. Magnus Dominus. REAT is the Lord, Gand highly to be praised in the city of our God, even upon his holy hill. 2 The hill of Sion is a fair place, and the joy of the whole earth upon the north- side lieth the city of the great King; God is well known in her palaces as a sure refuge. 3 For lo, the kings of the earth are gathered, and gone by together. 4 They marvelled to see such things they were astonished, and suddenly cast down. 5 Fear came there upon them, and sorrow as upon a woman in her travail. Day 9: Even. 7 Like as we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God: God upholdeth the same for ever. 6 Thou shalt break the ships of the sea through the east- wind. 8 We wait for thy loving- kindness, O God: in the midst of thy temple. 90 God, according to thy Name, so is thy praise unto the world's end: thy right hand is full of righteousness. 10 Let the mount Sion rejoice, and the daughter of Judah be glad: because of thy judgments. 11 Walk about Sion, and go round about her and tell the towers thereof. 12 Mark well her bulwarks, set up her houses: that ye may tell them that come after. 13 For this God is our God for ever and ever: he shall be our guide unto death. PSALM 49. Audite hæc, omnes. HEAR ye this, all ye people: ponder it with your ears, all ye that dwell in the world; 2 High and low, rich and poor: one with another. 3 My mouth shall speak of wisdom and my heart shall muse of understanding. 4 I will incline mine ear to the parable and shew my dark speech upon the harp. 237 THE PSALMS. Pss. 49-50. should I on them, and the righteous shall have domination over them in the morning their beauty shall consume in the sepulchre out of their dwelling. 15 But God hath delivered my soul from the place of hell: for he shall receive Day 9: Even. 5 Wherefore fear in the days of wickedness and when the wickedness of my heels compasseth me round about? 6 There be some that put their trust in their goods: and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches. 7 But no man may deliver his brother: nor make agreement unto God for him; 8 For it cost more to redeem their souls: so that he must let that alone for ever; 9 Yea, though he live long and see not the grave. 10 For he seeth that wise men also die, and perish together as well as the ignorant and foolish, and leave their riches for other. 11 And yet they think that their houses shall continue for ever and that their dwelling- places shall endure from one generation to another; and call the lands after their own names. 12 Nevertheless, man will not abide in honour: seeing may compared unto the beasts that perish; this is the way of them. me. 16 Be not thou afraid, though one be made rich: or if the glory of his house be increased; 17 For he shall carry nothing away with him when he dieth: neither shall his pomp follow him. 18 For while he lived, he counted himself an happy man: and so long as thou doest well unto thyself, men will speak good of thee. 19 He shall follow the generation of his fathers: and shall never see light. 20 Man being in honour hath no understanding: but is compared unto the beasts that perish. Morning Prayer. PSALM 50. Deus deorum. THE Lord, even th most mighty God, hath spoken and called the world, from the rising up of the sun, unto the going down thereof. 13 This is their foolishness and their posterity praise their saying. 2 Out of Sion hath God appeared: in perfect beauty. 14 They lie in the hell like sheep, death gnaweth up3 Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: 238 Ps. 50. there shall go before him a consuming fire, and a mighty tempest shall be stirred up round about him. AND OUT THE PSALMS. 4 He shall call the hea- shalt praise me. ven from above and the earth, that he may judge his people.femmevil 5 Gather my saints together unto me: those that have made a covenant with me with sacrifice. 6 And the heaven shall declare his righteousness: for God is Judge himself. 7 Hear, O my people, and I will speak: I myself will testify against thee, O Israel; for I am God, even thy God. 8 I will not reprove thee because of thy sacrifices, or for thy burnt- offerings: because they were not alway before me. 9 I will take no bullock out of thine house: nor he- goat out of thy folds. 10 For all the beasts of the forest are mine: and so are the cattle upon a thousand hills. 11 I know all the fowls upon the mountains: and the wild beasts of the field are in my sight. 12 If I be hungry, I will not tell thee: for the whole world is mine, and all that is therein. Day 10: Morn. giving: and pay thy vows unto the most Highest. 15 And call upon me in the time of trouble so will I hear thee, and thou 13 Thinkest thou that I will eat bulls' flesh and drink the blood of goats? 14 Offer unto God thanks16 But unto the ungodly said God: Why dost thou preach my laws, and takest my covenant in thy mouth; 17 Whereas thou hatest to be reformed and hast cast my words behindthee? 18 When thou sawest a thief, thou consentedst unto him: and hast been partaker with the adulterers. 19 Thou hast let thy mouth speak wickedness: and with thy tongue thou hast set forth deceit. 20 Thou satest, and spakest against thy brother: yea, and hast slandered thine own mother's son. 21 These things hast thou done, and I held my tongue, and thou thoughtest wickedly, that I am even such a one as thyself but I will reprove thee, and set before thee the things that thou hast done. 22 O consider this, ye that forget God lest I pluck you away, and there be none to deliver you. 23 Whoso offereth me thanks and praise, he honoureth me and to him that ordereth his conversation right will I shew the salvation of God. 239 Day 10: Morn. THE PSALMS. Pss. 51-52. 12 O give me the comfort of thy help again and stablish me with thy free PSALM 51. Miserere mei, Deus. HAVE mercy po me Spirit O God, after thy great goodness: according to the multitude of thy mercies do away mine offences. 2 Wash me throughly from my wickedness: and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I acknowledge my faults: and my sin is ever before me. 13 Then shall I teach thy ways unto the wicked: and sinners shall be converted unto thee. 14 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou that art the God of my health and my tongue shall sing of thy righteousness. 4 Against thee only have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight that thou mightest be justified in thy saying, and clear when thou art judged. 5 Behold, I was shapen in wickedness: and in sin hath my mother conceived me. 6 But lo, thou requirest truth in the inward parts: and shalt make me to understand wisdom secretly. 7 Thou shalt purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: thou shalt wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 8 Thou shalt make me hear of joy and gladness that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. 9 Turn thy face from my sins and put out all my misdeeds. PSALM 52. Quid gloriaris? 10 Make me a clean heart, WHY boastest thou O God: and renew a right spirit within me. thyself, thou tyrant: that thou canst do mischief; 11 Cast me not away from thy presence and take not thy holy Spirit from me. 15 Thou shalt open my lips, O Lord: and my mouth shall shew thy praise. 16 For thou desirest no sacrifice, else would I give it thee: but thou delightest not in burnt- offerings. 17 The sacrifice of God is a troubled spirit: a broken and contrite heart, O God, shalt thou not despise. 18 O be favourable and gracious unto Sion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem. 19 Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifice of righteousness, with the burnt- offerings and oblations: then shall they offer young bullocks upon thine altar. 2 Whereas the goodness of God: endureth yet daily? 240 Pss. 52-54. THE PSALMS. Day 10: Even. 3 Thy tongue imagineth| 2 Corrupt are they, and wickedness: and with lies thou cuttest like a sharp become abominable in their wickedness: there is none that doeth good. razor. 4 Thou hast loved un- 3 God looked down from righteousness more than heaven upon the children goodness and to talk of of men to see if there lies more than righteous- were any, that would unness. derstand, and seek after God. 4 But they are all gone out of the way, they are altogether become abominable: there is also none that doeth good, no not one. 5 Are not they without understanding that work wickedness: eating up my people as if they would eat bread? they have not called upon God. 6 They were afraid where no fear was: for God hath broken the bones of him that besieged thee; thou hast put them to confusion, because God hath despised them. 7 Oh, that the salvation were given unto Israel out of Sion: Oh, that the Lord would deliver his people out of captivity! 8 Then should Jacob rejoice and Israel should be right glad. PSALM 54. Evening Prayer. PSALM 53. Dixit insipiens. Deus, in nomine. NAVE me, O God, for thy Name's sake: and avenge me in thy strength. 2 Hear my prayer, O THE foolish body hath said in his heart: God and hearken unto There is no God. the words of my mouth. 241 5 Thou hast loved to peak all words that may do hurt: 0 thou false tongue. 6 Therefore shall God destroy thee for ever: he shall take thee, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling, and root thee out of the land of the living. 7 The righteous also shall see this, and fear and shall laugh him to scorn; 8 Lo, this is the man that took not God for his strength: but trusted unto the multitude of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness. 9 As for me, I am like a green olive- tree in the house of God: my trust is in the tender mercy of God for ever and ever. 10 I will always give thanks unto thee for that thou hast done: and I will hope in thy Name, for thy saints like it well. Day 10: Even. THE PSALMS. Pss. 54-55. and be at rest. 3 For strangers are ris-| then would I flee away, en up against me: and tyrants, which have not God before their eyes, seek after my soul. 4 Behold, God is my helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul. 5 He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: destroy thou them in thy truth. 6 An offering of a free heart will I give thee, and praise thy Name, O Lord: because it is so comfortable. 7 For he hath delivered me out of all my trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies. 7 Lo, then would I get me away far off: and remain in the wilderness. 8 I would make haste to escape: because of the stormy wind and tempest. 9 Destroy their tongues, O Lord, and divide them: for I have spied unrighteousness and strife in the city. 10 Day and night they go about within the walls thereof mischief also and sorrow are in the midst of it. 11 Wickedness is therein: deceit and guile go not out of their streets. 12 For it is not an open enemy, that hath done me this dishonour for then PSALM 55. Exaudi, Deus. HEAR my prayer, o I could have borne it. God thyself from my petition. 2 Take heed unto me, and hear me: how I mourn in my prayer, and am vexed. 3 The enemy crieth so, and the ungodly cometh on so fast for they are minded to do me some mischief; so maliciously are they set against me. was it mine adversary, that did magnify himself against me: for then peradventure I would have hid myself from him. 14 But it was even thou, my companion: my guide, and mine own familiar friend. 4 My heart is disquieted within me and the fear of death is fallen upon 15 We took sweet counsel together and walked in the house of God as friends. 16 Let death come hastily upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them. 17 As for me, I will call me. 5 Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me: and an horrible dread hath overwhelmed me. 6 And I said, O that I had wings like a dove: for 242 Pss. 55-56. THE PSALMS. Day 11: Morn. upon God and the Lord| bout to devour me: he is shall save me. daily fighting, and troubling me. 18 In the evening, and morning, and at noonday will I pray, and that instantly and he shall hear my voice. 19 It is he that hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me. 20 Yea, even God, that endureth for ever, shall hear me, and bring them down for they will not turn, nor fear God. 21 He laid his hands upon such as be at peace with him and he brake his covenant. 22 The words of his mouth were softer than butter, having war in his heart: his words were smoother than oil, and yet be they very swords. 23 O cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall nourish thee and shall not suffer the righteous to fall for ever. 24 And as for them: thou, O God, shalt bring them into the pit of destruction. 25 The blood- thirsty and deceitful men shall not live out half their days nevertheless, my trust shall be in thee, O Lord. 2 Mine enemies are daily in hand to swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most Highest. 3 Nevertheless, though I am sometime afraid: yet put I my trust in thee. 4 I will praise God, because of his word: I have put my trust in God, and will not fear what flesh can do unto me. 5 They daily mistake my words: all that they imagine is to do me evil. 6 They hold all together, and keep themselvesclose: and mark my steps, when they lay wait for my soul. 7 Shall they escape for their wickedness: thou, 0 God, in thy displeasure shalt cast them down. 8 Thou tellest my flittings; put my tears into thy bottle: are not these things noted in thy book? 9 Whensoever I call upon thee, then shall mine enemies be put to flight: this I know; for God is on my side. 10 In God's word will I rejoice: in the Lord's word will I comfort me. 11 Yea, in God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me. Morning Prayer. PSALM 56. Miserere mei, Deus. 12 Unto thee, O God, will BE merciful unto me, 0 I pay my vows: unto thee man a243 Day 11: Morn. THE PSALMS. Pss. 56-58. sing, and give praise. 13 For thou hast deliver-| my heart is fixed: I will ed my soul from death, and my feet from falling: that I may walk before God in the light of the living. 9 Awake up, my glory; awake, lute and harp: I myself will awake right early. PSALM 57. 10 I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the people and I will sing unE merciful unto me, 0 to thee among the nations. Miserere mei, Deus. B God, be merciful unto me, for my soul trusteth in thee and under the shadow of thy wings shall be my refuge, until this tyranny be overpast. 11 For the greatness of thy mercy reacheth unto the heavens: and thy truth unto the clouds. 12 Set up thyself, O God, above the heavens and thy glory above all the earth. 2 I will call unto the most high God even unto the God that shall perform the cause which I have in hand. PSALM 58. Si vere utique. 3 He shall send from hea- ARE your minds set upven and save me from the reproof of him that would eat me up. on righteousness, O ye congregation and do ye judge the thing that is right, O ye sons of men? 4 God shall send forth his mercy and truth: my soul is among lions. 5 And I lie even among the children of men, that are set on fire: whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword. 3 The ungodly are froward, even from their mother's womb as soon as they are born, they go astray, and speak lies. 4 They are as venomous as the poison of a serpent: even like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ears; 5 Which refuseth to hear the voice of the charmer: charm he never so wisely. 6 Break their teeth, O God, intheirmouths; smite the jaw- bones of the lions, O Lord: let them fall away 244 6 Set up thyself, O God, above the heavens and thy glory above all the earth. 2 Yea, ye imagine mischief in your heart upon the earth: and your hands deal with wickedness. 7 They have laid a net for my feet, and pressed down my soul: they have digged a pit before me, and are fallen into the midst of it themselves. 8 My heart is fixed, O God, Pss. 58-59. THE PSALMS. Day 11: Even. like water that runneth 5 Stand up, O Lord God apace; and when they of hosts, thou God of Isshoot their arrows let them be rooted out. rael, to visit all the heathen and be not merciful unto them that offend of malicious wickedness. 6 They go to and fro in the evening they grin like a dog, and run about through the city. 7 Let them consume away like a snail, and be like the untimely fruit of a woman and let them not see the sun. 8 Or ever your pots be made hot with thorns: so let indignation vex him, even as a thing that is raw. Evening Praper. PSALM 59. Eripe me de inimicis. ELIVER me from 7 Behold, they speak with their mouth, and swords are in their lips: for who doth hear? 9 The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his footsteps in the blood of the ungodly. 10 So that a man shall say, Verily there is a re- art the God of my reward for the righteous doubtless there is a God that judgeth the earth. defend me from them that rise up against me. 20 deliver me from the wicked doers: and save me from the blood- thirsty men. 3 For lo, they lie waiting for my soul: the mighty men are gathered against me, without any offence or fault of me, O Lord. 4 They run and prepare themselves without my fault: arise thou therefore to help me, and behold. 8 But thou, O Lord, shalt have them in derision; and thou shalt laugh all the heathen to scorn. 9 My strength will I ascribe unto thee: for thou fuge. 10 God sheweth me his goodness plenteously: and God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies. 11 Slay them not, lest my people forget it: but seatter them abroad among the people, and put them fence. 12 For the sin of their mouth, and for the words of their lips, they shall be taken in their pride and why? their preaching is of cursing and lies. 13 Consume them in thy wrath, consume them, that they may perish: and know that it is God that ruleth in Jacob, and unto the ends of the world. 14 And in the evening they will return: grin like 245 Day 11: Even. a dog, and will go about the city. 15 They will run here and there for meat: andgrudge if they be not satisfied. 16 As for me, I will sing of thy power, and will praise thy mercy betimes in the morning for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble. THE PSALMS. 17 Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing for thou, O God, art my refuge, and my merciful God. PSALM 60. Deus, repulisti nos. GOD, thou hast cast us out, and scattered us abroad thou hast also been displeased; O turn thee unto us again. 2 Thou hast Pss. 59-61. nasses is mine: Ephraim also is the strength of my head; Judah is my law. giver; 5 Therefore were thy beloved delivered help me with thy right hand, and hear me. 6 God hath spoken in his holiness, I will rejoice, and divide Sichem: and mete out the valley of Succoth. 7 Gilead is mine, and Ma246 8 Moab is my wash- pot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe: Philistia, be thou glad of me. 9 Who will lead me into the strong city: who will bring me into Edom? 10 Hast not thou cast us out, O God: wilt not thou, O God, go out with our hosts? 11 O be thou our help in trouble for vain is the help of man. 12 Through God will we do great acts: for it is he that shall tread down our enemies. moved the land, and divided it: heal HEAR my crying, 0 the sores thereof, for it shaketh. God give ear unto my prayer. 3 Thou hast shewed thy people heavy things: thou hast given us a drink of deadly wine. 2 From the ends of the earth will I call upon thee: when my heart is in heaviness. 4 Thou hast given a token for such as fear thee: that they may triumph because of the truth. 30 set me up upon the rock that is higher than I: for thou hast been my hope, and a strong tower for me against the enemy. 4 I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever: and my trust shall be under the covering of thy wings. 5 For thou, O Lord, bast heard my desires and hast given an heritage unto those that fear thy Name. PSALM 61. Exaudi, Deus. THE PSALMS. Day 12: Morn. 7 In God is my health, and my glory: the rock of my might, and in God is my trust. 80 put your trust in him alway, ye people: pour out your hearts before him, for God is our hope. 9 As for the children of men, they are but vanity: the children of men are deceitful upon the weights, they are altogether lighter than vanity itself. Morning Prayer. PSALM 62. Nonne Deo? 10 0 trust not in wrong and robbery, give not yourselves unto vanity: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them. 11 Minul truly waiteth God spake once, and soul the same that power belongeth unto God; 12 And that thou, Lord, art merciful: for thou rewardest every man according to his work. Pss. 61-63. 6 Thou shalt grant the King a long life that his years may endure throughout all generations. 7 He shall dwell before God for ever: 0 prepare thy loving mercy and faithfulness, that they may preserve him. 8 So will I alway sing praise unto thy Name: that I may daily perform my vows. him cometh my salvation. 2 He verily is my strength and my salvation: he is my defence, so that I shall not greatly fall. 3 How long will ye imagine mischief against every man: ye shall be slain all the sort of you; PSALM 63. Deus, Deus meus. shall as a tottering wall O GOD, thou art my ye be, and like broken hedge. God: early will I seek 4 Their device is only how to put him out whom God will exalt: their delight is in lies; they give good words with their mouth, but curse with their heart. 5 Nevertheless, my soul, wait thou still upon God: for my hope is in him. 6 He truly is my strength and my salvation he is my defence, so that I shall not fall. thee. 2 My soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh also longeth after thee in a barren and dry land where no water is. 3 Thus have I looked for thee in holiness that I might behold thy power and glory. 4 For thy loving- kindness is better than the life itself: my lips shall praise thee. 247 Day 12: Morn. THE PSALMS. Pss. 63-65. 5 As long as I live will I tongue like a sword: and magnify thee on this man- shoot out their ner: and lift up my hands even bitter words; in thy Name. arrows, 6 My soul shall be satisfied, even as it were with marrow and fatness: when my mouth praiseth thee with joyful lips. 5 They encourage themselves in mischief: and commune among themselves how they may lay snares, and say, that no man shall see them. 8 Because thou hast been 6 They imagine wickedmy helper: therefore un- ness, and practise it: that der the shadow of thy they keep secret among wings will I rejoice. themselves, every man in 9 My soul hangeth upon the deep of his heart. thee: thy right hand hath upholden me. 10 These also that seek the hurt of my soul: they shall go under the earth. 7 But God shall suddenly shoot at them with a swift arrow that they shall be wounded. 8 Yea, their own tongues shall make them fall insomuch that whoso seeth them shall laugh them to 11 Let them fall upon the edge of the sword that they may be a portion for foxes. : scorn. 7 Have I not remembered thee in my bed and thought upon thee when I was waking? 12 But the King shall rejoice in God; all they also that swear by him shall be commended for the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped. PSALM 64. Exaudi, Deus. HEARmy voice, O God, in prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy. 2 Hide me from the gathering together of the froward and from the insurrection of wicked doers; 3 Who have whet their 4 That they may privily shoot at him that is perfect: suddenly do they hit him, and fear not. 9 And all men that see it shall say, This hath God done for they shall perceive that it is his work. 10 The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord, and put his trust in him: and all they that are true of heart shall be glad. Evening Praper. PSALM 65. Te decet hymnus. HOU, O God, art praised in Sion and unto thee shall the vow be performed in Jerusalem. 2 Thou that hearest the 248 THE PSALMS. Day 12: Even. soft with the drops of rain, and blessest the increase of it. 12 Thou crownest the year with thy goodness: and thy clouds drop fatness. 13 They shall drop upon the dwellings of the wilderness and the little hills shall rejoice on every side. Pss. 65-66. prayer: unto thee shall all flesh come. 3 My misdeeds prevail against me: O be thou merciful unto our sins. 4 Blessed is the man, whom thou choosest, and receivest unto thee: he shall dwell in thy court, and shall be satisfied with the pleasures of thy house, even of thy holy temple. 5 Thou shalt shew us wonderful things in thy righteousness, O God of our salvation: thou that art the hope of all the ends of the earth, and of them that remain in the broad sea. 6 Who in his strength setteth fast the mountains: and is girded about with power. 7 Whostilleth the raging of the sea and the noise of his waves, and the madness of the people. 8 They also that dwell in the uttermost parts of the earth shall be afraid at thy tokens: thou that makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to praise thee. 9 Thou visitest the earth, and blessest it: thou makest it very plenteous. 10 The river of God is full of water: thou preparest their corn, for so thou providest for the earth. 14 The folds shall be full of sheep: the valleys also shall stand so thick with corn, that they shall laugh and sing. PSALM 66. Jubilate Deo. 0 BE joyful in God, all ye lands: sing praises unto the honour of his Name, make his praise to be glorious. 2 Say unto God, 0 how wonderful art thou in thy works: through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies be found liars unto thee. 3 For all the world shall worship thee: sing of thee, and praise thy Name. 4 O come hither, and behold the works of God: how wonderful he is in his doing toward the children of men. 5 He turned the sea into dry land so that they went through the water on foot; there did we rejoice thereof. 6 He ruleth with his power for ever; his eyes 11 Thou waterest her furrows, thou sendest rain into the little valleys thereof thou makest it 249 Day 12: Even. THE PSALMS. behold the people such as will not believe shall not be able to exalt themselves. Pss. 66-68. and me and considered the voice of my prayer. 18 Praised be God who hath not cast out my prayer: nor turned his mercy from me. 70 praise our God, ye people and make the voice of his praise to be heard; 8 Who holdeth our soul in life and suffereth not our feet to slip. 9 For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou also hast tried us, like as silver is tried. 10 Thou broughtest us into the snare: and laidest trouble upon our loins. 11 Thou sufferedst men to ride over our heads: we went through fire and water, and thou brought est us out into a wealthy place. 3 Let the people praise thee, O God: yea, let all the people praise thee. 4 Olet the nations rejoice and be glad: for thou shalt 12 I will go into thine judge the folk righteoushouse with burnt- offer- ly, and govern the na ings: and will pay thee my tions upon earth. vows, which I promised with my lips, and spake with my mouth, when I was in trouble. 5 Let the people praise thee, O God let all the people praise thee. : 6 Then shall the earth bring forth her increase: and God, even our own God, shall give us his blessing. 7 God shall bless us: and all the ends of the world shall fear him. 13 I will offer unto thee fat burnt- sacrifices, with the incense of rams: I will offer bullocks and goats. PSALM 67. Deus misereatur. YOD be merciful unto Tus, and bless us: and shew us the light of his countenance, and be mer. ciful unto us; 2 That thy way may be known upon earth thy saving health among all nations. 14 O come hither, and hearken, all ye that fear God and I will tell you what he hath done for my soul. Morning Praper. PSALM 68. Exurgat Deus. God arise, and let 15 I called unto him with my mouth: and gave him praises with my tongue. 16 If I incline unto wick- ET edness heart: the Lord will not hear me. tered: let them also that 17 But God hath heard hate him flee before him. 250 Ps. 68. THE PSALMS. Day 13: Morn. goodness prepared for the poor. 2 Like as the smoke va-| thou, O. God, hast of thy nisheth, so shalt thou drive them away: and like as wax melteth at the fire, so let the ungodly perish at the presence of God. 3 But let the righteous be glad and rejoice before God let them also be merry and joyful. 11: The Lord gave the word: great was the company of the preachers. 12 Kings with their armies did flee, and were discomfited and they of the household divided the spoil. 40 sing unto God, and sing praises unto his Name: magnify him that rideth upon the heavens, as it were upon an horse; praise him in his Name JAH, and rejoice before him. 13 Though ye have lien among the pots, yet shall ye be as the wings of a dove: that is covered with silver wings, and her feathers like gold. 14 When the Almighty scattered kings for their sake: then were they as white as snow in Salmon, 15 As the hill of Basan, so is God's hill: even an high hill, as the hill of Basan. 5 He is a Father of the fatherless, and defendeth the cause of the widows: even God in his holy habitation. 6 He is the God that maketh men to be of one mind in an house, and bringeth the prisoners out of captivity: but letteth the runagates continue in scarceness. 70 God, when thou went- ever. est forth before the people: when thou wentest through the wilderness, 8 The earth shook, and the heavens dropped at the presence of God: even as Sinai also was moved at the presence of God, who is the God of Israel. 16 Why hop ye so, ye high hills? this is God's. hill, in the which it pleaseth him to dwell: yea, the Lord will abide in it for 17 The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels: and the Lord is among them, as in the holy place of Sinai. 18 Thou art gone up on high, thou hast led captivity captive, and receiv9 Thou, O God, sentest aed gifts for men: yea, even gracious rain upon thine for thine enemies, that inheritance and refreshedst it when it was weary. 10 Thy congregation shall dwell therein: for the Lord God might dwell among them. 251 19 Praised be the Lord daily: even the God who Day 13: Morn. THE PSALMS. Pss. 68-69. helpeth us, and poureth that thou hast wrought his benefits upon us. in us, 20 He is our God, even the God of whom cometh salvation: God is the Lord, by whom we escape death. 29 For thy temple's sake at Jerusalem: so shall kings bring presents unto thee. 30 When the company of the spear- men, and mul titude of the mighty are scattered abroad among the beasts of the people, so that they humbly bring pieces of silver: and when he hath scattered the people that delight in war; 31 Then shall the princes come out of Egypt: the Morians' land shall soon stretch out her hands un. to God. 21 God shall wound the head of his enemies and the hairy scalp of such a one as goeth on still in his wickedness. 22 The Lord hath said, I will bring my people again, as I did from Basan: mine own will I bring again, as I did sometime from the deep of the sea. 23 That thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thine enemies and that the tongue of thy dogs may be red through the same. 24 It is well seen, O God, how thou goest: how thou, my God and King, goest in the sanctuary.. 25 The singers go before, the minstrels follow after: in the midst are the damsels playing with the timbrels. 26 Give thanks, O Israel, unto God the Lord in the congregations from the ground of the heart. 27 There is little Benjamin their ruler, and the princes of Judah their counsel: the princes of Zabulon, and the princes 32 Sing unto God, O ye kingdoms of the earth: 0 sing praises unto the Lord; 33 Who sitteth in the heavens over all from the beginning: lo, he doth send out his voice, yea, and that a mighty voice. 34 Ascribe ye the power to God over Israel: his worship, and strength is in the clouds. 35 O God, wonderful art thou in thy holy places: even the God of Israel; he will give strength and power unto his people; blessed be God. Evening Prayer. PSALM 69. Salvum me fac. 28 Thy God hath sent forth strength for thee: stablish the thing, O God, in, even unto my soul. 252 O God: for the waters are come Ps. 69. THE 2 I stick fast in the deep mire, where no ground is: I am come into deep waters, so that the floods run PSALMS. Day 13: Even. 12 They that sit in the gate speak against me: and the drunkards make songs upon me. 13 But, Lord, I make my prayer unto thee: in an acceptable time. 14 Hear me, O God, in the multitude of thy mercy: even in the truth of thy salvation. over me. 3 I am weary of crying; my throat is dry: my sight faileth me for waiting so long upon my God. 4 They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of my head: they that are mine enemies, and would destroy me guiltless, are mighty. 5 I paid them the things that I never took: God, thou knowest my simpleness, and my faults are not hid from thee. 6 Let not them that trust in thee, O Lord God of hosts, be ashamed for my cause let not those that seek thee be confounded through me, 0 Lord God of Israel. 7 And why? for thy sake have I suffered reproof: shame hath covered my face. 15 Take me out of the mire, that I sink not: 0 let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters. 16 Let not the water- flood drown me, neither let the deep swallow me up: and let not the pit shut her mouth upon me. 17 Hear me, O Lord, for thy loving- kindness is comfortable: turn thee unto me according to the multitude of thy mercies. 18 And hide not thy face from thy servant, for I am in trouble: O haste thee, and hear me. 19 Draw nigh unto my soul, and save it: 0 deliver me, because of mine enemies. 5443 8 I am become a stranger unto my brethren even an alien unto my mother's children. 9 For the zeal of thine house hath even eaten me: and the rebukes of them that rebuked thee are fallen upon me. 10 I wept, and chastened myself with fasting and that was turned to my reproof. 11 I put on sackcloth also: and they jested upon me. 253 20 Thou hast known my reproof, my shame, and my dishonour: mine adversaries are all in thy sight. 21 Thy rebuke hath broken my heart; I am full of heaviness: I looked for some to have pity on me, but there was no man, neither found I any to comfort me. Day 13: Even. THE PSALMS. 22 They gave me gall to eat and when was thirsty they gave me vinegar to drink. 23 Let their table be made a snare to take themselves withal: and let the things that should have been for their wealth be unto them an occasion of falling. 24 Let their eyes be blinded, that they see not: and ever bow thou down their backs. 25 Pour out thine indignation upon them and let thy wrathful displeasure take hold of them. 26 Let their habitation beit: and they that love void: and no man to dwell his Name shall dwell in their tents. therein. 27 For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten: Pss. 69-70. 33 The humble shall con sider this, and be glad: seek ye after God, and your soul shall live. 34 For the Lord heareth the poor and despiseth not his prisoners.com 35 Let heaven and earth praise him the sea, and all that moveth therein. 36 For God will save Sion, and build the cities of Judah: that men may dwell there, and have it in possession. 29 Let them be wiped out of the book of the living: and not be written among the righteous. 30 As for me, when I am poor and in heaviness: thy help, O God, shall lift me up. PSALM 70. and they talk how they Deus in adjutorium. may vex them whom thou HASTE thee, O God, to hast wounded. me: make haste to help me, O Lord. 28 Let them fall from one wickedness to another: and not come into thy righteousness. 2 Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be turned backward and put to confusion that wish me evil. 3 Let them for their reward be soon brought to shame that cry over me, There, there, sed 4 But let all those that seek thee be joyful and glad in thee: and let all such as delight in thy salvation say alway, The Lord be praised. 31 I will praise the Name of God with a song and magnify it with thanksgiving. 32 This also shall please the Lord better than a bullock that hath horns and hoofs. 37 The posterity also of his servants shall inherit 5 As for me, I am poor and in misery: haste thee unto me, O God. 254 Pss. 70-71. THE PSALMS. Day 14: Morn. 6 Thou art my helper,| me not when my strength and my redeemer: 0 Lord, faileth me. make no long tarrying. Morning Prayer. PSALM 71. IN In te, Domine, speravi. N thee, O Lord, have I put my trust, let me never be put to confusion: but rid me, and deliver me, in thy righteousness; incline thine ear unto me, and save me. 2 Be thou my strong hold, whereunto I may alway resort: thou hast promised to help me, for thou art my house of defence, and my castle. 3 Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the ungodly out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel : man. 4 For thou, O Lord God, art the thing that I long for thou art my hope, even from my youth. 5 Through thee have I been holden up ever since I was born: thou art he that took me out of my mother's womb; my praise shall be always of thee. 6 I am become as it were a monster unto many but my sure trust is in thee. neocent to chan 70let my mouth be filled with thy praise that I may sing of thy glory and honour all the long. 9 Fermine enemies speak against me, and they that lay wait for my soul take their counsel together, saying: God hath forsaken him; persecute him, and take him, for there is none to deliver him. 10 Go not far from me, 0 God: my God, haste thee to help me. 11 Let them be confounded and perish that are against my soul: let them be covered with shame and dishonour that seek to do me evil. 12 As for me, I will patiently abide alway: and will praise thee more and more. 13 My mouth shall daily speak of thy righteousness and salvation for I know no end thereof. 14 I will go forth in the strength of the Lord God: and will make mention of thy righteousness only. 15 Thou, O God, hast taught me from my youth up until now therefore will I tell of thy wondrous works. 16 Forsake me not, O God, in mine old age, when I am gray- headed: until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to all them that are yet for to come. 17 Thy righteousness, O God, is very high and great things are they that 255 8 Cast me not away in the time of age: forsake Day 14: Morn. THE PSALMS. Pss. 71-72. the poor, and punish the wrong doer. thou hast done; O God,| defend the children of who is like unto thee? 18 0 what great troubles and adversities hast thou shewed me! and yet didst thou turn and refresh me: yea, and broughtest me from the deep of the earth again. 5 They shall fear thee, as long as the sun and moon endureth: from one generation to another. 6 He shall come down like the rain into a fleece of wool: even as the drops that water the earth. 7 In his time shall the righteous flourish: yea, and abundance of peace, so long as the moon endureth. 19 Thou hast brought me to great honour: and comforted me on every side. 20 Therefore will I praise thee and thy faithfulness, O God, playing upon an instrument of musick unto thee will I sing upon the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel. 21 My lips will be fain when I sing unto thee: and so will my soul whom thou hast delivered. 22 My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded and brought unto shame that seek to do me evil. PSALM 72. Deus, judicium. judgments, O God and thy righteousness unto the King's son. 2 Then shall he judge thy people according unto right and defend the poor. 3 The mountains also shall bring peace and the little hills righteousness unto the people. 8 His dominion shall be also from the one sea to the other and from the flood unto the world's end. 9 They that dwell in the wilderness shall kneel before him: hisenemies shall lick the dust. 10 The kings of Tharsis and of the isles shall give presents the kings of Arabia and Saba shall bring gifts. 4 He shall keep the simple folk by their right: 11 All kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall do him service. For he the poor when he crieth: the needy also, and him that hath no helper. 13 He shall be favourable to the simple and needy: and shall preserve the souls of the poor. 14 He shall deliver their souls from falsehood and wrong and dear shall their blood be in his sight. 15 He shall live, and unto him shall be given of the 256 Pss. 72-73. gold of Arabia: prayer shall be made ever unto him, and daily shall he be praised. THE PSALMS. 16 There shall be an heap of corn in the earth, high upon the hills his fruit shall shake like Libanus, and shall be green in the city like grass upon the earth. 17 His Name shall endure for ever; his Name shall remain under the sun among the posterities: which shall be blessed through him; and all the heathen shall praise him. 18 Blessed be the Lord God, even the God of Israel which only doeth wondrous things; 19 And blessed be the Name of his Majesty for ever and all the earth shall be filled with his Majesty. Amen, Amen. Day 14: Even. 5 They come in no misfortune like other folk: neither are they plagued like other men. 6 And this is the cause that they are so holden with pride and overwhelmed with cruelty. 7 Their eyes swell with fatness: and they do even what they lust. 2 Nevertheless, my feet were almost gone: my treadings had well- nigh slipt. 3 And why? I wasgrieved at the wicked: I do also see the ungodly in such prosperity. 4 For they are in no peril of death but are lusty and strong. 8 They corrupt other, and speak of wicked blasphemy their talking is against the most High. 9 For they stretch forth their mouth unto the heaven and their tongue goeth through the world. 10 Therefore fall the people unto them and thereout suck they no small advantage. 11 Tush, say they, how should God perceive it: is there knowledge in the most High? 12 Lo, these are the ungodly, these prosper in the world, and these have riches in possession and Then have I cleansheart in vain, and washed mine hands in innocency. 13 All the day long have I been punished and chastened every morning. 14 Yea, and I had almost said even as they: but lo, then I should have condemned the generation of thy children. 15 Then thought I to understand this but it was too hard for me, 257 Evening Prayer. PSALM 73. Quam bonus Israel! is unto Israel: even un- ed my to such as are of a clean heart. > Day 14: Even, THE PSALMS. Pss. 73-74. 16 Until I went into the| to hold me fast by God, sanctuary of God: then to put my trust in the understood I the end of Lord God: and to speak these men; of all thy works in the gates of the daughter of Sion. 17 Namely, how thou dost set them in slippery places and castest them down, and destroyest PSALM 74. them. Ut quid, Deus? 18 Oh, how suddenly do thou absent from us art they consume: perish, and come to a fearful end! 19 Yea, even like as a dream when one awaketh so shalt thou make their image to vanish out of the city. Four slet 20 Thus my heart was grieved: and it went even through my reins. 21 So foolish was I, and ignorant: even as it were a beast before thee. 22 Nevertheless, I am alway by thee: for thou hast holden me by my right hand. 23 Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel and after that receive me with glory. 24 Whom have I in heaven but thee and there is none upon earth that I desire in comparison of thee. so long: why is thy wrath so hot against the sheep of thy pasture? 2 0 think upon thy congregation whom thou hast purchased, and redeemed of old. 3 Think upon the tribe of thine inheritance and mount Sion, wherein thou hast dwelt. os 4 Lift up thy feet, that thou mayest utterly destroy every enemy: which hath done evil in thy sanctuary. 5 Thine adversaries roar in the midst of thy congregations and set up their banners for tokens. 6 He that hewed timber afore out of the thick trees: was known to bring it to an excellent work. 7 But now they break down all the carved work thereof: with axes and hammers. 25 My flesh and my heart faileth but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. 26 For lo, they that for sake thee shall perish thou hast destroyed all them that commit fornication against thee. 27 But it is good for me 258 8 They have set fire upon thy holy places and have defiled the dwellingplace of thy Name, even unto the ground. 9 Yea, they said in their hearts, Let us make ha Pss, 74-75. THE PSALMS. Day 15: Morn. vock of them altogether:| rebuked and how the thus have they burnt up all the houses of God in the land. 10 We see not our tokens, there is not one prophet more: no, not one is there among us, that under standeth any more. 11 O God, how long shall the adversary do this dishonour how long shall the enemy blaspheme thy Name, for ever? 12 Why withdrawest thou thy hand why pluckest thou not thy right hand out of thy bosom to consume the enemy? 13 For God is my King of old the help that is done upon earth he doeth it himself. 16 Thou broughtest out fountains and waters out thou of the hard rocks driedst up mighty waters, 17 The day is thine, and the night is thine: thou hast prepared the light and the sun. 18 Thou hast set all the borders of the earth thou hast made summer and winter. foolish people hath blasphemed thy Name. 20 O deliver not the soul of thy turtle- dove unto the multitude of the enemies: and forget not the congregation of the poor for ever. 19 Remember this, 0 Lord, how the enemy hath 21 Look upon the covenant: for all the earth is full of darkness and cruel habitations. 14 Thou didst divide the sea through thy power thou brakest the heads of the dragons in the waters. 15 Thou smotest the heads of Leviathan in pieces and gavest him Morning Prayer. : to be meat for the people in the wilderness. 22 O let not the simple go away ashamed: but let the poor and needy give praise unto thy Name. 23 Arise, O God, maintain thine own cause: remember how the foolish man blasphemeth thee daily. 24 Forget not the voice of thine enemies: the presumption of them that hate thee increaseth ever more and more. PSALM 75. Confitebimur tibi. UNTO thee, O God, do we give thanks: yea, unto thee do we give thanks. 2 Thy Name also is so nigh and that do thy wondrous works declare. 3 When I receive the congregation: I shall judge according unto right. 4 The earth is weak, and all the inhabiters there259 Day 15: Morn. THE PSALMS. Pss. 75-77. of I bear up the pillars| 4 Thou art of more hoof it. nour and might: than the hills of the robbers. 5 The proud are robbed, they have slept their sleep and all the men whose hands were mighty have found nothing. 6 At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob: both the chariot and horse are fallen. 7 Thou, even thou art to be feared and who may stand in thy sight when thou art angry? 8 Thou didst cause thy judgment to be heard from heaven: the earth trembled, and was still, 9 When God arose to judgment and to help all the meek upon earth. 10 The fierceness of man shall turn to thy praise: and the fierceness of them shalt thou refrain. 5 I said unto the fools, Deal not so madly and to the ungodly, Set not up your horn. 6 Set not up your horn on high and speak not with a stiff neck. 7 For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west: nor yet from the south. 8 And why? God is the Judge he putteth down one, and setteth up another. 9 For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup, and the wine is red: it is full mixed, and he poureth out of the same. 10 As for the dregs thereof all the ungodly of the earth shall drink them, and suck them out. 11 But I will talk of the God of Jacob: and praise him for ever. 12 All the horns of the ungodly also will I break: and the horns of the righteous shall be exalted. PSALM 76. Notus in Judæa. IN Jewry is God known: great in Israel. 2 At Salem is his tabernacle and his dwelling in Sion. : 3 There brake he the arrows of the bow the shield, the sword, and the battle. 2 11 Promise unto the Lord your God, and keep it, all ye that are round about him: bring presents unto him that ought to be feared. 12 He shall refrain the spirit of princes and is wonderful among the kings of the earth. PSALM 77. Voce mea ad Dominum. I WILL cry unto God with my voice: even unto God will I cry with my voice, and he shall. hearken unto me. 2 In the time of my trouble I sought the Lord: 260 Pss. 77-78. THE PSALMS. Day 15: Even. my sore ran, and ceased| doeth wonders and hast not in the night- season; declared thy power amy soul refused comfort. mong the people. 3 When I am in heaviness, I will think upon God when my heart is vexed, I will complain. 15 Thou hast mightily delivered thy people even the sons of Jacob and Joseph. 4 Thou holdest mine eyes waking I am so feeble, that I cannot speak. : 5 I have considered the days of old and the years that are past. 6 I call to remembrance my song and in the night I commune with mine own heart, and search out my spirits. 7 Will the Lord absent himself for ever and will he be no more intreated? 8 Is his mercy clean gone for ever and is his promise come utterly to an end for evermore? 16 The waters saw thee, O God, the waters saw thee, and were afraid: the depths also were troubled. 17 The clouds poured out water, the air thundered: and thine arrows went abroad. 18 The voice of thy thunder was heard round about: the lightnings shone upon the ground; the earth was moved, and shook withal. 19 Thy way is in the sea, and thy paths in the great waters and thy footsteps are not known. 20 Thou leddest thy people like sheep: by the hand of Moses and Aaron. 9 Hath God forgotten to be gracious and will he shut up his loving- kindness in displeasure? Evening Prayer. 10 And I said, It is mine own infirmity: but I will remember the years of the right hand of the most Highest. PSALM 78. Attendite, popule. 11 I will remember the HEAR my law, 0 my works of the Lord and call to mind thy wonders of old time. people incline your ears unto the words of my mouth. 2 I will open my mouth in a parable: I will declare hard sentences of old; 12 I will think also of all thy works and my talking shall be of thy doings. 13 Thy way, O God, is holy who is so great a God as our God? : 3 Which we have heard and known and such as our fathers have told us; 4 That we should not hide them from the chilK 14 Thou art the God that 261 Ps. 78. Day 15: Even. THE PSALMS. dren of the generations| Egypt: even in the field to come: but to shew the honour of the Lord, his mighty and wonderful works that he hath done. of Zoan. 14 He divided the sea, and let them go through: he made the waters to stand on an heap. 15 In the day- time also he led them with a cloud: and all the night through with a light of fire. 16 He clave the hard rocks in the wilderness: and gave them drink thereof, as it had been out of the great depth. 17 He brought waters out of the stony rock so that it gushed out like the rivers. 3100 18 Yet for all this they sinned more against him: and provoked the most Highest in the wilderness. 19 They tempted God in their hearts and requir ed meat for their lust. 20 They spake against God also, saying Shall God prepare a table in the wilderness? . 5 He made a covenant with Jacob, and gave Israel a law which he commanded our forefathers to teach their children; 6 That their posterity might know it and the children which were yet unborn; 7 To the intent that when they came up: they might shew their children the same; & That they might put their trust in God and not to forget the works of God, but to keep his commandments; 9 And not to be as their forefathers, a faithless and stubborn generation: a generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit cleaveth not stedfastly unto God; 10 Like as the children of Ephraim who being harnessed, and carrying bows, turned themselves back in the day of battle. 11 They kept not the covenant of God and would not walk in his law; 12 But forgat what he had done and the wonderful works that he had shewed for them. 21 He smote the stony rock indeed, that the wa ter gushed out, and the streams flowed withal: but can he give bread also, or provide flesh for his people? 22 When the Lord heard this, he was wroth: so the fire was kindled in Jacob, and there came up heavy displeasure against Israel; 23 Because they believed not in God and put not their trust in his help. 13 Marvellous things did he in the sight of our forefathers, in the land of 262 Ps. 78. 24 So he commanded the clouds above ed the doors of heaven. 25 He rained down manna also upon them for to eat: and gave them food from heaven. THE PSALMS. Day 15: Even. 35 And they rememberand opened that God was their strength and that the high God was their redeemer. : 36 Nevertheless, they did but flatter him with their mouth and dissembled with him in their tongue. 37 For their heart was not 26 So man did eat angels' food for he sent them meat enough. 27 He caused the east- whole with him: neither wind to blow under hea- continued they stedfast in ven and through his his covenant. power he brought in the south- west- wind. 38 But he was so merciful, that he forgave their misdeeds: and destroyed them not. 39 Yea, many a time turned he his wrath away: and would not suffer his whole displeasure to arise. 28 He rained flesh upon them as thick as dust: and feathered fowls like as the sand of the sea. 29 He let it fall among their tents: even round about their habitation. 30 So they did eat, and were well filled; for he gave them their own desire they were not disappointed of their lust. 31 But while the meat was yet in their mouths, the heavy wrath of God came upon them, and slew the wealthiest of them: yea, and smote down the chosen men that were in Israel. 32 But for all this they sinned yet more and believed not his wondrous works. 33 Therefore their days did he consume in vanity: and their years in trouble. 34 When he slew them, they sought him and turned them early, and inquired after God. 40 For he considered that they were but flesh: and that they were even a wind that passeth away, and cometh not again. 41 Many a time did they provoke him in the wilderness and grieved him in the desert. 42 They turned back, and tempted God: and moved the Holy One in Israel. 43 They thought not of his hand and of the day when he delivered them from the hand of the enemy; 44 How he had wrought his miracles in Egypt: and his wonders in the field of Zoan. 45 He turned their waters into blood: so that they might not drink of the rivers. 263 THE PSALMS. Ps. 78. Day 15: Even. 46 He sent lice among them, and devoured them up and frogs to destroy them. 56 He cast out the heathen also before them: caused their land to be divided among them for an heritage, and made the tribes of Israel to dwell in their tents. : 47 He gave their fruit unto the caterpillar and their labour unto the grasshopper. 48 He destroyed their vines with hail- stones: and their mulberry- trees with the frost. 57 So they tempted, and displeased the most high God: and kept not his testimonies; 49 He smote their cattle also with hail- stones; and their flocks with hot thun- side like a broken bow. der- bolts. 58 But turned their backs, and fell away like their forefathers starting a50 He cast upon them the furiousness of his wrath, anger, displeasure, and trouble and sent evil angels among them. 59 For they grieved him with their hill- altars: and provoked him to displeasure with their images. 51 He made a way to his indignation, and spared not their soul from death: but gave their life over to the pestilence; 60 When God heard this, he was wroth: and took sore displeasure at Israel. 61 So that he forsook the tabernacle in Silo: even the tent that he had pitched among men. 52 And smote all the first, born in Egypt: the most principal and mightiest in the dwellings of Ham. 62 He delivered their power into captivity: and their beauty into the enemy's hand. 53 But as for his own people, he led them forth like sheep and carried them in the wilderness like a flock. 63 He gave his people over also unto the sword: and was wroth with his inheritance. 54 He brought them out safely, that they should not fear and overwhelmed their enemies with the 64 The fire consumed their young men and their maidens were not given to marriage. 65 Their priests were slain with the sword: and there were no widows to make lamentation. sea. 55 And brought them within the borders of his sanctuary: even to his mountain which he purchased with his right hand. 66 So the Lord awaked as one out of sleep: and like a giant refreshed with wine. 264 Pss, 78-79. 67 He smote his enemies in the hinder parts and put them to a perpetual shame. THE PSALMS. 68 He refused the tabernacle of Joseph: and chose not the tribe of Ephraim; 69 But chose the tribe of Judah even the hill of Sion which he loved. 70 And there he built his temple on high and laid the foundation of it like the ground which he hath made continually. 71 He chose David also his servant: and took him away from the sheepfolds. 72 As he was following the ewes great with young ones he took him that he might feed Jacob his people, and Israel his inheritance. 73 So he fed them with a faithful and true heart and ruled them prudently with all his power. Morning Praper. PSALM 79. Deus, venerunt. GOD, the heathen are come into thine inheritance: thy holy temple have they defiled, and made Jerusalem an heap 0 Day 16: Morn. 3 Their blood have they shed like water on every side of Jerusalem: and there was no man to bury them. of stones. 2 The dead bodies of thy servants have they given to be meat unto the fowls of the air and the flesh of thy saints unto the beasts of the land. 1 We are become an open shame to our enemies: a very scorn and derision unto them that are round about us. 5 Lord, how long wilt thou be angry: shall thy jealousy burn like fire for ever? 6 Pour out thine indignation upon the heathen that have not known thee: and upon the kingdoms that have not called upon thy Name. 7 For they have devoured Jacob: and laid waste his dwelling- place. 80 remember not our old sins, but have mercy upon us, and that soon: for we are come to great misery. 9 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy Name: O deliver us, and be merciful unto our sins, for thy Name's sake. 10 Wherefore do the heathen say: Where is now their God? 110 let the vengeance of thy servants' blood that is shed be openly shewed upon the heathen in our sight. 12 O let the sorrowful sighing of the prisoners come before thee: according to the greatness of thy power, preserve thou 265 Day 16: Morn. THE PSALMS. Pss. 79-80. those that are appointed| thy countenance, and we to die. shall be whole. 13 And for the blasphemy wherewith our neigh bours have blasphemed thee reward thou them, O Lord, seven- fold into their bosom. 8 Thou hast brought a vine out of Egypt: thou hast cast out the heathen, and planted it.poolog 9 Thou madest room for it: and when it had taken root it filled the land. 14 So we, that are thy people, and sheep of thy pasture, shall give thee thanks for ever: and will alway be shewing forth thy praise from generation to generation. 10 The hills were covered with the shadow of it: and the boughs thereof were like the goodly cedartrees. 11 She stretched out her branches unto the sea: and her boughs unto the river. or crop Frouk PSALM 80. Qui regis Israel. HEAR, O thou Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep shew thyself also, thou that sittest upon the cherubims. : 2 Before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasses: stir up thy strength, and come, and help us. 3 Turn us again, O God: shew the light of thy countenance, and we shall be whole. 40 Lord God of hosts: how long wilt thou be angry with thy people that prayeth? 5 Thou feedest them with the bread of tears and givest them plenteousness of tears to drink. stog 6 Thou hast made us a very strife unto our neighbours and our enemies laugh us to scorn. 12 Why hast thou then broken down her hedge: that all they that go by pluck off her grapes? 13 The wild boar out of the wood doth root it up: and the wild beasts of the field devour it.ad 14 Turn thee again, thou God of hosts, look down from heaven: behold, and visit this vine; 15 And the place of the vineyard that thy right hand hath planted and the branch that thou madest so strong for thyself. 16 It is burnt with fire, and cut down and they shall perish at the rebuke of thy countenance. 17 Let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand: and upon the son of man, whom thou madest so strong for thine own self. 7 Turnus again, thou God of hosts: shew the light of 266 18 And so will not we go back from thee: 0 let us Pss. 80-82. THE PSALMS. Day 16: Even. live, and we shall call up-| shalt thou worship any on thy Name. other god. 19 Turn us again, O Lord God of hosts: shew the light of thy countenance, and we shall be whole. PSALM 81. Exultate Deo. ING we merrily unto God our strength: make a cheerful noise unto the God of Jacob. 2 Take the psalm, bring hither the tabret: the merry harp with the lute. 3 Blow up the trumpet in the new- moon: even in the time appointed, and upon our solemn feastday. 4 For this was made a statute for Israel: and a law of the God of Jacob. 5 This he ordained in Joseph for a testimony: when he came out of the land of Egypt, and had heard a strange language. 6 I eased his shoulder from the burden: and his hands were delivered from making the pots. 7 Thou calledst upon me in troubles, and I delivered thee and heard thee what time as the storm fell upon thee. 8 I proved thee also: at the waters of strife. 9 Hear, O my people, and I will assure thee, O Israel: if thou wilt hearken unto me, 10 There shall no strange god be in thee: neither 11 I am the Lord thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt: open thy mouth wide, and I shall fill it. lix T 12 But my people would not hear my voice and Israel would not obey me. 13 So I gave them up unto their own hearts' lusts: and let them follow their own imaginations. 140 that my people would have hearkened unto me: for if Israel had walked in my ways, 15 I should soon have put down their enemies: and turned my hand against their adversaries. 16 The haters of the Lord should have been found liars: but their time should have endured for ever. 17 He should have fed them also with the finest wheat- flour: and with honey out of the stony rock should I have satisfied thee. Evening Praper. PSALM 82. Deus stetit. OD standeth in the congregation of princes: he is a Judge among gods. 2 How long will ye give wrong judgment: and accept the persons of the ungodly to be 3 Defend the poor and fa267 Day 16: Even. THE PSALMS. therless: see that such as are in need and necessity have right. 4 Deliver the out- cast and poor: save them from the hand of the ungodly. 5 They will not be learned nor understand, but walk on still in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course. 6I have said, Ye are gods: and ye are all the children of the most Highest. 7 But ye shall die like men and fall like one of the princes. 8 Arise, O God, and judge thou the earth for thou shalt take all heathen to thine inheritance. PSALM 83. Deus, quis similis? Pss. 82-83. 6 The tabernacles of the Edomites, and the Ismaelites the Moabites, and Hagarens; 7 Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek: the Philistines, with them that dwell at Tyre. 4 They have said, Come, and let us root them out, that they be no more a people and that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance. 8 Assuralso is joined with them and have holpen the children of Lot. mana; 12 Who say, Let us take HOLD not thy tongue, to ourselves: the houses God, keep still silence refrain not thyself, O God. 2 For lo, thine enemies make a murmuring: and they that hate thee have lift up their head. 3 They have imagined craftily against thy people and taken counsel against thy secret ones. 5 For they have cast their heads together with one consent: and are confederate against thee; 9 But do thou to them as unto the Madianites: unto Sisera, and unto Jabin at the brook of Kison; 10 Who perished at Endor: and became as the dung of the earth. 11 Make them and their princes like Oreb and Zeb: yea, make all their princes like as Zeba and Sal14 Like as the fire that burneth up the wood: and as the flame that consumeth the mountains. 15 Persecute them even so with thy tempest: and make them afraid with thy storm. 16 Make their faces ashamed, O Lord: that they may seek thy Name. 17 Let them be confounded and vexed ever more and more: let them be put to shame, and perish. 18 And they shall know 268 13 O my God, make them like unto a wheel and as the stubble before the wind; Day 18: Even. courts is better than a thousand. 11 I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God: than to dwell in the tents of ungodliness. PSALM 84. Quam dilecta! 12 For the Lord God is a 0 HOW amiable are thy light and defence: the dwellings: thou Lord, of hosts! Lord will give grace and worship, and no good thing shall he withhold from them that live a godly life. 2 My soul hath a desire and longing to enter into the courts of the Lord: my heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God. 3 Yea, the sparrow hath found her an house, and the swallow a nest where she may lay her young: 13 O Lord God of hosts: blessed is the man that putteth his trust in thee. even thy altars, O Lord of LOR my King my Pss. 83-85. THE PSALMS. that thou, whose Name is Jehovah art only the most Highest over all the earth. God. 4 Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be alway praising thee. 5 Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee: in whose heart are thy ways. 6 Who going through the vale of misery use it for a well and the pools are filled with water. : 7 They will go from strength to strength and unto the God of gods appeareth every one of them in Sion. 80 Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer: hearken, O God of Jacob. 9 Behold, O God our defender: and look upon the face of thine Anointed. 10 For one day in thy PSALM 85. Benedixisti, Domine. ORD, thou art become gracious unto thy land thou hast turned away the captivity of Jacob. 2 Thou hast forgiven the offence of thy people and covered all their sins. 3 Thou hast taken away all thy displeasure and turned thyself from thy wrathful indignation. 4 Turn us then, O God our Saviour: and let thine anger cease from us. 5 Wilt thou be displeased at us for ever and wilt thou stretch out thy wrath from one generation to another? 6 Wilt thou not turn again, and quicken us: that thy people may rejoice in thee? 7 Shew us thy mercy, O Lord and grant us thy salvation. 269 Pss. 85-86. of great mercy unto all them that call upon thee. Day 17: Morn. THE PSALMS. 8 I will hearken what the Lord God will say concerning me: for he shall speak peace unto his people, and to his saints, that they turn not again. 6 Give ear, Lord, unto my prayer and ponder the voice of my humble desires. 9 For his salvation is nigh them that fear him: that glory may dwell in our land. 7 In the time of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou hearest me. 8. Among the gods there 10 Mercy and truth are is none like unto thee, O met together: righteous- Lord: there is not one ness and peace have kiss- that can do as thou doest. ed each other. 9 All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship thee, O Lord: and shall glorify thy Name. 10 For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone. 11 Teach me thy way, 0 Lord, and I will walk in thy truth: O knit my heart unto thee, that I may fear thy Name. 12 I will thank thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart and will praise thy Name for evermore. 13 For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast from the nethermost hell. How 11 Truth shall flourish out of the earth and righteousness hath looked down from heaven. 12 Yea, the Lord shall shew loving- kindness and our land shall give her increase. 13 Righteousness shall go before him and he shall direct his going in the way. Morning Prayer. PSALM 86. Inclina, Domine. in Lord, and hear me: for I am poor, and in misery. 2 Preserve thou my soul, for I am holy my God, save thy servant that putteth his trust in thee. 3 Be merciful unto me, O Lord for I will call daily upon thee. 14 O God, the proud are risen against me: and the congregations of naughty men have sought after my soul, and have not set thee before their eyes. 15 But thou, O Lord God, art full of compassion and mercy: long- suffering, plenteous in goodness and truth. 4 Comfort the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. 5 For thou, Lord, art good and gracious and 270 16 O turn thee then unto me, and have mercy upon Pss. 86-88. THE PSALMS. Day 17: Morn. me: give thystrength unto| thy presence, incline thine thy servant, and help the ear unto my calling. son of thine handmaid. 2 For my soul is full of trouble: and my life draweth nigh unto hell. 17 Shew some token upon me for good, that they who hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, Lord, hast holpen me, and comforted me. 3 I am counted as one of them that go down into the pit and I have been even as a man that hath no strength. 4 Free among the dead, like unto them that are PSALM 87. Fundamenta ejus. HER foundations are wounded, and lie in the upon are remembrance, and are cut away from thy hand. the Lord loveth the gates of Sion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. 2 Very excellent things are spoken of thee: thou city of God. 31 will think upon Rahab and Babylon: with them that know me. 4 Behold ye the Philistines also and they of Tyre, with the Morians; lo, there was he born. 5 And of Sion it shall be reported that he was born in her: and the most High shall stablish her. 6 The Lord shall rehearse it when he writeth up the people that he was born there. 7 The singers also and trumpeters shall he rehearse All my fresh springs shall be in thee. 5 Thou hast laid me in the lowest pit: in a place of darkness, and in the deep. 6 Thine indignation lieth hard upon me: and thou hast vexed me with all thy storms. 7 Thou hast put away mine acquaintance far from me: and made me to be abhorred of them. 8 I am so fast in prison: that I cannot get forth. 9 My sight faileth for very trouble: Lord, I have called daily upon thee, I have stretched forth my hands unto thee. 10 Dost thou shew wonders among the dead: or shall the dead rise up again, and praise thee? 11 Shall thy loving- kindness be shewed in the grave: or thy faithfulness in destruction? PSALM 88. Domine Deus. 0 LORD God of my sal vation, I have cried day and night before thee: Olet my prayer enter into 12 Shall thy wondrous works be known in the dark and thy righteous271 Day 17: Even. THE PSALMS. ness in the land where all things are forgotten? 13 Unto thee have I cried, O Lord: and early shall my prayer come before thee. 14 Lord, why abhorrest thou my soul: and hidest thou thy face from me? 15 I am in misery, and like unto him that is at the point to die even from my youth up thy terrors have I suffered with a troubled mind. 16 Thy wrathful displeasure goeth over me and the fear of thee hath undone me. 17 They came round about me daily like water: and compassed me together on every side. 18 My lovers and friends hast thou put away from me and hid mine acquaintance out of my sight. Pss. 88-89. for ever and set up thy throne from one generation to another. 5 O Lord, the very heavens shall praise thy wondrous works: and thy truth in the congregation of the saints. 6 For who is he among the clouds: that shall be compared unto the Lord? 7 And what is he among the gods that shall be like unto the Lord? ness of the Lord with my mouth will I ever be shewing thy truth from one generation to another. 2 For I have said, Mercy shall be set up for ever: thy truth shalt thou stablish in the heavens. 3 I have made a covenant with my chosen: I have sworn unto David my servant; 4 Thy seed will I stablish 8 God is very greatly to be feared in the council of the saints and to be had in reverence of all them that are round about him. 90 Lord God of hosts, who is like unto thee: thy truth, most mighty Lord, is on every side. Evening Praper. PSALM 89. Misericordias Domini. MY song shall be alway mighty arm. of the 10 Thou rulest the raging of the sea: thou stillest the waves thereof when they arise. 11 Thou hast subdued Egypt, and destroyed it: thou hast scattered thine enemies abroad with thy 12 The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: thou hast laid the foundation of the round world, and all that therein is. 13 Thou hast made the north and the south: Tabor and Hermon shall rejoice in thy Name. 14 Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand. 15 Righteousness and equity are the habitation of 272 PSALMS. Day 17: Even. 27 He shall call me, Thou art my Father: my God, and my strong salvation. 28 And I will make him my first- born: higher than the kings of the earth. 29 My mercy will I keep for him for evermore: and my covenant shall stand fast with him. 30 His seed also will I make to endure for ever: and his throne as the days of heaven. Ps. 89. THE thy seat: mercy and truth shall go before thy face. 16 Blessed is the people, O Lord, that can rejoice in thee: they shall walk in the light of thy countenance. 17 Their delight shall be daily in thy Name and in thy righteousness shall they make their boast. 18 For thou rt the glory of their strength and in thy loving- kindness thou shalt lift up our horns. 19 For the Lord is our defence: the Holy One of Israel is our King. 20 Thou spakest sometime in visions unto thy saints, and saidst: I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people. 21 I have found David my servant: with my holy oil have I anointed him. 22 My hand shall hold him fast and my arm shall strengthen him. 23 The enemy shall not be able to do him violence: the son of wickedness shall not hurt him. 24 I will smite down his foes before his face and plague them that hate him. 25 My truth also and my mercy shall be with him: and in my Name shall his horn be exalted. 26 I will set his dominion also in the sea and his right hand in the floods. 31 But if his children forsake my law and walk not in my judgments; 32 If they break my statutes, and keep not my commandments: I will visit their offences with the rod, and their sin with scourges. 33 Nevertheless, my loving- kindness will I not utterly take from him: nor suffer my truth to fail. 34 My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips: I have sworn once by my holiness, that I will not fail David. 35 His seed shall endure for ever and his seat is like as the sun before me. 36 He shall stand fast for evermore as the moon: and as the faithful witness in heaven. 37 But thou hast abhorred and forsaken thine Anointed and art displeased at him. 38 Thou hast broken the covenant of thy servant: 273 Day 17: Even. THE PSALMS. and cast his crown to the ground. 39 Thou hast overthrown all his hedges and broken down his strongholds. 40 All they that go by spoil him and he is become a reproach to his neighbours. 1000 41 Thou hast set up the right hand of his enemies: and made all his adversaries to rejoice. 42 Thou hast taken away the edge of his sword: and givest him not victory in the battle. 43 Thou hast put out his glory and cast his throne down to the ground. 44 The days of his youth hast thou shortened and covered him with dishonour. 45 Lord, how long wilt thou hide thyself, for ever: and shall thy wrath burn like fire? 46 O remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men for nought? 47 What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death and shall he deliver his soul from the hand of hell? 48 Lord, where are thy old loving kindnesses: which thou swarest unto David in thy truth? 49 Remember, Lord the rebuke that thy servants have and how I do bear in my bosom the rebukes of many people; - Pss. 89-90. 50 Wherewith thine enemies have blasphemed thee, and slandered the footsteps of thine Anointed: Praised be the Lord for evermore. Amen, and Amen. Morning Praper. PSALM 90. Domine, refugium. hast been our refuge: from one generation to another. 2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever the earth and the world were made thou art God from everlasting, and world without end. 3 Thou turnest man to destruction again thou sayest, Come again, ye children of men. 4 For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday: seeing that is past as a watch in the night. 5 As soon as thou scatterest them they are even as a sleep and fade away suddenly like the grass. 6 In the morning it is green, and groweth up: but in the evening it is cut down, dried up, and withered. 7 For we consume away in thy displeasure and are afraid at thy wrathful indignation. 8 Thou hast set our misdeeds before thee: and our secret sins in the light of thy countenance. 274 THE PSALMS. Pas. 90-91. PSALM 91. 9 For when thou art angry all our days are gone: our to an Qui habitat. end, as it were a tale that W der the defence of unis told. athe most High: shall bide under the shadow of the Almighty. 10 The days of our age are threescore years and ten; and though men be so strong that they come 2 I will say unto the Lord, to fourscore years yet is Thou art my hope, and my their strength then but la- strong hold: my God, in bour and sorrow; so soon him will I trust. passeth it away, and we are gone. 3 For he shall deliver thee from the snare of the hunter and from the noisome pestilence. 11 But who regardeth the power of thy wrath for even thereafter as a man feareth, so is thy displeaBrost sure. 12 So teach us to number our days: that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Day 18: Morn. 14 0 satisfy us with thy mercy, and that soon: so shall we rejoice and be glad all the days of our life. Hos toile bas 13 Turn thee again, O Lord, at the last and be gracious unto thy ser- flieth by day; vants. 15 Comfort us again now after the time that thou hast plagued us: and for the years wherein we have suffered adversity. 4 He shall defend thee under his wings, and thou shalt be safe under his feathers: his faithfulness and truth shall be thy shield and buckler. E27 ES 6 For the pestilence that walketh in darkness: nor for the sickness that destroyeth in the noon- day. 7 A thousand shall fall beside thee, and ten thousand at thy right hand: but it shall not come nigh thee. 8 Yea, with thine eyes shalt thou behold: and see the reward of the ungodly. 9 For thou, Lord, art my hope: thou hast set thine house of defence very high. 10 There shall no evil happen unto thee: neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. 275 16 Shew thy servants thy work and their children thy glory. Le 17 And the glorious Majesty of the Lord our God be upon us: prosper thou the work of our hands upon us; O prosper thou our handy- work. 5 Thou shalt not be afraid for any terror by night: nor for the arrow that Day 18: Morn. THE PSALMS. Pss. 91-92. 11 For he shall give his 50 Lord, how glorious angels charge over thee: are thy works: thy to keep thee in all thy thoughts are very deep. ways. 12 They shall bear thee in their hands that thou hurt not thy foot against 6 An unwise man doth not well consider this: and a fool doth not understand it. 7 When the ungodly are green as the grass, and when all the workers of wickedness do flourish: then shall they be destroyed for ever; but thou, Lord, art the most Highest for evermore. 8 For lo, thine enemies, O Lord, lo, thine enemies shall perish: and all the workers of wickedness shall be destroyed. a stone. 13 Thou shalt go upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou tread under thy feet. 14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him up, because he hath known my Name. 15 He shall call upon me, and I will hear him: yea, I am with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and bring him to honour. 16 With long life will I satisfy him: and shew him my salvation. PSALM 92. Bonum est confiteri. IT is a good thing to give and to sing praises unto thy Name, 0 most Highest; kindness 2 To tell of thy lovingearly in the morning and of thy truth in the night- season; 3 Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the lute: upon a loud instrument, and upon the harp. 4 For thou, Lord, hast made me glad through thy works and I will rejoice in giving praise for the operations of thy hands. : 9 But mine horn shall be exalted like the horn of an unicorn: for I am anointed with fresh oil. arise up against me. 10 Mine eye also shall see his lust of mine enemies: and mine ear shall hear his desire of the wicked that 11 The righteous shall flourish like a palm- tree: and shall spread abroad like a cedar in Libanus. 12 Such as are planted in the house of the Lord: shall flourish in the courts of the house of our God. 13 They also shall bring forth more fruit in their age and shall be fat and well- liking. 14 That they may shew how true the Lord my strength is: and that there is no unrighteousness in him. Pss. 93-94. PSALMS. Day 18: Even. 4 How long shall all wicked doers speak so disdainfully and make such proud boasting? 5 They smite down thy people, O Lord: and trouble thine heritage. 6 They murder the widow, and the stranger: and put the fatherless to death. THE Evening Prayer. PSALM 93. Dominus regnavit. THE Lord is King, and hath put on glorious apparel the Lord hath put on his apparel, and girded himself with strength. 2 He hath made the round world so sure that it cannot be moved. 3 Ever since the world began hath thy seat been prepared thou art from everlasting. 4 The floods are risen, O Lord, the floods have lift up their voice: the floods lift up their waves. 5 The waves of the sea are mighty, and rage horribly but yet the Lord, who dwelleth on high, is mightier. 6 Thy testimonies, O Lord, are very sure: holiness becometh thine house for ever. PSALM 94. Deus ultionum. LORD God, to whom vengeance belongeth: thou God, to whom vengeance belongeth, shew thyself. 2 Arise, thou Judge of the world and reward the proud after their deserving. 3 Lord, how long shall the ungodly how long shall the ungodly triumph! 7 And yet they say, Tush, the Lord shall not see: neither shall the God of Jacob regard it. 8 Take heed, ye unwise among the people: 0 ye fools, when will ye understand? 9 He that planted the ear, shall he not hear: or he that made the eye, shall he not see? 10 Or he that nurtureth the heathen: it is he that teacheth man knowledge, shall not he punish? 11 The Lord knoweth the thoughts of man that they are but vain. 12 Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O Lord and teachest him in thy law; 13 That thou mayest give him patience in time of adversity: until the pit be digged up for the ungodly. 14 For the Lord will not fail his people: neither will he forsake his inheritance; 15 Until righteousness turn again unto judgment: all such as are true in heart shall follow it. 277 Day 19: Morn. THE PSALMS. Pss. 94-96. 16 Who will rise up with 3 For the Lord is a great me against the wicked: or God and a great King a who will take my part a- bove all gods. gainst the evil- doers? 17 If the Lord had not helped me it had not failed but my soul had been put to silence. 4 In his hand are all the corners of the earth: and the strength of the hills is his also. 18 But when I said, My foot hath slipt: thy mercy, O Lord, held me up. 5 The sea is his, and he made it and his hands prepared the dry land. 19 In the multitude of the sorrows that I had in my heart: thy comforts have refreshed my soul. dea 6 0 come, let us worship and fall down and kneel before the Lord our Maker. 20 Wilt thou have any thing to do with the stool of wickedness which imagineth mischief as a law? sigimira 7 For he is the Lord our God: and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. : 8 To- day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts: as in the provocation, and as in the day of temptation in the wilderness; 9 When your fathers tempted me: proved me, and saw my works. 10 Forty years long was I grieved with this generation, and said: It is a people that do err in their hearts, for they have not known my ways; 21 They gather them to gether against the soul of the righteous and condemn the innocent blood. 22 But the Lord is my refuge and my God is the strength of my confidence. 23 He shall recompense them their wickedness, and destroy them in their own malice: yea, the Lord our God shall destroy them. Morning Praper. PSALM 95. Venite, exultemus. COME, let us sing unto the Lord: let us heartily rejoice in the strength of our salvation. 2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving: and shew ourselves glad in him with psalms, 11 Unto whom I sware in my wrath that they should not enter into my rest. PSALM 96. Cantate Domino. 0 SING unto the Lord a new song sing unto the Lord, all the whole earth. 2 Sing unto the Lord, and praise his Name: be tell278 Pas. 96-97. THE PSALMS. Day 19: Morn. ing of his salvation from| wood rejoice before day to day. Lord. Ha nads 1300 moder 3 Declare his honour unto the heathen and his wonders unto all people. 4 For the Lord is great, and cannot worthily be praised he is more to be feared than all gods. 5 As for all the gods of the heathen, they are but idols but it is the Lord that made the heacolodars vens. 6 Glory and worship are glad thereof. before him: power and 2 Clouds and darkness honour are in his sanctu- are round about him: ary. 7 Ascribe unto the Lord, 0 ye kindreds of the people: ascribe unto the Lord worship and power. righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his seat. 3 There shall go a fire before him: and burn up his enemies on every side. 8 Ascribe unto the Lord the honour due unto his Name: bring presents, and come into his courts. 90 worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: let the whole earth stand in awe of him. : 10 Tell it out among the heathen that the Lord is King and that it is he who hath made the round world so fast that it can not be moved; and how that he shall judge the people righteously. 11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad let the sea make a noise, and all that therein is. 12 Let the field be joyful, and all that is in it: then shall all the trees of the the 13 For he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: and with righteousness to judge the world, and the people with his truth. PSALM 97. Dominus regnavit, Lord is the earth may be glad thereof yea, the multitude of the isles may be 6 The heavens have de. clared his righteousness: and all the people have seen his glory. 7 Confounded be all they that worship carved images, and that delight in vain gods: worship him, all ye gods. 8 Sion heard of it, and rejoiced and the daughters of Judah were glad, because of thy judgments, O Lord. 279 4 His lightnings gave shine unto the world: the earth saw it, and was afraid. apollosion occl 5 The hills melted like wax at the presence of the Lord at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.po! Day 19: Even. THE PSALMS. 9 For thou, Lord, art higher than all that are in the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods. 10 0 ye that love the Lord, see that ye hate the thing which is evil: the Lord preserveth the souls of his saints; he shall deliver them from the hand of the ungodly. Evening Prayer.. PSALM 98. Cantate Domino. SING unto the Lord a done marvellous things. new song: for he hath 2 With his own right hand, and with his holy arm: hath he gotten himself the victory. 3 The Lord declared his salvation his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen. 4 He hath remembered his mercy and truth toward the house of Israel: and all the ends of the world have seen the salvation of our God. 11 There is sprung up a light for the righteous in. and joyful gladness for such as are true- hearted. 12 Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous and give thanks for a remembrance of his holiness. 5 Shew yourselves joyful unto the Lord, all ye lands sing, rejoice, and give thanks. Pss. 97-99. 6 Praise the Lord upon the harp: sing to the harp with a psalm of thanksgiving. 7 With trumpets also, and shawms 0 shew yourselves joyful before the Lord the King. 8 Let the sea make a noise, and all that therein is the round world, and they that dwell there9 Let the floods clap their hands, and let the hills be joyful together before the Lord for he is come to judge the earth. 10 With righteousness shall he judge the world: and the people with equity. PSALM 99. Dominus regnavit. THE Lord is King, be the never so impatient: he sitteth between the cherubims, be the earth never so unquiet. 2 The Lord is great in Sion: and high above all people. 280 3 They shall give thanks unto thy Name: which is great, wonderful, and holy. 4 The King's power loveth judgment; thou hast prepared equity thou hast executed judgment and righteousness in Jacob. 50 magnify the Lord our God: and fall down before Pss. 99-101. THE PSALMS. Day 19: Even. his footstool, for he is from generation to geneholy. ration. 6 Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among such as call PSALM 101. Misericordiam et judicium. upon his Name these MY song shall be of called upon the Lord, and he heard them. mercy and judgment: unto thee, O Lord, will I sing. 7 He spake unto them out of the cloudy pillar: for they kept his testimonies, and the law that he gave 20 let me have understanding in the way of godliness. : them. 3 When wilt thou come unto me: I will walk in my house with a perfect heart. 4 I will take no wicked thing in hand; I hate the sins of unfaithfulness: there shall no such cleave unto me. 5 A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person.. 8 Thou heardest them, O Lord our God thou forgavest them, O God, and punishedst their own inventions. 90 magnify the Lord our God, and worship him upon his holy hill: for the Lord our God is holy. PSALM 100. Jubilate Deo. 6 Whoso privily slanderOBE joyful in the Lord, eth his neighbour: him all serve will I Lord with gladness, and come before his presence with a song. 2 Be ye sure that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. 30 go your way into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise be thankful unto him, and speak good of his Name. 7 Whoso hath also a proud look and high stomach: I will not suffer him. 8 Mine eyes look upon such as are faithful in the land: that they may dwell with me. 9 Whoso leadeth a godly life he shall be my servant. 10 There shall no deceitful person dwell in my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. 11 I shall soon destroy all the ungodly that are in the land: that I may root 281 4 For the Lord is gracious, his mercy is everlasting and his truth endureth Day 20: Morn. THE PSALMS. out all wicked doers from the city of the Lord. Morning Prayer. PSALM 102. Domine, exaudi. 12 But, thou, O Lord, shalt endure for ever: EAR my prayer, O and thy remembrance ing come unto thee. 2 Hide.ot thy face from ine in the time of my trouble: incline thine car unto me when I call; O hear me, and that right soon. 3 For my days are consumed away like smoke: and my bones are burnt up as it were a fire- brand. 4 My heart is smitten down, and withered like grass so that I forget to eat my bread. 5 For the voice of my groaning: my bones will scarce cleave to my flesh. 6 I am become like a pelican in the wilderness: and like an owl that is in the desert. 7I have watched, and am even as it were a sparrow: that sitteth alone upon the house- top. 8 Mine enemies revile me all the day long and they that are mad upon me are sworn together against me. 9 For I have eaten ashes as it were bread and mingled my drink with weeping; 10 And that because of thine wrath Pss. 101-102. ken me up, and cast me down. 11 My days are gone like a shadow: and I am withered like grass. indignation and for thou hast tations. 13 Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Sion: for it is time that thou have mercy upon her, yea, the time is come. 14 And why? thy servants think upon her stones: and it pitieth them to see her in the dust. 15 The heathen shall fear thy Name, O Lord: and all the kings of the earth thy Majesty; 16 When the Lord shall build up Sion: and when his glory shall appear; 17 When he turneth him unto the prayer of the poor destitute and despiseth not their desire. 18 This shall be written for those that come after: and the people which shall be born shall praise the Lord. 19 For he hath looked down from his sanctuary: out of the heaven did the Lord behold the earth; 20 That he might hear the mournings of such as are in captivity and deliver the children appointed unto death; 21 That they may declare the Name of the Lord in 282 Pss. 102-103. THE PSALMS. Sion and his worship at Jerusalem; and di 22 When the people are gathered together and the kingdoms also, to serve the Lord. Lod 23 He brought down my strength in my journey and shortened my days. 24 But I said, O my God take me not away in the midst of mine age as for thy years, they endure throughout all generations.ro 25 Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the work of thy hands. 26 They shall perish, but thou shalt endure they all shall wax old as doth a garment; teraben 27 And as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail. 28 The children of thy servants shall continue and their seed shall stand fast in thy sight. PSALM 103. Day 20: Morn. 4 Who saveth thy life from destruction and crowneth thee with mercy and loving- kindness; 5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things: making thee young and lusty as an eagle. 6 The Benedie, anima mea.in) PRAISE the Lord, O my soul and all that is within me praise his holy Name. ASERS 2 Praise the Lord, O my soul and forget not all his benefits; 3 Who forgiveth all thy sin: and healeth all thine infirmities; Lord executeth righteousness and judgment for all them that are oppressed with wrong. 7 He shewed his ways unto Moses his works unto the children of Israel. 8 The Lord is full of compassion and mercy: longsuffering, and of great goodness. 9 He will not alway be chiding: neither keepeth he his anger for ever. 10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins: nor rewarded us according to our wickednesses. 11 For look how high the heaven is in comparison of the earth so great is his mercy also toward them that fear him. 12 Look how wide also the east is from the west: so far hath he set our sins from us. 13 Yea, like as a father pitieth his own children: even so is the Lord merciful unto them that fear him. od 14 For he knoweth whereof we are made: he remembereth that we are but dust. 15 The days of man are 283 Day 20: Even. THE PSALMS. but as grass: for he flourisheth as a flower of the field. Pss. 103-104. 2 Thou deckest thyself with light as it were with a garment and spreadest out the heavens like a curtain. 16 For as soon as the wind goeth over it, it is gone and the place thereof shall know it no more. 3 Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the wa17 But the merciful good- ters and maketh the ness of the Lord endureth for ever and ever upon them that fear him: and his righteousness upon children's children; clouds his chariot, and walketh upon the wings of the wind. 4 He maketh his angels spirits and his ministers a flaming fire. 5 He laid the foundations of the earth: that it never should move at any time. 6 Thou coveredst it with the deep like as with a garment: the waters stand in the hills. 18 Even upon such as keep his covenant: and think upon his command ments to do them. 19 The Lord hath prepared his seat in heaven and his kingdom ruleth over all. 20 O praise the Lord, ye angels of his, ye that excel in strength: ye that fulfil his commandment, and hearken unto the voice of his words. 21 O praise the Lord, all ye his hosts: ye servants of his that do his pleasure. 22 O speak good of the Lord, all ye works of his, in all places of his dominion: praise thou the Lord, O my soul. 7 At thy rebuke they flee: at the voice of thy thunder they are afraid. 8 They go up as high as the hills, and down to the valleys beneath: even unto the place which thou hast appointed for them. 9 Thou hast set them their bounds which they shall not pass: neither turn again to cover the earth. 10 Hesendeth the springs into the rivers: which run among the hills. Evening Prayer. PSALM 104. Benedic, anima mea. PRAISE the Lord, O my thirst. my thou art become exceeding glorious; thou art clothed with majesty and honour, 11 All beasts of the field drink thereof and the wild asses quench their 12 Beside them shall the fowls of the air have their habitation and sing among the branches. 13 He watereth the hills 284 Ps. 104. THE PSALMS. Day 20: Even. from above the earth is| hast thou made them all; filled with the fruit of thy the earth is full of thy works. riches. 14 He bringeth forth grass for the cattle: and green herb for the service of men; 15 That he may bring food out of the earth, and wine that maketh glad the heart of man and oil to make him a cheerful countenance, and bread to strengthen man's heart. 16 The trees of the Lord also are full of sap: even the cedars of Libanus which he hath planted; 17 Wherein the birds make their nests: and the fir- trees are a dwelling for the stork. 18 The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats: and so are the stony rocks for the conies. 19 He appointed the moon for certain seasons: and the sun knoweth his going down. 20 Thou makest darkness that it may be night wherein all the beasts of the forest do move. 21 The lions roaring after their prey: do seek their meat from God. 22 The sun ariseth, and they get them away together and lay them down in their dens. 23 Man goeth forth to his work, and to his labour: until the evening. 24 O Lord, how manifold are thy works: in wisdom 25 So is the great and wide sea also: wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts. 26 There go the ships, and there is that Leviathan: whom thou hast made to take his pastime therein. 27 These wait all upon thee: that thou mayest give them meat in due season. 28 When thou givest it them they gather it: and when thou openest thy hand they are filled with good. 29 When thou hidest thy face they are troubled: when thou takest away their breath they die, and are turned again to their dust. 30 When thou lettest thy breath go forth they shall be made and thou shalt renew the face of the earth. 31 The glorious Majesty of the Lord shall endure for ever: the Lord shall rejoice in his works. 32 The earth shall tremble at the look of him: if he do but touch the hills, they shall smoke. 33 I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live: I will praise my God while I have my being. 34 And so shall my words 285 Day 21: Morn. THE PSALMS. please him my joy shall be in the Lord. 35 As for sinners, they shall be consumed out of the earth, and the ungodly shall come to an end: praise thou the Lord, O my soul, praise the Lord. 0 Morning Prayer. PSALM 105. Confitemini Domino. GIVE thanks unto the Lord, and call upon his Name: tell the people what things he hath done. : 20 let your songs be of him, and praise him and let your talking be of all his wondrous works. 3 Rejoice in his holy Name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord. 4 Seek the Lord and his strength seek his face evermore. 5 Remember the marvellous works that he hath done his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth, 60 ye seed of Abraham his servant: ye children of Jacob his chosen. 7 He is the Lord our God: his judgments are in all the world.of ani ja oid 8 He hath been alway mindful of his covenant and promise that he made to a thousand generations; 9 Even the covenant that he made with Abraham: Pss. 104-105. and the oath that hesware unto Isaac; 10 And appointed the same unto Jacob for a law: and to Israel or an everlasting testament; 11 Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan: the lot of your inherit ance; 12 When there were yet but a few of them and they strangers in the land; 13 What times they went from one nation to another: from one kingdom to another people; 14 He suffered no man to do them wrong but reproved even kings for their sakes; 2035 203) K 15 Touch not mine Anointed and do my prophets no harm. 16 Moreover, he called for a dearth upon the land: and destroyed all the provision of bread. 17 But he had sent a man before them: even Joseph, who was sold to be a bondservant; 18 Whose feet they hurt in the stocks: the iron entered into his soul; 19 Until the time came that his cause was known: the word of the Lord tried him. 20 The king sent, and delivered him: the prince of the people let him go free. 21 He made him lord also of his house and ruler of all his substance; 22 That he might inform 286 Pss. 105-106. 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Day 21: Even. his princes after his will:| able and did eat up all and teach his senators the grass in their land, wisdom. and devoured the fruit of their ground. 35 He smote all the firstborn in their land: even the chief of all their strength. 36 He brought them forth also with silver and gold: there was not one feeble person among their tribes. 37 Egypt was glad at their departing: for they were afraid of them. 38 He spread out a cloud to be a covering: and fire to give light in the nightseason. 23 Israel also came into Egypt and Jacob was a stranger in the land of Ham. 24 And he increased his people exceedingly and made them stronger than their enemies; 25 Whose heart turned so, that they hated his people and dealt untruly with his servants. 26 Then sent he Moses his servant and Aaron whom he had chosen. 27 And these shewed his tokens among them and wonders in the land of Ham. 28 He sent darkness, and it was dark and they were not obedient unto his word. 29 He turned their waters into blood: and slew their fish. 30 Their land brought forth frogs: yea, even in their kings' chambers. 31 He spake the word, and there came all manner of flies and lice in all their quarters. 32 He gave them hail stones for rain: and flames of fire in their land. 33 He smote their vines also and fig- trees: and destroyed the trees that were in their coasts. 34 He spake the word, and the grasshoppers came, and caterpillars innumer39 At their desire he brought quails and he filled them with the bread of heaven. 40 He opened the rock of stone, and the waters flowed out: so that rivers ran in the dry places. 41 For why? he remembered his holy promise: and Abraham his servant. 42 And he brought forth his people with joy and his chosen with gladness; 43 And gave them the lands of the heathen: and they took the labours of the people in possession; 44 That they might keep his statutes and observe his laws. : Evening Praper. PSALM 106. Confitemini Domino. GIVE thanks unto the Lord, for he is gra0 287 Day 21: Even. THE PSALMS. Ps. 106. cious and his mercy en- overwhelmed them: there dureth for ever. was not one of them left. 12 Then believed they his words and sang praise unto him. 13 But within a while they forgat his works: and would not abide his counsel. 2 Who can express the noble acts of the Lord or shew forth all his praise? 3 Blessed are they that alway keep judgment: and do righteousness. 4 Remember me, O Lord, according to the favour that thou bearest unto thy people: 0 visit me with thy salvation; 5 That I may see the felicity of thy chosen and rejoice in the gladness of thy people, and give thanks with thine inheritance. 6 We have sinned with our fathers: we have done amiss, and dealt wickedly. 7 Our fathers regarded not thy wonders in Egypt, neither kept they thy great goodness in remembrance: but were disobedient at the sea, even at the Red sea. 8 Nevertheless, he helped them for his Name's sake: that he might make his power to be known. 9 He rebuked the Red sea also, and it was dried up: so he led them through the deep, as through a wilderness. 10 And he saved them from the adversary's hand and delivered them from the hand of the enemy. 11 As for those that troubled them, the waters 14 But lust came upon them in the wilderness: and they tempted God in the desert. 15 And he gave them their desire and sent leanness withal into their soul. 16 They angered Moses also in the tents: and Aaron the saint of the Lord. 17 So the earth opened, and swallowed up Dathan and covered the congregation of Abiram. 18 And the fire was kindled in their company: the flame burnt up the ungodly. 19 They made a calf in Horeb and worshipped the molten image. 20 Thus they turned their glory: into the similitude of a calf that eateth hay. 21 And they forgat God their Saviour: who had done so great things in Egypt; 22 Wondrous works in the land of Ham: and fearful things by the Red sea. 23 So he said, he would have destroyed them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the gap: to 288 THE PSALMS. Day 21: Even. 36 Insomuch that they worshipped their idols, which turned to their own decay: yea, they offered their sons and their daughters unto devils; 37 And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of their daughters: whom they offered unto the idols of Canaan; and the land was defiled with blood. Ps. 106. turn away his wrathful indignation, lest he should destroy them. 24 Yea, they thought scorn of that pleasant land and gave no credence unto his word; 25 But murmured in their tents: and hearkened not unto the voice of the Lord. 26 Then lift he up his hand against them to overthrow them in the wilderness; 27 To cast out their seed among the nations: and to scatter them in the lands. 28 They joined themselves unto Baal- peor and ate the offerings of the dead. 29 Thus they provoked him to anger with their own inventions and the plague was great among them. 30 Then stood up Phinees and prayed and so the plague ceased. 31 And that was counted unto him for righteousness among all posterities for evermore. 32 They angered him also at the waters of strife: so that he punished Moses for their sakes; 33 Because they provoked his spirit: so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips. 34 Neither destroyed they the heathen as the Lord commanded them; 35 But were mingled among the heathen learned their works. and 38 Thus were they stained with their own works: and went a whoring with their own inventions. 39 Therefore was the wrath of the Lord kindled against his people insomuch that he abhorred his own inheritance. 40 And he gave them over into the hand of the heathen and they that hated them were lords over them. 41 Their enemies oppressed them and had them in subjection. 42 Many a time did he deliver them but they rebelled against him with their own inventions, and were brought down in their wickedness. 43 Nevertheless, when he saw their adversity: he heard their complaint. 44 He thought upon his covenant, and pitied them, according unto the multitude of his mercies yea, he made all those that led them away captive to pity them. 289 Day 22: Morn. THE PSALMS. Pss. 106-107. 45 Deliver us, O Lord our| his goodness: and declare God, and gather us from the wonders that he doeth among the heathen that for the children of men! we may give thanks unto 9 For he satisfieth the thy holy Name, and make empty soul: and filleth the our boast of thy praise. hungry soul with good46 Blessed be the Lord ness. God of Israel from everlasting, and world with out end and let all the people say, Amen. Morning Praper. PSALM 107. Confitemini Domino. GIVE thanks unto the Lord, for he is gracious and his mercy endureth for ever. 2 Let them give thanks whom the Lord hath redeemed and delivered from the hand of the enemy; 3 And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west: from the north, and from the south. 4 They went astray in the wilderness out of the way: and found no city to dwell in; 5 Hungry and thirsty their soul fainted in them. 6 So they cried unto the Lord in their trouble: and he delivered them from their distress. 7 He led them forth by the right way that they might go to the city where they dwelt. 80 that men would therefore praise the Lord for 10 Such as sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death: being fast bound in misery and iron; 11 Because they rebelled against the words of the Lord and lightly regarded the counsel of the most Highest; 12 He also brought down their heart through heaviness: they fell down, and there was none to help them. 13 So when they cried unto the Lord in their trouble he delivered them out of their distress. 14 For he brought them out of darkness, and out of the shadow of death: and brake their bonds in sunder. 15 O that men would therefore praise the Lord for his goodness: and declare the wonders that he doeth for the children of men! 16 For he hath broken the gates of brass: and smitten the bars of iron in sunder. 17 Foolish men are plagued for their offence: and because of their wickedness. 18 Their soul abhorred all manner of meat: and they 290] Ps. 107. THE PSALMS. Day 22: Morn. were even hard at death's the waves thereof are door. it still. 19 So when they cried unto the Lord in their trouble he delivered them out of their distress. 20 He sent his word, and healed them and they were saved from their destruction. 21 O that men would therefore praise the Lord for his goodness and declare the wonders that he doeth for the children of men! Maraming Clen 22 That they would offer unto him the sacrifice of thanksgiving and tell out his works with gladness! 23 They that go down to the sea in ships: and occupy their business in great waters; 24 These men see the works of the Lord and his wonders in the deep. 25 For at his word the stormy wind ariseth which lifteth up the waves thereof. 26 They are carried up to the heaven, and down again to the deep their soul melteth away be cause of the trouble. 27 They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man and are at their wit's end. ods Sa 28 So when they cry unto the Lord in their trouble: he delivereth them out of their distress. 30 Then are they glad, because they are at rest: and so he bringeth them unto the haven where they would be. 31 O that men would therefore praise the Lord for his goodness: and declare the wonders that he doeth for the children of men! 32 That they would exalt him also in the congregation of the people and praise him in the seat of the elders! 33 Who turneth the floods into a wilderness: and drieth up the water- springs. 34 A fruitful land maketh he barren: for the wickedness of them that dwell therein. 35 Again, he maketh the wilderness a standing water: and water- springs of a dry ground. 36 And there he setteth the hungry: that they may build them a city to dwell in; 37 That they may sow their land, and plant vineyards: to yield them fruits of increase. 38 He blesseth them, so that they multiply exceedingly and suffereth not their cattle to decrease. 39 And again, when they are minished, and brought low through oppression, through any plague, or trouble; 29 For he maketh the storm to cease: so that 291 Day 28: Even. THE PSALMS. 40 Though he suffer them to be evil intreated through tyrants: and let them wander out of the way in the wilderness; 41 Yet helpeth he the poor out of misery and maketh him households like a flock of sheep. 42 The righteous will consider this, and rejoice and the mouth of all wickedness shall be stopped. 43 Whoso is wise will ponder these things and they shall understand the loving- kindness of the Lord. • Evening Praper. PSALM 108. Paratum cor meum. O GOD, my heart is ready, my heart is ready I will sing and give praise with the best member that I have. 2 Awake, thou lute, and harp: I myself will awake right early. 3 I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the tions. 4 For thy mercy is greater than the heavens: and thy truth reacheth unto the clouds. PSALM 109. Deus laudem. people: I will sing praises HOLD not thy tongue, naGod of my praise: for the mouth of the ungodly, yea, the mouth of the deceitful is opened upon me. 2 And they have spoken jagainst me with false tongues: they compassed me about also with words of hatred, and fought against me without a cause. 3 For the love that I had 292 5 Set up thyself, O God, above the heavens and thy glory above all the earth. Pss. 107-109. hand save them, and hear thou me. 7 God hath spoken in his holiness: I will rejoice therefore, and divide Sichem, and mete out the valley of Succoth. 8 Gilead is mine, and Manasses is mine: Ephraim also is the strength of my head. 9 Judah is my law- giver, Moab is my wash- pot: over Edom will I cast out my shoe; upon Philistia will I triumph. 10 Who will lead me into the strong city and who will bring me into Edom? 11 Hast not thou forsaken us, O God and wilt not thou, O God, go forth with our hosts? 6 That thy beloved may be delivered: let thy right 2 12 O help us against the enemy for vain is the help of man. 13 Through God we shall do great acts: and it is he that shall tread down our enemies. Ps. 109. that he THE PSALMS. Day 22: Even. unto them, lo, they take| 15 And that, because his now my contrary part: mind was not to do good: but I give myself unto but persecuted the poor prayer. helpless man, might slay him that was vexed at the heart. 16 His delight was in cursing, and it shall happen unto him: he loved not blessing, therefore Ishall it be far from him. 4 Thus have they rewarded me evil for good and hatred for my good will. 5 Set thou an ungodly man to be ruler over him: and let Satan stand at his right hand. 6 When sentence is given upon him, let him be condemned: and let his prayer be turned into sin. 7 Let his days be few: and let another take his office. 8 Let his children be fatherless and his wife a widow. 9 Let his children be vagabonds, and beg their bread let them seek it also out of desolate places. 10 Let the extortioner consume all that he hath: and let the stranger spoil his labour. 11 Let there be no man to pity him: nor to have compassion upon his fatherless children. 12 Let his posterity be destroyed and in the next generation let his name be clean put out. 13 Let the wickedness of his fathers be had in remembrance in the sight of the Lord and let not the sin of his mother be done away. 17 He clothed himself with cursing, like as with a raiment and it shall come into his bowels like water, and like oil into his bones. 18 Let it be unto him as the cloke that he hath upon him and as the girdle that he is alway girded withal. 19 Let it thus happen from the Lord unto mine enemies: and to those that speak evil against my soul. 20 But deal thou with me, O Lord God, according unto thy Name: for sweet is thy mercy. 21 O deliver me, for I am helpless and poor: and my heart is wounded within me. 22 I go hence like the shadow that departeth: and am driven away as the grasshopper. 23 My knees are weak through fasting: my flesh is dried up for want of fatness. 14 Let them alway be be- 24 I became also a refore the Lord: that he may proach unto them they root out the memorial of that looked upon me shakthem from off the earth; led their heads. L 293 Day 23: Morn. THE PSALMS. 25 Help me, O Lord my God: 0 save me according to thy mercy; 26 And they shall know, how that this is thy hand: and that thou, Lord, hast done it. 27 Though they curse, yet bless thou: and let them be confounded that rise up against me; but let thy servant rejoice. 28 Let mine adversaries be clothed with shame: and let them cover themselves with their own confusion, as with a cloke, 29 As for me, I will give great thanks unto the Lord with my mouth: and praise him among the multitude; PSALM 111. Confitebor tibi. WILL give thanks un30 For he shall stand at to the Lord with my the right hand of the poor: whole heart: secretly ato save his soul from un- mong the faithful, and in righteous judges. the congregation. 2 The works of the Lord are great sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. 3 His work is worthy to be praised, and had in honour and his righteousness endureth for TH Morning Prayer. PSALM 110. Dixit Dominus. HE Lord said unto my Lord Sit thou on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool. 2 The Lord shall send the rod of thy power out of Sion be thou ruler, even in the midst among thine enemies. Pss. 109-111. 4 The Lord sware, and will not repent: Thou art a Priest for ever after the order of Melchisedech. 5 The Lord upon thy right hand shall wound even kings in the day of his wrath. 6 He shall judge among the heathen; he shall fill the places with the dead bodies and smite in sunder the heads over divers countries. 7 He shall drink of the brook in the way therefore shall he lift up his head. 3 In the day of thy power shall the people offer thee free- will offerings with an holy worship: the dew of thy birth is of the womb of the morning. ever. 4 The merciful and gracious Lord hath so done his marvellous works: that they ought to be had in remembrance. 5 He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he shall ever be mindful of his covenant. 6 He hath shewed his people the power of his 294 Pss. 111-113. : works that he may give them the heritage of the heathen. 7 The works of his hands are verity and judgment: all his commandments are true. THE PSALMS. Day 23: Morn. shall be had in everlasting remembrance. 7 He will not be afraid of any evil tidings: for his heart standeth fast, and believeth in the Lord. 8 His heart is established, and will not shrink: until he see his desire upon his enemies. 9 He hath dispersed abroad, and given to the poor and his righteousness remaineth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour. 8 They stand fast for ever and ever and are done in truth and equity. 9 He sent redemption unto his people he hath commanded his covenant for ever; holy and reverend is his Name.caday 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do thereafter; the praise of it endureth for ever. PSALM 112. Beatus vir. PSALM 113. Laudate, pueri. B that feareth the Lord: PRAISE the Lord, ve he hath great his commandments. 2 Hisseed shall be mighty upon earth the generation of the faithful shall be blessed. 3 Riches and plenteousness shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever. 10 The ungodly shall see it, and it shall grieve him: he shall gnash with his teeth, and consume away; the desire of the ungodly shall perish. 4 Unto the godly there ariseth up light in the darkness he is merciful, loving, and righteous. 5 A good man is merciful, and lendeth: and will guide his words with discretion. 6 For he shall never be moved: and the righteous servants: the Name of the Lord. 2 Blessed be the Name of the Lord from this time forth for evermore. 3 The Lord's Name is praised from the rising up of the sun unto the going down of the same. 4 The Lord is high above all heathen: and his glory above the heavens. 5 Who is like unto the Lord our God, that hath his dwelling so high: and yet humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven and earth? 6 He taketh up the sim 295 Day 23: Even. THE PSALMS. ple out of the dust and lifteth the poor out of the mire; PSALM 115. Non nobis, Domine. TOT unto us, O Lord, he set Nor not unto us, but unto thy Name give the praise for thy loving mercy, and for thy truth's sake. with the princes: even with the princes of his people. 8 He maketh the barren woman to keep house: and to be a joyful mother of children. Evening Praper. W PSALM 114. In exitu Israel. THEN Israel came out of Egypt: and the house of Jacob from among the strange people, 2 Judah was his sanctuary and Israel his dominion. 3 The sea saw that, and fled: Jordan was driven back. 4 The mountains skipped like rams and the little hills like young sheep. 5 What aileth thee, O thou sea, that thou fleddest and thou Jordan, that thou wast driven back? 6 Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams and ye little hills, like young sheep? 7 Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord: at the presence of the God of Jacob; 8 Who turned the hard rock into a standing water and the flint- stone into a springing well. Pss, 113-115. 2 Wherefore shall the heathen say: Where is now their God? 3 As for our God, he is in heaven: he hath done whatsoever pleased him. 4 Their idols are silver and gold even the work of men's hands. 5 They have mouths, and speak not eyes have they, and see not. 6 They have ears, and hear not: noses have they, and smell not. 7 They have hands, and handle not; feet have they, and walk not: neither speak they through their throat. 8 They that make them are like unto them: and so are all such as put their trust in them. 9 But thou, house of Israel, trust thou in the Lord: he is their succour and defence. 10 Ye house of Aaron, put your trust in the Lord: he is their helper and defender. 11 Ye that fear the Lord, put your trust in the Lord he is their helper and defender. 12 The Lord hath been 296 Pss. 115-116. THE PSALMS. Day 24: Morn. mindful of us, and he shall| Lord: O Lord, I beseech bless us even he shall thee, deliver my soul. bless the house of Israel, he shall bless the house of Aaron. 5 Gracious is the Lord, and righteous yea, our God is merciful. 13 He shall bless them that fear the Lord both small and great. 14 The Lord crease shall inyou more and more you and your children. 15 Ye are the blessed of the Lord: who made heaven and earth. 16 All the whole heavens are the Lord's: the earth hath he given to the children of men. 17 The dead praise not thee, O Lord: neither all they that go down into silence. 18 But we will praise the Lord from this time forth for evermore. Praise the Lord. Morning Praper. PSALM 116. Dilexi, quoniam. AM well pleased that 6 The Lord preserveth the simple: I was in misery, and he helped me. 7 Turn again then unto thy rest, O my soul: for the Lord hath rewarded thee. 8 And why? thou hast delivered my soul from death mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling. 9 I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living. 10 I believed, and therefore will I speak; but I was sore troubled I said in my haste, All men are liars. 11 What reward shall I give unto the Lord: for all the benefits that he hath done unto me? 12 I will receive the cup of salvation and call upon the Name of the Lord. I the voice of my prayer; 2 That he hath inclined his ear unto me: there fore will I call upon him as long as I live. 3 The snares of death compassed me round about and the pains of hell gat hold upon me. 4 I shall find trouble and heaviness, and I will call upon the Name of the 297 13 I will pay my vows now in the presence of all his people right dear in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. 14 Behold, O Lord, how that I am thy servant: I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid; thou hast broken my bonds in sunder. 15 I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving: Day 24: Morn. THE PSALMS. and will call upon the Name of the Lord. 16 I will pay my vows unto the Lord, in the sight of all his people in the courts of the Lord's house, even in the midst of thee, 0 Jerusalem. Praise the Lord. PSALM 117. Laudate Dominum. Pss. 116-118. me: therefore shall I see my desire upon mine enemies. 8 It is better to trust in the Lord: than to put any confidence in man. 9. It is better to trust in the Lord: than to put any confidence in princes. 10 All nations compassed me round about but in the Name of the Lord OPRAISE the Lord, all will I destroy them. ye him, all ye nations. 2 For his merciful kindness is ever more and more towards us: and the truth of the Lord endureth for ever. Praise the Lord. PSALM 118. Confitemini Domino. GIVE thanks unto the Lord, for he is gracious because his mercy endureth for ever. 2 Let Israel now confess, that he is gracious and that his mercy endureth for ever. 3 Let the house of Aaron now confess that his mercy endureth for ever. 4 Yea, let them now that fear the Lord confess that his mercy endureth for ever. 5 I called upon the Lord in trouble and the Lord heard me at large. 6 The Lord is on my side: I will not fear what man doeth unto me. 7 The Lord taketh my part with them that help 11 They kept me in on every side, they kept me in, I say, on every side: but in the Name of the Lord will I destroy them. 12 They came about me like bees, and are extinct even as the fire among the thorns: for in the Name of the Lord I will destroy them. 13 Thou hast thrust sore at me, that I might fall: but the Lord was my help. my 14 The Lord is strength, and my song: and is become my salvation. 15 The voice of joy and health is in the dwellings of the righteous the right hand of the Lord bringeth mighty things to pass. 16 The right hand of the Lord hath the pre- eminence the right hand of the Lord bringeth mighty things to pass. 17 I shall not die, but live and declare the works of the Lord. 18 The Lord hath chas298 Pss. 118-119. Day 24: Even. tened and corrected me: but he hath not given me over unto death. Evening Prayer. 19 Open me the gates of righteousness: that I may PSALM 119. Beati immaculati. go into them, and give BLESSED are those thanks Lord. that are undefiled in the way: and walk in the law of the Lord. V THE PSALMS. 20 This is the gate of the Lord: the righteous shall enter into it. 21 I will thank thee, for thou hast heard me: and art become my salvation. 22 The same stone which the builders refused: is become the head- stone in the corner. 23 This is the Lord's do ing and it is marvellous in our eyes. 24 This is the day which the Lord hath made: we will rejoice and be glad in it. 25 Help me now, O Lord: O Lord, send us now prosperity. 26 Blessed be he that cometh in the Name of the Lord we have wished you good luck, ye that are of the house of the Lord. 27 God is the Lord who hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with 2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies: and seek him with their whole heart. 3 For they who do no wickedness: walk in his ways. 4 Thou hast charged: that we shall diligently keep thy commandments. 50 that my ways were made so direct that I might keep thy statutes! 6 So shall I not be confounded: while I have respect unto all thy commandments. 7 I will thank thee with an unfeigned heart: when I shall have learned the judgments of thy righteousness. 8 I will keep thy ceremonies: O forsake me not utterly. In quo corriget? cords, yea, even unto the WHEREWITHAL of the 28 Thou art my God, and I will thank thee: thou art my God, and I will praise thee. shall a young man cleanse his way: even by ruling himself after thy word. 29 O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is gracious and his mercy endureth for ever. 10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: 0 let me not go wrong out of thy commandments. 11 Thy words have I hid 299 Day 24: Even. within my heart should not sin thee. THE PSALMS. Ps. 119. that I my delight: and my counagainst sellors. 12 Blessed art thou, O Lord teach me thy statutes. 13 With my lips have I been telling of all the judgments of thy mouth. 14 I have had as great delight in the way of thy testimonies: as in all manner of riches. 15 I will talk of thy commandments: and have respect unto thy ways. 16 My delight shall be in thy statutes and I will not forget thy word. 0 Retribue servo tuo. DO well unto thy servant: that I may live, and keep thy word. 18 Open thou mine eyes: that I may see the wondrous things of thy law. 19 I am a stranger upon earth: 0 hide not thy commandments from me. 20 My soul breaketh out for the very fervent desire that it hath alway unto thy judgments 21 Thou hast rebuked the proud and cursed are they that do err from thy commandments. Adhæsit pavimento. MY soul cleaveth to the dust: quicken thou me, according to thy word. 26 I have acknowledged my ways, and thou heardest me: 0 teach me thy statutes. 27 Make me to understand the way of thy commandments: and so shall I talk of thy wondrous works. 28 My soul melteth away for very heaviness: comfort thou me according unto thy word. 29 Take from me the way of lying and cause thou me to make much of thy law. 30 I have chosen the way of truth and thy judgments have I laid before me. 31 I have stuck unto thy testimonies: 0 Lord, confound me not. 32 I will run the way of thy commandments: when thou hast set my heart at liberty. Morning Prayer. Legem pone. EACH me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes: and I shall keep it unto the end. TE 22 O turn from me shame and rebuke: for I have kept thy testimonies. 23 Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant is occupied in thy statutes. 24 For thy testimonies are 300 34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law yea, I shall keep it with my whole heart. THE PSALMS. Day 25: Morn. 47 And my delight shall be in thy commandments: which I have loved. 48 My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved: and my study shall be in thy statutes. Ps. 119. 35 Make me to go in the path of thy commandments for therein is my desire. 36 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies and not to covetousness. 37 O turn away mine eyes, lest they behold vanity and quicken thou me in thy way. 38 O stablish thy word in thy servant: that I may fear thee. 39 Take away the rebuke that I am afraid of for thy judgments are good. 40 Behold, my delight is in thy commandments: 0 quicken me in thy righteousness. L Et veniat super me. ET thy loving mercy come also unto me, O Lord even thy salvation, according unto thy word. 42 So shall I make answer unto my blasphemers for my trust is in thy word. 43 O take not the word of thy truth utterly out of my mouth for my hope is in thy judgments. 44 So shall I alway keep thy law: yea, for ever and ever. 45 And I will walk at liberty for I seek thy Memor esto servi tui. 0 THINK upon thy servant, as concerning thy word: wherein thou hast caused me to put my trust. 50 The same is my comfort in my trouble for thy word hath quickened me. 51 The proud have had me exceedingly in derision yet have I not shrinked from thy law. 52 For I remembered thine everlasting judgments, O Lord and received comfort. 53 I am horribly afraid: for the ungodly that forsake thy law. 54 Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage. 55 I have thought upon thy Name, O Lord, in the night- season and have kept thy law. 56 This I had because I kept thy commandments. Portio mea, Domine. commandments. 46 I will speak of thy tes- THOU art my portion, timonies also, even before kings and will not be ashamed. O Lord I have promised to keep thy law. 58 I made my humble petition in thy presence with 301 Day 25: Morn. THE PSALMS. my whole heart: O be merciful unto me, according to thy word. 59 I called mine own ways to remembrance: and turned my feet unto thy testimonies. 60 I made haste, and prolonged not the time to keep thy commandments. 61 The congregations of the ungodly have robbed me but I have not forEvening Prayer. gotten thy law. Manus tuæ fecerunt me. me me: 62 At midnight I will rise HY hands have made to give thanks unto because of thy righteous judgments. 63 I am a companion of all them that fear thee: and keep thy commandments. 64 The earth, O Lord, is full of thy mercy: 0 teach me thy statutes. Bonitatem fecisti. LORD, thou hast dealt servant: according unto thy word. 66 O learn me true understanding and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments. Ps. 119. 70 Their heart is as fat as brawn but my delight hath been in thy law. 71 It is good for me that I have been in trouble: that I may learn thy statutes. 72 The law of thy mouth is dearer unto me: than thousands of gold and silver. 67 Before I was troubled, I went wrong but now have I kept thy word. 68 Thou art good and gracious: 0 teach me thy statutes. 69 The proud have imagined a lie against me but I will keep thy commandments with my whole heart. zaleobi Ogive me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments. 74 They that fear thee will be glad when they see me because I have put my trust in thy word. 75 I know, O Lord, that thy judgments are right: and that thou of very faithfulness hast caused me to be troubled. kindness be my comfort: according to thy word unto thy servant. 77 O let thy loving mercies come unto me, that I may live for thy law is my delight. 78 Let the proud be confounded, for they go wickedly about to destroy me: but I will be occupied in thy commandments. 79 Let such as fear thee, and have known thy testimonies: be turned unto me. 80 Olet my heart be sound 302 Ps. 119. THE PSALMS. Day 25: Even. in thy statutes that I be| according to thine ordinot ashamed. nance for all things serve thee. Defecit anima mea. thy salvation and I have a good hope because of thy word. 82 Mine eyes long sore for thy word saying, O when wilt thou comfort me? 83 For I am become like a bottle in the smoke: yet do I not forget thy statutes. 84 How many are the days of thy servant: when wilt thou be avenged of them that persecute me? 85 The proud have digged pits for me which are not after thy law. 86 All thy commandments are true: they perme thou my help. 87 They had almost made an end of me upon earth: but I forsook not thy commandments. 88 O quicken me after thy loving- kindness and so shall I keep the testimonies of thy mouth. In æternum, Domine. LORD, thy word endureth forever in hea: 92 If my delight had not I should have perished in my trouble. 93 I will never forget thy commandments: for with them thou hast quickened me. 94 I am thine, O save me: for I have sought thy commandments. 95 The ungodly laid wait for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies. 96 I see that all things come to an end: but thy commandment is exceeding broad. Quomodo dilexi! TORD, what love have I unto thy all the day long is my study in it. 98 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. 99 I have more understanding than my teachers for thy testimonies are my study. 100 I am wiser than the aged because I keep thy commandments. 101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way: that I may keep thy word. 102 I have not shrunk from thy judgments: for thou teachest me. 0 ven. 90 Thy truth also remaineth from one generation to another thou hast laid the foundation of the earth, and it abideth. 91 They continue this day 303 103 O how sweet are thy words unto my throat: Day 26: Morn. THE PSALMS. yea, sweeter than honey unto my mouth. 104 Through thy commandments I get understanding: therefore I hate all evil ways. Ps. 119. and shield: and my trust is in thy word. 115 Away from me, ye wicked I will keep the commandments of my God. 116 O stablish me according to thy word, that I may live and let me not Morning Praper. Lucerna pedibus meis. THY word is a lantern be disappointed of my unto my light unto my paths. a 106 I have sworn, and am stedfastly purposed to keep thy righteous judgments. thy law do I love. 114 Thou art my defence 117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: yea, my delight shall be ever in thy statutes. 118 Thou hast trodden down all them that depart from thy statutes for they imagine but deceit. 119 Thou puttest away all the ungodly of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies. 120 My flesh trembleth for fear of thee: and I am afraid of thy judgments. Feci judicium. 107 I am troubled above measure quicken me, O Lord, according to thy word. 108 Let the free- will offerings of my mouth please thee, O Lord and teach me thy judgments. 109 My soul is alway in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law. 110 The ungodly have laid a snare for me but yet I DEAL with the thing from commandments. lawful right: 0 give me not over unto mine oppressors. 111 Thy testimonies have I claimed as mine heritage for ever and why? they are the very joy of my heart. 122 Make thou thy servant to delight in that which is good that the proud do me no wrong. 112 I have applied my heart to fulfil thy statutes alway: even unto the end. 123 Mine eyes are wasted away with looking for thy health and for the word of thy righteousness. 124 O deal with thy servant according unto thy loving mercy: and teach 125 I am thy servant, O grant me understanding: 304 Iniques odio habui. I HATE them that imabut Ps. 119. PSALMS. Day 26: Even. THE that I may know thy testimonies. Justus es, Domine. 126 It is time for thee, RIGHTEOUS art thou, Lord, to lay to thine hand: for they have destroyed thy law. O Lord and true is thy judgment. 138 The testimonies that thou hast commanded: are exceeding righteous and true. 127 For I love thy commandments: above gold and precious stone. 128 Therefore hold I straight all thy commandments: and all false ways I utterly abhor. 139 My zeal hath even consumed me because mine enemies have forgotten thy words. 140 Thy word is tried to the uttermost: and thy servant loveth it. Mirabilia. THY testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them. 130 When thy word goeth forth it giveth light and understanding unto the simple. 131 I opened my mouth, and drew in my breath: for my delight was in thy commandments. 132 Olook thou upon me, and be merciful unto me: as thou usest to do unto those that love thy Name. 133 Order my steps in thy word and so shall no wickedness have dominion over me. : 134 O deliver me from the wrongful dealings of men and so shall I keep thy commandments. 135 Shew the light of thy countenance upon thy servant and teach me thy statutes. 136 Mine eyes gush out with water: because men keep not thy law. 141 I am small, and of no reputation: yet do I not forget thy commandments. 142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness and thy law is the truth. 143 Trouble and heaviness have taken hold upon me: yet is my delight in thy commandments. 144 The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: 0 grant me understanding, and I shall live. Evening Prayer. I Clamavi in toto corde meo. CALL with my whole heart: hear me, O Lord, I will keep thy statutes. 146 Yea, even unto thee do I call: help me, and I shallkeepthy testimonies. 147 Early in the morning do I cry unto thee: for in thy word is my trust. 148 Mine eyes prevent the night- watches: that 305 Day 26: Even. THE PSALMS. Ps. 119, I might be occupied in thy words. 160 Thy word is true from everlasting: all the judg 149 Hear my voice, Oments of thy righteousLord, according unto thy ness endure for evermore. loving- kindness: quicken me, according as thou art Principes persecuti sunt. wont. 150 They draw nigh that PRINCES have perseof malice persecute me: and are far from thy law. 151 Be thou nigh at hand, cuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word. 162 I am as glad of thy O Lord for all thy com- word: as one that findeth mandments are true. 152 As concerning thy testimonies, I have known long since that thou hast grounded them for ever. great spoils. 163 As for lies, I hate and abhor them: but thy law do I love. Vide humilitatem. CONSIDER mine adversity, and deliver me for do not forget thy law. 154 Avenge thou my 164 Seven times a day do I praise thee: because of thy righteous judgments. 165 Great is the peace that they have who love thy law and they are not offended at it. 166 Lord, I have looked cause, and deliver me for thy saving health: quicken me, according to thy word. and done after thy commandments. 155 Health is far from the ungodly for they regard not thy statutes. 156 Great is thy mercy, O Lord quicken me, as thou art wont. 157 Many there are that trouble me, and persecute me: yet do I not swerve from thy testimonies. 158 It grieveth me when I see the transgressors because they keep not thy law. 159 Consider, O Lord, how I love thy commandments: O quicken me, according to thy lovingkindness. 167 My soul hath kept thy testimonies: and loved them exceedingly. 168 I have kept thy commandments and testimonies for all my ways are before thee. Appropinquet deprecatio. before thee, O Lord: give me understanding, according to thy word. 170 Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me, according to thy word. 171 My lips shall speak of thy praise when thou 306 Pss. 119-122. THE PSALMS. Day 27: Morn. hast taught me thy sta-| when I speak unto them tutes. thereof: they make them ready to battle. 172 Yea, my tongue shall sing of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteous. 173 Let thine hand help I WILL lift up mine eve me chosen unto from whence cometh my help. 2 My help cometh even from the Lord: who hath made heaven and earth. thy commandments. 174 I have longed for thy saving health, O Lord: and in thy law is my delight. 175 O let my soul live, and it shall praise thee and thy judgments shall help me. 176 I have gone astray like a sheep that is lost: 0 seek thy servant, for I do not forget thy commandments. Morning Prayer. PSALM 120. Ad Dominum. PSALM 121. Levavi oculos. 3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: and he that keepeth thee will not sleep. 4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel: shall neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The Lord himself is thy keeper: the Lord is thy defence upon thy right hand; 6 So that the sun shall not burn thee by day: neither the moon by night. in Lord I called upon the and he heard me. 2 Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips: and from a deceitful tongue. 3 What reward shall be given or done unto thee, thou false tongue: even mighty and sharp arrows, with hot burning coals. 4 Woe is me, that I am constrained to dwell with Mesech and to have my habitation among the tents of Kedar. 5 My soul hath long dwelt among them that are enemies unto peace. 6 I labour for peace, but 307 thee from all evil: yea, it is even he that shall keep thy soul. 8 The Lord shall preserve thy going out, and thy coming in from this time forth for evermore. PSALM 122. Lætatus sum. I WAS glad when they said unto me: We will go into the house of the Lord. 2 Our feet shall stand in thy gates: 0 Jerusalem. 3 Jerusalem is built as a city that is at unity in itself. Day 27: Morn. THE PSALMS. 4 For thither the tribes go up, even the tribes of the Lord testify unto Israel, to give thanks unto the Name of the Lord. 5 For there is the seat of judgment even the seat of the house of David. 60 pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. 7 Peace be within thy walls and plenteousness within thy palaces. 8 For my brethren and companions' sakes: I will wish thee prosperity. 9 Yea, because of the house of the Lord our God: I will seek to do thee good. PSALM 123. Ad te levavi oculos meos. mine eyes: 0 thou that dwellest in the heavens. 2 Behold, even as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress even so our eyes wait upon the Lord our God, until he have mercy upon us. Pss. 122-125. PSALM 124. Nisi quia Dominus. the Lord himself had I not been on our side now may Israel say if the Lord himself had not been on our side, when men rose up against us; 2 They had swallowed us up quick: when they were so wrathfully displeased at us. 6 Our soul is escaped even as a bird out of the thee snare the the snare is broken, and we are delivered. 7 Our help standeth in the Name of the Lord: who hath made heaven and earth. 3 Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us for we are utterly despised. 4 Our soul is filled with the scornful reproof of the wealthy and with the despitefulness of the proud. 3 Yea, the waters had drowned us and the stream had gone over our soul. 4 The deep waters of the proud had gone even over our soul. 5 But praised be the Lord: who hath not given us over for a prey unto their teeth. PSALM 125. Qui confidunt. THEY that put thei trust in Lord shall be even as the mount Sion which may not be removed, but standeth fast for ever. 2 The hills stand about Jerusalem: even so standeth the Lord round about his people, from this time forth for evermore. 308 THE PSALMS. Pas. 125-128. 3 For the rod of the ungodly cometh not into the lot of the righteous: lest PSALM 127. Nisi Dominus. the righteous put their EXCEPT the Lord build hand the their labour is but lost that build it. 2 Except the Lord keep the city: the watchman waketh but in vain. 3 It is but lost labour that ye haste to rise up early, and so late take rest, and eat the bread of carefulness for so he giveth his beloved sleep. 4 Lo, children and the fruit of the womb are an heritage and gift that cometh of the Lord. 5 Like as the arrows in the hand of the giant: even so are the young children. 4 Do well, O Lord: unto those that are good and true of heart. 5 As for such as turn back unto their own wickedness: the Lord shall lead them forth with the evildoers; but peace shall be upon Ísrael. Evening Prayer. PSALM 126. In convertendo. WHEN the Lord turned captivity of Sion: then were we like unto them that dream. 2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter and our tongue with joy. 3 Then said they among the heathen: The Lord hath done great things for them. 4 Yea, the Lord hath done great things for us already whereof we rejoice. Day 27: Even. PSALM 128. Beati omnes. LESSED are all they B: 5 Turn our captivity, O Lord: as the rivers in the south. 6 They that sow in tears: shall reap in joy. 7 He that now goeth on his way weeping, and beareth forth good seed: shall doubtless come again with joy, and bring his sheaves with him. 6 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them they shall not be ashamed when they speak with their enemies in the gate. and walk in his ways. 2 For thou shalt eat the labours of thine hands: 0 well is thee, and happy shalt thou be. 3 Thy wife shall be as the fruitful vine upon the walls of thine house. 4 Thy children like the olive- branches: round about thy table. 309 Day 27: Even. THE PSALMS. 5 Lo, thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the Lord. Pss. 128-131. PSALM 130.0 De profundis. 6 The Lord from out of OUT of the deep have I Sion shall so bless thee: that thou shalt see Jerusalem in prosperity all thy life long. called unto thee, O Lord: Lord, hear my voice. 20 let thine ears consider well: the voice of my complaint. 7 Yea, that thou shalt see thy children's children: and peace upon Israel. 3 If thou, Lord, wilt be extreme to mark what is done amiss: 0 Lord, who may abide it? dot mod 4 For there is mercy with thee: therefore shalt thou be feared. 5 I look for the Lord; my soul doth wait for him: in his word is my trust. 6 My soul fleeth unto the Lord: before the morning watch, I say, before the morning watch. PSALM 129. Sæpe expugnaverunt. ANY a time have M they fought against me from my youth up may Israel now say. 2 Yea, many a time have they vexed me from my youth up but they have not prevailed against me. 3 The plowers plowed upon my back and made long furrows. Piggel 4 But the righteous Lord: hath hewn the snares of the ungodly in pieces. 5 Let them be confounded and turned backward: as many as have evil will at Sion. PSALM 131. Domine, non est. 6 Let them be even as TORD, I am not highminded the grass growing upon the house- tops: which withereth afore it be plucked up; di cons 7 Whereof the mower filleth not his hand: neither he that bindeth up the sheaves his bosom. 8 So that they who go by say not so much as, The Lord prosper you: we wish you good luck in the Name of the Lord. der di god 70 Israel, trust in the Lord, for with the Lord there is mercy: and with him is plenteous redemption. 8 And he shall redeem Israel: from all his sins. proud looks. 2 I do not exercise myself in great matters which are too high for me. os 3 But I refrain my soul, and keep it low, like as a child that is weaned from his mother: yea, my soul is even as a weaned child. 4 O Israel, trust in the Lord: from this time forth for evermore. 310 THE PSALMS. Day 28: Morn. 12 Of the fruit of thy body: shall I set upon thy seat. 13 If thy children will Pss. 132-133. Morning Prayer. PSALM 132. Memento, Domine. vid and all his trouble; 2 How he sware unto the Lord and vowed a vow unto the Almighty God of Jacob; ed 3 I will not come within the tabernacle of mine hous: nor climb up into my bed; 4 I will not suffer mine eyes to sleep, nor mine eye- lids to slumber: neither the temples of my head to take any rest; 5 Until I find out a place for the temple of the Lord an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob. 6 Lo, we heard of the same at Ephrata: and found it in the wood. 7 We will go into his tabernacle and fall low on our knees before his footstool. 8 Arise, O Lord, into thy resting- place: thou, and the ark of thy strength. 9 Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness: and let thy saints sing with PSALM 133. Ecce, quam bonum! BEHOLD, how good and joyful a thing it is: brethren, to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down unto the beard: even unto Aaron's beard, and went down to the skirts of his clothing. 311 10 For thy servant David's sake: turn not away the presence of thine Anointed. my testimonies that I shall learn them: their children also shall sit upon thy seat for evermore. 14 For the Lord hath chosen Sion to be an habitation for himself: he hath longed for her. 15 This shall be my rest for ever: here will I dwell, for I have a delight therein. 16 I will bless her victuals with increase and will satisfy her poor with bread. 11 The Lord hath made a faithful oath unto David: and he shall not shrink from it; 17 I will deck her priests with health and her saints shall rejoice and sing. 18 There shall I make the horn of David to flourish: I have ordained a lantern for mine Anointed. 19 As for his enemies, I shall clothe them with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish. Day 28: Morn. THE PSALMS. 3 Like as the dew of Her-| ven, and in earth mon: which fell upon the hill of Sion. 4 For there the Lord promised his blessing and life for evermore. PSALM 134. Ecce nunc. BEHOLD w praise the Lord: all ye servants of the Lord; 2 Ye that by night stand in the house of the Lord even in the courts of the house of our God. 3 Lift up your hands in the sanctuary: and praise the Lord. 4 The Lord that made heaven and earth thee blessing out of Sion. give PSALM 135. Laudate Nomen. 0 PRAISE the Lord, laud ye the Name of the Lord praise it, O ye servants of the Lord; 2 Ye that stand in the house of the Lord in the courts of the house of our God. Pss. 133-135. and in the sea, and in all deep places. 7 He bringeth forth the clouds from the ends of the world and sendeth forth lightnings with the rain, bringing the winds out of his treasures. 8 He smote the first- born of Egypt: both of man and beast. 3 0 praise the Lord, for the Lord is gracious: 0 sing praises unto his Name, for it is lovely. 4 For why? the Lord hath chosen Jacob unto himself and Israel for his own possession. 5 For I know that the Lord is great and that our Lord is above all gods. 9 He hath sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O thou land of Egypt: upon Pharaoh, and all his servants. 10 He smote divers na. tions and slew mighty kings; 11 Sehon king of the Amorites, and Og the king of Basan: and all the kingdoms of Canaan; 12 And gave their land to be an heritage: even an heritage unto Israel his people. 13 Thy Name, O Lord, endureth for ever: so doth thy memorial, O Lord, from one generation to another. 14 For the Lord will avenge his people and be gracious unto his servants. 15 As for the images of the heathen, they are but silver and gold: the work of men's hands. 16 They have mouths, and speak not: eyes have they, but they see not. 6 Whatsoever the Lord pleased, that did he in hea17 They have ears, and yet they hear not: neither 312 Pss. 135-136. THE PSALMS. Day 28: Even. is there any breath in to govern the night: for their mouths. his mercy endureth for ever. 18 They that make them are like unto them and so are all they that put their trust in them. 10 Who smote Egypt, with their first- born: for his mercy endureth for ever; 11 And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever; 12 With a mighty hand, and stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever. 13 Who divided the Red sea in two parts: for his mercy endureth for ever; 14 And made Israel to go through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for 19 Praise the Lord, ye house of Israel: praise the Lord, ye house of Aaron. 20 Praise the Lord, ye house of Levi: ye that fear the Lord, praise the Lord. 21 Praised be the Lord out of Sion: who dwelleth at Jerusalem. Evening Prayer. PSALM 136. Confitemini. GIVE thanks unto the Lord, for he is gracious and his mercy endureth for ever. 20 give thanks unto the God of all gods for his mercy endureth for ever. 30 thank the Lord of all lords for his mercy endureth for ever. 4 Who only doeth great wonders for his mercy endureth for ever. 5 Who by his excellent wisdom made the heavens for his mercy endureth for ever. 6 Who laid out the earth above the waters for his mercy endureth for ever. 7 Who hath made great lights for his mercy endureth for ever; : 8 The sun to rule the day: for his mercy endureth for ever; 9 The moon and the stars 15 But as for Pharaoh and his host, he overthrew them in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever. 16 Who led his people through the wilderness: for his merey endureth for ever. 17 Who smote great kings for his mercy endureth for ever; 18 Yea, and slew mighty kings for his mercy endureth for ever; 19 Sehon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever; 20 And Og the king of Basan: for his mercy endureth for ever; 21 And gave away their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever; 313 Day 28: Even. THE PSALMS. Pas. 136-138. 22 Even for an heritage| 7 Remember the children unto Israel his servant for his mercy endureth for of Edom, O Lord, in the day of Jerusalem: how they said, Down with it, down with it, even to the ground. ever. 23 Who remembered us when we were in trouble: for his mercy endureth for ever; 24 And hath delivered us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever. 25 Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever. 26 O give thanks unto the God of heaven for his mercy endureth for ever. 27 Ogive thanks unto the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. PSALM 137. Super flumina. Y the waters of Babywept when we remembered thee, O Sion. 2 As for our harps, we hanged them up: upon the trees that are therein. I WILL give thanks unto thee, O Lord, with my whole heart: even before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. 2 I will worship toward and praise 3 For they that led us away captive required of us then a song, and melody, in our heaviness: Sing us one of the songs of Sion. 4 How shall we sing the Lord's song: in a strange land? 80 daughter of Babylon, wasted with misery yea, happy shall he be that rewardeth thee, as thou hast served us. 5 If I forget thee, O Jerusalem let my right hand forget her cunning. 6 If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth: yea, if I prefer not Jerusalem in my mirth. : 9 Blessed shall he be that taketh thy children and throweth them against the stones. PSALM 138. Confitebor tibi. thy Name, because of thy loving- kindness and truth: for thou hast magnified thy Name, and thy Word, above all things. 3 When I called upon thee, thou heardest me: and enduedst my soul with much strength. 4 All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O Lord for they have heard the words of thy mouth. 5 Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the Lord: that great is the glory of the Lord. 6 For though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: as for the 314 Pss. 138-139. THE PSALMS. Day 29: Morn. proud, he beholdeth them| go down to hell, thou art afar off. there also. 8 If I take the wings of the morning and remain in the uttermost parts of the sea; 7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, yet shalt thou refresh me thou shalt stretch forth thy hand upon the furiousness of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. 8 The Lord shall make good his loving- kindness toward me: yea, thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever; despise not then the works of thine own hands. 9 Even there also shall thy hand lead me: and thy right hand shall hold me. 10 If I say, Peradventure the darkness shall cover me: then shall my night be turned to day. 11 Yea, the darkness is no darkness with thee, but the night is as clear as the day the darkness and light to thee are both alike. 12 For my reins are thine: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. 13 I will give thanks unto thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works, and that my soul knoweth right well. 14 My bones are not hid from thee: though I be made secretly, and fashioned beneath in the earth. Morning Prayer. hast 0 PSALM 139. Domine, probasti. LORD, thou searched me out, and known me: thou knowest my down- sitting, and mine up- rising; thou understandest my thoughts long before. 2 Thou art about my path, and about my bed and spiest out all my ways. 3 For lo, there is not a word in my tongue: but thou, O Lord, knowest it altogether. : 4 Thou hast fashioned me behind and before and laid thine hand upon me. 5 Such knowledge is too wonderful and excellent for me I cannot attain unto it. sundim 6 Whither shall I go then from thy Spirit ther shall I go then from thy presence? 7 If I climb up into heaven, thou art there if I 315 15 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being imperfect and in thy book were all my members written; 16 Which day by day were fashioned when as yet there was none of them. 17 How dear are thy counor whi- sels unto me, O God: 0 how great is the sum of them! 18 If I tell them, they are more in number than the Day 29: Morn. THE PSALMS. sand: when I wake up I am present with thee. 19 Wilt thou not slay the wicked, O God depart from me, ye blood- thirsty Pss. 139-141. 5 The proud have laid a snare for me, and spread a net abroad with cords: yea, and set traps in my way. men. 20 For they speak unrighteously against thee: and thine enemies take thy Name in vain. 6 I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God hear the voice of my prayers, O Lord. 7 O Lord God, thou 21 Do not I hate them, Ostrength of my health: Lord, that hate thee: and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thou hast covered my head in the day of battle. thee? 8 Let not the ungodly have his desire, O Lord: let not his mischievous imagination prosper, lest they be too proud. 9 Let the mischief of their own lips fall upon the head of them that compass me about. 22 Yea, I hate them right sore: even as though they were mine enemies. 23 Try me, O God, and seek the ground of my heart: prove me, and examine my thoughts. 24 Look well if there be any way of wickedness in me and lead me in the way everlasting. 10 Let hot burning coals fall upon them let them be cast into the fire, and into the pit, that they never rise up again. 11 A man full of words shall not prosper upon the DELIVER me, O Lord, earth: evil shall hunt the from man and preserve me from the wicked man. wicked person to overthrow him. 2 Who imagine mischief in their hearts and stir up strife all the day long. 3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent adder's poison is under their lips. PSALM 140. Eripe me, Domine. 12 Sure I am that the Lord will avenge the poor: and maintain the cause of the helpless. 13 The righteous also shall give thanks unto thy Name: and the just shall continue in thy sight. 4 Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the ungodly: preserve me from the wicked men, who are purPSALM 141. Domine, clamavi. posed to overthrow my LORD, I call upon thee, goings. haste me: 316 Pss. 141-143. Day 29: Even. Evening Praper. and consider my voice when I cry unto thee. PSALM 142. 2 Let my prayer be set forth in thy sight as the Voce mea ad Dominum. incense: and let the lift- I CRIED unto the Lord up of my evening sacrifice. be an 3 Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth and keep the door of my lips. 40 let not mine heart be inclined to any evil thing: let me not be occupied in ungodly works with the men that work wickedness, lest I eat of such things as please them. 5 Let the righteous rather smite me friendly and reprove me. with my yea, even unto the Lord did I make my supplication. 2 I poured out my complaints before him and shewed him of my trouble. 3 When my spirit was in heaviness thou knewest my path: in the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me. : 4 I looked also upon my right hand: and saw there was no man that would know me. 6 But let not their precious balms break my head yea, I will pray yet against their wickedness. THE PSALMS. 7 Let their judges be overthrown in stony places: that they may hear my words, for they are sweet. 8 Our bones lie scattered before the pit like as when one breaketh and heweth wood upon the earth. 9 But mine eyes look unto thee, O Lord God in thee is my trust, O cast not out my soul. 10 Keep me from the snare that they have laid for me: and from the traps of the wicked doers. 5 I had no place to flee unto: and no man cared for my soul. 6 I cried unto thee, O Lord, and said: Thou art my hope, and my portion in the land of the living. 7 Consider my complaint: for I am brought very low. 80 deliver me from my persecutors: for they are too strong for me. 9 Bring my soul out of prison, that I may give thanks unto thy Name: which thing if thou wilt grant me, then shall the righteous resort unto my company. PSALM 143. Domine, exaudi. 11 Let the ungodly fall into their own nets toge- HEAR my prayerder ther and let me ever esLord, consider. cape them. my desire: hearken unto 317 Day 29: Even. THE PSALMS. me for thy truth and righteousness' sake. 2 And enter notinto judgment with thy servant for in thy sight shall no man living be justified. 3 For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the ground: he hath laid me in the darkness, as the men that have been long dead. 4 Therefore is my spirit vexed within me: and my heart within me is desolate. 5 Yet do I remember the time past; I muse upon all thy works: yea, I exercise myself in the works of thy hands. 61 stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul gaspeth unto thee as a thirsty land. Pss. 143-144. forth into the land of righteousness. 7 Hear me, O Lord, and that soon, for my spirit waxeth faint: hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit. 8 0 let me hear thy loving- kindness betimes in the morning, for in thee is my trust: shew thou me the way that I should walk in, for I lift up my soul unto thee. 11 Quicken me, O Lord, for thy Name's sake; and for thy righteousness'sake bring my soul out of trouble. 12 And of thy goodness slay mine enemies: and destroy all them that vex my soul; for I am thy servant. Morning Prayer. BL PSALM 144. Benedictus Dominus. LESSED be the Lord my strength: who teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight; 2 My hope and my for tress, my castle and deliverer, my defender in whom I trust: who subdueth my people that is under me. 3 Lord, what is man, that thou hast such respect unto him: or the son of man, that thou so regardest him? lesson ut 4 Man is like a thing of nought his time passeth away like a shadow. 5 Bow thy heavens, O Lord, and come down touch the mountains, and they shall smoke. 6 Cast forth thy lightning, and tear them: shoot out thine arrows, and consume them. bas19 101 7 Send down thine hand from above: deliver me, and take me out of the great waters, from the hand of strange children; 9 Deliver me, O Lord, from mine enemies: for I flee unto thee to hide me. 10 Teach me to do the thing that pleaseth thee, for thou art my God let thy loving Spirit lead me 318 THE PSALMS. Day 30: Morn. will praise thy Name for ever and ever. 2 Every day will I give thanks unto thee and praise thy Name for ever and ever.longi 3 Great is the Lord, and marvellous worthy to be praised there is no end of his greatness. Pss. 144-145. 8 Whose mouth talketh of vanity and their right hand is a right hand of wickedness. 9 I will sing a new song unto thee, O God: and sing praises unto thee upon a ten- stringed lute. 10 Thou hast given victory unto kings and hast delivered David thy servant from the peril of the sword. 11 Save me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children whose mouth talketh of vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of iniquity. 12 That our sons may grow up as the young plants and that our daughters may be as the polished corners of the temple. olle 4 One generation shall praise thy works unto another and declare thy power. 5 As for me, I will be talking of thy worship: thy glory, thy praise, and wondrous works; de a 6 So that men shall speak of the might of thy marvellous acts: and I will also tell of thy greatness. Di Fyen 7 The memorial of thine abundant kindness shall be shewed: and men shall sing of thy righteousness. 13 That our garners may be full and plenteous with all manner of store: that 8 The Lord is gracious, our sheep may bring forth and merciful: long- sufferthousands and ten thou- ing, and of great goodsands in our streets. 14 That our oxen may be strong to labour, that there be no decay: no leading into captivity, and no complaining inourstreets. 15 Happy are the people that are in such a case: yea, blessed are the people who have the Lord for their God. ness. 9 The Lord is loving unto every man and his mercy is over all his works. ove tol ontd 10 All thy works praise thee, O Lord and thy saints give thanks unto thee. 11 They shew the glory of thy kingdom: and talk of thy power; PSALM 145. Exaltabo te, Deus. WILL magnify thee, O God, my King and I 319 12 That thy power, thy glory, and mightiness of thy kingdom: might be known unto men, Day 30: Morn. THE PSALMS. 13 Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom: and thy dominion endureth throughout all ages. 14 The Lord upholdeth all such as fall and lifteth up all those that are down. 15 The eyes of all wait upon thee, O Lord and thou givest them their meat in due season. 16 Thou openest thine hand: and fillest all things living with plenteousness. 17 The Lord is righteous in all his ways and holy in all his works. 18 The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him yea, all such as call upon him faithfully. 19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will help them. 20 The Lord preserveth all them that love him but scattereth abroad all the ungodly. 21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord: and let all flesh give thanks unto his holy Name for ever and ever. Pss. 145-147. of man for there is no help in them. 3 For when the breath of man goeth forth he shall turn again to his earth and then all his thoughts perish. 4 Blessed is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help and whose hope is in the Lord his God; 5 Who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: who keepeth his promise for ever; 6 Who helpeth them to right that suffer wrong: who feedeth the hungry. 2.0 put not your trust in princes, nor in any child 7 The Lord looseth men out of prison: the Lord giveth sight to the blind. 8 The Lord helpeth them that are fallen the Lord careth for the righteous. 9 The Lord careth for the strangers; he defendeth the fatherless and widow: as for the way of the ungodly, he turneth it upside down. 10 The Lord thy God, O Sion, shall be King for evermore and throughout all generations. Evening Praper. PSALM 146. Lauda, anima mea. PSALM 147. Laudate Dominum. PRAISE the Lord, O my soul; while I live O PRAISE the Lord, will I praise the Lord: yea, as long as I have any being, I will sing praises unto my God. for it is a good thing to sing praises unto our God yea, a joyful and pleasant thing it is to be thankful. 2 The Lord doth build up Jerusalem and gather 320 Day 30: Exen. 14 He maketh peace in thy borders and filleth thee with the flour of wheat.ccy biler 15 He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth and his word runneth very swiftly. 16 He giveth snow like wool and scattereth the hoar- frost like ashes. 17 He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who is able to abide his frost? : 18 He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he bloweth with his wind, and the waters flow. 19 He sheweth his word unto Jacob: his statutes and ordinances unto Israel. 20 He hath not dealt so with any nation: neither have the heathen knowledge of his laws. Pss. 147-148. THE PSALMS. together the out- casts of Israel. 3 He healeth those that are broken in heart and giveth medicine to heal their sickness. 4 He telleth the number of the stars and calleth them all by their names. 5 Great is our Lord, and great is his power: yea, and his wisdom is infinite. 6 The Lord setteth up the meek and bringeth the ungodly down to the ground. 70 sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving: sing praises upon the harp unto our God; 8 Who covereth the heaven with clouds, and prepareth rain for the earth: and maketh the grass to grow upon the mountains, and herb for the use of men; 9 Who giveth fodder unto the cattle and feedeth the young ravens that call upon him. 10 He hath no pleasure in the strength of an horse: neither delighteth he in any man's legs. 11 But the Lord's delight is in them that fear him and put their trust in his mercy. 12 Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem praise thy God, O Sion. PSALM 148. Laudate Dominum. in the height. 2 Praise him, all ye angels of his praise him, all his host. 3 Praise him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars and light. 4 Praise him, all ye heavens: and ye waters that are above the heavens. 5 Let them praise the Name of the Lord: for he spake the word, and they were made; he commanded, and they were created. 321 13 For he hath made fast the bars of thy gates and hath blessed thy children within thee. the Lord of heaven: praise him Day 30: Even. THE PSALMS. 6 He hath made them fast for ever and ever: he hath given them a law which shall not be broken. 7 Praise the Lord upon earth: ye dragons, and all deeps; 8 Fire and hail, snow and vapours: wind and storm, fulfilling his word; fon 9 Mountains and all hills fruitful trees and all cedars; 10 Beasts and all cattle: worms and feathered fowls; 11 Kings of the earth and all people: princes and all judges of the world; 12 Young men and maidens, old men and children, praise the Name of the Lord for his Name only is excellent, and his praise above heaven earth. Pss. 148-150. 4 For the Lord hath plea sure in his people and helpeththemeek- hearted. 5 Let the saints be joyful with glory let them rejoice in their beds. 6 Let the praises of God be in their mouth and a two- edged sword in their hands; 7 To be avenged of the heathen and to rebuke the people; 8 To bind their kings in chains and their nobles with links of iron. 9 That they may be avenged of them, as it is written: Such honour have all his saints. CES. PSALM 150. Laudate Dominum. PRAISE God in his holiness: praise firmament of his power. 13 He shall exalt the in the horn of his people; all his saints shall praise him: 2 Praise him in his noble even the children of Is- acts: praise him accordrael, even the people that ing to his excellent greatserveth him. ness. 0 PSALM 149. Cantate Domino. SING unto the Lord a new song: let the congregation of saints praise him.ght but 3 Praise him in the sound of the trumpet: praise him upon the lute and harp.com ant viss ni 68 4 Praise him in the cymbals and dances: praise him upon the strings and pipe. 2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him and let the children of Sion be joyful in their King. 5 Praise him upon the well- tuned cymbals: praise him upon the loud cymbals. let 3 Let them praise his Name in the dance them sing praises unto him with tabret and harp. 6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. 322 FORMS OF PRAYER TO BE USED AT SEA. The Morning and Evening Service to be used daily at Sea shall be the same which is appointed in the Book of Common Prayer. These two following Prayers are to be also used in his Majesty's Navy every day. ETERNAL Lord God, who alone spreadest out the heavens, and rulest raging of who compassed the waters with bounds until day and night come to an end; Be pleased to receive into thy Almighty and most gra cious protection the persons of us thy servants, and the Fleet in which we serve. Preserve us from the dangers of the sea, and from the violence of the enemy; that we may be a safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lord, King GEORGE, and his Dominions, and a se curity for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions; that the inhabitants of our Island may in peace and quietness serve thee our God; and that we may return in safety to enjoy the blessings of the land, with the fruits of our labours, and with a thankful remembrance of thy mercies to praise and is rify thy holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Collect. doings, with thy most gracious favour, and further us with thy continual help; that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in thee, we may glorify thy holy Name, and finally by thy mercy obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 323 Help, Lord, and save us for thy mercy's sake in Jesus Christ thy Son, our Lord. Amen. Or this. MOST glorious and gracious Lord God, who but beholdest all things below; Look down, we beseech thee, and hear us, calling out of the depth of misery, and out of the jaws of this death, which is ready now to swallow us up: Save, Lord, or else we perish. The living, the living, shall praise thee O send thy word of eommand to rebuke the raging winds, and the roaring sea; that we, being delivered from this distress, may live to serve thee, and to glorify thy Name all the days of our life. Hear, Lord, and save us, for the infinite merits of our blessed Saviour, thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ Amen The Prayer to be said before a Fight at Sea against any Enemy. God, the Lord of hosts, that rulest MOST powerful and glorious Lord and commandest all things; Thou sittest in the throne judging right, and therefore we make our address to thy Divine Maenemies our our that thou wouldest take the cause into thine own hand, and judge between us and our Stir up thy strength, O Lord, and come and help us; for thou givest not alway the battle to the strong, but canst save by many or by few 0 let not our sins now ery against us for vengeance; but hear us thy poor servants begging merey, and imploring thy help, and that thou wouldest be a defence unto us against the face of the enemy Make Prayers to be used in Storms at Sea. God, at whose command the winds blow, and lift up the waves of the sea, and who stillest the rage thereof; We thy creatures, but miserable sinners, do in this our great distress cry unto thee for help: Save, Lord, or else we perish. We confess, when we have been safe, and Been all things quiet about us, we have forgot thee our God, and refused to save us for thy mercy's sake hearken to the still voice of thy word, and to obey thy commandments: But now we see, how terrible thou art in all thy works of wonder; the great God to be feared above all: And therefore we adore thy Divine Majesty, acknowledging thy power, and imploring thy goodness. thee. mighty Deliverer, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Short Prayers for single persons, that cannot meet to join in Prayer with others, by reason of the Fight, or Storm. General Prayers. ORD, be merciful to us sinners, and Thou art the great God, hat has made and rulest all things: O deliver us for thy Name's sake. Thou art the great God to be feared above all: O save us, that we may praise 324 FORMS OF PRAYER Special Prayers with respect to the Enemy. TO BE USED AT SEA. membrance of them is grievous unto us; The burden of them is intolerable Have mercy upon us, Have mercy upon us, Lord Jesus Christ's sake, Forgive us all that is past; And grant that we may ever hereafter Serve and please thee In newness of life, To the honour and glory of thy Name; Through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen. O defend our cause against the face art merciful of the enemy. O God, thou art a strong tower of defence to all that flee unto thee: O save us from the violence of the enemy. O Lord of hosts, fight for us, that we may glorify thee. O suffer us not to sink under the weight of our sins, or the violence of the enemy O Lord, arise, help us, and deliver us for thy Name's sake. Short Prayers in respect of a Storm. THOU, O Lord, that stillest the raging of the sea, us, us, that we perish not. O blessed Saviour, that didst save thy disciples ready to perish in a storm, hear us, and save us, we beseech thee. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. O Lord, hear us. O Christ, hear us. God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Ghost, mercy upon us, save. us now and evermore. Amen. When there shall be imminent danger, as many as can be spared from necessary service in the Ship shall be called together, and make an humble Confession of their sin to God: In which every one ought seriously to reflect upon those particular sins of which his conscience shall accuse him; saying as followeth, Then shall the Priest, if there be any in the Ship, pronounce this Absolution The Confession. AL ALMIGHTY God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things, Judge of all men; We acknow ledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness, Which we, from time to time, most grievously have committed, By thought, word, and deed, Against thy Divine Majesty, Provoking most justly thy wrath and indignation against us. We do earnestly repent, And are heartily sorry for these our misdoings; The re2 ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, Awho of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all them that with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him; Have mercy upon your sins; confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Thanksgiving after a Storm. Jubilate Deo Psalm lxvi. O power UR Father, which art in heaven, dom come Thy will be done, in earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, The power, and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen. BE joyful in God, all ye lands: sing his make his praise to be glorious Say unto God, 0 how wonderful art thou in thy works through the greatfound liars unto thee. For all the world shall worship thee: sing of thee, and praise thy Name O come hither, and behold the works of God: how wonderful he is in his doing toward the children of men He turned the sea into dry land so that they went through the water on foot; there did we rejoice thereof. He rufeth with his power for ever; his eyes behold the people and such as will not believe shall not be able to exalt themselves. O praise our God, ye people and make the voice of his praise to be heard; ; Who holdeth our soul in life and suffereth not our feet to slip. For thou, O God, hast proved us thou also hast tried us, like as silver is tried Thou broughtest us into the snare: and laidest trouble upon our loins. Thou sufferedst men to ride over our heads: we went through fire and water, and thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place I will go into thine house with burntofferings and will pay thee my vows, which I promised with my lips, and spake with my mouth, when I was in trouble. I will offer unto thee fat burnt- sacrifices, with the incense of rams: I will offer bullocks and goats. FORMS OF PRAYER TO O come hither, and hearken, all ye that| fear God and I will tell you what he hath done for my soul. : I called unto him with my mouth and gave him praises with my tongue. If I incline unto wickedness with mine heart the Lord will not hear me. But God hath heard me dered the voice of my prayer. and consiPraised be God who hath not cast out my prayer nor turned his mercy from 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. Confitemini Tomino. Psalm cvii. 0 GIVE thanks unto the Lord, for he is gracious and his mercy endureth for ever. Let them give thanks whom the Lord hath redeemed and delivered from the hand of the enemy; And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west: from the north, and from the south. They went astray in the wilderness out of the way and found no city to dwell in Hungry and thirsty: their soul fainted in them So they cried unto the Lord in their trouble and he delivered them from their distress. He led them forth by the right way: that they might go to the city where they dwelt O that men would therefore praise the Lord for his goodness and declare the wonders that he doeth for the children of men! For he satisfieth the empty soul and filleth the hungry soul with goodness. Such as sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death: being fast bound in misery and iron; Because they rebelled against the words of the Lord and lightly regarded the counsel of the most Highest; He also brought down their heart through heaviness: they fell down, and there was none to help them. So when they cried unto the Lord in their trouble he delivered them out of their distress : For he brought them out of darkness, and out of the shadow of death and brake their bonds in sunder O that men would therefore praise the Lord for his goodness and declare the wonders that he doeth for the children of men! BE USED AT SEA. 325 Foolish men are plagued for their of fence: and because of their wickedness. Their soul abhorred all manner of meat and they were even hard at death's door. For he hath broken the gates of brass: and smitten the bars of iron in sunder.. So when they cried unto the Lord in their trouble: he delivered them out of their distress. He sent his word, and healed them: and they were saved from their destruction. O that men would therefore praise the Lord for his goodness and declare the wonders that he doeth for the children of men! That they would offer unto him the sacrifice of thanksgiving and tell out his works with gladness! They that go down to the sea in ships: and occupy their business in great waters; These men see the works of the Lord: and his wonders in the deep. For at his word the stormy wind ariseth which lifteth up the waves thereof. They are carried up to the heaven, and down again to the deep their soul melteth away because of the trouble. They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man and are at their wit's end. So when they cry unto the Lord in their trouble: he delivereth them out of their distress For he maketh the storm to cease: so that the waves thereof are still. Then are they glad, because they are at rest and so he bringeth them unto the haven where they would be O that men would therefore praise the Lord for his goodness and declare the wonders that he doeth for the children of men! That they would exalt him also in the congregation of the people and praise him in the seat of the elders! Who turneth the floods into a wilderness and drieth up the water- springs A fruitful land maketh he barren: for the wickedness of them that dwell therein. Again, he maketh the wilderness a standing water and water- springs of a dry ground And there he setteth the hungry: that they may build them a city to dwell in; That they may sow their land, and plant vineyards to yield them fruits of increase He blesseth them, so that they multiply exceedingly and suffereth not their cattle to decrease. And again, when they are minished, and brought low through oppression, through any plague, or trouble; Though he suffer them to be evil intreated through tyrants and let them M 326 wander out of the way in the wilderDess; Yet helpeth be the poor out of misery: and maketh him households like a flock of sheep FORMS OF PRAYER TO BE USED AT SEA. The righteous will consider this, and rejoice and the mouth of all wickedness shall be stopped. Whoso is wise will ponder these things: and they shall understand the loving kindness of the Lord. 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. An Hymn of Praise and Thanksgiving after a dangerous Tempest Or this: MOST O God thy mercy is over all thy works, but in special manner hath been extend ed toward us, whom thou hast so powerfully and wonderfully defended. Thou hast shewed us terrible things, and wonders in the deep, that we might see how powerful and gracious a God thou art; how able and ready to help them that trust in thee Thou hast shewed us how both winds and seas obey thy command; that we may learn, even from them, hereafter to obey thy voice, and to do thy will. We therefore bless and glorify thy Name, for this thy mercy in saving us, when we were ready to perish. And, we beseech thee, make us as truly sensible now of thy mercy, as we were then of the danger: And give us hearts always ready to express our thankfulness, not only by words, but also by our lives, in being more obedient to thy holy commandments. Continue, we beseech thee, this thy goodness to us: that we, whom thou hast saved, may serve thee in holiness and days of our life; through Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. Amen. 0 COME, let us give thanks unto the Lord, for he is gracious and his mercy endureth for ever Great is the Lord, and greatly to be say so whom he hath delivered from praised; let the redeemed of the Lord the merciless rage of the sea. passion slow to anger, and of great The Lord is gracious and full of com mercy, He hath not dealt with us according to our sins: neither rewarded us according to our iniquities. Collects of Thanksgiving. But as the heaven is high above the O MOST blessed and glorious Lord earth so great hath been his mercy toGod, who art us. and mercy; We thy poor creatures, whom thou hast made and preserved, holding our souls in life, and now rescuing us out of the jaws of death, humbly present ourselves again before thy Divine Majesty, to offer a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, for that thou heardest us when we called in our trouble, and didst not east out our prayer, which we made before thee in our great distress: Even when we gave all for lost, our ship, our goods, our lives, then didst thou mercifully look upon us, and wonderfully command a deliverance; for which we, now being in safety, do give all praise and glory to thy holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. We found trouble and heaviness: we were even at death's door. The waters of the sea had well- nigh covered us: the proud waters had wellnigh gone over our soul. The sea roared and the stormy wind lifted up the waves thereof. We were carried up as it were to heaven, and then down again into the deep: our soul melted within us, because of trouble; Then cried we unto thee, O Lord and thou didst deliver us out of our distress Blessed Fe thy Name, who didst not despise the prayer of thy servants: but didst hear our cry, and hast saved us. Thou didst send forth thy commandment and the windy storm ceased, and was turned into a calm. O let us therefore praise the Lord ders that he hath done, and still doeth for the children of men Praised be the Lord daily even the Lord that helpeth us, and poureth his benefits upon us cometh salvation: God is the Lord by He is our God, even the God of whom whom we have escaped death Thou, Lord, hast made us glad through triumph in thy praise. the operation of thy hands and we will Blessed be the Lord God: even the Lord. God, who only doeth wondrous things; And blessed be the Name of his Majesty for ever and let every one of us say, Amen, Amen. and to the Holy Ghost; Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: ever shall be world without end. As it was in the beginning, is now, and Amen. 2 Cor. xiii. THE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. and fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. Amen. FORMS OF PRAYER TO BE USED AT SEA. T Then this Collect. ALMIGHTY God, the Sovereign ComAfter Victory or Deliverance from an Enemy. A Psalm or Hymn of Praise and Thanksgiving after Victory IF the Lord had not been on our side, now may we say: had not been on our side, when men rose up against us; They had swallowed us up quick when they were so wrathfully displeased at us Yea, the waters had drowned us, and the stream had gone over our soul: the deep waters of the proud had gone over our soul. But praised be the Lord who hath not given us over as a prey unto them. The Lord hath wrought: a mighty salvation for us. We gat not this by our own sword, neither was it our own arm that saved us but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto us. The Lord hath appeared for us: the Lord hath covered our heads, and made us to stand in the day of battle The Lord hath appeared for us: the Lord hath overthrown our enemies, and dashed in pieces those that rose up against us Therefore not unto us, O Lord, not unto us but unto thy Name be given the glory. The Lord hath done great things for us: the Lord hath done great things for us, for which we rejoice. Our help standeth in the Name of the Lord who hath made heaven and earth. Blessed be the Name of the Lord: from evermore 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. After this Hymn may be sung the Te Deum. 327 hand is power and might which none is able to withstand; We bless and magnify thy great and glorious Name for this we do ascribe to thee, who art the only giver of Victory. And, we beseech thee, give us grace to improve this great mercy to thy glory, the advancement of thy Gospel, the honour of our Sovereign, and, as much as in us lieth, to the good of all mankind. And, we beseech thee, give us such a sense of this great mercy, as may engage us to a true thankfulness, such as may appear in our lives by an humble, holy, and obedient walking before thee all our days, through Jesus Christ our Lord; to whom with thee and the Holy Spirit, as for all thy mercies, so in particular for this Victory and Deliverance, be all glory and honour, world without end. Amen 2 Cor. xiii. THE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore Amen At the Burial of their Dead at Sea. The Office in the Common Prayer- book may be used; only instead of these words[ We therefore commit his body to the ground, earth to earth,& e] say, WE therefore commit his body to the to into looking for the resurrection of the body, ( when the Sea shall give up her dead,) and the life of the world to come, through our Lord Jesus Christ; who at his coming shall change our vile body, that it may be like his glorious body, according to the mighty working, whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself. 328 THE FORM AND MANNER OF MAKING, ORDAINING, AND CONSECRATING OF BISHOPS, PRIESTS, AND DEACONS, ACCORDING TO THE ORDER OF The Church of England. THE PREFACE. IT TT is evident unto all men diligently reading holy Scripture and ancient Authors, that from the Apostles' time there have been these Orders of Ministers in Christ's Church, Bishops, Priests, and Deacons. Which Offices were evermore had in such reverend Estimation, that no man might presume to execute any of them, except he were first called, tried, examined, and known to have such qualities as are requisite for the same; and also by publick Prayer, with Imposition of Hands, were approved and admitted thereunto by lawful Authority. And therefore, to the intent that these Orders may be continued, and reverently used and esteemed, in the Church of England; no man shall be accounted or taken to be a lawful Bishop, Priest, or Deacon in the Church of England, or suffered to execute any of the said Functions, except he be called, tried, examined, and admitted there. unto, according to the Form hereafter following, or hath had formerly Episcopal Consecration, or Ordination. And none shall be admitted a Deacon, except he be Twenty- three years of age, unless he have a Faculty And every man which is to be admitted a Priest shall be full Four- and- twenty years old. And every man which is to be ordained or consecrated Bishop shall be fully Thirty years of age. And the Bishop, knowing either by himself, or by sufficient testimony, any Person to be a man of virtuous conversation, and without crime; and, after ex. amination and trial, finding him learned in the Latin Tongue, and sufficiently instructed in holy Scripture, may at the times appointed in the Canon, or else, on urgent occasion, upon some other Sunday or Holy- day, in the face of the Church, admit him a Deacon, in such manner and form as hereafter followeth THE FORM AND MANNER OF MAKING OF DEACONS. When the day appointed by the Bishop is come, after Morning Prayer is ended, there shall be a Sermon or Exhortation, declaring the Duty and Office of such as come to be admitted Deacons; how necessary that Order is in the Church of Christ, and also, how the people ought to esteem them in their Office T First the Archdeacon, or his Deputy, I shall present unto the Bishop( sitting in his chair near to the holy Table) such as desire to be ordained Deacons, ( each of them being decently habited,) saying these words, EVEREND Father in God, I present admitted Deacons The Bishop TAKE heed that the persons, whom ye present unto us, be apt and meet, for their learning and godly conversation, to exercise their Ministry duly, to the honour of God, and the edifying of his Church The Archdeacon shall answer, I and also examined them, and think them so to be. Then the Bishop shall say unto the people: BRETHREN, if there be anyent, or who knoweth any Impediment, notable Crime, in any of these persons presented to be ordered Deacons, for the which he ought not to be admitted to that Office, let him come forth in the Name of God, and shew what the Crime or Impediment is. And if any great Crime or Impediment be objected, the Bishop shall sur. cease from Ordering that person, until such time as the party accused shall be found clear of that Crime Then the Bishop( commending such as shall be found meet to be Ordered to the Prayers of the congregation) shall, with the Clergy and people present, sing or say the Litany, with the Prayers as followeth. 329 The Litany and Suffrages. GOD the Father of heaven have mercy upon us 0 God the Father of heaven: have mercy upon us miserable sinners O God the Son, Redeemer of the world: have mercy upon us miserable sinners O God the Son, Redeemer of the world have mercy upon us miserable sinners O God the Holy Ghost, proceeding from the Father and the Son have mercy upon us miserable sinners O God the Holy Ghost, proceeding from the Father and the Son have mercy upon us miserable sinners. O holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, three Persons and one God: have mercy upon us miserable sinners O holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, three Persons and one God: have mercy upon us miserable sinners Remember not, Lord, our offences, nor the offences of our forefathers; neither take thou vengeance of our sins: spare us, good Lord, spare thy people, whom thou hast redeemed with thy most precious blood, and be not angry with us for ever Spare us, good Lord From alf evil and mischief; from sin, from the crafts and assaults of the devil; from thy wrath, and from everlasting damnation, Good Lord, deliver us From all blindness of heart; from pride, vain- glory ,, and hypocrisy; from envy, hatred, and malice, and all uncharitableness, Good Lord, deliver us. From fornication, and all other deadly sin; and from all the deceits of the world, the flesh, and the devil, Good Lord, deliver us. From lightning and tempest; from plague, pestilence, and famine; from battle and murder, and from sudden death, Good Lord, deliver us. From all sedition, privy conspiracy, and rebellion; from all false doctrine, 330 THE ORDERING heart, and contempt of thy Word and Commandment, Good Lord, deliver us By the mystery of thy holy Incarnation; by thy holy Nativity and Circumcision; by thy Baptism, Fasting, and Temptation, Good Lord, deliver us. By thine Agony and bloody Sweat; by thy Cross and Passion; by thy precious Death and Burial; by thy glorious Resurrection and Ascension; and by the coming of the Holy Ghost, Good Lord, deliver us. In all time of our tribulation; in all time of our wealth; in the hour of death, and in the day of judgment, Good Lord, deliver us. We sinners do beseech thee to hear us, O Lord God; and that it may please thee to rule and govern thy holy Church universal in the right way; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to keep and strengthen in the true worshipping of thee, in righteousness and holiness of life, thy Servant GEORGE, our most graciou king and Governour; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to rule his heart in thy faith, fear, and love, and that he may evermore have affiance in thee, and ever seek thy honour and glory; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord That it may please thee to be his de fender, and keeper, giving him the victory over all his enemies; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to bless and preserve our gracious Queen Mary, Alexandra the Queen Mother, Edward Prince of Wales, and all the Royal Family; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to illuminate all Bishops, Priests, and Deacons, with true knowledge and understanding of thy Word; and that both by their preaching and living they may set it forth, and shew it accordingly We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord That it may please thee to bless these thy servants, now to be admitted to the Order of Deacons,[ or Priests,] and to pour thy grace upon them; that they may duly execute their Office, to the edifying of thy Church, and the glory of thy holy Name; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to endue the Lords of the Council, and all the Nobility, with grace, wisdom, and understanding; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee bless and keep the Magistrates, giving them grace to execute justice, and to maintain truth; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. OF DEACONS. That it may please thee to bless and keep all thy people; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. nations unity, peace, and concord; That it may please thee to give to all We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to give us an heart to love and dread thee, and diligently to live after thy commandments; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. thy people increase of grace to hear That it may please thee to give to all meekly thy Word, and to receive it with fruits of the Spirit; pure affection, and to bring forth the We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to bring into and are deceived; the way of truth all such as have erred, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to strengthen such as do stand; and to comfort and help the weak- hearted; and to raise up them that fall; and finally to beat down Satan under our feet; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to succour, help, and comfort, all that are in danger, necessity, and tribulation; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to preserve all that travel by land or by water, all women labouring of child, all sick persons, and young children and to shew thy pity upon all prisoners and captives; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord That it may please thee to defend, and provide for, the fatherless children and widows, and all that are desolate and oppressed; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to have mercy upon all men; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to forgive our enemies, persecutors, and slanderers, and to turn their hearts; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to give and preserve to our use the kindly fruits of the earth, so as in due time we may enjoy them; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to give us true repentance; to forgive us all our sins, negligences, and ignorances; and to endue us with the grace of thy Holy Spirit. to amend our lives according to thy holy Word; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. Son of God we beseech thee to hear Son of God: we beseech thee to hear us. 0 Lamb of God that takest away the sins of the world; Grant us thy peace. O Lamb of God sins of the world; THE ORDERING that takest away the Have mercy upon us. O Christ, hear us. O Christ, hear us. Lord, have mercy upon 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. T Then shall the Priest, and the people with him, say the Lord's Prayer. OUR Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, in 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, But deliver us from evil. Amen. Priest. O Lord, deal not with us after our sins. Answer. Neither reward us after our iniquities. Let us pray. 0 GOD, merciful Father, that despisest nor the desire of such as be sorrowful; not the sighing of a contrite heart, Mercifully assist our prayers that we make before thee in all our troubles and adversities, whensoever they oppress us; and graciously hear us, that those evils, which the craft and subtilty of the devil or man worketh against us, be brought nought; and by the providence of thy goodness they may be dispersed; that we thy servants, being hurt by no perse cutions, may evermore give thanks unto thee in thy holy Church; through Jesus to Christ our Lord. O Lord, arise, help us, and deliver us for thy Name's sake with our and our fathers have declared unto us, the noble works that thou didst in their days, and in the old time before them O Lord, arise, help us, and deliver us for thine honour Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; Answer As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be world without end Amen. From our enemies defend us, O Christ. Graciously look upon our afflictions. Pitifully behold the sorrows of our hearts Mercifully forgive the sins of thy people. OF DEACONS. 331 Favourably with mercy hear our prayers. 0 Son of David, have mercy upon 218. Both now and ever vouchsafe to hear us, O Christ. Graciously hear us, O Christ; graciously hear us, O Lord Christ. Priest. O Lord, let thy mercy be shewed upon us; Answer. As we do put our trust in thee. Let us pray WE E humbly beseech thee, O Father, mercifully to look upon our infirmities; and for the glory of thy Name turn from us all those evils that we most righteously have deserved; and grant, that in all our troubles we may put our whole trust and confidence in thy mercy, and evermore serve thee in holiness and pureness of living, to thy honour and glory; through our only Mediator and Advocate, Jesus Christ our Lord Amen Then shall be sung or said the Service for the Communion, with the Collect, Epistle, and Gospel, as followeth. The Collect. Divine A Providence hast appointed divers Orders of Ministers in thy Church, and didst inspire thine Apostles to choose into the Order of Deacons the first Martyr Saint Stephen, with others; Mercifully behold these thy servants now called to the like Office and Administration; replenish them so with the truth of thy Doctrine, and adorn them with innocency of life, that, both by word and good example, they may faithfully serve thee in this Office, to the glory of thy Name, and the edification of thy Church; through the merits of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, now and for ever Amen. The Epistle 1 Tim ili 8. II IKEWISE must the Deacons be grave, not double tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre, holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience And let these also first be proved; then let them use the Office of a Deacon, being found blameless Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things Let the Deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. For they that have used the Office of a Deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. 332 Or else this, out of the sixth of the Acts of the Apostles. Acts vi. 2 THE ORDERING OF DEACONS. THEN the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the Word of God, and serve tables Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the Word And the saying pleased the whole multitude And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith, and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch; whom they set before the Apostles; and, when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them. And the Word of God increased, and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly, and a great company of the Priests were obedient to the faith And before the Gospel, the Bishop, every one of them that are to be Ordered, in the presence of the people, after this manner following The Bishop Je. Do you think that you are truly called, according to the will of our Lord sus Christ, and the due order of this Realm, to the Ministry of the Church? Answer. I think so. The Bishop Do you trust that you are inwardly by upon you this Office and Ministration, to serve God for the promoting of his glory, Then the Bishop, laying his Hands and the edifying of his people? Answer I trust so severally upon the Head of every one of them, humbly kneeling before him, shall say, the Canonical Scriptures of the Old and New Testament? Answer. I do believe them. The Bishop. WILL yon diligently read the same unto the people assembled in the Church where you shall be appointed to serve? Answer. I will. The Bishop. in the Catechism; in the absence of the Priest to baptize infants, and to preach, if he be admitted thereto by the Bishop. And furthermore, it is his Office, where provision is so made, to search for the sick, poor, and impotent people of the Parish, to intimate their estates, names, Curate, that by his exhortation they and places where they dwell, unto the Parishioners, or others. Will you do this may be relieved with the alms of the gladly and willingly? Answer. I will so do, by the help of God. The Bishop. WILL you apply all your diligence to and the lives of your families, according to the Doctrine of Christ; and to make both yourselves and them, as much as in you lieth, wholesome examples of the flock of Christ? Answer. I will so do, the Lord being my helper. The Bishop. con, in the Church where he shall be appointed to serve, to assist the Priest in Divine Service, and specially when he ministereth the holy Communion, and to help him in the distribution thereof, and to read holy Scriptures and Homilies in the Church and to instruct the youth WILL you reverently obey your Or chief Ministers of the Church, and them to whom the charge and government over you is com. mitted, following with a glad mind and will their godly admonitions? Answer I will endeavour myself, the Lord being my helper TAKE thou Authority to execute the Office a the Church of God committed unto thee; In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost Amen. Then shall the Bishop deliver to every one of them the New Testament, saying, TAKE thon Authority to read the Gospel in the Church of God, and to preach the same, if thou be thereto licensed by the Bishop himself. Then one of them, appointed by the Bishop, shall read the Gospel. St Luke xii 35. IET your loins be girded about, and your lights burning; and ye yourthat their Lord, when he will return from the wed. ding; that, when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately Blessed are those servants, whom the Lord when he cometh shall find watching. Verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to THE ORDERING OF PRIESTS. 333 meat, and will come forth and serve them| Son Christ, may so well behave themAnd if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants selves in this inferior Office, that they may be found worthy to be called unto the higher Ministries in thy Church; through the same thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ, to whom be glory and honour world without end Amen. Then shall the Bishop proceed in the Communion, and all that are Ordered shall tarry, and receive the holy Com munion the same day with the Bishop The Communion ended, after the last Collect, and immediately before the Benediction, shall be said these Collects following ALMIGHTY God, giver of all good A thi who of thy great goodness hast vouchsafed to accept and take these thy servants into the office of Deacons in thy Church; Make them, we beseech thee, O Lord, to be modest, humble, and constant in their Ministration, to have a ready will to observe all spiritual Discipline; that they having always the testimony of a good conscience, and continuing ever stable and strong in thy in all our doings with thy most gracious favour, and further us with thy continual help; that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in thee, we may glorify thy holy Name, and finally by thy mercy obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen THE peace of God, which passe al your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord: And the Blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you, and remain with you always Amen And here it must be declared unto the Deacon, that he must continue in that Office of a Deacon the space of a whole year( except for reasonable causes it shall otherwise seem good unto the Bishop) to the intent he may be perfect, and well expert in the things appertaining to the Ecclesiastical Administration. In executing whereof if he be found faithful and diligent, he may be admitted by his Diocesan to the Order of Priesthood, at the times appointed in the Canon; or else, on urgent occasion, upon some other Sunday, or Holy- day, in the face of the Church, in such manner and form as hereafter followeth THE FORM AND MANNER OF ORDERING OF PRIESTS. When the day appointed by the Bishop is come, after Morning Prayer is ended, there shall be a Sermon or Exhortation, declaring the Duty and Office of such as come to be admitted Priests; how necessary that Order is in the Church of Christ, and also how the people ought to esteem them in their Office The Bishop TAKE heed that the persons, whom ye present unto us, for their learning and godly conversation. to exercise their Ministry duly, to the honour of God, and the edifying of his Church First, the Archdeacon, or, in his absence, one appointed in his stead, shall present unto the Bishop( sitting in his chair near to the holy Table) all The Archdeacon shall answer, them that shall receive the Order of I HAVE enquired of them, and also think so day of them being decently habited) and say, REV EVEREND Father in God, I present unto you these persons present, to be admitted to the Order of Priesthood. to be. Bishop shall say unto the people: GOOD YOOD people. these are they whom we purpose, God willing, to receive this day unto the holy Office of Priesthood For after due examination find not to the contrary, but that they be lawfully called to their Function and Ministry, and that they be persons meet we Then the 334 THE ORDERING for the same. But yet if there be any of you, who knoweth any Impediment, or notable Crime, in any of them, for the which he ought not to be received into this holy Ministry, let him come forth in the Name of God, and shew what the Crime or Impediment is. And if any great Crime or Impediment be objected, the Bishop shall surcease from Ordering that person, until such time as the party accused shall be found clear of that Crime. Prayers, as is before appointed in the Form of Ordering Deacons; save only, that, in the proper Suffrage there added, the word[ Deacons] shall be omitted, and the word[ Priests] in serted instead of it OF PRIESTS. After this shall be read for the Gospel part of the ninth Chapter of Saint Matthew, as followeth. St. Matt. ix. 36. ATHEN Jesus saw the multitudes, T Then the Bishop( commending such as shall be found meet to be Ordered to the Prayers of the congregation) shall, with the Clergy and people sent, sing or say the Litany, with the Or else this that followeth, out of the pretenth Chapter of Saint John. The Epistle Ephes. iv. 7. UNT INTO every one of us is given grace, according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men( Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? He that descended, is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) And he gave some Apostles, and some Prophets, and some Evangelists, and some Pastors and Teachers; for the perfeeting of the Saints, for the work of the Ministry, for the edifying of the Body of Christ till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ. on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad as sheep having no shepherd. Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. St. John x 1. that not the into Then shall be sung or said the Service for the Communion, with the Collect, Epistle, and Gospel, as followeth. VERILY, verily I say unto you, He the sheep- fold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a. robber. But he that entereth in by the door is the Shepherd of the sheep. To him the porter openeth, and the sheep hear his voice; and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. when The Collect. A things, who by thy Holy Spirit hast sheep he goeth before them, and the appointed divers Orders of Ministers in the Church; Mercifully behold these thy servants now called to the Office of Priesthood; and replenish them so with the truth of thy doctrine, and adorn them with innocency of life, that. both by word and good example, they may faithfully serve thee in this Office, to the glory of thy Name, and the edification of thy Church; through the merits of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, world without end Amen. sheep follow him; for they know his voice And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him for they know not the voice of strangers This parable spake Jesus unto them, but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers; but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door; by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. The thief cometh not but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly I am the good Shepherd: the good Shepherd giveth his life for the sheep But he that is an hireling, and not the Shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth; and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep. I am the good Shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep And other sheep I have, which 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 ORDERING OF PRIESTS. Then the Bishop, sitting in his chair, shall say unto them as hereafter followeth. YOU YOU have heard, Brethren, as well in your private examination, as in the exhortation which was now made to you, and in the holy Lessons taken out of the Gospel, and the writings of the Apostles, of what dignity, and of how great importance this Office is, whereunto ye are called And now again we exhort you, in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you have in remembrance, into how high a Dignity, and to how weighty an Office and Charge ye are called that is to say, to be Messengers, Watchimen, and Stewards of the Lord; to teach, and to premonish, to feed and provide for the Lord's family; to seek for Christ's sheep that are dispersed abroad, and for his children who are in the midst of this naughty world, that they may be saved through Christ for ever 335 means compass the doing of so weighty a work, pertaining to the salvation of man, but with doctrine and exhortation taken out of the holy Scriptures, and with a life agreeable to the same; consider how studious ye ought to be in reading and learning the Scriptures, and in, framing the manners both of yourunto you, according to the rule of the selves, and of them that specially pertain same Scriptures: and for this self- same cause, how ye ought to forsake and set aside( as much as you may) all worldly cares and studies We have good hope that you have well weighed and pondered these things with yourselves long before this time; and that you have clearly determined, by God's grace, to give yourselves wholly to this Office, whereunto it hath pleased God to call you: so that, as much as lieth in you, you will apply yourselves wholly to this one thing, and draw all your cares and studies this way, and that you will continually pray to God the Father, by the Mediation of our only Saviour Jesus Christ, for the heavenly assistance of the Holy Ghost; that, by daily reading and weighing of the Scriptures, ye may wax riper and stronger in your Ministry; and that ye may so endeavour yourselves, from time to time, to sanctify the lives of you and yours, and to fashion them after the Rule and Doctrine of Christ, that ye may be wholesome and godly examples and patterns for the people to follow. And now, that this present Congregation of Christ here assembled may also understand your minds and wills in these things, and that this your promise may the more move you to do your duties, ye shall answer plainly to these things, which we, in the Name of God, and of his Church, shall demand of you touching the same Have always therefore printed in your remembrance, how great a treasure is committed to your charge. For they are the sheep of Christ, which he bought with his death, and for whom he shed his blood The Church and Congregation whom you must serve, is his Spouse, and his Body And if it shall happen the same Church, or any Member thereof, to take any hurt or hindrance by reason of your negligence, ye know the great ness of the fault, and also the horrible punishment that will ensue Wherefore consider with yourselves the end of your Ministry towards the children of God, towards the Spouse and Body of Christ; and see that you never cease your la bour, your care and diligence, until you have done all that lieth in you, according to your bounden duty, to bring all such as are or shall be committed to your charge, unto that agreement in the faith Doe truly called, according to the will heart, that and knowledge of God, and to that ripeness and perfectness of age in Chríst, that there be no place left among you, either for error in religion, or for vicious of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the order of this Church of England, to the Order and Ministry of Priesthood? Answer. I think it. ness in life The Bishop. Forasmuch then as your Office is both of so great excellency, and of so great difficulty, ye see with how great care and ARE you persuaded that the holy A Scriptures contain sufficiently all Doctrine required of necessity for eterstudy ye ought to apply yourselves, as well that ye may shew yourselves dutiful! and thankful unto that Lord, who hath nal salvation through faith in Jesus placed you in so high a Dignity, as also to beware, that neither you your selves offend, nor be occasion that others offend Howbeit, ye cannot have a mind and will thereto of yourselves; for that will and ability is given of God alone therefore ye ought, and have need, to pray earnestly for his Holy Spirit. And seeing that you cannot by any other Christ? and are you determined, out of the said Scriptures to instruct the people committed to your charge, and to teach nothing, as required of necessity to eternal salvation, but that which you shall be persuaded may be concluded and proved by the Scripture? Answer I am so persuaded, and have so determined by God's grace. $ 36 THE ORDERING The Bishop. then faithful diligence always so to minister the Doctrine and Sacraments, and the Discipline of Christ, as the Lord hath commanded, and as this Church and Realm hath received the same, according to the Commandments of God; so that you may teach the people committed to your Cure and Charge with all diligence to keep and observe the same? Answer. I will so do, by the help of the Lord. The Bishop WILL you be ready, with all faithful diligence, to banish and drive away all erroneous and strange doctrines contrary to God's word; and to use both publick and private monitions and exhortations, as well to the sick as to the whole, within your Cures, as need shall require, and occasion shall be given? Answer. I will, the Lord being my helper. The Bishop. in in reading of the holy Scriptures, and in such studies as help to the knowledge of the same, laying aside the study of the world and the flesh? Answer I will endeavour myself so to do, the Lord being my helper. The Bishop. WILL you be diligent to frame and fashion your own selves, and your families, according to the Doctrine of Christ; and to make both yourselves and them, as much as in you lieth, wholesome examples and patterns to the flock of Christ? Answer. I will apply myself thereto, the Lord being my helper The Bishop. WILL you maintain and set forwards, as as in you, peace, and love, among all Christian people, and especially among them that are or shall be committed to your charge? Answer I will so do, the Lord being my helper. The Bishop WILL you reverently obey your Ordiunto whom is committed the charge and government over you; following with a glad mind and will their godly ad nitions, and submitting yourselves to their godly judgments? Answer. I will so do, the Lord being my helper. OF PRIESTS. Then shall the Bishop, standing up, say, ALMIGHTY God, who hath given you A this will to do all these things; Grant also unto you strength and power to perform the same; that he may accomplish his work which he hath begun in you; through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen. After this, the Congregation shall be desired, secretly in their Prayers, to make their humble supplications to God for all these things: for the which Prayers there shall be silence kept for a space. After which shall be sung or said by the Bishop( the persons to be Ordained Priests all kneeling) Veni, Creator Spiritus; the Bishop beginning, and the Priests, and others that are present, an swering by verses, as followeth. COM YOME, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, And lighten with celestial fire. Thou the anointing Spirit art, Who dost thy seven- fold gifts impart. Thy blessed Unction from above, Is comfort, life, and fire of love. Enable with perpetual light The dulness of our blinded sight. Anoint and cheer our soiled face With the abundance of thy grace. Keep far our foes, give peace at home: Where thou art guide, no ill can come. Teach us to know the Father, Son, And thee, of both, to be but One That, through the ages all along, This may be our endless song; Praise to thy eternal merit, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Or this: COME, Holy Ghost, eternal God, Both from the Father and the Son, The God of peace and love; Visit our minds, into our hearts Thy heavenly grace inspire; That truth and godliness we may Pursue with full desire. Thou art the very Comforter In grief and all distress; The heav'nly gift of God most high, No tongue can it express; The fountain and the living spring Of joy celestial; The fire so bright, the love so sweet, The Unction spiritual Thou in thy gifts art manifold, By them Christ's Church doth stand: In faithful hearts thou writ'st thy law, The finger of God's hand. THE ORDERING OF PRIESTS. According to thy promise, Lord, Thou givest speech with grace; That thro' thy help God's praises may Resound in every place. O Holy Ghost, into our minds Send down thy heav'nly light; Kindle our hearts with ferrent zeal, To serve God day and night Our weakness strengthen and confirm, ( For, Lord, thou know'st us frail;) That neither devil, world, nor flesh, Against us may prevail Put back our enemy far from us, Aud help us to obtain Peace in our hearts with God and man, ( The best, the truest gain;) And grant that thou being, O Lord, Our leader and our guide, We may escape the shares of sin, And never from thee slide. Such measures of thy powerful grace Grant, Lord, to us, we pray; That thon may'st be our Comforter At the last dreadful day. Of strife and of dissension Dissolve, O Lord, the bands, And knit the knots of peace and love Throughout all Christian lands Grant us the grace that we may know The Father of all might, That we of his beloved Son May gain the blissful sight; And that we may with perfect faith Ever acknowledge thee, The Spirit of Father, and of Son, One God in Persons Three To God the Father laud and praise, And to his blessed Son, And to the Holy Spirit of grace, Co- equal Three in One. 337 eternal praise of thy holy Name: For these so great benefits of thy eternal goodness, and for that thou hast vouchsafed to call these thy servants here present to the same Office and Ministry appointed for the salvation of mankind, we render unto thee most hearty thanks, we praise and worship thee; and we humbly beseech thee, by the same thy blessed Son, to grant unto all, which either here or elsewhere call upon thy holy Name, that we may continue to shew ourselves thankful unto thee for these and all other thy benefits; and that we may daily increase and go forwards in the knowledge and faith of thee and thy Son, by the Holy Spirit So that as well by these thy Ministers, as by them over whom they shall be appointed thy Ministers, thy holy Name may be for ever glorified, and thy blessed kingdom enlarged; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the same Holy Spirit, world without end Amen. And pray we, that our only Lord Would please his Spirit to send On all that shall profess his Name, From hence to the world's end. Amen. When this Prayer is done, the Bishop with the Priests present shall lay their hands severally upon the head of every one that receireth the Order of Priesthood; the Receivers humbly kneeling upon their knees, and the Bishop saying, RECEIVE the Holy Ghost for the Church of God, now committed unto thee by the Imposition of our hands Whose síns thou dost forgive, they are forgiven; and whose sins thou dost retain, they are retained And be thon a faithful Dispenser of the Word of God, and of his holy Sacraments; In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of Amen. the Holy Ghost Then the Bishop shall deliver to every one of them kneeling, the Bible into his hand, saying. That done, the Bishop shall pray in TAKE thou Authority to preach the Word of God, and to minister the this wise, and say, holy Sacraments in the Congregation, where thou shalt be lawfully appointed thereunto Let us pray. A ther, who, of thine infinite love and when this is done, the Nicene Creed goodness towards us, hast given to us thy only and most dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ, to be our Redeemer, and the Author of everlasting life; who, after he had made perfect our redemption by his death, and was ascended into heaven, sent abroad into the world his Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Doctors, and Pastors; by whose labour and ministry he gathered together a great flock in all the parts of the world, to set forth the i shall be sung or said; and the Bishop shall after that go on in the Service of the Communion, which all they that receive Orders shall take together, and remain in the same place where Hands were laid upon them, until such time as they have received the Communion The Communion being done, after the last Collect, and immediately be 338 fore the Benediction, shall be said these Collects THE CONSECRATION OF BISHOPS. MOST merciful Father, we beseech thee to send upon these thy servants thy heavenly blessing; that they may be clothed with righteousness, and that thy Word spoken by their mouths may have such success, that it may never be spoken in vain may have grace to hear and receive what they shall deliver out of thy most holy Word, or agreeable to the same, as the means of our salvation; that in all our words and deeds we may seek thy glory, and the increase of thy kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen And if on the same day the Order of Deacons be given to some, and the Order of Priesthood to others; the Deacons shall be first presented, and then the Priests; and it shall suffice that the Litany be once said for both The Collects shall both be used; first, that for Deacons, then that for Priests. The Epistle shall be Ephes iv 7-13, as before in this Office. Immediately after which, they that are to be made Deacons shall be examined, and Ordained, as is above prescribed. Then one of them having read the Gospel( which shall be either out of St Matt. ix 36-38, as before in this Office; or e'se St Luke xii. 35-38, as before in the Form for the Ordering of Deacons,) they that are to be made Priests shall likewise be examined, and Ordained, as is in this Office before appointed. THE FORM OF ORDAINING OR CONSECRATING OF AN When all things are duly prepared in the Church, and set in order, after Morning Prayer is ended, the Archbishop( or some other Bishop appointed) shall begin the Communion Service; in which this shall be DREVENT us, O Lord, in all out PR doings, with thy most gracious fa vour, and further us with thy continual help; that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in thee, we may glorify thy holy Name, and finally by thy mercy obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ARCHBISHOP OR BISHOP; Which is always to be performed upon some Sunday or Holy- day. The Collect LMIGHTY God, who by thy Son Jesus A Christ didst give to thy holy Apostles many excellent gifts, and didst charge them to feed thy flock; Give grace, we beseech thee, to all Bishops, the Pastors of thy Church, that they may diligently preach thy Word, and duly administer the godly Discipline thereof; and grant to the people, that they may obediently follow the same; that all may receive the crown of everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE peace of God, which passeth all minds in the knowledge and love of understanding, keep your hearts and God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord: And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you, and remain with you always Amen. TAnd another Bishop shall read the i Epistle 1 Tim iii 1. THIS HIS is a true saying, If a man desire the Office of a Bishop, he desireth a good work. A Bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospi tality, apt to teach; not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre, but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; ( For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the Church of God?) Not a novice. lest being demnation of the devil lifted up with pride he fall into the conmust have a good report of them which Moreover, he are without; lest he fall into reproach, and the snare of the devil. Or this. For the Epistle. Acts xx 17. to and called the elders of the Church. And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know. from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, serving the Lord with all humility THE CONSECRATION OF BISHOPS. of mind, and with many tears and temptations which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews: And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house, testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. And now behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there; save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying, That bonds and afflictions abide me. But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear myself, so that I might finish my course with Joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the Gospel of the grace of God. And now behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more. Where fore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God. Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you Overseers, to feed the Church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years, I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel; yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak; and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. Then another Bishop shall read the Gospel 339 my sheep. He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. St. John xxi 15 JESUS saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. He saith to him again the second time, Simon, of saith unto him, Yea, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed Or else this. St. John xx 19 HE same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples where assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus, and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. Then saith Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost Whosesoever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whosesoever sins ye retain, they are retained. Or this. St Matt. xxviii. 18. JESUS came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing 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 lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world After the Gospel, and the Nicene Creed, and the Sermon are ended, the Elected bishop( vested with his Rochet) shall be presented by two Bishops unto the Archbishop of that province( or to some other Bishop appointed by lawful commission) the Archbishop sitting in his chair near the holy Table, and the Bishops that present him saying, MOST Reverend Father in God, we you this well- learned man to be Ordained and Consecrated Bishop. Then shall the Archbishop demand the King's Mandate for the Consecration, and cause it to be read And then shall be ministered unto them the Oath of due Obedience to the Archbishop, as followeth The Oath of due Obedience to the Archbishop TN Amen. I N. IN the Name of God. chosen Bishop of the Church and See of N. do profess and promise all due reverence and obedience to the Arch 340 THE CONSECRATION OF BISHOPS, bishop and to the Metropolitical Church command, that we should not be hasty of N. and to their Successors: So help in laying on hands, and admitting any me God, through Jesus Christ. person to Government in the Church of Christ, which he hath purchased with no less price than the effusion of his own blood; before I admit you to this Administration, I will examine you in certain Articles, to the end that the Congregation present may have a trial, and bear witness, how you be minded to BRETHREN, it is written in the behave yourself in the Church of God Gospel of Saint Luke, That our Saviour Christ continued the whole night in prayer, before he did choose and send forth his twelve Apostles. It is written also in the Acts of the Apostles, That the Disciples who were at Antioch did fast and pray, before they laid hands on Paul and Barnabas, and sent them forth. Let us therefore, following the example of our Saviour Christ, and his Apostles, first fall to prayer, before we admit, and send forth this person presented unto us, to the work whereunto we trust the Holy Ghost hath called him This Oath shall not be made at the Consecration of an Archbishop. Then the Archbishop shall move the Congregation present to pray, saying thus to them: And then shall be said the Litany, as before in the Form of Ordering Deacons, save only, that after this place, That it may please thee to illuminate all Bishops,& e, the proper Sufrage there following shall be omitted, and this inserted instead of it; THA HAT it may please thee to bless this our Brother elected, and to send thy grace upon him, that he may duly execute the Office whereunto he is called, to the edifying of thy Church, and to the honour, praise, and glory of thy Name; Answer. We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord appointed divers Orders of Ministers in thy Church; Mercifully bel: old this thy servant now called to the Work and Ministry of a Bishop; aud replenish him so with the truth of thy doctrine, and adorn him with innocency of life, that, both by word and deed, he may faithfully serve thee in this Office, to the glory of Name, well- governing of thy Church; through the merits of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, world without end Amen Then the Archbishop, sitting in his chair, shall say to him that is to be Consecrated, you called to this Ministration, according to the will of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the order of this Realm? Answer I am so persuaded. The Archbishop. BROTHER, forasmuch as the holy Scripture and the ARE A ARE you persuaded that the holy A Scriptures contain sufficiently all doctrine required of necessity for eternal salvation through faith in Jesus Christ? And are you determined out of the same holy Scriptures to instruct the people committed to your charge; and to teach or maintain nothing as required of necessity to eternal salvation, but that which you shall be persuaded may be concluded and proved by the same? Then shall be said this Prayer following The Archbishop ALMIGHTY God, giver of all good Athings, who by thy Holy Spirit hast you ready, with all faithful diliAnswer I am so persuaded, and determined, by God's grace The Archbishop. WIL TILL you then faithfully exercise tures, and call upon God by prayer, for yourself in the same holy Scripthe true understanding of the saine; se as you may be able by them to teach and exhort with wholesome Doctrine, and to withstand and convince the gainsayers? Answer I will so do, by the help of God gence, to banish and drive away all erroneous and strange doctrine contrary to God's Word; and both privately and openly to call upon and encourage others to the same? Answer. I am ready, the Lord being my helper The Archbishop. WILL you deny all ungodliness and righteously, and godly, in this present world. that you may shew yourself in all things an example of good works unto others, that the adversary may be ashamed, having nothing to say against you? Answer. I will so do, the Lord being my helper. The Archbishop. WILL you maintain and set forward, as much as shall lie in you, quiet THE CONSECRATION ness, love, and peace among all men; and such as be unquiet, disobedient, and criminous, within your Diocese, correct and punish, according to such authority as you have by God's Word, and as to you shall be committed by the Ordinance of this Realm? Answer I will so do, by the help of God. The Archbishop. TILL you be faithful in Ordaining, Lord, hear our prayer Answer. And let our cry come unto thee. Let us pray. A Father, who of thine infinite goodness hast given thine only and dearly be our others? Answer I will so be, by the help of God The Archbishop. deemer, and the Author of everlasting life; who, after that he had made perfect our Redemption by his death, and was ascended into heaven, poured down his WILL you shew yourself gentle, and gifts abundantly upon men, making some be to some some poor and needy people, and to all strangers destitute of help? Answer I will so shew myself, by God's help. Then the Archbishop standing up shall say, ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, Awho hath given you a good will to do all these things, Grant also unto you strength and power to perform the same; that, he accomplishing in you the good work which he hath begun, you may be found perfect and irreprehensible at the latter day; through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen Then shall the Bishop elect put on the rest of the Episcopal habit; and kneeling down, Veni, Creator Spiritus, shall be sung or said over him, the Archbishop beginning, and the Bishops, with others that are present, answering by verses, as followeth COME, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, And Thou the anointing Spirit art, Who dost thy seven- fold gifts impart. Thy blessed Unction from above, Is comfort, life, and fire of love Enable with perpetual light The dulness of our blinded sight. Anoint and cheer our soiled face With the abundance of thy grace Keep far our foes, give peace at home: Where thou art guide, no ill can come. Teach us to know the Father, Son, And thee, of both, to be but One. That, through the ages all along, This may be our endless song; Praise to thy eternal merit, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Or this: COME, Holy Ghost, eternal God, Proceeding from above,& c. OF BISHOPS. 341 That ended, the Archbishop shall say, As before in the Form for Ordering Priests. gelists, some Pastors and Doctors, to the edifying and making perfect his Church; Grant, we beseech thee, to this thy servant such grace, that he may evermore be ready to spread abroad thy Gospel, the glad tidings of reconciliation with thee; and use the authority given him, not to destruction, but to salvation; not to hurt, but to help: so that as a wise and faithful servant, giving to thy family their portion in due season, he may at last be received into everlasting joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who, with thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, one God, world without end. Amen Then the Archbishop and Bishops present shall lay their hands upon the head of the elected Bishop kneeling before them upon his knees, the Archbishop saying, ECEIVE the Holy Ghost, for the a Church of God, now committed unto thee by the Imposition of our hands; In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost Amen And remember that thou stir up the grace of God which is given thee by this Imposition of our hands for God hath not given us the spirit of fear. but of power, and love, and soberness. Then the Archbishop shall deliver him the Bible, saying, NIVE heed unto reading, exhortation, contained in this Book Be diligent in them, that the increase coming thereby may be manifest unto all men Take heed unto thyself, and to doctrine, and be diligent in doing them for by so doing thou shalt both save thyself and them that hear thee Be to the flock of Christ a shepherd, not a wolf; feed them, devour them not. Hold up the weak, heal the sick, bind up the broken, bring again the out- casts, seek the lost. 342 FORMS OF PRAYER FOR Be so merciful, that you be not too remiss; so minister discipline, that you forget not mercy: that when the chief Shepherd shall appear you may receive the never- fading crown of glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Then the Archbishop shall proceed in the Communion- Service; with whom the new Consecrated Bishop( with others) shall also communicate. And for the last Collect, immediately before the Benediction, shall be said these Prayers MOST merciful Father, we beseech thee to send down upon this thy servant thy heavenly blessing; and so endue him with thy holy Spirit, that he, preaching thy Word, may not only be earnest to reprove, beseech, and rebuke with all patience and doctrine; but also may be to such as believe a wholesome example, in word, in conversation, in FORMS OF Proper Psalms, xx, ci., cxxi. Proper Lessons. The First, Joshua i. to v. 10, or Proverbs viii. to v. 17. PRAYER WITH THANKSGIVING TO ALMIGHTY GOD; For use in all Churches and Chapels within this Realm, every Year, upon the Anniversary of the Day of the Accession of the Reigning Sovereign, or upon such other Day as shall be appointed by Authority The Second, Rom xiii. to v. 11, or Rev xxi 22- xxii 4. THE DAY OF ACCESSION. love, in faith, in chastity, and in purity; that, faithfully fulfilling his course, at the latter day he may receive the crown of righteousness laid up by the Lord the righteous Judge, who liveth and reigneth one God with the Father and the Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen. 1. At Mattins and Evensong the following Psalms, Lessons, Suffrages, and Collects may be used: The Suffrages next after the Creed. Priest. O Lord, shew thy mercy upon us Answer Priest Answer. Who putteth his trust in thee Priest Send him help from thy holy place. And grant us thy salvation. O Lord, save the King; PRE DREVENT us, O Lord, in all our and further us with thy continual helps doings, with thy most gracious favour, that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in thee, we may glorify thy holy Name, and finally by thy mercy obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen. Answer. And evermore mightily defend him. Priest. Be unto him, O Lord, a strong tower: HE peace of God, which passeth all Tunderstanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord! And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost be amongst you, and remain with you always. Amen. Answer From the face of his enemies, Priest. ndue thy Ministers with righteousness. Answer. And make thy chosen people Joyful. Priest O Lord, save thy people. Answer And bless thine inheritance. Priest Give peace in our time, O Lord. Answer Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, 0 God. Priest. O Lord, hear our prayer. Answer. And let our cry come unto thee After the first Collect, at Morning or Evening Prayer, the ollowing Collect: GOD, who providest for thy people by thy power, over love; Vouchsafe so to bless thy Servant our King, that under him this nation may be wisely governed, and thy Church may serve thee in all godly quietness; and grant that he being devoted to thee with his whole heart, and persevering in good works unto the end, may, by thy guidance, come to thine everlasting kingdom; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord FORMS OF PRAYER FOR who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end Amen If the Litany be sung or said, these Prayers immediately after the Prayer, " We humbly beseech thee:" and if the Litany be not said, then these Prayers instead of the Prayers for the King and for the Royal Family at Mattins or Evensong 0 LORD our God, who upholdest and governest all things by the word of thy power; Receive our humble prayers for our Sovereign Lord GEORGE, as on this day set over us by thy grace and providence to be our king; and, together with him, bless, we beseech' thee, our gracious Queen Mary, Alexandra the Queen Mother, Edward Prince of Wates, and all the Royal Family; that they, ever trusting in thy goodness, protected by thy power, and crowned with thy gracious and endless favour, may long continue before thee in peace and safety, joy and honour, and after death may obtain everlasting 1.3 and glory, by the Merits and Mediation of Christ Jesus our Saviour, who with thee and the Holy Ghost, liveth and reigneth ever one God, world without end. Amen. ALMIGHTY God, who rulest over all the kingdoms of the World, and dost order them according to thy good pleasure; We yield thee unfeigned thanks, for that thou wast pleased. as on this day, to set thy Servant our Sovereign Lord, King GEORGE upon the Throne of this Realm Let thy wisdom be his guide, and let thine arm strengthen him; let truth and justice, holiness and righteousness, peace and charity abound in his days. Direct all his counsels and endeavours to thy glory, and the welfare of his subjects: give us grace to obey him cheerfully for conscience sake, and let him always possess the hearts of his people; let his Reign be long and prosperous, and crown him with everlasting life in the world to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen A Prayer for Unity. 0 GOD the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, our only Saviour, the Prince lay to Peace; Give us grace seriously to to heart the great dangers we are in by our unhappy di isions Take away all hatred and prejudice, and whatsoever else may hinder us from godly Union and Concord: that, as there is but one Body, and one Spirit, and one Hope of our Calling, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of us all, 30 we may henceforth be all of one heart, and of one soul, united in one holy bond of Truth and Peace, of Faith and Charity, THE DAY OF ACCESSION. 343 and may with one mind and one mouth glorify thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen. 2. THE COMMUNION. In the Order of the Administration of Holy Communion in place of the Collect, Epistle, and Gospel of the day shall be said the following: The Collect. GOD, who providest for thy people by 0 love; Vouchsafe so to bless thy Servant thy power, and rulest over them in our King, that under him this nation may be wisely governed, and thy Church may serve thee in all godly quietness; and grant that he being devoted to thee with his whole heart, and persevering in good works unto the end, may, by thy guidance, come to thine everlasting kingdom; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end Amen The Epistle 1 St. Pet ii. 11. DEAT EARLY beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that whereas they speak against you as evil- doers, they may, by your good works which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation, Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake; whether it be to the King, as supreme; or unto governours, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evil- doers, and for the praise of them that do well. For so is the will of God, that with welldoing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men as free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God Honour all men Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the King. The Gospel St. Matt. xxii 16 AND they sent out unto him their dis. ciples, with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man for thou regardest not the person of men Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cæsar, or not? But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? shew me the tribute- money And they brought unto him a penny And he saith unto them, Whose is this image 344 FORMS OF PRAYER FOR and superscription? They say unto him, Cæsar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things which are Cæsar's; and unto God the things that are God's. When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way If this day should fall on a Sunday or other holy- day, the Collect, Epistle, and Gospel of the day shall be used, and the Collect," O God, who providest," shall be said after the Collect of the day. 3. The following Service may also be used on the same day at any convenient time. To thee all Angels cry aloud: the Heavens, and all the Powers therein. To thee Cherubin, and Seraphin: continually do cry, Holy, Holy, Holy: Lord God of Sabaoth; Heaven and earth are full of the Majesty of thy Glory The glorious company of the Apostles: praise thee. The goodly fellowship of the Prophets praise thee. The noble army of Martyrs: praise thee. Te Deum Laudamus. UR Father, which art in heaven, Hal TE praise thee, O God: we acknow- Olowed be thy Name Thy kingdom WE ledge thee to l the Lord. All the earth doth worship thee: the Father everlasting come Thy will be done, in 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; But deliver us from evil. Amen. The holy Church throughout all the world doth acknowledge thee; The Father of an infinite Majesty; Thine honourable, true: and only Son; Also the Holy Ghost: the Comforter. THOU art the King of Glory: 0 Christ. art the the Father, When thou tookest upon thee to deliver man: thou didst not abhor the Virgin's womb. THE DAY OF ACCESSION. Day by day we magnify thee; And we worship thy Name: ever world without end. When thou hadst overcome the sharpness of death thou didst open the Kingdom of Heaven to all believers. Thou sittest at the right hand of God: in the Glory of the Father. We believe that thou shalt come to be our Judge We therefore pray thee, help thy servants: whom thou hast redeemed with thy precious blood. Make them to be numbered with thy Saints in glory everlasting Vouchsafe, O Lord to keep us this day without sin. O Lord, have mercy upon us: have mercy upon us. O Lord, let thy mercy lighten upon us: as our trust is in thee. O Lord, in thee have I trusted let me never be confounded. Then the Priest shall say, The Lord be with you. Answer And with thy spirit. Let us pray. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Then the Priest standing up shall say, O Lord, save the King; Answer Who putteth his trust in thee. Priest Send him help from thy holy place Answer. And evermore mightily defend him. Priest. Let his enemies have no advantage of him. Answer Nor the wicked approach to hurt him. Priest. O Lord, hear our prayer. Answer And let our cry come unto thee. Let us pray. GOD, who providest for thy people by thy power, in love; Vouclisafe so to bless thy Servant our King, that under him this nation may be wisely governed, and thy Church may serve thee in all godly quietness; and grant that he being devoted to thee with his whole heart, and persevering in good works unto the end, may, by thy guidance, come to thine everlasting kingdom; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end Amen. thy power; Receive our humble prayers LORD our God, who upholdest and 0 governest all things by the word of for our Sovereign Lord GEORGE, as on O FORD, save thy people and bless this day set over us by thy grace and ther thine heritage. our together Govern them and lift them up for ever with him, bless, we beseech thee, our FORMS OF PRAYER FOR THE gracious Queen Mary, Alexandra the of and all the Royal Family; that they ever trusting in thy goodness, protected by thy power, and crowned with thy gracious and endless favour, may long continue before thee in peace and safety, joy and honour, after death may obtain everlasting and glory, by the Merits and Media tion of Christ Jesus our Saviour, who with thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth ever one God, world without end. and life Amen. LMIGHTY God, who rulest over all AL the kingdoms of the World, and dost order them according to thy good pleasure; We yield thee unfeigned thanks, for that thou wast pleased, as on this day, to set thy Servant our Sovereign Lord, King GEORGE, upon the throne of this Realm Let thy wisdom be his guide, and let thine arm strengthen him; let truth and justice, holiness and righteousness, peace and charity abound in his days Direct all his counsels and endeavours to thy glory, and the welfare of his subjects; give us grace to obey him cheerfully for conscience sake; and let him always possess the hearts of his people; let his Reign be prosperous, crown everlasting life in the world to come: through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. " GEORGER. DAY OF ACCESSION A Prayer for Unity 345 Jesus Christ, our only Saviour, the Prince of Peace; Give us grace seriously to lay to heart the great dangers we are in by our unhappy divisions Take away all hatred and prejudice, and whatsoever else may hinder us from Kodly Union and Concord that, as there is but one Body, and one Spirit, and one Hope of our Calling, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of us all, so we may henceforth be all of one heart, and of one soul, united in one holy bond of Truth and Peace, of Faith and Charity, and may with one mind and one mouth glorify thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen. of all wisdom. who knowest our necessities before we ask, and our ignorance in asking; We beseech thee to have compassion upon our infirmities; and those things, which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask, vouchsafe to give us for the worthiness of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen THE blessing of God Almighty, the Holy be amongst you, and remain with you always. Amen. dated Twelfth day of this present year certain Forms of Prayer and Service were made for the " Sixth day of May and commanded to be printed and published and annexed " to the Book of Common Prayer and Liturgy of the Church of England to be used " yearly in all Churches and Chapels in England and Wales and in the Town of " Berwick- on- Tweed. " NOW THEREFORE Our Will and Pleasure is that Our said Royal Warrant be " revoked, and that the use of the said Forms of Prayer and Service be discontinued; " and that the Forms of Prayer and Service hereunto annexed be forthwith printed " and published and annexed to the Book of Common Prayer and Liturgy of the " Church of England to be used yearly on the Sixth day of May in all Churches and " Chapels in England and Wales and in the Town of Berwick- on- Tweed " Given at Our Court at Saint James's the Twenty- third day of June " 1910; in the First year of Our Reign " By His Majesty's Command. WINSTON SPENCER CHURCHILL." SATILE I 19 Articles of Religion AGREED UPON BY THE ARCHBISHOPS AND BISHOPS OF BOTH PROVINCES, AND THE WHOLE CLERGY, IN THE CONVOCATION HOLDEN AT LONDON IN THE YEAR 1562, FOR THE AVOIDING OF DIVERSITIES OF OPINIONS, AND FOR THE ESTABLISHING OF CONSENT TOUCHING TRUE RELIGION: Reprinted by His Majesty's Commandment, with His Royal Declaration prefixed thereunto. 349 ARTICLES AGREED UPON BY THE ARCHBISHOPS AND BISHOPS OF BOTH PROVINCES, AND THE WHOLE CLERGY, In the Convocation holden at London in the Year 1562, for the avoiding of Diversities of Opinions, and for the establishing of Consent touching true Religion: Reprinted by His Majesty's Commandment, with His Royal Declaration prefixed thereunto. HIS MAJESTY'S DECLARATION. BEING EING by God's Ordinance, according to Our just Title, Defender of the Faith, and Supreme Governour of the Church, within these Our Dominions, We hold it most agreeable to this Our Kingly Office, and Our own religious Zeal, to conserve and maintain the Church committed to Our Charge, in Unity of true Religion, and in the Bond of Peace; and not to suffer unnecessary Disputations, Altercations, or Questions to be raised, which may nourish Faction both in the Church and Com. monwealth. We have therefore, upon mature Deliberation, and with the Advice of so many of Our Bishops as might conveniently be called together, thought fit to make this Declaration following: That the Articles of the Church of England( which have been allowed and authorized heretofore, and which Our Clergy generally have subscribed unto) do contain the true Doctrine of the Church of England agreeable to God's Word: which We do therefore ratify and confirm, requiring all Our loving Subjects to continue in the uniform Profession thereof, and prohibiting the least difference from the said Articles; which to that End We command to be new printed, and this Our Declaration to be published there with. That We are Supreme Governour of the Church of England: And that if any Difference arise about the external Policy, concerning the Injunctions, Canons, and other Constitutions whatsoever thereto belonging, the Clergy in their Convocation is to order and settle them, having first obtained leave under Our Broad Seal so to do: and We approving their said Ordinances and Constitutions; pro. viding that none be made contrary to the Laws and Customs of the Land. That out of Our Princely Care that the Churchmen may do the Work which is proper unto them, the Bishops and Clergy, from time to time in Convocation, upon their humble Desire, shall have licence under Our Broad Seal to deliberate of, and to do all such Things, as, being made plain by them, and assented unto by Us, shall concern the settied Continuance of the Doctrine and Discipline of the Church of England now established; from which We will not endure any varying or departing in the least Degree. That for the present, though some differences have been ill raised, yet We take comfort in this, that all Clergymen within Our Realm have always most willingly subscribed to the Articles established; which is an argument to Us, that they all agree in the true, usual, literal meaning of the said Articles; and that even in those curious points, in which the present differences lie, men of all sorts take the Articles of the Church of England to be for them; which is an argument again, that none of them intend any desertion of the Articles established That therefore in these both curious and unhappy differences, which have for so many hundred years, in different times and places, exercised the Church of Christ, We will, that all further curious search be laid aside, and these disputes shut up in God's promises, as they be generally set forth to us in the holy Scriptures, and the general meaning of the Articles of the Church of England according to them that no man hereafter shall either print, or preach, to draw the Article aside any way, but shall submit to it in the plain and full meaning thereof: and shall not put his own sense or comment to be the meaning of the Article, but shall take it in the literal and grammatical sense And That if any publick Reader in either of Our Universities, or any Head or Master of a College, or any other person respectively in either of them, shall affix any new sense to any Article, or shall publickly read, determine, or hold any publick Dispu. tation, or suffer any such to be held either way, in either the Universities or Colleges respectively; or if any Divine in the Universities shall preach or print any thing either way, other than is already established in Convocation with Our Royal Assent; he, or they the Offenders, shall be liable to Our displeasure, and the Church's censure in Our Commission Ecclesiastical, as well as any other: And We will see there shall be due Execution upon them. 350 ARTICLES OF RELIGION. I. Of Faith in the Holy Trinity. THERE is but one living and true God, everlasting, without body, parts, or passions; of infinite power, wisdom, and goodness; the Maker, and Preserver of all things both visible and invisible. And in unity of this Godhead there be three Persous, of one substance, power, and eternity; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. II. Of the Word or Son of God, which was made very Man. THE HE Son, which is the Word of the Father, begotten from everlasting of the Father, the very and eternal God, and of one substance with the Father, took Man's nature in the womb of the blessed Virgin, of her substance: so that two whole and perfect Natures, that is to say, the Godhead and Manhood, were joined together in one Person, never to be divided, whereof is one Christ, very God, and very Man; who truly suffered, was crucified, dead and buried, to reconcile his Father to us, and to be a sacrifice, not only for original guilt, but also for all actual sins of men. III. Of the going down of Christ into Hell. Christ died for us, and was buried, so also is it to be believed, that he went down into Hell IV. Of the Resurrection of Christ. death, and took again his body, with flesh, bones, and all things appertaining to the perfection of Man's nature; wherewith he ascended into Heaven, and there sitteth, until he return to judge all Men at the last day V Of the Holy Ghost. HE Holy Ghost, proceeding from stance, majesty, and glory, with the Father and the Son, very and eternal God. VI. Of the Sufficiency of the holy Scriptures for salvation. stand those Canonical Books of the Old and New Testament, of whose authority was never any doubt in the Church. Of the Names and Number of the Canonical Books. GENESIS, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, The First Book of Samuel, The Second Book of Samuel, The First Book Kings, The Second Book of Kings, The First Book of Chronicles, The Second Book of Chronicles, The First Book of Esdras, The Second Book of Esdras, The Book of Esther, The Book of Job, The Psalms, The Proverbs, Ecclesiastes or Preacher, Cantica, or Songs o Solomon, Four Prophets the greater, Twelve Prophets the less. And the other Books( as Hierome saith) the Church doth read for example of life and instruction of manners; but yet doth it not apply them to establish any doctrine; such are these following: The Third Book of Esdras, The Fourth Book of Esdras, The Book of Tobias, The Book of Judith, The rest of the Book of Esther, The Book of Wisdom, Jesus the Son of Sirach, Baruch the Prophet, The Song of the Three Children, The Story of Susanna, Of Bel and the Dragon, The Prayer of Manasses, The First Book of Maccabees, The Second Book of Maccabees. All the Books of the New Testament, as they are commonly received, we do HOLY Scripture containeth all things receive, and account them Canonical. necessary to so whatsoever is not read therein, nor may be proved thereby, is not to be required of any man, that it VII. Of the Old Testament. THE Old Testament is not contrary to the the Old as an article of the Faith, or be thought requisite or necessary to salvation name of the holy Scripture we do underIn the New Testament everlasting life is offered to Mankind by Christ, who is the only Mediator between God and Man, being ARTICLES OF RELIGION. both God and Man. Wherefore they are not the old Fathers did look only for transitory promises Although the Law given from God by Moses, as touching Ceremonies and Rites, do not bind Christian men, nor the Civil precepts thereof ought of necessity to be received in any commonwealth; yet notwithstanding, no Christian man whatsoever is free from the obedience of the Commandments which are called moral. VIII. Of the Three Creeds. THE Three Creeds, Nicene Creed, Athanasius's Creed, and that which is commonly called the Apostles' Creed, ought thoroughly to be received and believed for they may be proved by most certain warrants of Iroly Scripture. IX. Of Original or Birth- sin. ORIGINAL Sin standeth not in the following of Adam,( as the Pelagians do vainly talk;) but it is the fault and corruption of the Nature of every man, that naturally is engendered of the offspring of Adam; whereby man is very far gone from original righteousness, is of his own nature inclined to evil, so that the flesh lusteth always contrary to the spirit; and therefore in every person born into this world, it deserveth God's wrath and damnation. And this infection of nature doth remain, yea in them that are regenerated; whereby the lust of the flesh, called in the Greek, phronema sarkos, which some do expound the wisdom, some sensuality, some the affection, some the desire, of the flesh, is not subject to the Law of God And although there is no for them that believe and are baptized, yet the Apostle doth confess, that concupiscence and lust hath of itself the nature of sin. X Of Free- Will. THE condition of Man after the fall of Adam is such, that he cannot turn and prepare himself, by his own natural strength and good works, to faith, and calling upon God: Wherefore we have no power to do good works pleasant and acceptable to God, without the grace of God by Christ preventing us, that we may have a good will, and working with us, when we have that good will. XI Of the Justification of Man. 351 XII Of Good Works. LBEIT that Are the fruits of Faith, and follow after Justification, cannot put away our sins, and endure the severity of God's Judgment; yet are they pleasing and acceptable to God in Christ, and do spring out necessarily of a true and lively Faith; insomuch that by them a lively Faith may be as evidently known as a tree discerned by the fruit." as XIII. Of Works before Justification. WORKS done before the grace of Christ, and the Inspiration of his Spirit, are not pleasant to God, forasmuch they spring not of faith in Jesus Christ, neither do they make men meet to receive grace, or( as the School- authors say) deserve grace of congruity: yea rather, for that they are not done as God hath willed and commanded them to be done, we doubt not but they have the nature of sin. XIV Of Works of Supererogation. VOLUNTARY Works besides, over and above, God's Commandments, which they call Works of Supererogation, cannot be taught without arrogáncy and impiety: for by them men do declare, that they do not only render unto God as much as they are bound to do, but that they do more for his sake, than of bounden duty is required: whereas Christ saith plainly, When ye have done all that are commanded to you, say, We are unprofitable servants. XV Of Christ alone without Sin. our nature was made like unto us in all things, sin only except, from which he was clearly void, both in his flesh, and in his spirit He came to be the Lamb without spot, who, by sacrifice of himself once made, should take away the sins of the world, and sin, as Saint John saith, was not in him. But all we the rest, although baptized, and born again in Christ, yet offend in many things; and if we say we the truth is not in us. have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and XVI Of Sin after Baptism. committed after Baptism is sin against before God, only for the merit of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ by Faith, and not for our own works or deservings: Wherefore, that we are justified by Faith only is a most wholesome Doctrine, and very full of comfort, as more largely is expressed in the Homily of Justification. our lives. the Wherefore the grant of repentance is not to be denied to such as fall into sin after Baptism. After we have received the Holy Ghost, we may depart from grace given, and fall into sin, and by the grace of God we may arise again, and amend And therefore they are to be 352 ARTICLES OF condemned, which say, they can no more sin as long as they live here, or deny the place of forgiveness to such as truly repent. XVII. Of Predestination and Election. PREDESTINATION to life is the quisite to the same. purpose of God, ( before the foundations of the world were laid) he hath constantly decreed by his counsel secret to us, to deliver from curse and damnation those whom he hath chosen in Christ out of mankind, and to bring them by Christ to everlasting salvation, as vessels made to honour, Wherefore, they which be endued with so excellent a benefit of God be called according to God's purpose by his Spirit working in due season: they through Grace obey the calling: they be justified freely they be made sons of God by adoption: they be made like the image of his only- begotten Son Jesus Christ: they walk religiously in good works, and at length, by God's mercy, they attain to everlasting felicity As the godly consideration of Predestination, and our Election in Christ, is full of sweet, pleasant, and unspeakable comfort to godly persons, and such as RELIGION. XIX. Of the Church. HE visible Church of Christ is a congregation of faithful men, in the which the pure Word of God is preached, and the Saeraments be duly ministered according to Christ's ordinance in all those things that of necessity are reXVIII. Of obtaining eternal Salvation only by the Name of Christ. also are to accursed presume to say, That every man shall be saved by the Law or Sect which he professeth, so that he be diligent to frame his life according to that Law, and the light of Nature. For holy Scripture deth set out unto us only the Name of Jesus Christ, whereby men must be savol. As the Church of Jerusalem, Alexandria, and Antioch, have erred; so also the Church of Rome hath erred, not only in their living and manner of Ceremonies, but also in matters of Faith. XX. Of the Authority of the Church. THE Church hath power to decree Rites or in Controversies of Faith: And yet it is not lawful for the Church to ordain any thing that is contrary to God's Word written, neither may it so expound one place of Scripture, that it be repugnant to another. Wherefore, although the Church be a witness and a keeper of holy Writ, yet, as it ought not to decree any thing against the same, so besides the same ought it not to enforce any thing to be believed for necessity of Salvation. Spirit of Christ, mortifying the works of G thered together without the com And thie flesh, and their earthly members, and drawing up their mind to high and heavenly things, as well because it doth greatly establish and confirm their faith of eternal Salvation to be enjoyed through Christ, as because it doth fervently kindle their love towards God: So, for curious and carnal persons, lacking the Spirit of Christ, to have continually before their eyes the sentence of God's Predestination, is a most dangerous downfall, whereby the Devil doth thrust them either into desperation, or into wretchlessness of most unclean living, no less perilous than desperation. ENERAL ga mandment and will of Princes when they be gathered together,( forasmuch as they be an assembly of men, whereof all be not governed with the Spirit and Word of God,) they may err, and sometimes have erred, even in things pertaining unto God Wherefore things ordained by them as necessary to salvation have neither strength nor authority, unless it may be declared that they be taken out of holy Scripture. Furthermore, we must receive God's promises in such wise, as they be generally set forth to us in holy Scripture: and, in our doings, that Will of God is to be followed, which we have expressly declared unto us in the Word of God. XXI of the Authority of General Councils XXII. Of Purgatory THE Romish Doctrine concerning PurTHE gatory, Pardous, Worshipping and Adoration, as well of Images as of Reliques, and also invocation of Saints, is a fond thing vainly invented, and grounded upon no warranty of Scripture, but rather repugnant to the Word of God. XXIII. Of Ministering in the Congregation. IT TT is not lawful for any man to take upon him the office of publick preachthe Congregation, before he be lawfully called, and sent to execute the same. And those we ought to judge lawfully called and sent, which be chosen and called to this work by men who have publick authority given unto them in the Congregation, to call and send Ministers into the Lord's vineyard. ARTICLES OF RELIGION. 353 XXIV. Of speaking in the Congrega- be made of evil Ministers, and that they be accused by those that have knowledge of their offences; and finally being found guilty, by just judgment be deposed. tion in such a Tongue as the people understandeth. IT is a thing plainly repugnant to the Word of God, and the custom of the Primitive Church, to have publick Prayer in the Church, or to minister the Sacraments in a tongue not understanded of the people. XXV. Of the Sacraments ACRAMENTS ordained of Christ be tian men's profession, but rather they be certain sure witnesses, and effectual signs of grace, and God's good will towards us, by the which he doth work invisibly in us, and doth not only quicken, but also strengthen and confirm our Faith in him. There are two Sacraments ordained of Christ our Lord in the Gospel, that is to say, Baptism, and the Supper of the Lord. Those five commonly called Sacraments, that is to say, Confirmation, PeTance, Orders, Matrimony, and Extreme are for Sacraments of the Gospel, being such as have grown partly of the corrupt following of the Apostles, partly are states of life allowed in the Scriptures; but yet have not like nature of Sacraments with Baptism, and the Lord's Supper, for that they have not any visible sign or ceremony ordained of God. The Sacraments were not ordained of Christ to be gazed upon, or to be carried about, but that we should duly use them. And in such only as worthily receive the same they have a wholesome effect or operation but they that receive them unworthily purchase to themselves damnation, as Saint Paul saith XXVI. Of the Unworthiness of the Ministers, which hinders not the effect of the Sacrament ALTHOUGH in the visible Church the evil be ever mingled with the good, and sometimes the evil have chief authority in the Ministration of the Word and Sacraments, yet forasmuch as they do not the same in their own name, but in Christ's, and do minister by his commission and authority, we may use their Ministry, both in hearing the Word of God, and in receiving of the Sacraments Neither is the effect of Christ's ordinance taken away by their wickedness, nor the grace of God's gifts diminished from such as by faith and rightly do receive the Sacraments ministered unto them; which be effectual, because of Christ's institution and promise, XXVII Of Baptism. BA APTISM is not only a sign of profession, and mark of difference, whereby Christian men are discerned from others that be not christened, but it is also a sign of Regeneration or new Birth, whereby, as by an instrument, they that the Church; the promises of forgiveness of sin, and of our adoption to be the sons of God by the Holy Ghost, are visibly signed and sealed; Faith is confirmed, and Grace increased by virtue of prayer unto God. The Baptism of young Children is in any wise to be retained in the Church, as most agreeable with the institution of Christ. XXVIII of the Lord's Supper. THE Supper of the Lord is not only a sign of ought to have among themselves one to another; but rather is a Sacrament of our Redemption by Christ's death: insomuch that to such as rightly, worthily, and with faith, receive the same, the Bread which we break is a partaking of the Body of Christ and likewise the Cup of Blessing is a partaking of the Blood of Christ Transubstantiation( or the change of the substance of Bread and Wine) in the Sepper of the Lord, cannot be proved by holy Writ; but is repugnant to the plain words of Scripture, overthroweth the nature of a Sacrament, and hath given occasion to many superstitions. The Body of Christ is given, taken, and eaten, in the Supper, only after an heavenly and spiritual manner And the mean whereby the Body of Christ is received and eaten in the Supper is Faith. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was not by Christ's ordinance reserved, carried about, lifted up, or worshipped. XXIX Of the Wicked which eat not the Body of Christ in the use of the Lord's Supper THE Wicked, and such as be void of a lively faith, although they do carnally and visibly press with their teeth ( as Saint Augustine saith) the Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ, yet in no wise are they partakers of Christ: but rather, to their condemnation, do eat and drink the sign or Sacrament of so great a thing. XXX. Of both kinds. men. Nevertheless, it appertaineth to the THE Cup of the Lord is not to be denied to the Lay- people: for both discipline of the Church, that enquiry the parts of the Lord's Sacrament, by 354 Christ's ordinance and commandment, XXXV. Of the Homilies. ought to be ministered to all Christian THE second Book of Homilie ined men alike. XXXI. Of the one Oblation of Christ finished upon the Cross. made several titles whereof we have under this Article, doth contain a godly and wholesome Doctrine, and necessary for these times, as doth the former Book of Homilies, were Tis that perfect redemption, propitia- time of Edward the Sixth; and therefore by the Ministers, diligently and distinctwe judge them to be read in Churches ly, that they may be understanded of the people. tion, and satisfaction, for all the sins of the whole world, both original and actual; and there is none other satisfaction for sin, but that alone. Wherefore the sacrifices of Masses, in the which it was commonly said, that the Priest did offer Christ for the quick and the dead, to have remission of pain or guilt, were blasphemous fables, and dangerous deceits ARTICLES OF RELIGION. XXXII. Of the Marriage of Priests. are not commanded by God's Law, either to vow the estate of single life, or to abstain from marriage: therefore it is lawful for them, as for all other Christian men, to marry at their own discretion, as they shall judge the same to serve better to godiiness. XXXIII. Of excommunicate Persons, how they are to be avoided denunciation of the Church is rightly cut off from the unity of the Church, and excommunicated, ought to be taken of the whole multitude of the faithful, as an Heathen and Publican, until he be openly reconciled by penance, and received into the Church by a Judge that hath authority thereunto. XXXIV. Of the Traditions of the Church. IT is not necessary that Traditions and be in all one and utterly like; for at all times they have been divers, and may ing to the diversities of countries, times, and men's manners, so that nothing be ordained against God's Word. Whosoever through his private judgment, willingly and purposely, doth openly break the traditions and ceremonies of the Church, which be not repugnant to the Word of God, and be ordained and approved by common authority, ought to be rebuked openly,( that others may fear to do the like,) as be that offendeth against the common order of the Church, and hurteth the authority of the Magistrate, and woundeth the consciences of the weak brethren. Of the Names of the Homilies. 1 OF the right Use of the Church. 3 Of the repairing and keeping clean of Churches. 4 Of good Works: first of Fasting. 5 Against Gluttony and Drunkenness 6 Against Excess of Apparel. 7 Of Prayer 8 Of the Place and Time of Prayer. 9 That Common Prayers and Sacra ments ought to be ministered in a known tongue. 10 Of the reverend estimation of God's Word. all things be done to edifying. 11 Of Alms- doing 12 of the Nativity of Christ 13 Of the Passion of Christ. 14 Of the Resurrection of Christ. 15 Of the worthy receiving of the Sa crament of the Body and Blood of Christ. 16 Of the Gifts of the Holy Ghost. 17 For the Rogation- days. 18 0 the state of Matrimony. 19 Of Repentance. 20 Against Idleness. 21 Against Rebellion. XXXVI. Of Consecration of Bishops and Ministers. THE Book of Consecration of Archof Priests and Deacons, lately set forth in the time of Edward the Sixth, and confirmed at the same time by authority of Parliament, doth contain all things necessary to such Consecration and Ordering: neither hath it any thing, that of itself is superstitious and ungodly And therefore whosoever are consecrated or ordered according to the Rites of that Book, since the second year of the forenamed King Edward unto this time, or hereafter shall be consecrated or ordered according to the same Rites; we decree all such to be rightly, orderly, and lawfully consecrated and ordered. XXXVII of the Civil Magistrates. Every particular or national Church hath authority to ordain, change, and abolish, ceremonies or rites of the Church THE King's Majesty hath the chief only by so and other his Dominions, unto whom the thlef Government of all Estates of this Realm, whether they be Ecclesiastical or Civil, in all causes doth appertain, and is not, nor ought to be, subject to any foreign Jurisdiction. THE RATIFICATION. Where we attribute to the King's Majesty the chief government, by which Titles we understand the minds of some slanderous folks to be offended; we give not to our Princes the ministering either of God's Word, or of the Sacraments, the which thing the Injunctions also lately set forth by Elizabeth our Queen do most plainly testify; but that only prerogative, which we see to have been given always to all godly Princes in holy Scriptures by God himself; that is, that they should rule all estates and degrees committed to their charge by God, whether they be Ecclesiastical or Temporal, and restrain with the civil sword the stubborn and evil- doers. The Bishop of Rome hath no jurisdiction in this Realm of England. The Laws of the Realm may punish 1. 2. THE RATIFICATION. THIS Book of Articles before rehearsed, is again approved, and allowed to be holden by of our Sovereign Lady ELIZABETH, by the grace of God, of England, France, and Ireland, Queen, De, ender of the Faith,& c. Which Articles were deliberately read, and confirmed again by the subscription of the hands of the Archbishop and Bishops of the Upper- house, and by the subscription of the whole Clergy of the Nether- house in their Convocation, in the Year of our Lord 1571. OF Faith in the Holy Trinity. Christ the 355 Christian men with death, for heinous and grievous offences. It is lawful for Christian men, at the commandment of the Magistrate, to wear weapons, and serve in the wars. XXXVIII Of Christian men's Goods, 3. Of his going down into Hell. 4. Of his Resurrection. 5. Of the Holy Ghost. 6. Of the Sufficiency of the Scripture. 7. Of the Old Testament. & Of the Three Creeds. which are not common. THE Riches and Goods of Christians are not common, as touching the A TABLE OF THE 9. Of Original or Birth- sin. 10. Of Free- Will. IL Of Justification. 12. Of good Works. 13. Of Works before Justification. 14. Of Works of Supererogation. 15. Of Christ alone without Sin. 16. Of Sin after Baptism. 17. Of Predestination and Election. 18. Of obtaining Salvation by Christ. 19. Of the Church. 20. Of the Authority of the Church. right, title, and possession of the same, as certain Anabaptists do falsely boast. Notwithstanding, every man ought, of such things as he possesseth, liberally to give alms to the poor, according to his ability. XXXIX. Of a Christian man's Oath vain and rash AS Swearing is forbidden Christian men by our Lord Jesus Christ, and James his Apostle, so we judge, that Christian Religion doth not prohibit, but that a man may swear when the Magistrate requireth, in a cause of faith and charity, so it be done according to the Prophet's teaching, in justice, judgment, and truth. ARTICLES. 21 Of the Authority of General Councils. 22 Of Purgatory. 23. Of Ministering in the Congregation. 24. Of Speaking in the Congregation. 25. Of the Sacraments. 26. Of the Unworthiness of Ministers. 27. Of Baptism 28. Of the Lord's Supper. 29. Of the Wicked which eat not the Body of Christ. 30. Of both kinds. 31. Of Christ's one Oblation. 32. Of the Marriage of Briests. 33. Of excommunicate Persons. 34. Of the Traditions of the Church. 35. Of the Homilies 36 Of Consecrating of Ministers. 37. Of Civil Magistrates. 38. Of Christian men's Goods. 39. Of a Christian man's Oath. The Ratification. 356 A Man may not marry his KINDRED AND AFFINITY, WHEREIN WHOSOEVER ARE RELATED ARE FORBIDDEN IN SCRIPTURE AND OUR LAWS TO MARRY TOGETHER. 1 Gr RANDMOTHER, 2 Grandfather's Wife, 3 Wife's Grandmother. 4 Father's Sister, 5 Mother's Sister, 6 Father's Brother's Wife. 7 Mother's Brother's Wife, 8 Wife's Father's Sister, 9 Wife's Mother's Sister. 10 Mother, 11 Step- Mother, 12 Wife's Mother. 13 Daughter, 14 Wife's Daughter, 15 Son's Wife. 16 Sister, 17 Wife's Sister, 18 Brother's Wife. 19 Son's Daughter, 20 Daughter's Daughter, 21 Son's Son's Wife. 22 Daughter's Son's Wife, 23 Wife's Son's Daughter, 24 Wife's Daughter's Daughter. 25 Brother's Daughter, 26 Sister's Daughter, 27 Brother's Son's Wife. A TABLE 28 Sister's Son's Wife, 29 Wife's Brother's Daughter, 30 Wite's Sister's Daughter. OF A Woman may not marry with her 1 G Grandmother's Husband, 2 3 Husband's Grandfather. 4 Father's Brother, 5 Mother's Brother, 6 Father's Sister's Husband. 7 Mother's Sister's Husband, 8 Husband's Father's Brother, 9 Husband's Mother's Brother. 10 Father, 11 Step- Father, 12 Husband's Father.. 13 Son, 14 Husband's Son, 15 Daughter's Husband. 16 Brother, 17 IIusband's Brother, 18 Sister's Husband. 19 Son's Son, 20 Daughter's Son, 21 Son's Daughter's Husband 22 Daughter's Daughter's Husband, 23 Husband's Son's Son, 24 Husband's Daughter's Son. 25 Brother's Son, 26 Sister's Son, 27 Brother's Daughter's Husband. 28 Sister's Daughter's Husband, 29 Husband's Brother's Son, 30 Husband's Sister's Son. THE END. 1813 PRINTED BY EYRE AND SPOTTISWOODE, LTD, KING'S PRINTERS, LONDON2 HYMNS ANCIENT, AND MODERN FOR USE IN THE SERVICES OF THE CHURCH. Complete Edition. " Young men and maidens, old men and children, praise the Name of the LORD.' LONDON: PRINTED FOR THE PROPRIETORS BY WILLIAM CLOWES AND SONS, LIMITED. PUBLISHING OFFICE: 31, HAYMARKET, S.W. Univ.- Bibl. Giessen WM. CLOWES AND SONS, LIMITED, TYPE MUSIC AND GENERAL PRINTERS LONDON AND BECCLES. MORNING THIRD HOUR, ETC.. MID- DAY EVENING SUNDAY MONDAY, ETC. ADVENT CHRISTMAS ST. STEPHEN'S DAY. ST. JOHN'S DAY. INNOCENTS' DAY CIRCUMCISION NEW YEAR'S DAY CONTENTS. EPIPHANY. THE WEEK BEFORE SEPTUAGESIMA SEPTUAGESIMA HYMN 1-8, 474 9-11 475 12-32, 476, 477 . 33-38, 478, 479 . 39-44, 480, 481 45-54 55-63, 482-484 64, 65 66, 67 68, 69 70, 71 72-74, 485 75-81, 486-488 82 83, 489 84-95, 490-493 LENT. THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT 96, 97, THE SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE EASTER ON THE PASSION. EASTER. ROGATION DAYS. ASCENSIONTIDE WHITSUN- EVEN WHITSUNTIDE TRINITY SUNDAY GENERAL HYMNS HOLY COMMUNION HOLY BAPTISM FOR THE YOUNG. CONFIRMATION 98, 99 100-124, 494-496 125-141, 497-504 . 142, 143, 505 144-150, 506 151 152-157, 507, 508 158, 159, 509 160-308, 510-551 309-324, 552-560 325-328, 561-563 329-346, 564-575 . 347-349 HOLY MATRIMONY. 350, 351, 578, 579 EMBER DAYS. 352-355 LAY HELPERS . 356, 357 MISSIONS 358-364, 585, 586 THANKSGIVING FOR MISSIONS 587 HOME MISSIONS. ALMSGIVING. 588 . 365-367 HOSPITALS FOR THOSE AT SEA. TIMES OF TROUBLE THANKSGIVING. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES HARVEST. PROCESSIONAL LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF A CHURCH FESTIVALS OF DEDICATION . OF A CHURCH. . 395, 396 RESTORATION OF A CHURCH 397, 602 BURIAL OF THE DEAD 398-402, 608-610 ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE 403 ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE 404, 612 THE CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL 405, 406 PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE, commonly called, PURIFICATION OF B. V. MARY **.. 407, 611 ST. MATTHIAS THE APOSTLE. 408, 613 ANNUNCIATION OF B. V. MARY 409 ST MARK THE EVANGELIST 410 Ss. PHILIP AND JAMES THE APOSTLES . • HYMN .. 368, 369 370-372, 592-597 373-377 378-379 380 - 381-389 390-393, 601 . 411 ST. BARNABAS THE APOSTLE 412, 413 NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN BAPTIST. ( 8) ST. PETER THE APOSTLE ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE . 394 APOSTLE 419 ST. MATTHEW THE APOSTLE.420, 614, 615 414, 415 416, 417 418 ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS. . 421-424, 616, 617 ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST. 425 Ss. SIMON AND JUDE THE APOSTLES ALL SAINTS' DAY 426 427-429, 618, 619 B3 HYMN FESTIVALS OF APOSTLES 430-432, 620 FESTIVALS OF EVANGELISTS 433, 434, 621 FESTIVALS OF MARTYRS AND OTHER HOLY DAYS. CONTENTS. . 435-462 FOR SCHOOL AND COLLEGE USE. FESTIVALS OF THE B. V. MARY COMMEMORATION OF SAINTS FOR A TEACHERS' MEETING 580 FOR THEOLOGICAL COLLEGES 581, 582 FOR CHURCH WORKERS AND 623 GUILDS. .576, 577 622 .. 583 FOR A SERVICE FOR WORKING MEN. SERVICE OF FAREWELL TO MISSIONARIES OR EMIGRANTS 589 MISSIONS TO THE JEWS. . 590, 591 FOR A FLOWER SERVICE 598 FOR A BIBLE CLASS 599 FOR CHURCH DEFENCE FOR A RETREAT OR QUIET DAY 600 .603, 604 FOR TEMPERANCE MEETINGS 605-607 LITANIES. 463-473, 624, 625 FOR MISSION SERVICES AND INSTRUCTIONS. ( 4) . . HYMN . 584 626-638 HYMNS. Morning. " Early in the morning will I direct- my 1 prayer unto Thee." mf Now that the daylight fills the sky, We lift our hearts to GOD on high, That He, in all we do or say, Would keep us free from harm.to- day. May He restrain our tongues from strife, And shield from anger's din our life, And guard with watchful care our eyes From earth's absorbing vanities, O may our inmost hearts be pure, From thoughts of folly kept secure, And pride of sinful flesh subdued Through sparing use of daily food. So we, when this day's work is o'er, And shades of night return once more, Our path of trial safely trod, Shall give the glory to our Gon. All praise to GOD the FATHER be, All praise, Eternal SON, to Thee, Whom with the SPIRIT we adore For ever and for evermore. Amen. " He that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life," 2 f0 JESU, LORD of light and grace, Thou Brightness of the FATHER's Face, Thou Fountain of eternal light, True Day dispersing shades of night; Come, Very Sun of heavenly love, Come in Thy radiance from above, And shed the HOLY SPIRIT's ray On every thought and sense to- day. mfSo we the FATHER's help will claim, And sing the FATHER'S glorious Name, And His Almighty grace implore That we may stand, to fall no more. May He our actions deign to bless, And quench the darts of wickedness; In life's rough ways our feet defend, And grant us patience to the end. May faith, deep rooted in the soul, Subdue our flesh, our minds control; May guile depart, and discord cease, And all within be truth and peace. f All praise to GOD the FATHER be, All praise, Eternal Sox, to Thee, Whom with the SPIRIT we adore For ever and for evermore. Amen. 3" I myself will awake right early." fAWAKE, my soul, and with the sun Thy daily stage of duty run; Shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise To pay thy morning sacrifice. mf Redeem thy mis- spent time that's And live this day as if thy last;[ past, Improve thy talent with due care; For the great day thyself prepare. Let all thy converse be sincere, Thy conscience as the noon- day clear; Think how all- seeing GoD thy ways And all thy secret thoughts surveys. Wake, and lift up thyself, my heart, And with the Angels bear thy part, Who all night long unwearied sing High praise to the Eternal King. PART 2. mf Glory to Thee Who safe hast kept, And hast refresh'd me whilst I slept; Grant, LORD, when I from death shall I may of endless light partake.[ wake, LORD, I my vows to Thee renew; Guard my first springs of thought and Scatter my sins as morning dew; And with Thyself my spirit fill.[ will, Direct, control, suggest, this day, All I design, or do, or say;. That all my powers, with all their In Thy sole glory may unite.[ might, The following Doxology should be sung at the end of either Part. f Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow, Praise Him, all creatures here below, Praise Him above, Angelic host, Praise FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST. Amen. " His compassions fail not: they are new 4 every morning." mf NEW every morning is the love Our wakening and uprising prove; Through sleep and darkness safely brought, Restored to life, and power, and thought. So let us gladly pass the day, Our thoughts às pure as morning ray, Our faith as noontide glowing bright. Our minds undimm'd by shades of night. ( 5) MORNING. New mercies, each returning day, Hover around us while we pray; New perils past, new sins forgiven, New thoughts of GOD, new hopes of Heav'n. If on our daily course our mind Be set to hallow all we find, New treasures still, of countless price, GOD will provide for sacrifice. The trivial round, the common task, Will furnish all we need to ask, Room to deny ourselves, a road To bring us daily nearer GOD. 2 Only, 0 LORD, in Thy dear love Fit us for perfect rest above: cr And help us, this and every day, mf To live more nearly as we pray. Amen. " Whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God." 5" Do all in the name of the Lord Jesus." mfMY FATHER, for another night p Of quiet sleep and rest, er For all the joy of morning light, Thy Holy Name be blest. mf Now with the new- born day I give Myself anew to Thee, That as Thou willest I may live, And what Thou willest be. Whate'er I do, things great or small, Whate'er I speak or frame, Thy glory may I seek in all, p Do all in JESUS' Name. mf My FATHER, for His sake, I pray, Thy child accept and bless; And lead me by Thy grace to- day In paths of righteousness. Amen. " Hold Thou me up, and I shall be safe: yea, my delight shall be ever in Thy statutes." 6 mf AT Thy feet, O CHRIST, we lay Thine own gift of this new day; Doubt of what it holds in store Makes us crave Thine aid the more; Lest it prove a time of loss, Mark it, Saviour, with Thy Cross. If it flow on calm and bright, Be Thyself our chief delight; pIf it bring unknown distress, Good is all that Thou canst bless; er Only, while its hours begin, Pray we, keep them clear of sin. mf We in part our weakness know, And in part discern our foe; Well for us, before Thine Eyes All our danger open lies; Turn not from us, while we plead Thy compassions and our need. mf Fain would we Thy Word embrace, Live each moment on Thy grace, All our selves to Thee consign, Fold up all our wills in Thine. Think, and speak, and do, and be Simply that which pleases Thee. Hear us, LORD, and that right soon; Hear, and grant the choicest boon That Thy love can e'er impart, Loyal singleness of heart; fSo shall this and all our days, CHRIST our GOD, show forth Thy praise. Amen. " Unto you that fear My Name shall the 7 Sun of Righteousness arise." fCHRIST, Whose glory fills the skies, CHRIST, the true, the only Light, Sun of Righteousness, arise, Dayspring from on high, be near; Triumph o'er the shades of night; Daystar, in my heart appear. p Dark and cheerless is the morn Unaccompanied by Thee; Joyless is the day's return, Till Thy mercy's beams I see; Till they inward light impart, Glad my eyes, and warm my heart. mf Visit then this soul of mine, Pierce the gloom of sin and grief; Fill me, Radiancy Divine. Scatter all my unbelief; cr More and more Thyself display, Shining to the perfect day. Amen. " I have set God always before me; for He is on my right hand, therefore I shall not fall." 8 mf FORTH in Thy Name, O LORD, I go, My daily labour to pursue; Thee, only Thee, resolved to know, In all I think, or speak, or do. The task Thy wisdom hath assign'd O let me cheerfully fulfil; In all my works Thy presence find. And prove Thy good and perfect Will. Thee may I set at my right hand, Whose eyes my inmost substance see, And labour on at Thy command, And offer all my works to Thee. p Give me to bear Thy easy yoke, And every moment watch and pray, And still to things eternal look, cr And hasten to Thy glorious day; mf For Thee delightfully employ Whate'er Thy bounteous grace hath given, And run my course with even joy, And closely walk with Thee to Heav'n. Amen. ( 6) THE THIRD The Third Hour, " They were all filled with the Holy 9 Ghost." mfCOME, HOLY GHOST, Who ever One Art with the FATHER and the SON, Come, HOLY GHOST, our souls possess With Thy full flood of holiness. In will and deed, by heart and tongue, With all our powers, Thy praise be sung; And love light up our mortal frame, Till others catch the living flame. p Almighty FATHER, hear our cry Through JESUS CHRIST our LORD [ Thee most High, er Who with the HOLY GHOST and fDoth live and reign eternally. Amen. The Sixth Hour. 10" At noonday will I pray." mf0 Gop of truth, 0 LORD of might, Who ord'rest time and change aright, Bright'ning the morn with golden gleams, Kindling the noonday's fiery beams; Quench Thou in us the flames of strife, From passion's heat preserve our life, Our bodies keep from perils free, And give our souls true peace in Thee. P Almighty FATHER, hear our cry Through JESUS CHRIST Our LORD most High, [ Thee er Who with the HOLY GHOST and f Doth live and reign eternally. Amen. The Ninth Hour. " The hour of prayer, being the ninth 11 hour." mf0 GoD, of all the Strength and Power, Who dost, Thyself unmoved, each hour Through all its changes guide the day, From early morn to evening's ray; Brighten life's eventide with light That ne'er shall set in gloom of night, Till we a holy death attain, And everlasting glory gain. HOUR. p Grant to life's day a calm unclouded ending, [ decay, An eve untouch'd by shadows of The brightness of a holy death- bed blending [ day. er With dawning glories of the eternal mf Hear us, O FATHER, gracious and forgiving, [ WORD, Thro' JESUS CHRIST Thy co- eternal Who, with the HOLY GHOST, by all things living Now and to endless ages art adored. Amen. p Almighty FATHER, hear our cry Through JESUS CHRIST our LORD most High, [ Thee er Who with the HOLY GHOST and fDoth live and reign eternally. Amen. Evening. all creation, 12" The Lord was my stay." mfO STRENGTH and Stay upholding [ abide, Who ever dost Thyself unmoved Yet day by day the light in due gradation [ changes guide: From hour to hour thro all its " O look Thou upon me. and be merciful 13 unto me." mf As now the sun's declining rays At eventide descend, P So life's brief day is sinking down To its appointed end. LORD, on the Cross Thine Arms were stretch'd To draw Thy people nigh; O grant us then that Cross to love, pp And in those Arms to die. fAll glory to the FATHER be, All glory to the SON, All glory, HOLY GHOST, to Thee, While endless ages run. Amen. " Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever." 14 mf0 TRINITY, most Blessèd Light, O'UNITY of primal Might, As now the fiery sun departs,[ hearts. Shed Thou Thy beams within our To Thee our morning song of praise, To Thee our evening prayer we raise; er Thee may our heart and voice adore For ever and for evermore. p Almighty FATHER, hear our cry Through JESUS CHRIST our LORD [ Thee most High, er Who with the HOLY GHOST and Doth live and reign eternally. Amen. " Thou shalt not be afraid for any terror 15 by night." mf BEFORE the ending of the day, Creator of the world, we pray keep That Thou with wonted love wouldst Thy watch around us while we sleep. 0 let no evil dreams be near, Nor phantoms of the night appear; Our ghostly enemy restrain, Lest aught of sin our bodies stain. p Almighty FATHER, hear our cry Through JESUS CHRIST Our LORD most High, [ Thee er Who with the HOLY GHOST and fDoth live and reign eternally. Amen. ( 7) " Thou shalt not be afraid for any terror 16 by night." mf Now that the daylight dies away, By all Thy grace and love, Thee, Maker of the world, we pray To watch our bed above. Let dreams depart and phantoms fly, The offspring of the night, p Keep us, like shrines, beneath Thine mf Pure in our foe's despite. [ eye, This grace on Thy redeem'd confer, FATHER, co- equal SON, And HOLY GHOST, the Comforter, Eternal THREE in ONE. Amen. " Let the lifting up of my hands be an 17 evening sacrifice. P er P THE sun is sinking fast, The daylight dies; Let love awake, and pay Her evening sacrifice. As CHRIST upon the Cross His Head inclined, And to His FATHER's hands His parting Soul resign'd; mf So now herself my soul EVENING. Would wholly give Into His sacred charge, In Whom all spirits live; So now beneath His eye Would calmly rest, Without a wish or thought Abiding in the breast, Save that His Will be done, Whate'er betide, Dead to herself, and dead In Him to all beside. f Thus would I live; yet now Not I, but He In all His power and love Henceforth alive in me. ONE Sacred TRINITY! ONE LORD Divine! May I be ever His, And He for ever mine. Amen. 18 " The true Light." fHAIL, gladdening Light, of His pure glory pour'd Who is the Immortal FATHER, Heavenly, Blest, p Holiest of Holies, JESUS CHRIST, our LORD. my Worthiest art Thou at all times to be sung With undefilèd tongue. f Son of our GoD, Giver of life,( er) Alone! Therefore in all the world Thy glories, LORD, they own. Amen. Now we are come to the sun's hour of rest, er The lights of evening round us shine, f We hymn the FATHER, SON, and HOLY SPIRIT Divine. " The Lord shall be thine everlasting 19 light." mf THE radiant morn hath pass'd away, And spent too soon her golden store; The shadows of departing day p Creep on once more. Our life is but a fading dawn, Its glorious noon how quickly past: er Lead us, OCHRIST, when all is gone, Safe home at last. mf0 by Thy soul- inspiring grace Uplift our hearts to realms on high; Help us to look to that bright place Beyond the sky;Where light, and life, and joy, and In undivided empire reign,[ peace And thronging Angels never cease Their deathless strain;fWhere Saints are clothed in spotless white, And evening shadows never fall, Where Thou, Eternal Light of Light, Art LORD of all. Amen. " And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto Him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils. And all the city was gathered together at the door." mf0 Saviour CHRIST, our woes dispel; For some are sick, and some are sad, And some have never loved Thee well, And some have lost the love they had; And some have found the world is vain, Yet from the world they break not free; [ pain, And some have friends who give them Yet have not sought a friend in Thee; And none, O LORD, have perfect rest, For none are wholly free from sin; And they, who fain would serve Thee best, Are conscious most of wrong within. ( 8) 20 mf AT even ere the sun was set, The sick, O LORD, around Thee lay; p Oh, in what divers pains they met! fOh, with what joy they went away! mf Once more' tis eventide, and we Oppress'd with various ills draw near; What if Thy Form we cannot see? cr We know and feel that Thou art here. EVENING. O Saviour CHRIST, Thou too art Man; Thou hast been troubled, tempted, tried; Thy kind but searching glance can scan The very wounds that shame would hide; fThy touch has still its ancient power: No word from Thee can fruitless fall; p Hear, in this solemn evening hour, er And in Thy mercy heal us all, Amen. " It is Thou, Lord, only, that makest me 21 dwell in safety." mf THE day is past and over; All thanks, O LORD, to Thee; er I pray Thee now that sinless dim The hours of dark may be: PO JESU, keep me in Thy sight, er And guard me through( dim) the coming night. mf The joys of day are over; I lift my heart to Thee, er And ask Thee that offenceless dim The hours of dark may be: PO JESU, keep me in Thy sight, er And guard me through( dim) the coming night. mf The toils of day are over; I raise the hymn to Thee, er And ask that free from peril lim The hours of dark may be: PO JESU, keep me in Thy sight, cr And guard me through( dim) the coming night. mf Be Thou my soul's preserver, For Thou alone dost know er How many are the perils dim Through which I have to go: p0 loving JESU, hear my call, er And guard and save me( dim) from them all. Amen. 22" At evening time it shall be light." mf HOLY FATHER, cheer our way With Thy love's perpetual ray: Grant us every closing day Light at evening time. P HOLY SAVIOUR, calm our fears When earth's brightness disappears; er Grant us in our latter years Light at evening time. p HOLY SPIRIT, be Thou nigh When in mortal pains we lie; cr Grant us, as we come to die. Light at evening time. mf HOLY, Blessèd TRINITY, Darkness is not dark with Thee; Those Thou keepest always see Light at evening time. Amen. " He shall defend thee under His wings." 23 fGLORY to Thee, my Gon, this night For all the blessings of the light: Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, Beneath Thy own Almighty wings. m/ Forgive me, LORD, for Thy dear SON, The ill that I this day have done, That with the world, myself, and Thee, I. ere I sleep, at peace may be. Teach me to live, that I may dread The grave as little as my bed; p Teach me to die, that so I may er Rise glorious at the awful day. p0 may my soul on Thee repose, And may sweet sleep mine eyelids close, [ make er Sleep that shall me more vigorous To serve my GOD when I awake. mf When in the night I sleepless lie, My soul with heavenly thoughts supply; Let no ill dreams disturb my rest, No powers of darkness me molest. fPraise God, from Whom all blessings flow, Praise Him, all creatures here below, Praise Him above, Angelic host, Praise FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST. Amen. 24 " Abide with us." mf SUN of my soul. Thou Saviour dear, It is not night if Thou be near: 0 may no earth- born cloud arise To hide Thee from Thy servant's eyes. p When the soft dews of kindly sleep My wearied eyelids gently steep, Be my last thought, how sweet to rest For ever on my Saviour's breast. my Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live; p Abide with me when night is high, For without Thee I dare not die. mf If some poor wand'ring child of Thine Have spurn'd to- day the voice Divine, Now, LORD, the gracious work begin; Let him no more lie down in sin. Watch by the sick; enrich the poor With blessings from Thy boundless store; Be every mourner's sleep to- night p Like infant's slumbers, pure and light. cr Come near and bless us when we wake, Ere through the world our way we fTill in the ocean of Thy love[ take; We lose ourselves in Heav'n above. Amen. ( 9) EVENING. 25" I will lay me down in peace, and take my rest." mf THROUGH the day Thy love has spared us; Now we lay us down to rest; Through the silent watches guard us, Let no foe our peace molest: P JESUS, Thou our Guardian be; Sweet it is to trust in Thee. mf Pilgrims here on earth, and strangers, Dwelling in the midst of foes: Us and ours preserve from dangers; In Thine Arms may we repose, And, when life's sad day is past, p Rest with Thee in Heaven at last. Amen. 26" He shall give His Angels charge over thee." mf GoD, that madest earth and Darkness and light;[ heaven, p Who the day for toil hast given, For rest the night; May Thine Angel- guards defend us, Slumber sweet Thy mercy send us, Holy dreams and hopes attend us, This livelong night. P fing, mf Guard us waking, guard us sleepAnd, when we die, er May we in Thy mighty keeping P All peaceful lie:[ wake us, mf When the last dread call shall Do not Thou our GoD forsake us, f But to reign in glory take us With Thee on high. Amen. 27" Abide with us; for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent." mf ABIDE with me; fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; LORD, with me abide; [ flee, When other helpers fail, and comforts f Help of the helpless,( p) O abide with me. p Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day: [ away; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass Change and decay in all around I see; mf0 Thou, Who changest not,( p) abide with me. True absolution and release; And bless us, more than in past days, With purity and inward peace. fThrough life's long day and death's dark night, po gentle JESUS,( er) be our Light. fDo more than pardon; give us joy, Sweet fear, and sober liberty, And simple hearts without alloy That only long to be like Thee. Through life's long day and death's dark night, PO gentle JESUS,( er) be our Light. p For all we love, the poor, the sad, The sinful, unto Thee we call: er O let Thy mercy make us glad: Thou art our JESUS, and our All. Through life's long day and death's dark night, PO gentle JESUs,( er) be our Light. Amen. " God, even our own God, shall give us His 29 blessing." mfO FATHER, Who didst all things [ Will, make That Heaven and earth might do Thy Bless us this night for JESU's sake, And for Thy work preserve us still. O SON, Who didst redeem mankind, And set the captive sinner free, Keep us this night with peaceful mind, That we may safe abide in Thee. O HOLY GHOST, Who by Thy power The Church elect dost sanctify, Seal us this night, and hour by hour Our hearts and members purify, 10) ( mf I need Thy Presence every passing hour; or What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power? [ can be? Who like Thyself my guide and stay fThrough cloud and sunshine, LORD, ( p) abide with me. fI fear no foe with Thee at hand to bless: [ bitterness; tears no p Hold Thou Thy Cross before my closing eyes; er Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies; Ills have no weight, and . Where is death's sting? Where, Grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if Thou abide with me. f Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee; In life,( p) in death, 0 LORD,( er) abide with me. Amen. 28 " The Lord is my light." mfSWEET Saviour, bless us ere we go; Thy Word into our minds instil, cr And make our lukewarm hearts to glow With lowly love and fervent will. f Through life's long day and death's dark night, po gentle JESUS,( er) be our Light. p The day is done, its hours have run, And Thou hast taken count of all, The scanty triumphs grace hath won, The broken vow, the frequent fall. fThrough life's long day and death's dark night, PO gentle JESUS,( or) be our Light. mf Grant us, dear LORD, from evil ways EVENING. TO FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST, The GOD Whom Heaven and earth adore, From men and from the Angel- host Be praise and glory evermore. Amen. " And all the Angels stood round about the 30 throne... and worshipped God." FOR FESTIVALS. mfOUR day of praise is done; p The evening shadows fall; er But pass not from us with the sun, True Light that lightenest all. fAround the Throne on high, Where night can never be ,, The white- robed harpers of the sky Bring ceaseless hymns to Thee. p Too faint our anthems here; Too soon of praise we tire: cr But oh, the strains how full and Of that eternal choir! [ clear mf Yet, LORD, to Thy dear Will If Thou attune the heart, We in Thine Angels' music still May bear our lower part. " Tis Thine each soul to calm, Each wayward thought reclaim, And make our life a daily psalm Of glory to Thy Name." cr A little while, and then Shall come the glorious end; f And songs of Angels and of men In perfect praise shall blend. Amen. AT THE END OF DIVINE SERVICE. mf SAVIOUR, again to Thy dear Name we raise With one accord our parting hymn of praise; We stand to bless Thee ere our worship cease; p Then, lowly kneeling, wait Thy word of peace. Grant us Thy peace upon our home. ward way; mf With Thee began, with Thee shall end the day; Guard Thou the lips from sin, the hearts from shame, That in this house have call'd upon Thy Name. p Grant us Thy peace, LORD, thro' the coming night; er Turn Thou for us its darkness into light; From harm and danger keep Thy P Grant us Thy peace throughout our earthly life, Tin strife; er Our balm in sorrow, and our stay mf Then, when Thy Voice shall bid our conflict cease, p Call us, O LORD, to Thine eternal peace. Amen. " The Lord shall give His people the bless- fAll glory to the FATHER be, 31 ing of peace." All glory to the SON, All glory, HOLY GHOST, to Thee, While endless ages run. Amen. children free, For dark and light are both alike to Thee. 32" O God, Thou art my God." AT THE END OF DIVINE SERVICE. mf AND now the wants are told, that Thy children to Thy knee;[ brought Here lingering still, we ask for nought, But simply worship Thee. The hope of Heaven's eternal days Absorbs not all the heart That gives Thee glory, love, and praise, For being what Thou art. For Thou art Gon, the One, the Same, O'er all things high and bright; And round us, when we speak Thy Name, There spreads a heaven of light. PO wondrous peace, in thought to On excellence Divine; Idwell To know that nought in man can tell How fair Thy beauties shine! f0 Thou, above all blessing blest, O'er thanks exalted far, dim Thy very greatness is a rest To weaklings as we are; mf For when we feel the praise of Thee A task beyond our powers, We say," A perfect GoD is He, And He is fully ours." Sunday. 33" In Thy light shall we see light.' MORNING. MORN of morns, and day of days! Beauteous were thy new- born rays: Brighter yet from death's dark prison CHRIST, the Light of lights, is risen. He commanded, and His Word Death and the dread chaos heard: dim Oh, shall we, more deaf than they, In the chains of darkness stay? p* Nature yet in shadow lies; er Let the sons of light arise, mf And prevent the morning rays With sweet canticles of praise. * While the dead world sleeps around, Let the sacred temples sound Law, and prophet, and blest psalm Lit with holy light so calm. * These verses should be sung only at a very carly Service. ( 11) Unto hearts in slumber weak Let the heavenly trumpet speak; And a newer walk express Their new life to righteousness. SUNDAY. Grant us this, and with us be, O Thou Fount of charity, Thou Who dost the SPIRIT give, Bidding the dead letter live. Glory to the FATHER, SON, And to Thee, O HOLY ONE, By Whose quickening Breath Divine Our dull spirits burn and shine. Amen. " And God said, Let there be light: and there was light... And the evening 34 and the morning were the first day." MORNING. fOn this day, the first of days, GOD the FATHER'S Name we praise; Who, creation's LORD and Spring, Did the world from darkness bring. On this day the Eternal SON Over death His triumph won; On this day the SPIRIT came With His gifts of living flame. O that fervent love to- day May in every heart have sway, Teaching us to praise aright GOD the Source of life and light. 2 FATHER, Who didst fashion me Image of Thyself to be, Fill me with Thy love Divine, Let my every thought be Thine. HOLY JESUS, may 1 be Dead and buried here with Thee; cr And, by love inflamed, arise Unto Thee a sacrifice. mf Thou Who dost all gifts impart, Shine, Sweet SPIRIT, in my heart, Best of gifts Thyself bestow; Make me burn Thy love to know. GOD, the Blessèd THREE in ONE, Dwell within my heart alone; Thou dost give Thyself to me, p May I give myself to Thee. Amen. " This is the day which the Lord hath 35 made." mf AGAIN the LORD's own day is here, The day to Christian people dear, As, week by week, it bids them tell f How JESUS rose from death and hell. mf For by His flock their LORD declared His Resurrection should be shared; And we who trust in Him to save f With Him are risen from the grave. mf We, one and all, of Him possess'd, Are with exceeding treasures bless'd; For all He did, and all He bare, He gives us as our own to share. ( Eternal glory, rest on high, A blessèd immortality, True peace and gladness, and a throne Are all His gifts, and all our own. f And therefore unto Thee we sing, O LORD of peace, Eternal King; Thy love we praise, Thy Name adore, Both on this day and evermore. Amen. 36 " The first day of the week." f0 DAY of rest and gladness, O day of joy and light, O balm of care and sadness, Most beautiful, most bright; On thee the high and lowly, Before the Eternal Throne, Sing Holy, Holy, Holy, To the great THREE in ONE. On thee, at the creation, The light first had its birth; On thee for our salvation CHRIST rose from depths of earth; On thee our LORD Victorious The SPIRIT sent from heaven; And thus on thee most glorious A triple light was given. p Thou art a cooling fountain In life's dry dreary sand; From thee, like Pisgah's mountain, We view our promised land; A day of sweet refection, A day of holy love, er A day of resurrection From earth to things above. mf To- day on weary nations The heavenly Manna falls, To holy convocations The silver trumpet calls, Where Gospel- light is glowing With pure and radiant beams, And living water flowing With soul- refreshing streams. New graces ever gaining From this our day of rest, We reach the Rest remaining To spirits of the blest; To HOLY GHOST be praises, To FATHER, and to Sox; The Church her voice upraises To Thee, Blest THREE in ONE. Amen. " I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day," 37 mf THIS is the day of light: Let there be light to- day; 0 Day- spring, rise upon our night, And chase its gloom away. p This is the day of rest: Our failing strength renew; On weary brain and troubled breast Shed Thou Thy freshening dew. 12) SUNDAY. [ cease, This is the day of peace: Thy peace our spirits fill; er Bid Thou the blasts of discord dim The waves of strife be still. p This is the day of prayer: Let earth to Heav'n draw near: er Lift up our hearts to seek Thee Come down to meet us here.[' there, f This is the first of days: Send forth Thy quickening Breath, And wake dead souls to love and praise, O Vanquisher of death. Amen. " The day is Thine, and the night is 38 Thine." EVENING. my BLEST Creator of the light, Making day with radiance bright, Thou didst o'er the forming earth Give the golden light its birth. Shade of eve with morning ray Took from Thee the name of day; Darkness now is drawing nigh; Listen to our humble cry. p May we ne'er by guilt depress'd Lose the way to endless rest; Nor with idle thoughts and vain Bind our souls to earth again. er Rather may we heavenward rise Where eternal treasure lies; Purified by grace within, Hating every deed of sin. p HOLY FATHER, hear our cry[ High. er Through Thy SON our LORD most f Whom our thankful hearts adore With the SPIRIT evermore. Amen. Monday. " And Cod made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament. And the evening and the morn39 ing were the second day." mf SING we the glory of our GOD, Who on the second day Spread out the firmament above, His wonders to display. There, floating in the blue expanse, The watery clouds we view,[ mand Whence fruitful showers at His comThe thirsty soil bedew. How fair an image of the grace Which Thou, LORD, dost impart, Like morning dew or gentle rain, To gladden every heart. And when the faithful soul drinks in Those showers with blessings rife, cr A well of water springeth up To everlasting life. f0 happy saints, on whom are pour'd Such treasures from above! P LORD, may they ne'er forgetful be, But render love for love. f To GoD, Who freely loved us first, All might, all glory be; TO FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST. Through all eternity. Amen. Tuesday. " And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.... And the evening 40 and the morning were the third day. mf THOU spakest, LORD, and into one The floods together flow'd; Freed from its watery veil, the land Its verdant pastures show'd. O FATHER, Who the earth hast given Our place of toil to be, Knit all within its one wide bound In one true charity. Strangers and pilgrims here below, We seek a home above, Where Thou wilt gather in Thine own Who live in holy love. p Unloving souls, with deeds of ill And words of angry strife, Shall never, LORD, Thy glory see, Nor win the heavenly life. The earth itself from day to day Their burden scarce sustains, And yearns, in travail, to be free From dark corruption's chains. Yea, we too groan within ourselves, And that adoption wait For which the HOLY SPIRIT's seal Did us predestinate. f Eternal glory be ascribed To GoD, the ONE in THREE, By Whom is pour'd into our hearts The grace of charity. Amen. Wednesday. " And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven . and it was so.... And the evening and 41 the morning were the fourth day." mf NEW wonders of Thy mighty hand LORD, we to- day admire, Writ on the firmament above In glittering orbs of fire. The sun is ruler of the day, The silver moon of night, The starry hosts adorn the sky In order'd ranks of light. But e'en that glorious sun must set, And knows his going down, That silver moon must wax and wane The stars their courses own. ( 13) WEDNESDAY. Still in an everchanging round The daylight comes and goes: f But Thou art evermore the Same, No change Thy mercy knows. mf Why waver then our troubled Thine is a FATHER'S care;[ hearts? er And they, eternal life who seek, Eternal life shall share. f All praise, all glory be ascribed To GoD the ONE in THREE, Who bids us cast our care on Him, To Him for comfort flee. Amen. Thursday. " And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth... And the evening and the morning were the 42 fifth day." mf THE fish in wave, the bird on GOD bade the waters bear;[ wing, Each for our mortal body's food His gracious hands prepare. But other food, of richer cost, The immortal spirit needs; By faith it lives on every word That from His mouth proceeds. Faith springing from the Blood of Has flow'd o'er every land;[ CHRIST And sinners through the vanquish'd Bow down to its command.[ world Its light the joy of Heav'n reveals To hearts made pure within; And bids them seek by worthy deeds Eternal crowns to win. f By faith the saints of old were The lion's wrath to tame;[ strong By faith they spurn'd the tyrant's threats, And scorn'd the raging flame. p LORD, grant that we the path may tread Whereon its light doth shine; er And gather, as we onward go, The fruits of love Divine. fo praise the FATHER; praise the SON, On Whose most precious Blood Rests all our faith; and praise to HIM Who with Them Both is GOD. Amen. Friday. " And God said, Let Us make man in Our image.... And the evening and 43 the morning were the sixth day.' mf To- DAY, O LORD, a holier work Thy secret counsels frame, A king to ruie Thy new- made world, To praise Thy glorious Name. Thou formest man: Thy Spirit Life into dust of earth:[ breathes Man, in Thine own true Image made, From Thee receives his birth. And henceforth he dominion holds O'er all in earth and sea; Yet mindful whence his being came Must humbly walk with Thee. p Alas! his wilful heart rebels Against Thy gentle sway; Proud dust of earth would fain be The GOD Whom all obey.[ like O griefs and sorrows numberless, Which hence the world o'erspread: JESU, Thy mercy succour'd us, Or hope itself had fled. f0 praise the FATHER, and the SON Who saved us by His death, And HOLY GHOST Who quickens us With His life- giving breath. Amen. Saturday. " And on the seventh day God ended His 44 work which He had made." mf Six days of labour now are past; Thou restest, HOLY GOD; And of Thy finish'd work hast said That all is very good. Yet while the seventh day is bless'd, Behold, a new creation needs Hallow'd for rest Divine, Ten thousand voices praise Thy Name That mighty power of Thine. In earth and sea and sky; One sinner by his sin has marr'd The blissful harmony. PO LORD, create man's heart anew, The heart of stone remove: cr Then hymns of praise again shall The fruits of holy love. [ rise, mf0 for the songs that Thou wilt bless, Where heart and voice agree; O for the prayers that plead aright With Thy dread Majesty. f All praise to GoD, the THREE in Who high in glory reigns;[ ONE, Who by His Word hath all things made, And by His Word sustains. Amen. Advent. " Which cometh forth as a bridegroom out 45 of his chamber." mf CREATOR of the starry height, Thy people's everlasting Light, JESU, Redeemer of us all, [ call. p Hear Thou Thy servants when they Thou, sorrowing at the helpless cry Of all creation doom'd to die, er Didst save our lost and guilty race By healing gifts of heavenly grace. ( 14) ADVENT. mf When earth was near its evening hour, Thou didst, in love's.redeeming power, Like bridegroom from his chamber, come Forth from a Virgin- mother's womb. fAt Thy great Name, exalted now, All knees in lowly homage bow; All things in Heav'n and earth adore, And own Thee King for evermore. p To Thee, O HOLY ONE, we pray, Our Judge in that tremendous day, Ward off, while yet we dwell below, The weapons of our crafty foe. f To GoD the FATHER, GOD the SON, And GoD the SPIRIT, THREE in ONE, Praise, honour, might, and glory be From age to age eternally. Amen. " His name is called The Word of God." 46 mf 0 HEAVENLY WORD, Eternal Light, Begotten of the FATHER'S Might, Who, in these latter days, art born For succour to a world forlorn; Our hearts enlighten from above, And kindle with Thine own true love; That we, who hear Thy call to- day, May cast earth's vanities away. And when as Judge Thou drawest nigh, The secrets of all hearts to try; p When sinners meet their awful doom, [ home; er And Saints attain their heavenly 20 let us not, for evil past, Be driven from Thy Face at last; cr But with the blessèd evermore Behold Thee, love Thee, and adore. To GoD the FATHER, GOD the SON, And GoD the SPIRIT, THREE in ONE, Praise, honour, might, and glory be From age to age eternally. Amen. " Now it is high time to awake out of 47 sleep." fHARK! a thrilling voice is sounding; " CHRIST is nigh," it seems to say; " Cast away the dreams of darkness, O ye children of the day!" Waken'd by the solemn warning, Let the earth- bound soul arise; CHRIST, her Sun, all ill dispelling, Shines upon the morning skies. mf Lo! the LAMB, so long expected, Comes with pardon down from Heav'n; dim Let us haste, with tears of sorrow, One and all to be forgiven; mf That when next He comes with glory, p And the world is wrapp'd in fear, cr With His mercy He may shield us, And with words of love draw near. f Honour, glory, might, and blessing To the FATHER and the SON, With the Everlasting SPIRIT, While eternal ages run. Amen. " Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy 48 King cometh unto thee." mf THE Advent of our King Our prayers must now employ, And we must hymns of welcome sing In strains of holy joy. p The Everlasting SON Incarnate deigns to be; Himself a servant's form puts on, cr To set His servants free. mf Daughter of Sion, rise To meet thy lowly King; Nor let thy faithless heart despise p The peace He comes to bring. mf As Judge, on clouds of light, He soon will come again, And His true members all unite With Him in Heav'n to reign. Before the dawning day Let sin's dark deeds be gone; The old man all be put away, The new man all put on. All glory to the SON Who comes to set us free, With FATHER, SPIRIT, ever ONE, Through all eternity. Amen. 49" The Redeemer shall come to Zion." my O COME, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, 2. That mourns in lonely exile here, Until the Son of GoD appear, Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel. mf 0 come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free Thine own from Satan's tyranny; From depths of hell Thy people save, crAnd give them victory o'er the grave. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel. mf 0 come, Thou Day- spring, come and cheer Our spirits by Thine Advent here; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, Anddeath's dark shadows put to flight. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel. mf 0 come, Thou Key of David, come And open wide our heavenly home; Make safe the way that leads on high, And close the path to misery. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel. ( 15) ADVENT. mf 0 come, 0 come, Thou LORD of Might, Who to Thy tribes, on Sinai's height, In ancient times didst give the law In cloud, and majesty, and awe. ff Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel. Amen. " The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make His paths straight." 50 fON Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry Announces that the LORD is nigh; Awake, and hearken, for he brings Glad tidings of the King of kings. mf Then cleansed be every breast from sin; Make straight the way for GoD within; Prepare we in our hearts a home, Where such a mighty Guest may come. For Thou art our Salvation, LORD, Our Refuge, and our great Reward; dim Without Thy grace we waste away, Like flowers that wither and decay. p To heal the sick stretch out Thine Hand, And bid the fallen sinner stand;[ store er Shine forth, and let Thy light reEarth's own true loveliness once more. fAll praise, Eternal SON, to Thee Whose Advent doth Thy people free, Whom with the FATHER we adore And HOLY GHOST for evermore. Amen. " Behold, He cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see Him, and they 51 also which pierced Him." mf Lo! He comes with clouds descending, Once for favour'd sinners slain; fThousand thousand Saints attending Swell the triumph of His train: Alleluia! CHRIST appears on earth again. mf Every eye shall now behold Him Robed in dreadful majesty;[ Him, p Those who set at nought and sold Pierced and nail'd Him to the Tree, Deeply wailing, pp 2 Shall the true Messiah see. mf Those dear tokens of His Passion Still His dazzling Body bears, er Cause of endless exultation To His ransom'd worshippers: inf With what rapture Gaze we on those glorious scars! f Yea, Amen, let all adore Thee, High on Thine eternal Throne: mf Saviour, take the power and glory: Claim the kingdoni for Thine own: Alleluia! Thou shalt reign, and Thou alone. Amen. " The Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the Archangel, and with the trump of God."" 52 mf GRBAT GOD, what do I see and hear? The end of things created: The Judge of all men doth appear On clouds of glory seated: The trumpet sounds, the graves restore The dead which they contain'd before; Pp Prepare, my soul, to meet Him. f The dead in CHRIST are first to rise At that last trumpet's sounding; Caught up to meet Him in the skies, With joy their LORD surrounding: No gloomy fears their souls dismay; His Presence sheds eternal day On those prepared to meet Him. p The ungodly, fill'd with guilty fears, Behold His wrath prevailing; In woe they rise, but all their tears And sighs are unavailing: pp The day of grace is past and gone; Trembling they stand before His Throne, All unprepared to meet Him. mf Great Judge, to Thee our prayers we pour, In deep abasement bending; O shield us. through that last dread hour, Thy wondrous love extending: cr May we, in this our trial day, With faithful hearts Thy word obey. And thus prepare to meet Thee. Amen. " He hath sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the 53 captives." fHARK the glad sound! the Saviour comes, The Saviour promised long: Let every heart prepare a throne, And every voice a song. He comes, the prisoners to release In Satan's bondage held: The gates of brass before Him burst, The iron fetters yield. p He comes, the broken heart to bind, The bleeding soul to cure. And with the treasures of His grace To bless the humble poor. fOur glad hosannas, Prince of peace, Thy welcome shall proclaim; And Heav'n's eternal arches ring With Thy belovèd Name. Amen. ( 16) ADVENT. 54" I sleep, but my heart waketh." FOR A LATE EVENING SERVICE. P WHEN shades of night around us close And weary limbs in sleep repose, The faithful soul awake may be, And longing sigh, O LORD, to Thee. mf Thou true Desire of nations, hear, Thou WORD of GoD, Thou Saviour In pity heed our humble cries,[ dear; And bid at length the fallen rise. O come, Redeemer, come and free Thine own from guilt and misery; The gates of heaven again unfold, Which Adam's sin had closed of old. f All praise, Eternal SON, to Thee, Whose Advent sets Thy people free, Whom with the FATHER we adore And HOLY GHOST for evermore. Amen. The following Hymns are suitable for this season: 203 Thou art coming, O my Saviour. 204 O quickly come, dread Judge of all. 205 Thou Judge of quick and dead. 206 That day of wrath, that dreadful day. 217 Thy kingdom come, O Gon. 226 The world is very evil. 268 Ye servants of the LORD. 288 A few more years shall roll. 362 LORD, her watch Thy Church is keeping. 398 Day of Wrath! O day of mourning! 463 Litany of the Four Last Things. Christmas. 55" The Word was made flesh." mf 0 COME, Redeemer of mankind, appear. [ we greet; Thee with full hearts the Virgin- born Let every age with rapt amazement hear TGOD is meet. That wondrous birth which for our Not by the will of man, or mortal seed, [ terious grace But by the SPIRIT'S breathed mysp The WORD of GOD became our flesh indeed, [ race. And grew a tender plant of human Lo! Mary's virgin womb its burthen bears, Nor less abides her virgin purity; er In the King's glory see our nature shares; [ to be. Here in His temple GoD vouchsafes mf From His bright chamber, virtue's holy shrine, The royal Bridegroom cometh to the day: [ Divine. Of twofold substance, human and As giant swift, rejoicing- on His way p Forth from His FATHER to the world He goes, mf Back to the FATHER'S Face His way regains, p Far down to souls beneath His glory shows, f Again at GOD's right hand victorious reigns. With the Eternal FATHER equal, Thou Girt with our flesh dost triumph evermore, Strengthening our feeble bodies here below With endless grace from Thine own living store. mf How doth Thy lowly manger radiant shine! On the sweet breath of night new splendour grows; So may our spirits glow with faith Divine, Where no dark cloud of sin shall ínterpose. f All praise and glory to the FATHER be, All praise and glory to His Only SON, All praise and glory, HOLY GHOST, to Thee, Both now, and while eternal ages run. Amen. 56" God was manifest in the flesh." mf Or the FATHER'S Love begotten Ere the worlds began to be, He is Alpha and Omega, He the source, the ending He, Of the things that are, that have been, And that future years shall see, Evermore and evermore. * At His Word the worlds were framèd; He commanded; it was done: Heaven and earth and depths of ocean In their threefold order one; All that grows beneath the shining Of the moon and burning sun, Evermore and evermore. p* He is found in human fashion, Death and sorrow here to know, That the race of Adam's children, Doom'd by Law to endless woe, May not henceforth die and perish In the dreadful gulf below, Evermore and evermore. f0 that Birth for ever blessed! When the Virgin, full of grace, By the HOLY GHOST conceiving, Bare the Saviour of our race, And the Babe, the world's Redeemer, First reveal'd His sacred Face, Evermore and evermore. * These verses may be omitted, if the Hymn he thought too long. ( 17) CHRISTMAS. This is He Whom seers in old time Chanted of with one accord; Whom the voices of the Prophets Promised in their faithful word; Now He shines, the long- expected; Let creation praise its LORD, Evermore and evermore. f0 ye heights of Heav'n, adore Him; Angel- hosts, His praises sing; All dominions, bow before Him, And extol our GoD and King; Let no tongue on earth be silent, Every voice in concert ring, Evermore and evermore. p* Righteous Judge of souls departed, Righteous King of them that live, On the FATHER'S Throne exalted None in might with Thee may strive; Who at last in vengeance coming Sinners from Thy Face shalt drive, Evermore and evermore. Thee let old men, Thee let young Thee let boys in chorus sing;[ men, Matrons, virgins, little maidens, With glad voices answering; Let their guileless songs re- echo, And the heart its praises bring, Evermore and evermore. CHRIST, to Thee, with GoD the FATHER, And, O HOLY GHOST, to Thee, Hymn, and chant, and high thanksAnd unwearied praises be,[ giving, Honour, glory, and dominion, And eternal victory, Evermore and evermore. Amen. " Christ Jesus came into the world to save 57 sinners." mf 0 CHRIST, Redeemer of our race, Thou Brightness of the FATHER'S Face, Of Him, and with Him ever ONE, Ere times and seasons had begun; Thou that art very Light of Light, Unfailing Hope in sin's dark night, Hear Thou the prayer Thy people pray, The wide world o'er, this blessed day. 2 Remember, LORD of life and grace, How once, to save a ruin'd race, Thou didst our very flesh assume In Mary's undefiled womb. mf To- day, as year by year its light Sheds o'er the world a radiance bright, One precious truth is echoed on, f" Tis Thou hast saved us, Thou alone." mf Thou from the FATHER'S Throne didst come To call His banish'd children home; And Heav'n, and earth, and sea, and shore His love Who sent Thee here adore. And gladsome too are we to- day, Whose guilt Thy Blood has wash'd away; f It is the birthday of our King. Redeem'd the new- made song we sing; O LORD, the Virgin- born, to Thee Eternal praise and glory be, Whom with the FATHER wé adore And HOLY GHOST for evermore. Amen. 58 " He is our Peace." mf Gop from on high hath heard; Let sighs and sorrows cease; Lo! from the opening Heav'n descends To man the promised Peace. Hark! through the silent night Angelic voices swell; Their joyful songs proclaim that" GOD Is born on earth to dwell." See how the shepherd- band Speed on with eager feet; Come to the hallow'd cave with them The Holy Babe to greet. But, oh, what sight appears Within that lowly door![ clothes, PA manger, stall, and swaddling A Child, and Mother poor! Art Thou the CHRIST? the SON? The FATHER's Image bright? And see we Him Whose Arm upholds Earth and the starry height? er Yea, faith can pierce the cloud Which veils Thy glory now;[ Throne fWe hail Thee Gon, before Whose dim The Angels prostrate bow. mf A silent Teacher, LORD, Thou bidd'st us not refuse To bear what flesh would have us shun, To shun what flesh would choose. Our sinful pride to cure With that pure love of Thine, er O be Thou born within our hearts, Most Holy Child Divine. Amen. 59" Let us now go even unto Bethlehem." f O COME, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold Him Born, the King of Angels; P O come, let us adore Him, er 0 come, let us adore Him, 10 come, let us adore Him, CHRIST the LORD. ( 18) CHRISTMAS. GOD of GOD, LIGHT of LIGHT, [ womb; 2 Lo! He abhors not the Virgin's f Very GOD, Begotten, not created; pO come, let us adore Him,& c. f Sing, choirs of Angels, Sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of Heav'n above " Glory to GOD In the highest;" P O come, let us adore Him,& c. f Yea, LORD, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning: JESU, to Thee be glory given: WORD of the FATHER, Now in flesh appearing; p 0 come, let us adore Him, er O come, let us adore Him, f 0 come, let us adore Him, CHRIST the LORD. Amen. " Glory to God in the highest, and on earth 60 peace, good will toward men." f HARK! the herald- angels sing Glory to the new- born King, p Peace on earth, and mercy mild, er GoD and sinners reconciled. fJoyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With the Angelic host proclaim, " CHRIST is born in Bethlehem." Hark! the herald- angels sing Glory to the new- born King. CHRIST, by highest Heav'n adored, CHRIST, the Everlasting LORD, dim Late in time behold Him come, Offspring of a Virgin's womb. p Veil'd in flesh the GODHEAD see! Hail, the Incarnate Deity! Pleased as Man with man to dwell, er JESUS, our Emmanuel. Hark! the herald- angels sing Glory to the new- born King. Hail, the heaven- born Prince of Hail, the Sun of righteousness![ peace! Light and life to all He brings, Risen with healing in His wings. mf Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die, er Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. Hark! the herald- angels sing Glory to the new- born King. Amen. " Behold I bring you good tidings of great 61 joy." mf CHRISTIANs, awake, salute the happy morn, [ was born; Whereon the Saviour of the world Rise to adore the mystery of love, Which hosts of Angels chanted from above; With them the joyful tidings first begun Of GoD Incarnate and the Virgin's Son. Then to the watchful shepherds it was told, Who heard the Angelic herald's voice, " Behold, I bring good tidings of a Saviour's birth To you and all the nations upon earth: This day hath GoD fulfill'd His promised word, This day is born a Saviour, CHRIST the LORD." He spake; and straightway the celestial choir In hymns of joy, unknown before, conspire: The praises of redeeming love they sang, And Heav'n's whole orb with Alleluias rang: GOD's highest glory was their anthem still, p Peace upon earth, and unto men good will. mf To Bethlehem straight the enlighten'd shepherds ran, To see the wonder GOD had wrought for man, And found, with Joseph and the Blessèd Maid, [ laid: Her Son, the Saviour, in a manger Then to their flocks, still praising GOD, return, And their glad hearts with holy rapture burn. p0 may we keep and ponder in our mind [ mankind; God's wondrous love in saving lost Trace we the Babe, Who hath retrieved our loss, From His poor manger to His bitter Cross; Tread in His steps, assisted by His grace, Till man's first heavenly state again takes place. mf Then may we hope, the Angelic hosts among, To sing, redeem'd, a glad triumphal song: He that was born upon this joyful day Around us all His glory shall display: Saved by His love, incessant we shall sing Eternal praise to Heav'n's Almighty King. Amen. ( 19) CHRISTMAS. " Unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the 62 Lord." mf WHILE shepherds watch'd their flocks by night, All seated on the ground, The Angel of the LORD came down, And glory shone around. " Fear not," said he: for mighty dread Had seized their troubled mind; " Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind. To you in David's town this day Is born of David's line A Saviour, Who is CHRIST the LORD; And this shall be the sign: " The heavenly Babe you there shall To human view display'd,[ find All meanly wrapp'd in swathing And in a manger laid."[ bands, Thus spake the seraph: and forthwith Appear'd a shining throng Of Angels praising Gop, who thus Address'd their joyful song: f" All glory be to GoD on high, p And to the earth be peace: fGood will henceforth from Heav'n to men Begin and never cease." Amen. 63" The Lord is our defence." FOR A LATE EVENING SERVICE. mf 0 SAVIOUR, LORD, to Thee we pray, Whose love has kept us safe to- day, Protect us through the coming night, And ever save us by Thy might. p Be with us now, in mercy nigh, And spare Thy servants when they cry: Our sins blot out, our prayers receive, cr Thy light throughout our darkness give. mf Let not dull sleep the soul oppress, Nor secret foe the heart possess; Our flesh keep chaste, that it may be A holy temple meet for Thee, To Thee, Who dost our hearts renew, With fervent prayer we humbly sue, That pure in thought and free from stain We from our beds may rise again. f All praise to GOD the FATHER be, All praise, Eternal Son, to Thee, Whom with the SPIRIT we adore For ever and for evermore. Amen. This Hymn may also be sung on Holy Days, except from Ash Wednesday to Whitsunday. Hymn 464 is suitable for this season. St. Stephen's Day. " He, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up steadfastly into Heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God." 64 mf YESTERDAY, with exultation, Join'd the world in celebration Of her promised Saviour's birth; Yesterday the Angel- nation Pour'd the strains of jubilation O'er the Monarch born on earth; But to- day o'er death victorious, By his faith and actions glorious, By his miracles renown'd, See the Deacon triumph gaining, ' Midst the faithless faith sustaining, er First of holy Martyrs found. Onward, champion, falter never, Sure of sure reward for ever, Holy Stephen, persevere; Perjured witnesses confounding, Satan's synagogue astounding By thy doctrine true and clear. mf Thine own Witness is in Heaven, True and faithful, to thee given, Witness of thy blamelessness: By thy name a crown implying, Meet it is thou shouldst be dying For the crown of righteousness. For the crown that fadeth never Bear the torturer's brief endeavour: Victory waits to end the strife: Death shall be thy life's beginning, And life's losing be the winning Of the true and better life. Fill'd with GOD's most Holy SPIRIT, See the Heav'n thou shalt inherit, Stephen, gaze into the skies: There God's glory steadfast viewing. Thence thy victor- strength renewing, Pant for thy eternal prize. See, as Jewish foes invade thee, See how JESUS stands to aid thee, Stands at God's right hand on high: Tell how open'd Heav'n is shown thee, Tell how JESUS waits to own thee, Tell it with thy latest cry. 2 As the dying Martyr kneeleth, For his murderers he appealeth, For their madness grieving sore; PP Then in CHRIST he sleepeth sweetly, [ meetly, er And with CHRIST he reigneth ff Martyr first- fruits, evermore. Amen. " Be thou faithful unto death, and I will 65 give thee a crown of life." mf FIRST of Martyrs, thou whose name Doth thy golden crown proclaim, Not of flowers that fade away Weave we this thy crown to- day. ( 20) ST. STEPHEN'S DAY. Bright the stones which bruise thee gleam, Sprinkled with thy life- blood's stream; Stars around thy sainted head Never could such radiance shed. Every wound upon thy brow Sparkles with unearthly glow; Like an Angel's is thy face Beaming with celestial grace. Oh, how blessèd first to be Slain for Him Who bled for thee: First like Him in dying hour Witness to Almighty power; " That which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled of the Word 66 of Life,... declare we unto you." mf THE life, which God's Incarnate Lived here below with men,[ WORD Three blest Evangelists record With Heav'n- inspirèd pen: John soars on high, beyond the three, To GoD the FATHER'S Throne; And shows in what deep mystery The WORD with GOD is ONE. First to follow where He trod Through the deep Red Sea of blood; First, but in thy footsteps press Saints and Martyrs numberless. f Glory to the FATHER be, Glory, VIRGIN- BORN, to Thee, Glory to the HOLY GHOST, Praised by men and heavenly host. Amen. Scrolls unfolded, trumpets pealing, Wine cups from the wrath above; St. John the Evangelist's Day. Yet o'er all a soft voice stealing Little children, trust and love!" f Thee, the Almighty King Eternal, FATHER of the Eternal WORD, Thee, the FATHER'S WORD Supernal, Thee, of Both, the BREATH adored, Heaven, and earth, and realms infernal P Upon the Saviour's loving Breast Invited to recline, [ blest, ' Twas thence he drew, in moments Rich stores of truth Divine: mf And thence did that angelic love His inmost spirit fill, Which, once enkindled from above, Breathes in his pages still. JESU, the Virgin's Holy SON, We praise Thee and adore, Who art with GOD the FATHER ONE And SPIRIT evermore. Amen. 67" The disciple whom Jesus loved." mf WORD Supreme, before creation Born of GoD eternally, Who didst will for our salvation p He upon Thy Bosom lying Thy true tokens learn'd by heart; And Thy dearest pledge in dying, LORD, Thou didst to him impart; Show'dst him how, all grace supplying, Blood and water from Thee start. He first, hoping and believing, Did beside the grave adore; Latest he, the warfare leaving, Landed on the eternal shore; And his witness we receiving To be born on earth, and die;[ tion, Well Thy Saints have kept their staWatching till Thine hour drew nigh. Now' tis come, and faith espies Thee; Like an eaglet in the morn, One in steadfast worship eyes Thee, Thy beloved, Thy latest born: In Thy glory he descries Thee Reigning from the Tree of scorn. Own Thee LORD for evermore. Much he ask'd in loving wonder, On Thy Bosom leaning, LORD; In that secret place of thunder Answer kind didst Thou accord, Wisdom for Thy Church to ponder Till the day of dread award. Lo! Heav'n's doors lift up, revealing How Thy judgments earthward move; Own ONE glorious GoD and LORD. Amen. The Innocents' Day. " The first- fruits unto God and to the 68 Lamb." mf SWEET flow'rets of the martyr band, 2 So early pluck'd by cruel hand; Like rosebuds by a tempest torn, As breaks the light of summer morn; First victims offer'd for the LORD, er Ye little knew your high reward, mf As, at the very altar, gay[ play. With palms and crowns ye seem'd to Ah! what avail'd King Herod's wrath? He could not stay your Saviour's path: er The Child he sought alone went free; f That Child is King eternally. O LORD, the Virgin- born, to Thee Praise, honour, might, and glory be, Whom with the FATHER we adore And HOLY GHOST for evermore. Amen. " They are without fault before the throne 69 of God." mf GLORY to Thee, O LORD, Who, from this world of sin, By cruel Herod's ruthless sword Those precious ones didst win. ( 21) THE INNOCENTS' DAY. Baptized in their own blood, Earth's untried perils o'er, They pass'd unconsciously the flood, And safely gain'd the shore. Glory to Thee for all The ransom'd infant band,[ call, Who since that hour have heard Thy And reach'd the quiet land. PO that our hearts within, Like theirs, were pure and bright; O that as free from stain of sin We shrank not from Thy sight. LORD, help us every hour Thy cleansing grace to claim; cr In life to glorify Thy power, In death to praise Thy Name. Amen. The Circumcision. " When eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the Child, His Name was called Jesus." The Light of Light Divine, True Brightness undefiled, He bears for us the shame of sin, A Holy Spotless Child. p His Infant Body now Begins our pain to feel; Those precious drops [ flow of Blood that For death the victim seal. mf To- day the Name is Thine At which we bend the knee; They call Thee JESUS, Child Divine, Our JESUS deign to be. 70 mf THE ancient law departs, New Year's Day. " And now, Lord, what is my hope; truly For JESUS makes with faithful hearts mf THE year is gone, beyond recall, 72 my hope is even in Thee."" And all its terrors cease; A covenant of peace. With all its hopes and fears, With all its bright and gladdening smiles, All praise, Eternal SON, For Thy redeeming love, With FATHER, SPIRIT, ever ONE, In glorious might above. Amen. " God sent forth His Son, made of a woman, made under the law, to redeem 71 them that were under the law." mf0 BLESSED day, when first was pour'd The Blood of our Redeeming LORD! O blessèd day, when first began P His sufferings borne for sinful man! Scarce enter'd on this life of woe, His Infant Blood begins to flow; A foretaste of His death He feels, er An earnest of His love reveals. mf From Heav'n descending to fulfil The bidding of His FATHER'S Will, 2 A victim even now He lies Before the day of sacrifice. mf For love of us His woes begin; The Sinless suffers for our sin: The Law's great Maker for our aid Obedient to the Law is made. p The wound He through the Law endures [ secures; cr Our freedom from that Law Henceforth a holier law prevails, The law of love which never fails. mf LORD, circumcise our hearts, we pray, And take what is not Thine away; Write Thine own Name within our hearts, Thy law upon our inmost parts. fo LORD, the Virgin- born, to Thee Eternal praise and glory be, Whom with the FATHER we adore And HOLY GHOST for evermore. Amen. The following Hymns are suitable for this Festival: 175 Conquering kings their titles take. 179 To the Name of our Salvation. p With all its mourners' tears; mf Thy thankful people praise Thee LORD, For countless gifts received; And pray for grace to keep the Faith Which Saints of old believed. To Thee we come, O gracious LORD, The new- born year to bless; Defend our land from pestilence; Give peace and plenteousness; Forgive this nation's many sins; The growth of vice restrain; And help us all with sin to strive, And crowns of life to gain. From evil deeds that stain the past We now desire to flee; And pray that future years may all Be spent, good LORD, for Thee. O FATHER, let Thy watchful Eye Still look on us in love, That we may praise Thee, year by With Angel- hosts above.[ year, ( 22) f All glory to the FATHER be, All glory to the SON, All glory, HOLY GHOST, to Thee, While endless ages run. Amen. " So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto 73 wisdom." mf For Thy mercy and Thy grace, Faithful through another year. Hear our song of thankfulness; JESU, our Redeemer, hear. NEW YEAR'S DAY. in our weakness and distress, Rock of strength, be Thou our Stay; In the pathless wilderness Be our true and living Way. p Who of us death's awful road In the coming year shall tread, With Thy rod and staff, O GOD, Comfort Thou his dying bed. my Keep us faithful, keep us pure, Keep us evermore Thine own, Help, O help us to endure, Fit us for Thy promised crown. So within Thy palace gate We shall praise, on golden strings, Thee the only Potentate, LORD of lords and King of kings. Amen. " That God in all things may be glorified. 74 mf FATHER, let me dedicate All this year to Thee, In whatever worldly state Thou wilt have me be: P Not from sorrow, pain, or care Freedom dare I claim; er This alone shall be my prayer, Glorify Thy Name. mf Can a child presume to choose Where or how to live? Can a FATHER's love refuse All the best to give? More Thou givest every day Than the best can claim, Nor withholdest aught that may Glorify Thy Name. If in mercy Thou wilt spare Joys that yet are mine; If on life, serene and fair, Brighter rays may shine: f Let my glad heart, while it sings, Thee in all proclaim, And, whate'er the future brings, Glorify Thy Name. p If Thou callest to the Cross, And its shadow come, Turning all my gain to loss, Shrouding heart and home; er Let me think how Thy dear SON To His glory came, And in deepest woe pray on. " Glorify Thy Name.' Amen. The Epiphany. " The Life was manifested, and we have 75 seen it." 165 0 Gon, our help in ages past. 205 Thou Judge of quick and dead. 288 A few more years shall roll. 289 Days and moments quickly flying. mf How vain the cruel Herod's fear, When told that CHRIST the King is near! He takes not earthly realms away, Who gives the realms that ne'er decay. The Eastern sages saw from far And follow'd on His guiding star; By light their way to Light they trod, And by their gifts confess'd their GOD. Within the Jordan's sacred flood The heavenly LAMB in meekness stood, That He, to Whom no sin was known, Might cleanse His people from their own. And oh, what miracle Divine, When water redden'd into wine! He spake the word, and forth it flow'd In streams that nature ne'er bestow'd. fAll glory, JESU, be to Thee For this Thy glad Epiphany: Whom with the FATHER we adore And HOLY GHOST for evermore. Amen. " And thou, Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda; for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule My people Israel." 76 mf EARTH has many a noble city; Bethlehem, thou dost all excel: Out of thee the LORD from Heaven Came to rule His Israel. Fairer than the sun at morning Was the star that told His birth, To the world its GoD announcing Seen in fleshly form on earth. Eastern sages at His cradle Make oblations rich and rare: See them give, in deep devotion, Gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. Sacred gifts of mystic meaning: Incense doth their GoD disclose, Gold the King of kings proclaimeth, p Myrrh His sepulchre foreshows. fJESU Whom the Gentiles worshipp'd At Thy glad Epiphany, Unto Thee, with GoD the FATHER And the SPIRIT, glory be. Amen. " We have seen His star in the east. fWHAT star is this, with beams so bright, The following Hymns are suitable for this More beauteous than the noonday day or its eve: light? It shines to herald forth the King, And Gentiles to His cradle bring. mf See now fulfill'd what GoD decreed, " From Jacob shall a star proceed; ( 23) THE EPIPHANY. And Eastern sages with amaze Upon the wondrous vision gaze. The guiding star above is bright; Within them shines a clearer light, Which leads them on with power benign To seek the Giver of the sign. True love can brook no dull delay; Nor toil nor dangers stop their way: Home, kindred, fatherland, and all They leave at their Creator's call. PO JESU, while the star of grace Allures us now to seek Thy Face, Let not our slothful hearts refuse The guidance of that light to use. All glory, JESU, be to Thee For this Thy glad Epiphany, Whom with the FATHER we adore And HOLY GHOST for evermore. Amen. " And He went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto 78 them," mf THE Heav'nly Child in stature grows, P And, growing, learns to die; And still His early training shows His coming agony. mf The Son of GoD His glory hides With parents mean and poor; And He, Who made the heavens, p In dwelling- place obscure.[ abides mf Those mighty Hands that rule the No earthly toil refuse: The Maker of the stars on high p An humble trade pursues. my He, Whom the choirs of Angels Bearing each dread decree, [ sky [ praise His earthly parents now obeys p In deep humility. mf For this Thy lowliness reveal'd, JESU, we Thee adore, f And praise to GOD the FATHER yield And SPIRIT evermore. Amen. " When they saw the star, they rejoiced 79 with exceeding great joy. fAs with gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold, As with joy they hail'd its light, Leading onward, beaming bright: So, most gracious LORD, may we Evermore be led to Thee. mf As with joyful steps they sped, Saviour, to Thy lowly bed, There to bend the knee before Thee Whom Heav'n and earth adore; So may we with willing feet Ever seek Thy mercy- seat. As they offer'd gifts most rare At Thy cradle rude and bare; So may we with holy joy, Pure and free from sin's alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, CHRIST, to Thee our heavenly King. Holy JESUS, every day Keep us in the narrow way; er And, when earthly things are past, Bring our ransom'd souls at last mf Where they need no star to guide, Where no clouds Thy glory hide. fIn the Heav'nly country bright Need they no created light; Thou its Light, its Joy, its Crown, Thou its Sun which goes not down; There for ever may we sing Alleluias to our King. Amen. " The people which sat in darkness saw 80 great light." mf THE people that in darkness sat A glorious light have seen; The Light has shined on them who In shades of death have been.[ long To hail Thee, Sun of Righteousness, The gathering nations come; They joy as when the reapers bear Their harvest treasures home. For Thou their burden dost remove, And break the tyrant's rod, As in the day when Midian fell Before the sword of GOD. For unto us a Child is born, To us a Son is given, And on His Shoulder ever rests All power in earth and heaven. His Name shall be the Prince of The Wonderful, the Counsellor, The Everlasting LORD,[ peace, The GoD by all adored. His righteous government and power Shall over all extend; On judgment and on justice based, His reign shall have no end. mf LORD JESUS, reign in us, we pray. And make us Thine alone, f Who with the FATHER ever art And HOLY SPIRIT ONE. Amen. 81" The Son of God was manifested." mf SONGS of thankfulness and praise, JESU, LORD. to Thee we raise, Manifested by the star To the Sages from afar; Branch of royal David's stem In Thy Birth at Bethlehem; f Anthems be to Thee addrest, GOD in Man made manifest. mf Manifest at Jordan's stream, Prophet, Priest, and King supreme; And at Cana wedding- guest In Thy Godhead manifest; ( 24) THE EPIPHANY. Manifest in power Divine. Changing water into wine; f Anthems be to Thee addrest, GOD in Man made manifest. mf Manifest in making whole Palsied limbs and fainting soul; Manifest in valiant fight, Quelling all the devil's might: Manifest in gracious will, Ever bringing good from ill; f Anthems be to Thee addrest, GOD in Man made manifest. 2 Sun and Moon shall darken'd be, Stars shall fall, the heavens shall flee; er CHRIST will then like lightning shine, mf All will see His glorious Sign; All will then the trumpet hear, All will see the Judge appear; fThou by all wilt be confest, GOD in Man made manifest. mf Grant us grace to see Thee, LORD, Mirror'd in Thy holy Word; May we imitate Thee now. And be pure, as pure art Thou; That we like to Thee may be At Thy great Epiphany; And may praise Thee, ever Blest, GOD in Man made manifest. Amen. From the Octave of the Epiphany to Septuagesima, General Hymns may be sung; especially, 173 0 Love, how deep! how broad! how high! 177 JESU! the very thought is sweet. 178 JESU, the very thought of Thee. 218 Gop of mercy, Gon of grace. 219 Hail to the LORD's Anointed. 220 JESUS shall reign where'er the sun. For the Week before Septuagesima. 82" And again they said, Alleluia." f ALLELUIA, song of sweetness, Voice of joy that cannot die; ALLELUIA is the anthem Ever dear to choirs on high; In the house of GoD abiding Thus they sing eternally. ALLELUIA thou resoundest, True Jerusalem and free; ALLELUIA, joyful Mother, All thy children sing with thee; p But by Babylon's sad waters Mourning exiles now are we. ALLELUIA cannot always Be our song while here below; ALLELUIA Our transgressions Make us for awhile forego; For the solemn time is coming When our tears for sin must flow. mf Therefore in our hymns we pray Thee, Grant us, Blessèd TRINITY, At the last to keep Thine Easter In our Home beyond the sky, fThere to Thee for ever singing ALLELUIA joyfully. Amen. Septuagesima. " How shall we sing the Lord's song in a 83 strange land?" mf CREATOR of the world, to Thee An endless rest of joy belongs: And heavenly choirs are ever free To sing on high their festal songs. p But we are fallen creatures here, Where pain and sorrow daily come; And how can we in exile drear Sing out, as they, sweet songs of Home? mf 0 FATHER, Who dost promise still That they who mourn shall blessed be, p Grant us to weep for deeds of ill That banish us so long from Thee: But, weeping, grant us faith to rest In hope upon Thy loving care; er Till Thou restore us, with the blest, mf Their songs of praise in Heav'n to share. TO FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST, The GOD Whom Heav'n and earth adore, From men and from the Angel- host Be praise and glory evermore. Amen. From Septuagesima Sunday to Lent the Hymns for Sunday and the other days of the week should be sung; and the following Hymns are also suitable: 162 Have mercy on us, GoD most High. 168 There is a book, who runs may read. 172 Praise to the Holiest in the height. 210 Gracions SPIRIT, HOLY GHOST. 262 Great Mover of all hearts. Lent. " Rend your heart and not your garments, 84 and turn unto the Lord your God." PONCE more the solemn season calls A holy fast to keep; And now within the temple walls Let priest and people weep. mf But vain all outward sign of grief, And vain the form of prayer, Unless the heart implore relief, And penitence be there. We smite the breast, we weep in vain, In vain in ashes mourn, Unless with penitential pain The smitten soul be torn. 25) p In sorrow true then let us pray To our offended GOD, From us to turn His wrath away, And stay the uplifted rod. LENT. 0 GOD, our Judge and Father, deign To spare the bruised reed; We pray for time to turn again, For grace to turn indeed. mf Blest THREE in ONE, to Thee we bow; Vouchsafe us, in Thy love, To gather from these fasts below Immortal fruit above. Amen. " Now, saith the Lord, turn ye even to Me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with 85 mourning." mf By precepts taught of ages past, Now let us keep again the fast Which, year by year, in order meet Of forty days is made complete. The law and seers that were of old In divers ways this Lent foretold. Which CHRIST Himself, the LORD and Of every season, sanctified.[ Guide More sparing therefore let us make The words we speak, the food we take, Deny ourselves in mirth and sleep, In stricter watch our senses keep. In prayer together let us fall, And cry for mercy, one and all; And weep before the Judge, and say, p0 turn from us Thy wrath away. Thy grace have we offended sore By sins, O GOD, which we deplore; Pour down upon us from above The riches of Thy pardoning love. Remember, LORD, though frail we be, That yet Thine handiwork are we: Nor let the honour of Thy Name Be by another put to shame. Forgive the ill that we have wrought, Increase the good that we have sought; That we at length, our wanderings o'er, May please Thee now and evermore. mf Blest THREE in ONE, and ONE in THREE, Almighty GoD, we pray to Thee, That Thou wouldst now vouchsafe to bless Our fast with fruits of righteousness. 2 With self- accusing voice within Our conscience tells of many a sin In thought, and yord, and deed: er O cleanse that conscience from all stain, Amen. " In due season we shall reap, if we faint 86 not." mf 0 THOU Who dost to man accord His highest prize, his best reward, Thou Hope of all our race; JESU, to Thee we now draw near, Our earnest supplications hear, Who humbly seek Thy Face, The penitent restore again, From every burthen freed. mf If Thou reject us, who shall give Our fainting spirits strength to live? " Tis Thine alone to spare; With cleansèd hearts to pray aright, And find acceptance in Thy sight, Be this our lowly prayer. " Tis Thou hast bless'd this solemn fast; So may its days by us be pass'd In self- control severe, er That, when our Easter morn we hail, Its mystic feast we may not fail To keep with conscience clear. mf 0 Blessèd TRINITY, bestow Thy pardoning grace on us below, And shield us evermore; er Until, within Thy courts above, We see Thy Face, and sing Thy love, And with Thy Saints adore. Amen. " O deliver us, and be merciful unto our 87 sins, for Thy Name's sake." PO MERCIFUL CREATOR, hear; In tender pity bow Thine ear: Accept the tearful prayer we raise In this our fast of forty days. Each heart is manifest to Thee; Thou knowest our infirmity: Repentant now we seek Thy Face: cr Impart to us Thy pardoning grace. g Our sins are manifold and sore, But spare Thou them who sin deplore; And for Thine own Name's sake make whole The fainting and the weary soul. Grant us to mortify each sense By means of outward abstinence, That so from every stain of sin The soul may keep her fast within. mf Blest THREE in ONE, and ONE in THREE, Almighty GOD, we pray to Thee,[ bless That Thou wouldst now vouchsafe to Our fast with fruits of righteousness. Amen. " Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, 88 now is the day of salvation." mf Lo! now is our accepted day, The time for purging sins away, The sins of thought, and deed, and word, That we have done against the LORD. ( 26) LENT. For He the Merciful and True Hath spared His people hitherto; Not willing that the soul should die, Though great its past iniquity. p Then let us all with earnest care, And contrite fast, and tear, and prayer, And works of mercy and of love, Entreat for pardon from above; mf That He may all our sins efface, Adorn us with the gifts of grace, And join us to the Angel band For ever in the heavenly land. Blest THREE in ONE, and ONE in THREE, Almighty GoD, we pray to Thee,[ bless That Thou wouldst now vouchsafe to Our fast with fruits of righteousness. Amen. 89" Then shall they fast in those days." mf GooD it is to keep the fast Shadow'd forth in ages past, Which our own Almighty LORD Hallow'd by His deed and word. Moses, while he fasted, saw GOD Who gave by him the Law; To Elijah Angels came, Steeds of fire and car of flame. So was Daniel meet to gaze On the sight of latter days, And the Baptist to proclaim[ Name. Blessings through the Bridegroom's p Grant us, LORD, like them to be Oft in prayer and fast with Thee; er Fill us with Thy heavenly might, Be our joy and true delight. P FATHER, hear us through Thy SON, And the SPIRIT, with Thee ONE, er Whom our thankful hearts adore Ever and for evermore. Amen. " I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed 90 before the God of Heaven." mf JESU, our Lenten fast of Thee We duteous learn to keep, A healing time, by Thy decree, For all Thy wounded sheep; A time in which towards Paradise, Once lost by carnal sense, The souls redeem'd by Thee may rise Through chastening abstinence. Now with Thy Church be present, In all Thy saving grace,[ LORD, And hear us as with one accord, P Mourning, we seek Thy Face. Most Merciful, forgive the past; The sins which we deplore; Thy sheltering arms around us cast, That we may sin no more. mf To Thee our sacrifice we bring Of Lenten fast and prayer,[ King, er Till, cleansed by Thee, our GOD and f Thy Paschal joy we share. mf Grant this, O FATHER, through Thy And through the SPIRIT Blest,[ SON, Who art with Them for ever ONE, Eternally confest. Amen. 91" Whom resist, steadfast in the faith." p CHRISTIAN, dost thou see them On the holy ground, er How the troops of Midian dim Prowl and prowl around? Christian, up and smite them, Counting gain but loss; Smite them by the merit Of the holy Cross. p Christian, dost thou feel them, How they work within, cr Striving, tempting, luring, Goading into sin? f Christian, never tremble; Never be down- cast; Smite them by the virtue Of the Lenten fast. p Christian, dost thou hear them, How they speak thee fair? er" Always fast and vigil? Always watch and prayer?" Christian, answer boldly, " While I breathe I pray:" p Peace shall follow battle, f Night shall end in day." mf" Well I know thy trouble, 0 My servant true; Thou art very weary ,p I was weary too; f But that toil shall make thee Some day all Mine own, And the end of sorrow Shall be near My Throne." Amen. " And Jesus... was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those 92 days He did eat nothing." mf FORTY days and forty nights Thou wast fasting in the wild; Forty days and forty nights Tempted, and yet undefiled. Sunbeams scorching all the day; Chilly dew- drops nightly shed; Prowling beasts about Thy way; Stones Thy pillow; earth Thy bed. Shall not we Thy sorrow share, And from earthly joys abstain, Fasting with unceasing prayer, Glad with Thee to suffer pain? ( 27) And if Satan, vexing sore, Flesh or spirit should assail, er Thou, his Vanquisher before, Grant we may not faint nor fail. 7 So shall we have peace Divine; er Holier gladness ours shall be; Round us too shall Angels shine, dim Such as minister'd to Thee. mf Keep, 0 keep us, Saviour dear, Ever constant by Thy side; fThat with Thee we may appear At th' eternal Eastertide. Amen. " Enter not into judgment with Thy servant; for in Thy sight shall 93 man living be justified." p0 LORD, turn not Thy Face from Who lie in woeful state,[ me, Lamenting all my sinful life Before Thy mercy- gate; A gate which opens wide to those That do lament their sin; Shut not that gate against mne, LORD, But let me enter in. And call me not to strict account How I have sojourn'd here; For then my guilty conscience knows How vile I shall appear. Mercy, Good LORD, mercy I ask; This is my humble prayer; For mercy, LORD, is all my suit, 0 let Thy mercy spare. Amen. LENT. 94" My soul fleeth unto the Lord." 2 LORD, in this Thy mercy's day, Ere it pass for aye away, On our knees we fall and pray. Holy JESU, grant us tears, Fill us with heart- searching fears, Ere that awful doom appears. mf LORD, on us Thy SPIRIT pour Kneeling lowly at the door, Ere it close for evermore. pp By Thy night of agony, By Thy supplicating cry, By Thy willingness to die; By Thy tears of bitter woe For Jerusalem below, Let us not Thy love forego. p Grant us' neath Thy wings a place, er Lest we lose this day of grace mf Ere we shall behold Thy Face. Amen. 95" I am the Light of the world." FOR A LATE EVENING SERVICE. 10 CHRIST, Who art the Light and Day, [ away: Thy beams chase night's dark shades The very Light of Light Thou art, Who dost Thy blessed Light impart. mf All- Holy LORD, to Thee we bend, Thy servants through this night defend, And grant us calm repose in Thee, A quiet night from périls free. Let not the tempter round us creep With thoughts of evil while we sleep, Nor with his wiles the flesh allure And make us in Thy sight impure. While wearied eyes light slumber take, The heart to Thee be still awake, And Thy right Hand stretch'd forth above Protect the children of Thy love. O LORD, our strong Defence, be nigh; Bid all the powers of darkness fly; Preserve and watch o'er us for good, Whom Thou hast purchased with Thy Blood. p Remember us, dear LORD, we pray, While burden'd in the flesh we stay; er' Tis Thou alone our souls canst keep: Abide with us this night in sleep. mf Blest THREE in ONE, and ONE in THREE, Almighty God, we pray to Thee, That Thou wouldst now youchsafe to bless Our fast with fruits of righteousness. Amen. The following Hymns, and some of the Hymns on the Passion, are suitable for this season: We know Thee Who Thou art. When wounded sore the stricken heart. 0 JESU, Thou art standing. 244 LORD, when we bend before Thy Throne. 198 245 When at Thy footstool, LORD, I bend. 249 Have mercy, LORD, on me. 250 Out of the deep I call. Saviour, when in dust to Thee. 181 183 251 252 Weary of earth and laden with my sin. 253 0 JESU CHRIST, if aught there be. 254 Art thou weary, art thou languid. 259 Thy life was given for me. 263 Take up thy cross, the Saviour said. 279 O help us, LORD; each hour of need. 288 A few more years shall roll. 465 Litany of Penitence. No. 1. 466 Litany of Penitence. No. 2. The Fifth Sunday in Lent. OTHERWISE CALLED PASSION SUNDAY. " God forbid that I should glory, sare in 96 the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. 41 THE Royal Banners forward go, The Cross shines forth in mystic glow: Where He in Flesh, our flesh Who made, Our sentence bore, our ransom paid. ( 28) THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT. mf There whilst He hung, His sacred Side By soldier's spear was open'd wide, To cleanse us in the precious flood Of Water mingled with His Blood. f Fulfill'd is now what David told In true prophetic song of old,[ be; How GoD the heathen's King should For GoD is reigning from the Tree. mf 0 Tree of glory, Tree most fair, Ordain'd those Holy Limbs to bear, How bright in purple robe it stood, p The purple of a Saviour's Blood! mf Upon its arms, like balance true, He weigh'd the price for sinners due, The price which none but He could pay, f And spoil'd the spoiler of his prey. To Thee, Eternal THREE in ONE, Let homage meet by all be done: As by the Cross Thou dost restore, So rule and guide us evermore. Amen. This Hymn may be sung daily till Thursday before Easter. p There the nails and spear He suffers, Vinegar, and gall, and reed; From His sacred Body piercèd mf Now the thirty years accomplish'd Which on earth He will'd to see, Born for this, He meets His Passion, Gives Himself an Offering free; On the Cross the LAMB is lifted, There the Sacrifice to be. Blood and Water both proceed; er Precious flood, which all creation From the stain of sin hath freed. f Faithful Cross, above all other One and only noble Tree, None in foliage, none in blossom, None in fruit thy peer may be; Sweetest wood, and sweetest iron; Sweetest weight is hung on thee. mf Bend, O lofty Tree, thy branches, Thy too rigid sinews bend; And awhile the stubborn hardness, Which thy birth bestow'd, suspend; And the Limbs of Heav'n's high MonGently on thine arms extend.[ arch mf Thou alone was counted worthy This world's ransom to sustain, That a shipwreck'd race for ever Might a port of refuge gain, With the sacred Blood anointed Of the LAMB for sinners slain. 97" The Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ." SING, my tongue, the glorious battle, Praise and honour to the FATHER, Praise and honour to the SoON, Praise and honour to the SPIRIT, Ever THREE and ever ONE, One in might, and One in glory, While eternal ages run. Amen. This Hymn may be sung daily till Good Friday; and the following Hymns are suitable: Sing the last, the dread affray; O'er the Cross, the Victor's trophy, Sound the high triumphal lay, P How, the pains of death enduring, f Earth's Redeemer won the day. mf He, our Maker, deeply grieving That the first- made Adam fell, When he ate the fruit forbidden Whose reward was death and hell, Mark'd e'en then this Tree the ruin Of the first tree to dispel. Thus the work for our salvation He ordainèd to be done; To the traitor's art opposing Art yet deeper than his own; Thence the remedy procuring Whence the fatal wound begun, Therefore, when at length the fulness Of the appointed time was come, He was sent, the world's Creator, From the FATHER's heavenly home, And was found in human fashion, Offspring of the Virgin's womb. p Lo! He lies, an Infant weeping, Where the narrow manger stands, While the Mother- Maid His members Wraps in mean and lowly bands, And the swaddling clothes is winding Round His helpless Feet and Hands. PART 2. 200 We sing the praise of Him Who died. 467 Litany of the Passion. The Sunday next before Easter. OTHERWISE CALLED PALM SUNDAY. " Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings 98 Thou hast perfected praise." f ALL glory, laud, and honour To Thee, Redeemer, King, To Whom the lips of children Made sweet Hosannas ring. mf Thou art the King of Israel, Thou David's Royal Son, Who in the LORD'S Name comest, The King and Blessèd One. f All glory,& c. mf The company of Angels Are praising Thee on high, And mortal men and all things Created make reply. f All glory,& c. mf The people of the Hebrews With palms before Thee went: Our praise and prayer and anthems Before Thee we present. All glory,& c. ( 29) THE SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE EASTER. my To Thee before Thy Passion They sang their hymns of praise; To Thee now high exalted Our melody we raise. f All glory,& c. mf Thou didst accept their praises, Accept the prayers we bring, Who in all good delightest, Thou good and gracious King, f All glory,& c. Amen. " And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna 99 to the Son of David." RIDE on! ride on in majesty! Hark! all the tribes Hosanna cry; p0 Saviour meek, pursue Thy road With palms and scatter'd garments strow'd. f Ride on! ride on in majesty! p In lowly pomp ride on to die; er O CHRIST, Thy triumphs now begin O'er captive death and conquer'd sin. f Ride on! ride on in majesty! mf The Angel armies of the sky p Look down with sad and wondering eyes To see the approaching Sacrifice. f Ride on! ride on in majesty! mf The last and fiercest strife is nigh: The FATHER on His sapphire Throne Awaits His own Anointed SON. f Ride on! ride on in majesty! 2 In lowly pomp ride on to die; Bow Thy meek Head to mortal pain, Then take, O GOD, Thy power, and reign. Amen. Hymns on the Passion.* " And being in an agony He prayed more 100 earnestly." mf SION's Daughter, weep no more, Though thy troubled heart be sore; He of Whom the Psalmist sung, He Who woke the Prophet's tongue, CHRIST, the Mediator Blest, Brings thee everlasting rest. 2 In a garden man became Heir of sin, and death, and shame; er JESUS in a garden wins Life, and pardon for our sins: dim Through His hour of agony Praying in Gethsemane. mf There for us He intercedes; There with GoD the FATHER pleads; Willing there for us to drain To the dregs the cup of pain, That in everlasting day He may wipe our tears away. * Some of these Hymns may be sung throughout the year. f Therefore to His Name be given Glory both in earth and Heaven; To the FATHER, and the SON, And the SPIRIT, THREE in ONE, Honour, praise, and glory be Now and through eternity. Amen. 101" Looking unto Jesus." PO'ERWHELM'D in depths of woe, Upon the Tree of scorn Hangs the Redeemer of mankind, With racking anguish torn. See how the nails those Hands And Feet so tender rend; See down His Face, and Neck, and His sacred Blood descend.[ Breast mf Oh, hear that last, loud cry Which pierced His Mother's heart, P As into' GoD the FATHER's hands He bade His soul depart. mf Earth hears, and trembling quakes Around that tree of pain; The rocks are rent; the graves are The veil is rent in twain.[ burst; mt Shall man alone be mute? Have we no griefs, or fears?[ kind, Come, old and young, come, all manAnd bathe those Feet in tears. p Come, fall before His Cross Who shed for us His Blood; Who died, the Victim of pure love, To make us sons of GOD. f JESU, all praise to Thee, Our Joy and endless Rest;[ here, Be Thou our Guide while pilgrims Our Crown amid the blest. Amen. " Thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us 102 to God by Thy Blood." P HE, Who once in righteous vengeance [ flood, Whelm'd the world beneath the mf Once again in mercy cleansed it With His own most precious Blood, 2 Coming from His Throne on high On the painful Cross to die. f0 the wisdom of the Eternal! O the depth of love Divine! mf O the sweetness of that mercy Which in JESUS CHRIST did shine! dim We were sinners doom'd to die; JESUS paid the penalty. p When before the Judge we tremble Conscious of His broken laws, er May the Blood of His Atonement Cry aloud, and plead our cause, Bid our guilty terrors cease, p Be our pardon and our peace. f Prince and Author of salvation, LORD of Majesty supreme, ( 30) HYMNS ON THE PASSION. JESU, praise to Thee be given By the world Thou didst redeem; Glory to the FATHER be[ Amen. And the SPIRIT ONE with Thee. 103 " He was wounded for our transgressions." mf Now, my soul, thy voice upraising, Tell in sweet and mournful strain How the Crucified, enduring Grief, and wounds, and dying pain, Freely of His love was offer'd, Sinless was for sinners slain. Scourg'd with unrelenting fury For the sins which we deplore, By His livid Stripes He heals us, Raising us to fall no more; All our bruises gently soothing, Binding up the bleeding sore. p See! His Hands and Feet are fasten'd; er So He makes His people free; Not a wound whence Blood is flowing But a fount of grace shall be; Yea the very nails which nail Him Nail us also to the Tree. p Through His Heart the spear is piercing, ( die; Though His foes have seen Him Blood and Water thence are streaming In a tide of mystery, cr Water from our guilt to cleanse us, Blood to win us crowns on high. mf JESU, may those precious fountains Drink to thirsting souls afford: Let them be our cup and healing, And at length our full reward; So a ransom'd world shall ever Praise Thee, its redeeming LORD. Amen. 104 " Behold the Man." mf 0 SINNER, lift the eye of faith, To true repentance turning; Bethink thee of the curse of sin, Its awful guilt discerning; Upon the Crucified One look, And thou shalt read, as in a book, What well is worth thy learning. p Look on His Head, that bleeding Head, With crown of thorns surrounded; Look on His sacred Hands and Feet Which piercing nails have wounded; See every Limb with scourges rent: On Him, the Just, the Innocent, What malice hath abounded! Tis not alone those Limbs are rack'd, But friends too are forsaking; And more than all, for thankless man That tender Heart is aching; Oh, fearful was the pain and scorn, By JESUS, Son of Mary, borne, Their peace for sinners making. None ever knew such pain before, Such infinite affliction, None ever felt a grief like His In that dread crucifixion: For us He bare those bitter throes, For us those agonizing woes, In oft- renew'd infliction. mf 0 sinner, mark, and ponder well Sin's awful condemnation; Think what a sacrifice it cost To purchase thy salvation; Had JESUS never bled and died, Then what could thee and all betide But uttermost damnation? LORD, give us grace to flee from sin, And Satan's wiles ensnaring, And from those everlasting flames For evil ones preparing. f JESU, we thank Thee, and entreat er To rest for ever at Thy Feet, Thy heavenly glory sharing. Amen. 105" The love of Christ constraineth us." 2 IN the LORD'S atoning grief Be our rest and sweet relief; Store we deep in heart's recess All the shame and bitterness. Thorns, and cross, and nails, and lance, Wounds, our treasure that enhance, Vinegar, and gall, and reed, And the pang His soul that freed, cr May these all our spirits sate, And with love inebriate; In our souls plant virtue's root, And mature its glorious fruit. mf Crucified! we Thee adore, Thee with all our hearts implore; Us with Saintly bands unite In the realms of heavenly light. CHRIST, by coward hands betray'd, CHRIST, for us a captive made, CHRIST, upon the bitter Tree[ Amen. Slain for man, be praise to Thee. " We love Him, because He first 106 loved us." mf MY GOD, I love Thee;( dim) not Nor yet because who love Thee not I hope for heaven thereby,[ because p Are lost eternally. Thou, O my JESUS, Thou didst me Forme didst bear the nails, and spear, Upon the Cross embrace; And manifold disgrace, pp And griefs and torments numberAnd sweat of agony; [ less, Yea, death itself; and all for me Who was Thine enemy. mf Then why, O Blessèd JESU CHRIST, Should I not love Thee well? Not for the sake of winning heaven, Nor of escaping hell; ( 81) HYMNS ON THE PASSION. Not from the hope of gaining aught, Not seeking a reward; f But as Thyself hast loved me, O ever- loving LORD. mf So would I love Thee, dearest LORD, And in Thy praise will sing: Solely because Thou art my GOD, And my most loving King. Amen. 107" The precious blood of Christ. mf GLORY be to JESUS, Who, in bitter pains, Pour'd for me the Life- blood From His sacred veins. Grace and life eternal In that Blood I find: Blest be His compassion Infinitely kind. Blest through endless ages Be the precious stream, Which from endless torments Did the world redeem. Abel's blood for vengeance Pleaded to the skies; er But the Blood of JESUS For our pardon cries. p Oft as it is sprinkled On our guilty hearts, mf Satan in confusion Terror- struck departs; Oft as earth exulting Wafts its praise on high, cr Angel- hosts rejoicing 7 cr Make their glad reply. f Lift ye then your voices; Swell the mighty flood; Louder still and louder Praise the( dim) precious Blood. Amen. " What things were gain to me, those I 108 counted loss for Christ." mf WHEN I survey the wondrous Cross On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. Forbid it, LORD, that I should boast Save in the Cross of CHRIST my GOD; All the vain things that charm me I sacrifice them to His Blood.[ most, p See from His Head, His Hands, His Feet, Sorrow and love flow mingling down; er Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown? mf Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were an offering far too small; f Love so amazing, so Divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. mf To CHRIST, Who won for sinners grace p By bitter grief and anguish sore, f Be praise from all the ransom'd race For ever and for evermore. Amen. " Unto you therefore which believe He is 109 precious." mf SWEET the moments, rich in blessing, Which before the Cross I spend, Life, and health, and peace possessing From the sinner's dying Friend. Here I rest, for ever viewing Mercy pour'd in streams of Blood; Precious drops, my soul bedewing, Plead and claim my peace with GOD. Truly blessèd is the station, Low before His Cross to lie, Whilst I see Divine compassion Beaming in His languid Eye. mf LORD, in ceaseless contemplation Fix my thankful heart on Thee, Till I taste Thy full salvation, And Thine unveil'd glory see. Amen. " Remembering Mine affliction and My misery, the wormwood and the 110 gall." p Go to dark Gethsemane, Ye that feel the Tempter's power, Your Redeemer's conflict see, Watch with Him one bitter hour; Turn not from His griefs away, cr Learn of JESUS CHRIST to pray. p Follow to the judgment- hall, View the LORD of life arraign'd; Oh, the wormwood and the gall! Oh, the pangs His soul sustain'd! Shun not suffering, shame, or loss; er Learn of Him to bear the cross. mournful mountain p Calvary's climb: er There, adoring at His Feet, Mark that miracle of time ,GOD's own Sacrifice complete: p" It is finish'd," hear Him cry; er Learn of JESUS CHRIST to die. Amen. " Who loved me, and gave Himself for 111 mf0 SACRED Head, surrounded me." By crown of piercing thorn! O bleeding Head, so wounded, Reviled, and put to scorn! p Death's pallid hue comes o'er Thee. The glow of life decays, cr Yet Angel- hosts adore Thee, dim And tremble as they gaze. ( 32) HYMNS ON THE PASSION. p I see Thy strength and vigour All fading in the strife, And death with cruel rigour Bereaving Thee of life; mf O agony and dying! O love to sinners free! P JESU, all grace supplying, O turn Thy Face on me. In this Thy bitter Passion, Good Shepherd, think of me With Thy most sweet compassion, Unworthy though I be: mf Beneath Thy Cross abiding For ever would I rest, In Thy dear love confiding, And with Thy Presence blest. Amen. " Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy- laden, and I will give you 112 rest." mf ALL ye who seek for sure relief In trouble and distress, Whatever sorrow vex the mind, Or guilt the soul oppress, JESUS, Who gave Himself for you p Upon the Cross to die, cr Opens to you His sacred Heart; O to that Heart draw nigh. mf Ye hear how kindly He invites; Ye hear His words so blest; " All ye that labour come to Me, p And I will give you rest." mf 0 JESUS, Joy of Saints on high, Thou Hope of sinners here, Attracted by those loving words To Thee we lift our prayer. p Wash Thou our wounds in that dear Blood Which from Thy Heart doth flow; cr A new and contrite heart on all Who cry to Thee bestow. Amen. " Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by? Behold and see if there be any sorrow 113 like unto My sorrow." mf SEE the destined day arise! See, a willing Sacrifice, JESUS, to redeem our loss, Hangs upon the shameful Cross! 2 JESU, who but Thou had borne, Lifted on that Tree of scorn, Every pang and bitter throe, Finishing Thy life of woe? Who but Thou had dared to drain, Steep'd in gall, the cup of pain, And with tender Body bear Thorns, and nails, and piercing spear? mf Thence the cleansing Water flow'd, Mingled from Thy Side with Blood; Sign to all attesting eyes Of the finish'd Sacrifice. 2 Holy JESU, grant us grace In that Sacrifice to place er All our trust for life renew'd, Pardon'd sin, and promised good. Amen. 114" They crucified Him." mf O COME and mourn with me awhile; O come ye to the Saviour's side; O come, together let us mourn; pp JESUS, our LORD, is crucified. mf Have we no tears to shed for Him, While soldiers scoff and Jews deride? Ah! look how patiently He hangs; pp JESUS, our LORD, is crucified. p How fast His Hands and Feet are nail'd; His Throat with parching thirst is dried: [ Blood; His failing Eyes are dimm'd with pp JESUS, our LORD, is crucified. p Seven times He spake, seven Words of love; And all three hours His silence cried For mercy on the souls of men: pp JESUS, our LORD, is crucified. p Come, let us stand beneath the Cross; So may the Blood from out His Side Fall gently on us drop by drop; PP JESUS, our LORD, is crucified. mf A broken heart, a fount of tears Ask, and they will not be denied;. LORD JESUS, may we love and weep, Since Thou for us art crucified. Amen. " Father, forgive them, for they know not 115 what they do." mf" FORGIVE them, O My FATHER, They know not what they do:" p The Saviour spake in anguish, As the sharp nails went through. No pain'd reproaches gave He To them that shed His Blood, But prayer and tenderest pity cr Large as the love of GoD. mf For me was that compassion, For me that tender care; I need His wide forgivenessAs much as any there. p It was my pride and hardness That hung Him on the Tree; pp Those cruel nails, O Saviour, Were driven in by me. p And often I have slighted Thy gentle voice that chid; er Forgive me too, LORD JESUS; I knew not what I did. с 1 ( 88) HYMNS ON THE PASSION. mf 0 depth of sweet compassion! 0 Love Divine and true!. Save Thou the souls that slight Thee, And know not what they do. Amen. " Verily I say unto thee, To- day shalt thou 116 be with Me in Paradise." mf" LORD, when Thy Kingdom comes, remember me: p Thus spake the dying lips to dying Ears; cro faith, which in that darkest hour could see The promised glory of the far- off years! mf No kingly sign declares that glory now, No ray of hope lights up that awful hour; PA thorny crown surrounds the bleeding Brow, The Hands are stretch'd in weakness, not in power. mf Yet hear the Word the dying Saviour saith, prall" Thou too shalt rest in Paradise to- day:" tempo cr 0 Words of love to answer words of faith! O Words of hope for those who live to pray! mf LORD, when with dying lips my prayer is said, Grant that in faith Thy kingdom I may see; And, thinking on Thy Cross and bleeding Head, May breathe my parting words, ( p)" Remember me." er Remember me, but not my shame or sin: Thy cleansing Blood hath wash'd them all away; mf Thy precious Death for me did pardon win; Thy Blood redeem'd me in that awful day. p Remember me; yet how canst Thou forget [ to Thee, What pain and anguish I have caused The Cross, the Agony, the Bloody Sweat, And all the sorrow Thou didst bear for me? er Remember me; and, ere I pass away, Speak Thou th' assuring Word that sets us free, And make Thy promise to my heart, ( p)" To- day Thou too shalt rest in Paradise with Me." Amen. " Woman, behold thy son... Behold thy 117 mother." mf Ar the Cross her station keeping, Stood the mournful Mother weeping, Where He hung, the dying LORD; For her soul of joy bereaved, Bow'd with anguish, deeply grieved, Felt the sharp and piercing sword. p Oh, how sad and sore distressed Now was she, that Mother blessed Of the sole- begotten One; Deep the woe of her affliction, When she saw the Crucifixion cr Of her ever- glorious Son. mf Who, on CHRIST's dear Mother gazPierced by anguish so amazing,[ ing Born of woman, would not weep? Who, on CHRIST's dear Mother thinkSuch a cup of sorrow drinking,[ ing Would not share her sorrows deep? She beheld her Son despised,[ twin'd: p For His people's sins chastised, Scourg'd, and crown'dwith thorns enSaw Him then from judgment taken, And in death by all forsaken, Till His Spirit He resign'd." mf JESU, may her deep devotion Stir in me the same emotion, Fount of love, Redeemer kind. er That my heart fresh ardour gaining, And a purer love attaining, May with Thee acceptance find. Amen. ken Me?" " My God, My God, why hast Thou for 118 mf THRONEDupon the awful Tree, King of grief, I watch with Thee; dim Darkness veils Thine anguish'd None its lines of woe can trace,[ Face, None can tell what pangs unknown pp Hold Thee silent and alone. p Silent through those three dread hours, cr Wrestling with the evil powers, dim Left alone with human sin, Gloom around Thee and within, Till the appointed time is nigh, pp Till the LAMB of GOD may die. mf Hark that cry that peals aloud Upward through the whelming cloud! er Thou, the FATHER'S only SON, Thou, His own Anointed One, Thou dost ask Him-( p) can it be? dim" Why hast Thou forsaken Me?" P LORD, should fear and anguish roll Darkly o'er my sinful soul, Thou, Who once wast thus bereft erThat Thine own might ne'er be left, Teach me by that bitter cry my In the gloom to know Thee nigh. Amen, ( 34) HYMNS ON THE PASSION. 119 " I thirst." mf His are the thousand sparkling rills, That from a thousand fountains burst, And fill with music all the hills: P And yet He saith," I thirst." mf All fiery pangs on battle- fields, On fever beds where sick men toss, Are in that human cry He yields p To anguish on the Cross. mf But more than pains that rack'd Him then Was the deep longing thirst Divine, er That thirsted for the souls of men: p Dear LORD! and one was mine. mf0 Love most patient, give me grace; Make all my soul athirst for Thee; p That parch'd dry Lip, that fading That Thirst were all for me.[ Face, Amen. 120 " It is finished." mf O PERFECT life of love! All, all is finish'd now; All that He left His Throne above To do for us below. No work is left undone Of all the FATHER will'd; p His toil, His sorrows, one by one, er The Scripture have fulfill'd. p No pain that we can share But He has felt its smart: All forms of human grief and care Have pierced that tender Heart. And on His thorn- crown'd Head, And on His sinless Soul, Our sins in all their guilt were laid, er That He might make us whole. p In perfect love He dies: For me He dies, for me: er 0 all- atoning Sacrifice, I cling by faith to Thee. mf In every time of need, Before the judgment- throne.[ plead, er Thy work, O LAMB of GOD, I'll Thy merits,( dim) not my own. mf Yet work, O LORD, in me As Thou for me hast wrought; er And let my love the answer be To grace Thy love has brought. Amen. " Father, into Thy hands I commend My 121 Spirit." P AND now, beloved LORD, Thy Soul resigning Into Thy FATHER'S arms with conscious Will, Calmly, with reverend grace, Thy Head inclining, pp The throbbing Brow and labouring Breast grow still. mf Freely Thy life Thon yieldest, meekly bending E'en to the last beneath our sorrows' load, er e dim Yet strong in death, in perfect peace commending[ GOD. Thy Spirit to Thy FATHER and Thy mf Sweet Saviour, in mine hour of mortal anguish, dim When earth round me falls the night, grows dim, and cre dim 0 breathe Thy peace, as flesh and spirit languish; cr At that dread eventide let there be light. p To Thy dear Cross turn Thou mine eyes in dying: Lay but my fainting head upon Thy Breast; Those outstretch'd Arms receive my latest sighing: er And then, oh! then, Thine everlasting Rest. Amen. 122 " In Paradise." p IT is finish'd! Blessèd JESUS, Thou hast breathed Thy latest sigh, er Teaching us the sons of Adam How the Son of GOD( dim) can die. p Lifeless lies the broken Body, Hidden in its rocky bed, Laid aside like folded garment: Where is now the Spirit fled? mf In the gloomy realms of darkness Shines a light unknown before. For the LORD of dead and living Enters at the open door. p See! He comes a willing Victim, Unresisting hither led; Passing from the Cross of sorrow To the mansions of the dead. mf Lo! the heavenly light around Him As He draws His people near; er All amazed they stand rejoicing At the gracious Words they hear. mf For Himself proclaims the story Of His own Incarnate life, And the death He died to save us, Victor in that awful strife. Patriarch and Priest and Prophet Gather round Him, as He stands, er In adoring faith and gladness, dim Hearing of the piercèd Hands. Oh, the bliss to which He calls them, Ransom'd by His precious Blood, From the gloomy realm of darkness To the Paradise of GOD! mf There in lowliest joy and wonder Stands the robber at His side, ( 35) er Reaping now the blessèd promise dim Spoken by the Crucified. 02 HYMNS ON P JESUS, LORD of dead and living, Let Thy mercy rest on me; Grant me too, when life is finish'd, Rest in Paradise with Thee. Amen. " Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld where He 123 laid." was p BY JESUS' grave on either hand, While night is brooding o'er the land, The sad and silent mourners stand. At last'the weary life is o'er, The agony and conflict sore Of Him Who all our sufferings bore. Deep in the rock's sepulchral shade The LORD, by Whom the worlds were The Saviour of mankind, is laid.[ made, my 0 hearts bereaved and sore dis- All glory to the FATHER be, All glory to the SON, tress'd, All glory, HOLY GHOST, to Thee, While endless ages run. Here is for you a place of rest; p Here leave your griefs on JESUS' Breast. Amen. " And when Joseph had taken the Body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock. ... And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting 124 over against the sepulchre." mf RESTING from His work to- day In the tomb the Saviour lay; Still He slept from Head to Feet, Shrouded in the winding- sheet, Lying in the rock alone, Hidden by the sealèd stone. Late at even there was seen Watching long the Magdalene; Early, ere the break of day, p Sorrowful she took her way To the holy garden glade, Where her buried LORD was laid. mf So with Thee, till life shall end, I would solemn vigil spend; Let me hew Thee, LORD, a shrine In this rocky heart of mine, Where in pure embalmèd cell None but Thou may ever dwell. Myrrh and spices will I bring, True affection's offering: p Close the door from sight and sound Of the busy world around; And in patient watch remain cr Till my LORD appear again. Amen. THE PASSION. For Judah's Lion bursts His chains, Crushing the serpent's head:[ mains And cries aloud through death's doTo wake the imprison'd dead. Devouring depths of hell their prey At His command restore; His ransom'd hosts pursue their way Where JESUS goes before. Triumphant in His glory now To Him all power is given; mf To Him in one communion bow All saints in earth and Heav'n. While we, His soldiers, praise our dim His mercy we implore,[ King, er Within His palace bright to bring And keep us evermore. Caster. " O death, where is thy sting? O grave, 125 where is thy victory?" ✓ YE choirs of new Jerusalem, Your sweetest notes employ, The Paschal victory to hymn In strains of holy joy. Alleluia! Amen. " The Lord is King, and hath put on 126 glorious apparel." LIGHT's glittering morn bedecks the sky: Heaven thunders forth its victor- cry; The glad earth shouts her triumph high, And groaning hell makes wild reply: While He, the King, the mighty King. Despoiling death of all its sting, And, trampling down the powers of night, [ light. Brings forth His ransom'd Saints to mf His tomb of late the threefold guard [ barr'd; Of watch and stone and seal had f But now, in pomp and triumph high He comes from death to victory. The pains of hell are loosed at last; The days of mourning now are past; An Angel robed in light hath said, " The LORD is risen from the dead." PART 2. 2 Th' Apostles' hearts were full of pain For their dear LORD so lately slain, By rebel servants doom'd to die A death of cruel agony. mf With gentle voice the Angel gave The women tidings at the grave; " Fear not, your Master shall ye see; He goes before to Galilee." er Then, hastening on their eager way The joyful tidings to convey,[ LORD, Their LORD they met, their living dim And falling at His Feet adored. mf Th' Eleven, when they hear, with To Galilee forthwith proceed,( speed That there once more they may behold The LORDS dear Face, as He foretold. ( 38) EASTER PART 3. fThat Easter- tide with joy was bright, The sun shone out with fairer light, When, to their longing eyes restored, Th' Apostles saw their risen LORD. mf He bade them see His Hands, His Side, Where yet the glorious Wounds abide; The tokens true which made it plain f Their LORD indeed was risen again. mf JESU, the King of Gentleness, Do Thou Thyself our hearts possess, That we may give Thee all our days The tribute of our grateful praise The following may be sung at the end of each Part. mf 0 LORD of all, with us abide In this our joyful Easter- tide; From every weapon death can wield Thine own redeem'd for ever shield. All praise be Thine, O risen LORD, From death to endless life restored; All praise to GOD the FATHER be And HOLY GHOST eternally. Amen. " Sing ye to the Lord, for He hath 127 triumphed gloriously." fAT the LAMB's high feast we sing Praise to our victorious King, mf Who hath wash'd us in the tide Flowing from His piercèd Side: f Praise we Him, Whose love Divine Gives His Sacred Blood for wine, Gives His Body for the feast, CHRIST the Victim, CHRIST the Priest. mf Where the Paschal blood is pour'd, Death's dark Angel sheathes his sword; f Israel's hosts triumphant go[ foe. Through the wave that drowns the Praise we CHRIST, Whose Blood was Paschal Victim, Paschal Bread;[ shed, mf With sincerity and love Eat we Manna from above. Mighty Victim from the sky, Hell's fierce powers beneath Thee lie; Thou hast conquer'd in the fight, Thou hast brought us life and light; Now no more can death appal, Now no more the grave enthral; Thou bast open'd Paradise, And in Thee Thy Saints shall rise. Easter triumph, Easter joy, mf Sin alone can this destroy: From sin's power do Thou set free Souls new- born, O LORD, in Thee. Hymns of glory and of praise, Risen LORD, to Thee we raise; Holy FATHER, praise to Thee. With the SPIRIT, ever be. Amen. " Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us, 128 therefore let us keep the feast." fTHE LAMB's high banquet call'd to share. Array'd in garments white and fair. The Red Sea past, we fain would sing To JESUS our triumphant King. mf Upon the Altar of the Cross His Body hath redeem'd our loss; And, tasting of His precious Blood. Our life is hid with Him in GOD. Protected in the Paschal night From the destroying Angel's might, In triumph went the ransom'd free From Pharaoh's cruel tyranny. Now CHRIST our Passover is slajn. The LAMB of GOD without a stain; His Flesh, the true unleaven'd Bread, Is freely offer'd in our stead. O all- sufficient Sacrifice, Beneath Thee hell defeated lies; Thy captive people are set free, And crowns of life restored by Thee. We hymn Thee rising from the grave, From death returning, strong to save; Thine own Right Hand the tyrant And Paradise for man regains.[ chains, ff All praise be Thine, O risen LORD, From death to endless life restored;" All praise to GOD the FATHER be And HOLY GHOST eternally. Amen. " Buried with Him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with Him through the faith of the operation of God, Who hath raised Him from the 129 dead." mf 0 CHRIST, the heavens' Eternal Creator, unto Thee we sing.[ King, With GOD the FATHER ever ONE, Co- equal, co- eternal SON, Thy Hand, when first the world began, Made in Thine own pure Image man, And link'd to fleshly form of earth A living soul of heavenly birth. And when the envious crafty foe Thou didst our ruin'd state repair Had marr'd Thy noblest work below, By deigning flesh Thyself to wear. Once of a Virgin born to save,[ grave, And now new- born from death's dark O CHRIST, Thou bidd'st us rise with From death to immortality.[ Thee Eternal Shepherd, Thou art wont To cleanse Thy sheep within the font, That mystic bath, that grave of sin. Where ransom'd souls new life begin. n Divine Redeemer, Thou didst deign To bear for us the Cross of pain, And freely pay the precious price Of all Thy Blood in sacrifice. ( 37) EASTER. mf JESU, do Thou to every heart Unceasing Paschal joy impart: From death of sin and guilty strife Set free the new- born sons of life. f All praise be Thine, O risen LORD, From death to endless life restored; All praise to GOD the FATHER be And HOLY GHOST eternally. Amen. " This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad 130 in it." fALLELUIA! ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA! O sons and daughters, let us sing! The King of Heav'n, the glorious King, O'er death to- day rose triumphing. Alleluia! mfThat Easter morn, at break of day, The faithful women went their way To seek the tomb where JESUS lay. Alleluia! An Angel clad in white they see, Who sat, and spake unto the three, " Your LORD doth go to Galilee." Alleluia! p That night th' Apostles met in fear: cr Amidst them came their LORD most dear, [ here." And said,( p)" My peace be on all Alleluia! mf When Thomas first the tidings heard, How they had seen the risen LORD, He doubted the disciples' word. Alleluia! P" My piercèd Side, O Thomas, see; My Hands, My Feet I show to thee; Not faithless, but believing be." Alleluia! mf No longer Thomas then denied; He saw the Feet, the Hands, the Side: f" Thou art my LORD and Gop," he cried. Alleluia! How blest are they who have not seen, And yet whose faith hath constant For they eternal life shall win.[ been, Alleluia On this most holy day of days, To GoD your hearts and voices raise In laud, and jubilee, and praise, Alleluia! Amen. " Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and 131 glory, and blessing." CHRIST the LORD is risen to- day; Christians, haste your vows to pay; Offer ye your praises meet At the Paschal Victim's feet. mf For the sheep the LAMB hath bled, Sínless in the sinner's stead; f" CHRIST is risen," to- day we cry; Now He lives no more to die. f CHRIST, the Victim undefiled, Man to GOD hath reconciled; Whilst in strange and awful strife Met together Death and Life: Christians, on this happy day Haste with joy your vows to pay: " CHRIST is risen," to- day we cry; Now He lives no more to die. mf CHRIST, Who once for sinners bled, f Now the first- born from the dead, Throned in endless might and power, Lives and reigns for evermore. Hail, Eternal Hope on high! Hail, Thou King of victory! Hail, Thou Prince of life adored! mf Help and save us, gracious LORD. Amen. 132" Jesus met them, saying, All hail," THE Day of Resurrection! Earth, tell it out abroad; The Passover of gladness, The Passover of GOD! From death to life eternal, From earth unto the sky, Our CHRIST hath brought us over With hymns of victory. mf Our hearts be pure from evil, That we may see aright The LORD in rays eternal Of resurrection- light; And, listening to His accents, May hear so calm and plain His own" All hail," and, hearing, May raise the victor strain. f Now let the heav'ns be joyful, And earth her song begin, The round world keep high triumph, And all that is therein; Let all things seen and unseen Their notes of gladness blend, For CHRIST the LORD is risen, Our Joy that hath no end. Amen. 133" Lo, the winter is past." ✓ COME, ye faithful, raise the strain Of triumphant gladness: GOD hath brought His Israel Into joy from sadness: mf Loosed from Pharaoh's bitter yoke Jacob's sons and daughters; Led them with unmoisten'd' foot Through the Red Sea waters. ' Tis the Spring of souls to- day; CHRIST hath burst His prison, And from three days' sleep in death As a sun hath risen; ( 38) • mf All the winter of our sins, Long and dark, is flying f From His Light, to Whom we give Laud and praise undying. Now the Queen of seasons, bright With the Day of splendour, With the royal Feast of feasts, Comes its joy to render; Comes to glad Jerusalem, Who with true affection Welcomes in unwearied strains JESU's Resurrection. Alleluia now we cry To our King Immortal, Who triumphant burst the bars Of the tomb's dark portal; Alleluia, with the SON GOD the FATHER praising; Alleluia yet again To the SPIRIT raising. Amen. 134" The Lord is risen indeed." JESUS CHRIST is risen to- day, Our triumphant holy day, mf Who did once, upon the Suffer to redeem our loss. EASTER. Alleluia! Alleluia! Cross, Alleluia! Alleluia! f Hymns of praise then let us sing Alleluia! Unto CHRIST, our heavenly King, Alleluia! mf Who endured the Cross and grave, Alleluia! Alleluia! Sinners to redeem and save. But the pain which He endured Our salvation hath procured; Now above the sky He's King, Where the Angels ever sing. Alleluia! Amen. " Os'ng unto the Lord a new song; for 135 He hath done marvellous things." ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA! The strife is o'er, the battle done; Now is the Victor's triumph won; # 0 let the song of praise be sung. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Death's mightiest powers have done their worst, And JESUS liath His foes dispersed; Let shouts of praise and joy outburst. Alleluia! On the third morn He rose again Glorious in majesty to reign; O let us swell the joyful strain. Alleluia! pP LORD, by the stripes which wounded Thee [ free, From death's dread sting Thy servants f That we may live, and sing to Thee Alleluia! Amen. " Alleluia! for the Lord God Omnipotent 136 reigneth." f CHRIST the LORD is risen again: CHRIST hath broken every chain; Hark! Angelic voices cry, Singing evermore on high, Alleluia! mf He, Who gave for us His life, Who for us endured the strife, Is our Paschal LAMB to- day; f We too sing for joy, and say Alleluia! mf He, Who bore all pain and loss Comfortless upon the Cross, f Lives in glory now on high, Pleads for us, and hears our cry: Alleluia! mf He, Who slumber'd in the grave, f Is exalted now to save; ff Now through Christendom it rings That the LAMB is King of kings. Alleluia! mf Now He bids us tell abroad How the lost may be restored, How the penitent forgiven, How we too may enter Heav'n. Alleluia! Thou, our Paschal LAMB indeed, CHRIST, Thy ransom'd people feed: Take our sins and guilt away, f Let us sing by night and day Alleluia! Amen. " Now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the first- fruits of them that 137 slept." ALLELUIA! Alleluia! Hearts to Heav'n and voices raise; Sing to GoD a hymn of gladness. Sing to GoD a hymn of praise; p He, Who on the Cross a Victim JESUS CHRIST, the King of glory. For the world's salvation bled, Now is risen from the dead. CHRIST is risen, CHRIST the firstOf the holy harvest field,[ fruits Which will all its full abundance At His second coming yield; Then the golden ears of harvest Will their heads before Him wave, Ripen'd by His glorious sunshine, From the furrows of the grave. mf CHRIST is risen, we are risen; Shed upon us heavenly grace, Rain, and dew, and gleams of glory From the brightness of Thy Face; ( 39) EASTER. That we, with our hearts in Heav'n, Here on earth may fruitful be, And by Angel- hands be gather'd, And be ever, LORD. with Thee. Alleluia! Alleluia! Glory be to GOD on high; Alleluia to the Saviour, Who has gain'd the victory; Alleluia to the SPIRIT, Fount of love and sanctity; Alleluia1 Alleluia! To the TRIUNE Majesty. Amen. 138 " He is risen." CHRIST is risen! CHRIST is risen! He hath burst His bonds in twain; CHRIST is risen! CHRIST is risen! Alleluia I swell the strain! P mf For our gain He suffer'd loss By Divine decree: He hath died upon the Cross, But our GoD is He. CHRIST is risen! CHRIST is risen! He hath burst His bonds in twain; CHRIST is risen! CHRIST is risen! Alleluia! swell the strain! mf See the chains of death are broken; Earth below and heaven above Joy in each amazing token Of His rising, LORD of love; He for evermore shall reign By the FATHER's side, dim Till He comes to earth again, Comes to claim His Bride. CHRIST is risen! CHRIST is risen! He hath burst His bonds in twain; CHRIST is risen! CHRIST is risen! Alleluia! swell the strain! mf Glorious Angels downward throngHail the LORD of all the skies;[ ing Heav'n, with joy and holy longing For the WORD Incarnate, cries, f" CHRIST is risen! Earth, rejoice! Gleam, ye starry train! All creation, find a voice; He o'er all shall reign." CHRIST is risen! CHRIST is risen! He hath burst His bonds in twain; CHRIST is risen! CHRIST is risen! O'er the universe to reign. Amen. 139" The First- begotten of the dead." mf COME see the place where JESUS And hear Angelic watchers say,[ lay, f" He lives, Who once was slain: m/ Why seek the living'midst the dead? Remember how the Saviour said That He would rise again.' O jovful sound! O glorious hour, When by His own Almighty power He rose, and left the grave! Now let our songs His triumph tell, Who burst the bands of death and And ever lives to save. [ hell, The First- begotten of the dead, For us He rose, our glorious Head, Immortal life to bring;[ die What though the saints like Him shall They share their Leader's victory, And triumph with their King. mf No more they tremble at the grave, For JESUS will their spirits save, And raise their slumbering dust: fo risen LORD, in Thee we live, dim To Thee our ransom'd souls we give, p To Thee our bodies trust. Amen. " I am He that liveth, and was dead; and behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell 140 and of death." f JESUS lives! no longer now Can thy terrors, death, appal us; JESUS lives! by this we know Thou, O grave, canst not enthral us. Alleluia! JESUS lives! henceforth is death But the gate of life immortal; plhis shall calm our trembling breath, When we pass its gloomy portal. mf Alleluia! JESUS lives!( p) for us He died; mf Then, alone to JESUS living, Pure in heart may we abide, Glory to our Saviour giving, Alleluia! JESUS lives! our hearts know well Nought from us His love shall sever; Life, nor death, nor powers of hell Tear us from His keeping ever. Alleluia! JESUS lives! to Him the Throne Over all the world is given; mf May we go where He is gone, er Rest and reign with Him in Heaven. Alleluia! Amen. " When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid; yea, thou shalt lie down, 141 and thy sleep shall be sweet." FOR A LATE EVENING SERVICE. mf JESU, the world's redeeming LORD, The FATHER's co- eternal WOED, Of Light invisible true Light, Thine Israel's Keeper day and night: Our great Creator and our Guide, Who times and seasons dost divide, Refresh at night with quiet rest Our limbs by daily toil oppress'd: That while in this frail house of clay A little longer here we stay, pOur flesh in Thee may sweetly sleep. Our souls with Thee their vigils keep ( 40) ROGATION DAYS. mf We pray Thee, while we dwell below, Preserve us from our ghostly foe; Nor let his wiles victorious be O'er them that are redeem'd by Thee. 0 LORD of all, with us abide In this our joyful Easter- tide; From every weapon death can wield Thine own redeem'd for ever shield. All praise be Thine, O risen LORD, From death to endless life restored; All praise to GOD the FATHER be, And HOLY GHOST eternally. Amen. The following Hymns are suitable for this season: 197 The King of love my Shepherd is. 232 Light's abode, celestial Salem. 302 Come, ye faithful, raise the anthem. Rogation Days. " Lord, Thou art become gracious unto 142 Thy land." mf To Thee our GOD we fly For mercy and for grace; O hear our lowly cry, And hide not Thoú Thy Face. f0 LORD, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, land. my And guard and bless our Fatherf Arise, O LORD of hosts! Be jealous for Thy Name, And drive from out our coasts The sins that put to shame. 0 LORD, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, [ land. mf And guard and bless our FatherThy best gifts from on high In rich abundance pour, That we may magnify And praise Thee more and more. 10 LORD, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, land. yf And guard and bless our FatherThe powers ordain'd by Thee With heavenly wisdom bless: May they Thy servants be, And rule in righteousness. JO LORD, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, [ land. mf And guard and bless our FatherThe Church of Thy dear SON Inflame with love's pure fire, Bind her once more in one, And life and truth inspire. 10 LORD, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, [ land. mf And guard and bless our Father. The Pastors of Thy fold With grace and power endue, That faithful, pure, and bold, They may be Pastors true. O LORD, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, [ land. mt And guard and bless our FatherO let us love Thy house, And sanctify Thy day, Tring unto Thee our vows, And loyal homage pay. f0 LORD, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, [ land. mf And guard and bless our FatherP Give peace, LORD, in our time: let no foe draw nigh, Nor lawless deed of crime Insult Thy Majesty. f0 LORD, stretch forth Thy mighty [ land. mf And guard and bless our Fatherhand, p Though vile and worthless, still Thy people, LORD, are we; er And for our GoD we will None other have but Thee. f0 LORD, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our Fatherland. Amen. This Hymn may also be sung at other seasons. " The eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord; and Thou givest them their meat in 143 due season." mf LORD, in Thy Name Thy servants plead, And Thou hast sworn to hear: Thine is the harvest, Thine the seed, The fresh and fading year. Our hope, when Autumn winds blew We trusted, LORD, with Thee:[ wild, And still, now Spring has on us smiled, We wait on Thy decree. The former and the latter rain, The summer sun and air, The green ear, and the golden grain, All Thine, are ours by prayer. Thine too by right, and ours by grace, The wondrous growth unseen, The hopes that soothe, the fears that The love that shines serene.[ brace, So grant the precious things brought By sun and moon below,[ forth That Thee in Thy new Heav'n and earth We never may forego. Amen The following Hymn is suitable for this season: 468 Litany for the Rogation Days. ( 41) ASCENSIONTIDE. Ascensiontide. " All power is given unto Me in heaven 144 and in earth." mf 0 LORD most High, Eternal King, By Thee redeem'd Thy praise we sing; The bonds of death are burst by Thee, And grace has won the victory. Ascending to the FATHER'S Throne Thou claim'st the kingdom as Thine own; Thy days of mortal weakness o'er, All power is Thine for evermore. To Thee the whole creation now Shall, in its threefold order, bow, Of things on earth, and things on high, And things that underneath us lie. 2 In awe and wonder Angels see How changed is man's estate by Thee, How Flesh makes pure as flesh did stain, [ reign. And Thou, True GoD, in Flesh dost Be Thou our Joy, O mighty LORD, As Thou wilt be our great Reward; Let all our glory be in Thee Both now and through eternity. All praise from every heart and tongue To Thee, ascended LORD, be sung: All praise to GOD the FATHER be And HOLY GHOST eternally. Amen. " This same Jesus, Which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen Him 145 go into heaven." 10 CHRIST our Joy, gone up on high To fill Thy Throne above the sky, How glorious dost Thou shine! Thy Sovereign rule the worlds obey, And earthly joys all fade away In that pure.light of Thine. p To Thee in prayer Thy people bow; O may our sins Thy pardon know, The cleansing of Thy grace; cr Then lift our hearts to Thee above, On wings of faithfulness and love, To seek Thy holy place. mf So, when the sudden call shall sound, And with Thy robe of clouds around Thou, CHRIST, shalt come once more, dim Thyself our Judge may'st turn away The penalty our sins should pay, cr And our lost crowns restore. f Ascended up from mortal sight, JESU, we praise Thee in the height, Our Joy, our great Reward; Whom with the FATHER we confess, And with the HOLY SPIRIT bless, ONE ever- glorious LORD. Amen. " By His own Blood He entered in once 146 into the holy place." mf O SAVIOUR, Who for man hast trod The winepress of the wrath of God, f Ascend, and claim again on high Thy glory left for us to die. A radiant cloud is now Thy seat[ Feet: And earth lies stretch'd beneath Thy Ten thousand thousands round Thee sing, And share the triumph of their King. The Angel- host enraptured waits: " Lift up your heads, eternal gates!" O GOD- and- MAN! the FATHER'S Throne Is now for evermore Thine own. Our great High Priest and Shepherd Thou Within the veil art enter'd now, mf To offer there Thy precious Blood p Once pour'd on earth a cleansing flood mf And thence the Church, Thy chosen Bride, With countless gifts of grace supplied, Through all her members draws from Her hidden life of sanctity.[ Thee O CHRIST, our LORD, of Thy dear care Thy lowly members heaven- ward bear; Be ours with Thee to suffer pain, With Thee for evermore to reign. fAll praise from every heart and tongue To Thee, ascended LORD, be sung; All praise to GOD the FATHER be, And HOLY GHOST eternally. Amen. " Lift up your heads, 0 ye gates, and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; 147 and the King of glory shall come in." HAIL the day that sees Him rise Alleluia! To His Throne above the skies; Alleluia! p CHRIST, the LAMB for sinners given, Enters now the highest Heav'n. Alleluia! Alleluia! There for Him high triumph waits; Alleluia! Alleluia! Lift your heads, eternal gates; He hath conquer'd death and sin; Alleluia! Take the King of glory in. Alleluia! Lo! the Heav'n its LORD receives, Alleluia! Yet He loves the earth He leaves; Alleluia 4 ( 42) ASCENSIONTIDE. Though returning to His Throne, Still He calls mankind His own. Alleluia! Alleluia! See! He lifts His Hands above; Alleluia! Alleluia! p See! He shows the prints of love; f Hark! His gracious Lips bestow Blessings on His Church below. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! p Still for us He intercedes, His prevailing Death He pleads, cr Near Himself prepares our place, f He the first- fruits of our race. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! P LORD, though parted from our sight Alleluia! er Far above the starry height, Alleluia! Grant our hearts may thither rise, Alleluia! f Seeking Thee above the skies. Alleluia! Amen. " Thou art gone up on high, Thou hast led captivity captive, and received 148 gifts for men." 23 SEE the Conqueror mounts in See the King in royal state[ triumph, Riding on the clouds His chariot To His heavenly palace gate: Hark! the choirs of Angel voices Joyful Alleluias sing, And the portals high are lifted To receive their Heavenly King. mf Who is this that comes in glory, With the trump of jubilee? f LORD of battles, GOD of armies, He has gain'd the victory; p He Who on the Cross did suffer, mf He Who from the grave arose, He has vanquish'd sin and Satan, He by death has spoil'd His foes. mf While He lifts His Hands in blessHe is parted from His friends;[ ing, While their eager eyes behold Him, He upon the clouds ascends;[ Him, He Who walk'd with Gop, and pleased Preaching truth and doom to come, He, our Enoch, is translated To His everlasting home. p Now our heavenly Aaron enters, With His Blood, within the veil; mf Joshua now is come to Canaan; And the kings before Him quail; Now He plants the tribes of Israel In their promised resting- place; Now our great Elijah offers Double portion of His grace. He has raised our human nature On the clouds to GOD's right hand; There we sit in heavenly places, There with Him in glory stand: f JESUS reigns, adored by Angels; MAN with GOD is on the Throne; Mighty LORD, in Thine Ascension p We by faith behold our own. PART 2. mf HOLY GHOST, Illuminator, Shed Thy beams upon our eyes, Help us to look up with Stephen, And to see, beyond the skies, Where the SON of Man in glory Standing is at GoD's right hand, Beckoning on His Martyr army, Succouring His faithful band; See Him, Who is gone before us, Heavenly mansions to prepare, p See Him, Who is ever pleading For us with prevailing prayer, fSee Him, Who with sound of trumpet And with His Angelic train, Summoning the world to judgment, On the clouds will come again. mf Lift us up from earth to Heaven, Give us wings of faith and love, Gales of holy aspirations Wafting us to realms above; That, with hearts and minds uplifted, We with CHRIST our LORD may dwell, Where He sits enthroned in glory In His heavenly citadel. So at last, when He appeareth, We from out our graves may spring, With our youth renew'd like eagles, Flocking round our Heavenly King, er Caught up on the clouds of Heaven, And may meet Him in the air, Rise to realms where He is reigning, And may reign for ever there. The following Doxology may be sung at the end of either Part. Glory be to GOD the FATHER; Glory be to GOD the SON, Dying, risen, ascending for us, Who the heavenly realm has won: Glory to the HOLY SPIRIT: To ONE GOD in Persons THREE Glory both in earth and Heaven, Glory, endless glory be. Amen. 149" Who is gone into heaven." fTHOU art gone up on high, To mansions in the skies; And round Thy Throne unceasingly The songs of praise arise; ( 48) ASCENSIONTIDE p But we are lingering here, With sin and care oppress'd; cr LORD, send Thy promised ComAnd lead us to Thy rest.[ forter, f Thou art gone up on high; p But Thou didst first come down, Through earth's most bitter misery er To pass unto Thy Crown; p And girt with griefs and fears Our onward course must be: cr But only let this path of tears Lead us at last to Thee. Thou art gone up on high; But Thou shalt come again, With all the bright ones of the sky Attendant in Thy train. mf LORD, by Thy saving power So make us live and die,[ hour cr That we may stand in that dread f At Thy right Hand on high. Amen. " Who being the Brightness of His Glory, and the express Image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on 150 high." mf JESU, our Hope, our heart's DeThy work of grace we sing:[ sire, Redeemer of the world art Thou, Its Maker and its King. p How vast the mercy and the love, Which laid our sins on Thee, And led Thee to a cruel death, To set Thy people free! f But now the bonds of death are The ransom has been paid;[ burst; And Thou art on Thy FATHER'S In glorious robes array'd.( Throne, mf O may Thy mighty love prevail Our sinful souls to spare! 0 may we stand around Thy Throne, And see Thy glory there! JESU, our only Joy be Thou, As Thou our Prize wilt be; In Thee be all our glory now And through eternity. f All praise to Thee Who art gone up Triumphantly to Heav'n; All praise to GOD the FATHER'S Name And HOLY GHOST be given. Amen. The following Hymns are suitable for this season: 201 Where high the heavenly temple stands. 202 Rejoice, the LORD is King. 300 All hail the power of Jesus' Name. 301 The Head that once was crown'd with thorns. 301 Crown Him with many crowns. 469 Litany of JESUS Glorified. Whitsun- Even. " If I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I 151 will send Him unto you." mf RULER of the hosts of light, Death hath yielded to Thy might: And Thy Blood hath mark'd a road Which will lead us back to GOD. From Thy dwelling- place above, From Thy FATHER'S Throne of love, With Thy look of mercy bless p Those without Thee comfortless. Bitter were Thy throes on earth, Giving to the Church her birth From the spear- wound opening wide In Thine own life- giving Side. f Now in glory Thou dost reign Won by all Thy toil and pain; mf Thence the promised SPIRIT send, While our prayers to Thee ascend. JESU, praise to Thee be given With the FATHER high in heaven; HOLY SPIRIT, praise to Thee, Now and through eternity. Amen. Whitsuntide. " And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one 152 accord in one place." mf ABOVE the starry spheres, To where He was before, CHRIST had gone up, the FATHER'S Upon the Church to pour. [ gift At length had fully come, On mystic circle borne Of seven times seven revolving days, The Pentecostal morn: When, as the Apostles knelt At the third hour in prayer, er A sudden rushing sound proclaim'd p That GoD Himself was there. mf Forthwith a tongue of fire Is seen on every brow, Each heart receives the FATHER'S The WORD's enkindling glow; [ light, The HOLY GHOST on all Is mightily outpour'd, Who straight in divers tongues declare The wonders of the LORD. While strangers of all climes Flock round from far and near, And their own tongue, wherever born, All with amazement hear. But Judah faithless still, Denies the hand Divine[ CHRIST And, mocking, jeers the saints of As full of new- made wine. ( 44) WHITSUNTIDE. Till Peter, in the midst, Py Joel's ancient word Rebukes their unbelief,( er) and wins Three thousand to the LORD. The FATHER and the SON And SPIRIT we adore; 0 may the SPIRIT's gifts be pour'd On us for evermore. Amen. " I will pour out My Spirit upon all 153 flesh." fJoy! because the circling year Brings our day of blessings here, Day when first the light Divine On the Church began to shine. mf Like to quivering tongues of flame Unto each the SPIRIT came, Tongues, that earth might hear their Fire, that love might burn in all.[ call, fSo the wondrous works of GOD Wondrously were spread abroad; Every tribe's familiar tone Made the glorious marvel known. mf Harden'd scoffers vainly jeer'd: Listening strangers heard and fear'd, Knew the prophet's word fulfill'd, Own'd the work which GoD had will'd. Still Thy SPIRIT's fulness, LORD, On Thy waiting Church be pour'd; 2 Grant our burden'd hearts release; Grant us Thine abiding peace. Amen. " And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty 154 wind." mf WHEN GOD of old came down from Heav'n, In power and wrath He came; Before His feet the clouds were riven, Half darkness and half flame: p But, when He came the second time, He came in power and love; Softer than gale at morning prime Hover'd His holy Dove. mf The fires, that rush'd on Sinai In sudden torrents dread,[ down P Now gently light,( er) a glorious On every sainted head. [ crown, And as on Israel's awe- struck ear The voice exceeding loud, [ hear, The trump, that Angels quake to Thrill'd from the deep, dark cloud; So, when the SPIRIT of our GOD Came down His flock to find, A voice from Heav'n was heard A rushing, mighty wind.[ abroad, mf It fills the Church of GOD; it fills The sinful world around; Only in stubborn hearts and wills No place for it is found. ( 45) p Come, LORD, come Wisdom. Love, Open our ears to hear;[ and Power, Let us not miss the accepted hour Save, LORD, by love or fear. Amen. And the same day there were added unto them about three thousand 155 souls." mf SPIRIT of mercy, truth, and love, O'shed Thine influence from above; And still from age to age convey The wonders of this sacred day. fIn every clime, by every tongue, Be GOD's surpassing glory sung; Let all the listening earth be taught acts our great Redeemer wrought. The mf Unfailing Comfort, Heavenly Guide, Still o'er Thy Holy Church preside; Still let mankind Thy blessings prove, SPIRIT of mercy, truth, and love. Amen. " When Thou lettest Thy breath go forth they shall be made, and Thou shalt 156 renew the face of the earth." mf COME, Thou HOLY SPIRIT, come; And from Thy celestial home Shed a ray of light Divine; Come, Thou Father of the poor, Come, Thou source of all our store, Come, within our bosoms shine: Thou of Comforters the best, Thou the soul's most welcome guest, p Sweet refreshment here below; In our labour rest most sweet, Grateful coolness in the heat, Solace in the midst of woe. mf 0 most Blessèd Light Divine, Shine within these hearts of Thine, And our inmost being fill; p Where Thou art not, man hath nought, Nothing good in deed or thought, Nothing free from taint of ill. mf Heal our wounds; our strength renew: 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. On the faithful, who adore And confess Thee, evermore In Thy sevenfold gifts descend: Give them virtue's sure reward, er Give them Thy lvation, LCRD, f Give them joys that never end. Amen. This Hymn may also be sung at other seasons. WHITSUNTIDE. " The Comforter which is the Holy Ghost. 157 mf COME, HOLY GHOST, our souls inspire, And lighten with celestial fire; Thou the anointing SPIRIT art, Who dost Thy seven- fold gifts impart: Thy blessèd unction from above Is comfort, life, and fire of love; Enable with perpetual light The dulness of our blinded sight: Anoint and cheer our soilèd face With the abundance of Thy grace: Keep far our foes, give peace at home: Where Thou art Guide no ill can come. Teach us to know the FATHER, SON, And THEE, of Both, to be but ONE;" That through the ages all along This may be our endless song, f Praise to Thy eternal merit, FATHER, SON, and HOLY SPIRIT. Amen. This Hymn may also be sung at other seasons. The following Hymns are suitable for this season: 207 Our Blest Redeemer, ere He breathed. 203 0 HOLY SPIRIT, LORD of grace. 209 Come, gracious SPIRIT, heavenly Dove. 210 Gracious SPIRIT, HOLY GHOST. 211 0 HOLY GHOST, Thy people bless. 212 To Thee, O Comforter Divine. 470 Litany of the HOLY GHOST. Trinity Sunday. " And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord of 158 hosts." f ALL hail, Adorèd TRINITY; All hail, Eternal UNITY; O GOD the FATHER, GOD the SON, And GoD the SPIRIT, ever ONE. mf Behold to Thee, this festal day, We meekly pour our thankful lay; O let our work accepted be, That sweetest work of praising Thee. f THREE Persons praise we evermore, ONE only GOD our hearts adore; In Thy sure mercy ever kind May we our true protection find. 20 TRINITY! 0 UNITY! Be present as we worship Thee; er And with the songs that Angels sing [ Amen. Unite the hymns of praise we bring. 159" O praise God in His holiness." mf WITH hearts renew'd and cleansed from guilt of sin, Send we our voices pealing to the skies; Let a pure conscience echo joy within, And all our powers in emulation rise: To FATHER, SON, and HOLY SPIRIT'S praise, THREE Whom One Essence joins, one anthem here we raise. Maker of all, the FATHER uncreate, Of Him from everlasting born, the SON, And the Blest SPIRIT of co- equal state From Both proceeding, are of Substance One: So in this TRINITY the Persons THREE One Perfect Being are, ONE GOD, One Majesty. Yet, none the less, each Person of the Trine GOD, in His attributes distinct, we own; Vainly would reason grasp the things Divine, p Man can but bend adoring at God's Throne: cr O may the FATHER, SON, and SPIRIT be Our help in time of need, our joy eternally. Amen. The following Hymns are suitable for this Festival: 160 Holy, Holy, Holy! LORD GOD Al 161 162 163 mighty. Bright the vision that delighted. Have mercy on us, Gop most High. THREE in ONE, and ONE in THREE. General Hymns. " They rest not day and night, saying, Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, Which was, and is, and is 160 to come." p HOLY, Holy, Holy!( mf) LORD GOD Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee: p Holy, Holy, Holy!( mf) Merciful and Mighty! f GOD in THREE Persons, Blessèd TRINITY! ( 46) 29 p Holy, Holy, Holy!( mf) all the Saints adore Thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; Cherubim and Seraphim falling down before Thee. Which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be. GENERAL p Holy, Holy, Holy! though the darkness hide Thee, Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see, mf Only Thou art Hoiy, there is none beside Thee Perfect in power, in love, and purity. p Holy, Holy, Holy!( mf) LORD GOD Almighty! All Thy works shall praise Thy Name, in earth, and sky, and sea: mf Holy, Holy, Holy! Merciful and Mighty! f GoD in THREE Persons, Blessèd TRINITY! Amen. " And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of 161 His glory." mf BRIGHT the vision that delighted Once the sight of Judah's seer; Sweet the countless tongues united To entrance the prophet's ear. Round the LORD in glory seated Cherubim and Seraphim Fill'd His temple, and repeated Each to each th' alternate hymn; f" LORD, Thy glory fills the Heaven; Earth is with its fulness stored; Unto Thee be glory given, p Holy, Holy, Holy, LORD." f Heav'n is still with glory ringing, Earth takes up the Angels cry, p" Holy, Holy, Holy,"- singing, cr" LORD of hosts, The LORD most High." mf With His seraph train before Him, With His holy Church below, Thus unite we to adore Him, Bid we thus our anthem flow; f" LORD, Thy glory fills the Heaven; Earth is with its fulness stored; Unto Thee be glory given, Holy, Holy, Holy, LORD." Amen. " Thou art God from everlasting, and 162 world without end." PHAVE mercy on us, GoD most High, Who lift our hearts to Thee; Have mercy on us worms of earth, Most Holy TRINITY. Most ancient of all mysteries! Before Thy Throne we lie; Have mercy now, most Merciful, Most Holy TRINITY. mf When heaven and earth were yet unmade, When time was yet unknown, Thou, in Thy bliss and majesty, Didst live and love alone. HYMNS. How wonderful creation is. The work that Thou didst bless; And oh, what then must Thou be like, Eternal Loveliness! Most ancient of all mysteries! p. Low at Thy Throne we lie; Have mercy now, most Merciful, Most Holy TRINITY. Amen. " Sing unto the Lord, and praise His 163 Name." mf THREE in ONE, and ONE in THREE, Ruler of the earth and sea. Hear us, while we lift to Thee Holy chant and psalm. Light of lights! with morning shine; Lift on us Thy Light Divine; And let charity benign p Breathe on us her balm. Light of lights! when falls the even, Let it close on sin forgiven; Fold us in the peace of Heav'n; Shed a holy calm. mf THREE in ONE and ONE in THREE, Dimly here we worship Thee; cr With the Saints hereafter we Hope to bear the palm. Amen. " Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in 164 time of need." mf FATHER of Heav'n, Whose love profound A ransom for our souls hath found, p Before Thy Throne we sinners bend, mf To us Thy pardoning love extend. Almighty Son, Incarnate WORD, Our Prophet, Priest, Redeemer. LORD, p Before Thy Throne we sinners bend, mf To us Thy saving grace extend. Eternal SPIRIT, by Whose breath The soul is raised from sin and death, p Before Thy Throne we sinners bend, mf To us Thy quickening power extend. Thrice Holy! FATHER, SPIRIT, SON: Mysterious GODHEAD, THREE in ONE p Before Thy Throne we sinners bend, mf Grace, pardon, life to us extend. Amen. " Lord, Thou hast been our refuge from 165 one generation to another."" fo GoD, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home; mf Beneath the shadow of Thy Throne Thy Saints have dwelt secure; Sufficient is Thine Arm alone, And our defence is sure. ( 47) GENERAL HYMNS. Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame, er From everlasting Thou art GOD, To endless years the Same. p A thousand ages in Thy sight Are like an evening gone; Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising sun. Time, like an ever- rolling stream, Bears all its sons away; They fly forgotten, as a dream Dies at the opening day. f0 GOD, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Be Thou our guard while troubles last, And our eternal home. Amen. " O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands." 166 ALL people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the LORD with cheerful voice; Him serve with fear, His praise forth tell, Come ye before Him, and rejoice. mf The LORD, ye know, is GoD indeed; Without our aid He did us make; We are His flock, He doth us feed, And for His sheep He doth us take. 10 enter then His gates with praise, Approach with joy His courts unto; Praise, laud, and bless His Name For it is seemly so to do.[ always, mf For why? the LORD our God is His mercy is for ever sure; His truth at all times firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure. [ good; To FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST, The GOD Whom Heav'n and earth adore, From men and from the Angel- host Be praise and glory evermore. Amen. " Praise the Lord, O my soul: O Lord my God, Thou art become exceeding glorious; Thou art clothed with 167 majesty and honour." f0 WORSHIP the King All- glorious above; O gratefully sing His power and His love; Our Shield and Defender, The Ancient of days, Pavilion'd in splendour, And girded with praise. O tell of His might, O sing of His grace, Whose robe is the light, Whose canopy space; His chariots of wrath The deep thunder clouds form, And dark His path On the wings of the storm. mf The earth with its store Of wonders untold, Almighty, Thy power Hath founded of old; Hath stablish'd it fast By a changeless decree, And round it hath cast, Like a mantle, the sea. Thy bountiful care What tongue can recite? It breathes in the air, It shines in the light: It streams from the hills, It descends to the plain, And sweetly distils In the dew and the rain. p Frail children of dust, And feeble as frail, In Thee do we trust, Nor find Thee to fail; cr Thy mercies how tender! How firm to the end! Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend. 0 measureless Might, Ineffable Love, While Angels delight To hymn Thee above, Thy ransom'd creation, P Though feeble their lays, cr With true adoration f Shall sing to Thy praise. Amen. " The invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things 168 that are made." mf THERE is a book, who runs may read, Which heavenly truth imparts, And all the lore its scholars need, Pure eyes and Christian hearts. The works of God above, below, Within us and around. Are pages in that book, to show How Gop Himself is found. The glorious sky, embracing all, Is like the Maker's love, Wherewith encompass'd, great and In peace and order move. [ small The Moon above the Church below, A wondrous race they run; But all their radiance, all their glow, Each borrows of its Sun. The Saviour lends the light and heat That crown His holy hill; The Saints, like stars, around His seat Perform their courses still. p The dew of heaven is like Thy grace, It steals in silence down: er But where it lights, the favour'd By richest fruits is known.[ place ( 48) B GENERAL HYMNS. fOne Name, above all glorious names, With its ten thousand tongues The everlasting sea proclaims, Echoing Angelic songs. The raging fire, the roaring wind Thy boundless power display; p But in the gentler breeze we find Thy SPIRIT's viewless way. mf Two worlds are ours:' tis only sin Forbids us to descry The mystic Heav'n and earth within, Plain as the sea and sky. Thou, Who hast given me eyes to see And love this sight so fair, Give me a heart to find out Thee, And read Thee everywhere. Amen. " Thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, Whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a 169 contrite and humble spirit." mf My GOD, how wonderful Thou art, Thy majesty how bright, How beautiful Thy mercy- seat, In depths of burning light! p How dread are Thine eternal years, O everlasting LORD, By prostrate spirits day and night Incessantly adored! mf How wonderful, how beautiful, The sight of Thee must be, Thine endless wisdom, boundless And awful purity! [ power, p Oh, how I fear Thee, Living GOD, With deepest, tenderest fears, And worship Thee with trembling And penitential tears![ hope, cr Yet I may love Thee too, O LORD, Almighty as Thou art, For Thou hast stooped to ask of me dim The love of my poor heart. f The wheeling storm, the dreadful fire, mf The pleasant wholesome air, The summer's sun, the winter's frost, His own creations were. mf No earthly father loves like Thee, No mother, e'er so mild, Bears and forbears as Thou hast done With me Thy sinful child FATHER of JESUS, love's reward, What rapture will it be, Prostrate before Thy Throne to lie, And gaze and gaze on Thee. Amen. " In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. All things were made by 170 Him." JESUS is Gop:( mf) the solid earth, The ocean broad and bright, The countless stars, like golden dust, That strew the skies at night, fJESUS is GOD:( mf) the glorious Of golden Angels sing[ bands Songs of adoring praise to Him, Their Maker and their King. He was true GOD in Bethlehem's crib, On Calvary's Cross true GoD; He, Who in heaven Eternal reign'd, In time on earth abode. fJESUS is GOD:( p) let sorrow come, And pain, and every ill, cr All are worth while, for all are His glory to fulfil; [ means mf Worth while a thousand years of To speak one little word, [ woe If by that" I believe" we own f The GODHEAD of our LORD. Amen. " Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and 171 glory, and blessing." fFROM highest Heav'n the Eternal SON, With GoD the FATHER ever ONE, p P Came down to suffer and to die; mf For love of sinful man He bore Our human griefs and troubles sore, Our load of guilt and misery. Rejoice, ye Saints of GoD, and praise The LAMB Who died, His flock to raise From sin and everlasting woe; With Angels round the Throne above O tell the wonders of His love. The joys that from His mercy flow. In darkest shades of night we lay, Without a beam to guide our way, Or hope of aught beyond the grave; mf But He has brought us life and light, And open'd Heaven to our sight, And lives for ever strong to save. ff Rejoice, ye Saints of GOD, rejoice; Sing out, and praise with cheerful voice [ adore; The LAMB Whom Heav'n and earth To Him Who gave His only SON, To GoD the SPIRIT, with Them ONE. Be praise and glory evermore. Amen. " The second Man is the Lord from 172 heaven." f PRAISE to the Holiest in the height, And in the depth be praise; In all His words most wonderful, Most sure in all His ways. ( 49) GENERAL HYMNS. mf0 loving wisdom of our GOD! p When all was sin and shame, cr A second Adam to the fight f And to the rescue came. mf 0 wisest love! that flesh and p Which did in Adam fail,[ blood, er Should strive afresh against the foe, f Should strive and should prevail; mf And that a higher gift than grace . Should flesh and blood refine, p God's Presence and His very Self, And Essence all- divine. mf0 generous love! that He, Who In Man for man the foe, The double agony in Man [ smote For man should undergo; p And in the garden secretly, And on the Cross on high, er Should teach His brethren, and To suffer and to die. [ inspire fPraise to the Holiest in the height, And in the depth be praise: In all His words most wonderful, Most sure in all His ways. Amen. " The love of Christ which passeth 173 knowledge." mf 0 LOVE, how deep! how broad! how high! It fills the heart with ecstasy, That GoD, the SON of GOD, should take Our mortal form for mortals' sake. He sent no Angel to our race Of higher or of lower place, 2 But wore the robe of human frame Himself, and to this lost world came. f For us He was baptized, and bore His holy fast, and hunger'd sore; For us temptations sharp He knew; mf For us the tempter overthrew. For us He pray'd, for us He taught, For us His daily works He wrought, By words, and signs, and actions, thus Still seeking not Himself but us. p For us to wicked men betray'd, Scourged, mock'd, in purple robe array'd, He bore the shameful Cross and death; For us at length gave up His breath. f For us He rose from death again, For us He went on high to reign, For us He sent His SPIRIT here To guide, to strengthen, and to cheer. To Him Whose boundless love has won Salvation for us through His SON, To GoD the FATHER, glory be Both now and through eternity. Amen. " Blessed are they that have not seen, and 174 yet have believed." mf WE saw Thee not when Thou didst come [ death, To Nor e'er beheld Thy cottage- home this poor world of sin and But we believe Thy footsteps trod In that despisèd Nazareth; Its streets and plains, Thou Son of GOD. mf We did not see Thee lifted high Amid that wild and savage crew, dim Nor heard Thy meek, imploring cry, [ do; " Forgive, they know not what they f Yet we believe the deed was done, dim Which shook the earth and veil'd the sun. mf We stood not by the empty tomb Where late Thy sacred Body lay, er Nor sat within that upper room, Nor met Thee in the open way; f But we believe that Angels said, Why seek the living with the dead?" mf We did not mark the chosen few, When Thou didst thro' the clouds ascend, [ view, First lift to Heav'n their wondering p Then to the earth all prostrate bend; f Yet we believe that mortal eyes Beheld that journey to the skies. And now that Thou dost reign on high, And thence Thy waiting people bless, mf No ray of glory from the sky Doth shine upon our wilderness; But we believe Thy faithful Word, And trust in our Redeeming LORD. Amen. " Thou shalt call His Name Jesus, for He shall save His people from their 175 sins." mfCONQUERING kings their titles take From the foes they captive make: f JESUS, by a nobler deed. From the thousands He hath freed. mf Yes: none other name is given Unto mortals under heaven, Which can make the dead arise, And exalt them to the skies. That which CHRIST so hardly wrought, That which He so dearly bought, That salvation, brethren, say, Shall we madly cast away? Rather gladly for that Name Bear the cross, endure the shame; Joyfully for Him to die Is not death but victory. ( 50) GENERAL HYMNS. PJESU, Who dost condescend To be called the sinner's Friend, Hear us, as to Thee we pray, er Glorying in Thy Name to- day. f Glory to the FATHER be, Glory, Holy SON, to Thee, Glory to the HOLY GHOST, From the Saints and Angel- host. Amen. " Unto you therefore which believe He is 176 precious." mf How sweet the Name of JESUS In a believer's ear! [ sounds It soothes his sorrows, hea his And drives away his fear.[ wounds, It makes the wounded spirit whole, And calms the troubled breast; " Tis manna to the hungry soul, p And to the weary rest. mf Dear Name! the rock on which I My shield and hiding- place,[ build, My never- failing treasury fill'd With boundless stores of grace. JESUS! my Shepherd, Husband, Friend, My Prophet, Priest, and King My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End, Accept the praise I bring. p Weak is the effort of my heart, And cold my warmest thought; er But when I see Thee as Thou art, I'll praise Thee as I ought. Till then I would Thy love proclaim With every fleeting breath; dim And may the music of Thy Name p Refresh my soul in death. Amen. " Thy Name is as ointment poured 177 forth." PJESU! the very thought is sweet; In that dear Name all heart- joys meet: er But oh! than honey sweeter far The glimpses of His Presence are. mf No word is sung more sweet than this, No sound is heard more full of bliss, No thought brings sweeter comfort nigh. Than JESUS, SON of GoD most High. JESU, the hope of souls forlorn. How good to them for sin that mourn! To them that seek Thee, oh how kind! er But what art Thou to them that find? mf No tongue of mortal can express, No pen can write the blessedness, He only who hath proved it knows What bliss from love of JESUS flows. fO JESU, King of wondrous might! O Victor, glorious from the fight! mf Sweetness that may not be exAnd altogether loveliest.[ press'd, 2 Abide with us, O LORD, to- day, Fulfil us with Thy grace, we pray; cr And with Thine own true sweetness feed Our souls from sin and darkness freed. Amen. " Thy Name is as ointment poured forth." 178 mf JESU, the very thought of Thee With sweetness fills the breast; But sweeter far Thy Face to see, And in Thy Presence rest. No voice can sing, no heart can frame, Nor can the memory find A sweeter sound than JESU's Name, The Saviour of mankind. 0 Hope of every contrite heart, O Joy of all the meek, To those who ask 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. f JESU, our only Joy be Thou, As Thou our Prize wilt be: In Thee be all our glory now, And through eternity. PART 2. fO JESU, King most wonderful, Thou Conqueror renown'd, mf Thou Sweetness most ineffable, In Whom all joys are found! When once Thou visitest the heart, Then truth begins to shine, Then earthly vanities depart, Then kindles love Divine. f0 JESU, Light of all below, Thou Fount of living fire, Surpassing all the joys we know, And all we can desire; mf JESU, may all confess Thy Name, Thy wondrou love adore, And, seeking Thee, themselves inflame To seek Thee more and more. Thee, JESU, may our voices bless, Thee may we love alone, And ever in our lives express The image of Thine Own. PART 3. mf 0 JESU, Thou the Beauty art Of Angel- worlds above; Thy Name is music to the heart Inflaming it with love ( 51) GENERAL HYMNS. Celestial sweetness unalloy'd, Who eat Thee hunger still; Who drink of Thee still feel a void Which only Thou canst fill. p0 most sweet JESU, hear the sighs Which unto Thee we send; To Thee our inmost spirit cries, To Thee our prayers ascend. Abide with us, and let Thy Light cr Shine, LORD, on every heart; Dispel the darkness of our night, And joy to all impart. fJESU, our Love and Joy, to Thee, The Virgin's Holy Son, All might, and praise, and glory be, While endless ages run. Amen. " There is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we maist 179 be saved." To the Name of our Salvation Laud and honour let us pay, p Which for many a generation Hid in GOD's foreknowledge lay, f But with holy exultation We may sing aloud to- day. mf JESUS is the Name we treasure, Name beyond what words can tell; Name of gladness, Name of pleasure, Ear and heart delighting well; Name of sweetness passing measure, Saving us from sin and hell, ' Tis the Name for adoration, Name for songs of victory, Name for holy meditation In this vale of misery, Name for joyful veneration By the citizens on high. ' Tis the Name that whoso preacheth Speaks like music to the ear; p Who in prayer this Name beseecheth Sweetest comfort findeth near; er Who its perfect wisdom reachreth mf Heavenly joy possesseth here. f JESUS is the Name exalted Over every other name; In this Name, whene'er assaulted, We can put our foes to shame; Strength to them who else had halted, Eyes to blind, and feet to lame. p Therefore we in love adoring This most blessèd Name revere, er Holy JESU, Thee imploring So to write it in us here ,, That hereafter heavenward soaring We may sing with Angels there. Amen. " The everlasting Father, the Prince of 180 peace. mf To CHRIST, the Prince of peace, And SON of GOD most High, The FATHER of the world to come, We lift our joyful cry. p Deep in His Heart for us The wound of love He bore, er That love which He enkindles still In hearts that Him adore. mf 0 JESU, Victim Blest, What else but love Divine Could Thee constrain to open thus That sacred Heart of Thine? O wondrous Fount of love, O Well of waters free, O heavenly Flame, refining Fire, O burning Charity! p Hide us in Thy dear Heart, JESU, our Saviour Blest,[ grace, mf So shall we find Thy plenteous And Heav'n's eternal rest. Amen. " Thou hast been my succour: leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of 181 my salvation." mfWE know Thee Who Thou art, LORD JESUS, Mary's Son: We know the yearnings of Thy Heart To end Thy work begun. That sacred Fount of grace, ' Mid all the bliss of heaven, Has joy whene'er we seek Thy Face, And kneel to be forgiven. p Brought home from ways perverse, At peace Thine Arms within, We pray Thee, shield us from the curse Of falling back to sin. mf We dare not ask to live Henceforth from trials free: But oh! when next they tempt us, give More strength to cling to Thee. We know Thee Who Thou art, Our own redeeming LORD; Be Thou by will, and mind, and heart, Accepted, loved, adored. Amen. 182" Thou art a place to hide me in." PJESU, grant me this, I pray, Ever in Thy Heart to stay; Let me evermore abide Hidden in Thy wounded Side. mf If the evil one prepare, Or the world, a tempting snare, er I am safe when I abide p In Thy Heart and wounded Side. mf If the flesh, more dangerous still, Tempt my soul to deeds of ill, er Nought I fear when I abide In Thy Heart and wounded Side. ( 52) GENERAL Death will come one day to me: mf JESU, cast me not from Thee; p Dying let me still abide In Thy Heart and wounded Side. Amen. 183" Lord, to whom shall we go?" P WHEN wounded sore the stricken Lies bleeding and unbound,[ heart er One only Hand,( p) a pierced Hand, mif Can salve the sinner's wound. P When sorrow swells the laden And tears of anguish flow,[ breast, er One only Heart,( p) a broken Heart, mf Can feel the sinner's woe. p When penitential grief has wept Over some foul dark spot,[ Blood, er One only Stream,( p) a Stream of mf Can wash away the blot. ' Tis JESUS' Blood that washes white, His Hand that brings relief,[ joys, cr His Heart is touch'd with all our p And feels for all our grief. mf Lift up Thy bleeding Hand, 0 LORD. Unseal that cleansing Tide; We have no shelter from our sin p But in Thy wounded Side. Amen. 184 " That rock was Christ." mf Rock of ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee; Let the Water and the Blood, From Thy riven Side which flow'd, Be of sin the double cure, Cleanse me from its guilt and power. Not the labours of my hands Can fulfil Thy law's demands; Could my zeal no respite know, Could my tears for ever flow, All for sin could not atone; Thou must save, and Thou alone. 2 Nothing in my hand I bring, Simply to Thy Cross I cling; Naked, come to Thee for dress: Helpless, look to Thee for grace; Foul, I to the Fountain fly;. cr Wash me, Saviour,( p) or I die. mf While I draw this fleeting breath, p When my eyelids close in death, cr When I soar through tracts unknown, See Thee on Thy Judgment Throne p Rock of ages, cleft for me, pp Let me hide myself in Thee. Amen. " O look Thou upon me, and be merciful 185 unto me." P LORD JESUS, think on me, And purge away my sin; [ free, Cr From earthborn passions set me And make me pure within. ( HYMNS. p LORD JESUS, think on me, With many a care opprest; er Let me Thy loving servant be, And taste Thy promised rest. mf LORD JESUS, think on me, Nor let me go astray; Through darkness and perplexity er Point Thou the heavenly way. P LORD JESUS, think on me, That, when the flood is past cr I may the eternal Brightness see, And share Thy joy at last. mf LORD JESUS, think on me, cr That I may sing above f Praise to the FATHER, and to THEE, And to the HOLY DOVE. Amen. 186" Without Me ye can do nothing." mf I COULD not do without Thee, O Saviour of the lost, er Whose precious Blood redeem'd me dim At such tremendous cost; mf Thy righteousness, Thy pardon, Thy precious Blood must be My only hope and comfort, My glory and my plea. I could not do without Thee, I cannot stand alone, I have no strength or goodness, No wisdom of my own; er But Thou, beloved Saviour, Art all in all to me, And weakness will be power If leaning hard on Thee. mf I could not do without Thee, p For, oh, the way is long, And I am often weary, And sigh replaces song; How could I do without Thee? I do not know the way; cr Thou knowest, and Thou leadest, And wilt not let me stray. mf I could not do without Thee, O JESUS, Saviour dear: E'en when my eyes are holden, I know that Thou art near; How dreary and how lonely This changeful life would be Without the sweet communion, The secret rest with Thee. I could not do without Thee; No other friend can read The spirit's strange deep longings, Interpreting its need; No human heart could enter fit. Each dim recess of mine, dim And soothe, and hush, and calm er 0 Blessèd LORD, but Thine. mf I could not do without Thee, 2 For years are fleeting fast, And soon in solemn loneness The river must be pass'd; 53) GENERAL HYMNS. er But Thou wilt never leave me, And though the waves roll high, f I know Thou wilt be near me, p And whisper," It is I." Amen. " Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh 187 away the sin of the world." mf BEHOLD the LAMB of GOD! PO Thou for sinners slain, Let it not be in vain That Thou hast died: mf Thee for my Saviour let me take, My only refuge let me make p Thy piercèd Side. mf Behold the LAMB of GOD! p Into the sacred flood Of Thy most precious Blood My soul I cast: [ within, mf Wash me and make me clean And keep me pure from every sin, p Till life be past. mf Behold the LAMB of GOD! All hail, Incarnate WORD, Thou everlasting LORD, Saviour most Blest; Fill us with love that never faints, Grant us with all Thy blessèd Saints p Eternal rest. mf Behold the LAMB of GOD! Worthy is He alone To sit upon the Throne Of GoD above; One with the Ancient of all days, One with the Comforter in praise, All Light and Love. Amen. " I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will 188 draw all men unto Me." mf JESU, meek and lowly, Saviour, pure and holy, On Thy love relying Hear me humbly crying. P Prince of life and power, My salvation's tower, On the Cross I view Thee Calling sinners to Thee. mf There behold me gazing At the sight amazing; Bending low before Thee, Helpless I adore Thee. P By Thy red Wounds streaming, With Thy Life- blood gleaming, Blood for sinners flowing, Pardon free bestowing; By that Fount of blessing, Thy dear love expressing, All my aching sadness cr Turn Thou into gladness. mf LORD, in mercy guide me, Be Thou e'er beside me; In Thy ways direct me, ' Neath Thy wings protect me. Amen. " I have loved thee with an everlasting love; therefore with loving- kind189 ness have I drawn thee." mf JESU, Thy mercies are untold Through each returning day; Thy love exceeds a thousandfold Whatever we can say; p That love which in Thy Passion For us Thy precious Blood:[ drain'd, mf That love whereby the Saints have The vision of their GOD.[ gain'd ' Tis Thou hast loved us from the Pure Source of all our bliss,[ womb, Our only hope of life to come, Our happiness in this. p LORD, grant us, while on earth we er Thy love to feel and know;[ stay, p And, when from hence we pass away, mf To us Thy glory show. Amen. 190" He is altogether lovely." mf JESU, Thou Joy of loving hearts! Thou Fount of life, Thou Light of men! From the best bliss that earth imparts We turn unfill'd to Thee again. Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood; Thou savest those that on Thee call: To them that seek Thee Thou art good; To them that find Thee All in all. We taste Thee, O Thou Living Bread, And long to feast upon Thee still; We drink of Thee. the Fountain- head, And thirst our souls from Thee to fill. p Our restless spirits yearn for Thee, Where'er our changeful lot is cast; er Glad when Thy gracious smile we see, [ fast. Blest, when our faith can hold Thee PO JESU, ever with us stay:[ bright Make all our moments calm and er Chase the dark night of sin away; Shed o'er the world Thy holy light. Amen. " Whom have I in heaven but Thee? and there is none upon earth that I 191 desire in comparison of Thee." mf JESU, my LORD, my God, my All, Hear me, Blest Saviour, when I call; Hear me, and from Thy dwelling- place Pour down the riches of Thy grace; JESU, my LORD, I Thee adore, cr O make me love Thee more and more. ( 54) GENERAL 2 JESU, too late I Thee have sought, How can I love Thee as I ought? And how extol Thy matchless fame, mf The glorious beauty of Thy Name? JESU, my LORD, I Thee adore, er 0 make me love Thee more and more. P JESU, what didst Thou find in me, That Thou hast dealt so lovingly? How great the joy that Thou hast brought, So far exceeding hope or thought! mf JESU, my LORD, I Thee adore, er 0 make me love Thee more and more. JESU, of Thee shall be my song, To Thee my heart and soul belong: All that I have or am is Thine, And Thou, Blest Saviour, Thou art mine. mf JESU, my LORD, I Thee adore, er O make me love Thee more and more. Amen. 192 " God is Love." mf 0 LOVE, Who formedst me to wear The image of Thy GODHEAD here; P Who soughtest me with tender care Thro' all my wanderings wild and drear: er O LOVE, I give myself to Thee, mf Thine ever, only Thine to be. O LOVE, Who ere life's earliest dawn On me Thy choice hast gently laid; PO LOVE, Who here as Man wast born, And wholly like to us wast made; er O LOVE, I give myself to Thee, af Thine ever, only Thine to be. P0 Love, Who once in time wast slain, [ woe: Pierced thro' and thro' with bitter 0 LOVE, Who wrestling thus didst gain That we eternal joy might know; er 0 LOVE, I give myself to Thee, mf Thine ever, only Thine to be. O LOVE, Who lovest me for aye, Who for my soul dost ever plead; PO LOVE, Who didst that ransom pay Whose power sufficeth in my stead; er O LOVE, I give myself to Thee, mf Thine ever, only Thine to be. 0 LOVE, Who once shalt bid me rise From out this dying life of ours; 0 LOVE, Who once o'er yonder skies Shalt set me in the fadeless bowers; er 0 LovE, I give myselt to Thee, Thine ever, only Thine to be. Amen. HYMNS. " A Man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the 193 tempest." p JESU, Lover of my soul, Let me to Thy Bosom fly. cr While the gathering waters roll. While the tempest still is high: mf Hide me, O my Saviour, hide, Till the storm of life is past: dim Safe into the haven guide, po receive my soul at last. mf Other refuge have I none: Hangs my helpless soul on Thee; p Leave, ah! leave me not alone, Still support and comfort me. cr All my trust on Thee is stay'd, All my help from Thee I bring; Cover my defenceless head p With the shadow of Thy wing. mf Plenteous grace with Thee is found, Grace to cleanse from every sin; er Let the healing streams abound: f Make and keep me pure within; Thou of Life the Fountain art: Freely let me take of Thee; Spring Thou up within my heart, Rise to all eternity. Amen. 194 P mf Give us holy freedom. Fill our hearts with love, Draw us, Holy JESUS, To the realms above. Lead us on our journey, Be Thyse f the Way Through terrestrial darkness To celestial day. P cr " Lord, save us." JESU, meek and gentle, SON of GOD most High, Pitying, loving Saviour, Hear Thy children's cry. Pardon our offences, Loose our captive chains, Break down every idol Which our soul detains. P ( 55) JESU, meek and gentle, SON of GOD most High, Pitying, loving Saviour, Hear Thy children's cry. Amen. " Mary hath chosen that good part, which 195 shall not be taken away from her." mf0 Love Divine, how sweet thou art! When shall I find my willing heart All taken up by thee? er I thirst, I faint, I die to prove The greatness of redeeming love, The love of CHRIST to me. GENERAL HYMNS.. my Stronger His love than death or Its riches are unsearchable;[ hell; The first- born sons of light Desire in vain its depths to see; They cannot reach the mystery, The length, and breadth, and height. GOD only knows the love of Gop; O that it now were shed abroad In this poor stony heart! For love I sigh, for love I pine: This only portion, LORD, be mine, Be mine this better part. For ever would I take my seat With Mary at the Master's feet: Be this my happy choice: My only care, delight, and bliss,[ this, er My joy, my heaven on earth, be To hear the Bridegroom's voice. Amen. " This God is our God for ever and ever; 196 He shall be our guide unto death." mfGUIDE me, 0 Thou great Redeemer Pilgrim through this barren land; pI am weak, but( f) Thou art mighty, Hold me with Thy powerful hand; Bread of Heaven, P er Feed me now and evermore. mf Open now the crystal fountain, Whence the healing streams do Let the fiery cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through; Strong Deliverer, [ flow: Be Thou still my Strength and Shield. p When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside:[ tion, Death of death, and hell's DestrucLand me safe on Canaan's side; Songs of praises I will ever give to Thee. Amen. 197" The Lord is my Shepherd." mf THE King of love my Shepherd is Whose goodness faileth never; I nothing lack if I am His And He is mine for ever. Where streams of living water flow My ransom'd soul He leadeth, And, where the verdant pastures grow With food celestial feedeth. p Perverse and foolish oft I stray'd, er But yet in love He sought me, dim And on His Shoulder gently laid, And home, rejoicing, brought me. p In death's dark vale I fear no ill er With Thee, dear LORD, beside me; Thy rod and staff my comfort still, Thy Cross before to guide me. mf Thou spread'st a Table in my sight; Thy Unction grace bestoweth; And oh, what transport of delight From Thy pure Chalice floweth! mf And so through all the length of Thy goodness faileth never:[ days er Good Shepherd, may I sing Thy praise Within Thy house for ever. Amen. " Behold, I stand at the door and knock," 198 PO JESU, Thou art standing Outside the fast- closed door, In lowly patience waiting To pass the threshold o'er: f Shame on us, Christian brethren, His Name and sign who bear, Oh shame, thrice shame upon us p To keep Him standing there! O JESU, Thou art knocking: And lo! that Hand is scarr'd, And thorns Thy Brow encircle, And tears Thy Face have marr'd: er O love that passeth knowledge So patiently to wait! dim O sin that hath no equal p So fast to bar the gate! O JESU, Thou art pleading In accents meek and low, " I died for you, My children, er And will ye treat Me so?" mf 0 LORD, with shame and sorrow We open now the door: Dear Saviour, enter, enter, And leave us never more. Amen. " Jesus saith unto him, I am the Way, the 199 Truth, and the Life." mf THOU art the Way; by Thee alone From sin and death we flee: And he who would the FATHER seek Must seek Him, LORD, by Thee. Thou art the Truth: Thy Word alone True wisdom can impart; Thou only canst inform the mind, And purify the heart. ( tomb Thou art the Life;( f) the rending Proclaims Thy conquering arm; m And those who put their trust in Nor death nor hell shall harm.[ Thee Thou art the Way, the Truth, the Life, p Grant us that Way to know, That Truth to keep, that Life to win, nf Whose joys eternal flow. Amen. " God forbid that I should glory, save in 200 the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ." mf WE sing the praise of Him Who died, p. Of Him Who died upon the Cross: er The sinner's hope let men deride. For this we count the world but loss. ( 56) GENERAL HYMNS. mf Inscribed upon the Cross we see In shining letters," God is Love;' He bears our sins upon the Tree; er He brings us mercy from above. The Cross! it takes our guilt away; It holds the fainting spirit up: It cheers with hope the gloomy day, And sweetens every bitter cup. It makes the coward spirit brave, And nerves the feeble arm for fight: It takes its terror from the grave, And gilds the bed of death with light; The balm of life, the cure of woe, The measure and the pledge of love, The sinner's refuge here below, The Angels' theme in Heav'n above. mf To CHRIST Who won for sinners grace p By bitter grief and anguish sore, f Be praise from all the ransom'd race For ever and for everinore. Amen. " Who also maketh intercession for 201 us." mf WHERE high the heavenly temple stands, [ hands, The house of GoD not made with A great High- Priest our nature wears, The Guardian of mankind appears. He Who for men their Surety stood, P And pour'd on earth His precious Blood [ plan, er Pursues in Heav'n His mighty The Saviour and the Friend of man. mf Though now ascended up on high, He bends on earth a brother's eye; Partaker of the human name, He knows the frailty of our frame. Our fellow- sufferer yet retains A fellow- feeling of our pains; And still remembers in the skies p His Tears, His Agonies, and Cries. mf In every pang that rends the heart The Man of Sorrows had a part; He sympathizes with our grief, And to the sufferer sends relief. With boldness therefore at the Throne Let us make all our sorrows known; And ask the aid of heavenly power To help us in the evil hour. Amen. " Rejoice in the Lord alway, and again I 202 say, rejoice.' f REJOICE, the LORD is King, dim Your LORD and King adore; er Mortals, give thanks and sing, And triumph evermore: / Lift up your heart, lift up your voice: Rejoice, again I say, rejoice. mf JESUS, the Saviour, reigns, The GoD of truth and love: p When He had purged our stains, er He took His seat above: f Liit up your heart, lift up your voice: Rejoice, again I say, rejoice. mf His Kingdom cannot fail; He rules o'er earth and Heav'n; The keys of death and hell Are to our JESUS given: f Lift up your heart, lift up your voices Rejoice, again I say, rejoice. mf He sits at GOD's right hand Till all His foes submit, And bow to His command, And fall beneath His feet: Lift up your heart. lift up your voice; Rejoice, again I say, rejoice. Amen. " He... saith, Surely I come quickly 203 Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus." f THOU art coming, O my Saviour, Thou art coming, O my King, mf In Thy beauty all- resplendent, er In Thy glory all- transcendent; f Well may we rejoice and sing; p Coming!( er) In the opening east Herald brightness slowly swells: p Coming!( cr) O my glorious Priest, dim Hear we not Thy golden beils? mfThou art coming, Thou art coming; We shall meet Thee on Thy way. We shall see Thee, we shall knowThee, er We shall bless Thee, we shall show Thee All our hearts could never say; mf What an anthem that will be Ringing out our love to Thee, Pouring out our rapture sweet er At Thine own all- giorious Feet. mr Thou art coming; at Thy Table We are witnesses for this; p While remembering hearts Thou meetest In communion clearest, sweetest, er Earnest of our coming bliss, mf Showing not Thy death alone, And Thy love exceeding great, er But Thy coming, and Thy Throne, dim All for which we long and wait. ( 57 mf Thou art coming; we are waiting With a hope that cannot fail, Asking not the day or hour, Resting on Thy word of power, Anchor'd safe within the veil. p Time appointed may be long, er But the vision must be sure; Certainty shall make us strong, Joyful patience can endure. ) GENERAL 10 the joy to see Thee reigning, Thee, my own beloved LORD! Every tongue Thy Name confessing, Worship, honour, glory, blessing Brought to Thee with one accord, p Thee, my Master, and my Friend, Vindicated and enthroned, er Unto earth's remotest end Glorified, adored, and own'd. Amen. " He... saith Surely I come quickly. 204 Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus." mf0 QUICKLY come, dread Judge of all; [ be, p For, awful though Thine Advent er All shadows from the truth will fall, dim And falsehood die, in sight of Thee: er O quickly come: for doubt and fear Like clouds dissolve when Thou art near. mf 0 quickly come, great King of all; Reign all around us, and within; Let sin no more our souls enthral, Let pain and sorrow die with sin: er O quickly come: for Thou alone Canst make Thy scatter'd people one. mf 0 quickly come, true Life of all; p For death is mighty all around; On every home his shadows fall, On every heart his mark is found: er O quickly come: for grief and pain Can never cloud Thy glorious reign. mf0 quickly come, sure Light of all, p For gloomy night broods o'er our And weakly souls begin to fall[ way; With weary watching for the day: er O quickly come: for round Thy Throne No eye is blind, no night is known. Amen. " Take ye heed, watch and pray, for ye 205 know not when the time is." P THOU Judge of quick and dead, Before Whose bar severe mf With holy joy, or( p) guilty dread, We all shall soon appear; mf Our waken'd souls prepare For that tremendous day, And fill us now with watchful care, And stir us up to pray; To pray, and wait the hour, p The awful hour unknown, er When, robed in majesty and power, Thou shalt from Heav'n come down, mf Th' immortal Sox of Man, To judge the human race, With all Thy FATHER S dazzling train, With all Thy glorious grace. HYMNS. p To sober earthly joys, To quicken holy fears, er For ever let the Archangel's voice Be sounding in our ears: p The solemn midnight cry, f" Ye dead, the Judge is come! Arise, and meet Him in the sky And meet your instant doom!" po may we thus be found Obedient to His Word, er Attentive to the trumpet's sound, And looking for our LORD. mf 0 may we thus insure Our lot among the blest, And watch a moment, to secure An everlasting rest. Amen. " The day of the Lord will come as a thief 206 in the night." mf THAT day of wrath, that dreadful day, When heaven and earth shall pass [ away, What power shall be the sinner's stay? How shall he meet that dreadful day? When, shrivelling like a parched scroll, The flaming heavens together roll; er When louder yet, and yet more dread, [ the dead; ff Swells the high trump that wakes p Oh, on that day, that wrathful day, When man to judgment wakes from clay, [ stay. er Be Thou, O CHRIST, the sinner's dim Tho' heaven and earth shall pass away. Amen. " If I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I 207 will send Him unto you." POUR Blest Redeemer, ere He breathed His tender last farewell, A Guide, a Comforter, bequeath'd With us to dwell. ( 58) mf He came sweet influence to imA gracious willing Guest, part, While He can find one humble heart Wherein to rest. p And His that gentle voice we hear, Soft as the breath of even, That checks each fault, that calms And speaks of Heav'n.[ each fear, er And every virtue we possess, And every conquest won, And every thought of holiness, mf Are His alone. SPIRIT of purity and grace, Our weakness, pitying, see: Omake our hearts Thy dwelling- place. And worthier Thee. Amen. ( a GENERAL HYMNS. " The communion of the Holy Ghost." 208 mf 0 HOLY SPIRIT, LORD of grace, Eternal Fount of love, Inflame, we pray, our inmost hearts With fire from Heav'n above. As Thou in bond of love dost join The FATHER and the SON, So fill us all with mutual love And knit our hearts in one. f All glory to the FATHER be, All glory to the SON, All glory, HOLY GHOST, to Thee, While endless ages run. Amen. " As many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God." 209 mf COME, gracious SPIRIT, heavenly Dove, With light and comfort from above; Be Thou our Guardian, Thou our Guide, O'er every thought and step preside. The light of truth to us display, And make us know and choose Thy P Plant holy fear in every heart,[ way; cr That we from GOD may ne'er depart. mf Lead us to CHRIST, the living Way, Nor let us from His pastures stray: Lead us to holiness, the road That we must take to dwell with GoD. Lead us to Heav'n, that we may share Fulness of joy for ever there; Lead us to GOD, our final rest; To be with Him for ever blest. Amen. " And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three but the greatest of these 210 is charity," mf GRACIOUS SPIRIT, HOLY GHOST, Taught by Thee, we covet most Of Thy gifts at Pentecost, Holy, heavenly love. Love is kind, and suffers long, Love is meek, and thinks no wrong, Love than death itself more strong; Therefore give us love. Prophecy will fade away, Melting in the light of day; Love will ever with us stay: Therefore give us love. Faith will vanish into sight; Hope be emptied in delight; er Love in Heav'n will shine more Therefore give us love. [ bright; mf Faith and hope and love we see Joining hand in hand agree; er But the greatest of the three, And the best, is love. p From the overshadowing Of Thy gold and silver wing Shed on us, who to Thee sing, Holy, heavenly love. Amen. " Awake, 0 north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that 211 the spices thereof may flow out." mf 0 HOLY GHOST, Thy people bless Who long to feel Thy might, And fain would grow in holiness As children of the light. To Thee we bring, Who art the LORD, Our selves to be Thy throne; Let every thought, and deed, and word Thy pure dominion own. Life- giving SPIRIT, o'er us move, dim As on the formless deep; er Give life and order, light and love, 2 Where now is death or sleep. Great Gift of our ascended King, His saving truth reveal; Our tongues inspire His praise to sing, Our hearts His love to feel. mf True Wind of Heav'n, from south or north, For joy( dim) or chastening, blow; cr The garden- spices shall spring forth If Thou wilt bid them flow. O HOLY GHOST, of sevenfold might, All graces come from Thee: P Grant us to know and serve aright ONE GOD in Persons THREE. Amen. 212" He is faithful." mf To Thee, O Comforter Divine, For all Thy grace and power benign, f Sing we Alleluia. To Thee, Whose faithful love had place In God's great covenant of grace, Sing we Alleluia! [ win mf To Thee, Whose faithful voice doth The wandering from the ways of sin, f Sing we Alleluia! To Thee, Whose faithful power doth Enlighten, sanctify, and seal,[ heal, Sing we Alleluia! mf To Thee, Whose faithful truth is shown By every promise made our own, f Sing we Alleluia! To Thee, our Teacher and our Friend, Our faithful Leader to the end, Sing we Alleluia! mf To Thee, by JESUS CHRIST sent down, f Of all His gifts the sum and crown, ff Sing we Alleluia! fTo Thee, Who art with GoD the Som And GoD the FATHER ever ONE, Sing we Alleluia! Amen. ( 59) GENERAL HYMNS. " And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the Throne of God 213 and of the Lamb." mf A LIVING stream, as crystal clear, Welling from out the Throne Of GoD and of the LAMB on high, The LORD to man hath shown. This stream doth water Paradise, It makes the Angels sing: er One precious drop within the heart Is of all joy the spring: fJoy past all speech, of glory full. dim But stored where none may know, As manna hid in dewy heaven, As pearls in ocean low. p Eye hath not seen, nor ear hath heard, Nor to man's heart hath come What for those loving Thee in truth Thou hast in love's own home. mf But by His SPIRIT He to us The secret doth reveal: cr Faith sees and hears: but O for wings That we might taste, and feel; Wings like a dove to waft us on High o'er the flood of sin! P LORD of the Ark, put forth Thine And take Thy wanderers in.[ hand, f0 praise the FATHER, praise the SON, The LAMB for sinners given, And HOLY GHOST, through Whom alone Our hearts are raised to Heav'n. Amen. " Help us, O God of our salvation, for 214 the glory of Thy Name." mf LORD of our life, and GoD of our salvation Star of our night, and Hope of every nation, p Hear and( cr) receive Thy Church's supplication, f LORD GUD Almighty. mf See round Thine ark the hungry billows curling; See how Thy foes their banners are unfurling; P LORD, while their( cr) darts envenom'd they are hurling f Thou canst preserve us. mf LORD, Thou canst help when earthly armour faileth, LORD, Thou canst save when deadly sin assaileth, P LORD, o'er Thy( cr) Church nor death nor hell prevaileth; P Grant us Thy peace, LORD. mf Grant us Thy help till foes are backward driven, Grant them Thy truth, that they may be forgiven, p Grant peace on earth,( cr) and, after we have striven, pp Peace in Thy Heav'n. Amen. " He is the Head of the body, the Church." 215 m/ THE Church's one foundation IS JESUS CHRIST her LORD; She is His new creation By water and the Word: From Heav'n He came and sought her To be His holy Bride: p With His own Blood He bought her, PP And for her life He died. mf Elect from every nation, Yet one o'er all the earth, Her charter of salvation One LORD, one Faith, one Birth, One Holy Name she blesses, Partakes one Holy Food, And to one hope she presses With every grace endued. P Though with a scornful wonder Men see her sore opprest, By schisms rent asunder, By heresies distrest, cr Yet Saints their watch are keeping, Their cry goes up," How long?" mf And soon the night of weeping cr Shall be the morn of song. mf Mid toil, and tribulation, And tumult of her war, She waits the consummation p Of peace for evermore; er Till with the vision glorious Her longing eyes are blest, And the great Church victorious dim Shall be the Church at rest. mf Yet she on earth hath union With GoD the THREE in ONE, And mystic sweet communion With those whose rest is won: fo happy ones and holy! 2 LORD, give us grace that we, Like them, the meek and lowly, er On high may dwell with Thee. Amen. 216" That they all may be one." P WHAT time the evening shadows fali Around the Church on earth, When darker forms of doubt appal, And new false lights have birth; cr Then closer should her faithful For Truth together hold, [ band Hell's last devices to withstand, And safely guard her fold. ( 60) GENERAL p0 FATHER, in that hour of fear The Church of England keep, my Thine Altar to the last to rear, And feed Thy fainting sheep; May she the holy truths attest Apostles taught of yore, Nor quit the Faith by saints confest, Though tempted ne'er so sore. PO CHRIST, Who for Thy flock didst That all might be as one,{ pray mf Unite us all ere fades the day, Thou Sole- Begotten SON; The East, the West, together bind In love's unbroken chain; er Give each one hope, one heart, one mind, One glory, and one gain. 10 SPIRIT, LORD of light and life, The Church with strength renew, p Compose the angry voice of strife, All jealousies subdue: er Do Thou in ever- quickening streams Upon Thy saints descend, And warm them with reviving beams, And guide them to the end. mf Great THREE in ONE, Great ONE in THREE, Our hymns of prayer receive, And teach us all from sin to flee, And live as we believe; er So, pure in faith, our thoughts and speech And acts that faith shall own; So shall we to Thy Presence reach, And know as we are known. Amen. 217" Thy Kingdom come." mf THY kingdom come, O GOD, Thy rule, O CHRIST, begin; Break with Thine iron rod The tyrannies of sin. p Where is Thy reign of peace, And purity, and love? When shall all hatred cease, As in the realms above? When comes the promised time That war shall be no more, And lust, oppression, crime Shall flee Thy Face before? mf We pray Thee, LORD, arise, And come in Thy great might; Revive our longing eyes, Which languish for Thy sight. p Men scorn Thy sacred Name, And wolves devour Thy fold; By many deeds of shame We learn that love grows cold. HYMNS. O'er heathen lands afar Thick darkness broodeth yet: cr Arise, O morning Star, f Arise, and never set. Amen. " God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and shew us the light of His coun218 tenance." mf GoD of mercy, GoD of grace, Show the brightness of Thy Face; Shine upon us, Saviour, shine, Fill Thy Church with light Divine; And Thy saving health extend Unto earth's remotest end. f Let the people praise Thee, LORD; Be by all that live adored; Let the nations shout and sing Glory to their Saviour King: P At Thy feet their tribute pay, And Thy holy Will obey. f Let the people praise Thee, LORD; Earth shall then her fruits afford; GOD to man His blessing give, Man to GoD devoted live; All below, and all above, [ Amen. One in joy, and light, and love. " All the earth shall be filled with His 219 Majesty." fHAIL to the LORD'S Anointed, Great David's greater Son! Hail, in the time appointed, His reign on earth begun! He comes to break oppression, To set the captive free, To take away transgression, And rule in equity. mf He shall come down like showers Upon the fruitful earth, And joy and hope, like flowers, Spring in His path to birth: Before Him on the mountains p Shall peace, the herald, go; er From hill to vale the fountains Of righteousness o'erflow. mf Kings shall bow down before Him, And gold and incense bring; All nations shall adore Him, His praise all people sing; To Him shall prayer unceasing And daily vows ascend; His kingdom still increasing, A kingdom without end. f O'er every foe victorious, He on His Throne shall rest; From age to age more glorious, All- blessing and all- blest: The tide of time shall never His covenant remove; His Name shall stand for ever, p His changeless Name of love. ( 61) Amen. GENERAL HYMNS. " The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ; and He shall reign for 220 ever and ever." f JESUS shall reign where'er the sun Doth his successive journeys run; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more. m People and realms of every tongue Dwell on His love with sweetest song, p And infant voices shall proclaim er Their early blessings on His Name. Blessings abound where'er He reigns; The prisoner leaps to lose his chains; dim The weary find eternal rest er And all the sons of want are blest. f Let every creature rise and bring Peculiar honours to our King; Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud Amen. Amen. " Of Whom the whole family in heaven 221 and earth is named." mf LET saints on earth in concert sing With those whose work is done; For all the servants of our King In Heav'n and earth are one. One family, we dwell in Him, One Church, above, beneath; dim Though now divided by the stream, p The narrow stream of death.. mf One army of the living GOD, To His command we bow; Part of the host have cross'd the flood, p And part are crossing now E'en now to their eternal home There pass some spirits blest; While others to the margin come, Waiting their call to rest. mfJESU, be Thou our constant Guide; Then, when the word is given, Bid Jordan's narrow stream divide, cr And bring us safe to Heav'n Amen. " God shall wipe away all tears from 222 their eyes." fTEN thousand times ten thousand, In sparkling raiment bright, The armies of the ransom'd Saints Throng up the steeps of light: my' Tis finish'd! all is finish'd, Their fight with death and sin: Fling open wide the golden gates, And let the victors in. What rush of Alleluias Fills all the earth and sky! What ringing of a thousand harps Bespeaks the triumph nigh! O day, for which creation And all its tribes were made! O joy, for all its former woes A thousand- fold repaid! mf Oh, then what raptured greetings On Canaan's happy shore, What knitting sever'd friendships up, Where partings are no more! f Then eyes with joy shall sparkle p That brimm'd with tears of late; er Orphans no longer fatherless, Nor widows desolate. p Bring near Thy great Salvation, Thou LAMB for sinners slain, cr Fill up the roll of Thine elect, f Then take Thy power and reign: mf Appear, Desire of nations, p Thine exiles long for home; er Show in the heavens Thy promised sign: [ Amen. f Thou Prince and Saviour, come. " The night is far spent, the day is at 223 hand." mf HARK! hark, my soul! Angelic songs are swelling O'er earth's green fields, and ocean's wave- beat shore: How sweet the truth those blessèd strains are telling Of that new life when sin shall be no more. P Angels of JESUS,( er) Angels of light, f Singing to welcome( p) the pilgrims of the night! mf Onward we go, for still we hear them singing, Р " Come, weary souls, for JESUS bids you come:" er And through the dark, its echoes sweetly ringing, The music of the Gospel leads us home. p Angels of JESUS,( er) Angels of light, f Singing to welcome( p) the pilgrims of the night! P Far, far away, like bells at evening pealing, The voice of JESUS sounds o'er land and sea, And laden souls, by thousands meekly stealing, er Kind Shepherd, turn their weary steps to Thee. P Angels of JESUS,( er) Angels of light, Singing to welcome( p) the pilgrims of the night! ( 62) GENERAL HYMNS. nf Rest comes at length; though life| mf0 happy retribution! Short toil, eternal rest; For mortals and for sinners be long and dreary, The day must dawn, and darksome night be past; Faith's journey ends in welcome to the weary, A mansion with the blest I And now we fight the battle, f But then shall wear the crown Of full and everlasting And Heav'n, the heart's true home, will come at last. And passionless renown; P Angels of JESUS,( er) Angels of light, f Singing to welcome( p) the pilgrims of the night! mf Angels! sing on, your faithful watches keeping, Sing us sweet fragments of the songs above; Till morning's joy shall end the night of weeping, cr And life's long shadows break in cloudless love. P Angels of JESUS,( cr) Angels of light, Singing to welcome the pilgrims of the night! Amen. 224" The fellowship of His sufferings." mf 0 HAPPY band of pilgrims, If onward ye will tread With JESUS as your Fellow To JESUS as your Head! 0 happy if ye labour As JESUS did for men: 0 happy if ye hunger As JESUS hunger'd then! p The Cross that JESUS carried He carried as your due; f The Cro that JESUS weareth. He weareth it for you. mf The faith by which ye see Him, The hope in which ye yearn, The love that through all troubles To Him alone will turn, p The trials that beset you, The sorrows ye endure, The manifold temptations That death alone can cure, cr What are they but His jewels Of right celestial worth? What are they but the ladder Set up to Heav'n on earth? 10 happy band of pilgrims, Look upward to the skies, dim Where such a light affliction Shall win so great a prize. Amen. " Here have we no continuing city, but 225 we seek to come. P BRIEF life is here our portion; Brief sorrow, short- lived care; or The life that knows no ending, The tearless life, is there. p And now we watch and struggle, And now we live in hope, And Sion in her anguish With Babylon must cope; mf But He, Whom now we trust in, Shall then be seen and known; And they that know and see Him Shall have Him for their own. er The morning shall awaken, The shadows shall decay. And each true- hearted servant Shall shine as doth the day. fThere GOD, our King and Portion, In fulness of His grace, Shall we behold for ever, p And worship face to face. mf 0 sweet and blessèd country, The home of God's elect! O sweet and blessèd country That eager hearts expect! P JESU, in mercy bring us To that dear land of rest; mf Who art, with GoD the FATHER And SPIRIT, ever Blest. Amen. " The nations of them which are saved 226 shall walk in the light of it." mf THE world is very evil. The times are waxing late, P Be sober and keep vigil, The Judge is at the gate; er The Judge Who comes in mercy, The Judge Who comes with might, Who comes to end the evil, f Who comes to crown the right. mf Arise, arise, good Christian, Let right to wrong succeed; p Let penitential sorrow er To heavenly gladness lead, To light that has no evening, That knows nor moon nor sun, The light so new and golden, The light that is but one. ( 68) mf 0 home of fadeless splendour, Where they shall dwell as children Of flowers that bear no thorn, p Who here as exiles mourn; mf' Midst power that knows no limit, Where wisdom has no bound, p The Beatific Vision cr Shall glad the Saints around. GENERAL HYMNS. mf 0 happy, holy portion, Refection for the blest, True vision of true beauty, True cure of the distrest! Strive, man, to win that glory; Toil, man, to gain that light; Send hope before to grasp it, Till hope be lost in sight. mf 0 sweet and blessèd country, The home of GOD's elect! O sweet and blessèd country That eager hearts expect! 2 JESU, in mercy bring us To that dear land of rest; mf Who art, with Gon the FATHER And SPIRIT, ever Blest. Amen. " A better country, that is, an heavenly." 227 mf For thee, O dear, dear country, Mine eyes their vigils keep; For very love, beholding Thy happy name, they weep. The mention of thy glory Is unction to the breast, And medicine in sickness, And love, and life, and rest. O one, 0 only mansion! O Paradise of joy! Where tears are ever banish'd, And smiles have no alloy; f The LAMB is all thy splendour; The Crucified thy praise; His laud and benediction Thy ransom'd people raise. With jasper glow thy bulwarks, Thy streets with emeralds blaze; The sardius and the topaz Unite in thee their rays; Thine ageless walls are bonded With amethyst unpriced: The Saints build up thy fabric, And the corner- stone is CHRIST. mf Thou hast no shore, fair ocean! Thou hast no time, bright day! Dear fountain of refreshment To pilgrims far away! fUpon the Rock of ages They raise thy holy tower; Thine is the victor's laurel, And thine the golden dower. mf 0 sweet and blessèd country, The home of God's elect! O sweet and blessèd country That eager hearts expect! PJESU, in mercy bring us To that dear land of rest; mf Who art, with Gon the FATHER And SPIRIT. ever Blest. Amen. 228" And the city was pure gold." mf JERUSALEM the golden, With milk and honey blest, Beneath thy contemplation dim Sink heart and voice opprest. er I know not, oh, I know not What joys await us there, What radiancy of glory, p What bliss beyond compare. f They stand, those halls of Sion, All jubilant with song, And bright with many an Angel, And all the Martyr throng; The Prince is ever in them, The daylight is serene, The pastures of the blessèd p Are deck'd in glorious sheen. mf There is the throne of David; And there, from care released, The shout of them that triumph, The song of them that feast; f And they, who with their Leader Have conquer'd in the fight, For ever and for ever p Are clad in robes of white. mf 0 sweet and blessèd country, The home of GOD's elect! O sweet and blessèd country That eager hearts expect! PJESU, in mercy bring us To that dear land of rest; mf Who art, with Gop the FATHER And SPIRIT, ever Blest. Amen. " The things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen 229 are eternal." mf THE roseate hues of early dawn, The brightness of the day, The crimson of the sunset sky, dim How fast they fade away! cr Oh, for the pearly gates of Heav'n, Oh, for the golden floor, Oh, for the Sun of righteousness That setteth nevermore! p The highest hopes we cherish here, How fast they tire and faint: How many a spot defiles the robe That wraps an earthly saint! er Oh, for a heart that never sins, Oh, for a soul wash'd white, Oh, for a voice to praise our King, Nor weary day or night! mf Here faith ours, and heavenly And grace to lead us higher;[ hope, cr But there are perfectness and peace, Beyond our best desire. p Oh, by Thy love and anguish, LORD, And by Thy life laid down.( grace, cr Grant that we fall not from Thy Nor cast away our crown. Amen. ( 64) GENERAL HYMNS. " There remaineth therefore a rest to the 230 people of God." mf THERE is a blessèd home Beyond this land of woe, Where trials never come, Nor tears of sorrow flow; cr Where faith is lost in sight, And patient hope is crown'd, And everlasting light Its glory throws around. p There is a land of peace, Good Angels know it well; cr Glad songs that never cease Within its portals swell; mf Around its glorious Throne Ten thousand Saints adore CHRIST, with the FATHER ONE And SPIRIT, evermore. 10 joy all joys beyond, To see the LAMB Who died, p And count each sacred Wound In Hands, and Feet, and Side; mf To give to Him the praise Of every triumph won, or And sing through endless days The great things He hath done. mf Look up, ye saints of GOD, Nor fear to tread below The path your Saviour trod Of daily toil and woe; cr Wait but a little while P In uncomplaining love, mf His own most gracious smile Shall welcome you above. Amen. " And so shall we ever be with the 231 Lord." mf For ever with the LORD!" P Amen; so let it be; er Life from the dead is in that word, Tis in mortality. p Here in the body pent, Absent from Him I roam, er Yet nightly pitch my moving tent, A day's march nearer home. mf My FATHER's house on high, Home of my soul, how near At times to faith's foreseeing eye Thy golden gates appear! P Ah! then my spirit faints To reach the land I love, cr The bright inheritance of Saints, Jerusalem above. f" For ever with the LORD!" mf FATHER, if' tis Thy Will, The promise of that faithful word Even here to me fulfil. Be Thou at my right hand, Then can I never fail; er Uphold Thou me, and I shall stand. Fight, and I must prevail. p So when my latest breath Shall rend the veil in twain, cr By death I shall escape from death, f And life eternal gain. mf Knowing as I am known, How shall I love that word, er And oft repeat before the Throne, " For ever with the LORD!" Amen. " Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him. But God hath revealed them unto us by His 232 Spirit." mf LIGHT's abode, celestial Salem, Vision whence true peace doth spring, Brighter than the heart can fancy, Mansion of the Highest King; fOh, how glorious are the praises Which of thee the prophets sing! mf There for ever and for ever Alleluia is out- pour'd; For unending, for unbroken Is the feast- day of the LORD; p All is pure and all is holy That within thy walls is stored. There no cloud nor passing vapour Dims the brightness of the air: mf Endless noon- day, glorious noonFrom the Sun of suns is there;[ day, There no night brings rest from labour, For unknown are toil and care. fOh, how glorious and resplendent, Fragile body, shalt thou be, When endued with so much beauty. Full of health, and strong, and free, Full of vigour, full of pleasure That shall last eternally![ courage, mf Now with gladness, now with Bear the burden on thee laid, p That hereafter these thy labours May with endless gifts be paid; cr And in everlasting glory Thou with brightness be array'd. f Laud and honour to the FATHER, Laud and honour to the SON, Laud and honour to the SPIRIT, Ever THREE and ever ONE, Consubstantial, Co- eternal, While unending ages run. Amen. 233" Our conversation is in heaven." mf JERUSALEM on high My song and city is, My home whene'er I die, The centre of my bliss: f0 happy place! When shall I he, My Gop, with Thee, p To see Thy Face? ( 65) D GENERAL HYMNS. P mf There dwells my LORD, my King, Judged here unfit to live; mf There Angels to Him sing, And lowly homage give: O happy place! When shall I be, My Gop, with Thee, p To see Thy Face? mf The Patriarchs of old There from their travels cease; The Prophets there behold Their long'd- for Prince of peace: 0 happy place! When shall I be. My GOD, with Thee, To see Thy Face? P mf The LAMB's Apostles there I might with joy behold, The harpers I might hear Harping on harps of gold: f0 happy place! When shall I be, My GOD, with Thee, p To see Thy Face? cr The bleeding Martyrs, they Within those courts are found, er Clothèd in pure array. Their scars with glory crown'd: f0 happy place! When shall I be. My GOD, with Thee, p To see Thy Face? Ah me! ah me! that I In Kedar's tents here stay; No place like that on high; LORD, thither guide my way; f0 happy place! When shall I be, My GOD, with Thee, p To see Thy Face? Amen. 234" The Paradise of God." mf0 PARADISE! O Paradise! Who doth not crave for rest? Who would not seek the happy land Where they that loved are blest; f Where loyal hearts and true Stand ever in the light, All rapture through and through, dim In GOD's most holy sight? mf 0 Paradise! O Paradise! p The world is growing old; cr Who would not be at rest and free Where love is never cold; f Where loyal hearts and true Stand ever in the light, All rapture through and through, dim In GOD's most holy sight? mf 0 Paradise! O Paradise! p'Tis weary waiting here; er I long to be where JESUS is, To feel, to see Him near; f Where loyal hearts and true Stand ever in the light, All rapture through and through, dim In God's most holy sight. mf 0 Paradise! O Paradise! I want to sin no more, I want to be as pure on earth Where loyal hearts and true As on thy spotless shore; Stand ever in the light, All rapture through and through, dim In GOD's most holy sight. mf 0 Paradise! O Paradise! I greatly long to see The special place my dearest LORD In love prepares for me; f Where loyal hearts and true Stand ever in the light, All rapture through and through. dim In GOD's most holy sight. P LORD JESU, King of Paradise, O keep me in Thy love, er And guide me to that happy land Of perfect rest above; f Where loyal hearts and true Stand ever in the light, All rapture through and through, dim In God's most holy sight. Amen. " There remaineth therefore a rest to the 235 people of God." mf OH, what the joy and the glory must be, Those endless Sabbaths the blessed ones see; Crown for the valiant,( p) to weary ones rest; [ Blest. cr GoD shall be All and in all ever mf What are the Monarch, His Court, and His Throne? What are the peace and the joy that they own? [ share, O that the blest ones, who in it have All that they feel could as fully declare! Truly Jerusalem name we that shore, p Vision of peace,( cr) that brings joy [ ne'er, evermore; mf Wish and fulfilment can sever'd be Nor the thing pray'd for come short of the prayer. p There, where no troubles distraction can bring, [ sing. er We the sweet anthems of Sion shall While for Thy grace, LORD, their voices of praise Thy blessèd people eternally raise. ( 66) GENERAL HYMNS. mf' There dawns no Sabbath, no Sabbath is o'er, [ more; Those Sabbath- keepers have one everf One and unending is that triumphsong [ belong Which to the Angels and us shall p Now in the meanwhile, with hearts raised on high, We for that country must yearn and must sigh; Seeking Jerusalem, dear native land, Thro' our long exile on Babylon's strand. mf Low before Him with our praises we fall, Of Whom, and in Whom, and thro' Whom are all; fOf Whom, the FATHER; and in Whom, the SON; Thro' Whom, the SPIRIT, with Them ever ONE. Amen. " When shall I come to appear before the 236 presence of God?" mf JERUSALEM, my happy home, Name ever dear to me, When shall my labours have an end? Thy joys when shall I see? When shall these eyes thy heavenbuilt walls And pearly gates behold? Thy bulwarks with salvation strong, And streets of shining gold? f Apostles, Martyrs, Prophets, there Around my Saviour stand; And all I love in CHRIST below Will join the glorious band. mf Jerusalem, my happy home, When shall I come to thee? When shall my labours have an end? Thy joys when shall I see? PO CHRIST, do Thou my soul prepare For that bright home of love; er That I may see Thee and adore, With all Thy Saints above. Amen. mf 0 GoD of hosts, the mighty LORD, How lovely is the place, Where Thou, enthroned in glory, show'st The brightness of Thy Face! p My longing soul faints with desire To view Thy blest abode; My panting heart and flesh cry out For Thee the living GOD. O LORD of hosts, my King and GCD How highly blest are they Who in Thy temple always dwell, And there Thy praise display! mf For in Thy courts one single day Tis better to attend, Than, LORD, in any place besides A thousand days to spend. To FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST, The GOD Whom we adore, Be glory, as it was, is now, And shall be evermore. Amen. " Like as the hart desireth the water. brooks, so longeth my soul after 238 Thee, 0 God." P As pants the hart for cooling streams When heated in the chase. So longs my soul, O GOD. for Thee, And Thy refreshing grace. For Thee my GoD, the living GOD, My thirsty soul doth pine: cr O when shall I behold Thy Face, Thou Majesty Divine? p Why restless, why cast down, my soul? er Hope still, and thou shalt sing The praise of Him Who is thy GOD, Thy health's eternal Spring. To FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST, The GoD Whom we adore, Be glory, as it was, is now, And shall be evermore. Amen. " The Lord said unto him,... I have hallowed this house... to put My Name there for ever, and Mine eyes and Mine heart shall be there per. 239 petually." " O how amiable are Thy dwellings, Thouf 237 Lord of hosts." mf CHRIST is our corner- stone, On Him alone we build; With His true Saints alone cr The courts of Heav'n are fill'd: On His great love Our hopes we place Of present grace And joys above. Oh, then with hymns of praise These hallow'd courts shall ring; Our voices we will raise P mf ( 67) mf Here, gracious GoD, do Thou For evermore draw nigh; Accept each faithful vow, And mark each suppliant sigh: In copious shower On all who pray Each holy day Thy blessings pour. The THREE in ONE to sing; And thus proclaim In joyful song, Both loud and long, That glorious Name. D 2 P GENERAL HYMNS. Here may we gain from Heav'n The grace which we implore; And may that grace, once given, Be with us evermore, Until that day When all the blest To endless rest cr dim Are call'd away. Amen. " O how amiable are Thy dwellings, Thou 240 Lord of hosts." my PLEASANT are Thy courts above In the land of light and love: 2 Pleasant are Thy courts below In this land of sin and woe: er Oh, my spirit longs and faints For the converse of Thy Saints, For the brightness of Thy Face, For Thy fulness, GoD of grace. mf Happy birds that sing and fly Round Thy Altars, O most High; 2 Happier souls that find a rest In a heavenly FATHER'S breast: Like the wandering dove that found No repose on earth around, cr They can to their ark repair, And enjoy it ever there. my Happy souls, their praises flow p Even in this vale of woe; cr Waters in the desert rise, Manna feeds them from the skies; fen they go from strength to strength, Till they reach Thy Throne at length, [ all. p At Thy feet adoring fall, my Who hast led them safe through 2 LORD, be mine this prize to win, Guide me through a world of sin, Keep me by Thy saving grace, Give me at Thy side a place; mf Sun and Shield alike Thou art, Guide and guard my erring heart; f Grace and glory flow from Thee; dim Shower, O shower them, LORD, on me. Amen. 241" Hosanna in the highest." mf HOSANNA to the living LORD! Hosanna to the Incarnate WORD, To CHRIST, Creator, Saviour, King, Let earth, let heaven Hosanna sing, Hosanna in the highest! p0 Saviour, with protecting care Abide in this Thy house of prayer, Where we Thy parting promise claim, Assembled in Thy sacred Name. f Hosanna in the highest! my But, chiefest, in our cleansed breast, ETERNAL, bid Thy SPIRIT rest; And make our secret soul to be A temple pure and worthy Thee. Hosanna in the highest! To GoD the FATHER, GOD the SON, And GoD the SPIRIT, THREE in ONE, er Be honour, praise, and glory given By all on earth and all in heaven. f Hosanna in the highest! Amen. " Lord, I have loved the habitation of Thy house; and the place where Thine 242 honour dwelleth." mf WE love the place, 0 Gop, Wherein Thine honour dwells; The joy of Thine abode All earthly joy excels. It is the house of prayer, Wherein Thy servants meet; And Thou, O LORD, art there Thy chosen flock to greet. We love the sacred Font; For there the HOLY DOVE To pour is ever wont His blessing from above. We love Thine Altar, LORD; Oh, what on earth so dear? p For there, in faith adored, er We find Thy Presence near. mf We love the Word of life, The Word that tells of peace, p Of comfort in the strife, er And joys that never cease. f We love to sing below For mercies freely given; er But, oh, we long to know The triumph- song of heaven. p LORD JESUS, give us grace On earth to love Thee more, f In Heav'n to see Thy Face, dim And with Thy Saints adore. Amen. " Thy Word is a lantern unto my feet, 243 and a light unto my paths." mf LORD, Thy Word abideth, And our footsteps guideth; Who its truth believeth Light and joy receiveth. p When our foes are near us, er Then Thy Word doth cheer us, Word of consolation, Message of salvation. When the storms are o'er us, And dark clouds before us, er Then its light directeth, And our way protecteth. mf Who can tell the pleasure, Who recount the treasure By Thy Word imparted To the simple- hearted? Word of mercy, giving Succour to the living: Word of life, supplying Comfort to the dying! p ( 68) GENERAL HYMNS. mf 0 that we discerning Its most holy learning, LORD, may love and fear Thee, Evermore be near Thee. Amen. " A broken and contrite heart, O God, 244 shalt Thou not despise." P LORD, when we bend before Thy And our confessions pour,[ Throne, Teach us to feel the sins we own, And hate what we deplore. Our broken spirits pitying see; True penitence impart; cr Then let a kindling glance from Beam hope upon the heart.[ Thee mf When we disclose our wants in May we our wills resign,[ prayer, And not a thought our bosoms share Which is not wholly Thine. May faith each weak petition fill, And waft it to the skies, And teach our hearts' tis goodness still That grants it or denies. Amen. " If any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the 245 Righteous." P WHEN at Thy footstool, LORD, I bend, And plead with Thee for mercy there, er Think of the sinner's dying Friend, And for His sake receive my prayer. 20 think not of my shame and guilt, My thousand stains of deepest dye: cr Think of the Blood which JESUS spilt, ownl, And let that Blood my pardon buy. mf Think, LORD, how I am still Thine [ hand; 2.The trembling creature of Thy Think how my heart to sin is prone, And what temptations round me stand. mf O think upon Thy holy Word, And every plighted promise there; How prayer should evermore be heard, And how Thy glory is to spare. 20 think not of my doubts and fears, My strivings with Thy grace Divine; Think upon JESUS' woes and tears. cr And fet His Merits stand for mine. mf Thine eye, Thine ear, they are not dull; " Men ought always to pray, and not to 246 faint." mf WHAT various hindrances we In coming to the Mercy- seat;[ meet Yet who, that knows the worth of But wishes to be often there?[ prayer, Prayer makes the darken'd cloud withdraw, Thine arm can never shorten'd be; Kehold me here; my heart is full; Behold, and spare, and succour me. Amen. Prayer climbs the ladder Jacob saw, Gives exercise to faith and love, Brings every blessing from above. pRestraining prayer, we cease to fight; cr Prayer makes the Christian's armour bright; And Satan trembles when he sees The weakest saint upon his knees. mf When Moses stood with arms spread wide, Success was found on Israel's side; p But when through weariness they fail'd, That moment Amalek prevail'd. mf Have we no words? ah, think again; Words flow apace when we complain, And fill our fellow- creature's ear With the sad tale of all our care. Were half the breath thus vainly spent To Heav'n in supplication sent, Our cheerful song would oftener be, f" Hear what the LORD hath done for me." mf 0 LORD, increase our faith and love, That we may all Thy goodness prove, And gain from Thy exhaustless store The fruits of prayer for evermore. Amen. " Thou preparest their heart, and Thine 247 ear hearkeneth thereto." mf LORD, teach us how to pray aright With reverence and with fear; GoD of all grace, we bring to Thee PA broken contrite heart; [ see, nf Give, what Thine eye delights to Truth in the inward part; Faith in the only Sacrifice That can for sin atone; To cast our hopes, to fix our eyes, er On CHRIST, on CHRIST alone: p Patience to watch, and wait, and Though mercy long delay;[ weep, cr Courage our fainting souls to keep, And trust Thee though Thou slay; ( 69) p Though dust and ashes in Thy sight, er We may, we must draw near. mf We perish if we cease from prayer; O grant us power to pray; And, when to meet Thee we prepare, LORD, meet us by the way. GENERAL mf Give these, and then Thy Will be done; Thus, strengthen'd with all might, We, through Thy SPIRIT and Thy SON, Shall pray, and pray aright. Amen. " And he said, I will not let thee go, except 248 thou bless me" mf SHEPHERD Divine, our wants reIn this our evil day; [ lieve To all Thy tempted followers give The power to watch and pray. P Long as our flery trials last, Long as the cross we bear, cr 0 let our souls on Thee be cast In never- ceasing prayer. mf The Spirit of interceding grace Give us in faith to claim; To wrestle till we see Thy Face, And know Thy hidden Name. Till Thou Thy perfect love impart, Till Thou Thyself bestow, Be this the cry of every heart, " I will not let Thee go." I will not let Thee go, unless Thou tell Thy Name to me; With all Thy great Salvation bless, And make me all like Thee. Then let me on the mountain- top Behold Thine open Face; fWhere faith in sight is swallow'd up, And prayer in endless praise. Amen. " Have mercy upon me, O God, after Thy great goodness: according to the multitude of Thy mercies do away 249 mine offences." p HAVE mercy, LORD, on me, As Thou wert ever kind; Let me, opprest with loads of guilt, Thy wonted mercy find. Wash off my foul offence, And cleanse me from my sin; For I confess my crime, and see How great my guilt has been. mf The joy Thy favour gives Let me again obtain, And Thy free SPIRIT'S firm support My fainting soul sustain. f To God the FATHER, SON, And SPIRIT glory be, As' twas, and is, and shall be so To all eternity. Amen. " Out of the deep have I called unto Thee, 250 O Lord," p Our of the deep I call To Thee. O LORD, to Thee Before Thy Throne of grace I fall; Be merciful to me. HYMNS. Out of the deep I cry, The woful deep of sin, Of evil done in days gone by, Of evil now within. Out of the deep of fear, And dread of coming shame, From morning watch till night is near cr I plead the Precious Name. mf LORD, there is mercy now, As ever was, with Thee; Before Thy Throne of grace I bow; p Be merciful to me. Amen. 251" Jesus, Master, have mercy on us." 2 SAVIOUR, when in dust to Thee Low we bow the adoring knee; When, repentant, to the skies Scarce we lift our weeping eyes, Oh, by all Thy pains and woe Suffer'd once for man below, Bending from Thy Throne on high, Hear our solemn litany. mf By Thy helpless infant years, By Thy life of want and tears, By Thy days of sore distress In the savage wilderness; By the dread mysterious hour of the insulting tempter's power; Turn, O turn a favouring eye; p Hear our solemn litany. mf By the sacred griefs that wept O'er the grave where Lazarus slept; By the boding tears that flow'd Over Salem's loved abode; By the mournful word that told Treachery lurk d within Thy fold; From Thy Seat above the sky p Hear our solemn litany. By Thine hour of whelming fear; By Thine agony of prayer; By the cross, the nail, the thorn, Piercing spear, and torturing scorn; By the gloom that veil'd the skies O'er the dreadful Sacrifice; Listen to our humble cry, Hear our solemn litany. pp By Thy deep expiring groan; By the sad sepulchral stone; By the vault whose dark abode er Held in vain the rising GOD: JOh, from earth to Heav'n restored, Mighty, re- ascended LORD, mf Listen, listen to the cry p Of our solemn litany. Amen. " In Whom we have redemption through 252 His Blood, the forgiveness of sins." p WEARY of earth and laden with my sin, I look at Heav'n and long to enter in: But there no evil thing may find a [ me," Come." or And yet I hear a voice that bids home. ( 70) GENERAL HYMNS. p So vile I am, how dare I hope to stand In the pure glory of that holy land? Before the whiteness of that Throne appear? er Yet there are Hands stretch'd out to draw me near. p The while I fain would tread the heavenly way, Evil is ever with me day by day; er Yet on mine ears the gracious tidings fall, " Repent, confess, thou shalt be loosed from all." mf It the voice of JESUS that I hear, His are the Hands stretch'd out to draw me near, [ atone, And His the Blood that can for all And set me faultless there before the Throne. ' Twas He Who found me on the deathly wild, And made me heir of Heav'n, the FATHER'S child, And day by day, whereby my soul may live, Gives me His grace of pardon, and will give. PO great Absolver, grant my soul may wear The lowliest garb of penitence and prayer, er That in the FATHER'S courts my glorious dress May be the garment of Thy righteousmf Yea, Thou wilt answer for me, Righteous LORD; Thine all the merits, mine the great reward; p Thine the sharp thorns, and( mf) mine the golden crown; Mine the life won, and( p) Thine the life laid down. mf Nought can I bring, dear LORD, for all I owe. Yet let my full heart what it can bestow; [ prove, er Like Mary's gift, let my devotion Forgiven greatly, how I greatly love. Amen. " When he thought thereon, he wept." 253 PO JESU CHRIST, if aught there be That more than all beside, In ever- painful memory Must in my heart abíde, It is that deep ingratitude Which I to Thee have shown, Who didst for me in Tears and Blood Upon the Cross atone. Alas, how with my actions all Has this defect entwined; How has it poison'd with its gall My spirit, heart, and mind? mf Alas, through this, how many a I've rudely cast away, Igem That might have form'd my diadem In everlasting day! p Yet though the time be past and Though nought is all that can be done, Though little more remains;[ gone, E'en with my utmost pains; mf Still will I strive, O Saviour mine, To do what in me lies; For never did Thy glance Divine, A contrite heart despise. Amen. " Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give 254 you rest." P ART thou weary, art thou languid, mf" Come to Me," saith One ,," and Art thou sore distrest? coming p Be at rest!" mf Hath Hemarks to lead me to Him, If He be my Guide? p" In His Feet and Hands are Wound- prints, And His Side. mf Hath He diadem as Monarch That His Brow adorns? " Yea, a Crown, in very surety, p But of thorns." mf If I find Him, if I follow, What His guerdon here? p" Many a sorrow, many a labour, Many a tear.' mf If I still hold closely to Him, What hath He at last? f" Sorrow vanquish'd, labour ended, Jordan past." mf If I ask Him to receive me, Will He say me nay? f" Not till earth, and not till Heav'n Pass away." mf Finding, following, keeping, strug" Angels, Martyrs, Prophets, Virgins, Is He sure to bless? ( gling, Answer, Yes! Amen. ( 71) " Him that cometh to Me I will in no wise 255 cast out." p JUST as I am, without one plea But that Thy Blood was shed for me, And that Thou bidd'st me come to Thee, O LAMB of GOD, I come. Just as I am, though toss'd about With many a conflict, many a doubt, Fightings and fears within, without, O LAMB of GOD, I come. GENERAL HYMNS, Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind; er Sight, riches, healing of the mind, Yea all I need, in Thee to find, PO LAMB of GOD, I come. Just as I am,( mf) Thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve: er Because Thy promise I believe, O LAMB of GOD, I come. pJust as I am,( mf)( Thy love unknown Has broken every barrier down), er Now to be Thine, yea, Thine alone, O LAMB of GOD, I come. 2 Just as I am,( mf) of that free love The breadth, length, depth, and height to prove, er Here for a season, then above, p0 LAMB of GOD, I come. Amen. " Him that cometh to Me I will in no wise 256 cast out." mf" COME unto Me, ye weary, And I will give you rest." p0 blessèd voice of JESUS, er Which comes to hearts opprest: mf It tells of benediction, Of pardon, grace, and peace, f Of joy that hath no ending, Of love which cannot cease. mf" Come unto Me, ye wanderers, And I will give you light." po loving voice of JESUS, er Which comes to cheer the night; p Our hearts were fill'd with sadness, And we had lost our way; But He has brought us gladness And songs at break of day. mf" Come unto Me, ye fainting, And I will give you life." O cheering voice of JESUS, er Which comes to aid our strife; mf The foe is stern and eager, The fight is fierce and long; f But He has made us mighty, And stronger than the strong. mf" And whosoever cometh, I will not cast him out.' O welcome voice of JESUS, er Which drives away our doubt; mf Which calls us very sinners, p Unworthy though we be er Of love so free and boundless, p To come, dear LORD, to Thee Amen. " He that cometh to Me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on 257 Me shall never thirst," PI HEARD the voice of JESUS say, mf" Come unto Me and rest;[ down er Lay down, thou weary one, lay Thy head upon My Breast: p I came to JESUS as I was, Weary, and worn, and sad; er I found in Him a resting- place, ff And He has made me glad. p I heard the voice of JESUS say, mf" Behold, I freely give er The living water, thirsty one, Stoop down, and drink, and live:" p I came to JESUS, and I drank er Of that life- giving stream;[ vived, My thirst was quench'd, my soul reAnd now I live in Him. p I heard the voice of JESUS say. mf" I am this dark world's Light; er Look unto Me, thy morn shall rise, And all thy day be bright:' p I look'd to JESUS, and I found er In Him my Star, my Sun; And in that Light of life I'll walk dim Till travelling days are done. Amen. " When he hath found it, he layeth it on 258 his shoulders rejoicing." Р I did not love my Shepherd's voice, I would not be controll'd. I WAS a wandering sheep, I did not love the fold, I was a wayward child, I did not love my home, I did not love my FATHER's voice, I loved afar to roam. mf The Shepherd sought His sheep, The FATHER Sought His child. They follow'd me o'er vale and hill, O'er deserts, waste and wild; They found me( p) nigh to death, Famish'd, and faint, and lone; er They bound me with the bands of love, They saved the wandering one. mf They spoke in tender love, They raised my drooping head, gently closed my bleeding wounds, They My fainting soul they fed; They wash'd my filth away, They made me clean and fair; er They brought me to my home in peace, dim The long- sought wanderer. f JESUS my Shepherd is, ' Twas He that loved my soul, ' Twas He that wash'd me in His Blood, " Twas He that made me whole; ' Twas He that sought the lost, dim That found the wandering sheep; er' Twas He that brought me to the fold, ' Tis He that still doth keep. ( 72) GENERAL p I was a wandering sheep, I would not be controll'd; But now I love my Shepherd's voice, I love, I love the fold. p I was a wayward child, I once preferr'd to roam; But now I love my FATHER'S Voice, I love, I love His home. Amen. " What reward shall I give unto the Lord for all the benefits that He hath 259 done unto me?"" P THY Life was given for me, Thy Blood, O LORD, was shed, er That I might ransom'd be, And quicken'd from the dead; p Thy Life was given for me; What have I given for Thee? Long years were spent for me In weariness and woe, cr That through eternity Thy glory I might know: P Long years were spent for me; Have I spent one for Thee? mf Thy FATHER'S Home of light, Thy rainbow- circled Throne, dim Were left for earthly night, For wanderings sad and lone; 2 Yea, all was left for me; Have I left aught for Thee? Thou, LORD, hast borne for me More than my tongue can tell Of bitterest agony, To rescue me from hell; Thou suff'redst all for me; What have I borne for Thee? mf And Thou hast brought to me Down from Thy Home above er Salvation full and free, Thy pardon and Thy love; mf Great gifts Thou broughtest me; p What have I brought to Thee? my 0 let my life be given, My years for Thee be spent; World- fetters all be riven, And joy with suffering blent; er Thou gav'st Thyself for me, I give myself to Thee. Amen. 260" Lovest thou Me?" mf HARK, my soul! it is the LORD; Tis thy Saviour, hear His Word: JESUS speaks, and speaks to thee, p" Say, poor sinner, lov'st thou Me? mf" I deliver'd thee when bound, And, when bleeding, heal'd thy wound; Sought thee wandering, set thee right, Turn'd thy darkness into light. HYMNS. " Can a woman's tender care Cease towards the child she bare? p Yes, she may forgetful be, er Yet will I remember thee. mf" Mine is an unchanging love, Higher than the heights above, Deeper than the depths beneath, er Free and faithful, strong as death. f" Thou shalt see My glory soon, mf When the work of grace is done; er Partner of My Throne shalt be; p Say, poor sinner,( cr) lov'st thou Me? mf LORD. it is my chief complaint That my love is weak and faint; er Yet I love Thee,( dim) and adore; er 0 for grace to love Thee more. Amen. " Blessed are the pure in heart, for they 261 shall see God." mf BLESS'D are the pure in heart, For they shall see our GoD: The secret of the LORD is theirs, Their soul is CHRIST' s abode. p The LORD, Who left the heavens Our life and peace to bring, To dwell in lowliness with men, Their Pattern and their King; Still to the lowly soul He doth Himself impart,[ Throne er And for His dwelling and His Chooseth the pure in heart. p LORD, we Thy Presence seek; May ours this blessing be; er Give us a pure and lowly heart, A temple meet for Thee. Amen. " Now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is 262 charity." mf GREAT Mover of all hearts, Whose Hand Doth all the secret springs command Of human thought and will,[ bless Thou, since the world was made, dost Thy Saints with fruits of holiness, Their order to fulfil. [ chain; Faith, hope, and love here weave one But love alone shall then remain When this short day is gone: 10 Love, 0 Truth, O endless Light, When shall we see Thy Sabbath bright With all our labours done? p We sow mid perils here and tears; er There the glad hand the harvest bears, ( 73) dim Which here in grief hath sown: mf Great THREE in ONE, the increase give; Thy gifts of grace, by which we live, er With heavenly glory crown. Amen. GENERAL HYMNS. " If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his 263 eross, and follow Me." mf TAKE up thy cross, the Saviour said, If thou wouldst My disciple be; Deny thyself, the world forsake, And humbly follow after Me. Take up thy cross; let not its weight Fill thy weak spirit with alarm; His strength shall bear thy spirit up, And brace thy heart, and nerve thine arm. Take up thy cross, nor heed the shame, Nor let thy foolish pride rebel; p Thy LORD for thee the Cross endured, er To save thy soul from death and hell. mf Take up thy cross then in His strength, And calmly every danger brave; " Twill guide thee to a better home, er And lead to victory o'er the grave. mf Take up thy cross, and follow CHRIST, Nor think till death to lay it down; For only he who bears the cross cr May hope to wear the glorious crown. To Thee, Great LORD, the ONE in THREE, All praise for evermore ascend; dim O grant us in our Home to see f The heavenly life that knows no end. Amen. 264 " Thy will be done." mf MY GOD, my FATHER, while I stray, Far from my home, on life's rough way, O teach me from my heart to say, p" Thy Will be done." Though dark my path, and sad my lot. Let me be still and murmur not, Or breathe the prayer divinely taught, " Thy Will be done." What though in lonely grief I sigh For friends beloved no longer nigh, Submissive would I still reply, " Thy Will be done." If Thou shouldst call me to resign What most I prize, it ne'er was mine; I only yield Thee what is Thine: " Thy Will be done." mf Let but my fainting heart be blest With Thy sweet SPIRIT for its guest, My Gon, to Thee I leave the rest; p" Thy Will be done." mf Renew my will from day to day, Blend it with Thine, and take away All that now makes it hard to say, P" Thy Will be done." Amen. 265" Not as I will, but as Thou wilt." mf THY way, not mine, O LORD, However dark it be; Lead me by Thine own Hand, Choose out the path for me. Smooth let it be or rough, It will be still the best; Winding or straight, it leads Right onward to Thy rest. P I dare not choose my lot; I would not if I might; mf Choose Thou for me, my GOD, So shall I walk aright. P mf Take Thou my cup, and it p The kingdom that I seek Is Thine, so let the way That leads to it be Thine, Else I must surely stray. With joy or sorrow fill, As best to Thee may seem; Choose Thou my good and ill. Choose Thou for me my friends, My sickness or my health; Choose Thou my cares for me, My poverty or wealth. mf Not mine, not mine the choice In things or great or small; er Be Thou my Guide, my Strength, f My Wisdom, and my All. Amen. " In the day time also He led them with a cloud, and all the night through 266 with a light of fire." mf LEAD, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom, [ home, Lead Thou me on; p The night is dark, and I am far from Lead Thou me on. cr Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see The distant scene;( p) one step enough for me. mf I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou Shouldst lead me on; I loved to choose and see my path; ( er) but now Lead Thou me on. er I loved the garish day, and, spite of fears, ( 74) Pride ruled my will:( p) remember not past years. GENERAL HYMNS. 269 mf So long Thy power hath blest me, sure it still Will lead me on,[ rent,( p) till O'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torThe night is gone; cr And with the morn those Angel faces smile, Which I have loved long since,( p) and lost awhile. Amen. " Let this mind be in you, which was also 267 in Christ Jesus." P LORD, as to Thy dear Cross we flee, And plead to be forgiven, cr So let Thy Life our pattern be, And form our souls for Heav'n. mf Help us, through good report and Our daily cross to bear; [ ill, Like Thee, to do our FATHER's Will," p Our brethren's griefs to share. mf Let grace our selfishness expel, Our earthliness refine; And kindness in our bosoms dwell, As free and true as Thine. If joy shall at Thy bidding fly, 2 And grief's dark day come on, We in our turn would meekly cry, pp" FATHER, Thy Will be done. mf Kept peaceful in the midst of Forgiving and forgiven,[ strife, cr O may we lead the pilgrim's life, And follow Thee to Heav'n. Anien. " Blessed are those servants whom the Lord when He cometh shall find 268 watching." mf YE servants of the LORD, Each in his office wait, Observant of His heavenly Word, And watchful at His gate. Let all your lamps be bright, And trim the golden flame; Gird up your loins as in His sight, For awful is His Name. Watch!' tis your LORD's command, And while we speak. He's near; Mark the first signal of His Hand, And ready all appear. Oh, happy servant he, In such a posture found! He shall his LORD with rapture see, And be with honour crown'd. CHRIST shall the banquet spread With His own royal Hand, And raise that faithful servant's head Amid the Angelic band. f All glory, LORD, to Thee,... Whom Heav'n and earth adore, To FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST, ONE GOD for evermore. Amen. " Watch and pray." mf" CHRISTIAN! seek not yet repose, p Hear thy guardian Angel say; mf Thou art in the midst of foes; P" Watch and pray." mf Principalities and powers, Mustering their unseen array, Wait for thy unguarded hours: p" Watch and pray." mf Gird thy heavenly armour on, Wear it ever night and day; cr Ambush'd lies the evil one; p" Watch and pray." Hear the victors who o ercame: dimStill they mark eachwarrior's way; cr All with one sweet voice exclaim, " Watch and pray." mf Hear, above all, hear thy LORD, Him thou lovest to obey; p Hide within thy heart His Word, Watch and pray." mf Watch, as if on that alone Hung the issue of the day; Pray, that help may be sent down; " Watch and pray." Amen. 270" Put on the whole armour of God." f SOLDIERS of CHRIST, arise, And put your armour on[ plies, Strong in the strength which GOD supThrough His Eternal SON. Strong in the LORD of Hosts, And in His mighty power; p Who in the strength of JESUS trusts er Is more than conqueror. f Stand then in His great might, With all His strength endued; mf And take, to arm you for the fight, The panoply of GOD. From strength to strength go on, Wrestle, and fight, and pray; cr Tread all the powers of darkness down, And win the well- fought day. mf That having all things done, And all your conflicts past, Ye may obtain, through CHRIST.alone, cr A crown of joy at last. ( 75) P JESU, Eternal SON, er We praise Thee and adore, f Who art with GOD the FATHER ONE And SPIRIT evermore. Amen. " If any man serve Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there shall 271 also My servant be." mf 0 JESUS, I have promised To serve Thee to the end; Be Thou for ever near me, My Master and my Friend; GENERAL HYMNS. P I shall not fear the battle if Thou art by my side, Nor wander from the pathway If Thou wilt be my Guide. O let me feel Thee near me: The world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, The tempting sounds I hear; My foes are ever near me, Áround me and within; cr But, JESUS, draw Thou nearer, And shield my soul from sin. mf 0 let me hear Thee speaking in accents clear and still, Above the storms of passion, The murmurs of self- will; O speak to re- assure me, To hasten or control; O speak, and make me listen, Thou Guardian of my soul. O JESUS, Thou hast promised To all who follow Thee, That where Thou art in glory There shall Thy servant be; And, JESUS, I have promised To serve Thee to the end; O give me grace to follow, My Master and my Friend. O let me see Thy foot- marks, And in them plant mine own; My hope to follow duly Is in Thy strength alone; cr O guide me, call me, draw me, Uphold me to the end; And then in Heav'n receive me, My Saviour and my Friend. P How sweet within Thy holy place With one accord to sing Thy grace, Besieging Thine attentive ear With all the force of fervent prayer! O may we love the House of God, p Of peace and joy the blest abode; er O may no angry strife destroy That sacred peace, that holy joy. mf The world without may rage, but we Will only cling more close to Thee, With hearts to Thee more wholly given, [ on Heav'n. More wean'd from earth, more fix'd P LORD, shower upon us from above The sacred gift of mutual love; Each other's wants may we supply, cr And reign together in the sky. f Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow. Praise Him, all creatures here below, Praise Him above, Angelic host₂ Praise FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST. Amen. 274" One hope of your calling." mf THROUGH the night of doubt and sorrow Onward goes the pilgrim band, Singing songs of expectation, Marching to the Promised Land. Clear before us through the darkness Gleams and burns the guiding Light; Brother clasps the hand of brother, Stepping fearless through the night. One the Light of God's own Presence O'er His ransom'd people shed, Chasing far the gloom and terror, Brightening all the path we tread: One the object of our journey, One the faith which never tires, One the earnest looking forward, One the hope our GoD inspires: One the strain that lips of thousands Lift as from the heart of one; One the conflict, one the peril, One the march in God begun: f One the gladness of rejoicing On the far eternal shore, Where the One Almighty FATHER Reigns in love for evermore. therefore, mf Onward, pilgrim brothers, Onward with the Cross our aid; Bear its shame, and fight its battle, p Till we rest beneath its shade. cr Soon shall come the great awaking, Soon the rending of the tomb; fThen the scattering of all shadows, And the end of toil and gloom. Amen, Amen. 272" Christ in you, the hope of glory." mf 0 SAVIOUR, may we never rest Till Thou art form'd within, Till Thou hast calm'd our troubled And crush'd the power of sin.[ breast, p0 may we gaze upon Thy Cross, er Until the wondrous sight Makes earthly treasures, seem but p And earthly sorrows light:[ dross, mf Until, released from carnal ties, Our spirit upward springs, And sees true peace above the skies, True joy in heavenly things. p There as we gaze, may we become United, LORD, to Thee, er And, in a fairer, happier home, Thy perfect beauty see. Amen. " Behold, how good and joyful a thing it is brethren, to dwell together in 273 unity!" mf 0 LORD, how joyful' tis to see The brethren join in love to Thee! On Thee alone their heart relies. Their only strength Thy grace supplies. ( 76) GENERAL HYMNS. 275" That they all may be one." mf FATHER of all, from land and sea The nations sing," Thine, LORD, are we, Countless in number, but in Thee May we be one." O SON of GOD, Whose love so free p For men did make Thee Man to be, er United to our GoD in Thee May we be one. p Thou, LORD, didst once for all atone; mf Thee may both Jew and Gentile own Of their two walls the Corner Stone, Making them one. In Thee we are God's Israel, Thou art the world's Emmanuel, In Thee the Saints for ever dwell, Millions, but one, Thou art the Fountain of all good, P Cleansing with Thy most precious Blood, cr And feeding us with Angels' Food, Making us one. mf Join high and low, join young and old In love that never waxes cold; cr Under one Shepherd, in one Fold, Make us all one. PO SPIRIT Blest, Who from above Cam'st gently gliding like a dove, Calm all our strife, give faith and love; O make us one. mf 0 TRINITY in UNITY, ONE Only GOD, in Persons THREE, Dwell ever in our hearts; like Thee May we be one. f So, when the world shall pass away, May we awake with joy and say. Now in the bliss of endless day We all are one." Amen. " Casting all your care upon Him; for 276 He careth for you." mf 0 LORD, how happy should we be If we could cast our care on Thee, If we from self could rest; And feel at heart that One above, In perfect wisdom, perfect love, Is working for the best. p. How far from this our daily life, How oft disturb'd by anxious strife, By sudden wild alarms; er Oh, could we but relinquish all Our earthly props, and simply fall On Thy Alimighty arms! p Could we but kneel, and cast our load, E'en while we pray, upon our GOD, er Then rise with lighten'd cheer; mf Sure that the FATHER, Who is nigh To still the famish'd raven's cry, Will hear in that we fear. p We cannot trust Him as we should So chafes weak nature's restless mood To cast its peace away;[ preach, er But birds and flowerets round us All, all the present evil teach Sufficient for the day. mf LORD, make these faithless hearts of ours [ flowers; Such lessons learn from birds and Make them from self to cease: Leave all things to a FATHER'S Will, And taste, before Him lying still, P E'en in affliction, peace. Amen. co Whom have I in heaven but Thee? and 277 desire in comparison of Thee." there is none upon earth that I mf NEARER, my Gop, to Thee, Nearer to Thee; p E'en though it be a cross That raiseth me; er Still all my song shall be, dim Nearer, my GoD, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. cr Though, like the wanderer, The sun gone down Darkness comes over me, My rest a stone; Yet in my dreams I'd be dim Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. mf There let my way appear Steps unto Heav'n, All that Thou sendest me In mercy given, er Angels to beckon me dim Nearer, my GoD, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. P mf Then, with my waking thoughts Bright with Thy praise. Out of my stony griefs Beth- el I'll raise; er So by my woes to be dim Nearer, my GoD, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. Amen. " And the Apostles said unto the Lord, 278 Increase our faith." mf 0 FOR a faith that will not shrink, Though press'd by many a foe; That will not tremble on the brink Of poverty or woe; ( 77) GENERAL HYMNS. p That will not murmur nor complain Beneath the chastening rod; er But in the hour of grief or pain Can lean upon its GOD: mf A faith that shines more bright and clear When tempests rage without; That when in danger knows no fear, In darkness feels no doubt; A faith that keeps the narrow way Till life's last spark is fled, And with a pure and heavenly ray Lights up the dying bed. P LORD, give me such a faith as this, And then, whate'er may come, cr I taste e'en now the hallow'd bliss Of an eternal home. Amen. 279 " Lord, help me." PO HELP US, LORD; each hour of need Thy heavenly succour give;[ deed, mf Help us in thought, and word, and Each hour on earth we live. po help us, when our spirits bleed With contrite anguish sore; And when our hearts are cold and er O help us, LORD, the more. [ dead, mf 0 help us, through the prayer of More firmly to believe; [ faith For still the more the servant hath, The more shall he receive. O help us, JESU, from on high, We know no help but Thee; O help us so to live and die er As Thine in Heav'n to be. Amen. " And they shall be Mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make 280 up My jewels." mf THINE for ever! GoD of love, Hear us from Thy Throne above;' Thine for ever may we be Here and in eternity. Thine for ever! LORD of life, Shield us through our earthly strife; Thou the Life, the Truth, the Way, Guide us to the realms of day. Thine for ever! oh, how blest They who find in Thee their rest! Saviour, Guardian, Heavenly Friend, O defend us to the end. Thine for ever! Saviour, keep p Us Thy frail and trembling sheep; Safe alone beneath Thy care, er Let us all Thy goodness share. mf Thine for ever; Thou our Guide, All our wants by Thee supplied, All our sins by Thee forgiven, cr Lead us, LORD, from earth to Heav'n. Amen.. " I am the Lord thy God.... which leadeth thee by the way that thou 281 shouldest go." mf LEAD us, Heavenly FATHER, lead us O'er the world's tempestuous sea; Guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us, For we have no help but Thee; Yet possessing every blessing, If our GoD our FATHER be. PSAVIOUR, breathe forgiveness o'er us, All our weakness Thou dost know; Thou didst tread this earth before us, Thou didst feel its keenest woe; Lone and dreary, faint and weary, Through the desert Thou didst go. mf SPIRIT of our Gop, descending, Fill our hearts with heavenly joy, Love with every passion blending, Pleasure that can never cloy; Thus provided, pardon'd, guided, Nothing can our peace destroy. Amen. " O hold Thou up my goings in Thy 282 paths; that my footsteps slip not." mf BE Thou my Guardian and my And hear me when I call;[ Guade, Let not my slippery footsteps slide, And hold me lest I fall. p The world, the flesh, and Satan Around the path I tread;[ dwell cr O save me from the snares of hell, f Thou Quickener of the dead. p And if I tempted am to sin, And outward things are strong, cr Do Thou, O LORD, keep watch within, And save my soul from wrong. mf Still let me ever watch and pray, p And feel that I am frail; That if the Tempter cross my way, er Yet he may not prevail. Amen. 283" Lord, remember me." mf 0 THOU, from Whom all goodness I lift my heart to Thee;[ flows, p In all my sorrows, conflicts, woes, Good LORD, remember me. When on my aching burden'd heart My sins lie heavily, [ part; er Thy pardon grant, Thy peace imp Good LORD, remember me. When trials sore obstruct my way, And ills I cannot flee, [ day: mf Then let my strength be as my p Good LORD, remember me. If worn with pain, disease, and grief This feeble frame should be, lief; er Grant patience, rest, and kind rep Good LORD, remember me. ( 78) GENERAL HYMNS. And, oh, when in the hour of death I bow to Thy decree, JESU, receive my parting breath; PP Good LORD, remember me. Amen. " My soul thirsteth for Thee, my flesh also longeth after Thee; in a barren and dry land where no 284 water is." p FAR from my heavenly home, Far from my FATHER'S breast, Fainting I cry," Blest SPIRIT, come, cr And speed me to my rest." mf My spirit homeward turns, And fain would thither flee; dim My heart, O Sion, droops and yearns, When I remember thee. mf To thee, to thee I press, 2 A dark and toilsome road; When shall I pass the wilderness, cr And reach the Saints' abode? mf Gop of my life, be near; On Thee my hopes I cast; P O guide me through the desert here, cr And bring me home at last. Amen. " And He arose and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be 285 still." f FIERCE raged the tempest o'er the deep, [ keep, Watch did Thine anxious servants dim But Thou wast wrapp'd in guileless sleep, pp Calm and still. mf" Save, LORD, we perish," was their cry, " O save us in our agony!" cr Thy Word above the storm rose high, p" Peace, be still." pp The wild winds hush'd;( f) the angry deep dim Sank, like a little child, to sleep; The sullen billows ceased to leap, cr At Thy Will. mf So, when our life is clouded o'er, And storm- winds drift us from the shore, Say, lest we sink to rise no more, pp" Peace, be still." Amen. " Our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of 286 glory." mf 0 LET him, whose sorrow No relief can find, Trust in GOD, and borrow Ease for heart and mind. P Where the mourner weeping Sheds the secret tear, cr GoD His watch is keeping, dim Though none else be near. mf GOD will never leave thee, All thy wants He knows, Feels the pains that grieve thee, Sees thy cares and woes. Raise thine eyes to Heav'n When thy spirits quail, When, by tempests driven, Heart and courage fail. P er P All our woe and sadness, In this world below, Balance not the gladness We in heaven shall know. JESU, Holy Saviour, P cr In the realms above mf Crown us with Thy favour, cr When in grief we languish, He will dry the tear, Who His children's anguish Soothes with succour near. Fill us with Thy love. Amen. " Let my supplication come before Thee; deliver me, according to Thy 287 Word." mf JESUS, LORD of life and glory, Bend from Heav'n Thy gracious ear; While our waiting souls adore Thee, Friend of helpless sinners, hear: p By Thy mercy, O deliver us, good LORD. mf From the depths of nature's blindness, From the hardening power of sin, From all malice and unkindness, From the pride that lurks within, By Thy mercy, p O deliver us, good LORD. When temptation sorely presses, In the day of Satan's power, In our times of deep distresses, In each dark and trying hour, By Thy mercy, O deliver us, good LORD. mf When the world around is smiling, In the time of wealth and ease, Earthly joys our hearts beguiling, In the day of health and peace, p. By Thy mercy, O deliver us, good LORD. ( 79) In the weary hours of sickness, In the times of grief and pain, When we feel our mortal weakness, When the creature's help is vain, By Thy mercy, O deliver us, good LORD. GENERAL In the solemn hour of dying, In the awful judgment day, er May our souls, on Thee relying, Find Thee still our Hope and Stay: By Thy mercy, p O deliver us, good LORD. Amen. 288" The time is short," mf A FEW more years shall roll, A few more seasons come, dim And we shall be with those that Asleep within the tomb: Then, O my LORD, prepare( cr) My soul for that great day; cr e dim 0 wash me in Thy precious And take my sins away.[ Blood, mf A few more suns shall set P [ rest P O'er these dark hills of time, And we shall be where suns are not, A far serener clime: P Then, O my LORD, prepare( cr) My soul for that bright day; er e dim 0 wash me in Thy precious And take my sins away. [ Blood, P mf A few more storms shall beat On this wild rocky shore, P cr And we shall be where tempests And surges swell no more:[ cease, Then, O my LORD, prepare( cr) My soul for that calm day; cre dim 0 wash me in Thy precious p And take my sins away.[ Blood, A few more struggles here, A few more partings o'er, A few more toils, a few more tears, cr And we shall weep no more: p Then, O my LORD, prepare( cr) My soul for that blest day; cre dim 0 wash me in Thy precious P And take my sing away.[ Blood, mf' Tis but a little while And He shall come again, p Who died that we might live,( f) Who lives p That we with Him may reign: Then, O my LORD, prepare( cr) My soul for that glad day:[ Blood, or e dim 0 wash me in Thy precious p And take my sins away. Amen. " So soon passeth it away, and we are 289 gone.' mf DAYS and moments quickly flying Blend the living with the dead; p Soon will you and I be lying Each within our narrow bed. Soon our souls to Gop Who gave them Will have sped their rapid flight: cr Able now by grace to save them, Oh, that while we can we might! HYMNS. mf JESU, Infinite Redeemer, Maker of this mighty frame, dim Teach, 0 teach us to remember What we are, and whence we came; Whence we came, and whither wending; P Soon we must through darkness go, f To inherit bliss unending, p Or eternity of woe. we mf O by Thy power grant, LORD, that [ Thee: dim At our last hour( p) fall not from cr Saved by Thy grace, Thine may we be All through the days of( dim) eternity. Amen. " I will alway give thanks unto the Lord: His praise shall ever be in my 290 mouth." mfTHROUGH all the changing scenes In trouble and in joy,[ of life, The praises of my GoD shall still My heart and tongue employ. O magnify the LORD with me, With me exalt His Name; p When in distress to Him I call'd, f He to my rescue came. mf The Hosts of GoD encamp around The dwellings of the just; Deliverance He affords to all Who on His succour trust. O make but trial of His love, Experience will decide How bless'd are they, and only they, Who in His truth confide. Fear Him, ye saints, and you will then Have nothing else to fear; Make you His service your delight, Your wants shall be His care. fTo FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST, The GOD Whom we adore, Be glory, as it was, is now, And shall be evermore. Amen. " Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold 291 on eternal life." mf OFT in danger, oft in woe, Onward, Christians, onward go; Bear the toil, maintain the strife, Strengthen'd with the Bread of Life! Let not sorrow dim your eye, cr Soon shall every tear be dry; mf Let not fears your course impede, f Great your strength, if( dim) great your need. mf Let your drooping hearts be glad March in heavenly armour clad; Fight, nor think the battle long, f Soon shall victory wake your song. ( 80) GENERAL HYMNS. Onward then in battle move; More than conquerors ye shall prove: dim Though opposed by many a foe, f Christian soldiers, onward go! Hymns of glory and of praise, my FATHER, unto Thee we raise: Holy JESUS, praise to Thee With the SPIRIT ever be. Amen. " O praise the Lord of heaven, praise Him 292 in the height." PRAISE the LORD! ye heavens, adore Him, Praise Him, Angels, in the height; Sun and moon, rejoice before Him, Praise Him, all ye stars and light: fPraise the LORD! for He hath spoken, Worlds His mighty voice obey'd; Laws, which never shall be broken, For their guidance He hath made. fPraise the LORD! for He is glorious: Never shall His promise fail; GOD hath made His Saints victorious, Sin and death shall not prevail. Praise the GOD of our salvation; Hosts on high, His power proclaim; Heav'n and earth, and all creation, Laud and magnify His Name! Amen " O that men would therefore praise the 293 Lord for His goodness." fSING praise to GOD Who reigns The GoD of all creation,[ above, The GoD of power,( p) the GoD of love, f The GoD of our salvation;[ fills, mf With healing balm my soul He And every faithless murmur stills; f To GoD all praise and glory. mf The Angel- host, O King of kings, Thy praise for ever telling, In earth and sky all living things Beneath Thy shadow dwelling, Adore the wisdom which could span, And power which form d creation's To GoD all praise and glory.[ plan: mf What GOD's Almighty power hath His gracious mercy keepeth;[ made cr By morning glow( p) or evening shade His watchful eye ne'er sleepeth; my Within the kingdom of His might Lo. all is just, and all is right; To GoD all praise and glory. mf The LORD is never far away, p But, through all grief distressing, cr An ever- present help and stay, Our peace and joy and blessing; dim As with a mother's tendei hand, er He leads His own, His chosen band; 1 To GoD all praise and glory. mf Thus all my toilsome way along er I sing aloud Thy praises, That men may hear the grateful song My voice unwearied raises: f Be joyful in the LORD, my heart; Both soul and body bear your part; To GoD all praise and glory. Amen. " Who led His people through the wilderness; for His mercy endureth for 294 ever." fO PRAISE our Great and Gracious And call upon His Name;[ LORD To strains of joy tune every chord, His mighty acts proclaim; mf Tell how He led His chosen race To Canaan's promised land; Tell how His covenant of grace f Unchanged shall ever stand. mf He gave the shadowing cloud by [ day, The moving fire by night; To guide His Israel on their way, He made their darkness light; And have not we a sure retreat, A Saviour ever nigh, ( feet cr The same clear light to guide our The Day- spring from on high? mf We too have Manna from above, The Bread that came from Heav'n; To us the same kind hand of love Hath living waters given; A Rock we have, from whence the In rich abundance flows;( spring That Rock is CHRIST, our Priest, our King, Who life and health bestows. mf 0 may we prize this blessèd Food, And trust our heavenly Guide; p So shall we find death's fearful flood Serene as Jordan's tide, er And safely reach that happy shore, p The land of peace and rest, er Where Angels worship and adore In GOD's own Presence blest. Amen. " All Thy works praise Thee, O Lord." 295 THE strain upraise of joy and praise, Alleluia! To the glory of their King Let the ransom'd people sing Alleluia( And the choirs that dwell on high Swell the chorus in the sky, Alleluia! mf Ye, through the fields of Paradise that roam, Ye blessèd ones, repeat through that Alleluia! bright home ( 81) GENERAL HYMNS. Ye planets glittering on your heavenly way, Ye shining constellations, join and say Alleluia! p Ye clouds that onward sweep, Ye winds on pinions light, fYe thunders, echoing loud and deep, Ye lightnings, wildly bright, p In sweet consent unite your Alleluia! mf Ye floods and ocean billows, Ye storms and winter snow, Ye days of cloudless beauty, Hoar frost and summer glow, Ye groves that wave in spring. And glorious forests, sing, f Alleluia! p First let the birds, with painted plumage gay, Exalt their great Creator's praise, and say Alleluia! Then let the beasts of earth, with varying strain, Join in creation's hymn, and cry again Alleluia! Here let the mountains thunder forth sonorous Alleluia! mf Thou jubilant abyss of ocean, cry Alleluia! Ye tracts of earth and continents, reply Alleluia! To GOD, Who all creation made, The frequent hymn be duly paid, f Alleluia! This is the strain, the eternal strain, the LORD of all things loves, Alleluia! This is the song, the heavenly song, that CHRIST Himself approves, Alleluia! Wherefore we sing, both heart and voice awaking, Alleluia! p And children's voices echo, answer making, Alleluia! p There let the valleys sing in gentlerThis is glad food and drink which chorus Alleluia! ne'er shall lack, Now from all men be outpour'd, Alleluia to the LORD; With Alleluia evermore The SON and SPIRIT we adore. " And all her streets shall say, Alleluia." 296 Praise be done to the THREE in ONE. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Amen. SINGAlleluia forth in duteous praise, Ye citizens of Heav'n; Osweetly raise An endless Alleluia. mf Ye Powers who stand before the Eternal Light, cr In hymning choirs re- echo to the height f An endless Alleluia. mf The Holy City shall take up your strain, [ wake again cr And with glad songs resounding f An endless Alleluia. mf In blissful antiphons ye thus rejoice [ voice To render to the LORD with thankful f An endless Alleluia. mf Ye who have gain'd at length your palms in bliss, er Victorious ones, your chant shall still be this, f An endless Alleluia. There, in one grand acclaim, for ever ring The strains which tell the honour of your King, An endless Alleluia. p This is sweet rest for weary ones mf An endless Alleluia: While Thee, by Whom were all things made, we praise For ever, and tell out in sweetest lays f An endless Alleluia. Almighty CHRIST, to Thee our voices sing Glory for evermore; to Thee we bring ff An endless Alleluia. Amen. " When I laid the foundations of the earth...: when the morning stars sang together, and all the 297 sons of God shouted for joy." mf SONGS of praise the Angels sang, Heaven with Alleluias rang, When creation was begun, When GOD spake and it was done. Songs of praise awoke the morn p When the Prince of peace was born; er Songs of praise arose when He f Captive led captivity. p Heav'n and earth must pass away, mf Songs of praise shall crown that day: GOD will make new heavens and earth, fSongs of praise shall hail their birth. ( 82) GENERAL HYMNS. p And wil! man alone be dumb Till that glorious kingdom come? cr No, the Church delights to raise f Psalms and hymns and songs of praise. mf Saints below, with heart and voice, Still in songs of praise rejoice; Learning here, by faith and love, Songs of praise to sing above. f Hymns of glory, songs of praise, FATHER, unto Thee we raise, JESU, glory unto Thee, With the SPIRIT, ever be. Amen. " Praise the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me praise His Holy 298 Name." mf PRAISE, my soul, the King of Heaven, To His feet thy tribute bring; Ransom'd, heal'd, restored, forgiven, Evermore His praises sing; f Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the everlasting King. mf Praise Him for His grace and favour To our fathers in distress; Praise Him still the same as ever, Slow to chide, and swift to bless; Alleluia! Alleluia! Glorious in His faithfulness. f f p Father- like, He tends and spares us, Well our feeble frame He knows; In His hands He gently bears us, Rescues us from all our foes; Alleluia! Alleluia! Widely yet His mercy flows. Angels in the height, adore Him; Ye behold Him face to face; Saints triumphant, bow before Him, Gather'd in from every race; ff Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise with us the God of grace. Amen. " I heard the voice of many angels saying,... Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and bless299 ing." fCOME, let us join our cheerful songs With Angels round the Throne; Ten thousand thousand are their tongues, But all their joys are one. " T Worthy the LAMB that died," they " To be exalted thus; [ cry, " Worthy the LAMB," our lips reply, p" For He was slain for us." mf JESUS is worthy to receive Honour and power Divine;[ give, er And blessings, more than we can Be, LORD, for ever Thine. f Let all creation join in one To bless the sacred Name Of Him that sits upon the Throne, p And to adore the LAMB. Amen. 300" King of kings, and Lord of lords. fALL hail the power of JESUS' Name; dim Let Angels prostrate fall; cr Bring forth the royal diadem And crown Him LORD of all. mf Crown Him, ye morning stars of light, Now hail the Strength of Israel's Who fix'd this floating ball; might, And crown Him LORD of all. mf Crown Him, ye Martyrs of your Who from His Ältar call;[ GOD, Extol the Stem- of- Jesse's Rod. And crown Him LORD of all. Ye seed of Israel's chosen race, Ye ransom'd of the fall, ( grace, er Hail Him Who saves you by His And crown Him LORD of all. mf Hail Him, ye heirs of David's line Whom David LORD did call, p The GoD Incarnate, Man Divine, And crown Him LORD of all. Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget The wormwood and the gall, er Go spread your trophies at His feet, And crown Him LORD of all. f Let every tribe and every tongue Before Him prostrate fall, And shout in universal song The crownèd LORD of all. Amen. To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with Me in My throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down 301 with My Father in His throne. p THE Head that once was crown'd with thorns, f Is crown'd with glory now: A royal diadem adorns The mighty Victor's Brow. The highest place that Heav'n affords Is His, is His by right, The King of kings, and LORD of lords, And Heav'n's eternal Light. mf The Joy of all who dwell above, The Joy of all below, To whom He manifests His love, And grants His Name to know. ( 83) GENERAL HYMNS. pTo them the Cross, with all its shame, er With all its grace, is given: Their name an everlasting name, Their joy the joy of Heav'n. p They suffer with their LORD below, They reign with Him above; my Their profit and their joy to know The mystery of His love. The Cross He bore is life and health, Though shame and death to Him; His people's hope, His people's wealth, Their everlasting theme. Amen. " The four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, 302 which are the prayers of saints." COME, ye faithful, raise the anthem, Cleave the skies with shouts of praise; Sing to Him Who found the ransom, Ancient of eternal days, GOD of GOD, the WORD Incarnate, Whom the Heav'n of Heav'n obeys. mf Ere He raised the lofty mountains, Form'd the seas, or built the sky, Love eternal, free, and boundless, p Moved the LORD of Life to die, er Fore- ordain'd the Prince of princes p For the Throne of Calvary. There, for us and our redemption, See Him all His Life- blood pour! er There He wins our full salvation, Dies that we may die no more; Then, arising, lives for ever, Reigning where He was before. fHigh on yon celestial mountains Stands His gem- built Throne, all bright, Midst unending Alleluias Bursting from the sons of light; Sion's people tell His praises, Victor after hard- won fight. mf Bring your harps, and bring your odours, Sweep the string and pour the lay; f Let the earth proclaim His wonders, King of that celestial day; p He the LAMB once slain is worthy, Who was dead,( f) and lives for aye. Laud and honour to the FATHER, Laud and honour to the SON, Laud and honour to the SPIRIT, Ever THREE and ever ONE, Consubstantial, Co- eternal, While unending ages run. Amen. 303" In everything give thanks." my WHEN morning gilds the skies, My heart awaking cries, f May JESUS CHRIST be praised: p Alike at work and prayer er To JESUS I repair; May JESUS CHRIST be praised. mf Whene'er the sweet church bell Peals over hill and dell, f May JESUS CHRIST be praised: PO hark to what it sings, er As joyously it rings, May JESUS CHRIST be praised. mf My tongue shall never tire Of chanting with the choir, f May JESUS CHRIST be praised: This song of sacred joy, It never seems to cloy, May JESUS CHRIST be praised. When sleep her balm denies, My silent spirit sighs, P mf p May JESUS CHRIST be praised: When evil thoughts molest, er With this I shield my breast, May JESUS CHRIST be praised. p Does sadness fill my mind? cr A solace here I find, mf May JESUS CHRIST be praised: P Or fades my earthly bliss? er My comfort still is this, May JESUS CHRIST be praised. mf The night becomes as day, When from the heart we say. f May JESUS CHRIST be praised: p The powers of darkness fear, cr When this sweet chant they hear, May JESUS CHRIST be praised. In Heav'n's eternal bliss The loveliest strain is this, f ff May JESUS CHRIST be praised: Let earth, and sea, and sky From depth to height reply, May JESUS CHRIST be praised. p cr er mf Be this, while life is mine, My canticle Divine, 1 cr May JESUS CHRIST be praised: Be this the eternal song Through ages all along, May JESUS CHRIST be praised. Amen. " And on His Head were many crowns." 304 CROWN Him with many crowns, The LAMB upon His Throne; Hark! how the heavenly anthem. [ drowns All music but its own: Awake, my soul, and sing p Of Him Who died for thee,[ King er And hail Him as thy matchless Through all eternity. ( 84) f Crown Him the Virgin's Son, P The GOD Incarnate born,[ won cr Whose Arm those crimson trophies Which now His Brow adorn: p cr Fruit of the mystic Rose, As of that Rose the Stem;[ flows, mf The Root whence mercy ever p The Babe of Bethlehem, mf Crown Him the LORD of love; Behold His Hands and Side, GENERAL HYMNS. 2 cr Those Wounds yet visible above In beauty glorified: p No Angel in the sky mf Crown Him the LORD of peace, cr Whose power a sceptre sways From pole to pole, that wars may f p Can fully bear that sight, pp rit But downward bends his burn- f Thou hast shed Thy radiance On a world of sin. ing eye At mysteries so bright. cease, And all be prayer and praise: His reign shall know no end, And round His piercèd Feet Fair flowers of Paradise extend er Their fragrance ever sweet. f Crown Him the LORD of years, The Potentate of time, Creator of the rolling spheres, Ineffably Sublime: P All hail, Redeemer, hail! For Thou hast died for me; Thy praise shall never, never fail Throughout eternity. Amen. " Every day will I give thanks unto Thee. and praise Thy Name for ever and 305 ever." P f p my SAVIOUR, Blessed Saviour, Listen whilst we sing, Hearts and voices raising Praises to our King; All we have we offer: All we hope to be, Body, soul, and spirit, All we yield to Thee. Nearer, ever nearer, CHRIST, we draw to Thee, Deep in adoration Bending low the knee: Thou for our redemption Cam'st on earth to die; f Thou, that we might follow, Hast gone up on high. Dark and ever darker Was the wintry past, Now a ray of gladness O'er our path is cast: Every day that passeth, Every hour that flies, f Tells of love unfeignèd, Love that never dies. Clearer still and clearer p mf mf Great and ever greater Are Thy mercies here: True and everlasting 1 Are the glories there: 11 Where no pain, nor sorrow, Toil, nor care, is known, 1 Where the Angel- legions Circle round Thy Throne. P cr p mf er p cr P cr f Bliss, all bliss excelling, When the ransom'd soul, Earthly toils forgetting, Finds its promised goal; Where in joys unheard of Saints with Angels sing, Never weary raising f Dawns the light from Heav'n, In our sadness bringing News of sin forgiven; Life has lost its shadows, Pure the light within; cr Brighter still and brighter Glows the western sun, Shedding all its gladness O'er our work that's done: Time will soon be over, Toil and sorrow past, May we, Blessèd Saviour Find a rest at last. Onward, ever onward, Journeying o'er the road Worn by Saints before us, Journeying on to GOD; Leaving all behind us, May we hasten on. Backward never looking Till the prize is won. " Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a Name which is above every name: that at the Name of Jesus every knee should 306 bow." f mf mf AT the Name of JESUS Every knee shall bow, cr Every tongue confess Him f King of glory now; ' Tis the FATHER's pleasure We should call Him LORD, Who from the beginning Was the Mighty WORD. At His voice creation Sprang at once to sight, All the Angel faces, All the hosts of light, Thrones and Dominations, Stars upon their way. All the heavenly Orders, In their great array. ( 85) Praises to their King. Amen. P or f р cr Bore it up triumphant With its human light, Through all ranks of creatures, To the central height; To the Throne of GODHEAD, To the FATHER's breast, Fill'd it with the glory dim Of that perfect rest. f f p pp р cr mf GENERAL HYMNS. cr Humbled for a season, To receive a Name From the lips of sinners Unto whom He came, Faithfully He bore it Spotless to the last, Brought it back victorious, When from death He pass'd: In your hearts enthrone Him There let Him subdue All that is not holy, All that is not true: Crown Him as your Captain In temptation's hour; Let His Will enfold you In its light and power. Brothers, this LORD JESUS Shall return again, With His FATHER'S glory, With His Angel train; For all wreaths of empire Meet upon His Brow, And our hearts confess Him rall King of glory now. Amen. 1 Name Him, brothers, name Him, With love as strong as death, But with awe and wonder, And with bated breath; He is Gop the Saviour, He is CHRIST the LORD, Ever to be worshipp'd, Trusted, and adored. " So shall the King have pleasure in thy beauty: for He is thy Lord God 307 and worship thou Him." mf 0 SAVIOUR, precious Saviour, Whom yet unseen we love, cr 0 Name of might and favour, All other names above! P 1 We praise Thee, and confess Thee Our holy LORD and King. [ Thee, We worship Thee,( cr) we bless To Thee alone we sing; mf 0 Bringer of salvation, Who wondrously hast wrought, Thyself the revelation P Of love beyond our thought;[ Thee, We worship Thee,( er) we bless To Thee alone we sing; We praise Thee, and confess Thee dim Our gracious LORD and King. f f In Thee all fulness dwelleth, All grace and power Divine; The glory that excelleth, P f O SON of GOD, is Thine;[ Thee, We worship Thee,( er) we bless To Thee alone we sing; We praise Thee, and confess Thee Our glorious LORD and King. mf O grant the consummation Of this our song above In endless adoration, [ Thee f And everlasting love; Then shall we praise and bless Where perfect praises ring, And evermore confess Thee Our Saviour and our King, Amen. " O praise the Lord." 0 PRAISE ye the LORD! Praise Him in the height; Rejoice in His Word, Ye Angels of light; Ye heavens, adore Him By Whom ye were made, And worship before Him, In brightness array'd. O praise ye the LORD! Praise Him upon earth, mf In tuneful accord, [ you f Ye sons of new birth: Praise Him Who hath brought His grace from above, Praise Him Who hath taught you To sing of His love. O praise ye the LORD, All things that give sound; Each jubilant chord, Re- echo around; Loud organs, His glory Forth tell in deep tone, And sweet harp, the story Of what He hath done. O praise ye the LORD! Thanksgiving and song To Him be outpour'd All ages along: mf For love in creation, Р f For heaven restored, 308 f P cr f cr f For grace of salvation O praise ye the LORD! Amen. Holy Communion. " The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the Blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the Body 309 of Christ?" mf Now, my tongue, the mystery Of the glorious Body sing,[ telling And the Blood, all price excelling. Which the Gentiles' LORD and King, p In a Virgin's womb once dwelling Shed for this world's ransoming. ( 86) HOLY COMMUNION. mf Given for us, and condescending p To be born for us below, er He, with men in converse blending, Dwelt the seed of truth to sow, Till He closed with wondrous ending p His most patient life of woe. mf That last night, at supper lying, Mid the Twelve, His chosen band, JESUS, with the law complying, Keeps the feast its rites demand; Then, more precious Food supplying, Gives Himself with His own Hand. P WORD- made- Flesh true bread He maketh er By His Word His Flesh to be; p Wine His Blood;( mf) which whoso taketh Must from carnal thoughts be free; f Faith alone, though( dim) sight forsaketh, mf Shows true hearts the mystery. PART 2. p Therefore we, before Him bending, This great Sacrament revere; cr Types and shadows have their ending, For the newer rite is here; mf Faith, our outward sense befriending, Makes our inward vision clear. f Glory let us give, and blessing To the FATHER, and the SON, Honour, might, and praise addressing, While eternal ages run; Ever too His love confessing, Who from Both with Both is ONE. Amen. 310" So man did eat angels' food." mf Lo! the Angels' Food is given To the pilgrim who hath striven; See the children's Bread from Heaven, Which on dogs may ne'er be spent: Truth the ancient types fulfilling, Isaac bound, a victim willing, Paschal Lamb its life- blood spilling, Manna to the fathers sent. [ us; pp Very Bread, Good Shepherd, tend JESU, of Thy love befriend us: er Thou refresh us, Thou defend us, Thine eternal goodness send us In the land of life to see: p Thou Who all things canst and knowest, Who on earth such Food bestowest, cr Grant us with Thy Saints, though lowest Where the heavenly Feast Thou showest, Fellow heirs( dim) and guests to be. Amen. " As the living Father hath sent Me, and I live by the Father; so he that eateth Me, even he shall live by 311 Me." mf THE Heavenly WORD proceeding forth, Yet leaving not the FATHER's side, Accomplishing His work on earth p Had reach'd at length life's eventide. mf By false disciple to be given To foemen for His life athirst, Himself, the very Bread of Heav'n, He gave to His disciples first. He gave Himself in either kind, His precious Flesh, His precious Blood, cr In love's own fulness thus design'd Of the whole man to be the Food. p By Birth their Fellow- man was He; er Their Meat, when sitting at the Board; p He died, their Ransomer to be; f He ever reigns, their great Reward. PART 2. P O Saving Victim,( er) opening wide mf The gate of heaven to( dim) man below, er Our foes press on from every side, mf Thine aid supply, Thy strength ( dim) bestow. mf All praise and thanks to Thee ascend For evermore, Blest ONE in THREE: P O grant us life that shall not end cr In our true native land with Thee. Amen. " Jesus said unto them, I am the Bread of 312 Life." P THEE we adore, 0 hidden Saviour, Thee, [ be: Who in Thy Sacrament dost deign to Both flesh and spirit at Thy Presence fail, Yet here Thy Presence we devoutly hail. mf 0 blest Memorial of our dying LORD, Who living Bread to men doth here afford! O may our souls for ever feed on Thee, And Thou, O CHRIST, for ever precious be. Fountain of goodness, JESU, LORD and GOD, p Cleanse us, unclean, with Thy most cleansing Blood; er Increase our faith and love, that we may know The hope and peace which from Thy Presence flow. ( 87) HOLY COMMUNION. p0 CHRIST, Whom now beneath a veil we see, May what we thirst for soon our portion be, er To gaze on Thee unveil'd, and see Thy Face, f The vision of Thy glory and Thy grace. Amen. " Wisdom saith, Come eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have 313 mingled." p DRAW nigh and take the Body of the LORD, And drink the holy Blood for you outpour'd. Saved by that Body and that holy Blood, er With souls refresh'd, we render thanks to GOD. Salvation's Giver, CHRIST, the Only SON, By His dear Cross and Blood the victory won. pOffer'd was He for greatest and for least, Himself the Victim, and Himself the Priest. Victims were offer'd by the law of old, Which in a type this heavenly mystery told. mf He, Ransomer from death, and Light from shade, Now gives His holy grace His saints to aid. p Approach ye then with faithful hearts sincere, er And take the safeguard of salvation here. mf He, that His saints in this world rules and shields, To all believers life eternal yields; With heavenly bread makes them that hunger whole, [ soul. Gives living waters to the thirsting p Alpha and Omega, to Whom shall bow All nations at the Doom, is with us now. Amen. " He that eateth My Flesh, and drinketh My Blood, dwelleth in Me, and I in 314 him." mf 0 FooD that weary pilgrims love, O'Bread of Angel- hosts above, O Manna of the Saints, The hungry soul would feed on Thee; cr Ne'er may the heart unsolaced be Which for Thy( dim) sweetness faints. mf 0 Fount of love, O cleansing Tide, p Which from the Saviour's pierced And Sacred Heart dost flow,[ Side er Be ours to drink of Thy pure rill, Which only can our spirits fill, And all our need bestow. LORD JESU, Whom, by power Divine Now hidden' neath the outward sign, We worship and adore, mf Grant, when the veil away is roll'd, er With open face we may behold Thyself for evermore. Amen. 315 " We have an Altar." mf ONCE, only once, and once for all, His precious life He gave; Before the Cross our spirits fall, And own it strong to save. " One offering, single and complete," With lips and heart we say; But what He never can repeat He shows forth day by day. For, as the priest of Aaron's line Within the Holiest stood, And sprinkled all the mercy- shrine With sacrificial blood; So He, Who once atonement wrought, Our Priest of endless power, Presents Himself for those He bought p In that dark noontide hour. mf His Manhood pleads where now It On heaven's eternal Throne,[ lives And where in mystic rite He gives Its Presence to His own. And so we show Thy death, O LORD, Till Thou again appear;[ Board, And feel, when we approach Thy We have an Altar here. f All glory to the FATHER be, All glory to the SON, All glory, HOLY GHOST, to Thee, While endless ages run. Amen. 316" Thou art a Priest for ever." ALLELUIA! sing to JESUS! His the Sceptre, His the Throne; Alleluia! His the triumph, His the victory alone; p Hark! the songs of peaceful Sion er Thunder like a mighty flood; J JESUS out of every nation Hath redeem'd us( p) by His Blood. mf Alleluia! not as orphans Are we left in sorrow now; Alleluia! He is near us, Faith believes, nor questions how: Though the cloud from sight received Him, When the forty days were o'er, er Shall our hearts forget His promise, I am with you evermore?" ( 88) HOLY COMMUNION. mf Alleluia! Bread of Angels, Thou on earth our Food, our Stay; Alleluia!( p) here the sinful Flee to Thee from day to day: Intercessor, Friend of sinners, er Earth's Redeemer, plead for me, Where the songs of all the sinless Sweep across the crystal sea. mf Alleluia! King Eternal, Thee the LORD of lords we own; Alleluia( p) born of Mary,[ Throne: er Earth Thy footstool, Heav'n Thy mf Thou within the veil hast enter'd, Robed in flesh, our great High Priest; Thou on earth both Priest and Victim In the Eucharistic Feast. f Alleluia! sing to JESUS! His the Sceptre, His the Throne; Alleluia! His the triumph, His the victory alone; p Hark! the songs of peaceful Sion er Thunder like a mighty flood; JESUS out of every nation Hath redeem'd us( p) by His Blood. Amen. " Come, for all things are now ready." 317 P MY GOD, and is Thy Table spread, And doth Thy Cup with love o'erflow? er Thither be all Thy children led, And let them all Thy sweetness know. mf Hail, sacred Feast, which JESUS makes, Rich banquet of His Flesh and Blood! er Thrice happy he who here partakes That sacred Stream, that heavenly Food. mf Why are its dainties all in vain Before unwilling hearts display'd? Was not for them the Victim slain? Are they forbid the children's Bread" O let Thy Table honour'd be, And furnish'd well with joyful guests; And may each soul salvation see, That here its sacred pledges tastes. To FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST, The GOD Whom heaven and earth adore, From men and from the Angel- host Be praise and glory evermore. Amen. 318" This do in remembrance of Me." mf BREAD of Heav'n, on Thee we feed, For Thy Flesh is meat indeed; Ever may our souls be fed With this true and living Bread; er Day by day with strength supplied dim Through the life of Him Who died. mf Vine of Heav'n, Thy Blood supplies This blest Cup of Sacrifice; 2 LORD, Thy Wounds our healing give, To Thy Cross we look and live: er JESUS, may we ever be Grafted, rooted, built in Thee. Amen. 319" The Lord's Table.". mf AUTHOR of life Divine, Who hast a Table spread, Furnish'd with mystic Wine And everlasting Bread, cr Preserve the life Thyself hast given And feed and train us up for Heav'n. mf Our needy souls sustain With fresh supplies of love, Till all Thy life we gain, And all Thy fulness prove, er And, strengthen'd by Thy perfect grace, din Behold without a veil Thy Face. Amen. " My Flesh is meat indeed, and My Blood 320 is drink indeed." p0 GOD, unseen yet ever near, Thy Presence may we feel; And, thus inspired with holy fear, Before Thine Altar kneel. mf Here may Thy faithful people The blessings of Thy love, Iknow The streams that through the desert The manna from above. [ flow, We come, obedient to Thy Word, To feast on heavenly Food: Our meat the Body of the LORD, Our drink His precious Blood. p Thus may we all Thy Word obey, er For we, O GOD, are Thine; f And go rejoicing on our way, Renew'd with strength Divine. Amen. " I love them that love Me: and those that 321 seek Me early shall find Me." mf WE pray Thee, heavenly FATHER. To hear us in Thy love, And pour upon Thy children The unction from above; That so in love abiding, From all defilement free. cr We may in pureness offer Our Eucharist to Thee. mf Be Thou our Guide and Helper, O JESU CHRIST, we pray; So may we well approach Thee, If Thou wilt be the Way: er Thou, very Truth, hast promised To help us in our strife, dim Food of the weary pilgrim, er Eternal Source of Life. ( 89) HOLY COMMUNION. mf And Thou, Creator SPIRIT, Look on us, we are Thine: Renew in us Thy graces Upon our darkness shine: er That, with Thy benediction Upon our souls outpour'd, We may receive in gladness The Body of the LORD. P mf 0 TRINITY of Persons! O UNITY most High! On Thee alone relying Thy servants would draw nigh: p Unworthy in our weakness, er On Thee our hope is stay'd, mf And bless'd by Thy forgiveness We will not be afraid. Amen. " In every place incense shall be offered unto My Name, and a pure offer322 ing." P AND now, O FATHER, mindful of the love That bought us, once for all, on Calvary's Tree, [ above, And having with us Him that pleads er We here present, we here spread forth to Thee [ Thine eyes, mf That only Offering perfect in The one true, pure, immortal Sacrifice. His p Look, FATHER, look on anointed Face, And only look on us as found in Him: Look not on our misusings of Thy grace, [ so dim; Our prayer so languid, and our faith er For lo! between our sins and their reward We set the Passion of Thy SON our LORD. p And then for those, our dearest and our best, By this prevailing Presence we appeal; [ breast, er 0 fold them closer to Thy mercy's O do Thine utmost for their souls' true weal; From tainting mischief keep them white and clear, And crown Thy gifts with strength to persevere. p And so we come: O draw us to Thy Feet, Most patient Saviour, Who canst love us still; er And by this Food, so awful and so sweet, Deliver us from every touch of ill: f In Thine own service make us glad and free, And grant us never more to part with Thee. Amen. " The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that Thou shouldest come under my roof; but speak the word only, and my servant shall be 323 healed." PI AM not worthy, Holy LORD, That Thou shouldst come to me; er Speak but the Word, one gracious Word Can set the sinner free. p I am not worthy; cold and bare The lodging of my soul; How canst Thou deign to enter there? er LORD, speak, and make me whole. p I am not worthy;( cr) yet, my God, How can I say Thee nay;( Blood Thee, Who didst give Thy Flesh and My ransom- price to pay? mf 0 come! in this sweet morning hour Feed me with Food Divine; And fill with all Thy love and power p This worthless heart of mine. Amen. " He that eateth Me, even he shall live 324 by Me." P JESU, gentlest Saviour, Thou art in us now, cr Fill us with Thy Goodness, Till our hearts o'erflow. p Multiply our graces, Chiefly love and fear, er And, dear LORD, the chiefest, Grace to persevere. mf Oh, how can we thank Thee. For a Gift like this, Gift that truly maketh Heav'n's eternal bliss! Ah! when wilt Thou always Make our hearts Thy home? We must wait for Heaven; Then the day will come. Amen. P cr The following Hymns are suitable: 107 Glory be to JESUS. 177 JESU! the very thought is sweet. 178 JESU! the very thought of Thee. 182 JESU, grant me this, I pray. 187 Behold the LAMB of GOD! 190 JESU, Thou joy of loving hearts! 191 JESU, my LORD, my Gon, my All. 192 0 Love, Who formedst me to wear. 193 JESU, Lover of my soul. 197 The King of love my Shepherd is, 260 Hark, my soul! it is the LORD. 307 0 Saviour, precious Saviour. ( 90) HOLY BAPTISM. Holy Baptism. " Ask, and it shall be given you; seek and ye shall find; knock, and it 325 shall be opened unto you." mf 0 FATHER, Thou Who hast created In wisest love, we pray, [ all Look on this babe, who at Thy gracious call Is entering on life's way: 2 Bend o'er him in Thy tenderness, Thine image on his soul impress; er O FATHER, hear! PO SON of GOD, Who diedst for us, behold, We bring our child to Thee; Thou tender Shepherd, take him to Thine own for aye to be:[ Thy fold, cr Defend him through this earthly strife, And lead him on the path of life, f 0 SON of GOD! mf 0 HOLY GHOST, Who broodedst o'er the wave, Descend upon this child; Give him undying life, his spirit lave With waters undefiled; p Grant him, while yet a babe, to be cr A child of GOD, a home for Thee, O HOLY GHOST! mf 0 TRIUNE GOD, what Thou command'st is done: We speak, but Thine the might; This child hath scarce yet seen our earthly sun, Yet pour on him Thy light, cr In faith and hope, in joy and love, f Thou Sun of all below, above, O TRIUNE GOD! Amen. " Baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the 326 Holy Ghost." mf WITHIN the Church's sacred fold, By holy Sacrament enroll'd, Another lamb we lay: p An heir before of sin and shame, cr Now in the Holy TRIUNE Name His guilt is wash'd away. mf 0 loving FATHER, Thee we pray Look on this babe new- born to- day, Thine own adopted child; An Angel guard do Thou bestow To lead him in Thy paths below. And guide him through the wild. O GOD the Sox, Thou heavenly Vine, Protect this tender branch of Thine Through all that may betide; For ever nourish'd may he be With sap Divine that flows from Thee, In Thee for aye abide. Blest SPIRIT, Whose indwelling grace Has given this little one a place Among the heirs of life; O breathe Thy sevenfold gifts within, And keep Thy temple pure from sin In midst of worldly strife. So, Holy TRINITY, by Thee Divinely train'd this babe may be In faith and hope and love; cr So may he gain, earth's waves o'erHis bright inheritance at last[ past, With all Thy Saints above. Amen. 327" The washing of regeneration." mf" Tis done! that new and heavenly birth, Which re- creates the sons of earth, Has cleansed from guilt of Adam's sin A soul which JESUS( P) died to win. mf" Tis done! the Cross upon the brow Is mark'd for weal or sorrow now, cr To shine with heavenly lustre bright, pp Or burn in everlasting night. mf 0 ye who came that babe to lay Within a Saviour's Arms to- day, Watch well and guard with careful The heir of immortality. [ eye Teach him to know a FATHER's love, And seek for happiness above, To CHRIST his heart and treasure give, And in the SPIRIT ever live; er That so before the judgment- seat In joy and triumph ye may meet; fThe battle fought, the struggle o'er, The kingdom yours for evermore. Praise GoD from Whom all blessings flow, Praise Him, all creatures here below, Praise Him above, Angelic host, Praise FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST. Amen. " Be not thou therefore ashamed of the 328 testimony of our Lord." mf IN token that thou shalt not fear CHRIST Crucified to own, We print the Cross upon thee here, And stamp thee His alone. In token that thou shalt not blush To glory in His Name, We blazon here upon thy front His glory( dim) and His shame. mf In token that thou shalt not flinch CHRIST's quarrel to maintain, But' neath His banner manfully Firm at thy post remain; In token that thou too shalt tread The path He trayell'd by, Endure the cross, despise the shame, er And sit thee down on high; ( 91) HOLY BAPTISM. mf Thus outwardly and visibly We seal thee for His own;[ Cross And may the brow that wears His cr Hereafter share His Crown. Amen. This Hymn may also be sung when a child who has been privately baptized is received into the congregation; and at the baptism of an adult. For the Young. 329 " The Child Jesus. mf ONCE in royal David's city Stood a lowly cattle shed, p Where a Mother laid her Baby In a manger for His bed; mf Mary was that Mother mild, PJESUS CHRIST her little Child. He came down to earth from Heaven Who is GoD and LORD of all, p And His shelter was a stable, And His cradle was a stall; With the poor, and mean, and lowly Lived on earth our Saviour Holy. mf And, through all His wondrous Childhood, He would honour and obey, Love, and watch the lowly Maiden, In whose gentle arms He lay; Christian children all must be Mild, obedient, good as He. For He is our childhood's pattern, Day by day like us He grew, p He was little, weak, and helpless, Tears and smiles like us He knew; And He feeleth for our sadness, er And He shareth in our gladness. f And our eyes at last shall see Him, Through His own redeeming love, p For that Child so dear and gentle f Is our LORD in Heav'n above; And He leads His children on To the place where He is gone. mf Not in that poor lowly stable, With the oxen standing by, We shall see Him;( f) but in Heav'n, Set at GOD's right hand on high; When like stars His children crown'd All in white shall wait around. Amen. 330" The love of Christ." mf I LOVE to hear the story Which Angel voices tell, p How once the King of glory Came down on earth to dwell. I am both weak and sinful, er But this I surely know, The LORD came down to save me, Because He loved me so. mf I love to hear the story Which Angel voices tell, How once the King of glory Came down on earth to dwell. I'm glad my Blessed SAVIOUR Was once a Child like me, To show how pure and holy His little ones might be; And if I try to follow His footsteps here below, He never will forget ne, Because He loves me so. I love to hear the story Which Angel voices tell, How once the King of glory Came down on earth to dwell. fTo sing His love and mercy My sweetest songs I'll raise: mf And though I cannot see Him I know He hears my praise; For He has kindly promised That even I may go er To sing among His Angels, Because He loves me so. I love to hear the story Which Angel voices tell, How once the King of glory Came down on earth to dwell. Amen. f 2 " Even a child is known by his doings." 331 mf WE are but little children weak, Nor born in any high estate: What can we do for JESUS' sake, cr Who is so High and Good and Great! mf We know the Holy Innocents Laid down for Him their infant life, And Martyrs brave, and patient Saints Have stood for Him in fire and strife. We wear the cross they wore of old, Our lips have learn'd like vows to make; We need not die; we cannot fight; What may we do for JESUS' sake? Oh, day by day, each Christian child Has much to do, without, within; A death to die, for JESUS' sake, A weary war to wage with sin. p When deep within our swelling hearts The thoughts of pride and anger rise, When bitter words are on our tongues, And tears of passion in our eyes; er Then we may stay the angry blow, Then we may check the hasty word, p Give gentle answers back again, f And fight a battle for our LORD. mf With smiles of peace, and looks of love, Light in our dwellings we may make, Bid kind good humour brighten there, p And still do all for JESUS' sake. ( 92) FOR THE YOUNG. mf There's not a child so small and But has his little cross to take,[ weak His little work of love and praise p That He may do for JESUS' sake. Amen. " While we were yet sinners, Christ died 332 for us." mf THERE is a green hill far away, Without a city wall, p Where the dear LORD was crucifled, Who died to save us all. We may not know, we cannot tell What pains He had to bear, But we believe it was for us He hung and suffer'd there. mf He died that we might be forgiven, He died to make us good, er That we might go at last to Heav'n, p Saved by His precious Blood. mf There was no other good enough To pay the price of sin, He only could unlock the gate Of Heav'n, and let us in. Oh, dearly, dearly has He loved, And we must love Him too, And trust in His redeeming Blood, And try His works to do. Amen. 333" He took them up in His Arms." R f CHRIST, Who once amongst us As a Child did dwell, Is the children's SAVIOUR, And He loves us well; mf If we keep our promise Made Him at the Font, f He will be our Shepherd, And we shall not want. mf There it was they laid us In those tender Arms, Where the lambs are carried Safe from all alarms; If we trust His promise, He will let us rest In His Arms for ever, Leaning on His Breast. Though we may not see Him For a little while, We shall know He holds us, Often feel His smile; Death will be to slumber In that sweet embrace, And we shall awaken To behold His Face. P f mf He will be our Shepherd After as before, By still heavenly waters Lead us evermore, P er f Make us lie in pastures Beautiful and green, Where none thirst or hunger And no tears are seen. JESUS, our good Shepherd, Laying down Thy life, Lest Thy sheep should perish In the cruel strife, Help us to remember All Thy love and care, Trust in Thee, and love Thee Always, everywhere. Amen. " My sheep hear My voice, and I know 334 them, and they follow Me." mf LOVING Shepherd of Thy sheep, Keep Thy lamb, in safety keep; Nothing can Thy power withstand, None can pluck me from Thy Hand. Loving Saviour, Thou didst give Thine own life that we might live, And the Hands outstretch'd to bless p Bear the cruel nails' impress. f I would praise Thee every day. Gladly all Thy Will obey, Like Thy blessèd ones above Happy in Thy precious love. mf Loving Shepherd, ever near, Teach Thy lamb Thy voice to hear. Suffer not my steps to stray From the straight and narrow way Where Thou leadest I would go, Walking in Thy steps below, cr Till before my FATHER'S Throne I shall know as I am known. Amen. " He shall give His angels charge over thee, 335 to keep thee in all thy ways." mf AROUND the Throne of GoD a band Of glorious Angels ever stand; er Bright things they see, sweet harps they hold, [ gold. f And on their heads are crowns of mf Some wait around Him, ready still To sing His praise and do His Will; And some, when He commands them, To guard His servants here below.[ go LORD, give Thy Angels every day Command to guide us on our way, And bid them every evening keep p Their watch around us while we sleep. ( 93) mf So shall no wicked thing draw To do us harm or cause us fear;[ near, cr And we shall dwell, when life is past, fWith Angels round Thy Throne at last. Amen. Praise our God, all ye His servants, and ye that fear Him, both small 336 and great." FOR THE YOUNG. mf ABOVE the clear blue sky, In heaven's bright abode, The Angel host on high Sing praises to their GOD: f Alleluia! mf They love to sing To Gop their King f Alleluia! mf But GoD from infant tongues On earth receiveth praise; er We then our cheerful songs In sweet accord will raise: f Alleluia! We too will sing To GoD our King f Alleluia! mf P er O Blessèd LORD, Thy Truth To us Thy babes impart, And teach us in our youth To know Thee as Thou art. f Alleluia! mf Then shall we sing To GoD our King f Alleluia! mf 0 may Thy holy Word Spread all the world around; And all with one accord Uplift the joyful sound, f Alleluia! mf All then shall sing To GoD their King f Alleluia! Amen. " Jesus... took a child, and set him by 337 Him." mf THERE's a Friend for little children Above the bright blue sky, A Friend Who never changes, Whose love will never die; p Our earthly friends may fail us, And change with changing years, fThis Friend is always worthy Of that dear Name He bears. mf There's a rest for little children Above the bright blue sky, Who love the Blessèd Saviour, And to the FATHER Cry: p A rest from every turmoil, From sin and sorrow free, Where every little pilgrim Shall rest eternally. mf There's a home for little children Above the bright blue sky, f Where JESUs reigns in glory, A home of peace and joy: mf No home on earth is like it, Nor can with it compare; For every one is happy, Nor could be happier, there. There's a crown for little children Above the bright blue sky, mf And all who look for JESUS Shall wear it by and by; f A crown of brightest glory, Which He will then bestow mf On those who found His favour And loved His Name below. There's a song for little children Above the bright blue sky, A song that will not weary, Though sung continually; mf A song which even Angels Can never, never sing: They know not CHRIST as SAVIOUR, But worship Him as King. There's a robe for little children Above the bright blue sky; And a harp of sweetest music, And palms of victory. All, all above is treasured, And found in CHRIST alone; P LORD, grant Thy little children To know Thee as their own. Amen. " Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear 338 children." mf HEAVENLY FATHER, send Thy blessing On Thy children gather'd here. May they all, Thy Name confessing, Be to Thee for ever dear: May they be, like Joseph, loving, Dutiful, and chaste, and pure; f And their faith, like David, proving, Steadfast unto death endure. p Holy SAVIOUR, Who in meekness Didst vouchsafe a Child to be, er Guide their steps, and help their weakness, Bless and make them like to Thee; p Bear Thy lambs, when they are weary, In Thine Arms and at Thy Breast: er Through life's desert, dry and dreary, Bring them to Thy heavenly rest. mf Spread Thy golden pinions o'er HOLY SPIRIT, from above,[ them, Guide them, lead them, go before them, Give them peace, and joy, and love: Thy true temples, HOLY SPIRIT, er May they with Thy glory shine, f And immortal bliss inherit, And for evermore be Thine. Amen. " Thou shalt not delay to offer the first of 339 thy ripe fruits." mf FAIR waved the golden corn In Canaan's pleasant land, er When full of joy, some shining Went forth the reaper- band. [ morn, ( 94) FOR THE YOUNG. f To GoD so good and great Their cheerful thanks they pour; Then carry to His temple- gate The choicest of their store. mf Like Israel, LORD, we give Our earliest fruits to Thee, And pray that, long as we shall live, We may Thy children be. Thine is our youthful prime, And life and all its powers; Be with us in our morning time, p And bless our evening hours. cr In wisdom let us grow, As years and strength are given, That we may serve Thy Church below, And join Thy Saints in Heav'n. Amen. " The children crying in the temple, and 340 saying Hosanna." ✓ HOSANNA we sing, like the children dear, [ lived here, In the olden days when the LORD P He bless'd little children, and smiled on them, cr While they chanted His praise in Jerusalem. Alleluia we sing, like the children bright Pp With their harps of gold and their raiment white, cr As they follow their Shepherd with loving eyes f Through the beautiful( dim) valleys of( rall) Paradise. f Hosanna we sing, for He bends His ear, [ hear; And rejoices the hymns of His own to p We know that His Heart will never wax cold cr To the lambs that He feeds in His earthly fold. Alleluia we sing in the Church we love, [ above; pp Alleluia resounds in the Church cr To Thy little ones, LORD, may such grace be given, That we lose not our( dim) part in the( rall) song of Heav'n. Amen. " My song shall be alway of the loving341 kindness of the Lord." f COME, sing with holy gladness, High Alleluias sing, Uplift your loud Hosannas TO JESUS, LORD and King; Sing, boys, in joyful chorus Your hymn of praise to- day, p And sing. ye gentle maidens, or Your sweet responsive lay. mf" Tis good for boys and maidens Sweet hymns to CHRIST to sing, ' Tis meet that children's voices Should praise the children's King; For JESUS is salvation, And glory, grace, and rest; To babe, and boy, and maiden The one Redeemer Blest. O boys, be strong in JESUS, To toil for Him is gain, And JESUS wrought with Joseph With chisel, saw, and plane; O maidens, live for JESUS, Who was a maiden's Son; Be patient, pure, gentle, And perfect giace begun. f Soon in the golden city The boys and girls shall play, And through the dazzling mansions Rejoice in endless day; PO CHRIST, prepare Thy children er With that triumphant throng f To pass the burnish'd portals, And sing th' eternal song. Amen. " He shall feed His flock like a shepherd; He shall gather the lambs with His 342 arm, and carry them in His bosom." mf GRACIOUS SAVIOUR, gentle Shepherd, Little ones are dear to Thee; Gather'd with ThineArms, and carried In Thy Bosom may we be; p Sweetly, fondly, safely tended, er From all want and danger free. mf Tender Shepherd, never leave us From Thy fold to go astray; By Thy look of love directed May we walk the narrow way; Thus direct us, and protect us, Lest we fall an easy prey. Cleanse our hearts from sinful folly In the stream Thy love supplied, Mingled stream of Blood and Water, Flowing from Thy wounded Side; er And to heavenly pastures lead us, dim Where Thine own still waters glide. mf Let Thy holy Word instruct us; Guide us daily by its light; Let Thy love and grace constrain us To approve whate'er is right, Take Thine easy yoke, and wear it, cr Strengthen'd with Thy heavenly might. mf Taught to lisp the holy praises Which on earth Thy children sing, Both with lips and hearts unfeignèd May we our thank- offerings bring; f Then with all the Saints in glory Join to praise our LORD and King. Amen. ( 95) FOR THE " Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings 343 Thou hast perfected praise." f GOD Eternal, Mighty King, Unto Thee our praise we bring All the earth doth worship Thee, We amid the throng would be. pp Holy, Holy, Holy! cryi P Angels round Thy Throne on high: er LORD of all the heavenly powers, Be the same loud anthem ours. f Glorified Apostles raise Night and day continual praise; mf Hast not Thou a mission too For Thy children here to do? With the Prophets' goodly line We in mystic bond combine; For Thou hast to babes reveal'd Things that to the wise were seal'd. Martyrs, in a noble host, Of the Cross are heard to boast; po that we our cross may bear, 7 And a crown of glory wear. fGoD Eternal, Mighty King, Unto Thee our praise we bring; To the FATHER, and the Sox, And the SPIRIT, THREE in ONE. Amen. 344" Thy Holy Child Jesus," FOR A SCHOOL FEAST. mf LORD JESUS, Gos and Man, For love of man a Child, The Very GoD, yet born on earth Of Mary undefiled; LORD JESUS, GoD and Man, cr In this our festal day To Thee for precious gifts of grace dim Thy ransom'd people pray. mf We pray for childlike hearts, For gentle holy love, For strength to do Thy Will below As Angels do above." We pray for simple faith, For hope that never faints, er For true communion evermore With all Thy blessed Saints. 10 joy to live for Thee! O joy in Thee to die! 10 very joy of joys to see Thy Face eternally! YOUNG. " In Him was Life, and the Life was the 345 Light of men." mf 0 LIGHT, Whose beams illumine all mf On friends around us here [ well, 0 let Thy blessing fall; cr We pray for grace to love them But Thee beyond them all. From twilight dawn to perfect day, Shine Thou before the shadows fall dim That lead our wandering feet astray: mf At morn and eve Thy radiance [ adore. pour, er That youth may love, and age mf 0 Way, through Whom our souls draw near To yon eternal home of peace,[ fear, Where perfect love shall cast out And earth's vain toil and wandering ( see mf In strength or weakness may we cr Our heavenward path, 0 LORD, through Thee. cease; P LORD JESUS, GOD and Man, cr. We praise Thee and adore, Who art with Gop the FATHER ONE And SPIRIT evermore. Amen. mf 0 Truth, before Whose shrine we bow Thou priceless pearl for all who seek, To Thee our earliest strength we vow, Thy love will bless the pure and meek; p When dreams or mists beguile our sight, er Turn Thou our darkness into light. mf 0 Life, the well that ever flows To slake the thirst of those that faint, f Thy power to bless what Seraph knows? Thy joy supreme what words can paint? p In earth's last hour of fleeting breath er Be Thou our Conqueror over death. 10 Light. O Way, O Truth, 0 Life, 0 JESU, born mankind to save, p Give Thou Thy peace in deadliest strife, [ wave; Shed Thou Thy calm on stormiest f Be Thou our Hope, our Joy, our Dread, LORD of the living( dim) and the dead. Amen. " When thou liest down thou shalt not be afraid, yea, thou shalt lie down 346 and thy sleep shall be sweet." ( 36) EVENING. p Now the day is over, Night is drawing nigh, Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky. Now the darkness gathers, Stars begin to peep, Birds, and beasts, and flowers Soon will be asleep. my JESU, give the weary r cr FOR THE YOUNG. Calm and sweet repose: With Thy tenderest blessing May mine eyelids close. Grant to little children Visions bright of Thee; Guard the sailors tossing On the deep blue sea. P Comfort every sufferer cr Watching late in pain; Those who plan some evil From their sin restrain. P Through the long night watches May Thine Angels spread Their white wings above me, Watching round my bed. mf When the morning wakens, Then may I arise Pure, and fresh, and sinless In Thy Holy Eyes. cr f Glory to the FATHER, Glory to the Sox, And to Thee, Blest SPIRIT, Whilst all ages run. Amen. Confirmation. " The Comforter IV'hich is the Holy Ghost." 347 mf COME, HOLY GHOST, Creator Blest, Vouchsafe within our souls to rest; Come with Thy grace and heavenly aid, And fill the hearts which Thou hast made. p To Thee, the Comforter, we cry, To Thee, the Gift of GoD most High, The Fount of life, the Fire of love, The soul's Anointing from above. mf 0 Finger of the Hand Divine, The sevenfold gifts of grace are Thine; True promise of the FATHER Thou, Who dost the tongue with power endow. er Thy light to every sense impart, And shed Thy love in every heart; fThine own unfailing might supply dim To strengthen our infirmity. mf Drive far away our ghostly foe, And Thine abiding peace bestow; If Thou be our preventing Guide, No evil can our steps betide. Grant us through Thee, O HOLY ONE, To know the FATHER and the Soy; And this be our unchanging creed, That Thou dost from Them Both proceed. " Then laid they their hands on them, and 348 they received the Holy Ghost." mf BEHOLD Us, LORD, before Thee met Whom each bright Angel serves and fears, Who on Thy Throne rememberest yet 2 Thy spotless Boyhood's quiet years; Whose Feet the hills of Nazaretli trod, cr Who art true Man and perfect GOD. mf To Thee we look, in Thee confide, Our help is in Thine own dear Name; f Praise we the FATHER, and the Fox, And HOLY SPIRIT with Them ONE: 7 And may the Sox on us bestow or The gifts that from the SPIRIT flow. Amen. er For who on JESUS e'er relied, And found not JESUS still the same? mf Thus far Thy love our souls hath brought: [ wrought. er 0 stablish well what Thou hast mf From Thee was our baptismal grace, The holy seed by Thee was sown; And now before our FATHER'S Face We make the three great vows our own, And ask, in Thine appointed way, Confirm us in Thy grace to- day. We need Thee more than tongue can speak, Mid foes that well might cast us down; er But thousands,( dim) once as young and weak, crHave fought the fight, and won the crown; p We ask the help that( er) bore them through; We trust the Faithful and the True. mf So bless us with the gift complete By hands of Thy chief Pastors given, p That awful Presence kind and sweet Which comes in sevenfold might from Heav'n; pp Eternal CHRIST, to Thee we bow: er Give us Thy SPIRIT here and now. Amen. " With my whole heart have I sought Thee; O let me not go wrong out of 349 Thy commandments." mf My GOD, accept my heart this day, And make it always Thine, That I from Thee no more may stray, No more from Thee decline. p Before the Cross of Him Who died, Behold, I prostrate fall; Let every sin be crucified, er And CHRIST be All in all. Anoint me with Thy heavenly grace, And seal me for Thine own; That I may see Thy glorious Face, p And worship near Thy Throne. ( 97) CONFIRMATION. mf Let every thought, and work, and [ word To Thee be ever given; Then life shall be Thy service, LORD, cr And death the gate of Heav'n. f All glory to the FATHER be, All glory to the SON, All glory, HOLY GHOST, to Thee, While endless ages run. Amen. The following Hymns are suitable: 156 Come, Thou HOLY SPIRIT, come. 157 Come, HoLY GHOST, our souls inspire. 207 Our Blest Redeemer, ere He breathed. 270 Soldiers of CHRIST, arise. 271 O JESUS, I have promised. 280 Thine for ever! GoD of love. Holy Matrimony. " A threefold cord is not quickly broken." 350 mf THE voice that breathed o'er Eden, That earliest wedding day, The primal marriage blessing, It hath not pass'd away: Still in the pure espousal Of Christian man and maid The Holy THREE are with us, The threefold grace is said, For dower of blessèd children. For love and faith's sweet sake, For high mysterious union Which nought on earth may break. p Be present, awful FATHER, er To give away this bride, As Eve Thou gav'st to Adam Out of his own pierced side; p Be present, Son of Mary, er To join their loving hands, As Thou didst bind two natures In Thine Eternal bands: mf And happy was the Bride, And glad the Bridegroom's heart, For He Who tarried at their side Bade grief and i! l depart. p Be present, Holiest SPIRIT, er To bless them as they kneel, As Thou for CHRIST, the Bridegroom, The heavenly spouse dost seal. er And plenteous was the mystic wine The wondering servants drew. p O LORD of life and love, Come Thou again to- day; er And bring a blessing from above That ne'er shall pass away. mf 0 spread Thy pure wing o'er them, Let no ill power find place, When onward to Thine Altar The hallow'd path they trace, His gracious power Divine The water vessels knew; mf 0 bless, as erst of old, The Bridegroom and the Bride; Bless with the holier stream that flow'd p Forth from Thy piercèd Side. Before Thine Altar- throne This mercy we implore; cr As Thou dost knit them, LORD, in one, So bless them evermore. Amen. " Both Jesus was called, and His disciples, marriage." 351 to mf How welcome was the call, And sweet the festal lay, ar When JESUs deign'd in Cana's hall To bless the marriage day! Ember Days. " As My Father hath sent Me, even so 352 send I you." mf CHRIST is gone up; yet ere He pass'd From earth, in Heav'n to reign, He form'd one holy Church to last Till He should come again. His twelve Apostles first He made His ministers of grace; And they their hands on others laid, To fill in turn their place. So age by age, and year by year, His grace was handed on; And still the holy Church is here, Although her LORD is gone. p Let those find pardon, LORD, from Thee, Whose love to her is cold: [ be er Bring wanderers in, and let there One Shepherd and one fold. Amen. To cast their crowns before Thee In perfect sacrifice, Till to the home of gladness With CHRIST's Own Bride they rise. 353 the Body of Christ." Amen. and some " He gave some Apostles.. Pastors and Teachers, for the perfecting of the Saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of mf 0 THOU Who makest sonls to shine With light from lighter worlds above, And droppest glistening dew Divine On all who seek a Saviour's love; Do Thou Thy benediction give On all who teach, on all who learn, That so Thy Church may holier live, And every lamp more brightly burn. ( 98) EMBER DAYS. Give those, who teach, pure hearts and wise, [ prayer: Faith, hope, and love, all warm'd by Themselves first training for the skies, They best will raise their people there. Give those, who learn, the willing ear, The spirit meek, the guileless mind; Such gifts will make the lowliest here Far better than a kingdom find. er O bless the shepherd; bless the sheep; That guide and guided both be one, One in the faithful watch they keep, Until this hurrying life be done. mf If thus, Good LORD, Thy grace be given, In Thee to live,( p) in Thee to die, er Before we upward pass to Heav'n, f We taste our immortality. Amen. " The harvest truly is plenteous, but the 354 labourers are few." mf THE earth, O LORD, is one wide Of all Thy chosen seed;[ field The crop prepared its fruit to yield; p The labourers few indeed. We therefore come before Thee now With fasting, and with prayer, er Beseeching of Thy love that Thou Wouldst send more labourers there. mf Not for our land alone we pray, Though that above the rest; The realms and islands far away, O let them all be blest. Endue the Bishops of Thy flock With wisdom and with grace, er Against false doctrine, like a rock, To set the heart and face. mf To all Thy Priests Thy truth reveal, And make Thy judgments clear; Make Thou Thy Deacons full of zeal, And humble and sincere: And give their flocks a lowly mind To hear and to obey; That each and all may mercy find At Thine appearing- day. Amen. " Let Thy priests be clothed with righteous355 ness." mf LORD, pour Thy SPIRIT from on high, mf Wisdom, and zeal, and faith impart, Firmness with meekness, from above, To bear Thy people in their heart, And love the souls whom Thou dost love: ness. Within Thy temple when they and, To teach the truth as taught by Thee, er Saviour, like stars in Thy right hand, Let all Thy Church's Pastors be. p To watch, and pray, and never faint, By day and night their guard to keep, To warn the sinner, cheer the saint, To feed Thy lambs, and tend Thy sheep. mf So, when their work is finish'd here, May they in hope their charge resign: er So, when their Master shall appear, May they with crowns of glory shine. Amen. These Hymns for Ember Days are also suitable for meetings of Clergy. Lay Helpers. 356" My helpers in Christ Jesus." mf LORD, speak to me, that I may speak In living echoes of Thy tone: As Thou hast sought, so let me seek Thy erring children lost and lone. O lead me, LORD, that I may lead The wandering and the wavering feet: O feed me, LORD, that I may feed Thy hungering ones with manna sweet. O strengthen me, that while I stand Firm on the Rock, and strong in Thee, I may stretch out a loving hand To wrestlers with the troubled sea. O teach me, LORD, that I may teach The precious things Thou dost impart; And wing my words, that they may reach The hidden depths of many a heart. p O give Thine own sweet rest to me, That I may speak with soothing power A word in season, as from Thee, To weary ones in needful hour. fo fill me with Thy fulness, LORD, Until my very heart o'erflow And Thine ordainèd servants bless; In kindling thought and glowing word, Graces and gifts to each supply, And clothe Thy Priests with righteous- Thy love to tell, Thy praise to show. mf 0 use me, LORD, use even me, Ju as Thou wilt, and when, and where: er Until Thy Blessèd Face I see, Thy rest, Thy joy, Thy glory share. Amen. ( 99) LAY HELPERS. " If any man serve Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there shall 357 also My servant be." mf How blessèd, from the bonds of [ sin And earthly fetters free, In singleness of heart and aim Thy servant, LORD, to be; The hardest toil to undertake With joy at Thy command, P The meanest office to receive With meekness at Thy hand. [ eyes mf With willing heart and longing To watch before Thy gate, Ready to run the weary race, To bear the heavy weight; No voice of thunder to expect, p But follow calm and still: er For love can easily divine The One Belovèd's Will. mf Thus may I serve Thee, gracious Thus ever Thine alone,[ LORD; My soul and body given to Thee, The purchase Thou hast won, Through evil or through good report Still keeping by Thy side, By life or death, in this poor flesh, Let CHRIST be magnified. f How happily the working days In this dear service fly, p How rapidly the closing hour, The time of rest, draws nigh, er When all the faithful gather home, f A joyful company, And ever where the Master is Shall His blest servants be. Amen. Missions. 358" Come over.... and help us." mf FROM Greenland's icy mountains, From India's coral strand, Where Afric's sunny fountains Roll down their golden sand, From many an ancient river, From many a palmy plain, They call us to deliver Their land from error's chain. What though the spicy breezes Blow soft o'er Ceylon's isle, Though every prospect pleases dim And only man is vile, mf In vain with lavish kindness The gifts of GOD are strown, p The heathen in his blindness Bows down to wood and stone. mf Can we, whose souls are lighted With wisdom from on high, Can we to men benighted The lamp of life deny? Salvation! oh, salvation! The joyful sound proclaim, Till each remotest nation Has learn'd Messiah's name. Waft, waft, ye winds, His story, And you, ye waters, roll, Till, like a sea of glory, It spreads from pole to pole; p Till o'er our ransom'd nature The LAMB for sinners slain, er Redeemer, King, Creator, f In bliss returns to reign. Amen. " So shall He sprinkle many nations." 359 mf SAVIOUR, sprinkle many nations, Fruitful let Thy sorrows be; By Thy pains and consolations Draw the Gentiles unto Thee: Of Thy Cross the wondrous story, Be it to the nations told; f Let them see Thee in Thy glory, And Thy mercy manifold." Ling, mf Far and wide, though all unknowPants for Thee each mortal breast; 2 Human tears for Thee are flowing, Human hearts in Thee would rest; Thirsting, as for dews of even, As the new- mown grass for rain, er Thee they seek, as GoD of Heaven, dim Thee, as Man, for sinners slain. mf Saviour, lo! the isles are waiting, Stretch'd the hand, and strain'd the sight For Thy SPIRIT new creating, Love's pure flame and wisdom's light; er Give the word, and of the preacher Speed the foot, and touch the tongue, Till on earth by every creature Glory to the LAMB be sung. Amen. " And God said, Let there be light; and 360 there was light." mf THOU, Whose Almighty Word Chaos and darkness heard, And took their flight; Hear us, we humbly pray, er And where the Gospel- day Sheds not its glorious ray, Let there be light. p mf Thou, Who didst come to bring On Thy redeeming wing Healing and sight, Health to the sick in mind, Sight to the inly blind, er Oh! now to all mankind Let there be light. mf SPIRIT of truth and love, Life- giving, HOLY DOVE, Speed forth Thy flight; Move on the waters' face, Bearing the lamp of grace, And in earth's darkest place Let there be light. p er ( 100) mf Holy and Blessèd THREE, Glorious TRINITY, f cr ff MISSIONS. Wisdom, Love, Might; Boundless as ocean's tide Rolling in fullest pride, Through the earth, far and wide, Let there be light. Amen. " Come over into Macedonia, and help 361 us." P THROUCH midnight gloom from Macedon The cry of myriads as of one, The voiceful silence of despair, Is eloquent in awful prayer, er The soul's exceeding bitter cry, " Come o'er and help us,( dem) or we die." 2 How mournfully it echoes on! For half the earth is Macedon; mf These brethren to their brethren call, [ all, cr And by the Love which loved them And by the whole world's Life they ye that live,( dim) behold we mf By other sounds the world is won Than that which wails from Macedon; The roar of gain is round it roll'd, Or men unto themselves are sold, And cannot list the alien cry, p" O hear and help us, lest we die! mf Yet with that cry from Macedon The very car of CHRIST rolls on; " I come; who would abide My day In yonder wilds prepare My way; My voice is crying in their cry: Help ye the dying, lest ye die." JESU, for men of Man the Son, Yea, Thine the cry from Macedon; er O by the kingdom and the power And glory of Thine Advent hour, Wake heart and will to hear their cry; Help us to help them, lest we die! Amen. " Waiting for the coming of our Lord 362 Jesus Christ." P LORD, her watch Thy Church is keeping: er When shall earth Thy rule obey? When shall end the night of weeping? When shall break the promised day? p See the whitening harvest languish, Waiting still the labourers toil er Was it vain, Thy SoN's deep anguish? Shall the strong retain the spoil? p Tidings, sent to every creature, Millions yet have never heard; cr Can they hear without a preacher? LORD Almighty, give the Word: mf Give the Word; in every nation Let the Gospel- trumpet sound, Witnessing a world's salvation cr To the earth's remotest bound. f Then the end: Thy Church comAll Thy chosen gather'd in,[ pleted. With their King in glory seated, Satan bound, and banish'd sin; p Gone for ever parting, weeping, Hunger sorrow, death, and pain, er Lo! her watch Thy Church is keeping; Come, LORD JESUS, come to reign. Amen. 363" Turn us then, O God our Saviour." mf ALMIGHTY GOD, Whose only SON O'er sin and death the triumph won, And ever lives to intercede For souls who Thy sweet mercy need; In His dear Name to Thee we pray For all who err and go astray, For sinners, wheresoe'er they be, Who do not serve and honour Thee. p There are who never yet have heard The tidings of Thy blessèd Word, But still in heathen darkness dwell, Without one thought of Heav'n or hell; And some within Thy sacred fold To holy things are dead and cold, And waste the precious hours of life In selfish ease, or toil, or strife: And many a quicken'd soul within There lurks the secret love of sin, A wayward will, or anxious fears, Or lingering taint of bygone years. mf O give repentance true and deep To all Thy lost and wandering sheep, er And kindle in their hearts the fire Of holy love and pure desire. f That so from Angel- hosts above May rise a sweeter song of love, And we, with all the Blest, adore Thy Name, O GOD, for evermore. Amen. " That Thy way may be known upon earth, Thy saving health among all 364 nations." 2 GOD of grace, O let Thy light Bless our dim and blinded sight; cr Like the day- spring on the night, Bid Thy grace to shine. mf To the nations led astray Thine eternal love display; Let Thy truth direct their way er Till the world be Thine. f Praise to Thee, the faithful LORD; Let all tongues in glad accord Learn the good thanksgiving word, Ever praising Thee. ( 101) MISSIONS. mf Let them moved to gladness sing, Owning Thee their Judge and King; Righteous truth shall bloom and spring Where Thy rule shall be, ff Praise to Thee, all faithful LORD; Let all tongues in glad accord Speak the good thanksgiving word, Heart- rejoicing praise. mf So the fruitful earth's increase, Bounty of the GoD of peace, Never in its course shall cease Through the length of days; While His grace our life shall cheer, Furthest lands shall own His fear, Brought to Him in worship near, Taught His mercy's ways. Amen. The following Hymns are suitable: 217 Thy kingdom come, O GOD. 218 Gon of mercy, Gon of grace. 220 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun. Almsgiving. " Freely ye have received, freely give." 365 f0 LORD of Heay'n, and earth, and sea, To Thee all praise and glory be; How shall we show our love to Thee, Who givest all? mf The golden sunshine, vernal air, Sweet flowers and fruit, Thy love declare; When harvests ripen, Thou art there, Who givest all. For peaceful homes, and healthful days For all the blessings earth displays, cr We owe Thee thankfulness and praise, Who givest all. p Thou didst not spare Thine Only SoN, But gav'st Him for a world undone, cr And freely with that Blessèd One Thou givest all. mf Whatever, LORD, we lend to Thee er Repaid a thousandfold will be; f Then gladly will we give to Thee, Who givest all; To Thee, from Whom we all derive Our life, our gifts, our power to give; PO may we ever with Thee live, Who givest all. Amen. mf Thou giv'st the HOLY SPIRIT'S dower, " Whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God 366 in him?" SPIRIT of life, and love, and power, And dost His sevenfold graces shower Upon us all. mf WE give Thee but Thine own, Whate'er the gift may be: All that we have is Thine alone, A trust, O LORD, from Thee. For souls redeem'd, for sins forgiven, For means of grace and hopes of Heav'n, cr FATHER, what can to Thee be given, Who givest all? p We lose what on ourselves we spend, f We have as treasure without end Whatever, LORD, to Thee we lend, Who givest all. May we Thy bounties thus As stewards true receive, And gladly, as Thou blessest us, To Thee our first- fruits give. p Oh, hearts are bruised and dead, And homes are bare and cold, And lambs, for whom the Shepherd Are straying from the fold.[ bled, er To comfort and to bless, To find a balm for woe, To tend the lone and fatherless, Is Angels' work below. The captive to release, To GoD the lost to bring, To teach the way of life and peace, It is a Christ- like thing. And we believe Thy Word, dim Though dim our faith may be; cr Whate'er for Thine we do, O LORD, We do it unto Thee. f All might, all praise be Thine, FATHER, Co- equal SON, And SPIRIT, Bond of love Divine, While endless ages run. Amen. " Ye ought... to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said, It is 367 more blessed to give than to receive. mf LORD of glory, Who hast bought us With Thy Life- blood as the price, Never grudging for the lost ones That tremendous Sacrifice, And with that hast freely given Blessings, countless as the sand, To the unthankful and the evil With Thine own unsparing hand; Grant us hearts, dear LORD, to yield Thee Gladly, freely of Thine own; With the sunshine of Thy goodness Melt our thankless hearts of stone; ( 102) ALMSGIVING. p Till our cold and selfish natures, er Warm'd by Thee, at length believe That more happy and more blessed " Tis to give than to receive. mf Wondrous honour hast Thou given To our humblest charity In Thine own mysterious sentence, " Ye have done it unto Me." p Can it be, O gracious Master, Thou dost deign for alms to sue, er Saying by Thy poor and needy, " Give as I have given to you?" ? Yes: the sorrow and the suffering, Which on every hand we see, Channels are for tithes and offerings Due by solemn right to Thee;[ Thee, er Right of which we may not rob Debt we may not choose but pay, dim Lest that Face of love and pity Turn from us another day. mf LORD of glory, Who hast bought us With Thy Life- blood as the price, Never grudging for the lost ones That tremendous Sacrifice, er Give us faith, to trust Thee boldly, Hope, to stay our souls on Thee; f But 0, best of all Thy graces, dim Give us Thine own charity. Amen. The following Hymn is suitable: 259 Thy life was given for me. Hospitals. " They brought unto Him all sick people that were taken with divers dis368 eases,... and He healed them." mfTHOU to Whom the sick and dying Ever came, nor came in vain. Still with healing word replying To the wearied cry of pain, p Hear us, JESU, as we meet Suppliants at Thy mercy- seat. Still the weary, sick, and dying Need a brother's, sister's care, er On Thy higher help relying May we now their burden share, mf Bringing all our offerings meet Suppliants at Thy mercy- seat. May each child of Thine be willing, Willing both in hand and heart, All the law of love fulfilling, Ever comfort to impart; Ever bringing offerings meet Suppliant to Thy mercy- seat. So may sickness, sin, and sadness To Thy henling virtue yield, er Till the sick and sad, in gladness, Rescued, ransom'd, cleansèd, heal'd, One in Thee together meet, P Pardon'd at Thy judgment- seat. f " They brought unto Him all that were diseased, and besought Him that they might only touch the hem of His garment; and as many as 369 touched were made perfectly whole." Amen. f THINE arm, O LORD, in days of old Was strong to heal and save; It triumph'd o'er disease and death, O'er darkness and the grave; p To Thee they went, the blind, the dumb, The palsied and the lame, The leper with his tainted life, The sick with fever'd frame. mf And lo! Thy touch brought life and health, Gave speech, and strength, and sight; er And youth renew'd and frenzy calm'd Own'd Thee, the LORD to light; f And now, 0 LORD, be near to bless, Almighty as of yore, In crowded street, by restless couch, As by Gennesareth's shore. mf Be Thou our great Deliverer still, Thou LORD of life and death; Restore and quicken, soothe and bless With Thine Almighty Breath; To hands that work, and eyes that see, Give wisdom's heavenly lore, f That whole and sick, and weak and strong May praise Thee evermore. Amen. For those at Sea, " These men see the works of the Lord, and 370 His wonders in the deep." mf ETERNAL FATHER, strong to save, Whose arm hath bound the restless waye, Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep Its own appointed limits keep: p0 hear us( cr) when we cry to Thee dim For those in peril on the sea. mf 0 CHRIST, Whose voice the waters heard p And hush'd their raging at Thy word, er Who walkedst on the foaming deep. dim And calm amid the storm didst sleep; po hear us( er) when we cry to Thee dim For those in peril on the sea. mf 0 HOLY SPIRIT, Who didst brood Upon the waters dark and rude, And bid their angry tumult cease, And give, for wild confusion.( p) peace; O hear us( cr) when we cry to Thee dim For those in peril on the sea. ( 108) FOR THOSE AT SEA. my 0 TRINITY of love and power, Our brethren shield in danger's hour; From rock and tempest, fire and foe, Protect them wheresoe'er they go; er Thus evermore shall rise to Thee f Glad hymns of praise from land and sea. Amen. " Thou shalt shew us wonderful things in Thy righteousness, O God of our salvation: Thou that art the hope of all the ends of the earth, and of 371 them that remain in the broad sea." mf ALMIGHTY FATHER, hear our cry, As o'er the trackless deep we roam; Be Thou our haven always nigh, On homeless waters Thou our home. p0 JESU, Saviour, at Whose Voice The tempest sank to perfect rest, er Bid Thou the fearful heart rejoice, And cleanse and calm the troubled breast. mf 0 HOLY GHOST, beneath Whose Power The ocean woke to life and light, Command Thy blessing in this hour, Thy fostering warmth, Thy quickening might. f Great Gon of our salvation, Thee We love, we worship, we adore: Our Refuge on time's changeful sea, Our Joy on Heav'n's eternal shore. Amen. " They willingly received Him into the 372 ship." p On the waters dark and drear, JESUS, Saviour, Thou art near, er With our ship where'er it roam, As with loving friends at home. mf Thou hast walk'd the heaving f Thou art mighty still to save;[ wave; p With one gentle word of peace Thou canst bid the tempest cease. mf Safely from the boisterous main Bring us back to port again: In our haven we shall be, JESU, if we have but Thee. Only by Thy power and love Fit us for the port above; dim Still the deadly storm within, Gusts of passion, waves of sin. So, when breaks the glorious dawn Of the Resurrection morn, 2 When the night of toil is o'er, er We shall see Thee on the shore. Holy FATHER, Holy SON, Holy SPIRIT, THREE in ONE, Praise unending unto Thee, Now and evermore shall be. Amen. The following Hymn is suitable: 285 Fierce raged the tempest o'er the deep. In Times of Trouble. " What I do thou knowest not now; but 373 thou shalt know hereafter." mf GOD moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. Deep in unfathomable mines Of never- failing skill He treasures up His bright designs, And works His sovereign Will. Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head. Judge not the LORD by feeble sense, But trust Him for His grace; p Behind a frowning providence er He hides a smiling face. mf Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan His work in vain; er GoD is His own interpreter, And He will make it plain. Amen. " God is our hope and strength, a very 374 present help in trouble." p GoD of our life, to Thee we call, Afflicted at Thy feet we fall; When the great water- floods prevail, Leave not our trembling hearts to fail. Friend of the friendless and the faint, Where should we lodge our deep [ door complaint? er Where but with Thee, Whose open Invites the helpless and the poor? p Did ever mourner plead with Thee, er And Thou refuse that mourner's [ main, plea? mf Does not the Word still fix'd reThat none shall seek Thy Face in vain? p Then hear, O LORD, our humble cry, And bend on us Thy pitying eye: To Thee their prayer Thy people make, Hear us for our REDEEMER's sake. Amen. " Thou that hearest the prayer; unto Thee 375 shall all flesh come." P GREAT King of nations, hear our While at Thy feet we fall,[ prayer, And humbly with united cry To Thee for mercy call; The guilt is ours, but grace is Thine, O turn us not away: er But hear us from Thy lofty Throne, And help us when we pray. ( 104) IN TIMES OF TROUBLE. p Our fathers' sins were manifold, And ours no less we own, if Yet wondrously from age to age Thy goodness hath been shown; dim When dangers, like a stormy sea, Beset our country round,[ cried, er To Thee we look'd, to Thee we And help in Thee was found. p With one consent we meekly bow Beneath Thy chastening hand, And, pouring forth confession meet, Mourn with our mourning land; With pitying eye behold our need, As thus we lift our prayer:[ LORD, p Correct us with Thy judgments, er Then let Thy mercy spare. Amen. cr " The Lord shall give His people the 376 blessing of peace." WAR. mf 0 GoD of love, O King of peace, Make wars throughout the world to cease; The wrath of sinful man restrain, p Give peace, O GOD, give peace again. mf Remember, LORD, Thy works of old, The wonders that our fathers told, Remember not our sin's dark stain, p Give peace, O GOD, give peace again. my Whom shall we trust but Thee, O LORD? Where rest but on Thy faithful Word? er None ever call'd on Thee in vain, p Give peace, O GOD, give peace again. f Where Saints and Angels dwell above, All hearts are knit in holy love; O bind us in that heavenly chain, p Give peace, O God, give peace again. Amen. " Thou shalt not be afraid... for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the sickness that destroyeth 377 in the noon- day." PESTILENCE. P IN grief and fear to Thee, O LORD, We now for succour fly: Thine awful judgments are abroad, cre dim 0 shield us lest we die. p The fell disease on every side Walks forth with tainted breath; And pestilence, with rapid stride, Bestrews the land with death. mf 0 look with pity on the scene Of sadness and of dread; And let Thine Angel stand between dim The living and the dead. p With contrite hearts to Thee, our King, We turn who oft have stray'd; er Accept the sacrifice we bring, And let the plague be stay'd. Amen.. In time of Famine or Scarcity the following Hymn is suitable: 389 What our FATHER does is well. Thanksgiving. " O praise the Lord, laud ye the Name of 378 of the Lord." the Lord; praise it, 0 ye servants REJOICE to- day with one accord, Sing out with exultation; Rejoice and praise our mighty LORD, Whose arm hath brought salvation; His works of love proclaim The greatness of His Name; For He is GOD alone Who hath His mercy shown; dim Let all His saints adore Him! p When in distress to Him we cried, He heard our sad complaining; cr O trust in Him, whate' er betide, His love is all- sustaining; Triumphant songs of praise To Him our hearts shall raise; Now every voice shall say, " O praise our GoD alway:" dim Let all His saints adore Him! Rejoice to- day with one accord, Sing out with exultation: Rejoice and praise our mighty LORD, Whose arm hath brought salvation; His works of love proclaim The greatness of His Name; For He is GoD alone Who hath His mercy shown; Let all His saints adore Him! Amen. " O clap your hands together, all ye people; O sing unto God with the voice of 379 melody." f Now thank we all our GOD, With heart, and hands, and voices, Who wondrous things hath done, In Whom His world rejoices; Who from our mother's arms Hath bless'd us on our way With countless gifts of love, And still is ours to- day. mf 0 may this bounteous Gon Through all our life be near us, With ever joyful hearts And blessèd peace to cheer us; And keep us in His grace, And guide us when perplex'd, And free us from all ills In this world and the next ( 105) THANKSGIVING. All praise and thanks to GOD The FATHER now be given, The SON, and HIM Who reigns With Them in highest Heaven, The ONE Eternal GoD, Whom earth and Heav'n adore, For thus it was, is now, And shall be evermore. Amen. Friendly Societies. " Rear ye one another's burdens, and so 380 fulfil the law of Christ." 10 PRAISE Our GoD to- day, His constant mercy bless, Whose love hath help'd us on our way, And granted us success. mf His arm the strength imparts Our daily toil to bear; His grace alone inspires our hearts Each other's load to share. O happiest work below, Earnest of joy above, To sweeten many a cup of woe By deeds of holy love! LORD, may it be our choice This blessed rule to keep, er" Rejoice with them that do rejoice, dim And weep with them that weep. f O praise our GoD to- day, mf And hath bid the fruitful field Crops of precious increase yield; f For His mercies still endure Ever faithful, ever sure. His constant mercy bless, Whose love hath help'd us on our way, And granted us success. Amen. The following Hymns are suitable: 273 0 LORD, how joyful' tis to see. 274 Through the night of doubt and sorrow. Praise Him for our harvest- store, He hath fill'd the garner- floor: For His mercies still endure Ever faithful, ever sure; p And for richer Food than this, er Pledge of everlasting bliss; f For His mercies still endure Ever faithful, ever sure. Harvest. " Who giveth food to all flesh; for His 381 mercy endureth for ever." p. And the silver moon by night, Shining with her gentle light; For His mercies still endure Ever faithful, ever sure. Glory to our Bounteous King; Glory let creation sing; fPRAISE, O praise our GoD and King; Hymns of adoration sing; For His mercies still endure Ever faithful, ever sure. mf Praise Him that He made the sun Day by day his course to run; f For His mercies still endure Ever faithful, ever sure; " They joy before Thee according to the 382 joy in harvest." Glory to the FATHER, SON, And Blest SPIRIT, THREE in ONE. Amen. COME, ye thankful people, come, Raise the song of Harvest- home: All is safely gather'd in, Ere the winter- storms begin; mf GoD, our Maker, doth provide For our wants to be supplied; Come to God's own Temple, come; Raise the song of Harvest- home. mf All this world is God's own field, Fruit unto His praise to yield: Wheat and tares therein are sown, Unto joy or sorrow grown; er Ripening with a wondrous power Till the final Harvest- hour: mf Praise Him that He gave the rain To mature the swelling grain; f For His mercies still endure Ever faithful, ever sure; p Grant, O LORD of life, that we Holy grain and pure may be. mf For we know that Thou wilt come, And wilt take Thy people home; From Thy field wilt purge away All that doth offend, that day: p And Thine Angels charge at last In the fire the tares to cast, f But the fruitful ears to store In Thy garner evermore. m Come then, LORD of mercy, come, Bid us sing Thy Harvest- home: er Let Thy Saints be gather'd in, Free from sorrow, free from sin; f All upon the golden floor Praising Thee for evermore: Come, with all Thine Angels come; Pid us sing Thy( rall) Harvest- home. Amen. " The eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord and Thou givest them their meat in 383 due season." mf WE plough the fields, and scatter The good seed on the land, But it is fed and water'd By Gop's Almighty Hand: ( 106) HARVEST. He sends the show in winter. The warmth to swell the grain, The breezes, and the sunshine, p And soft refreshing rain. f All good gifts around us Are sent from Heav'n above, Then thank the LORD, 0 thank the LORD, For all His love. mf He only is the Maker Of all things near and far; He paints the wayside flower, He lights the evening star; er The winds and waves obey Him, p By Him the birds are fed: er Much more to us, His children, He gives our daily bread. f All good gifts around us Are sent from Heav'n above, Then thank the LORD, O thank the LORD, For all His love. mf We thank Thee then, O FATHER, For all things bright and good, The seed- time and the harvest, Our life, our health, our food; Accept the gifts we offer For all Thy love imparts, And, what Thou most desirest, p Our humble, thankful hearts. f All good gifts around us Are sent from Heav'n above, Then thank the LORD, O thank the LORD, For all His love. Amen. " Thou crownest the year with Thy good384 ness. [ raise f To Thee, O LORD, our hearts we In hymns of adoration, To Thee bring sacrifice of praise With shouts of exultation; my Bright robes of gold the fields adorn, Oh, blessèd is that land of God, Where Saints abide for ever; Where golden fields spread far and broad, Where flows the crystal river: p The strains of all its holy throng With ours to- day are biending; f Thrice blessèd is that harvest- song Which never hath an ending. Amen. " While the earth remaineth, seed- time and 385 harvest... shall not cease." mfGoD the FATHER! Whose Creation Gives to flowers and fruits their birth, Thou, Whose yearly operation Brings the hour of harvest mirth, Here to Thee we make oblation Of the August- gold of earth. GOD the WORD! the Sun, maturing With his blessèd ray the corn, er Spake of Thee, O Sun enduring, Thee, O everlasting Morn! P Thee in Whom our woes find curing, er Thee that liftest up our horn. mf GoD the HOLY GHOST! the showers That have fatten'd out the grain, Types of Thy celestial powers, Symbols of baptismal rain, Shadow'd out the grace that dowers All the faithful of Thy train. When the harvest of each nation Severs righteousness from sin, And Archangel- proclamation Bids to put the sickle in, And each age and generation Sink to woe, or glory win; p Grant that we, or young, or hoary, Lengthen'd be our span or brief, Whatsoe'er the life- long story Of our joy or of our grief, er May be garner'd up in glory As Thine own elected sheaf. f Laud to Him to Whom Supernal Thrones and Virtues bend the knee; Laud to Him from Whom infernal Powers and Dominations flee; Laud to Him the Co- eternal Paraclete, for ever be. Amen. The hills with joy are ringing, The valleys stand so thick with corn f That even they are singing. mf And now, on this our festal day, Thy bounteous Hand confessing, Upon Thine Altar, LORD, we lay The first- fruits of Thy blessing: p By Thee the souls of men are fed With gifts of grace supernal, Thou, Who dost give us earthly bread, Give us the Bread Eternal. mf We bear the burden of the day, And often toil seems dreary; But labour ends with sunset ray, And rest comes for the weary: May we, the Angel- reaping o'er, Stand at the last accepted. CHRIST's golden sheaves for evermore To garners bright elected. ( 107) 386" Behold a sower went forth to " 3 sow. mf THE Sower went forth sowing, 2. The seed in secret slept Through weeks of faith and patience, er Till out the green blade crept; And warm'd by golden sunshine, And fed by silver rain, At last the fields were whiten'd To harvest once again. f0 praise the heavenly Sower, Who gave the fruitful seed, And watch'd and water'd duly, And ripen'd for our need. HARVEST. mf Behold! the heavenly Sower Goes forth with better seed, The Word of sure Salvation, p With Feet and Hands that bleed: mf Here in His Church' tis scatter'd, Our spirits are the soil; Then let an ample fruitage Repay His pain and toil. fOh, beauteous is the harvest Wherein all goodness thrives, And this the true thanksgiving, The first- fruits of our lives. pWithin a hallow'd acre He sows yet other grain, When peaceful carth receiveth The dead He died to gain: For though the growth be hidden, er We know that they shall rise; Yea even now they ripen In sunny Paradise. [ ment, 10 summer land of harvest, O fields for ever white With souls that wear CHRIST'S raiWith crowns of golden light! mfOne day the heavenly Sower Shall reap where He hath sown, er And come again rejoicing, And with Him bring His own; And then the fan of judgment Shall winnow from His floor The chaff into the furnace That flameth evermore. mf0 holy, awful Reaper, 2 Have mercy in the day Thou puttest in Thy sickle, rall e pp And cast us not away. Amen. 387" The harvest is the end of the world, and the reapers are the Angels." mf LORD of the harvest, once again We thank Thee for the ripen'd grain; For crops safe carried, sent to cheer Thy servants through another year; For all sweet holy thoughts supplied By seed- time, and by harvest- tide. p The bare dead grain, in autumn sown, cr Its robe of vernal green puts on; mf Glad from its wintry grave it springs, [ kings: of Fresh garnish'd by the King p So, LORD, to those who sleep in Thee cr Shall new and glorious bodies be. my Daily, O LORD, our prayers be said, As Thou hast taught, for daily bread; But not alone our bodies feed, Supply our fainting spirits' need: cr 0 Bread of life, from day to day Be Thou their Comfort, Food, and Stay. Amen. mf Nor vainly of Thy Word we ask A lesson from the reaper's task: So shall Thine Angels issue forth 1ne tares be burnt;( cr) the just of earth. So wind and storm exposed no more, Be gather'd to their FATHER's store. 388" Thou visitest the earth, and blessest it; Thou makest it very plenteous." mf FATHER of mercies, GoD of love, Whose gifts all creatures share, The rolling seasons as they move Proclaim Thy constant care. p When in the bosom of the earth The sower hid the grain, er Thy goodness mark'd its secret And sent the early rain. [ birth, mf The spring's sweet influence, LORD, was Thine, The seasons knew Thy call; Thou mad'st the summer sun to shine, The summer dews to fall. Thy gifts of mercy from above Matured the swelling grain;[ love, f And now the harvest crowns Thy And plenty fills the plain. mf 0 ne'er may our forgetful hearts O'erlook Thy bounteous care, But what our FATHER'S Hand imparts Still own in praise and prayer. fTo FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST, The GOD Whom we adore, Be glory, as it was, is now, And shall be evermore. Amen. " Although... the fields shall yield no meat.". yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my 389 salvation." mf WHAT our FATHER does is well; Blessèd truth His children tell! dim Though He send, for plenty, want, Though the harvest- store be scant, er Yet we rest upon His love, Seeking better things above. mf What our FATHER does is well; Shall the wilful heart rebel? dim If a blessing He withhold In the field, or in the fold, er Is it not Himself to be All our Store eternally? mf What our FATHER does is well; p Though He sadden hill and dell, er Upward yet our praises rise For the strength His Word supplies; He has call'd us sons of GoD, p Can we murmur at His rod? ( 108) mf What our FATHFR does is well: May the thought within us dwell; dim Though nor milk nor honey flow In our barren Canaan now, er GOD can save us in our need, GOD can bless us, GoD can feed. Therefore unto Him we raise Hymns of glory, songs of praise; To the FATHER, and the SON, And the SPIRIT, THREE in ONE, Honour, might, and glory be Now, and through eternity. Amen. This Hymn may be sung when there is a deficiency in the crops. Processional. a " Behold, I have given Him for leader and commander to the 390 people." f BRIGHTLY gleams our banner Pointing to the sky, Waving wanderers onward To their home on high. Journeying o'er the desert, Gladly thus we pray, And with hearts united p er HARVEST. mf JESU, LORD and Master, At Thy sacred Feet, Here with hearts rejoicing See Thy children meet; Often have we left Thee, Often gone astray: Keep us, mighty SAVIOUR, In the narrow way. f Brightly gleams,& c. D 2 er P Take our heavenward way. f Brightly gleams our banner Pointing to the sky, Waving wanderers onward To their home on high. mf All our days direct us In the way we go, Lead us on victorious Over every foe: Bid Thine Angels shield us When the storm- clouds lour, Pardon, LORD, and save us In the last dread hour. f Brightly gleams,& c. my Then with Saints and Angels May we join above, Offering prayers and praises At Thy Throne of love; When the toil is over ,, Then comes rest and peace, JESUS in His beauty, Songs that never cease. ff Brightly gleams,& c. p er 1 Amen. I " Be strong and of a geod courage.... And the Lord, He it is that doth go 391 before thee." f ONWARD, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the Cross of JESUS Going on before. CHRIST the Royal Master Leads against the foe; Forward into battle, See, His banners go! Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the Cross of JESUS Going on before. f At the sign of triumph Satan's host doth flee; On then, Christian soldiers, On to victory. Hell's foundations quiver At the shout of praise: Brothers, lift your voices, Loud your anthems raise. f Onward,& c. f Like a mighty army Moves the Church of GoD; mf Brothers, we are treading Where the Saints have trod; We are not divided, All one body we, er One in hope and doctrine, One in charity. ff Onward,& c. p Crowns and thrones may perish, Kingdoms rise and wane, er But the Church of JESUS Constant will remain; f Gates of hell can never ' Gainst that Church prevail; We have CHRIST's own promise, And that cannot fail. Onward,& c. f Onward, then, ye people, Join our happy throng, Blend with ours your voices In the triumph song; Glory, laud, and honour Unto CHRIST the King, This through countless ages Men and Angels sing. ( 109 " Speak unto the children of Israel that 392 they go forward." mf FORWARD! be our watchword, Steps and voices join'd; ff Onward,& c. Amen. Seek the things before us, Not a look behind; Burns the fiery pillar At our army's head; Who shall dream of shrinking, By our Captain led? ) PROCESSIONAL. J mf Forward, when in childhood Buds the infant mind; All through youth and manhood, Not a thought behind; Speed through realms of nature, Climb the steps of grace; Faint not, till in glory Gleams our FATHER'S Face. Forward, all the life- time, Climb from height to height; Till the head be hoary, Till the eve be light. Forward through the desert. Through the toil and fight; Jordan flows before us, Sion beams with light. mf Forward, flock of JESUS, Salt of all the earth, Till each yearning purpose Spring to glorious birth; p Sick, they ask for healing, Blind, they grope for day: er Pour upon the nations Wisdom's loving ray. Forward, out of error, Leave behind the night; Forward through the darkness, Forward into light. 1 S Glories upon glories Hath our GoD prepared, By the souls that love Him One day to be shared; mf Eye hath not beheld them, Ear hath never heard; Nor of these hath utter'd Thought or speech a word; Forward, marching eastward. Where the Heav'n is bright, Till the veil be lifted, Till our faith be sight. f mf Far o'er yon horizon Rise the city towers, Where our GoD abideth; That fair home is ours: Flash the streets with jasper, Shine the gates with gold; Flows the gladdening river Shedding joys untold. Thither, onward thither. In the SPIRIT's might; Pilgrims to your country, Forward into light. mf Into Gon's high temple Onward as we press. Beauty spreads around us, Born of holiness; Arch, and vault, and carving, Lights of varied tone, p Soften'd words and holy, Prayer and praise alone: mf Nought that city needeth Of these aisles of stone; Where the GODHEAD dwelleth, Temple there is none; All the Saints, that ever Every thought upraising To our city bright, Where the tribes assemble Round the Throne of light. In these courts have stood, p Are but babes, and feeding On the children's food. S P er On through sign and token, Stars amidst the night, Forward through the darkness, Forward into light. To the Eternal FATHER Loudest anthems raise; To the Sox and SPIRIT Echo songs of praise; To the LORD of glory, Blessèd THREE in ONE, Be by men and Angels Endless honours done: Weak are earthly praises: Dull the songs of night; Forward into triumph, Forward into light! Amen. " Young men and maidens, old men and children, praise the Name of the 393 Lord." f REJOICE, ye pure in heart, Rejoice, give thanks, and sing; Your festal banner wave on high, The Cross of CHRIST your King. mf Bright youth and snow- crown'd age, Strong men and maidens meek, Raise high your free exulting song, GOD's wondrous praises speak. Yes onward, onward still, With hymn, and chant, and song, Thro' gate, and porch, and column'd aisle, The hallow'd pathways throng. With all the Angel choirs, With all the saints on earth, Pour out the strains of joy and bliss, True rapture, noblest mirth. f Your clear Hosannas raise, And Alleluias loud; Whilst answering echoes upward float, Like wreaths of incense cloud. With voice as full and strong As ocean's surging praise, Send forth the hymns our fathers The psalms of ancient days.[ loved, mf Yes on, through life's long path, Still chanting as ye go ,, From youth to age, night and day. In gladness and in woe. ( 110) PROCESSIONAL. Still lift your standard high, Still march in firm array, As warrions through the darkness toil Till dawns the golden day. At last the march shall end, The wearied ones shall rest. er The pilgrims find their FATHER'S Jerusalem the blest. [ house, f Then on, ye pure in heart, Rejoice, give thanks, and sing; Your festal banner wave on high, The Cross of CHRIST your King. ff Praise Him Who reigns on high, The LORD Whom we adore, The FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST, ONE GOD for evermore. Amen. The following Hymns are suitable: 96 The Royal Banners forward go. 179 To the Name of our Salvation. 215 The Church's one foundation. 224 O happy band of pilgrims. 274 Through the night of doubt and sorrow. 302 Come, ye faithful, raise the anthem. 305 Saviour, Blessèd Saviour. 306 At the Name of JESUS, " The glory of Lebanon shall come unto thee, the fir tree, the pine tree, and the box together, to beautify the 394 place of My sanctuary." mf 0 LORD of hosts, Whose glory fills The bounds of the eternal hills, And yet vouchsafes, in Christian lands, To dwell in temples made with hands; Grant that all we, who here to- day Rejoicing this foundation lay, May be in very deed Thine own, Built on the precious Corner- stone. Endue the creatures with Thy grace, That shall adorn Thy dwelling- place; The beauty of the oak and pine, The gold and silver, make them Thine. To Thee they all belong; to Thee The treasures of the earth and sea; And when we bring them to Thy Throne, We but present Thee with Thine own. p The heads that guide endue with skill, Festival of the Dedication of a Church. The hands that work preserve from ill, er That we, who these foundations lay, May raise the topstone in its day. mf Both now and ever, LORD, protect The temple of Thine own elect; f Be Thou in them, and they in Thee. O Ever- blessèd TRINITY. Amen. " This is none other but the house of God, 395 and this is the gate of Heaven." JO WORD of GOD above, Who fillest all in all, Hallow this house with Thy sure love, And bless our Festival. mf Here from the Font is pour'd Grace on each sinful child; The blest Anointing of the LORD Brightens the once defiled. Here CHRIST to faithful hearts p His Body gives for food; er The LAMB of GoD Himself imparts p The Chalice of His Blood. Laying the Foundation Stone Against this holy home of a Church. Here guilty souls that pine May health and pardon win; cr The Judge acquits, and grace [ Divine Restores the dead in sin. mf Yea, GoD enthroned on high Here also dwells to bless: Here trains adoring souls that sigh His mansions to possess. Rude tempests harmless beat, And Satan's angels fiercely come But to endure defeat. ff All might, all praise be Thine, FATHER, Co- equal SON, And SPIRIT, Bond of love Divine, While endless ages run. Amen. " I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned 396 for her husband." mf BLESSED city, heavenly Salem, Vision dear of peace and love, f Who of living stones art builded In the height of heav'n above, mf And, with Angel hosts encircled As a bride doth earthward move; er From celestial realms descending, Bridal glory round thee shed, p Meet for Him Whose love espoused thee, er To thy LORD shalt thou be led; All thy streets, and all thy bulwarks Of pure gold are fashioned. mf Bright thy gates of pearl are They are open evermore;[ shining, cr And by virtue of His merits Thither faithful souls do soar. p Who for CHRIST's dear Name in this world Pain and tribulatior bore. ( 111) FESTIVAL OF THE DEDICATION OF A CHURCH. Many a blow and biting sculpture Polish'd well those stones elect, er In their places now compacted By the heavenly Architect, Who therewith hath will'd for ever That His Palace should be deck'd. PART 2. CHRIST is made the sure Foundation, CHRIST the Head and Corner- stone, mf Chosen of the LORD, and precious, Binding all the Church in one, Holy Sion's help for ever, And her confidence alone. mf All that dedicated city, Dearly loved of GOD on high, f In exultant jubilation Pours perpetual melody, P GOD the ONE in THREE adoring er In glad hymns eternally. mf To this Temple, where we call Thee, Come, O LORD of hosts, to- day; With Thy wonted loving- kindness Hear Thy servants, as they pray: er And Thy fullest benediction Shed within its walls alway. mf When the years had wrought their changes, The following may be sung at the end of each Part: Laud and honour to the FATHER, Laud and honour to the SON, Laud and honour to the SPIRIT Ever THREE, and ever ONE, Consubstantial, Co- eternal, While unending ages run. Amen. The following Hymns are suitable: 215 The Church's one foundation. 228 Jerusalem the golden. 237 O Gop of hosts, the mighty LORD. 239 CHRIST is our corner- stone. 240 Pleasant are Thy courts above. 241 Hosanna to the living LoRD' 242 We love the place, O Gon. He, our own unchanging GoD, Thought on this His Habitation, Look'd on His decay'd abode: Heard our prayers, and help'd our counsels, Bless'd the silver and the gold, fing er Till once more His House is standFirm and stately as of old. mf Entering then Thy gates with praises, LORD, be ours Thine Israel's prayer; er" Rise into Thy place of resting, Show Thy promised Presence there!" p Let the gracious Word be spoken. er Here, as once on Sion's height, " This shall be My rest for ever, This My dwelling of delight." Fill this latter house with glory Greater than the former knew; mf Clothe with righteousness its Priesthood, Guide its Choir to reverence true; Let Thy Holy One's anointing Here its sevenfold blessings shed: Spread for us the heavenly Banquet, Satisfy Thy poor with Bread. Praise to Thee, Almighty FATHER, Praise to Thee, Eternal Sox, Praise to Thee, all- quickening SPIRIT Ever- blessèd THREE in ONE; p Threefold Power and Grace and Wisdom, er Moulding out of sinful clay f Living stones for that true Temple Which shall never know decay. Amen p Here vouchsafe to all Thy servants What they ask of Thee to gain, cr What they gain from Thee for everf With the Blessed to retain, And hereafter in Thy glory Evermore with Thee to reign. The Restoration of a Church. " We are the servants of the God of Heaven and earth, and bui: the house that 397 was builded these many years ago." YLIFT the strain of high thanksgiving! Tread with songs the hallow'd way! Praise our fathers' GoD for mercies New to us their sons to- day: my Here they built for Him a dwelling, er Served Him here in ages past, f Fix'd it for His sure possession. Holy ground, while time shall last. Burial of the Dead. 398" He cometh to judge the earth." mf DAY of Wrath! O day of mourning! See fulfill'd the prophets' warning! Heav'n and earth in ashes burning! Oh, what fear man's bosom rendeth p When from Heav'n the Judge descendeth, [ pendeth! On Whose sentence( dim) all deWondrous sound the trumpet flingeth, Through earth's sepulchres it ringeth, All before the Throne it bringeth. Death is struck, and nature quaking, All creation is awaking, To its Judge an answer making. mf Lo! the Book exactly worded, Wherein all hath been recorded; Thence shall judgment be awarded. When the Judge His seat attaineth, And each hidden deed arraigneth, Nothing unavenged remaineth. ( 112) BURIAL OF p What shall I, frail man, be pleading, Who for me be interceding, When the just are mercy needing? f King of Majesty tremendous, my Who dost free salvation send us, Fount of pity,( p) then befriend us! Think, good JESU, my salvation Caused Thy wondrous Incarnation; Leave me not to reprobation. [ tion Faint and weary Thou hast sought me, On the Cross of suffering bought me; Shall such grace be vainly brought me? mf Righteous Judge! for sin's polluGrant Thy gift of absolution, Ere that day of retribution. Guilty, now I pour my moaning, All my shame with anguish owning: Spare, O GOD, Thy suppliant groaning. Thou the sinful woman savedst; Thou the dying thief forgavest; er And to me a hope vouchsafest. 2 Worthless are my prayers and sighing; Yet, good LORD, in grace complying, Rescue me from fires undying. With Thy favour'd sheep O place me, er Nor among the goats abase me, rall But to Thy right hand upraise me. While the wicked are confounded, Doom'd to flames of woe unbounded, PP Call me with Thy Saints surrounded. 2 Low I kneel, with heart- submission, See, like ashes, my contrition; Help me in my last condition. Ah! that day of tears and mourning! cr From the dust of earth returning f Man for( f) judgment must prepare him; [ him! dim Spare, O GOD, in mercy spare pp LORD, all pitying, JESU Blest, cr Grant them Thine( dim) eternal rest.( pp) Amen. " Surely He hath borne our griefs and 399 carried our sorrows." THE DEAD. mf Thou hast bow'd the dying head, Thou the blood of life hast shed, Thou hast fill'd a mortal bier; JESU, Son of Mary, hear. 2 WHEN our heads are bow'd with When our bitter tears o'erflow,[ woe, When we mourn the lost, the dear, JESU, Son of Mary, hear. mf Thou our throbbing flesh hast worn. Thou our mortal griefs hast borne, Thou hast shed the human tear; JESU, Son of Mary, hear. 2 When the solemn death- bell tolls For our own departed souls, When our final doom is near, JESU, Son of Mary, hear. p When the heart is sad within With the thought of all its sin, When the spirit shrinks with fear, JESU, Son of Mary, hear. mf Thou the shame, the grief, hast known, Though the sins were not Thine own; cr Thou hast deign'd their load to bear; JESU, Son of Mary, hear. Amen. " Where I am there shall also My servant 400 be," 2 CHRIST will gather in His own To the place where He is gone, mf Where their heart and treasure lie, Where our life is hid on high. 2 Day by day the voice saith," Come, Enter thine eternal home;" Asking not if we can spare This dear soul it summons there. Had He ask'd us, well we know We should cry." O spare this blow!" Yes, with streaming tears should pray, " LORD, we love him, let him stay." mf But the LORD doth nought amiss, And, since He hath order'd this, We have nought to do but still pp Rest in silence on His Will. mf Many a heart no longer here, Ah! was all too inly dear; er Yet, O Love,' tis Thou dost call, f Thou wilt be our All in all. Amen. " The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and there shall no 401 torment touch them." p Now the labourer's task is o'er; Now the battle day is past; er Now upon the farther shore Lands the voyager at last. p FATHER, in Thy gracious keeping Leave we now Thy servant sleeping. There the tears of earth are dried; There its hidden things are clear; er There the work of life is tried By a juster Judge than here. 2 FATHER, in Thy gracious keeping Leave we now Thy servant sleeping. There the sinful souls, that turn To the Cross their dying eyes, er All the love of CHRIST shall learn At His Feet in Paradise. P FATHER, in Thy gracious keeping Leave we now Thy servant sleeping. ( 113) BURIAL OF mf There no more the powers of hell Can prevail to mar their peace; cr CHRIST the LORD shall guard them well, He Who died for their release. p FATHER, in Thy gracious keeping Leave we now Thy servant sleeping. " Earth to earth, and dust to dust," Calmly now the words we say, Leaving him to sleep in trust er Till the Resurrection- day. P FATHER, in Thy gracious keeping Leave we now Thy servant sleeping. Amen. 402" They are in peace." FOR A CHILD. p TENDER Shepherd, Thou hast still'd Now Thy little lamb's brief weepOh, how peaceful, pale, and mild,[ ing; In its narrow bed' tis sleeping, cr And no sigh of anguish sore Heaves that little bosom more. mf In a world of pain and care, P LORD, Thou wouldst no longer leave To Thy meadows bright and fair[ it; Lovingly Thou dost receive it; Clothed in robes of spotless white Now it dwells with Thee in light. cr p Ah, LORD JESU, grant that we There may live where it is living, cr And the blissful pastures see That its heavenly food are giving; Lost awhile our treasured love, Gain'd for ever, safe above. Amen. Р cr The following Hymns are suitable: 140 JESUS lives! no longer now. 225 Brief life is here our portion, 235 Oh, what the joy and the glory must be. 264 My God, my FATHER, while I stray. 286 0 let him whose sorrow. 288 A few more years shall roll. 289 Days and moments quickly flying. St. Andrew the Apostle. " One of the two which... followed Him 403 was Andrew." THE DEAD. p JESUS calls us( cr) from the worship Of the vain world's golden store, From each idol that would keep us, Saying,( p) Christian, love Me more." mf In our joys and in our sorrows, Days of toil and hours of ease, Still He calls, in cares and pleasures, That we love Him more than these. p JESUS calls us:( er) by Thy mercies, SAVIOUR, make us hear Thy call, Give our hearts to Thine obedience, Serve and love Thee best of all. Amen. St. Thomas the Apostle. 404" Be not faithless, but believing." mf How oft, 0 LORD, Thy Face hath shone On doubting souls whose wills were true! Thou CHRIST of Cephas and of John, Thou art the CHRIST of Thomas too. He loved Thee well, and calmly said, dim" Come, let us go, and díe with Him:" cr Yet when Thine Easter- news was spread, ' Mid all its light( p) his eyes were dim. mf His brethren's word he would not take, But craved to touch those Hands of Thine: p The bruisèd reed Thou didst not break; er He saw, and hail'd his LORD Divine. f He saw Thee risen; at once he rose To full belief's unclouded height: And still through his confession flows To Christian souls Thy life and light. mf 0 Saviour, make Thy Presence known To all who doubt Thy Word and Thee; And teach them in that Word alone To find the truth that sets them free. And we who know how true Thou art, And Thee as GOD and LORD adore, Give us, we pray, a loyal heart, er To trust and love Thee more and more. Amen. my JESUS calls us;( cr) o'er the tumult The Conversion of St. Paul. Of our life's wild restless sea Day by day His sweet voice soundeth, Saying,( p)" Christian, follow Me:" my As of old Saint Andrew heard it By the Galilean lake,[ kindred, Turned from home, and toil, and Leaving all for His dear sake. " The voice of the Lord breaketh the cedar trees; yea the Lord breaketh the 405 cedars of Libanus." mfTHE Shepherd now was smitten; The wolf was ravening near; The scatter'd flock he threaten'd, But knew not Whose they were. ( 114) THE CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL. er In zealous fury seeking To bind and crucify, A sudden voice withheld him, A loud and startling cry: mf" Saul! Saul! why blindly daring To persecute thy LORD? 2 Tis JESUS Whom thou hatest, er Rebel not at My Word." mfThen forth in prayer he stretcheth Those hands prepared to slay: " What wouldst Thou with Thy serMy LORD and Master, say."[ vant? CHRIST's foe becomes His soldier, The wolf destroys no more, P A gentle lamb he enters The sheepfold by the door. f 0 voice of GOD Almighty, What wonders hath it wrought! It rends the lofty cedars, It bends the haughty thought. P JESU, our Shepherd, cease not Thy flock from harm to free, And, when Thy sheep are wandering, O lead them back to Thee. f To FATHER, SON, and SPIRIT All glory, praise, and might, mf Who call'd us out of darkness f To His own glorious light. Amen. " He which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once 406 he destroyed." WE sing the glorious conquest Before Damascus' gate, my When Saul, the Church's spoiler, Came breathing threats and hate; The ravening wolf rush'd forward Full early to the prey; But lo! the Shepherd met him, And bound him fast to- day. Oh, glory most excelling That smote across his path! Oh, light that pierced and blinded The zealot in his wrath! P Oh, voice that spake within him The calm reproving word! er Oh, love that sought and held him The bondman of his LORD! mf0 Wisdom, ordering all things In order strong and sweet, er What nobler spoil was ever Cast at the Victor's feet? mf What wiser master- builder E'er wrought at Thine employ Than he, till now so furious Thy building to destroy? P LORD, teach Thy Church the lesson, Still in her darkest hour Of weakness and of danger To trust Thy hidden power: er Thy Grace by ways mysterious The wrath of man can bind, And in Thy boldest foeman Thy chosen Saint can find. Amen Presentation of Christ in the Temple COMMONLY CALLED The Purification of St. Mary the Virgin. " The Lord, Whom ye seek, shall suddenly 407 come to His temple." mf 0 SION, open wide thy gates, Let figures disappear; A Priest and Victim, both in one, The Truth Himself, is here. No more the simple flock shall bleed; er Behold, the FATHER'S SON Himself to His own Altar comes, dim For sinners to atone. [ doves, P Conscious of hidden Deity, The lowly Virgin brings Her new- born Babe, with two young Her tender offerings. mf The aged Simeon sees at last His LORD so long desired, er And Anna welcomes Israel's Hope, With holy rapture fired. p But silent knelt the Mother blest Of the yet silent WORD,[ heart, And, pondering all things in her With speechless praise adored. f All glory to the FATHER be, All glory to the SON, All glory, HOLY GHOST, to Thee, While endless ages run. Amen. The following Hymns are suitable: 449 The GoD, Whom earth, and sea, and sky. 450 Shall we not love thee, Mother dear." St. Matthias the Apostle. " And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was 408 numbered with the eleven Apostles." mf BISHOP of the souls of men, p When the foeman's step is nigh, When the wolf lays wait by night For the lambs continually, er Watch, O LORD, about us keep, Guard us, Shepherd of the sheep. p When the hireling flees away, Caring only for his gold, And the gate unguarded stands At the entrance to the fold, f Stand, O LORD, Thy flock before, Thou the Guardian, Thou the Door. ( 115) ST. MATTHIAS THE APOSTLE. mf LORD, Whose guiding finger ruled In the casting of the lot, That Thy Church might fill the throne Of the lost Iscariot, p In our trouble ever thus J Stand, good Master, nigh to us. my When the Saints their order take In the New Jerusalem, And Matthias stands elect, p Give us part and lot with him, er Where in Thine own dwelling- place We may witness face to face. Amen. The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. " Behold, a Virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a Son, and they shall call His Name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with 409 us." PRAISE we the LORD this day, This day so long foretold, Whose promise shone with cheering On waiting saints of old. [ ray my The Prophet gave the sign For faithful men to read; A Virgin, born of David's line, Shall bear the promised Seed. Ask not how this should be, 2 But worship and adore: Like her, whom Heaven's Majesty Came down to shadow o'er. Meekly she bow'd her head To hear the gracious word, mf Mary, the pure and lowly maid, The favour'd of the LORD. Blessed shall be her name In all the Church on earth,[ came, Through whom that wondrous mercy The Incarnate SAVIOUR's birth. JESU, the Virgin's SON, We praise Thee and adore, Who art with GOD the FATHER ONE And SPIRIT evermore. Amen. The following Hymns are suitable: 449 The Gon, Whom earth, and sea, and sky. 450 Shall we not love thee, Mother dear. St. Mark the Evangelist. " The face of a lion on the right side." 410 mf FROM out the cloud of amber light, Borne on the whirlwind from the north, [ bright Four living creatures wing'd and Before the Prophet's eye came forth. f The voice of GoD was in the Four p Beneath that awful crystal mist. er And every wondrous form they wore Foreshadow'd an Evangelist. f The lion- faced, he told abroad The strength of love, the strength of faith; He show'd the Almighty SON of GOD, The Man Divine Who won by death. O Lion of the Royal Tribe, Strong Son of GoD, and strong to save, All power and honour we ascribe To Thee Who only makest brave. mf For strength to love, for will to speak, f For fiery crowns by Martyrs won, p For suffering patience, strong and meek, fWe praise Thee, LORD, and Thee alone. Amen. St. Philip and St. James the Apostles. " Philip saith unto Him, Lord, shew us the Father and it sufficeth us." 411' James, a servant of God." mf THERE is one Way, and only one, Out of our gloom, and sin, and care, To that far land where shines no sun Because the Face of GoD is there. There is one Truth, the Truth of GOD, That CHRIST came down from heaven to show One life that His redeeming Blood Has won for all His saints below. The lore from Philip once conceal'd, We know its fulness now in CHRIST; In Him the FATHER is reveal'd, And all our longing is sufficed. And still unwavering faith holds sure The words that James wrote sternly down; Except we labour and endure, We cannot win the heavenly crown. fo Way Divine, through gloom and strife, Bring us Thy FATHER's Face to see; O heavenly Truth, 0 precious Life, p At last, at last, we rest in Thee. Amen. St. Barnabas the Apostle. " He was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost, and of faith; and much 412 people was added unto the Lord." mf BRIGHTLY did the light Divine From his words and actions shine, Whom the Twelve, with love un blamed, " Son of consolation" named. ( 116) ST. BARNABAS THE APOSTLE. Full of peace and lively joy Sped.he on his high employ, By his mild exhorting word Adding many to the LORD. 2 Blessèd SPIRIT, Who didst call Barnabas and holy Paul, er And didst them with gifts endue, Mighty words and wisdom true, mf Grant us, LORD of life, to be By their pattern full of Thee; er That beside them we may stand In that day on CHRIST's right Hand. Amen. " Joses, who by the Apostles was surnamed Barnabas, which is, being inter413 preted, The son of consolation." mf 0 Son of GOD, our Captain of Salvation, Thyself by suffering school'd to human grief, [ solation, cr We bless Thee for Thy sons of conWho follow in the steps of Thee their Chief; mf Those whom Thy SPIRIT's dread vocation severs To lead the vanguard of Thy conquering host; Whose toilsome years are spent in brave endeavours To bear Thy saving Name from coast to coast; f Those whose bright faith makes feeble hearts grow stronger, And sends fresh warriors to the great campaign,[ no longer, p Bids the lone convert feel estranged er And wins the sunder'd to be one again; mf And all true helpers, patient, kind, and skilful, Who shed Thy light across our darken'd earth, Counsel the doubting, and restrain the wilful, dim e cr Soothe the sick bed, and share the children's mirth. f Such was Thy Levite, strong in selfoblation [ fect; To cast his all at Thine Apostles' He whose new name, through every Christian nation, Fromage to age our thankful strains repeat. mf Thus, LORD, Thy Barnabas in memory keeping, Still be Thy Church's watchword, " Comfort ye;" Till in our FATHER'2 House shall end our weeping, cr And all our wants be satisfied in Thee. Amen. ( Repent ye, for the kingdom of heaven is 414 at hand." The Nativity of St. John Baptist. mf Lo! from the desert homes, Where he hath hid so long, The new Elias comes, In sternest wisdom strong; er The voice that cries Of CHRIST from high dim And judgment nigh From opening skies. mf Your GoD e'en now doth stand At heaven's opening door; His fan is in His hand, f And He will purge His floor; The wheat He claims And with Him stows, The chaff He throws To quenchless flames. P Ye haughty mountains, bow Your sky- aspiring heads; p Ye valleys, hiding low, er Lift up your gentle meads; Make His way plain Your King before, For evermore He comes to reign. f mf May thy dread voice around, Thou harbinger of Light, On our dull ears still sound, dim Lest here we sleep in night, Till judgment come, And on our path Shall burst the wrath, And deathless doom. mf 0 GOD, with love's sweet might, Who dost anoint and arm CHRIST'S Soldier for the fight With grace that shields from harm, Thrice Blessèd THREE, Heav'n's endless days Shall sing Thy praise Eternally. Amen. " Behold, I will send My messenger, and he shall prepare the way before 415 Me." mf THE great forerunner of the morn, The herald of the WORD, is born: And faithful hearts shall never fail With thanks and praise his light to hail. With heavenly message Gabriel came, That John should be that herald's name, And with prophetic utterance told His actions great and manifold. ( 117) THE NATIVITY OF John, still unborn, yet gave aright His witness to the coming Light; or And CHRIST, the Sun of all the earth, Fulfill'd that witness at His Birth. Of woman- born shall never be A greater Prophet than was he, Whose mighty deeds exalt his fame To greater than a Prophet's name. nif But why should mortal accents [ praise? raise The hymn of John the Baptist's Of whom, or e'er his course was run, Thus spake the FATHER to the SON: p" Behold, My herald, who shall go Before Thy Face Thy way to show, And shine, as with the day- star's gleam. Before Thine own eternal beam." All praise to Gop the FATHER be, All praise, Eternal SON, to Thee, Whom with the SPIRIT we adore For ever and for evermore. Amen. St. Peter the Apostle. " Loveat thou Met" 416 p FORSAKEN once, and thrice denied, er The risen LORD gave pardon free, Stood once again at Peter's side, And ask'd him,( p)" Lov'st thou Me?" ST. JOHN BAPTIST. " Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living 417 God." How many times with faithless word Have we denied His holy Name, How oft forsaken our dear LORD, And shrunk when trial came! mf Saint Peter, when the cock crew clear, Went out, and wept his broken faith Strong as a rock through strife and fear, He served his LORD till death. p How oft his cowardice of heart We have without his love sincere, The sin without the sorrow's smart, The shame without the tear! mf 0 oft forsaken, oft denied, Forgive our shame, wash out our sin; Look on us from Thy FATHER's side Р And let that sweet look win. dim In which, though mortal strength may fail, cr The Saints of GOD at last prevail! mf Oh, surely he was blest With blessedness unpriced, Who, taught of GoD, confess'd The GODHEAD in the CHRIST! For of Thy Church, LORD, Thou didst mf Hear when we call Thee from the deep, weep, cr Still walk beside us on the shore, Give hands to work,( p) and eyes to " THOU art the CHRIST, O LORD, The Son of GOD most high!! For ever be adored That Name in earth and sky, own Thy Saint a true foundation- stone. p Thrice was he put to shame, Thrice did the dauntless fall; But, oh, that look that came er From out the judgment- hall! It pierced and broke the spell- bound heart, f And foil'd the tempter's sifting art. p Thrice fallen, thrice restored! The bitter lesson learnt, er That heart for Thee, O LORD, With triple ardour burnt. The cross he took he laid not down Until he grasp'd the Martyr's crown. f Oh, bright triumphant faith! Oh, courage void of fears! Oh, love most strong in death! p Oh, penitential tears! mf By these, LORD, keep us lest we fall, And make us go where Thou shalt call. Amen. And hearts to love Thee more. Amen. St. James the Apostle. " He killed James, the brother of John, 418 with the sword," mf For all Thy Saints, a noble throng, Who fell by fire and sword, Who soon were call'd, or waited long, We praise Thy Name, O LORD; For him who left his father's side, Nor linger'd by the shore, p When, softer than the weltering tide, Thy summons glided o'er; Who stood beside the maiden dead, cr Who climb'd the mount with Thee, And saw the glory round Thy Head, One of Thy chosen three; 2 Who knelt beneath the olive shade, Who drank Thy cup of pain, And pass'd from Herod's flashing blade cr To see Thy Face again. ( 118) ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE. mf LORD, give us grace, and give us Like him to leave behind[ love, Earth's cares and joys, and look above With true and earnest mind. So shall we learn to drink Thy cup, So meek and firm be found,[ up er When Thou shalt come to take us Where Thine elect are crown'd. Amen. " The Lord knoweth them that are His." 419 mf KING of Saints, to Whom the number Of Thy starry host is known, Many a name, by man forgotten, Lives for ever round Thy Throne; Lights, which earth- born mists have darken'd, St. Bartholomew the Apostle. Still, like a breath from scented lime Borne into rooms where sick men faint, His voice comes floating thro' all time, Thine own Evangelist and Saint. er There are shining full and clear, Princes in the court of Heaven, dim Nameless, unremember'd here. mf In the roll of Thine Apostles One there stands, Bartholomew, He for whom to- day we offer, Year by year, our praises due: p How he toil'd for Thee and suffer'd None on earth can now record; cr All his saintly life is hidden In the knowledge of his LORD. my Was it he, beneath the fig- tree Seen of Thee, and guileless found; He who saw the good he long'd for Rise from Nazareth's barren ground; He who met his risen Master On the shore of Galilee; He to whom the Word was spoken, " Greater things thou yet shalt see?" p None can tell us;( cr) all is written In the LAMB's great book of life, All the faith, and prayer, and patience, All the toiling, and the strife: There are told Thy hidden treasures; 7 Number us, O LORD, with them, er When Thou makest up the jewels f Of Thy living Diadem. Amen. Give us, amid earth's weary moi!, And wealth for which men cark and care, ' Mid fortune's pride, and need's wild toil, And broken hearts in purple rare, St. Matthew the Apostle. (( Lay up for yourselves treasures in 420 heaven," mf DEAR LORD, on this Thy servant's day, Who left for Thee the gold and mart, Who heard Thee whisper," Come away, And follow'd with a single heart, Give us Thy grace to rise above The glare of this world's smelting fires: Let God's great love put out the love Of gold, and gain, and low desires. er Still sweetly rings the Gospel strain Of golden store that knows not rust: f The love of CHRIST is more than gain, And heavenly crowns than yellow dust. Amen. St. Michael and all Angels. " O praise the Lord, all ye His hosts; ye servants of His that do His plea421 sure." f PRAISE to GOD Who reigns above, Binding earth and Heav'n in love; All the armies of the sky Worship His dread sovereignty. mf Seraphim His praises sing, Cherubim on fourfold wing, Thrones, Dominions, Princes, Powers, Marshall'd Might that never cowers. Speeds the Archangel from His Face, Bearing messages of grace: Angel hosts His words fulfil, Ruling nature by His Will. Yet on man they joy to wait, All that bright celestial state, For in Man their LORD they see, CHRIST, the Incarnate DEITY. dim On the Throne their LORD Who died er Sits in Manhood glorified: p Where His people faint below cr Angels count it joy to go. mf Oh, the depths of joy Divine Thrilling through those Orders nine, When the lost are found again, When the banish'd come to reign! Now in faith, in hope, in love, We will join the choirs above, f Praising, with the heavenly Host, FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST. Amen. ( 119) ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS. " There was war in heaven; Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his 422 angels." / CHRIST, in highest Heav'n enthroned, Equal of the FATHER'S Might, By pure spirits, trembling, owned, GOD of GOD, and LIGHT of LIGHT, Thee' mid Angel hosts we sing, Thee their Maker and their King. mf All who circling round adore Thee, All who bow before Thy Throne, Burn with flaming zeal before Thee, Thy behests to carry down; To and fro,' twixt earth and Heaven, Speed they each on errands given. y First of all those legions glorious, Michael waves his sword of flame, Who of old in war victorious Did the Dragon's fierceness tame; Who with might invincible Thrust the rebel down to hell. mf Strong to aid the sick and dying, Call'd from Heav'n they swiftly fly, Grace Divine and strength supplying P In their mortal agony: Souls released from bondage here Safe to Paradise they bear. To the FATHER praise be given By the unfallen Angel- host, Who in His great war have striven With the legions of the lost; Equal praise in highest Heav'n To the SON and HOLY GHOST. Amen. " When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for 423 joy." STARS of the morning, so gloriously bright, Fill'd with celestial virtue and light, These that, where night never followeth day, p Raise the" Trisagion" ever and aye: These keep the guard amidst Salem's dear bowers, Thrones, Principalities, Virtues, and Powers, mf These are Thy ministers, these dost Thou own, LORD GOD of Sabaoth, nearest Thy Throne; These are Thy messengers, these dost Thou send, Help of the helpless ones! man to defend. In Greek, from which this Hymn is translated," Trisagion" is the same as the Latin" Tersanctus" and the English " Thrice- Holy. Where, with the Living Ones, mystical Four, Cherubim, Seraphim( p) bow and adore. mf Then, when the earth was first poised in mid space, Then, when the planets first sped on their race, Then, when were ended the six days' employ, f Then all the Sons of GOD shouted for joy. mf Still let them succour us; still let them fight, LORD of Angelic hosts, battling for right; Till, where their anthems they ceaselessly pour, We with the Angels may( p) bow and adore. Amen. " Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who 424 shall be heirs of salvation?" mf THEY come, God's messengers of love, They come from realms of peace above, From homes of never- fading light, From blissful mansions ever bright. They come to watch around us here, To soothe our sorrow, calm our fear: Ye heavenly guides, speed not away, GOD willeth you with us to stay. p But chiefly at its journey's end Tis yours the spirit to befriend, And whisper to the faithful heart, rall pp" O Christian soul, in peace depart." p Blest JESU, Thou Whose groans and tears Have sanctified frail nature's fears, To earth in bitter sorrow weigh'd, Thou didst not scorn Thine Angel's aid; cr An Angel guard to us supply, When on the bed of death we lie; And by Thine own Almighty power P O shield us in the last dread hour. To GoD the FATHER, GOD the SON, And GoD the SPIRIT, THREE in ONE, From all above and all below Let joyful praise unceasing flow. Amen. These Hymns on the ministry of Angels may be sung, if desired, at other times. ( 120). ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST. St. Luke the Evangelist. " The brother, whose praise is in the 425 gospel. fWHAT thanks and praise to Thee we O Priest and Sacrifice Divine,[ owe, For Thy dear Saint through whom we know So many a gracious Word of Thine; mf Whom Thou didst choose to tell the tale Of all Thy Manhood's toils and tears, And for a moment lift the veil That hides Thy Boyhood's spotless years. p How many a soul with guilt oppress'd er Has learn'd to hear the joyful sound In that sweet tale of sin confess'd, The FATHER's love, the lost and found! p How many a child of sin and shame er Has refuge found from guilty fears Through her, who to the Saviour came With costly ointments and with tears! mf What countless worshippers have In lowly fane or lofty choir,[ sung, The song that loosed the silent tongue Of him who was the Baptist's sire! cr And still the Church through all her days Uplifts the strains that never cease, The Blessed Virgin's hymn of praise, p The aged Simeon's words of peace. 10 happy Saint! whose sacred page, So rich in words of truth and love, Pours on the Church from age to age mf This healing unction from above; The witness of the Saviour's life, The great Apostle's chosen friend p Through weary years of toil and strife, er And still found faithful to the end. mf So grant us, LORD, like him to live, Beloved by man, approved by Thee, Till Thou at last the summons give, And we, with him, Thy Face shall see. Amen. St. Simon and St. Jude, Apostles. " Just and true are Thy ways, Thou King 426 of Saints." mf THOU Who sentest Thine Apostles Two and two before Thy Face, Partners in the night of toiling, Heirs together of Thy grace, Throned at length, their labours ended, Each in his appointed place; f Praise to Thee for those Thy champions Whom our hymns to- day proclaim; mf One, whose zeal by Thee enlighten'd Burn'd anew with nobler flame; One, the kinsman of Thy Childhood, Brought at last to know Thy Name. f Praise to Thee! Thy fire within them Spake in love, and wrought in power; Seen in mighty signs and wonders In Thy Church's morning hour: Heard in tones of sternest warning When the storms began to lower. p Once again those storms are breaking; Hearts are failing, love grows cold; Faith is darken'd, sin abounding; Grievous wolves assail Thy fold: cr Save us, LORD, our One Salvation; Save the Faith reveal'd of old. mf Call the erring by Thy pity: Warn the tempted by Thy fear; Keep us true to Thine allegiance, Counting life itself less dear, er Standing firmer, holding faster, dim As we see the end draw near. mf Till, with holy Jude and Simon And the thousand faithful more, We, the good confession witness'd And the lifelong conflict o'er, er On the sea of fire and crystal Stand, and wonder,( p) and adore. f GoD the FATHER, great and wondrous In Thy works, to Thee be praise; KING of Saints, to Thee be glory, Just and true in all Thy ways; Praise to Thee, from Both proceeding. HOLY GHOST, through endless days. Amen. All Saints' Day. " What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came 427 they?" my WHO are these like stars appearing, [ stand? These, before God's Throne who Each a golden crown is wearing, Who are all this glorious band? Alleluia, hark! they sing, f Praising loud their heavenly King. mf Who are these in dazzling brightness, Clothed in God's own righteousness, These, whose robes of purest whiteness Shall their lustre still possess, Still untouch'd by time's rude hand? [ band? Whence came all this glorious ( 121) ALL SAINTS' DAY. These are they who have contended For their SAVIOUR'S honour long, Wrestling on till life was ended, Following not the sinful throng; These, who well the fight sustain'd, Triumph by the LAMB have gain'd. p These are they whose hearts were riven, Sore with woe and anguish tried, Who in prayer full oft have striven With the GoD they glorified; er Now, their painful conflict o'er, GOD has bid them weep no more. mf These, the ALMIGHTY contemplating, Did as priests before Him stand, Soul and body always waiting Day and night at His command: Now in Gop's most holy place Blest they stand before His Face. Amen. f " That they may rest from their labours," 428 mf THE Saints of GoD! their conflict past, And life's long battle won at last, No more they need the shield or sword, They cast them down before their LORD: er O happy Saints! for ever blest, p At JESUS' feet how safe your rest! mf The Saints of GoD! their wanderings done, No more their weary course they run, No more they faint, no more they fall, No foes oppress, no fears appal; er 0 happy Saints! for ever blest, p In that dear home how sweet your rest! mf The Saints of GoD! life's voyage o'er. Safe landed on that blissful shore, No stormy tempests now they dread, No roaring billows lift their head; er 0 happy Saints! for ever blest, p In that calm haven of your rest! The Saints of GoD their vigil keep While yet their mortal bodies sleep, cr Till from the dust they too shall rise And soar triumphant to the skies: 70 happy Saints! rejoice and sing; He quickly comes, your LORD and King. " And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it t for the glory of God did lighten it, 429 and the Lamb is the Light thereof." mf 0 HEAVENLY Jerusalem, Of everlasting halls, er Thrice blessèd are the people dim Thou storest in thy walls. mf 0 Gop of Saints, to Thee we cry: O SAVIOUR, plead for us on high; O HOLY GHOST, our Guide and Friend, p Grant us Thy grace till life shall end; er That with all Saints our rest may be f In that bright Paradise with Thee. Amen. f Thou art the golden mansion, Where Saints for ever sing, The seat of GoD's own chosen, The palace of the King. p There Gop for ever sitteth, er Himself of all the Crown; The LAMB, the Light that shineth, And never goeth down. p Nought to this seat approacheth Their sweet peace to molest; f They sing their GoD for ever, Nor day nor night they rest. mf Sure hope doth thither lead us; Our longings thither tend; er May short- lived toil ne'er daunt us For joys that cannot end. f To CHRIST the Sun that lightens His Church above, below, To FATHER, and to SPIRIT, All things created bow. Amen. The Hymns for this Festival may be used on other days. The following Hymns are suitable for this Festival: 222 Ten thousand times ten thousand. 228 Jerusalem the golden.. 233 Jerusalem on high. 235 Oh, what the joy and the glory must be. 485 Lo! round the Throne, a glorious band. 436 Hark! the sound of holy voices. 438 How bright those glorious spirits shine! 447 Soldiers, who are CHRIST's below. Festivals of Apostles. " And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names 430 of the twelve Apostles of the Lamb." fTH' eternal gifts of CHRIST the King, The Apostles glory, let us sing; And all, with hearts of gladness, raise Due hymns of thankful love and praise. For they the Church's Princes are, Triumphant Leaders in the war, In heavenly courts a warrior band, True lights to lighten every land. mf Theirs is the steadfast faith of Saints, And hope that never yields nor faints, And love of CHRIST in perfect glow That lays the prince of this world low. ( 129) FESTIVALS In them the FATHER'S glory shone, In them the Will of GoD the SON, In them exults the HOLY GHOST, er Through them rejoice the heavenly Host. p To Thee, Redeemer, now we cry, That Thou wouldst join to them on high Thy servants, who this grace implore, mf For ever and for evermore. Amen. " Their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the 431 world." mf DISPOSER Supreme, And Judge of the earth, Who choosest for Thine The weak and the poor; To frail earthen vessels And things of no worth Entrusting Thy riches Which aye shall endure; p Those vessels soon fail, Though full of Thy light, And at Thy decree Are broken and gone; cr Thence brightly appeareth Thy truth in its might, As through the clouds riven The lightnings have shone. f Like clouds are they borne To do Thy great Will, And swift as the winds About the world go; The WORD with His wisdom Their spirits doth fill, They thunder, they lighten, The waters o'erflow. Their sound goeth forth, " CHRIST JESUS the LORD; Then Satan doth fear, His citadels fall: As when the dread trumpets Went forth at Thy Word, And one long blast shatter'd The Canaanite's wall. O loud be their trump, And stirring their sound mf To rouse us, O LORD, From slumber of sin; The lights Thou hast kindled In darkness around, O may they illumine Our spirits within. f All honour and praise, Dominion and might, To GOD, THREE in ONE, Eternally be, Who round us hath shed His own marvellous light, And call'd ns from darkness His glory to see. Amen. OF APOSTLES. " Ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones 432 judging the twelve tribes of Israel." mt CAPTAINS of the saintly band, Lights who lighten every land, Princes who with JESUS dwell, Judges of His Israel, On the nations sunk in night Ye have shed the Gospel light; crSin and error flee away, Truth reveals the promised day. mf Not by.warrior's spear and sword, Not by art of human word, p Preaching but the Cross of shame, crRebel hearts for CHRIST ye tame. p Earth, that long in sin and pain Groan'd in Satan's deadly chain, f Now to serve its GoD is free In the law of liberty. mf Distant lands with one acclaim Tell the honour of your name, Who, wherever man has trod, Teach the mysteries of GOD. f Glory to the THREE in ONE While eternal ages run, Who from deepest shades of night Call'd us to His glorious light. Amen. Festivals of Evangelists. " Behold upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that 433 publisheth peace." mf BEHOLD the messengers of CHRIST, Who bear to every place The unveil'd mysteries of GOD, The Gospel of His grace. p The things thro' mists and shadows By holy prophets seen, [ dim er In the full light of day they saw With not a cloud between. p What CHRIST, True Man, divinely wrought, What GOD in Manhood bore[ words mf They wrote, as GoD inspired, in That live for evermore. Although in space and time apart. One SPIRIT ruled them all; And in their sacred pages still We hear that SPIRIT's call. f To God, the Blessèd THREE in ONE, Be glory, praise, aud might, Who call'd us from the shades of death To His own glorious light. Amen. ( 128) FESTIVALS OF EVANGELISTS. " And a river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from thence it was 434 parted, and became into four heads." mf COME, pure hearts, in sweetest measures Sing of those who spread the treasures In the holy Gospels shrined; Blessèd tidings of salvation, P Peace on earth, their proclamation, cr Love from GoD to lost mankind. my See the Rivers four that gladden With their streams the better Eden Planted by our LORD most dear; CHRIST the Fountain,( mf) these the waters: f Drink, 0 Sion's sons and daughters, Drink and find salvation here. mf O that we Thy truth confessing, And Thy holy Word possessing, JESU, may Thy love adore; Unto Thee our voices raising, er Thee with all Thy ransom'd praising Ever and for evermore. Amen. The Hymn No. 126, Parts 2 and 3, may be used on the Festivals of Apostles or Evangelists between Easterday and Trinity Sunday. Festivals of Martyrs and other Holy Days. " Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve Him day and night 435 in His temple." Lo! round the Throne, a glorious band, The Saints in countless myriads stand, Of every tongue redeem'd to God, dim Array'd in garments wash'd in Blood. p Through tribulation great they came; er They bore the cross, despised the shame: From all their labours now they rest, In GOD's eternal glory blest. " After this I beheld, and lo, a great multi tude, which no man could number, of all nations and kindreds and people and tongues, stood before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their 436 hands." f HARK! the sound of holy voices, Chanting at the crystal sea, Pp Alleluia,( f) Alleluía, Alleluia. LORD, to Thee: P Multitude, which none can number. er Like the stars in glory stands, Clothed in white apparel, holding Palms of victory in their hands. mfPatriarch, and holy Prophet, Who prepared the way of CHRIST, King, Apostle, Saint, Confessor, Martyr, and Evangelist, p Saintly Maiden, godly Matron, er Widows who have watch'd to prayer, Join'd in holy concert, singing To the LORD of all, are there. my They see their Saviour face to face, And sing the triumphs of His grace; Him day and night they ceaseless praise, To Him the loud thanksgiving raise: ff" Worthy the LAMB, for sinners slain, [ reign; Through endless years to live and p Thou hast redeem'd us by Thy Blood, And made us kings and priests to GOD." mf0 may we tread the sacred road er That Saints and holy Martyrs trod; Wage to the end the glorious strife, And win, like them, a crown of life. Amen. p They have come from tribulation. And have wash'd their robes in Blood, Wash'd them in the Blood of JESUS: er Tried they were, and firm they stood; p Mock'd, imprison'd, stoned, tormented, Sawn asunder, slain with sword, er They have conquer'd death and Satan f By the might of CHRIST the LORD. Unis Marching with Thy Cross their banner, They have triumph'd following Thee, the Captain of salvation, Thee their Saviour and their King: dim Harm Gladly, LORD, with Thee they suffer'd; Gladly, LORD, with Thee they died, And by death( er) to life immortal They were born, and glorified. Unis Now they reign in heavenly glory, Now they walk in golden light, Now they drink, as from a river, Holy bliss and infinite; [ for ever, p Harm Love and peace they taste er And all truth and knowledge see In the Beatific Vision Of the Blessèd TRINITY. GoD of GoD, the One- begotten, LIGHT of LIGHT, Emmanuel, In Whose Body join'd together All the Saints for ever dwell; p Pour upon us of Thy fulness, er That we may for evermore Gon the FATHER, GOD the SON, and GOD the HOLY GHOST adore. Amen ( 124) FESTIVALS OF MARTYRS AND OTHER HOLY DAYS. Compassed about with so great a cloud 437 of witnesses." f For all the Saints who from their labours rest, Who Thee by faith before the world confess'd, Thy Name, O JESU, be for ever blest. Alleluia! Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress, and their Might: Thou, LORD, their Captain in the well- fought fight; Thou in the darkness drear their one true Light. Alleluia! O may Thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold. Fight as the Saints who nobly fought of old, And win, with them, the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia! mf 0 blest communion! fellowship Divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; er Yet all are one in Thee, for all are Thine. Alleluia! p And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, Steals on the ear the distant triumph. song, er And hearts are brave again and arms are strong. Alleluia! mf The golden evening brightens in the west; Soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest; p Sweet is the calm of Paradise the blest. Alleluia! But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day; The Saints triumphant rise in bright array: The King of glory passes on His way. Alleluia! From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, Singing to FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST. Alleluia! Amen. " These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the 438 Blood of the Lamb." / How bright these glorious spirits shine! mf Whence all their white array? How came they to the blissful seats Of everlasting day? p Lo! these are they from sufferings great Who came to realms of light; er And in the Blood of CHRIST have wash'd Those robes that shine so bright. f Now with triumphal palms they Before the Throne on high,[ stand And serve the GoD they love amidst The glories of the sky. mf Hunger and thirst are felt no more, Nor suns with scorching ray; er GoD is their Sun, Whose cheering Diffuse eternal day. [ beams mf The LAMB, Which dwells amidst the Throne, Shall o'er them still preside, them p Feed with nourishment Divine, er And all their footsteps guide. p'Midst pastures green He'll lead His flock, Where living streams appear: er And GoD the LORD from every eye Shall wipe off every tear. fTo FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST, The GOD Whom we adore, Be glory, as it was, is now, And shall be evermore. Amen. " Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on 439 eternal life." THE SON of GOD goes forth to war, A Kingly crown to gain; His blood- red banner streams afar! Who follows in His train? mf Who best can drink his cup of woe, f Triumphant over pain, 2 Who patient bears his cross below, f He follows in His train. ( 125) mf The Martyr first, whose eagle eye Could pierce beyond the grave; Who saw his Master in the sky, er And call'd on Him to save. dim Like Him, with pardon on his In midst of mortal pain,[ tongue f Who follows in his train?[ wrong; mf He pray'd for them that did the A glorious band, the chosen few On whom the SPIRIT came, Twelve valiant Saints, their hope they knew, And mock'd the cross and flame. They met the tyrant's brandish'd steel, The lion's gory mane, [ to feel; p They bow'd their necks, the death Who follows in their train? A noble army, men and boys, The matron and the maid, Around the SAVIOUR'S Throne rejoice In robes of light array'd. FESTIVALS OF MARTYRS AND OTHER HOLY DAYS. They climb'd the steep ascent of mf Never flinch'd they from the flame, Heav'n mf Through peril, toil, and pain; p0 GOD, to us may grace be given To follow in their train. Amen. From the torture never; Vain the foeman's sharpest aim, Satan's best endeavour: erFor by faith they saw the land Deck'd in all its glory, f Where triumphant now they stand With the victor's story. " They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword; being destitute, afflicted, tormented; of whom the 440 world was not worthy." mf BLESSED feasts of blessèd Martyrs, Holy days of holy men, With affection's recollections Greet we your return again. Worthy deeds they wrought and wonders, Worthy of the Name they bore; We with meetest praise and sweetest Honour them for evermore. mf Faith prevailing, hope unfailing, JESUS loved with single heartThus they glorious and victorious Bravely bore the Martyr's part. mf Rack'd with torture, haled to slaughter, Fire, and axe, and murderous sword, f Chains and prison, foes' derision They endured for CHRIST the LORD. p So they pass'd through pain and sorrow, Till they sank in death to rest; er Earth's rejected, Gop's elected, Gain'd a portion with the blest. mf By contempt of worldly pleasures, And by deeds of valour done, They have reach'd the land of Angels, And with them are knit in one. Made co- heirs with CHRIST in glory, His celestial bliss they share: p May they now before Him bending Help us onward by their prayer; That, this weary life completed, And its fleeting trials past, We may win eternal glory In our FATHER's home at last. Up and follow, Christian men! Press through toil and sorrow; Spurn the night of fear, and then, Oh, the glorious morrow! mf Who will venture on the strife? f Blest who first begin it; mf Who will grasp the land of life? Warriors, up and win it! Amen. " Blessed is the man that endureth temptation, for when he is tried he shall 442 receive the crown of life." Amen. " Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake; for theirs 441 is the kingdom of heaven." mf 0 GoD, Thy soldiers' great Reward, Their Portion, Crown, and faithful LORD, From all transgressions set us free Who sing Thy Martyr's victory. fLET our Choir new anthems raise, Wake the song of gladness; GOD Himself to joy and praise Turns the Martyrs' sadness: Bright the day that won their crown, Open'd Heaven's bright portal, dim As they laid the mortal down er To put on the immortal. By wisdom taught he learn'd to know The vanity of all below, The fleeting joys of earth disdain'd, And everlasting glory gain'd. Right manfully his cross he bore, And ran his race of torments sore: dim For Thee he pour'd his life away, er With Thee he lives in endless day. P We therefore pray Thee, LORD of Love, Regard us from Thy Throne above; er On this Thy Martyr's triumph- day p Wash every stain of sin away. All praise to Gop the FATHER be, All praise, Eternal SON, to Thee, Whom with the SPIRIT we adore For ever and for evermore. Amen. " Be thou faithful unto death, and I will 443 give thee a crown of life." p For man the Saviour shed His all- atoning Blood, er And oh, shall ransom'd man refuse To suffer for his GOD? mf Ashamed who now can be To own the Crucified? er Nay, rather be our glory this To die for Him Who died. By Thy right hand sustain He waged for Thee the battle's strife, And threaten'd death disdain'd. Upon the golden crown Gazing with eager breath, He fought as one who fain would die, And, dying, conquer death. ( 126) FESTIVALS OF MARTYRS Alone he stood unmoved Amid his cruel foes; f On, wondrous was the might that Above his torturers rose![ then p LORD, give us grace to bear Like him our cross of shame, To do and suffer what Thou wilt, For love of Thy dear Name. 7 JESU, the King of Saints, We praise Thee and adore, Who art with GoD the FATHER ONE And SPIRIT evermore. Amen. " Of whom the world was not worthy." 444 fYE servants of our glorious King. To Him your thankful praises bring; And tell the deeds that grace has done, The triumphs by His Martyrs won. mf Since they were faithful to the last, Their holy struggles now are past; The bitterness of death is o'er, f And theirs is bliss for evermore. p The flame might scorch, the knife lay bare, And cruel beasts their members tear; cr No powers of earth, no powers of hell [ quell. The souls that loved their LORD could f For ever broken is the chain[ vain: That sought to bind them, but in mf 0 let us strive like them to win Our freedom from the bonds of sin. po Saviour, may our portion be With those who gave themselves to Thee, Through all eternity to sing All praise to Thee the Martyrs' King. Amen. " Clothed with white robes, and palms in 445 their hands." PALMS of glory, raiment bright, Crowns that never fade away, Gird and deck the Saints in light, Priests, and kings, and conquerors they. mf Yet the conquerors bring their palms To the LAMB amidst the Throne, cr And proclaim in joyful psalms Victory through His Cross alone. mf Kings their crowns for harps resign, Crying, as they strike the chords, er" Take the Kingdom, it is Thine, King of kings, aad LORD of lords." 2 Round the Altar Priests confess, If their robes are white as snow, Twas the Saviour's Righteousness, And His Blood, that made them so. AND OTHER HOLY DAYS. mf They were mortal too like us 5 O, when we like them must die, cr May our souls translated thus Triumph, reign, and shine on high. Amen. " I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be com pared with the glory which shall be 446 revealed in us.' mf ОH! what, if we are CHRIST'S, Is earthly shame or loss? er Bright shall the crown of glory be dim When we have borne the cross. p Keen was the trial once, [ blood. Bitter the cup of woe, When martyr'd Saints, baptized in 4 CHRIST's sufferings shared below: Bright is their glory now, Boundless their joy above, Where, on the bosom of their Gon, They rest in perfect love. mf LORD, may that grace be ours, Like them in faith to bear p All that of sorrow, grief, or pain May be our portion here; mf Enough if Thou at last The word of blessing give, And let us rest beneath Thy feet, Where Saints and Angels live. f All glory, LORD, to Thee, Whom Heav'n and earth adore; To FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST, ONE GOD for evermore. Amen. 447" To him that overcometh." f SOLDIERS, who are CHRIST's below, Strong in faith resist the foe: Boundless is the pledg'd reward Unto them who serve the LORD. mf" Tis no palm of fading leaves That the conqueror's hand receives; Joys are his, serene and pure, Light that ever shall endure. For the souls that overcome Waits the beauteous heavenly home, er Where the Blessed evermore Tread, on high, the starry floor. P Passing soon and little worth Are the things that tempt on earth; mf Heavenward lift thy soul's regard; GOD Himself is thy Reward. f FATHER, Who the crown dost give, SAVIOUR, by Whose Death we live, SPIRIT, Who our hearts dost raise, THREE in ONE, Thy Name we praise. Amen. ( 127) FESTIVALS OF MARTYRS 448" And they glorified God in me." mf For Thy dear Saint, O LORD, Who strove in Thee to live, Who follow'd Thee, obey'd, adored, Our grateful hymn receive. p For Thy dear Saint, O LORD, Who strove in Thee to die, er And found in Thee a full reward, Accept our thankful cry. mf Thine earthly members fit To join Thy Saints above, In one communion ever knit, One fellowship of love. JESU, Thy Name we bless, And humbly pray that we May follow them in holiness, Who lived and died for Thee. f All might, all praise, be Thine, FATHER, co- equal SON, And SPIRIT, Bond of love Divine, While endless ages run. Amen.. AND OTHER HOLY DAYS. 450" Mary, the Mother of Jesus." FOR THE B. V. MARY. mf SHALL we not love thee, Mother Whom JESUS loves so well?[ dear, And, to His glory, year by year, Thy joy and honour tell? " Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou 449 among women." FOR THE B. V. MARY. mf THE GOD, Whom earth, and sea, and sky Adore, and laud, and magnify, Whose might they own, Whose praise they swell, p In Mary's womb vouchsafed to dwell. mf The LORD, Whom sun and moon obey, Whom all things serve from day to day, 2 Was by the HOLY GHOST conceived Of her who through His grace believed. mf How blest that Mother, in whose shrine The world's Creator, LORD Divine, Whose Hand contains the earth and sky, p Once deign'd, as in His ark, to lie; p Bound with the curse of sin and We helpless sinners lay, [ shame cr Until in tender love He came To bear the curse away. mf And thee He chose from whom to True flesh His Flesh to be; p In It to suffer for our sake, f By It to make us free. [ take f Blest in the message Gabriel brought, Blest by the work the SPIRIT wrought; From whom the great Desire of earth p Took human flesh and human birth. f0 LORD, the Virgin- born, to Thee Eternal praise and glory be, Whom with the FATHER we adore And HOLY GHOST for evermore. Amen. p Thy Babe He lay upon thy breast To thee He cried for food; Thy gentle nursing sooth'd to rest Th' Incarnate SON of GOD. mf 0 wondrous depth of grace Divine That He should bend so low! cr And, Mary, oh, what joy' twas thine In His dear love to know; f Joy to be Mother of the LORD, And thine the truer bliss, In every thought, and deed, and word To be for ever His. mf And as He loves thee, Mother dear, We too will love thee well; cr And, to His glory, year by year, Thy joy and honour tell. We praise Thee and adore, JESU, the Virgin's Holy Son, WHO art with GOD the FATHER ONE And SPIRIT evermore. Amen. " Whosoever therefore shall confess Me before men, him will I confess als. before My Father Which is in 451 heaven." FOR A CONFESSOR. mf Nor by the Martyr's death alone The Saint his crown in Heav'n has won, There is a triumph robe on high For bloodless fields of victory. What though he was not call'd to feel The cross, or flame, or torturing wheel, er Yet daily to the world he died; His flesh, through grace, he crucified. p What though nor chains, nor scourges sore, Nor cruel beasts his members tore, er Enough if perfect love arise To CHRIST a grateful sacrifice. ( 128) FESTIVALS OF MARTYRS 2 LORD, grant us so to Thee to turn That we through life to die may learn, cr And thus, when life's brief day is o'er, May live with Thee for evermore. nf 0 Fount of sanctity and love, O perfect Rest of Saints above, f All praise, all glory be to Thee Both now and through eternity. Amen. " If a man desire the office of a bishop, he 452 desireth a good work." FOR A BISHOP. of 0 THOU Whose all- redeeming might [ fight, Crowns every Chief in faith's true On this commemoration day Hear us, good JESU, while we pray. In faithful strife for Thy dear Name Thy servant earn'd the saintly fame, Which pious hearts with praise revere In constant memory year by year. p Earth's fleeting joys he counted nought, er For higher, truer joys he sought, fAnd now, with Angels round Thy Throne, Unfading treasures are his own, 2.0 grant that we, most gracious GOD, May follow in the steps he trod; c) And, freed from every stain of sin, As he hath won may also win. f To Thee, O CHRIST, our loving King, All glory, praise, and thanks we bring; Whom with the FATHER we adore And HOLY GHOST for evermore Amen. " The memory of the just is blessed." 453 FOR A BISHOP mf0 SHEPHERD of the sheep, High Priest of things to come Who didst in grace Thy servant keep, And take him safely home. f Accept our song of praise For all his holy care. His zeal unquench'd through length The trials that. he bare. [ of days, mf Chief of Thy faithful band He held himself the least. Though Thy dread keys were in his O everlasting Priest. [ hand, So, trusting in Thy might, He won a fair renown: So, waxing valiant in the fight, He trod the lion down. AND OTHER HOLY DAYS. P Then render'd up to Thee The charge Thy love had given, And pass'd away( cr) Thy Face to see Reveal'd in highest Heav'n. mf On all our Bishops pour The SPIRIT of Thy grace; That, as he won the palm of yore, So they may run their race; That, when this life is done, They may with him adore cr The ever Blessèd THREE in ONE, In bliss for evermore. Amen. " He gave some 454 Teachers," Pastors and FOR A DOCTOR. mf JESU, for the beacon- light By Thy holy Doctors given, p When the mists of error's night Gather'd o'er the path to Heav'n: mf For the witness that they bare er To the truth they learn'd of Thee, f For the glory that they share, Let our praise accepted be. mf In Jerusalem below They were workmen at Thy call, cr Each with one hand met the foe, With the other built the wall: fWatchmen on the mountain set, Scribes instructed in Thy Word, dim Fishers with the Gospel net er Drawing souls to Thee their LORD. mf Like Thy learnèd sons of yore, T JESU, may Thy Pastors still er Know and teach Thy sacred lore With brave heart and patient skill; p In these latter days of strife er Keep, O keep them true to Thee, f Till beside the well of life Light in Thine own Light they see Amen. " Thy Name is as ointment poured forth, 455 therefore do the virgins love Thee." FOR A VIRGIN. mf JESU, the Virgins' Crown, do Thou Accept us as in prayer we bow, Born of that Virgin whom alone The Mother and the Maid we own. Amongst the lilies Thou dost feed. And thither choirs of Virgins lead; Adorning all Thy chosen brides With glorious gifts Thy love provides. And whither, LORD, Thy footsteps wend, The Virgins still with praise attend, For Thee they pour their sweetest ( 128) song. And after Thee rejoicing throng. FESTIVALS OF MARTYRS 20 gracious LORD, we Thee implore Thy grace on every sense to pour; From all pollution keep us free, And make us pure in heart for Thee. f All praise to GOD the FATHER be, All praise, Eternal SON, to Thee, Whom with the SPIRIT we adore For ever and for evermore. Amen. " My Beloved is mine, and I am His." 456 FOR A VIRGIN. 20 LAMB of GoD, Whose love Divine Draws Virgin- souls to follow Thee; er And bids them earthly joys resign If so they may Thy beauty see; mf The Saint of whom we sing to- day Was faithful to Thy loving call, And, casting other hopes away, Took Thee to be her Gop, her All. AND OTHER HOLY DAYS. p She learn'd, through fasting, to control The flesh that weigheth down the soul, cr And then, by prayer's sweet food sustain'd, To seek the joys she now has gain'd. mf 0 CHRIST, from Whom all virtue springs, Who only doest wondrous things, To Thee, the King of Saints, we pray, Accept and bless Thy flock to- day. f All praise to GOD the FATHER be, All praise, Eternal Sox, to Thee, Whom with the SPIRIT we adore For ever and for evermore. Amen. To Thee she yielded up her will, Her heart was drawn to Thine above; Content if Thou wouldst deign to fill Thine handmaid with Thy perfect love. p Beneath Thy Cross she loved to stand, Like Mary in Thy dying hour, That blessings from Thy piercèd Hand er Might clothe her with undying power; mf With power to win the crown of light For Virgin- souls laid up on high, And ready keep her lamp at night To hail the Bridegroom drawing nigh. 2 And surely Thou at last didst come To end the sorrows of Thy bride, ppAnd bear her to Thy peaceful home cr With Thee for ever to abide. f All glory, JESU, for the grace That drew Thy Saint to follow Thee; 2 Grant us too in Thy love a place Both now and through eternity. Amen. " Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies: the heart of her husband doth safely 457 trust in her." FOR A HOLY MATRON. mf How blest the matron, who, enWith holy zeal and fortitude, [ dued Has won through grace a saintly fame, And owns a dear and honour'd name. Such holy love inflamed her breast She would not seek on earth her rest, But, strong in faith and patience, trod The narrow way that leads to GOD. " I John, who also am your brother and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the Word of God, and 458 for the testimony of Jesus Christ." ST. JOHN BEFORE THE LATIN GATE. mf AN exile for the faith Of his Incarnate LORD, Beyond the stars, beyond all space, er His soul in vision soar'd: mf There saw in glory Him Who liveth, and was dead, There Judah's Lion, and the LAMB p That for our ransom bled: mf There of the Kingdom learn'd The mysteries sublime;[ faith p How, sown in Martyrs' blood, the er Should spread from clime to clime. P LORD, give us grace, like him, In Thee to live and die; er To spurn the fleeting things of earth, And seek for joys on high. f JESU, our risen LORD, We praise Thee and adore, Who art with GOD the FATHER ONE And SPIRIT evermore. Amen. " Mary Magdalene, out of whom He had 459 cast seven devils." ST. MARY MAGDALENE. mf Son of the Highest, deign to cast On us a pitying eye, Thou Who repentant Magdalene er Didst call to joys on high. mf Thy long- lost coin is stored at In treasure- house Divine,[ length The jewel from pollution cleansed Doth now the stars outshine. JESU, the balm of every wound, The sinner's only stay, p Grant us, like Magdalene, to weep In this Thy mercy's day: ( 130) FESTIVALS OF MARTYRS er Absolve us by Thy gracious Word, Fulfil us with Thy love, And guide us through the storms of life To perfect rest above. f All praise, all glory be to Thee, O everlasting LORD, Whose mercy doth our souls forgive, Whose bounty doth reward. Amen. " His Face did shine as the sun, and His 460 raiment was white as the light." TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD. f In days of old on Sinai The LORD Almighty came er In majesty of terror, In thunder- cloud and flame: mf On Tabor, with the glory Of sunniest light for vest, The excellence of beauty In JESUS was express'd. 2 All light created paled there, And did Him worship meet: The sun itself adored Him, And bow'd before His Feet; er While Moses and Elias, Upon the Holy Mount, The co- eternal glory Of CHRIST Our GoD recount. P O holy, wondrous vision! er But what when, this life past, The beauty of Mount Tabor Shall end in Heav'n at last? f But what when all the glory Of uncreated light Shall be the promised guerdon Of them that win the fight? Amen. 461" Lord, it is good for us to be here." TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD. mf For ever we would gaze on Thee, O LORD, upon the Mount; With Moses and Elias see f That light from Light's own Fount; mf For ever with the chosen three Would stand upon that height, And in that blessèd company Be plunged in pure delight. For ever would we train the ear To that celestial Voice; er In Thee, the Son of GOD, so near, For evermore rejoice. mf Here would we pitch our constant For ever here abíde; [ tent, And dwell in peace and full content, Dear Master, at Thy side. AND OTHER HOLY DAYS. p But no! not yet to man' tis given To rest upon that height: " Tis but a passing glimpse of Heav'n; We must descend and fight. mf Beneath the Mount is toil and pain; er O CHRIST, Thy strength impart; f Till we, transfigured too, shall reign For ever where Thou art. Amen. " And Herod sent and beheaded John in 462 the prison." THE BEHEADING OF ST. JOHN BAPTIST mf HERALD, in the wilderness Breaking up the road, Sinking mountains, raising plains, For the path of GOD; Prophet, to the multitudes Calling to repent, In the way of righteousness Unto Israel sent; Messenger, GOD's chosen One Foremost to proclaim, Proffer'd titles passing by, Pointing to the LAMB; Captive, for the word of truth Boldly witnessing; dim Then in Herod's dungeon- cave Faint and languishing; p Martyr, sacrificed to sin At that feast of shame: er As his life foreshow'd the LORD, In his death the samep Holy JESUS, when He hea Went apart to pray: er Thus may we our lesson take From His Saint to- day. Amen. Litany of the Four Last Things. 463 mf GoD the FATHER, GOD the SON, GOD the SPIRIT, THREE in ONE, Hear us from Thy heavenly Throne, p Spare us, Holy TRINITY. mf JESU, Life of those who die, Advocate with GoD on high, Hope of immortality, ( 131) Hear us, Holy JESU. Thou Whose Death to mortals gave Power to triumph o'er the grave, Living now from death to save, Hear us, Holy JESU. p Thou before Whose great white Throne All our doings must be shown, Pleading now for us Thine own, Hear us, Holy JESU. F2 LITANY OF THE FOUR LAST THINGS. Thou Whose Death was borne that From the power of Satan free, Might not die eternally, [ we, Hear us, Holy JESU. mf Thou Who dost a place prepare That in heavenly mansions fair Sinners may Thy glory share, Hear us, Holy JESÚ. DEATH. p We are dying day by day; Soon from earth we pass away; LORD of life, to Thee we pray: Hear us, Holy JESU, Ere we hear the Angel's call, And the shadows round us fall, er Be our SAVIOUR, be our All: Hear us, Holy JESU. mf Wean our hearts from things below, Make us all Thy love to know, Guard us from our ghostly foe: Hear us, Holy JESU. 2 Shelter us with Angel's wing. To our souls Thy pardon bring: So shall death have lost its sting: Hear us, Holy JESU. In the gloom Thy light provide: Safely through the valley guide: Thee we trust, for Thou hast died: Hear us, Holy JESU. JUDGMENT. p When Thy summons we obey On the dreadful Judgment Day, Let not fear our soul dismay: Hear us, Holy JESU. While the lost in terror fly, er May we see with joyful eye Our Redemption drawing nigh: Hear us, Holy JESU. mf May we see Thee on Thy Throne As the SAVIOUR we have known, And have follow'd as our own: Hear us, Holy JESU. May we then, among the blest Who Thy Name on earth confess'd, Hear Thee calling us to rest: Hear us, Holy JESU. HELL. p From the awful place of doom, Where in rayless outer gloom Dead souls lie as in a tomb, Save us, Holy JESU. From the black, the dull despair Ruin'd men and Angels share, From the dread companions there, Save us, Holy JESU. From the unknown agonies Of the soul that helpless lies. From the worm that never dies, Save us, Holy JESU. From the lusts that none can tame, From the fierce mysterious flame, From the everlasting shame, Save us, Holy JESU. HEAVEN. of Where Thy Saints in glory reign, Free from sorrow, free from pain, Pure from every guilty stain, Bring us, Holy JESU. mf Where the captives find release, Where all foes from troubling cease, Where the weary rest in peace, Bring us, Holy JESU. er Where the pleasures never cloy, Where in Angels' holy joy Thy redeem'd their powers employ, Bring us, Holy JESU. Where in wondrous light are shown All Thy dealings with Thine own, Who shall know as they are known, Bring us, Holy JESU. fWhere, with loved ones gone before, We may love Thee and adore In Thy Presence evermore, Bring us, Holy JESU. Amen. Litany of the Incarnate Word. 464 mf GoD the FATHER, GOD the Son, GOD the SPIRIT, THREE in ONE, Hear us from Thy heavenly Throne, p Spare us, Holy TRINITY. mf Son of GOD, for man decreed, To be born the woman's Seed, Very GoD and Man indeed, Hear us, Holy JESU. Thou Whose Wisdom all things plann'd, Held by Whose Almighty Hand All things in their order stand, Hear us, Holy JESU. GOD with us, Emmanuel, Coming here as Man to dwell, Saving us when Adam fell, Hear us, Holy JESU. SAVIOUR, full of truth and grace, Leaving Thine eternal place To restore our fallen race, Hear us, Holy JESU. Image of the Gop unseen, Still what Thou hadst ever been, Though in form of Infant mean, Hear us, Holy JESU. WORD, by Whom the worlds were In a lowly manger laid,[ made, Taught on earth an humble trade, Hear us, Holy JESU. ( 132) LITANY OF THE INCARNATE WORD. p JESU, led by love to share All the forms of grief and care, That we sinful mortals bear, Hear us, Holy JESU. mf Good Physician, come to cure All the ills that men endure, And to make our nature pure, Hear us, Holy JESU. 2 Man of Sorrows, weak and worn With Thy woes for sinners borne, Lest we should for ever mourn, Hear us, Holy JESU. mf Shepherd, Who Thy watch dost keep Guarding still Thy chosen sheep From the spoiler's malice deep, Hear us, Holy JESU. 2 LAMB, from earth's foundation slain, By Whose bitter stripes of pain We are freed from guilty stain, Hear us, Holy JESU. mf Only Victim we can plead, Our High Priest to intercede, Advocate in all our need, Hear us, Holy JESU. Standing now before the Throne, Pleading that which can alone For the sin of man atone, Hear us, Holy JESU. Only Hope of those who pray, Only Help while here we stay, Life of those who pass away, 465 Hear us, Holy JESU. Amen. Litanies of Penitence. No. 1. PART 1. mf GoD the FATHER, GOD the SON, GOD the SPIRIT, THREE in ONE, Hear us from Thy heavenly Throne, p Spare us, Holy TRINITY. FATHER, hear Thy children's call: Humbly at Thy feet we fall, Prodigals, confessing all: We beseech Thee, hear us. CHRIST, beneath Thy Cross we blame All our life of sin and shame, Penitent we breathe Thy Name: We beseech Thee, hear us. HOLY SPIRIT, grieved and tried, Oft forgotten and defied, Now we mourn our stubborn pride: We beseech Thee, hear us. mf LovE, that caused us first to be p Love, that bled upon the Tree, cr LovE, that draws us lovingly: We beseech Thee, hear us. p We Thy call have disobey'd, Into paths of sin have stray'd, And repentance have delay'd: We beseech Thee, hear us. Sick, we come to Thee for cure, Guilty, seek Thy mercy sure, Evil, long to be made pure: We beseech Thee, hear us. Blind, we pray that we may see, Bound, we pray to be made free, Stain'd, we pray for sanctity: We beseech Thee, hear us. mf Thou Who hear'st each contrite Bidding sinful souls draw nigh,[ sigh Willing not that one should die, We beseech Thee, hear us. PART 2. mf By the gracious saving call Spoken tenderly to all Who have shared in Adam's fall, We beseech Thee, hear us. By the nature JESUS wore, By the Stripes and Death He bore, er By His Life for evermore, We beseech Thee, hear us. mf By the love that longs to bless, Pitying our sore distress, Leading us to holiness, We beseech Thee, hear us. By the love so calm and strong, Patient still to suffer wrong And our day of grace prolong, We beseech Thee, hear us. By the love that speaks within, Calling us to flee from sin And the joy of goodness win, We beseech Thee, hear us. By the love that bids Thee spare, er By the Heav'n Thou dost prepare, By Thy promises to prayer, We beseech Thee, hear us. ( 133) PART 3. Teach us what Thy love has borne, That with loving sorrow torn Truly contrite we may mourn: We beseech Thee, hear us. mf Gifts of light and grace bestow, Help us to resist the foe, Fearing what alone is woe: We beseech Thee, hear us. Let not sin within us reign, May we gladly suffer pain, If it purge away our stain: We beseech Thee, hear us. May we to all evil die, Fleshly longings crucify. Fix our hearts and thoughts on high: We beseech Thee, hear us. LITANIES OF PENITENCE. Grant us faith to know Thee near, Hail Thy grace, Thy judgment fear, And through trial persevere: We beseech Thee, hear us. Grant us hope from earth to rise, And to strain with eager eyes Towards the promised heavenly prize: We beseech Thee, hear us. Grant us love Thy love to own, Love to live for Thee alone, And the power of grace make known: We beseech Thee, hear us. All our weak endeavours bless, As we ever onward press, Till we perfect holiness: We beseech Thee, hear us. er Lead us daily nearer Thee, Till at last Thy Face we see. Crown'd with Thine own purity: We beseech Thee, hear us. Amen. 466 No. 2. mf GoD the FATHER, GOD the SON, GOD the SPIRIT, THREE in ONE, Hear us from Thy heavenly Throne, p Spare us, Holy TRINITY. Thou Who leaving Crown and Throne Camest here, an outcast lone, That Thou mightest save Thine own, Hear us, Holy JESU. muf Thou with sinners wont to eat, Who with loving Words didst greet Mary weeping at Thy Feet, Hear us, Holy JESU. Thou Whose sadden'd look did chide Peter when he thrice denied, Till with bitter tears he cried, Hear us, Holy JESU. Thou Who hanging on the Tree To the thief saidst," Thou shalt be To- day in Paradise with Me,' Hear us, Holy JESU. p Thou, despised, denied, refused, And for man's transgressions bruised, Sinless, yet of sin accused, Hear us, Holy JESU. my Thou Who on the Cross didst reign, Dying there in bitter pain, Cleansing with Thy Blood our stain, Hear us, Holy JESU. Shepherd of the straying sheep, Comforter of them that weep, Hear us crying from the deep, Hear us, Holy JESU. That in Thy pure innocence We may wash our souls' offence, And find truest penitence, We beseechi Thee, JESU. That we give to sin no place, That we never quench Thy grace, That we ever seek Thy Face, We beseech Thee, JESU. That denying evil lust, Living godly, meek, and just, In Thee only we may trust, We beseech Thee, JESU. That to sin for ever dead We may live to Thee instead, And the narrow pathway tread, We beseech Thee, JESU. f When shall end the battle sore, When our pilgrimage is o'er, p Grant Thy peace for evermore, We beseech Thee, JESU. Amen. Litany of the Passion. 467 mf GoD the FATHER, GOD the SON, GOD the SPIRIT, THREE in ONE. Hear us from Thy heavenly Throne, p Spare us, Holy TRINITY. JESU, Who for us didst bear Scorn and sorrow, toil and care, Hearken to our lowly prayer; Hear us, Holy JESU. pp By that hour of Agony, Spent while Thine Apostles three Slumber'd in Gethsemane, Hear us, Holy JESU. er By the prayer Thou thrice didst pray That the cup might pass away, So Thou mightest still obey, Hear us, Holy JESU. p By the kiss of treachery To Thy foes betraying Thee, By Thy harsh captivity, Hear us, Holy JESU. By the scourging Thou hast borne, By the purple robe of scorn, By the reed and crown of thorn, Hear us, Holy JESU. By the insult of the Jews, When Barabbas they would choose, And did Thee their King refuse, Hear us, Holy JESU. By Thy going forth to die, When they raised the wicked cry, " Crucify Him, crucify!" ( 134) Hear us, Holy JESU. By the Cross which Thou didst bear By the cup they bade Thee share, Mingled gall and vinegar, Hear us, Holy JESU. LITANY OF THE PASSION. P JESU! JESU! By Thy nailing to the Tree, By the title over Thee, By the gloom of Calvary, Hear us, Holy JESU. By the parting of Thy clothes, By the mocking of Thy foes, As they watch'd Thy dying woes, Hear us, Holy JESU. By Thy seven Words then said, ep By the bowing of Thy Head, By Thy numbering with the dead, Hear us, Holy JESU. mf When temptation sore is rife, When we faint amidst the strife, Thou, Whose Death hath been our life, Save us, Holy JESU. While on stormy seas we toss, Let us count all things as loss But Thee only on Thy Cross: Save us, Holy JESU. So, with hope in Thee made fast. p When death's bitterness is past cr We may see Thy Face at last: Save us, Holy JESU. Amen. Litany for the Rogation Days. 468 mf GOD the FATHER, from Thy Throne, Hear us, we beseech Thee; Gop the co- eternal SON, Hear us, we beseech Thee; GOD, the SPIRIT, mighty LORD, Hear us, we beseech Thee; THREE in ONE, by all adored, Hear us, we beseech Thee. Pp JESU!( er) JESU! mf By Thy wondrous Incarnation, By Thy Birth for our salvation, p We beseech Thee,( er) we beseech mf From every ill defend us,[ Thee, Thy grace and mercy send us. P JESU! JESU! mf By Thy Fasting and Temptation, By Thy nights of supplication, p We beseech Thee, we beseech Thee, mf From every ill defend us, Thy grace and mercy send us. P JESU! JESU! my By Thy works of sweet compassion, By Thy Cross and bitter Passion, P We beseech Thee, we beseech Thee, mf From every ill defend us, Thy grace and mercy send us. 2 JESU! JESU! By Thy Blood for sinners flowing, er By Thy Death true life bestowing, p We beseech Thee, we beseech Thee, mf From every ill defend us, Thy grace and mercy send us. By Thy glorious Resurrection Earnest of our own perfection, p We beseech Thee, we beseech Thee, mf From every ill defend us, Thy grace and mercy send us. P JESU! JESU! To the FATHERS Throne ascended. All Thy pain and sorrows ended, p We beseech Thee, we beseech Thee, mf From every ill defend us, Thy grace and mercy send us. P JESU! JESU! mf Advocate for sinners pleading, With the FATHER interceding, p We beseech Thee, we beseech Thee, mf From every ill defend us, Thy grace and mercy send us. Amen. This Litany may also be sung in any time of special supplication. Litany of Jesus Glorified. 469 mf GoD the FATHER, throned on high, SAVIOUR, Who didst come to die, SPIRIT, Who dost sanctify, p Save us, Holy TRINITY. Dwelling now in glory bright, mf JESU, Prince of life and light, Ruling all things by Thy might, p Hear us, Holy JESU. Thou Whose Death did death destroy, er Who through pain didst pass to Endless and without alloy,[ joy Hear us, Holy JESU. f Thou Who didst to Heav'n ascend Still to be the sinner's Friend, Still Thy people to defend, Hear us, Holy JESU. JESU, raised to God's right hand, Round Whose Throne the Angel band Waits Thy Word of dread command, Hear us, Holy JESU. Thou Who dost the Sceptre bear, And in Heav'n a place prepare That we may be with Thee there, Hear us, Holy JESU. Thou Who must in glory reign, Conqueror of sin and pain, Till no enemy remain, Hear us. Holy JESU. mf JESU, Who art glorified In the very Flesh that died, p With the piercèd Hands and Side, Hear us, Holy JESU. mf JESU, though enthroned on high Still for our infirmity Touch'd with human sympathy, Hear us, Holy JESU. ( 185) LITANY OF JESUS GLORIFIED. JESU, in our time of need Our High Priest to intercede, Living still Thy Death to plead, Hear us, Holy JESU. JESU, able to bestow On Thy struggling Church below More than we can ask or know, Hear us, Holy JESU. JESU, Who to Heav'n upborne Didst not leave Thy Church to mourn, p Orphan'd, comfortless, forlorn, Hear us, Holy JESU. mf Thou Who, still our Saviour Didst the HOLY SPIRIT send[ Friend, To be with us to the end, Hear us, Holy JESU. PJESU, Who Thy Flesh and Blood, Offer'd once upon the Rood, Givest for Thy children's Food Hear us, Holy JESU. mf Only Balm for souls distress'd, Happiness of all the bless'd, Peace of those who long for rest, Hear us, Holy JESU. f Thou Who, as Thou once didst rise, Shalt be seen by human eyes Coming through the parted skies, Hear us, Holy JESU. p Thou Who then on quick and dead, All for whom Thy Blood was shed. Shalt pronounce the judgment dread, Hear us, Holy JESU. mf JESU, GOD's Incarnate SON, By Thy work for sinners done, By the gifts for sinners won. Hear us, Holy JESU That while pilgrims toiling here We Thy Name may love and fear, And to death may persevere, Hear us, Holy JESU. er That when earthly toil is o'er We, in rest for evermore May behold Thee and adore, Hear us, Holy JESU. Amen. Litany of the Holy Ghost. 470 mf GoD the FATHER, GOD the SON, GOD the SPIRIT, THREE in ONE, Hear us from Thy heavenly Throne, p Spare us, Holy TRINITY. mf HOLY SPIRIT, heavenly Dove, Dew descending from above, Breath of life, and Fire of love, p Hear us, Holy SPIRIT. Source of strength, of knowledge clear, Wisdom, godliness sincere, Understanding, counsel, fear, Hear us, Holy SPIRIT. Source of meekness, love, and peace, Patience, pureness, faith's increase, Hope and joy that cannot cease, Hear us, Holy SPIRIT. SPIRIT guiding us aright, SPIRIT making darkness light, er SPIRIT of resistless might, Hear us, Holy SPIRIT. p Thou by Whom the Virgin bore Him Whom heaven and earth adore, Sent our nature to restore, Hear us, Holy SPIRIT. mf Thou Whom JESUS from His Throne, Gave to cheer and help His own, That they might not be alone, Hear us, Holy SPIRIT. COMFORTER, to Whom we owe All that we rejoice to know Of our Saviour's work below, Hear us, Holy SPIRIT. Thou Whose sound Apostles heard, Thou Whose power their spirit stirr'd, Giving them the living Word, Hear us, Holy SPIRIT. Thou Whose grace the Church doth fill, Showing her GOD's perfect Will, Making JESUs present still, Hear us, Holy SPIRIT. Coming with Thy power to save, Moving on Baptísmal wave, Raising us from sin's dark grave, Hear us, Holy SPIRIT. P All our evil passions kill, Bend aright our stubborn will, Though we grieve Thee, patient still; Hear us, Holy SPIRIT. mf Come to raise us when we fall, And, when snares our souls enthral, Lead us back with gentle call; Hear us, Holy SPIRIT. Come to strengthen all the weak, Give Thy courage to the meek, Teach our faltering tongues to speak; Hear us, Holy SPIRIT. Come to aid the souls who yearn More of truth Divine to learn, And with deeper love to burn; Hear us, Holy SPIRIT. Keep us in the narrow way, Warn us when we go astray, Plead within us when we pray; Hear us, Holy SPIRIT. er Holy, loving, as Thou art. All Thy sevenfold gifts impart, Never more from us depart; ( 136) Hear us, Holy SPIRIT. Amen. LITANY OF THE CHURCH. 471 Litany of the Church. mf GoD the FATHER, GOD the SON, GOD the SPIRIT, THREE in ONE, Hear us from Thy heavenly Throne, p Spare us, Holy TRINITY. mf JESU, with Thy Church abide, Be her SAVIOUR, LORD, and Guide, While on earth her faith is tried: We beseech Thee, hear us, Arms of love around her throw, Shield her safe from every foe, dim Comfort her in time of woe: We beseech Thee, hear us. mf Keep her life and doctrine pure, Grant her patience to endure, Trusting in Thy promise sure: We beseech Thee, hear us. May her voice be ever clear, Warning of a judgment near, Telling of a Saviour dear: We beseech Thee, hear us. All her fetter'd powers release, Bid our strife and envy cease, Grant the heavenly gift of peace: We beseech Thee, hear us. All that she has lost restore, May her strength and zeal be more Than in brightest days of yore: We beseech Thee, hear us. May she one in doctrine be, One in truth and charity, Winning all to faith in Thee: We beseech Thee, hear us. May she guide the poor and blind, Seek the lost until she find, And the broken- hearted bind; We beseech Thee, hear us. Save her love from growing cold, Make her watchmen strong and bold, Fence her round, Thy peaceful fold: We beseech Thee, hear us. May her Priests Thy people feed, Shepherds of the flock indeed, Ready, where Thou call'st, to lead: We beseech Thee, hear us. p Judge her not for work undone, Judge her not for fields unwon, er Bless her works in Thee begun: We beseech Thee, hear us. p For the past give deeper shame, er Make her jealous for Thy Name, Kindle zeal's most holy flame: We beseech Thee, hear us. Raise her to her calling high, Let the nations far and nigh Hear Thy heralds' warning cry: We beseech Thee, hear us. May her lamp of truth be bright, Bid her bear aloft its light Through the realms of heathen night: We beseech Thee, hear us. mf May her scatter'd children be From reproach of evil free, Blameless witnesses for Thee: We beseech Thee, hear us. Arm her soldiers with the Cross, Brave to suffer toil or loss, Counting earthly gain but dross: We beseech Thee, hear us. er May she holy triumphs win, Overthrow the hosts of sin, Gather all the nations in: We beseech Thee, hear us. f May she soon all glorious be, Spotless and from wrinkle free, Pure, and bright, and worthy Thee: We beseech Thee, hear us. Fit her all Thy joy to share In the home Thou dost prepare, And be ever blessèd there: We beseech Thee, hear us. Amen. Litany of the Blessed Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ. 472 mf GoD the FATHER, GOD the SON, GOD the SPIRIT, THREE in ONE, p Spare us, Holy TRINITY. fGoD of GoD, and Light of Light, Ki of glory, LORD of might, Hear us, Holy JESU. p Very Man, Who for our sake Didst true Flesh of Mary take, Hear us, Holy JESU. mf Shepherd, Whom the FATHER gave His lost sheep to find and save, Hear us, Holy JESU. Priest and Victim, Whom of old Type and prophecy foretold, Hear us, Holy JESU. King of Salem, Priest Divine, Bringing forth Thy Bread and Wine, Hear us, Holy JESU. Paschal Lamb, Whose sprinkled Blood Saves the Israel of God, Hear us, Holy JESU. Manna, found at dawn of day, Pilgrim's Food in desert- way. Hear us, Holy JESU. Offering pure, in every place Pledge and means of heavenly grace. Hear us, Holy JESU. ( 137) LITANY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT. PART 2. P By the mercy, that of yore Shadow'd forth Thy gifts in store, Save us, Holy JESU. er By the love, on that last night That ordain'd the better rite, Save us, Holy JESU. p By the Death, that could alone For the whole world's sin atone, Save us, Holy JESU. By the Wounds, that ever plead For our help in time of need, Save us, Holy JESU. PART 3. That we may remember still Kedron's brook and Calvary's hill, Grant us, Holy JESU. mf That our thankful hearts may glow As Thy precious Death we show, Grant us, Holy JESU. That, with humble contrite fear, We may joy to feel Thee near, Grant us, Holy JESU. er That in faith we may adore, Praise, and love Thee more and more. Grant us, Holy JESU. p That Thy Sacred Flesh and Blood Be our true life- giving Food, Grant us, Holy JESU. mf That in all our words and ways We may daily show Thy praise, Grant us, Holy JESU. er That, as death's dark vale we tread, Thou mayst be our strengthening Bread, Grant us, Holy JESU. mf That, unworthy though we be, We may ever dwell with Thee, Grant us, Holy JESU. Amen. 473 Litang for Children. mf GoD the FATHER, GOD the SON, GOD the SPIRIT, THREE in ONE, Hear us from Thy heavenly Throne, p Spare us, Holy TRINITY. p JESU, Saviour ever mild, Born for us a little Child Of the Virgin undefiled, Hear us, Holy JESU. JESU, by the Mother- Maid In Thy swaddling clothes array'd, And within a manger laid, Hear us, Holy JESU. JESU, at Whose Infant Feet Shepherds, coming Thee to greet, Knelt to pay their worship meet, Hear us, Holy JESU. mf JESU, unto Whom of yore Wise men, hastening to adore, Gold and myrrh and incense bore, Hear us, Holy JESU. JESU, to Thy Temple brought, Whom, by Thy good SPIRIT taught, Simeon and Anna sought, Hear us, Holy JESU. 2 JESU, Who didst deign to flee From King Herod's cruelty In Thy earliest Infancy, Hear us, Holy JESU. er JESU, Whom Thy Mother found ' Midst the doctors sitting round, Marvelling at Thy Words profound, Hear us, Holy JESU. PART 2. 2 From all pride and vain conceit, From all spite and angry heat, From all lying and deceit, Save us, Holy JESU. From all sloth and idleness, From not caring for distress, From all lust and greediness, Save us, Holy JESU. From refusing to obey, From the love of our own way. From forgetfulness to pray, Save us, Holy JESU. PART 3. mf By Thy Birth and early years, By Thine Infant wants and fears, By Thy sorrows and Thy tears, Save us, Holy JESU. By Thy Pattern bright and pure. By the pains Thou didst endure Our salvation to procure, Save us, Holy JESU. p By Thy Wounds and thorn- crown'd By Thy Blood for sinners shed,[ Head my By Thy Rising from the dead, Save us, Holy JESU. By the Name we bow before, Human Name, which evermore All the hosts of Heav'n adore, Save us, Holy JESU, f By Thine own unconquer'd might, By Thy glory in the height, By Thy mercies infinite, Save us, Holy JESU. Amen ( 138) SUPPLEMENTAL HYMNS. Morning. " I laid me down and slept, and rose up 474 again for the Lord sustained me." mfAWAKED from sleep we fall Before Thee, GoD of love, And chant the praise the Angels raise, O GOD of might, above; Holy, Holy, Holy! Thou art GOD adored! p In Thy.pitying mercy show us mercy, LORD. mf Thou wakedst me from sleep; Shine on this mind and heart, And touch my tongue, that I among Thy choir may take my part; Holy, Holy, Holy! TRINITY adored! p In Thy pitying mercy show me mercy, LORD. mf The Judge will come with speed, And each man's deeds be known; dim Our trembling cry shall rise on high At midnight to Thy Throne; Holy, Holy, Holy! King of Saints adored! p In the hour of judgment show us mercy, LORD. Amen. Mid- day- for a City Church. 475 " A House of rest." mf BEHOLD US, LORD, a little space From daily tasks set free, And met within Thy holy place To rest awhile with Thee. Around us rolls the ceaseless tide Of business, toil, and care; p And scarcely can we turn aside For one brief hour of prayer. Yet these are not the only walls Wherein Thou may'st be sought; er On homeliest work Thy blessing falls, In truth and patience wrought. Thine is the loom, the forge, the mart, The wealth of land and sea: The worlds of science and of art, Reveal'd and ruled by Thee. mf Then let us prove our heavenly In all we do and know;[ birth And claim the kingdom of the earth For Thee, and not Thy foe. Work shall be prayer, if all be wrought As Thou wouldst have it done; And prayer, by Thee inspired and taught, Itself with work be one. Amen. Evening. " The Lord shall be thine everlasting 476 light." mf BEHOLD the sun, that seem'd but Enthronèd overhead, Beginneth to decline below [ now [ anon, The globe whereon we tread: And he, whom yet we look upon With comfort and delight, dim Will quite depart from hence p And leave us to the night. Thus time, unheeded, steals away The life which nature gave; Thus are our bodies every day Declining to the grave; Thus from us all our pleasures fly Whereon we set our heart;[ nigh, And when the night of death draws Thus will they all depart. er LORD! though the sun forsake our And mortal hopes are vain;[ sight, mf Let still Thine everlasting light Within our souls remain; And in the nights of our distress Vouchsafe those rays Divine,[ ness cr Which from the Sun of Righteous. For ever brightly shine. Amen. " The Lord's Name is praised from the rising up of the sun unto the going 477 down of the same." mf THE day Thou gavest, LORD, is ended, The darkness falls at Thy behest; To Thee our morning hymns ascended, er Thy praise shall sanctify our rest. mf We thank Thee that Thy Church unsleeping, While earth rolls onward into light, Through all the world her watch is keeping, And rests not now by day or night. ( 139) As o'er each continent and island The dawn leads on another day, The voice of prayer is never silent, Nor dies the strain of praise away. The sun that bids us rest is waking Our brethren' neath the western sky, And hour by hour fresh lips are making Thy wondrous doings heard on high. cr So be it, LORD; Thy Throne shall never, Like earth's proud empires, pass away; Thy Kingdom stands, and grows for ever, Till all Thy creatures own Thy sway. Amen. EVENING. Sunday. " A good day." 478 m/ THIS is the day the LORD hath made, He calls the hours His own; Let Heav'n rejoice, let earth be glad, And praise surround the Throne. To- day He rose and left the dead, And Satan's empire fell; To- day the saints His triumphs spread, And all His wonders tell. Hosanna to th' anointed King, To David's Holy SON![ and bring dim Make haste to help us, LORD, cr Salvation from Thy Throne. Bless'd be the LORD, Who comes to Father's men With messages of grace: Who comes, in GOD His Name, dim To save our sinful race. Hosanna in the highest strains The Church on earth can raise; The highest Heavens in which He reigns Shall give Him nobler praise. Amen. 479" There shall be no night there." EVENING. mf GREAT GOD, Who, hid from mortal sight, Dost dwell in unapproached light. Before Whose Throne with veiled brow, Thy sinless Angels trembling bow. dim Awhile in darkness here below We lie oppress'd with sin and woe; er But soon the everlasting day Shall chase the night of gloom away: • The day prepared for us by Thee; The day reserved for us to see:A day but faintly imaged here By brightest sun at noontide clear. pToo long, alas! it still delays, It lingers yet, that day of days; The flesh, with all its load of sin, Must perish, ere its joy we win. er Then from these earthy bonds set free The soul shall fly, O GOD, to Thee; To see Thee, love Thee, and adore, Her blissful task for evermore. mf All bounteous TRINITY! prepare Our souls Thy hidden joy to share, That our brief daytime, used aright, May issue in eternal light. Amen. Friday. 480" The marks of the Lord Jesus." PO JESU, crucified for man, 0 Lamb, all glorious on Thy Throne er Teach Thou our wond'ring souls to scan The mystery of Thy love unknown. We pray Thee, grant us strength to take Our daily cross, whate'er it be, mf And gladly, for Thine own dear sake, p In paths of pain to follow Thee. mp As on our daily way we go, Through light or shade, in calm or strife, Oh! may we bear Thy marks below In conquer'd sin and chasten'd life. And week by week this day we ask That holy memories of Thy Cross May sanctify each common task, And turn to gain each earthly loss. Grant us, dear LORD, our cross to bear Till at Thy Feet we lay it down, er Win through Thy Blood our pardon there, And through the Cross attain the crown. Amen. Saturday. " There remaineth a rest to the people of God," 481 EVENING. my Now the busy week is done, Now the rest- time is begun Thou hast brought us on our way, Kept and led us day by day; er Now there comes the first and best, Day of worship, light and rest. 2 Hallow, LORD, the coming day! When we meet to praise and pray. er Hear Thy Word, Thy Feast attend, Hours of happy service spend; To our hearts be manifest, LORD of labour and of rest I ( 140) SATURDAY. For Thy children gone before We can trust Thee and adore; p All their earthly week is past, Sabbath- time is theirs at last; Fold them, FATHER, to Thy breast, dim Give them everlasting rest. mf Guide us all the days to come, Till Thy mercy call us home: All our powers do Thou employ, Be Thy work our chiefest joy; Then, the promised land possest, p Bid us enter into rest. Amen. Christmas. 482" We are come to worship Him." mf ANGELS, from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o'er all the earth; Ye who sang creation's story, cr Now proclaim Messiah's birth: Come and worship, Worship CHRIST, the new- born King mf Shepherds, in the field abiding, Watching o'er your flocks by night, GOD with man is now residing, Yonder shines the Infant Light; er Come and worship, Worship CHRIST, the new- born King. mf Sages, leave your contemplations, Brighter visions beam afar; Seek the great Desire of nations, Ye have seen His natal star; er Come and worship, Worship CHRIST, the new- born King. mf All creation, join in praising GOD the FATHER, SPIRIT, SONEvermore your voices raising To th' Eternal THREE in ONE: er Come and worship, fWorship CHRIST, the new- born King. Amen. " Who being in the form of God made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness 483 of men." FROM east to west, from shore to shore, Let every heart awake and sing dim The HOLY CHILD Whom Mary bore. The CHRIST, the everlasting King. mf Behold! the world's Creator wears The form and fashion of a slave: Our very flesh our Maker shares, His fallen creature, man, to save. For this how wondrously He wrought! dim A maiden, in her lowly place, Became, in ways beyond all thought, The chosen vessel of His grace. She bow'd her to the Angel's word Declaring what the FATHER will'd, And suddenly the promised LORD That pure and halfow'd temple fill'd. pHe shrank not from the oxen's stall, He lay within the manger bed, And He Whose bounty feedeth all At Mary's breast Himself was fed. er And while the Angels in the sky Sang praise above the silent field, mfTo shepherds poor the LORD Most High, The one great Shepherd, was reveal'd. fAll glory for this blessèd morn To GoD the FATHER ever be; All praise to Thee, O Virgin- born, All praise, O HOLY GHOST, to Thee. Amen. 484" Jesus Christ is come in the flesh." CHRISTIANS, sing out with exultation, And praise your Benefactor's Name! To- day the Author of Salvation, The Father's well beloved came. mf Of undefiled Virgin Mother An Infant, all Divine, was born, er And GoD Himself became your Brother Upon this happy Christmas morn. mf In Him eternal might and power To human weakness hath inclined; And this poor Child brings richest dower Of gifts and graces to mankind. dim While here His Majesty disguising, A servant's form the Master wears, er Behold the beams of glory rising E'en from His poverty and tears. PA stable serves Him for a dwelling, And for a bed a manger mean; er Yet o'er His Head, His Advent telling, A new and wondrous star is seen. Angels rehearse to men the story. The joyful story of His birth; To Him they raise the anthem" Glory [ earth!" To GOD on high, and peace on For through this holy Incarnation The primal curse is done away; dim And blessèd peace o'er all creation Hath shed its pure and gentle ray. er Then, in that heavenly concert joining, O Christian men, with one accord, fYour voices tunefully combining, Salute the Birthday of your LORD! Amen. ( 141) NEW YEAR'S DAY. New Year's Day. " They will go from strength to 485 strength." fFROM glory unto glory! Be this our joycus song, As on the King's own highway, we bravely march along! From glory unto glory! O word of stirring cheer, mf As dawns the solemn brightness of another glad New Year. fFrom giory unto glory! What great things He hath done, What wonders He hath shown us, what triumphs He hath won! From glory unto glory! What mighty blessings crown The lives for which our LORD hath laid His own so freely down! The fulness of His blessing encompasseth our way; The fulness of His promises crowns every bright'ning day; The fulness of His glory is beaming from above, While more and more we learn to know the fulness of His love. And closer yet and closer the golden bonds shall be, Uniting all who love our LORD in pure sincerity: And wider yet and wider shall the circling glory glow, As more and more are taught of GOD that mighty Love to know. mf 0 let our adoration for all that He hath done, Peal out beyond the stars of God, while voice and life are one; dim And let our consecration be real, deep, and true; Oh, even now our hearts shall bow, and joyful vows renew. fNow onward, ever onward, from strength to strength we go, While grace for grace abundantly shall from His fulness flow, To glory's full fruition, from glory's foretaste here, Until His very presence crown our happiest New Year. Amen. Epiphany. " The kindness and love of God our 486 Saviour toward man appeared." m/ THE FATHER's sole- begotten SON dim Was born, the Virgin's Child, on earth; His Cross for us adoption won ,my The life and grace of second birth. Forth from the height of Heav'n He came, dim In form of man with man abode; mf Redeem'd His world from death and shame, The joys of endless life bestow'd. p Redeemer, come with power benign, Dwell in the souls that look for Thee; 0 let Thy light within us shine That we may Thy salvation see. Abide with us, O LORD, we pray, Dispel the gloom of doubt and woe; Wash every stain of guilt away, Thy tender healing grace bestow. mf LORD, Thou hast come, and well we know That Thou wilt likewise come again; Thy Kingdom shield from every foe," Thy honour and Thy rule maintain. fEternal glory, LORD, to Thee, Whom, now reveal'd, our hearts adore; To GoD the FATHER glory be, And HOLY SPIRIT evermore. Amen. 487" He was baptized." mfTHE Son of Man from Jordan rose, And pray'd to GoD above; When lo, the op'ning Heav'ns disclose A swift- descending Dove. The SPIRIT, lighting on His Brow, Anoints the Holy One:The FATHER's voice declaring" Thou Art My Belovèd SON." So when, through His Baptizing bless'd The Font new birth conveys, Man kneels a son of GoD confess'd, Heav'n opens as he prays. p Fair innocency, like the doye's, Invests him, purged from sin; For GoD the brooding SPIRIT moves, Directs and rules within. mf0 CHRIST, Whose mercy cleansed our stain With streams of grace Divine; Let us not soil the robes again Made white in Blood of Thine. Redeemer of a world undone, We praise Thee and adore:JESU, with GOD the FATHER ONE, And SPIRIT evermore. Amen. This Hymn is suitable for an Adult Baptism. " The Lord shall suddenly come to His 488 temple." mf WITHIN the FATHER's house The SoN hath found His home; er And to His temple suddenly The LORD of life hath come. ( 142) EPIPHANY. mf The doctors of the law Gaze on the wondrous Child, And marvel at His gracious words Of wisdom undefiled. p Yet not to them is giv'n The mighty truth to know, To lift the fleshly veil which hides Incarnate GoD below. The secret of the LORD Escapes each human eye, er And faithful pond'ring hearts await The full Epiphany p LORD, visit Thou our souls, And teach us by Thy grace Each dim revealing of Thyself With loving awe to trace; er Till from our darken'd sight The cloud shall pass away, And on the cleansed soul shall burst mf The everlasting day; Till we behold Thy Face, And know, as we are known, Thee, FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST, Co- equal THREE in ONE. Amen. Septuagesima. " God Who created all things by Jesus 489 Christ." mf 0 GOD, the joy of Heav'n above, Thou didst not need Thy creatures love, When from Thy secret place of rest Thy Word the earth's foundations blest. Thou spakest;-worlds began to be; They bow before Thy Majesty;, And all to their Creator raise A wondrous harmony of praise. But ere, O LORD, this lovely earth From Thy creative will had birth, Thou in Thy counsels didst unfold Another world of fairer mould. er That realm shall our Redeemer frame, And build upon His mighty Name; His Hand the word of power shall sow, That all the earth His truth may know. When time itself has pass'd away, His Church, secure in Heaven for aye, Shall share His Table and His Throne, And GoD the FATHER reign alone. fO FATHER, SON, and SPIRIT BLEST, One GOD in Heav'n and earth confest, Preserve, direct, and fill with love Thy realm on earth, Thy realm above. Amen. The following Hymn is suitable for this season: 533 Oh how fair that morning broke. ( 143 Lent. " Hear my crying, O God: give ear unto 490 my prayer." mf SWEET SAVIOUR! in Thy pitying grace Thy sweetness to our souls impart; Thou only Lover of our race Give healing to the wounded heart; p Oh! hear Thy contrite servants' cry, pp And save us, JESU! lest we die. p Long- suffering JESU! hear our prayer Who weep before Thee in our shame; We have no hope but Thee; O spare, LORD, spare us from th' undying flame; Oh! hear Thy contrite servants' cry, pp And save us, JESU! lest we die. p All we have broken Thy command; LORD, help us for Thy mercies' sake; Deliver us from Satan's hand, And safely to Thy Kingdom take; Oh! hear Thy contrite servants' cry, pp And save us, JESU! lest we die. p We flee for refuge to Thy love, er Salvation of the helpless soul; Pour down Thy radiance from above, And make these sin- worn spirits whole; p Good LORD, in mercy hear our cry, pp And save us, JESU! lest we die. Amen. " Is there no balm in Gilead; is there 491 no physician there?" P FAIN would I, LORD of grace, With penitential tears The record of my sins efface, That in Thy book appears:Fain would I journey hence, In garb of stainless white, cr And made by mine own penitence Well pleasing in Thy sight. p Fond idle dream! the foe But lures and fools my soul; Not all my tears can peace bestow;Thou only makest whole. ) LENT. Hath ever sailor tost, Or sufferer rack'd in pain, cr Within Thine anchorage been lost, Or found Thy Gilead vain? mf Maker and Hope of all! p Wounded and sick am I: Great Healer, save me, lest I fall And perish utterly. er Can boundless love reject? Shall mercy say me nay, Who cry with all Thine own elect Before Thee, night and day? myThine be glory, CHRIST Most High, dím Have compassion,( p) or we die. Amen. 492" Redeeming the time." mf Lo! now the time accepted peals Its tidings of release; A time that with salvation heals, And to repentant tears reveals p The mercy- seat of peace. Then let us wisely now restrain Our food, our drink, our sleep; From idle word and jest refrain, And steadfastly begin again A stricter watch to keep. er Now heaven- taught love will haste And seek the cheerless bed,[ to rise Where cold and wan the sufferer lies, And CHRIST Himself to heedful eyes Is hungering for bread. ' Tis now that zealous charity Her goods more largely spends, Lays up her treasure in the sky, And freely yields, ere death draw nigh, To GOD the wealth He lends. p Then consecrate us, LORD, anew, And fire our hearts with love; That all we think, and all we do, Within, without, be pure and true, Rekindled from above. mf Now fuller praise and glory be To Thee, the First and Last; And make us, Blessèd TRINITY, More faithful soldiers, worthier Thee, Through this our chastening fast. Amen. " Resist the devil, and he will flee from you; araw nigh to God, and He 493 will draw nigh to you." FOR A LATE EVENING SERVICE. mf FATHER, Most High, be with us, Unseen, Thy goodness showing, And CHRIST the WORD Incarnate, And SPIRIT grace bestowing. er 0 Trinity, O Oneness Of light and power exceeding: O Gon of GoD Eternal, O GOD, from Both proceeding! mf While day light hours are passing We live and work before Thee; dim Now, ere we rest in slumber, We gather to adore Thee. Our Christian name and calling Of our new birth remind us; The SPIRIT's gifts and sealing To firm obedience bind us. mf Begone, ye powers of evil With snares and wiles unholy! Disturb not with your temptings The spirits of the lowly. Depart! for CHRIST is present, Beside us, yea, within us;; Away! His sign, ye know The victory shall win us. p Awhile the body resteth; The spirit, wakeful ever, er Abideth in communion With CHRIST, Who sleepeth never. To GoD, th' Eternal FATHER, To CHRIST, our sure salvation, To GoD, the HOLY SPIRIT, Be endless adoration. Amen. The following Hymns are suitable for this season: 528 Not for our sins alone. 638 0 Gon, to know that Thou art just. Hymns on the Passion. " Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise 494 with the same mind." mf My LORD, my Master, at Thy Feet adoring, [ of woe; I see Thee bow'd beneath Thy load For me, a sinner, is Thy Life- Blood pouring; dim For Thee, my SAVIOUR, scarce my tears will flow. mfThine own disciple to the Jews has sold Thee With friendship's kiss and loyal word he came: How oft of faithful love my lips have told Thee,[ hood and my shame! dim While Thou hast seen my falsemy With taunts and scoffs they mock what seems Thy weakness, With blows and outrage adding pain to pain; Thou art unmoved and steadfast in Thy meekness;[ I complain! dim When I am wrong'd how quickly ip My LORD, my SAVIOUR, when I see Thee wearing [ of thorn, Upon Thy bleeding brow the crown er Shall I for pleasure live, or shrink from bearing [ scorn? Whate'er my lot may be of pain or ( 144) HYMNS ON THE PASSION. mf0 Victim of Thy love! 0 pangs p Our sin's pollution to remove His Blood was freely given; most healing! [ I adore! dim 0 saving Death! O wounds that mf0 shame most glorious! CHRIST, before Thee kneeling, pI pray Thee keep me Thine for evermore. Amen. " Weep not for Me, but weep for your. 495 selves." PWEEP not for Him Who onward His Cross to Calvary;[ bears He does not ask man's pitying tears, Who wills for man to die. The awful sorrow of His Face, The bowing of His Frame, Come not from torture or disgrace; He fears not Cross or shame. N There is a deeper pang of grief, An agony unknown. In which His Love finds no relief; He bears it all alone. He thinks of all for whom His Life Of lowliness and pain, And weariness and care and strife, Will be alas! in vain. He sees the souls for whom He dies Yet clinging to their sin, And heirs of mansions in the skies Who will not enter in. er Ah! this, my SAVIOUR, was the shame That bow'd Thy Head so low! These were the wounds that rack'd Thy Frame, And made Thy Tears to flow. pOh! may I in Thy sorrow share, And mourn that sins of mine Should ever wound with grief or care. That loving Heart of Thine. Amen. " A very scorn of men, and the outcast 496 of the people." mf 0 SCORN'D and outcast LORD, beneath Thy burden meekly bending, Thou, our true Isaac, to Thy death Art wearily ascending. dim And soon, with nail- pierced Feet and Hands Upon the Cross they raise Thee: The Cross, which there uplifted stands, To all the earth displays Thee. mf Oh! wondrous love of Gon on high, The sinful thus to cherish! He gave His guiltless Sox to die, dim Lest guilty man should perish. er So mighty was the SAVIOUR's love, So just the wrath of Heaven. Yes!' tis the Cross that breaks the red And chain of condemnation,[ GoD er And makes a league' twixt man and For our entire salvation. fOpraise the FATHER, praise the Son, The Lamb for sinners given,[ alone And HOLY GHOST, through Whom Our hearts are raised to Heaven. Amen. Caster. 497 " Let us keep the Feast." mf" WELCOME, happy morning!" age to age shall say; Hell to- day is vanquish'd! Heav'n is won to- day! [ evermore! fLo! the Dead is living, GoD for Him, their true Creator, all His works adore:[ to age shall say. " Welcome, happy morning!" age Earth with joy confesses, clothing her for Spring, [ ing King: All good gifts return with her returnBloom in every meadow, leaves on every bough, [ triumph now: Speak His sorrows ended, hail His Hell to- day is vanquish'd! Heav'n is won to- day! mf Months in due succession, days of length'ning light, Hours and passing moments praise Thee in their flight; Brightness of the morning, sky and fields and sea,[ praise to Thee: Vanquisher of darkness, bring their " Welcome, happy morning! age to age shall say. Maker and Redeemer, Life and Health of all, [ abasing fall, Thou from Heav'n beholding man's Of th' Eternal FATHER true and only SON, [ put on: Manhood to deliver, manhood didst Hell to- day is vanquish'd! Heav'n is won to- day! Thou, of life the Author,( dim) death didst undergo, Tread the path of darkness,( er) saving strength to show; mf Come then, True and Faithful, now fulfil Thy word; " Tis Thine own Third Morning! rise, O buried LORD![ to age shall say. f" Welcome, happy morning!" age ( 145) Loose the souls long prison'd, bound with Satan's chain; [ again; All that now is fallen raise to life Show Thy Face in brightness, bid the nations see! [ with Thee; Bring again our daylight: day returns Hell to- day is vanquish'd! Heav'n is won to- day! Amen. " Sing ye to the Lord, for He hath 498 triumphed gloriously." THE foe behind, the deep before, Our hosts have dared and past the sea; And Pharaoh's warriors strew the shore, And Israel's ransom'd tribes are free. Lift up, lift up your voices now! The whole wide world rejoices now; The LORD hath triumph'd gloriously! The LORD shall reign victoriously! mf Happy morrow, Turning sorrow Into peace and mirth! Bondage ending, Love descending O'er the earth. EASTER. Seals assuring, Guards securing, Watch His earthly prison: Seals are shatter'd. Guards are scatter'd;CHRIST is risen! f mf No longer must the mourners weep, Nor call departed Christians dead; dim For death is hallow'd into sleep, And every grave becomes a bed. cr Now once more Eden's door Open stands to mortal eyes; For CHRIST hath risen, and man shall [ rise. Now at last, Old things past, Hope, and joy, and peace begin: For CHRIST hath won, and man shall win. dim It is not exile, rest on high; It is not sadness, peace from strife; To fall asleep is not to die; To dwell with CHRIST is better life. f Where our banner leads us We may safely go; Where our Chief precedes us, We may face the foe. His right arm is o'er us, He our Guide will be: CHRIST hath gone before us, Christians, follow ye! Amen. " When I awake up after Thy likeness, 499 I shall be satisfied with it." for the Resurrection morning Soul and body meet again; No more sorrow, no more weeping, no more pain! p Here awhile they must be parted, And the flesh its Sabbath keep, Waiting in a holy stillness, wrapt in sleep. For a while the tired body Lies with feet toward the morn: er Till the last and brightest Easter day be born. But the soul in contemplation Utters earnest prayer and strong, my Bursting at the Resurrection into song. er Soul and body reunited Thenceforth nothing shall divide, Waking up in CHRIST's own likeness, satisfied. fOh! the beauty, Oh! the gladness Of that Resurrection day, Which shall not through endless ages pass away! mf On that happy Easter morning All the graves their dead restore; Father, sister, child, and mother, meet once more. To that brightest of all meetings dim Bring us, JESU CHRIST, at last: By Thy Cross, through death( cr) and judgment, holding fast. Amen. " My Beloved spoke and said unto me, Rise up My love, My fair one, and come away. For the winter is past; the rain is over and gone; the flowers appear upon the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is 500 heard in our land." mf0 VOICE of the Beloved! Thy Bride hath heard Thes say, " Rise up, My love, My fair one, Arise and come away. For lo,' tis past, the winter, The winter of thy year; The rain is past and over, The flowers on earth appear. " And now the time of singing Is come for every bird; And over all the country The turtle dove is heard: The fig her green fruit ripens, The vines are in their bloom: Arise and smell their fragrance, My love. My fair one, come!' ( 146) EASTER. p Yea, LORD! Thy Passion over, We know this life of ours er Hath pass'd from death and winter To leaves and budding flowers: No more Thy rain of weeping In drear Gethsemane; No more the clouds and darkness, p That veil'd Thy bitter Tree. mf Our Easter Sun is risen! dim And yet we slumber long, And need Thy Dove's sweet pleading To waken prayer and song. p'Oh breathe upon our deadness, Oh shine upon our gloom; er LORD, let us feel Thy Presence, f And rise and live and bloom. Amen. " Thanks be to God, Who giveth us the 501 victory." mfFAR be sorrow, tears, and sighing! Waves are calming, storms are dying; Moses hath o'erpass'd the sea, Israel's captive hosts are free; Life by death slew death and saved us, In His Blood the Lamb hath laved us, Clothing us with victory. JESUS CHRIST from death hath risen, Lo! His Godhead bursts the prison," While His Manhood passes free, Vanquishing our misery. mf Rise we free from condemnation; dim Through our God's humiliation, f Ours is now the victory. mf Vain the foe's despair and madness! See the dayspring of our gladness! Slaves no more of Satan we; Children, by the SON set free; f Rise, for Life with death hath striven, All the snares of hell are riven, Rise and claim the victory. Amen. " Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in His apparel, travelling in the greatness of His 502 strength 2" mf To Thee and to Thy CHRIST, O GOD, We sing- we ever sing; [ tain'd, For He the lonely winepress trod, Our cup of joy to bring. er His glorious Arm the strife mainHe march'd in might from far; His robes were with the vintage stain'd, Red with the wine of war. To Thee and to Thy CHRIST, O GOD, We sing-- we ever sing; dim For He invaded Death's abode, er And robbed him of his sting. The house of dust enthrals no more, For He, the Strong to save, Himself doth guard that silent door, Great Keeper of the grave. mf To Thee and to Thy CHRIST, O We sing- we ever sing; [ GOD, For He hath crush'd beneath His rod The world's proud rebel king. He plunged in His imperial strength To gulfs of darkness down; He brought His trophy up at length, The foil'd usurper's crown. To Thee and to Thy CHRIST, O GOD, We sing- we ever sing:[ Blood dim For He redeem'd us with His From every evil thing.[ upbore, mf Thy saving strength His Arm The Arm that set us free; f Glory, O GOD, for evermore Be to Thy CHRIST and Thee. Amen. 503" Being seen of them forty days." mf FORTY days Thy seer of old Communed with Thee, O Most High; Fain Thy goings to behold And Thy glory passing by. p In the rocky cleft he bow'd; Thou, as mortal gaze might bear, Part reveal'd and part in cloud, cr Didst Thy secret Name declare. mf Forty days of Easter- tide[ own; Thou didst commune with Thine Now by glimpses, LORD, descried, Handled now and proved and known;p Known, Most Merciful, yet veil'd; Else before the awful sight Surely heart and flesh had fail'd, Smitten with exceeding light. mf Risen Master, fain would wa, Sharing those unearthly days, Morn and eve, on shore and sea, Watch Thy movements, mark Thy ways;Catch by faith each glad surprise Of Thy footstep drawing nigh, Hear Thy sudden greeting rise dim" Peace be to you! It is I;"mf Secrets of Thy Kingdom learn, Read the vision open spread, Feel Thy Word within us burn, Know Thee in the broken Bread. So Thy glory's skirts beside Gently led from grace to grace, We Thy coming may abide, dim And adore Thee face to face. Amen. ( 147) EASTER. 504" Risen with Him." THE LORD is risen indeed; Now is His work perform'd: Now is the mighty Captive freed, And death's strong castle storm'd. The LORD is risen indeed; Then Hell has lost his prey; With Him is risen the ransom'd seed To reign in endless day, The LORD is risen indeed; He lives, to die no more; He lives, the sinner's cause to plead, dim Whose curse and shame He bore. f The LORD is risen indeed; Attending Angels, hear! Up to the Courts of Heav'n with speed The joyful tidings bear. Then take your golden lyres, And strike each cheerful chord; Join, all ye bright celestial choirs, To sing our risen LORD. Amen. Rogation Days. " The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness 505 thereof." mf0 THRONED, O crown'd with all renown, Since Thou the earth hast trod, Thou reignest, and by Thee come down Henceforth the gifts of GoD. [ By Thee the suns of space, that burn Unspent, their watches hold; The hosts that turn, and still return, Are'sway'd, and poised, and roll'd. The powers of earth, for all her ills, An endless treasure yield;[ hills, The precious things of the ancient Forest, and fruitful field.] Thine is the health, and Thine the That in our halls abound;[ wealth And Thine the beauty and the joy With which the years are crown'd. dim[ And as, when ebbed the flood, our sires Kneel'd on the mountain sod, While o'er the new world's altar fires Shone out the bow of GoD; And sweetly fell the peaceful spellWord that shall aye avail" Summer and winter shall not cease, Seed time nor harvest fail;"] er Thus in their change let frost and And winds and dews be given;[ heat All fostering power, all influence sweet, Breathe from the bounteous heaven. The parts within[ brackets] may be omitted, if the Hymn be thought too long. Attemper fair with gentle air The sunshine and the rain. That kindly earth with timely birth May yield her fruits again; mf That we may feed Thy poor aright, And, gath'ring round Thy Throne, Here in the holy Angels' sight Repay Thee of Thine own. For so our sires in olden time Spared neither gold nor gear, Nor precious wood, nor hewen stone, Thy sacred shrines to rear. er For there to give the second birth In mysteries and signs, The Face of CHRIST o'er all the earth On kneeling myriads shines. mf And if so fair beyond compare Thine earthly houses be. [ Face er In how great grace shall we Thy In Thine own Palace see? Amen. Ascension. " Knowest thou that the Lord will take away thy Master from thy head 506 to- day" mf KNow ye the LORD hath borne away Your Master from your head to- day? Yea, we know it; yet we raise Joyous strains of hope and praise! He is gone, but not before All His earthly work is o'er. Alleluia! Know ye the LORD hath borne away Your Master from your head to- day? Yea, we know it: stand afar; Mark His bright triumphal car, Mighty end of mighty deeds, Clouds His chariot, winds His steeds! Alleluia! Know ye the LORD hath borne away Your Master from your head to- day? Yea, we know it; ere He left, Jordan's stream in twain was cleft: With that glorious act in view, We shall one day cleave it too! Alleluia! ( 148) Know ye the LORD hath borne away Your Master from your head to- day? Yea, we know it; wondrous love Bids Him seek His Home above: dim He hath said' tis better so; See His mantle dropt below! Alleluia! Imf Know ye the LORD hath borne away Your Master from your head to- day? ASCENSION. Yea, we know it; lo! we trace Plenteous portions of His grace, Sent to all whose hearts can soar Whither He has gone before. Alleluia! Know ve the LORD hath borne away Your Master from your head to- day? Yea, we know it: search would fail, er If ye pass'd through mount and vale: [ wide: Earth contains Him not, though Seek Him at His FATHER'S side! Alleluia! Amen. Thitsuntide. " The Spirit of the Lord filleth the world." 507 mf BOUNTEOUS SPIRIT, ever shedding Life the world to fill! [ ing, Swarms the fruitful globe o'erspreadShoals their ocean pathway threading, er Own Thy quick'ning thrill: Author of each creature's birth, Life of life beneath the earth, Everywhere, O SPIRIT Blest, Thou art motion,( p) Thou art rest. mf* Come, Creator! grace bestowAll Thy sevenfold dower![ ing ,Come, Thy peace and bounty strowing, Earth's Renewer! Thine the sowing, Thine the gladd'ning shower. Comforter! what joy Thou art To the blest and faithful heart; But to man's primeval foe Uttermost despair and woe. O'er the waters of creation Moved Thy Wings Divine; When the world, to animation Waking' neath Thy visitation, Teem'd with powers benign: Thou didst man to being call, Didst restore him from his fall; Pouring, like the latter rain, Grace to quicken him again. er Thine the Gospel voices, crying As with trumpet sound; Till the world, in darkness lying, Rose from deathly sleep, descrying Heavenly light around. Man, to reach that prize reveal'd, Arın'd with Thee as with a shield, Nerved and girt his fight to win, Quells the prince of death and sin. mf Lowliest homage now before Thee Let the ransom'd pay: For Thy wondrous gifts adore Thee, By Thy holiness implore Thee, While in love they pray: * These verses may be omitted, if the Hymn be thought too long. dim Holy! Holy! we repeat, Kneeling at Thy mercy- seat; There unbosom every woe, Groanings Thou alone canst know. mf Fount of grace for every nation, Refuge of the soul! Strengthen Thou each new creation, With the waters of salvation Make the guilty whole: Rule on earth the powers that be; Give us priests inspired of Thee; Through Thy Holy Church increase Purest unity and peace. * Purge and sanctify us wholly From the leaven of ill; Save from Satan's grasp unholy; To a living faith and lowly Mould the upright will; Till the olden zeal return, And with mutual love we burn; Till in peace, no more to roam, All the flock be gather'd home. Amen.. " The Comforter, which is the Holy 508 Ghost." mf COME, HOLY GHOST, Eternal GOD Proceeding from above, Both from the FATHER and the SON, The GoD of peace and love; Visit our minds, into our hearts Thy heavenly grace inspire; That truth and godliness we may Pursue with full desire. Thou in Thy gifts art manifold; By them CHRIST's Church doth stand: [ law, In faithful hearts Thou writ'st Thy The Finger of God's hand. According to Thy promise, LORD, Thou givest speech with grace, er That through Thy help God's praises may Resound in every place. dim 0 HOLY GHOST, into our minds Send down Thy Heavenly Light: er Kindle our hearts with fervent zeal To serve GoD day and night. Our weakness strengthen and confirm, For, LORD, Thou know'st us frail; That neither devil, world, nor flesh, dim Against us may prevail. mf Put back our enemy from us, And help us to obtain Peace in our hearts with Gop and man.The best, the truest gain; ( 149) Of strife and of dissension Dissolve, O LORD, the bands, And knit the knots of peace and love Throughout all Christian lands. WHITSUNTIDE. Grant us the grace that we may know The FATHER of all might, That we of His beloved SON May gain the blissful sight; And that we may with perfect faith Ever acknowledge Thee, The Spirit of FATHER, and of Sox, One GOD in Persons Three. To GoD the FATHER laud and praise, And to His Blessèd Sox, And to the HOLY SPIRIT of grace, Co- equal THREE in ONE. Amen. Trinity Sunday. " I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning 509 and the end, the first and the last.' mf BE near us, Holy TRINITY, One Light, one only Deity! cr All things are Thine, on Thee depend, fWho art Beginning without end. The myriad armies of the sky Praise, bless, adore Thy Majesty: Earth's triple frame- land, air, and seaUpraise their canticle to Thee. dim We too, Thy suppliant servants Before Thy feet adoring fall:[ all, To Thee our vows and prayers we bring, [ sing. With hymns that Saints and Angels er One we believe Thee, Light Divine, And worship in a glorious Trine: mf 0 First and Last, we humbly cry, And all things having breath reply. f Praise to the FATHER, made of none, Praise to His sole- begotten SON, Praise to the HOLY SPIRIT be ,Mysterious Godhead, ONE in THREE! Amen. General Hymns. 510" Lo, these are parts of His ways." mf HAIL, FATHER, Whose creating call Unnumber'd worlds attend; Who art in all and over all, Thyself both Source and End: In light unsearchable enthroned, Whom Angels dimly see, The Fountain of the GODHEAD Own'd, First- named among the THREE. From Thee, through an eternal Now, Springs Thy co- equal SON; An everlasting FATHER Thou, Ere time began to run. p Not quite display'd to worlds above, Nor quite on earth conceal'd, er By wondrous, unexhausted love To mortal man reveal'd; When Nature's outworn robe shall be Exchanged for new attire: And earth, which rose at Thy decree, Dissolve before Thy fire; f Thy Name, O GOD, be still adored Through ages without end,[ WORD Whom none but Thine essential And SPIRIT comprehend. Amen. " This glorious and fearful Name, the 511 Lord thy God," f GLORIOUS is Thy Name, O LORD! Heav'n and earth with one accord Tell Thy greatness, part reveal'd, But the larger part conceal'd. dim How shall we poor sinners dare Seek Thy face in praise and prayer? fFearful is Thy Name, O LORD! Dread Thy voice, and sharp Thy sword; ( 150) Thunders roll around Thy path: None can stand before Thy wrath! dim How shall trembling sinners dare Lift their voice in praise and prayer? mf Yet with all Thy wondrous might Far beyond our mortal sight, Perfect wisdom, boundless powers, er Thou, O glorious GOD! art ours. dim So, though fill'd with awe, we dare [ prayer. Name Thy Name in praise and 2 Since, to save a world undone, Thou didst give Thine only SON, er All Thy greatness, LORD Most High, Brings Thee to our hearts more nigh. Thus in faith and hope we dare Claim Thy love in praise and prayer. Amen. " Jacob vowed a vow, saying, If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and raiment to put on, so that I come again to my father's house in peace; then shall the Lord 512 be my God." mf 0 GoD of Jacob, by Whose hand Thy people still are fed, Who through this weary pilgrimage Hast all our fathers led; GENERAL HYMNS. Our vows, our prayers, we now present Before Thy Throne of grace: GOD of our fathers, be the Gop Of their succeeding race. Through each perplexing path of life Our wandering footsteps guide: Give us each day our daily bread, And raiment fit provide. er 0 spread Thy covering wings around, Till all our wanderings cease, And at our FATHER'S loved abode Our souls arrive in peace. Amen. " Strive for the truth to the death, and the Lord shall fight for thee.- Thou requirest truth in the inward 513 parts." mf 0 Gon of Truth, Whose living word Upholds whate'er hath breath, dim Look down on Thy creation, Enslaved by sin and death.[ LORD, mf Set up Thy standard, LORD, that Who claim a heavenly birth[ they May march with Thee to smite the That vex Thy ransom'd earth.[ lies dim Ah! would we join that blest And follow in the might[ array, Of Him, the Faithful and the True, In raiment clean and white? er Then, GoD of Truth, for Whom we longThou Who wilt hear our prayerDo Thine own battle in our hearts, And slay the falsehood there. Yea, come! then, tried as in the fire, From every lie set free, Thy perfect truth shall dwell in us, mf And we shall live in Thee. Amen. 514" Our Father, which art in Heaven." mp FATHER of all, to Thee With loving hearts we pray, Through Him, in mercy given, The Life, the Truth, the Way: er From Heav'n, Thy Throne, in mercy shed Thy blessings on each bended head. FATHER of all, to Thee Our contrite hearts we raise. Unstrung by sin and pain, Long voiceless in Thy praise; Breathe Thou the silent chords along, Until they tremble into song. FATHER of all, to Thee We breathe unutter'd fears, Deep- hidden in our souls, That have no voice but tears; Take Thou our hand, and through the wild Lead gently on each trustful child. mfFATHER of all, may we In praise our tongues employ, When gladness fills the soul With deep and hallow'd joy; In storm and calm give us to see The path of peace which leads to Thee. Amen. Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that Thou wouldest bless me indeed.. and that Thine hand might be with me, and that Thou wouldest keep me from evil... And God granted him that which he requested." 515 p FATHER, whate'er of earthly bliss Thy sovereign will denies, Accepted at Thy Throne of grace Lef this petition rise:Give me a calm and thankful heart, From every murmur free; The blessings of Thy grace impart, And let me live to Thee. er Let the sweet hope that Thou art My path of life attend;[ mine Thy presence through my journey shine, mf And crown my journey's end. Amen. " O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands." 516 mf BEFORE JEHOVAH's awful Throne, Ye nations, bow with sacred joy; fKnow that the LORD is GOD alone; mf He can create, and He destroy. His soy'reign power, without our aid, dim Made us of clay, and form'd us Istray'd, And when like wand'ring sheep we He brought us to His fold again." fWe'll crowd Thy gates with thankful men; songs; High as the heav'ns our voices raise: And earth, with her ten thousand tongues, praise. Shall fill Thy courts with sounding Wide as the world is Thy command; Vast as eternity Thy love; Firm as a rock Thy truth shall stand. When rolling years shall cease to move. Amen. ( 151) 517" The multitude of His mercies." mf WHEN all Thy mercies, O my GOD, My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view, I'm lost In wonder, love, and praise. GENERAL HYMNS. Unnumber'd comforts to my soul Thy tender care bestow'd, Before my infant heart conceived From Whom those comforts flow'd. When in the slippery paths of youth With heedless steps I ran, er Thine arm unseen convey'd me safe, And led me up to man. Through every period of my life Thy goodness I'll pursue. cr And after death in distant worlds The glorious theme renew. fThrough all eternity to Thee A joyful song I'll raise; But oh! eternity's too short To utter all Thy praise. Amen.. " I have gone astray like a sheep that is 518 lost; O seek Thy servant." mfWE have not known Thee as we ought, [ power; Nor learn'd Thy wisdom, grace, and The things of earth have fill'd our thought, And trifles of the passing hour. p LORD, give us light Thy truth to [ Thee. And' make us wise in knowing see, mf We have not fear'd Thee as we ought, [ eye, Nor bow'd beneath Thine awful Nor guarded deed, and word, and thought, Remembering that GOD was nigh. P LORD, give us faith to know Thee near, And grant the grace of holy fear. mf We have not loved Thee as we ought. [ Thee; Nor cared that we are loved by Thy presence we have coldly sought, And feebly long'd Thy Face to see. P LORD, give a pure and loving heart To feel and own the love Thou art. mf We have not served Thee as we ought, Alas! the duties left undone ,dim The work with little fervour wrought ,The battles lost, or scarcely won! LORD, give the zeal, and give the might, For Thee to toil, for Thee to fight. mf When shall we know Thee as we ought. And fear, and love, and serve aright! When shall we out of trial brought cr Be perfect in the land of light! LORD, may we day by day prepare To see Thy Face, and serve Thee there. Amen. " Yea, Lord, I believe that Thon art the 519 Christ, the Son of God." mf GoD the FATHER's only SON, And with Him in glory ONE, ONE in wisdom, ONE in might, Absolute and Infinite; JESU, I believe in Thee, Thou art LORD and GOD to me. mf Preacher of eternal peace, CHRIST Anointed to release, Setting wide the dungeon door Unto sinners chain'd before; JESU, I believe in Thee, CHRIST the Prophet sent me. p Low in deep Gethsemane, er High on dreadful Calvary. In the Garden, on the Cross, Making good our utter loss; JESU, I believe in Thee, Priest and Sacrifice for me. mf Ruler of Thy ransom'd race, And Protector by Thy grace, Leader in the way we wend, And Rewarder at the end; JESU, I believe in Thee, CHRIST, the King of kings to me. Amen. 520" Visit me with Thy salvation." my Love Divine, all loves excelling, Joy of Heav'n, to earth come down, Fix in us Thy humble dwelling, All Thy faithful mercies crown. PJESU, Thou art all compassion, Pure unbounded love Thou art; er Visit us with Thy salvation, Enter every trembling heart. Come, Almighty to deliver, Let us all Thy grace receive; Suddenly return, and never, Never more Thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, Serve Thee as Thy Hosts above; p Pray, and( er) praise Thee, without Glory in Thy perfect love.[ ceasing, mf Finish then Thy new creation, Pure and spotless let us be; Let us see Thy great salvation, Perfectly restored in Thee. er Changed from glory into glory, Till in Heav'n we take our place, Till we cast our crowns before Thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise.. Amen, ( 152) GENERAL 521" The Name of the Lord Jesus." THRICE- HOLY Name! that sweeter sounds Than streams which down the valley run, And tells of more than human love, And more than human power, in one: First from the gracious herald heard, er Heard since through all the choirs on ligh; O Child of Mary, SON of GOD, Eternal, hear Thy children's cry! p While at the blessèd Name we bow, LORD JESUS, be among us now! mf Within our dim- eyed souls call up The vision of Thine earthly years; The Mount of the transfigured Form; 2 The Garden of the bitter Tears: The Cross uprear'd in darkening skies; The thorn- wreath'd Head, the bleeding Side; And whisper in the heart," For you, For you. I left the Heav'ns, and died," While at the blessèd Name we bow, LORD JESUS, be among us now! mf Ah! with faith's inward piercing eye The riven rock- hewn bed we see, Whence Thou in triumph hast gone forth By death from death to make us free! And when on earth's last awful day The Judgment- seat of GoD shal shine, Lift Thou our trembling eyes to read In Thy dear Face the mercy- sign. p While at the blessèd Name we bow, LORD JESUS, be among us now. Amen. " When ye glorify the Lord, exalt Him as much as ye can: for even yet will He far exceed: and when ye exalt Him, put forth all your strength, and be not weary: for ye can never 522 go far enough." f0 FOR a thousand tongues to sing My blest Redeemer's praise, The glories of my GoD and King, The triumphs of His grace! dim JESUS- the Name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease: ' Tis music in the sinner's ears, " Tis life, and health, and peace. HYMNS. mf He speaks; and, list'ning to His New life the dead receive,[ Voice. The mournful broken hearts rejoice, The humble poor believe. Hear Him, ye deaf; His praise, ye dumb, Your loosen'd tongues employ: Ye blind, behold your SAVIOUR Come; And leap, ye lame, for joy! My gracious Master and my GOD, Assist me to proclaim [ abroad And spread through all the earth f The honours of Thy Name. Amen. 523 " Who is this" p WHO is this so weak and helpless, Child of lowly Hebrew maid, Rudely in a stable sheltér'd, Coldly in a manger laid? f'Tis the LORD of all creation, Who this wondrous path hath trod; He is GoD from everlasting, And to everlasting GoD. p Who is this- a Man of Sorrows, Walking sadly life's hard way, Homeless, weary, sighing, weeping Over sin and Satan's sway? f" Tis our GoD, our glorious SAVIOUR, Who above the starry sky Now for us a place prepareth, Where no tear can dim the eye. p Who is this- behold Him shedding Drops of Blood upon the ground? Who is this despised, rejected, Mock'd, insulted, beaten, bound? f" Tis our GoD, Who gifts and graces On His Church now poureth down; Who shall smite in righteous judgment All His foes beneath His Throne. p Who is this that hangeth dying, While the rude world scoffs and scorns; Number'd with the malefactors, Torn with nails, and crown'd with thorns? ' Tis the GOD Who ever liveth ' Mid the shining ones on high, er In the glorious golden city Reigning everlastingly. Amen. " The Spirit also helpeth our infirmities." 524 mf COME to our poor nature's night With Thy blessèd inward light, HOLY GHOST the Infinite, Comforter Divine. We are sinful,-cleanse us, LORD, Sick and faint,-Thy strength afford, er Lost, until by Thee restored, Comforter Divine. ( 153) GENERAL HYMNS. p Orphan are our souls and poor, Give us from Thy Heavenly store er Faith, love, joy for evermore, Comforter Divine. p Like the dew Thy peace distil; Guide, subdue our wayward will, er Things of CHRIST unfolding still, Comforter Divine. With us, for us, intercede, And with voiceless groaning plead Our unutterable need, Comforter Divine. Earnest of the bliss on high Seal of immortality, In us" Abba, Father," cry, Comforter Divine. er Search for us the depths of GOD! Upward, by the starry road, Bear us to Thy high abode, Comforter Divine. Amen. " When they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together, and they were all filled 525 with the Holy Ghost." mp LORD GOD the HOLY GHOST, In this accepted hour, As on the day of Pentecost, Descend in all Thy power. We meet with one accord In our appointed place, And wait the promise of our LORD, The SPIRIT of all grace. er Like mighty rushing wind Upon the waves beneath, Move with one impulse every mind, One soul, one feeling breathe: mfThe young, the old inspire With wisdom from above; And give us hearts and tongues of fire, To pray and praise and love. SPIRIT of light, explore, And chase our gloom away, With lustre shining more and more Unto the perfect day. SPIRIT of truth, be Thou In life and death our Guide; O SPIRIT of adoption, now May we be sanctified. Amen. " The Lord is in this place... 526 dreadful is this place." mf Lo! Gon is here! let us adore, And own how dreadful is this place! Let all within us feel His power, And silent bow before His face; dim Who know His power, His grace who prove, p Serve Him with awe, with reverence love. how mf Lo! GoD is here! Him day and night The united choirs of Angels sing: To Him, enthroned above all height, The hosts of Heaven their praises bring; dim Disdain not, LORD, our meaner song, Who praise Thee with a falt'ring tongue. mf Being of beings I may our praise Thy courts with grateful fragrance fill; Still may we stand before Thy face, Still hear and do Thy sovereign will; To Thee may all our thoughts arise A true and ceaseless sacrifice. Amen. 527" Ask what I shall give thee." mp COME, my soul, thy suit prepare, JESUS loves to answer prayer; er He Himself has bid thee pray, Therefore will not say thee nay. er Thou art coming to a King, Large petitions with thee bring; For His grace and power are such, None can ever ask too much. e With my burden I begin: LORD, remove this load of sin; Let Thy Blood, for sinners spilt, Set my conscience free from guilt. LORD, I come to Thee for rest; Take possession of my breast; There Thy blood- bought right mainAnd without a rival reign.[ tain, While I am a pilgrim here, Let Thy love my spirit cheer; er Be my Guide, my Guard, my Friend, Lead me to my journey's end. Amen. " All our righteousnesses are as filthy 528 rags." mf Nor for our sins alone Thy mercy, LORD, we sue: dim Let fall Thy pitying glance On our devotions too, What we have done for Thee, And what we think to do. mf The holiest hours we spend In prayer upon our knees, The times when most we deem Our songs of praise will please, Thou Searcher of all hearts P Forgiveness pour on these. mf And all the gifts we bring, And all the vows we make, And all the acts of love We plan for Thy dear sake, p Into Thy pard'ning thought, O GOD of mercy, take. ( 154) GENERAL mp And most, when we, Thy flock, Before Thine Altar bend, And strange bewild'ring thoughts With those sweet moments blend, pp By Him Whose death we plead, Good LORD, Thy help extend. p Bow down Thine ear and hear! cr Open Thine eyes and see! Our very love is shame, And we must come to Thee mf To make it of Thy grace What Thou would'st have it be. Amen. " In all places where I record My Name, I will come unto thee, and I will 529 bless thee." mp JESUS, where'er Thy people meet, There they behold Thy mercy- seat; Where'er they seek Thee Thou art found, And every place is hallow'd ground. For Thou, within no walls confined, Inhabitest the humble mind; Such ever bring Thee when they come, And going, take Thee to their home. cr Great Shepherd of Thy chosen few, Thy former mercies here renew; Here to our waiting hearts proclaim The sweetness of Thy saving Name.. Here may we prove the power of prayer, To strengthen faith and sweeten care, To teach our faint desires And bring all Heav'n before our eyes. rise, P LORD, we are few, but Thou art near, Nor short Thine arm, nor deaf Thine ear; er O rend the Heav'ns, come quickly down, And make a thousand hearts Thine own. Amen. 41 The entrance of Thy word giveth light." 530 mf THE Voice of God's Creation found me dim Perplex'd midst hope and fear, mf For though His sunshine flash'd around me, dim His storms at times drew near: And I saidmf Oh! that I knew where He abideth! For doubts beset our lot, dim And lo! His glorious face He hideth, And men perceive it not! HYMNS. mf The Voice of God's Protection told me He loveth all He made; I seem'd to feel His arms enfold me, p And yet was half afraid: And I saidmf Oh! that I knew where I might find Him! His eye would guide me right: He leaveth countless tracks behind Him, p Yet passeth out of sight. mf The Voice of Conscience sounded nearer, It stirr'd my inmost breast; But though its tones were firmer, clearer, dim' Twas not the voice of rest: And I saidOh! that I knew if He forgiveth! My soul is faint within, Because in grievous fear it liveth Of wages due to sin. mf It was the Voice of Revelation That met my utmost need; The wondrous message of salvation er Was joy and peace indeed: And I saidOh! how I love the sacred pages From which such tidings flow, As monarchs, patriarchs, poets, sages, dim Have long'd in vain to know! For now is life a lucid story, And death( dim) a rest in Him, er And all is bathed in light and glory That once was dark or dim: And I saidmf 0 Thou Who dost my soul deliver, And all its hopes uplift; Give me a tongue to praise the Giver, f A heart to prize the gift. Amen. 531" O how sweet are Thy words." mfFATHER of mercies, in Thy Word What endless glory shines! For ever be Thy Name adored For these celestial lines. Here may the blind and hungry come, And light and food receive; Here shall the lowliest guest have room, And taste and see and live. ( 155) Here springs of consolation rise To cheer the fainting mind, And thirsting souls receive supplies, And sweet refreshment find. GENERAL HYMNS. Here the Redeemer's welcome Voice Spreads heavenly peace around, And life and everlasting joys Attend the blissful sound. Oh, may these heavenly pages be My ever dear delight, And still new beauties may I see, And still increasing light. Divine Instructor, gracious LORD, Be Thou for ever near; Teach me to love Thy sacred Word, And view my SAVIOUR here. Amen. " Thy word is tried to the uttermost; and 532 Thy servant loveth it." mf CHURCH of the Living GoD, Pillar and ground of truth, Keep the old paths the fathers trod In thy illumined youth. Lo, in thy bosom lies The touchstone for the age; Seducing error shrinks and dies At light from yonder page. Woe to the hands that dare, By lust of power enticed, To mingle with the doctrine there The frauds of Antichrist. [ Heav'n, Once to the saints was given All blessèd gospel lore; There, written down in words from Thou hast it evermore. Fear not, though doubts abound, And scoffing tongues deride; Love of God's Word finds surer ground When to the utmost tried. Toil at thy sacred text: More fruitful grows the field; Each generation for the next Prepares a richer yield. GOD'S SPIRIT in the Church Still lives unspent, untired, Inspiring hearts that fain would search The truths Himself inspired. er Move, HOLY GHOST, with might Amongst us as of old; Dispel the falsehood, and unite In true faith the true fold. Amen. " He that sat on the Throne said, Behold I 533 make all things new." mfOH how fair that morning broke, When in Eden man awoke! Beast and bird and insect bright Revell'd in the gladsome light; cr Gon look'd down from Heav'n above, All was life and joy and love. 2 Ah! the doleful change when sin Darkly, subtly enter'd in! War and pestilence and dearth Mar and sadden GOD's fair earth; Human sorrow fills the air; Death is reigning everywhere. mf Yet rejoice; for GoD on high f Hath not left His world to die! GOD's dear SON, with dying breath, Broke the power of sin and death; CHRIST the Tempter overthrew, CHRIST is making all things new. P LORD, in me be sin subdued, So may I with heart renew'd, er Fight the fight and run the race, Work in my appointed place, mf Waiting for the glad new birth Of Thy perfect Heav'n and earth. Amen. " Verily when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer 534 tribulation." mf FAR down the ages now, Her journey well- nigh done, The pilgrim Church pursues her way, And longs to reach her crown. mp No wider is the gate, No broader is the way, No smoother is the ancient path That leads to light and day. mf No feebler is the foe, No slacker grows the fight, Nor less the need of armour tried, Of shield and helmet bright. er Thus onward still we press, Through evil and through good, Through pain, or poverty, or want. Through peril or through blood. Still faithful to our GOD, And to our Captain true, er We follow where He leads the way, The Kingdom still in view. Amen. " To me to live is Christ and to die is gain." 535 p LORD, it belongs not to my care Whether I die or live; er To love and serve Thee is my share, And this Thy grace must give. If life be long, oh make me glad The longer to obey; If short, no labourer is sad To end his toilsome day. PCHRIST leads me through no darker rooms Than He went through before: He that unto Gon's kingdom comes Must enter by this door. ( 156) GENERAL HYMNS. Come, LORD, when grace hath made Thy blessed Face to see:[ me meet er For if Thy work on earth be sweet, What will Thy glory be! Then I shall end my sad complaints And weary sinful days,[ Saints mf And join with the triumphant That sing my SAVIOUR's praise. p My knowledge of that life is small, The eye of faith is dim;[ all, But' tis enough that CHRIST knows er And I shall be with Him. Amen. " For now they desire a better country, 536 that is a heavenly." mf THERE is a land of pure delight, Where Saints immortal reign; Infinite day excludes the night, And pleasures banish pain. There everlasting spring abides, And never- withering flowers: dim Death, like a narrow sea, divides That heavenly land from ours. er Sweet fields beyond the swelling flood Stand dress'd in living green; So to the Jews old Canaan stood, While Jordan roll'd between. p But timorous mortals start and To cross the narrow sea, And linger shivering on the brink, And fear to launch away. [ shrink, mf Oh, could we make our doubts remove, Those gloomy doubts that rise, And see the Canaan that we love With unbeclouded eyes: er Could we but climb where Moses stood, And view the landscape o'er; Not Jordan's stream, nor death's cold flood, Should fright us from the shore. Amen. " Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, 537 whose mind is stayed on Thee." mf PEACE, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin? p The Blood of JESUS whispers peace within. mf Peace, perfect peace, by thronging duties press'd? p To do the will of JESUS, this is rest. mfPeace, perfect peace, with sorrows surging round? p On JESUS' Bosom nought but calm is found. ( mfPeace, perfect peace, with loved ones far away? p In JESUS' keeping we are safe and they. mp Peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown? JESUS we know, and He is on the Throne. mp Peace, perfect peace, death shadowing us and ours? fJESUS has vanquish'd death and all its powers, p It is enough:( mf) earth's struggles soon shall cease, And JESUS call us to Heaven's perfect peace. Amen. " That whether we wake or sleep we should 538 live together with Him." p THEY whose course on earth is o'er, Think they of their brethren more? They before the Throne who bow, Feel they for their brethren now? We, by enemies distrestThey in Paradise at rest; We the captives- they the freedWe and they are one indeed. One in all we seek or shun, One- because our LORD is one; One in heart and one in loveWe below, and they above. Those whom many a land divides. Many mountains, many tides, Have they with each other part, Fellowship of heart with heart? Each to each may be unknown, Wide apart their lots be thrown: Diff'ring tongues their lips may speak, One be strong, and one be weak;er Yet in Sacrament and prayer Each with other hath a share; dim Hath a share in tear and sigh, Watch, and Fast and Litany. mf Saints departed even thus Hold communion still with us; Still with us, beyond the veil Praising, pleading without fail. er With them still our hearts we raise, Share their work and join their praise, Rend'ring worship, thanks, and love To the TRINITY above. Amen. " Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things 539 shall be added unto you." mp TAKE not thought for food or raiment, Careful one, so anxiously: er For the King Himself provideth Food and clothes for thee. 157) GENERAL He Who daily feeds the sparrows, He Who clothes the lilies bright, More than birds and flowers holds Precious in His sight. [ thee dim Would'st thou give a stone, a serpent To thy pleading child for food? er And shall not thy Heavenly FATHER Give thee what is good? mf On the heart that careth for thee Rest thou then from sorrow free; For of all most tender fathers None so good as He. Seek thou first His gracious promise, Treasure stored in Heav'n above; So thou may'st entrust all other Safely to His love. f Unto Thee, O bounteous FATHER, Glory, honour, praise be done; With the SoN and HOLY SPIRIT, GOD for ever ONE. Amen. 540" Fight the good fight." mf FIGHT the good fight with all thy might, CHRIST is thy Strength, and CHRIST thy Right; Lay hold on life, and it shall be Thy joy and crown eternally. Run the straight race through God's good grace, Lift up thine eyes, and seek His Face; Life with its way before us lies, er CHRIST is the path, and CHRIST the prize. mf Cast care aside, lean on thy Guide: His boundless mercy will provide; Trust, and thy trusting soul shall prove er CHRIST is its life, and CHRIST its love. mf Faint not nor fear, His Arms are near, He changeth not, and thou art dear; er Only believe, and thou shalt see That CaRIST is all in all to thee Amen. " With one mind striving together... and in nothing terrified by your 541 adversaries." my WE are soldiers of CHRIST, Who is mighty to save, And His Banner the Cross is unfurl'd; We are pledged to be faithful and stedfast and brave Against Satan, the flesh, and the world. HYMNS. We are brothers and comrades, we stand side by side, And our faith and our hope are the same; p And we think of the Cross on which JESUS has died, When we bear the reproach of His Name. mf At the font we were mark'd with the Cross on our brow, Of our grace and our calling the sign: And the weakest is strong to be true to his vow, For the armour we wear is Divine. We will watch ready arm'd if the Tempter draw near, If he come with a frown or a smile: We will heed not his threats, nor his flatteries hear, Nor be taken by storm or by wile. We will master the flesh, and its longings restrain, We will not be the bond- slaves of sin, The pure Spirit of Gop in our nature shall reign, And our spirits their freedom shall win. For the world's love we live not, its hate we defy, And we will not be led by the throng; We'll be true to ourselves, to our FATHER on high, And the bright world to which we belong. Now let each cheer his comrade, let hearts beat as one, While we follow where CHRIST leads the way; Twere dishonour to yield, or the battle to shun, We will fight, and will watch, and will pray. dim Though the warfare be weary, the trial be sore, er In the might of our GoD we will stand; mf Oh! what joy to be crown'd and be pure evermore, In the peace of our own Fatherland. Amen. 542" Quit you like men; be strong." mf STAND up!-stand up for JESUS! Ye soldiers of the Cross; Lift high His royal banner, It must not suffer loss. ( 158) GENERAL HYMNS. er From victory unto victory His army He shall lead, Till every foe is vanquish'd, f And CHRIST is LORD indeed. mf Stand up-stand up for JESUS! dim The solemn watchword hear; If while ye sleep He suffers, er Away with shame and fear; Where'er ye meet with evil, Within you or without, Charge for the GoD of battles, And put the foe to rout. mf Stand up!-stand up for JESUS! The trumpet call obey: Forth to the mighty conflict In this His glorious day. Ye that are men now serve Him Against unnumber'd foes; Let courage rise with danger And strength to strength oppose. Stand up- stand up for JESUS! Stand in His strength alone; dim The arm of flesh will fail you, Ye dare not trust your own. er Put on the Gospel armour, Each piece put on with prayer; When duty calls or danger Be never wanting there! mf Stand up- stand up for JESUS! The strife will not be long; This day the noise of battle, The next the victor's song. er To him that overcometh, A crown of life shall be; fHe with the King of Glory Shall reign eternally. Amen. " When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall 543 lift up a standard against him." PTHERE'S peace and rest in Paradise, In weary hours we say; And oh that we had wings like doves That we might flee away! mp For here so strong the evil seems, So weak appears the good, Our standard wavers in the rush Of evil, like a flood. At times, through the long lonely watch, Nor sun nor moon appears; Without, incessant fightings are, Within, incessant fears. Then for the quiet land we long, And the abode of Peace: And for the word,( er)" Come, weary From war and vigil cease![ soul, er But in our stronger hours we grasp The warrior's sword again, And burn the good fight yet to fight. The faithful watch maintain. mf We fain would tread the famous Martyrs and saints have trod;[ way The hours ebb fast of this one day Of noblest war for GOD! The LORD Himself hath need of us; er On! till the fight be won; f And the King's words shall thrill the heart: " Servant of GOD, well done!" Amen. 544 " O praise God." fPRAISE the LORD, His glóries show, Saints within His courts below, Angels round His Throne above, All that see and share His love. Earth to Heav'n, and Heav'n to earth, Tell His wonders, sing His worth; Age to age, and shore to shore, Praise Him, praise Him, evermore. Praise the LORD, His mercies trace; Praise His providence and grace, All that He for nian hath done, All He sends us through His SON: Strings and voices, hands and hearts, In the concert bear your parts; All that breathe, your LORD adore, Praise Him, praise Him, evermore. Amen. " Glorious things are spoken of thee, O 545 thou city of God." f GLORIOUS things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our GoD; He Whose word cannot be broken Form'd thee for His own abode. On the Rock of ages founded, What can shake thy sure repose? With salvation's walls surrounded, Thou may'st smile at all thy foes. mf See, the streams of living waters, well supply thy sons and daughters, Springing from eternal love, And all fear of want remove. Who can faint while such a river Ever flows their thirst to assuage i Grace, which like the LORD the Giver, Never fails from age to age? Round each habitation hov'ring, See the cloud and fire appear, For a glory and a coy'ringShowing that the LORD is near. Thus they march, the pillar leading, Light by night and shade by day; Daily on the manna feeding[ pray. Which He gives them when they ( 150) GENERAL p SAVIOUR, since of Zion's city I, through grace, a member am, Let the world deride or pity, I will glory in Thy Name. Fading is the world's best pleasure, All its boasted pomp and show; f Solid joys and lasting treasure None but Zion's children know. Anien. " Praise the Lord from the heavens. Praise 546 the Lord from the earth." fYE holy Angels bright, Who wait at GOD's right hand, Or through the realms of light Fly at your LORD's command, Assist our song, Or else the theme Too high doth seem For mortal tongue. mf Ye blessèd souls at rest, Who ran this earthly race, And now, from sin released, Behold the SAVIOUR'S Face, His praises sound, As in His light With sweet delight Ye do abound. Ye saints, who toil below, Adore your heavenly King, And onward as ye go Some joyful anthem sing; Take what He gives And praise Him still, Through good and ill, Who ever lives! My soul, bear thou thy part, Triumph in GOD above, And with a well- tuned heart Sing thou the songs of love! Let all thy days f Till life shall end, Whate'er He send, Be fill'd with praise. Amen. " The ransomed of the Lord shall return 517 and come to Zion with songs. mf CHILDREN of the Heavenly King, As ye journey, sweetly sing; Sing your SAVIOUR'S worthy praise, Glorious in His works and ways. 2We are travelling home to Gon In the way the fathers trod; er They are happy now, and we Soon their happiness shall see. mf Lift your eyes, ye sons of light, Sion's city is in sight: There our endless home shall be. There our LORD we soon shall see. HYMNS. Fear not, brethren, joyful stand On the borders of your land; JESUS CHRIST, your FATHER'S SON Bids you undismay'd go on. p LORD, obedient we would go. Gladly leaving all below; er Only Thou our Leader be, fAnd we still will follow Thee. Amen. " His name only is excellent, and His 548 praise above Heaven and earth." f LET all the world in every corner sing, My GoD and King! The heav'ns are not too high, His praise may thither fly; dim The earth is not too low, er His praises there may grow. f Let all the world in every corner sing, My GoD and King! Let all the world in every corner sing, My GoD and King!. The Church with psalms must shout, No door can keep them out; But above all the heart Must bear the longest part. Let all the world in every corner sing, My GoD and King! Amen. 549 " A perfect heart." mf 0 FOR a heart to praise my GOD, A heart from sin set free; A heart that's sprinkled with the So freely shed for me: [ Blood A heart resign'd, submissive, meek, My great Redeemer's Throne: Where only CHRIST is heard to speak, Where JESUS reigns alone: A humble, lowly, contrite heart, Believing, true, and clean, Which neither life nor death can part From Him that dwells within: A heart in every thought renew'd, And full of love Divine; Perfect, and right, and pure, and good, A copy, LORD, of Thine. Thy nature, gracious LORD, impart, Come quickly from above; Write Thy new Name upon my heart Thy new best Name of Love. Ameu ( 160) GENERAL HYMNS. The Lord hath giren me a tongue... 550 and I will praise Him there with." mf ANGEL- VOICES, ever singing, Round Thy Throne of light, Angel- harps for ever ringing, Rest not day nor night; Thousands only live to bless Thee cr And confess Thee f LORD of might! mf Thou, Who art beyond the farthest Mortal eye can scan ,Can it be that Thou regardest Songs of sinful man? Can we know that Thou art near us, cr And wilt hear us? f Yea, we can! mf Yea, we know that Thou rejoicest O'er each work of Thine; Thou didst ears and hands and voices For Thy praise design; Craftsman's art and music's measure For Thy pleasure All combine. In Thy House, Great GOD, we offer Of Thine own to Thee; And for Thine acceptance proffer All unworthily Hearts and minds and hands and In our choicest [' voices, Psalmody. Honour, glory, might, and merit, Thine shall ever be, FATHER, SON, and HOLY SPIRIT, Blessèd TRINITY! Of the best that Thou hast given, Earth and Heaven Render Thee. Amen. " The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion 551 of the Holy Ghost be with you all." mf MAY the grace of CHRIST our SAVIOUR, And the FATHER's boundless love, With the HOLY SPIRIT'S favour, Rest upon us from above. Thus may we abide in union With each other and the LORD, And possess, in sweet communion, Joys which earth cannot afford. Amen. Poly Communion. 552" It is the Spirit that quickeneth." Look down upon us, GoD of grace, And send from Thy most holy place The quickening SPIRIT all Divine On us and on this bread and wine. O may His overshadowing Make now for us this bread we bring The Body of Thy SON our LORD, This cup His Blood for sinners pour'd. Amen. 553" That they all may be one." mf THOU, Who at Thy first Eucharist didst pray That all Thy Church might be for ever one, p Grant us at every Eucharist to say With longing heart and soul," Thy will be done." [ be. Oh, may we all one Bread, one Body pp Through this blest Sacrament of Unity. mp For all Thy Church, O LORD, we intercede; Make Thou our sad divisions soon to cease; er Draw us the nearer each to each, we plead, By drawing all to Thee, O Prince of peace; [ be, Thus may we all one Bread, one Body pp Through this blest Sacrament of Unity. p We pray Thee too for wanderers from Thy Fold; O bring them back, Good Shepherd of the sheep, Back to the Faith whicli' Saints believed of old, Back to the Church which still that Faith doth keep; Soon may we all one Bread, one Body be, pp Through this blest Sacrament of Unity. mp So, LORD, at length when Sacraments shall cease, May we be one with all Thy Church above. One with Thy Saints in one unbroken peace, One with Thy Saints in one unbounded love: mf More blessèd still, in peace and love to be pp One with the TRINITY in Unity. Amen. stood a " In the midst of the Throne 554 Lamb as it had been slain." mp 0 THOU, before the world began, Ordain'd a sacrifice for man. And by th Eternal SPIRIT made. An Offering in the sinner's stead: mf Our everlasting Priest art Thou, dim Pleading Thy Death for sinners now. ( 161) G HOLY COMMUNION. mp Thy Offering still continues new Before the Righteous FATHER's view; er Thyself the Lamb for ever slain, Thy Priesthood doth unchanged remain; mf Thy years, O GOD, can never fail, Nor Thy blest work within the veil. 20 that our faith may never move, But stand unshaken as Thy love! cr Sure evidence of things unseen, Now let it pass the years between, p And view Thee bleeding on the Tree, My LORD, my GoD, Who dies for me. Amen. " Verily Thou art a God that hidest Thyself, O God of Israel, the 555 Saviour." my LORD, enthroned in heavenly splendour, First begotten from the dead, Thou alone, our strong Defender, Liftest up Thy people's head. Alleluia, JESU, True and Living Bread! p Here our humblest homage pay we; Here in loving reverence bow: Here for Faith's discernment pray we, Lest we fail to know Thee now. mf Alleluia, Thou art here, we ask not how. p Though the lowliest form doth veil Thee As of old in Bethlehem, cr Here as there Thine Angels hail Thee, Branch and Flower of Jesse's stem mf Alleluia, We in worship join with them. Paschal LAMB, Thine Offering, finish'd Once for all when Thou wast slain, In its fulness undiminish'd Shall for evermore remain, Alleluia, Cleansing souls from every stain. er Life- imparting Heavenly Manna, Stricken Rock with streaming Side, Heav'n and earth with loud Hosanna, Worship Thee, the LAMB Who died, Alleluia, Risen, Ascended, Glorified! Amen. 556 " The Blood of sprinkling, which speaketh." 2 VICTIM Divine, Thy grace we claim While thus Thy precious Death we show: Once offer'd up, a spotless Lamb, In Thy great temple here below, er Thou didst for all mankind atone, mf And standest now before the Throne, Thou standest in the holiest place, As now for guilty sinners slain; Thy Blood of sprinkling speaks and prays All- prevalent for helpless man; p Thy Blood is still our ransom found, cr And spreads salvation all around. GOD still respects Thy sacrifice, Its savour sweet doth always please; The Offering smokes through earth and skies, Diffusing life and joy and peace; To these Thy lower courts it comes, And fills them with Divine perfumes. cr We need not now go up to Heav'n To bring the long- sought SAVIOUR down; Thou art to all that seek Thee given, Thou dost e'en now Thy banquet crown: p To every faithful soul appear, mf And show Thy Real Presence here. Amen. 557" The Body and Blood of the Lord." mp HAIL, Body true, of Mary born, and in the manger laid, That once with thorn and scourging torn wast on the Cross display'd, p That every eye might there descry th' uplifted Sacrifice, mf Which, once for all to God on high paid our redemption's price! Hail, precious Blood, by true descent drawn from our own first sire, Yet innocent of that fell taint which fills our veins with fire, Once from the side of Him that died for love of us His kin Drain'd an atonement to provide and wash away our sin! Still Thou art there amidst us, LORD, unchangeably the same, When at Thy board with one accord Thy promises we claim; But lo! the way Thou com'st to- day is one where bread and wine Conceal the, Presence, they convey, both human and Divine. cr How glorious is that Body now, throned on the Throne of Heav'n! dimThe Angels bow, and marvel how to us on earth' tis given; mf Oh, to discern what splendours burn within these veils of His,-- That faith could into vision turn, and see Him as He is! ( 162 HOLY COMMUNION. How mighty is the Blood that ran for sinful nature's needs! er It broke the ban, it rescued man; it lives, and speaks, and pleads; And all who sup from this blest Cup in faith and hope and love, fShall prove that death is swallow'd up in richer life above. Amen. " Thanks be to God for His unspeakable 558 gift." mf 0 JESU, Blessèd LORD, to Thee My heartfelt thanks for ever be, Who hast so lovingly bestow'd On me Thy Body and Thy Blood. f Break forth, my soul, for joy, and say, What wealth is come to me to- day! p My SAVIOUR dwells within me now; er How blest am I!( p) how good art Thou! Amen. " They took knowledge of them, that they 559 had been with Jesus." mp0 CHRIST, our GoD, Who with Thine own hast been, Our spirits cleave to Thee, the Friend unseen. Vouchsafe that all who on Thy bounty feed May heed Thy Love, and prize Thy gifts indeed Make every heart that is Thy dwellingplace A water'd garden fill'd with fruits of grace. pEach holy purpose help us to fulfil; Increase our faith to feed upon Thee still. er Illuminate our minds, that we may see In all around us holy signs of Thee. And may such witness in our lives appear, That all may know Thou hast been with us here. P O grant us peace, that by Thy peace possess'd. Thy life within us we may manifest. er So shall we pass our days in holy fear, In joyful consciousness that Thou art near. mf So shalt Thou be for ever, loving LORD, Our Shield and our exceeding great Reward, Amen. 560" The Lord shall give thee rest." FOR GATHERINGS OF CLERGY OR CHURCH- WORKERS. mp WITH weary feet and sadden'd heart, From toil ard care we flee, p And come, 0 dearest LORD, apart To rest awhile with Thee. The courts of Heav'n were lost to view, The world had come between; er But here the veil is rent in two; We see the things unseen. p Our sins, in Thy pure light descried, Stand out in dread array; er But here in Love's absolving tide Their guilt is wash'd away. With strife of tongues distraught and worn Our troublous way we trod; But cast ourselves, this holy morn, Into the peace of GOD. mf And oh! what depth of joy, as thus We bend the trembling knee, To know that Thou art one with us, And we are one with Thee. Amen. The following Hymns are suitable. 520 Love Divine, all loves excelling. 528 Not for our sins alone. Holy Baptism. " Buried with Him in Baptism, wherein 561 also ye are risen with Him." P WITH CHRIST we share a mystic grave, With CHRIST we buried lie; But' tis not in the darksome cave By mournful Calvary. The pure and bright baptismal flood Entombs our nature's stain: er New creatures from the cleansing With CHRIST we rise again.[ wave Thrice blest, if through this world of And sin, and selfish care,[ strife, Our snow- white robe of righteousness We undefilèd wear. mfThrice blest, if through the gate of All glorious and free [ death fWe to our joyful rising pass, O risen LORD, with Thee. Amen. G2 ( 168) HOLY BAPTISM. " Baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the 562 Holy Ghost." mf0 FATHER, bless the children Brought hither to Thy gate; Lift up their fallen nature, Restore their lost estate; Renew Thine image in them, And own them, by this sign, Thy very sons and daughters, dim New born of birth Divine. 10 JESU LORD, receive them; Thy loving Arms of old Were open'd wide to welcome The children to Thy fold; p Let these, baptized, and dying, cr Then rising from the dead, fHenceforth be living members Of Thee, their living Head. PO HOLY SPIRIT, keep them; Dwell with them to the last, Till all the fight is ended, And all the storms are past. er Renew the gift baptismal, From strength to strength, till each mf The troublous waves o'ercoming, The land of life shall reach. O FATHER, SON, and SPIRIT, O Wisdom, Love, and Power, We wait the promised blessing In this accepted hour! p We name upon the children The Threefold Name Divine; er Receive them, cleanse them, own them, mf And keep them ever Thine. Amen. " If any man be in Christ, he is a new 563 creature." FOR AN ADULT. PFATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST, In solemn power come down, Present with Thy heavenly host er Thy Sacrament to erown: See a sinful child of earth; Bless for him the cleansing flood; Make him by a second birth mf One with the life of GOD. p Let the promised inward grace Accompany the sign, On his new- born soul impress The glorious Name Divine; er FATHER, all Thy love reveal, JESUS, all Thy mind impart, mf HOLY GHOST, renew, and dwell For ever in his heart. Amen. The following Hymn is suitable: 487 The Son of Man from Jordan rose. For the young. " Now therefore, our God, we thank Thee, 564 and praise Thy glorious Nume." SUNDAY EVENING. mf AND now this holy day Is drawing to its end, Once more, to Thee, O LORD, Our thanks and prayers we send. We thank Thee for this rest From earthly care and strife: We thank Thee for this help To higher, holier life. We thank Thee for Thy House; It is Thy Palace- gate Where Thou, upon Thy Throne Of mercy, still dost wait. We thank Thee for Thy Word, Thy Gospel's joyful sound; Oh, may its holy fruits Within our hearts abound! dim Yet, ere we go to rest, FATHER, to Thee we pray. Forgive the sins that stain E'en this Thy holy day. Through JESUS let the past Be blotted from Thy sight, And let us all now sleep p At peace with Thee this night. f To GOD the FATHER, SON, And SPIRIT glory be, From all in earth and Heav'n, Through all eternity. Amen. " The Son of Man shall come in His Glory, 565 and all the holy Angels with Him." mf UP in Heaven, up in Heaven, In the bright place far away, He Whom bad men crucified, Sitteth at His Father's side, Till the Judgment Day. ( 164) And He loves His little children, And He pleadeth for them there, Asking the great GoD of Heav'n dim That their sins may be forgiven, And He hears their prayer. er Never more a helpless Baby, Born in poverty and pain, mf But with awful glory e own'd. With His Angels standing round, He shall come again. Then the wicked souls shall tremble, And the good souls shall rejoice; Parents, children, every one, Then shall stand before His Throne, And shall hear His voice, FOR THE YOUNG. cr And all faithful holy Christians, Who their Master's work have done, Shall appear at His right hand And inherit the fair land That His love has won. Amen. 566" Partakers of the Divine nature." mf MEMBERS of CHRIST are we; He is our living Head, [ be dimThat henceforth we should ever By His good SPIRIT led In the same narrow path Our LORD and SAVIOUR trodThe path that leadeth by the Cross er To glory and to GOD." [ words, mf Children of GoD are we; Such grace to us is given, To kneel and pray in CHRIST's own " FATHER, Which art in Heav'n; Seeking to do His will As Angels do above. And walking in obedient ways Of holy truth and love. [ robe Of Heaven's kingdom we Inheritors were made; Each at the Font in CHRIST'S Own Of spotless white array'd. dim Upon our forehead now Is traced the suffering sign, er That one day on each saintly brow A glorious crown may shine. mf CHRIST's little ones are we; And unto us are given Angelic guards, who ever see Our FATHER's face in Heav'n. p To walk in folly now We may not, must not, dare, cr Mindful Whose seal is on our brow, Whose holy Name we bear. Amen. " It shall be well with them that fear 567 God," mp0 MY GOD, I fear Thee! Thou art very high, er Yet to us, Thy children, Thou art always nigh, Far removed from mortal sight, Dwelling in eternal light. p 0 my GoD, I fear Thee! Yet I come in prayer, For my SAVIOUR tells me I need not despair; cr Tells me of a FATHER's love, And a home prepared above. Never earthly father Loveth like to Thee; Thou dost guide and pardon Guilty ones like me: Sending down Thy Holy SON That all sinuers might be won. mp 0 my GoD, I fear Thee, Holy, just, and true; er But, my Heavenly FATHER, I will love Thee too: Guide me till this life be past, Take me to Thyself at last. Amen. 568" Looking unto Jesus." mf LAMB of GOD, I look to Thee, Thou shalt my example be: Thou art gentle, meek, and mild, Thou wast once a little child. Fain I would be as Thou art; Give me Thy obedient heart; dim Thou art pitiful and kind, Let me have Thy loving mind. Meek and lowly may I be; Thou art all humility: Let me to my betters bow, Subject to Thy parents Thou. mf Let me above all fulfil GOD my Heavenly Father's will; Never His good SPIRIT grieve, Only to His glory live. Thou didst live to GoD alone, Thou didst never seek Thine own, Thou Thyself didst never please, GOD was all Thy happiness. p Loving JESU, gentle Lamb, In Thy gracious Hands I am; Make me, SAVIOUR, What Thou art; er Live Thyself within my heart. mf I shall then show forth Thy praise, Serve Thee all my happy days: Then the world shall always see CHRIST, the Holy Child, in me. Amen. 569" Cease to do evil, learn to do well." mf Do no sinful action, Speak no angry word; Ye belong to JESUS, Children of the LORD. CHRIST is kind and gentle, CHRIST is pure and true; dim And His little children Must be holy too. There's a wicked spirit Watching round you still, And he tries to tempt you To all harm and ill. ( 165) er But ye must not hear him, Though' tis hard for you To resist the evil, And the good to do. mf For ye promised truly, In your infant days, To renounce him wholly, And forsake his ways. FOR Ye are new- born Christians, Ye must learn to fight With the bad within you, And to do the right. CHRIST is your own Master, He is good and true, And His little children Must be holy too. Amen. " Thine eyes shall see the King in His beauty; they shall behold the land 570 that is very far off." mf EVERY morning the red sun Rises warm and bright; dim But the evening cometh on, And the dark, cold night. cr There's a bright land far away, Where' tis never- ending day. mf Every spring the sweet young flowers THE YOUNG. Open bright and gay, dim Till the chilly autumn hours Wither them away, er There's a land we have not seen, Where the trees are always green. mf Little birds sing songs of praise All the summer long, dim But in colder, shorter days They forget their song. cr There's a place where Angels sing Ceaseless praises to their King. mf CHRIST our LORD is ever near Those who follow Him; dim But we cannot see Him here, For our eyes are dim; er There is a most happy place, Where men always see His face. p Who shall go to that bright land? cr All who do the right: mf Holy children there shall stand In their robes of white; For that Heav'n, so bright and blest, dim Is our everlasting rest. Amen. " To Him that is able to keep you from 571 falling." mf SING to the LORD the children's hymn, His gentle love declare, Who bends amid the Seraphim To hear the children's prayer. p He at a mother's breast was fed, Though God's own SON was He; He learnt the first small words He said At a meek mother's knee. er Close to His loving Heart He press'd The children of the earth; He lifted up His hands and bless'd The babes of human birth. my Lo! from the stars His Face will turn On us with glances mild; The Angels of His Presence yearn To bless the little child. mp Keep us, O JESUS, LORD, for Thee, That so, by Thy dear grace, We, children of the Font, may see Our Heavenly FATHER's face. Amen. " God who helpeth us, and poureth His 572 benefits upon us.' mf LORD, I would own Thy tender care, And all Thy love to me; The food I eat, the clothes I wear, Are all bestow'd by Thee. Tis Thou preservest me from death And dangers every hour; PI cannot draw another breath er Unless Thou give me power. Kind Angels guard me every night, As round my bed they stay: Nor am I absent from Thy sight In darkness or by day. My health, and friends, and parents dear, To me by GoD are given: I have not any blessing here But what is sent from Heav'n. mf Such goodness, LORD, and constant care I never can repay; But may it be my daily prayer, To love Thee and obey. Amen. 44 573 The Lord made all things." fALL things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful, The LORD GOD made them all. mf Each little flower that opens, Each little bird that sings, He made their glowing colours, He made their tiny wings. The rich man in his castle, The poor man at his gate, GOD made them, high or lowly, And order'd their estate. The purple- headed mountain, The river running by, The sunset and the morning, That brightens up the sky;The cold wind in the winter, The pleasant summer sun, The ripe fruits in the garden ,He inade then every one; ( 166) FOR THE YOUNG. The tall trees in the greenwood, The meadows where we play, The rushes by the water, We gather every day;-- He gave us eyes to see them, And lips that we might tell, fHow great is GOD Almighty, Who has made all things well. Amen. " Speak, Lord, for Thy servant heareth." 574 PHUSH'D was the evening hymn, The temple courts were dark; dim The lamp was burning dini Before the sacred ark; mf When suddenly a Voice Divine Rang through the silence of the shrine. p The old man, meek and mild, The priest of Israel, slept; His watch the Temple child, The little Levite kept; er And what from Eli's sense was seal'd, The LORD to Hannah's son reveal'd. p Oh! give me Samuel's ear, The open ear, O LORD, er Alive and quick to hear Each whisper of Thy word; Like him to answer at Thy call, And to obey Thee first of all. p Oh! give me Samuel's heart, A lowly heart, that waits Where in Thy house Thou art, Or watches at Thy gates, er By day and night, a heart that still Moves at the breathing of Thy will. p Oh! give me Samuel's mind, A sweet unmurmuring faith, Obedient and resign'd To Thee in life and death; er That I may read with child- like eyes mf Truths that are hidden from the wise. Amen. 575" Thy brother shall rise again." P WITHIN the churchyard, side by side, Are many long low graves; And some have stones set over them, On some the green grass waves. Full many a little Christian child, Woman, and man, lies there; And we pass near them every time When we go in to prayer. They cannot hear our footsteps come, They do not see us pass: They cannot feel the warm bright sun That shines upon the grass. er They do not hear when the great bell Is ringing overhead; They cannot rise and come to Church dim With us, for they are dead. But we believe a day shall come er When all the dead will rise, When they who sleep down in the grave Will ope again their eyes. For CHRIST our LORD was buried once, mf He died and rose again, He conquer'd death, He left the grave; dim And so will Christian men. mp So when the friends we love the best Lie in their churchyard bed, We must not cry too bitterly Over the happy dead; er Because, for our dear SAVIOUR'S sake, Our sins are all forgiven; And Christians only fall asleep mf To wake again in Heav'n. Amen. For School and College Use. " The fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is under 576 standing." BEGINNING OF TERM mf LORD, behold us with Thy blessing Once again assembled here; Onward be our footsteps pressing In Thy love, and faith, and fear; dim Still protect us er By Thy Presence ever near. mf For Thy mercy we adore Thee, For this rest upon our way; p LORD, again we bow before Thee, Speed our labours day by day; er Mind and spirit With Thy choicest gifts array. mf Keep the spell of home affection Still alive in every heart: May its power, with mild direction, Draw our love from self apart, Till Thy children Feel that Thou their Father art. Break temptation's fatal power, Shielding all with guardian care, Safe in every careless hour, Safe from sloth and sensual snare; Thou, our SAVIOUR, Still our failing strength repair. ( 167) Amen. FOR SCHOOL AND COLLEGE USE. " Stablish the thing, O God, that Thou 577 hast wrought in us." END OF TERM. my LORD, dismiss us with Thy blessing, Thanks for mercies past receive; dim Pardon all, their faults confessing; Time that's lost may all retrieve; er May Thy children. Ne'er again Thy SPIRIT grieve. my Bless Thou all our days of leisure; Help us selfish lures to flee; Sanctify our every pleasure; Pure and blameless may it be; May our gladness Draw us evermore to Thee. By Thy kindly influence cherish All the good we here have gain'd; May all taint of evil perish By Thy mightier power restrain'd; Seek we ever Knowledge pure and love unfeign'd. Let Thy father- hand be shielding All who here shall meet no more; May their seed- time past be yielding Year by year a richer store; Those returning, Make more faithful than before. Amen. Holy Matrimony. " The Lord do so to me and more also, if 578 ought but death part thee and me." mf 0 PERFECT Love, all human thought transcending, p Lowly we kneel in prayer before Thy Throne, er That theirs may be the love which knows no ending, Whom Thou for evermore dost join in one. O perfect Life, be Thou their full assurance Of tender charity and steadfast faith, Of patient hope, and quiet brave endurance, With childlike trust that fears nor pain nor death. Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrow, p Grant them the peace which calms all earthly strife: mf And to life's day the glorious unknown morrow That dawns upon eternal love and life. Amen. " Except the Lord build the house, their 579 labour is but lost that build it." mf 0 FATHER all creating, Whose wisdom, love, and power First bound two lives together In Eden's primal hour, dim To- day to these Thy children Thine earliest gifts renew, cr A home by Thee made happy, A love by Thee kept true. mp O SAVIOUR, Guest most bounteous Of old in Galilee, Vouchsafe to- day Thy presence With these who call on Thee; er Their store of earthly gladness Transform to heavenly wine, And teach them, in the tasting, To know the gift is Thine. mp 0 SPIRIT of the FATHER, Breathe on them from above, So mighty in Thy pureness, So tender in Thy love; er That guarded by Thy presence From sin and strife kept free, Their lives may own Thy guidance, Their hearts be ruled by Thee. mfExcept Thou build it, FATHER, The house is built in vain; Except Thou, SAVIOUR, bless it, The joy will turn to pain: But nought can break the marriage Of hearts in Thee made one, And love Thy SPIRIT hallows Is endless love begun. Amen. For a Teachers' Meeting. " The word that I shall speak unto thee, 580 that thou shalt speak." mf SHINE Thou upon us. LORD, True Light of men, to- day; And through the written word Thy very self display; That so from hearts which burn The little ones may learn With gazing on Thy Face, The wonders of Thy grace. mp Breathe Thou upon us, LORD, Thy Spirit's living Flame, er That so with one accord Our lips may tell Thy Name; Give Thou the hearing ear, Fix Thou the wandering thought, That those we teach may hear The great things Thou hast wrought. mf Speak Thou for us, O LORD, In all we say of Thee; According to Thy Word Let all our teaching be; ( 168) FOR THEOLOGICAL COLLEGES. That so Thy lambs- may know Their own true Shepherd's voice, Where'er He leads them go, er And in His love rejoice. nf Live Thou within us, LORD; Thy mind and will be ours; Be Thou beloved, adored, And served, with all our powers; That so our lives may teach Thy children what Thou art, dim And plead, by more than speech, For Thee with every heart. Amen. For Theological Colleges. " Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me." 581 mf LORD of life, Prophetic SPIRIT, In sweet measure evermore To the holy children dealing Each his gift from Thy rich store; p Bless Thy family, adoring er As in Israel's schools of yore. Holy JESUS, Eye most loving On each young disciple bent; Voice that, seeming earthly, summon'd Samuel to the awful tent; Hand that cast Elijah's mantle; Thine be all Thy Grace hath lent. mf As to Thine own seventy scholars Thou of old Thine Arm didst reach, Under Thy majestic shadow Guiding them to do and teach, Till their hour of solemn unction; dim So be with us all and each. mfGoD and FATHER of all Spirits, Whose dread call young Joshua knew, dim Forty days in darkness waiting With Thy servant good and true, er Thence to wage Thy war descending, Own us, LORD, Thy champions too. One Thy Light, the Temple filling, Holy, Holy, Holy, Three: Meanest men and brightest Angels Wait alike the word from Thee; Highest musings, lowliest worship, Must their preparation be. p Now Thou speakest hear we tremblingFrom the glory comes a Voice. Who accepts th' Almighty's mission? Who will make CHRIST's work his choice? Who for Us proclaim to sinners, Turn, believe, endure, rejoice? er Here are we, REDEEMER, send us 1 dim But because Thy work is fire, And our lips, unclean and earthly, Breathe no breath of high desire; er Send Thy Seraph from the Altar Veil'd, but in his bright attire. mfCause him, LORD, to fly full swiftly With the mystic coal in hand, Sin- consuming, soul- transforming dim( Faith and love will understand); Touch our lips, Thou awful Mercy, With Thine own keen healing brand. mf Thou didst come that fire to kindle: Fain would we Thy torches prove, Far and wide Thy beacons lighting With the undying spark of love: dim Only feed our flame, we pray Thee, With Thy breathings from above. Now to GoD, the soul's Creator, To His WORD and Wisdom sure, To His all- enlightening SPIRIT, Patron of the frail and poor, THREE in ONE, be praise and glory Here and while the Heav'ns endure. Amen. If the Hymn be thought too long, it may be divided at the end of Stanza 4. 582" Make full proof of thy ministry." mfTHOU, Who didst call Thy Saints of old Thy chosen flock to teach, Who mad'st the fearful- hearted bold. And quick the slow of speech: Still Thou dost ask whom Thou shalt send And who will go for Thee, To feed Thy lambs, Thy sheep to tend; " LORD, here am I; send me." O send us- e'en as Thou, O LORD, Wast by the FATHER sentp To speak Thine own absolving word To sinners penitent; To wash Thy chosen in the flood Whereby new birth is given; er To minister the sacred Food, The Bread of Life from Heav'n. mf And Thou, Who didst by prophets deign To speak the will Divine, That we may never speak in vain, May all our words be Thine; p Oh, teach us, HOLY GHOST, that we Thine heritage may teach; er Bid us to prophesy for Thee, And in Thy power to preach. ( 169) FOR CHURCH WORKERS AND GUILDS. mf So may we, though unworthy still, Most HOLY TRINITY, Thy prophets, pastors, priests, fulfil Our sacred ministry: p That, when beside the crystal sea We lay our office down, or The souls that we have train'd for Thee f May be our joy and crown. Amen. For Church Workers and Guilds, " Stand fast in one spirit, striving to583 gether for the faith of the Gospel." mfTHE call to arms is sounding, The foemen muster strong, din While Saints beneath the Altar Are crying" LORD, how long?' mf The living and the loving CHRIST'S royal Standard raise, And marching on to conflict Shout forth their Captain's praise. No time for self- indulgence, For resting by the way; dim Repose will come at even, But toil is for the day: Work, like the blessed JESUS, Who from His earliest youth Would do His FATHER's business And witness for the truth. mf For the one Faith, the true Faith, The Faith which cannot fail, For the one Church, the true Church, ' Gainst which no foes prevail; Made one with GoD Incarnate, We in His might must win The glory of self- conquest, Of victory over sin. Behold! upon Mount Sion A glorious people stand, A crown on every forehead, A palm in every hand; p Lo! these are they who boldly The Name of CHRIST confess'd, And now triumphant praise Him In Heav'n's unresting rest. PO JESU! Who art waiting Thy faithful ones to crown, Vouchsafe to bless our conflict, mf Our loving service own; Come in each heart for ever er As King adored to reign, Till we with Saints triumphant Uplift the victor strain. Amen. For a Service for Working Men. " Do all in the Name of the Lord Jesus." 584 mfSONS of Labour, dear to JESUS, To your homes and work again; er Go with brave hearts back to duty, dim Face the peril, bear the pain. p Be your dwellings ne'er so lowly, er Yet remember, by your bed, mfThat the SON of GOD most Holy dim Had not where to lay His head. mf Sons of Labour, think of JESUS As you rest your homes within, dim Think of that sweet Babe of Mary In the stable of the Inn. Think how in the sacred story JESUS took a humble grade, mf And the LORD of Life and Glory dim Work'd with Joseph at his trade. mf Sons of Labour, pray to JESUS, dim Oh, how JESUS pray'd for you! In the moonlight, on the mountain. Where the shimmering olives grew. er When you rise up at the dawning, Ere to toil you wend your way, Pray, as He pray'd, in the morning, Long before the break of day. mf Sons of Labour, be like JESUS, Undefiled, chaste, and pure; And, though Satan tempt you sorely, By His grace you shall endure. Husband, father, son, and brother, Be ye gentle, just, and true ,Be ye kind to one another, As the LORD is kind to you. Sons of Labour, seek for JESUS, Where He tells you ye shall find, dim In the children,' mid the mourners, In the sick, poor, lame, and blind,-. " Search the Scriptures," He entreats you, " For of Me they testify;" Love His Altar, where He meets you, p Saying," Fear not- It is I" mf Sons of Labour, go to JESUS, dim In your sorrow, shame, and loss; He is nearest, you are dearest, er When you bravely bear His Cross. Go to Him, Who died to save you, And is still the sinner's Friend; And the great love, which forgave you, dim Will forgive you to the end. mf Sons of Labour, live for JESUS, Be your work your worship too; In His Name, and to His glory, Do whate'er you find to do: 170) FOR A SERVICE FOR WORKING MEN. Till this night of sin and sorrow Be for ever overpast; And we see the golden morrow, Home with JESUS, home at last! Amen. Missions. " He shall testify of Me, and ye also shall 585 bear witness." mf 0 SPIRIT of the Living GOD! In all the fulness of Thy grace, Where'er the foot of man hath trod, Descend on our apostate race. Give tongues of fire and hearts of love To preach the reconciling word; Give power and unction from above, Whene'er the joyful sound is heard. Be darkness, at Thy coming, light, Confusion order in Thy path: Souls without strength inspire with might; Bid mercy triumph over wrath. mp 0 Spirit of the LORD! prepare All the round earth her GoD to meet; [ air, er Breathe Thou abroad like morning Till hearts of stone begin to beat. mf Baptize the nations; far and nigh The triumphs of the Cross record; The Name of JESUS glorify Till every kindred call Him LORD. Amen. " He shall set up an ensign for the nations." 586 mf LIFT up your heads, ye gates of brass; Ye bars of iron, yield; And let the King of Glory pass; The Cross is in the field. That banner, brighter than the star That leads the train of night, Shines on the march, and guides from far His servants to the fight. A holy war those servants wage; In that mysterious strife, The powers of Heaven and hell engage For more than death or life. Ye armies of the living GoD, Sworn warriors of CHRIST's host, Where hallow'd footsteps never trod, Take your appointed post. Though fev and small and weak A your bands, er Strong in your Captain's strength, Go to the conquest of all lands: All inust be His at length. The spoils at His victorious Feet You shall rejoice to lay, And lay yourselves as trophies meet, In His great judgment day. mf Then fear not, faint not, halt not now; In JESUS' Name be strong! To Him shall all the nations bow, And sing the triumph song:fUplifted are the gates of brass, The bars of iron yield; Behold the King of Glory pass; The Cross hath won the field. Amen. Thanksgiving for Missions. " Blessed be His glorious Name for ever, and let the whole earth be filled with 587 His glory; Amen and Amen." mf LORD of the harvest! it is right and meet That we should lay our first- fruits at Thy feet With joyful Alleluia. Sweet is the soul's thanksgiving after prayer; Sweet is the worship that with Heav'n we share, Who sing the Alleluia! p Lowly we pray'd,( er) and Thou didst hear on highmf Didst lift our hearts and change our suppliant cry To festal Alleluia. So sing we now in tune with that great song. That all the age of ages shall prolong, The endless Alleluia. ( 171) To Thee, O LORD of Harvest, Who hast heard, And to Thy white- robed reapers given the word, We sing our Alleluia. dim 0 CHRIST, Who in the wide world's ghostly sea cr Hast bid the net be cast anew, to Thee We sing our Alleluia. To Thee, Eternal SPIRIT, Who again Hast moved with life upon the slumbrous main, We sing our Alleluia. er Yea, West and East the companies go forth: " We come!" is sounding to the South and North: To GoD sing Alleluia. THANKSGIVING FOR MISSIONS. p The fishermen of JESUS far away Seek in new waters an immortal prey: my To CHRIST sing Alleluia. " The Lord of peace Himself give you p The Holy Dove is brooding o'er the 589 peace always by all means." deep, And careless hearts are waking out of P WITH the sweet word of Peace We bid our brethren go: Peace as a river to increase, And ceaseless flow. sleep; mf To Him sing Alleluia. Yea, for sweet hope new- born- blest work begunSing Alleluia to the THREE in ONE, Adoring Alleluia. f Glory to GOD! the Church in patience cries; Glory to GOD! the Church at rest replies, With endless Alleluia. Amen. Home Missions. " Take the sword of the Spirit, which is the 588 word of God." mf SOLDIERS of the Cross, arise! Gird you with your armour bright; er Mighty are your enemies, Hard the battle ye must fight. mfO'er a faithless fallen world Raise your banner in the sky; Let it float there wide unfurl'd; Bear it onward; lift it high. mp' Mid the homes of want and woe Strangers to the living word, er Let the SAVIOUR's herald go, Let the voice of hope be heard. p Where the shadows deepest lie, er Carry truth's unsullied ray; dim Where are crimes of blackest dye, cr There the saving sign display. mp To the weary and the worn Tell of realms where sorrows cease; To the outcast and forlorn Speak of mercy and of peace. Guard the helpless; seek the stray'd; Comfort troubles, banish grief; In the might of GoD array'd, Scatter sin and unbelief. er Be the banner still unfurl'd, Still unsheathed the SPIRIT ssword, Till the kingdoms of the world Are the kingdom of the LORD. for a Service of Farewell to Missionaries or Emigrants. Amen. With the calm word of Prayer We earnestly commend er Our brethren to Thy watchful care, Eternal Friend! mf With the dear word of Love We give our brief farewell; Our love below, and Thine above, With them shall dwell. With the strong word of Faith We stay ourselves on Thee, That Thou, O LORD, in life and death, Their help shalt be; Then the bright word of Hope Shall on our parting gleam, And tell of joys beyond the scope Of earth- born dream. p Farewell! in hope and love, In faith and peace and prayer; cr Till He Whose Home is ours above, mf Unite us there! Amen. Missions to the Jews. " The gifts and calling of God are without 590 repentance," mf UNCHANGING GOD. hear from eternal Heav'n: We plead Thy gifts of grace, for ever given, Thy call, without repentance, calling still, The sure election of Thy sovereign will. Out of our faith in Thee, who canst not lie, Out of our heart's desire, goes up our cry, From hope's sweet vision of the thing to be, From love to those who still are loved by Thee. p Bring Thy beloved back, Thine Israel, Thine own elect who from Thy favour fell, But not from Thine election!-0 forgive, Speak but the word, and, lo: the dead shall live. ( 172) MISSIONS TO Father of mercies! these the longastray, These in soul- blindness now the faraway, er These are not aliens, but Thy sons of yore, Oh, by Thy Fatherhood, restore, restore! Breathe on Thy Church, that it may greet the day, Stir up her will to toil, and teach, and pray, mf Till Zionward again salvation come, And all her outcast children are at home. Triune JEHOVAH, Thine the grace and power, Thine all the work, its past, its future hour, 0 Thou, Who failest not, Thy gifts faifil, And crown the calling of Thy changeless will. Amen. the If the Hymn be thought too long first four stanzas may be sung. " God is able to graft them in again. 591 mfTHOU, The CHRIST for ever one, Mary's Child and Israel's GOD, Daniel's Prince and David's SON, Jacob's Star and Jesse's Rod, Thou of Whom the Prophets spake, Thou in Whom their words came true, Hear the pleading prayer we make, Hear the Gentile for the Jew! Knowing what the SPIRIT saith. Sure of Thee, our CHRIST Divine, Lo, we stand, by right of faith, Heirs of Abraham's charter'd line; pCan we then his sons forget, Branches sever'd from their tree, Exiles from their homes, and yet Kinsmen, LORD, in flesh to Thee? Though the Blood betray'd and spilt, On the race entail'd a doom, Let its virtue cleanse the guilt. Melt the hardness, chase the gloom; er Lift the veil from off their heart, Make them Israelites indeed, mf Meet once more for lot and part With Thy household's genuine seed. Thou that didst Thy dews out pour, Crowning alien grafts with fruit, Soon the native growths restore, Making glad the parent root: THE JEWS. mf Ah! but let not pride ensnare Souls that need to mourn their sin; Still the boughs adopted spare And the outcasts- graft them in! er Speed the day of union sweet When, with us in faith allied, Israel's heart shall turn to greet Thee, in all Thy truth and grace, Thee, Whom Israel crucified; Own'd at last as Salem's King, my While her children find their place, Gather'd safe beneath Thy wing. Amen. For those at Sea, 592 " The sea is His." pO LORD, be with us when we sail Upon the lonely deep, Our guard when on the silent deck The midnight watch we keep. We need not fear, though all around ' Mid rising winds we hear The multitude of waters surge, er For Thox, O GOD, art near. The calm, the breeze, the gale, the storm, That pass from land to land, All, all are Thine, are held within The hollow of Thy hand. mfIf duty calls from threaten'd strife To guard our native shore, And shot and shell are answering fast The booming cannon's roar, dim Be Thou the mainguard of our host, Till war and danger cease: Defend the right, put up the sword, And through the world make peace. To Thee the FATHER, Thee the SON, Whom earth and sky adore, And SPIRIT, moving o'er the deep, Be praise for evermore. Amen. ( 173) " The Lord sitteth above the waterfloods." 593 mf 0 GOD, Who metest in Thine hand The waters of the mighty sea, And barrest ocean with the sand By Thy perpetual decree: What time the floods lift up their voice And break in anger on the shore, When deep to deep calls with the noise Of waterspouts and billows' roar; FOR THOSE AT SEA. When they who to the sea go down, And in the waters ply their toil, Are lifted on the surge's crown, And plunged where seething eddies boil; p Rule then, 0 LORD, the ocean's wrath, [ will: And bind the tempest with Thy Tread, as of old, the water's path, And speak Thy bidding," Peace, be still." er So with Thy mercies ever new Thy servants set from peril free, And bring them, Pilot wise and true, mf Within the port where they would be. Amen. 594" Save, Lord, or we perish." IN STORMY WEATHER. mp WHEN through the torn sail the wild tempest is streaming, When o'er the dark wave the red lightning is gleaming, Nor hope lends a ray the poor seaman to cherish, We fly to our Maker,( mf)" Save, LORD, or we perish. mp0 JESUS, once rock'd on the breast of the billow, Aroused by the shriek of despair from Thy pillow, er Now seated in glory, the mariner cherish, Who cries in his anguish,( mf)" Save, LORD, or we perish." mp And 0! when the whirlwind of passion is raging, When sin in our hearts his wild warfare is waging, er Then send down Thy grace Thy redeemed to cherish, Rebuke the destroyer:-( m)" Save, LORD, or we perish." Amen. FOR ABSENT FRIENDS. mf HOLY FATHER, in Thy mercy Hear our anxious prayer, Keep our loved ones, now far absent, ' Neath Thy care. p When in sorrow, when in danger, When in loneliness, In Thy love look down and comfort Their distress. JESUS, SAVIOUR, let Thy presence Be their light and guide, dim Keep, oh, keep them, in their weakness. At Thy Side. er May the joy of Thy salvation Be their strength and stay: May they love and may they praise Thee Day by day. p HOLY SPIRIT, let Thy teaching Sanctify their life; er Send Thy grace, that they may conquer In the strife. mf FATHER, SON, and HOLY SPIRIT, GOD the ONE in THREE, Bless them, guide them, save them, keep them Near to Thee. Amen. 596" Pray that ye enter not into temptation" mf 0 SAVIOUR! when Thy loving Hand Has brought us o'er the sea. Through perils many, safe to landThe land we long'd to see; Oh, help us, for Thy help we need Each moment more and more, dim In perils that we scarcely heed, More deadly, on the shore. LORD, save us! and the Christian name Oh, help us pure to keep, er On sea or land, alike the same, p Till we in death shall sleep. my Then through Thy merits, wash'd and clean From sin's polluting stain, In raiment white may we be seen With all Thy Saints to reign. " The Lord watch between me and thee, 595 another." when we are absent one from 597 So He bringeth them unto the haven where they would be." mf As near the wish'd- for port we draw, We lift our hearts in praise to Thee, Almighty FATHER, loving LORD, Our Pilot on the troubled sea. Amen. By Thy good care in peace we come, From fire and foe securely kept. And after tempest, at Thy word. dim The waves have laid them down and slept. ( 174) FOR THOSE AT SEA. 40 mf As Thou hast given us outward calm, So, LORD, within us may there be dim A peace Divine, a peace in Him, Through Whom alone we live to Thee. cr Give us more light, direct our course, Cleanse us from guile, our hearts renew; Let not dark clouds of sin shut out The Star of JESUS from our view. mf And then, our long life voyage o'er, And past the perils of the sea, Receive us on the blissful shore, dim To everlasting rest with Thee. f To FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST, The GoD Whom Heav'n and earth adore, Be glory as it was of old, Is now, and shall be evermore. Litany 624 may also be used. Amen. For a Flower Service. 598" Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly." mf HERE, LORD, we offer Thee all that is fairest, Flowers in their freshness from garden and field; Gifts for the stricken ones- knowing Thou carest More for the love than the wealth that we yield. 2 Speak, LORD, by these to the sick and the dying, Speak to their hearts with a message of peace, Comfort the sad who in weakness are lying, Grant the departing a gentle release. cr Raise, LORD, to health again those who have sicken'd, Fair be their lives as the roses in bloom: Give of Thy grace to the souls Thou hast quicken'd, Gladness for sorrow, and brightness for gloom. p We, LORD, like flowers in our Autumn must wither; We, like these blossoms, must fade and must die: cr Gather us, LORD, to Thy bosom for ever, Grant us a place in Thy home in the sky. Amen. For a Bible Class. 599" Holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost." mf COME, HOLY GHOST, our hearts inspire, Let us Thy influence prove; Source of the old prophetic fire, Fountain of life and love. Come, HOLY GHOST, for moved by Thee, The prophets wrote and spoke: Unlock the Truth, Thyself the Key, Unseal the Sacred Book. GOD through Himself we then shall know If Thou within us shine, And sound, with all Thy saints below, The depths of Love Divine, Amen. The following Hymns are suitable: 530 The Voice of God's Creation found me. 531 FATHER of mercies, in Thy Word. 532 Church of the Living Gon. For a Retreat or Quiet Da. " I am crucified with Christ, nevertheless 600 in me. I live, ,, yet not I, but Christ liveth mf THOU hidden love of GoD, whose height, Whose depth unfathom'd, no man knows; I see from far Thy beauteous light, Inly I sigh for Thy repose; cr My heart is pain'd, nor can it be dim At rest, till it finds rest in Thee. mf'Tis mercy all, that Thou hast brought My mind to seek her peace in Thee; Yet, while I seek but find Thee not, No peace my wandering soul shall see; cro when shall all my wanderings end, dim And all my steps to Thee- ward tend? mf Is there a thing beneath the sun That strives with Thee my heart to share? Ah, tear it thence, and reign alone, The LORD of every motion there Then shall my heart from earth be free, dim When it hath found repose in Thee. ( 175) FOR A RETREAT mf 0 hide this self from me, that I No more, but CHRIST in me, may live; My vile affections crucify. Nor let one hidden lust survive! er In all things nothing may I see, dim Nothing desire, apart from Thee p Each moment draw from earth away My heart, that lowly waits Thy call; er Speak to my inmost soul, and say.. I am thy Love, thy God, thy All!" To feel Thy power, to hear Thy voice, To taste Thy love, be all my choice. Amen. Hymn 560 is also suitable. Processional. Now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is 601 not ashamed to be called their God." Its wisdom, fame, and power; fAnd Him our only Portion make, Our Shield and Tower. p Though nature's strength decay, And earth and hell withstand, cr To Canaan's bounds we urge our way f* THE GOD of Abraham praise Who reigns enthroned above, Ancient of everlasting days, And GoD of Love: JEHOVAH, Great I AM, By earth and Heaven confest; We bow and bless the Sacred Name For ever blest. • The God of Abraham praise, mf Before the SAVIOUR's Face From earth we rise, and seek the joys O'erwhelm'd at His Almighty grace The ransom'd nations bow, At Whose supreme command At His right Hand: dim We all on earth forsake, For ever new; At His command. The watery deep we pass, With JESUS in our view; And through the howling wilderness Our way pursue. mf The goodly land we see ,, With peace and plenty blest; A land of sacred liberty n And endless rest; mf There milk and honey flow, And oil and wine abound, And trees of life for ever grow, With mercy crown'd. There dwells the LORD, our King, The LORD our Righteousness, Triumphant o'er the world of sin, The Prince of Peace: OR QUIET DAY. On Sion's sacred height His Kingdom He maintains, And glorious with His saints in light For ever reigns. * These verses may be omitted, if the Hymn be thought too long. mf He keeps His own secure, He guards them by His side, Arrays in garment white and pure His spotless Bride: With streams of sacred bliss, Beneath serener skies, With all the fruits of Paradise, He still supplies. Before the great Three- One They all exulting stand, And tell the wonders He hath done Through all their land: The listening spheres attend, And swell the growing fame; And sing, in songs which never end, The wondrous Name. f* The GOD Who reigns on high The great Archangels sing dim And" Holy, Holy, Holy," cry, f" Almighty King! Who was, and is the same, And evermore shall be; JEHOVAH, FATHER, Great I AM, p We worship Thee." p He shows His prints of love ,They kindle to a flame! er And sound through all the worlds above p The slaughter'd Lamb. f The whole triumphant host Give thanks to Gon on high; " Hail! FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST,' They ever cry: Hail! Abraham's GoD, and mine! ( I join the heavenly lays), ff All might and majesty are Thine, And endless praise. Amen. Restoration of a Church. " To give us a reviving, to set up the house of our God, and to repair the desola602 tions thereof." 10 JERUSALEM the blissful, Home of gladness yet untold: Thou whose countless throngs triumphal fill with joy thy street of gold; Graven on thee, new and glorious, they the King's own Name beholdi ( 176) RESTORATION mfMany are thy sons, O Mother, yon august and shining band! F Gentle Peace in all thy borders makes thee glad, 0 happy land! Perfect is thy Restoration, bright in holiness to stand. er Here, a figure of the Heavenly, shines our temple, worthier grown By its richer restoration on the old foundation stone, With a majesty and beauty to the former house unknown. mp LORD, we pray Thee, MasterBuilder, Great and Holy, enter in, Fill Thy sanctuary quickly, as our hallowing rites begin, And Thyself its Consecrator rest for evermore therein. Make Thy servants, though unworthy, temples of Thy grace to be: Let us not in flesh or spirit prove disloyal unto Thee, But in dedicated service praise Thy Name adoringly. mf Make, O Royal Priest, Thine Altar here henceforth a Throne of light, Ever held in highest honour, and with many a gift made bright, Ever blessèd, ever peaceful, ever precious in Thy sight. Yea, our hearts, for these Thou judgest, as Thy cleansèd Altars bless, By Thy SPIRIT's grace renew us unto perfect holiness, And the sevenfold gifts from Heaven grant us ever to possess. Now to Thee, through endless ages, Omost HOLY TRINITY, Highest honour, power unmeasured, everlasting glory be: GOD for ever and for ever, THREE in ONE and ONE in THREE. Amen. For Church Defence. " God is in the midst of her, therefore shall she not be removed; G d shall help 603 her, and that right early.' P ROUND the Sacred City gather Egypt, Edom, Babylon; All the warring hosts of error, Sworn against her, move as one: f Vain the leaguer! her foundations Are upon the holy hills, cr And the love of the Eternal All her stately temple fills. mf Get thee, watchman, to the rampart! Gird thee, warrior, with thy sword! Be ye strong as ye remember That amidst you is the LORD: OF A CHURCH. dim Like the night mists from the valley, These shall vanish one by one, Egypt's malice, Edom's envy, And the hate of Babylon. mf But be true, ye sons and daughters, Lest the peril be within; Watch to prayer, lest, while ye slumber, Stealthy foemen enter in: er Safe the mother and the children, If their will and love be strong, While their loyal hearts go singing Prayer and praise for battle song. mf Church of GOD! if we forget thee Let His blessing fail our hand, When our love shall not prefer thee Let His love forget our land:Nay! to thee shall we be steadfast, Though the world's foundations shake, Love of thee is love for ever, Love of thee for JESUS' sake. dim Church of CHRIST! upon thy banner, Lo, By that seal of His Redemption His Passion's awful sign; Thou art His, and He is thine: er From the depth of His Atonement Flows thy Sacramental tide: mf From the height of His Ascension Flows the grace which is thy guide. GOD the SPIRIT dwells within thee, His Society Divine, His the living word thou keepest, Ancient prayer and song liturgic. His thy Apostolic line. Creeds that change not to the end, cr As His gift we have received them, As His charge we will defend. Alleluia, Alleluia, To the FATHER, SPIRIT, SON, In Whose will the Church at warfare With the Church at rest is one; So to Thee we sing in union, God in earth and Heav'n adored, f Alleluia, Alleluia, dim Holy, Holy, Holy LORD. Amen. " One body, and one Spirit,... one 604 Lord, one faith." mf THY Hand, O GoD, has guided Thy flock, from age to age; The wondrous tale is written, Full clear, on every page; Our fathers own'd Thy goodness, And we their deeds record: And both of this bear witness, One Church, one Faith, one LORD. ( 177) FOR CHURCH DEFENCE. mfThy heralds brought glad tidings To greatest, as to least; They bade men rise, and hasten To share the great King's feast; And this was all their teaching, In every deed and word, To all alike proclaiming f One Church, one Faith, one LORD. p When shadows thick were falling, And all seem'd sunk in night, cr Thou, LORD, didst send Thy servants, Thy chosen sons of light. mfOn them and on Thy people Thy plenteous Grace was pour'd, And this was still their message. f One Church, one Faith, one LORD. p Through many a day of darkness, Through many a scene of strife, The faithful few fought bravely, To guard the Nation's life. er Their Gospel of redemption, Sin pardon'd, man restored, Was all in this enfolded, f One Church, one Faith, one LORD. mf And we, shall we be faithless? Shall hearts fail, hands hang down? Shall we evade the conflict, And cast away our crown? er Not so: in Gop's deep counsels Some better thing is stored; We will maintain, unflinching, f One Church, one Faith, one LORD. mf Thy Mercy will not fail us, Nor leave Thy work undone; er With Thy right Hand to help us, The Victory shall be won; And then, by men and angels Thy Name shall be adored, And this shall be their anthem, f" One Church, one Faith, one LORD." Amen. For Temperance Meetings. 605" He that is begotten of God keepeth himself." mf 0 LORD, our strength in weakness, We pray to Thee for grace; For power to fight the battle, For speed to run the race; When Thy baptismal waters Were pour'd upon our brow, We then were made Thy children, And pledged our earliest vow. CHRIST with His own Blood bought And made the purchase sure;[ us, His are we; may He keep us Sober, and chaste, and pure. He, GoD in Man, has carried Our nature up to Heaven; And thence the HOLY SPIRIT To dwell in us has given. p Conform'd to His own likeness, May we so live and die, That in the grave our bodies In holy peace may lie: mf And at the Resurrection Forth from those graves may spring Like to the glorious Body Of CHRIST, our LORD and King. p The pure in heart are blessed, For they shall see the LORD, For ever and for ever By Seraphim adored; cr And they shall drink the pleasures, Such as no tongue can tell, From the clear crystal river, And Life's eternal well. mf Sing therefore to the FATHER, Who sent the SON in love; And sing to GOD the SAVIOUR, Who leads to realms above; fSing we with Saints and Angels, Before the Heavenly Throne, To GoD the HOLY SPIRIT: Sing to the THREE in ONE. Amen. " This kind goeth not out but by prayer 606 and fasting." mp0 FATHER, in Whose great design Our human love is made Divine, Teach us to give our love to those By sin beset and all its woes; On Thee for them to cast our care, By fasting and by lowly prayer. 2 LORD JESU, grant us eyes to see In our poor brethren Thine and TheeTo give ourselves where others need; Where others sin to intercede; And thus, by fasting and by prayer, Our brethren's burden seek to bear. O SPIRIT, by Whose grace alone The many members are made one; er 0 warm our hearts, inspire our will, And thus, by fasting and by prayer, That we Thy purpose may fulfil; Through Thee" the glorious Church" prepare. mp 0 GoD, All- loving THREE in ONE, Whom we shall see beyond the sun; Where walk in white the blood- bought throng, Where soars to Thee the sweet new song, Grant that we find the brethren there We sought by fasting and by prayer. Amen. ( 178)) FOR TEMPERANCE MEETINGS. " The Lord hath done great things for 607 us already." PO THOU before Whose Presence Nought evil may come in, Yet Who dost look in mercy Down on this world of sin; er O give us noble purpose To set the sin- bound free, And CHRIST- like tender pity To seek the lost for Thee. Fierce is our subtle foeman: The forces at his hand With woes that none can number Despoil the pleasant land; All they who war against them, In strife so keen and long, mf Must in their SAVIOUR's armour Be stronger than the strong. So hast Thou wrought among us The great things that we see! For things that are we thank Thee And for the things to be: For bright Hope is uplifting Faint hands and feeble knees, To strive beneath Thy blessing For greater things than these. er Lead on, O Love and Mercy, O Purity and Power! Lead on till Peace Eternal Shall close this battle- hour: Till all who pray'd and struggled To set their brethren free, ✓ In triumph meet to praise Thee, Most HOLY TRINITY. Amen. The following Hymn is suitable: 541 We are soldiers of CHRIS7, Burial of the Dead. 608" All live unto Him." mp God of the living, in Whose eyes Unveil'd Thy whole creation lies; All souls are Thine; we must not say That those are dead who pass away; From this our world of flesh set free, cr We know them living unto Thee. 2 Not spilt like water on the ground, Not wrapp'd in dreamless sleep profound, Not wandering in unknown despair, Beyond Thy Voice, Thine Arm, Thy care Not left to lie like fallen tree.-er Not dead, but living unto Thee. my Thy word is true, Thy will is just; To Thee we leave them, LORD, in trust; And bless Thee for the love which gave Thy SON to fill a human grave, That none might fear that world to see, Where all are living unto Thee. O Giver unto man of breath, O Holder of the keys of death, O Quickener of the life within, p Save us from death, the death of sin; er That body, soul, and spirit be mf For ever living unto Thee! Amen. " Cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished." 609 mf SAFE home, safe home in port! Rent cordage, shatter'd deck, Torn sails, provision short, And only not a wreck: er But oh! the joy upon the shore To tell our voyage- perils o'er! mf The prize, the prize secure! dim The athlete nearly fell; Bare all he could endure, And bare not always well: er But he may smile at troubles gone Who sets the victor- garland on. mf No more the foe can harm; No more of leaguered camp, And cry of night alarm, And need of ready lamp; dim And yet how nearly had he fail dHow nearly had that foe prevail'd! mp The lamb is in the fold, In perfect safety penn'd; The lion once had hold, And thought to make an end; er But One came by with wounded Side, And for the sheep the Shepherd died. The exile is at home! O nights and days of tears, p O longings not to roam, O sins and doubts and fears: er What matters now grief's darkest day? f The King has wiped those tears away. Amen. " Is it well with the child?... It is 610 well." FOR A CHILD. p SAFELY, safely gather'd in, Far from sorrow, far from sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; er For the life so young and fair Now hath pass'd from earthly care: mf GoD Himself the soul will keep, 2 Giving His beloved- sleep. ( 179) BURIAL OF THE DEAD. Safely, safely gather'd in, Far from sorrow, far from sin, cr Pass'd beyond all grief and pain, Death for thee is truest gain; For our loss we must not weep, Nor our loved one long to keep From the home of rest and peace, Where all sin and sorrow cease.. P Safely, safely gather'd in, Far from sorrow, far from sin; er GoD has saved from weary strife, In its dawn, this fresh young life; Now it waits for us above, Resting in the SAVIOUR's love; p JESU, grant that we may meet There, adoring at Thy Feet Amen. The following Hymns are also suitable: 498 The foe behind, the deep before. 499 On the Resurrection morning. Presentation of Christ in the Temple, COMMONLY CALLED The Purification of St. Mary the Virgin.. " The Lord whom ye seek shall suddenly 611 come to His Temple." THAIL to the LORD Who comes, Comes to His Temple gate! dim Not with His Angel host, Not in His Kingly state; No shouts proclaim Him nigh, No crowds His coming wait. p But borne upon the throne Of Mary's gentle breast, Watch'd by her duteous love, In her fond arms at rest; er Thus to His FATHER'S House He comes, the Heavenly Guest. There Joseph at her side In reverent wonder stands; And, fill'd with holy joy, Old Simeon in his hands Takes up the promised Child, The Glory of all lands. mf Hail to the Great First- born, Whose ransom- price they pay! The SoN before all worlds; dim The Child of man to- day; er That He might ransom us Who still in bondage lay. nfo Light of all the earth, Thy children wait for Thee! Come to Thy temples here, That we, from sin set free, Before Thy FATHER'S face May all presented be! Amen. St. Thomas the Apostle. " Blessed are they that have not seen, and 612 yet have believed." mf We have not seen, we cannot see, The happy land above, From sin and death and suffering free, Where all is peace and love; We only see the path is long By which we have to go; We only feel the foes are strong Who seek to work us woe. We have not seen, we cannot see dim The Cross our Master bore, With all its pains.( cr) that we might be The slaves of sin no more; mf We only think it hard to part With every pleasant sin, And give to GOD a perfect heart, And make Him LORD within. We walk by faith, and not by sight; And, blessèd Saint, like thee, We sometimes doubt if faith teils right, Because we cannot see. Upon the promise we would lean Blessed are they that have not seen, Thy doubting heart received: And that have yet believed. Amen. St. Matthias the Apostle. " He was numbered with the eleven 613 apostles." mf PRAISE to the Heavenly Wisdom Who knows the hearts of allThe saintly life's beginnings, The traitor's secret fall: Our own ascended Master, Who heard His Church's cry, Made known His guiding presence, And ruled her from on high. Elect in His foreknowledge, To fill the lost one's place: He form'd His chosen vessel By hidden gifts of grace, Then, by the lot's disposing, He lifted up the poor, er And set him with the Princes On high for evermore. mf For on the golden breastplate Of our great Priest above, Twelve are the stones that glisten As throbs that Heart of Love: And twelve the fair foundations Of Salem's jasper wall: And twelve the thrones predestined Within her judgment- hall. ( 180) ST. MATTHIAS THE APOSTLE 615" Matthew the publican." mf HE sat to watch o'er customs paid A man of scorn'd and hard'ning trade; No mystic gem is lacking In that Divine array; No empty throne shall darken The glory of that day: For lo! on Twelve the SPIRIT, The FATHER'S Promise, came; And Twelve went forth together To preach the saving Name. Still guide Thy Church, Chief ShepHer losses still renew; [ herd, Be Thy dread keys entrusted To faithful hands and true; Apostles of Thy choosing May all her rulers be, That each with joy may render His last account to Thee! Amen. St. Matthew the Apostle. " And as He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alpheus sitting at the 614 him, Follow Me."" receipt of custom, and said unto mf BEHOLD, the Master passeth by! dim Oh, seest thou not His pleading eye? p With low sad voice He calleth thee;er Leave this vain world and follow Me. po soul bow'd down with harrowing care, Hast thou no thought for Heav'n to spare? er From earthly toils lift up thine eyemf Behold, the Master passeth by! One heard Him calling long ago, And straightway left all things below, Counting his earthly gain as loss For JESUS and His blessèd Cross. That" Follow Me" his faithful ear Seem'd every day afresh to hear: Its echoes stirr'd his spirit still, And fired his hope, and nerved his will, p GOD sweetly calls us every day: er Why should we then our bliss delay? He calls to Heav'n and endless light: Why should we love the dreary night? mf Praise, LORD, to Thee for Matthew's call, At which he left his earthly all; er Thou, LORD, e'en now art calling me, I will leave all, and follow Thee. Amen. Alike the symbol and the tool Of foreign masters' hated rule. But grace within his breast had stirr'd; There needed but the timely word; cr It came, true LORD of souls! from Thee, That royal summons," Follow Me." Enough, when Thou wert passing by. To hear Thy voice, to meet Thine eye: He rose, responsive to the call, And left his task, his gains, his all. mf 0 wise exchange with these to part, And lay up treasure in Thy heart; With twofold crown of light to shine Amid Thy servants' foremost line! p Come, SAVIOUR, as in days of old: er Pass where the world has strongest hold, And faithless care and selfish greed Are thorns that choke the holy seed. mf Who keep Thy gifts, O bid them claim The steward's, not the owner's name; Who yield all up for Thy dear sake, Let them of Matthew's wealth partake. Amen. St. Michael and all Angels. 616" I am thy fellow servant." fLIFE and strength of all Thy servants, Brightness of the FATHER's light; Men with Angels, earth with Heaven, In Thy praise their songs unite. Thousand thousand warrior princes In Thine Angel army stand; Flames the victor Cross before them, Grasp'd in Michael's dauntless hand. mf Hurling back from Heav'n the rebels With the lifting of his sword, In the might of Gop he tramples On the Dragon's head abhorr'd. dim LORD of Angels, CHRIST, we pray Thee, Bid them aid us in our strife, Chase afar the hosts of evil, er Till we reach the land of life. GoD the FATHER, GOD Immortal, GOD the SON, for us Who died, GoD the Comforter, the SPIRIT, Evermore be glorified: Amen. ( 181) ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS. And all the Angels stood round about the throne... and fell before the throne on their faces, and wor617 shipped God." mf FATHER, before Thy throne of light The guardian Angels bend, And ever in Thy Presence bright Their psalms adoring blend; dim And casting down each golden Beside the crystal sea,[ crown, cr With voice and lyre, in happy quire, Hymn glory, LORD, to Thee." And as the rainbow lustre falls Athwart their glowing wings, While Seraph unto Seraph calls, And each Thy goodness sings: p So may we feel, as low we kneel To pray Thee for Thy grace, That Thou art here for all who fear The brightness of Thy Face. Here, where the Angels see us come To worship day by day, Teach us to seek our Heavenly home, And love Thee e'en as they; cr Teach us to raise our notes of praise, With them Thy love to own, That childhood's flower, and manhood's power, mf Be Thine, and Thine alone. Amen. All Saints' Day. " The marriage of the Lamb is come." 618 mf BRIDE of CHRIST, whose glorious warfare Here on earth hath never rest; Lift thy voice, and tell the triumphs Of the holy and the blest: Joyous be the day we hallow, Feast of all the Saints on high, Earth and Heav'n together blending In one solemn harmony. First the blessed Virgin- mother, Reunited to her SON, Leads the host of ransom'd people, Who unfading crowns have won; John the herald, CHRIST's forerunner, More than Prophet, heads his throng. Seer and Patriarch responsive Unto Psalmist in their song. Lo, the Twelve, majestic Princes, In the court of JESUS sit, Calmly watching, while the conflict Rages far beneath their feet: Lo, the Martyrs, robed in crimson, Sign of life- blood freely spent, Finding life, because they lost it, Dwell in undisturb'd content. All the saintly host who witness'd Good confessions for His sakePriest and Deacon, world- renouncing, Of their Master's joy partake; Virgins to the Lamb devoted, Following with steadfast love, Bring their lilies and their roses To the Marriage Feast above. All, their happy lot fulfilling, GOD Omnipotent proclaim; dim Holy, Holy, Holy, crying, f Glory to His Holy Name! mf So may GOD in mercy grant us Here to serve in holiness, er Till He call us to the portion Which His Saints in light possess. Amen. " A great multitude which no man can 619 number." mf WHо the multitudes can number In the mansions of the blest, cr He can weigh the joys eternal By those ransom'd ones possess'd; Exiled now on earth no longer, They have gain'd the Home of Rest. Happily at last deliver'd From the mournful vale of tears, dim Sweet is now their recollection p Of the sad and troubled years; er While fulfill'd in all perfection GOD's eternal plan appears. They behold their Tempter fallen, Bound in everlasting chain; mf Praising CHRIST their gracious SAVIOUR, All unite in joyful strain, CHRIST the great reward and portion Which adoring spirits gain. p Now in shadow and in figure, Mirror'd in imperfect light; er Then, as we are known, our knowledge Shall be clear, unveil'd, and bright; fFor on God's unclouded glory We shall gaze with cleansèd sight. Then the Trinity of Persons We shall face to face behold, And the Unity of Substance Shall its mystery unfold; As the wondrous Triune Godhead We adore in bliss untold. mf Courage, man, be strong, be faithWhatsoe'er thy burden be,[ ful, For unbounded are the glories Which thy sorrows work for thee; Soon the light of light for ever Shall thine eyes with rapture see. ( 182) ALL SAINTS' DAY. fGoD the FATHER, Fount of being, Thee, most Highest, we adore; GOD the SON, our praise and homage We present Thy Throne before; Glorious PARACLETE, we worship, And we bless Thee evermore. Amen. Festivals of Apostles. " Ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, 620 judging the twelve tribes of Israel." mf IN royal robes of splendour, Before the great King's feet, The Princes of His Kingdom, The crown'd Apostles, meet; To Him their songs adoring With heart and tongue they bring, Pure hearts and mighty voicesE'en as the Angels sing. This Order sheds its lustre O'er all the human race; A court of righteous judgment, The Rock of Gospel grace;Rock of His Church, for ages Elected and foreknown; Whose glorious Master- Builder Is Head and Corner- Stone. These are the Nazareans, Famed heralds to the world, Who, preaching CHRIST, His Banner Of victory unfurl'd. Day unto day shows knowledge; Night utters speech to night; So these to earth's four corners Their wondrous tale recite. CHRIST's burden light they proffer, His easy yoke proclaim; The seed of life they scatter, That all may own His Name. The earth brought forth and budded, Where'er their ploughshare ran, And fruits of increase follow'd The faith of GOD made Man. These are the sure foundation On which the Temple stands; The living stones compacting That house not made with hands; The gates by which man enters Jerusalem the new; The bond which knits together The Gentile and the Jew. Let error flee before them, Let truth extend her sway; Let dread of final judgment To faith and love give way; That, loosed from our offences, We then may number'd be f Among Thy saints in glory, Around the Throne with Thee. Amen. Festivals of Evangelists. 621" They four had one likeness." mfCOME sing, ye choirs exultant, Those messengers of GOD, Through whom the living Gospels Came sounding all abroad! Whose voice proclaim'd salvation, That pour'd upon the night, And drove away the shadows, And flush'd the world with light. He chose them, our Good Shepherd, And, tending evermore His flock through Earth's four quar ters, ( 183) In wisdom made them Four; True Lawgiver, He bade them Their healing message speed ,One charter for all nations, One glorious title- deed! In one harmonious witness The chosen Four combine ,, While each his own commission Fulfils in every line; As in the Prophet's vision, From out the amber flame In form of visage diverse Four Living Creatures came. Lo, these the wingèd chariots, That bring Emmanuel nigh, The golden staves, uplifting GOD's very Ark on high; And these the fourfold river Of Paradise above, Whence flow for all the nations New mysteries of love. er Four- square on this foundation The Church of CHRIST remains, A House to stand unshaken fOh! glorious happy portion By floods or winds or rains. In this safe Home to be, By Gop, true Man, united With GoD eternally! Amen. Festivals of the Blessed Virgin Mary. " Blessed is the womb that bare Thee." 622 mf VIRGIN- BORN, we bow before Thee; Blessèd was the womb that bore Thee; Mary, Maid and Mother mild, Blessed was she in her Child. Blessèd was the breast that fed Thee; Blessed was the hand that led Thee; Blessèd was the parent's eye That watch'd Thy slumbering infancy. FESTIVALS OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY. Blessèd she by all creation, Who brought forth the world's Salvation, dim And blessed they- for ever blest, or Who love Thee most and serve Thee best. mf Virgin- Born, we bow before Thee; Blessèd was the womb that bore Thee; Mary, Maid and Mother mild, Blessed was she in her Child. Amen. Commemoration of Saints. 44 623 A great cloud of witnesses." mfGIVE us the wings of faith to rise Within the veil, and see The Saints above, how great their How bright their glories be.[ joys, pOnce they were mourning here below, And wet their couch with tears'; They wrestled hard, as we do now, With sins, and doubts, and fears. We ask them, whence their victory came: er They, with united breath, mf Ascribe the conquest to the Lamb, Their triumph to His Death. p They mark'd the footsteps that He trod, er His zeal inspired their breast: And, following their incarnate GOD, p They reach'd the promised rest. Our glorious Leader claims our praise For His own pattern given; While the great cloud of witnesses Show the same path to Heaven. 624 Amen. Litany for those at Sea. PART 1. 2 FATHER, Whose creating hand Made the ocean and the land; All Thy creatures are Thy care, Thou art present everywhere. Hear us, we beseech Thee. CHRIST, Who didst of old appear On the waters, drawing near; Thou art able still to save, Calmly ruling wind and wave. Hear us, we beseech Thee. ( 184) HOLY GHOST, Whose presence shed Life where all was dark and dead; By Thy breath we move and live, Thou dost light and order give. Hear us, we beseech Thee. GOD, to Whom our life we owe, GOD, Whose Blood forman did flow, GOD, Who dost within us dwell ,Keep us Thine, and all is well. Hear us, we beseech Thee. When the deep in slumber lies Under bright and peaceful skies, When the winds in fury rave, Lifting high the rushing wave, Hear us, we beseech Thee. All our honest labour bless, Give each lawful aim success; In our time of need draw nigh, Saying," Fear not, it is I." Hear us, we beseech Thee. Guard the loved ones left behind, Give them peace in heart and mind; Keep us all in union sweet, At our FATHER's mercy- seat. Hear us, we beseech Thee. Safe from what might work our woe, Rock and shoal, and fire and foe, May we home and kindred see, And the glory give to Thee. Hear us, we beseech Thee. PART 2. P May Thy Church our shelter be, Ark in mercy built by Thee, Refuge from the storms of life, From the wearing toil and strife. Hear us, we beseech Thee. When temptations round us roll, Threatening shipwreck to the soul, Grant us faith and holy fear, By Thy will our course to steer. Hear us, we beseech Thee. Through the gloom of sorrow's night. Show Thy cheering, guiding light: er Waft us homeward, LORD, we pray, Nearer Heaven, day by day. p Hear us, we beseech Thee. Bid the storms of passion cease Bid the power of love increase, Bid each tossing doubt be still, Bid us trust and do Thy will. Hear us, we beseech Thee. Mark our course, and keep us true, Till the haven fair we view, Grant us on that peaceful shore Home and friends for evermore. Hear us, we beseech Thee. LITANY FOR THOSE AT SEA. Where there is no night or sea, May we praise and worship Thee, Glad because we are at rest In Thy presence with the blest. Hear us, we beseech Thee. Amen. Litany of the Seven Words from the Cross. 625 mp" FATHER, FORGIVE THEM, FOR THEY KNOW NOT m) WHAT THEY( pp) DO." 2 JESU, in Thy dying woes, Even while Thy life- blood flows, Craving pardon for Thy foes, cr Hear us, Holy JESU. 2 SAVIOUR, for our pardon sue, When our sins Thy pangs renew, For we know not what we do:cr Hear us, Holy JESU. 2 Oh! may we, who mercy need, Be like Thee in heart and deed, When with wrong our spirits bleed. cr Hear us, Holy JESU. mp" To- DAY SHALT THOU BE WITH ME IN PARADISE." JESU, pitying the sighs Of the thief who near Thee dies, Promising him Paradise, Hear us, Holy JESU. May we, in our guilt and shame, Still Thy love and mercy claim, Calling humbly on Thy Name. Hear us, Holy JESU. Oh! remember those who pine, Looking from their cross to Thine; Cheer their souls with hope Divine. Hear us, Holý JESU. mp" WOMAN, BEHOLD THY SON." " BEHOLD THY MOTHER." JESU, loving to the end Her whose heart Thy sorrows rend, And Thy dearest human friend, er Hear us, Holy JESU. May we in Thy sorrows share, For Thy sake all peril dare, Ever know Thy tender care. Hear us, Holy JESU. May we all Thy loved ones be ,All one holy family, Loving for the love of Thee. Hear us, Holy JESU. mp" MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN ME?" 2 Jesu, whelm'd in fears unknown, With our evil left alone, While no light from Heaven is shown, cr Hear us, Holy JESU. When we seem in vain to pray, And our hope seems far away, In the darkness be our stay. Hear us, Holy JESU. Though no Father seem to hear, Though no light our spirits cheer, May we know that GOD is near. Hear us, Holy JESU. mp" I THIRST.' PJESU, in Thy thirst and pain, While Thy wounds Thy life- blood drain Thirsting more our love to gain: er Hear us, Holy JESU. mp Long for us in mercy still; May we Thy desires fulfil ,Satisfy Thy loving will. er Hear us, Holy JESU. May we thirst Thy love to know; Lead us worn with sin and woe Where the healing waters flow. Hear us, Holy JESU. mp" IT IS FINISHED." JESU, all our ransom paid, All Thy FATHER'S will obey'd ,By Thy sufferings perfect made; Hear us, Holy JESU. 22 Save us in our soul's distress, Be our help to cheer and bless, While we grow in holiness. er Hear us, Holy JESU. mp Brighten all our heavenward way With an ever holier ray, Till we pass to perfect day. Hear us, Holy JESU. mp" FATHER, INTO THY HANDS I COMMEND MY SPIRIT. JESU,-all Thy labour vast, All Thy woe and conflict past, dim Yielding up Thy soul at last: Hear us, Holy JESU. p When the death- shades round us lour, Guard us from the tempter's power. Keep us in that trial hour. Hear us, Holy JESU ( 185) LITANY OF THE SEVEN WORDS FROM THE CROSS. mp May Thy life and death supply Grace to live and grace to die, er Grace to reach the Home on High. Hear us, Holy JESU. Amen. For Mission Services and Instructions. " So shall I make answer unto my blasphemers: for my trust is in 626 Thy word." mf APPROACH, my soul, the mercyseat, Where JESUS answers prayer; dim There humbly fall before His feet, For none can perish there. p Thy promise is my only plea, With this I venture nigh: Thou callest burden'd souls to Thee, er And such, O LORD, am I. p Bow'd down beneath a load of sin, By Satan sorely press'd, By war without, and fears within, er I come to Thee for rest. p Be Thou my Shield and Hiding Place, That, shelter'd near Thy side, or I may my fierce accuser face, And tell him, Thou hast died. mf Oh wondrous love, to bleed and To bear the Cross and shame,[ die, That guilty sinners, such as I, Might plead Thy gracious Name! Amen. " Thou hast destroyed thyself; but in Me 627 is thy help found." mfGoD made me for Himself, to serve Him here With love's pure service and in filial fear; To show His praise, for Him to labour now: Then see His glory where the Angels bow. All needful grace was mine, through His dear SON, Whose life and death my full salvation won; The grace that would have strengthen'd me, and taught; Grace that would crown me when my work was wrought. 2 And I, poor sinner, cast it all away; Lived for the toil or pleasure of each day; As if no CHRIST had shed His precious Blood, As if I owed no homage to my GOD. mf0 HOLY SPIRIT, with Thy fire Divine, Melt into tears this thankless heart of mine; Teach me to love what once I seem'd to hate, And live to GoD, before it be too late. Amen. "" " Return unto the Lord thy God: for thou 628 hast fallen by thine iniquity. mf RETURN, Owanderer, to thy home, Thy FATHER calls for thee; No longer now an exile roam, In guilt and misery: Return, return! P Too long the loathsome fields of sin Thy fruitless toil have known: No wholesome bread! no voice of kin! No home to call thine own! Return, return! er Thy FATHER stands with outstretch'd He gave His SON for thee:[ hands, Poor soul, from sin's enthralling bands He longs to set thee free. Return, return! mf Arise, stand up and homeward No longer dwell apart;[ turn, His mighty love will never spurn One humble contrite heart. dim Return, return! mfOur FATHER's house is full of bliss, And there is room for all; He welcomes with forgiving kiss; O, hear His loving call! dim Return, return! mf The feast of joys awaits thee there The precious robe and ring; O haste thy FATHER'S gifts to share, O haste His praise to sing: Return, return! Amen. " There shall be showers of blessing." 629 mf LORD, I hear of showers of blessing Thou art scattering full and free, Showers the thirsty land refreshing; Let some drops descend on meEven me. Pass me not, O gracious FATHER, 2 Sinful though my heart may be; Thou might'st leave me, but the rather Let Thy mercy light on me- Even me. Pass me not, O gracious SAVIOUR! Let me love and cling to Thee; er I am longing for Thy favour; Whilst Thou'rt calling, oh call meEven me. ( 186) FOR MISSION SERVICES AND INSTRUCTIONS. Pass me not, O mighty SPIRIT! Thou canst make the blind to see; Witnesser of JESU's merit, Speak the word of power to meEven me. p Have I long in sin been sleeping, Long been slighting, grieving Thee? Has the world my heart been keeping? O forgive and rescue me- Even me. cr Love of GoD, so pure and changeless; Blood of CHRIST, so rich and free; Grace of GoD, so strong and boundless, Magnify it all in me- Even me. er Passame not; but, pardon bringing, Bind my heart, O LORD, to Thee; Whilst the streams of life are springing, Blessing others, O bless me- Even me. Amen. " Oh that I were as in months 630 past." mf0 FOR a closer walk with GOD, A calm and heavenly frame; A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the LAMB! p What peaceful hours I once enjoy'd! How sweet their memory still! But they have left an aching void The world can never fill. Return, O holy Dove, return, Sweet messenger of rest: I hate the sins that made Thee mourn, And drove Thee from my breast. The dearest idol I have known, Whate'er that idol be, cr Help me to tear it from Thy Throne, And worship only Thee. So shall my walk be close with GOD, Calm and serene my frame; So purer light shall mark the road That leads me to the LAMB. Amen. " He died for all that they which live should not henceforth live unto 631 themselves." mf OH, the bitter shame and sorrow, That a time could ever be 2 When I let the SAVIOUR's pity Plead in vain, and proudly answer'd, All of self, and none of Thee.' cr Yet He found me:( dim) I beheld Him Bleeding on the accursèd tree, p Heard Him pray," Forgive them, FATHER And my wistful heart said faintly, pp" Some of self, and some of Thee." cr Day by day His tender mercy, Healing, helping, full and free, Sweet and strong, and ah! so patient, Brought me lower, while I whisper'd, " Less of self, and more of Thee." mf Higher than the highest heavens, Deeper than the deepest sea, LORD, Thy love at last hath conquer'd; cr Grant me now my soul's desire, f" None of self, and all of Thee." Amen. 632" He was lost, and is found." mf REDEEM'D, restored, forgiven Through JESUS' precious Blood, Heirs of His home in Heaven, er O praise our pardoning GOD! Praise Him in tuneful measures, Who gave His Son to die; fPraise Him Whose sevenfold treasures Enrich and sanctify! pOnce on the dreary mountain We wander'd far and wide, Far from the cleansing Fountain, Far from the piercèd Side; cr But JESUS sought and found us, And wash'd our guilt away; With cords of love He bound us To be His own for aye. Dear Master, Thine the glory Of each recover'd soul; Ah! who can tell the story p Of love that made us whole? Not ours, not ours the merit; mf Be Thine alone the praise, cr And ours a thankful spirit To serve Thee all our days. p Now keep us, Holy SAVIOUR, In Thy true love and fear; And grant us of Thy favour The grace to persevere; cr Till, in Thy new creation, Earth's time- long travail o'er, We find our full salvation, f And praise Thee evermore. Amen. " In that day there shall be a fountain opened. for sin and for un633 cleanness." » mf THERE is a fountain fill'd with Blood, Drawn from Emmanuel's veins, And sinners plunged beneath that flood Lose all their guilty stains. ( 187) FOR MISSION SERVICES AND INSTRUCTIONS. The dying thief rejoiced to see That fountain in his day; dim And there may I, as vile as he, cr Wash all my sins away. Dear dying LAMB, Thy precious Blood Shall never lose its power, er Till all the ransom'd Church of GOD Be saved to sin no more. E'er since by faith I saw the stream Thy flowing Wounds supply, Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be till I die. Then in a nobler, sweeter song, I'll sing Thy power to save, When this poor lisping, stammering tongue Lies silent in the grave. p LORD, I believe Thou hast prepared, Unworthy though I be, For me a Blood- bought free reward, A golden harp for me. er Tis strung and tuned for endless years, And torm'd by power Divine, f To sound in GOD the FATHER's ears No other name but Thine. Amen. " I came not to judge the world, but to 634 save the world." mf SOULS of men! why will ye scatter Like a crowd of frighten'd sheep? Foolish hearts! why will ye wander From a love so true and deep? p Was there ever kindest shepherd Half so gentle, half so sweet, As the SAVIOUR Who would have us Come and gather round His Feet? er There's a wideness in GOD's mercy, Like the wideness of the sea: There's a kindness in His justice, Which is more than liberty. There is no place where earth's sorrows Are more felt than up in Heaven: p There is no place where earth's failings Have such kindly judgment given. mf There is plentiful redemption In the Blood that has been shed; There is joy for all the members In the sorrows of the Head. For the love of GoD is broader Than the measures of man's mind: And the Heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind. mp Pining souls! come nearer JESUS, And oh! come not doubting thus, er But with faith that trusts more bravely His huge tenderness for us. If our love were but more simple, We should take Him at His word; mf And our lives would be all sunshine In the sweetness of our LORD. Amen. " O Lord, though our iniquities testify against us, do Thou it for Thy Name's sake; for our backslidinge are many." 635 p WEARY of wandering from my God, And now made willing to return, I hear, and bow me to the rod; er For Thee, not without hope, I mourn: I have an Advocate above, A Friend before the Throne of Love. p 0 JESUS, full of pardoning grace, More full of grace than I of sin, Yet once again I seek Thy Face; er Open Thine Arms, and take me in, And freely my backslidings heal, And love the faithless sinner still. Thou know'st the way to bring me My fallen spirit to restore:[ back, p0 for Thy truth and mercy's sake Forgive, and bid me sin no more; The ruins of my soul repair, And make my heart a house of prayer. The stone to flesh again convert, The veil of sin once more remove; Sprinkle Thy Blood upon my heart, And melt it with Thy dying love; er This rebel heart by love subdue. And make it soft, and make it new. Ah, give me. LORD, the tender heart That trembles at the approach of A godly fear of sin impart,[ sin; That I may dread Thy gracious power, Implant, and root it deep within, And never dare offend Thee more. Amen. " Yield yourselves unto God... and your members as instruments of 636 righteousness." mf FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST, ONE in THREE, and THREE in ONE, As by the celestial host, Let Thy Will on earth be done; Praise by all to Thee be given. Glorious LORD of earth and Heaven. ( 188) FOR MISSION SERVICES AND INSTRUCTIONS. p If a sinner such as I May to Thy great glory live, All my actions sanctify, All my words and thoughts receive; er Claim me for Thy service, claim All I have, and all I am. p Take my soul and body's powers; Take my memory, mind, and will, All my goods, and all my hours, All I know, and all I feel, er All I think, or speak, or do; Take my heart;-but make it new! mf0 my GOD, Thine own I am, and [ fame, Let me give Thee back Thine own; Freedom, friends, and health, Consecrate to Thee alone; Thine to live, thrice happy 1; Happier still if Thine I die. FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST, ONE in THREE. and THREE in ONE, As by the celestial host, Let Thy Will on earth be done; f Praise by all to Thee be given, Glorious LORD of earth and Heaven. Amen. " Be of good comfort; rise, He calleth 637 thee mf OH! come to the merciful SAVIOUR Who calls you, Oh! come to the LORD Who forgives and forgets; dim Though dark be the fortune on earth that befalls you, er There's a bright Home above, where the sun never sets. Oh! come then to JESUS, Whose Arms are extended To fold His dear children in closest embrace: Oh! come, for your exile will shortly be ended, And JESUS will show you His beautiful Face. mmf Yes, come to the SAVIOUR, Whose mercy grows brighter The longer you look at the depth of His love; And fear not!' tis JESUS! and life's cares grow lighter As you think of the Home and the Glory above. p Have you sinn'd as none else in the world have before you? Are you blacker than all other creatures in guilt? er Oh, fear not, and doubt not! the mother who bore you mf Loves you less than the SAVIOUR Whose Blood you have spilt! Come, come to His Feet, and lay open your story Of suffering and sorrow, of guilt and of shame: For the pardon of sin is the crown of His glory, And the joy of our LORD to be true to His Name. Amen. " If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteous638 ness." 20 GOD, to know that Thou art just Gives hope and peace within; We could not in a mercy trust Which takes no count of sin. I fain would open to Thy sight My utmost wickedness: ( 189) Set, LORD, in Thy most searching light What I have done amiss. No stern and needless law was ThineHard to be understoodBut plainly read in every line, Holy, and just, and good. Though basely weak my fallen race, And masterful my foes, I had th' omnipotence of grace To conquer, if I chose. Well did I know the tender Heart I outraged by my sin, Yet with the world I would not part, Nor rein my passions in. My fault it was, O LORD Most High, And not my fate alone: Thou canst not suffer sin, nor I In any way atone. er Yet there's a plea that I may trustCHRIST died that I might live! Cleanse me, my Gop, for Thou art just; Be faithful, and forgive. Amen. INDEX OF FIRST LINES. Any questions concerning the copyright of these HYMNS should be addressed to the CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE OF HYMNS A.& M., care of WM. CLOWES & SONS, Limited, 31, Haymarket, London, S.W. A few more years shall roll. A living stream, as crystal clear Abide with me; fast falls the eventide. Above the clear blue sky. Above the starry spheres Again the Lord's own day is here All glory, laud, and honour All hail, adorèd Trinity All hail the power of Jesus' Name All people that on earth do dwell All things bright and beautiful All ye who seek for sure relief Alleluia! Alleluia! hearts to heav'n Alleluia! sing to Jesus Alleluia, song of sweetness Almighty Father, hear our cry Almighty God, Whose only Son An exile for the faith And now, beloved Lord, Thy soul resigning And now, O Father, mindful of the love And now the wants are told. And now this holy day. Angels, from the realms of glory Angel- voices, ever singing Approach, my soul, the mercy- seat Around the throne of God a band Art thou weary, art thou languid As near the wish'd- for port we draw As now the sun's declining rays As pants the hart for cooling streams As with gladness men of old At even ere the sun was set At the Cross her station keeping At the Lamb's high feast we sing At the Name of Jesus At Thy feet, O Christ, we lay Author of life divine Awake, my soul, and with the sun Awaked from sleep we fall HYMN . H. Bonar 288 J. Keble, based on J. Mason H. F. Lyte Be near us, Holy Trinity Be Thou my Guardian and my Guide Before Jehovah's awful throne Before the ending of the day Behold the Lamb of God Behold, the Master passeth by. Behold the messengers of Christ Behold the sun, that seem'd but now Behold us, Lord, a little space. ( 190) J. Chandler .E. Caswall and Compilers 152 35 J. M. Neale J. M. Neale: fr. S. Theodulph 98 J. D. Chambers and Compilers 158 E. Perronet 300 . W. Kethe 166 Mrs. Alexander 573 E. Caswall: fr. Prudentius 112 . Bishop C. Wordsworth 137 W. C. Dix 316 J. M. Neale and Compilers 82 Bishop E. H. Bickersteth 371 Sir H. W. Baker 363 E. Caswall: fr. Le Tourneaux 458 Mrs. Alderson 121 .W. Bright 322 .W. Bright 32 E. Harland 564 213 27 336 J. Montgomery 482 F. Pott 550 . J. Newton 626 J. M. Neale 335 J. M. Neale 254 C. E. York 597 13 238 79 20 E. Caswall and Compilers 117 R. Campbell 127 Caroline M. Noel 306 6 J. Chandler and Compilers N. Tate and N. Brady . W. C. Dix H. Twells W. Bright . J. Wesley 319 Bishop Ken 3 R. M. Moorsom 474 Compilers: fr. the Latin 509 I. Williams 282 I. Watts 516 Compilers: fr. the Latin 15 M. Bridges 187 Bishop W. Walsham How 614 Compilers and I. Williams 433 .G. Wither 476 J. Ellerton 475 INDEX. Behold us, Lord, before Thee met Bishop of the souls of men Bless'd are the pure in heart Blessèd city, heavenly Salem Blessèd feasts of blessèd Martyrs Blest Creator of the light Bounteous Spirit, ever shedding Bread of heav'n, on Thee we feed Bride of Christ, whose glorious warfare Brief life is here our portion Bright the vision that delighted Brightly did the light divine Brightly gleams our banner. By Jesus' grave on either hand By precepts taught of ages past HYMN W. Bright 348 G. Moultrie 408 J. Keble 261 J. M. Neale and Compilers 396 J. M. Neale and Compilers 440 Compilers: fr. the Latin 38 J. Mason . J. Conder Captains of the saintly band. Children of the heavenly King. Christ, in highest heav'n enthroned Christ is gone up; yet ere He pass'd Christ is made the sure Foundation. Christ is our corner- stone Christ is risen! Christ is risen Christ the Lord is risen again Christ the Lord is risen to- day Christ, Who once amongst us Christ, Whose glory fills the skies Christ will gather in His own. Christian, dost thou see them. Christian! seek not yet repose Christians, awake, salute the happy morn Christians, sing out with exultation. Church of the Living God. . Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove Come, Holy Ghost, Creator Blest. Come, Holy Ghost, Eternal God Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire Come, Holy Ghost, Who ever One Come, let us join our cheerful songs Come, my soul, thy suit prepare sweetest Come, pure hearts, in Come see the place where Jesus lay Come, sing with holy gladness Come sing, ye choirs exultant Come, Thou Holy Spirit, come Come to our poor nature's night Day of Wrath! O day of mourning Days and moments quickly flying ( 191) J. Ellerton J. M. Neale Bishop Mant PART 2 J. Chandler: measures. 618 225 161 H. Alford 412 T. J. Potter I. Gregory Smith 123 J. M. Neale 85 Sir H. W. Baker .J. Cennick W. Palmer J. M. Neale J. M. Neale fr. the Latin .A. Gurney Cath. Winkworth 507 318 J. M. Neale: fr. the Greek Charlotte Elliott J. Byrom Bishop Jenner 432 547 422 352 396 J. E. Leeson 131 w. st. Hill Bourne 333 7 . C. Wesley Cath. Winkworth 400 91 239 138 136 269 61 484 A. J. Mason 532 .S. Browne 209 E. Caswall 347 2nd Trans. of Veni Creator 508 599 C. Wesley Bishop Cosin J. H. Newman 157 9 I. Watts 299 J. Newton 527 R. Campbell 434 T. Kelly 139 J. J. Daniell 341 . J. Mason 621 E. Caswall 156 G. Rawson 524 256 Come unto Me, ye weary W. C. Dix Come, ye faithful, raise the anthem. J. Hupton and J. M. Neale 302 Come, ye faithful, raise the strain Come, ye thankful people, come Conquering kings their titles take Creator of the starry height Creator of the world, to Thee Crown Him with many crowns J. M. Neale 133 H. Alford 382 J. Chandler 175 J. M. Neale 45 . Compilers 83 M. Bridges 304 W. J. Irons 398 E. Caswall 289 Dear Lord, on this Thy servant's day Disposer Supreme. Do no sinful action Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord INDEX. Earth has many a noble city Eternal Father, strong to save Every morning the red sun Fain would I, Lord of grace. Fair waved the golden corn Far be sorrow, tears, and sighing Far down the ages now Far from my heavenly home Father, before Thy throne of light Father, let me dedicate Father, Most High, be with us Father of all, from land and sea Father of all, to Thee Father of heav'n, Whose love profound Father of mercies, God of love Father of mercies, in Thy Word Father, Son, and Holy Ghost Father, Son, and Holy Ghost For all Thy Saints, a noble throng For ever we would gaze on Thee For ever with the Lord. Forgive them, O My Father For ran the Saviour shed Forsaken once, and thrice denied For thee, O dear, dear country. For Thy dear Saint, O Lord. For Thy mercy and Thy grace Forth in Thy Name, O Lord, I go Forty days and forty nights. Forty days Thy seer of old Forward! be our watchword. From east to west, from shore to shore From glory unto glory.. From Greenland's icy mountains From highest heav'n the Eternal Son From out the cloud of amber light Father, whate'er of earthly bliss Fierce raged the tempest o'er the deep Fight the good fight with all thy might First of Martyrs, thou whose name For all the Saints who from their labours rest Bishop Give us the wings of faith to rise. Glorious is Thy Name, O Lord Glorious things of thee are spoken Glory be to Jesus. Glory to Thee, my God, this night Glory to Thee, O Lord Glory to Thee Who safe hast kept. Go to dark Gethsemane King God Eternal, Mighty God from on high hath heard ( 192) J. Mason: fr. the Greek 491 J. Hampden Gurney Compilers: fr. the Latin . H. Bonar HYMN Mrs. Alexander 420 . I. Williams 431 Mrs. Alexander 569 . J. M. Neale 313 E. Caswall 76 W. Whiting 370 Mrs. Alexander 570 Compilers: fr. the Latin . Bishop C. Wordsworth PART 2 H. F. Lyte .F. W. Farrar .L. Tuttiett E. Caswall: J. Julian .E. Cooper Mrs, Flowerdew C. Wesley G. H. Smyttan and F. Pott J. Mason 339 501 534 284 617 Anne Steele C. Wesley 563 C. Wesley 636 Anne Steele 515 .G. Thring 285 J. S. B. Monsell 540 I. Williams 65 74 493 275 514 164 388 531 W. Walsham How 437 Mrs. Alexander 418 A. W. Chatfield 461 J. Montgomery 231 Mrs. Alexander 115 . Compilers 443 Mrs. Alexander 416 J. M. Neale 227 Bishop Mant H. Downton 448 73 8 92 503 .H. Alford 392 J. Ellerton 483 Frances R. Havergal 485 Bishop Heber 358 Sir H. W. Baker 171 Mrs, Alexander 410 . I. Watts 623 . H. Twells 511 . J. Newton 545 fr. the Italian 107 Bishop Ken 23 Mrs. Toke Bishop Ken 69 3 J. Montgomery 110 ..J. E. Millard 343 : Bishop Woodford 58 INDEX. God made me for Himself, to serve Him here God moves in a mysterious way. God of grace, 0 let Thy light God of mercy, God of grace God of our life, to Thee we call God of the living, in Whose eyes God the Father's only Son God the Father! Whose creation God, that madest earth and heaven HYMN Sir H. W. Baker 627 W. Cowper 373 E. Churton 364 Hail, Body true, of Mary born. Hail, Father, Whose creating call Hail, gladdening Light, of His pure glory pour'd Hail the day that sees Him rise. Hail to the Lord's Anointed. 26 89 Bishop Heber and Archbishop Whateley Good it is to keep the fast Gracious Saviour, gentle Shepherd J. E. Leeson and J. Whittemore 342 Sir H. W. Baker Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost. Great God, what do I see and hear .Bishop C. Wordsworth 210 B. Ringwaldt, W. B. Collyer, and others Great God, Who, hid from mortal sight 52 . J. Chandler 479 Great King of nations, hear our prayer Great Mover of all hearts J. Hampden Gurney 375 Guide me, 0 Thou great Redeemer I. Williams: fr. the Latin of Coffin 262 W. Williams 196 Hosanna to the living Lord Hosanna we sing, like the children dear How blessèd, from the bonds of sin. Hail to the Lord Who comes. Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding. Hark! hark, my soul! Angelic songs are swelling Hark, my soul! it is the Lord. Hark the glad sound! the Saviour comes. Hark! the herald- angels sing Hark! the sound of holy voices Have mercy, Lord, on me. Have mercy on us, God most High Heavenly Father, send Thy blessing. Herald, in the wilderness. He sat to watch o'er customs paid He, Who once in righteous vengeance Here, Lord, we offer Thee all that is fairest. His are the thousand sparkling rills Holy Father, cheer our way Holy Father, in Thy mercy Holy Ghost, Illuminator. PART 2 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty I am not worthy, Holy Lord. I could not do without Thee. I heard the voice of Jesus say ( 193) H. F. Lyte W. Cowper 218 374 J. Ellerton 608 .S. J. Stone 519 J. M. Neale 385 .C. Wesley and T. Cotterill 147 A. J. Mason S. Wesley J. Keble 557 510 18 J. Montgomery 219 J. Ellerton 611 E. Caswall F. W. Faber 223 47 W. Cowper 260 . P. Doddridge 53 . C. Wesley 60 Bishop C. Wordsworth 436 .N. Tate and N. Brady 249 . F. W. Faber 162 Bishop C. Wordsworth 338 . H. Alford 462 .W. Bright 615 E. Caswall 102 . A. G. W. Blunt 598 Mrs. Alexander 119 R. Hayes Robinson Isabel S. Stephenson 595 . Bishop C. Wordsworth 148 Bishop Heber 160 Bishop Heber 241 . . G. S. Hodges 340 How blest the matron, who, endued. H. L. L. 357 Compilers 457 How bright these glorious spirits shine I. Watts and W. Cameron 438 How oft, O Lord, Thy face hath shone W. Bright 404 J. Newton 176 How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds How vain the cruel Herod's fear How welcome was the call Hush'd was the evening hymn 99 22 J. M. Neale 75 Sir H. W. Baker 351 J. D. Burns 574 Sir H. W. Baker 323 Frances R. Harergal 186 H. Bonar 257 H INDEX. I tove to hear the story 1. I was a wandering sheep In days of old on Sinai. In grief and fear to Thee, O Lord. In royal robes of splendour. In the Lord's atoning grief In token that thou shalt not fear It is finish'd! Blessèd Jesus. Jerusalem, my happy home Jerusalem on high Jerusalem the golden J. Mason: fr. Adam of St. Victor Jesu, for the beacon- light. Jesu, gentlest Saviour. Jesu, grant me this, I pray Jesu, Lover of my soul Jesn, meek and gentle Jesu, meek and lowly Jesu, my Lord, my God, my All Jesu, our Hope, our heart's Desire Jesu, our Lenten fast of Thee Jesu, the very thought is sweet Jesu, the very thought of Thee Jesu, the Virgins' Crown, do Thou Jesu, the world's redeeming Loid. Jesu, Thou Joy of loving hearts Jesu, Thy mercies are untold Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult Jesus Christ is risen to- day. Jesus is God: the solid earth Jesus lives! no longer now. Jesus, Lord of life and glory Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Jesus, where'er Thy people meet. Joy! because the circling year. Just as I am, without one plea HYMN Mrs. Miller 330 . H. Bonar 258 J. M. Neale: fr. the Greek 460 W. Bullock 377 620 .F. Oakeley 105 H. Alford 328 Archbishop Maclagan 122 King of Saints, to Whom the number Know ye the Lord hath borne away. F. B. P. S. Crossman J. M. Neale Sir H. W. Baker 454 W. Faber 324 Sir H. W. Baker 182 . C. Wesley 193 G. R. Prynne 194 H. Collins 188 .H. Collins 191 J. Chandler 150 Compilers . 236 233 228 90 J. M. Neale 177 E. Caswall 178 J. M. Neale 455 J. W. Copeland 141 .R. Palmer 190 E. Caswall 189 Mrs. Alexander 403 fr. Lyra Davidica, 1708 134 F. W. Faber Frances E. Cox 140 J. J. Cummins 287 170 I. Watts 220 W. Cowper 529 J. Ellerton 153 Charlotte Elliott 255 . J. Ellerton 419 . H. Twells 506 Lamb of God, I look to Thee Lead, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom Lead ns, heavenly Father, lead us Let all the world in every corner sing Let our choir new anthems raise. Let saints on earth in concert sing Life and strength of all Thy servants Lift the strain of high thanksgiving Lift up your heads, ye gates of brass Light's abode, celestial Salem J. Edmeston 281 .G. Herbert 548 J. M. Neale 441 . C. Wesley 221 . Compilers 616 J. Ellerton 397 J. Montgomery 586 J. M. Neale 232 Light's glittering morn bedecks the sky Lo! from the desert home's J. M. Neale 126 I. Williams 414 Lo! God is here! let us adore J. Wesley 526 Lo! He comes with clouds descending c. Wesley and J. Cennick Lo! now is our accepted day 51 J. M. Neale 88 Lo! now the time accepted peals R. M. Moorsom 492 Lo! round the throne, a glorious band. Lo! the Angels' Food is given. Look down upon us, God of grace ( 194) . C. Wesley 568 J. H. Newman 266 R. Hill and others 435 Compilers 310 A. J. Mason 552 INDEX. Lord, as to Thy dear Cross we flee Lord, behold us with Thy blessing Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour. Lord God the Holy Ghost. Lord, her watch Thy Church is keeping Lord, I hear of showers of blessing Lord, I would own Thy tender care. Lord, in this Thy mercy's day Lord, in Thy Name Thy servants plead Lord, it belongs not to my care Lord Jesus, God and Man Lord Jesus, think on me Lord of glory, Who hast bought us Lord of life, Prophetic Spirit Lord of our life, and God of our salvation Lord of the harvest! it is right and meet Lord of the harvest, once again Lord, pour Thy Spirit from on high Lord, speak to me, that I may speak Iord, teach us how to pray aright Lord, Thy Word abideth. Lord, when Thy Kingdom comes Lord, when we bend before Thy throne Love Divine, all loves excelling Loving Shepherd of Thy sheep. May the grace of Christ our Saviour Members of Christ are we. Morn of morns, and day of days My Father, for another night My God, accept my heart this day My God, and is Thy table spread. My God, how wonderful Thou art. My God, I love Thee: not because My God, my Father, while I stray My Lord, my Master, at Thy feet adoring Nearer, my God, to Thee New every morning is the love. New wonders of Thy mighty hand Not by the Martyr's death alone Not for our sins alone. Now, my soul, thy voice upraising Now, my tongue, the mystery telling Now thank we all our God Now that the daylight dies away Now that the daylight fills the sky Now the busy week is done. Now the day is over. Now the labourer's task is o'er Now the thirty years accomplish'd. PART 2 HYMN J. Hampden Gurney 267 H. J. Buckoll 576 .H. J. Buckoll 577 .G. H. Bourne 555 J. Montgomery 525 H. Downton 362 629 . E. Codner Jane Taylor I. Williams J. Keble R. Baxter Sir H. W. Baker 344 A. W. Chatfield 185 Mrs. Alderson 367 J. Keble 581 214 P. Pusey S. J. Stone 587 . J. Anstice 387 J. Montgomery 355 Frances R. Havergal 356 J. Montgomery 247 .Sir H. W. Baker Archbishop Maclagan 572 94 M. Bridges . P. Doddridge F. W. Faber O blessed day, when first was pour'd O Christ, our God, Who with Thine own hast been O Christ our Joy, gone up on high O Christ, Redeemer of our race O Christ, the heavens' Eternal King, O Christ, Who art the Light and Day ( 195) 243 116 J. D. Carlyle 244 C. Wesley 520 Jane E. Leeson 334 551 J. Newton I. Williams 566 I. Williams 33 Sir H. W. Baker 5 143 535 E. Caswall Charlotte Elliott 264 .T. B. Pollock 494 .S. Baring- Gould 349 317 169 106 Mrs. Adams 277 J. Keble 4 . Compilers 41 I. Williams 451 . H. Twells 528 Sir H, W. Baker 103 E. Caswall 309 Cath. Winkworth 379 J. H. Newman 16 J. M. Neale 1 .S. J. Jones 481 346 J. Ellerton 401 J. M. Neale 97 71 G. H. Bourne 559 J. Chandler D. T. Morgan Sir H. W. Baker 145 57 Compilers 129 W. J. Copeland 95 INDEX. O come, all ye faithful. O come and mourn with me awhile F. Oakeley and Compilers . F. W. Faber O come, O come, Emmanuel J. M. Neale O come, Redeemer of mankind, appear. O day of rest and gladness O Father all creating O Father, bless the children. O Father, in Whose great design O Father, Thou Who hast created all O Father, Who didst all things make O Food that weary pilgrims love O for a closer walk with God O for a faith that will not shrink O for a heart to praise my God. O for a thousand tongues to sing O God, of all the Strength and Power O God of hosts, the mighty Lord. O God of Jacob, by Whose hand O God of love, O King of peace O God of truth, O Lord of might O God of Truth, Whose living word O God, our help in ages past O God, the joy of heav'n above. O God, Thy soldiers' great Reward O God, to know that Thou art just O God, unseen yet ever near. O God, Who metest in Thine hand 0 happy band of pilgrims.. 0 heavenly Jerusalem O heavenly Word, Eternal Light O help us, Lord; each hour of need. O Holy Ghost, Thy people bless O Holy Spirit, Lord of grace 0 Jerusalem the blissful O Jesu, Blessed Lord, to Thee 0 Jesu Christ, if aught there be O Jesu, crucified for man 0 Jesu, King most wonderful. PART 2 0 Jesu, Lord of light and grace 0 Jesu, Thou art standing O Jesu, Thou the Beauty art. PART 3. 0 Jesus, I have promised. O Lamb' of God, Whose love Divine 0 let him whose sorrow ▸ . 0 Light, Whose beams illumine all O Lord, be with us when we sail O Lord, how happy should we be. O Lord, how joyful' tis to see. O Lord most High, Eternal King O Lord of heav'n, and earth, and sea O Lord of hosts, Whose glory fills O Lord, our strength in weakness O Lord, turn not Thy face from me 0 Love Divine, how sweet Thou art O love, how deep! how broad! how high O Love, Who formedst me to wear O merciful Creator, hear. O my God, I fear Thee. ( 196) HYMN 59 114 D. T. Morgan Bishop C. Wordsworth J. Ellerton 579 J. Ellerton 562 .S. J. Stone 606 Cath, Winkworth 325 W. B. Heathcote 29 . Compilers 314 W. Cowper 630 W. H. Bathurst 278 . C. Wesley 549 49 55 36 .C. Wesley J. M. Neale N. Tate and N. Brady P. Doddridge .Sir H. W. Baker J. M. Neale .T. Hughes I. Watts Compilers J. M. Neale A. J. Mason Bishop W. 522 11 237 512 376 10 513 165 489 442 638 E. Osler 320 R. F. Littledale 593 J. M. Neale 224 I. Williams 429 46 . Compilers H. H. Milman 279 Sir H. W. Baker 211 J. Chandler J. Ellerton . A. J. Mason 253 E. Caswall Bishop W. Walsham How 480 E. Caswall 178 J. Chandler 2 Walsham How 198 E. Caswall 178 .J. E. Bode 271 V. S. S. Coles 456 Frances E. Cox 286 . E. H. Plumptre 345 E. A. Dayman 592 .J. Anstice 276 J. Chandler 273 J. M. Neale 144 Bishop C. Wordsworth 365 J. M. Neale 394 Bishop C. Wordsworth 605 J. Marckant 93 . C. Wesley 195 B. Webb 173 Cath, Winkworth 192 J. M. Neale 87 Mrs. Dobree 567 208 602 558 INDEX. O Paradise! O Paradise O perfect life of love. O perfect Love, all human thought transcending O praise our God to- day O praise our Great and Gracious Lord. O praise ye the Lord O Saviour, precious Saviour O Saviour! when Thy loving hand O Saviour, Who for man hast trod O quickly come, dread Judge of all O sacred head, surrounded O Saving Victim, opening wide. PART 2 E. Caswall O Saviour, Lord, to Thee we pray Compilers and J. W. Copeland O Saviour, may we never rest W. H. Bathurst Frances R. Harergal Ellen M. Sewell O scorn'd and outcast Lord, beneath O Shepherd of the sheep O sinner, lift the eye of faith O Sion, open wide thy gates O Son of God, our Captain of salvation. O sons and daughters, let us sing O Spirit of the Living God O Strength and Stay upholding all creation O Thou, before the world began O Thou, before Whose presence O Thou, from Whom all goodness flows O Thou Who dost to man accord HYMN F. W. Faber 234 Sir H. W. Baker 120 Mrs. Dorothy Gurney 578 30 Sir H. W. Baker Harriet Auber 294 Sir H. W. Baker 308 L. Tuttiett 204 .Sir H. W. Baker 111 311 Oh! what, if we are Christ's Oh, what the joy and the glory must be On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry On the Resurrection morning On the waters dark and drear On this day, the first of days Once in royal David's city Once more the solemn season calls Once, only once, and once for all. Onward, Christian soldiers Our Blest Redeemer, e'er He breathed Our day of praise is done. Out of the deep I call. Compilers J. Chandler V. S. S. Coles Palms of glory, raiment bright Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin ( 197) 63 272 453 J. M. Neale 104 F. Caswall 407 J. Ellerton 413 .C. Wesley S. J. Stone T. Haweis .J. W. Hewett Bishop Armstrong 307 596 J. Ellerton and F. J. Hort 12 146 496 J. M. Neale 130 J. Montgomery 585 Archbishop Benson J. M. Neale O Thou Who makest souls to shine O Thou Whose all- redeeming might J. Mason 500 O throned, 0 crown'd with all renown O Trinity, most Blessèd Light O Voice of the Beloved. O Word of God above O worship the King. O'erwhelm'd in depths of woe Of the Father's love begotten Oft in danger, oft in woe Oh! come to the merciful Saviour Who calls you F. W. Faber Oh how fair that morning broke I. Williams 395 .Sir R. Grant 167 E. Caswall 101 56 J. M. Neale and Sir H. W. Baker H. Kirke White and others 291 637 533 Oh, the bitter shame and sorrow J. Ellerton Th. Monod 631 Sir H. W. Baker 446 J. M. Neale 235 J. Chandler 50 .8. Baring- Gould 499 .W. C. Dix 372 . Sir H. W. Baker 34 Mrs. Alexander 329 J. Chandler 84 W. Bright 315 391 Harriet Auber 207 . S. Baring- Gould .J. Ellerton 30 Sir H. W. Baker 250 554 607 283 86 353 R. M. Benson 452 505 14 J. Montgomery 415 Bishop E. H. Bickersteth 537 INDEX. Pleasant are Thy courts above. Praise, my soul, the King of heaven Praise, O praise our God and King Praise the Lord, His glories show Praise the Lord'! ye heavens, adore Him Praise to God, Who reigns above. Praise to the Heavenly Wisdom Praise to the Holiest in the height Praise we the Lord this day fr. Fallow's Selection of Hymns, 1847 Redeem'd, restored, forgiven. Rejoice, the Lord is King Rejoice to- day with one accord Rejoice, ye pure in heart Resting from His work to- day Return, O wanderer, to thy home Ride on! ride on in majesty. Rock of ages, cleft for me Round the Sacred City gather Ruler of the hosts of light Safe home, safe home in port Safely, safely gather'd in. Saviour, again to Thy dear Name we raise Saviour, Blessed Saviour Saviour, sprinkle many nations Saviour, when in dust to Thee. HYMN .H. F. Lyte 240 .H. F. Lyte 298 Sir H. W. Baker 381 Take not thought for food or raiment ( 198) H. F. Lyte J. Kempthorne 544 292 .R. M. Benson 421 J. Ellerton 613 J. H. Newman 172 409 Sir H. W. Baker .. C. Wesley Sir H. W. Baker E. H. Plumptre .T. Whitehead 124 393 S. J. Stone J. Chandler: fr. the Latin T. Hastings 628 H. H. Milman 99 A. M. Toplady 632 202 378 184 603 151 J. M. Neale 609 Mrs. Dobree 610 J. Ellerton 31 G. Thring 305 Bishop Coxe 359 Bishop C. Wordsworth 148 Sir R. Grant 251 113 450 Bishop Mant Sir H. W. Baker See the Conqueror mounts in triumph. See the destined day arise Shall we not love thee, Mother dear Shepherd Divine, our wants relieve. Shine Thou upon us, Lord Sing Alleluia forth in duteous praise Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle Sing praise to God Who reigns above Sing to the Lord the children's hymn Sing we the glory of our God Sion's Daughter, weep no more Six days of labour now are past Soldiers of Christ, arise Soldiers of the Cross, arise Soldiers, who are Christ's below Son of the Highest, deign to cast. Sons of labour, dear to Jesus Songs of praise the Angels sang Songs of thankfulness and praise. Souls of men! why will ye scatter Spirit of mercy, truth, and love Stand up! stand up for Jesus fr Foundting Hospital Collection, 1774 155 Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright G. Duffield 542 J. M. Neale 423 J. Keble 24 68 Sir H. W. Baker Sun of my soul, Thou Saviour dear Sweet flow'rets of the martyr band Sweet Saviour, bless us ere we go Sweet Saviour! in Thy pitying grace 28 Faber R. M. Moorsom 490 Sweet the moments, rich in blessing J, Allen and Hon, W. Shirley 109 Compilers 539 C. Wesley 248 .J. Ellerton 580 J. Ellerton 296 97 293 571 J. M. Neale and Compilers Frances E. Cox .R. S. Hawker Compilers Sir H. W. Baker Compilers 39 100 44 . C. Wesley 270 Bishop W. Walsham How 588 J. H. Clarke: fr. the Latin 447 E. Caswall 459 . S. R. Hole 584 J. Montgomery 297 . Bishop C. Wordsworth 81 F. W. Faber 634 INDEX. Take up thy cross, the Saviour said. Ten thousand times ten thousand. Tender Shepherd, Thou hast still'd That day of wrath, that dreadful day That Easter- tide with joy was bright. The Advent of our King The ancient law departs The Apostles' hearts were full of pain. The call to arms is sounding The Church's one foundation The day is past and over. The Day of Resurrection The day Thou gavest, Lord, The earth, O Lord, is one wide field'. Th' eternal gifts of Christ the King The Father's sole- begotten Son ended The fish in wave, the bird on wing The foe behind, the deep before The God of Abraham praise. The God, Whom earth, and sea, and sky The great forerunner of the morn The Head that once was crown'd with thorns HYMN C. W. Everest 263 . H. Alford 222 Winkworth 402 206 Sir W. Scott PART 3: J. M. Neale J. Chandler and Compilers 126 . Compilers PART 2 J. M. Neale The Heav'nly Child in stature grows The Heav'nly Word proceeding forth The King of love my Shepherd is. The Lamb's high banquet call'd to share The life, which God's Incarnate Word The Lord is risen indeed The people that in darkness sat The radiant morn hath pass'd away The roseate hues of early dawn The Royal Banners forward go. The Saints of God! their conflict past. The Shepherd now was smitten The Son of God goes forth to war The Son of Man from Jordan rose The sower went forth sowing The strain upraise of joy and praise The strife is o'er, the battle done. The sun is sinking fast The Voice of God's creation found me The voice that breathed o'er Eden The world is very evil The year is gone, beyond recall Thee we adore, 0 hidden Saviour, Thee There is a blessèd home There is a book, who runs may read There is a fountain fill'd with Blood There is a green hill far away There is a land of pure delight There is one Way, and only one There's a Friend for little children There's peace and rest in Paradise They come, God's messengers of love They whose course on earth is o'er Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old Thine for ever! God of love This is the day of light ( 199) J. M. Neale T. Olivers J. M. Neale J. M. Neale: fr. Ven. Bede Cath. Mrs. Hernaman .S. J. Stone J. M. Neale J. M. Neale J. Ellerton J. M. Neale J. M. Neale Compilers Compilers . . T. Kelly J. Chandler J. M. Neale Sir H. W. Baker J. M. Neale E. Caswall T. Kelly J. M. Neale F. Pott: fr. the Latin E. Caswall: fr. the Latin 48 70 126 583 215 21 132 477 354 430 486 42 498 601 449 415 301 78 J. Morrison .G. Thring Mrs. Alexander J. M. Neale Archbishop Maclagan 428 F. Pott and Compilers 405 96 . Bishop Heber 439 J. Mason and Compilers 487 386 W. St. Hill Bourne 311 197 128 66 504 80 19 229 295 135 17 H. Twells 530 J. Keble 350 J. M. Neale 226 F. Pott and Compilers 72 Bishop Woodford 812 Sir H. W. Baker 230 J. Keble 168 W. Cowper 633 Mrs. Alexander 332 I. Watts 536 Mrs. Alexander 411 A. Midlane 337 J. R. Vernon 543 . R. Campbell 424 J M. Neale 538 E. H. Plumptre 369 Mrs, Maude 280 .J. Ellerton 37 INDEX. This is the day the Lord hath made Thou art coming, O my Saviour Thou art gone up on high Thou art the Christ, O Lord. Thou art the Way; by Thee alone Thou hidden love of God, whose height. Thou Judge of quick and dead Thou spakest, Lord, and into one Thou, the Christ for ever one Thou to Whom the sick and dying Thou, Who at Thy first Eucharist didst pray Thou, Who didst call Thy Saints of old Thou Who sentest Thine Apostles. Thou, Whose Almighty Word Three in One, and One in Three Thrice- Holy Name! that sweeter sounds HYMN I. Watts 478 Frances R. Havergal 203 . Mrs. Toke 149 Bishop W. Walsham How 417 Bishop G. W. Doane 199 J. Wesley 600 C. Wesley 205 Compilers 40 W. Bright 591 .G. Thring 368 Col, Turton 553 F. A. Welch 582 J. Ellerton 426 J. Marriott 360 G. Ron isen 163 Throned upon the awful Tree F. T. Palgrave 521 J. Ellerton 118 290 S. J. Stone 361 Through all the changing scenes of life. N. Tate and N. Brady Through midnight gloom from Macedon Through the day Thy love has spared us Through the night of doubt and sorrow Thy hand, O God, has guided Thy kingdom come, O God Thy Life was given for me Thy way, not mine, O Lord. ' Tis done! that new and heavenly birth To Christ, the Prince of peace To- day, O Lord, a holier work To the Name of our Salvation To Thee and to Thy Christ, O God To Thee, O Comforter Divine To Thee, O Lord, our hearts we raise To Thee our God we fly .. Victim- Divine, Thy grace we claim Virgin- born, we bow before Thee. Unchanging God, hear from eternal heaven Up in heaven, up in heaven. . . Sir H. W. Baker 327 E. Caswall and Compilers 180 J. Chandler and Compilers 43 . J. M. Neale 179 Mrs. Cousin 502 Frances R. Havergal 212 W. C. Dix 384 Bishop W. Walsham How 142 T. Kelly 25 .S. Baring- Gould 274 .E. H. Plumptre 604 L. Hensley 217 Frances R. Havergal 259 H. Bonar 265 . What star is this, with beams so bright What thanks and praise to Thee we owe ( 200) . .S. J. Stone 590 . Mrs. Alexander 565 . We are but little children weak We are soldiers of Christ, Who is mighty to save. We give Thee but Thine own We have not known Thee as we ought. We have not seen, we cannot see. We know Thee Who Thou art We love the place, O God We plough the fields, and scatter. We pray Thee, heavenly Father We saw Thee not when Thou didst come We sing the glorious conquest We sing the praise of Him Who died Weary of earth and laden with my sin Weary of wandering from my God Weep not for Him Who onward bears Welcome, happy morning! age to age shall say What our Father does is well C. Wesley 556 .Bishop Heber 622 Mrs. Alexander 331 T. B. Pollock 541 Bishop W. Walsham How 366 .T. B. Pollock 518 612 J. M. Neale W. Bright 181 W. Bullock ind Sir H. W. Baker 242 Jane M. Campbell 383 V. S. S. Coles 321 J. Hampden Gurney 174 J. Ellerton 403 T. Kelly 200 .S. J. Stone 252 .C. Wesley 635 .T. B. Pollock 495 J. llerton 497 Sir H. W. Baker 389 ..J. Chandler Archbishop Maclagan 425 77 What time the evening shadows fall. What various hindrances we meet. When all Thy mercies, O my God. When at Thy footstool, Lord, I bend When God of old came down from heav'n When I survey the wondrous Cross When morning gilds the skies. When our heads are bow'd with woe When shades of night around us close When through the torn sail the wild tempest is INDEX. When wounded sore the stricken heart. Where high the heavenly temple stands While shepherds h'd their flocks by night. Who are these like stars appearing Who is this so weak and helpless. Who the multitudes can number With Christ we share a mystic grave With hearts renew'd and cleansed from guilt With the sweet word of Peace. With weary feet and sadden'd heart Within the Church's sacred fold Within the churchyard, side by side. Within the Father's house Word Supreme, before creation Ye choirs of new Jerusalem. Ye holy Angels bright Ye servants of our glorious king. Ye servants of the Lord Yesterday, with exultation Of the Four Last Things Of the Incarnate Word Of Penitencé( No. 1) Of Penitence( No. 2) Of the Passion For the Rogation Days Of Jesus Glorified Of the Holy Ghost Of the Church Of the Blessed Sacrament. For Children. LITANIES. For those at Sea Of the Seven Words from the Cross HYMN .J. W. Hewett 216 W. Cowper 246 J. Addison 517 ( 201) H. F. Lyte J. Keble I. Watts and Compilers 108 .E. Caswall: fr. the German 303 H. H. Milman 399 . Compilers 54 streaming Bishop Heber 594 . Mrs. Alexander M. Bruce 183 201 N. Tate Frances E. Cox Bishop W. Walsham How .T. B. Pollock J. M. Neale 245 154 62 427 523 619 561 159 .D. T. Morgan .G. Watson 589 Bishop W. Walsham How 560 Katherine D. Cornish 326 Mrs. Alexander 575 Bishop Woodford 488 J. Keble 67 R. Campbell and Compilers 125 R. Baxter 546 R. Campbell and Compilers 444 . P. Doddridge 268 J. M. Neale 64 . Compilers 463 .T. B. Pollock 464 .T. B. Pollock 465 466 R. F. Littledale Compilers and others 467 Sir H. W. Baker 468 .T. B. Pollock 469 Compilers and others 470 .T. B. Pollock 471 Sir H. W. Baker 472 Committee of Clergy( chiefly) 473 T. B. Pollock 624 .T. B. Pollock 625 Applications for grants of books to poor parishes( giving particulars of population, congregation, etc.), and for permission to print copyright HYMNS and TUNES for Choral Festivals, should be addressed to the CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE OF HYMNS A.& M., care of WM. CLOWES& SONS, Limited, 31, Haymarket, London, S.W. REFERENCE TABLE OF THE HYMNS IN THE OLD AND NEW EDITIONS. At the right- hand side of the number of any hymn in the Old Edition will be found the number of the same hymn if it is included in the New Edition. OLD NEW OLD NEW OLD NEW OLD NEW OLD NEW 153 179° 154 185 155 186* NANOOGACONH 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 DT234UCTO 31 33 35 36 1* 39 2° SPATOKA765474 10* 11° 1 14 16 36° 52 34⁰ ========= 1= ke 37 39+ 38 150 40 441 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 46 48 48 49 47 50 49 51 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 115 130 116 131* 117 132° 118 133 119 120 135 90* 121 84 98*+ 122 137° 85 92 123 139 86 93 87 94* 88 95* 52 89 960 53* 90 97* 91 101 92 100 93 103* 94 104* 95 1030 96 106* 97 1070 43* 44° 51 54* 550 580 57* 60 59 62* 63 64 670 77 78 79 84 810 86* 72° 74* 75* 760 77*+ 781 80 83 81 88 82 83 8998 110* 99 111* 100 101 112* 102 115 680 103 113* 69*+ 104 114° 70 105 116* 106 117* 107 119* 108 120 109 121* 110 126 111 122* 112 118 792 113 127 76 82 114 1280 124 138 125 140 126 142* 127 149 128 143* 129 145* ( 202) 130 146* 131 132 150 133 151* 134 152* 135 148+ 136 162 137 154 - 138 139 155 140 156* 141 163* 142 636 143 165 144 167* 145 1680 146 170° 147 172* 148 173 149 174* 150 176* 151 177* 152 178° 156 184 157 180 158 190* 159 160 308 161 310 1 162 163 311 164 312 165 403 166 316 167 326 168 331+ 169 321 170 339* 171 335 172 337 173 336 174 340* 175 341 176 491 177 252 178 493 179 338 180 342 181 486 182 484 183 184 467 185 480 186 608 187 468 188 470 189 190 492 two editions cannot be used These hymns are so altered that the together. * These hymns are more or less altered; in some cases the editions may be used together. tA verse or verses added. A verse or verses omitted. REFERENCE TABLE OF THE HYMNS IN THE OLD AND NEW EDITIONS. OLD NEW OLD NEW OLD NEW 237 388 283 479 238 478 284 481 239 390 240 389 191 499 192 495* 193 488 194 483* 195 497 196 422 197 421 198 609 199 344 200 502* 220 373 221 387* 222 353 241 394 242 395* 243 397 244 455 245 602 201 345 202 346 203 352* 204 371 205 354 206 355 207 187* 208 356 209 361* 251 469* 252 464* 253 254 471 255 603 210 363 256 472° 211 362 212 357 257 617 258 259 500 213 358 214 369*+ 260 496 215 367 261 445* 216 217 370* 218 372 264 425 219 374*+ 265 426 266 482 267 448 268 433 232 380 233 382* 234 235 381* 236 375 246 458 247 456 248 459* 249 462 250 463* 262 447 263 435 223 623 224 4140 225 376+ 226 377° 272 452 227 378 273 444 228 379 274 442 229 451 230 384 231 621 269 434 270 437 271 487+ 275 276 424 277 474 278 417 279 477 280 2970 281 423 282 485 285 476 286 473 287 489 288 428 289 429+ 290 405 291 412+ 292 327 293 406 294 400 295 328 296 383 297 319 298 401 299 343 300 350 301 171 302 351 303 503 304 349 305 5040 306 347 307 308 309 260° 310 2730 311 261 312 2660 313 2690 314 274 315 283 316 284 317 280 318 277 319 278 320 281 321 262* 322 267 323 286 324 2710 325 287* 326 327 328 290 ( 203) OLD NEW 329 566 330 567* 331 578* 332 570* 333 572 334 573 335 574 336 575 337 576 338 588 339 589 340 341 580 342 343 344 590 345 446 346 592 347 1810 348 293* 349 294 350 298 351 299* 352 542 353 543 354 544 355 545 356 540 357 358 522 359 523 360 526 361 524 362 527 363 539 364 365 547 366 550 367 548 368 551 369 552 370 561 371 562 372 373 409 374 475+ NEW OLD 375 517 376 520 377 521 378 505 379 506 380 557 381 513 382 514 383 511 384 515 385 386 510* 387 516 388 512 389 390 391 626* 392 627 393 394 257 395 2560 396 2530 397 259 398 302* 399 490 400 401 303 402 307* 403 225 404 226 405 406 407 229* 408 231 409 232 410 411 412 413 233 414 234* 415 2350 416 466 417 418 419 420 REFERENCE TABLE OF THE HYMNS IN THE OLD AND NEW EDITIONS. OLD NEW OLD NEW 465 421 242 422 2400 466 634° 467 6350 468 641 469 470 6370 471 6390 472 638 473 642° 474 475 476 477 423 241* 424 243 425 426 427 215. 428 221 429 244* 430 192* 431 193 432 195* 433 1960 28 434 198 478 41 479 435 218 436 216 437 220* 480 35 481 482 65 438 214 439 217 483 560 440 203* 484 66 441 204*+ 485 442 200 486 800 443 487 444 2020 488 87 445 219 446 206 489 490 102 447 413 491 448 213 492 99 449 2220+ 493 1080 450 223 494 123* 451 2070 452 209* 453 210* 454 208* 455 2120 456 211 1 13 457 458 71+ 502 459 248* 460 461 250 462 463 6320 464 - 42* - 495 125 496 497 498 159 499 157* 500 160 501 147* 503 158 504 161 505 164 506 175* 507 1830 508 OLD NEW 509 1880 510 314 511 320 512 419 513 440 514 515 418 516 317 517 404 518 465 519 520 498 521 522 501 523 524 365* 525 359* 526 391 527 460 528 461 529 392 530 531 398 532 3960 533 534 535 420 536 385 537 620 538 386 539 540 619 541 618 542 436 543 544 545 366 546 408 547 411 548 318 549 450 550 551 313 552 265 ( 204) OLD NEW 553 279 554 282 555 2750 556 276 557 268 558 270 559 272 560 561 291 562 288 563 292* 564 565 577 566 567 568 579 569 583 570 581 571 565 572 573 585 574 584 575 576 577 578 300 579 301 580 541 581 553 582 583 537 584 585 525 586 528 587 532 588 535 589 558 590 533 591 534 592 563 593 594 595 560 596 564 OLD NEW 597 598 599 399 600 614 601 628 602 603 368 604 605 554 606 555* 607 556 608 609 610 611 230* 612 613 614 615 238 616 617 618 245 619 620 194 621 197* 622 224 623 624 64301 625 626 597 627 613 628 5940 629 593 630 612 631 605* 632 624 633 601 634 611 635 600 636 615 637 599 638 596 REFERENCE TABLE OF THE HYMNS FOR THE NEW AND OLD EDITIONS. At the right- hand side of the number of any hymn in the New Edition will be found the number of the same hymn if it has been in the Old Edition. NEW OLD 1* 1 8345 21201005 3 22 23 24 25+ 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 7 43* 4 NEW OLD NEW OLD 36 79° 75 40 80° 486 41 478 42* 479 77 8 45 44° 46 6 9 10 49 47 10* 11° 11 12 51 13 475 52 14 150 38 16 17 18 19+ 477 48 34° 35 480 36° 14 12 53* 50 54* ( 8) 79 5 6 一 49 48 50 一 3 51 52 4 55 57* 58° 45 20 30 31 32 15 73 46 47 53 54 56° 483 810 57 56 82 83 70 71+ 458 72° 68 84 85 86* 128° 114 129 130 115 85 131* 116 86 132° 117 87 133 118 88 134 96° 89 135 120 97* 90 136 59 98* 84 137° 58 492 138 92 139 91 87 124 78 125 495 164 488 126 110 165 88 81 127 113 166 89 90* 91 92*+ 76 80 79 93 94* 95* 13 55° 17 18 21 20 23 59 21* 19 60 26 61 27 62* 60 140 24 63 61 102 490 141° 125 28 64 62 103* 93 142* 126 25 65 482 104* 182 94 143*+ 128 484 105° 95 144 66 183 670 63 145* 129 184 680 106*+ 96 65 1070 97 69*+ 66 108° 493 146* 130 185 67 99 100 101 82 83 NEW OLD 112 107 158 120 108 159 121* 109 160 122* 111 161 123 494 162 163* 118 119* NEW OLD 157* 499 503 498 500 504 136 141 505 143 ( 205) 167* 144 145 168 169 170° 146 301 147 173 148 174* 149 175* 506 171 172* 507 156 154 147* 501 186* 155 109 148+ 135 187* 207 116* 98 149 127 1880 509 111* 99 150 132 189 112* 101 151* 133 190* 158 113* 103 114° 104 153 74* 69 152* 134 191 75* 70 37° 35 76° 192* 430 71 115 102 154 137 193 431 116* 105 155 139 194° 620 117* 106 156* 140 195* 432 These hymns are so altered that the two editions cannot be used together. * These hymns are more or less altered; in some cases the editions may be used together. 38* 34 77*+ 72 39+ 37 78 73 + A verse or ver.es added. A verse or verses omitted. 176* 150 177* 151 152 153 157 122 124 123 178 125 179° 180 181° 347 REFERENCE TABLE OF THE HYMNS FOR THE NEW AND OLD EDITIONS. NEW OLD NEW OLD NEW OLD 196 433 242 421 288 197* 621 243 424 289 198 434 244* 199 200 442 201 2020 444 203* 440 249 204*+ 441 245° 618 562 334 335 171 328 336 173 561 337 172 383 292* 563 338° 179 384 293* 348 339* 170 385 340* 174 386 294 349 295 175 387* 180 388 250 461 296 251 246 247 248* 459 205 206 446 252 207° 451 253° 429 290 291 208* 454 254 209* 452 255 210* 453 256° 211 456 257 212 455 258 213 448 177 396 238 615 284 239 216 436 262* 321 217 439 263 218 435 264 341 342 2970 280 343 298 350 344 299*+ 351 345 300 578 346 301 579 347 317 326 320 327 554 328 282 283 315 329 316 330 NEW OLD 395 302* 398 348 394 303 401 349 350 351 302 397 352* 203 398 222 399 205 400 206 401 208 402 285 240° 422 286 323 332 241* 423 287* 325 333 304 259 397 305 214 438 260° 309 306 215 427 261 307* 402 353 308 160 354 311 309 355 310 161 356 219 445 265 552 311 163 357 212 403 165 312 312 164 358 213 404 517 551 359* 525 405 290 510 360 406 293 220* 437 266° 221 428 267 322 313 222° 449 268 557 314 223 450 269° 313 315 224 622 270 558 316 225 403 271° 324 317 226 404 272 227 559 318 273° 310 319 274 314 320 228 229* 407 275° 555 321 556 322 318 323 230* 611 276 231 408 277 232 409 278 233 413 279 234* 414 280 319 324 553 325 235° 415 281 236 237 1 ( 206) NEW 167 292 295 OLD 380 232 381* 235 382* 233 296 230 536 538 221 237 240 239 526 529 169 367 299 389 199 390 201 391 378 379 202 392 306 393 361* 209 407 166 362 211 408 516 363 210 409+ 548 364 410 297 365* 524 411 547 511 366 545 412+ 291 215 413 447 368 603 414° 224 369* 214 415 370* 217 416 371 204 417 278 372 218 418 515 512 373 220 419 374*+ 219 420 535 197 375 236 421 376+ 225 331+ 168 3770 226 423 422 227 424 228 425 394 304 395 300 396 241 242 532 243 531 599 294 298 546 373 196 281 276 264 REFERENCE TABLE OF THE HYMNS FOR THE NEW AND OLD EDITIONS. NEW OLD NEW OLD NEW OLD NEW OLD NEW 426 265 470 602 427 471 603 428 288 472 595 604 370 605 631 430 371 606 431 592 607 432 429 289 473 474 277 518 475+ 374 519 476 285 520 279 521 238 522 283 523 596 608 433 268 477 434 269 478 435 263 479 359 436 542 480 185 524 361 568 437 270 481 438 482 284 525 585 569 266 526 360 570* 483* 194 527 362 571 484 182 528 485 282 529 486 181 530 586 572 441 442 443 487+ 271 531 444 273 488+ 193 532 287 533 445* 261 489 446 345 490 447 262 491 448 267 492 449 399 534 176 535 190 536 493 178 537 583 450 549 494 451 229 495* 192 452 272 496 453 497 454 498 455 244 499 439 440 513 40 274 456 247 500 457 188 514 382 558 589 254 515 384 559 256 516 387 560 286 517 375 561 458 246 502* 459* 248 503 460 527 504 461 528 505 462 249 506 463* 250 507 464* 252 508 465 518 509 466 416 510* 467 184 511 468 187 512 469* 251 513 538 539 260 540 195 541 520 542 191 543 562 563 376 564 377 565 571 609 - 358 566 567* 580 581 582 363 583 356 584 580 585 352 586 353 587 329 330 333 616 573 334 617 574 335 618 575 336 619 587 576 337 620 590 565 621 577 591 578* 331 622 588 579 568 623 341 624 570 625 610 611 634 612 630 613 627 332 614 600 615 636 259 544 354 588 501 522 545 355 589 339 633 200 546 590 303 547 365 591 305 548 367 378 549 592 626* 569 627 574 628 573 629 630 631 346 636 629 628 638 593 379 550 366 594 551 368 595 552 369 596 553 581 597 605 386 554 383 555* 606 598 599 388 556 607 600 381 557 380 601 633 OLD 245 255 186 198 6370 638 640 626 257 541 338 632° 463 540 537 231 344 634 466 635° 467 142 470 472 639° 471 223 632 391 392 601 641 468 6420 473 637 643° 624 635 WM. 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