ув 3779. Ellen Wilson with her Godfather's lusti misties. a Pacitor 16. Jun 1876 This book was given to me by my godfather; County Court barrister thy Father's greatest friend. He belonged to one of the z oldest families in Lines- the other being the shipworths. Through marriagewe are connected with both with much love to my J. daughter Handa Patter Thomas Ir#, Gawford THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS, AND OTHER RITES AND CEREMONIES OF THE CHURCH, ACCORDING TO THE USE OF Ghe Church of England: TOGETHER WITH THE PROPER LESSONS FOR SUNDAYS AND OTHER HOLY- DAYS. Church Services, DOMIMINA NVSTIO ILLY MEA PRINTED AT THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, OXFORD. LONDON: R. AND A. SUTTABY, 2, AMEN CORNER, E. C. Cum Privilegio. gb 3779 Univ.- Bibl. Giessen THE CONTENTS OF THIS BOOK. 1. THE Preface. 2. Concerning the Service of the Church. 3. Concerning Ceremonies, why some be abolished, and some retained. 15. The Order of the Ministration of the holy Communion. 16. The Order of Baptism both Publick and Private. 17. The Order of Baptism for those of Riper Years. 4. The Order how the Psalter is 18. The Catechism. appointed to be read. 19. The Order of Confirmation. 5. The Order how the rest of 20. The Form of Solemnization of Matrimony. the holy Scripture is appointed to be read. 6. A Table of Proper Lessons and Psalms. 21. The Order for the Visitation of the Sick, and the Communion of the Sick. 7. The Calendar, with the Ta- 22. The Order for the Burial of ble of Lessons. the Dead. 8. Tables and Rules for the The Thanksgiving of Women after Child- birth. Feasts and Fasts through the whole Year. 9. The Order for Morning [ Prayer. Evening 25. The Psalter. Prayer. 10. The Order for 11. The Creed of St. Athanasius. 12. The Litany. 23. 24. A Commination, or denouncing of God's anger and judgements against Sinners. 26. Forms of Prayer to be used at Sea. 13. Prayers and Thanksgivings 27. The Form and Manner of Making, Ordaining, and Consecrating of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons. upon several Occasions. 14. The Collects, Epistles, and Gospels, to be used at the Ministration of the holy Communion, throughout the Year. 28. A Form of Prayer for the Twentieth Day of June, 29. Articles of Religion. THE PREFACE. IT T hath been the wisdom of the 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 be 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 respective 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 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 known 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 would also return of course ( the same 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. 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 A 2 THE PREFACE. 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 were 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 judgements( 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 good 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 or quarrel against the Liturgy of the Church. And as to the several variations from the former Book, whether by Alteration, Addition, 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 such portions of holy Scripture, as are inserted into the Liturgy, which, in the Epistles and Gospels especially, 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 Thanksgivings, fitted to special occasions, should be added in their due places; particularly for those at Sea, 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, peevish, and perverse spirits should be satisfied with any thing that 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 with great diligence examined and approved, will be also well accepted and approved by all sober, peaceable, and truly conscientious Sons of the Church of England. CONCERNING THE SERVICE OF THE CHURCH. 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 as 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. 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; that 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 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 remedy, 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 late CONCERNING THE SERVICE OF THE CHURCH. was used. It is more profitable, the Bishop of the Diocese, who because here are left out many by his discretion shall take order things, whereof some are un- for the quieting and appeasing of the same; so that the same order true, some uncertain, some vain and superstitious; and nothing be not contrary to any thing conis ordained to be read, but the tained in this Book. And if the very pure Word of God, the holy Bishop of the Diocese be in doubt, Scriptures, or that which is agree- then he may send for the resolu. able to the same; and that in tion thereof to the Archbishop. 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( if 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 diversly take any thing, shall alway resort to THE THOUGH it be appointed, that all things shall be read and 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 be tolled thereunto a conBell venient time before he begin, that the people may come God's Word, and to pray with him.. to hear OF CEREMONIES, WHY SOME BE ABOLISHED, AND SOME RETAINED. OF such Ceremonies as be used in the Church, and have had 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. 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, 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. 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 Augustine in his time complained, that they were grown to such a number, that the estate of Christian people was in worse case concerning that matter, than were the Jews. And he counselled that such yoke and burthen should be taken away, as time would serve quietly to do it. But what would Saint Augustine 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 serve 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 partly by the unsatiable avarice of such as sought more their own lucre, than the glory of God, OF CEREMONIES. still. that the abuses could not well be| ed. For as those be taken away taken away, the thing remaining 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 diversly in divers countries. 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 judgments. 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 true setting forth of Christ's Religion) is always to be eschewed. Furthermore, such shall have no just cause with the Ceremonies reserved to be offend8 THE ORDER HOW THE PSALTER IS APPOINTED TO BE READ. shall T through once every Month, as it is there appointed, both for Morning and Evening Prayer. But in February it shall be read only to the twenty- eighth, or twenty- ninth day of the month. 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. And, whereas the 119th Psalm is divided into twenty- two portions, and is over- long to be read at one time; It is so ordered, 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, the Son: and to the Holy Ghost; Glory be to the Father, and to 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. THE ORDER HOW THE REST OF HOLY SCRIPTURE IS APPOINTED A TO BE READ. THE O HE Old Testament is appoint-| specially appointed in the Table,) ed for the first Lessons at the second Lesson at the second Morning and Evening Prayer, time may, at the discretion of so as the most part thereof will the Minister, be any Chapter be read every year once, as in from the four Gospels, or any the Calendar is appointed. Lesson appointed in the Table of Lessons from the four Gospels. The New Testament is appointed for the second Lessons at Morning and Evening Prayer, Upon occasions, to be approved and shall be read over orderly by the Ordinary, other Lessons every year twice, once in the may, with his consent, be subMorning and once in the Even- stituted for those which are aping, 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. pointed in the Calendar. 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 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 in Advent, Easter- Day, WhitSunday, or Trinity- Sunday, 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. T PROPER LESSONS TO BE READ AT MORNING AND EVENING PRAYER, ON THE SUNDAYS, AND OTHER HOLY- DAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. T LESSONS PROPER FOR SUNDAYS. Sundays of Advent. The First... Second Third Fourth Sundays after Christmas. The First. Second Sundays after the Epiphany. The First. Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Septuagesima. 1 Lesson, 2 Lesson. Sexagesima.... Quinquagesima.. Sundays in LENT. The First Second Third.. Fourth Fifth Sixth1 Lesson. 2 Lesson. Easter Day. 1 Lesson. 2 Lesson. Sundays after Easter. The First1 Lesson. 2 Lesson. Second. Third Fourth Fifth MATTINS. IsaiahJob i. V. XXV. xxx, to v. 27 Proverbsi, XXXV. xlii. Exodus li. -lv. lxii, xxvii. Genesis i.& ii. ( to v. 4 Revel.- xxi. to ( v. 9 Genesis- iii. ix. to v. 20 xix. v. 12 ( to v. 30 -xxvii, to v. 41 xxxvii, xlii. iii. ix. Num. 1 Cor. ix. Matth. xxvi. Ex. xii. to v, 29 Revel. i. v. 10 ( to v. 19 Deut.xvi, to ( v. 36 xv. to ( v. 29 Num.xx. to ( v. 14 xxii. iv. to ( v. 23 vi. IsaiahEVENSONG. ii, or Isaiah iv. v. 2. xi, to v. 11 xxiv. xxviii. v. 5 ( to v. 19 xxxiii. v. 2 ( to v. 23 39 xxvi. ,, xxxii, -xxxviii.» - xliii. "" " 1 lii, v. 13& liii. ,, liv. lvii, 1xi, .lxvi. lxv. ,, Job xxviii. Jobxxix. Proverbs iii. Proverbs-viii. -xi,"" xv. Gen. ii. v. 4 ,, Job- xxxviii. Rev. xxi. v. 9 to, ( xxii, v. 6 Genesis vi. xii. - xxii, to v. 20, xxviii, xxxix. xliii.» "" Exodus V. X. ,, Luke xix, v. 28 Num, xvi. v. 36 " 1 " 1 27 .xl. xliv. ...... Genesis 33 27 viii. xiii. Ex. xii. v. 29 Exodus- xiv. John xx, v. 11 Revelation- V. ( to v. 19 xxiii. xxxii. -xl. xlv. Exodus- vi. to ( v. 14 xi. Luke- xx. v. 9 ( to v. 21 ,, Num. xvii. ( to v. 12 John xx. v. 24 ( to v. 30 Num. xx. v. 14 ,, Num. xxi, v. 10 ( to xxi. v. 10 xxiii.» Deut. iv. v. 23 Deut. 39 ( lo v. 41 ix. xxiv. V. X. LESSONS PROPER FOR SUNDAYS. Sunday after Ascension- Day.. Whit- Sunday. The First Trinity- Sunday. Second Third 1 LORBON. Sundays after Trinity. Fourth Fifth Sixth Eighth Ninth xvi. to v. 18 2 Lesson, Rom. viii, to ( v. 18 1 Lesson. 2 Lesson. Seventh...... Tenth.. Eleventh Twelfth Thirteenth. Fourteenth Fifteenth Sixteenth Seventeenth. Eighteenth MATTINS. Deut.- XXX, Nineteenth Twentieth Twenty- first Twenty- second. Twenty- third. Twenty- fourth Twenty- fifth... Isaiah vi, to ( v. li Rev.- 1. to v. 9 Josh, iii, v. 7 to ( iv. v. 15 Judges 1 Sam. iv, ii. to ( v. 27 xii, --xv. to v, 24 2 Samuel i. 1 Chron.- xxi, xxix. v. 9 ( to v. 29 1 Kings- x. to ( v. 25 xii. xviii. - xxii, to v. 41 2 Kings- v. .ix. xviii. 2 Chron. xxxvi. Jeremiah V. xxxvi. Ezekiel xiv. xxxiv. Daniel iii. vi. Hosea xiv. Amosiii. Micah- iv.& v. ( to v. 8 Twenty- sixth... Habakkuk- ii. Twenty- seventh. Eccles. xi.& ( xii. Deut.xxxiv, or JoshuaEVENSONG. Isaiah--xi. ,, Ezek.- xxxvi. ( v. 25 Galat.- v. v. 16 Acts xviii, v. 24 ( to xix. v. 21 Gen.- i,& ii, to. ( v.4 Matthew iii. Genesis- xviii. ,, Eph. iv. to v. 17 Judges 1 Sam. Josh, v. v. 13 to ,, Joshua xxiv. ( vi, v. 21 "" V., Judg. vi. v. 11 iii. ,, 1 Sam.- iv. to ( v. 19 i. xiii. ,, Ruthxvi, ,, 1 Sam.- xvii. 2 Sam. xii, to 2 Sam, xviii, ( v. 24 17 1 Chron.xxii ,,, 1 Chron. xxviii. ( to v. 21 2 Chron. 1. ,, 1 Kings-- iii. 1 Kings- xi. to, ( v. 15 xiii. xix. ,, 39 Amos Micahi. --xi. v. 26 xvii. xxi. 2 Kings- ii, fo, 2 Kings iv. v. 8 ( v. 16 ( to v. 38 vii. xiii. viii. vi, to v. 24, x. to v. 32, xix. ,, xxiii, to v. 31 Neh.- i,& ii. to ,, Neh.( v. 9 xxii... Jerem.xxxv. Ezekielii. ,, Ezek.- xiii. o ( v. 17 xxiv. v. 15 i. Jerem.xviii. xxxvii. 95 " 1 iv. ,, Daniel Daniel vii. v. 9, Joelii. v. 21, Joel iii. v. 9 V. ,, Amos vi. ,, Micah V. xii. ix. vii. Habakkuk- iii. ,, Zephan.- fü. Haggai- ii, to ,, Mal.- iii.& iv. ( v. 10 A 3 Note. That the Lessons appointed in the above Table for the Twentyseventh Sunday after Trinity shall always be read on the Sunday zext before Advent. If there be a third Service on Sundays, the Second Lesson for that Service may be any Chapter from the four Gospels, or any Lesson appointed in the Calendar from the four Gospels, at the discretion of the Minister, except on those Sundays for which alternative Second Lessons are specially appointed in the above Table. I LESSONS PROPER FOR HOLY- DAYS. St. Andrew. First Lesson..... Second Lesson... St. Thomas. First Lesson. Second Lesson... Nativity of Christ. First Lesson..... Second Lesson... St. Stephen. First Lesson..... Second Lesson St. John Evangelist. First Lesson..... Second Lesson... Innocents' Day Circumcision. First Lesson.. Second Lesson... Epiphany. First Lesson... Second Lesson... Conversion of St. Paul, First Lesson..... Second Lesson... Purification of the Virgin Mury... St. Matthias.... Monday before Easter. First Lesson. Second Lesson Tuesday before Easter. First Lesson... Second Lesson Wednesday before Easter. First Lesson... Second Lesson... Thursday before Easter. First Lesson. Second Lesson Good Friday. First Lesson... Second Lesson Easter Even. First Lesson..... Second Lesson... Monday in Easter- Week, Isaiah liv. Johni. v. 35 to v. 43 MATTINS. Jobxlii, to v. 7 John- xx. v. 19 to v. 24 Isaiah LukeExodus- xiii, to v. 17 1 Sam. ii. v. 27 to v. 36 Annunciation of our Lady. Genesis- iii, to v. 16 Ash- Wednesday. First Lesson..... Second Lesson... Genesis iv. to v. 11 Acts vi. Exodus xxxiii. v. 9 John xiii. v. 23 to v. 36 Jeremiah- xxxi. to v. 18 Genesis Romansix. to v. 8 ii, to v. 15 Isaiah lx. Luke- iii, v, 15 to v. 23 Isaiah- xlix. to v. 13 Galatians i. v. 11 John xvii, v. 9 ii. v. 17 Isaiahlviii, to v. 13 Markii, v. 13 to v. 23 Lamentations i, to v. 15 xiv. to v. 15 John Lamentations iii. to v. 34 xv. to v. 14 Lamentations iv. to v. 21 John xvi, to v. 16 Hosea-xiii. to v. 15 John xvii. Zechariah Luke Genesis xxii, to v. 20 John xviii, First Lesson..... Exodus Second Lesson... Luke ix. xxiii, v. 50 xv. to v. 22 xxiv. to v. 13 EVENSONG. Isaiah- lxv, to v. 17 John- xii. v. 20 to v. 42 Isaiah John Isaiah vii. v. 10 to v. 17 Titus- iii. v. 4 to v. 9 2 Chr. xxiv. v. 15 to v. 23 Acts-- viii, to v. 9 XXXV. --xiv, to v. 8 Isaiah RevelationBaruch iv. v. 21 to v. 31 vi. i. Denteronomy- x. v. 12 Colos.- ii. v. 8 to v. 18 Isai. xlix. v. 13 to v. 24 John ii. to v. 12 Jeremiah Acts Haggai- ii, to v. 10 Isaiah--xxii. v. 15 lii. v. 7 to v. 13 Jonah iii. Heb.- xii. v. 3 to v. 18 i. to v. 11 xxvi, to v. 21 Lamentations- ii. v. 13 John- xiv. v. 15 John Lamentations iii. v. 34 xv. v. 14 DanielJohn Hosea John ix. v. 20 xvi. v. 16 xiv. xiii, to v. 36 Isaiah- lii, v. 13& liii. 1 Peter ii. Hosea v. v. 8 to vi. v. 4 Romans vi, to v. 14 Canticlesii. v. 10 Matthew xxviii, to v. 10 LESSONS PROPER FOR HOLY- DAYS. Tuesday in Easter- Week. First Lesson... Second Lesson St. Mark..... St. Philip and St. James. First Lesson..... Second Lesson... Ascension- Day. First Lesson..... Second Lesson... Monday in Whitsun- Week. First Lesson... Second Lesson... Tuesday in Whitsun- Week. First Lesson. Second Lesson St. Barnabas. First Lesson. Second Lesson St. John Baptist. First Lesson.... Second Lesson St.Peter. First Lesson.. Second Lesson St. James. First Lesson.... Second Lesson St. Bartholomew St. Matthew St. Michael. First Lesson... Second Lesson St. Luke St. Simon and St. Jude.. All Saints. First Lesson.. ……. Second Lesson... Good Friday. 6 32 38 22 2 Kings xiii. v. 14 to v. 22 John xxi, to v. 15 Isaiah lxii, v. 6 John 40 54 MATTINS. Daniel- vii, v. 9 to v. 15 xxiv. v. 44 Luke Genesis 1 Cor.Acts ii, v. 21 Joel 1 Thess. v. v. 12 to v. 24 Deut.xxxiii. to v. 12 iv. v. 31 lxi. i. v. 43 Matthew Malachiiii, to v. 7 iii. xi. to v. 10 xii, to v. 14 Ezekiel iii. v. 4 to v. 15 John xxi. v. 15 to v. 23 Mattins. Evensong. Christmas- Day. Psalm 19 Psalm 89 45 110 85 132 Ash- Wednesday. 102 2 Kings- i. to v. 16 Luke- ix. v. 51 to v. 57 Gen, xxviii, v. 10 to v. 18 1 Kings xix. v. 15 Genesis xxxii. Acts xii. v. 5 to v. 18 Isaiah lv. xxviii, v. 9 to v. 17 Wisdom iii, to v. 10 Hebrews xi. v. 33& xii. ( to v. 7 - 130 143 69 88 Easter- Day. Ezekiel xxxvii. to v. 15 xxi. v. 15 John Ezekiel- i, to v. 15 ZechariahEVENSONG. 2 Kings ii. to v. 16 iv. Hebrews Num. xi. v. 16 to v. 31 1 Cor.- xii. v. 27& xiii. Micah 1 John- Nahum Acts TPROPER PSALMS ON CERTAIN DAYS. iv. iv, to v. 8 iv, to v. 14 iv. MalachiMatthew- xiv. to v. 13 - jii. ZechariahActs- iv. v. 8 to v. 23 Jer.- xxvi, v. 8 to v. 16 Deuteron.-xviii. v. 15 1 Chron.- xxix. te v. 20 Ascension- Day. Daniel-- x. v. 4 Revelation- xiv. v. 14 Ecclus. xxxviii. to v. 15 Jer,-iii, v. 12 to v. 19 Whit- Sunday. i. xiv. v. 8 Wisdom- v. to v. 17 Revelation xix, to v. 17 Mattins. Evensong. 57 111 8 15 21 Psalm 2 Psalm 113 114 48 68 118 24 47 108 104 -145 1 A 2 b 3 4 5 6 7 co 8 10 11 12 13 9 b C 21 22 C d 23 21 e f 11 5 15 A 21 26 18 16 b C d 17 18 27 25 A 19 e 20 f 31 e f g A b C f 29 A 30 b THE CALENDAR, WITH THE TABLE OF LESSONS. C JANUARY HATH XXXI. DAYS. MORNING PR 1 LESSON. Circumcision.- Genesis i. to v. 20 ii. v. 4 iii. v. 20 ( to iv. v. 16 v. to v. 28 Epiphany.. Genesis- vi. v.9 Lucian, P.& M. Genesis viii. xi. to v. 10 xiii. XV. d Conv.of S.Paul. e Gen, xxxvii. v. 12 - xvii, to v. 23 Hilary, B.& C. Gen. xviii. v. 17 xxi. v. 33 ( to xxii. v. 20 -xxiv. to v. 29 xxiv. v. 52 Prisca, V.& M. Gen. xxv. v. 19 xxvi. v. 18 Fa' ian, B.& M. Gen. xxvii, v. 30 Agnes, V.& M. Gen. xxix.to v.21 Vincent Mart. Gen. xxxi. v. 36 xxxii. v. 22 -xxxv. to v. 21 -xl. xli. v. 17 ( to v. 53 xlii. v. 25 xliii. v. 25 ( to xliv. v. 14 xlv. to v. 25 2 LESSON. Matth.- i. v. 18 ii. iii. -iv. to v. 23 Matth. iv. v. 23 ( to v. v. 13 -v. v. 13 to ( v. 33 v. v. 33 -vi, to v. 19 -vi. v. 19 to ( vii. v. 7 --vii. v.7 - viii, to v. 18 viii, v. 18 ix, to v. 18 --ix. v. 18 x. to v. 21 x. v. 24 --xi. - xii. to v. 22 -xii, v. 22 xiii, to v. 24 xiii. v. 21 to v.53 -xiii. v. 53 ( to xiv. v. 13 Matth. xiv. v. 13 xv. to v. 21 -xv. v. 21 -xvi, to v. 24 -xvi. v. 24 to ( xvii, v. 14 -xvii, v. 14 EVENING PRAYER. 1 LESSON. Genesis i. v. 20 ( to ii. v. 4 iii, to v. 20 iv. v. 16 v. v. 28 to vi. v. 9 Genesis vii. -ix. to v. 20 -xii. xiv. xvi. -xviii. to v. 17 xxiv. v. 29 to v. 52 xxv. v. 5 to v. 19 -xxvi, to v. 18 -xxvii, to v. 30 xxviii. -xxxi, to v. 25 -xxxii, to v. 22 xxxiii, xxxvii, to v. 12 Genesis- xxxix. -xli. to v. 17 -xli, v. 53 to ( xlii, v. 25 - xliii. to v. 25 - xliv. v. 14 2 LESSON. xix. v. 12 viii. v. 5 to v. 26 ( to v. 30 -xxi. to v. 22 xxiii. - xlv. v. 25 to ( xlvi, v. 8 Actsi. ii, to v. 22 ii. v. 22 iii. Acts iv. to v. 32 - iv. v. 32 to ( v. v. 17 -- v. v. 17 vi. - vii, to v. 35 -vii, v. 35 to ( viii, v. 5 viii. v. 26 -ix. to v. 23 --ix. v. 23 -x. to e. 24 - x. v. 24 xi. xii. -xiii, to v. 26 -xiii. v. 26 - xiv. xv. to v. 30 Acts xv. v. 30 to ( xvi. v. 16 xvi. v. 16 xvii, to v. 16 -xvii, v. 16 xviii, to v. 24 xviii, v. 24 ( to xix, v. 21 1 d 2 e f 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 20 g A b С 13 b 14 с d f 29 g 60 A d e f ه به مع 21 22 d 23 e 24 f 25 g 26 A b 27 28 С : THE CALENDAR, WITH THE TABLE OF LESSONS. FEBRUARY HATH XXVIII. DAYS, AND IN EVERY LEAP- YEAR XXIX. DAYS. MORNING PRAYER. 1 LESSON. Fast. Gen. xlvi. v. 26 ( to xlvii, v. 13 Purif. V. Mary. Blasius, B.& M. Genesis- xlviii. 1. Agatha, V.& M. Exodus- ii, --iv. to v. 24 v. v. 15 to ( vi. v. 14 vii, v. 14 -viii. v. 20 to ( ix. v. 13 -x. to v. 21 xii, to v. 21 xii, v. 43 to ( xiii. v. 17 xiv. v. 10 Valentine, Bp. Ex. xv. v. 22 to ( xvi. v. 11 xvii. xix. -xxi. to v. 18. -xxiii, v, 14 xxv, to v. 23 -xxviii, v. 29 to ( v. 42 xxxi. xxxii, v. 15 Fast. xxxiii. v. 12 ( to xxxiv. v. 10 St. Matthias, Ap. Exodus- xxxiv. ( v. 27 xxxix, v. 30 -xl. v. 17 2 LESSON. Matt. xviii. to ( v. 21 - xviii, v, 21 to ( xix. v. 3 xix. v. 3 to v. 27 - xix, v. 27 ( to xx. v. 17 xx. v. 17 - xxi. to v. 23 -xxi. v. 23 -xxii, to v. 15 xxii. v. 15 ( to v. 41 xxii. v. 41 ( to xxiii, v. 13 -xxiii, v, 13. xxiv. to v. 29 --xxiv, v. 29 -xxv. to v. 31 -xxv. v. 31 -xxvi. to v. 31 -xxvi. v. 31 ( to v. 57 -xxvi. v. 57 xxvii, to v. 27 xxvii. v. 27 ( to v. 57 xxvii. v. 57 xxviii. Mark i, to v. 21 1. v. 21 -ii. to v. 23 ii.v.23 to iii.v.13 --iii. v. 13 -iv. to v. 35 Lev.- xiv. to". ( 23 -xix, to v. 19 Matthew- vii. EVENING PRAYER. 1 LESSON. Gen, xlvii, v. 13 Genesis- xlix. Exodus i. -iii. -iv. v. 27 to v. ( v. 15 - vi. v. 28 to ( vii, v. 14 -viii. to v. 20 ix. v. 13 -x. v. 21& xi. xii, v. 21 to v. 43 --xiii. v, 17 ( to xiv. v. 10 -xv. to v. 22 -xvi. v. 11 -xviii. xx. to v. 22 xxii. v. 21 ( to xxiii, v. 10 -xxiv. -xxviii, to v. 13 xxix. v. 35 ( to xxx. v. 11 -xxxii. to v. 15 -xxxiii. to v.12 -xxxiv. v. 10 ( to v. 27 Exodus xxxV. v. ( 29 to xxxvi. v. 8 - xl, to v. 17 Lev. ix. v. 22 to ( x. v. 12 --xvi, to v. 23 -xix. v. 30 to ( xx. v. 9 2 LESSON. Acts xix. v. 21 xx. to v. 17 xx. v. 17 -xxi, to v. 17 xxi. v.17 to v.37 -xxi. v. 37 to ( xxii. v. 23 xxii, v. 23 ( to xxiii. v. 12 -xxiii. v. 12 xxiv. XXV. xxvi. xxvii. to v. 18 -xxvii. v. 18 -xxviii, to v.17 - xxviii, v. 17 Romans- i. -ii. to v. 17 ii. v. 17 iii. iv. V. vi. vii. -viii. to v. 18 viii. v. 18 -ix, to v. 19 ix. v. 19 -xii. 1 d 2 e 4 g 5 A 6 b 7 c 8 d 9 e 10 f 11 g 12 A Chad, Bishop. Lev. xxvi. to v.21 3 f Numbers- vi. 13 b 14 c 15 d 16 e 17 f 18 g 19 A 20 b 14 21 c 322 d 23 e 11 24 f 25 g 19 28 A 827 b 28 c 16 29 d 5 30 e 31 f THE CALENDAR, WITH THE TABLE OF LESSONS. MARCH HATH XXXI. DAYS. MORNING PRAYER. 1 LESSON. David, Archbp. Lev. xxv. to v. 18 - x. v. 11 xi, v. 24 -xiii. v. 17 Perpetua, M. Numb. xiv. v. 26 --xvi. v. 23 xx. to v. 14 -xxi, to v. 10 - xxii, to v. 22 Gregory, M. B. Numbers- xxiii. XXV. Deut.-i. to v. 19 ii, to v. 26 -iii. v. 18. iv. v. 25 to v. 41 Edw, King of [ the West- Sax. Deut. v. v. 22 vii, to v. 12 viii. Benedict, Ab. Deut. xi. to v. 18. xv. to v. 16 -xviii. v. 9. -Fast. xxvi. Annun, V. Mary. Deut. xxviii, to ( v. 15 -xxviii, v. 47 ΧΧΧ, xxxi, v. 14 ( to v. 30 xxxii. v. 44 xxxiv. Deut. 2 LESSON Mark- iv. v, 35 ( to v. v. 21 v. v. 21 -vi, to v.14 vi, v. 14 to v.30 vi. v. 30 vii, to v. 24 vii. v. 24 ( to viii, v. 10 viii.v.10 to ix.v.2 ix. v. 2 to v. 20 ix. v. 30 -x. to v. 32 x. v. 32 -xi. to v. 27 xi. v. 27 to ( xii, v. 13 xii. v. 13 ( to v. 35 xii. v. 35 ( to xiii, v. 14 -xiii. v. 14 -xiv. to v. 27 xiv. v.27 to v.53 --xiv. v. 53 - xv. to v. 42 xv. v. 42& xvi. Luke i. to v. 26 i. v. 26 to v. 46 i. v. 46 ii. to v. 21 ii, v. 21 iii, to v. 23 iv. to v. 16 iv. v. 16. -v. to v. 17 EVENING PRAYER. 1 LESSON. Lev.- xxv. v. 18 ( to v. 44 xxvi. v. 21 Numb.-ix. v. 15 ( to x. v. 11 xi, to v. 24 xii. -xiv. to v. 26 -xvi. to v. 23 xvii. xx. v. 14 xxi. v. 10 to v. 32 xxii. v. 22 -xxiv. xxvii. v. 12 Deuter.- i. v. 19 - ii. v. 26 to ( iii, v. 18. -iv. to v. 25 v. to v. 22 - vi. vii. v. 12 x. v. 8 xi. v. 18 xvii, v. 8 -xxiv. v. 5 Joshuaxxvii. Deuter.- xxviii. ( v. 15 to v. 47 xxix. v. 9. xxxi, to v. 14 -xxxi. v. 30 ( to xxxii. v. 44 xxxiii. -i, 2 LESSON. Romans- xi. to ( v. 25 xi. v. 25 xii. xiii. xiv.& xv. to v. 8 xv. v. 8 xvi. 1 Cor. i. to v. 26 - i. v. 26& ii. -iii. - iv. to v. 18 -iv. v. 18& v. vi. - vii, to v. 25 vii. v. 25 viii. ix. -x.& xi. v. 1 xi. v. 2 to v. 17 -xi. v. 17 - xii, to v. 28 xii. v. 28& xiii. -xiv. to v. 20 xiv. v. 20 - xv. to v. 35 xv. v. 35 -xvi. 2 Cor. i. to v. 23 -i. v. 23 to ii, ( v. 14 ii, v. 14& iii. iv 13 1 g 22 A 3 b 10 4 C 5 d 18 6 e 7 7 f 8 g 15 9 A 4 10 b 11 e 12 12 d 1 13 6 14 f 9 15 g 16 A 17 17 b 6 18 e 19 d 20 e 21 f 22 g 23 A 24 b 25 c 26 d 27 e 28 f 29 g 30 A THE CALENDAR, WITH THE TABLE OF LESSONS. APRIL HATH XXX. DAYS. MORNING PRAYER. 1 LESSON. Joshua-- ii. iv. RuthRichard, Bp. Joshua- vi. S. Ambrose. Joshua-ix. v. 3 -xxi. v. 43 ( to xxii. v. 11 xxiii. - ii. JudgesV. vi. v. 24 viii. v. 32 ( to ix. v. 25 xi, to v. 29 xiii. -XV. i. -iii. i. -ii, v. 21 iv. Alphege, Abp. 1 Samuel- vi. 1 Samuelviii. X. xii, St. George, M. 1 Samuel xiv. to ( v. 24 XV. St. Mark, Evan. 1 Samuel- xvii. ( to v. 31 xvii, v. 55 ( to xviii. v. 17 xx. to v.18 xxi. -xxiii. 2 LESSON. Luke- v. v. 17 - vi. to v. 20 - vi. v. 20 - vii, to v. 24 -vii. v. 24 -viii. to v. 26 viii. v. 26 -ix, to v. 28 ix. v. 28 ( to v. 51 -ix. v. 51 to ( x. v. 17 x. v. 17 xi, to v. 29 --xi. v. 29 - xii. to v. 35 xii. v. 35 xiii, to v. 18 xiii, v. 18 -xiv. to v. 25 --xiv. v. 25 ( to xv. v. 11 xv. v. 11 -xvi. -xvii, to v. 20 xvil, v. 20 -xviii. to v.31 xviii, v. 31 ( to xix. v. 11 xix. v. 11 ( to v. 28 xix, v. 28 -xx. to v. 27 XX. v. 27 ( to xxi. v. 5 xxi. v. 5 EVENING PRAYER. 1 LESSON. JoshuaJudges iii. V. Ruthvii. x. to v. 16 xxii. v. 11 -xxiv. iv. vi, to v. 24 --- vii. X. xi, v. 29 xiv. xvi, ii. iv. 1 Sam, ii, to v. 21 iii. V. vii. ix, xi. xiv. v. 24 to v. 47 xvi. 1 Samuel xvii. ( v. 31 to v. 55 xix. xx. v. 18 xxii. 2 LESSON. xxiv.& xxv. v.1 2 Corin. V. vi.& vii. v. 1 -- vii, v.2 viii. ix. X. xi, to v. 30 xi. v. 30 ( to xii. v. 14 xit. v. 14 (& xiii. -i. Galatians- iv. to v. 25 -iv. v. 25 to ( v. v. 22 xili, v.v.22 to vi.v.10 ii. iii. iv. to v. 21 iv. v. 21 ( to v. v. 13 v. v. 13 vi. Ephesians- i. ii. iii, - vi. v. 10 Philippians- i. ii. iii. iv. Colos, i, to v. 21 -i. v. 21 to ( ii. v. 8 ii. v. 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 С d 22 e f g 1 LESSON. b St. Philip& St. ( James, App. A b C d DEEA SCUO e с xviii, v. 18 -xix, v. 21 -xxiii. to v. 24 A 1 Kings i, to v. 28. g 15 b 1 Chr. xxix, v. 10 1 Kings iv. v. 20 vi, to v. 15 --viii, v. 22 ( to v. 54 Dunstan, Abp. 1 Kings X. xi, v. 26 -xii. v. 25 to ( xiii, v. 11 -xiv. to v. 21 d f 20 g 21 A b 23 с 21 d 25 e 26 f 27 g THE CALENDAR, WITH THE TABLE OF LESSONS. 28 A MAY HATH XXXI. DAYS. 29 b 30 с MORNING PRAYER, 31 d 1 Samuel- xxvi. Luke xxii.tov.31 Invent. of Cross. 1 Samuel- xxxi. 2 Sam. iii. v. 17 vi. St. John E, ante [ Port. Lat. 2 Sam. vii. v. 18 xi. 2 LESSON. --xiii, v. 38 ( to xiv. v. 26 xv. v, 16 John i. to v. 29 -xvi. v. 15 i, v. 29 ( to xvii, v. 21 xvi. v. 8 xviii, to v. 17 xix. Augustin, Abp. 1 Kin.xxii, to v. 41 Ven. Bede. 2 Kings ii. V. xxii.v.31 to v.54 -xxii. v. 54 -xxiii, to v. 26 xxiii.v.26 tor.50 xxiii, v. 50 ( to xxiv. v. 13 -xxiv. v. 13 ii. -iii, to v. 22 --iii. v. 22 -iv. to v. 31 -iv. v. 31 -v. to v. 24 - v. v. 24 --vi, to v. 22 vi, v. 22 to v.41 -vi. v. 41 -vii, to v.25 -vii, v. 25 - viil, to v. 31 viii, v. 31 -ix. to v. 39 ix.v.39 to x.v.22 x. v. 22 xi, to v. 17 vi. v. 24 xi. v. 17 to v. 47 -viii, to v. 16 xi, v. 47 ( to xii, v. 20 x. to v. 18. xii, v. 20 EVENING PRAYER. 1 LESSON. 1 Sam, xxviii. v.3 2 Samueli. iv. vii, to v. 18 -ix. xii, to v. 24 -xv. to v. 16 xvi, to v. 15 -xvii, v. 24 to ( xviii. v. 18 xix, to v. 24 - xxi, to v. 15 -xxiv. 1 Kings i, v. 28 ( to v. 49 iii.. V. viii, to v. 22 viii. v. 54 to ( ix. v. 10 -xi. to v. 26 xii, to v. 25 -xiii, v. 11 -xv. v. 25 to ( xvi. v. 8 xvii, -xviii, v. 17 xxi, 2 Kingsvii. .ix. 2 LESSON. -x. v. 18 Col, iii, to v. 18 -iii. v. 18 to ( iv. v. 7 iv. v. 7 1 Thess. i. ii. 2 Thess. iii. iv. iii. 1 Tim, i. to v. 18 -i. v. 18& ii. iii. Titusi. ii. iv. V. vi, 2 Timothy- i. Philemon ii, iii. iv. i. Hebrews- i. -iv. v. 8 ii.& iii, to v. 7 -vi, to v. 24- iii, v. 7 to iv. ( v. 14 -iv. v. 14& v. vi. -1. ii. iii. vil. 10 234 6849 5 b 7 201 11 12 13 14 A C d e f 10 g 21 22 23 15 e 16 f 17 g 18 A b 19 20 С THE CALENDAR, WITH THE TABLE OF LESSONS. Nicomede, M. 2 Kings- xiii. John MORNING PRAYER, -xxix. v. 3 ( to v. 21 A St. Barnabas, A. b 2 Kin, xviii, v. 13 С - xix, v. 20 d Isaiah- xxxviii. ( v. 9 to v. 21 2 Kings- xxii. JUNE HATH XXX. DAYS. 1 LESSON. 2 Chron.27 с xvii, v. 21 -xiii. 28 d Boniface, Bp. 2 Chron.-- xix. xx, v. 31& xxi. xxiii. XXV. xxviii. XV. d Nehemiah- i. e 24 g 25 A 26 b Esther-xxiii. v. 21 to ( xxiv. v. 8 St. Alban, Mart. 2 Kings xxv, v. 8 Ezra iv. vii. Tr. of King Ed. Ezra 1X. -iv. Fast. Neh.vi.& vii.to v.5 St. John Baptist. Nehem.- xiii, to ( v. 15 -i. -iv. -Fast. - vi. 2 LESSON. Esther 29 e St. Peter, Apos. .i. f Job 30 xiii, to ( v. 21 xiii, v. 21 xiv. XV. -xvi, to v. 16 xvi. v. 16 xvii. xviii, to v. 28 xviii, v. 28 -xix, to v. 25 John xix. v. 25 -xx. to v. 19 xx. v. 19 Actsxxi. - i. ii, to v. 22 -- ii. v. 22 iii. - iv, to v. 32 iv.v.32 to v. v.17 v. v. 17 vi. Acts vii, to v. 35 vii, v. 35 to ( viil, v. 5 viii, v. 5 to ( v. 26 -vill. v. 26 Acts ix, to v. 23 EVENING PRAYER. 1 LESSON. 2 Kings- xvii. to ( v. 24 2 Chron..- xii. xiy. -xvi,& xvii, to ( v. 14 -xx, to v. 31 --xxii, -xxiv. -xxvi,& xxvii, 2 Kings xviii, to ( v.9 2 Chron. xxx.& ( xxxi. v. 1 2 Kin, xix, to v. 20 XX. 2 Chron. xxxiii. 2 Kings xxiii, to ( v. 21 - xxiv. v. 8 to ( xxv. v. 8 Ezra 1.& iii. V. -viii, v. 15. x. to v. 20 Nehemiah- ii. Job V. vii, v. 73& viii, Neh.- xiii, v. 15 Esther- ii, v, 15 (& iii. V. vii. 2 LESSON. Hebrews- viii. ii. ix. -x. to v. 19 -x. v. 19 xi, to v. 17 -xi. v. 17 James James -xii, xiii. i. ji. 1 Pet. i, to v. 22. 2 Peteriii. iv. V. -i. v. 22 to ( ii, v. 11 1 Jolm ii, v.11 to iii. v. 8 iii. v. 8 to iv. v.7 iv. v. 7 V. i. ii. iii. .i. -ii. to v. 15 -ii. v. 15 - III, to v. 16 1 John iii, v, 16 ( to iv.. 7 1 2 A 3 b 4 ACTES HE SEE 5 6 7 8 9 20 604 11 с 12 d с 13 e 14 f TOT SA 15 g 21 16 A 17 b 18 e 22 49 d 20 e 25 26 f g 23 A 21 b e d 27 e 28 f 29 30 31 1446 THE CALENDAR, WITH THE TABLE OF LESSONS. JULY HATH XXXI. DAYS. MORNING PRAYER. 1 LESSON. Job-iii. Visit of V.Mary. Job V. vii. Tr. of St. Mart. Job X. xii. xiv. xvii, xxi, --xxiii. - xxv.& xxvi. xxviii. -xxx. v. 12 to ( v. 27 xxxii, xxxvili, v. ( 39& xxxix. Swithan, Bp. Job xli. Prov. i, to v. 20 ii. -iii.. 27 to ( iv. v. 20 -v. v. 15 Marg. V.& M. Proverbs vii. ix, St. Mary Magd. Prov. xi, to v. 15 xii, v. 10 Fast. Prov. xiv. v. 9 to ( v. 28 St. James, Apos. St. Anne. Prov.- xv. v. 18 -xvi. v, 31 to ( xvii. v. 18 xix. v. 13 -xxí. to v. 17 xxiii. v. 10 XIV. 2 LESSON. Acts- ix. v. 23 -x. to v.21 x. v. 24 xi. xii, -xiii. to v. 26 -xiii. v. 26 -xiv. xv. to v. 30 - xv. v. 30 to ( xvi, v. 16 -xvi. v. 16 -xvii, to v. 16 xvii. v. 16. -xviii, to v. 24 -xviii, v. 24 ( to xix. v. 21 xix. v. 21 -xx. to v. 17. -xx. v. 17 -xxi. to v. 17 xxi. v. 17 to v.37 - xxi. v. 37 to ( xxii. v. 23 xxii. v. 23 ( to xxiii. v. 12 --xxiii. v. 12 Actsxxiv. XXV. xxvi, xxvii. xxviii. to v. 17 - xxviii. v. 17 Romans-i. 1 LESSON. JobEVENING 2 LESSON. -iv. 1 John iv. v.7 vi, ix, Prov. -xi, xiii. xvi. xix, xxii, v, 12 to v.29 -xxiv. xxvii. xxix.& xxx. v. 1 xxxi, v. 13 xxxviii, to v. 39 xl, xlii. i. v. 20 iii, to v. 27 iv. v. 20 to ( v. v. 15 vi, to v. 20 viii. -x. v. 16 xi. v. 15 xiii. xiv. v. 28 ( to xv. v. 18 Prov, xvi, to v.20 xviii, v. 10 PRAYER. xx, to v. 23 xxii, to v. 17 xxiv. v. 21 -xxvi. to v. 21 V. 2 John. 3 John. Jude. Matthew i. v.18 ii. - iii. iv. to v. 23 -iv. v. 23 to ( v. v. 13 v. v. 13 to v. 33 -- v.v. 33 -vi, to v. 19 -vi, v. 19 to ( vii. v. 7 vii. v.7 -viii. to v. 18 viii, v. 18 -ix. to v. 18 --x. v. 18 -x. to v. 24 -x. v. 21 xi, -xil. to v. 22 -xii, v. 22 -xiii. to v. 24 xiii. v.24 to v.53 -xiii. v. 53 ( to xiv. v. 13 xiv. v. 13 xv. to v. 21 xv. v. 21 -xvi. to v. 24 1 C 234 ост 5 g 6 A d e f 7 b 8 С 9 d 10 9 11 f 12 g 13 14 15 16 17 9 18 f 19 g 20 A 21 b 22 с b с d 26 27 28 23 d 29 24 e 25 30 31 TAL A b THE CALENDAR, WITH THE TABLE OF LESSONS. d e AUGUST HATH XXXI. DAYS. MORNING PRAYER. 1 LESSON. Lammas Day. Prov. xxvii, to ( v. 23 -xxx. to v. 18 Ecclesiastes- i. -iii. V. Transfiguration. Ecclesiastes vii, Fast. Jer. xxxvi. v. 14 St. Bartholomew. f Jerem, xxxviii. ( v. 14 1. to v. 21 Fzek. i. to v. 15 St. Augustin, B. Ezekiel ii. Name of Jesus. Ecclesiastes- ix. xii. Jer.-ii. to v. 14 St. Lawrence, M. Jer.v. v. 19 -vii, to v. 17 - ix, to v. 17 -XV. -xviii, to v. 18 -xxxiii, to v. 14 XXXV. C Bebeading of St. [ John Baptist. Ezekiel iii. v. 15 ix. xii. v. 17 2 LESSON. Rom, ii, to v. 17 ii. v. 17 iii. iv. V. vi. vii. -viii. to v. 18 viii, v. 18 xxi. xxii, v. 13 xxiv. xxvi. -xxix, v. 4 to ( v. 20 -xxxi. to v. 15 1 Cor. i. to v. 26 -ix, to v. 19 -ix. v. 19 X. -xi, to v. 25 xi. v. 25 xii. -xiii. xiv.& xv, to v. 8 xv. v. 8 xvi. - i. v. 26& ii. iii. - iv. to v. 18 -iv. v. 18& v. vi, - vii, to v. 25 vii, v. 25 viii. ix. - x,& xi, v. 1 xi. v. 2 to v. 17 EVENING PRAYER. 1 LESSON. Prov. xxviii, to ( v. 15 xxxi. v. 10 Eccles, ii, to v. 12 -iv. Matt, xvi. v. 24 ( to xvii, v. 14 xvii. v. 14 xviii, to v. 21 -xviii, v. 21 ( to xix. v. 3 vi. xix, v. 3 to v. 27 Jeremiah viii. xi. i. v. to v. 19 vi, to v. 22 --- viii, v. 4 xiii, v. 8 to ( v. 24 xvii, to v. 19 xix. xxii, to v. 13 xxiii, to v, 16 xxv. to v. 15 xxviii. XXX. -xxxi. v. 15 to ( v. 38 -xxxiii, v. 14 -xxxvi, to v. 14 xxxviii, to v. 14 Jerem. xxxix. li. v. 54 Ezek.- i, v. 15 -iii. to v. 15 2 LESSON. -viii. xi. v. 14 -xiii, to v. 17 -xix. v. 27 to ( xx. v. 17 -xx. v. 17 -xxi. to v. 23 -xxi. v. 23 -xxii. to v. 15 xxii.v. 15 to v.41 -xxii. v. 41 to ( xxiii. v. 13 xxiii, v. 13 xxiv. to v. 29 - xxiv. v. 29 -xxv. to v. 31 - XXV. v. 31 xxvi, to v. 31 xxvi. v. 31 ( to v. 57 xxvi. v. 57 xxvii. to v. 27 -xxvii. v. 27 ( to v. 57 - xxvii. v. 57 xxviii, Mark i, to v. 21 i. v. 21 -ii. to v. 23 -ii. v. 23 to ( iii, v. 13 iii. v. 13 - iv, to v. 35 iv.v.35 to v.v.21 - 1 234567 4 b 9 12 13 8 f 15 f FALCO 19 20 с e 14 e 26 27 28 g b С d 16 g 17 A 18 b f с d 21 22 f SDAG А b THE CALENDAR, WITH THE TABLE OF LESSONS. e 29 f 30 g SEPTEMBER HATH XXX. DAYS. MORNING PRAYER. 1 LESSON. Giles, Abbot. Ezek, xiii. v. 17 -xiv. v. 12 -xviii. to v. 19 xx. to v. 18 xx, v. 33 to v. 44 -xxiv. v. 15 Enurchus, Bp. Ezek. xxvii, to ( v. 26 Nat. of V. Mary. Ezek.xxviii.to v.20 -xxxii, to v. 17 -xxxiii, v. 21 -xxxiv. v. 17 xxxvii, to v. 15 -xlvii. to v. 13 St. Matthew, Ap. Hosea- ii. v. 14 g v. v. 8 to vi. v.7 viii, Holy- Cross Day. Dan, ii, to v. 24 -iii, iv. v. 19 Lambert, Bp. Dan.-v. v. 17 - vii, to v. 15 d Joel-ix, to v, 20 -Fast. Dan. x. to v. 20 X, St. Cyprian, M. Hosea xiii, to v.15 i. ii. v. 15- to v.28 St. Michael and all Angels. St. Jerom. Joel-- iii, v.9 2 LESSON. 1 Corin. xi. v. 17 -xii, to v. 28 xii. v. 28& xiii. -xiv. to v. 20 xiv. v. 20 -xv. to v. 35 xv. v. 35 xvi. 2 Cor. i. to v. 23 i. v. 23 to ii.v.14 -ii, v. 14& iii. iv. V. -vi.& vii, v. 1 -vii, v. 2. -viii, ix, -xi. to v. 30 Ephosians-xi. v. 30 to ( xii. v. 14 xii. v. 14& xiii. Galatians--i. ii. iii. -iv. to v. 21 -iv. v. 21 to ( v. v. 13 v. v. 13 vi. -i. EVENING PRAYER. 1 LESSON. Ezek, xiv.to v.12 -xvi. v. 44 xviii, v. 19 xx. v. 18 to v. 33 xxii, v. 23 xxvi. - xxvii. v. 26 xxxi. -xxxiii, to v. -xxxiv, to v. 17 xxxvi.v.16 to v.33 - xxxvii, v, 15 Daniel-i. ii, v. 24 -iv. to v. 19 v. to v. 17 - vi. vii, v. 15 ix, v. 20 xii. Hosea iv. to v. 13 vii, v. 8 ix. xi.& xii. to v.7 --xiv. Joel- ii, to v. 15 ii. v. 28 to ( iii. v. 9 2 LESSON. Mark- v. v. 21 -vi, to v. 14 vi. v. 14 to v. 30 -vi. v. 30 vii, to v. 24 vii, v. 24 to ( viii, v. 10 -viii. v. 10 ( to ix. v. 2 ix. v. 2 to v. 30 -ix. n. 30 x. to v. 32 x. v. 32 -xi. to v. 27 -xi. v. 27 to ( xii. v. 13 -xii. v. 13 ( to v. 35 -xii. v. 35 to ( xiii. v. 14 -xiii, v, 14 -xiv. to v. 27 - xiv. v. 27 ( to v. 53 -xiv. v. 53 - xv. to v. 42 xv. v. 42& xvi. Luke 1. to v. 26 i. v. 26 to v. 57 i. v. 57 -ii. to v. 21 --ii. v. 21 lii, to v, 23 - iv. to v. 16 Amos i,& ii, to v. 4 Luke- iv. v. 16 1 A 2 b 3 4 7 8 9 5 e 6 f 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Remigius, Bp. Amos- ii. v. 4 to Ephesians- ii. ( iii. v. 9 v. to v. 18 vii, -ix. i. JonahFaith, V.& M. Jonah -iii. g Micah i, to v. 10 А -iii. b St. Denys, Br. Micah с d SCAD 26 18 19 20 f 28 21 g 22 A 23 b 24 C 25 d e f 31 с d Nahum27 f e THE CALENDAR, WITH THE TABLE OF LESSONS. Habakkuk- i. Trans. K. Edw. Habakkuk-iii. 8 Zeph. i. v. 14 to ( ii, v. 4 -iii. A b Hag. ii. to v. 10 с E: heldred, V. Zech, i, to v. 18 d St. Luke, Evan. Zechariah- iii. OCTOBER HATH XXXI. DAYS. 29 A 30 b MORNING PRAYER. 1 LESSON. C V. vii. ii. V. vii. -viii. v. 14 X. -xii. Crispin, Mart. Zechariah- xiv. Malachiii. 8 St. Simon and St. Jude, App. Wisdom. -ii. vi, to v. 22 -Fast. Mal.iii.v.13& iv. 2 LESSON. iii. --iv. to v. 25 iv.v.2 to v. v.22 v.v.22 to vi.v.10 vi. v. 10 Philippians- i. ii. Fast. Wisd. vii, v. 15 iii. iv. Colos, i, to v. 21 i. v. 21 to ii, v. 8 -ii. v. 8 -iii. to v. 18 -iii, v.18& iv. i. 1 Thes.-ii. iii. iv. V. i. ii. iii. 1 Tim. i. to v. 18 2 Thes.. - i. n. 18& ii. iii. iv. V. vi. 2 Timothy- i. -ii. EVENING PRAYER. 1 LESSON. Amos- iv. v. 4 v. v. 18 to vi, v. 9 viii. Obadiah. JonahMicahNahumHaggaiii. iv. . ii. iv. Habakkuk--il. Zeph. i. to v. 14 ii. v. 4 vi, i. iii. Malachi i. -ii. v. 10 Zech, i. v. 18& ii. Zechariah--iv. vi. viii, to v. 14. ix. v. 9 xi. xiii. -i. iii. to v. 13 Wisdom-.i. Wisdom iv. v. 7 vi. v. 22 to ( vii. v. 15 viii. to v. 19 2 LESSON. Luke v. to v. 17 -v. v. 17 vi, to v. 20 vi. v. 20 - vii, to v. 21 -vii. v. 24 -viii. to v. 26 viii, v. 26 -ix, to v. 28 ix. v. 28 to v. 51 ix, v. 51 to ( x. v. 17 --x. v. 17 -xi, to v. 29 -xi. v. 29 -xii. to v. 35 -xii, v. 35 -xiii, to v, 18 -xiii, v. 18. -xiv. to v. 25 xiv. v. 25 ( to xv. v. 11 xv. v. 11 xvi. -xvii. to v. 20 xvii, v. 20 xviii, to v. 31 xviii, v. 31 ( to xix. v. 11 - xix. v. 11 ( to v. 28 -xix. v. 28 xx. to v. 27 -xx. v. 27 to ( xxi, v. 5 xxi, v. 5 122 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 g 12 A 18 19 20 13 b 21 22 d e f 23 g A b C 14 15 d 24 25 26 с 16 e 17 f 29 d e f 30 846 b с d -xxxix. to v. 13 Machutus, Bp. Ecclus. xli.to v.14 - xliv, to v, 16 Hugh, Bishop. Ecclus.- li, v. 10 g Bar. iv, v. 36& v. A Isaiah i. v. 21 Edmund, King. Isaiah iii, to v. 16 v. to v, 18 Cecilia, V.& M. Isaiah vi. St. Clement, B. Isaiah viii, v. 5 to ( n. 18 ix, v. 8 to x, v, 5 Catherine, Vir. Isaiah- x. v. 20 xi. v. 10 e f g A b THE CALENDAR, WITH THE TABLE OF LESSONS. с d NOVEMBER HATH XXX. DAYS. MORNING PRAYER. 1 LESSON. All Saints' Day. Wisdom ix. -xi. v. 15 to ( xii. v. 3 Ecclus, i. to v. 14 iii, v. 17 to v. 30 Leonard, Conf. Ecclus.- V. -x. v. 18 xv. v. 9 xviii. to v. 15 -xix. v. 13 St. Martin, Bp. Ecclus.xxiv. to v.24 -xxxiii, v. 7 to ( v. 23 Britius, Bishop. Ecclus. XXXV. xiii. xvii. -Fast. Isa. xix, to v. 16 e St. Andrew, Ap. 2 LESSON. 2 Timothy- iii. Titus Philemon. iv. -i. -ii. iii, Hebrewsi. ii,& iii, to v.7 -iii, v. 7 to ( iv. v. 14 -iv. v. 14& v. vi. James vii. viii. ix. -x, to v. 19 --x. v. 19 -xi, to v. 17 -xi. v. 17 xii. xiii. i. -ii. iii. iv. V. 1 Pet, i, to v. 22 i, v. 22 to ii. v. 11 ii. v. 11 to iii.v.8 EVENING PRAYER, 1 LESSON. Wisd, xi, to v. 15 xvii. Ecclus.. ii. iv. v. 10 -vii, v. 27 xiv. to v. 20 --xvi. v. 17 xviii. v. 15 xxii. v. 6 to ( v. 24 xxiv. v. 24 xxxiv. v. 15 xxxvii, v. 8 to ( v. 19 xxxix. v. 13 -xlii. v. 15 -1. to v. 25 Baruch iv. to v.21 Isaiah i, to v. 21 ii. -iv. v. 2 -v. v. 18 -vii, to v. 17 -viii. v. 18 to ( ix. v. 8 x. v. 5 to v. 20 -xi, to v. 10 xii. xiv, to v. 24 xviii. xix, v. 16 2 LESSON. Luke xxii, to v.31 -xxii, v, 31 to ( v. 54 -xxii. v. 54 xxiii. to v. 26 xxiii, v. 26 to ( v. 50 xxiii. v. 50 to ( xxiv. v. 13 -xxiv. v. 13 John i, to v. 29 i, v. 29 -ii. - iii. to v. 22 iii. v. 22 - iv. to v. 31 -iv. v. 31 -v. to v. 24 - v. v. 24 -vi, to v. 22 vi. v. 22 to v. 41 - vi. v. 41 - vii. to v. 25 - vii, v. 25 -viii, to v. 31 -viii, v. 31 -ix. to v. 39 ix.v.39 to x.v.22 -x. v. 22 -xi, to v. 17 xi, v. 17 to v. 47 1 450 10. 2 3 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 g. ه همه 1 LESSON. f Isai, xxi. to v. 13 A xxii. v. 15 -xxiv. b-xxvi, to v. 20 9 10 A 11 C d gabcd xxviii, to v. 14 Nicolas, Bishop. Isai. xxix. to v. 9 -xxx. to v. 18 e f Concept. of V.M. Isaiah xxxi, xxxiii. e 15 f 16 g 17 A 18 b 19 с 20 21 22 23 g 24 48109 A THE CALENDAR, 25 b 26 o WITH THE TABLE OF LESSONS. DECEMBER HATH XXXI. DAYS. 27 d 28 29 30 31 A MORNING PRAYER. XXXV. xl. v. 12 xli. v. 17 Lucy, V.& M. Isaiah xlii. v. 18 ( to xliii. v. 8 - xliv. to v. 21 Isaiah xlv. v. 8 O Sapientia. Isaiah xlvii. xlix, to v. 13 1. li. v. 9 -Fast. Is. lii. v. 13& lili. St. Thomas, Ap. Isaiah - lv. lvil. -Fast. -lix. Christmas- Day. St. Stephen, M. St. John, Evan. e Innocents' Day. f Isaiah -lxi. lxiii. Silvester, Br. Isaiah lxv. v. 8. 2 LESSON. 1 Peter iii, v. 8 ( to iv. v. 7 -iv. v. 7. 2 Peter 1 John 2 John. 3 John. V. i. ii. -ii, to v. 15 --ii. v. 15 jii, to v. 16. iii. v. 16 to ( iv. v. 7 - iv. v. 7. Revel. iii. - i. V. Jude. Revelation i. ii.v. 18 to iii. v.7 iv. vi. viii. xi. xiv. xvi. Revel. xix. to v. 11 XX. -xxi. v. 15 ( to xxii. v. 6 EVENING PRAYER. 1 LESSON. Isaiah xxii. to ( v. 15 xxiii. XXV. xxvi, v. 20 (& xxvii. --xxviii, v. 14 xxix. v. 9 xxx. v. 18 xxxii. xxxiv. xl. to v. 12 -xli, to v. 17 -xlii. to v. 18 xliii. v. 8 xliv. v. 21 ( to xlv. v. 8 xlvi. Isaiah liv. lvi lviii. 1x. Isaiah lxii. lxiv.& lxv. to v. 8 2 LESSON. John xi. v. 47 to ( xii. v. 20 xii, v. 20 Ixvi. - xiii. to v. 21 xiii, v. 21 xlviii. xxi. xlix. v. 13 Rev. ii. to s. 18 li, to v. 9 iii. v. 7. -lii. to v. 13 V. XV. -xvi, to v. 16 xiv. xvi, v. 16 xvii. xviii, to v. 28 xviii, v. 28 - xix, to v. 25 - xix, v. 25 -xx. to v. 19 Revel. xx. v. 19 - vii. X. xii. XV. -xviii, Revel. --xix. v. 11 - xxi. to v. 15 xxii, v. 6 Upon occasions to be approved by the Ordinary, other Lessons may with his consent be substituted for those which are appointed in the Calendar. TABLES AND RULES FOR THE MOVEABLE AND IMMOVEABLE FEASTS; DAYS OF FASTING AND ABSTINENCE, THROUGH THE WHOLE YEAR. RULES TO KNOW WHEN THE MOVEABLE FEASTS AND HOLY- DAYS BEGIN. EASTER- DAY( on which the rest depend) is always the First Sunday after the Full Moon which happens upon, or next after the Twenty- first 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 TOGETHER WITH THE Rogation- Sunday Ascension- Day Whit- Sunday Trinity- Sunday The Days of the Feasts of Sunday is All Sundays in the Year. is Nine....... Eight........... Seven... Six. Five Weeks Forty Days Seven Weeks Eight Weeks A TABLE OF ALL THE FEASTS THAT ARE TO BE OBSERVED IN THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. 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 A postles. The Ascension of our Lord JESUS CHRIST. St. Barnabas. The Nativity of St. John Baptist. The Days of the Weeks before Easter. Feasts of after Easter. St. Peter the Apostle. St. James the Apostle. St. Bartholomew the Apostle. St. Matthew the Apostle. St. Michael and all Angels. St. Luke the Evangelist. St. Simon and St. Jude the 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. Monday and Tuesday in Easter- Week. Manday and Tuesday in Whitsun- Week. The Evens A TABLE VIGILS, FASTS, AND DAYS OF ABSTINENCE, TO BE OBSERVED IN THE YEAR. or Vigils before OF THE The Nativity of our Lord. The Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin. Easter- Day. Ascension Day. Pentecost. The Evens ΟΙ Vigils before Saint John Baptist. Saint Peter. Saint James. Saint Bartholomew. Saint Matthew. Saint Simon and Saint Jude. 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. I. The Forty Days of Lent. II. The Ember- Days at the Four Seasons, being the Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday after............. Saint Andrew. Saint Thomas. All Saints. DAYS OF FASTING, OR ABSTINENCE. itz FOR WHICH 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. A SOLEMN DAY, A PARTICULAR SERVICE IS APPOINTED. The Twentieth Day of June, being the Day which her Majesty began her happy Reign, A TABLE TO FIND EASTER- DAY, FROM THE PRESENT TIME TILL THE YEAR 1899 INCLUSIVE, ACCORDING TO THE FOREGOING CALENDAR. GOLDEN NUMBER. XIV III XI XIX VIII XVI V XIII II X XVIII VII XV IV XII I IX XVII VI DAYS OF THR MONTH. March 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 April 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 <-25 BUNDAY LETTERS. с D B F G A B C D E G A B C D B F G A B C D E F G A B C D E F G A B C THIS Table contains so much of the Calendar as is necessary for the de termining of Easter; to find which, ook 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 Rule) the next Sunday after is Easter- Day. To find the Golden Number, or Prime, add 1 to the Year of our Lord, and then divide by 19; the Renainder, if any, is the Golden Number; but if nothing remaineth, then 19 is the Golden Number. To find the Dominical or Sunday Letter, according to the Calendar, until the Year 1799 in. clusive, add to the Year of our Lord its Fourth Part, omitting Fractions; and also the Number 1: 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 standing F 0 A 1 G 2 3 E 4 D 5 C 6 B against that Number in the small annexed Table, is the Sunday Letter. For the next Century, that is, from the Year 1800 till the Year 1899 inclusive, add to the current Year only its Fourth Part, and then divide by 7, and proceed as in the last Rule. NOTE, That in all Bissextile or Leap- Years, the Letter found as above will be the Sunday Letter, from the intercalated Day exclusive to the End of the Year. SURAT A o ANOTHER TABLE TO FIND EASTER TILL THE YEAR 1899 INCLUSIVE. GOLDEN NUMBER. I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV XVI XVII XVIII XIX A Apr. 16 Apr. 9 Mar. 26 Apr. 16 Apr. 2 Apr. 23 Apr. 9 SUNDAY LETTERS. B 17 3 27 17 3 24 10 18 4 28 11 4 25 11 3 Mar. 28 Apr. 2 Apr. 16 Apr. 9 Mar. 26 Apr. 16 Apr. 2 Mar. 26 Apr. 16 Apr. 2 3 Apr. 23 24 Apr. 9 10 Apr. 2 Mar. 27 17 10 C 27 17 3 27 10 18 11 28 18 4 28 11 4 18 11 28 D 19 5 29 12 19 12 29 19 5 29 19 5 22 12 5 19 12 29 E 20 6 20 6 F 30 13 6 23 13 Mar. 30 20 13 30 14 7 24 G 23 13 14 <-15 6 Mar. 31 Apr. 1 20 21 22 13 30 7 31 14 7 24 15 5855 - 25 14 8 31 Apr. 1 21 22 8 25 15 8 25 14 -15 31 Apr. 1 21 -22 7 8 31 Apr. 1 To make use of the preceding Table, find the Sunday Letter for the Year in the Uppermost Line, and the Golden Number, 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 AUTOMA YEAR OF OUR LORD. 1842 1843 1844 1845 1846 1847 1848 1849 1850 1851 1852 1853 1854 1855 1856 1857 1858 1859 1860 1861 1862 1863 1864 1865 1866 1867 1868 ACCORDING TO THE FOREGOING CALENDAR. THE GOLDEN NUMBER. XIX I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV XVI XVII XVIII XIX I II III IV V VI VII 1869 1870 1871 1872 1873 1874 1875 1876 1877 XVI 1878 XVII 1879 XVIII 1880 XIX 1881 I 1882 II FOR FORTY- ONE YEARS, IT VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV THE EPACT. 18 0 11 22 3 14 25 6 17 28 9 20 1 12 23 4 15 26 7 18 0 11 22 3 14 25 6 17 28 9 20 1 12 23 4 15 26 7 18 0 11 SUNDAY LETTER. B A GF E D C BA G F E DC B A G FE D C B AG F B D CB A G F ED C B A GF E D C BA G F E DC B A SUNDAYS SEPTUAAFTER GESIMA EPIPHANY. BUNDAY. Two Five Four One Four Three Six Four Two Five Four Two Five Four One Four Three Six Four Two Five Three Two Five Three Five Four Two Five Four Three Four Three Two Five Three Five Four Two Five Four Jan. 23 Feb. 12 4 Jan. 19 Feb. 8 Jan. 31 Feb. 20 4 Jan. 27 Feb. 16 8 Jan. 23 Feb. 12 4 Jan. 20 Feb. 8 Jan. 31 1 Feb. 20 5 Jan. 27 Feb. 16 1 Jan. 24 Feb. 12 Jan. 28 Feb. 17 9 Jan. 24 Feb. 13 5 Jan. 28 Feb. 9 1 Jan. 24 Feb. 13 Jan. 28 Feb. 17 9 Jan. 25 Feb. 13 5 THE FIRST DAY OF LENT. Feb. 9 Mar. 1 Feb. 21 5 25 17 Mar. 8 Feb. 21 -13 Mar. 5 Feb. 25 9 Mar. 1 Feb. 21 6 25 17 Mar. 9 Feb. 22 13 Mar. 5 Feb. 18 10 Mar. 1 Feb. 14 Mar. 6 Feb. 26 <-10 Mar. 2 Feb. 22 <-14 26 18 10 Mar. 1 Feb. 14 Mar. 6 Feb. 26 11 Mar. 2 Feb. 22 SAT A A TABLE OF THE MOVEABLE FEASTS YEAR OF OUR LORD. 1842 1843 1844 1845 1846 1847 1848 1849 1850 1851 1852 1853 1854 1855 1867 1868 1869 1870 1871 1872 1873 1874 1875 1876 1877 FOR FORTY- ONE YEARS, Mar. 27 April 16 8 1856 Mar. 23 1857 April 12 1858 4 1859 24 1860 8 1861 Mar, 31 1862 1863 1864 1865 1866 1878 1879 1880 1881 1882 ACCORDING TO THE FOREGOING CALENDAR. EASTER- ROGATION DAY. SUNDAY. Mar. 27 April 16 7 Mar. 23 April 12 4 23 8 Mar. 31 April 20 11 April 20 5 Mar. 27 April 16 1 21 12 Mar. 28 April 17 9 Mar. 31 April 13 5 Mar. 28 April 16 1 21 13 Mar. 28 April 17 9 May 1 May 21 12 April 27 May 17 13 April 27 May 17 ASCENSIONDAY. 21 9 13 28 June 1 13 May 17 5 25 16 1 21 26 17 2 16 May 26 1 11 31 23 June 11 May 27 19 9 29 June 8 20 May 30 5 15 25 June 4 11 17 May 27 1 21 13 31 23 9 29 June 2 June 12 22 25 13 May 17 May 27 5 9 <-19 8 29 June 14 May 24 25 26 23 25 10 1 5-15 26 21 6 24 26 23 22 14 5 18 10 2 WHITSUNDAY. 21 6 5 May 15 26 25 June 4 24 25 27 24 25 23 25 26 23 24 26 24 25 SUNDAYS AFTER TRINITY. 25 June 4 10 May 20 30 June 9 21 May 31 6 26 June 5 16 24 26 23 18 May 28 25 9<-19 26 22 June 1 24 25 14 May 24 6 25 June 26 16 4 24 10 May 20 26 30 June 9 26 23 24 18 22 2 1 6 May 16 26 22 26 June 5 14-18 May 28 23 25 27 24 25 ADVENT SUNDAY. Nov. 27 Dec. Nov. 30 Dec. 4318883288 Nov. 30 29 27 Dec. 3 2 Nov. 30 29 28 27 Dec. 2 1 Nov. 30 29 27 Dec. 3 2 1 Nov. 29 28 Dec. 27 3 1 Nov. 30 29 28 3 2 1 Nov. 30 28 27 Dec. 3 Dec. EASTERDAY. MOVEABLE FEASTS, ACCORDING TO THE SEVERAL DAYS THAT EASTER CAN One 23 One One Two Two Two Two Two Two Two Three Three 22425 Mar. 22 26 27 28 29 30 31 Apr. 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0123456780 Four Four Four Four Four Four Four Three Three Three Feb. Three Three Five Five Five Five 19 Five SEPTUAGESIMA SUNDAY. 20 Five 21 Five 22 Six 23 Six 24 Six 25 Six 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Jan. 18 Feb. 4 Apr. 26 5 19 20 30 31 3 4 A TABLE 5 6 17 18 19 20 21 POSSIBLY FALL UPON. THE FIRST DAY OF LENT. 12 Mar. 13 14 15 16 10 11 12 13 14 OF THE 30 9 May 1 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ROGA- ASCENTION SIONSUNDAY. DAY. Apr. 30 May 10 27 May 1 11 28 12 3 5 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 780 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 WHITSUNDAY. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 22 June 1 23 24 25 26 20 21 27 28 29 30 31 June 1 2 3 13 14 15 56789 16 2 2345678 10 11 SUNDAYS AFTER TRINITY. 12 13 27 Nov. 29 27 30 27 Dec. 1 27 27 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 24 24 24 24 24 23 23 23 23 9 23 23 23 22 22 24 24 ADVENT SUNDAY. 2 3 Nov. 27 28 29 30 Dec. 1 2 3 Nov. 27 28 29 30 Dec. 1 2 3 Nov. 27 28 29 30 Dec. 2 8 Nov. 27 28 29 30 Dec. 1 2 3 Nov. 27 28 NOTE, That in a Bissextile or Leap- Year, the Namber 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. GOLDEN NUMBERS. XIV III THE YEAR 1900, TO THE YEAR 2199 INCLUSIVE. XI XIX VIII XVI V XIII II X XVIII VII XV IV XII - TABLE TO FIND EASTER, Y IX XVII VI DAYS OF THE MONTH, March 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 April 1 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 D E F G A B C D E F G A B C D E F G A B C SUNDAY LETTERS. D E F G A BCDERCABC с F A G A FROM с THE Golden Numbers in the foregoing Calendar will point out the Days of the Paschal Full Moons, till the Year of our Lord 1900; at 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 1900, to the Year 2199 inclusive. This Table is to be made use of, in all respects, as the First Table before inserted, for finding Easter till the Year 1899. 6 FINDING THE DOMINICAL OR SUNDAY LETTER, B 1900 2000 2900 PLACES OF THE GOLDEN NUMBERS IN THE CALENDAR. 3800 4700 4300 5700 6600 7500 7600 8500 5 C 2100 3000 3900 4000 4900 5800 6700 6800 GENERAL TABLES 7700 & c. 4 D 2200 3100 3200 4100 5000 5900 6000 FOR 6900 7800 AND THE TABLE I. 3 E 2300 2400 3300 4200 5100 5200 6100 7000 7900 8000 2 F 1600 2500 3400 4300 4400 5300 6200 7100 7200 8100 1 G 1700 2600 3500 3600 4500 5400 6300 6400 7300 8200 0 A 1800 2700 2800 3700 4600 5500 5600 6500 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. I. II. III. YEARS OF OUR LORD. B B B B B B 1600 1700 1800 1900 B 2000 2100 2200 2300 B B 3600 3700 2400 3 2500 4 3200 3300 3400 3500 7110 2600 5 2700 5 2 2800 5 2900 6 3000 6 3100 7 3800 3900 2234 4000 4100 4200 4300 7789 891010 4400 12 4500 13 4600 13 4700 14 I. II. 14 4800 4900 14 5000 15 5100 16 B YEARS OF OUR LORD. B TABLE II. 10 B 11 12 12 5200 5300 5400 B III. 5500 B 5600 17 5700 18 5800 18 5900 19 B 6400 6000 6100 6200 6300 6500 B 6800 6900 6600 6700 7000 7100 B 7200 15 16 17 17 7600 7700 7800 7900 CARN AN EN 8000 8100 8200 8300 19 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 7300 7400 25 7500 26 24 24 26 26 27 28 27 28 29 29 29 8400 B 8500 0 & c. 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 Number or Cypher which stands against 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 Side- ways 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. it 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 be accounted only common Years. PASCHAL FULL MOON. Mar. 21 Mar. 22 Mar. 23 Mar. 24 Mar. 25 Mar. 29 Mar. 30 Mar. 26 Mar. 27 B Mar. 28 April 2 April 3 April 4 April 5 April 6 April 7 April 8 April 9 LETTERS. SUNDAY Mar. 31 April 1 G Apr. 10 Apr. 11 Apr. 12 Apr. 13 Apr. 14 CAAEG AROAR FUAAO AARGA MOARA CARROC Apr. 15 Apr. 16 Apr. 17 Apr. 17 Apr. 18 Apr. 18 D А B E 1 2 3 4 819 9 20 10 21 11 12 23 TABLE III. А 27 13 24 14 25 15 26 16 27 8 19 17 28 9 20 18 29 10 21 19 0 11 22 20 1 12 23 21 13 24 22 3 14 25 0 11 22 1 12 23 213 24 3 14 25 4 15 26 5 16 27 6 17 THE GOLDEN NUMBERS. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 28 9 20 29 10 21 0 11 22 1 12 23 2 13 24 3 14 25 4 15 26 7 18 29 10 21 0 11 22 1 12 23 B 5 16 27 23 4 15 26 24 5 16 27 25 6 17 28 9 20 26 7 18 29 10 21 819 0 11 22 3 14 25 4 15 26 5 16 27 8 19 9 20 6 17 28 7 18 29 10 21 8 19 9 20 2 13 24 3 14 25 4 15 26 5 16 27 6 17 28 1 12 23 2 13 24 3 14 25 4 15 26 5 16 27 6 17 28 9 20 7 18 29 10 21 7 18 29 10 21 819 0 11 22 1 12 23 2 13 24 3 14 25 0 11 22 1 12 23 2 13 24 3 14 25 4 15 26 6 17 28 9 20 18 29 10 21 0 11 22 12 23 2 13 24 5 16 27 6 17 28 18 8 19 9 20 6 17 28 9 20 7 18 29 10 21 8 19 0 11 22 1 12 23 2 13 24 3 14 25 4 15 26 16 27 8 6 17 28 9 20 7 18 29 10 21 9 20 10 21 11 22 1 12 23 1 12 23 213 24 3 14 25 4 15 26 5 16 27 819 0 11 22 1 12 23 13 24 2 13 24 3 14 25 15 26 5 16 27 6 17 28 6 17 28 7 18 29 4 15 26 7 18 29 10 21 5 16 27 8 19 0 11 22 6 17 28 9 20 1 12 23 2 13 24 7 18 29 10 21 8 19 0 11 22 3 14 25 1 12 23 2 13 24 3 14 25 3 14 25 4 15 26 4 15 26 5 16 27 6 17 28 7 18 29 819 0 9 20 1 10 21 2 11 22 3 1 12 23 2 13 24 3 14 25 6 4 15 26 7 5 16 27 8 17 28 7 18 29 10 5 16 27 6 17 28 9 20 7 18 29 10 21 8 19 0 11 22 9 20 1 12 23 8 19 011 112 2 13 3 14 4 15 2 13 24 5 16 3 14 25 6 17 4 15 26 7 18 5 16 27 8 19 6 17 28 9 20 4 15 26 516 27 6 17 28 9 20 7 18 29 10 21 7 18 29 10 21 819 0 11 22 1 12 23 218 24 4 15 26 5 16 27 819 0 11 22 3 14 25 T THE ORDER FOR MORNING AND EVENING PRAYER DAILY TO BE SAID AND USED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE HE Morning and Evening Prayer shall be used in the accustomed Place of the Church, Chapel, or Chancel; except it shall be otherwise 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. THE ORDER FOR MORNING PRAYER, DAILY IROUGHOUT 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. WHEN the wicked man anger, lest thou bring me to turneth away from nothing. his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive. 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. Jer. x. 24. Psalm vi. 1. Repent ye; for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. St. Matth. iii, 2. I will arise, and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. St. Luke xv. 18, 19. Enter not into judgement with thy servant, O Lord; for in thy sight shall no man living be justified. of the evil. Rend your heart, and not Psalm cxliii. 2. your garments, and turn un- If we say that we have to the Lord your God: for no sin, we deceive ourselves, he is gracious and merciful, and the truth is not in us: slow to anger, and of great but, if we confess our sins, kindness, and repenteth him he is faithful and just to Joel ii. 13. forgive us our sins, and to To the Lord our God be- cleanse us from all unrightlong mercies and forgive- eousness. 1 St. John i. 8, 9. nesses, though we have rebelled against him: neither have we obeyed the voice of the Lord our God, to walk in his laws which he set before us. Dan, ix. 9, 10. O Lord, correct me, but with judgement; not in thine DEARLY beloved brethren, the Scripture moveth us in sundry places to acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and wickedness; and that we should not dissemble nor cloke them before the face of Almighty MORNING PRAYER. ALT LMIGHTY God, the God our heavenly Father;| And there is no health in but confess them with an us. But thou, O Lord, have humble, lowly, penitent, and mercy upon us, miserable obedient heart; to the end offenders. Spare thou them, that we may obtain forgive- O God, which confess their ness of the same, by his in- faults. Restore thou them finite goodness and mercy. that are penitent; AccordAnd although we ought at ing to thy promises declared all times humbly to acknow- unto mankind in Christ Jesu ledge our sins before God; our Lord. And grant, O most yet ought we most chiefly merciful Father, for his so to do, when we assemble sake; That we may hereafter and meet together to render live a godly, righteous, and thanks for the great benefits sober life, To the glory of that we have received at his thy holy Name. Amen. hands, to set forth his most worthy praise, to hear his most holy Word, and to ask those things which are requisite and necessary, as well for the body as the soul. Wherefore I pray and Father of our Lord Jebeseech you, as many as sus Christ, who desireth not are here present, to accom- the death of a sinner, but pany me with a pure heart, rather that he may turn and from his 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 pardoneth and abmerciful Father; We solveth all them that truly have erred, and strayed from repent, and unfeignedly bethy ways like lost sheep. We lieve his holy Gospel. Wherehave followed too much the fore let us beseech him to devices and desires of our grant us true repentance, own hearts. We have of- and his holy Spirit, that those fended against thy holy laws. things may please him, which We have left undone those we do at this present; and things which we ought to that the rest of our life herehave done; And we have after may be pure, and holy; done those things which we so that at the last we may ought not to have done; come to his eternal joy; humble voice, unto the throne of the heavenly grace, saying after me; TA general Confession to be said of the whole Congregation after the Minister, all kneeling. A¹ LMIGHTY and most The Absolution, or Remission of sins, to be pronounced by the Priest alone, standing; the people still kneeling. MORNING PRAYER. through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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. 0% 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 Domino. Psalm xcv. UR Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy O COME, let us sing unto the Lord let us heartily rejoice in the strength of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving: and shew ourselves glad in him with Psalms. 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: For thine is the kingdom, The power, and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen. T 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. 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. The Lord's Name be praised. Answer. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be world without end. Amen. For the Lord is a great God and a great King above all gods. In his hand are all the 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. O come, let us worship, and fall down and kneel before the Lord our Maker. 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 Priest. Praise ye the Lord. I my works. B MORNING PRAYER. Forty years long was I grieved with this generaTe Deum Laudamus. tion, and said: It is a peo- WE praise thee, O God: ple that do err in their hearts, for they have not known my ways. we acknowledge thee to be the Lord. Unto whom I sware in my wrath that they should not enter into my rest. All the earth doth worship thee: the Father everlasting. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; To thee all Angels cry aloud the Heavens, and all the Powers therein. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. Then shall follow the Psalms in order they are appointed. 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. Then shall be read distinctly with an audible voice the First Lesson, taken out of the Old Testament, Gs is appointed in the Calendar, except there be proper Lessons assigned for that day: He that readeth 80 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. T Note, That before every Lesson 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 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. 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: O Christ. Thou art the everlasting Son of the Father. When thou tookest upon thee to deliver man: thou didst not abhor the Virgin's womb. When thou hadst overcome the sharpness of death: thou didst open the Kingdom of Heaven to all believers. MORNING PRAYER. 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. O Lord, save thy people and bless thine heritage. Govern them and lift them up for ever. Day by day we magnify thee; And we worship thy Name: ever world without end. 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. TOr this Canticle, Benedicite, omnia Opera. ALL 0 ye Works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever. 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 Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever. O ye Sun, and bless ye the Lord him, and magnify him for ever. O ye Stars of Heaven, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever. Moon, praise O 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 him, and magnify him for ever. O ye Fire and Heat, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever. O 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. 0 ye Angels of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise O ye Ice and Snow, bless him, and magnify him for ye the Lord: praise him, ever. and magnify him for ever. 0 ye Heavens, bless yel O ye Nights, and Days, MORNING PRAYER. 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. 0 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 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 ye 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 Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise him, and magnify him for ever. 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. T Then shall be read in like manner the Second Lesson, taken out of the New Testament, And after that, the Hymn following; except when that shall happen to be read in the Chapter for the Day, or for the Gospel on Saint John Baptist's Day. Benedictus. St. Luke i. 68. BL LESSED be the Lord God of Israel: for he hath visited, and redeemed his people; And hath raised up a MORNING PRAYER. mighty salvation for us: in and to the Son and to the house of his servant the Holy Ghost; David; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. : 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; 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. O go your way into his That we being delivered gates with thanksgiving, and out of the hand of our ene- into his courts with praise: mies: might serve him with- be thankful unto him, and out fear; speak good of his Name. For the Lord is gracious, his mercy is everlasting: and his truth endureth from generation to generation. To perform the oath which he sware to our forefather Abraham that he would give us; In holiness and righteousness before him days of our life. all the And thou, Child, shalt be called the Prophet of the Highest for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; To give knowledge of salvation unto his people for the remission of their sins, Through the tender mercy of our God: whereby the day- spring from on high hath visited us; TOr this Psalm, Jubilate Deo. Psalm C. BE joyful in the Lord, all ye lands: serve the Lord with gladness, and come before his presence with a song. of peace. Glory be to the 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. To give light to them that I BELIEVE in God the sit and in the Father Almighty, Maker shadow of death and to of heaven and earth: guide our feet into the way Father, And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, B2 MORNING PRAYER. 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 Forgiveness of sins; The Resurrection of the body, And the life everlasting. Amen. And after that, these Prayers following, all devoutly kneeling; the Minister first pronouncing with a loud voice, The Lord be with you. Answer. spirit. Minister. Let us pray. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. T Then the Minister, Olerks, and people, shall say the Lord's Prayer with a loud voice. And with thy OUR 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 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 Queen. Answer. And mercifully hear us when we call upon thee. isters with righteousness. Priest. Endue thy MinAnswer. 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, O God. Priest. O God, make clean our hearts within us. Answer. And take not thy holy Spirit from 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. The second Collect, for Peace. GOD, who art the author of peace and lover of concord, in knowledge of whom standeth our eternal MORNING PRAYER. life, whose service is perfect| beseech thee with thy fafreedom; Defend us thy vour to behold our most grahumble servants in all as- cious Sovereign Lady, Queen saults of our enemies; that VICTORIA; and so replewe, surely trusting in thy nish her with the grace of defence, may not fear the thy Holy Spirit, that she power of any adversaries, through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The third Collect, for Grace. O LORD, our heavenly Father, Almighty and everlasting God, who hast safely brought us to the beginning of this day; Defend us in the same with thy mighty power; and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger; but that all our doings may be ordered by thy governance, to do always that is righteous in thy sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. may alway incline to thy will, and walk in thy way: Endue her plenteously with heavenly gifts; grant her in health and wealth long to live; strengthen her that she may vanquish and overcome all her enemies; and finally, after this life, she may attain everlasting joy and felicity; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A Prayer for the Royal Family. ALMIGHTY God, the fountain of all goodness, we humbly beseech thee to bless Albert Edward Prince of Wales, the Princess of Wales, and all the Royal Family: Endue them with In Quires and Places where they thy holy Spirit; enrich them sing, here followeth the Anthem. with thy heavenly grace; A Prayer for the Queen's Majesty. prosper them with all hapThen these five Prayers following piness; and bring them to 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. thine everlasting kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A Prayer for the Clergy and people. O AL 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 upLMIGHTY and everlasting God, who alone workest great marvels; Send down upon our Bishops, and Curates, and all Congregations committed to their on earth; Most heartily we charge, the healthful Spirit MORNING PRAYER. of thy grace; and that they| in thy Name thou wilt grant may truly please thee, pour their requests: Fulfil now, upon them the continual dew O Lord, the desires and peof thy blessing. Grant this, titions of thy servants, as O Lord, for the honour of may be most expedient for our Advocate and Mediator, them; granting us in this Jesus Christ. Amen. world knowledge of thy truth, and in the world to come life everlasting. Amen. A Prayer of St. Chrysostom. AL LMIGHTY God, who 2 Cor. xiii. this time one to hast given us grace at THE grace of our Lord and the make our common supplica- love of God, and the feltions unto thee; and dost lowship of the Holy Ghost, promise, that when two or be with us all evermore. three are gathered together Amen. Here endeth the Order of Morning Prayer throughout, the Year. THE ORDER FOR EVENING PRAYER, DAILY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. At 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. WHEN the wicked man with judgement; not in thine turneth away from his anger, lest thou bring me to wickedness that he hath com- nothing. Jer. x. 24. Psalm mitted, and doeth that which vi. 1. is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive. 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. 13. To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him: neither have we obeyed the voice of the Lord our God, to walk in his laws which he set before us. Dan. ix. 9, 10. O Lord, correct me, Repent ye; for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. St. Matth. iii. 2. I will arise, and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. St. Luke xv. 18, 19. Enter not into judgement with thy servant, O Lord; for in thy sight shall no man living be justified. Psalm cxliii. 2. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, 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 us from all unrighteousness. 1 St. John i. 8, 9. DE EARLY beloved brethren, the Scripture moveth us in sundry places to acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and wickdness; and that we should B3 Giessen EVENING PRAYER. not dissemble nor cloke them| And we have done those before the face of Almighty things which we ought not God our heavenly Father; to have done; And there is but confess them with an no health in us. But thou, humble, lowly, penitent, O Lord, have mercy upand obedient heart; to the on us, miserable offenders. end that we may obtain for- Spare thou them, O God, giveness of the same, by his which confess their faults. infinite goodness and mercy. Restore thou them that are And although we ought at penitent; According to thy all times humbly to acknow- promises declared unto manledge our sins before God; kind in Christ Jesu our Lord. yet ought we most chiefly And grant, O most merciful so to do, when we assemble Father, for his sake; That and meet together to render we may hereafter live a godthanks for the great benefits ly, righteous, and sober life, that we have received at his To the glory of thy holy hands, to set forth his most Name. Amen. worthy praise, to hear his most holy Word, and to ask those things which are requisite and necessary, as well for the body as the soul. Wherefore I pray and AL LMIGHTY God, the Father of our Lord Jebeseech you, as many as T The Absolution, or Remission of sins, to be pronounced by the Priest alone, standing; the people still kneeling. TA general Confession to be said of the whole Congregation after the Minister, all kneeling. LMIGHTY and most are here present, to accom- sus Christ, who desireth not pany me with a pure heart, the death of a sinner, but and humble voice, unto rather that he may turn the throne of the heavenly from his wickedness, and grace, saying after me; 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: merciful Father; We He pardoneth and absolveth have erred, and strayed all them that truly repent, from thy ways like lost and unfeignedly believe his sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against thy holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; rest of our life hereafter may AL 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 EVENING PRAYER. be pure, and holy; so that| T Then shall be said or sung the at the last we may come to his eternal joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Psalms in order as they are 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. 1 Then the Minister shall kneel, and say the Lord's Prayer; the people also kneeling, and repeating it with him. OUR Father, which art in 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: For thine is the kingdom, The power, and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen. T 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. 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. Praise ye the Lord. Answer. The Lord's Name be praised. Magnificat. St. Luke i. MY soul doth magnify the 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. And his mercy is on them that fear him throughout all generations. 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 begin EVENING PRAYER. ning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. 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. Cantate Domino. Psalm xcviii. SING unto the Lord a new song for he hath done marvellous things. 0 With his own right 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. 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: O shew yourselves joyful before the Lord the King. Let the sea make a noise, and all that therein is: the round world, and they that dwell therein. Lord for he cometh to judge the earth. With righteousness shall he judge the 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. 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. LORD, now lettest thou thy servant depart in according to thy peace word. For mine eyes have seen: thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; To be a light to lighten the Gentiles: and to be the glory of thy people Israel. 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. Or else this Psalm; except it be on the Twelfth Day of the Month. Deus misereatur. Psalm lxvii. Let the floods clap their GOD be merciful unto us, and bless us hands, and let the hills be and shew joyful together before the us the light of his counte EVENING PRAYER. nance, and be merciful un- day he rose again from the to us: 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. Let the people praise thee, O God: yea, let all the people praise thee. I believe in the Holy Ghost; The holy Catholick Church; O let the nations rejoice The Communion of Saints; and be glad for thou shalt The Forgiveness of sins; judge the folk righteously, The Resurrection of the and govern the nations upon body, And the life everlastearth. ing. Amen. 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. 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. T Then shall be said or sung the Apostles' Creed by the Minister and the people, standing. And after that, these Prayers following, all devoutly kneeling; the Minister first pronouncing with a loud voice, I BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: The Lord be with you. Answer. And with thy spirit. 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. OUR 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. 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. And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary, Suffered under Pon- T Then the Priest standing up shall tius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried, He descended into hell; The third say, O Lord, shew thy mercy upon us; B4 EVENING PRAYER. Answer. And grant us thy| our time in rest and quietsalvation. Priest. O Lord, save the Queen. ness; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen. Answer. And mercifully hear us when we call upon thee. The third Collect, for Aid against all Perils. IGHTEN our darkness, we beseech thee, O Answer. And make thy Lord; and by thy great chosen people joyful. Priest. Endue thy Minis- L ters with righteousness. Priest. O Lord, save thy people. mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of thy only Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen. 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. our hearts within us. Priest. O God, make clean 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. O 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 fayour to behold our most gracious Sovereign Lady, Queen VICTORIA; and so replenish her with the grace of thy Holy Spirit, that she may alway incline to thy will, and walk in thy way: EnOGOD, from whom all holy desires, all good due her plenteously with counsels, and all just works heavenly gifts; grant her do proceed; Give unto thy in health and wealth long servants that peace which to live; strengthen her that the world cannot give; that she may vanquish and overboth our hearts may be set come all her enemies; and to obey thy commandments, finally, after this life, she and also that by thee we be- may attain everlasting joy ing defended from the fear and felicity; through Jesus of our enemies may pass Christ our Lord. Amen. TIn Quires and Places where they sing, here followeth the Anthem. A Prayer for the Queen's Majesty. The second Collect at Evening Prayer. EVENING PRAYER. A Prayer for the Royal of thy blessing. Grant this, O Lord, for the honour of our Advocate and Mediator, Jesus Christ. Amen. ALI Family. LMIGHTY God, the fountain of all goodness, we humbly beseech thee to A Prayer of St. Chrysostom. bless Albert Edward Prince LMIGHTY God, who of Wales, the Princess of A hast given us grace at Wales, and all the Royal this time with one accord to Family: Endue them with make our common supplicathy holy Spirit; enrich them tions unto thee; and dost with thy heavenly grace; promise, that when two or prosper them with all hap- three are gathered together piness; and bring them to in thy Name thou wilt grant thine everlasting kingdom; their requests: Fulfil now, through Jesus Christ our O Lord, the desires and peLord. Amen. titions 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. A Prayer for the Clergy and people. ALT 2 Cor. xiii. LMIGHTY and everlasting God, who alone workest great marvels; Send down upon our Bishops, and Curates, and all Congregations committed to their charge, the healthful Spirit Jesus Christ, and the of thy grace; and that they love of God, and the fellowmay truly please thee, pour ship of the Holy Ghost, be upon them the continual dewl with us all evermore. Amen. THE grace of our Lord Here endeth the Order of Evening Prayer throughout the Year. AT MORNING PRAYER. T 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. And yet they are not three eternals: but one eternal. As also there are not three incomprehensibles, nor three Which Faith except every uncreated: but one uncreone do keep whole and un- ated, and one incomprehendefiled without doubt he sible. shall perish everlastingly. And the Catholick Faith is this That we worship one God in Trinity, and Trinity in Unity; Neither confounding the Persons nor dividing the Substance. WHOSOEVER will be saved before all things it is necessary that he hold the Catholick Faith. 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. So likewise the Father is Almighty, the Son Almighty: and the Holy Ghost Almighty. And yet they are not three Almighties: but one Almighty. So the Father is God, the Son is God and the Holy Ghost is God. 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 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 AT MORNING PRAYER. alone: not made, nor cre-| inferior to the Father, as ated, but begotten. 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; 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 Holy Ghost, not three Holy Ghosts. And in this Trinity none is afore, or after other: none is greater, or less than another; But the whole three Persons are co- eternal together: and co- equal. 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. 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 : For the right Faith is, that we believe and confess: that our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is God and fire. Man; This is the Catholick God, of the Substance of Faith which except a man the Father, begotten before believe faithfully, he cannot the worlds and Man, of be saved. the Substance of his Mother, Glory be to the Father, born in the world; and to and to the Son the Holy Ghost; Perfect God, and perfect Man of a reasonable soul and human flesh subsisting; Equal to the Father, as touching his Godhead and As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. : Amen. THE LITANY. 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. 0 GOD the Father, of hea-| crafts and assaults of the ven have mercy upon devil; from thy wrath, and us miserable sinners. from everlasting damnation, 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. O holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, three Persons and one God have mercy upon us miserable sinners. Good Lord, deliver us. From all blindness of heart; from pride, vainglory, and hypocrisy; from envy, hatred, and malice, and all uncharitableness, Spare us, good Lord. From all evil and misGood 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, heresy, and schism; from hardness of heart, and contempt of thy Word and Commandment, Remember not, Lord, our Good Lord, deliver us. offences, nor the offences of By the mystery of thy our forefathers; neither take holy Incarnation; by thy thou vengeance of our sins: holy Nativity and Circumspare us, good Lord, spare thy people, whom thou hast redeemed with thy most precious blood, and be not angry with us for ever. cision; 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 chief; from sin, from the glorious Resurrection and THE LITANY. Ascension; and by the coming of the Holy Ghost, We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. Good Lord, deliver us. That it may please thee In all time of our tri- to illuminate all Bishops, bulation; in all time of Priests, and Deacons, with our wealth; in the hour true knowledge and underof death, and in the day of standing of thy Word; and judgement, that both by their preaching and living they may set it forth, and shew it accordingly; 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. 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; That it may please thee to keep and strengthen in the true worshipping of thee, in righteousness and holiness of We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee life, thy Servant VICTORIA, to bless and keep the Maour most gracious Queen and gistrates, giving them grace Governour; 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; 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 rule her heart in thy faith, fear, and love, and that she 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 her defender and keeper, giving her the victory over all her enemies; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to bless and preserve Albert Edward Prince of Wales, the Princess of Wales, and all the Royal Family; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee THE LITANY. good Lord. to give to all thy people| We beseech thee to hear us, increase of grace to hear meekly thy Word, and to receive it with pure affection, and to bring forth the fruits of the Spirit; That it may please thee to have mercy upon all men; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. 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; 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. 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; 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. 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 That it may please thee to endue us with the grace to succour, help, and com- of thy Holy Spirit to amend fort, all that are in dan- our lives according to thy ger, necessity, and tribulation; holy Word; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. Son of God: we beseech thee to hear us. Son of God: we beseech thee to hear us. 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; 0 Lamb of God that takest away the sins of the world; 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; 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. THE LITANY. 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 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. Priest. O Lord, deal not with us after our sins. thee in thy holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. O Lord, arise, help us, and deliver us for thy Name's sake. OGOD, we have heard with our ears, 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. : Answer. Neither reward us after our iniquities. Let us pray. Graciously look upon our O GOD, merciful Father, afflictions. rows of our hearts. Pitifully behold the sorof thy people. Mercifully forgive the sins O Son of David, have mercy upon us. that despisest not 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 trou- hear our prayers. Favourably with mercy bles 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, may evermore give thanks unto From our enemies defend us, O Christ. Both now and ever vouchsafe to hear us, O Christ. Graciously hear us, 0 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. PRAYERS. Let us pray. this time with one accord to WE humbly beseech thee, make our common supplicaO Father, mercifully tions unto thee; and dost to look upon our infirmi- promise, that when two or ties; and for the glory of three are gathered together thy Name turn from us all in thy Name thou wilt grant those evils that we most their requests; Fulfil now, righteously have deserved; O Lord, the desires and peand grant, that in all our titions of thy servants, as troubles we may put our may be most expedient for whole trust and confidence them; granting us in this in thy mercy, and evermore world knowledge of thy serve thee in holiness and truth, and in the world to pureness of living, to thy come life everlasting. Amen. honour and glory; through our only Mediator and Advocate, Jesus Christ our Lord. 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. A Prayer of St. Chrysostom. LMIGHTY God, who hast given us grace at Amen. A¹ Here endeth the LITANY. PRAYERS AND THANKSGIVINGS, UPON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, To be used before the two final Prayers of the Litany, or of Morning and Evening Prayer. PRAYERS. For Rain. we may receive the fruits of the earth to our comfort, and OGOD, heavenly Father, to thy honour; through Jesus our who Jesus Christ hast promised to all them that seek thy kingdom, and the righteousness thereof, all necessary to their bodily sustenance; didst once drown all the Send us, we beseech thee, in world, except eight persons, this our necessity, such mo- and afterward of thy great derate rain and showers, that mercy didst promise never For fair Weather. ALMIGHTY Lord God, who for the sin of man PRAYERS. to destroy it so again; We we, who are now for our sins humbly beseech thee, that punished with like adveralthough we for our iniqui- sity, may likewise find a seaties have worthily deserved sonable relief: Increase the a plague of rain and waters, fruits of the earth by thy yet upon our true repentance heavenly benediction; and thou wilt send us such wea- grant that we, receiving thy ther, as that we may receive bountiful liberality, may use the fruits of the earth in due the same to thy glory, the season; and learn both by relief of those that are neethy punishment to amend dy, and our own comfort; our lives, and for thy cle- through Jesus Christ our mency to give thee praise Lord. Amen. and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. In the time of Dearth and Famine. In the time of War and Tumults. 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 OGOD, heavenly Father, whose gift it is, that the rain doth fall, the earth is fruitful, beasts increase, and fishes do multiply; Behold, truly repent; Save and deliwe beseech thee, the afflictions of thy people; and ver us, we humbly beseech grant that the scarcity and enemies; abate their pride, thee, from the hands of our dearth, which we do now most justly suffer for our asswage their malice, and confound their devices; that iniquity, may through thy goodness be mercifully turn- fence, may be preserved everwe, being armed with thy deed into cheapness and plen- more from all perils, to gloty; for the love of Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with thee and the Holy Ghost be all honour and glory, now and for ever. Amen. rify thee, who art the only the merits of thy only Son, giver of all victory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Or this. OGOD, merciful Father, In the time of any common Plague or Sickness. ALMIGHTY God, who 0 in thy wrath didst send who, in the time of Elisha the prophet, didst suddenly in Samaria turn a plague upon thine own great scarcity and dearth people in the wilderness, into plenty and cheapness; for their obstinate rebellion Have mercy upon us, that against Moses and Aaron; PRAYERS. and also, in the time of king through Jesus Christ our David, didst slay with the Lord. Amen. plague of Pestilence threescore and ten thousand, and Or this. yet remembering thy mercy save Have pity upon us miserable sinners, who now are visited with great sickness and mortality; that like as thou didst then accept of an atonement, and didst command the destroying Angel to cease from punishing, so it may now please thee to withdraw from us this plague and grievous sickness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. In the Ember Weeks, to be said every day, for those that are to be admitted into Holy Orders. ALMIGHTY God, the good gifts, who of thy divine providence hast appointed divers Orders in thy Church; Give thy grace, we humbly beseech thee, to all those who are to be called to any office and administration in the same; and so replenish them with the truth of thy doctrine, and endue them with innocency of life, that they may faithfully serve before thee, to the glory of thy great Name, and the benefit of thy holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. A¹ LMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, who hast purchased to thyself an universal Church by the precious blood of thy dear Son; O GOD, whose nature and 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, property is ever to have mercy and to forgive, receive our humble petitions; bound with the chain of our and though we be tied and but that they may lay hands sins, yet let the pitifulness suddenly on no man, 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; of thy great mercy loose us; for the honour of Jesus Christ, our Mediator and Advocate. Amen. that both by their life and doctrine they may set forth thy glory, and set forward humbly beseech as for this Kingdom in general, so especially for the High the salvation of all men; Court of Parliament, under Amen. TA Prayer that may be said after any of the former. A Prayer for the High Court of Parliament, to be read during their Session. MOST gracious God, we thee, THANKSGIVINGS. our most religious and gra- thee for all sorts and concious Queen at this time as- ditions of men; that thou sembled: That thou would- wouldest be pleased to make est be pleased to direct and thy ways known unto them, prosper all their consulta- thy saving health unto all tions to the advancement of nations. More especially, we thy glory, the good of thy pray for the good estate of Church, the safety, honour, the Catholick Church; that and welfare of our Sove- it may be so guided and goreign, and her Dominions; verned by thy good Spirit, that all things may be so that all who profess and call ordered and settled by their themselves Christians may endeavours, upon the best be led into the way of truth, and surest foundations, that and hold the faith in unity of peace and happiness, truth spirit, in the bond of peace, and justice, religion and and in righteousness of life. piety, may be established a- Finally, we commend to thy mong us for all generations. fatherly goodness all those, These and all other neces- who are any ways afflicted, saries, for them, for us, and or distressed, in mind, body, thy whole Church, we hum- or estate;[* esbly beg in the Name and pecially those for Mediation of Jesus Christ whom our prayour most blessed Lord anders are desired,] gregation. Saviour. Amen. This to be said when any ers of the Condesire the Praythat it may please thee to comfort and relieve them, TA Collect or Prayer for all Con- according to their several neditions of men, to be used at such cessities, giving them patimes when the Litany is not ap- tience under their sufferings, pointed to be said. and a happy issue out of all OGOD, the Creator and their afflictions. And this Preserver of all man- we beg for Jesus Christ his kind, we humbly beseech sake. Amen. THANKSGIVINGS. TA General Thanksgiving. ness to us, and to all men; AL LMIGHTY God, Fa-[* particularly to This to be said when any sire to return ther of all mercies, we those who desire that have been thine unworthy servants do now to offer up prayed for degive thee most humble and their praises and praise. hearty thanks for all thy thanksgivings for thy late goodness and loving- kind- mercies vouchsafed unto THANKSGIVINGS. them.] We bless thee for our creation, preservation, For fair Weather. and all the blessings of this O LORD God, who hast We life; but above all, for thine justly humbled us by inestimable love in the re- thy late plague of immodedemption of the world by rate rain and waters, and our Lord Jesus Christ; for in thy mercy hast relieved the means of grace, and for and comforted our souls by the hope of glory. And, we this seasonable and blessed beseech thee, give us that change of weather; due sense of all thy mercies, praise and glorify thy holy that our hearts may be un- Name for this thy mercy, feignedly thankful, and that and will always declare thy we shew forth thy praise, loving- kindness from generanot only with our lips, but tion to generation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. in our lives; by giving up ourselves to thy service, and by walking before thee in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom cious goodness hast heard with thee and the Holy the devout prayers of thy Ghost be all honour and Church, and turned our glory, world without end. Amen. Amen. For Rain. 0 dearth and scarcity into cheapness and plenty; We give thee humble thanks for GOD our heavenly Fa- this thy special bounty; ther, who by thy gra- beseeching thee to continue cious providence dost cause thy loving- kindness unto us, the former and the latter that our land may yield us rain to descend upon the her fruits of increase, to earth, that it may bring thy glory and our comfort; forth fruit for the use of through Jesus Christ our man; We give thee humble Lord. Amen. thanks that it hath pleased thee, in our great necessity, to send us at the last a joyful rain upon thine in- ALMIGHTY God, who heritance, and to refresh it art a strong tower of when it was dry, to the great defence unto thy servants comfort of us thy unworthy against the face of their eneservants, and to the glory mies; We yield thee praise of thy holy Name; through and thanksgiving for our thy mercies in Jesus Christ deliverance from those great our Lord. Amen. and apparent dangers where0 For Plenty. MOST merciful Father, who of thy graFor Peace and Deliverance from our Enemies. THANKSGIVINGS. with we were compassed:| our transgressions, by thy We acknowledge it thy late heavy and dreadful vigoodness that we were not sitation; and now, in the delivered over as a prey un- midst of judgement rememto them; beseeching thee bering mercy, hast redeemstill to continue such thy ed our souls from the jaws mercies towards us, that all of death; We offer unto thy the world may know that thou fatherly goodness ourselves, art our Saviour and mighty our souls and bodies which Deliverer; through Jesus thou hast delivered, to be a Christ our Lord. Amen. living sacrifice unto thee, For restoring Publick Peace always praising and magnifying thy mercies in the midst of thy Church; Lord. Amen. through Jesus Christ our at Home. Or this. O ETERNAL God, our 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 WE humbly acknowledge before thee, 0 most the punishments which are merciful Father, that all justly have fallen upon us, threatened in thy law might by reason of our manifold transgressions and hardness of heart: Yet seeing it hath pleased thee of thy tender 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 mercy, upon our weak and peaceable life in all godli- unworthy humiliation, to asness and honesty, may conswage the contagious sickness wherewith we lately tinually offer unto thee have our sacrifice of praise and and to restore the voice of been sore afflicted, thanksgiving for these thy joy and health into our mercies towards us; through dwellings; We offer unto Jesus Christ our Lord. 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. Amen. For Deliverance from the Plague, or other common Sickness. 0 LORD God, who hast wounded us for our sins, and consumed us forl THE COLLECTS, EPISTLES, AND GOSPELS TO BE USED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. T Note, that the Collect appointed for every Sunday, or for any Holy- day that hath a Vigil or Eve, shall be said at the Evening Service next before. The first Zunday in Advent. The Collect. God, us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in which thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious Majesty to judge both the quick and dead, we may rise to the life immortal, through him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, now and ever. Amen. T This Collect is to be repeated every day, with the other Collects in Advent, until Christmas Eve. The Epistle. Rom. xiii. 8. love thy neighbour as thyhis 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 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 drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. The Gospel. St. Matth. xxi. 1. WH THEN they drew nigh but to love one another: unto Jerusalem, and for he that loveth another were come to Bethphage, unhath fulfilled the law. For to the mount of Olives, then this, Thou shalt not com- sent Jesus two disciples, saymit adultery, Thou shalt not ing unto them, Go into the kill, Thou shalt not steal, village over against you, and Thou shalt not bear false straightway ye shall find an witness, Thou shalt not co- ass tied, and a colt with her: vet; and if there be any loose them, and bring them other commandment, it is unto me. And if any man briefly comprehended in this say ought unto you, ye shall saying, namely, Thou shalt say, The Lord hath need of SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT. them; and straightway he| Hosanna to the Son of Dawill send them. All this was vid; Blessed is he that done, that it might be fulfil- cometh in the Name of the led which was spoken by the Lord; Hosanna in the highProphet, saying, Tell ye the est. And when he was come daughter of Sion, Behold, into Jerusalem all the city thy King cometh unto thee, was moved, saying, Who is meek, and sitting upon an this? And the multitude ass, and a colt the fole of an said, This is Jesus the Proass. And the disciples went, phet of Nazareth of Galiand did as Jesus commanded lee. And Jesus went into them; and brought the ass, the temple of God, and cast and the colt, and put on them out all them that sold and their clothes, and they set bought in the temple; and him thereon. And a very overthrew the tables of the great multitude spread their money- changers, and the 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, of thieves. 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 The second Sunday in Advent. The Collect. other, according to Christ BLES LESSED Lord, who hast Jesus: that ye may with one caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learming; 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. 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 The Epistle. Rom. xv. 4. things W were written 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 Esaias saith, There shall be like minded one towards an- la root of Jesse, and he that he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people. And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles, and laud him, all ye people. And again, THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT. shall rise to reign over the see the Son of Man coming 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. 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 sumAND there shall be signs in sun, mer now moon, and in the stars; and likewise ye, when ye see upon the earth distress of these things come to pass, nations, with perplexity, the know ye that the Kingdom sea and the waves roaring; of God is nigh at hand. Vemen's hearts failing them for rily I say unto you, This fear, and for looking after generation shall not pass those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they The Gospel. St. Luke xxi. 25. away, till all be fulfilled: heaven and earth shall pass away; but my words shall not pass away. The third Sunday in Advent. The Collect. 0 the mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required in stewLORD Jesu Christ, who ards, that a man be found at thy first coming didst faithful. But with me it is send thy messenger to pre- a very small thing that I pare thy way before thee; should be judged of you, or Grant that the ministers and of man's judgement: yea, I stewards of thy mysteries judge not mine own self. may likewise so prepare and For I know nothing by mymake ready thy way, by turn- self, yet am I not hereby ing the hearts of the diso- justified; but he that judgbedient to the wisdom of the eth me is the Lord. Therejust, 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. fore 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. The Epistle. 1 Cor. iv. 1. ET a man so account of N heard in the prison the The Gospel. St. Matth. xi. 2. John had L us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of works of Christ, he sent two FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT. of his disciples, and said| multitudes concerning John, unto him, Art thou he that What went ye out into the should come, or do we look wilderness to see? a reed for another? Jesus answer- shaken ith the wind? But ed and said unto them, Go what went ye out for to see? and shew John again those a man clothed in soft raithings which ye do hear and ment? behold, they that see: The blind receive their wear soft clothing are in sight, and the lame walk, kings' houses. But what went the lepers are cleansed, and ye out for to see? a prophet? the deaf hear, the dead are yea, I say unto you, and raised up, and the poor have more than a prophet. For the Gospel preached to them: this is he of whom it is And blessed is he whoso- written, Behold, I send my ever shall not be offended in messenger before thy face, me. And as they departed, which shall prepare thy way Jesus began to say unto the before thee. The fourth Sunday in Advent. The Collect. 0 LORD, raise up( we pray thee) thy power, and come 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 Epistle. Phil. iv. 4. The Gospel. St. John i. 19. THIS is the record of sent Priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou? And 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 way, and again I say, crying in the wilderness, alRejoice. Let your modera- Make straight the way of the tion be known unto all men. Lord, as said the prophet EThe Lord is at hand. Be saias. And they which were careful for nothing: but in sent were of the Pharisees. every thing, by prayer and And they asked him, and supplication with thanksgiv- said unto him, Why baptizing, let your requests be est thou then, if thou be not made known unto God. And that Christ, nor Elias, neithe peace of God, which pass- ther that Prophet? John aneth all understanding, shall swered them, saying, I bapkeep your hearts and minds tize with water: but there through Christ Jesus. standeth one among you, CHRISTMAS- DAY. whom ye know not: He it thy to unloose. These things is who coming after me is were done in Bethabara bepreferred before me, whose yond Jordan, where John shoe's latchet I am not wor- Iwas baptizing. THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD, OR THE BIRTH- DAY OF CHRIST, COMMONLY CALLED Christmas- Bay. The Collect. AT LMIGHTY God, who hast given us thy onlybegotten 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. 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 first- begotten 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 times 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 inieven J and in divers manners thy God, hath anointed thee spake in time past unto the with the oil of gladness afathers by the prophets, hath bove thy fellows. And, Thou, in these last days spoken un- Lord, in the beginning hast to us by his Son, whom he laid the foundation of the hath appointed heir of all earth; and the heavens are 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 The Epistle. Heb. i. 1. the works of thine hands: they shall perish, but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as 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. The Gospel. St. John i. 1. angels, as he hath by inhe- IN the beginning was the ritance obtained more exand the Word was cellent name than they. For with God, and the Word unto which of the angels said was God. The same was in he at any time, Thou art my the beginning with God. All SAINT STEPHEN'S DAY. things were made by him;| He was in the world, and and without him was not the world was made by him, any thing made that was and the world knew him not. made. In him was life, and He came unto his own, and the life was the light of men. his own received him not. And the light shineth in But as many as received darkness, and the darkness him, to them gave he power comprehended it not. There to become the sons of God, was a man sent from God, even to them that believe on whose name was John. The his Name: which were born, same came for a witness, to not of blood, nor of the will bear witness of the light, of the flesh, nor of the will that all men through him of man, but of God. And the might believe. He was not Word was made flesh, and that light, but was sent to dwelt among us( and we bebear witness of that light. held his glory, the glory as That was the true light, of the only- begotten of the which lighteth every man Father) full of grace and that cometh into the world. I truth. Saint Stephen's Day. The Collect. right hand of God, and said, opened, and the Son of Man in I 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. all our sufferings here upon earth for the testimony of thy truth, we may stedfastly look 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 thee, O blessed Jesus, who standest at the right hand of God to succour all those that suffer for thee, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen. 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 Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the The Gospel. St. Matth. xxiii. 34. BEHOLD, I send into you prophets, wise men, and scribes; and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synaC SAINT JOHN THE EVANGELIST'S DAY. gogues, and persecute them the prophets, and stonest from city to city; that upon them which are sent unto you may come all the righ- thee; teous blood shed upon 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. Jerusalem, thou that killest in the Name of the Lord. 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, 0 Jerusalem, Blessed is he that comethi Saint John the Evangelist's Day. The Collect. write we unto you, that we 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 beseech thee to cast thy bright 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 i. 1. 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 us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is the beginning, which we have 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 not in us. eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;) That which we have seen The Gospel. St. John xxi. 19. JESUS said unto Peter, Follow me. Then clare we unto you, that ye turning about, seeth the disalso may have fellowship ciple whom Jesus loved folwith us; and truly our fel- lowing; which also leaned lowship is with the Father, on his breast at supper, and and with his Son Jesus said, Lord, which is he that Christ. And these things betrayeth thee? Peter see THE INNOCENTS' DAY. ing him saith to Jesus, Lord, that to thee? This is the 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 me. Then went this saying 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 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 world itself could not contain the books that should be written. The Ennocents' Day. The Collect. ALMIGHTY God, who 0 out of the mouths of they which were not defiled with women, for they are virgins: these are they which babes and sucklings hast or- follow the Lamb whithersodained strength, and madest ever he goeth: these were infants to glorify thee by redeemed from among men, their deaths; Mortify and being the first- fruits unto kill all vices in us, and so God, and to the Lamb. And strengthen us by thy grace, in their mouth was found that by the innocency of no guile; for they are withour lives, and constancy of out fault before the throne our faith even unto death, of God. we may glorify thy holy Name; through Jesus Christ The Gospel. St. Matth. ii. 13. THE Angel of the Lord appeareth to our take the young child, and a dream, saying, Arise, and Egypt, and be thou there his and flee into For the Epistle. Rev. xiv. 1. I Lamb stood on the mount Sion, 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 before the four beasts, and the elders; and no man could learn that song, but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth. These are until I bring thee word; for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed 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 SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS- DAY. all the coasts thereof, from saying, In Rama was there two years old and under, ac- a voice heard, lamentacording to the time which tion, and weeping, and great he had diligently enquired mourning, Rachel weeping of the wise men. Then was for her children, and would fulfilled that which was spo- not be comforted, because ken by Jeremy the prophet, they are not. The Sunday after Christmas- Day. The Collect. LMIGHTY God, who A hast given us thy onlybegotten 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. The Gospel. St. Matt. i. 18. THE birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused 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, NOW I say, that the heir, fear not to take unto thee as a Mary thy wife; for that differeth nothing from a ser- which is conceived in her is vant, though he be lord of of the Holy Ghost: And she all; but is under tutors and shall bring forth a Son, and governours, until the time thou shalt call his name appointed of the father. JESUS; for he shall save his Even so we, when we were people from their sins.( Now children, were in bondage all this was done, that it under the elements of the might be fulfilled which was world: but when the ful- spoken of the Lord by the ness of the time was come, prophet, saying, Behold, a God sent forth his Son, made Virgin shall be with child, of a woman, made under the and shall bring forth a Son, law, to redeem them that and they shall call his name were under the law, that we Emmanuel, which being inmight receive the adoption terpreted is, God with us.) of sons. And because ye are Then Joseph, being raised sons, God hath sent forth the from sleep, did as the angel Spirit of his Son into your of the Lord had bidden him, hearts, crying, Abba, Fa- and took unto him his wife; ther. Wherefore thou art no and knew her not till she more a servant, but a son; had brought forth her firstand if a son, then an heir born son: and he called his name JESUS. of God through Christ. The Circumcision of Christ. The Collect. madest thy blessed Son to be 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 our Lord. Amen. had being yet uncircumcised. For the promise, that world, was not to Abraham, be the the or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. For 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. ND it came to pass, as A the angels were gone The Epistle. Rom. iv. 8. away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go and whom the Lord will not see this thing which is come impute sin. Cometh this to pass, which the Lord hath blessedness then upon the cir- made known unto us. And cumcision only, or upon the they came with haste, and uncircumcision also? For we found Mary and Joseph, and say, that faith was reckoned the babe lying in a manger. to Abraham for righteous- And when they had seen it, ness. How was it then reck- they made known abroad the oned? when he was in cir- saying which was told them cumcision, or in uncircumci- concerning this child. And sion? Not in circumcision, all they that heard it wonbut in uncircumcision. And dered at those things which he received the sign of cir- were told them by the shepcumcision, a seal of the righ- herds. But Mary kept all teousness of the faith which these things, and pondered he had yet being uncircum- them in her heart. And the cised; that he might be the shepherds returned, glorifyfather of all them that be- ing and praising God for all lieve, though they be not the things that they had circumcised; that righteous- heard and seen, as it was ness might be imputed unto told unto them. And when them also: And the father eight days were accomplishof circumcision to them who ed for the circumcising of are not of the circumcision the child, his name was callonly, but also walk in the ed JESUS, which was so steps of that faith of our named of the angel before he father Abraham, which he was conceived in the womb. The same Collect, Epistle, and Gospel shall serve for every day after unto the Epiphany. C 2 The Epiphany, OR THE MANIFESTATION OF CHRIST TO THE GENTILES. The Collect. 0 who created all things by Jesus Christ: to the intent, GOD, who by the lead- that now unto the princiing of a star didst mani- palities and powers in heafest thy only- begotten Son to the Gentiles; 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. venly places might be known by the Church the manifold wisdom of God, according to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. The Epistle. Ephes. iii. 1. The Gospel. St. Matth. ii. 1. W Bethlehem of Judaea, born in came FOR this cause, I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles; if ye have heard of the dispensation of in the days of Herod the the grace of God, which is king, behold, there given me to you- ward: How wise men from the east to that by revelation he made Jerusalem, saying, Where is known unto me the mystery he that is born King of the ( as I wrote afore in few words, Jews? for we have seen his whereby, when ye read, ye star in the east, and are come may understand my know- to worship him. When Herod ledge in the mystery of Christ) the king had heard these which in other ages was not things, he was troubled, and made known unto the sons all Jerusalem with him. And of men, as it is now revealed when he had gathered all unto his holy Apostles and the chief priests and scribes Prophets by the Spirit; That of the people together, he the Gentiles should be fellow- demanded of them, where heirs, and of the same body, Christ should be born. And and partakers of his promise they said unto him, In Bethin Christ, the Gospel: lehem of Judæa: for thus it whereof I was made a min- is written by the prophet, ister, according to the gift And thou, Bethlehem, in of the grace of God given un- the land of Juda, art not the to me by the effectual work- least among the princes of ing of his power. Unto me, Juda: for out of thee shall who am less than the least of come a Governour that shall all saints, is this grace given, rule my people Israel. Then that I should preach among Herod, when he had privily the Gentiles the unsearchable called the wise men, enquired riches of Christ; and to make of them diligently what time all men see what is the fel- the star appeared. And he lowship of the mystery, which sent them to Bethlehem, from the beginning of the and said, Go, and search diworld hath been hid in God, ligently for the young child, FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. and when ye have found him,| the house, they saw the bring me word again, that young child with Mary his 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 exceeding great joy. And when they were come into 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. 0 The Collect. LORD, we beseech thee mercifully to receive the prayers of thy people which call upon thee; and grant that they may both perceive and know what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to fulfil the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 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. went to the The Epistle. Rom. xii. 1. I BESEECH you thereJerusalem every year at feast of the passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up to fore, brethren, by the Jerusalem, after the custom mercies of God, that ye pre- of the feast. And when they sent your bodies a living sa- had fulfilled the days, as they crifice, holy, acceptable unto returned, the child Jesus tarGod, which is your reason- ried behind in Jerusalem; able service. And be not and Joseph and his mother conformed to this world; but knew not of it. But they, be ye transformed by the re- supposing him to have been newing of your mind, that in the company, went a day's ye may prove what is that journey, and they sought him good, and acceptable, and among their kinsfolk and acperfect will of God. For I quaintance. And when they say, through the grace giv- found him not, they turned en unto me, to every man back again to Jerusalem, that is among you, not to seeking him. And it came think of himself more highly to pass, that after three days than he ought to think, but they found him in the temto think soberly, according ple, sitting in the midst of as God hath dealt to every the doctors, both hearing man the measure of faith. them, and asking them ques SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. tions. And all that heard him I must be about my Father's were astonished at his under- business? And they understanding and answers. And stood not the saying which when they saw him, they he spake unto them. And were amazed: and his mo- he went down with them, ther said unto him, Son, and came to Nazareth, and why hast thou thus dealt was subject unto them: but with us? behold, thy father his mother kept all these and I have sought thee sor- sayings in her heart. And rowing. And he said unto Jesus increased in wisdom, them, How is it that ye and stature, and in favour sought me? wist ye not that with God and man. The second Sunday after the Epiphany. The Collect. lation; continuing instant AL LMIGHTY and ever- in prayer; distributing to lasting God, who dost the necessity of saints; given govern all things in heaven to hospitality. Bless them and earth; Mercifully hear which persecute you; bless, the supplications of thy peo- and curse not. Rejoice with ple, and grant us thy peace them that do rejoice, and all the days of our life; weep with them that weep. through Jesus Christ our Be of the same mind one Lord. Amen. towards another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. The Epistle. Rom. xii. 6. The Gospel. St. John ii. 1. HAVING then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us AND ND the third day there prophesy according to the was a marriage in Cana proportion of faith; or min- of Galilee, and the mother of istry, let us wait on our Jesus was there. And both ministering; or he that Jesus was called, and his disteacheth, on teaching; or he ciples, to the marriage. And that exhorteth, on exhorta- when they wanted wine, the tion: he that giveth, let him mother of Jesus saith unto do it with simplicity; he that him, They have no wine. ruleth, with diligence; he Jesus saith unto her, Wothat sheweth mercy, with man, what have I to do with cheerfulness. Let love be thee? mine hour is not yet without dissimulation. Ab- come. His mother saith unto hor that which is evil, cleave the servants, Whatsoever he to that which is good. Be saith unto you, do it. And kindly affectioned one to there were set there six waanother with brotherly love, ter- pots of stone, after the in honour preferring one manner of the purifying of another: not slothful in the Jews, containing two or business; fervent in spirit; three firkins apiece. Jesus serving the Lord; rejoicing saith unto them, Fill the in hope; patient in tribu- water- pots with water. And THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. brim. they filled them up to the groom, and saith unto him, And he saith unto Every man at the beginning them, Draw out now, and doth set forth good wine, and bear unto the governour of when men have well drunk, the feast. And they bare it. then that which is worse: When the ruler of the feast but thou hast kept the good had tasted the water that wine until now. This beginwas made wine, and knew ning of miracles did Jesus in not whence it was,( but the Cana of Galilee, and maniservants which drew the wa- fested forth his glory, and ter knew,) the governour of his disciples believed on the feast called the bride- him. The third Sunday after the Epiphany. AL canst The Collect. lowed him. And behold, ALMIGHTY and everthere came a leper and worlasting God, mercifully shipped him, saying, Lord, look upon our infirmities, if thou wilt, thou and in all our dangers and make me clean. And Jesus necessities stretch forth thy put forth his hand, and right hand to help and touched him, saying, I will; defend us through Jesus be thou clean. And imChrist our Lord. Amen. mediately his leprosy was cleansed. And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no The Epistle. Rom. xii. 16. all men. conceits. Recompense to no 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 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath; for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore, 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. thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that 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 shall be healed. For I am a man under auThe Gospel. St. Matth. thority, having soldiers unviii. 1. der me: and I say unto this HEN he was come man, Go, and he goeth; and down from the moun- to another, Come, and he tain, great multitudes fol- cometh; and to my servant, WE C3 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. Do this, and he doeth it. kingdom of heaven. But the When Jesus heard it, he children of the kingdom shall marvelled, and said to them be cast out into outer darkthat followed, Verily I say ness: there shall be weeping unto you, I have not found and gnashing of teeth. And so great faith, no not in Is- Jesus said unto the centurael. And I say unto you, rion, Go thy way, and as That many shall come from thou hast believed, so be it the east and west, and shall done unto thee. And his sersit down with Abraham, vant was healed in the selfand Isaac, and Jacob, in the same hour. The fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. The Collect. that doeth evil. Wherefore 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 temptations; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. For for this cause pay ye tribute also; for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon Render this very thing. therefore to all their dues; tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom custom, fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour. The Epistle. Rom. xiii. 1. The Gospel. St. Matt. viii. 23. LET every soul be subject AND when he was entered unto the higher powers; a for there is no power but of followed him. And behold, God: the powers that be are there arose a great tempest ordained of God. Whosoever in the sea, insomuch that therefore resisteth the power the ship was covered with resisteth the ordinance of the waves: but he was aGod: and they that resist sleep. And his disciples came shall receive to themselves to him, and awoke him, saydamnation. For rulers are ing, Lord, save us, we perish. not a terror to good works, And he saith unto them, but to the evil. Wilt thou Why are ye fearful, O ye of then not be afraid of the little faith? Then he arose, power? do that which is and rebuked the winds and good, and thou shalt have the sea, and there was a great praise of the same: for he calm. But the men marvelis the minister of God to led, saying, What manner of thee for good. But if thou man is this, that even the do that which is evil, be a- winds and the sea obey him! fraid; for he beareth not the And when he was come to sword in vain: for he is the the other side into the counminister of God, a revenger try of the Gergesenes, there to execute wrath upon him met him two possessed with FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. devils, coming out of the jout, they went into the herd tombs, exceeding fierce, so of swine: and behold, the that no man might pass by whole herd of swine ran viothat way. And behold, they lently down a steep place cried out, saying, What into the sea, and perished have we to do with thee, in the waters. Jesus, thou Son of God? art And they 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 coasts. that kept them fled, and went their ways into the city, and told every thing, and what was befallen to the possessed of the devils. And behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him, that he would depart out of their The fifth Sunday after the Epiphany. The Collect. monishing one another in O and 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. to keep thy Church and houshold 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. The Gospel. St. Matt. xiii. 24, The Epistle. Col. iii. 12. Plect of God, holy and which sowed good seed in therefore, as the THE kingdom of heaven on a man beloved, bowels of mercies, his field. But while men kindness, humbleness of slept, his enemy came and mind, meekness, long- suf- sowed tares fering; forbearing one an- wheat, and went his way. among the other, and forgiving one an- But when the blade was other, if any man have a sprung up, and brought forth quarrel against any; even fruit, then appeared the tares as Christ forgave you, so also also. So the servants of the do ye. And above all these housholder came, and said things put on charity, which unto him, Sir, didst not thou is the bond of perfectness. sow good seed in thy field? And let the peace of God from whence then hath it rule in your hearts, to the tares? He said unto them, which also ye are called in An enemy hath done this. one body; and be ye thank- The servants said unto him, ful. Let the word of Christ Wilt thou then that we go dwell in you richly in all and gather them up? But wisdom, teaching and ad- he said, Nay; lest while ye SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. gather up the tares, ye root reapers, Gather ye together up also the wheat with them. first the tares, and bind them Let both grow together until in bundles to burn them: the harvest; and in the time but gather the wheat into of harvest I will say to the my barn. The sixth Sunday after the Epiphany. The Collect. our sins; and in him is no 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 manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. The Gospel. St. Matt. xxiv. 23. THEN if any man shall Amen. say unto here is Christ, or there; believe it not. For there shall arise The Epistle. 1 St. John iii. 1. B false Christs, and false proEHOLD, what manner phets, and shall shew great of love the Father hath signs and wonders; insomuch bestowed upon us, that we that( if it were possible) they should be called the sons of shall deceive the very elect. God: therefore the world Behold, I have told you beknoweth us not, because it fore. Wherefore, if they knew him not. Beloved, now shall say unto you, Behold, are we the sons of God, and he is in the desert; go not it doth not yet appear what forth: behold, he is in the we shall be: but we know, secret chambers; believe it that, when he shall appear, not. For as the lightning we shall be like him; for we cometh out of the east, and shall see him as he is. And shineth even unto the west; every man that hath this so shall also the coming of hope in him purifieth him- the Son of Man be. For self, even as he is pure. Who- wheresoever the carcase is, soever committeth sin trans- there will the eagles be gagresseth also the law: for thered together. Immedisin is the transgression of the ately after the tribulation law. And ye know that he of those days shall the sun was manifested to take away be darkened, and the moon Son was manifested that he might destroy the works of the 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 end. SEPTUAGESIMA SUNDAY. shall not give her light, and Man coming in the clouds the stars shall fall from hea- of heaven, with power and ven, and the powers of the great glory. And he shall heavens shall be shaken. send his angels with a great And then shall appear the sound of a trumpet, and sign of the Son of Man in they shall gather together heaven: and then shall all his elect from the four winds, the tribes of the earth mourn, from one end of heaven to and they shall see the Son of the other. The Sunday called Zeptuagesima, OR THE THIRD SUNDAY BEFORE LENT. The Gospel. St. Matt. xx. 1. of 0 one The Epistle. 1 Cor. ix. 24. favourably to hear the is like unto a man that prayers of thy people; that is an housholder, which went we, who are justly punish- out early in the morning to ed for our offences, may be hire labourers into his vinemercifully delivered by thy yard. And when he had agoodness, for the glory of greed with the labourers for thy Name; through Jesus a peny a day, he sent them Christ our Saviour, who liv- into his vineyard. And he eth and reigneth with thee went out about the third and the Holy Ghost, ever hour, and saw others standGod, world without ing idle in the market- place, end. Amen. and said unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will KNOW ye not, that they give you. And they went which run in a race run their way. Again he went all, but one receiveth the out about the sixth and prize? So run that ye may ninth hour, and did likeobtain. And every man that wise. And about the elestriveth for the mastery is venth hour he went out, temperate in all things and found others standing now they do it to obtain a idle, and saith unto them, corruptible crown, but we Why stand ye here all the an incorruptible. I there- day idle? They say unto fore so run, not as uncer- him, Because no man hath tainly; so fight I, not as hired us. He saith unto one that beateth the air: but them, Go ye also into the I keep under my body, and vineyard, and whatsoever is bring it into subjection, lest right, that shall ye receive. that by any means, when So when even was come, I have preached to others, the lord of the vineyard I myself should be a cast- saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them : away. C4 The Collect. SEXAGESIMA SUNDAY. their hire, beginning from equal unto us, which have the last unto the first. And borne the burden and heat when they came that were of the day. But he answerhired about the eleventh ed one of them, and said, hour, they received every Friend, I do thee no wrong; man a peny. But when the didst not thou agree with first came, they supposed me for a peny? Take that that they should have re- thine is, and go thy way; I ceived more; and they like- will give unto this last even wise received every man a as unto thee. Is it not lawpeny. And when they had ful for me to do what I will received it, they murmured with mine own? Is thine eye against the good- man of the evil, because I am good? So house, saying, These last the last shall be first, and have wrought but one hour, the first last: for many be and thou hast made them called, but few chosen. The Sunday called Zexagesima, OR THE SECOND SUNDAY BEFORE LENT. The Collect. The Epistle. 2 Cor. xi. 19. YE 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 E suffer fools gladly, own countrymmen; in perils seeing ye yourselves are by the heathen; in perils wise. For ye suffer if a man in the city; in perils in the bring you into bondage, if a wilderness; in perils in the man devour you, if a man sea; in perils among false take of you, if a man exalt brethren; in weariness and himself, if a man smite you painfulness; in watchings on the face. I speak as con- often; in hunger and thirst; cerning reproach, as though in fastings often; in cold we had been weak: howbeit, and nakedness; besides those whereinsoever any is bold,( I things that are without, that speak foolishly,) I am bold which cometh upon me daily, also. Are they Hebrews? so the care of all the churches. am I. Are they Israelites? Who is weak, and I am not so am I. Are they the seed weak? who is offended, and of Abraham? so am I. Are I burn not? If I must needs they ministers of Christ?( I glory, I will glory of the speak as a fool,) I am more: things which concern mine in labours more abundant; infirmities. The God and Fain stripes above measure; in ther of our Lord Jesus Christ, 0 LORD God, who seest 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. QUINQUAGESIMA SUNDAY. which is blessed for ever- given to know the mysteries more, knoweth that I lie of the kingdom of God: but not. The Gospel. St. Luke viii. 4. W THEN much people were 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 wayside, 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 away, 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 cares, and riches, and pleasprang up, and bare fruit sures of this life, and bring an hundred- fold. 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 be? And he said, Unto you it is 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 And that which fell among away. thorns, are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with 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. 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, without which whosoever liveth is counted dead before thee: Grant this for thine only Son Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. The Epistle. 1 Cor. xiii. 1. 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 no charity, I am QUINQUAGESIMA SUNDAY. nothing. And though I be- up to Jerusalem, and all stow all my goods to feed things that are written by the poor, and though I give the prophets concerning the my body to be burned, and Son of Man shall be accomhave not charity, it profit- plished. For he shall be deeth me nothing. Charity suf- livered unto the Gentiles, fereth long, and is kind; and shall be mocked, and charity envieth not; charity spitefully entreated, and vaunteth not itself, is not spitted on: and they shall puffed up, doth not behave scourge him, and put him itself unseemly, seeketh not to death; and the third day her own, is not easily pro- he shall rise again. And voked, thinketh no evil, re- they understood none of joiceth not in iniquity, but these things: and this sayrejoiceth in the truth; bearing was hid from them, eth all things, believeth all neither knew they the things things, hopeth all things, which were spoken. And it endureth all things. Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. we know in part, and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. When I 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 through a glass darkly; but 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, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. For 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 passeth 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: all when they saw it, gave praise unThe Gospel. St. Luke xviii. 31. HEN Jesus took Thin the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we gol to God. THE FIRST DAY OF LENT, COMMONLY CALLED Ash- Wednesday. bridegroom go forth of his and out Alasting God, who hat- of her closet; let the priests, est nothing that thou hast the ministers of the Lord, made, and dost forgive the weep between the porch and sins of all them that are pe- the altar, and let them say, nitent; Create and make in Spare thy people, O Lord, us new and contrite hearts, and give not thine heritage that we worthily lamenting to reproach, that the heaour sins, and acknowledging then should rule over them: our wretchedness, may ob- wherefore should they say tain of thee, the God of all among the people, Where is mercy, perfect remission and their God? forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Collect. LMIGHTY This Collect is to be read every day in Lent after the Collect appointed for the Day. For the Epistle. Joel ii. 12. The Gospel. St. Matthew vi. 16. be not as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that unto men to saith the Lord, with all to fast. Verily I say unto your heart, and with fasting, you, They have their reand with weeping, and with ward. But thou, when thou mourning. And rend your fastest, anoint thine head, heart, and not your gar- and wash thy face, that thou ments, and turn unto the appear not unto men Lord your God: for he is fast, but unto thy Father gracious and merciful, slow which is in secret; and thy to anger, and of great kind- Father, which seeth in seness, and repenteth him of cret, shall reward thee openthe evil. Who knoweth if ly. Lay not up for yourhe will return, and repent, and leave a blessing behind him, even a meat- offering and a drink- offering unto break through and steal: the Lord your God? Blow but lay up for yourselves the trumpet in Zion, sanc- treasures in heaven, where tify a fast, call a solemn as- neither moth nor rust doth sembly, gather the people, corrupt, and where thieves sanctify the congregation, do not break through nor assemble the elders, gather steal: for where your treathe children, and those that sure is, there will your heart suck the breasts; let the be also. selves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves The first Sunday in Lent. The Collect. us grace to use such abstisake didst fast forty subdued to the Spirit, we days and forty nights; Give may ever obey thy godly FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT. motions in righteousness, The Gospel. St. Matt. iv. 1. and true holiness, to thy THEN was Jesus led up The Epistle. 2 Cor. vi. 1. WE then, as workers of the 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 together with him, be- of God, command that these seech you also, that ye re- stones be made bread. But ceive not the grace of God he answered and said, It is in vain;( for he saith, I written, Man shall not live have heard thee in a time by bread alone, but by every accepted, and in the day of word that proceedeth out of salvation have I succoured the mouth of God. Then the thee: behold, now is the devil taketh him up into the accepted time; behold, now holy city, and setteth him is the day of salvation;) giv- on a pinnacle of the temple, ing no offence in any thing, and saith unto him, If thou that the ministry be not be the Son of God, cast thyblamed; but in all things self down; for it is writapproving ourselves as the ten, He shall give his angels ministers of God, in much charge concerning thee, and patience, in afflictions, in in their hands they shall necessities, in distresses, in bear thee up, lest at any stripes, in imprisonments, time thou dash thy foot ain tumults, in labours, in gainst a stone. Jesus said watchings, in fastings; by unto him, It is written again, pureness, by knowledge, by Thou shalt not tempt the long- suffering, by kindness, Lord thy God. Again, the by the holy Ghost, by love devil taketh him up into an unfeigned, by the word of exceeding high mountain, truth, by the power of God, and sheweth him all the by the armour of righteous- kingdoms of the world, and ness on the right hand and the glory of them; and saith on the left, by honour and unto him, All these things dishonour, by evil report will I give thee, if thou wilt and good report; as deceiv- fall down and worship me. ers, and yet true; as un- Then saith Jesus unto him, known, and yet well known; Get thee hence, Satan; for as dying, and behold, we it is written, Thou shalt live; as chastened, and not worship the Lord thy God, killed; as sorrowful, yet and him only shalt thou alway rejoicing; as poor, serve. Then the devil leavyet making many rich; as eth him, and behold, angels having nothing, and yet came and ministered unto possessing all things. him. est and reignest with th Father and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen. The second Sunday in Lent. The Collect. LMIGHTY God, who ALI seest that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves; Keep us both out wardly in our bodies, and inwardly in our souls; that we may be defended from all adversities which The Gospel. St. Matt. xv. 21. ESUS went thence, and happen to the body, max J departed into the st from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. fied. For God hath not but unto holiness. He therecalled us unto uncleanness, fore that despiseth despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit. The Epistle. 1 Thess. iv. 1. W E beseech you, breof Tyre 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 grievously vexby the Lord Jesus, that as answered her not a word. ye have received of us how And his disciples came and ye ought to walk, and to besought him, saying, Send please God, so ye would a- her away; for she crieth afbound more and more. For ter us. But he answered and ye know what command- said, I am not sent, but unto ments we gave you by the the lost sheep of the house Lord Jesus. For this is the of Israel. Then came she will of God, even your sanc- and worshipped him, saying, tification, that ye should ab- Lord, help me. But he anstain from fornication; that swered and said, It is not every one of you should meet to take the children's know how to possess his bread, and to cast it to vessel in sanctification and dogs. And she said, Truth, honour; not in the lust of Lord; yet the dogs eat of concupiscence, even as the the crumbs which fall from Gentiles which know not their master's table. Then God; that no man go be- Jesus answered and said unyond and defraud his bro- to her, O woman, great is ther in any matter; because thy faith: be it unto thee that the Lord is the avenger even as thou wilt. And her of all such, as we also have daughter was made whole forewarned you, and testi- from that very hour. The third Sunday in Lent. The Collect. WE against all our enemies; E beseech thee, Al- through Jesus Christ our mighty God, look upon Lord. Amen. the hearty desires of thy humble servants, and stretch The Epistle. Ephes. v. 1. forth the right hand of thy BE ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; to be our defence THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT. and walk in love, as Christ the devil was gone out, the also hath loved us, and hath dumb spake; and the people given himself for us, an offer- wondered. But some of them ing and a sacrifi to God said, He casteth out devils for a sweet- smelling savour. through Beelzebub, the chief But fornication, and all un- of the devils. And others, cleanness, or covetousness, tempting him, sought of him let it not be once named a sign from heaven. But he, amongst you, as becometh knowing their thoughts, saints; neither filthiness, nor said unto them, Every kingfoolish- talking, nor jesting, dom divided against itself is which are not convenient; brought to desolation; and but rather giving of thanks: a house divided against a for this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ, and of God. Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. Be not ye therefore partakers with them: for ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light;( for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, and righteousness, and truth:) proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them for it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. Wherefore he saith, Awake, thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. The Gospel. St. Luke xi. 14. house falleth. If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say, that I cast out devils through Beelzebub. And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges. But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you. When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace; but when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils. He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth. When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out. And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished. Then goeth he and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked ter in, and dwell there; and than himself, and they enthe devil, and it was dumb. worse than the first. And it And it came to pass, when came to pass, as he spake FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT. these things, a certain wo- paps which thou hast suckman of the company lift up ed. But he said, Yea raher voice, and said unto ther, blessed are they that him, Blessed is the womb hear the Word of God, and that bare thee, and the keep it. The fourth Zunday in Lent. The Collect. RANT, we beseech thee, who for our evil deeds do worthily deserve to be punished, by the comfort of thy grace may mercifully be relieved; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. children of promise. But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that even so it is now. Nevertheless, what saith the Scripture? Cast out the bondwoman 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 bond- woman, but of the free. The Epistle. Gal. iv. 21. TELL me, ye that desire The Gospel. St. John vi. 1. JESUS went over the sea to be the law, do ye not hear the law? For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a of Galilee, which is the bond- maid, the other by a sea of Tiberias. And a great free- woman. But he who was multitude followed him, heof the bond- woman was born cause they saw his miracles after the flesh; but he of the which he did on them that free- woman, was by promise. were diseased. And Jesus Which things are an alle- went up into a mountain, and gory: for these are the two there he sat with his disciples. covenants; the one from the And the Passover, a feast of mount Sinai, which gender- the Jews, was nigh. When eth to bondage, which is A- Jesus then lift up his eyes, gar. For this Agar is mount and saw a great company Sinai in Arabia, and answer- come unto him, he saith unto eth to Jerusalem which now Philip, Whence shall we buy is, and is in bondage with bread, that these may eat? her children. But Jerusa-( And this he said to prove lem which is above is free; him; for he himself knew which is the mother of us all. what he would do.) Philip For it is written, Rejoice, answered him, Two hundred thou barren that bearest peny- worth of bread is not not; break forth and cry, sufficient for them, that every thou that travailest not: for one of them may take a the desolate hath many more little. One of his disciples, children than she which hath Andrew, Simon Peter's broan husband. Now we, bre- ther, saith unto him, There thren, as Isaac was, are the is a lad here, which hath five FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT. barley- loaves, and two small filled, he said unto his disfishes: but what are they ciples, Gather up the fragamong so many? And Jesus ments that remain, that nosaid, Make the men sit down. thing be lost. Therefore they Now there was much grass gathered them together, and in the place. So the men filled twelve baskets with the sat down, in number about fragments of the five barleyfive thousand. And Jesus loaves, which remained over took the loaves, and when and above unto them that he had given thanks he dis- had eaten. Then those men, tributed to the disciples, and when they had seen the mithe disciples to them that racle that Jesus did, said, were set down; and likewise This is of a truth that Proof the fishes as much as phet that should come into they would. When they were the world. The fifth Zunday in Lent. The Collect. ing God? And for this cause WE E beseech thee, Al- he is the Mediator of the mighty God, mercifully new testament, that by means to look upon thy people; of death, for the redemption that by thy great goodness of the transgressions that they may be governed and were under the first testapreserved evermore, both in ment, they which are callbody and soul; through Je- ed might receive the promise sus Christ our Lord. Amen. of eternal inheritance. The Gospel. St. John viii. 46. The Epistle. Heb. ix. 11. HRIST being come an CE me of? High Priest of good JESUS said, Which of you things to come, by a greater and if I say the truth, why and more perfect tabernacle, do ye not believe me? He not made with hands; that that is of God heareth God's is to say, not of this build- words; ye therefore hear ing; neither by the blood of them not, because ye are not goats and calves; but by his of God. Then answered the own blood he entered in once Jews, and said unto him, Say into the holy place, having we not well, that thou art a obtained eternal redemption Samaritan, and hast a devil? for us. For if the blood of Jesus answered, I have not bulls and of goats, and the a devil; but I honour my ashes of an heifer sprinkling Father, and ye do dishonour the unclean, sanctifieth to me. And I seek not mine the purifying of the flesh; own glory; there is one that how much more shall the seeketh and judgeth. Verily, blood of Christ, who, through verily, I say unto you, If a the eternal Spirit, offered man keep my saying, he shall himself without spot to God, never see death. Then said purge your conscience from the Jews unto him, Now we dead works to serve the liv- know that thou hast a devil: SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE EASTER. Abraham is dead, and the| I shall be a liar like unto prophets; and thou sayest, you; but I know him, and If a man keep my saying, he keep his saying. Your fashall never taste of death. ther Abraham rejoiced to Art thou greater than our see my day, and he saw it, father Abraham, which is and was glad. Then said dead? and the prophets are the Jews unto him, Thou dead: whom makest thou art not yet fifty years old, thyself? Jesus answered, If and hast thou seen AbraI honour myself, my honour ham? Jesus said unto them, is nothing; it is my Father Verily, verily, I say unto that honoureth me, of whom you, before Abraham was, ye say, that he is your God: I am. Then took they up yet ye have not known him; stones to cast at him: but but I know him: and if I Jesus hid himself, and went should say, I know him not, out of the temple." The Sunday next before Easter. The Collect. the death of the cross. LMIGHTY and A lasting God, who, of thy highly exalted him, and givtender love towards mankind, hast sent thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, to take upon him our flesh, and to suffer death upon the cross, that all mankind should follow the example of 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. The Epistle. Phil. ii. 5. en 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. The Gospel. St. Matth. xxvii. 1. WH HEN the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people which was also in Christ sus, to put him to death. Jesus: who, being in the And when they had bound form of God, thought it not him, they led him away, and robbery to be equal with delivered him to Pontius God; but made himself of no Pilate the governour. Then reputation, and took upon Judas who had betrayed him the form of a servant, him, when he saw that he and was made in the likeness was condemned, repented of men: and being found in himself, and brought again fashion as a man, he hum- the thirty pieces of silver to bled himself, and became the chief priests and elders, obedient unto death, even saying, I have sinned, in SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE EASTER. they had delivered him. When he was set down on the judgement- 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, the that I have betrayed the sus which is called Christ? innocent blood. And they For he knew that for envy 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 and destroy Jesus. The gothe 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. they were gathered ther, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release vernour 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. An governour said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they 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 Therefore when they had platted a crown of toge- thorns they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the unto you? Barabbas, or Je- knee before him, and mocked SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE EASTER. him, saying, Hail, King of of Israel, let him now come the Jews. And they spit upon down from the cross, and we him, and took the reed, and will believe him. He trusted smote him on the head. in God; let him deliver him And after that they had now, if he will have him: mocked him they took the for he said, I am the Son of robe off from him, and put God. The thieves also, which his own raiment on him, were crucified with him, cast and led him away to crucify the same in his teeth. Now him. And as they came out from the sixth hour there they found a man of Cyrene, was darkness over all the Simon by name; him they land unto the ninth hour. compelled to bear his cross. And about the ninth hour And when they were come Jesus cried with a loud voice, unto a place called Golgotha, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sathat is to say, a place of a bachthani? that is to say, scull, they gave him vinegar My God, my God, why hast to drink mingled with gall: thou forsaken me? Some of and when he had tasted them that stood there, when thereof, he would not drink. they heard that, said, This And they crucified him, and man calleth for Elias. And parted his garments, casting straightway one of them ran, lots: that it might be fulfil- and took a spunge, and fillled, which was spoken by ed it with vinegar, and put the prophet, They parted it on a reed, and gave him my garments among them, to drink. The rest said, Let and upon my vesture did be, let us see whether Elias they cast lots. And sitting will come to save him. Jedown they watched him sus, when he had cried again there; and set up over his with a loud voice, yielded head his accusation written, up the ghost. And behold, THIS IS JESUS THE the vail of the temple was KING OF THE JEWS. rent in twain from the top to Then were there two thieves the bottom, and the earth crucified with him; one on did quake, and the rocks the right hand, and another rent, and the graves were on the left. And they that opened, and many bodies of passed by reviled him, wag- saints which slept arose, and ging their heads, and saying, came out of the graves after Thou that destroyest the his resurrection, and went temple, and buildest it in into the holy city, and apNow three days, save thyself: if peared unto many. 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 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. For the Epistle. Is. Ixiii. 1. and the angel of his presence HO is this that cometh saved them: in his love, WH from Edom, with dyed and in his pity, he redeemgarments from Bozrah? thisked them, and he bare them, that is glorious in his ap- and carried them all the days parel, travelling in the great- of old. But they rebelled, ness of his strength? I that and vexed his Holy Spirit; speak in righteousness, migh- therefore he was turned to ty to save. Wherefore art be their enemy, and he fought thou red in thine apparel, against them. Then he reand thy garments like him membered the days of old, that treadeth in the wine- Moses and his people, sayfat? I have trodden the wine- ing, Where is he that brought press alone, and of the peo- them up out of the sea with ple there was none with me: the shepherd of his flock? for I will tread them in where is he that put his Holy mine anger, and trample Spirit within him? that led them in my fury, and their them by the right hand of blood shall be sprinkled up- Moses, with his glorious on my garments, and I will arm, dividing the water bestain all my raiment. For fore them, to make himself the day of vengeance is in an everlasting Name? that mine heart, and the year of led them through the deep my redeemed is come. And as an horse in the wilderness, I looked, and there was that they should not stumnone to help; and I won- ble? As a beast goeth down dered that there was none into the valley, the Spirit of to uphold: therefore mine the Lord caused him to rest: own arm brought salvation so didst thou lead thy people, unto me, and my fury it up- to make thyself a glorious held me. And I will tread Name. Look down from headown the people in mine ven, and behold from the haanger, and make them drunk bitation of thy holiness, and in my fury, and I will bring of thy glory: where is thy down their strength to the zeal, and thy strength, the earth. I will mention the sounding of thy bowels, and loving- kindnesses of the of thy mercies towards me? Lord, and the praises of the Are they restrained? DoubtLord, according to all that less thou art our Father, the Lord hath bestowed on though Abraham be ignous, and the great goodness rant of us, and Israel actowards the house of Israel, knowledge us not: Thou, O which he hath bestowed on Lord, art our Father, our them, according to his mer- Redeemer, thy Name is from cies, and according to the everlasting. O Lord, why multitude of his loving- kind- hast thou made us to err nesses. For he said, Surely from thy ways? and hardthey are my people, children ened our hearts from thy that will not lie: so he was fear? Return for thy sertheir Saviour. In all their vants' sake, the tribes of affliction he was afflicted, thine inheritance. The peo MONDAY BEFORE EASTER. ple of thy holiness have pos- went unto the chief priests sessed it but a little while: to betray him unto them. our adversaries have trodden And when they heard it down thy sanctuary. We are they were glad, and promisthine: thou never barest rule ed to give him money. And over them; they were not he sought how he might concalled by thy Name. veniently betray him. And the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the 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 upperroom furnished, and prepared: there make ready for us. And his 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 it 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 wo 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 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, MONDAY BEFORE EASTER. took bread, and blessed, and from him. 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 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, him away safely. And as while I shall pray. And he soon as he was come he gotaketh with him Peter, and eth straightway to him, and James, and John, and began saith, Master, master; and to be sore amazed, and to kissed him. And they laid be very heavy, and saith un- their hands on him, and to them, My soul is exceed- took him. And one of them ing sorrowful unto death; that stood by drew a sword, tarry ye here, and watch. and smote a servant of the And he went forward a little, high priest, and cut off his and fell on the ground, and ear. And Jesus answered, prayed, that, if it were posand said unto them, Are ye sible, the hour might pass come out as against a thief, unto 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 and saith sleeping, 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 prayed, and spake the same words. And when he returned he found them asleep again, ( for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist 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 MONDAY BEFORE EASTER. with swords and with staves, and ye shall see the Son of to take me? I was daily with Man sitting on the right you in the temple teaching, hand of power, and coming and ye took me not: but the in the clouds of heaven. Scriptures must be fulfilled. Then the high priest rent And they all forsook him, his clothes, and saith, What and fled. And there followed need we any further withim a certain young man, nesses? ye have heard the having a linen cloth cast blasphemy: what think ye? about his naked body; and And they all condemned him the young men laid hold on to be guilty of death. And him: and he left the linen some began to spit on him, cloth, and fled from them and to cover his face, and to naked. And they led Jesus buffet him, and to say unto away to the high priest: and him, Prophesy: and the serwith him were assembled all vants did strike him with the the chief priests, and the palms of their hands. And elders, and the scribes. And as Peter was beneath in the Peter followed him afar off, palace there cometh one of even into the palace of the the maids of the high priest; high priest; and he sat with and when she saw Peter the servants, and warmed warming himself she looked himself at the fire. And the upon him, and said, And chief priests and all the coun- thou also wast with Jesus cil sought for witness against of Nazareth. But he denied, Jesus to put him to death; saying, I know not, neither and found none. For many understand I what thou saybare false witness against est. And he went out into him, but their witness agreed the porch; and the cock not together. And there a- crew. And a maid saw him rose certain, and bare false again, and began to say to witness against him, saying, them that stood by, This is We heard him say, I will one of them. And he denied destroy this temple that is it again. And a little after, made with hands, and with they that stood by said again in three days I will build to Peter, Surely thou art another made without hands. one of them; for thou art But neither so did their wit- a Galilean, and thy speech ness agree together. And agreeth thereto. But he bethe high priest stood up in gan to curse and to swear, the midst, and asked Jesus, saying, I know not this man saying, Answerest thou no- of whom ye speak. And the thing? what is it which these second time the cock crew. witness against thee? But And Peter called to mind he held his peace, and an- the word that Jesus said swered nothing. Again the unto him, Before the cock high priest asked him, and crow twice, thou shalt said unto him, Art thou the deny me thrice. And when Christ, the Son of the Bless- he thought thereon, he ed? And Jesus said, I am; wept. Tuesday before Easter. For the Epistle. Isai. L. 5. chief priests accused him of ed nothing. And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how many things they witness against thee. But Jesus yet answered nothing: so that Pilate marvelled. Now at that feast he released unto God ed 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, there fore shall I not be confound- them one prisoner, whomsoed: therefore have I set my ever they desired. And there 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. The Gospel. St. Mark xv. 1. was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection. And the multitude, crying aloud, began to desire him to do as he had ever done unto them. But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews? For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him for envy. But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them. And Pilate answered, and said again unto them, What will ye then that I shall do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews? And they cried out again, Crucify him. Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him. And so Pilate, willthe released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified. And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Prætorium; and they call together the whole band. And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders, and scribes, and the whole council, and bound Jesus, and carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate. And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest it. And the of thorns, and put it about WEDNESDAY BEFORE EASTER. his head: and began to salute destroyest the temple, and him, Hail, King of the Jews. And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him. And when they had mocked him they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him. And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross. And they bring him unto the place Golgotha, which is, being interpreted, The place of a scull. And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh; but he received it not. And when they had crucified him they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take. And it was the third hour, and they crucified him. And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS. And with him they crucify two thieves, the one on his right hand, and the other on his left. And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was numbered with the transgressors. And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that buildest it in three days, save thyself, and come down from the cross. Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves, with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save. Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him. And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama saba hthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? An some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he calleth Elias. And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Elias will come to take him down. And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost. And the vail of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom. And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God. Wednesday before Easter. The Epistle. Heb. ix. 16. HERE a testament is, cessity be the death of the testator: for a testament is of force after men are dead; otherwise it is of no strength at all whilst the testator liveth. Whereupon, neither the first testament was dedicatMoses 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, WEDNESDAY BEFORE EASTER. and hyssop, and sprinkled| number of the twelve. And both the book, and all the he went his way, and compeople, saying, This is the muned with the chief priests blood of the testament, which and captains, how he might God hath enjoined unto you. betray him unto them. And Moreover, he sprinkled with they were glad, and coveblood both the tabernacle, nanted to give him money. and all the vessels of the min- And he promised, and sought istry. And almost all things opportunity to betray him are by the law purged with unto them in the absence of blood; and without shedding the multitude. Then came of blood is no remission. It the day of unleavened bread, was therefore necessary that when the passover must be the patterns of things in the killed. And he sent Peter heavens should be purified and John, saying, Go and with these; but the heavenly prepare us the passover, that things themselves with better we may eat. And they said sacrifices than these. For unto him, Where wilt thou Christ is not entered into the that we prepare? And he holy places made with hands, said unto them, Behold, which are the figures of the when ye are entered into true, but into heaven itself, the city, there shall a man now to appear in the presence meet you, bearing a pitcher of God for us; nor yet that of water; follow him into he should offer himself often, the house where he entereth as the high priest entereth in- in. And ye shall say unto to the holy place every year the good- man of the house, with blood of others: for The Master saith unto thee, then must he often have suf- Where is the guest- chamfered since the foundation of ber, where I shall eat the the world; but now once in passover with my disciples? the end of the world hath he And he shall shew you a appeared to put away sin by large upper room furnished; the sacrifice of himself. And there make ready. And they as it is appointed unto men went, and found as he had once to die, but after this the said unto them: and they judgement: so Christ was made ready the passover. once offered to bear the sins And when the hour was of many; and unto them that come he sat down, and the look for him shall he appear twelve Apostles with him. the second time without sin And he said unto them, unto salvation. With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: for I unto The Gospel. St. Luke xxii. 1. vened bread drew nigh, more eat thereof, until it be which is called the Pass- fulfilled in the Kingdom of over. And the chief priests God. And he took the cup, and scribes sought how they and gave thanks, and said, might kill him; for they Take this, and divide it afeared the people. Then en- mong yourselves. For I say tered Satan into Judas sur- unto you, I will not drink named Iscariot, being of the of the fruit of the vine, until WEDNESDAY BEFORE EASTER. the Kingdom of God shall sift you as wheat; but I come. And he took bread, have prayed for thee, that and gave thanks, and brake thy faith fail not; and when it, and gave unto them, say- thou art converted, strengthing, This is my body, which en thy brethren. And he is given for you: this do in said unto him, Lord, I am remembrance of me. Like- ready to go with thee both wise also the cup after sup- into prison and to death. per, saying, This cup is the And he said, I tell thee, new testament in my blood, Peter, the cock shall not which is shed for you. But crow this day, before that behold, the hand of him thou shalt thrice deny that that betrayeth me is with thou knowest me. And he me on the table. And truly said unto them, When I the Son of Man goeth as it sent you without purse, and was determined; but wo scrip, and shoes, lacked ye unto that man by whom he any thing? And they said, is betrayed. And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. And there was also a strife among them, which 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 ap- a stone's cast, and kneeled point unto you a kingdom, down and prayed, saying, as my Father hath appoint- Father, if thou be willing, ed unto me; that ye may remove this cup from me: eat and drink at my table nevertheless, not my will, in my kingdom, and sit on but thine be done." thrones, judging the twelve there appeared an angel tribes of Israel. And the unto him from heaven, Lord said, Simon, Simon, strengthening him. And bebehold, Satan hath desired ing in an agony, he prayto have you, that he may led more earnestly; and his 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 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 intemptation. And he was withdrawn from them about And D WEDNESDAY BEFORE EASTER. sweat was as it were great| him. And he denied him, drops of blood falling down saying, Woman, I know him to the ground. And when not. And after a little while he rose up from prayer, and another saw him, and said, was come to his disciples, Thou art also of them. And he found them sleeping for Peter said, Man, I am not. sorrow, and said unto them, And about the space of one Why sleep ye? rise and hour after, another confipray, lest ye enter into dently affirmed, saying, Of temptation. And while he a truth this fellow also was yet spake, behold, a multi- with him; for he is a Galitude, and he that was call- lean. And Peter said, Man, ed Judas, one of the twelve, I know not what thou saywent before them, and drew est. And immediately, while near unto Jesus to kiss him. he yet spake, the cock crew. But Jesus said unto him, And the Lord turned, and Judas, betrayest thou the looked upon Peter; and PeSon of Man with a kiss? ter remembered the word of When they who were about the Lord, how he had said him saw what would fol- unto him, Before the cock low, they said unto him, crow, thou shalt deny me Lord, shall we smite with thrice. And Peter went out, the sword? And one of and wept bitterly. And the them smote the servant of men that held Jesus mocked the high priest, and cut off him, and smote him. And his right ear. And Jesus when they had blindfolded answered and said, Suffer ye him, they struck him on the thus far. And he touched face, and asked him, sayhis ear, and healed him. ing, Prophesy, who is it that Then Jesus said unto the smote thee? And many chief priests, and captains other things blasphemously of the temple, and the eld- spake they against him. And ers who were come to him, as soon as it was day, the Be ye come out as against elders of the people, and the a thief, with swords and chief priests, and the scribes, staves? When I was daily came together, and led him with you in the temple, ye into their council, saying, stretched forth no hands Art thou the Christ? tell gainst me: but this is your us. And he said unto them, hour, and the power of dark- If I tell you, ye will not beness. Then took they him, lieve: and if I also ask you, and led him, and brought ye will not answer me, nor him into the high priest's let me go. Hereafter shall house and Peter followed the Son of Man sit on the afar off. And when they right hand of the power of had kindled a fire in the God. Then said they all, midst of the hall, and were Art thou then the Son of set down together, Peter sat God? And he said unto down among them. But a them, Ye say that I am." certain maid beheld him, as And they said, What need he sat by the fire, and ear- we any further witness? for nestly looked upon him, and we ourselves have heard of said, This man was also with his own mouth. a Thursday before Easter. bread, and drink this cup The Epistle. 1 Cor. xi. 17. IN this to you, I praise you not; shall be guilty of the body that ye come together not and blood of the Lord. But for the better, but for the let a man examine himself, worse. For first of all, and so let him eat of that when ye come together in bread, and drink of that the church, I hear that cup. For he that eateth there be divisions among and drinketh you, and I partly believe eateth and drinketh damnaunworthily it. For there must be also tion to himself, not discernheresies among you, that ing the Lord's body. For they who are approved may this cause many are weak be made manifest among and sickly among you, and you. When ye come to many sleep. For if we would gether therefore into one judge ourselves, we should place, this is not to eat the not be judged. But when Lord's supper: for in eat- we are judged, we are chasing every one taketh before tened of the Lord, that we other his own supper; and should not be condemned one is hungry, and another with the world. Wherefore, is drunken. What, have ye my brethren, when ye come not houses to eat and to together to eat, tarry one drink in? or despise ye the for another. church of God, and shame man hunger, let him eat at And if any them that have not? What home; that ye come not shall I say to you? shall I together unto praise you in this? I praise tion. And the rest will I condemnayou not. For I have re- set in order when I come. ceived of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus, the same night in which was betrayed, took bread; The Gospel. St. Luke xxiii. 1. THE whole multitude of them arose, and unto Pilate. And they beand when he had given gan to accuse him, saying, 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 We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Cæsar, saying, That he himself is Christ a King. And same manner also he took Pilate asked him, saying, the cup, when he had sup- Art thou the King of the ped, saying, This cup is the Jews? And he answered new testament in my blood: him, and said, Thou sayest this do ye, as oft as ye drink it. Then said Pilate to the it, in remembrance of me. chief priests, and to the For as often as ye eat this people, I find no fault in bread, and drink this cup, this man. ye do shew the Lord's death the more fierce, saying, He And they were till he come. Wherefore, stirreth up the people, teachwhosoever shall eat this ing throughout all Jewry, THURSDAY BEFORE EASTER. beginning from Galilee to with this man, and release this place. When Pilate unto us Barabbas:( who for heard of Galilee, he asked a certain sedition made in whether the man were a the city, and for murder, Galilean. And as soon as was cast into prison.) Pihe knew that he belonged late therefore, willing to reunto Herod's jurisdiction, lease Jesus, spake again to he sent him to Herod, who them. But they cried, sayhimself was also at Jeru- ing, Crucify him, crucify salem at that time. And him. And he said unto when Herod saw Jesus he them the third time, Why, was exceeding glad; for he what evil hath he done? was desirous to see him of I have found no cause of a long season, because he death in him: I will therehad heard many things of fore chastise him, and let him; and he hoped to have him go. And they were inseen some miracle done by stant with loud voices, rehim. Then he questioned quiring that he might be with him in many words; crucified: and the voices of but he answered him no- them and of the chief priests thing. And the chief priests prevailed. And Pilate gave and scribes stood and vehe- sentence that it should be as mently accused him. And they required. And he reHerod with his men of war leased unto them him that set him at nought, and for sedition and murder was mocked him, and arrayed cast into prison, whom they him in a gorgeous robe, and had desired; but he deliversent him again to Pilate. ed Jesus to their will. And And the same day Pilate and as they led him away, they Herod were made friends to- laid hold upon one Simon a gether; for before they were Cyrenian, coming out of the at enmity between them- country, and on him they selves. And Pilate, when he laid the cross, that he might had called together the chief bear it after Jesus. And priests, and the rulers, and there followed him a great the people, said unto them, company of people, and of Ye have brought this man women, which also bewailunto me, as one that per- ed and lamented him. But verteth the people: and be- Jesus, turning unto them, hold, I, having examined said, Daughters of Jerusahim before you, have found lem, weep not for me, but no fault in this man touch- weep for yourselves, and for ing those things whereof ye your children. For behold, accuse him: No, nor yet the days are coming, in the Herod: for I sent you to which they shall say, Blesshim; and lo, nothing wor- ed are the barren, and the thy of death is done unto wombs that never bare, and him. I will therefore chas- the paps which never gave tise him, and release him. suck. Then shall they beFor of necessity he must re- gin to say to the mountains, lease one unto them at the Fall on us; and to the hills, feast. And they cried out Cover us. For if they do all at once, saying, Away these things in a green tree, GOOD FRIDAY. what shall be done in the seeing thou art in the same dry? And there were also condemnation? And we intwo other, malefactors, led deed justly; for we receive with him to be put to death. the due reward of our deeds, And when they were come but this man hath done noto the place which is called thing amiss. And he said Calvary, there they crucified unto Jesus, Lord, remember him; and the malefactors, me when thou comest into one on the right hand, and thy kingdom. And Jesus the other on the left. Then said unto him, Verily I say said Jesus, Father, forgive unto thee, To- day shalt thou them, for they know not be with me in paradise. And what they do. And they it was about the sixth hour: parted his raiment, and cast and there was a darkness lots. And the people stood over all the earth until the beholding; and the rulers ninth hour. And the sun also with them derided him, was darkened, and the vail saying, He saved others; of the temple was rent in let him save himself, if he the midst. And when Jesus be Christ, the chosen of had cried with a loud voice, God. And the soldiers al- he said, Father, into thy so mocked him, coming to hands I commend my spihim, and offering him vine- rit: and having said thus, gar, and saying, If thou be he gave up the ghost. Now the King of the Jews, save when the centurion thyself. And a superscrip- what was done, he glorified tion also was written over God, saying, Certainly this him in letters of Greek, and was a righteous man. And Latin, and Hebrew, THIS all the people that came toIS THE KING OF THE gether to that sight, beholdJEWS. And one of the ma- ing the things that were lefactors, which were hang- done, smote their breasts, ed, railed on him, saying, If and returned. And all his thou be Christ, save thyself, acquaintance, and the woand us. But the other an- men that followed him from swering rebuked him, say- Galilee, stood afar off, being, Dost not thou fear God, holding these things. saw Good Friday. The Collects. Ghost, ever one God, world LMIGHTY God, we be- without end. Amen. seech thee graciously to AT for which our Lord Jesus Christ was contented to be betrayed, and given up into the hands of wicked men, and to suffer death upon the cross, who now liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy everA lasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified; Receive our supplications and prayers, which we offer before thee for all estates of men in thy holy D 2 GOOD FRIDAY. 0 MERCIFUL God, who Church, that every member not, but a body hast thou of the same, in his vocation prepared me: In burnt- offerand ministry, may truly and ings and sacrifices for sin godly serve thee; through thou hast had no pleasure: our Lord and Saviour Jesus Then said I, Lo, I come( in Christ. Amen. the volume of the book it is written of me) to do thy will, O God. Above, when hast made all men, and he said, Sacrifice and offerhatest nothing that thou ing, and burnt- offerings, and hast made, nor wouldest the offering for sin thou woulddeath of a sinner, but rather est not, neither hadst pleathat he should be converted sure therein, which are offerand live; Have mercy upon ed by the Law: then said all Jews, Turks, Infidels, he, Lo, I come to do thy and Hereticks, and take will, O God. He taketh afrom them all ignorance, way the first, that he may hardness of heart, and con- establish the second. By the tempt of thy Word; and which will we are sanctified, so fetch them home, blessed through the offering of the Lord, to thy flock, that they body of Jesus Christ once may be saved among the for all. And every priest remnant of the true Israel- standeth daily ministering, ites, and be made one fo and offering oftentimes the under one shepherd, Jesus same sacrifices, which can Christ our Lord, who liveth never take away sins. But and reigneth with thee and this man, after he had offerthe Holy Spirit, one God, ed one sacrifice for sins, for world without end. Amen. ever sat down on the right The Epistle. Heb. x. 1. hand of God; from henceforth expecting till his eneTHE law having a shadow mies be made his foot- stool. of come, For by one he hath and not the very image of perfected for ever them that the things, can never with are sanctified: Whereof the those sacrifices, which they Holy Ghost also is a witness offered year by year con- to us: for after that he had tinually, make the comers said before, This is the cothereunto perfect: for then venant that I will make with would they not have ceased them after those days, saith to be offered? because that the Lord, I will put my laws the worshippers once purged into their hearts, and in their should have had no more minds will I write them; conscience of sins. But in and their sins and iniquithose sacrifices there is a re- ties will I remember no membrance again made of more. Now where remissins every year. For it is sion of these is, there is no not possible that the blood more offering for sin. Havof bulls and of goats should ing therefore, brethren, boldtake away sins. Wherefore, ness to enter into the holiest when he cometh into the by the blood of Jesus, by a world, he saith, Sacrifice new and living way, which and offering thou wouldest he hath consecrated for us, GOOD FRIDAY. ter. through the vail, that is to the Son of God. When Pisay, his flesh; and having late therefore heard that an High Priest over the saying, he was the more house of God; let us draw afraid; and went again innear with a true heart, in to the judgement- hall, and full assurance of faith, hav- saith unto Jesus, Whence ing our hearts sprinkled from art thou? But Jesus gave an evil conscience, and our him no answer. Then saith bodies washed with pure wa- Pilate unto him, Speakest Let us hold fast the thou not unto me? knowest profession of our faith with thou not that I have power out wavering;( for he is to crucify thee, and have faithful that promised;) and power to release thee? Jelet us consider one another sus answered, Thou couldest to provoke unto love, and to have no power at all against good works; not forsaking me, except it were given the assembling of ourselves thee from above: therefore together, as the manner of he that delivered me unto some is; but exhorting one thee hath the greater sin. another and so much the And from thenceforth Pilate more, as ye see the day ap- sought to release him: but proaching. the Jews cried out, saying, The Gospel. St. John xix. 1. thou art not Cæsar's friend: If thou let this man go, ILATE therefore took whosoever maketh himself PIL Jesus, and scourged him. a king speaketh against CæAnd the soldiers platted a sar. When Pilate therecrown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, and said, Hail, King of the Jews: and they smote him with their hands. Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgement- seat, in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. And it was fore went forth again, and the preparation of the passsaith unto them, Behold, I over, and about the sixth bring him forth to you, that hour: and he saith unto the ye may know that I find no Jews, Behold your King! fault in him. Then came But they cried out, Away Jesus forth, wearing the with him, away with him, crown of thorns, and the crucify him. Pilate saith purple robe. And Pilate unto them, Shall I crucisaith unto them, Behold fy your King? The chief the man! When the chief priests answered, We have priests therefore and officers no king but Cæsar. Then saw him, they cried out, delivered he him therefore saying, Crucify him, crucify unto them to be crucified: him. Pilate saith unto them, and they took Jesus, and Take ye him, and crucify led him away. And he, him: for I find no fault in bearing his cross, went forth him. The Jews answered into a place called the place him, We have a law, and of a scull, which is called by our law he ought to die, in the Hebrew, Golgotha: because he made himself where they crucified him, GOOD FRIDAY, and two other with him, on| And from that hour that either side one, and Jesus in disciple took her unto his the midst. And Pilate wrote own home. After this, Jea title, and put it on the sus, knowing that all things cross; and the writing was, were now accomplished, that JESUS OF NAZARETH the Scripture might be fulTHE KING OF THE filled, saith, I thirst. Now JEWS. This title then read there was set a vessel full of many of the Jews: for the vinegar: and they filled a place where Jesus was cru- spunge with vinegar, and cified was nigh to the city: put it upon hyssop, and and it was written in He- put it to his mouth. When brew, and Greek, and Latin. Jesus therefore had received Then said the chief priests the vinegar, he said, It is of the Jews to Pilate, Write finished: and he bowed his not, The King of the Jews; head, and gave up the ghost. but that he said, I am the The Jews therefore, because King of the Jews. Pilate an- it was the preparation, that swered, What I have writ- the bodies should not reten, I have written. Then main upon the cross on the the soldiers, when they had sabbath- day,( for that sabcrucified Jesus, took his gar- bath- day was an high- day,) ments, and made four parts, besought Pilate that their to every soldier a part; and legs might be broken, and also his coat: now the coat that they might be taken was without seam, woven away. Then came the solfrom the top throughout. diers, and brake the legs of They said therefore among the first, and of the other themselves, Let us not rend which was crucified with it, but cast lots for it, whose him. But when they came it shall be: that the Scrip- to Jesus, and saw that he ture might be fulfilled, which was dead already, they brake saith, They parted my rai- not his legs. But one of the ment among them, and for soldiers with a spear pierced my vesture they did cast his side, and forthwith came lots. These things therefore thereout blood and water. the soldiers did. Now there And he that saw it bare restood by the cross of Jesus, cord, and his record is true: his mother, and his mother's and he knoweth that he sister, Mary the wife of Cle- saith true, that ye might ophas, and Mary Magdalene. believe. For these things When Jesus therefore saw were done that the Scriphis mother, and the disciple ture should be fulfilled, A standing by, whom he loved, bone of him shall not be he saith unto his mother, broken. And again, anoWoman, behold thy son. ther Scripture saith, They Then saith he to the dis- shall look on him whom ciple, Behold thy mother. they pierced. Easter Even. The Collect. GR RANT, O Lord, that as we are baptized into the death of thy blessed Son our Saviour Jesus Christ, so corrupt affections we may be buried with him; and that through the grave, and gate of death, we may pass to our joyful resurrection; for his merits, who died, and was buried, and rose again for us, thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. by continual mortifying our WHEN the even The Epistle. 1 St. Peter iii. 17. powers being made subject unto him. is God be so, that ye suffer for well- doing, than for evildoing. 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, but the answer of a good conscience towards God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God, angels and authorities and The Gospel. St. Matthew xxvii. 57. was come, 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 it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock; to the door of the sepulchre, a and departed. And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre. Now the next day that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate, saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again. Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until 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. D 3 Easter- Dap. TAt Morning Prayer, instead of special grace preventing us the Psalm, 0 come, let us sing, thou dost put into our minds & c. these Anthems shall be sung good desires, so by thy continual help we may bring good effect; or said, CHRIST Our passover is through Jesus Christe Lord, who liveth and reignGhost, ever one God, world eth with thee and the Holy fore let us keep the feast; Not with the old leaven, nor with the leaven of ma- without end. Amen. lice and wickedness: but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. 1 Cor. v. 7. The Epistle. Colos. iii. 1. IF ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things are 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 Likewise reckon ye also appear, then shall ye also yourselves to be dead in- appear with him in glory. deed unto sin but alive Mortify therefore your memunto God through Jesus bers which are upon the Christ our Lord. Rom. vi. 9. earth; fornication, uncleanis the dead and become the first- fruits of them that slept. came For since by man 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. 1 Cor. xv. 20. be to the 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. 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. The Collect. AL LMIGHTY God, who through thine only- begotten Son Jesus Christ hast overcome death, and opened unto us the gate of everlasting life; We humbly beseech thee, that, as by thy 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 them. The Gospel. St. John xx. 1. THE first day of the week 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, MONDAY IN EASTER- WEEK. and that other disciple, and that was about his head, not came to the sepulchre. So lying with the linen clothes, they ran both together; and but wrapped together in a the other disciple did outrun place by itself. Then went Peter, and came first to the in also hat other disciple sepulchre; and he, stooping down and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in. Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulehre, and seeth the linen clothes lie; and the napkin own home. which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed. For as yet they knew not the Scripture, that he must rise again from the dead. Then the disciples went away again unto their 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 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. For the Epistle. Acts x. 34. tism which John preached: 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 him after he rose from the dead. And he commandand 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. through his Name whosoThe word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ;( he is Lord of all;) that word( I say) ye know, ever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. 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 The Gospel, St. Luke xxiv. 13. BEHOLD, two of his disciples went that same whichwas out all Judæa, and began day to a village called Emfrom Galilee, after the bap- maus, which was from Jeru MONDAY IN EASTER- WEEK. salem about threescore fur- went to the sepuichre, and longs. And they talked to- found it even so as the women gether of all these things had said; but him they saw which had happened. And it not. Then he said unto them, came to pass, that while they O fools, and slow of heart communed together, and rea- to believe all that the prosoned, Jesus himself drew phets have spoken: ought near, and went with them. not Christ to have suffered But their eyes were holden, these things, and to enter inthat they should not know to his glory? And beginning him. And he said unto them, at Moses, and all the proWhat manner of communi- phets, he expounded unto cations are these that ye have them in all the Scriptures the one to another, as ye walk, things concerning himself. and are sad? And the one of And they drew nigh unto the them, whose name was Cle- village whither they went; opas, answering, said unto and he made as though he him, Art thou only a stranger would have gone further: but in Jerusalem, and hast not they constrained him, sayknown the things which are ing, Abide with us, for it is come to pass there in these towards evening, and the day days? And he said unto them, is far spent. And he went in What things? And they said to tarry with them. And it unto him, Concerning Jesus came to pass, as he sat at of Nazareth, who was a pro- meat with them, he took phet mighty in deed and bread, and blessed it, and word, before God and all the brake, and gave to them. people and how the chief And their eyes were opened, priests and our rulers deli- and they knew him, and he vered him to be condemned vanished out of their sight. to death, and have crucified And they said one to another, him. But we trusted that it Did not our heart burn withhad been he which should in us, while he talked with us have redeemed Israel: and by the way, and while he besides all this, to- day is the opened to us the Scriptures? third day since these things And they rose up the same were done. Yea, and certain hour, and returned to Jeruwomen also of our company salem, and found the eleven made us astonished, which gathered together, and them were early at the sepulchre; that were with them, saying, and when they found not his The Lord is risen indeed, and body, they came, saying, hath appeared to Simon. that they had also seen a And they told what things vision of angels, which said were done in the way, and that he was alive. And certain how he was known of them of them which were with us in breaking of bread. Tuesday in Easter= Week. The Collect. hath fulfilled the same unto LMIGHTY God, who us their children, in that he A begot- hath Jesus ten Son Jesus Christ hast as it is also written in the overcome death, and opened second Psalm, Thou art my unto us the gate of everlast- Son, this day have I begoting life; We humbly beseech ten thee. And as concernthee, that, as by thy special ing that he raised him up grace preventing us thou dost from the dead, now no more put into our minds good de- to return to corruption, he sires, so by thy continual help said on this wise, I will give we may bring the same to you the sure mercies of Dagood effect; through Jesus vid. Wherefore he saith also Christ our Lord, who liveth in another Psalm, Thou and reigneth with thee and shalt not suffer thine Holy the Holy Ghost, ever one One to see corruption. For God, world without end. David, after he had served Amen. his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption: But he saw For the Epistle. Acts xiii. 26. MEN and brethren, chilAbraham, 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 was made unto the fathers, God no corruption. Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, 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, 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. J ESUS himself stood in the midst of them, and saith 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 D4 FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. are ye troubled, and why do unto you, while I was yet thoughts arise in your hearts? with you, that all things Behold my hands and my must be fulfilled which were feet, that it is I myself: han- written in the law of Moses, dle me, and see; for a spirit and in the Prophets, and in hath not flesh and bones, the Psalms concerning me. as ye see me have. And Then opened he their underwhen he had thus spoken, standing, that they might he shewed them his hands understand the Scriptures, and his feet. And while and said unto them, Thus they yet believed not for it is written, and thus it bejoy, and wondered, he said hoved Christ to suffer, and unto them, Have ye here to rise from the dead the any meat? And they gave third day; and that repenthim a piece of a broiled ance and remission of sins fish, and of an honey- comb. should be preached in his And he took it, and did Name among all nations, eat before them. And he beginning at Jerusalem. said unto them, These are And ye are witnesses of the words which I spake these things. The first Sunday after Easter. The Collect. AL blood: and it is the Spirit that beareth witness, beLMIGHTY Father, who cause the Spirit is truth. hast given thine only For there are three that Son to die for our sins, bear record in heaven, the and to rise again for our Father, the Word, and the justification; Holy Ghost: and these three to put away are one. And there are three of malice and wickedness, that bear witness in earth, that we may alway serve the spirit, and the water, thee in pureness of living and truth; through the merits of the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. AGrant us so the leaven men. The Epistle. 1 St. John v. 4. W THATSOEVER is born 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, which he hath testified of his Son. He that believeth on the Son of God hath the of God overcometh the witness in himself: he that world; and this is the vic- believeth not God hath made tory that overcometh the him a liar, because he beworld, even our faith. Who lieveth not the record that is he that overcometh the God gave of his Son. And world, but he that believ- this is the record, that God eth that Jesus is the Son of hath given to us eternal life; God? This is he that came and this life is in his Son. by water and blood, even He that hath the Son hath Jesus Christ; not by water life; and he that hath not only, but by water and the Son hath not life. SECOND SUNDAY The Gospel. St. John xx. 19. AFTER EASTER. Then were the disciples glad when they saw the Lord. said to them 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 reevening, being the first day of the 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 so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then tain, they are retained. The second Sunday after Easter. The Collect. A¹ was reviled, reviled not aLMIGHTY God, who gain; when he suffered, he hast given thine only threatened not; but comSon to be unto us both a mitted himself to him that sacrifice for sin, and also judgeth righteously: who an ensample of godly life; his own self bare our sins in Give us grace that we may his own body on the tree, always most thankfully re- that we, being dead to sins, ceive that his inestimable should live unto righteousbenefit, and also daily en- ness: by whose stripes ye deavour ourselves to follow were healed. For ye were the blessed steps of his as sheep going astray; but most holy life; through the are now returned unto the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Shepherd and Bishop of your souls. Amen. The Epistle. 1 St. Pet. ii. 19. THIS is thank- worthy, if a The Gospel. St. John x. 11. ESUS said, I am the good shepherd: the good toward God endure grief, shepherd giveth his life for suffering wrongfully. For the sheep. But he that is what glory is it, if, when ye an hireling, and not the be buffeted for your faults, shepherd, whose own the ye shall take it patiently? sheep are not, seeth the But if, when ye do well, wolf coming, and leaveth and suffer for it, ye take it the sheep, and fleeth; and patiently; this is acceptable the wolf catcheth them, and with God. For even here- scattereth the sheep. The unto were ye called: be- hireling fleeth, because he cause Christ also suffered is an hireling, and careth for us, leaving us an exam- not for the sheep. I am the ple, that ye should follow good shepherd, and know his steps: who did no sin, my sheep, and am known neither was guile found in of mine. As the Father his mouth: who, when hel knoweth me, even so know J THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. I the Father: and I lay| them also I must bring, and down my life for the sheep. they shall hear my voice; And other sheep I have, and there shall be one fold, which are not of this fold; and one shepherd. The third Sunday after Easter. The Collect. not using your liberty for AL LMIGHTY God, who a cloke of maliciousness; shewest to them that but as the servants of God. be in error the light of thy Honour all men. Love the truth, to the intent that brotherhood. Fear God. Hothey may return into the nour the King. way of righteousness; Grant unto all them that are adThe Gospel. St. John xvi. 16. mitted into the fellowship of JESUS said to his disciChrist's Religion, that they ples, A little while and 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. ye shall 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 while and ye shall not see me; and again, a little while and ye shall see me; and, Because I go to the The Epistle. 1 St. Peter ii. 11. EARLY beloved, I beand pilgrims, abstain from fore, What is this that he fleshly lusts, which war a- saith, A little while? we gainst the soul; having your cannot tell what he saith. conversation honest among Now Jesus knew that they the Gentiles; that, whereas were desirous to ask him, they speak against you as and said unto them, Do ye evil doers, they may, by enquire among yourselves your good works which they of that I said, A little while shall behold, glorify God in and ye shall not see me; the day of visitation. Sub- and again, a little while and mit yourselves to every or- ye shall see me? Verily, dinance of man for the verily I say unto you, That Lord's sake; whether it be ye shall weep and lament, to the King, as supreme; but the world shall rejoice: or unto governours, as un- and ye shall be sorrowful, to them that are sent but your sorrow shall be him, for the punishment of turned into joy. A woman, evil doers, and for the praise when she is in travail, hath of them that do well. For sorrow, because her hour is so is the will of God, that come: but as soon as she with well- doing ye may put is delivered of the child, to silence the ignorance of she remembereth no more foolish men: as free, and the anguish, for joy that a by FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. man is born into the world. again, and your heart shall And ye now therefore have rejoice, and your joy no sorrow: but I will see you I man taketh from you. The fourth Sunday after Easter. The Gospel. St. John xvi. 5. The Collect. 0 ALMIGHTY God, who JESUS said unto his discialone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men; Grant unto sorrow to him that sent me, and ples, Now I go my way Whither_goest thou? But, none of you asketh me, thy people, that they may because I have said these love the thing which thou things unto you, commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise; that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed, where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. hath filled your heart. Nevertheless, I tell you the truth; it is expedient for I go not away, the Comyou that I go away: for if forter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. And EV VERY good gift, and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgement: of sin, because they believe not on me; of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; of judgement, down from the Father of because the prince of this lights, with whom is no va- world is judged. I have yet riableness, neither shadow many things to say unto of turning. Of his own will you, but ye cannot bear begat he us with the Word them now. Howbeit, when of truth, that we should he, the Spirit of truth, is be a kind of first- fruits of come, he will guide you his creatures. Wherefore, into all truth: for he shall my beloved brethren, let not speak of himself; but every man be swift to hear, whatsoever he shall' hear, slow to speak, slow to that shall he speak: and wrath; for the wrath of he will shew you things to man worketh not the right- come. He shall glorify me: eousness of God. Where- for he shall receive of mine, fore lay apart all filthiness and shall shew it unto you. and superfluity of naughti- All things that the Father ness, and receive with meek- hath are mine: therefore ness the engrafted Word, said I, that he shall take which is able to save your of mine, and shall shew it souls. unto you. The Epistle. St. James i. 17. The fifth Sunday after Easter. The Collect. my Name, he will give it 0 LORD, from whom all you. Hitherto have ye askgood things do come; ed nothing in my Name: Grant to us thy humble ask, and ye shall receive, servants, that by thy holy that your joy may be full. inspiration we may think These things have I spoken those things that be good, unto you in proverbs: the and by thy merciful guid- time cometh when I shall ing may perform the same; no more speak unto you in through our Lord Jesus proverbs, but I shall shew Christ. Amen. you plainly of the Father. At that day ye shall ask in my Name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray hearers the you; for deceiving your own selves. Father himself loveth you, For if any be a hearer of because ye have loved me, the Word, and not a doer, and have believed that I he is like unto a man be- came out from God. I came holding his natural face in forth from the Father, and a glass. For he beholdeth am come into the world: himself, and goeth his way, again, I leave the world, and straightway forgetteth and go to the Father. His what manner of man he disciples said unto him, Lo, was. But whoso looketh now speakest thou plainly, into the perfect law of li- and speakest no proverb. berty, and continueth there- Now are we sure that thou in, he being not a forgetful knowest all things, and hearer, but a doer of the needest not that any man work, this man shall be should ask thee: by this blessed in his deed. If any we believe that thou camest man among you seem to be forth from God. Jesus anreligious, and bridleth not swered them, Do ye now his tongue, but deceiveth believe? Behold, the hour his own heart, this man's cometh, yea, is now come, religion is vain. Pure re- that ye shall be scattered ligion, and undefiled before every man to his own, and God and the Father, is this, shall leave me alone: and To visit the fatherless and yet I am not alone, bewidows in their affliction, cause the Father is with and to keep himself unspot- me. These things I have ted from the world. spoken unto you, that in In the world ye shall have me ye might have peace. unto you, Whatsoever cheer, I have overcome the be of ye shall ask the Father in world. The Gospel. St. John xvi. 23. The Epistle. St. James i. 22. E ye doers of the Word, Art L The Ascension- Day. Father hath put in his own power. But ye shall receive power ter 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. And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven, as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come, in like manApostles whom he had cho- ner as ye have seen him go sen: to whom also he shew- into heaven. ed himself alive after his passion, by many infallible proofs; being seen of them The Collect. GRANT, we beseech thee, as we do believe thy onlybegotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ to have ascended into the heavens; so we may also in heart and mind thither ascend, and with him continually dwell, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen. For the Epistle. Acts i. 1. THE THE 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 The Gospel. St. Mark xvi. 14. JESUS appeared unto the as sat at of the things pertaining to meat, and upbraided them the Kingdom of God: and, with their unbelief and hardbeing assembled together ness of heart, because they with them, commanded them believed not them which had that they should not depart seen him after he was risen. from Jerusalem, but wait And he said unto them, Go for the promise of the Fa- ye into all the world, and ther, which, saith he, ye preach the Gospel to every 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 again the kingdom to Israel? And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times 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 or the seasons, which the lay hands on the sick, and SUNDAY AFT. ASCENSION- DAY.- WHIT- SUNDAY. they shall recover. So then they went forth and preachafter the Lord had spoken ed every where, the Lord unto them, he was received working with them, and conup into heaven, and sat on firming the Word with signs the right hand of God. And following. Sunday after Ascension- Bay. The Collect. 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 great triumph unto thy king- and dominion for ever and dom in heaven; We beseech ever. Amen. 0 GOD the King of glory, who hast exalted thine only Son Jesus Christ with 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 with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen. The Gospel. St. John xv. 26, and part of Chap. xvi. WH THEN the Comforter is unto you from the Father, come, whom I will send even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me. And ye also shall bear been with me from the bewitness, because ye have ginning. These things have The Epistle. 1 St. Pet. iv. 7. THE HE end of all things is at hand; be ye there- I spoken unto you, that ye fore sober, and watch unto should not be offended. They prayer. And above all things shall put you out of the have fervent charity among synagogues: yea, the time yourselves: for charity shall cometh, that whosoever killcover the multitude of sins. eth you will think that he Use hospitality one to an- doeth God service. And other 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 them. 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 Whit- Sunday. The Collect. thy faithful people, by the YOD, who as at this time sending to them the light of us WHIT- SUNDAY. by the same Spirit to have a Rome, Jews, and Proseright judgement in all things, lytes, Cretes, and Arabians, and evermore to rejoice in we do hear them speak in his holy comfort; through our tongues the wonderful the merits of Christ Jesus works of God. our Saviour, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Spirit, God, world without end. Amen. one The Gospel. St. John xiv. 15. For the Epistle. Acts ii. 1. WH THEN the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues, like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them: and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. And there were dwelling at Jerusalem ESUS said unto his disciples, If ye love me, keep my commandments. 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, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless; I will come to you. Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. At that day ye shall know, that I am in my Father, and ye Jews, devout in me, and I in you. He that men, out of every nation hath my commandments, under heaven. Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. And they were all amazed, and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galileans? And how hear we every man in our own tongue wherein we were born? Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judæa, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me; and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. Judas saith unto him,( not Iscariot,) Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words, and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me. These things have I spoken unto you, being MONDAY IN WHITSUN- WEEK. yet present with you. But If ye loved me, ye would the Comforter, which is the rejoice, because I said, I go Holy Ghost, whom the Fa- unto the Father: for my Father will send in my Name, ther is greater than I. And he shall teach you all things, now I have told you before and bring all things to your it come to pass, that, when remembrance, whatsoever I it is come to pass, ye might have said unto you. Peace believe. Hereafter I will not I leave with you, my peace talk much with you: for I give unto you: not as the the prince of this world comworld_giveth, give I unto eth, and hath nothing in me. you. Let not your heart be But that the world may troubled, neither let it be know that I love the Faafraid. Ye have heard how ther; and as the Father gave I said unto you, I go away, me commandment, even so and come again unto you. I do. Monday in hitsun- Week. The Collect. OD, who as at this time of thy faithful people, by the sending to them the light of thy Holy Spirit; Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgement 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. 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 peace by 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 preachof 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: who 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 believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. While Peter TUESDAY IN WHITSUN- WEEK. yet spake these words, the ever believeth in him should Holy Ghost fell on all them not perish, but have everlastwhich heard the word. And ing life. For God sent not they of the circumcision, his Son into the world to which believed, were aston- condemn the world, but that ished, as many as came with the world through him might Peter, because that on the be saved. He that believeth Gentiles also was poured out on him is not condemned: the gift of the Holy Ghost. but he that believeth not is For they heard them speak condemned already; because with tongues, and magnify he hath not believed in the God. Then answered Peter, Name of the only- begotten Can any man forbid water, Son of God. And this is the that these should not be bap- condemnation, that light is tized, which have received come into the world, and the Holy Ghost as well as men loved darkness rather we? And he commanded than light, because their them to be baptized in the Name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds that doeth truth cometh to should be reproved. But he the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they The Gospel. St. John iii. 16. GOD OD so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoso- are wrought in God. Tuesday in Whitsun- Weck. The Collect. received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and didst teach the hearts of were come down, prayed for thy faithful people, by the them, that they might resending to them the light ceive the Holy Ghost:( for of thy Holy Spirit; Grant as yet he was fallen upon us by the same Spirit to none of them; only they have a right judgement in were baptized in the Name all things, and evermore to of the Lord Jesus.) Then 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 For the Epistle. Acts viii. 14. the WHEN Apostles, which were at Jerusalem, heard that Samaria had laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. The Gospel. St. John x. 1. VERILY, verily I say unto you, eth not by the door into 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 TRINITY- SUNDAY. came is the shepherd of the sheep:| unto them. Then said Jesus to him the porter openeth; unto them again; Verily, veand the sheep hear his voice, rily I say unto you, I am the and he calleth his own sheep door of the sheep. All that by name, and leadeth them ever before me are out. And, when he putteth thieves and robbers; but the forth his own sheep, he go- sheep did not hear them. I eth before them, and the am the door; by me if any sheep follow him; for they man enter in, he shall be know his voice. And a stran- saved, and shall go in and ger will they not follow; but out, and find pasture. The will flee from him; for they thief cometh not but for to know not the voice of stran- steal, and to kill, and to degers. This parable spake Je- stroy: I am come that they sus unto them: but they un- might have life, and that derstood not what things they might have it more athey were which he spake bundantly. Trinity- Sunday. The Collect. A lasting God, who hast 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 into 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 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. to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and a rainbow For the Epistle. Rev. iv. 1. AFT FTER this I looked, and 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 the throne: and he that sat was FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. they were full of eyes with- womb, and be born? Jesus in: and they rest not day answered, Verily, verily I 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 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. 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 The Gospel. St. John iii. 1. these things? Verily, verily THE HERE was a man of the I say unto thee, We speak Pharisees, named Nico- that we do know, and testify demus, a ruler of the Jews: that we have seen; and ye the same came to Jesus by receive not our witness. If I night, and said unto him, have told you earthly things, Rabbi, we know that thou and ye believe not; how art a teacher come from shall ye believe, if I tell God: for no man can do of heavenly things? And no you these miracles that thou do- man hath ascended up to est, except God be with him. heaven, but he that came Jesus answered and said un- down from heaven, even the to him, Verily, verily I say Son of man, who is in heaunto thee, Except a man be ven. And as Moses lifted born again, he cannot see up the serpent in the wilderthe Kingdom of God. Nico- ness, even so must the Son demus saith unto him, How of man be lifted up: that can a man be born when he whosoever believeth in him is old? can he enter the se- should not perish, but have cond time into his mother's 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 FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. thee, both in will and deed; us. If a man say, I love through Jesus Christ our God, and hateth his brother, Lord. Amen. he is a liar: for he that lovhe hath seen, how can he eth not his brother, whom The Epistle. 1 St. John iv. 7. let us hath not seen? And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also. The Gospel. St. Luke xvi. 19. one another: for love is of God, and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. In this was THERE was a certain rich manifested the love of God towards us, that man, was clothed God sent his only- begotten in purple, and fine linen, and Son into the world, that we fared sumptuously every day. might live through him. And there was a certain begHerein is love, not that we gar named Lazarus, which loved God, but that he loved was laid at his gate full of us, and sent his Son to be sores, and desiring to be fed the propitiation for our sins. with the crumbs, which fell Beloved, if God so loved us, from the rich man's table: we ought also to love one moreover, the dogs came and another. No man hath seen licked his sores. And it came God at any time. If we love to pass, that the beggar died, one another, God dwelleth and was carried by the anin us, and his love is per- gels into Abraham's bosom. fected in us. Hereby know The rich man also died, and we that we dwell in him, and was buried: and in hell he he in us; because he hath lift up his eyes being in torgiven us of his Spirit. And ments, and seeth Abraham we have seen, and do testify, afar off, and Lazarus in his that the Father sent the Son bosom. And he cried and to be the Saviour of the said, Father Abraham, have world. Whosoever shall con- mercy on me, and send Lafess that Jesus is the Son of zarus, that he may dip the God, God dwelleth in him, tip of his finger in water, and he in God. And we have and cool my tongue; for I am known and believed the love tormented in this flame. But that God hath to us. God Abraham said, Son, rememis love; and he that dwelleth ber that thou in thy life- time in love dwelleth in God, and receivedst thy good things, God in him. Herein is our and likewise Lazarus evil love made perfect, that we things; but now he is commay have boldness in the day forted, and thou art tormentof judgement; because as he ed. And besides all this, beis, so are we in this world. tween us and you there is a There is no fear in love; but great gulf fixed: so that they perfect love casteth out fear; who would pass from hence because fear hath torment: to you cannot; neither can He that feareth is not made they pass to us, that would perfect in love. We love come from thence. Then he him, because he first loved said, I pray thee therefore, SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. father, that thou wouldest| them. And he said, Nay, send him to my father's father Abraham; but if one house: for I have five breth- went unto them from the ren; that he may testify un- dead, they will repent. And to them, lest they also come he said unto him, If they into this place of torment. hear not Moses and the proAbraham saith unto him, phets, neither will they be They have Moses and the persuaded, though one rose prophets; let them hear from the dead. The second Sunday after Trinity. The Collect. 0 truth, and shall assure our LORD, who never failest hearts before him. For if our to help and govern them heart condemn us, God is whom thou dost bring up in greater than our heart, and thy stedfast fear and love; knoweth all things. BelovKeep us, we beseech thee, ed, if our heart condemn us under the protection of thy not, then have we confidence good providence, and make towards God. And whatus to have a perpetual fear soever we ask, we receive and love of thy holy Name; of him, because we keep through Jesus Christ our his commandments, and do Lord. Amen. those things that are pleashis commandment, That we ing in his sight. And this is The Epistle. 1 St. John iii. 13. thren, if the world hate ARVEL not, my M of his Son Jesus Christ, and you. We know that we have love one another, as he gave passed from death unto life, us commandment. And he 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. Herethat keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him: and hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us. by perceive we the love of The Gospel. St. Luke xiv. 16. God, because he laid down A CERTAIN man made a 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 many; and sent his servant great supper, and bade at supper- time to say to them that Come, for all things are now were bidden, ready. And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it; I pray thee And hereby we have me excused. And anknow that we are of the other said, I have bought in truth. THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. five yoke of oxen, and I go maimed, and the halt, and to prove them; I pray thee the blind. And the servant have me excused. And an- said, Lord, it is done as thou other said, I have married a hast commanded, and yet wife, and therefore I cannot there is room. And the lord come. So that servant came, said unto the servant, Go and shewed his lord these out into the high- ways and things. Then the master of hedges, and compel them to the house being angry said come in, that my house may to his servant, Go out quick- be filled. For I say unto ly into the streets and lanes you, That none of those of the city, and bring in men which were bidden shall hither the poor, and the taste of my supper. The third Sunday after Trinity. The Collect. | perfect, stablish, strengthen, 0 and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. LORD, we beseech thee settle you. To him be glory 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 all and adversities; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Gospel. St. Luke xv. 1. THEN drew near unto him all and sinners for to hear him. And the Pharisees and Scribes murmured, saying, This man The Epistle. 1 St. Pet. v. 5. receiveth sinners, and eatALL LL of you be subject eth with them. And he spake one to another, and be this parable unto them, sayclothed with humility: for ing, What man of you havGod resisteth the proud, and ing an hundred sheep, if he giveth grace to the humble. lose one of them, doth not Humble yourselves therefore leave the ninety and nine in under the mighty hand of the wilderness, and go after God, that he may exalt you that which is lost, until he in due time; casting all your find it? And when he hath care upon him, for he careth found it, he layeth it on his for you. Be sober, be vigi- shoulders, rejoicing. And lant; because your adversary when he cometh home, he the devil, as a roaring lion, calleth together his friends walketh about seeking whom and neighbours, saying unhe may devour: whom resist to them, Rejoice with me, stedfast in the faith, know- for I have found my sheep ing that the same afflictions which was lost. I say unto are accomplished in your you, That likewise joy shall brethren that are in the be in heaven over one sinworld. But the God of all ner that repenteth, more grace, who hath called us in- than over ninety and nine to his eternal glory by Christ just persons, which need no Jesus, after that ye have repentance. Either what suffered a while, make you woman having ten pieces of FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. silver, if she lose one piece, saying, Rejoice with me, doth not light a candle, and for I have found the piece sweep the house, and seek which I had lost. Likewise, diligently till she find it? I say unto you, There is And when she hath fou joy in the presence of the it, she calleth her friends angels of God over one sinand her neighbours together, I ner that repenteth. The fourth Sunday after Trinity. The Collect. tion, to wit, the redemption O GOD, the protector of of our body. all that in thee, without whom nothing is as your strong, nothing is holy; In- BE ye therefore merciful, crease and multiply upon us thy mercy; that, thou being our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we finally merciful. Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and lose not the things eternal: ye shall be forgiven: give, Grant this, O heavenly Fa- and it shall be given unto ther, for Jesus Christ's sake you; good measure, pressed our Lord. Amen. down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with measure The Epistle. Rom. viii. 18. I ferings of this present time ye mete withal, it shall be are not worthy to be com- measured to you again. And pared with the glory which he spake a parable unto shall be revealed in us. For them, Can the blind lead the the earnest expectation of blind? shall they not both the creature waiteth for the fall into the ditch? The dismanifestation of the sons of ciple is not above his masGod. For the creature was ter; but every one that is permade subject to vanity, not fect shall be as his master. willingly, but by reason of And why beholdest thou the him who hath subjected the mote that is in thy brother's same in hope: because the eye, but perceivest not the creature itself also shall be beam that is in thine own delivered from the bondage eye? Either how canst thou of corruption, into the glo- say to thy brother, Brother, rious liberty of the children let me pull out the mote that of God. For we know that is in thine eye, when thou the whole creation groan- thyself beholdest not the eth, and travaileth in pain beam that is in thine own together until now. And eye? Thou hypocrite, cast not only they, but ourselves out first the beam out of thine also, which have the first- own eye, and then shalt fruits of the Spirit, even we thou see clearly to pull out ourselves groan within our- the mote that is in thy broselves, waiting for the adop- ther's eye. The Gospel. St. Luke vi. 36. The fifth Sunday after Trinity. The Collect. 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. Atwo ships standing by the but the fishermen GRANT, O Lord, we lake; beseech thee, that the 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 sat down, and taught the people out of the ship. Now when he had left speaking, he men. The Epistle. 1 St. Pet. iii. 8. having compassion one out into the deep, and let of another, love as brethren, down your nets for a be pitiful, be courteous; not draught. And Simon anrendering evil for evil, or railing for railing; but contrariwise blessing; knowing swering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken that ye are thereunto call- nothing; nevertheless, at ed, that ye should inherit a thy word I will let down the blessing. For he that will net. And when they had 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 afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. 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 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 The Gospel. St. Luke v. 1. I T came to pass, that as him to hear the Word of they had brought their ships God, he stood by the lake to land, they forsook all, of Gennesareth, and saw and followed him. The sixth Sunday after Trinity. The Collect. O GOD, who hast prepare ed 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. dead indeed unto sin, but alive nto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. The Epistle. Rom. vi. 3. The Gospel. St. Matthew v. 20. JESUS said unto his disciples, Except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the KingIdom of heaven. Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not, that so many of us as were ever shall kill, shall be in baptized into Jesus Christ danger of the judgement. were baptized into his But I say unto you, that death? Therefore we are whosoever is angry with his buried with him by baptism brother without a cause shall into death; that like as be in danger of the judgeChrist was raised up from ment: and whosoever shall the dead by the glory of the say to his brother, Raca, Father, even so we also shall be in danger of the should walk in newness of council: but whosoever shall life. For if we have been say, Thou fool, shall be in planted together in the like- danger of hell- fire. Thereness of his death, we shall fore if thou bring thy gift to be also in the likeness of his the altar, and there rememresurrection: knowing this, berest that thy brother hath that our old man is crucified ought against thee; leave with him, that the body of there thy gift before the alsin might be destroyed, that tar, and go thy way, first be henceforth we should not reconciled to thy brother, serve sin. For he that is and then come and offer thy dead is freed from sin. Now gift. Agree with thine adif we be dead with Christ, versary quickly, whiles thou we believe that we shall also art in the way with him; live with him; knowing that lest at any time the adverChrist being raised from the sary deliver thee to 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 the uttermost farthing. 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 seventh Sunday after Trinity. The Collect. The Gospel. St. Mark viii. 1. might, who art the IN those days the multiauthor and giver of all good things; Graft in our hearts the love of thy Name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of thy great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Epistle. Rom. vi. 19. tude being very great, and having 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 nothing to eat: and if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint by the way; for divers of them I came from far. And his disI SPEAK after the man- ciples answered him, From ner of men, because of whence can a man satisfy the infirmity of your flesh: these men with bread here for as ye have yielded your in the wilderness? And he members servants to un- asked them, How many cleanness, and to iniquity, loaves have ye? And they unto iniquity; even so now said, Seven. And he comyield your members servants manded the people to sit to righteousness, unto holi- down on the ground. And ness. For when ye were the he took the seven loaves, servants of sin, ye were free and gave thanks, and brake, from righteousness. What and gave to his disciples to fruit had ye then in those set before them; and they things whereof ye are now did set them before the peoashamed? for the end of ple. And they had a few those things is death. But small fishes; and he blessnow being made free from ed, and commanded to set sin, and become servants to them also before them. So God, ye have your fruit un- they did eat, and were fillto holiness, and the end ed: and they took up of the everlasting life. For the broken meat that was left wages of sin is death: but seven baskets. And they the gift of God is eternal that had eaten were about life, through Jesus Christ four thousand. And he sent our Lord. them away. The eighth Sunday after Trinity. The Collect. seech thee to put away from us all hurtful things, and to us ing providence ordereth be profitable for us; through all things both in heaven Jesus Christ our Lord. Aand earth; We humbly be- men. NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. BR RETHREN, we ravenThe Epistle. Rom. viii. 12.| The Gospel. St. Matth. vii. 15. debtors, are BEWARE of false pronot to flesh, to phets, which come to live after the you in sheep's clothing, but flesh. For if ye live after inwardly they are the flesh, ye shall die; but ing wolves. Ye shall know if ye through the Spirit do them by their fruits: do mortify the deeds of the men gather grapes of thorns, body, ye shall live. For as or figs of thistles? Even so many as are led by the every good tree bringeth Spirit of God, they are the forth good fruit; but a corsons of God. For ye have rupt tree bringeth forth evil not received the spirit of fruit. A good tree cannot bondage again to fear; but bring forth evil fruit; neiye have received the spirit ther can a corrupt tree bring of adoption, whereby we forth good fruit. Every tree cry, Abba, Father. The that bringeth not forth good Spirit itself beareth witness fruit is hewn down, and cast with our spirit, that we are into the fire. Wherefore by the children of God: and their fruits ye shall know if children, then heirs; heirs them. Not every one that of God, and joint- heirs saith unto me, Lord, Lord, with Christ: if so be that shall enter into the Kingwe suffer with him, that dom of heaven; but he that we may be also glorified to- doeth the will of my Father gether. which is in heaven. The ninth Sunday after Trinity. The Collect. and did all drink the same RANT to us, Lord, we spiritual drink:( for they G spiritual and that followed them; 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 to think and do always such things as be rightful; that we, who cannot do any thing that is good without thee, may by thee be enabled to live according to thy will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Epistle. 1 Cor. x. 1. that ye should be ignorant, 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, 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 E TENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Christ, as some of them also steward. Then the steward tempted, and were destroy- said within himself, What ed of serpents. Neither mur- shall I do? for my lord takmur ye, as some of them eth away from me the stewalso murmured, and were ardship: I cannot dig, to beg destroyed of the destroyer. I am ashamed. I am resolvNow all these things hap- ed what to do, that, when I pened unto them for en- am put out of the stewardsamples: and they are writ- ship, they may receive me ten for our admonition, up- into their houses. So he callon whom the ends of the ed every one of his lord's world are come. Where- debtors unto him, and said fore 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 are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. 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 The Gospel, St. Luke xvi. 1. ESUS said unto his diswas a certain rich man which had a children of this world are in steward; and the same was their generation wiser than accused unto him that he the children of light. And had wasted his goods. And I say unto you, Make to he called him, and said un- yourselves friends of the to him, How is it that I mammon of unrighteoushear this of thee? Give an ness; that when ye fail, account of thy stewardship; they may receive you into for thou mayest be no longer everlasting habitations. The tenth Sunday after Trinity. The Epistle. 1 Cor. xii. 1. The Collect. LET thy merciful ears, gifts, brethren, I would O Lord, be open to the not have you ignorant. Ye prayers of thy humble ser- know that ye were Gentiles, vants; and that they may carried away unto these obtain their petitions make dumb idols, even as ye were them to ask such things as led. Wherefore I give you shall please thee; through to understand, that no man Jesus Christ our Lord. speaking by the Spirit of Amen, God calleth Jesus accursed; ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. The Gospel. St. Luke xix. 41. and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by AN near, he beheld there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God, who worketh all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to ND when he was come the city, 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 profit withal. For to one thee round, and keep thee is given by the Spirit the in on every side, and shall word of wisdom; to another lay thee even with the the word of knowledge by ground, and thy children the same Spirit; to another within thee; and they shall faith by the same Spirit; not leave in thee one stone to another the gifts of heal- upon another; because thou ing by the same Spirit; to knewest not the time of thy another the working of mi- visitation. And he went inracles; to another prophe- to the temple, and began cy; to another discerning to cast out them that sold of spirits; to another divers therein, and them that kinds of tongues; to another bought, saying unto them, the interpretation of tongues. It is written, My house is But all these worketh that the house of prayer: but one and the self- same Spi- ye have made it a den of rit, dividing to every man thieves. And he taught severally as he will. daily in the temple. The eleventh Sunday after Trinity. The Collect. which also ye have received, declarest memory what I almighty power most which also ye are saved, if chiefly in shewing mercy ye keep in and pity; Mercifully grant preached unto you, unless unto us such a measure of ye have believed in vain. 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. For I delivered unto you first of all, that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins, according to the Scriptures; and that he was buried; and that he rose again the third day, according to the Scriptures; and that he was seen of CeThe Epistle. 1 Cor. xv. 1. unto you the Gospel after that, he was seen of the which I preached unto you, above five hundred bre TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. thren at once; of whom| trusted in themselves that the greater part remain un- they were righteous, and to this present; but some despised others: Two men are fallen asleep: after that, went up into the temple to he was seen of James; then pray; the one a Pharisee, of all the Apostles: and last and the other a Publican. of all, he was seen of me The Pharisee stood and also, as of one born out of prayed thus with himself, due time. For I am the God, I thank thee, that I least of the Apostles, that am not as other men are, am not meet to be called extortioners, unjust, adulan Apostle, because I per- terers, or even as this Pubsecuted the Church of God. lican: I fast twice in the But by the grace of God I week, I give tithes of all am what I am: and his that I possess. And the grace which was bestowed Publican, standing afar off, upon me was not in vain; would not lift up so much but I laboured more abund- as his eyes unto heaven, antly than they all; yet not but smote upon his breast, I, but the grace of God saying, God be merciful to which was with me. There- me a sinner. I tell you, fore whether it were I or this man went down to his they, so we preach, and so house justified rather than ye believed. the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that The Gospel. St. Luke xviii. 9. JESUS spake this para- humbleth himself shall be ble which exalted. The twelfth Sunday after Trinity. The Collect. ward: not that we are sufALMIGHTY and everficient of ourselves to think art any as always more ready to hear but our sufficiency is of than we to pray, and art God. Who also hath made wont to give more than us able ministers of the either we desire, or de- New Testament; not of the serve; Pour down upon us letter, but of the Spirit: the abundance of thy mer- for the letter killeth, but cy; forgiving us those things the Spirit giveth life. But whereof our conscience is if the ministration of death afraid, and giving us those written and engraven in good things which we are stones was glorious, so that not worthy to ask, but the children of Israel could through the merits and not stedfastly behold the mediation of Jesus Christ, face of Moses for the glory thy Son, our Lord. Amen. of his countenance, which glory was to be done away; how shall not the ministraSUCH trust have we tion of the Spirit be rather through Christ to God- glorious? For if the minisThe Epistle. 2 Cor. iii. 4. THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. tration of condemnation be into his ears, and he spit, glory, much more doth the and touched his tongue; ministration of righteous- and looking up to heaven, ness exceed in glory. he sighed, and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened. And straightway his ears were opened, JESUS, departing from and the string of his tongue the was he spake Sidon, came unto the sea plain. And he charged of Galilee, through the them that they should tell midst of the coasts of De- no man: but the more he capolis. And they bring charged them, so much the unto him one that was deaf, more a great deal they puband had an impediment in lished it; and were beyond his speech; and they be- measure astonished, saying, seech him to put his hand He hath done all things upon him. And he took well; he maketh both the him aside from the multi- deaf to hear, and the dumb tude, and put his fingers to speak. The Gospel. St. Mark vii. 31. The thirteenth Sunday after Trinity. The Collect. promise of none effect. For ful God, of whose only Law, it is no more of prothe gift it cometh that thy mise; but God gave it faithful people do unto thee to Abraham by promise. true and laudable service; Wherefore then serveth the Grant, we beseech thee, Law? It was added because that we may so faithfully of transgressions, till the serve thee in this life, that seed should come, to whom we fail not finally to at- the promise was made; and tain thy heavenly promises; it was ordained by angels through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Epistle. Gal. iii. 16. To Abraham and his seed 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 were the promises made. God? God forbid: for if He saith not, And to seeds, there had been a law givas of many; but as of one; en which could have given And to thy seed, which is life, verily righteousness 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 lieve. 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 beE 2 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. as walk according to this thought can add one cubit rule, peace be on them, and unto his stature? And why mercy, and upon the Israel take ye thought for raiof God. From henceforth ment? Consider the lilies let no man trouble me; for of the field how they grow: I bear in my body the marks they toil not, neither do of the Lord Jesus. Brethren, they spin: and yet I say the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to- day is, and oven; shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or what shall we drink? or wherewithal ( for masters: for either he will 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 shall we be clothed? no thought for your life, after all these things do what ye shall eat, or what the Gentiles seek:) for your ye shall drink; nor yet for heavenly Father knoweth your body, what ye shall that ye have need of all put on: Is not the life more these things. But seek ye than meat, and the body first the kingdom of God, than raiment? Behold the and his righteousness, and fowls of the air; for they all these things shall be addsow not, neither do they ed unto you. Take therefore reap, nor gather into barns; no thought for the morrow; yet your heavenly Father for the morrow shall take feedeth them. Are ye not thought for the things of much better than they? itself: sufficient unto the Which of you by taking day is the evil thereof. The Gospel. St. Matthew vi. 24. The sixteenth Sunday after Trinity. The Collect. 0 I The Epistle. Ephes. iii. 13. LORD, we beseech thee, let thy continual DESIRE that ye faint pity cleanse and defend thy for you, which is your glory. not at my tribulations Church; and, because it For this cause I bow my cannot continue in safety knees unto the Father of without thy succour, pre- our Lord Jesus Christ, of serve it evermore by thy whom the whole family in help and goodness; through heaven and earth is named, Jesus Christ our Lord. A- that he would grant you, laccording to the riches of men. SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. his glory, to be strengthened disciples went with him, with might by his Spirit in and much people. the inner man; that Christ when he came nigh to the Now may dwell in your hearts gate of the city, behold, by faith; that ye, being there was a dead man carrooted and grounded in love, ried out, the only son of may be able to comprehend his mother, and she was a with all saints, what is the widow; and much people breadth, and length, and of the city was with her. depth, and height; and to And when the Lord saw know the love of Christ, her, he had compassion on which passeth knowledge, her, and said unto her, that ye might be filled with Weep not. all the fulness of God. Now and touched the bier,( and And he came unto him that is able to do they that bare him stood exceeding abundantly above still,) and, he said, Young all that we ask or think, man, I say unto thee, Arise. according to the power that And he that was dead sat worketh in us, unto him up, and began to speak: be glory in the Church by and he delivered him to his Christ Jesus, throughout all mother. And there came a ages, world without end. fear on all, and they gloriAmen. fied God, saying, That a great Prophet is risen up among us, and that hath visited his people. ND it came to pass the this rumour of him day after, that Jesus forth throughout all Judæa, went into a city called and throughout all the reNaim; and many of his gion round about. God ANI The Gospel. St. Luke vii. 11. And went The seventeenth Sunday after Trinity. The Collect. ing to keep the unity of the LORD, we pray thee that spirit in the bond of peace. 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. 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 Epistle. Ephes. iv. 1. I soner of the Lord beseech you, that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are IT The Gospel, St. Luke xiv. 1. T came to pass, as Jesus went into the house of ness and meckness, with one of the chief Pharisees long- suffering, forbearing one to eat bread on the sabanother in love; endeavour- bath- day, that they watched E 3 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. him. And behold, there was den of any man to a weda certain man before him ding, sit not down in the which had the dropsy. And highest room; lest a more Jesus answering spake un- honourable man than thou to the Lawyers and Phari- be bidden of him; and he sees, saying, Is it lawful to that bade thee and him. heal on the sabbath- day? come and say to thee, Give And they held their peace. this man place; and thou And he took him, and heal- begin with shame to take ed him, and let him go; the lowest room. But when and answered them, saying, thou art bidden, go and sit Which of you shall have down in the lowest room; an ass, or an ox, fallen into that, when he that bade a pit, and will not straight- thee cometh, he may say way pull him out on the sab- unto thee, Friend, go up bath- day? And they could higher: then shalt thou not answer him again to have worship in the prethese things. And he put sence of them that sit at forth a parable to those meat with thee. For whosowhich were bidden, when he ever exalteth himself shall marked how they chose out be abased; and he that the chief rooms, saying unto humbleth himself shall be them, When thou art bid- lexalted. The eighteenth Sunday after Trinity. The Collect. I confirm you unto the end, Lo ORD, we beseech thee, that ye may be blameless grant thy people grace in the day of our Lord Jeto withstand the tempta- sus Christ. tions of the world, the The Gospel, St. Matt. xxii. 34. flesh, and the devil, and with pure hearts and minds WHEN the Pharisees to thee the only God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. had heard that Jesus had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together. Then one of them, who was a Lawyer, asked The Epistle. 1 Cor. i. 4. I on your behalf, for the him, and saying, Master, grace of God which is given which is the great comyou by Jesus Christ; that mandment in the Law? in every thing ye are en- Jesus said unto him, Thou riched by him, in all utter- shalt love the Lord thy God ance, and in all knowledge; with all thy heart, and with even as the testimony of all thy soul, and with all Christ was confirmed in thy mind. This is the first you; so that ye come be- and great commandment. hind in no gift; waiting And the second is like unfor the coming of our Lord to it, Thou shalt love thy Jesus Christ, who shall also neighbour as thyself. On NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. these two commandments| ing, The Lord said unto my hang all the Law and the Lord, Sit thou on my right Prophets. While the Phari- hand, till I make thine enesees were gathered together, mies thy foot- stool? If DaJesus asked them, saying, vid then call him Lord, how What think ye of Christ? is he his Son? And no whose son is he? They say man was able to answer unto him, The son of Da- him a word; neither durst vid. He saith unto them, any man from that day How then doth David in forth ask him any more spirit call him Lord, say- questions. The nineteenth Sunday after Trinity. The Collect. God is created in righteOGOD, forasmuch as ousness and true holiness. without thee we are not able to please thee; Mercifully grant, that thy Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 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, The Epistle. Ephes. iv. 17. T testify in the Lord, that working with his hands the ye henceforth walk not as thing which is good, that other Gentiles walk, in the he may have to give to him vanity of their mind; hav- that needeth. Let no coring the understanding dark- rupt communication proceed ened, being alienated from out of your mouth, but that the life of God through the which is good to the use of ignorance that is in them, edifying, that it may minisbecause of the blindness of ter grace unto the hearers. their heart: who, being past And grieve not the Holy feeling, have given them- Spirit of God, whereby ye selves 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 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 forgiven you. deceitful lusts; and be renewed in the spirit of your mind; and on evilare sealed unto the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and speaking, be put away from you, with all malice. And be ye kind one to other, tender- hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath anthe new man, which aften The Gospel. St. Matth. ix. 1. JESUS entered into a ship, and passed over, and came TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. into his own city. And be- Thy sins be forgiven thee? hold, they brought to him a or to say, Arise, and walk? man sick of the palsy, lying But that ye may know that on a bed. And Jesus, seeing the Son of man hath power their faith, said unto the on earth to forgive sins, sick of the palsy, Son, be( then saith he to the sick of good cheer, thy sins be of the palsy,) Arise, take forgiven thee. And behold, up thy bed, and go unto certain of the scribes said thine house. And he arose, within themselves, This man and departed to his house. blasphemeth. And Jesus, But when the multitude knowing their thoughts, saw it, they marvelled, and said, Wherefore think ye glorified God, who evil in your hearts? Forgiven such power whether is easier to say, men. had unto The twentieth Zunday after Trinity. The Collect. 0 ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, of thy 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. Name of our Lord Jesus Christ; submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. The Gospel. St. Matthew xxii, 1, JESUS of heaven is like unto a certain king, who made a marriage for his son; and sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding; and they would not come. Ahe other cumspectly, not as fools, servants, saying, Tell them but as wise, redeeming the which are bidden, Behold, time, because the days are I have prepared my dinner; evil. Wherefore be ye not my oxen and my fatlings unwise, but understanding are killed, and all things are what the will of the Lord ready; come unto the maris, And be not drunk with riage. But they made light wine, wherein is excess; but of it, and went their ways, be filled with the Spirit; one to his farm, another to speaking to yourselves in his merchandise: and the psalms, and hymns, and remnant took his servants, spiritual songs; singing and and entreated them spitemaking melody in your heart fully, and slew them. But to the Lord; giving thanks when the king heard therealways for all things unto of, he was wroth; and he God and the Father, in the sent forth his armies, and TWENTY- FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. destroyed those murderers, came in to see the guests, and burnt up he saw there a man which had not on a wedding- garment. And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither, not having And their city. Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they who were bidden were not worthy. Go ye therefore into the high- a wedding- garment? ways, and as many as ye he was speechless. Then shall find bid to the mar- said the king to the serriage. So those servants vants, Bind him hand and went out into the high- foot, and take him away, and ways, and gathered together cast him into outer darkall, as many as they found, ness: there shall be weepboth bad and good; and the ing and gnashing of teeth. wedding was furnished with For many are called, but guests. And when the king few are chosen. The twenty- first Sunday after Trinity. The Collect. merciful Lord, to thy tion of the Gospel of peace; faithful people pardon and above all, taking the shield peace, that they may be cleansed from all their sins, and serve thee with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God: praying always with all prayer and in The Epistle. Ephes. vi. 10. Y brethren, be strong having on the breast- plate of righteousness; and your the power of his might. and watching thereunto with Put on the whole armour all perseverance, and suppliof God, that ye may be cation for all saints; and for able to stand against the me, that utterance may be wiles of the devil. For we given unto me, that I may wrestle not against flesh open my mouth boldly, to and blood, but against prin- make known the mystery of cipalities, against powers, the Gospel, for which I am against the rulers of the an ambassador in bonds; darkness of this world, a- that therein I may speak gainst spiritual wickedness boldly, as I ought to speak. in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole may be able to withstand The Gospel. St. John iv. 46. a certain T nobleman, whose son in the evil day, and, hav- was ing done all, to stand. Stand When he heard that Jesus sick at Capernaum. therefore, having your loins was come out of Judæa ingirt about with truth; and to Galilee, he went unto E 4 TWENTY- SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. him, and besought him that his servants met him, and he would come down and told him, saying, Thy son heal his son; for he was at liveth. Then enquired he the point of death. Then of them the hour when he said Jesus unto him, Ex- began to amend: and they cept ye see signs and won- said unto him, Yesterday at ders, ye will not believe. The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die. Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way, thy 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 son liveth. And the man himself believed, and his believed the word that Je- whole house. This is again sus had spoken unto him, the second miracle that Jeand he went his way. And, sus did, when he was come as he was now going down, out of Judæa into Galilee. The twenty- second Sunday after Trinity. The Collect. For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all LORD, we beseech thee in the bowels of Jesus Christ. to keep I pray, your the Church in continual love may abound yet more godliness; that through thy and more protection it may be free and in all judgement: that in knowledge, from all adversities, and de- ye may approve things that voutly given to serve thee are excellent, that ye may in good works, to the glory be sincere, and without of of thy Name; through Jesus fence, till the day of Christ: Christ our Lord. Amen. being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. The Gospel. St. Matthew xviii. 21, PETER said unto Jesus, Lord, shall my 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 The Epistle. Phil. i. 3. THANK I my God upon every remembrance of you,( always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,) for your fellowship in the pel 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. TWENTY- THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. So thousand talents. But for-| would not; but went and asmuch as he had not to cast him into prison, till he pay, his lord commanded should pay the debt. 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, have patience with me, and I 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 fellow- servants, which owed him an hundred pence; and he laid 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 passes. 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 tresThe twenty- third Sunday after Trinity. The Collect. end is destruction, whose strength, who art the glory is in their shame, who author of all godliness; Be mind earthly things.) For ready, we beseech thee, to our conversation is in heahear the devout prayers of ven; from whence also we thy Church; and grant that look for the Saviour, the those things which we ask Lord Jesus Christ; who faithfully we may obtain shall change our vile body, effectually; through Jesus that it may be fashioned Christ our Lord. Amen. like unto his glorious body, according to the working subdue all things unto himwhereby he is able even to self. The Epistle. Phil. iii. 17. RETHREN, be followBRE ers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. For many walk, of whom have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, how they might entangle that they are the enemies him in his talk. And they of the cross of Christ; whose sent out unto him their disThe Gospel. St. Matt. xxii. 15. THEN went the Pharisees Univ.- Bibl. Giessen TWENTY- FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. ciples, with the Herodians, me the tribute- money. And saying, Master, we know they brought unto him a that thou art true, and peny. And he saith unto teachest the way of God in them, Whose is this image truth, neither carest thou and superscription? They for any man: for thou re- say unto him, Cæsar's. Then gardest not the person of saith he unto them, Render men. Tell us therefore, therefore unto Cæsar the what thinkest thou? Is it things which are Cæsar's; lawful to give tribute unto and unto God the things Cæsar, or not? But Jesus that are God's. When they perceived their wickedness, had heard these words, they and said, Why tempt ye marvelled, and left him, me, ye hypocrites? shewl and went their way. The twenty- fourth Sunday after Trinity. nister 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 unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the know0 The Collect. LORD, we beseech thee, absolve thy people from their offences; that through thy bountiful goodness we may all 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. The Epistle. Col. i. 3. 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 as with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and long- suffering with joyfulness;_giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light. The Gospel. St. Matth. ix. 18. WHILE Jesus spake these John's disdoth 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 fellow- servant, who is for you a faithful mi- and she shall live. ciples, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead; but come and lay thy hand upon her, And TWENTY- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Jesus arose, and followed the woman was made whole him, and so did his disci- from that hour.) And when ples.( And behold, a wo- Jesus came into the ruler's man, which was diseased house, and saw the minstrels with an issue of blood twelve and the people making a years, came behind him, and noise, he said unto them, touched the hem of his gar- Give place; for the maid ment; for she said within is not dead, but sleepeth. herself, If I may but touch And they laughed him to his garment, I shall be scorn. But when the people whole. But Jesus turned were put forth, he went in, him about, and, when he and took her by the hand, saw her, he said, Daughter, and the maid arose. And be of good comfort, thy faith the fame hereof went abroad hath made thee whole. And into all that land. The twenty- fifth Sunday after Trinity. The Collect. STIE TIR up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may of thee be plenteously rewarded; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. the seed of the house of Israel out of the north- country, and from all countries whither I had riven them; and they shall dwell in their own land. The Gospel. St. John vi. 5. HEN Jesus then lift W up his eyes, and saw BE EHOLD, the days come, a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread saith the Lord, that I that these may eat?( And will raise unto David a this he said to prove him; righteous Branch, and a for he himself knew what King shall reign, and pros- he would do.) Philip anper, and shall execute judge- swered him, Two hundred ment and justice in the peny- worth of bread is not earth. In his days Judah sufficient for them, that shall be saved, and Israel every one of them may take shall dwell safely: and this a little. One of his disciples, is his Name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto him, There RIGHTEOUSNESS. is a lad here, which hath Therefore behold, the days five barley- loaves, and two come, saith the Lord, that small fishes; but what are they shall no more say, The they among so many? And Lord liveth, which brought Jesus said, Make the men up the children of Israel sit down. Now there was out of the land of Egypt; much grass in the place. but, The Lord liveth, which So the men sat down, in brought up, and which led number about five thousand. For the Epistle. Jeremiah xxiii. 5. SAINT ANDREW'S DAY. And Jesus took the loaves, unto them that had eaten. and, when he had given Then those men, when they thanks, he distributed to had seen the miracle that the disciples, and the dis- Jesus did, said, This is of ciples to them that were set a truth that Prophet that down, and likewise of the should come into the world. 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 Zaint The Collect. T 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. Andrew's Day. didst give such unto thy holy Apostle Saint Andrew, that he readily obeyed the calling of thy Son Jesus Christ, and followed him without delay; Grant unto us all, that we, being called by thy holy Word, may forthwith give up ourselves obediently to fulfil thy holy commandments; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Jew and the Greek: for the who all is grace 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 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 preach, except they be sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the Gospel of peace, and bring glad thou shalt confess with tidings of good things! But thy mouth the Lord Je- they have not all obeyed the sus, and shalt believe in Gospel. For Esaias saith, thine heart that God hath Lord, who hath believed our raised him from the dead, report? So then faith comthou shalt be saved. For eth by hearing, and hearing with the heart man believ- by the Word of God. But I eth unto righteousness, and say, Have they not heard? with the mouth confession Yes verily, their sound went is made unto salvation. For into all the earth, and their the Scripture saith, Whoso- words unto the ends of the ever believeth on him shall world. But I say, Did not not be ashamed. For there Israel know? First Moses is no difference between the saith, I will provoke you to The Epistle. Rom. x. 9. IF SAINT THOMAS THE APOSTLE. jealousy by them that are and Andrew his brother, no people, and by a foolish casting a net into the sea, nation I will anger you.( for they were fishers;) and But Esaias is very bold, he saith unto them, Follow and saith, I was found of me; and I will make you them that sought me not; fishers of men. And they I was made manifest unto straightway left their nets, them that asked not after and followed him. And gome. But to Israel he saith, ing on from thence he saw All day long I have stretch- other two brethren, James ed forth my hands unto a the son of Zebedee, and disobedient and gainsaying John his brother, in a ship people. with Zebedee their father, called them. And they immending their nets; and he the their father, and followed The Gospel. St. Matth. iv. 18. sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, him. Saint Thomas the Apostle. The Collect. Ifitly framed together, growin the more confirmation of the faith didst suffer thy holy Apostle Thomas to be doubtful in thy Son's resurrection; Grant us SO living God, who for the Lord; in whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God, through the Spirit. The Gospel. St. John xx. 24. perfectly, and without all THOMAS, one of the doubt, to twelve, called therefore said unto We have seen the The Epistle. Ephes. ii. 19. Son Jesus Christ, that our was not with them when faith in thy sight may never Jesus came. The other disbe reproved. Hear us, Ociples Lord, through the same Je- him, sus Christ, to whom, with Lord. But he said unto thee and the Holy Ghost, be them, Except I shall see in all honour and glory, now his hands the print of the and for evermore. Amen. nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into NOW therefore ye are no his side, I will not believe. eight days again reigners, but fellow- citizens his disciples were within, with the saints, and of the and Thomas with them: houshold of God; and are then came Jesus, the doors built upon the foundation being shut, and stood in the of the Apostles and Pro- midst, and said, Peace be phets, Jesus Christ himself unto you. Then saith he being the chief corner- stone; to Thomas, Reach hither in whom all the building, thy finger, and behold my CONVERSION OF SAINT PAUL. hands; and reach hither| yet have believed. And thy hand, and thrust it into many other signs truly did my side; and be not faith- Jesus in the presence of less, but believing. And his disciples, which are not Thomas answered and said written in this book. But unto him, My Lord, and these are written, that ye my God. Jesus saith unto might believe that Jesus him, Thomas, because thou is the Christ, the Son of hast seen me, thou hast God; and that believing ye believed; blessed are they might have life through his that have not seen, and Name. The Conversion of Saint Paul. For the Epistle. Acts ix. 1. A ND Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, and desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that, if 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 into Damascus. And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink. And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias, and to him found any of this way, said the ord in a vision, whether they were men or Ananias. And he said, Bewomen, he might bring them hold, I am here, Lord. And bound unto Jerusalem. And, the Lord said unto him, Aas he journeyed, he came rise, and go into the street near Damascus, and sudden- which is called Straight, and ly there shined round about enquire in the house of Juhim a light from heaven. das for one called Saul, of And he fell to the earth, and Tarsus: for behold, he prayheard a voice saying unto eth, and hath seen in a vihim, Saul, Saul, why perse- sion a man named Ananias, cutest thou me? And he coming in, and putting his 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. PURIFICATION OF SAINT MARY. hand on him, that he might of God. But all that heard receive his sight. Then A- him were amazed, and said, nanias answered, Lord, I Is not this he that destroyhave heard by many of this ed them which called on this man, how much evil he hath Name in Jerusalem, and done to thy saints at Jerusa- came hither for that intent, lem; and here he hath au- that he might bring them thority from the chief priests bound unto the chief priests? to bind all that call on thy But Saul increased the more Name. But the Lord said in strength, and confounded unto him, Go thy way; for the Jews which dwelt at Dahe is a chosen vessel unto mascus, proving that this is me, to bear my Name be- very Christ. fore the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: The Gospel. St. Matth.xix, 27. for I will shew him how great PETER answered and said things must my unto we Name's sake. And Ananias have forsaken all, and folwent his way, and entered lowed thee; what shall we into the house; and, put- have therefore? And Jesus ting his hands on him, said, said unto them, Verily I say Brother Saul, the Lord,( even unto you, That ye which Jesus that appeared unto have followed me, in the rethee in the way as thou generation when the Son of camest,) hath sent me, that man shall sit in the throne thou mightest receive thy of his glory, ye also shall sight, and be filled with the sit upon twelve thrones, holy Ghost. And immediate- judging the twelve tribes of ly there fell from his eyes as Israel. And every one that it had been scales; and he hath forsaken houses, or received sight forthwith, and brethren, or sisters, or faarose, and was baptized. And ther, or mother, or wife, or when he had received meat, children, or lands, for my he was strengthened. Then Name's sake, shall receive was Saul certain days with an hundred- fold, and shall the disciples which were at inherit everlasting life. But Damascus. And straightway many that are first shall be he preached Christ in the sy- last, and the last shall be nagogues, that he is the Son first. THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE, COMMONLY CALLED, The Purification of St. Mary the Virgin. The Collect. temple in substance of our ed unto thee with pure and clean hearts, by the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ing God, we humbly beseech thy Majesty, that, as thy only- begotten Son was this day presented in the PURIFICATION OF SAINT MARY. For the Epistle. Mal. iii. 1. 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 refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap. 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 judgement, and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false- swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith the Lord of hosts. to that which is said in the Law of the Lord, A pair of pigeons. And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Symeon; 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 see death, before he had seen 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, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; a light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. And Symeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;( yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also;) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealThe Gospel. St. Luke ii. 22. A ND when the days of her to the Law of Moses, were na a prophetess, the daughaccomplished, they brought ter of Phanuel, of the tribe 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 of Aser; she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity: and she was a widow of about fourscore and four years; which departed not from the temple, but SAINT MATTHIAS'S DAY. served God with fastings and ed all things according to the prayers night and day. And Law of the Lord, they reshe coming in that instant turned into Galilee to their gave thanks likewise unto own city Nazareth. And the the Lord, and spake of him child grew, and waxed strong to all them that looked for in spirit, filled with wisdom; redemption in Jerusalem. and the grace of God was And when they had perform- upon him. Saint Matthias's Day. For the Epistle. Acts i. 15. ten in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell let another take. Wherefore, therein; and, His bishoprick of these men which have companied with us all the went in and out among us, time that the Lord Jesus 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 apN those days Peter stood Barsabas, who was surnamIN pointed two, Joseph called up in the midst of the ed Justus, and Matthias. disciples, and said,( the num- And they prayed, and said, ber of the names together Thou, Lord, which knowest were about an hundred and the hearts of all men, shew twenty,) Men and brethren, whether of these two thou this Scripture must needs hast chosen; that he may have been fulfilled, which the take part of this ministry Holy Ghost by the mouth and apostleship, from which of David spake before con- Judas by transgression fell, cerning Judas, which was that he might go to his own guide to them that took Jesus: for he was numbered their lots; and the lot fell place. And they gave forth with us, and had obtained part of this ministry. Now upon Matthias, and he was this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong he burst asunder in the midst, and all numbered with the eleven Apostles. The Gospel. St. Matth. xi. 25. AT that time Jesus an his bowels gushed out. swered and said, I thank it was known unto all the thee, O Father, Lord of headwellers at Jerusalem, inso- ven and earth, because thou much as that field is called hast hid these things from in their proper tongue, A- the wise and prudent, and celdama, that is to say, The hast revealed them unto field of blood. For it is writ- babes. Even so, Father, for The Collect. 0 ALMIGHTY God, who into 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. ANNUNCIATION OF THE VIRGIN MARY. so it seemed good in thy all ye that labour and are sight. All things are deliver- heavy laden, and I will give ed unto me of my Father: you rest. Take my yoke and no man knoweth the upon you, and learn of me; Son, but the Father; neither for I am meek and lowly in knoweth any man the Fa- heart: and ye shall find rest ther, save the Son, and he unto your souls. For my to whomsoever the Son will yoke is easy, and my burreveal him. Come unto me, den is light. The Annunciation of the blessed Virgin Mary. Galilee named Nazareth, to whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the Virgin's name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women. And when she saw him she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. the spake again unto A- to her, Fear not, Mary; for haz, saying, Ask thee a sign thou hast found favour with of the Lord thy God; ask it God. And behold, thou shalt either in the depth, or in the conceive in thy womb, and height above. But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I bring forth a Son, and' shalt call his name JESUS. He tempt the Lord. And he said, shall be great, and shall be Hear ye now, O house of called the Son of the HighDavid; Is it a small thing est; and the Lord God shall for you to weary men, but give unto him the throne of will ye weary my God also? his father David. And he Therefore the Lord himself shall reign over the house shall give you a sign; Be- of Jacob for ever; and of hold, a Virgin shall conceive, his kingdom there shall be and bear a son, and shall call no end. Then said Mary his name Immanuel. Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good. The Gospel. St. Luke i. 26. 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 The Collect, 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. Isai. vii. 10. the angel Gabriel was the Highest shall overshasent from God unto a city of dow thee: therefore also that SAINT MARK'S DAY. holy thing which shall be who was called barren: for born of thee shall be called with God nothing shall be the Son of God. And be- impossible. And Mary said, hold, thy cousin Elizabeth, Behold the handmaid of the she hath also conceived a Lord; be it unto me accordson in her old age; and this ing to thy word. And the is the sixth month with her angel departed from her. Saint Mark's Day. The Collect. O ALMIGHTY God, who hast instructed thy holy Church with the heavenly doctrine of thy Evangelist Saint Mark; Give us grace, that, being not like children carried away with every blast of vain doctrine, we may be established in the truth of thy holy Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Epistle. Ephes. iv. 7. 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 ascendsure of the stature of the fulness of Christ; that we henceforth be no more children, 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; 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 but plieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body, unto the edifying of itself in love. The Gospel. St. John xv. 1. I AM the true vine, and ed, what is it but that he my also descended first lower parts of the earth? bandman. Every branch in He that descended is the me that beareth not fruit same also that ascended up he taketh away; and every far above all heavens, that branch that beareth fruit, he might fill all things.) he purgeth it, that it may And he gave some Apos- bring forth more fruit. Now tles, and some Prophets, and ye are clean through the some Evangelists, and some word which I have spoken Pastors and Teachers; for unto you. Abide in me, the perfecting of the saints, and I in you. As the branch for the work of the minis- cannot bear fruit of itself, try, for the edifying of the except it abide in the vine; body of Christ; till we all no more can ye, except ye come in the unity of the abide in me. I am the vine, faith, and of the knowledge ye are the branches. of the Son of God, unto a that abideth in me, and I He perfect man, unto the mea- in him, the same bringeth SAINT PHILIP AND SAINT JAMES'S DAY. forth much fruit; for with-| fruit; so shall ye be my disout me ye can do nothing. ciples. As the Father hath If a man abide not in me, loved me, so have I loved he is cast forth as a branch, you: continue ye in my and is withered; and men love. If ye keep my comgather them, and cast them mandments, ye shall abide into the fire, and they are in my love; even as I have burned. If ye abide in me, kept my Father's commandand my words abide in you, ments, and abide in his love. ye shall ask what ye will, These things have I spoken and it shall be done unto unto you, that my joy might you. Herein is my Father remain in you, and that your glorified, that ye bear much joy might be full. Saint Philip and Saint James's Day. 0 The Collect. ALMIGHTY God, whom truly to know is everlasting life; Grant us perfectly to know thy Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life; that, man is unstable in all his following the steps of thy holy Apostles, Saint Philip ways. Let the brother of and Saint James, we may he is exalted; but the rich low degree rejoice in that stedfastly walk in the way in that he is made low; bethat leadeth to eternal life; nothing wavering; for he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea, driven with the not that man think that he wind, and tossed. For let the Lord. A shall receive any thing of ouble- minded through the same thy Son cause as the flower of the Jesus Christ our Lord. A- grass he shall pass away. men. For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof fallThe Epistle. St. James i. 1. AMES, a servant of God Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying 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 ND Jesus said unto his God, that giveth to all men disciples, Let not your liberally, and upbraideth not, heart be troubled; ye beand it shall be given him. lieve in God, believe also in But let him ask in faith, me. In my Father's house The Gospel. St. John xiv. 1. AN 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 hath promised to them that crown of life, which the Lord love him. SAINT BARNABAS THE APOSTLE. are many mansions; if it known me, Philip? He that were not so, I would have hath seen me hath seen the told you. I go to prepare a Father; and how sayest thou place for you: and if I go then, Shew us the Father? and prepare a place for you, Believest thou not that I I will come again, and re- am in the Father, and the ceive you unto myself, that Father in me? The words where I am, there ye may that I speak unto you I be also. And whither I go speak not of myself; but ye know, and the way ye the Father that dwelleth in know. Thomas saith unto me, he doeth the works. him, Lord, we know not Believe me, that I am in whither thou goest, and the Father, and the Father how can we know the way? in me; or else believe me Jesus saith unto him, I am for the very works' sake. the way, the truth, and the Verily, verily I say unto life: no man cometh unto you, He that believeth on the Father but by me. me, the works that I do ye had known me, ye should shall he do also; and greathave known my Father al- er works than these shall so: and from henceforth ye he do; because I go unto know him, and have seen my Father. And 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 will do it. If 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 Zaint Barnabas the Apostle. The Collect. and had seen the grace of O who didst endue thy ed them all, that with purholy Apostle Barnabas with pose of heart they would singular gifts of the Holy cleave unto the Lord. For Ghost; Leave us not, we he was a good man, and full beseech thee, destitute of of the holy Ghost, and of thy manifold gifts, nor yet faith: and much people was of grace to use them alway added unto the Lord. Then to thy honour and glory; departed Barnabas to Tarthrough Jesus Christ our sus, Lord. Amen. 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 Jerusalem For the Epistle. Acts xi. 22. TIDINGS of these things came unto the ears of the Church which was in Jerusalem; and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch. Who, when he came, prophets from SAINT JOHN BAPTIST'S DAY. unto Antioch. And there you. Greater love hath no stood up one of them nam- man than this, that a man ed Agabus, and signified by lay down his life for his the Spirit, that there should friends. Ye are my friends, be great dearth throughout if ye do whatsoever I comall the world; which came mand you. Henceforth I to pass in the days of Clau- call you not servants; for dius Cæsar. Then the dis- the servant knoweth not ciples, every man according what his lord doeth: but I to his ability, determined have called you friends; for to send relief unto the bre- all things that I have heard thren which dwelt in Ju- of my Father I have made dæa. Which also they did, known unto you. Ye have and sent it to the elders by not chosen me, but I have the hands of Barnabas and chosen you, and ordained Saul. 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. The Gospel. St. John xv. 12. ΤΗ HIS is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved Saint John Baptist's Day. The Collect. 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 highway 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. The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field. my people, saith your The grass withereth, the God. Speak ye comfortably flower fadeth, because the to Jerusalem, and cry unto Spirit of the Lord bloweth her, That her warfare is upon it: surely the people accomplished; that her ini- is grass. The grass withereth, quity is pardoned: for she the flower fadeth; but the hath received of the Lord's word of our God shall stand For the Epistle. Isai. xl. 1. COMFO MFORT ye, comfort ye Α' LMIGHTY God, by whose 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. SAINT JOHN BAPTIST'S DAY. for ever. O Zion, that bring- out all the hill- country of est good tidings, get thee up Judæa. And all they that into the high mountain: O had heard them laid them up Jerusalem, that bringest good in their hearts, saying, What tidings, lift up thy voice with manner of child shall this strength; lift it up, be not be? And the hand of the afraid: say unto the cities Lord was with him. And his of Judah, Behold your God. father Zacharias was filled Behold, the Lord God will with the holy Ghost, and come with strong hand, and prophesied, saying, Blessed his arm shall rule for him: be the Lord God of Israel: behold, his reward is with for he hath visited and rehim, and his work before deemed his people, and hath him. He shall feed his flock raised up an horn of salvalike a shepherd; he shall tion for us in the house of his gather the lambs with his servant David; as he spake arm, and carry them in his by the mouth of his holy bosom, and shall gently lead prophets, which have been those that are with young. since the world began; that we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand The Gospel. St. Luke i. 57. came that she should be form the mercy promised to delivered; and she brought our fathers, and to rememforth a son. And her neigh- ber his holy covenant; the bours and her cousins heard oath which he sware to our how the Lord had shewed father Abraham, that he great mercy upon her; and would grant unto us, that they rejoiced with her. And we, being delivered out of the it came to pass, that on the hands of our enemies, might eighth day they came to cir- serve him without fear, in cumcise the child; and they holiness and righteousness called him Zacharias, after before him all the days of the name of his father. And our life. And thou, Child, his mother answered and shalt be called the Prophet said, Not so; but he shall be of the Highest: for thou called John. And they said shalt go before the face of unto her, There is none of the Lord to prepare his thy kindred that is called ways; to give knowledge of by this name. And they salvation unto his people, by made signs to his father, the remission of their sins, how he would have him call- through the tender mercy of ed. And he asked for a writ- our God, whereby the daying- table, and wrote, saying, spring from on high hath His name is John. they marvelled all. And his them that sit in darkness And visited us; to give light to mouth was opened immedi- and in the shadow of death, ately, and his tongue loosed, to guide our feet into the and he spake, and praised way of peace. And the child God. And fear came all that dwelt round about spirit; and was in the deon grew, and waxed strong in them; and all these sayings serts till the day of his shewwere noised abroad through- ing unto Israel. Saint Peter's Day. The Collect. 0 ALMIGHTY God, who by 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. 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 garment about thee, and follow me. And he went out and followed 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. A¹ For the Epistle. Acts xii. 1. BOUT 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.( Then were the days of unleavened bread.) And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to solThe Gospel. St. Matt. xvi. 13. THEN Jesus came into I the coasts of Cæsarea diers to keep him, intend- Philippi, he asked his disciing after Easter to bring him ples, saying, Whom do men forth to the people. Peter say that I, the Son of man, therefore was kept in prison; am? And they said, Some but prayer was made with- say that thou art John the out ceasing of the Church un- Baptist, some Elias, and to God for him. And when others Jeremias, or one of Herod would have brought the prophets. He saith unto him forth, the same night them, But whom say ye that Peter was sleeping between I am? And Simon Peter antwo soldiers, bound with two swered and said, Thou art chains; and the keepers be- Christ, the Son of the living fore the door kept the prison. God. And Jesus answered And behold, the angel of the and said unto him, Blessed Lord came upon him, and art thou, Simon Bar- jona: a light shined in the prison; for flesh and blood hath not and he smote Peter on the revealed it unto thee, but my side, and raised him up, say- Father which is in heaven. ing, Arise up quickly. And And I say also unto thee, -88 SAINT JAMES THE APOSTLE. That thou art Peter, and heaven: and whatsoever thou upon this rock I will build shalt bind on earth shall be my Church; and the gates of bound in heaven; and whathell shall not prevail against soever thou shalt loose on it. And I will give unto thee earth shall be loosed in heathe keys of the kingdom of ven. Saint James the Apostle. The Collect. The Gospel. St. Matt. xx. 20. merciful G that as thine holy Apo- THEN came to him the stle Saint James, leaving his mother of Zebedee's chilfather and all that he had, dren with her sons, worshipwithout delay was obedient ping him, and desiring a cerunto the calling of thy Son tain thing of him. And he Jesus Christ, and followed said unto her, What wilt him; so we, forsaking all thou? She saith unto him, worldly and carnal affec- Grant that these my two tions, may be evermore rea- sons may sit, the one on thy dy to follow thy holy com- right hand, and the other on mandments; through Jesus the left, in thy kingdom. But Christ our Lord. Amen. Jesus answered and said, Ye ye able to drink of the cup know not what ye ask. Are that I shall drink of, and to For the Epistle. Acts xi. 27, and part of Chap. xii. phets from Jerusalem un- that I am baptized with? proto Antioch. And there stood They say unto him, We are up one of them named Aga- able. And he saith unto bus, and signified by the them, Ye shall drink indeed Spirit, that there should be of my cup, and be baptized great dearth throughout all with the baptism that I am the world; which came to baptized with: but to sit on pass in the days of Claudius my right hand, and on my Cæsar. Then the disciples, left, is not mine to give; but every man according to his it shall be given to them for ability, determined to send whom it is prepared of my reliefunto the brethren which Father. And when the ten dwelt in Judæa. Which also heard it, they were moved they did, and sent it to the with indignation against the elders by the hands of Bar- two brethren. But Jesus callnabas and Saul. Now about ed them unto him, and said, that time Herod the king Ye know that the princes of stretched forth his hands to the Gentiles exercise domivex 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. nion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; and whosoever will SAINT BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSLE. be chief among you, let him| ministered unto, but to minbe your servant: even as the ister, and to give his life a Son of man came not to bel ransom for many. Saint Bartholomew the Apostle. The Collect. ALMIGHTY and ever0 lasting God, who didst give to thine Apostle Bartholomew grace truly to believe and to preach thy rusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits; and they were healed every one. The Gospel. St. Luke xxii. 24. Word; Grant, we beseech AND there was also a strife thee, to among of love that Word which he be- them should be accounted lieved, and both to preach and the greatest. And he said receive the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors. But Y the hands of the not so: but he For the Epistle. Acts v. 12. Biles were many signs and that is greatest among you, wonders wrought among the let him be as the younger; people( and they were all and he that is chief, as he with one accord in Solomon's that doth serve. For wheporch: and of the rest durst ther is greater, he that sitno man join himself to them: teth at meat, or he that but the people magnified serveth? is not he that sitthem: and believers were the teth at meat? but I am more added to the Lord, mul- among you as he that servtitudes both of men and wo- eth. Ye are they which men:) insomuch that they have continued with me in brought forth the sick into my temptations. And I apthe streets, and laid them on point unto you a kingdom, beds and couches, that at the as my Father hath appointleast the shadow of Peter ed unto me; that ye may passing by might overshadow eat and drink at my table some of them. There came in my kingdom, and sit on also a multitude out of the thrones judging the twelve cities round about unto Je- l tribes of Israel. Saint Matthew the Apostle. The Collect. 0 Jall covetous desires, and inALMIGHTY God, who ordinate love of riches, and by thy blessed Son didst call Matthew from the receipt of custom to be an Apostle and Evangelist; to follow the same thy Son Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world Grant us grace to forsake without end. Amen. SAINT MICHAEL The Epistle. 2 Cor. iv. 1. HEREFORE seeing as we have received mercy, AND as thence, he saw a THE we have this ministry, The Gospel. St. Matth. ix. 9. Jesus forth we faint not; but have renounced the hidden things man named Matthew, sitof dishonesty, not walking ting at the receipt of cusin craftiness, nor handling tom: and he saith unto him, the Word of God deceitfully, Follow me. And he arose, but by manifestation of the and followed him. And it truth commending ourselves came to pass, as Jesus sat to every man's conscience in at meat in the house, bethe sight of God. But if our hold, many Publicans and Gospel be hid, it is hid to sinners came, and sat down them that are lost: in whom with him and his disciples. the God of this world hath And when the Pharisees blinded the minds of them saw it, they said unto his which believe not, lest the disciples, Why eateth your light of the glorious Gospel Master with Publicans and of Christ, who is the image sinners? But when Jesus of God, should shine unto heard that, he said unto them. For we preach not them, They that be whole ourselves, but Christ Jesus need not a physician, but the Lord; and ourselves they that are sick. But go your servants for Jesus' ye and learn what that sake. For God, who com- meaneth, I will have mercy, manded the light to shine and not sacrifice; for I am out of darkness, hath shined not come to call the rightein our hearts, to give the ous, but sinners to repentlight of the knowledge of ance. AND ALL ANGELS. the glory of God, in the face of Jesus Christ. Saint Michael and all Angels. The Collect. dragon, and the dragon O his and who hast ordained and prevailed not, neither was constituted the services of their place found any more Angels and men in a wonin heaven. And the great derful order; Mercifully dragon was cast out, that grant, that as thy holy An- old serpent, called the devil gels alway do thee service and Satan, which deceiveth in heaven, so by thy ap pointment they may succour and defend us on earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. cast out into the earth, and the whole world; he was with him. And I heard a his angels were cast out loud voice saying in heaven, strength, and the kingdom Now is come salvation, and the power For the Epistle. Rev. xii. 7. in heaof our ven: Michael and his of his Christ: for the accuser angels fought against the of our brethren is cast down, F SAINT LUKE THE EVANGELIST. which accused them before one such little child in my our God day and night. Name, receiveth me. But And they overcame him by whoso shall offend one of the blood of the Lamb, and these little ones which beby the word of their testi- lieve in me, it were better mony; and they loved not for him that a milstone were their lives unto the death. hanged about his neck, and Therefore rejoice, ye hea- that he were drowned in the vens, and ye that dwell in depth of the sea. Wo unthem. Wo 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. to the world because of offences: for it must needs be that offences come: but wo to that man by whom the offence cometh. Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, is better for thee to enter and cast them from thee: it The Gospel. St. Matt. xviii. 1. halt or the disciples unto Jesus, rather than having two saying, Who is the greatest hands or two feet to be in the Kingdom of heaven? cast into everlasting fire. And Jesus called a little And if thine eye offend child unto him, and set him thee, pluck it out, and cast in the midst of them, and it from thee: it is better said, Verily I say unto you, for thee to enter into life Except ye be converted, and with one eye, rather than become as little children, having two eyes to be cast ye shall not enter into the into hell- fire. Take heed Kingdom of heaven. Who- that ye despise not one of soever therefore shall hum- these little ones; for I say ble himself as this little unto you, That in heaven child, the same is greatest their angels do always bein the Kingdom of heaven. hold the face of my Father And whoso shall receive which is in heaven. Saint Luke the Evangelist. The Collect. AT The Epistle. 2 Tim. iv. 5. LMIGHTY God, who WAT WATCH thou in all calledst Luke the Phythings, endure afflicsician, whose praise is in tions, do the work of an the Gospel, to be an Evan- Evangelist, make full proof gelist, and Physician of the of thy ministry. For I am soul; May it please thee, now ready to be offered, that, by the wholsome medi- and the time of my decines of the doctrine deli- parture is at hand. I have vered by him, all the dis- fought a good fight, I have eases of our souls may be finished my course, I have healed; through the merits kept the faith. Henceforth of thy Son Jesus Christ our there is laid up for me Lord. Amen. a crown of righteousness, SAINT SIMON AND SAINT JUDE. which the Lord, the righte-| The Gospel. St. Luke x. 1. ous Judge, shall give me at that day and not 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 vest. 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 him according to his works. Of whom be thou ware also, for he hath greatly withstood our words. hold, I send you forth as Go your ways; belambs 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 again. And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. THE Lord appointed other them two and two before seventy sent his face into every city and place whither he himself would come. Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few; pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harSaint Simon and Saint Jude, Apostles. The Collect. Christ, and called: Mercy 0 ALMIGHTY God, who unto you, and peace, and hast built thy Church love be multiplied. Beloved, upon the foundation of the when I gave all diligence to Apostles and Prophets, Je- write unto you of the comsus Christ himself being the mon salvation, it was needhead corner- stone; Grant us ful for me to write unto so to be joined together in you, and exhort you, that unity of spirit by their doc- ye should earnestly contend trine, that we may be made for the faith which was once an holy temple acceptable unto thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Epistle. St. Jude 1. delivered unto the saints. For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation; ungodly sus Christ, and brother our God into lasciviousness, of James, to them that are and denying the only Lord sanctified by God the Fa- God, and our Lord Jesus ther, and preserved in Jesus Christ. I will therefore put ALL SAINTS' DAY. they you in remembrance, though| hateth you. Remember the ye once knew this, how that word that said unto you, the Lord, having saved the The servant is not greater people out of the land of than the Lord: if they have Egypt, afterward destroy- persecuted me, they will ed them that believed not. also persecute you; if they And the angels which kept have kept my saying, they not their first estate, but will keep your's also. But left their own habitation, all these things will they do he hath reserved in ever- unto you for my lasting chains under dark- sake, because ness unto the judgement of not him that sent me. If the great day. Even as So- I had not come and spoken dom and Gomorrha, and unto them, they had not the cities about them in like had sin: but now they have manner giving themselves no cloke for their sin. He over to fornication, and go- that hateth me hateth my ing after strange flesh, are Father also. If I had not set forth for an example, done among them the works suffering the vengeance of which none other man did, eternal fire. Likewise also they had not had sin; but these filthy dreamers defile now have they both seen, the flesh, despise dominion, and hated both me and my and speak evil of dignities. Father. But this cometh to be fulfilled that is written pass, that the word might in their law, They hated The Gospel. St. John xv. 17. THESE things I comBut Name's know one another. If the world when the Comforter is come, hate you, ye know that it whom I will send unto you hated me before it hated from the Father, even the you. If ye were of the Spirit of truth, which proworld, the world would love ceedeth from the Father, his own: but because ye he shall testify of me. And are not of the world, but I ye also shall bear witness, have chosen you out of the because ye have been with world, therefore the world me from the beginning. All Saints' Day. The Collect. pared for them that unfeign0 ALMIGHTY God, edly love thee; through Jewho hast knit together sus Christ our Lord. Amen. thine elect in one communion and fellowship, in the For the Epistle. Rev. vii. 2. AN Christ our Lord; Grant us ND I saw another angel ascending from the east, grace so to follow thy bless- having the seal of the living ed Saints in all virtuous and God; and he cried with a godly living, that we may loud voice to the four ancome to those unspeakable gels, to whom it was given joys, which thou hast pre- to hurt the earth, and the ALL SAINTS' DAY. sea, saying, Hurt not the the throne, and about the earth, neither the sea, nor elders, and the four beasts, the trees, till we have seal- and fell before the throne ed the servants of our God on their faces, and worshipin their foreheads. And I ped God, saying, Amen; heard the number of them Blessing, which were sealed; and glory, and and wisdom, and thanksgiving, there were sealed an hun- and honour, and power, and dred and forty and four might, be unto our God for thousand, of all the tribes ever and ever. Amen. of the children of Israel. The Gospel. St. Matth. v. 1. Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben JESUS, seeing the multiwere sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. tudes, went up into a mountain; and when he was set, his disciples came unto him. And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for their's is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peace- makers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are After this I beheld, and lo, they which are persecuted a great multitude, which no for righteousness' sake: for man could number, of all their's is the kingdom of nations, and kindreds, and heaven. Blessed are people, and tongues, stood when men shall revile you, before the throne, and be- and persecute you, and shall fore the Lamb, clothed with say all manner of evil awhite robes, and palms in gainst you falsely for my their hands; and cried with sake. Rejoice, and be exa loud voice, saying, Salva- ceeding glad; for great is tion to our God which sit- your reward in heaven: for teth upon the throne, and so persecuted they the prounto the Lamb. And all the phets which were before angels stood round about you. ye, 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 Isachar were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand. F2 THE ORDER OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE LORD'S SUPPER, OR HOLY COMMUNION. T 50 many as intend to be partakers of the holy Communion shall signify their names to the Curate, at least some time the day before. And 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 hath 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 hath 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. 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. in heaven, Hallowed be hid; Cleanse the thoughts thy Name. Thy kingdom of our hearts by the inspiracome. Thy will be done in tion of thy Holy Spirit, that earth, As it is in heaven. we may perfectly love thee, Give us this day our daily and worthily magnify thy bread. And forgive us our holy Name; through Christ trespasses, As we forgive our Lord. Amen. them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil. Amen. The Collect. God, unto Awhom all hearts' be open, all desires known, and 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. THE COMMUNION. Minister. all that in them is, and restGo OD spake these words, ed the seventh day: whereand said; I am the Lord thy God: Thou shalt have none other gods but me. fore the Lord blessed the seventh day, and hallowed it. People. Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. Minister. 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 commandments. 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. Remember that thou keep holy the Sabbathday. 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 maid- servant, thy cattle, and the stranger that is within thy gates. For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and 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 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 guiltless, that taketh his thy neighbour. Name in vain. People. Lord, have merPeople. Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our cy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law. 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. ¶ Then shall follow one of these two Collects for the Queen, the Priest standing as before, and saying, THE COMMUNION. stlo[ or, The portion of Scripture appointed for the Epistle] is written in the- Chapter ofbeginning at the- Verse. And the Epistle ended, he shall say, Here endeth the Epistle. Then shall he read the Gospel( the people all standing up) saying, The holy Gospel is written in theChapter of- beginning at the -Verse. And the Gospel ended, shall be sung or said the Creed following, the people still standing, as before. Let us pray. kingdom is everlasting, and power infinite; Have mercy upon the whole Church; and so rule the heart of thy chosen Servant VICTORIA, our Queen and Governour, that she( knowing whose minister she is) may above all seek honour and glory: and that we, and all her subjects( duly considering whose authority she hath) may faithfully invisible: serve, honour, and humbly obey her, 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. I the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And of all things visible and 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 A¹ one substance with the Father; By whom all things Or, were made, Who for us men, LMIGHTY and everlast- and for our salvation came ing God, we are taught down from heaven, And was by thy holy Word, that the incarnate by the Holy Ghost hearts of Kings are in thy of the Virgin Mary, And rule and governance, and was made man, And was that thou dost dispose and crucified also for us under turn them as it seemeth best Pontius Pilate. He suffered to thy godly wisdom: We and was buried, And the humbly beseech thee so to third day he rose again acdispose and govern the heart cording to the Scriptures, of VICTORIA thy Servant, And ascended into heaven, our Queen and Governour, And sitteth on the right that, in all her thoughts, hand of the Father. And words, and works, she may he shall come again with ever seek thy honour and glory to judge both the glory, and study to pre- quick and the dead: Whose serve thy people committed kingdom shall have no end. to her charge, in wealth, peace, and godliness: Grant this, O merciful Father, for thy dear Son's sake, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. And I believe in the Holy Ghost, The Lord and Giver of life, Who proceedeth from the Father and the Son, Who with the Father and the Son together is worshipthe Day. And immediately after ped and glorified, Who spake the Collect the Priest shall read by the Prophets. And I bethe Epistle, saying, The Epi- lieve one Catholick and AThen shall be said the Collect of THE COMMUNION. postolick Church. I acknow-| the will of my Father which ledge one Baptism for the is in heaven. St. Matth. vii. remission of sins, And I look for the Resurrection of the dead, And the life of the world to come. Amen. Zacchæus stood forth, and said unto the Lord, Behold, Lord, the half of my goods give to the poor; and if I have done any wrong to any man, I restore four- fold. St. Luke xix. Then the Curate shall declare unto the people what Holy- days, or Fasting- days, are in the Week following to be observed. And then also Who goeth a warfare at ( if occasion be) shall notice be given any time of his own cost? of the Communion; and Briefs, Who planteth a vineyard, Citations, and Excommunications and eateth not of the fruit read. And nothing shall be proclaimed or prblished 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 Queen, or by the Ordinary of the place. Then shall follow the Sermon, or one of the Homilies already set forth, or hereafter to be set forth, by authority. 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. LET your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. St. Matth. v. thereof? Or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? 1 Cor. ix. spiritual things, is it a great If we have sown unto you matter if we shall reap your worldly things? 1 Cor. ix. 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? Lord also ordained, that they Even so hath the who preach the Gospel should live of the Gospel. 1 Cor. ix. that little shall reap little; and he that soweth plenteously shall reap plenteously. Let every man do according as he is disposLay not up for yourselves treasure upon the earth; ed in his heart, not grudgwhere the rust and moth ingly, or of necessity; for doth corrupt, and where God loveth a cheerful giver. thieves break through and 2 Cor. ix. steal: but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven; where neither rust nor moth doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through and steal. St. Matth. vi. 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. Gal. vi. Whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even While we have time, let so do unto them; for this is us do good unto all men; the Law and the Prophets. and specially unto them St. Matth. vii. that are of the houshold of Not every one that saith faith. Gal. vi. unto me, Lord, Lord, shall Godliness is great riches, enter into the Kingdom of if a man be content with heaven; but he that doeth that he hath: for we brought F3 THE COMMUNION. nothing into the world, nei- Whilst these Sentences are in readther 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. Heb. vi. To do good, and to distribute, forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. Heb. xiii. Be merciful after thy power. If thou hast much, give plenteously: if thou hast little, do thy diligence gladly to give of that little: for so gatherest thou thyself a good reward in the day of necessity. Tobit iv. ing, the Deacons, Church- wardens, 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. 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. And when there is a Communion, the Priest shall then place upon the Table so much Bread and Wine, as he shall think sufficient. A¹ Whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? 1 St. John iii. LMIGHTY and everliving God, who by thy holy Apostle hast taught us to make prayers, and supplications, and to give thanks, for all men; We humbly beseech thee most mercifully [* to accept our If there be alms and oblati- no alms or oblaons, and to re- tions, then shall Give alms of thy goods, ceive these our cepting our alms the words[ of acand never turn thy face prayers, which and oblations] be from any poor man; and we offer unto left out unsaid. then the face of the Lord thy Divine Majesty; beshall not be turned away seeching thee to inspire confrom thee. Tobit iv. tinually 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 VICTORIA our Queen; that under her we may be godly and quietly governed: And grant unto her whole Council, and to all that are put in authority under her, that they may truly and indifferAfter which done, the Priest shall say, Let us pray for the whole state of Christ's Church militant here in earth. THE COMMUNION. ently minister justice, to the disposed the most comfortpunishment of wickedness able Sacrament of the Body and vice, and to the main- and Blood of Christ; to be tenance of thy true religion, by them received in rememand virtue. Give grace, Obrance of his meritorious heavenly Father, to all Cross and Passion; whereby Bishops and Curates, that alone we obtain remission of they may both by their life our sins, and are made parand doctrine set forth thy takers of the Kingdom of true and lively Word, and heaven. Wherefore it is our rightly and duly administer duty to render most humthy holy Sacraments: And ble and hearty thanks to Alto all thy people give thy mighty God our heavenly heavenly grace; and espe- Father, for that he hath cially to this congregation given his Son our Saviour here present; that, with Jesus Christ, not only to die meek heart and due reve- for us, but also to be our spirence, they may hear, and ritual food and sustenance in receive thy holy Word; tru- that holy Sacrament. Which ly serving thee in holiness being so divine and comfortand righteousness all the able a thing to them who days of their life. And we receive it worthily, and so most humbly beseech_thee dangerous to them that will of thy goodness, O Lord, presume to receive it unworto comfort and succour all thily; my duty is to exhort them, who in this transi- you in the mean season to tory life are in trouble, sor- consider the dignity of that row, need, sickness, or any holy mystery, and the great other adversity. And we peril of the unworthy receivalso bless thy holy Name for ing thereof; and so to search all thy servants departed this and examine your own conlife in thy faith and fear; sciences,( and that not lightbeseeching thee to give us ly, and after the manner of grace so to follow their good dissemblers with God; but examples, that with them so) that ye may come holy we may be partakers of thy and clean to such a heavenly heavenly kingdom: Grant Feast, in the marriage- garthis, O Father, for Jesus ment required by God in Christ's sake, our only Me- holy Scripture, and be rediator and Advocate. Amen. ceived as worthy partakers of that holy Table. to is; First, to examine your The way and means therelives and conversations by the rule of God's commandments; and whereinsoever ye shall perceive yourselves to have offended, either by will, DEARLY beloved, on word, or deed, there to bewail day purpose, through God's assistance, to administer to all such as shall be religiously and devoutly your own to confess yourselves to Almighty God, with full purpose of amendment of life. And if When the Minister giveth warning for the celebration of the holy Communion,( which he shall always do upon the Sunday, or some Holyday, immediately preceding,) after the Sermon or Homily ended, he shall read this Exhortation following. THE COMMUNION. ye shall perceive your offences to be such as are not only against God, but also against your neighbours; then ye shall reconcile yourselves unto them; being ready to make restitution and satisfaction, according to the uttermost of your powers, for all inju- D thren, on ries and wrongs done by you I intend, to any other; and being like- by God's grace, to celebrate wise ready to forgive others that have offended you, as ye would have forgiveness of your offences at God's hand: for otherwise the receiving of the holy Communion doth nothing else but increase your damnation. Therefore if any of you be a blasphemer of God, an hinderer or slanderer of his Word, an adulterer, or be in malice, or envy, or in any other grievous crime, repent you of your sins, or else come not to that holy Table; lest, after the taking of that holy Sacrament, 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. the Lord's Supper: unto which, in God's behalf, I bid you all that are here present; and beseech you, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, that ye will not refuse to come thereto, being so lovingly called and bidden by God himself. Ye know how grievous and unkind a thing it is, when a man hath prepared a rich feast, decked his table with all kind of provision, so that there lacketh nothing but the guests to sit down; and yet they who are called( without any cause) most unthankfully refuse to come. Which of you in such a case would not be moved? Who would not think a great injury and wrong done unto him? Wherefore, most dearly beloved in Christ, take ye good heed, lest ye, withdrawing yourselves from this holy Supper, provoke God's indignation against you. It is an easy matter for a man to say, I will not communicate, because I am otherwise hindered with worldly business. But such excuses are not so easily 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? When God calleth you, are ye not ashamed to say ye will not come? When ye should reAnd because it is requisite, that no man should come to the holy Communion, but with a full trust in God's mercy, and with a quiet conscience; therefore if there be any of you, who by this means cannot quiet his own conscience herein, but requireth further comfort or counsel, let him come to me, or to some other discreet and learned Minister of God's Word, and open his grief; that by the ministry of God's holy Word he may receive the benefit of absolution, together with ghostly counsel and advice, to the quieting of his conscience, and avoiding of all scruple and doubtfulness. Or, in case he shall see the people negligent to come to the holy Communion, instead of the former, he shall use this Exhortation. EARLY THE COMMUNION. turn to God, will ye excuse yourselves, and say ye are D to EARLY beloved in the not ready? Consider earnest- come to the holy Communion ly with yourselves how little of the Body and Blood of such feigned excuses will a- our Saviour Christ, must vail before God. They that consider how Saint Paul exrefused the feast in the Gos- horteth all persons diligently pel, because they had bought to try and examine thema farm, or would try their selves, before they presume yokes of oxen, or because to eat of that Bread, and they were married, were not drink of that Cup. For as so excused, but counted un- the benefit is great, if with worthy of the heavenly feast. a true penitent heart and I, for my part, shall be ready; lively faith we receive that and, according to mine Of- holy Sacrament;( for then fice, I bid you in the Name we spiritually eat the flesh of God, I call you in Christ's of Christ, and drink his behalf, I exhort you, as ye blood; then we dwell in love your own salvation, that Christ, and Christ in us; ye will be partakers of this we are one with Christ, and holy Communion. And as Christ with us;) so is the the Son of God did vouchsafe danger great, if we receive to yield up his soul by death the same unworthily. For upon the Cross for your sal- then we are guilty of the vation; so it is your duty to Body and Blood of Christ receive the Communion in our Saviour; we eat and remembrance of the sacrifice drink our own damnation, of his death, as he himself not considering the Lord's hath commanded: which if Body; we kindle God's ye shall neglect to do, con- wrath against us; we prosider with yourselves how voke him to plague us with great injury ye do unto God, divers diseases, and sundry and how sore punishment kinds of death. Judge therehangeth over your heads for fore yourselves, brethren, the same; when ye wilfully that ye be not judged of the abstain from the Lord's Ta- Lord; repent you truly for ble, and separate from your your sins past; have a lively brethren, who come to feed and stedfast faith in Christ on the banquet of that most our Saviour; amend your heavenly food. These things lives, and be in perfect chaif ye earnestly consider, ye rity with all men; so shall will by God's grace return ye be meet partakers of those to a better mind: for the holy mysteries. And above obtaining whereof we shall all things ye must give most not cease to make our hum- humble and hearty thanks to ble petitions unto Almighty God, the Father, the Son, God our heavenly Father. and the Holy Ghost, for the the death and passion of our redemption of the world by Saviour Christ, both God and man; who did humble himself, even to the death upon the Cross, for us, miserable F4 At the time of the celebration of the Communion, the Communicants being conveniently placed for the receiving of the holy Sacrament, the Priest shall say this Exhortation. THE COMMUNION. sinners, who lay in darkness of our Lord Jesus Christ, Father and the shadow of death; that he might make us the Maker of all things, Judge children of God, and exalt of all men; We acknowledge us to everlasting life. And and bewail our manifold sing to the end that we should and wickedness, Which we, alway remember the exceed- from time to time, most ing great love of our Mas- grievously have committed, ter, and only Saviour, Jesus By thought, word, and deed, Christ, thus dying for us, Against thy Divine Majesty, and the innumerable benefits Provoking most justly thy which by his precious blood- wrath and indignation ashedding he hath obtained gainst us. We do earnestly to us; he hath instituted and ordained holy mysteries, as pledges of his love, and for a continual remembrance of his death, to our great and endless comfort. To him therefore, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, let us give( as we are most bounden) continual thanks; submitting ourselves wholly to his holy will and pleasure, and studying to serve him in true holiness and righteousness all the days of our life. Amen. repent, And are heartily sorry for these our misdoings; The remembrance of 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 thee In newness of life, To the honour and glory of thy Name; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. AThen shall the Priest say to them men. that come to receive the holy Com- Then shall the Priest( or the Bimunion, Y sins, and are in love and cha- A heavenly Father, who of E that do truly and earnestly repent you of shop, being present,) stand up, and turning himself to the people, pronounce this Absolution. our your rity with your neighbours, and intend to lead a new his great mercy hath promislife, following the command- ed forgiveness of sins to all ments of God, and walking them that with hearty refrom henceforth in his holy pentance and true faith turn ways; Draw near with faith, unto him; Have mercy upon and take this holy Sacrament you; pardon and deliver you to your comfort; and make from all your sins; confirm your humble confession to and strengthen you in all Almighty God, meekly kneel- goodness; and bring you to ing upon your knees. everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 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, Then shall the Priest say, Hear what comfortable words our Saviour Christ saith unto all that truly turn to him. THE COMMUNION. St. Matth. xi. 28. COME E unto me all that magnify thy glorious Name; travail and are heavy evermore praising thee, and laden, and I will refresh you. saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts, heaven So God loved the world, and earth are full of thy that he gave his only- begot- glory: Glory be to thee, O ten Son, to the end that all Lord most High. Amen. that believe in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. St. John iii. 16. PROPER PREFACES. Upon Christmas- day, and seven days after. Hear also what Saint Paul saith. This is a true saying, and worthy of all men to be received, That Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. 1 Tim. i. 15. Hear also what Saint John saith. 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. After 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. Answer. It is meet and right so to do. Then shall the Priest turn to the Lord's Table, and say, give Jesus Christ thine only Son to be born as at this time for us; who, by 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 everlasting life. ThereIT is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times, and in places, give thanks unto thee, O' Lord, Holy T dearly beloved Son JeFather, Almighty, Everlasting God. * These words[ Holy Father must be omitted on Trinity- Sunday. sus Christ our Lord; who after his most glorious Resurrection manifestly apHere shall follow the Proper Pre- peared to all his Apostles, face, according to the time, if there and in their sight ascended be any specially appointed: or else immediately shall follow, us fore with Angels,& c. Upon Ascension- day, and seven days after. up into heaven to prepare a place for us; that where gels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and Angels,& c. ascend, and reign with him in glory. Therefore with THE COMMUNION. Upon Whit- sunday, and six days after. THROUGH Jesus Christ our Lord; according to whose most true promise, the Holy Ghost came down WE do not presume to 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 Gospel unto 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. O merciful Lord, trusting in come to this thy Table, our own righteousness, but in thy manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy the crumbs under thy Taso much as to gather up ble. But thou art the same Lord, whose property is alus therefore, gracious Lord, ways to have mercy: Grant so to eat the flesh of thy dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that our sinful bodies may be made clean by his body, and our souls washed through his most precious blood, and that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen. Upon the Feast of Trinity only. WHO art one God, one not one only Person, but three Persons in one Substance. For that which we believe of the glory of the Father, the believe of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, without any difference or inequality. Therefore with Angels,& c. same we After each of which Prefaces shall immediately be sung or said, Then 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. When the Priest, standing before 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. our heavenly Father, who of thy tender mercy didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption; who made there( by his one oblation of himself a gels and Archangels, and sufficient sacrifice, oblaand with all the company of tion, and satisfaction, for heaven, we laud and magni- the sins of the whole world; fy thy glorious Name; ever- and did institute, and in more praising thee, and say- his holy Gospel command ing, Holy, holy, holy, Lord us to continue, a perpetual God of hosts, heaven and memory of that his preearth are full of thy glory: cious death, until his comGlory be to thee, O Lord ing again; Hear us, O most High. Amen. merciful Father, we most THE COMMUNION. humbly beseech thee; and ing life. Take and eat this grant that we receiving these in remembrance that Christ thy creatures of bread and died for thee, and feed on wine, according to thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ's holy institution, in remembrance of his death and passion, may be partakers him in thy heart by faith with thanksgiving. T and Blood: who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took HE Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was shed for thee, preserve thy body and soul unto everHere Bread; and, Priest is to take the lasting life. Drink this in when he had the Paten into his hands: remembrance that Christ's Blood was shed for thee, and be thankful. given thanks, the brake it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take, eat, this is my And here to Body which is lay his hand upon given for all the Bread. you: Do this in remembrance of me. Likewise after supper he took$ Here he is to the Cup; and, take the Cup into when he had his hand: given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of this; for this is my lay his hand upBlood of the on every vessel( be New Testa- it Chalice or Flament, which gon) in which there is any Wine is shed for you to be consecrated. and for many And here to for the remission of sins: Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me. Amen. And the Minister that delivereth the Cup any one shall say, t And here to break the Bread: 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. TWhen all have communicated, the Minister shall return to the Lord's Table, and reverently place upon it what remaineth of the consecrated Elements, covering the same with a fair linen cloth. Then shall the Priest say the Lord's Prayer, the people repeating after him every Petition. 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 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 manner.( if any be present,) temptation; But deliver us and after that to the people also from evil: For thine is the in order, into their hands, all kingdom, The power, and meekly kneeling. And, when he the glory, For ever and ever. delivereth the Bread to any one, Amen. he shall say, After shall be said as followeth, THE Body of our Lord was given for thee, preserve thy Father, we thy humble body and soul unto everlast- servants entirely desire thy THE COMMUNION. fatherly goodness mercifully which is the blessed comto accept this our sacrifice pany of all faithful people; of praise and thanksgiving; and are also heirs through most humbly beseeching hope of thy everlasting kingthee to grant, that by the dom, by the merits of the merits and death of thy Son most precious death and Jesus Christ, and through passion of thy dear Son. faith in his blood, we and And we most humbly beall thy whole Church may seech thee, O heavenly Faobtain remission of our sins, ther, so to assist us with and all other benefits of his thy grace, that we may conpassion. And here we offer tinue in that holy fellowand present unto thee, O ship, and do all such good Lord, ourselves, our souls works as thou hast prepared and bodies, to be a reason- for us to walk in; through able, holy, and lively sacri- Jesus Christ our Lord, to fice unto thee; humbly be- whom, with thee and the seeching thee, that all we, Holy Ghost, be all honour who are partakers of this and glory, world without holy Communion, may be end. Amen. fulfilled with thy grace and heavenly benediction. And although we be unworthy, through our manifold sins, to offer unto thee any sa crifice, 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. Or this, T Then shall be said or sung, GLORY be to God on good will towards men. We high, and in earth peace, 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. Son Jesu Christ; O Lord O Lord, the only- begotten God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy ALMIGHTY and ever- upon us. Thou that takest receive our prayer. away the sins of the world, that sittest at the right Thou hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. living God, we heartily thank thee, for that thou dost vouchsafe to feed us, who have duly received these holy mysteries, with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and thou only art the Lord; For thou only art holy; Blood of thy Son our Sa- thou only, O Christ, with viour Jesus Christ; and dost the Holy Ghost, art most assure us thereby of thy fa- high in the glory of God the vour and goodness towards Father. Amen. us; and that we are very members incorporate in the mystical body of thy Son, Then the Priest( or Bishop if he be present) shall let them depart with this Blessing. THE COMMUNION. passeth all understand- be so grafted inwardly in ing, keep your hearts and our hearts, that they may minds in the knowledge bring forth in us the fruit of and love of God, and of his good living, to the honour Son Jesus Christ our Lord: and praise of thy Name; and the blessing of God through Jesus Christ our Almighty, the Father, the Lord. Amen. Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you and remain PREVENT us, O Lord, you Amen. in all our doings and further us with thy thy most gracious favour, continual help; that in all and ended in thee, we may our works begun, continued, glorify thy holy Name, and finally by thy mercy obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 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, or Litany, by the discretion of the Minister. A40 LMIGHTY God, the Lord, in these our supplications and prayers, and who knowest our necessifountain of all wisdom, dispose the way of thy ser- ties before we ask, and our vants towards the attain- ignorance in asking; We ment of everlasting salva- beseech thee to have comthat, among all the passion upon our infirmiwe tion; 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. ties; and those things, which for our dare not, and for our blindunworthiness ness we cannot ask, vouchsafe to give us, for the worthiness of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. AL LMIGHTY God, who 0 ALMIGHTY Lord, and everlasting God, vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to direct, sanctify, and govern, hast promised to hear both our hearts and bodies, the petitions of them that in the ways of thy laws, and ask in thy Son's Name; in We beseech thee mercifully to us the works of thy commandments; that through to incline thine ear thy most mighty protection, both here and ever, we may be preserved in' body and soul; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. 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 setting forth of thy glory; our through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Almighty God, that the words, which we have heard this day with our outward 66 THE COMMUNION. Upon the Sundays and other Holy- days( if there be no Communion) 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. 66 And 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. And if there be not above twenty persons in the Parish of discretion to receive the Communion; yet there shall be no Communion, except four( or three at the least) communicate with the Priest. And 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 dissention, 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 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. 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. HEREAS it is ordained in this Office for the Administra" receive the same kneeling;( which order is well meant, for a sig" nification of our humble and grateful acknowledgement of the " benefits of Christ therein given to all worthy Receivers, and for " the avoiding of such profanation and disorder in the holy Com" munion, 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." 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. THE MINISTRATION OF PUBLICK BAPTISM OF INFANTS, TO BE USED IN THE CHURCH. T 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 of 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. TAnd 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. T 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 to be filled with pure Water,) and standing there, shall say, TATH this Child been already H baptized, or no? TIf they answer, No: Then shall the Priest proceed as followeth. D EARLY beloved, forasmuch as all men are conceived and born in sin; 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 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. 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 Child; wash him and sanctify him with the holy Ghost; that he, being delivered from thy wrath, may be received into the ark of Christ's Church; and being stedfast in faith, joyful through hope, 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. immortal A God, the aid of all that need, Then shall the Priest say, Let us pray. ALMIGHTY and everlasting believe, and the resurrection of God, who of thy didst save Noah and his family in this Infant, that he, coming to thy the ark from perishing by water; holy Baptism, may receive remisand also didst safely lead the chil- sion of his sins by spiritual regedren of Israel thy people through neration. Receive him, O Lord, the Red Sea, figuring thereby thy as thou hast promised by thy well. the helper of all that flee to thee for succour, the life of them that PUBLICK BAPTISM OF INFANTS. beloved Son, saying, Ask, and 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 washing, and may come to the eternal kingdom which thou hast promised by Christ our Lord. Amen. 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 thirteenth Verse. brought young children to Christ, that he should touch them; and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. But viour 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 ably 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, displeased, and said unto them, D brought this Child here to be 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. 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 for: which promise he, for his these things that ye have prayed part, will most surely keep and Wherefore, after this promise made by Christ, this Infant must also faithfully, for his After the Gospel is read, the Minister shall make this brief Exhortation upon the words of perform. the Gospel. B part, are ELOVED, ye hear in this 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. I demand therefore, DOST thou, in the name of this Child, renounce the devil and all his works, the vain pomp and glory 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. toward them; for he embraced them in his arms, 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 daubting but that he favourA God, heavenly Father, we LMIGHTY and everlasting 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 this Infant, that he may be born again, and be made an heir of Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and everlasting salvation; through our reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen. ¶ Then shall the Priest speak unto the Godfathers and Godmothers on this wise. Minister. OST thou believe in God D Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth? And in Jesus Christ his onlybegotten Son our Lord? And that he was conceived by the Holy PUBLICK BAPTISM OF INFANTS. Ghost; born of the Virgin Mary; and grant that this Child, now to that he suffered under Pontius be baptized therein, may receive Pilate, was crucified, dead, and the fulness of thy grace, and ever buried; that he went down into remain in the number of thy faithhell, and also did rise again the ful and elect children; through third day; that he ascended into Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 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? Name this Child. 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? And then naming it after them ( if they shall certify him that the Child may well endure it) he shall dip it in the Water discreetly and warily, saying, Answer. All this I stedfastly believe. Minister. N. I baptize thee In the Name W faith? TILT thou be baptized in this son, and of the Holy Ghost. AAnswer. That is my desire. men. Minister. keep God's holy will and commandments, and walk in the same all the days of thy life? Answer. I will. T Then shall the Priest say, 0 MERCIFUL God, grant that the old Adam in this Child may be so buried, that the new man may be raised up in him. Amen. 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. Grant that whosoever is 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 without end. Amen. Then the Priest shall take the Child into his hands, and shall say to the Godfathers and Godmothers, T But if they certify that the Child is weak, it shall suffice to pour Water upon it, saying the foresaid words, N. I baptize thee In the Name Son, and 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 ner, against sin, the world, and manfully to fight under his banthe 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 forehead. T Then shall the Priest say, S EEING now, dearly beloved 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 this Child may lead the rest of his life according to this beginning. Then shall be said, all kneeling; AL LMIGHTY, everliving God, whose most dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ, for the forgive ness 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, OUR Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy supplications congregation; sanctify this Water to the mystical washing away of sin; Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, As it is in heaven. PUBLICK BAPTISM OF INFANTS. Give us this day our daily bread.| duties to see that this Infant be And forgive us our trespasses, As taught, so soon as he shall be able we forgive them that trespass a- to learn, what a solemn vow, progainst us. And lead us not into mise, and profession, he hath here temptation; But deliver us from made by you. And that he may evil. Amen. know these things the better, ye shall call upon him to hear Sermons; and chiefly ye shall proT Then shall the Priest say, WE yield thee hearty thanks, vide, that he may learn the Creed, most 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. 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 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. T Then, all standing up, the GodT Then shall he add and say, E are to this fathers and Godmothers this Y child be brought to the BiExhortation following. shop to be confirmed by him, so hath promised by you his Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Comsureties to renounce the devil and mandments, in the vulgar tongue, all his works, to believe in God, and be further instructed in the and to serve him; ye must re- Church- Catechism set forth for member, that it is your parts and 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. T 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; I baptize thee In the Name N. the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Then, all kneeling down, the Iing to the due and prescribed Minister shall give thanks unto God, and say, Order of the Church, at such a divers witnesses I baptized this time, and at such a place, before child. TE yield thee hearty thanks, W most merciful Father, that may be certified of the true Form of Baptism, by him privately before used: In which case he shall say thus, 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 we 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. ¶ 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 lawfully 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 examine them further, saying, And let them not doubt, but BY whom was this Child baptized? that the Child so baptized is lawfully and sufficiently 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 baptized? Who was present when this Child was bapfized? 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, With what matter Child baptized? With what words was this Child was this PRIVATE BAPTISM OF INFANTS. And if the Minister shall find in his holy Word) will give unto by the answers of such as bring him the blessing of eternal life, the Child, that all things were and make him partaker of his done as they ought to be; then everlasting kingdom. Wherefore, shall not he christen the Child we being thus persuaded of the again, but shall receive him as good will of our heavenly Father, one of the flock of true christian declared by his Son Jesus Christ, people, saying thus, towards this Infant, let us faithfully and devoutly give thanks unthe Lord himself taught us: to which I CERTIFY you, that in this case all is well done, and according unto due 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 him, as the holy Gospel doth witness to our com- A God, heavenly Father, we fort on this wise. give thee humble thanks, that thou hast vouchsafed to call us to the knowledge of thy grace, and St. Mark x. 13. HEY brought young children T 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. 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 shall make this brief Exhortation upon the words of the Gospel. UR Father, which art in Oven, 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. ledge, 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 servant, 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, Do this OST thou, in the name of Child, renounce the Gospel the words of our Sa- pomp and glory of this world, this devil viour Christ, that he commanded with all covetous desires of the the children to be brought unto same, and the carnal desires of him; how he blamed those that the flesh, so that thou wilt not would have kept them from him; follow, nor be led by them? how he exhorfed all men to follow their innocency. Ye perceive how by his outward gesture and Answer. I renounce them all. Minister. down he declared his good will DOST thou believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth? toward them; for he 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 And in Jesus Christ his onlybegotten 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 PRIVATE BAPTISM OF INFANTS. hell, and also did rise again the death of thy Son, he may also be third day; that he ascended into partaker of his resurrection; so heaven, and sitteth at the right that finally, with the residue of hand of God the Father Almighty; thy holy Church, he may be an and from thence shall come again inheritor of thine everlasting kingat the end of the world, to judge dom; through Jesus Christ our the quick and the dead? Lord Amen. And dost thou believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy Catholick Church; the Communion Saints; of the Remission of sins; the Resurrection of the flesh; and everlasting life after death? Answer. All this I stedfastly believe. Minister. TILT thou then obediently W keep God's holy will and commandments, and walk in the same all the days of thy life? Answer. I will. T Then the Priest shall say, E receive this Child into W the congregation of Christ's head, flock, and do Here the Priest sign him with shall make a Cross upon the Child's fore- 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. Then shall the Priest say, EEING now, dearly beloved Then, all standing up, the Minister shall make this Exhortation to the Godfathers and Godmothers. Baptism 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 he may lead the rest of his life according to this beginning. Then shall the Priest say, ties to renounce the devil and all FORASMUCH as this Child hath promised by you his surehis works, to believe in God, and that it is your parts and duties to to serve him; ye must remember, see that this Infant be taught, so soon as he shall be able to learn, what a solemn vow, promise, and profession he hath made by you. And that he may know these upon him to hear Sermons; and things the better, ye shall call 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 represent unto us our profession; which is, to follow the example of our Saviour Christ, and to be made like unto him; that, so should we, who are baptized, as he died, and rose again for us, S rise 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. 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 old man, abolish the whole body of sin; and that, as he is made partaker of the and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. of the Father, and of the Son, TF thou art not already baptized, Name THE MINISTRATION OF BAPTISM TO SUCH AS ARE OF RIPER YEARS, AND ABLE TO ANSWER FOR THEMSELVES. T 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 this holy Sacrament. TAnd if they shall be found fit, then the Godfathers and Godmothers( the people being assembled upon the Sunday or Holyday 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, 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 and the Ghost, and received into Christ's holy Church, and be made lively members of the same. T Then shall the Priest say, Let us pray. ( T And here all the Congregation shall kneel.) AL 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, of 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, joyful 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. immortal A God, the aid 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 persons, that they, coming remission of their sins by spiritual to thy holy Baptism, may receive regeneration. Receive them, 0 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 BAPTISM OF SUCH AS ARE OF RIPER YEARS. come to the eternal kingdom| For which cause Saint Peter the which thou hast promised by Christ our Lord. Amen. Apostle, when upon his first preaching 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 in the Hear the words of the Gospel, written by Saint third Chapter, beginning at the every one of you for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the is to and chilfirst Verse. risees, named Nicodemus, adren, and to all that are afar off, 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 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. even as many as the Lord our God shall call. And with 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 God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Doubt ye not therefore, but earnestly 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. T Then shall the people stand up, and the Priest shall say, Wherefore we being thus persuaded of the good will of our heavenly Father towards these persons, declared by his Son Jesus Christ; let us faithfully and devoutly give thanks to him, and say, ALMIGHTY and everlasting we A 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 everlasting salvation; through our orn again, and be made heirs of Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen. After which he shall say this Exhortation following. BE ELOVED, ye hear in this Gospel 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 and is baptized shall be saved; but he WELL- BELOVED, who are that believeth not shall be damned. Which also sheweth unto us the great benefit we reap thereby. ceive holy Baptism, ye have heard come hither desiring to rehow the congregation hath prayed, that our Lord Jesus Christ would Then the Priest shall speak to the persons to be baptized on this wise: PUBLICK BAPTISM OF SUCH vouchsafe to receive you and bless you, to sins, to Question. then obediently commandments, and walk in the same all the days of thy life? give you the kingdom of heaven, W keep God's holy will and 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. Answer. I will endeavour so to do, God being my helper. Wherefore, after 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. T Then shall the Priest demand of each of the persons to be baptized, severally, these Questions following: Then shall the Priest say, that the old 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 Question. OST thou renounce the devil pomp and glory 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. Question. DOST thou believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth? and gave his most precious side both water ment to his disciples, that they And in Jesus Christ his only- be- should go teach all nations, and gotten Son our Lord? And that baptize them In the Name of the he was conceived by the Holy Ghost; Regard, we beseech thee, Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; born of the Virgin Mary; the supplications of this congrethat he suffered under Pontius gation; sanctify this Water to the Pilate, was crucified, dead, and mystical washing away of sin; buried; that he went down into and grant that the persons now hell, and also did rise again the to be baptized therein may receive third day; that he ascended into the fulness of thy grace, and ever heaven, and sitteth at the right remain in the number of thy faithhand of God the Father Almighty: ful and elect children, through Jeand from thence shall come again at the end of the world, to judge sus Christ our Lord. Amen. 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. blessed Lord God, who dost live, and govern all things, world without end. Amen. LMIGHTY, everliving God, Son Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of our sins, did shed out of T Then shall the Priest take each person to be baptized by the right hand, and placing him conveniently by the Font, according to his discretion, shall ask the Godfathers and Godmothers the Name; and then shall dip him in the water, or pour water upon him, saying, I baptize ILT thou be baptized in this N. of the Father, and of the W faith? Question. Son, and of the Holy Ghost. AAnswer. That is my desire. men. RIPER YEARS. NORASMUCH as these persons promised in FOR sence, to renounce the your pre all his works, to believe in God, and to serve him; ye must remember, that it is your part and duty to 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 godly, righT Then shall the Priest say, SEEING now, dearly beloved sentsly, and soberly in this prebrethren, that 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 our unto him, that they may lead the rest of their life according to this beginning. AS ARE OF T Then shall the Priest say, E receive this W the congregation person into 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. Here the Priest shall make a Cross upon the person's foreThen shall be said the Lord's Prayer, all kneeling. UR Father, which art in heaThy 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 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 attain 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. Then, all standing up, the Priest shall use this Exhortation following; speaking to the Godfathers and Godmothers first. ( And then, speaking to the new baptized persons, he shall proceed, and say,) ND who Aby Baptism put on Christ, it is your part and duty also, being made the children of God and of to walk answerably to your Christhe light, by faith in Jesus Christ, tian calling, and as becometh the children of light; remembering 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 godlíness of living. 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 BE BE BROUGHT TO BE CONFIRMED BY THE BISHOP. 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 ForAnswer. My Godfathers and giveness of sins; The ResurrecGodmothers in my Baptism; where- tion of the body; And the Life in I was made a member of Christ, everlasting. Amen. the child of God, and an inheritor ly learn in these Articles of thy Question. What dost thou chiefof the kingdom of heaven. Belief? Question. THAT is your Name? or Question. Who gave you this Name? 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? Answer. Yes verily; and by God's help so I will. And I heartily thank our heavenly Father, state of salvation, through Jesus Christ our Saviour. And I pray unto God to give me his grace, that I may continue in the same unto my life's end. Answer. First, I learn to believe in God the Father, who hath made me, and all the world. hath redeemed me, and all manSecondly, in God the Son, who kind. I Answer. BELIEVE in God 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 at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; Thirdly, in God the Holy Ghost, who sanctifieth me, and all the elect people of God." Question. You said, that your Godfathers and Godmothers did promise for you, that you should keep God's Commandments. Tell me how many there be? Answer. Ten. Question. Which be they? Answer. HE same which God spake Exodus, saying, 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. Catechist. Rehearse the Articles of thy self any graven image, nor the II. Thou shalt not make to thyBelief. 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 commandments. III. Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in A CATECHISM. vain for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his Name in vain. Lord 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 thy God. In it thou shalt do no manner of work, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, thy manservant, and thy maid- servant, 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. V. Honour thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. VI. Thou shalt do no murder. VII. Thou shalt not commit adultery. VIII. Thou shalt not steal. IX. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy 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. Question. What dost thou chiefly learn by these Commandments? Answer. I learn two things: my duty towards God, and my duty towards my Neighbour. Question. What is thy duty towards God? self lowly and reverently to all my betters: To hurt no body by word nor deed: To be true and just in all my dealing: To bear no malice nor hatred in my heart: To keep my hands from picking and stealing, and my tongue from evilspeaking, lying, and slandering: To keep my body in temperance, 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 please God to call me. Answer. My duty towards my Neighbour, is to love him as my; self, and to do to all men, as I would they should do unto me: To love, honour, and succour my father and mother: To honour and obey the Queen, and all that Catechist. My good Child, know this, that of thyself, nor to walk in the Comthou art not able to do these things mandments of God, and to serve him, without his special grace; which thou must learn at all Let me hear therefore, if thou times to call for by diligent prayer. canst say the Lord's Prayer. God in this Prayer? Question. What desirest thou of Answer. 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. Answer. I desire my Lord God our heavenly Father, who is the giver of all goodness, to send his grace unto me, and to all people; him, and obey him, as we ought that we may worship him, serve 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 merciful unto us, and forgive us our sins; and that it will please him to save and defend us in all danQuestion. What is thy duty to- gers ghostly and bodily; and that wards thy Neighbour? he will keep us from all sin and enemy, and from everlasting death. wickedness, and from our ghostly And this I trust he will do of his Lord Jesus Christ. And therefore mercy and goodness, through our I say, Amen, So be it. Question. Answer. OUR Father, which art in heaThy kingdom come. Thy will be ven, Hallowed be thy Name. 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. are put in authority under her: How many Sacraments hath To submit myself all my governours, teachers, spiritual pastors and masters: To order myChrist ordained in his Church? Answer. Two only, as generally necessary to salvation, that is to G A CATECHISM. 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 inward 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? 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 remembrance of the sacrifice of the death of Christ, and of the benefits which we receive thereby. Question. What is the outward part or 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. 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 Apprentices,( 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 for 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 be confirmed. And, if the Bishop approve of them, he shall confirm them in manner following. THE ORDER OF CONFIRMATION, OR LAYING ON OF HANDS UPON THOSE THAT ARE BAPTIZED AND COME TO YEARS OF DISCRETION. TUpon 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. Bishop. Lord, hear our prayers. Answer. And let our cry come unto thee. To 10 the end that Confirmation Answer. Henceforth, world withmay be ministered to the more out end. 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 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. Then shall the Bishop say, DO ve here in the presence of God, congregation, EFEND, and' vow that was made in your DEF for this thy Servant name at your Baptism; ratifying with thy heavenly grace, that he and confirming the same in your own persons, and acknowledging may continue thine for ever; and yourselves bound to believe, and to do, all those things, which your Godfathers and Godmothers then undertook for you? daily increase in thy holy Spirit more and more, until he come unto thy everlasting kingdom. Amen. The Bishop. OUR help is in the Name of the The Bishop. Let us pray. A God, who hast vouchsafed to ALMIGHTY everliving 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 the spirit of counsel and ghostly and understanding; strength; the spirit of knowledge and true godliness; and fill them, O Lord, with the spirit of thy holy fear, now and for Amen. ever. Then all of them in order kneeling before the Bishop, he shall lay his hand upon the head of every one severally, saying, Answer. Who hath made heaven and earth. Then shall the Bishop say, The Lord be with you. Answer. And with thy spirit. And( all kneeling down) the Bishop shall add, Let us pray. of the Lord; Bishop. Blessed be the Name OUR Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be SOLEMNIZATION OF MATRIMONY. done in earth, As it is in heaven.| Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, Give us this day our daily bread. ever one God, world without end. And forgive us our trespasses, As Amen. trespass awe forgive them that gainst us. temptation; But deliver us from evil. Amen. And lead us not into O ALMIGHTY Lord, and everwe 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; And this Collect. LMIGHTY and everliving A will and to do those things that be good and acceptable unto thy divine Majesty; We make our humble supplications unto thee for these thy servants, upon whom ( after the example of thy holy Apostles) we have now laid our protection both here and ever, we may be preserved in body and soul; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. hands, to certify them( by this THE Blessing of God Almigh sign) of favour gracious ty, the Son, and goodness towards them. Let thy the Holy Ghost, be upon you, fatherly hand, we beseech thee, and remain with you for ever. ever be over them; let thy Holy Amen. Spirit ever be with them; and so lead them in the knowledge and obedience of thy Word, that in the end they may obtain everlasting life; through our Lord Jesus Christ, who with thee and the Then the Bishop shall bless them, saying thus, I PUBLISH the Banns of Marriage between M. 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. THE FORM OF SOLEMNIZATION OF MATRIMONY. T And there shall none be admitted to the holy Communion, until such time as he be confirmed, or be ready and desirous to be confirmed. T 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, At 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, And if the persons that are to sight of God, and in the face of thered together here in the be married dwell in divers Parishes, the Banns must be this Man and this Woman in holy this congregation, to join together asked in both Parishes; and Matrimony; which is an honourthe Curate of the one Parishable estate, instituted of God in shall not solemnize Matrimony the time of man's innocency, sigbetwixt them, without a Certificate of the Banns being thrice asked, from the Curate of the other Parish. nifying 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 SOLEMNIZATION 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. M. WILT thou have this Woman to thy wedded wife, to live together after God's ordinance in the holy estate of MaFirst, It was ordained for the trimony? Wilt thou love her, comprocreation of children, to be fort her, honour, and keep her in brought up in the fear and nur- sickness and in health; and, forture of the Lord, and to the praise saking all other, keep thee only of his holy Name. unto her, so long as ye both shall live? 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 come now to be joined. There fore 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, REQUIRE and charge you both, as ye will answer at the dreadful day of judgement 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 alledge and declare cny impediment, why they may not be coupled to gether in Matrimony, by God's Law, or the Laws of this Realm; and will be bound, and suficient sureties with him, to the parties; or else put in a Caution( to the full value of such OF MATRIMONY. solemnization must be deferred, until such time as the truth be tried. If no impediment be alledged, then shall the Curate say unto the Man, The Man shall answer, I will. Then shall the Priest say unto the Woman, N. ILT thou have this Man W to thy 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 him in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all other, keep thee only unto him, so long as ye both shall live? T The Woman shall answer, I will. T Then shall the Minister say, Who giveth this Woman to be married to this Man? 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. M. take thee N. to my wedded wife, to have and this day 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, married do thereby sustain) to husband, to have and to hold prove his allegation: then the from this day forward, for better G2 SOLEMNIZATION OF MATRIMONY. 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. T 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 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 Priest, shall say, Then the Man leaving the Ring upon the fourth finger of the Woman's left hand, they shall both kneel down; and the nister shall say, Let us pray.. 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. WITH this Ring I thee wed, Then the Minister on Clerks with my body I 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. going Table, shall say or sing this Psalm following. And the Minister shall add this Blessing. GOD the Father, God 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, that in the world to come ye may have life everlasting. Amen. and Preserver of all mankind, Giver of 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 Ring given and received is a token and pledge,) and may ever remain in perfect love and peace together, and live according to thy laws; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. Beati omnes. Psalm cxxviii. BLESSED are all they that fear the Lord and walk in his ways. Mi- thine hands: O well is thee, and For thou shalt eat the labour of happy shalt thou be. Thy wife shall be as the fruitful vine upon the walls of thine house; : branches: round about thy table. Thy children like the oliveed: that feareth the Lord. Lo, thus shall the man be blessThe Lord from out of Sion shall so bless thee: that thou shalt see Jerusalem in prosperity all thy life long; children's children and peace Yea, that thou shalt see thy upon Israel. the Son and to the Holy Ghost; Glory be to the Father, and to As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be world without end. Amen. TOr this Psalm. T Then shall the Priest join their right hands together, and say, Those whom God hath joined Deus misereatur. Psalm lxvii. together let no man put asunder. GOD be merciful unto us, and Then shall the Minister speak unto the people. bless us shew us the merciful unto us. light of his countenance, and be That thy way may be known upon earth: thy saving health among all nations. FORASMUCH as M. and N. have consented in holy wedlock, and have witnessed the same before God and this company, and thereto have given and pledged their troth either to O let the nations rejoice and be other, and have declared the same glad for thou shalt judge the folk Let the people praise thee, O God: yea, let all the people praise thee. SOLEMNIZATION OF MATRIMONY. righteously, and govern the na- ing upon Abraham and Sarah, tions upon earth. to their great comfort, so vouchLet the people praise thee, O safe to send thy blessing upon God yea, fet all the people praise these thy servants; that they obeythee. ing 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. 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 beginning, is now, ever without end. 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, and MERCIFUL heavenly Father, gracious gift mankind is increasthy blessing these two persons, ed; We beseech thee, assist with 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 christianly and virtuously brought up, to thy praise and honour; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. O power hast made all things 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 Minister. O Lord, save thy ser- hast consecrated the state of Mavant, 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. trimony 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, Lord, have mercy upon us. Answer. Christ, have mercy upon us. Minister. Lord, have mercy upon us. This Prayer next following shall be omitted, where the Woman is past child- bearing. ven, 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. 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. O Isaac, God of Jacob, bless these thy servants, and sow the seed of eternal life in their hearts; that whatsoever in thy holy Word. Then shall the Priest say, they shall profitably learn, they LMIGHTY God, who at the may in deed fulfil the same. Look, A our O Lord, mercifully upon them parents, Adam and Eve, and did from heaven, and bless them. sanctify and join them together And as thou didst send thy bless- in marriage; Pour upon you the everlasting kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. SOLEMNIZATION OF MATRIMONY. 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. duty of the husband toward the Hitherto ye have heard the wife. Now likewise, ye wives, hear and learn your duties toward your husbands, even as it is plainly set forth in holy Scripture. 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 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, Saint Paul, in his Epistle to even as Christ is the head of the the Ephesians, the fifth Chapter, Church: and he is the Saviour of doth give this commandment to the body. Therefore as the Church all married men; Husbands, love is subject unto Christ, so let the your wives, even as Christ also wives be to their own husbands loved the Church, and gave him- in every thing. And again he self for it, that he might sanctify saith, Let the wife see that she and cleanse it with the washing reverence her husband. of water, by the Word; that he might present it to himself 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 Saint Peter also doth instruct love their wives as their own you very well, thus saying; Ye bodies. He that loveth his wife wives, be in subjection to your loveth himself: for no man ever own hushands; that, if any obey yet hated his own flesh, but nou- not the Word, they also may withrisheth and cherisheth it, even as out the Word be won by the conthe Lord the Church: for we are versation of the wives; while they members of his body, of his flesh, behold your chaste conversation and of his bones. For this cause coupled with fear. Whose adornshall a man leave his father and ing, let it not be that outward mother, and shall be joined unto adorning of plaiting the hair, and his wife; and they two shall be of wearing of gold, or of putting one flesh. This is a great mys- on of apparel; but let it be the tery; but I speak concerning Christ hidden man of the heart, in that and the Church. Nevertheless, let which is not corruptible; even every one of you in particular so the ornament of a meek and quiet love his wife, even as himself. 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 amazeriches 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 Ser mon declaring the duties of Man and Wife, the Minister hall ead as followeth. A that intend to take the holy LL ye that are married, or estate of Matrimony upon you, hear what the holy Scripture doth say as touching the duty of husbands towards their wives, and wives towards their husbands. 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 Apostle of Christ, who was himself a married man, saith unto them that are married; Ye husbands, dwell with your wives ac- ment. 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. TWhen any person is sick, notice shall be given thereof to the Minister of the Parish; who, coming into the sick person's house, shall say, PEACE be to this house, and with the eyes of thy mercy, give to all that dwell in sure confidence danger of the enemy, and keep in thee, defend him from the him in perpetual peace and safety; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. TWhen he cometh into the sick man's presence he shall say, kneeling down, the REMEMBER not, Lord, our 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. in ven, 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. 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. Minister. Let the enemy have no advantage of him; Answer. Nor the wicked approach to hurt him. Minister. Be unto him, O Lord, a strong tower, Answer. From the face of his enemy. HEAerciful God and Saviour; JEAR us, most 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, DEARLY beloved, know this, that Almighty Lord of life 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 patience for the example of others, you: whether it be to try your in the day of the Lord laudable, and that your faith may be found glorious, and honourable, to the increase of glory 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 Minister. 0 LORD, look down from hea- sickness patiently, trusting in God's ven, behold, visit, and relieve mercy, for his dear Son Jesus this thy servant. Look upon him Christ's sake, and render unto him G 3 our Minister. O Lord, hear prayers. Answer. And let our cry come unto thee. 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. VISITATION OF THE SICK. humble thanks for his fatherly vi- of persons, I require you to exasitation, submitting yourself wholly mine yourself and your estate, unto his will, it shall turn to your both toward God and man; so profit, and help you forward in that, accusing and condemning the right way that leadeth unto yourself for your own faults, you everlasting life. may find mercy at our heavenly Father's hand for Christ's sake, and not be accused and condemned in that fearful judgement. Therefore I shall rehearse to you If the person visited be very sick, then the Curate may end his exhortation in this place, or else proceed. you may know whether you do believe as a Christian man should, the chastisement of the Lord: For( as Saint Paul saith in the twelfth Chapter to the Hebrews) or no. whom the Lord loveth he chas- Here the Minister shall reteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. If ye endure hearse the Articles of the Faith, saying thus, chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is heDOST thou believe in God the not? Father of heaven and earth? And dost thou believe in the But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then And in Jesus Christ his onlyare ye bastards, and not sons. begotten Son our Lord? And that Furthermore, we have had fa- he was conceived by the Holy thers of our flesh, which correct- Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary; ed us, and we gave them rever- that he suffered under Pontius ence: shall we not much rather Pilate, was crucified, dead, and be in subjection unto the Father buried; that he went down into of spirits, and live? For they hell, and also did rise again the verily for a few days chastened us third day; that he ascended into after their own pleasure; but he heaven, and sitteth at the right for our profit, that we might be hand of God the Father Almighty; partakers of his holiness. These and from thence shall come again words, good brother, are written at the end of the world, to judge in holy Scripture for our comfort the quick and the dead? 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 should be no greater comfort to Christian persons, than to be made like unto Christ, 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. Now 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 Holy Ghost; the holy Catholick Church; the Communion of Saints; the Remission of sins; the Resurrection of the flesh; and everlasting life after death? T The sick person shall answer, All this I stedfastly believe. 1 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 declare his Debts, what he oweth, and what is owing unto him; for the better discharging of his conscience, and the quietness of his Executors. But men should often be put in remembrance VISITATION OF THE SICK. to take order for the settling| of their temporal estates, whilst they are in health. T These words before rehearsed may be said before the Minister begin his Prayer, as he shall see cause. T The Minister should not omit Be thou my strong hold, whereearnestly to move such sick per- unto I may alway resort: thou sons as are of ability to be hast promised to help me; for liberal to the poor. thou art my house of defence, and my castle. Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the ungodly: out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man. 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. hath left 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. TAnd then the Priest shall say the Collect following. Let us pray. In te, Domine, speravi. Ps. lxxi. IN 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. Then shall the Minister say this Psalm. For thou, O Lord God, art the thing 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 me 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. of age: forsake me not when my Cast me not away in the time strength faileth me. For mine enemies speak against 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 Go not far from me, O God: earnestly desireth pardon and for- my God, haste thee to help me. giveness. Renew in him, most Let them be confounded and loving Father, whatsoever hath perish that are against my soul: been decayed by the fraud and let them be covered with shame malice of the devil, or by his own and dishonour that seek to do carnal will and frailness; preserve me evil. and continue this sick 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 art pleased to take him hence, take him unto thy favour, through the merits of thy most dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. As for me, I will patiently abide alway: and will praise thee more and inore. my soul take their counsel together, saying: God hath forsaken him; for there is none to deliver him, persecute him, and take him. My mouth shall daily speak of thy righteousness, and salvation: for I know no end thereof. 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 youth up until now: therefore will I tell of thy wondrous works. Forsake me not, O God, in mine old age, when I am grayheaded: until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and VISITATION OF THE SICK. 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. and God of all 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 of body. T Then shall the Minister say, Look graciously upon him, O Lord; THE Almighty Lord, who is a and the more the outward man THE most strong tower to all them decayeth, strengthen him, we bethat put their trust in him, to seech thee, so much the more conwhom all things in heaven, in tinually with thy grace and holy earth, and under the earth, do Spirit in the inner man. bow and obey, be now and ever- him unfeigned repentance for all more thy defence; and make thee the errors of his life past, and know and feel, that there is none stedfast faith in thy Son Jesus; other Name under heaven given that his sins may be done away to man, in whom, and through by thy mercy, and his pardon whom, thou mayest receive health sealed in heaven, before he go and salvation, but only the Name hence, and be no more seen. We of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. know, O Lord, that there is no word impossible with thee; and that, if thou wilt, thou canst even Give And after that shall say, thy power to 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. SAVIOUR of the world, who 0 by thy Cross and precious Blood hast redeemed us, Save us, and help us, we humbly beseech thee, O Lord. and protection we commit thee. The Lord bless thee, and keep thee. The Lord make his face to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee. The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace, both now and evermore. Amen. 0 A Prayer for a sick child. ALMIGHTY God, and merciful Father, to whom alone belong the issues of life and death; Look down from heaven, we humbly beseech thee, with the eyes of 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 a longer continuance amongst us: Yet, forasmuch as in all appearance the time of his dissolution draweth near, so fit and prepare the hour of death, that after his him, we beseech thee, against in thy favour, his soul may be departure hence in peace, and received into thine everlasting kingdom, through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ, thine only Son, our Lord and Saviour. Amen. A commendatory Prayer for a sick person at the point of departure. whom do live the spirits of just men made perfect, after they are delivered from their earthly prisons; We humbly commend 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 beseeching thee, that it may be precious in thy sight. Wash it, we pray thee, in the blood of that immaculate Lamb, that was slain to take away the COMMUNION OF THE SICK. sins of the world; that whatso-| vant. Thou writest bitter things ever defilements it may have con- against him, and makest him to tracted in the midst of this miser- possess his former iniquities; thy able and naughty world, through wrath lieth hard upon him, and the lusts of the flesh, or the wiles his soul is full of trouble: But, O of Satan, being purged and done merciful God, who hast written away, it may be presented pure thy holy Word for our learning, and without spot before thee. And that we, through patience and teach us who survive, in this and comfort of thy holy Scriptures, other like daily spectacles of mor- might have hope; give him a tality, to see how frail and un- right understanding of himself, certain our own condition is; and and of thy threats and promises; so to number our days, that we that he may neither cast away his may seriously apply our hearts to confidence in thee, nor place it that holy and heavenly wisdom, any where but in thee. Give him whilst we live here, which may in strength against all his temptathe end bring us to life everlast- tions, and heal all his distempers. ing, through the merits of Jesus Break not the bruised reed, nor Christ thine only Son our Lord. quench the smoking flax. Shut Amen. not up thy tender mercies in displeasure; but make him to hear A Prayer for persons troubled in of joy and gladness, that the bones mind or in conscience. which thou hast broken may rejoice. Deliver him from fear of the ther of mercies, and the God of thy countenance upon him, of all comforts; We beseech thee, and give him peace, through the look down in pity and compas- merits and mediation of Jesus sion upon this thy affiicted ser- I Christ our Lord. Amen. THE COMMUNION OF THE SICK. T 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. LMIGHTY, everliving God, A correct 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, and recover his will;) and whensoever his soul shall depart from the body, it may be without spot presented unto thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. G 4 AT THE BURIAL The Epistle. Heb. xii. 5. My son, chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him. For whom the Lord loveth chasteneth; and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. he OF THE DEAD. The Gospel. St. John v. 24. TERILY, verily I say unto you, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. 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.] TAt 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 communicate 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 Body 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. 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 unbaptized, 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 Grave, shall say, or sing, I AM the resurrection and the destroy this body, yet in my flesh life, saith the Lord: he that shall I see God: whom I shall see believeth in me, though he were for myself, and mine eyes shall dead, yet shall he live: and who- behold, and not another. Job xix. soever liveth and believeth in me 25, 26, 27. shall never die. St. John xi. 25, 26. I KNOW that my Redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. And though after my skin worms W we E brought nothing into this can carry nothing out. The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the Name of the Lord. 1 Tim. vi. 7. Job i. 21. AT THE BURIAL OF THE DEAD. After they are come into the Domine, refugium. Psalm xc. Church, shall be read one or LORD, thou hast been our reboth of these fuge from one generation to another. Before the mountains brought forth, or ever the and the world were made art God from everlasting, and world without end. Dixi, custodiam. Psalm xxxix. SAID, I will take heed to my ways that I offend not in my tongue. I 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. For man walketh in a vain shadow, 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 hand. 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. 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. were earth thou 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 is green, and groweth up: but in the evening it is cut down, dried up, and withered. For we consume away in thy displeasure and are afraid at thy wrathful indignation. Thou hast set our misdeeds before thee and our 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 so strong, that they come to fourscore years yet is their strength then but labour and sorrow; so soon passeth it away, and we are gone. thy wrath: for even thereafter as a But who regardeth the power of man feareth, so is thy displeasure. O 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 handywork. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is AT THE BURIAL OF THE DEAD. now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. T 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. OW is Christ risen from the seed his own body. All flesh is not the same flesh; but there is one kind of flesh of men, another and another of birds. There are flesh of beasts, another of fishes, also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial; but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. There sun, fruits of them that slept. For other glory of the moon, and ansince by man came death, by man other glory of the stars; for one came also the resurrection of the star differeth from another star dead. For as in Adam all die, in glory. So also is the resurreceven so in Christ shall all be tion of the dead: It is sown in made alive. But every man in corruption; it is raised in incorhis own order: Christ the first- ruption: It is sown in dishonour; fruits; afterward they that are it is raised in glory: It is sown in Christ's, at his coming. Then weakness; it is raised in power: cometh the end, when he shall It is sown a natural body; it is have delivered up the kingdom raised a spiritual body. There is to God, even the Father; when a natural body, and there is a he shall have put down all rule, spiritual body. And so it is writand all authority, and power. ten, The first man Adam was For he must reign, till he hath made a living soul; the last Adam put all enemies under his feet. was made a quickening spirit. The last enemy that shall be de- Howbeit, that was not first which stroyed is death. For he hath is spiritual, but that which is naput all things under his feet. But tural; and afterward that which when he saith, all things are put is spiritual. The first man is of under him, it is manifest that he the earth, earthy: the second man is excepted, which did put all is the Lord from heaven. As is things under him. And when all the earthy, such are they that are things shall be subdued unto him, earthy: and as is the heavenly, then shall the Son also himself such are they also that are heabe subject unto him that put all venly. And as we have borne things under him, that God may the image of the earthy, we shall be all in all. Else what shall they also bear the image of the heado which are baptized for the venly. Now this I say, brethren, dead, if the dead rise not at all? that flesh and blood cannot inWhy are they then baptized for herit the kingdom of God; neithe dead? and why stand we in ther doth corruption inherit injeopardy every hour? I protest corruption. Behold, I shew you by your rejoicing, which I have a mystery: We shall not all sleep, in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die but we shall all be changed, in a daily. If after the manner of moment, in the twinkling of an men I have fought with beasts at eye, at the last trump,( for the Ephesus, what advantageth it me, trumpet shall sound,) and the if the dead rise not? Let us eat dead shall be raised incorruptible, and drink, for to- morrow we die. and we shall be changed. For Be not deceived: evil communi- this corruptible must put on incations corrupt good manners. corruption, and this mortal must Awake to righteousness, and sin put on immortality. So when this not; for some have not the know- corruptible shall have put on inledge of God. I speak this to your corruption, and this mortal shall shame. But some man will say, have put on immortality; then How are the dead raised up? and shall be brought to pass the saying with what body do they come? that is written, Death is swallowThou fool, that which thou sow- ed up in victory. O death, where est is not quickened, except it die. is thy sting? O grave, where is And that which thou sowest, thou thy victory? The sting of death sowest not that body that shall be, is sin, and the strength of sin is but bare grain, it may chance of the law. But thanks be to God, wheat, or of some other grain which giveth us the victory through But God giveth it a body, as it our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, hath pleased him, and to every my beloved brethren, be ye sted AT THE BURIAL OF THE DEAD. fast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. 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: Priest. LMIGHTY God, with whom AN Mthat is born of a woman and is full of misery. He cometh up, and is cut down, like a flower; he fleeth as it were a shadow, and never continueth in one stay. that depart he spirit of them 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 In the midst of life we are in hearty thanks, for that it hath death of whom may we seek for pleased thee to deliver this our succour, but of thee, O Lord, who brother out of the miseries of this for our sins art justly displeased? sinful world; beseeching thee, Yet, O Lord God most holy, Othat it may please thee, of thy Lord most mighty, O holy and most gracious goodness, shortly to acmerciful 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. complish the number of thine elect, and to hasten thy kingdoin; 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. The Collect. I Then, while the earth shall be O MERr Lord Jesus Christ, who MERCIFUL God, Father Fo NORASMUCH cast upon the Body by some standing by, the Priest shall say, as it hath pleased 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, I 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. Then the Priest shall say, Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. 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. ven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be is the resurrection and the life; in 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 the death of sin unto the life of righteousness; that, when we shall depart this 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 kingdom prepared for you from children of my Father, receive the the beginning of the world: Grant this, we beseech thee, O merciful Father, through Jesus Christ, our Mediator and Redeemer. Amen. T HE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, Ghost, be with us all evermore. Amen. THE THANKSGIVING OF WOMEN AFTER CHILD- BIRTH, COMMONLY CALLED, THE CHURCHING OF WOMEN. T 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, 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, ( 1 Then shall the Priest say the exvith Psalm,) Dilexi quoniam. I AM 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 0 Lord, I beseech thee, deliver my soul. Gracious is the Lord, and righteous yea, our God is merciful. 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 from death: mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling. I will walk before the Lord: in the land of the living. I believed, and therefore will I speak; but I was sore troubled: I said in my haste, All men are liars. What reward shall I give unto the Lord for all the benefits that he hath done unto me? I will receive the cup of salvacall upon the Name of the Lord. 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. Or, Psalm cxxvii. Nisi Dominus. house: 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. T Then the Priest shall say, Let us pray. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. A COMMINATION. art in hea. ven, Hallowed be thy Name. 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 a gainst 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. 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. thee humble thanks for that give thou hast vouchsafed to deliver this woman thy servant from the great pain and peril of Childbirth; Grant, we beseech thee, most merciful Father, that she, through thy help, may both faithfully live, and walk according to thy will, in this life present; and also may be partaker of everlasting glory in the life to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 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. A COMMINATION, OR DENOUNCING OF GOD'S ANGER AND JUDGEMENTS AGAINST SINNERS, With certain Prayers, to be used on the first Day of Lent, and at other times, as the Ordinary shall appoint. 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 Deuteronomy, 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 After Morning Prayer, the Litany ended according to the accustomed manner, the Priest shall, in the Reading- Pew or Pulpit, say, RETHREN, in the Primitive| be moved to earnest and true recipline, that, at the beginning of Lent, such persons as stood convicted of notorious sin were put to open penance, and punished their souls warily in these dangerous days; fleeing from such vices, for which ye affirm with your own mouths the curse of God to be due. might be saved in the day of the is maketh any carved or molten image, to worship it. I 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. Minister. Cursed is he that maketh the blind to go out of his way. Answer. Amen. Minister. Cursed is he that A COMMINATION. perverteth the judgement of the stranger, the fatherless, and widow. Answer. Amen. Minister. Cursed is he that smiteth his neighbour secretly. Answer. Amen. Minister. Cursed is he that lieth with his neighbour's wife. Answer. Amen. Minister. Cursed is he that taketh reward to slay the innocent. Answer. Amen. Minister. Cursed is he that putteth his trust in man, and taketh man for his defence, and in his heart goeth from the Lord. Answer. Amen. Minister, Cursed are the unmerciful, fornicators, and adulterers, covetous persons, idolaters, slanderers, drunkards, and extortioners. Answer. Amen. Minister. 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, ( saith the Lord,) but I will not 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. O terrible voice of most just judgement, which shall be pronounced upon them, when it shall be said unto them, Go, ye cursed, accursed( as the prophet Da- prepared for the devil and his vid beareth witness) who do err angels. Therefore, brethren, take and go astray from the command- we heed betime, while the day ments of God; let us( remem- of salvation lasteth; for the night bering the dreadful judgement cometh, when none can work. hanging over our heads, and al- But let us, while we have the ways ready to fall upon us) return light, believe in the light, and unto our Lord God, with all con- walk as children of the light; that trition and meekness of heart; we be not cast into utter darkbewailing and lamenting our sin- ness, where is weeping and gnashful life, acknowledging and con- ing of teeth. Let us not abuse fessing our offences, and seeking the goodness of God, who calleth to bring forth worthy fruits of us mercifully to amendment, and penance. For now is the ax put of his endless pity promiseth us unto the root of the trees, so that forgiveness of that which is past, every tree that bringeth not forth if with a perfect and true heart good fruit is hewn down, and cast we return unto him. For though into the fire. It is a fearful thing our sins be as red as scarlet, they to fall into the hands of the living shall be made white as snow; and God: he shall pour down rain though they be like purple, yet upon the sinners, snares, fire and they shall be made white as wool. brimstone, storm and tempest; Turn ye( saith the Lord) from all this shall be their portion to drink. your wickedness, and your sin For lo, the Lord is come out of shall not be your destruction: Cast his place to visit the wickedness away from you all your ungodliof such as dwell upon the earth. ness that ye have done: Make But whe may abide the day of you new hearts, and a new spirit: his coming? Who shall be able to Wherefore will ye die, O ye house endure when he appeareth? His of Israel, seeing that I have no fan is in his hand, and he will pleasure in the death of him that purge his floor, and gather his dieth, saith the Lord God? Turn wheat into the barn; but he will ye then, and ye shall live. Alburn the chaff with unquenchable though we have sinned, yet have fire. The day of the Lord cometh we an Advocate with the Father, as a thief in the night: and when Jesus Christ the righteous; and men shall say, Peace, and all he is the propitiation for our sins. things are safe, then shall sudden For he was wounded for our ofdestruction come upon them, as fences, and smitten for our wicksorrow cometh upon a woman edness. Let us therefore return A COMMINATION. unto him, who is the merciful re- sins: and put out all my misceiver of all true penitent sinners; deeds. 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, and 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. 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. Wash me throughly from my wickedness and cleanse me from my sin. : For I acknowledge my faults: and my sin is ever before me. But lo, thou requirest truth in the inward parts: and shalt make me to understand wisdom secretly. Make me a clean heart, O God: and renew a right spirit within me. Thou shalt purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: thou shalt wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Cast me not away from thy presence and take not thy holy Spirit from me. O give me the comfort of thy help again and stablish me with thy free Spirit. Miserere mei, Deus. Psalm li. HAVE mercy upon me, O God, locks upon thine altar. after thy great goodness: according to the multitude of thy mercies do away mine offences. Thou shalt make me hear of joy and gladness that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. Turn thy face away from my Then shall I teach thy ways unto the wicked and sinners shall be converted unto thee. 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. 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, Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Against thee only have I sinned, and done this evil in thy ven, thy Name. sight that thou mightest be jus- OUR Father, which art in heatified in thy saying, and clear Thy kingdom come. Thy will be when thou art judged. Behold, I was shapen in wick- done in earth, As it is in heaven. edness and in sin hath my mo- And forgive us our trespasses, As Give us this day our daily bread. we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil. Amen. ther conceived me. Minister, O Lord, save thy servants; Answer. That put their trust in thee. Minister. Send unto them help from above. For thou desirest no sacrifice, else would I give it thee: but thou delightest 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 sacrifice of righteousness, with the burnt- offerings and oblations: then shall they offer young bul-. Answer. And evermore mightily defend them. A COMMINATION. Minister. Help us, O God our Saviour. Answer. And for the glory of thy Name deliver us; be merciful to us sinners, for thy Name's sake. Minister. O Lord, hear our prayer. Answer. And let our cry come unto thee. sinners; but so turn thine anger from us, who meekly acknowledge our vileness, and truly repent us of 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 Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 0 MOST mighty God, and merciful Father, who hast compassion upon all men, and hatest 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 T Then shall the people say this that followeth, after the Minister. Minister. Let us pray. 0 LORD, we beseech thee, mer- URN thou us, o good Lord, our prayers, and cifully spare all those sins unto thee; that they, whose consciences by sin are accused, by thy merciful pardon may be absolved; through Christ our Lord. Amen. and so we who confess their 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, Longsuffering, 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, Je-. sus Christ our Lord. Amen. Then the Minister alone shall say, HE good Lord, spare thy people, whom: Tus; the Lord lift up the light thou hast redeemed; enter not of his countenance upon us, and into judgement with thy servants, give us peace, now and for everwho are vile earth, and miserable more. Amen. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. THE FIRST DAY. Morning Prayer. PSALM I. Beatus vir, qui non abiit& c. BLESSED is talked LESSED is the man in the counsel of the un- asunder and cast away their cords from us. godly, nor stood in the way of sinners and hath not sat in the seat of the scornful. take counsel together: against the Lord, and against his Anointed. 3 Let us break their bonds 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. 4 His leaf also shall not 7 I will preach the law, wither and look, what- whereof the Lord hath said soever he doeth, it shall prosper. unto me: Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee. : 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. 8 Desire of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance and the utmost parts of the earth for thy possession. 6 Therefore the ungodly shall not be able to stand 9 Thou shalt bruise them in the judgement: neither with a rod of iron and the sinners in the congre- break them in pieces like a gation of the righteous. potter's vessel. 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. 7 But the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous and the way of the ungodly shall perish. 10 Be wise now therefore, ye kings be learned, ye that are judges of the earth. 11 Serve the Lord in fear: and rejoice unto him with PSALM II. reverence. Quare fremuerunt gentes? THY do the heathen so W furiously rage together and why do the people imagine a vain thing? 12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and so ye perish from the right way if his wrath be kindled,( yea, but 2 The kings of the earth a little,) blessed are all they stand up, and the rulers that put their trust in him. DAY 1. THE PSALMS. PSALM III. Domine, quid multiplicati? LORD, 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 themselves against me round about. 7 Up, Lord, and help me, est all mine enemies upon the cheek- bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly. 8 Salvation belongeth unto the Lord and thy blessing is upon thy people. DAY 1. self 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 say: Who will shew us many that any good? 7 Lord, lift thou up: the upon us. light of thy countenance 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 for it is thou, Lord, only, peace, and take my rest: that makest me dwell in safety. PSALM V. Verba mea auribus. PONDE ONDER my words, O : consider my meditation. voice of my calling, my 20 hearken thou unto the unto thee will I make my King, and my God for 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. HEA PSALM IV. Cum invocarem. EAR me when I call, O 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 blood- thirsty and deceitful Lord hath chosen to him- man. 6 Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the Lord will abhor both the DAY 1. THE PSALMS. 7 But as for me, I will God; let them come into thine even upon the multitude of thy mercy and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple. 8 Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness, because of mine enemies: make thy way plain before my face. DAY 1. perish house, through their own imaginations: cast them out in the multitude of their ungodliness; for they have rebelled against thee. 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; 9 For there is no faithfulness in his mouth their inward parts are very wickedness. 13 For thou, Lord, wilt give thy blessing unto the righteous and with thy favourable kindness wilt thou defend him as with 10 Their throat is an open sepulchre they flatter with their tongue. 11 Destroy thou them, Ola shield. Evening Prayer. 8 Away from me, all ye that work vanity for the PSALM VI. Domine, ne in furore. O LORD, rebuke me not : in thine indignation neither chasten me in thy displeasure. 10 All mine enemies shall be confounded, and sore vexed: they shall be turnO Lord, for I am weak: Oed back, and put to shame Lord, heal me, for my bones suddenly. 2 Have mercy upon me, are vexed. 3 My soul also is sore troubled but, Lord, how long punish wilt thou het, 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? 6 I am weary of my groaning; every night wash I my bed and water my couch with my tears. 7 My beauty is gone for very trouble and worn away because of all mine enemies. Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping. 9 The Lord hath heard my petition: the Lord will receive my prayer. PSALM VII. Domine, Deus meus. have I put my trust LORD my God, in thee save me from all them that me; persecute me, and deliver 2 Lest he devour my soul, like a lion, and tear it in pieces while there is none to help. 3 0 Lord my God, if I have done any such thing: or if there be any wickedness in my hands; 4 If I have rewarded evil unto him that dealt friendly with me yea, I have delivered him that without any cause is mine enemy; DAY 1. THE PSALMS. DAY 1. 5 Then let mine enemy| fallen himself into the depersecute my soul, and take struction that he made for me yea, let him tread my other. life down upon the earth, and lay mine honour in the 17 For his travail shall come upon his own head: and his wickedness shall fall on his own pate. dust. 6 Stand up, O Lord, in thy wrath, and lift up thy- 18 I will give thanks unto self, because of the indig- the Lord, according to his nation of mine enemies righteousness and I will arise up for me in the judgement that thou hast commanded. 7 And so shall the congregation of the people come about thee for their sakes how excellent is thy Domine, Dominus noster. LORD Governour, therefore lift up thyself again. Name in all the world: thou that hast set thy glory above the heavens! 8 The Lord shall judge the people; give sentence with me, O Lord: according to my righteousness, and according to the innocency that is in me. 2 Out of the mouth of very babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength, because of thine.enemies that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. : 3 For I will consider thy heavens, even the works of thy fingers the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained. 90 let the wickedness of the ungodly come to an end but guide thou the just. 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. praise the Name of the Lord most High. PSALM VIII 12 God is a righteous Judge, strong, and patient: and God is provoked every day. 13 If a man will not turn, he will whet his sword: he hath bent his bow, and made it ready. 14 He hath prepared for him the instruments of death he ordaineth his arrows against the persecutors. 4 What is man, that thou art mindful of him and the son of man, that thou visitest him? 5 Thou madest him lower than the angels: to crown him with glory and worship. 6 Thou makest him to have dominion of the 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; 8 The fowls of the air, and the fishes of the sea and whatsoever walketh through the paths of the seas. 90 Lord our Governour: how excellent is thy Name 15 Behold, he travaileth with mischief: he hath conceived sorrow, and brought forth ungodliness. 16 He hath graven and digged up a pit and is in all the world! DAY 2. THE PSALMS. Morning Prayer. PSALM IX. Confitebor tibi. I WILL give thanks unto thee, O Lord, with my whole heart: I will speak of all thy marvellous works. 2 I will be glad and rejoice in thee: yea, my songs will I make of thy Name, O thou most Highest. 3 While mine enemies are driven back: they shall fall and perish at thy presence. 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. 60 thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end even as the cities which thou hast destroyed; their memorial is perished with them. 7 But the Lord shall endure for ever he hath also prepared his seat for judgement. membereth 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. 8 For he shall judge the world in righteousness and minister true judgement unto the people. 9 The Lord also will be a defence for the oppressed: men. even a refuge in due time 11 O praise the Lord which dwelleth in Sion: shew the people of his doings. 12 For, when he maketh inquisition for blood, he reDAY 2. 15 The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made in the same net which they hid privily, is their foot taken. 16 The Lord is known to execute judgement: the ungodly is trapped in the work of his own hands. 17 The wicked shall be turned into hell and all the people that forget God. 18 For the poor shall not alway be forgotten the patient abiding of the meek shall not perish for ever. 19 Up, Lord, and let not man have the upper hand: let the heathen be judged in thy sight. 20 Put them in fear, O Lord that the heathen may know themselves to be but 10 And they that know thy W far off, 0 Lord Name will put their trust in thee for thou, Lord, hast never failed them that seek thee. PSALM X. Ut quid, Domine? HY thou so and hidest thy face in the needful time of trouble? 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 DAY 2. THE PSALMS. DAY 2. made boast of his own it for thou beholdest unheart's desire and speak- godliness and wrong. eth good of the covetous, I whom God abhorreth. 4 The ungodly is so proud, that he careth not for God neither is God in all his thoughts. 16 That thou mayest take the matter into thine hand: the poor committeth himself unto thee; for thou art the helper of the friendless. 17 Break thou the power of the ungodly and malicious: take away his ungodliness, and thou shalt find none. 5 His ways are alway grievous thy judgements are far above out of his sight, and therefore defieth he all his enemies. 18 The Lord is King for ever and ever and the heathen are perished out of the land. 6 For he hath said in his heart, Tush, I shall never be cast down there shall no harm happen unto me. 19 Lord, thou hast heard 7 His mouth is full of the desire of the poor: thou cursing, deceit, and fraud preparest their heart, and under his tongue is ungod- thine ear hearkeneth thereliness 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 them. are set against the poor. 9 For he lieth waiting seto; 20 To help the fatherless and poor unto their right: that the man of the earth be no more exalted against PSALM XI. In Domino confido. cretly, even as a lion lurketh IN the Lord put I my he in his that may ravish the poor. ye then 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 poor may fall into the hands of his captains. 12 He hath said in his heart, 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. 15 Surely thou hast seen 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? 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 delighteth in wickedness doth his soul abhor. 7 Upon the ungodly he DAY 2. THE PSALMS. DAY 2. shall rain snares, fire and 8 For the righteous Lord brimstone, storm and tem- loveth righteousness: his pest: this shall be their por- countenance will behold the tion to drink. thing that is just. Evening Prayer. PSALM XII. Salvum me fac. HELP me, Lord, for there 2 How long shall I seek is one man my soul, and be left for the faithful are so vexed in my heart: how minished from among the long shall mine enemies trichildren of men. umph over me? 2 They talk of vanity everyo Lord my God lighten 3 Consider, and hear me, one with his neighbour: they do but flatter with their mine eyes, that I sleep not lips, and dissemble in their in death. double heart. 3 The Lord shall root out all deceitful lips and the tongue that speaketh proud things; 4 Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him: for if I be cast down, they that trouble me will rejoice at it. 4 Which have said, With our tongue will we prevail: we are they that ought to speak, who is lord over us? 5 But my trust is in thy mercy and my heart is joyful in thy salvation. 5 Now for the comfortless troubles' sake of the needy: and because of the deep sighing of the poor, 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 XIV.' 6 I will up, saith the Lord: and will help every one from him that swelleth against Dixit insipiens. him, and will set him at rest. THE fool hath said in his 7 the Lord is no how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? are pure words: even as the silver, which from the earth is tried, and purified seven times in the fire. 2 They are corrupt, and become abominable in their doings there is none that doeth good, no not one. 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. of the way, they are alto4 But they are all gone out gether become abominable: there is none that doeth good, no not one. PSALM XIII. Usque quo, Domine? HOW 5 Their throat is an open OW long wilt thou for- sepulchre, with their tongues get me, O Lord, for ever: I have they deceived the 8 Thou shalt keep them, O Lord: thou shalt preserve him from this generation for ever. 9 The ungodly walk on every side when they are exalted, the children of men are put to rebuke. DAY 3. THE PSALMS. DAY 3. poison of asps is under their| 9 There were they brought lips. in great fear, even where 6 Their mouth is full of no fear was: for God is cursing and bitterness: their in the generation of the ighteou feet re swift to shed blood. 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. 11 Who shall give salva8 Have they no knowledge, tion unto Israel out of Sion? that they are all such work- When the Lord turneth the ers of mischief: eating up captivity of his people then my people as it were bread, shall Jacob rejoice, and Isand call not upon the Lord? rael shall be glad. Morning Prayer. 10 As for you, ye have made a mock at the counsel of the poor because he putteth his trust in the Lord. 5 He that sweareth unto his neighbour, and disappointeth him not though it were to his own hindrance. PSALM XV. Domine, quis habitabit? LORD, who shall dwell in God, my goods are nothing thy tabernacle or unto 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. 6 He that hath not given his money upon usury: nor taken reward against the innocent. 7 Whoso doeth these things: shall never fall. 20 my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord: Thou art my 3 All my delight is upon the saints, that are in the earth and upon such as exeel in virtue. 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 portion of mine inheritance, 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. 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 rejoicPRESERVE me, O God: ed: my flesh also shall rest PSALM XVI. Conserva me, Domine. for in thee I put in my trust. 11 For why? thou shalt DAY 3. not leave my soul in hell: neither shalt thou suffer thy Holy One to see corruption. 12 Thou shalt shew me the path of life; in thy presence is the fulness of joy: and at thy right hand there is pleasure for evermore. PSALM XVII. Eraudi, Domine. TEAR the right, O Lord, consider my complaint and hearken unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips. HEAR 2 Let my sentence come forth from thy presence and let thine eyes look upon the thing that is equal. 3 Thou hast proved and visited mine heart in the night- season; thou hast tried me, and shalt find no wickedness in me for I am utterly purposed that my mouth shall not offend. THE PSALMS. 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. 6 I have called upon thee, O God, for thou shalt hear me: incline thine ear to me, and hearken unto my words. 7 Shew thy marvellous loving- kindness, thou that art the Saviour of them which put their trust in Evening PSALM XVIII. Diligam te, Domine. DAY 3. thee: from such as resist thy right hand. 8 Keep me as the apple of an eye: hide me under the shadow of thy wings, 9 From the ungodly that trouble me: mine enemies compass me round about to take away my soul. 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; my strength; the Lord is my stony rock, and my defence: my Saviour, my God, and my might, in whom I 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, O 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 treasure. 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 I awake up after thy likeness, I shall be satisfied with it. Prayer. will trust, my buckler, the horn also of my salvation, and my refuge. I the which is worthy to be praised so shall I be safe from mine enemies. 3 The sorrows of death DAY 3. THE PSALMS. DAY 3. compassed me: and the ing, O Lord at the blasting overflowings of ungodliness made me afraid. of the breath of thy displeasure. 4 The pains of hell came about me: the snares of death overtook me. 5 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. and 9 He bowed the heavens also, and came down it was dark under his feet. 10 He rode upon the cherubims, and did fly he came flying upon the wings of the wind. 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. 16 He shall send down from on high to fetch me: and shall take me out of many waters. 17 He shall deliver me from my strongest enemy, and from them which hate me for they are too mighty for me. 21 Because I have kept the ways of the Lord and have not forsaken my God, as the wicked doth. 22 For I have an eye unto all his laws and will not cast out his commandments from me. 23 I was also uncorrupt before him and eschewed mine own wickedness. 13 The Lord also thundered out of heaven, and the 24 Therefore shall the Lord reward me after my righteous dealing and according unto the cleanness of my hands in his eye- sight. 25 With the holy thou Highest gave his thunder shalt be holy and with a hail- stones, and coals of fire. perfect man thou shalt be perfect. 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 chid18 They prevented me in the day of my trouble but the Lord was my upholder. 19 He brought me forth also into a place of liberty: he brought me forth, even because he had a favour unto me. 20 The Lord shall reward me after my righteous dealing: according to the cleanness of my hands shall he recompense me. 26 With the clean thou shalt. be clean and with the froward thou shalt learn frowardness. 27 For thou shalt save the people that are in adversity and shalt bring down the high looks of the proud. DAY 3. THE PSALMS. 28 Thou also shalt light| 40 Thou hast made my candle the Lord my God shall make my darkness to be light. 29 For in thee I shall discomfit an host of men and with the help of my 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 who is 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. DAY 3. mine enemies also to turn their backs upon me and I shall destroy them that hate me. 41 They shall but there shall be none to help cry, them yea, even unto the Lord shall they cry, but he shall not hear them. as 42 I will beat them small as the dust before the wind: I will cast them out as the clay in the streets. 43 Thou shalt deliver me from the strivings of the people: and thou shalt make me the head of the 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. 33 He maketh my feet like harts' feet and setteth me up on high. 34 He teacheth mine hands to fight and mine arms shall break even a bow of steel. 46 The strange children shall fail and be afraid out of their prisons. 47 The Lord liveth, and 35 Thou hast given me the blessed be my strong helpdefence of thy salvationer: and praised be the God thy right hand also shall of my salvation. hold me up, and thy loving correction shall make me great. 48 Even the God that seeth that I be avenged and subdueth the people unto me. 36 Thou shalt make room enough under me for to go that my footsteps shall not slide. 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. 50 For this cause will I give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the Gentiles: and sing praises unto thy Name. 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. 39 Thou hast girded me and with strength unto the battle thou shalt throw down mine enemies under me. 51 Great prosperity giveth he unto his King: sheweth loving- kindness unto David his Anointed, and unto his seed for evermore. H DAY 4. THE PSALMS. Morning Prayer. PSALM XIX. Coeli enarrant. THE heavens declare the great reward. : 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 run 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. DAY 4. thy servant taught and in keeping of them there is 7 The law of the Lord is an undefiled law, converting the soul the testimony of the Lord is sure, and giveth wisdom unto the simple. giv8 The statutes of the Lord are right, and rejoice the heart the commandment of the Lord is pure, eth light unto the eyes. 9 The fear of the Lord is clean, and endureth for ever the judgements of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold sweeter also than honey, and the honey- comb. 11 Moreover, by them is 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 shall 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 0 Lord my strength, and my redeemer. PSALM XX. Exaudiat te Dominus. THE Lord hear thee in the the Name of the God of Jacob defend thee; 2 Send thee help from the sanctuary and strengthen thee out of Sion; 3 Remember all thy offerings and accept thy burntsacrifice; 4 Grant thee thy heart's desire and fulfil all thy mind. 5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, and triumph in the Name of the Lord our God: Lord perform all thy petitions. 6 Now know I, that the Lord helpeth his Anointed, and will hear him from his holy heaven: even with the wholesome strength of his right hand. 7 Some put their trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the Name of the Lord our God. DAY 4. 8 They are brought down, and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright. THE PSALMS. 9 Save, Lord, and hear us, 0 King of heaven when we call upon thee. PSALM XXI. Domine, in virtute tua. THE King shall rejoice in O: 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. 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 countenance. Evening DAY 4. 7 And why? because the King putteth his trust in the Lord and in the mercy of the most Highest he shall not miscarry. 8 All thine enemies shall feel thy hand thy right hand shall find out them 3 And thou continuest holy: 0 thou worship of Israel. that hate thee. 9 Thou shalt make them like a fiery oven in time of destroy them in his displeathy wrath: the Lord shall sure, 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. Prayer. PSALM XXII. 5 They called upon thee, and were holpen they put Deus, Deus meus. MY God, my God, look their trust in thee, and were me; not thou forsaken me: and art so far from my health, and from the words of my complaint? 2 0 my God, I cry in the day- time, but thou hearest not: and in the night- season also I take no rest. 6 But as for me, I am a worm, and no man: a very scorn of men, and the outcast of the people. 7 All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out their lips, and shake their heads, saying, 8 He trusted in God, that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, if he will have him. 4 Our fathers hoped in thee they trusted in thee, 9 But thou art he that took and thou didst deliver them. me out of my mother's DAY 4. THE PSALMS. womb thou wast my hope,| midst of the congregation when I hanged yet upon my mother's breasts. will I praise thee. 10 I have been left unto thee ever since I was born: thou art my God even from my mother's womb. 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; 11 O go not from me, for 24 For he hath not despistrouble is hard at handed, nor abhorred, the low and there is none to help me. 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 roaring lion. DAY 4. 14 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are 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. 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. 16 For many dogs are come about me and the council of the wicked layeth siege against me. 17 They pierced my hands and my feet; I may tell all my bones they stand staring and looking upon me. 30 All they that go down into the dust shall kneel before him and no man 18 They part my garments hath quickened his own among them and cast lots upon my vesture. soul. 19 But be not thou far from me, O Lord thou art my succour, haste thee to help me. 31 My seed shall serve him: they shall be counted unto the Lord for a generation. 32 They shall come, and heavens shall declare 20 Deliver my soul from his righteousness unto a the sword: my darling from the power of the dog. the PSALM XXIII. 21 Save me from the lion's mouth thou hast heard me also from among the horns of the unicorns. Dominus regit me. 22 I will declare thy Name THE Lord is my shepherd therefore can I unto my brethren in the lack nothing. people that shall be born, whom the Lord hath made. DAY 5. THE PSALMS. DAY 5. 2 He shall feed me in a me; thy rod and thy staff green pasture and lead me comfort me. forth comfort. beside the waters of 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. and mercy shall follow me 6 But thy loving- kindness all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of 3 He hall 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 the Lord for ever. Morning Prayer. everlasting doors and the King of glory shall come in. 10 Who is the King of and all that therein is hosts, he is the King of even the Lord of glory. PSALM XXIV. Domini est terra. the compass of the world, and they that dwell therein. 2 For he hath founded it PSALM XXV. upon the seas and prepar- U lift up' my soul; my Ad te, Domine, levavi. thee, O Lord, will trust ed it upon the floods. 3 Who shall ascend into God, I have put my the hill of the Lord or in thee: 0 let me not who shall rise up in his holy place? 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. be confounded, neither let me. mine enemies triumph over thee shall not be ashamed: For all they that hope in but such as transgress without a cause shall be put to confusion. 3 Shew me thy ways, 0 Lord and teach me thy paths. 4 Lead me forth in thy truth, and learn me thou art the God of my : for salvation; in thee hath been my hope all the day long. 5 Call to remembrance, O Lord, thy tender mercies: and thy loving- kindnesses, which have been ever of old. 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. 60 remember not the sins and offences of my youth: but according to thy mercy 9 Lift up your heads, O ye think thou upon me, 0 gates, and be ye lift up, yel Lord, for thy goodness. H2 DAY 5. THE PSALMS, DAY 5. 7 Gracious and righteous me for my hope hath been is the Lord therefore will in thee. he teach sinners in the way. 8 Them that are meek shall he guide in judgement 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 feareth the Lord: him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose. 12 His soul shall dwell at ease and his seed shall inherit the land. 13 The secret of the Lord is among them that fear him and he will shew them his covenant. 14 Mine eyes are ever looking unto the Lord for he shall pluck my feet out of the net. 21 Deliver Israel, O God: out of all his troubles. PSALM XXVI. Judica me, Domine. BE thou my Judge, O Lord, for I have walked 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: and I will walk in thy truth. 4 I have not dwelt with vain persons neither will I have fellowship with the deceitful. 5 I have 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. 15 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me for I am desolate, and in misery. 16 The sorrows of my heart are enlarged 0 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. 19 O keep my soul, and deliver me let me not be confounded, for I have put my trust in thee. 20 Let perfectness and righteous dealing wait upon congregations. 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. 11 But as for me, I will walk innocently: O deliver me, and be merciful unto me. 12 My foot standeth right: I will praise the Lord in the DAY 5. THE PSALMS. Evening Prayer. PSALM XXVII. Dominus illuminatio. thy servant away in displeasure. THE Lord is my light, 11 Thou hast been my succour: leave me neither forsake me, O God of my salvation. 12 When my father and Lord taketh me up. my mother forsake me: the 13 Teach me thy way, O Lord and lead me in the right way, because of mine enemies. my 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 mine enemies, and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh: they stumbled and fell. 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 the living. Lord all the days of my life, to behold the fair beauty of the Lord, and to visit his temple. 5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his tabernacle: yea, in the secret place of his dwelling shall he hide me, and set me up upon a rock of stone. 6 And now shall he lift up mine head above mine enemies round about me. 7 Therefore will I offer in his dwelling an oblation with great gladness: I will sing, and speak praises unto the Lord. DAY 5. 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. fainted: but that I believe 15 I should utterly have verily to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of leisure be strong, and he 16 0 tarry thou the Lord's shall comfort thine heart; the Lord. and put thou thy trust in PSALM XXVIII. UN Lord my strength: Ad te, Domine. NTO thee will I cry, O lest, think no scorn of me; 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 I cry unto thee: when I hold up my hands towards the mercy- seat of thy holy temple. 9 My heart hath talked of thee, Seek ye my face: Thy face, Lord, will I seek. 30 pluck me not away, neither destroy me with the ungodly and wicked doers: which speak friendly to 10 0 hide not thou thy their neighbours, but imaface from me: nor cast gine mischief in their hearts. DAY 6. THE PSALMS. DAY 6. 4 Reward them according nour due unto his Name: to their deeds and accord- worship the Lord with holy ing to the wickedness of worship. their own inventions. 3 It is the Lord, that commandeth the waters: it is 5 Recompense them after the work of their hands the glorious God, that maketh the thunder. pay them that they have deserved. 4 It is the Lord, that rul6 For they regard not in eth the sea; the voice of their mind the works of the the Lord is mighty in opeLord, nor the operation of ration: the voice of the his hands therefore shall Lord is a glorious voice. he break them down, and not build them up. 5 The voice of the Lord breaketh the cedar- trees: yea, the Lord breaketh the cedars of Libanus. 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 O save thy people, and give thy blessing unto thine inheritance feed them, and set them up for ever. 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. PSALM XXX. Exaltabo te, Domine. I WILL magnify thee, O Lord, for thou hast set me up and not made my foes to triumph over me. 20 Lord my God, I cried unto thee: and thou hast healed me. 3 Thou, Lord, hast brought 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. PSALM XXIX. Afferte Domino. RING unto the Lord, O ye mighty, bring young rams unto the Lord: ascribe unto the Lord worship and strength. 9 The Lord sitteth above the water- flood and the Lord remaineth a King for ever. BR 10 The Lord shall give strength unto his people: the Lord shall give his peo2 Give the Lord the ho- ple the blessing of peace. Morning Prayer. my soul out of hell thou hast kept my life from them that go down to the pit. 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, DAY 6. THE PSALMS. DAY 6. and in his pleasure is life: 5 Draw me out of the net, heaviness may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. that they have laid privily for me for thou art my strength. 6 And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be removed thou, Lord, of thy goodness hast made my hill so strong. 6 Into thy hands I commend my spirit for thou hast redeemed me, O Lord, thou God of truth. 7 Thou didst turn thy face from me and I was troubled. 7 I have hated them that hold of superstitious vanities and my trust hath been in the Lord. 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? shall 10 Shall the dust give thanks unto thee or 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 glad8 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. 10 Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am in trouble and mine eye is consumed for very heaviness; yea, my soul and my body. 11 For my life is waxen old with heaviness and my years with mourning. 12 My strength faileth me, because of mine iniquity: and my bones are consumed. 13 I became a reproof among all mine enemies, but especially among my neighbours and they of mine IN thee, O Lord, have I acquaintance were afraid of PSALM XXXI. In te, Domine, speravi. my me see never be put to confusion, me without conveyed themdeliver me in thy righte- selves from me. ousness. ness. 13 Therefore shall every good man sing of thy praise without ceasing: O my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever. 14 I am clean forgotten, as 2 Bow down thine ear to a dead man out of mind: I am become like a broken vessel. 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. 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 H 3 DAY 6. 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 called upon thee: let the ungodly be put to confusion, and be put to silence in the grave. 20 Let the lying lips be put to silence which cruelly, disdainfully, and despitefully, speak against the righteous. THE PSALMS. 21 0 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! hid. PSALM XXXII. Beati, quorum. unrighteousness 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 DAY 6. 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. Evening Prayer. 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. 6 I said, I will confess my sins unto the Lord and so thou 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. 9 I will inform thee, and teach thee in the way wherein thou shalt go and I will guide thee with mine eye. 10 Be ye not like to horse and mule, which have DAY 6. THE PSALMS. DAY 6. no understanding whose nought and maketh the mouths must be held with bit and bridle, lest they fall upon thee. devices of the people to be of none effect, and casteth out the counsels of princes. 11 Great plagues remain for the ungodly but who11 The counsel of the Lord shall endure for ever: and so putteth his trust in the the thoughts of his heart Lord, mercy embraceth him from generation to generaon every side. tion. 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 inherit12 Be glad, O ye righteous, and rejoice in the Lord: and be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. PSALM XXXIII, Exultate, justi. O ye righteous for it becometh well the just to be thankful. 2 Praise the Lord with harp sing praises unto him with the lute, and instrument of ten strings. 853 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 judgement 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 waters of the sea together, as were upon an heap and layeth up the deep, as in a treasure- house. 8 Let all the earth fear the Lord: stand in awe of him, all ye that dwell in the world. 9 For he spake, and it was done he commanded, and it stood fast. 10 The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to ance. 13 The Lord looked down beheld all the children of men: from the habitation of his dwelling he considereth all them that dwell on the earth. 14 He fashioneth all the hearts of them and understandeth all their works. 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 deliver any man by his great strength. 17 Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him and upon them that put their trust in his mercy; 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. DAY 7. THE PSALM XXXIV. Benedicam Domino. PSALMS. I 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. 5 They had an eye unto him, and were lightened and their faces were not ashamed. 6 Lo, the poor crieth, and 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. PSALM XXXV. Judica, Domine. 12 What man lusteth to live 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 DAY 7. is he that and would 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. 17 The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth them: and delivereth them out of all their troubles. 80 taste, and see, how gracious the Lord is blessed is the man that trusteth all. in him. 18 The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a contrite heart and will save such as be of an humble spirit. 19 Great are the troubles of the righteous but the Lord delivereth him out of 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. 22 The Lord delivereth the 11 Come, ye children, and souls of his servants: and hearken unto me: I will all they that put their trust teach you the fear of the in him shall not be destiLord. tute. Morning 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. Prayer. and buckler: and stand up to help me. 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 confound DAY 7. THE PSALMS. DAY 7. ed, and put to shame, that themselves together yea, seek after my soul: let the very abjects came togethem be turned back, and ther against me unawares, brought to confusion, that making mouths at me, and imagine mischief for me. ceased not. 5 Let them be as the dust before the wind and the angel of the Lord scattering them. 6 Let their way be dark and slippery: and let the angel of the Lord persecute 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. 14 I behaved myself as though it had been my friend, or my brother: I went heavily, as one that mourneth for his mother. 15 But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered 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 0 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 to judge my quarrel: avenge thou my cause, my God, and my Lord. 24 Judge me, O Lord my God, according to thy righteousness and let them not triumph over 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 H4 THE PSALMS. DAY 7. DAY 7. trouble let them be cloth-| eth unto the heavens: and ed with rebuke and dis- thy faithfulness unto the honour, that boast them- clouds. selves 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 XXXVI Dixit injustus. Y heart sheweth me the godly 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. 3 The words of his mouth are unrighteous, and full of deceit he hath left off to behave himself wisely, and to do good. 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, reachEvening PSALM XXXVII. Noli æmulari. RET not thyself because 6 Thy righteousness standeth like the strong mountains: thy judgements are like the great deep. 7 Thou, Lord, shalt save both man and beast; How excellent is thy mercy, O 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 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 them that know thee and 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. Prayer. 4 Delight thou in the Lord: and he shall give thee thy heart's desire. be thou envious against the evil doers. 5 Commit thy way unto the Lord, and put thy trust in him and he shall bring it to pass. 2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass: and be withered even as the green herb. 6 He shall make thy righteousness as clear as the light and thy just dealing as the noon- day. 3 Put thou thy trust in the Lord, and be doing good: 7 Hold thee still in the dwell in the land, and ve- Lord, and abide patiently rily thou shalt be fed. upon him but grieve not DAY 7. THE PSALMS. DAY 7. thyself at him, whose way time: and in the days doth prosper, against the of dearth they shall have man that doeth after evil enough. counsels. 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. 10 Yet a little while, and the ungodly shall be clean gone thou shalt look after his place, and he shall be 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. 12 The ungodly seeketh 24 Though he fall, he shall counsel against the just not be cast away for the and gnasheth upon him Lord upholdeth him with his hand. with his teeth. away. 11 But the meek- spirited shall possess the earth and shall be refreshed in the multitude of peace. 20 As for the ungodly, they shall perish; and the enemies of the Lord shall consume as the fat of lambs: yea, even as the smoke, shall they consume away. 21 The ungodly borroweth, and payeth not again but the righteous is merciful, and liberal. 13 The Lord shall laugh him to scorn: for he hath seen that his day is coming. 25 I have been young, and now am old and yet saw I never the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging their bread. 14 The ungodly have drawn out the sword, and have 26 The righteous is ever bent their bow to cast merciful, and lendeth: and down the poor and needy, his seed is blessed. and to slay such as are of a right conversation. 27 Flee from evil, and do the thing that is good and dwell for evermore. : 15 Their sword shall go through their own heart: and their bow shall be broken. 28 For the Lord loveth the thing that is right he forsaketh not his that be godly, but they are preserved for ever. 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 29 The unrighteous shall be punished as for the seed of the ungodly, it shall be rooted out. 30 The righteous shall inherit the land and dwell therein for ever. 31 The mouth of the righteous is exercised in wisdom and his tongue will be talking of judgement. 32 The law of his God is DAY 8. in his heart and his goings shall not slide. 33 The ungodly seeth the righteous and seeketh occasion to slay him. 34 The Lord will not leave him in his hand: nor THE PSALMS. DAY 8. 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. 39 As for the transgressors, they shall perish together and the end of the ungodly is, they shall be rooted out at the last. 40 But the salvation of righteous cometh of Lord who is also their strength in the time of trouble. 36 I myself have seen the 41 And the Lord shall stand ungodly in great power by them, and save them he and flourishing like a green bay- tree. shall deliver them from the ungodly, and shall save them, because they put their trust in him. 37 I went by, and lo, he was gone I sought him, Morning Prayer. PSALM XXXVIII. there is no whole part in my body. Domine, ne in furore. PUT me not to rebuke, O 8 I am feeble, and sore smitten: I have roared for Lord, in thine anger the very disquietness of my neither chasten me in thy heavy displeasure. heart. 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. 7 For my loins are filled with a sore disease: and mouth. condemn him when he is judged. 35 Hope thou in the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall promote thee, that thou shalt possess the the the land when the ungodly shall perish, thou shalt see it. 9 Lord, thou knowest all my desire and my groaning is not hid from thee. 10 My heart panteth, my strength hath failed me: 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. 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 DAY 8. THE PSALMS. DAY 8. 14 I became even as a man end, and the number of my that heareth not: and in days that I may be certifiwhose mouth are no re- ed how long I have to live. proofs. 6 Behold, thou hast made 15 For in thee, O Lord, my days as it were a span have I put my trust thou long and mine age is even shalt answer for me, O Lord as nothing in respect of my God. thee; and verily every man living is altogether vanity. 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. 20 They also that reward evil for good are against me because I follow the thing that good is. 21 Forsake me not, O Lord my God be not thou far from me. 22 Haste thee to help me O Lord God of my salvation. PSALM XXXIX. Dixi, custodiam. 7 For man walketh in a vain shadow, and disquieteth himself in vain he heapeth up riches, and cannot tell who shall gather them. while 2 I will keep my mouth as it were with a bridle 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 within 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 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. 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, O Lord, with thine ears consimy calling 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. I SAID, I will take heed and my ways fend not in my tongue. PSALM XL. Expectans expectavi. WAITED patiently for the Lord and he inclined unto me, and heard my calling. I DAY 8. THE PSALMS. DAY 8. 2 He brought me also out teousness within my heart: of the horrible pit, out of my talk hath been of thy the mire and clay and set truth, and of thy salvamy feet upon the rock, and tion. ordered my goings. 3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth: even a thanksgiving unto our God. 4 Many shall see it, and fear and shall put their trust in the Lord. 14 Withdraw not thou thy mercy from me, O Lord: let thy loving- kindness and thy truth alway preserve me. 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. 6 0 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. 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. 7 If I should declare them, and speak of them they should be more than I am able to express. 16 O Lord, let it be thy pleasure to deliver me: make haste, O Lord, to help me. 17 Let them be ashamed, 8 Sacrifice, and meat- of- and confounded together, fering, thou wouldest not that seek after my soul to but mine ears hast thou opened. destroy it let them be driven backward, and put to rebuke, that wish me evil. 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 righ13 I have not kept back thy loving mercy and truth: from the great congregation. 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. DAY 8. THE PSALMS. Evening Prayer. 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. 2 The Lord preserve him, and keep him alive, that he be earth: PSALM XLII. Quemadmodum. and deliver not thou him LIKE as the hart desireth the water- brooks: into the will of his enemies. so longeth my soul after 3 The Lord comfort him, when he lieth sick upon his bed make thou all his bed in his sickness. 4 I said, Lord, be merciful unto me: heal my soul, for I have sinned against thee. 5 Mine enemies speak evil of me: When shall he die, and his name perish? 6 And if he come to see me, he and his heart conceiveth falshood within himself, and when he cometh forth he telleth it. 7 All mine enemies whisper together against me even against me do they imagine this evil. 8 Let the sentence of guiltiness proceed against him and now that he lieth, let him rise up no more. 9 Yea, even mine own familiar friend, whom I trusted: who did also eat of my bread, hath laid great wait for me. PSALM XLI. Beatus qui intelligit. LESSED is he that considereth the poor and needy the Lord shall deliver him in the time of trouble. BL DAY 8. 10 But be thou merciful unto me, O Lord: raise thou me up again, and I shall reward them. speaketh vanity upon, I pour out my heart by myself for I 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: for I will yet give him thanks for the help of his countenance. 11 By this I know thou favourest me: that mine enemy doth not triumph against me. 12 And when I am in my thee, O God. 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? 4 Now when I think there8 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 DAY 9. THE PSALMS. DAY 9. his loving- kindness in the cause against the ungodly day- time and in the night- people: O deliver me from season did I sing of him, the deceitful and wicked and made my prayer unto man. the God of my life. 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? 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 3 0 send out thy light and asunder as with a sword thy truth, that they may while mine enemies that trouble me cast me in the teeth; 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: harp will I give thanks and upon the unto thee, O God, my God. 13 Namely, while they say daily unto me: Where is now thy God? 14 Why art thou so vexed, O my soul and why art thou so disquieted within me? 15 0 put thy trust in God: for I will yet thank him, which is the help of my countenance, and my God. 5 Why art thou so heavy, O my soul and why art thou so disquieted within me? PSALM XLIII. 60 put thy trust in God: for I will yet give him thanks, which is the help G God, and defend my my God. YIVE sentence with me, of my countenance, and Judica me, Deus. Morning Prayer. PSALM XLIV. Deus, auribus. E have heard with our WE ears, O God, our fathers have told us: what God send help unto Ja5 Thou art my King, O thou hast done in their time of old; cob. overthrow 6 Through thee will we and in thy Name will we our enemies: tread them under, that rise up against us. 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. 3 For they gat not the land in possession through their own sword: neither was it their own arm that helped them; 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: sion that hate us. and puttest them to confu4 But thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of 9 We make our boast of thy countenance: because thou hadst a favour unto them. DAY 9. THE PSALMS. DAY 9. God all day long: and will we killed all the day long: praise thy Name for ever. and are counted as sheep 10 But now thou art far appointed to be slain. off, and puttest us to confusion and goest not forth with our armies. 23 Up, Lord, why sleepest thou awake, and be not absent from us for ever. 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. 11 Thou makest us to turn our backs upon our enemies so that they which hate us spoil our goods. 12 Thou lettest us be eaten up like sheep and hast scattered us among the heathen. 13 Thou sellest thy people for nought and takest no money for them. 14 Thou makest us to be rebuked of our neighbours: PSALM XLV. Eructavit cor meum. to be laughed to scorn, and MY heart is inditing of a had in derision of them that are round about us. good speak of the things which I have made unto the King. 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. 26 Arise, and help us: and deliver us for thy mercy's sake. 2 My tongue is the pen: of a ready writer. 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, O thou most Mighty: according to thy worship and renown. 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. 19 Our heart is not turned back: neither our steps gone out of thy way; in the midst among the King's enemies. 20 No, not when thou hast 6 Thy arrows are smitten us into the place of sharp, and the people shall very dragons and covered us be subdued unto thee: even with the shadow of death. 21 If we have forgotten the Name of our God, and 7 Thy seat, O God, endurholden up our hands to any eth for ever the sceptre strange god shall not God of thy kingdom is a right search it out? for he know- sceptre. eth the very secrets of the heart. 8 Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated ini22 For thy sake also are quity wherefore God, even DAY 9. thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. THE PSALMS. 12 So shall the King have pleasure in thy beauty for he is thy Lord God, and worship thou him. of myrrh, aloes, and cassia: strength a very preout of the ivory palaces, sent help in trouble. whereby they have made 2 Therefore will we not thee glad. fear, though the earth be moved and though the hills be carried into the midst of the sea. 10 Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women upon thy right 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. 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. 15 She shall be brought unto the King in raiment of needle- work: the virgins that be her fellows shall bear her company, and shall be brought unto thee. : 16 With joy and gladness shall they be brought and shall enter into the King's palace. DAY 9. 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 XLVI. Deus noster refugium. rage and swell: and though 3 Though the waters thereof the mountains shake at the tempest of the same. 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 kingdoms are moved: but God hath shewed his voice, and the earth shall melt away. 7 The Lord of hosts is 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 Be still then, and know that I am God I will be exalted among the heathen, and I will be exalted in the earth. 11 The Lord of hosts is with us: the God of Jacob is our refuge. DAY 9. THE PSALMS. Evening Prayer. PSALM XLVII. Omnes gentes, plaudite. 0 CLAP your hands together, all ye people O sing unto God with the voice of melody. 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. PSALM XLVIII. Magnus Dominus. DAY 9. 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 God is gone up with a merry noise and the Lord with the sound of the trump. 60 sing praises, sing 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 peo- thy judgements. ple of the God of Abraham: tell the towers thereof. for God, which is very high go round about her exalted, doth defend the earth, as it were with a shield. 12 Mark well her bulwarks, set up her houses: that ye may tell them that come after. 13 For this God is our God REAT is the Lord, and for ever and ever: he shall 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 : upon north- side lieth the city of the great King; God is well 5 Fear came there upon them, and sorrow: as upon a woman in her travail. 6 Thou shalt break the ships of the sea: through the east- wind. 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. 8 We wait for thy lovingkindness, 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 G unto 11 Walk about Sion, and and PSALM XLIX. Audite hæc, omnes. HEAR ye this, all ye your ears, all ye that dwell people ponder it with in the world; DAY 10. THE PSALMS. DAY 10. 2 High and low, rich and 12 Nevertheless, man will poor: one with another. 3 My mouth shall speak of wisdom and my heart shall muse of understanding. not abide in honour: seeing he may be compared unto the beasts that perish; this is the way of them. 13 This is their foolishness: and their posterity praise their saying. 4 I will incline mine ear to the parable and shew my dark speech upon the harp. 5 Wherefore should I fear in the days of wickedness and when the wickedness of my heels compasseth me round about? 14 They lie in the hell like sheep, death gnaweth upon 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 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 me. agreement unto God for him; 8 For it cost more to re deem 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. 16 Be not thou afraid, though one be made rich: or if the glory of his house be increased; PSALM L. Deus deorum. THE Lord, even the most mighty God, hath spoken and called the world, from the rising up of the sun, unto the going down thereof. 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. 2 Out of Sion hath God appeared in perfect beauty. 3 Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: there shall go before him a consuming fire, and a mighty tempest shall be stirred up round about him. 4 He shall call the heaven DAY 10. THE PSALMS. DAY 10. from above and the earth, thief, thou consentedst unto that he may judge his people. him and hast been par5 Gather my saints toge- taker with the adulterers. ther unto me those that 19 Thou hast let thy mouth have made a covenant with speak wickedness and with me with sacrifice. thy tongue thou hast set forth deceit. 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 hegoat 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. 13 Thinkest thou that I will eat bulls' flesh and drink the blood of goats? 14 Offer unto God thanksgiving 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 shalt praise me. 16 But unto the ungodly said God: Why dost thou preach my laws, and takest my covenant in thy mouth: 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. PSALM LI. Miserere mei, Deus. AVE HA 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. 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. 17 Whereas thou hatest to 5 Behold, I was shapen in be reformed and hast cast wickedness and in sin hath my words behind thee? my mother conceived me. 18 When thou sawest al 6 But lo, thou requirest DAY 10. THE PSALMS. DAY 10. truth in the inward parts pleased with the sacrifice and shalt make me to un- of righteousness, with the derstand wisdom secretly. burnt- offerings and obla7 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 the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. 9 Turn thy face from my sins and put out all my misdeeds. 10 Make me a clean heart, O God and renew a right spirit within me. 11 Cast me not away from thy presence and take not thy holy Spirit from me. free 120 give me the comfort of thy help again and stablish me with thy Spirit. 13 Then shall I teach thy ways unto the wicked and sinners shall be converted tions then shall they offer young bullocks upon thine altar. 18 O be favourable and gracious unto Sion build thou the walls of Jerusalem. 19 Then shalt thou be PSALM LII. Quid gloriaris? WHY boastest thou thyself, thou tyrant: that thou canst do mischief; 2 Whereas the goodness of God: endureth yet daily? 3 Thy tongue imagineth wickedness and with lies thou cuttest like a sharp razor. 4 Thou hast loved unrighteousness more than goodness and to talk of lies more than righteousness. 5 Thou hast loved to speak all words that may do hurt: O 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. 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. 15 Thou shalt open my lips, O Lord: and my mouth shall shew thy praise. 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 16 For thou desirest no sa- the multitude of his riches, crifice, else would I give it and strengthened himself in thee but thou delightest his wickedness. not in burnt- offerings. 17 The sacrifice of God is a troubled spirit a broken and contrite heart, O God, shalt thou not despise. 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. THE PSALMS. Evening Prayer. PSALM LIII. Dixit insipiens. 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 up against me: and tyrants, which have not God before THE foolish body hath their eyes, seek after my There said in is no God. 2 Corrupt are they, and become abominable in their wickedness: there is none that doeth good. 3 God looked down from heaven upon the children of men to see if there were any, that would understand, and seek after God. DAY 10. 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. PSALM LV. Exaudi, Deus. HEAR my prayer, 0 thyself from my petition. not 2 Take heed unto me, and hear me: how I mourn in my prayer, and am vexed. broken the bones of him 3 The enemy crieth so, that besieged thee; thou hast put them to confusion, because God hath despised and the ungodly cometh on so fast for they are minded to do me some mischief; so maliciously are they set against me. them. 7 Oh, that the salvation were given unto Israel out of Sion: Oh, that the Lord would deliver his people out of captivity! 4 My heart is disquieted within me and the fear of death is fallen upon me. 5 Fearfulness and trembling 8 Then should Jacob re- are come upon me and an joice and Israel should be horrible dread hath overright glad. whelmed me. PSALM LIV. Deus, in nomine. SAVE me, O God, for thy at rest. : avenge 6 And I said, O that I had wings like a dove for then would I flee away, and be 7 Lo, then would I get me away far off and remain me in thy strength. 2 Hear my prayer, O God in the wilderness. and hearken unto the words 8 I would make haste to escape: because of the of my mouth. 3 For strangers are risen stormy wind and tempest. DAY 11. THE PSALMS. DAY 11. 9 Destroy their tongues,| morning, and at noon- day O Lord, and divide them will I pray, and that infor I have spied unright- stantly and he shall hear eousness and strife in the my voice. 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. 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. 12 For it is not an open enemy, that hath done me this dishonour: for then I could have borne it. 13 Neither 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. 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 upon God and the Lord shall save me. 18 In the evening, and Morning 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. 2 Mine enemies are daily in hand to swallow me up for they be many that fight against me, 0 thou most Highest. 25 The blood- thirsty and deceitful men shall not live out half their days: nevertheless, my trust shall be in thee, O Lord. Prayer. PSALM LVI, Miserere mei, Deus. yet 3 Nevertheless, though I am sometime afraid put I my trust in thee. E merciful unto me, 0 4 I will praise God, beGod, for man goeth a- cause of his word: I have bout to devour me: he is put my trust in God, and daily fighting, and troubling will not fear what flesh can do unto me. BE me. 5 They daily mistake my words all that they imagine is to do me evil. 6 They hold all together, and keep themselves close: DAY 11. and mark my steps, when they lay wait for my soul. 7 Shall they escape for their wickedness: thou, O God, in thy displeasure shalt cast them down. THE PSALMS. DAY 11. are set on fire: whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword. 6 Set up thyself, O God, above the heavens and thy glory above all the earth. 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 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. 8 My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed I will sing, and give praise. 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. 9 Awake up, my glory; awake, lute and harp: myself will awake right early. 12 Unto thee, O God, will I pay my vows: unto thee will I give thanks. 10 I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the people and I will sing unto thee among the nations. 11 For the greatness of 13 For thou hast delivered thy mercy reacheth unto my soul from death, and my feet from falling that I may walk before God in the light of the living. the heavens and thy truth unto the clouds. 12 Set up thyself, O God, above the heavens and thy glory above all the earth. PSALM LVIII. PSALM LVII. Miserere mei, Deus. E merciful unto me, O unto BE me, for my soul trusteth in R thee and under the shadow of thy wings shall be my refuge, until this tyranny be over- past. 2 I will call unto the most high God even unto the God that shall perform the cause which I have in hand. 3 He shall send from heaven and save me from the reproof of him that would eat me up. 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 Si vere utique. RE your minds set upon righteousness, O ye congregation and do ye judge the thing that is right, O ye sons of men? 2 Yea, ye imagine mischief in your heart upon the earth and your hands deal with wickedness. 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 DAY 11. THE PSALMS. DAY 11. the voice of the charmer: 8 Or ever your pots be charm he never so wisely. made hot with thorns: so 6 Break their teeth, O God, let indignation vex him, in their mouths; smite the even as a thing that is jaw- bones of the lions, Oraw. Lord let them fall away 9 The righteous shall relike water that runneth a- joice when he seeth the venpace; and when they shoot geance: he shall wash his their arrows let them be footsteps in the blood of rooted out. the ungodly. 7 Let them consume away 10 So that a man shall like a snail, and be like the say, Verily there is a reward untimely fruit of a woman for the righteous: doubtless and let them not see the there is a God that judgeth the earth. sun, Evening PSALM LIX. Eripe me de inimicis. ELIVER me from mine 9 My strength will I ascribe unto thee: for thou art the of my refuge. me from them that rise up against me. 10 God sheweth me his goodness plenteously and God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies. : 20 deliver me from the wicked doers and save me from the blood- thirsty men. 11 Slay them not, lest my 3 For lo, they lie waiting people forget it but scatfor my soul the mighty ter them abroad among the men are gathered against people, and put them down, me, without any offence or O Lord, our defence. fault of me, O Lord. 4 They run and prepare themselves without my fault arise thou therefore to help me, and behold. 5 Stand up, O Lord God of hosts, thou God of Israel, to and be not merciful unto them that offend of malicious wickedness. 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 visit all the heathen wrath, consume them, that 6 They go to and fro in the evening: they grin like a dog, and run about through the city. 7 Behold, they speak with their mouth, and swords are in their lips for who doth hear? Prayer. thou shalt laugh all the heathen to scorn. 8 But thou, O Lord, shalt have them in derision and 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 a dog, and will go about the city. 15 They will run here and there for meat and grudge if they be not satisfied. 16 As for me, I will sing of thy power, and will praise thy mercy betimes in the DAY 11. THE PSALMS. DAY 11. thou hast 10 Hast not morning for thou cast us been my defence and refuge out, O God wilt not thou, in the day of my trouble. O God, go out with our hosts? 17 Unto thee, 0 my strength, will I sing for thou, O God, art my refuge, and my merciful God. 11 O be thou our help in trouble: for vain is the help of man. PSALM LX. Deus, repulisti nos. OGOD, thou hast cast us enemies. out, and scattered us abroad: thou hast also been displeased; O turn thee unto us again. 2 Thou hast moved the land, and divided it: heal the sores thereof, for it shaketh. 3 Thou hast shewed thy people heavy things thou hast given us a drink of deadly wine. 4 Thou hast given a token for such as fear thee that they may triumph because of the truth. 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 Manasses is mine: Ephraim also is the strength of my head; Judah is my lawgiver; 3 0 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 ta5 Therefore were thy be- bernacle for ever and my loved delivered help me trust shall be under the cowith thy right hand, and vering of thy wings. hear me. 5 For thou, O Lord, hast heard my desires and hast given an heritage unto those that fear thy Name. 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: O prepare thy loving mercy and faithfulness, that they may preserve him. 8 Moab is my_wash- pot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe Philistia, be thou glad of me. 12 Through God will we do great acts: for it is he that shall tread down our PSALM LXI. Exaudi, Deus. 9 Who will lead me into the strong city bring me into Edom? who God give ear unto my prayer. 2 From the ends of the earth will I call upon thee: when my heart is in heaviness. 8 So will I alway sing praise unto thy Name: will that I may daily perform my vows. DAY 12. THE PSALMS. Morning Prayer. DAY 12. PSALM LXII. same eth unto God; Nonne Deo? 12 And that thou, Lord, Y soul truly waiteth art merciful for thou reM still upon ing to his work. that power belong7 In God is my health, and my glory: the rock of my might, and in God is my trust. him cometh my salvation. 2 He verily is my strength PSALM LXIII. and my salvation he is Deus, Deus meus. my defence, so that I shall not greatly fall. 3 How long will ye ima- O GOD, thou art my God: gine mischief against every man ye shall be slain all the sort of you; yea, as a tottering wall shall ye be, and like a broken hedge. early will I seek 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 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. 4 For thy loving- kindness is better than the life itself: my lips shall praise thee. 5 As long as I live will I magnify thee on this manner and lift up my hands in thy Name. 6 He truly is my strength and my salvation: he is my defence, so that I shall not fall. 6 My soul shall be satisfied, even as it were with marrow and fatness when my mouth praiseth thee with joyful lips. 7 Have I not remembered thee in my bed and thought upon thee when I was waking? 8 Because thou hast been my helper: therefore under the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. 9 My soul hangeth upon thee thy right hand hath upholden me. 10 These also that seek the hurt of my soul: they shall go under the earth. 11 Let them fall upon the edge of the sword: that they may be a portion for foxes. 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. 10 trust not in wrong and robbery, give not yourselves unto vanity: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them. 11 God spake once, and twice I have also heard the 12 But the King shall re DAY 12. THE PSALMS. joice in God; all they also mune among that swear by him shall be commended for the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped. PSALM LXIV. Exaudi, Deus. HEAR my voice, O God, the deep of his heart. in my 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 tongue like a sword and shoot out their arrows, even bitter words; they may privily him that is perfect suddenly do they hit him, and fear not. 4 That shoot at 5 They encourage themselves in mischief: and comEvening DAY 12. themselves how they may lay snares, and say, that no man shall see them. 6 They imagine wickedness, and practise it that they keep secret among themselves, every man in 2 Thou that hearest the prayer unto thee shall all flesh come. 3 My misdeeds prevail against me: O be thou merciful unto our sins. 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 scorn. 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. PSALM LXV. Te decet hymnus. art 6 Who in his setin Sion and unto thee teth fast the mountains: and shall the vow be performed is girded about with power. in Jerusalem. 7 Who stilleth the raging of the sea and the noise of his waves, and the madness of the people. Prayer. hope of all the ends of the earth, and of them that remain in the broad sea. 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 4 Blessed is the man, whom thou choosest, and receivest unto thee: he shall dwell in thy court, and shall be thee. satisfied with the pleasures of thy house, even of thy holy temple. 9 Thou visitest the earth, and blessest it: thou makest it very plenteous. 5 Thou shalt shew us won- 10 The river of God is full derful things in thy righte- of water: thou preparest ousness, O God of our sal- their corn, for so thou provation: thou that art the videst for the earth. I DAY 12. THE PSALMS. DAY 12. 11 Thou waterest her fur- life: and suffereth not our rows, thou sendest rain into feet to slip. the little valleys thereof: 9 For thou, O God, hast thou makest it soft with proved us thou also hast the drops of rain, and bless- tried us, like as silver is est the increase of it. tried. 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. 14 The folds shall be full of sheep the valleys also shall stand so thick with corn, that they shall laugh and sing. PSALM LXVI, 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, O 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. 40 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 behold the as 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 broughtest us out into a wealthy place. 12 I will go into thine house with burnt- offerings: and will pay thee my vows, which I promised with my lips, and spake with my mouth, when I was in trouble. 70 praise our God, ye people and make the voice of his praise to be heard; 8 Who holdeth our soul in 13 I will offer unto thee fat burnt- sacrifices, with the incense of rams: I will offer bullocks and goats. 14 O come hither, and hearken, all ye that fear God and I will tell you what he hath done for my soul. 15 I called unto him with my mouth and gave him praises with my tongue. 16 If I incline unto wickedness with mine heart: the Lord will not hear me. PSALM LXVII. Deus misereatur. will not believe shall not be GOD be merciful unto able to exalt themselves. us, and bless us: and shew us the light of his countenance, and be merciful unto us; 2 That thy way may be known upon earth: thy 17 But God hath heard 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. DAY 13. saving health among all nations, THE PSALMS. 3 Let the people praise thee, O God yea, let all the people praise thee. 40 let the nations rejoice and be glad for thou shalt judge the folk righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Morning DAY 13. 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. Prayer. presence of God: even as Sinai also was moved at the PSALM LXVIII. Exurgat Deus. LET God arise, and let presence of God, who is the his ed let them also that hate him flee before him. 2 Like as the smoke vanisheth, so shalt thou drive them away and like as wax melteth at the fire, so let the ungodly perish at the presence of God. 10 Thy congregation shall dwell therein: for thou, O God, hast of thy goodness prepared for the poor. 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 houshold 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. 5 He is a Father of the fatherless, and defendeth the cause of the widows: even God in his holy habitation. 14 When the Almighty scattered kings for their 6 He is the God that mak- sake: then were they as eth men to be of one mind white as snow in Salmon. in an house, and bringeth 15 As the hill of Basan, so the prisoners out of cap- is God's hill: even an high tivity but letteth the run- hill, as the hill of Basan. agates continue in scarceness. 70 God, when thou wentest forth before the people when thou wentest through the wilderness, 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 ever. 17 The chariots of God 8 The earth shook, and are twenty thousand, even the heavens dropped at the thousands of angels and 9 Thou, O God, sentest a gracious rain upon thine inheritance and refreshedst it when it was weary. DAY 13. THE PSALMS. DAY 13. the Lord is among them, as 27 There is little Benjamin in the holy place of Sinai. their ruler, and the princes 18 Thou art gone up on high, thou hast led captivity captive, and received gifts for men yea, even for thine enemies, that the Lord God might dwell among them. 19 Praised be the Lord daily even the God who helpeth us, and poureth his benefits upon us. 20 He is our God, even the God of whom cometh salvation God is the Lord, by whom we escape death. 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: miné 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. Evening PSALM LXIX. Salvum me fac. SAY NAVE me, O God for the waters are come in, even unto my soul. of Judah their counsel: the princes of Zabulon, and the princes of Nepht 25 The singers go before, the minstrels follow after the clouds. 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. 28 Thy God hath sent forth strength for thee: stablish the thing, O God, that thou hast wrought in us, 29 For thy temple's sake at Jerusalem: so shall kings bring presents unto thee. 30 When the company of the spear- men, and multitude 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 unto God. 32 Sing unto God, O ye kingdoms of the earth: O 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 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. Prayer. 2 I stick fast in the deep mire, where no ground is: I am come into deep waters, so that the floods run over me. DAY 13. THE PSALMS. DAY 13. 3 I am weary of crying; 15 Take me out of the my throat is dry my sight mire, that I sink not: 0 faileth me for let me be delivered from long upon my God. them that hate me, and out of the deep waters. waiting so 4 They that hate me with out 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, O Lord God of Israel. 7 And why? for thy sake have I suffered reproof: shame hath covered my face. 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 1 wept, and chastened myself with fasting and that was turned to my reproof. 11 I put on sackcloth also and they jested upon me. 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. 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: O deliver me, because of mine enemies. 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. 22 They gave me gall to eat and when I 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 be I 2 DAY 14. THE PSALMS. DAY 14. void and no man to dwell] 36 For God will save Sion, in their tents. and build the cities of Ju27 For they persecute him dah: that men may dwell whom thou hast smitten there, and have it in posand they talk how they may vex them whom thou hast wounded. session. 28 Let them fall from one wickedness to another and not come into thy righteousness. 29 Let them be wiped out PSALM LXX. Deus in adjutorium. O God, to of the book of the living: H deliver me: make haste 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 37 The posterity also of his servants shall inherit it and they that love his Name shall dwell therein. to help me, O Lord. 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. up. 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. 3 Let them for their reward be soon brought to shame that cry over me, There, there. 4 But let all those that seek thee be joyful and glad 33 The humble shall con- in thee: and let all such sider this, and be gladas delight in thy salvation seek ye after God, and your say alway, The Lord be soul shall live. praised. 5 As for me, I am poor and in misery: haste thee unto me, O God. 34 For the Lord heareth the poor and despiseth not his prisoners. 35 Let heaven and earth praise him the sea, and all that moveth therein. 6 Thou art my helper, and my redeemer: O Lord, make I no long tarrying. Morning Prayer. house of defence, and my castle. PS LXXI. IN In te, Domine, speravi. N thee, O Lord, have I 3 Deliver me, O my God, put my trust, let me out of the hand of the unnever be put to confusion godly out of the hand of but rid me, and deliver me, in thy righteousness; incline thine ear unto me, and save me. the unrighteous and cruel man. 4 For thou, O Lord God, art the thing that I long 2 Be thou my strong hold, for thou art my hope, even whereunto I may alway re- from my youth. sort thou hast promised to 5 Through thee have I help me, for thou art my been holden up ever since DAY 14. THE PSALMS. DAY 14. I was born thou art he this generation, and thy that took me out of my mother's womb; my praise shall be always of thee. power to all them that are yet for to come. 6 I am become as it were a monster unto many but my sure trust is in thee. 70 let my mouth be filled with thy praise that I may sing of thy glory and honour all the day long. 17 Thy righteousness, O God, is very high and great things are they that thou hast done; O God, who is like unto thee? 8 Cast me not away in the time of age forsake me not when my strength faileth me. 9 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. what great troubles adversities hast thou shewed me! and yet didst thou turn and refresh me: yea, and broughtest me from the deep of the earth again. 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. more. 13 My mouth shall daily speak of the righteousness and salvation 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. 18 0 and 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 me evil. 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 PSALM LXXII. Deus, judicium. GIVE the King thy judge 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. 4 He shall keep the simple folk by their right: defend the children of the poor, and punish the wrong 16 Forsake me not, O God, in mine old age, when I am gray- headed until I have shewed thy strength unto doer. DAY 14. THE PSALMS. DAY 14. 5 They shall fear thee, as and shall preserve the souls long as the sun and moon of the poor. endureth from one gene- 14 He ration 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. 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 his enemies 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. 11 All kings shall fall down before him all nations shall do him service. 12 For he shall deliver the poor when he crieth: the needy also, and him that hath no helper. shall deliver their souls from falshood and wrong and dear shall their blood be in his sight. 15 He shall live, and unto him shall be given of the gold of Arabia: prayer shall be made ever unto him, and daily shall he be praised. 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 Ma13 He shall be favourable to the simple and needy jesty. Amen, Amen. Evening Prayer. 5 They come in no misfortune like other folk: PSALM LXXIII. Quam bonus Israel! TRULY God is loving neither are they plagued unto Israel: even to such as are of a clean heart. were 2 Nevertheless, my feet almost gone: my treadings had well- nigh slipt. 3 And why? I was grieved 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. 6 And this is the cause that they are 80 holden with pride: and overwhelmed with cruelty. 7 Their eyes swell with fatness and they do even what they lust. 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 hea DAY 14. THE PSALMS. DAY 14. ven and their tongue go- with thy counsel and after eth through the world. 10 Therefore fall the people unto them and thereout suck they no small advantage. 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. 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 forsake thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that commit fornication against thee. 27 But it is good for me to hold me fast by God, to put my trust in the Lord God: and to speak of all thy works in the gates of the daughter of Sion. 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 I said, Then have I cleansed my heart 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, conthen I should have demned the generation of thy children. 15 Then thought I to understand this but it was too hard for me, 16 Until I went into the sanctuary of God: then understood I the end of these men; 17 Namely, how thou dost set them in slippery places: and castest them down, and destroyest them. 18 Oh, how suddenly do they consume: perish, and come to a fearful end! a 19 Yea, even like as ream when one awaketh: so shalt thou make their image to vanish out of the city. 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 PSALM LXXIV. Ut quid, Deus? OGOD, wherefore art thou us so long: why is thy wrath so hot against the sheep of thy pasture? 20 think upon thy congregation whom thou hast purchased, and redeemed of old. 4* 3 Think upon the tribe of thine inheritance and mount Sion, wherein thou hast dwelt. 4 Lift up thy feet, that thou mayest utterly destroy done evil in thy sanctuary. every enemy: which hath 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. 13 DAY 15. THE PSALMS. DAY 15. 8 They have set fire upon fountains and waters out of thy holy places and have the hard rocks thou dridefiled the dwelling- place of edst up mighty waters. thy Name, even unto the ground. 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. 9 Yea, they said in their hearts, Let us make havock of them altogether thus have they burnt up all the houses of God in the land. 10 We see not our tokens, there is not one prophet 19 Remember this, O Lord, more: no, not one is there how the enemy hath rebukamong us, that understand- ed: and how the foolish eth any more. people hath blasphemed thy 11 O God, how long shall Name. the adversary do this dis- 20 O deliver not the soul honour: how long shall the enemy blaspheme thy Name, for ever? of thy turtle- dove unto the multitude of the enemies: and forget not the congregation of the poor for ever. 12 Why withdrawest thou thy hand why pluckest thou not thy right hand 21 Look upon the coveout of thy bosom to con- nant for all the earth is sume the enemy? full of darkness, and cruel 13 For God is my King of habitations. old the help that is done 22 0 let not the simple go upon earth he doeth it him- away ashamed: but let the poor and needy give praise unto thy Name. self. 23 Arise, O God, maintain thine own cause: remember how the foolish man blasphemeth thee daily. 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 24 Forget not the voice of gavest him to be meat for thine enemies: the prethe people in the wilder- sumption of them that hate thee increaseth ever more ness. 16 Thou broughtest out and more. Morning Praper. PSALM LXXV. Confitebimur tibi. UN INTO 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 thereof: I bear up the pillars of it. 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 DAY 15. THE PSALMS. DAY 15. neither from the east, nor 9 When God arose to from the west: nor yet judgement and to help all from the south. the meek upon earth. 10 The fierceness of man shall turn to thy praise: and the fierceness of them shalt thou refrain. 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: and the horns of the righteous shall be exalted. PSALM LXXVI. Notus in Judaea. rael. 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. 4 Thou art of more honour and might than the hills of the robbers. his Name is great in Is- sore ran, and ceased not in the night- season; my soul refused comfort. 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. 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. 7 Thou, even thou art to be feared and who may stand in thy sight when thou art angry? 8 Thou didst cause thy judgement to be heard from heaven: the earth trembled, and was still, PSALM LXXVII. Voce mea ad Dominum, I WILL cry unto God with my : even unto God will I cry with my voice, and he shall hearken unto me. 2 In the time of my trou3 When I am in heaviness, I will think upon God when my heart is vexed, I will complain. 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? 9 Hath God forgotten to be gracious and will he DAY 15. shut up his loving- kindness in displeasure? THE PSALMS. 10 And I said, It is mine own infirmity but I will remember the years of the right hand of the most Highest. 11 I will remember the works of the Lord and call to mind thy wonders of old time. 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? 14 Thou art the God that doeth wonders and hast declared thy power among the people. 15 Thou hast mightly deliEvening DAY 15. vered thy people even the sons of Jacob and Joseph. 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. 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 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. Prayer. they came up: they might shew their children the PSALM LXXVIII. Attendite, popule. HEAR my law, O my same; people incline your ears unto the words of my mouth. 8 That they might put their trust in God and not to forget the works of God, but to keep his commandments; 2 I will open my mouth in a parable: I will declare hard sentences of old; 3 Which we have heard and known and such as our fathers have told us; 4 That we should not hide them from the children of the generations to come: 10 Like as the children of but to shew the honour of Ephraim who being harthe Lord, his mighty and nessed, and carrying bows, wonderful works that he turned themselves back in hath done. the day of battle. 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; 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. 13 Marvellous things did he in the sight of our fore DAY 15. THE PSALMS. DAY 15. fathers, in the land of E- food for he sent them gypt even in the field of meat enough. Zoan. 27 He caused the eastwind to blow under heaven and through his power he brought in the southwest- wind. : 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. 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. 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 required meat for their lust. 20 They spake against God also, saying: Shall God prepare a table in the wilderness? 21 He smote the stony rock indeed, that the water gushed out, and the streams flowed withal but can he give bread also, or provide flesh for his people? 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 enquired after God. 35 And they remembered that God was their strength: and that the high God was their redeemer. 22 When the Lord heard this, he was wroth: so thé fire was kindled in Jacob, and there came up heavy displeasure against Israel; 36 Nevertheless, they did 23 Because they believed but flatter him with their not in God and put not mouth: and dissembled their trust in his help. with him in their tongue. 24 So he commanded the clouds above and opened the doors of heaven. 37 For their heart was not whole with him: neither continued they stedfast in his covenant. 25 He rained down manna also upon them for to eat: and gave them food from heaven. 38 But he was so merciful, that he forgave their misdeeds and destroyed them not. 26 So man did eat angels' 14 DAY 15. THE PSALMS. DAY 15. 39 Yea, many a time turn-| 52 And smote all the firsted he his wrath away and born in Egypt: the most would not suffer his whole principal and mightiest in displeasure to arise. the dwellings of Ham. 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. 53 But as for his own people, he led them forth like sheep and carried them in the wilderness like a flock. 54 He brought them out safely, that they should not fear: and overwhelmed their enemies with the sea. 55 And brought them within the borders of his sanctuary: even to his mountain which he purchased with his right hand. 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. 57 So they tempted, and displeased the most high God and kept not his testimonies; : 58 But turned their backs, and fell away like their forefathers starting aside like a broken bow. 47 He gave their fruit unto 59 For they grieved him the caterpillar and their with their hill- altars and labour unto the grasshopper. provoked him to displea48 He destroyed their vines with hail- stones and their mulberry- trees with the sure with their images. 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. 62 He delivered their power into captivity and their beauty into the enemy's hand. 63 He gave his people over also unto the sword and was wroth with his inheritance. 64 The fire consumed their young men and their maid42 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. 46 He sent lice among them, and devoured them up and frogs to destroy them. frost. 49 He smote their cattle also with hail- stones and their flocks with hot thunder- bolts. 50 He cast upon them the furiousness of his wrath, anger, displeasure, and trouble and sent evil angels among them. 51 He made a way to his indignation, and spared not their soul from death: but gave their life over to the pestilence; DAY 16, ens were not given to marriage. 65 Their priests were slain with the sword and there were no widows to make lamentation. DAY 16, 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 sheep- folds. 66 So the Lord awaked as one out of sleep and like a giant refreshed with wine. 67 He smote his enemies in the hinder parts and put them to a perpetual shame. 68 He refused the tabernacle of Joseph and chose not the tribe of Ephraim; 73 So he fed them with a 69 But chose the tribe of faithful and true heart and Judah even the hill of ruled them prudently with Sion which he loved. all his power. 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. Morning Praper. THE PSALMS. Jacob and laid waste his dwelling place. OGOD, the heathen are us, and that soon for we are come to great misery. 80 remember not our old come into thine inhe- sins, but have mercy upon ritance thy holy temple have they defiled, and made Jerusalem an heap 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. 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? 11 0 let the vengeance of thy servants' blood that is shed be openly shewed upon the heathen in our sight. 12 0 let the sorrowful sighing of the prisoners come before thee: according to the greatness of thy power, preserve thou those that are appointed to die. 13 And for the blasphemy wherewith our neighbours have blasphemed thee: reward thou them, O Lord, seven- fold into their bosom. 14 So we, that are thy people, and sheep of thy pasture, shall give thee thanks PSALM LXXIX. Deus, venerunt. 3 Their blood have they shed like water on every side of Jerusalem and there was no man to bury them. 4 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 DAY 16. THE PSALMS. DAY 16. for ever and will alway 13 The wild boar out of be shewing forth thy praise the wood doth root it up: from generation to genera- and the wild beasts of the tion. field devour it. PSALM LXXX. Qui regis Israel. HEAR, O thou Shepherd of Israel, visit this vine; 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. 14 Turn thee again, thou God of hosts, look down from heaven: behold, and 15 And the place of the vineyard that thy right hand hath planted and the branch that thou madest so strong for thyself. 3 Turn us again, O God shew the light of thy countenance, and we shall be whole. 16 It is burnt with fire, and cut down and they shall perish at the rebuke of thy countenance. 40 Lord God of hosts how long wilt thou be angry with thy people that prayeth? 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. 5 Thou feedest them with the bread of tears and givest them plenteousness of tears to drink. 18 And so will not we go back from thee: O let us live, and we shall call upon thy Name. 19 Turn us again, O Lord 6 Thou hast made us a God of hosts: shew the very strife unto our neigh- light of thy countenance, bours and our enemies and we shall be whole. laugh us to scorn. 7 Turn us again, thou God of hosts shew the light of thy countenance, and we shall be whole. PSALM LXXXI, Exultate Deo. unto God our strength make 8 Thou hast brought a a cheerful noise unto the vine out of Egypt: thou hast cast out the heathen, and planted it. 9 Thou madest room for it and when it had taken root it filled the land, 10 The hills were covered with the shadow of it and the boughs thereof were like the goodly cedar- trees. 11 She stretched out her branches unto the sea: and her boughs unto the river. 12 Why hast thou then broken down her hedge that all they that go by pluck off her grapes? 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 feast- day. 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 DAY 16. THE PSALMS. DAY 16. and the burden: and his hands not hear my voice were delivered from making Israel would not obey me. the pots. 7 Thou calledst upon me in troubles, and I delivered thee and heard thee what time as the storm fell upon thee. 13 So I gave them up unto their own hearts' lusts: and let them follow their own imaginations. 14 O 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. 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 shalt thou worship any other god. 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. 12 But my people would Evening PSALM LXXXII. GOT Deus stetit. NOD standeth in the congregation of princes; he is a Judge among gods. 2 How long will ye give wrong judgement and acPrayer. 8 Arise, O God, and judge thou the earth for thou shalt take all heathen to thine inheritance. cept the persons of the un- HOLD not thy tongue, God, keep still si4 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. 6 I have said, Ye are gods and ye are all the children of the most Highest. PSALM LXXXIII. Deus, quis similis? 3 Defend the poor and fa- lence: refrain not thyself, therless: see that such as O God. are in need and necessity have right. 7 But ye shall die like men and fall like one of the princes. 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. 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. 5 For they have cast their heads together with one DAY 16, THE PSALMS. DAY 16. consent and are confederate against thee; 2 My soul hath a desire and longing to enter into 6 The tabernacles of the E- the courts of the Lord: my domites, and the Ismaelites: heart and my flesh rejoice the Moabites, and Hagarens; in the living God. 7 Gebal, and Ammon, and 3 Yea, the sparrow hath Amalek: the Philistines, found her an house, and the swallow a nest where she may lay her young even thy altars, O Lord of hosts, iny King and my God. 4 Blessed are they that dwell in thy house they will be alway praising thee. 5 Blessed is the man whose En- heart are thy ways. strength is in thee: in whose the 6 Who going through the well and the pools are vale of misery use it for a filled with water. 7 They will go from unto the God of gods apstrength to strength and peareth every one of them in Sion. with them that dwell at Tyre. 8 Assur also is joined with them and have holpen the children of Lot. : 9 But do thou to them as unto the Madianites: unto Sisera, and unto Jabin at the brook of Kison; 10 Who perished at dor and became as dung of the earth. 11 Make them and their princes like Oreb and Zeb: yea, make all their princes like as Zeba and Salmana; 12 Who say, Let us take to ourselves the houses of God in possession. 13 0 my God, make them like unto a wheel and as the stubble before the wind; 14 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 that thou, whose Name is Jehovah art only the most Highest over all the earth. PSALM LXXXIV. Quam dilecta! dwellings thou Lord of hosts! 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 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. 12 For the Lord God is a light and defence: the Lord will give grace and shall worship, and no good thing he them that live a godly life. withhold from 13 O Lord God of hosts: blessed is the man that putteth his trust in thee. PSALM LXXXV. Benedixisti, Domine. art gracious unto thy land: DAY 17. thou hast turned away the captivity of Jacob. THE PSALMS. 2 Thou hast forgiven the offence of thy people and Icovered 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? DAY 17. Lord God will say concerning me for he shall speak peace unto his people, and to his saints, that they turn not again. 9 For his salvation is nigh them that fear him that glory may dwell in our land. PSALM LXXXVI. Inclina, Domine. BOY OW down thine ear, 0 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. 4 the 10 Mercy and truth are met together righteousness and peace have kissed each other. 11 Truth shall flourish out of the earth and righteousness hath looked down from heaven. servant for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. 5 For thou, Lord, art good and gracious and of great mercy unto all them that call upon thee. 6 Give ear, Lord, unto my prayer and ponder the voice of my humble desires. 12 Yea, the Lord shall shew loving- kindness and our land shall give her in7 Shew us thy mercy, O Lord and grant us thy salvation. 8 I will hearken what the way. crease. 13 Righteousness shall go before him and he shall direct his going in the Morning Prayer. 7 In the time of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou hearest me. 8 Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord: there is not one that can do as thou doest. 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. : Lord, and I will walk in thy truth: O knit my heart unto thee, that I may fear thy Name. Gotha 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 DAY 17. delivered my soul from the nethermost hell. THE PSALMS. PSALM LXXXVIII. Domine Deus. 14 O the proud risen against me LORD God of my salvation, I have cried day congregations of naughty and night before thee: Ö men have sought after my let my prayer enter into soul, and have not set thee thy presence, incline thine before their eyes. ear unto my calling. 2 For my soul is full of trouble and my life draweth nigh unto hell. are and the DAY 17. 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. 15 But thou, O Lord God, art full of compassion and mercy: long- suffering, plenteous in goodness and truth. 3 I am counted as one of 16 O turn thee then unto them that go down me, and have mercy upon the pit and I have been me give thy strength unto even as a man that hath thy servant, and help the no strength. son of thine handmaid. into 4 Free among the dead, like unto them that are wounded, and lie in the grave who are out of remembrance, and are cut away from thy hand. HER 5 Thou hast laid me in the PSALM LXXXVII, lowest pit: in a place of Fundamenta ejus. darkness, and in the deep. 6 Thine indignation lieth foundations are hard upon me and thou upon the holy hills hast vexed me with all thy the Lord loveth the gates of Sion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. storms. 2 Very excellent things are spoken of thee: thou city of God. 3 I 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. 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? ness be shewed in the grave: 11 Shall thy loving- kindor thy faithfulness in de6 The Lord shall rehearse it when he writeth up the people that he was born struction? there. 12 Shall thy wondrous 7 The singers also and works be known in the trumpeters shall he re- dark and thy righteoushearse: All my fresh ness in the land where all springs shall be in thee. things are forgotten? DAY 17, THE PSALMS. DAY 17. 13 Unto thee have I cried, 16 Thy wrathful displeaO Lord and early shall my prayer come before thee. 14 Lord, why abhorrest thou my soul and hidest thou thy face from me? sure goeth over me and the fear of thee hath undone me. They came round about me daily like water and compassed me together on every side. 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. 18 My lovers and friends hast thou put away from me: and hid mine acquaintance out of my sight. Evening Prayer. PSALM LXXXIX. Misericordias Domini. MY Y song shall be alway of the loving- kindness 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 for ever and set up thy throne from one generation to another. 50 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? 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. truth, most mighty Lord, is on every side. 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 mighty arm. 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 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. 90 Lord God of hosts, 18 For thou art the glory who is like unto thee: thy of their strength and in DAY 17. THE PSALMS. DAY 17. thy loving- kindness thou rod, and their sin with 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. 26 I will set his dominion also in the sea and his right hand in the floods. 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 25 My truth also and my mercy shall be with him ground. and in my Name shall his horn be exalted. my covenant shall stand fast with him. scourges. 33 Nevertheless, my lovingkindness 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. 30 His seed also will I make to endure for ever: and his throne as the days of heaven. 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: and cast his crown to the 30 Thou hast overthrown all his hedges and broken down his strong holds. 40 All they that go by spoil him and he is become a reproach to his neighbours. 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? 31 But if his children forsake my law and walk not in my judgements; 32 If they break my statutes, and keep not my commandments: I will visit their offences with the 46 O remember how short THE PSALMS. DAY 18. wherefore hast| 49 Remember, Lord, the made all men for rebuke that thy servants DAY 18. my time is thou 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? have and how I do bear in my bosom the rebukes of many people; Morning Prayer. 50 Wherewith thine enemies have blasphemed thee, and slandered the footsteps of thine Anointed: Praised be the Lord for evermore. Amen, and Amen. PSALM XC. Domine, refugium. LORD, thou hast been our refuge from one are generation to another. 10 The days of our age threescore years and ten; and though men be 2 Before the mountains so strong that they come were brought forth, or ever to fourscore years yet is the earth and the world their strength then but lawere made: thou art God bour and sorrow; so soon from everlasting, and world passeth it away, and we are without end. atend, as it were a tale that is told. 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 cut down, withered. evening it is dried up, and gone. 11 But who regardeth the power of thy wrath: for even thereafter as a man feareth, so is thy displeasure. 12. So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. 13 Turn thee again, O Lord, at the last and be gracious unto thy servants. 14 0 satisfy us with thy mercy, and that soon: so shall we rejoice and be glad all the days of our life. 15 Comfort us again now after the time that thou hast plagued us and for the years wherein we have suffered adversity. 16 Shew thy servants thy work and their children thy glory. 8 Thou hast set our misdeeds before thee: and our secret sins in the light of thy countenance, 17 And the glorious Majesty of the Lord our God be upon us: prosper thou 9 For when thou art an- the work of our hands upgry all our days are gone on us, O prosper thou our we bring our years to an handy- work. 7 For we consume away in thy displeasure and are afraid at thy wrathful indignation. DAY 18. THE PSALMS. PSALM XCI. Qui habitat. WHO THOSO dwelleth under the defence of the most High: shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say unto the Lord, Thou art my hope, and my strong hold my God, in him will I trust. 3 For he shall deliver thee from the snare of the hunter and from the noisome pestilence. 4 He shall defend thee under his wings, and thou shalt be safe under his feathers his faithfulness and DAY 18. the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou tread under thy feet. 5 Thou shalt not be afraid for any terror by night: nor for the arrow that flieth by day; 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. 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 XCII. Bonum est confiteri. truth shall be thy shield IT is a good thing to give and buckler. thanks and to sing praises unto thy Name, O most Highest; 2 To tell of thy lovingkindness early 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. 50 Lord, how glorious are thy works thy thoughts are very deep. 6 An unwise man doth not well consider this: and a fool doth not understand 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 it. thy dwelling. 7 When the ungodly are 11 For he shall give his green as the grass, and angels charge over thee: to when all the workers of keep thee in all thy ways. 12 They shall bear thee in their hands that thou hurt not thy foot against a stone. 13 Thou shalt go upon 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 DAY 18. THE PSALMS. Lord, lo, thine enemies shall and shall spread abroad perish and all the work- like a cedar in Libanus. ers of wickedness shall be destroyed. 12 Such as are planted in the house of the Lord: shall flourish in the courts of the house of our God. 9 But mine horn shall exalted like the horn of an unicorn for I am anointed with fresh oil. 10 Mine eye also shall see his lust of mine enemies: and mine ear shall hear his desire of the wicked that arise up against me. 14 That they may shew how true the Lord my strength is and that there 11 The righteous shall is no unrighteousness in flourish like a palm- tree: him. 13 They also shall bring forth more fruit in their age and shall be fat and well- liking. Evening Prayer. DAY 18. PSALM XCIII. world and reward the proud after their deserving. 3 Lord, how long shall the Dominus regnavit. THE Lord is King, and ungodly how long shall 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 not see? ever. 4 How long shall all wicked doers speak so disdainfully and make such proud boasting? 5 They smite down thy ble thine heritage. people, O Lord and trou6 They murder the widow, and the stranger and put the fatherless to death. 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 PSALM XCIV. 10 Or he that nurtureth the heathen it is he that teacheth man knowledge, shall not he punish? 0 Deus ultionum. LORD God, to whom vengeance belongeth: 11 The Lord knoweth the thou God, to whom ven- thoughts of man: that they geance belongeth, shew thy- are but vain. self. 12 Blessed is the man 2 Arise, thou Judge of the whom thou chastenest, O DAY 19. THE PSALMS. Lord and teachest him in foot hath slipt: thy mercy, thy law; O Lord, held me up. 19 In the multitude of the sorrows that I had in my heart thy comforts have refreshed my soul. 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 judgement: all such as are true in heart shall follow it. 16 Who will rise up with me against the wicked: or who will take my part against the evil- doers? 17 If the Lord had not helped me it had not failed but my soul had been put to silence. 18 But when I said, My Morning DAY 19. 5 The sea is his, and he made it and his hands prepared the dry land. 20 Wilt thou have any thing to do with the stool of wickedness which imagineth mischief as a law? 21 They gather them together 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. Prayer. PSALM XCV. Venite, exultemus. 0 COME, let us sing unto his voice, harden not your hearts as in the provocation, and as in the day of temptation in the wilderness; 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. 9 When your fathers tempted me: proved me, and saw my works. 3 For the Lord is a great 10 Forty years long was I grieved with this generation, and said: It is a peoGod and a great King a- ple that do err in their bove all gods. 4 In his hand are all the corners of the earth and the strength of the hills is hearts, for they have not known my ways; his also. 11 Unto whom I sware in my wrath: that they should not enter into my rest. PSALM XCVI, Cantate Domino. and fall do we us dorship O SING unto the Lord a down and kneel before the Lord our Maker. 7 For he is the Lord our God and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. new song sing unto the Lord, all the whole earth. 2 Sing unto the Lord, and praise his Name: be telling of his salvation from day to day. 8 To- day if ye will hear 3 Declare his honour unto DAY 19. THE PSALMS. DAY 19, the heathen and his won- of yea, the multitude of ders unto all people. of. the isles may be glad there4 For the Lord is great, and cannot worthily be praised he is more to be feared than all gods. 2 Clouds and darkness are round about him rightethe habitation of his seat. ousness and judgement are 5 As for all the gods of the heathen, they are but idols: but it is the Lord that made the heavens. fore him and burn up his 3 There shall go a fire beenemies on every side. 6 Glory and worship are before him: power and honour are in his sanctuary. 7 Ascribe unto the Lord, O ye kindreds of the people: ascribe unto the Lord worship and power. 4 His lightnings gave shine unto the world the earth saw it, and was afraid. 5 The hills melted like wax at the presence of the Lord: at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. 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 cannot 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 wood rejoice before the Lord. 13 For he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth and with righteousness to judge the world, and the people with his truth. 6 The heavens have declared his righteousness: and all the people have seen his glory. 7 Confounded be all they that worship carved images, gods worship him, all ye and that delight in vain gods. rejoiced and the daugh8 Sion heard of it, and ters of Judah were glad, because of thy judgements, O Lord. higher than all that are in 9 For thou, Lord, art 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. 11 There is sprung up a light for the righteous and joyful gladness for such as are true- hearted. PSALM XCVII. Dominus regnavit. 12 Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous and give thanks THE Lord is King, the for a remembrance of his earth may be DAY 19. THE PSALMS. Evening Prayer. PSALM XCVIII. Cantate Domino. 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. great, wonderful, and holy. new song for he hath done marvellous things. 4 The king's power loveth 2 With his own right hand, judgement; thou hast preand with his holy arm: pared equity: thou hast hath he gotten himself the executed judgement and victory. righteousness in Jacob. 50 magnify the Lord our God and fall down before his footstool, for he is holy. 6 Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among such as call upon his Name: these called upon the Lord, and he heard them. 5 Shew_yourselves joyful unto the Lord, all ye lands sing, rejoice, and give thanks. 6 Praise the Lord upon the harp sing to the harp with a psalm of thanksgiving. : 7 With trumpets also, and shawms: O 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 therein. 9 Let the floods clap their hands, and let the hills be joyful together before the Lord for he is come to judge the 10 With righteousness shall he judge the world and the people with equity. DAY 19. Sion and high above all people. 3 They shall give thanks tient he sitteth between the cherubims, be the earth never so unquiet. 2 The Lord is great in 7 He spake unto them out of the cloudy pillar for they kept his testimonies, and the law that he gave them. 8 Thou heardest them, 0 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 C. Jubilate Deo. BE joyful in the Lord, all serve the Lord with gladness, and come before his presence with a song. PSALM XCIX. Dominus regnavit. 2 Be ye sure that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we Lord is King, be the ourselves; we are his pechis pasture. 30 go your way into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with DAY 20. THE PSALMS. DAY 20. praise be thankful unto 5 A froward heart shall him, and speak good of his depart from me: I will Name. not know a wicked son. per6 Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour: him will I destroy. 4 For the Lord is gracious, his mercy is everlasting: and his truth endureth from generation to generation, PSALM CI. Misericordiam et judicium. Y song shall be of mercy and judgeunto thee, O Lord, MY ment will I sing. 2 O let me have understanding in the way of godliness. 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. Morning Prayer. PSALM CII. Domine, exaudi. 7 Whoso hath also a proud look and high stomach: I will not suffer him. and like an owl that is in the desert. EAR prayer, 0 7 I have watched, and am Hord: and let my cry- 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 indignation and wrath: for thou hast taken me up, and cast me down. ing come unto thee. 2 Hide not thy face from me in the time of my trouble incline thine ear 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. 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 out all wicked doers from the city of the Lord. 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 11 My days are gone like a shadow and I am withered like grass. 12 But, thou, O Lord, shalt : lendure for ever and thy DAY 20. THE PSALMS. DAY 20. remembrance throughout all ginning hast laid the foungenerations. dation 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; 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 in thy sight. his glory shall appear; 17 When he turneth him unto the prayer of the poor PSALM CIII. Benedic, anima mea. destitute and despiseth not PRAISE the Lord, O my and that is within me praise his holy Name. 18 T 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; 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 3 Who forgiveth all thy sin and healeth all thine infirmities; 4 Who saveth thy life 20 That he might hear the from destruction: and mournings of such as are crowneth thee with mercy in captivity and deliver and loving- kindness; the children appointed unto death; 5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things: making thee young and 2 Praise the Lord, O my soul and forget not all his benefits; 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. 25 Thou, Lord, in the be21 That they may declare the as an Sion and his worship at Jerusalem; 22 When the people are gathered together and the kingdoms also, to serve the Lord. 6 The Lord executeth righteousness and judgement: 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 DAY 20. THE PSALMS. DAY 20. us after our sins: nor re- 17 But the merciful goodwarded us according to our wickednesses. ness of the Lord endureth for ever and ever upon them that fear him: and his righteousness upon chil11 For look how high the heaven is in comparison of the earth so great is his dren's children; mercy also toward them that fear him, 12 Look how wide also upon his the east is from the west: to do them. so far hath he set our sins from us. 13 Yea, like as a father pitieth his own children: all. even so is the Lord merciful unto them that fear him. 20 O praise the Lord, ye angels of his, ye that excel 14 For he knoweth where- in strength ye that fulof we are made he re- fil his commandment, and membereth that we are but hearken unto the voice of dust. his words. 15 The days of man are but as grass for he flourisheth as a flower of the field. 21 O praise the Lord, all ye his hosts: ye servants of his that do his pleasure. 16 For as soon as the wind goeth over it, it is gone and the place thereof shall know it no more. Evening 18 Even upon such as keep his covenant and think commandments 19 The Lord hath prepared his seat in heaven and his kingdom ruleth over 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, Prayer. 6 Thou coveredst it with the deep like as with a garment: the waters stand in PSALM CIV. Benedic, anima mea. PRAISE the Lord, O my soul my thou art become exceeding glorious; thou art clothed with majesty and honour. 2 Thou deckest thyself with light as it were with a garment and spreadest out 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 heavens like a curtain. the place which thou hast appointed for them. 3 Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: and maketh the clouds his chariot, and walketh upon the wings of the wind. 4 He maketh his angels spirits and his ministers a flaming fire. 9 Thou hast set them their bounds which they shall not pass neither turn again to cover the earth. 10 He sendeth the springs into the rivers which run among the hills. 5 He laid the foundations of the earth: that it never should move at any time. 11 All beasts of the field drink thereof and the wild asses quench their thirst. DAY 20. THE PSALMS. DAY 20. 12 Beside them shall the are thy works in wisdom fowls of the air have their hast thou made them all; habitation and sing among the earth is full of thy the branches. riches. 13 He wate the hills from above the earth is filled with the fruit of thy works. 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 firtrees 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. 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. 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. 20 Thou makest darkness that it may be night shall smoke, wherein all the beasts of the forest do move. 23 Man goeth forth to his work, and to his labour: until the evening. 24 O Lord, how manifold 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 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 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, DAY 21, THE PSALMS. Morning Prayer. PSALM CV. Confitemini Domino. 0 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 judgements of his mouth, 60 ye seed of Abraham his servant: ye children of Jacob his chosen. 7 He is the Lord our God: his judgements are in all the world. 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: and the oath that he sware unto Isaac; 10 And appointed the same unto Jacob for a law and to Israel for an everlasting testament; 11 Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan: the lot of your inheritance; 12 When there were yet but a few of them and they strangers in the land; 13 What time as they went from one nation to another from one kingdom to another people; 14 He suffered no man to DAY 21. do them wrong but reproved even kings for their sakes; 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 enfered 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 his princes after his will: and teach his senators wisdom. 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 K DAY 21. THE PSALMS. DAY 21. : it was dark and they were there was not one feeble 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 hailstones 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. 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 innumerable his people with joy and his chosen with ladness; 43 And gave them the lands of the heathen: and they took the labours of the people in possession; 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. 39 At their desire he brought quails and he filled them with the bread of heaven. 34 He spake the word, and the grasshoppers came, and caterpillars and did eat up all the grass in their land, 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 his laws. PSALM CVI. Confitemini Domino. Evening Prayer. • 44 That they might keep his statutes and observe people, and give thanks with thine inheritance. unto the 6 sinned with O Lord, for he is gracious: our fathers we have done and his mercy endureth for amiss, and dealt wickedly. ever. 2 Who can express the noble acts of the Lord or shew forth all his praise? 3 Blessed are they that alway keep judgement and do righteousness. 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 wilder4 Remember me, O Lord, according to the favour that thou bearest unto thy people: O visit me with thy salvation; 5 That I may see the felicity of thy chosen and rejoice in the gladness of thy ness. DAY 21. THE PSALMS. DAY 21. 10 And he saved them gave no credence unto his from the adversary's hand: word; and delivered them from the hand of the enemy. 11 As for those that troubled them, the waters overwhelmed them there 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. 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 turn away his wrathful indignation, lest he should destroy them. to 24 Yea, they thought scorn of that pleasant land and 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 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. 38 Thus were they stained DAY 22. THE PSALMS. DAY 22. with their own works and 43 Nevertheless, when he went a whoring with their own inventions. saw their adversity: he heard their complaint. 39 Therefore was the wrath 44 He thought upon his of the Lord kindled against covenant, and pitied them, his people insomuch that according unto the multihe abhorred his own in- tude of his mercies: yea, heritance. he made all those that led them away captive to pity them. 40 And he gave them over into the hand of the heathen and they that hated 45 Deliver us, O Lord our them were lords over them. God, and gather us from a41 Their enemies oppress- mong the heathen that we ed them and had them in may give thanks unto thy subjection. holy Name, and make our boast of thy praise. 42 Many a time did he deliver them but they rebelever46 Blessed be the Lord led against him with their God of Israel from own inventions, and were lasting, and world without brought down in their wick- end and let all the people edness. I say, Amen. Morning Prayer. O 80 that men would therefore praise the Lord for his GIVE thanks unto the goodness and declare the Lord, for he is gra- wonders that he doeth for cious and his mercy en- the children of men! dureth for ever. PSALM CVII. Confitemini Domino. 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: Highest; and found no city to dwell in; 5 Hungry and thirsty their soul fainted in them. 9 For he satisfieth the empty soul: and filleth the hungry soul with goodness. 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 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. 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 DAY 22. THE PSALMS. DAY 22. brake their bonds in sun- man: and are at their wit's der. end. 15 0 that men would there- 28 So when they cry unto fore praise the Lord for his the Lord in their trouble: goodness and declare the he delivereth them out of wonders that he doeth for their distress. the children of men! 16 For he hath broken the gates of brass and smitten the bars of iron in sunder. 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 dri21 O that men would there- eth up the water- springs. fore praise the Lord for his 34 A fruitful land maketh goodness and declare the he barren: for the wickwonders that he doeth for edness of them that dwell the children of men! therein. 17 Foolish men are plagued for their offence: and because of their wickedness. 18 Their soul abhorred all manner of meat and they were even hard at death's door. 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. 29 For he maketh the storm to cease: so that the waves thereof are still. 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; 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; 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 there of. 38 He blesseth them, so that they multiply exceedingly and suffereth not their cattle to decrease. 26 They are carried up to the heaven, and down a- 39 And again, when they gain to the deep their soul are minished, and brought melteth away because of low through oppression, the trouble. through any plague, or 27 They reel to and fro, trouble; and stagger like a drunken 40 Though he suffer them K2 37 That they may sow their land, and plant vineyards to yield them fruits of increase. DAY 22. 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 housholds like a flock of sheep. THE PSALMS. Evening Prayer. PSALM CVIII. Paratum cor meum. my heart is ready 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 people I will sing praises unto thee among the nations. wilt not I thou, O God, go forth with our hosts? 12 O help us against the enemy for vain is the help of man. 4 For thy mercy is greater than the heavens and thy truth reacheth unto the clouds. DAY 22, 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 lovingkindness of the Lord. 5 Set up thyself, O God, above the heavens and thy glory above all the earth. 6 That thy beloved may be delivered let thy right hand save them, and hear thou me. the strong city and who will bring me into Edom? 11 Hast not thou forsaken 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 13 Through God we shall do great acts: and it is he that shall tread down our enemies. PSALM CIX. Deus laudum. TTOLD not thy tongue, 0 God of my praise: for the mouth of the ungodly, yea, the mouth of the deceitful is opened upon me. 2 And they have spoken against me with false tongues: they compassed me about also with words of hatred, and fought against me without a cause. 7 God hath spoken in his holiness I will rejoice therefore, and divide Sichem, and mete valley of Succoth. 3 For the love that I had unto them, lo, they take now my contrary part but out the I give myself unto prayer. 4 Thus have they reward8 Gilead is mine, and Ma- ed me evil for good and nasses is mine: Ephraim hatred for my good will. also is the strength of my head. 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. DAY 22. THE PSALMS. DAY 22. 7 Let his days be few that he is alway girded and let another take his withal. 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. ness. 13 Let the wickedness of 24 I became also a rehis fathers be had in re- proach unto them: they membrance in the sight of that looked upon me shakthe Lord and let not the ed their heads. sin of his mother be done away. 14 Let them alway be before the Lord that he may root out the memorial of them from off the earth; 15 And that, because his mind was not to do good: but persecuted the poor helpless man, that he 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 shall it be far from him. 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 fat17 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. 25 Help me, O Lord my God O 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; 30 For he shall stand at 18 Let it be unto him as the right hand of the poor: the cloke that he hath up- to save his soul from unon him and as the girdle righteous judges. DAY 23. THE PSALMS. Morning Prayer. PSALM CX. Dixit Dominus. be praised, and had in honour and his righteousness endureth for ever. THE Lord said unto my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool. 4 The merciful and graLord Sit thou on my cious Lord hath so done his marvellous works that they ought to be had in remembrance. 2 The Lord shall send the rod of thy power out of Sion be thou ruler, even in the midst among thine enemies. 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. 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. DAY 23. PSALM CXI. Confitebor tibi. I WILL give thanks unto the Lord with my whole heart secretly among the faithful, and in 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 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 works: that he may give them the heritage of the heathen. 7 The works of his hands are verity and judgement: all his commandments are true. 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. 6 He shall judge among the heathen; he shall fill 10 The fear of the Lord is the places with the dead the beginning of wisdom: bodies and smite in sun- a good understanding have der the heads over divers all they that do thereafter; countries. the praise of it endureth for ever. 7 He shall drink of the brook in the way therefore shall he lift up his head. PSALM CXII. Beatus vir. the man that feareth the Lord: he hath great delight in his commandments. 2 His seed 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. 4 Unto the godly there DAY 23. 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. THE PSALMS. 6 For he shall never be moved and the righteous 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. DAY 23. PSALM CXIV. In exitu Israel. WH HEN 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. PSALM CXIII. Laudate, pueri. the serpraise the Name vants: 0 of the Lord. 2 Blessed be the Name of the Lord: from this time forth for evermore. 5 Who is like unto the Lord our God, that hath his dwelling so high and yet humbleth himself to 9 He hath dispersed a- behold the things that are broad, and given to the in heaven and earth? poor and his righteousness remaineth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour. 6 He taketh up the simple out of the dust and lifteth the poor out of the mire; 7 That he may set him with the princes: even with the princes of his people. 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, 8 He maketh the barren woman to keep house and to be a joyful mother of children. Evening 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. Praper. 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. 4 The mountains skipped like rams and the little hills like young sheep. PSALM CXV. Non nobis, Domine. 5 What aileth thee, thou NOT unto us, O Lord, sea, that thou fleddest thou Jordan, that thou driven back? and thy Name give the praise: not unto us, but unto wast for thy loving mercy, and for thy truth's sake. K3 DAY 24. THE PSALMS. 2 Wherefore shall the hea-] 11 Ye that fear the Lord, then say: Where is now put your trust in the Lord: their God? he is their helper and defender. 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. DAY 24. 12 The Lord hath been mindful of us, and he shall bless us: even he shall bless the house of Israel, he shall bless the house of Aaron. 13 He shall bless them that fear the Lord: both small and great. I voice of my prayer; 2 That he hath inclined his ear unto me: therefore will I call upon him as long as I live. 14 The Lord shall increase you 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 10 Ye house of Aaron, put Lord: from this time forth your trust in the Lord: he for evermore. Praise the is their helper and defender. Lord. Morning Prayer. PSALM CXVI. Dilexi, quoniam. 6 The Lord preserveth the AM well pleased that simple I was in misery, [ righteous yea, our God is merciful. 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 3 The snares of death compassed me round about my feet from falling. 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 Lord: O Lord, I beseech thee, deliver my soul. 5 Gracious is the Lord, and 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 DAY 24. THE PSALMS. DAY 24. give unto the Lord: for all fear the Lord confess: that the benefits that he hath his mercy endureth for ever. done unto me? 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 12 I will receive the cup of salvation and call upon the Name of the Lord. 13 I will pay my vows now in the presence of all doeth unto me. 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 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, O Jerusalem. Praise the Lord. PSALM CXVII. Laudate Dominum. ye heathen: praise 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 CXVIII. Confitemini Domino. GIVE thanks unto the O 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 7 The Lord taketh my part with them that help 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 will I destroy them. 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 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. 14 The Lord is my strength, and my song and is become my salvation. 15 The voice of joy and health is in the dwellings 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. DAY 24. THE PSALMS. DAY 24. 18 The Lord hath chasten- will rejoice and be glad in ed and corrected me: but he hath not given me over unto death. it. 25 Help me now, O Lord: O Lord, send us now prosperity. 19 Open me the gates of righteousness that I may go into them, and give thanks unto the Lord. 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 be-_28 Thou art my God, and come the head- stone in the I will thank thee: thou art my God, and I will praise thee. corner. marvellous 23 This is the Lord's doing and it is in our eyes. 24 This is the day which the Lord hath made: we PSALM CXIX. Beati immaculati. LESSED are those that BL are undefiled in the way and walk in the law of the Lord. 2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies and seek him with their whole heart. Evening Prayer. 3 For they who do no wickedness walk in his ways. 4 Thou hast charged that we shall diligently keep thy commandments. 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. 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 27 God is the Lord who hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, yea, even unto the horns of the altar. 29 O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is gracious: and his mercy endureth for ever. judgements of thy righteousness. nies: O forsake me not ut8 I will keep thy ceremoterly. In quo corriget? WHEREWITHAL shall his way even by ruling a young man cleanse himself after thy word. 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 within my heart that I should not sin against thee. 12 Blessed Lord: 0 teach me thy staart thou, O tutes. 13 With my lips have I been telling of all the judgements of thy mouth. 14 I have had as great delight in the way of thy testimonies: as in all manner of riches. DAY 25. THE PSALMS. 15 I will talk of thy com- my delight and my counmandments and have re- sellors. 16 My delight shall be in thy statutes and I will not forget thy word. Retribue servo tuo. 0 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 judgements. 21 Thou hast rebuked the proud and cursed are they that do err from thy commandments. Legem pone.. TEACH me, O Lord, the way of thy: and I shall keep it unto the end. 34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law yea, I shall keep it with my whole heart. 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 thy commandments statutes. thou hast set my heart at 24 For thy testimonies are liberty. Morning Prayer. 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 Adhaesit pavimento. soul to the Mast: 0 quicken thou me, according to thy word. 26 I have acknowledged my ways, and thou heardest me: 0 teach me thy statutes. 37 O turn away mine eyes, lest they behold vanity DAY 25. 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 judgements have I laid before me. 31 I have stuck unto thy testimonies: 0 Lord, confound me not. 32 I will run the way of when and quicken thou me in thy way. thy servant that I may 38 0 stablish thy word in fear thee. that I am afraid of: for thy 39 Take away the rebuke judgements are good. 40 Behold, my delight is in thy commandments O quicken me in thy righ: teousness. Et veniat super me. LET thy loving mercy come also unto Lord: even thy salvation, according unto thy word. K4 DAY 25. 42 So shall I make answer unto my blasphemers for my 43 O take not the word of thy truth utterly out of my mouth for my hope is in thy judgements. 44 So shall I alway keep thy law yea, for ever and ever. THE PSALMS. 45 And I will walk at liberty for I seek thy comDAY 25. 48 My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved and my study shall be in thy statutes. Memor esto servi tui. OTHINK 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 judgements, 0 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. THOU art my portion, Lord I have promised to keep thy law. 58 I made my humble petition in thy presence with 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. mandments. to 46 I will speak of thy tes- 60 I made haste, and protimonies also, even before longed not the time kings and will not be a- keep thy commandments. shamed. congregations of 47 And my delight shall the ungodly have robbed be in thy commandments: me but I have not forgotwhich I have loved. ten thy law. 61 The 62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee: because of thy righteous judgements. 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 graciously with servant: according unto thy word. 66 O learn me true understanding and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments. 67 Before I was troubled, I went wrong but now have I kept thy word. 68 Thou art good and gracious: O teach me thy statutes. 69 The proud have imagined a lie against me but I will keep thy commandments with my whole heart. 70 Their heart is as fat as brawn: but my delight hath been in thy law. DAY 25, 71 It is good for me that I have been in trouble: that I may learn thy statutes. THE PSALMS. DAY 25, 72 The law of thy mouth is dearer unto me: than thousands of gold and silver. Evening Prayer. Manus tuae fecerunt me. HY hands have made THY 84 How many are the days of thy servant: when wilt me and fashioned me thou be avenged of them that_persecute me? O give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments. 85 The proud have digged pits for me which are not after thy law. 86 All thy commandments are true: they persecute me falsly; O be thou my help. 87 They had almost an end of me upon earth: but I forsook not thy commandments. made 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 judgements are right: and that thou of very faithfulness hast caused me to be troubled. 76 0 let thy merciful 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 delight. my 88 O quicken me after thy loving- kindness and so shall I keep the testimonies of thy mouth. me. 80 O let my heart be sound in thy statutes that I be not ashamed. Defecit anima mea. In aeternum, Domine. LORD, thy word: endureth for ever in heaven. 78 Let the proud be con- 90 Thy truth also remainfounded, for they go wick- eth from one generation to edly about to destroy me another thou hast laid the but I will be occupied in foundation of the earth, and thy commandments. it abideth. 79 Let such as fear thee, 91 They continue this day and have known thy testi- according to thine ordimonies be turned unto nance for all things serve thee. 92 If my delight had not been in thy law: I should have perished in my trouble. 93 I will never forget thy thy salvation and I them thou hast quickened have a good hope because of thy word. 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 testi82 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. monies. DAY 26. THE PSALMS. DAY 26. 96 I see that all things 100 I am wiser than the come to an end: but thy aged because I keep thy commandment is exceeding commandments. broad. 101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way: that I may keep thy word. Quomodo dilexi! unto thy law all the day long is my study in it. 98 Thou through thy com- 103 0 how sweet are thy mandments hast made me words unto my throat: yea, wiser than mine enemies: sweeter than honey unto for they are ever with me. my mouth. 99 I have more under- 104 Through thy comstanding than my teachers: mandments I get underfor thy testimonies are my standing therefore I hate study. all evil ways. Morning Praper. Lucerna pedibus meis. Iniquos odio habui. gine evil things: but thy unto my feet and a law do I love. light unto my paths. THY word is a lantern I HATE them that ima106 am stedfastly purposed to keep thy righteous judge114 Thou art my defence I have sworn, and and shield and my trust is in thy word. 115 Away from me, ye wicked I will keep the commandments of my God. 116 0 stablish me according to thy word, that I may live and let me not be disappointed of my hope. 117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: yea, my delight shall be ever in thy statutes. ments. 107 I am troubled above measure quicken me, 0 Lord, according to thy word. 108 Let the free- will offerings of my mouth please thee, O Lord and teach me thy judgements. 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 swerved not from thy commandments. from thy judgements: for thou teachest me. 111 Thy testimonies have I claimed as mine heritage for ever and why? they are the very joy of my heart. 112 I have applied my heart to fulfil thy statutes alway: even unto the end. 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 judgements. Feci judicium. with DEAL I that is lawful and right: DAY 26. THE PSALMS. DAY 26. O give me not over unto 133 Order my steps in thy mine oppressors. word and so shall no wick122 Make thou thy ser- edness have dominion over vant to delight in that me. which is good that the proud do me no wrong. 123 Mine eyes are wasted away with looking for thy health and for the, word of thy righteousness. 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. 124 0 deal with thy servant according unto thy loving mercy and teach me thy statutes. 125 I am thy servant, O keep not thy law. grant me understanding: that I may know thy tes- RIG 136 Mine eyes gush out with water because men 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. 126 It is time for thee, Lord, to lay to thine hand: for they have destroyed thy 138 The testimonies that thou hast commanded: are exc ling righteous and true. law. 127 For I love thy commandments: above gold and precious stone. 139 My zeal hath even consumed me because mine 128 Therefore hold I enemies have forgotten thy straight all thy commandments and all false ways I utterly abhor. 131 I opened my mouth, and drew in my breath for my delight was in thy commandments. Justus es, Domine. IGHTEOUS art thou, O Lord and true is thy judgement. words. 140 Thy word is tried to the uttermost: and thy servant loveth it. 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 everlasting: 0 grant me understanding, and I shall live. 132 O look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me thy testimonies is as thou usest to do unto those that love thy Name. Evening Prayer. Clamavi in toto corde meo. do I call help me, and I CALL with my whole shall keep thy testimonies. I I will keep thy statutes. 146 Yea, even unto thee thy word is my trust. do I cry unto thee: for in DAY 26. 148 Mine eyes prevent the night- watches that I might be occupied in thy words. 149 Hear my voice, O Lord, according unto thy loving- kindness: quicken me, according as thou art wont. 150 They draw nigh that of malice persecute me: and are far from thy law. 151 Be thou nigh at hand, O Lord for all thy commandments are true. 152 As concerning thy testimonies, I have known long since that thou hast grounded them for ever. Vide humilitatem. THE PSALMS. O CONSIDER mine adversity, and deliver for I do not forget thy me law. 154 Avenge thou my cause, and deliver me quicken me, according to thy word. 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 loving- kindness. 160 Thy word is true from everlasting all the judgements of thy righteousness endure for evermore. Principes persecuti sunt. PRINCES have persecut ed me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word. DAY 26. 162 I am as glad of thy word as one that findeth great spoils. 163 As for lies, I hate and abhor them but thy law do I love. 164 Seven times a day do I praise thee: because of thy righteous judgements. 165 Great is the peace that they have who love thy law and they are not offended at it. 166 Lord, I have looked for thy saving health and done after thy commandments. 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. L ET my complaint come 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 hast taught me thy statutes. 172 Yea, my tongue shall sing of thy word for all thy commandments are righteous. 173 Let thine hand help me: for I have chosen 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 judgements 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. DAY 27. THE PSALMS. Morning Praper. DAY 27. PSALM CXX. Ad Dominum. WHEN I was in trouble thy going out, and thy time upon Lord and he heard me. forth for evermore. 2 Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips and from is even he that shall keep thy soul. 8 The Lord shall preserve PSALM CXXI. Levavi oculos. PSALM CXXII. Lætatus sum. a deceitful tongue. 3 What reward shall be I WAS glad when they or said We will thou false tongue: even go into the house of the mighty and sharp arrows, with hot burning coals. 4 Wo is me, that I am constrained to dwell with Mesech and to have my habitation among the tents itself. of Kedar. Lord. 2 Our feet shall stand in thy gates: 0 Jerusalem. 3 Jerusalem is built as a city: that is at unity in For thither the tribes go 5 My soul hath long dwelt up, even the tribes of the among them that are ene- Lord to testify unto Ismies unto peace. rael, to give thanks unto 6 I labour for peace, but the Name of the Lord. when I speak unto them 5 For there is the seat of thereof they make them judgement: even the seat ready to battle. of the house of David. I 6 O pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. 7 Peace be walls and within thy palaces. 8 For my brethren and companions' sakes: I will wish thee prosperity. WILL lift up mine eyes unto the hills: from whence cometh my help. 2 My help cometh even from the Lord who hath made heaven and earth. 3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved and he that keepeth thee will not sleep. within thy plenteousness 9 Yea, because of the house of the Lord our God: I will seek to do thee good. 4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slum ber nor sleep. PSALM CXXIII. Ad te levavi oculos meos. 5 The Lord himself is thy UNTO thee lift I up mine eyes: O thou keeper the Lord is thy de- est in the heavens. fence upon thy right hand; 2 Behold, even as the eyes 6 So that the sun shall of servants look unto the not burn thee by day: nei- hand of their masters, and ther the moon by night. as the eyes of a maiden un7 The Lord shall preserve to the hand of her mistress: thee from all evil yea, it even so our eyes wait upon DAY 27. the Lord our God, until he have mercy upon us. 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. THE PSALMS. DAY 27. the fowler: the snare is broken, and we are delivered. 7 Our help standeth in the Name of the Lord: who hath made heaven and earth. PSALM CXXV. Qui confidunt. THEY that put their trust PSALM CXXIV. Nisi quia Dominus. IF in the shall be even as the mount Sion: F the Lord himself had which may not be removed, not been on our side, but standeth fast for ever. now may Israel say if the 2 The hills stand about Lord himself had not been Jerusalem: even so standon our side, when men rose eth the Lord round about up against us; his people, from this time forth for evermore. 2 They had swallowed us up quick when they were so wrathfully displeased at us. 3 For the rod of the ungodly cometh not into the lot of the righteous: lest the righteous put their hand unto wickedness. 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. 6 Our soul is escaped even as a bird out of the snare of Israel. 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 evil- doers; but peace shall be upon Evening Praper. Lord as the rivers in the south. PSALM CXXVI. In convertendo. WE THEN the Lord turned again the captivity of Sion then were we like unto them that dream. 7 He that now goeth on his way weeping, and bearwith him. eth forth good seed shall 2 Then was our mouth doubtless come again with filled with laughter and joy, and bring his sheaves 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. 6 They that sow in tears: shall reap in joy. PSALM CXXVII, Nisi Dominus. XCEPT the Lord build EX the house their labour is but lost that build it. 5 Turn our captivity, O2 Except the Lord keep DAY 27. the city: the watchman waketh but in vain. 2 Yea, many a time have they vexed me from my youth up but they have not prevailed against me. 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. 3 The plowers plowed upon my back and made long furrows. 4 But the righteous Lord: hath hewn the snares of the ungodly in pieces. 5 Like as the arrows in the hand of the giant: even so are the young children. 5 Let them be confounded and turned backward: as many as have evil will at Sion. 6 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of 6 Let them be even as them they shall not be the grass growing upon the ashamed when they speak house- tops which witherwith their enemies in the gate. eth afore it be plucked up; 7 Whereof the mower filleth not his hand: neither he that bindeth up the sheaves his bosom. THE PSALMS. PSALM CXXVIII. Beati omnes. DAY 27. from my youth up: may Israel now say. that fear the Lord and walk in his ways. 2 For thou shalt eat the labours of thine hands: 0 well is thee, and happy shalt thou be. PSALM CXXIX. Sæpe expugnaverunt. MANY a time have they me 8 that say not so much as, The Lord prosper you: we wish you good luck in the Name of the Lord. PSALM CXXX. De profundis. 3 Thy wife shall be as the fruitful vine: upon the OUT of the deep have of thine house. I called unto thee, 4 Thy children like the Lord: Lord, hear my voice. olive- branches: round a20 let thine ears consibout thy table. der well the voice of my complaint. 5 Lo, thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the Lord. 3 If thou, Lord, wilt be extreme to mark what is done amiss: 0 Lord, who 6 The Lord from out of Sion shall so bless thee may abide it? that thou shalt see Jerusalem in prosperity all thy life long. 7 Yea, that thou shalt see thy children's children and peace upon Israel. 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. 70 Israel, trust in the Lord, DAY 28. THE PSALMS. DAY 28. which are for with the Lord there is 2 I do not exercise myself mercy and with him is in great matters plenteous redemption. too high for me. 8 And he shall redeem Israel from all his sins. 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. in the I have no Lord: from this time forth for evermore. PSALM CXXXI. Domine, non est. minded proud looks. Morning Prayer. PSALM CXXXII. Memento, Domine. LORD, remember David: and 2 How he sware unto the Lord and vowed a vow unto the Almighty God of Jacob; 3 I will not come within the tabernacle of mine house nor climb up into my bed: 14 For the Lord hath chosen Sion to be an habita4 I will not suffer mine tion for himself: he hath eyes to sleep, nor mine eye- longed for her. 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. 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. 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 shall his crown flourish. shame but upon himself 6 Lo, we heard of the same at Ephrata: and found it in the wood. faithful oath unto David: and he shall not shrink from it; 12 Of the fruit of thy body: shall I set upon thy seat. 7 We will go into his taberacle 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 joyful13 If thy children will keep my covenant, and my testimonies that I shall learn them their children also shall sit upon thy seat for evermore. PSALM CXXXIII. Ecce, quam bonum! EHOLD, how good and BR joyful a thing it is: brethren, to dwell together ness. 10 For thy servant David's sake: turn not away the presence of thine Anointed. 11 The Lord hath made a in unity! DAY 28. THE PSALMS. DAY 28. places. 2 It is like the precious the sea, and in all deep ointment upon the head, that ran down unto the beard even unto Aaron's beard, and went down to the skirts of his clothing. 3 Like as the dew of Hermon which fell upon the hill of Sion. 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. 9 He hath sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O thou land of Egypt: upon Pharaoh, and all his servants. 4 For there the Lord promised his blessing and life for evermore. PSALM CXXXIV. Ecce nunc. EHOLD now, praise the Lord all ye servants of the Lord; BEH 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 give thee blessing out of Sion. PSALM CXXXV. Laudate Nomen. vants. OPRAISE the Lord, laud ye the Name of the Lord praise it, O ye servants of the Lord; 2 Ye that stand in the 15 As for the images of the house of the Lord in the heathen, they are but silcourts of the house of our ver and gold the work of God. men's hands. 3 O praise the Lord, for the Lord is gracious: O 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. 10 He smote divers nations 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 ser5 For I know that the Lord is great and that our Lord is above all gods. 6 Whatsoever the Lord pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth and in 16 They have mouths, and speak not: eyes have they, but they see not. 17 They have ears, and yet they hear not: neither is there any breath in their mouths. 18 They that make them are like unto them and so are all they that put their trust in them. 19 Praise the Lord, ye house of Israel: praise the Lord, ye house of Aaron. DAY 28. THE PSALMS. DAY 28. 20 Praise the Lord, ye 21 Praised be the Lord out house of Levi: ye that fear of Sion who dwelleth at the Lord, praise the Lord. Jerusalem. Evening Prayer. PSALM CXXXVI. Confitemini. GIVE thanks unto the Lord, for he is gracious: and his mercy endureth for 0 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 to govern the night for his mercy endureth for ever. 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. 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 for his mercy endureth for ever. 27 O give thanks unto the ever; 12 With a mighty hand, and stretched out arm for his mercy endureth for 14 And made Israel to go through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever. 13 Who divided the Red sea in two parts mercy endureth for ever; ever. 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 mercy 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; 22 Even for an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for DAY 29. Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. PSALM CXXXVII. Super flumina. BY Y the waters of Babylon we sat down and wept when we remembered thee, O Sion. 2 As for our harps, we hanged them up upon the trees that are therein. THE PSALMS. 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? 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. 7 Remember the children of Edom, O Lord, in the day of Jerusalem how they said, Down with it, down with it, even to the ground. 8 O daughter of Babylon, wasted with misery yea, happy shall he be that rewardeth thee, as thou hast served us. 9 Blessed shall he be that taketh thy children and throweth them against the stones. DAY 29. PSALM CXXXVIII. I Confitebor tibi. 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 thy holy temple, and praise 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 proud, he beholdeth them afar off. 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. Morning Prayer. PSALM CXXXIX. 2 Thou art about my path, Domine, probasti. and about my bed and thou hast spiest out all my ways. searched me out, and known me: thou knowest my down- sitting, and mine up- rising; thou understand- altogether. 0 LORD, 3 For lo, there is not a word in my tongue: but thou, O Lord, knowest it est my thoughts long before. 4 Thou hast fashioned me DAY 29, DAY 29. 18 If I tell them, they are more in number than the sand when I wake up I am present with thee. behind and before and laid thine hand upon me. 5 Such knowledge is too wonderful and excellent for me: I cannot attain unto it. 19 Wilt thou not slay the 6 Whither shall I go then wicked, O God: depart from thy Spirit or whi- from me, ye blood- thirsty ther shall I go then from thy presence? men. 7 If I climb up into heaven, thou art there if I go down to hell, thou art there also. 20 For they speak unrighteously against thee and thine enemies take thy Name in vain. THE PSALMS. 8 If I take the wings of the morning and remain in the uttermost parts of the sea; 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. 21 Do not I hate them, O Lord, that hate thee and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee? 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. 14 My bones are not hid from thee though I be made secretly, and fashioned beneath in the earth. 24 Look well if there be any way of wickedness in me: and lead me in the way everlasting. PSALM CXL. Eripe me, Domine. ELIVER me, O Lord, from the evil man: and preserve me from the DEI 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 wicked man. wonderfully made marvellous are thy works, and that my soul knoweth right well. 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. 15 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being imperfect and in thy book were all my members written; 4 Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the ungodly: preserve me from the wicked men, who are purposed to overthrow my goings. 16 Which day by day were fashioned: when as yet there was none of them. 5 The proud have laid a snare for me, and spread a net abroad with cords: yea, and set traps in my way. 17 How dear are thy counsels unto me, O God: 0 6 I said unto the Lord, how great is the sum of Thou art my God: hear the them! voice of my prayers, O Lord. DAY 29. THE PSALMS. DAY 29. 7 0 Lord God, thou cense and let the lifting up strength of my health of my hands be an evening thou hast covered my head sacrifice. in the day of battle. 3 Set a watch, O Lord, be8 Let not the ungodly fore my mouth and keep have his desire, O Lord the door of my lips. 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. 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 earth evil shall hunt the wicked person to overthrow him. 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. 40 let not mine heart be inclined to any evil thing: let me not be occupied in ungodly works with men that work wickedness, lest I eat of such things as please them. the LO and consider my voice when I cry unto thee. 5 Let the righteous rather smite me friendly and reprove me. 6 But let not their precious balms break my head: yea, I will pray yet against their wickedness. 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 PSALM CXLI. Domine, clamavi. ORD, I call upon thee, haste thee unto me wicked doers. 11 Let the ungodly fall into their own nets together: 2 Let my prayer be set and let me ever escape forth in thy sight as the in- them. Evening Prayer. 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 I PSALM CXLII. Voce mea ad Dominum. CRIED unto the Lord with my voice: yea, even unto the Lord did I make my supplication. 2 I poured out my complaints before him and shewed him of my trouble. know me. DAY 30. 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. THE PSALMS. DAY 30. 5 Yet do I remember the time past; I muse upon all thy works yea, I exercise myself in the works of thy hands. 80 deliver me from my persecutors: for they are too strong for me. 6 I stretch forth my hands unto thee my soul gaspeth unto thee as a thirsty land. 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. : 9 Bring my soul out of prison, that I may give thanks unto thy Name: 80 let me hear thy lovwhich thing if thou wilt ing- kindness betimes in the grant me, then shall the morning, for in thee is my righteous resort unto my trust: shew thou me the company. way that I should walk in, for I lift up my soul unto thee. PSALM CXLIII. Domine, exaudi. 9 Deliver me, O Lord, from O 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 2 And enter not into judge- loving Spirit lead me forth ment with thy servant for into the land of righteousin thy sight shall no man ness. living be justified. 11 Quicken me, O Lord, 3 For the enemy hath per- for thy Name's sake: and secuted my soul; he hath for thy righteousness' sake smitten my life down to the bring my soul out of trouground: he hath laid me ble. in the darkness, as the men that have been long dead. 12 And of thy goodness slay mine enemies and 4 Therefore is my spirit destroy all them that vex vexed within me and my my soul; for I am thy serheart within me is desolate. vant. Lord, and consider my desire hearken unto me for thy truth and righteousness' sake. Morning Prayer. I trust who subdueth my people that is under me. PSALM CXLIV. Benedictus Dominus. LESSED be the Lord my strength: who teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight; B¹ 3 Lord, what is man, that thou hast such respect unto him or the son of man, that thou so regardest him? 2 My hope and my for- 4 Man is like a thing of tress, my castle and deli- nought his time passeth verer, my defender in whom away like a shadow. DAY 30. 5 Bow thy heavens, O Lord, and come down: touch the mountains, and they shall smoke. PSALM CXLV. Exaltabo te, Deus. magnify thee, 6 Cast forth thy lightning, I God, my King and i and tear them shoot out thine arrows, and consume them. THE PSALMS. DAY 30. will praise thy Name for ever and ever. 2 Every day will I give 7 Send down thine hand thanks unto thee: and from above: deliver me, and take me out of the great waters, from the hand of strange children; 8 Whose mouth talketh of vanity and their right hand is a right hand of wickedness. praise thy Name for ever and ever. 3 Great is the Lord, and marvellous, worthy to be praised there is no end of his greatness. 4 One generation shall praise thy works unto another: and declare thy power. 9 I will sing a new song unto thee, O God and sing praises unto thee upon a ten- stringed lute. 5 As for me, I will be talking of thy worship: thy 10 Thou hast given vic- glory, thy praise, and wontory unto kings and hast drous works; delivered David thy servant from the peril of the sword. 6 So that men shall speak of the might of thy marvellous acts: and I will also tell of thy greatness. 7 The memorial of thine abundant kindness shall be shewed and men shall sing of thy righteousness. 8 The Lord is gracious, merciful: long- suffering, and of great goodness. 9 The Lord is loving unto every man and his mercy is over all his works. 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 and grow up as the young plants and that our daughters may be as the polished corners of the temple. 13 That our garners may be full and plenteous with all manner of store that our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our streets. 14 That our oxen may be thy power; strong to labour, that there be no decay: no leading into captivity, and no complaining in our streets. 12 That thy power, thy glory, and mightiness of thy kingdom might be known unto men. 15 Happy are the people 13 Thy kingdom is an that are in such a case: everlasting kingdom and yea, blessed are the people thy dominion endureth who have the Lord for their throughout all ages. God. 14 The Lord upholdeth all 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 DAY 30. THE PSALMS. DAY 30. such as fall and lifteth up I will sing praises unto my all those that are down. God. 20 put not your trust in and princes, nor in any child meat 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. 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. 15 The eyes of all wait upon thee, O Lord thou givest them their 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. PSALM CXLVI. Lauda, anima mea. PRAISE the Lord, O my soul; while I live will I praise the Lord yea, as long as I have any being, 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, 0 Sion, shall be King for evermore and throughout all generations. Evening Prayer. 0 PSALM CXLVII. Laudate Dominum. PRAISE the Lord, 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 together the out- casts of Israel. | 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 thanksgiving sing 3 He healeth those that are broken in heart and giveth with DAY 30. THE PSALMS. praises upon the harp unto our God; 8 Who covereth the heaven with clouds, and pre- O PRAISE the Lord of praise him in pareth rain for and maketh the grass to the height. grow upon the mountains, and herb for the use of 14 He maketh peace in thy borders and filleth thee with the flour of wheat. 15 He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: and his word runneth very swiftly. DAY 30. PSALM CXLVIII. Laudate Dominum. 16 He giveth snow like wool and scattereth the hoar- frost like ashes. 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. 5 Let them praise the Name of the Lord for he spake the word, and they were made; he command11 But the Lord's delight is in them that fear him: and put their trust in his ed, and they were created. mercy. 6 He hath made them fast 12 Praise the Lord, O Je- for ever and ever he hath rusalem praise thy God, O given them a law which Sion. shall not be broken. 7 Praise the Lord upon earth: ye dragons, and all deeps; 13 For he hath made fast the bars of thy gates and hath blessed thy children within thee. 8 Fire and hail, snow and vapours: wind and storm, fulfilling his word; 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 18 He sendeth out his is excellent, and his praise word, and melteth them above heaven and earth. he bloweth with his wind, and the waters flow. 19 He sheweth his word unto Jacob: his statutes and rael. 20 He hath not dealt so 17 He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who is able to abide his frost? 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. 13 He shall exalt the horn of his people; all his saints shall praise him even the children of Israel, even the ordinances unto Is- people that serveth him. PSALM CXLIX. Cantate Domino. with any nation: neither leave the heathen know- O SING unto the Lord a of his laws. new song DAY 30. THE PSALMS. DAY 30. gregation of saints praise 9 That they may be avenged of them, as it is written: Such honour have all his saints. him. 2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him and let the children of Sion be joyful in their King. 3 Let them praise his Name in the dance: let them sing O PRAISE God in his praises unto him with holiness praise in the firmament of his power. 2 Praise him in his noble acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. 3 Praise him in the sound of the trumpet: praise him upon the lute and harp. 6 Let the praises of God be 4 Praise him in the cymin their mouth and a two- bals and dances: praise him edged sword in their hands; upon the strings and pipe. 7 To be avenged of the 5 Praise him upon the heathen and to rebuke the well- tuned cymbals praise people; him upon the loud cymbals. 8 To bind their kings in chains and their nobles with links of iron. bret and harp. and 4 For the Lord hath pleasure in his people helpeth the meek- hearted. 5 Let the saints be joyful with glory let them rejoice in their beds. PSALM CL. Laudate Dominum. 6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. FORMS OF PRAYER TO BE USED AT SEA. 1 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 her Majesty's Navy every day. 0 ETERNAL Lord God, who 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 seen alone spreadest out the hea- all things quiet about us, we have vens, and rulest the raging of the forgot thee our God, and refused sea; who hast compassed the wa- to hearken to the still voice of ters with bounds until day and thy word, and to obey thy comnight come to an end; Be pleas- mandments: But now we see, ed to receive into thy Almighty how terrible thou art in all thy and most gracious protection the works of wonder; the great God persons of us thy servants, and the to be feared above all: And thereFleet in which we serve. Pre- fore we adore thy Divine Majesty, serve us from the dangers of the acknowledging thy power, and sea, and from the violence of the imploring thy goodness. Help, enemy; that we may be a safe- Lord, and save us for thy mercy's guard unto our most gracious sake in Jesus Christ thy Son, our Sovereign Lady, Queen VICTO- Lord. Amen. RIA, and her Dominions, and a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions: O Lord God, who dwellest in that the inhabitants of our Island heaven, but beholdest all things may in peace and quietness serve below; Look down, we beseech thee our God; and that we may thee, and hear us, calling out of return in safety to enjoy the blessings of the land, with the fruits the depth of misery, and out of of our labours, and with a thank- the jaws of this death, which is ful remembrance of thy mercies ready now to swallow us up: to praise and glorify thy holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Or this. The living, the living, shall praise Save, Lord, or else we perish. thee. O send thy word of command to rebuke the raging winds, and the roaring sea; that we, being delivered from this distress, The Collect. RE 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. 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. 0 MOST powerful and glorious Lord God, the Lord of hosts, that rulest and commandest all things; Thou sittest in the throne judging right, and therefore we make our address to thy Divine Majesty in this our necessity, that thou wouldest take the cause into thine own hand, and between us and our eneStir up thy strength, O L Prayers to be used in Storms at Sea, 0 MOST powerful and glorious Lord God, at whose command the winds blow, and lift up the waves of the sea, and who stillest the rage thereof; We thy judge creatures, but miserable sinners, Imies. FORMS OF PRAYER and thod, givest not alway the battle to the strong, but canst save by many or by few. 0 let not our sins now cry against us for vengeance; but hear us thy poor servants begging mercy, and imploring thy help, and that thou wouldest be a defence unto us against the face of the enemy. Make it appear that thou art our Saviour and mighty Deliverer, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. T Short Prayers for single persons, that cannot meet to join in Prayer with others, by reason of the Fight, or Storm. General Prayers. LORD, be merciful to us sinners, save us thy mercy's sake. Thou art the great God, that hast made and rulest all things: O deliver us for thy Name's sake. Thou art be feared above all: O save us, that we may praise thee. Special Prayers with respect to the Enemy. HOU, O Lord, art just and against the face 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, UR Father, which art in Oven, 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: For thine is the kingdom, The power, and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. O Lord, hear us. O Christ, hear us. 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 par ticular sins of which his conscience shall accuse him; saying as followeth, God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Ghost, have mercy upon us, save us now and evermore. Amen. The Confession. ALM LMIGHTY God, Father of ker of all things, Judge of all our Lord Jesus Christ, Mamen; We acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness, Which we, from time to time, most grievously have comTHOU, O Lord, that stillest the sea, our Lord. hear us, and save us, that we perish not. O blessed Saviour, that didst 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 misdois grievous unto us; The burden ings; The remembrance of them 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 thee In newness of life, To the honour and glory of thy Name; Through Jesus Christ perish in a storm, hear us, and save us, Avenly Father, who of his we beseech thee. 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 and strengthen you in all goodyou from all your sins; confirm ness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Then shall the Priest, if there be any in the Ship, pronounce this Absolution. TO BE USED AT SEA. Thanksgiving after a Storm. Jubilate Deo. Psalm lxvi. 0 BE joyful in God, all ye lands sing praises unto the honour of his Name, make his praise to be glorious. Confitemini Domino. Psalm cvii. Say unto God, O' how wonder- O GIVE thanks unto the Lord, for he is gracious and his mercy endureth for ever. ful art thou in thy works: through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies be found liars unto thee. 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 O come hither, and behold the from the south. works of God: how wonderful he They went astray in the wilderis in his doing toward the chil- ness out of the way and found dren of men. no city to dwell in; fainted in them. Hungry and thirsty: their soul For all the world shall worship thee: sing of thee, and praise thy Name. He turned the sea into dry land: so that they went through the water on foot; there did we rejoice thereof. He ruleth 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 burnt- offerings and will pay thee my yows, which I promised with my lips, and spake with my mouth, when I was in trouble. I will offer unto thee fat burntsacrifices, with the incense of rams: I will offer bullocks and goats. 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. 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. But God hath heard me and considered the voice of my prayer. Praised be God who hath not cast out my prayer: nor turned his mercy from me. 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; the words of the Lord and lightBecause they rebelled against ly 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 of death and brake their bonds darkness, and out of the shadow in sunder. O that men would therefore and declare the wonders that he praise the Lord for his goodness: doeth for the children of men! For he hath broken the gates of brass and smitten the bars of iron in sunder. Foolish men their offence: and because of their are plagued for wickedness. Their soul abhorred all manner of meat and they were even hard at death's door. FORMS OF PRAYER So when they cried unto the ished, and brought low through Lord in their trouble he deli- oppression, through any plague, vered them out of their distress. or trouble; 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. Though he suffer them to be evil intreated through tyrants: and let them wander out of the way in the wilderness; Yet helpeth he the poor out of misery and maketh him housbolds like a flock of sheep. 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. Collects of Thanksgiving. O Lord God, who art of infinite goodness and mercy; We hast made and preserved, holding thy poor creatures, whom thou our souls in life, and now rescuing us out of the jaws of death, before thy Divine Majesty, to offer humbly present ourselves again a sacrifice of praise and thankswhen we called in our trouble, giving, for that thou heardest us Then are they glad, because which we made before thee in our and didst not cast out our prayer, they are at rest and so he bring- great distress: Even when we gave eth them unto the haven where all for lost, our ship, our goods, they would be. O that men would therefore our lives, then didst thou mercipraise the Lord for his goodness: fully command a deliverance; for fully look upon us, and wonderand declare the wonders that he which we, now being in safety, doeth for the children of men! That they would exalt him also do give all praise and glory to thy in the congregation of the peo- our Lord. Amen. holy Name; through Jesus Christ ple and praise him in the seat of the elders! Or this: Who turneth the floods into a up the water- springs. MOST mighty and gracious good mercy over all thy works, but in special manA fruitful land maketh he bar- ner hath been extended toward ren for the wickedness of them us, whom thou hast so powerfully that dwell therein. and wonderfully defended. Thou Again, he maketh the wilder- hast shewed us terrible things, ness a standing water and water- and wonders in the deep, that we springs of a dry ground. 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 He blesseth them, so that they thy voice, and to do thy will. We multiply exceedingly and suffer- therefore bless and glorify thy eth not their cattle to decrease. Name, for this thy mercy in sayAnd again, when they are min- ing us, when we were ready to 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. 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. TO BE USED AT SEA. 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 righteousness all the days of our life; through Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. Amen. An Hymn of Praise and Thanksgiving after a dangerous Tempest. O 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 praised; let the redeemed of the Lord say so whom he hath delivered from the merciless rage of the sea. The Lord is gracious and full of compassion: slow to anger, and of great mercy. He hath not dealt with us according to our sins: neither rewarded us according to our iniquities. the earth so great hath been his But as the heaven is high mercy towards us. We found trouble and heaviness: we were even at death's door. The waters of the sea had wellnigh covered us: the proud waters had well- nigh 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. Praised be the Lord daily: even the Lord that helpeth us, and poureth his benefits upon us. He is our God, even the God of whom cometh salvation: God is the Lord by whom we have escaped death. Thou, Lord, hast made us glad through the operation of thy hands and we will triumph in thy praise. 0 let us therefore praise the Lord for his goodness and declare the wonders that he hath done, and still doeth for the children of men. Blessed be the Lord God: even the Lord God, who only doeth wondrous things; And blessed be the Name of his one of us say, Amen, Amen. Majesty for ever and let every 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. 2 Cor. xiii. THE grace of our Lord Jesus and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. of God, Amen. After Victory or Deliverance from an Enemy. A Psalm or Hymn of Praise and Thanksgiving after Victory. F the been on I our side, now may we say: If on our side, when men rose up the Lord himself had not been against us; quick: when they were so wrathThey had swallowed us up fully displeased at us. mighty salvation for us. The Lord hath wrought: a Blessed be thy Name, who didst sword, neither was it our own We gat not this by our own not despise the prayer of thy ser- arm that saved us: but thy right vants but didst hear our cry, hand, and thine arm, and the and hast saved us. thou hadst a favour unto us. light of thy countenance, because Thou didst send forth thy commandment and the windy storm ceased, and was turned into a calm. The Lord hath appeared for us: the Lord hath covered our heads, and made us to stand in the day of battle. us: the Lord hath overthrown The Lord hath appeared for our enemies, and dashed in pieces those that rose up against us. L2 us, and the stream had gone over Yea, the waters had drowned proud had gone over our soul. our soul the deep waters of the hath not given us over as a prey But praised be the Lord: who unto them. FORMS OF PRAYER TO BE USED AT SEA. Therefore not unto us, O Lord, I thankfulness, such as may appear not unto us but unto thy Name in our lives by an humble, holy, be given the glory. 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. 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 this time forth for evermore. 2 Cor. xiii. Glory be to the Father, and to THE grace of our Lord Jesus the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. Amen. After this Hymn may be sung the At the Burial of their Dead at Te Deum. Sea. Then this Collect. 0 ALMIGHTY God, the Sovereign Commander of all the world, in whose hand is power and might which none is able to withstand; We bless and magfor this great vid glorious Name happy Victory, the whole glory whereof 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 The Office in the Common Prayerbook may be used; only instead of these words[ We therefore commit his body to the ground, earth to earth,& c.] say, WE therefore commit his body into corruption, looking for the deep, be turned 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 he is able to subdue all things to mighty working, whereby himself. 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 is T is evident unto all men diligently reading the 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 thereunto, 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 examination 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. TWhen 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. First the Archdeacon, or his Deputy, shall present unto the Bishop ( sitting in his chair near to the holy Table) such as desire to be of them being decently habited,) saying these words, in God, I present unto you these persons present, to be 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. 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. TESTA The Litany and Suffrages. 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. GOD the Father, of heaven: have mercy upon us miserable sinners. 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. ners. The Archdeacon shall answer, HAVE enquired of them, and I also examined them, and think them so to be. O God the Holy Ghost, proceeding from the Father and the Son have mercy upon us miseral le sinners. O holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, three Persons and one God have mercy upon us miserable sinners. Then the Bishop shall say unto the people: BR RETHREN, if there be any of you who any Trinity, three Persons and one O holy, blessed, and glorious diment, or notable Crime, in any God have mercy upon us miseof these persons presented to be rable sinners. 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. 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 sinRemember 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 cious blood, and be not angry with hast redeemed with thy most preus for ever. Spare us, good Lord. sin, from the crafts and assaults From all evil and mischief; from 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. THE ORDERING OF DEACONS. From fornication, and all other| and preserve Albert Edward Prince deadly sin; and from all the deceits of Wales, the Princess of Wales, of the world, the flesh, and the devil, and all the Royal Family; Good Lord, deliver us. We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord, 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, 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 judgement, 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 VICTORIA, our most gracious Queen and Governour; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord, That it may please thee to rule her heart in thy faith, fear, and love, and that she 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 her defender, and keeper, giving her the victory over all her enemies; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to bless That it may please thee to illuminate all Bishops, Priests, and Deacons, with true knowledge and understanding of thy Word; and living they may set it forth, and that both by their preaching and shew it accordingly; Lord. We beseech thee to hear us, good 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 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; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to give thee, and diligently to live after us an heart to love and dread thy commandments; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. to all thy people increase of grace That it may please thee to give receive it with pure affection, and to to hear meekly thy Word, and to bring forth the fruits of the Spirit; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. That it may please thee to bring have erred, and are deceived; into the way of truth all such as We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. L3 THE ORDERING OF DEACONS. That it may please thee to strengthen such as do stand; and to comfort and help the weakhearted; 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; OUR Father, which art in heaWe beseech to Lord. ven, thy 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. 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 of thy Holy 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: we beseech thee to hear us. 0 Lamb of God that takest away the sins of the world; Grant us thy peace. 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. Then shall the Priest, and the people with him, say the Lord's Prayer. 0 Lamb of God: that takest away the sins of the world; Have mercy upon us. O Christ, hear us. O Christ, hear us. 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 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 thy goodness they may be disnought; and by the providence of persed; that we thy servants, being hurt by no persecutions, may evermore give thanks unto thee in thy holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. liver us for thy Name's sake. O Lord, arise, help us, and deGOD, we have heard with our ears, and our 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. THE ORDERING OF DEACONS. 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 vouchsafe to hear us, O Christ. derers, 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 themboldness in the faith which is in selves a good degree, and great Christ Jesus. 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 T multitude of the disciples unto HEN the in thee. Let us pray. them, and said, It is not reason W upon ye among E humbly beseech thee, O Fa- God, and serve tables. Wherefore, that we should leave the Word of 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. and And 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, to the ministry of the Word. the saying pleased the whole multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith, and of the holy Ghost, and Philip, and Proand Parmenas, and Nicolas a prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, selyte of Antioch; whom they set before the Apostles; and, when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them. And the Word Then shall be sung or said the Service for the Communion, with the Collect, Epistle, and Gospel, as followeth, The Collect. Divine 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 that, both by word and good exadorn them with innocency of life, ample, 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. Or else this, out of the sixth of the Acts of the Apostles. Acts vi. 2. 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, sitting in his chair, shall examine every one of them that are to be Ordered, in the presence of the people, after this manner following. Ghost to take upon you this OfDo you trust that you are inHoly fice and Ministration, to serve God for the promoting of his glory, and the edifying of his people? Answer. I trust so. The Bishop. Dly called, according to the will you are of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the due Order of this Realm, to the Ministry of the Church? Answer. I think so. The Bishop. LIKE The Epistle. 1 Tim. iii. 8. 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 Do you unfeignedly believe all use the a Deacon, being found blameless. Even so must their wives be grave, not slanthe Canonical the Old and New Testament? Answer. I do believe them. THE ORDERING OF DEACONS. The Bishop. TILL you diligently read the W same unto the people as- Ghost. Amen. sembled in the Church where you shall be appointed to serve? Answer. I will. The Bishop. IT apportant to the office of 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 chism; 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, and places where they dwell, unto the Curate, that by his exhortation they may be relieved with the alms of the Parishioners, or others. Will you do this gladly and will ingly? Answer. I will so do, by the help of God. The Bishop. WILL you apply all your diligence to frame and fashion your own lives, 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. thee; In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Answer. I will endeavour myself, the Lord being my helper. Then shall the Bishop deliver to every one of them the New Testament, saying, TAKE thou Authority to read the God, and to preach the purch, of thou be thereto licensed by the Bishop himself. 1 Then one of them, appointed by the Bishop, shall read the Gospel. St. Luke xii. 35. and your lights burning; and ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their Lord, when he will return from the wedding; 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 meat, and will come forth and serve them. And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants. Then shall the Bishop proceed in the Communion, and all that are Ordered shall tarry, and receive the holy Communion the same day with the Bishop. The Communion ended, after the last Collect, and immediately before the Benediction, shall be said these Collects following. The Bishop. good things, who of thy great goodness hast vouchsafed to accept and take these thy servants unto WILL you reverently obey your Ordinary, and other chief Mithe Office of Deacons in thy Church; Make them, we beseech nisters of the Church, and them thee, O Lord, to be modest, humto whom the charge and govern- ble, and constant in their Minisment over you is committed, fol- tration, to have a ready will to lowing with a glad mind and will observe all spiritual Discipline; their godly admonitions? mony of a good conscience, and that they having always the testicontinuing ever stable and strong Then the Bishop laying his Hands behave themselves in this inferior in thy Son Christ, may so well severally upon the Head of every Office, that they may be found one of them, humbly kneeling be- worthy to be called unto the higher fore him, shall say, Ministries in thy Church; through TAKE thou Authority to execute the same thy Son our Saviour Jesus the Office of a Deacon in the Christ, to whom be glory and hoChurch of God committed unto nour world without end. Amen. THE ORDERING OF DEACONS. PREVENT us, Lord, in all THE peace of God, which passeth our doings with thy 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. all 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. L4 THE FORM AND MANNER 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. 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 them that shall receive the Order of Priesthood that day( each of them being decently habited) and say, in God, I present unto you these persons present, to be admitted to the Order of Priesthood. The Bishop. TAKE AKE 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. OF I The Archdeacon shall answer, HAVE enquired of them, and also examined them, and think them so to be. Then the Bishop shall say unto the people; whom we purpose, God will ing, to receive this day unto the holy Office of Priesthood: For after due examination we find not to the contrary, but that they be lawfully called to their Function and Ministry, and that they be persons meet 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 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. 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 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] inserted instead of it. Then shall be sung or said the Service for the Communion, with the Collect, Epistle, and Gospel, as followeth. The Collect. LMIGHTY God, giver of all A good things, who by thy Holy Spirit hast appointed divers Orders of Ministers in the Church; Mercifully behold these thy servants now called to the Office of Priesthood; 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. The Epistle. Ephes. iv. 7. NTO every one of us is given measure of the gift of Christ. Where THE ORDERING OF PRIESTS. fore he saith, When he ascended| robbers; but the sheep did not up on high, he led captivity cap- hear them. I am the door; by tive, and gave gifts unto men. me if any man enter in, he shall ( Now that he ascended, what is be saved, and shall go in and out, it but that he also descended first and find pasture. The thief cometh into the lower parts of the earth? not but for to steal, and to kill, He that descended, is the same and to destroy: I am come that also that ascended up far above they might have life, and that all heavens, that he might fill all they might have it more abundantthings.) And he gave some A- ly. I am the good Shepherd: the postles, and some Prophets, and good Shepherd giveth his life for some Evangelists, and some Pas- the sheep. But he that is an hiretors and Teachers; for the per- ling, and not the Shepherd, whose fecting of the Saints, for the work own the sheep are not, seeth the of the Ministry, for the edifying wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, of the Body of Christ; till we all and fleeth; and the wolf catcheth come in the unity of the faith, them, and scattereth the sheep. and of the knowledge of the Son The hireling fleeth, because he is of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ. 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 After this shall be read for the Gospel part of the ninth Chapter of Saint Matthew, as followeth. St. Matth. ix. 36. titudes, he was moved with compassion 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. must and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one Shepherd. Then the Bishop, sitting in his chair, shall say unto them as hereafter followeth. you have heard, Brethren, as tion, as in the exhortation which well in your private examinawas 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, Watchmen, 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. TOr else this that followeth, out of the tenth Chapter of Saint John. St. John x. 1. VER ERILY, verily I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into 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 call eth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. And when he putteth forth his own sheep he goeth before them, and the 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 Have always therefore printed unto them, but they understood in your remembrance, how great not what things they were which a treasure is committed to your he spake unto them. Then said charge. For they are the sheep Jesus unto them again, Verily, of Christ, which he bought with verily I say unto you, I am the his death, and for whom he shed door of the sheep. All that ever his blood. The Church and Concame before me are thieves and gregation whom you must serve, THE ORDERING OF PRIESTS. is his Spouse, and his Body. to this Office, whereunto it hath And if it shall happen the same pleased God to call you: so that, Church, or any Member thereof, as much as lieth in you, you will to take any hurt or hindrance apply yourselves wholly to this by reason of your negligence, ye one thing, and draw all your know the greatness of the cares and studies this way; and and also the horrible punishment that you will continually pray to that will ensue. Wherefore con- God the Father, by the Mediasider with yourselves the end of tion of our only Saviour Jesus your Ministry towards the chil- Christ, for the heavenly assistdren of God, towards the Spouse ance of the Holy Ghost; that, and Body of Christ; and see by daily reading and weighing that you never cease your la- of the Scriptures, ye may wax bour, your care and diligence, un- riper and stronger in your Mitil you have done all that lieth nistry; and that ye may so enin you, according to your boun- deavour yourselves, from time to den duty, to bring all such as time, to sanctify the lives of you are or shall be committed to your and yours, and to fashion them charge, unto that agreement in after the Rule and Doctrine of the faith and knowledge of God, and Christ, that ye may be wholeto that ripeness and perfectness of some and godly examples and age in Christ, that there be no place patterns for the people to folleft among you, either for error in low. religion, or for viciousness in life. 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. Forasmuch then as your Office is both of so great excellency, and of so great difficulty, ye see with how great care and study ye ought to apply yourselves, as well that ye may shew yourselves dutiful and thankful unto that Lord, who hath 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 means compass the doing of so weighty a work, pertaining to the salvation of man, but with doctrine and RE you persuaded that the exhortation taken out of the holy holy Scriptures contain sufScriptures, and with a life agree- ficiently all Doctrine required of able to the same; consider how necessity for eternal salvation studious ye ought to be in read through faith in Jesus Christ? ing and learning the Scriptures, and are you determined, out of and in framing the manners both the said Scriptures to instruct of yourselves, and of them that specially pertain unto you, according to the rule of the same Scriptures: and for this selfsame cause, how ye ought to forsake and set aside( as much as you may) all worldly cares and studies. Answer. I think it. The Bishop. AR 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? D cording to the will of our Lord O you think in your heart, Jesus Christ, and the order of this Church of England, to the Order and Ministry of Priesthood? Answer. I am so persuaded, and have so determined by God's The Bishop. We have good hope that you have well weighed and pondered grace. these things with yourselves long have clearly determined, by God's faithful diligence always so grace, to give yourselves wholly to Minister the Doctrine and Sa THE ORDERING OF PRIESTS. craments, and the Discipline of committed the charge and goChrist, as the Lord hath com- vernment over you; following manded, and as this Church and with a glad mind and will their Realm hath received the same, godly admonitions, and submitaccording to the Commandments ting yourselves the of God; so that you may teach judgements? godly 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. 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 Prayers, and 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. form the same; that he may with and to peraccomplish his work which he hath begun in you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 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. WI TILL you maintain and set forwards, as much as lieth in you, quietness, 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. being my helper. Answer. I will so do, the Lord The Bishop. WILL you reverently obey your Ordinary, and other chief Ministers, unto whom is Then shall the Bishop, standing up, say, given you this will to do all these things; Grant also unto 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. TAfter 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, answering by verses, as followeth." COME, Holy Ghost, our souls 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. This may be our endless song; That, through the ages all along, Praise to thy eternal merit, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Or this: COM OME, 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; THE ORDERING OF PRIESTS. 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. art By them Christ's Church doth stand: In faithful hearts thou writ'st thy law, The finger of God's hand. According to thy promise, Lord, Thou givest speech with grace; That through 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 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, Against us may prevail. Put back our enemy far from us, And 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 snares of sin, And never from thee slide. Such measures of thy powerful grace Grant, Lord, to us, we pray; That thou may'st be our Comforter At the last dreadful day. Of strife and of dissention Dissolve, O Lord, the bands, And knit the knots of peace and love Thoughout 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. And pray we, that our only Lord Would please his Spirit to send On ail that shall profess his Name, From hence to the world's end. Amen. That done, the Bishop shall pray in this wise, and say, Let us pray. and A Father, who, of thine infinite love and 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 eternal praise of benefits of thy eternal goodness, thy holy Name: For these so great to call these thy servants here and for that thou hast vouchsafed 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 forof thee and thy Son, by the Holy wards in the knowledge and faith 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. TWhen this Prayer is done, the Bishop with the Priests present shall lay their hands severally upon the head of every one that receiveth the Order of Priesthood; the Receivers humbly kneeling upon their knees, and the Bishop saying, THE ORDERING OF PRIESTS. Office and Work of a Priest in the Church of God, now committed unto thee by the Imposition of our hands. Whose sins thou dost forgive, they are forgiven; and whose sins thou dost retain, they are retained. And be thou 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 the Holy Ghost. Amen. Then the Bishop shall deliver to every one of them kneeling, the Bible into his hand, saying, AKE thou Authority to preach the Word of God, and to miTA nister the holy Sacraments in the Congregation, where thou shalt be lawfully appointed thereunto. When this is done, the Nicene Creed 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. T The Communion being done, after the last Collect, and immediately before the Benediction, shall be said these Collects. OST merciful Father, we beseech 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. Grant also, that we 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 words and deeds we may seek thy of our salvation; that in all our glory, and the increase of thy Lord. Amen. kingdom; through Jesus Christ our PREVENT us, O Lord, in all cious favour, and further us with our doings, with graour works begun, continued, and thy continual help; that in all 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 passeth all understanding, keep knowledge and love of God, and your hearts and minds in the 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 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. Matth. ix. 36-38, as before in this Office; or else 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 ARCHBISHOP OR BISHOP; WHICH IS ALWAYS TO BE PERFORMED UPON SOME SUNDAY OR HOLY- DAY. Or this. For the Epistle. Acts xx. 17. ROM Miletus The Collect. 1 And another Bishop shall read the Epistle. Ephesus, 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, LMIGHTY God, I ALMon Jesus Christ didst give with you at all seasons, serving to thy holy Apostles many excel- the Lord with all humility of lent gifts, and didst charge them mind, and with many tears and to feed thy flock; Give grace, we temptations which befel me by beseech thee, to all Bishops, the the lying in wait of the Jews: Pastors of thy Church, that they And how I kept back nothing may diligently preach thy Word, that was profitable unto you, but and duly administer the godly Dis- have shewed you, and have taught cipline thereof; and grant to the you publickly, and from house to people, that they may obediently house, testifying both to the Jews, follow the same; that all may and also to the Greeks, repentreceive the crown of everlasting ance toward God, and faith toglory; through Jesus Christ our ward our Lord Jesus Christ. And Lord. Amen. now behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befal me there; save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying, That bonds and afflictions abide HIS a true saying, If a man me. But none of these things desire the Office of a Bishop, move me, neither count I my life he desireth a good work. A Bishop dear unto myself, so that I might then must be blameless, the hus- finish my course with joy, and band of one wife, vigilant, sober, the ministry which I have receivof good behaviour, given to hos- ed of the Lord Jesus, to testify pitality, apt to teach; not given the Gospel of the grace of God. to wine, no striker, not greedy of And now behold, I know that ye filthy lucre, but patient, not a all, among whom I have gone brawler, not covetous; one that preaching the kingdom of God, ruleth well his own house, having shall see my face no more. Wherehis children in subjection with all fore I take you to record this day, gravity;( For if a man know not that I am pure from the blood of how to rule his own house, how all men. For I have not shunned shall he take care of the Church to declare unto you all the counof God?) Not a novice, lest being sel of God. Take heed therefore lifted up with pride he fall into unto yourselves, and to all the the condemnation of the devil. flock over the which the Holy Moreover, he must have a good Ghost hath made you Overseers, report of them which are without; to feed the Church of God, which lest he fall into reproach, and the he hath purchased with his own snare of the devil. blood. For I know this, that 1 Tim. iii. 1. When all things are duly prepared in the Church, and set in order, after Morning Prayer is ended, the Archbishop some other shop appointed) shall begin the Communion Service; in which this shall be THE CONSECRATION OF BISHOPS. after my departing shall grievous sent me, even so send I you. wolves enter in among you, not And when he had said this, he sparing the flock. Also of your breathed on them, and saith unto own selves shall men arise speak- them, Receive ye the holy Ghost. ing perverse things, to draw away Whosesoever sins ye remit, they disciples after them. Therefore are remitted unto them; and watch, and remember, that by the whosesoever sins ye retain, they space of three years, I ceased are retained. 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. Or this. St. Matth. xxviii. 18. TESUS 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, St. John xxi. 15. JE ESUS saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord, thou Mwe present unto you this godknowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. ly and well- learned man to be OrHe saith to him again the second dained and Consecrated Bishop. time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed 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 he thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. Or else this. St. John xx. 19. Then shall the Archbishop demand the Queen'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. the Amen. IIN. chosen Bishop of the Church and See of N. do profess and promise all due reverence and obedience to the Archbishop and to the Metropolitical Church of So help me God, through Jesus Christ. ing the first day of the 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 so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when Then saith Jesus to them again, Peace be B the Gospel of Saint Luke, That unto you: as my Father hath our Saviour Christ continued the 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: THE CONSECRATION OF BISHOPS. whole night in prayer, before he| which he hath purchased with no did choose and send forth his less price than the effusion of his twelve Apostles. It is written also own blood; before I admit you to in the Acts of the Apostles, That this Administration, I will examine the Disciples who were at Antioch you in certain Articles, to the end did fast and pray, before they laid that the Congregation present may hands on Paul and Barnabas, and have a trial, and bear witness, how sent them forth. Let us therefore, you be minded to behave yourself following the example of our Sa- in the Church of God. viour Christ, and his Apostles, first admit, and send forth this person present: A truly called to this Ministraed unto us, to the work whereunto we trust the Holy Ghost hath called him. tion, according to the will of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the order of this Realm? Answer. I am so persuaded. The Archbishop. And then shall be said the Litany, as before in the Form of Ordering Deacons, suve only, that after this place That it may please thee to illuminate all Bishops,& c. the proper Suffrage there following shall be omitted, and this inserted instead of it; 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. Then shall be said this Prayer following. LMIGHTY God, giver of all Spirit hast appointed divers Orders of Ministers in thy Church; Mercifully behold this thy servant now called to the Work and Ministry of a Bishop; and 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 thy Name, and the edifying 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. ARE you persuaded that the holy all Doctrine required of necessity Scriptures contain sufficiently for eternal salvation through faith in Jesus Christ? And are you determined out of the same holy Scriptures to instruct the people to teach or maintain nothing as required of necessity to eternal salvation, but that which you shall and proved by the same? be persuaded may be concluded Then the Archbishop, sitting in his chair, shall say to him that is to be Consecrated, Answer. I am so persuaded, and determined, by God's grace. The Archbishop. exercise yourself in the same holy Scriptures, and call upon God ing of the same; so 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. The Archbishop. and well- ARE you ready, with all faithful 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? being my helper. Answer. I am ready, the Lord The Archbishop. BROTHER, forasn the ancient W and, worldly lusts, and lin all ungodliness Canons command, that we should not be hasty in laying on hands, and admitting any person to Government in the Church of Christ, soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; that you may shew yourself in all things an example of good works unto others, THE CONSECRATION OF BISHOPS. that the adversary may be asham-| Enable with perpetual light ed, having nothing to say against The dulness of our blinded sight. you? With the abundance of thy grace. Anoint and cheer our soiled face Keep far our foes, give peace at home: Where thou art guide, no ill can Answer. I will so do, the Lord being my helper. The Archbishop. 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: I will so do, by the COME, Holy Ghost, eternal God, forward, as much as shall lie in you, quietness, 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. help of God. The Archbishop. WH TILL you be faithful in Ordaining, sending, or laying hands upon others? Answer. I will so be, by the help of God. The Archbishop. WILL you shew yourself gen tle, and be merciful for Christ's sake to 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, AL LMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, who 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. COM NOME, 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. As before in the Form for Ordering Priests. T That ended, the Archbishop shall say, Lord, hear our prayer. Answer. And let our cry come unto thee. Let us pray. ALMIGHTY God, and most infinite goodness hast given thine merciful Father, who of thine only and dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ, to be our Redeemer, 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 gifts abundantly upon men, making some Apostles, some Prophets, some Evangelists, 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, THE CONSECRATION OF BISHOPS. the RECEIVE the holy Ghost, for the Office and Work of a shop in the Church of God, now committed unto thee by the ImName 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. Bi- 1 And for the last Collect, immediately before the Benediction, shall be said these Prayers. G Then the Archbishop shall deliver him the Bible, saying, NIVE heed unto reading, exhortation, and doctrine. Think upon the things 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 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 a the lost. Be so merciful, that you be not too remiss; so minister discipline, that you for get 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. we beMOSTh 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 alf patience and doctrine; but also may be to such as believe a wholesome example, in word, in conversation, in 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. PREVENT us, O Lord, in all our doings, with 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 passyour hearts and minds in the eth all understanding, keep 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. A FORM OF PRAYER WITH THANKSGIVING TO ALMIGHTY GOD; To be used in all Churches and Chapels within this Realm, every Year, upon the Twentieth Day of June; being the Day on which Her Majesty began her happy Reign. T The Service shall be the same with the usual Office for Holy- days in all things; except where it is in this Office otherwise appointed. If this Day shall happen to be Sunday, this whole Office shall be used, as it followeth, entirely. Morning Prayer shall begin with these Sentences. EXHORT that first of all, Supplications, Prayers, Intercessions, and giving of Thanks, be made for all men; for Kings, and for all that are in Authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty: For this is good and acceptable unto God our Saviour. 1 Tim. ii. 1, 2, 3. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, 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 us from all unrighteousness. 1 St. John i. 8, 9. Instead of Venite exultemus the Hymn following shall be said or sung; one Verse by the Priest, and another by the Clerk and people. 0 LORD our Governour: how excellent is thy Name in all the world! Psalm viii. 1. Lord, what is man, that thou hast such respect unto him or the son man, that thou so regardest him? Psalm cxliv. 3. The merciful and gracious Lord hath so done his marvellous works: that they ought to be had in remembrance. Psalm cxi. 4. O that men would therefore praise the Lord for his goodness and declare the wonders that he doeth for the children of men! Psalm cvii. 21. Behold, O God our defender: and look upon the face of thine Anointed. Psalm lxxxiv. 9. O hold thou up her goings in thy paths that her footsteps slip not. Psalm xvii. 5. Grant the Queen a long life: and make her glad with the joy of thy countenance. Psalm lxi. 6. and xxi. 6. Let her dwell before thee for ever: prepare thy loving mercy and faithfulness, that they may preserve her. Psalm lxi. 7. In her time let the righteous flourish and let peace be in all our borders. Psalm lxxii. 7. and cxlvii. 14. with shame: but upon herself let As for her enemies, clothe them her crown flourish. Ps. cxxxii. 19. the God of Israel: which only Blessed be the Lord God, even doeth wondrous things. Psalm lxxii. 18. And blessed be the Name of his Majesty for ever and all the earth shall be filled with his Majesty. Amen, Amen. Ver. 19. 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. Proper Psalms. xx, xxi, ci. Proper Lessons. The First, Josh. i. to the end of the ninth Verse. Te Deum, The Second, Rom. xiii. Jubilate Deo. T The Suffrages next after the Creed shall stand thus. Priest. O Lord, shew thy mercy upon us. Answer. And grant us thy salvation. A FORM OF PRAYER Priest. O Lord, save the Queen; Answer. Who pulteth her trust in thee. Priest. Send her help from thy holy place. Answer. And evermore mightily defend her. Priest. Let her enemies have no advantage against her. Answer. Let not the wicked approach to hurt Priest. Endue 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, O God. Priest. Be unto us, O Lord, a strong tower; Answer. From the face of our enemies. Priest. O Lord, hear our prayer; Answer. And let our cry come unto thee. Instead of the first Collect at Morning Prayer shall be used this following Collect of Thanksgiving for Her Majesty's Accession to the Throne. come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. In the end of the Litany( which shall always be used upon this Day) after the Collect[ We humbly beseech thee, O Father,& c.] shall the following Prayer, for the Queen and Royal Family, be used. LORD our God, who upholdest things in heaven and earth; receive our humble prayers, with our hearty thanksgivings, for our Sovereign Lady VICTORIA, as on this day, set over us by thy grace and providence to be our Queen; and so together with her bless Albert Edward Prince of Wales, the Princess of Wales, and all the Royal Family; that they all, ever trusting in thy goodness, protected by thy power, and crowned with thy gracious and endless favour, may continue before thee in health, peace, joy, and honour, and may live long and happy lives upon earth, and after death obtain everlasting life and glory in the kingdom of heaven, by the Merits and Mediation of Christ Jesus our Saviour, who with the Father and the Holy Spirit, liveth and reigneth ever one God, world without end. Amen. Then shall follow this Collect, for God's protection of the Queen against all her enemies. AL ALMIGHTY God, who rulest over all the kingdoms of the World, and disposest of them according to thy good pleasure: We MOST gracious God, who hast set thy yield thanks, for that thou wast pleased, as on this our Queen upon the Throne of day, to place thy Servant our So- her Ancestors, we most humbly vereign Lady, Queen VICTORIA beseech thee to protect her on upon the Throne of this Realm. the same from all the dangers to Let thy wisdom be her guide, and which she may be exposed; Hide let thine arm strengthen her; let her from the gathering together justice, truth, and holiness, let of the froward, and from the inpeace and love, and all those surrection of wicked doers; Do virtues that adorn the Christian thou we the hands, blast the Profession, flourish in her days; designs, and defeat the enterprizes direct all her counsels and endea- of all her enemies, that no secret vours to thy glory, and the welfare conspiracies, nor open violences, of her people; and give us grace may disquiet her Reign; but that, to obey her cheerfully and willing- being safely kept under the shaly for conscience sake; that nei- dow of thy wing, and supported ther our sinful passions, nor our by thy power, she may triumph private interests, may disappoint over all opposition; that so the her cares for the publick good; world may acknowledge thee to let her always possess the hearts be her defender and mighty deliof her people, that they may never verer in all difficulties and adverbe wanting in honour to her Per- sities; through Jesus Christ our son, and dutiful submission to her Lord. Amen. Authority; let her Reign be long and prosperous, and crown her with immortality in the life to Then the Prayer for the High Court of Parliament( if sitting.) FOR THE TWENTIETH OF JUNE. In the Communion Service, immediately before the reading of the Epistle, instead of the Collect for the Queen, and that of the Day, shall be used this Prayer for the Queen, as supreme Governour of this Church. Christian Princes to the defence of thy Faith, and hast made it their duty to promote the spiritual welfare, together with the temporal interest of their people; We acknowledge with humble and thankful hearts thy great goodness to us, in setting thy Servant our most gracious Queen over this Church and Nation; Give her, we beseech thee, all those heavenly graces that are requisite for so high a trust; Let the work of thee her God prosper in her hands; Let her eyes behold the success of her designs for the service of thy true Religion established amongst us; And make her a blessed instrument of protecting and advancing thy Truth, wherever it is persecuted and oppressed; Let Hypocrisy and Profaneness, Superstition and Idolatry, fly before her face; Let not Heresies and false Doctrines disturb the peace of the Church, nor Schisms and causeless Divisions weaken it; But grant us to be of one heart and one mind in serving thee our God, and obeying her according to thy will: And that these blessings may be continued to after- ages, let there never be one wanting in her house to succeed her in the government of this United Kingdom, that our posterity may see her children's children, and peace upon Israel, So we that are thy people, and sheep of thy pasture, shall give thee thanks for ever, and will always be shewing forth thy praise from generation to generation. Amen. 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 well- doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: as free, and not cloke maliciousness, but as the servants of God. Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the King. The Gospel. St. Matth. xxii. 16. AND they sent out unto him Atheir 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 said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? shew me the tribute- money. And they brought unto him a peny. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? They say unto him, Casar'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. After the Nicene Creed shall follow the Sermon. In the Offertory shall this Sentence be read: ET your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. St. Matth. v. 16. After the Prayer[ For the whole State of Christ's Church& c.] these Collects following shall be used. A Prayer for Unity. GOD the Father of our Lord Jesus our DEARI The Epistle. 1 St. Pet. ii. 11. EARLY beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abwar against the soul; having your con- the Prince of Peace; Give us grace versation honest among the Gen- seriously to lay to heart the great tiles: that, whereas they speak a- dangers we are in by our unhappy gainst you as evil- doers, they may, divisions. Take away all hatred by your good works which they and prejudice, and whatsoever else shall behold, glorify God in the may hinder us from godly Union day of visitation. Submit your- and Concord: that, as there is but selves to every ordinance of man one Body, and one Spirit, and one for the Lord's sake; whether it Hope of our Calling, one Lord, be to the King, as supreme; or one Faith, one Baptism, one God A FORM OF PRAYER,& c. and Father of us all, so we may| Name; through Jesus Christ our henceforth be all of one heart, Lord. Amen. and of one soul, united in one of Faith and Charity, and may with one mind and one mouth glorify thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. RANT, O Lord, we beseech 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. "" 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 unworthiGRANT, we beseech thee, Al- THE peace of God which passmighty God, that the words, which we have heard this day with our outward ears, may through thy grace be so grafted inwardly in our hearts, that they may bring forth in us the fruit of good living, to the honour and praise of thy " VICTORIA R. blindness we cannot ask, vouchsafe to give us for the worthiness of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 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 Service, made for the Fifth of November, the Thirtieth of " January, the Twenty- ninth of May, and the Twentieth of June, " be forthwith printed and published, and annexed to the Book of " Common Prayer and Liturgy of the United Church of England " and Ireland, to be used yearly on the said Days, in all Cathedral " and Collegiate Churches and Chapels; in all Chapels of Colleges " and Halls within Our Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, and Dublin, " and of Our Colleges of Eton and Winchester, and in all Parish" Churches and Chapels within those parts of Our United Kingdom " called England and Ireland. " Given at Our Court at Kensington, the Twenty- first Day of " June, 1837, in the First Year of Our Reign. " By Her Majesty's Command, " J. RUSSELL." " " VICTORIA R. 66 June One thousand eight hundred and thirty- seven, in the " First Year of Our Reign, We commanded that certain Forms of " Prayer and Service made for the Fifth of November, the Thirtieth " of January, and the Twenty- ninth of May should be forthwith printed and published and annexed to the Book of Common Prayer " and Liturgy of the United Church of England and Ireland, to be " used yearly on the said Days in all Cathedral and Collegiate Churches " and Chapels, in all Chapels of Colleges and Halls within Our Uni" versities of Oxford, Cambridge, and Dublin, and of Our Colleges of " Eton and Winchester, and in all Parish Churches and Chapels " within those Parts of Our United Kingdom called England and " Ireland: 66 as 17019 " And whereas, in the last Session of Parliament, Addresses were " presented to Us by both Houses of Parliament, praying Us to take " into Our Consideration Our Proclamation in relation to the said " Forms of Prayer and Service made for the Fifth Day of November, " the Thirtieth Day of January, and the Twenty- ninth Day of May, " with a view to their Discontinuance: " And whereas We have taken into Our Consideration the Subject " of the said Addresses; and, after due Deliberation, We have re" solved that the Use of the said Forms of Prayer and Service shall " be discontinued: 66 " Now, therefore, Our Will and Pleasure is, that so much of Our " said Royal Warrant of the Twenty- first Day of June One thousand " eight hundred and thirty- seven, in the First Year of Our Reign, as " is herein before recited, be revoked, and that the Use of the said " Forms of Prayer and Service made for the Fifth of November, " the Thirtieth of January, and the Twenty- ninth of May be hence" forth discontinued in all Cathedral and Collegiate Churches and " Chapels, in all Chapels of Colleges and Halls within Our Universities " of Oxford, Cambridge, and Dublin, and of Our Colleges of Eton " and Winchester, and in all Parish Churches and Chapels within " the Parts of Our United Kingdom called England and Ireland, and that the said Forms of Prayer and Service be not henceforth " printed and published with or annexed to the Book of Common Prayer and Liturgy of the United Church of England and Ireland. 66 " Given at Our Court at Saint James's, the Seventeenth Day of " January, 1859, in the Twenty- second Year of Our Reign. " By Her Majesty's Command, " S. H. WALPOLE." 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. EING by God's Ordinance, according to Our just Title, Defender 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 the 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 Commonwealth. 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 probibiting the least difference from the said Articles; which to that End We command to be new printed, and this Our Declaration to be published therewith. 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; providing 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 settled 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 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. ARTICLES OF RELIGION. 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. And 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. 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 Disputation, 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. 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 Persons, 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, guilt, but also for all actual sins of men. III. Of the going down of Christ into Hell. AS AS Christ died for us, and was believed, that he went down into A buried, so also is it to be Hell. IV. Of the Resurrection of Christ. ( HRIST did truly rise again from death, and took again his body, with flesh, bones, and all things appertaining to the perfection of Man's nature; whereCH is 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 THE V. Of the Holy Ghost. Virgin, of her substance: so that Holy Ghost, proceeding two whole and perfect Natures, is of one substance, majesty, and from the Father and the Son, that is to say, the Godhead and glory, with the Father and the Manhood, were joined together in Son, very and eternal God. 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 be a sacrifice, not only for original and there sitteth, until he return to judge all Men at the last day. VI. Of the Sufficiency of the holy Scriptures for Salvation. HOLY Scripture containeth all so that whatsoever is not read things necessary salvation: therein, nor may be proved thereby, is not to be required of any man, that it should be believed as an article of the Faith, or be thought requisite or necessary to salvation. In the name of the holy Scripture we do understand those canonical Books of the Old and New Testament, of whose authority was never any doubt in the Church. ARTICLES OF RELIGION. Of the Names and Number of the Canonical BOOKS. GENESIS, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, The First Book of Samuel, The Second Book of Samuel, The First Book of 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 Palas, The Proverbs, Ecclesiastes or Preacher, Cantica, or Songs of Solomon, Four Prophets the greater, Twelve Prophets the less. standeth not in the following of Adam,( as the Pelagions do vainly talk;) but it is the fault and corruption of the Nature of every man, that naturally is ingendered of the offspring of Adam; whereby man is very And the other Books( as Hierome far gone from original righteoussaith) the Church doth read for ex- ness, and is of his own nature ample of life and instruction of inclined to evil, so that the flesh manners; but yet doth it not ap- lusteth always contrary to the spiply them to establish any doctrine: rit; and therefore in every person such are these following: 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 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 condemnation for them that believe and are baptized, yet the Apostle doth confess, that concupiscence and lust hath of itself the nature of sin. The Third Book of Esdras, The Fourth Bock 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, VII. Of the Old Testament. THE Old Testament is not contrary to the New: for both in the Old and New Testament everlasting life is offered to Mankind by Christ, who is the only Mediator between God and Man, being both God and Man. Wherefore they are not to be heard, which feign that 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 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. 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 holy Scripture. IX. Of Original or Birth- sin, All the Books of the New Testament, as they are commonly reX. Of Free- Will. thived, we do receive, and account THE condition of Man after the fall of Adam is such, that he cannot turn and prepare himself, ARTICLES OF RELIGION. 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, XV. Of Christ alone without Sin. and working with us, when we CHRIST in the truth of our have that 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 have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in XI. Of the Justification of Man. WE E are accounted righteous 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. XII. Of Good Works, AL ALBEIT that Good Works, which foare the fruits of Faith, and follow put away our sins, and endure the severity of God's Judgement; 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. XIII. Of Works before Justification. WORKS done before the grace of the of his Spirit, are not pleasant to God, forasmuch as 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 arrogancy 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. us. XVI. Of Sin after Baptism. NOT every deadly sin willingly against the Holy Ghost, and unpardonable. 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 our lives. And therefore they are to be 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. PREDE REDESTINATION to Life is the everlasting purpose of God, whereby( 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 bis only- begotten Son Jesus Christ: they walk religiously in good works, M ARTICLES OF RELIGION. and at length, by God's mercy, they attain to everlasting felicity. As the godly consideration of Predestination, and our Election sweet, pleasant, and unspeakable comfort to godly persons, and such as feel in themselves the working of the Spirit of Christ, mortifying the works of the 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 downfal, whereby the Devil doth thrust them either into desperation, or into wretchlessness of GENERAL Councils may not be gathered the most unclean living, no less peril- commandment and will of Princes. ous than desperation. And 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. XXII. Of Purgatory. THE Romish Doctrine concerning shipping 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. 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. XVIII. Of obtaining eternal Salvation only by the Name of Christ. HEY also are to be had accursed that presume to say, That every man shall be saved by the Law or Sect which he THEY so be diligent to frame his life according to that Law, and the light of Nature. For holy Scripture doth set out unto us only the Name of Jesus Christ, whereby men must be saved. XIX. Of the Church. THE visible Church of Christ is a congregation of faithful men, in the which the pure Word of God is preached, and the Sacraments be duly ministered according to Christ's ordinance in all those things that of necessity are requisite to the same. XX. Of the Authority of the Church. THE Church hath power to decree or authority 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. 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. XXI. Of the Authority of General Councils. XXIII. Of Ministering in the Congregation. IT is not lawful for any man to upon of publick preaching, or ministering the Sacraments in the 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, ARTICLES OF RELIGION. to call and send Ministers into| they do not the same in their the Lord's vineyard. 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 the receiving of the Sacraments. Neither is the effect XXIV. Of speaking in the Congregation in such a Tongue as the people understandeth. IT is a thing plainly repugnant 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. SACRAMENTS ordained of Christ be not only badges or tokens of Christian 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. 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. of Christ's ordinance taken away 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, although they be ministered by evil men. XXVII. Of Baptism. There are two Sacraments ordained of Christ our Lord in the Gospel, that is to say, Baptism, and the Supper of the Lord. BA APTISM is not only a sign of profession, and mark of difference, whereby Christian men are discerned from others that be not Those five commonly called Sa- christened, but it is also a sign of craments, that is to say, Confir- Regeneration or new Birth, wheremation, Penance, Orders, Matri- by, as by an instrument, they that mony, and extreme Unction, are into the Church; the promises of receive Baptism rightly are grafted not to be counted for Sacraments the forgiveness of sin, and of our of the Gospel, being such as have adoption to be the sons of God by grown partly of the corrupt fol- the Holy Ghost, are visibly signed lowing of the Apostles, partly are and sealed; Faith is confirmed, states of life allowed in the Scrip- and Grace increased by virtue of tures; but yet have not like nature of Sacraments with Baptism, and prayer unto God. The Baptism of the Lord's Supper, for that they be retained in the Church, as most young Children is in any wise to have not any visible sign or cere- agreeable with the institution of mony ordained of God. Christ. XXVI. Of the Unworthiness of the Ministers, which hinders not the effect of the Sacrament. Nevertheless, it appertaineth to the discipline of the Church, that enquiry be made of evil Ministers, and that they be accused by those that have knowledge of their of fences; and finally being found guilty, by just judgement be deposed. the love that XXVIII. Of the Lord's Supper. THE Supper of the Lord is not Christians ought to have among themselves one to another; but rather it 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. ALTHOUGH in the visible the ever mingled with the good, and some times the evil have chief authority in the Ministration of the Word Transubstantiation( or the change of the substance of Bread and Wine) in the Supper of the Lord, cannot be proved by holy Writ; and Sacraments, yet forasmuch as but it is repugnant to the plain M2 ARTICLES OF RELIGION. words of Scripture, overthroweth| for them, as for all other Christian the nature of a Sacrament, and hath given occasion to many superstitions. men, to marry at their own discretion, as they shall judge the same to serve better to godliness. 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 XXXIV. Of the Traditions of the void of a Church. they do carnally and visibly press with their teeth( as Saint Augustions and Ceremonies be in all T is not necessary that Traditine 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. places one, or utterly like; for at all times they have been divers, and may be changed according to the diversities of countries, times, and men's manners, so that nothing be ordained against God's Word. Whosoever through his private judgement, willingly and purposely, doth openly break the the XXX. Of both kinds. THE Cup of the Lord is not to be to for both the parts of the Lord's Sacrament, by Christ's ordinance and commandment, ought to be ministered to all Christian men alike. XXXIII. Of excommunicate Persons, how they are to be avoided. THAT person which by open 1 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. XXXI. Of the one Oblation of Christ finished upon the Cross. THE Offering of Christ once made is that perfect redemption, propitiation, 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 XXXII. Of the Marriage of Priests. 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 he that offendeth against the common order of the Church, and hurteth the authority of the Magistrate, and woundeth the consciences of the weak Every particular or national Church hath authority to ordain, change, and abolish, ceremonies or rites of the Church ordained only by man's authority, so that all things be done to edifying. XXXV. Of Homilies. THE second Book of Homilies, the several we have joined under this Article, doth contain a godly and wholesome Doctrine, and necessary for these times, as doth the former book of Homilies, which were set BISHOPS, Priests, and Deacons, are not in the the Law, either to vow the estate of Sixth; and therefore we judge single life, or to abstain from mar- them to be read in Churches by riage: therefore it is lawful also the Ministers, diligently and dis ARTICLES OF RELIGION. tinctly, that they may be under- siastical or Civil, in all causes standed of the people. doth appertain, and is not, nor ought to be, subject to any foreign Jurisdiction. Of the Names of the Homilies. 1 F the right Use of the Church. OF 2 Against peril of Idolatry. and keeping 3 Of the repairing 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 Sacraments ought to be ministered in a known tongue. 10 Of the reverend estimation of God's Word. 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 Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ. 16 Of the Giftis of the Holy Ghost. 17 For the Rogation- days. 18 Of the state of Matrimony. 19 Of Repentance. 20 Against Idleness. 21 Against Rebellion. XXXVI. Of Consecration of Bishops and Ministers. of Archbishops and Bishops, and Ordering of 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. Where we Queen's Majesty the chief governattribute to the ment, 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 plainly testify; but that only preby Elizabeth our Queen do most rogative, which we see to have been given always to all godly himself; that is, that they should Princes in holy Scriptures by God 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 evildoers. The Bishop of Rome hath no jurisdiction in this Realm of England. The Laws of the Realm may punish Christian men with death, for heinous and grievous offences. It is lawful for Christian men, gistrate, to wear weapons, and at the commandment of the Maserve in the wars. XXXVIII. Of Christian men's Goods, which are not common. THE Riches and Goods of Christians are not common, as touching the 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. AS we confess that vain and rash A Swearing is forbidden Christian men by our Lord Jesus Christ, and James his Apostle, so we judge, that Christian Religion doth not XXXVII. Of the Civil Magistrates. THE Queen's Majesty hath the prohibit, but that a man may England, and other her Domi- eth, in a cause of faith and chanions, unto whom the chief Go- rity, so it be done according to vernment of all Estates of this the Prophet's teaching, in justice, Realm, whether they be Eccle- judgement, and truth. ARTICLES OF RELIGION. THE RATIFICATION. THIS Book of Articles before rehearsed, is again approved, and allowed to be holden and executed within the Realm, by the assent and consent of our Sovereign Lady ELIZABETH, by the grace of God, of England, France, and Ireland, Queen, Defender 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. A TABLE OF THE ARTICLES. 22. Of Purgatory. 23. Of Ministering in the Congregation. 24. Of Speaking in the Congrega5. Of the Holy ost. tion. 6. Of the Sufficiency of the Scrip- 25. Of the Sacraments. 1. F Faith in the Holy Trinity. 2. Of Christ the Son of God. 3. Of his going down into Hell. 4. Of his Resurrection. ture. 7. Of the Old Testament. 8. Of the Three Creeds. 9. Of Original or Birth- sin. 10. Of Free- Will. 11. 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 ly Christ. 19. Of the Church. 20. Of the Authority of the Church. 21. Of the Authority of General Councils, 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 Priests. 33. Of Excommunicate Persons. 34. Of the Traditions of the Church. 35. Of 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. OF KINDRED AND AFFINITY, WHEREIN WHOSOEVER ARE RELATED ARE FORBIDDEN IN SCRIPTURE AND OUR LAWS TO MARRY TOGETHER. A Man may not marry his GR 1( RANDMOTHER, 2 Grandfather's Wife, 3 Wife's Grandmother. 4 Father's Sister, 5 Mother's Sister, 6 Father's Brother's Wife. A TABLE 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. 28 Sister's Son's Wife, 29 Wife's Brother's Daughter, 30 Wife's Sister's Daughter. A Woman may not marry with her 1 GR 2 3 Husband's Grandfather. YRANDFATHER, Grandmother's Husband, 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 Husband'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. PROPER LESSONS TO BE READ AT MATTINS AND EVENSONG ON THE SUNDAYS AND OTHER HOLY- DAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. DOMININA NVSTIO ILLY MEA OXFORD: PRINTED AT THE UNIVERSITY PRESS. PROPER LESSONS TO BE READ AT MATTINS AND EVENSONG ON THE SUNDAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. The first Sunday in Advent. MATTINS. Isaiah I. THE vision of Isaiah the your land, strangers devour son of which your saw concerning Judah and is desolate, Jerusalem in the days of by strangers. Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the LORD hath spoken, I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me. The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider. Ah sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a seed of evildoers, children that are corrupters: they have forsaken the LORD, they have provoked the Holy One of Israel unto anger, they are gone away backward. presence, it as overthrown And the daughter of Zion is left as a cottage in a vineyard, as a lodge in a garden of cucumbers, as a besieged city. Except the LORD of hosts had left unto us a very small remnant, we should have been as Sodom, and we should have been like unto Gomorrah. Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint. From the sole of the foot even unto the head there is no soundness in it; but wounds, and bruises, and putrifying sores: they have not been closed, neither bound up, neither molye rulers of Sodom; give ear Hear the word of the LORD, unto the law of our God, ye people of Gomorrah. To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I bullocks, or of lambs, or of delight not in the blood of he goats. When ye come to appear before me, who hath required this at your hand, to tread my courts? Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, even the solemn meetlified with ointment. Your ing. Your new moons and country is desolate, your your appointed feasts cities are burned with fire: scul hateth: they are a troumy FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT. ble unto me; I am weary| fatherless, neither doth the to bear them. And when ye cause of the widow come spread forth your hands, I unto them. Therefore saith will hide mine eyes from the Lord, the LORD of hosts, you: yea, when ye make the mighty One of Israel, many prayers, I will not hear: Ah, I will ease me of mine your hands are full of blood. adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies: Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil; learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land: but if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it. And I will turn my hand upon thee, and purely purge away thy dross, and take away all thy tin: and I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy counsellors as at the beginning: afterward thou shalt be called, The city of righteousness, the faithful city. Zion shall be redeemed with judgment, and her converts with righteousness. And the destruction of the transgressors and of the sinners shall be together, and they that forsake the LORD shall be consumed. For they shall be ashamed of the How is the faithful city oaks which ye have desired, become an harlot! it was and ye shall be confounded full of judgment; righteous- for the gardens that ye have ness lodged in it; but now chosen. For ye shall be as murderers. Thy silver is be- an oak whose leaf fadeth, come dross, thy wine mixed and as a garden that hath no with water: thy princes are water. And the strong shall rebellious, and companions be as tow, and the maker of of thieves: every one loveth it as a spark, and they shall gifts, and followeth after re- both burn together, and none wards: they judge not the shall quench them. EVENSONG. Isaiah II. THE E word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD's house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the pruninghooks: nation shall mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT. not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the LORD. Therefore thou hast forsaken thy people the house of Jacob, because they be replenished from the east, and are soothsayers like the Philistines, and they please themselves in the children of strangers. Their land also is full of silver and gold, neither is there any end of their treasures; their land is also full of horses, neither is there any end of their chariots: their land also is full of idols; they worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made: and the mean man boweth down, and the great man humbleth himself: therefore forgive them not. Enter into the rock, and hide thee in the dust, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty. The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day. For the day of the LORD of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and upon every one hat is lifted up; and he shall be brought low: and upon all the cedars of Lebanon, that are high and lifted up, and upon all the oaks of Bashan, tains, and upon all the hills and upon all the high mounthat are lifted up, and upon every high tower, and upon every fenced wall, and upon all the ships of Tarshish, and upon all pleasant pictures. And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be made low: and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day. And the idols he shall utterly abolish. And they shall go into the holes of the rocks, and into the caves of the earth, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake terribly the earth. In that day a man shall cast his idols of silver, and his idols of gold, which they made each one for himself to worship, to the moles and to the bats; to go into the clefts of the rocks, and into the tops of the ragged rocks, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake terribly the earth. Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of? Or, Isaiah IV. ver. 2. IN N that day shall the branch is written among the living of the LORD be beautiful in Jerusalem: and glorious, and the fruit Lord shall have washed awhen the of the earth shall be excel- way the filth of the daughlent and comely for them ters of Zion, and shall have that are escaped of Israel. purged the blood of JerusaAnd it shall come to pass, lem from the midst thereof that he that is left in Zion, by the spirit of judgment, and he that remaineth in and by the spirit of burning. Jerusalem, shall be called And the LORD will create holy, even every one that upon every dwelling place A 2 SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT. of mount Zion, and upon there shall be a tabernacle her assemblies, a cloud and for a shadow in the daysmoke by day, and the shin- time from the heat, and for ing of a flaming fire by a place of refuge, and for a night: for upon all the covert from storm and from glory shall be a defence. And rain. The second Sunday in Advent. MATTINS. Isaiah V. hold righteousness, but behold a cry. Woe unto them that join house to house, that lay field to field, till there be no place, that they may be placed alone in the midst of the earth! In mine ears said the LORD of hosts, Of a truth many houses shall be desolate, even great and fair, without inhabitant. Yea, ten acres of vineyard shall yield one bath, and the seed of an homer shall yield an ephah. my wellbeloved a song of my beloved touching his vineyard. My wellbeloved hath a vineyard in a very fruitful hill: and he fenced it, and gathered out the stones thereof, and planted it with the choicest vine, and built a tower in the midst of it, and also made a winepress therein: and he looked that it should bring forth grapes, and it brought forth wild grapes. And now, O inhabitants of Jerusalem, and men of Judah, judge, I pray you, betwixt me and my vineyard. What could have been done more to my vineyard, that I have not done in it? wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes? And now go to; I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard: I will take away the hedge thereof, Therefore my people are and it shall be eaten up; and gone into captivity, because break down the wall thereof, they have no knowledge: and it shall be trodden down: and their honourable men and I will lay it waste: it are famished, and their shall not be pruned, nor multitude dried up with digged; but there shall come thirst. Therefore hell hath up briers and thorns: I will enlarged herself, and opened also command the clouds that her mouth without measure: they rain no rain upon it. and their glory, and their For the vineyard of the LORD multitude, and their pomp, of hosts is the house of Is- and he that rejoiceth, shall rael, and the men of Judah descend into it. his pleasant plant: and he mean man shall be brought looked for judgment, but be- down, and the mighty man And the Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them! And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feasts: but they regard not the work of the LORD, neither consider the operation of his hands. SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT. shall be humbled, and the hosts, and despised the word eyes of the lofty shall be hum- of the Holy One of Israel. bled: but the LORD of hosts Therefore is the anger of the shall be exalted in judgment, LORD kindled against his and God that is holy shall be people, and he hath stretched sanctified in righteousness. forth his hand against them, Then shall the lambs feed and hath smitten them: and after their manner, and the the hills did tremble, and waste places of the fat ones their carcases were torn_in shall strangers eat. Woe unto the midst of the streets. For them that draw iniquity with all this his anger is not cords of vanity, and sin as it turned away, but his hand were with a cart rope: that is stretched out still. say, Let him make speed, and hasten his work, that we may see it: and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw nigh and come, that we may know it! And he will lift up an ensign to the nations from far, and will hiss unto them from the end of the earth: and, behold, they shall come with speed swiftly: none shall be weary nor stumble among them; none slumber nor sleep; neither shall shall the girdle of their loins be loosed, nor the latchet of their shoes be broken: whose arrows their bows bent, their horses' are sharp, and all hoofs shall be counted like flint, and their wheels like a whirlwind: their roaring shall be like a lion, they shall roar like young lions: yea, they shall roar, and lay hold of the prey, and shall carry it away safe, and none shall deliver it. And in that day they shall roar against them like the roaring of the sea: and if one look unto the land, behold darkness and sorrow, and the light is darkened in the heavens thereof. Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him! Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the LORD of EVENSONG. Isaiah XI. to ver. 11. AND there shall come knowledge and of the fear forth a rod out of the of the LORD; and shall stem of Jesse, and a Branch make him of quick undershall grow out of his roots: standing in the fear of the and the spirit of the LORD LORD: and he shall not shall rest upon him, the judge after the sight of his spirit of wisdom and under- eyes, neither reprove after standing, the spirit of coun- the hearing of his ears: but sel and might, the spirit of with righteousness shall he SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT. judge the poor, and reprove shall lie down together: and with equity for the meek the lion shall eat straw like of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked. And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faith the ox. And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put his hand on the cockatrice' den. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: fulness the girdle of his for the earth shall be full reins. The wolf also shall of the knowledge of the dwell with the lamb, and LORD, as the waters cover the leopard shall lie down the sea. with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them. And the cow and the bear shall feed; their young ones And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious. Or, Isaiah XXIV. earth are Beth the earth empty, and burned, and few men left. maketh it waste, and turneth The new wine mourneth, it upside down, and scattereth the vine languisheth, all the abroad the inhabitants there- merryhearted do sigh. The of. And it shall be, as with mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the the people, so with the priest; noise of them that rejoice as with the servant, so with endeth, the joy of the harp his master; as with the maid, ceaseth. They shall not drink so with her mistress; as with wine with a song; strong the buyer, so with the seller; drink shall be bitter to them as with the lender, so with that drink it. The city of the borrower; as with the confusion is broken down: taker of usury, so with the every house is shut up, that giver of usury to him. The no man may come in. There land shall be utterly emptied, is a crying for wine in the and utterly spoiled: for the streets; all joy is darkened, LORD hath spoken this word. the mirth of the land is gone. The earth mourneth and In the city is left desolation, fadeth away, the world lan- and the gate is smitten with guisheth and fadeth away, destruction. the haughty people of the When thus it shall be in earth do languish. The earth the midst of the land among also is defiled under the in- the people, there shall be habitants thereof; because as the shaking of an olive they have transgressed the tree, and as the gleaning laws, changed the ordinance, grapes when the vintage is broken the everlasting cove- done. They shall lift up nant. Therefore hath the their voice, they shall sing curse devoured the earth, and for the majesty of the LORD, they that dwell therein are they shall cry aloud from desolate: therefore the in- the sea. Wherefore glorify THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT. ye the LORD in the fires, even terly broken down, the earth the name of the LORD God is clean dissolved, the earth of Israel in the isles of the sea. is moved exceedingly. The earth shall reel to and fro like a drunkard, and shall be removed like a cottage; and the transgression thereof shall be heavy upon it; and it shall fall, and not rise again. And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall punish the host of the high the kings of the earth upon ones that are on high, and the earth. be gathered together, as priAnd they shall soners are gathered in the pit, and shall be shut up in the prison, and after many days shall they be visited. Then the moon shall be confounded, and the sun ashamed, when the LORD of hosts shall reign in mount Zion, and in Jerusalem, and before his ancients gloriously. From the uttermost part of the earth have we heard songs, eren glory to the righteous. But I said, My leanness, my leanness, woe unto me! the treacherous dealers have dealt treacherously; yea, the treacherous dealers have dealt treacherously. Fear, and the very pit, and the snare, are upon thee, O inhabitant of the earth. And it shall come to pass, that he who fleeth from the noise of the fear shall fall into the pit; and he that cometh up out of the midst of the pit shall be taken in the snare: for the windows from on high are open, and the foundations of the earth do shake. The earth is utThe third Sunday in Advent. MATTINS. Isaiah XXV. O I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth. For thou hast made of a city an heap; of a defenced city a ruin: a palace of strangers to be no city; it shall never be built. Therefore shall the strong people glorify thee, the city of the terrible nations shall fear thee. For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall. Thou shalt bring the of strangers, as the heat in a dry place; even the heat with the shadow of a cloud: the branch of the terrible ones shall be brought low. the LORD of hosts make unto And in this mountain shall all people a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined. And he will destroy in this mountain the face of the covering cast over all people, and the vail that is spread over all nations. He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GoD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people A 3 THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT. shall he take away from off him, even as straw is trodden all the earth: for the LORD down for the dunghill. And hath spoken it. he shall spread forth his And it shall be said in that hands in the midst of them, day, Lo, this is our God; as he that swimmeth spreadwe have waited for him, and eth forth his hands to swim: he will save us: this is the and he shall bring down their LORD; we have waited for pride together with the spoils him, we will be glad and re- of their hands. And the forjoice in his salvation. For in tress of the high fort of thy this mountain shall the hand walls shall he bring down, lay of the LORD rest, and Moab low, and bring to the ground, shall be trodden down under even to the dust. EVENSONG. that day shall this song IN Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks. Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength: Isaiah XXVI. will learn righteousness. Let wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness: in the land of uprightness will he deal unjustly, and will not behold the majesty of the LORD. LORD, when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: but they shall see, and be ashamed for their envy at the people; yea, the fire of thine enemies shall devour them. LORD, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also For he bringeth down hast wrought all our works them that dwell on high; in us. O LORD our God, other the lofty city, he layeth it lords beside thee have had dolow; he layeth it low, eren minion over us: but by thee to the ground; he bringeth only will we make mention it eren to the dust. The foot of thy name. They are dead, shall tread it down, even the they shall not live; they are feet of the poor, and the deceased, they shall not rise: steps of the needy. The way therefore hast thou visited of the just is uprightness: and destroyed them, and thou, most upright, dost made all their memory to weigh the path of the just. perish. Thou hast increasYea, in the way of thy judg- ed the nation, O LORD, thou ments, O LORD, have we hast increased the nation: waited for thee; the desire of thou art glorified: thou hadst our soul is to thy name, and removed it far unto all the to the remembrance of thee. ends of the earth. LORD, With my soul have I desired in trouble have they visitthee in the night; yea, with ed thee, they poured out a my spirit within me will I seek thee early: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world prayer when thy chastening was upon them. Like as a woman with child, that draweth near the time of her de THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT. livery, is in pain, and crieth and the earth shall cast out out in her pangs; so have we the dead. been in thy sight, O LORD. We have been with child, we have been in pain, we have as it were brought forth wind; we have not wrought any deliverance in the earth; neither have the inhabitants of the world fallen. Thy thou into thy chambers, and Come, my people, enter shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast. For, behold, the LORD cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall no more cover her dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, slain. Or, Isaiah XXVIII. ver. 5 to ver. 19. of hosts be for a crown of the weary to rest; and this glory, and for a diadem of is the refreshing: yet they beauty, unto the residue of would not hear. his people, and for a spirit of But the judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate. word of the LORD was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; tle; that they might go, and here a little, and there a litfall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken. But they also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the way; the priest and the Wherefore hear the word prophet have erred through of the LORD, ye scornful strong drink, they are swal- men, that rule this people lowed up of wine, they are which is in Jerusalem. Beout of the way through strong cause ye have said, We have drink; they err in vision, made a covenant with death, they stumble in judgment. and with hell are we at For all tables are full of agreement; when the overvomit and filthiness, so that flowing scourge shall pass there is no place clean. unto us: for we have made through, it shall not come lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ourselves: Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts. For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; ner stone, a sure foundation: here a little, and there a he that believeth shall not little: for with stammering make haste. Judgment also lips and another tongue will will I lay to the line, and he speak to this people. To righteousness to the plumwhom he said, This is the met: and the hail shall sweep Therefore thus saith the Lord GoD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious cor FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT. away the refuge of lies, and and your agreement with hell the waters shall overflow the shall not stand; when the shall hiding place. overflowing scourge And your covenant with pass through, then ye shall death shall be disannulled, be trodden down by it. The fourth Sunday in Advent. MATTINS. Isaiah XXX. to verse 27. time dren, saith the LORD, ever: that this is a rebellious people, lying children, children that will not hear the law of the LORD: which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits: get you out of the way, turn aside out of the path, cause the Holy One of Israel to cease from before us. Wherefore thus saith the Holy One of Israel, Because ye despise this word, and trust in oppression and perverseness, and stay thereon: therefore this iniquity shall be to you as a breach ready to fall, swelling out in a high wall, whose breaking cometh suddenly at an instant. And he shall break it as the breaking of the potters' vessel that is broken in pieces; he shall not spare: so that there shall not be found in the bursting of it a sherd to take fire from the hearth, or to take water withal out of the pit. thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not. But ye said, No; for we will flee upon horses; therefore shall ye flee: and, We will ride upon the swift; thereFor that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin: that walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt! Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame, and the trust in the shadow of Egypt your confusion. For his princes were at Zoan, and his ambassadors came to Hanes. They were all ashamed of a people that could not profit them, nor be an help nor profit, but a shame, and also a reproach. The burden of the beasts of the south: into the land of trouble and anguish, from whence come the young and old lion, the viper and fiery flying serpent, they will carry their riches upon the shoulders of young asses, and their treasures upon the bunches of camels, to a people that shall not profit them. For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength is to sit still. Now go, write it before them in a table, and note it in a book, that it may be for the FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT. fore shall they that pursue| defile also the covering of thy you be swift. One thousand graven images of silver, and shall flee at the rebuke of the ornament of thy molten one; at the rebuke of five images of gold: thou shalt shall ye flee: till ye be left cast them away as a menas a beacon upon the top struous cloth; thou shalt say of a mountain, and as an unto it, Get thee hence. ensign on an hill. Then shall he give the rain of thy seed, that thou shalt sow the ground withal; and bread of the increase of the earth, and it shall be fat and plenteous: in that day shall thy cattle feed in large pastures. The oxen likewise and the young asses that ear the ground shall eat clean provender, which hath been winnowed with the shovel and with the fan. And there shall be upon every high mountain, and upon every high hill, rivers and streams of waters in the day of the great slaughter, when the towers fall. Moreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of seven days, in the day that the LORD bindeth up the breach of his people, and healeth the stroke of their And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him. For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem: thou shalt weep no more: he will be very gracious unto thee at the voice of thy cry; when he shall hear it, he will answer thee. And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity, and the water of affliction, yet shall not thy teachers be removed into a corner any more, but thine eyes shall see thy teachers: and thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left. Ye shall wound. EVENSONG. Isaiah XXXII. B¹ EHOLD, a king shall ers shall be ready to speak reign in righteousness, plainly. The vile person and princes shall rule in judg- shall be no more called libement. And a man shall be ral, nor the churl said to be as an hiding place from the bountiful. For the vile perwind, and a covert from the son will speak villany, and tempest; as rivers of water his heart will work iniquity, in a dry place, as the shadow to practise hypocrisy, and to of a great rock in a weary utter error against the LORD, land, And the eyes of them to make empty the soul of that see shall not be dim, the hungry, and he will cause and the ears of them that the drink of the thirsty to fail. hear shall hearken. The The instruments also of the heart also of the rash shall churl are evil: he deviseth understand knowledge, and wicked devices to destroy the the tongue of the stammer- poor with lying words, even A 4 FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT. when the needy speaketh left; the forts and towers right. But the liberal de- shall be for dens for ever, a viseth liberal things; and by joy of wild asses, a pasture liberal things shall he stand. of flocks; until the spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness be a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest. Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field. And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places; when it shall hail, coming down on the forest; and the city shall be low in a low place. Blessed are ye that sow beside all waters, that send forth thither the feet of the ox and Rise up, ye women that are at ease; hear my voice, ye careless daughters; give ear unto my speech. Many days and years shall ye be troubled, ye careless women: for the vintage shall fail, the gathering shall not come. Tremble, ye women that are at ease; be troubled, ye careless ones: strip you, and make you bare, and gird sackcloth upon your loins. They shall lament for the teats, for the pleasant fields, for the fruitful vine. Upon the land of my people shall come up thorns and briers; yea, upon all the houses of joy in the joyous city: because the palaces shall be forsaken; the multitude of the city shall be the ass. Or, Isaiah XXXIII. ver. 2 to ver. 23. O us; we have waited for lie waste, the wayfaring man thee: be thou their arm every ceaseth: he hath broken the morning, our salvation also covenant, he hath despised in the time of trouble. At the cities, he regardeth no the noise of the tumult the man. The earth mourneth people fled; at the lifting and languisheth: Lebanon up of thyself the nations is ashamed and hewn down: were scattered. And your Sharon is like a wilderness; spoil shall be gathered like and Bashan and Carmel the gathering of the cater- shake off their fruits. Now piller: as the running to and will I rise, saith the LORD; fro of locusts shall he run now will I be exalted; now upon them. The LORD is will I lift up myself. Ye exalted; for he dwelleth on shall conceive chaff, ye shall high: he hath filled Zion bring forth stubble: your with judgment and righte- breath, as fire, shall devour ousness. And wisdom and you. And the people shall knowledge shall be the sta- be as the burnings of lime: bility of thy times, and as thorns cut up shall they strength of salvation: the be burned in the fire. fear of the LORD is his treaHear, ye that are far off, sure. Behold, their valiant what I have done; and, ye ones shall cry without: the ambassadors of peace shall that are near, acknowledge my might. The sinners in FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS. that Zion are afraid; fearfulness| receiver? where is he that hath surprised the hypocrites. counted the towers? Thou Who among us shall dwell shalt not see a fierce people, with the devouring fire? who a people of a deeper speech among us shall dwell with than thou canst perceive; of everlasting burnings? He a stammering tongue, that walketh righteously, thou canst not understand. and speaketh uprightly; he Look upon Zion, the city that despiseth the gain of of our solemnities: thine oppressions, that shaketh his eyes shall see Jerusalem a hands from holding of bribes, quiet habitation, a tabernathat stoppeth his ears from cle that shall not be taken hearing of blood, and shut- down; not one of the stakes teth his eyes from seeing thereof shall ever be removevil; he shall dwell on high: ed, neither shall any of the his place of defence shall cords thereof be broken. But be the munitions of rocks: there the glorious LORD will bread shall be given him; be unto us a place of broad his waters shall be sure. rivers and streams; wherein Thine eyes shall see the shall go no galley with oars, king in his beauty: they neither shall gallant ship shall behold the land that pass thereby. For the LORD is very far off. Thine heart is our judge, the LORD is shall meditate terror. Where our lawgiver, the LORD is is the scribe? where is the our king; he will save us. The first Sunday after Christmas. MATTINS. Isaiah XXXV. THE HE wilderness and the the blind shall be opened, solitary place shall be and the ears of the deaf shall glad for them; and the de- be unstopped. Then shall sert shall rejoice, and blos- the lame man leap as an som as the rose. It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of the LORD, and the excellency of our God. hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert. And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water: in the habitation of dragons, where each lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes. And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, eren God with a recompence; he will come and save you. Then the eyes of shall not err therein. No FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS. lion shall be there, nor any| return, and come to Zion ravenous beast shall go up with songs and everlasting thereon, it shall not be found joy upon their heads: they there; but the redeemed shall obtain joy and gladshall walk there and the ness, and sorrow and sighransomed of the LORD shall ing shall flee away. EVENSONG. Isaiah XXXVIII. IN those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order for thou shalt die, and not live. Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, and said, Remember now, O LORD, I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore. Then came the word of the LORD to Isaiah, saying, Go, and say to Hezekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will add unto thy days fifteen years. And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria: and I will defend this city. And this shall be a sign unto thee from the LORD, that the LORD will do this thing that he hath spoken; behold, I will bring again the shadow of the degrees, which is gone down in the sun dial of Ahaz, ten degrees backward. So the sun returned ten degrees, by which degrees it was gone down. the cutting off of my days, I shall go to the of the grave: I am deprived of the residue of my years. I said, I shall not see the LORD, even the LORD, in the land of the living: I shall behold man no more with the inhabitants of the world. Mine age is departed, and is removed from me as a shepherd's tent: I have cut off like a weaver my life: he will cut me off with pining sickness: from day even to night wilt thou make an end of me. I reckoned till morning, that, as a lion, so will he break all my bones: from day even to night wilt thou make an end of me. Like a crane or a swallow, so did I chatter: I did mourn as a dove: mine eyes fail with looking upward: O LORD, I am oppressed; undertake for me. What shall I say? he hath both spoken unto me, and himself hath done it: I shall go softly all my years in the bitterness of my soul. O ord, by these things men live, and in all these things is the life of my spirit: so wilt thou recover me, and make me to live. Behold, for peace I had great bitterness: but thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back. The writing of Hezekiah For the grave cannot praise king of Judah, when he had thee, death can not celebrate been sick, and was recover- thee: they that go down ined of his sickness: I said in to the pit cannot hope for FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS. thy truth. The living, the the house of the LORD. living, he shall praise thee, For Isaiah had said, Let as I do this day: the father them take a lump of figs, to the children shall make and lay it for a plaister upknown thy truth. The LORD on the boil, and he shall was ready to save me: there- recover. Hezekiah also had fore we will sing my songs said, What is the sign that to the stringed instruments I shall go up to the house of all the days of our life in the LORD? Or, Isaiah XL. lift it be God. my people, saith your afraid; say unto the cities Speak ye comfortably of Judah, Behold your God! 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. 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 voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be exalted, and Who hath measured the every mountain and hill waters in the hollow of his shall be made low: and hand, and meted out heaven the crooked shall be made with the span, and comprestraight, and the rough places hended the dust of the earth plain and the glory of the in a measure, and weighed LORD shall be revealed, and the mountains in scales, and all flesh shall see it together: the hills in a balance? Who for the mouth of the LORD hath directed the Spirit of hath spoken it. The voice the LORD, or being his counsaid, Cry. And he said, sellor hath taught him? With What shall I cry? All flesh whom took he counsel, and is grass, and all the good- who instructed him, and liness thereof is as the taught him in the path of flower of the field: the grass judgment, and taught him withereth, the flower fad- knowledge, and shewed to eth: because the spirit of him the way of understandthe LORD bloweth upon it: ing? Behold, the nations are surely the people is grass. as a drop of a bucket, and The grass withereth, the are counted as the small dust flower fadeth: but the word of the balance: behold, he of our God shall stand for taketh up the isles as a very little thing. And Lebanon O Zion, that bringest good is not sufficient to burn, nor tidings, get thee up into the the beasts thereof sufficient high mountain; 0 Jerusa- for a burnt offering. lem, that bringest good tid- nations before him are as All ings, lift up thy voice with nothing; and they are countever. SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS. ed to him less than nothing, whirlwind shall take them and vanity. away as stubble. To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One, Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth. Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from the LORD, and my judgment is passed over from my God? Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: but they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him? The workman melteth a graven image, and the goldsmith spreadeth it over with gold, and casteth silver chains. He that is so impoverished that he hath no oblation chooseth a tree that will not rot; he seeketh unto him a cunning workman to prepare a graven image, that shall not be moved. Have ye not known? have ye not heard? hath it not been told you from the beginning? have ye not understood from the foundations of the earth? It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in: that bringeth the princes to nothing; he maketh the judges of the earth as vanity. Yea, they shall not be planted; yea, they shall not be sown: yea, their stock shall not take root in the earth and he shall also blow upon them, and they shall wither, and the faint. The second Sunday after Christmas. MATTINS. Isaiah XLII. BEHOLD my servant,| ing flax shall he not quench: whom I uphold; mine he shall bring forth judgelect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street. A bruised reed shall and stretched them out; he he not break, and the smok- that spread forth the earth, ment unto truth. He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law. Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS. And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them. and that which cometh out and I will dry up the pools. of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein: I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles; to open the blind They shall be turned back, eyes, to bring out the pri- they shall be greatly ashamsoners from the prison, and ed, that trust in graven imthem that sit in darkness out ages, that say to the molten of the prison house. I am the images, Ye are LORD that is my name: Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye our gods. and my glory will I not give blind, that ye may see. Who to another, neither my praise is blind, but my servant? or to graven images. Behold, deaf, as my messenger that the former things are come I sent? who is blind as he to pass, and new things do that is perfect, and blind as I declare: before they spring the LORD's servant? Seeing forth I tell you of them. many things, but thou obSing unto the LORD a new servest not; opening the ears, song, and his praise from the but he heareth not. The end of the earth, ye that go LORD is well pleased for his down to the sea, and all that righteousness' sake; he will is therein; the isles, and the magnify the law, and make inhabitants thereof. Let the it honourable. But this is wilderness and the cities a people robbed and spoiled; thereof lift up their voice, they are all of them snared the villages that Kedar doth in holes, and they are hid inhabit: let the inhabitants in prison houses: they are of the rock sing, let them for a prey, and none delivershout from the top of the eth; for a spoil, and none mountains. Let them give saith, Restore. Who among glory unto the LORD, and you will give ear to this? declare his praise in the who will hearken and hear islands. The LORD shall go for the time to come? Who forth as a mighty man, he gave Jacob for a spoil, and shall stir up jealousy like a Israel to the robbers? did man of war: he shall cry, not the LORD, he against yea, roar; he shall prevail whom we have sinned? for against his enemies. I have they would not walk in his long time holden my peace; ways, neither were they obeI have been still, and re- dient unto his law. Therefrained myself: now will I fore he hath poured upon cry like a travailing woman; him the fury of his anger, I will destroy and devour and the strength of battle: at once. I will make waste mountains and hills, and dry up all their herbs; and I will make the rivers islands, and it hath set him on fire round about, yet he knew not; and it burned him, yet he laid it not to heart. SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS. EVENSONG. Isaiah XLIII. BY UT now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee. Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life. Fear not: for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west; I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back: bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the ends of the earth; eren every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him. Thus saith the LORD, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; For your sake I have sent to Babylon, and have brought down all their nobles, and the Chaldeans, whose cry is in the ships. I am the LORD, your Holy One, the creator of Israel, your King. Thus saith the LORD, which maketh a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters; which bringeth forth the chariot and horse, the army and the power; they shall lie down together, they shall not rise; they are extinct, they are quenched as tow. Remember ye not the forBring forth the blind peo- mer things, neither consider ple that have eyes, and the the things of old. Behold, I deaf that have ears. Let all will do a new thing; now the nations be gathered toge- it shall spring forth; shall ther, and let the people be assembled: who among them can declare this, and shew us former things? let them bring forth their witnesses, that they may be justified: the owls: because I give or let them hear, and say, waters in the wilderness, It is truth. Ye are my wit- and rivers in the desert, to nesses, saith the LORD, and give drink to my people, my my servant whom I have cho- chosen. This people have I ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. The beast of the field shall honour me, the dragons and sen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall_there be after me. I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour. I have declared, and have saved, and I have shewed, when there was no strange god among you: therefore ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, that I am God. Yea, before the day was I am he; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall let it? SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS. formed for myself; they shall me to serve with thy sins, shew forth my praise. thou hast wearied me with But thou hast not called thine iniquities. I, even I, upon me, O Jacob; but thou am he that blotteth out thy hast been weary of me, O Is- transgressions for mine own rael. Thou hast not brought sake, and will not remember me the small cattle of thy thy sins. Put me in rememburnt offerings; neither hast brance: let us plead togethou honoured me with thy ther: declare thou, that thou sacrifices. I have not caused mayest be justified. Thy first thee to serve with an offer- father hath sinned, and thy ing, nor wearied thee with teachers have transgressed aincense. Thou hast bought gainst me. Therefore I have me no sweet cane with mo- profaned the princes of the ney, neither hast thou filled sanctuary, and have given me with the fat of thy sacri- Jacob to the curse, and Isfices: but thou hast made rael to reproaches. Or, Isaiah XLIV. my servant; and Israel, them shew unto them. Fear whom I have chosen: thus ye not, neither be afraid: saith the LORD that made have not I told thee from thee, and formed thee from the womb, which will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; and thou, Jesurun, whom I have chosen. For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods image are all of them vanity; They that make a graven upon the dry ground: I will and their delectable things pour my spirit upon thy seed, shall not profit; and they are and my blessing upon thine their own witnesses; they see offspring: and they shall not, nor know; that they spring up as among the grass, may be ashamed. Who hath as willows by the water formed a god, or molten a courses. One shall say, I am graven image that is profitathe LORD's; and another ble for nothing? Behold, all shall call himself by the name his fellows shall be ashamed: of Jacob; and another shall and the workmen, they are of subscribe with his hand unto men; let them all be gathered the LORD, and surname him- together, let them stand up; self by the name of Israel. yet they shall fear, and they Thus saith the LORD the shall be ashamed together. King of Israel, and his re- The smith with the tongs deemer the LORD of hosts; I both worketh in the coals, am the first, and I am the and fashioneth it with hamlast; and beside me there is mers, and worketh it with no God. And who, as I, shall the strength of his arms: call, and shall declare it, and yea, he is hungry, and his set it in order for me, since strength faileth: he drinketh I appointed the ancient peo- no water, and is faint. The ple? and the things that are carpenter stretcheth out his that time, and have declared it? ye are even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any. SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS. rule; he marketh it out with| ashes: a deceived heart hath a line; he fitteth it with turned him aside, that he planes, and he marketh it out cannot deliver his soul, nor with the compass, and mak- say, Is there not a lie in my eth it after the figure of a right hand? man, according to the beauty Remember these, O Jacob of a man; that it may remain and Israel; for thou art my in the house. He heweth servant: I have formed thee; him down cedars, and taketh thou art my servant: 0 Isthe cypress and the oak, rael, thou shalt not be forwhich he strengtheneth for gotten of me. I have blotted himself among the trees of out, as a thick cloud, thy the forest: he planteth an transgressions, and, as a cloud, ash, and the rain doth nourish thy sins: return unto me; for it. Then shall it be for a man I have redeemed thee. Sing, to burn: for he will take O ye heavens; for the LORD thereof, and warm himself; hath done it: shout, ye lower yea, he kindleth it, and bak- parts of the earth: break eth bread; yea, he maketh a forth into singing, ye moungod, and worshippeth it; he tains, O forest, and every tree maketh it a graven image, therein: for the LORD hath and falleth down thereto. redeemed Jacob, and glorified He burneth part thereof in himself in Israel. Thus saith the fire; with part thereof the LORD, thy redeemer, and he eateth flesh; he roasteth he that formed thee from roast, and is satisfied: yea, the womb, I am the LORD he warmeth himself, and saith, Aha, I am warm, I have seen the fire: and the residue thereof he maketh a god, even his graven image: he falleth down unto it, and worshippeth it, and prayeth unto it, and saith, Deliver me; for thou art my God. They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand. And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yea, also I have baked bread upon the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh, and eaten it: and shall I make the residue thereof an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree? He feedeth on that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself; that frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise men backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish; that confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of his messengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of Judah, Ye shall be built, and I will raise up the decayed places thereof: that saith to the deep, Be dry, and I will dry up thy rivers: that saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid. The first Sunday after the Epiphany. MATTINS. Isaiah LI. EARKEN to me, ye that up like a garment, and the wool: but my righteousness shall be for ever, and my salvation from generation to generation. ness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged. Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you: for I called him alone, and blessed him, and increased him. For the LORD shall comfort Zion: he will comfort all her waste places; and he will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the LORD; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody. Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in the ancient days, in the generations of old. Art thou not it that hath cut Rahab, and wounded the dragon? Art thou not it which hath dried the sea, the waters of the great deep; that hath made the depths of the sea a way for the ransomed to pass over? Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singHearken unto me, my peo- ing unto Zion; and everlastple; and give ear unto me, ing joy shall be upon their O my nation: for a law head: they shall obtain gladshall proceed from me, and ness and joy; and sorrow and I will make my judgment mourning shall flee away. to rest for a light of the I, eren I, am he that compeople. My righteousness is forteth you: who art thou, near; my salvation is gone that thou shouldest be afraid forth, and mine arms shall of a man that shall die, and judge the people; the isles of the son of man which shall shall wait upon me, and on be made as grass; and formine arm shall they trust. gettest the LORD thy maker, Lift up your eyes to the hea- that hath stretched forth the vens, and look upon the earth heavens, and laid the founbeneath: for the heavens dations of the earth; and shall vanish away like smoke, hast feared continually every and the earth shall wax old day because of the fury of the like a garment, and they oppressor, as if he were ready that dwell therein shall die to destroy? and where is in like manner: but my sal- the fury of the oppressor? vation shall be for ever, and The captive exile hasteneth my righteousness shall not that he may be loosed, and be abolished. that he should not die in the Hearken unto me, ye that pit, nor that his bread should know righteousness, the peo- fail. But I am the LORD thy ple in whose heart is my God, that divided the sea, law; fear ye not the re- whose waves roared: The proach of men, neither be LORD of hosts is his name. ye afraid of their revilings. And I have put my words in For the moth shall eat them thy mouth, and I have covered FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. thee in the shadow of mine shall I comfort thee? Thy hand, that I may plant the sons have fainted, they lie at heavens, and lay the foun- the head of all the streets, dations of the earth, and as a wild bull in a net: they say unto Zion, Thou art my are full of the fury of the people. LORD, the rebuke of thy God. Therefore hear now this, thou afflicted, and drunken, but not with wine: thus saith thy Lord the LORD, and thy God that pleadeth the cause of his people, Behold, I have taken out of thine hand the cup of trembling, even the dregs of the cup of my fury; neither is thou shalt no more drink there any that taketh her by it again: but I will put it the hand of all the sons that into the hand of them that she hath brought up. These afflict thee; which have two things are come unto said to thy soul, Bow down, thee; who shall be sorry for that we may go over: and thee? desolation, and de- thou hast laid thy body as struction, and the famine, the ground, and as the street, and the sword: by whom to them that went over. Awake, awake, stand up, 0 Jerusalem, which hast drunk at the hand of the LORD the cup of his fury; thou hast drunken the dregs of the cup of trembling, and wrung them out. There is none to guide her among all the sons whom she hath brought forth; EVENSONG. Isaiah LII. ver. 13, and Chap. LIII. EHOLD, my servant shall sorrows, and acquainted with B and we were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. be exalted and extolled, and be very high. As many were astonied at thee; his visage was so marred more than Surely he hath borne our any man, and his form more griefs, and carried our sorthan the sons of men: so rows: yet we did esteem him shall he sprinkle many na- stricken, smitten of God, and tions; the kings shall shut afflicted. But he was woundtheir mouths at him: for ed for our transgressions, he that which had not been told was bruised for our iniquithem shall they see; and ties: the chastisement of our that which they had not peace was upon him; and heard shall they consider. with his stripes we are healed. Chap. LIII. WHO hath All we like sheep have gone believed our report? and to astray; we have turned every whom is the arm of the LORD one to his own way; and the revealed? For he shall grow LORD hath laid on him the up before him as a tender iniquity of us all. He was plant, and as a root out of a oppressed, and he was afflictdry ground: he hath no form ed, yet he opened not his nor comeliness; and when mouth: he is brought as a we shall see him, there is no lamb to the slaughter, and beauty that we should desire as a sheep before her shearers him. He is despised and is dumb, so he openeth not rejected of men; a man of his mouth. He was taken FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. from prison and from judg-| the pleasure of the LORD ment: and who shall declare shall prosper in his hand. He his generation? for he was cut shall see of the travail of off out of the land of the liv- his soul, and shall be satising: for the transgression of fied: by his knowledge shall my people was he stricken, my righteous servant justify And he made his grave with many; for he shall bear their the wicked, and with the iniquities. Therefore will I rich in his death; because divide him a portion with he had done no violence, nei- the great, and he shall dither was any deceit in his vide the spoil with the mouth. strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of and made intercession for the many, Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and transgressors. Or, Isaiah LIV. SING, O barren, thou that the LORD hath called thee didst as a woman forth into singing, and cry grieved in spirit, and a wife aloud, thou that didst not of youth, when thou wast travail with child: for more refused, saith thy God. For are the children of the de- a small moment have I forsolate than the children of saken thee; but with great the married wife, saith the mercies will I gather thee. LORD. Enlarge the place In a little wrath I hid my of thy tent, and let them face from thee for a moment; stretch forth the curtains but with everlasting kindof thine habitations: spare ness will I have mercy on not, lengthen thy cords, and thee, saith the LORD thy strengthen thy stakes; for Redeemer. For this is as thou shalt break forth on the the waters of Noah unto me: right hand and on the left; for as I have sworn that the and thy seed shall inherit waters of Noah should no the Gentiles, and make the more go over the earth; so desolate cities to be inha- have I sworn that I would bited. Fear not; for thou not be wroth with thee, nor shalt not be ashamed: nei- rebuke thee. For the mounther be thou confounded; tains shall depart, and the for thou shalt not be put to hills be removed; but my shame: for thou shalt forget kindness shall not depart the shame of thy youth, and shalt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more. For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted, behold, I will lay thy stones with fair colours, and lay earth shall he be called. For thy foundations with sapfrom thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee. SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. phires. And I will make gather together against thee thy windows of agates, and shall fall for thy sake. Bethy gates of carbuncles, and hold, I have created the all thy borders of pleasant smith that bloweth the coals stones. And all thy children in the fire, and that bringeth shall be taught of the LORD; forth an instrument for his and great shall be the peace work; and I have created of thy children. In right- the waster to destroy. eousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee. Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by me: whosoever shall No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD. The second Sunday after the Epiphany. MATTINS. Isaiah LV. HO, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently For my thoughts are not unto me, and eat ye that your thoughts, neither are which is good, and let your your ways my ways, saith soul delight itself in fatness. the LORD. For as the heaIncline your ear, and come vens are higher than the unto me: hear, and your soul earth, so are my ways highshall live; and I will make er than your ways, and my an everlasting covenant with thoughts than your thoughts. you, even the sure mercies For as the rain cometh down, of David. Behold, I have and the snow from heaven, given him for a witness to and returneth not thither, the people, a leader and com- but watereth the earth, and mander to the people. Be- maketh it bring forth and hold, thou shalt call a na- bud, that it may give seed to tion that thou knowest not, the sower, and bread to the and nations that knew not eater: so shall my word be thee shall run unto thee be- that goeth forth out of my cause of the LORD thy God, mouth: it shall not return and for the Holy One of Is- unto me void, but it shall acrael; for he hath glorified complish that which I please, thee. and it shall prosper in the Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. thing whereto I sent it. For hands. Instead of the thorn ye shall go out with joy, and shall come up the fir tree, and be led forth with peace: the instead of the brier shall come mountains and the hills shall up the myrtle tree: and it break forth before you into shall be to the LORD for a singing, and all the trees name, for an everlasting sign of the field shall clap their that shall not be cut off. EVENSONG. Isaiah LVII. THE righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come. He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness. But draw near hither, ye sons of the sorceress, the seed of the adulterer and the whore. Against whom do ye sport yourselves? against whom make ye a wide mouth, and draw out the tongue? are ye not children of transgression, a seed of falsehood, enflaming yourselves with idols under every green tree, slaying the children in the valleys under the clifts of the rocks? Among the smooth stones of the stream is thy portion; they, they are thy lot: even to them hast thou poured a drink offering, thou hast offered a meat offering. Should I receive comfort in these? Upon a lofty and high mountain hast thou set thy bed: even thither wentest thou up to offer sacrifice. Behind the doors also and the posts hast thou set up thy remembrance: for thou hast discovered thyself to another than me, and art gone up; thou hast enlarged thy bed, and made thee a covenant with them; thou lovedst their bed where thou sawest it. And thou wentest to the king with ointment, and didst increase thy perfumes, and didst send thy messengers far off, and didst debase thyself even unto hell. wearied in the greatness of Thou art thy way; yet saidst thou not, There is no hope: thou hast found the life of thine hand; therefore thou wast not grieved. And of whom hast thou been afraid or feared, that thou hast lied, and hast not remembered me, nor laid it to thy heart? have not I held my peace even of old, and thou fearest me not? I will declare thy righteousness, and thy works; for they shall not profit thee. When thou criest, let thy companies deliver thee; but the wind shall carry them all away; vanity shall take them: but he that putteth his trust in me shall possess the land, and shall inherit my holy mountain; and shall say, Cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the way, take up the stumblingblock out of the way of my people. For 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 contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth: for the spirit should fail before me, and the souls SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. which I have made. For the the fruit of the lips; Peace, iniquity of his covetousness peace to him that is far off, was I wroth, and smote him: and to him that is near, saith I hid me, and was wroth, and the LORD; and I will heal he went on frowardly in the him. But the wicked are way of his heart. I have seen like the troubled sea, when his ways, and will heal him: it cannot rest, whose waters I will lead him also, and re- cast up mire and dirt. There store comforts unto him and is no peace, saith my God, to to his mourners. I create the wicked. Or, Isaiah LXI. THE Spirit of the Lord in their glory shall ye boast GOD me; the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; to proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; to appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified. For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them. For I the LORD love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will direct their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them. And their seed shall be known among the Gentiles, and their offspring among the people: all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they are the seed which the LORD hath blessed. I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for And they shall build the he hath clothed me with the old wastes, they shall raise garments of salvation, he up the former desolations, hath covered me with the and they shall repair robe of righteousness, as a waste cities, the desolations bridegroom decketh himself of many generations. And with ornaments, and as a strangers shall stand and feed bride adorneth herself with your flocks, and the sons of her jewels. For as the earth the alien shall be your plow- bringeth forth her bud, and men and your vinedressers. as the garden causeth the But ye shall be named the Priests of the LORD: men shall call you the Ministers of our God: ye shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and things that are sown in it to spring forth; so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations. The third Sunday after the Epiphany. MATTINS. Isaiah LXII. Zion's sake F hold my peace, and for no rest, till he establish, and Jerusalem's sake I will not till he make Jerusalem a rest, until the righteousness praise in the earth. The thereof go forth as bright- LORD hath sworn by his ness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth. And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory: and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the LORD shall name. Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God. right hand, and by the arm of his strength, Surely I will no more give thy corn to be meat for thine enemies; and the sons of the stranger shall not drink thy wine, for the which thou hast laboured: but they that have gathered it shall eat it, and praise the LORD; and they that have shall drink it in the courts brought it together Thou shalt no more be term- of my holiness. ed Forsaken; neither shall Go through, go through thy land any more be termed the gates; prepare ye the Desolate: but thou shalt be way of the people; cast up, called Hephzi- bah, and thy cast up the highway; gather land Beulah: for the LORD out the stones; lift up a delighteth in thee, and thy standard for the people. Beland shall be married. hold, the LORD hath proFor as a young man mar- claimed unto the end of the rieth a virgin, so shall thy world, Say ye to the daughsons marry thee: and as the ter of Zion, Behold, thy salbridegroom rejoiceth over the vation cometh; behold, his bride, so shall thy God re- reward is with him, and his joice over thee. I have set work before him. And they watchmen upon thy walls, shall call them, The holy 0 Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep people, The redeemed of the LORD: and thou shalt be called, Sought out, A city not forsaken. EVENSONG. I AM sought of them that asked not for me; I am found of them that sought me not: I said, Behold me, behold me, unto a nation that was not called by my name. I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people, which walketh in a way that was not good, after their own thoughts; a people Isaiah LXV. that provoketh me to anger continually to my face; that sacrificeth in gardens, and burneth incense upon altars of brick; which remain among the graves, and lodge in the monuments, which eat swine's flesh, and broth of abominable things is in their vessels; which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. for I am holier than thou.| vants shall drink, but ye shall These are a smoke in my be thirsty: behold, my sernose, a fire that burneth all vants shall rejoice, but ye the day. Behold, it is written shall be ashamed: behold, my before me: I will not keep servants shall sing for joy of silence, but will recompense, heart, but ye shall cry for soreven recompense into their row of heart, and shall howl bosom, your iniquities, and for vexation of spirit. And the iniquities of your fathers ye shall leave your name for together, saith the LORD, a curse unto my chosen: for which have burned incense the Lord GoD shall slay thee, upon the mountains, and and call his servants by anblasphemed me upon the other name: that he who hills: therefore will I mea- blesseth himself in the earth sure their former work into shall bless himself in the God their bosom. of truth; and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth; because the former troubles are forgotten, and because they are hid from mine eyes. Thus saith the LORD, As the new wine is found in the cluster, and one saith, Destroy it not; for a blessing is in it: so will I do for my servants' sakes, that I may For, behold, I create new not destroy them all. And I heavens and a new earth: will bring forth a seed out of and the former shall not be Jacob, and out of Judah an remembered, nor come into inheritor of my mountains: mind. But be ye glad and and mine elect shall inherit rejoice for ever in that which it, and my servants shall I create: for, behold, I credwell there. And Sharon ate Jerusalem a rejoicing, shall be a fold of flocks, and and her people a joy. And the valley of Achor a place I will rejoice in Jerusalem, for the herds to lie down in, for my people that have sought me. and joy in my people: and the voice of weeping shall be no more heard in her, nor the But ye are they that for- voice of crying. There shall sake the LORD, that forget be no more thence an infant my holy mountain, that pre- of days, nor an old man that pare a table for that troop, hath not filled his days: for and that furnish the drink the child shall die an hunoffering unto that number. dred years old; but the sinner Therefore will I number being an hundred years old you to the sword, and ye shall be accursed. And they shall all bow down to the shall build houses, and inslaughter: because when I habit them; and they shall called, ye did not answer; plant vineyards, and eat the when I spake, ye did not fruit of them. They shall hear; but did evil before not build, and another inmine eyes, and did choose habit; they shall not plant, that wherein I delighted not. and another eat: for as the Therefore thus saith the days of a tree are the days Lord GoD, Behold, my ser- of my people, and mine elect vants shall eat, but ye shall shall long enjoy the work of be hungry: behold, my ser- their hands. They shall not THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. labour in vain, nor bring forth| hear. The wolf and the lamb for trouble; for they are the shall feed together, and the seed of the blessed of the lion shall eat straw like the LORD, and their offspring bullock: and dust shall be with them. And it shall the serpent's meat. come to pass, that before they shall not hurt nor destroy They call, I will answer; and while in all my holy mountain, they are yet speaking, I will saith the LORD, Or, Isaiah LXVI. heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? and where is the place of my rest? For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word. He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as if he cut off a dog's neck; he that offereth an oblation, as if he offered swine's blood; he that burneth incense, as i he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations. I also will choose their delusions, and will bring their fears upon them; because when I called, none did answer; when I spake, they did not hear: but they did evil before mine eyes, and chose that in which I delighted not. THUS saith the LORD, The LORD that rendereth recompence to his enemies. Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man child. Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children. Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith the LORD: shall I cause to bring forth, and shut the womb? saith thy God. Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her: that ye may suck, and be satisfied with the breasts of her consolations; that ye may milk out, and be delighted with the abundance of her glory. For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream: then shall ye suck, ye shall be borne upon her sides, and be dandled upon her knees. As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem. And when ye see this, your heart shall rejoice, and your bones shall flourish like an Hear the word of the LORD, ye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name's sake, said, Let the LORD be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed. A voice of noise from the city, a voice from the temple, a voice of the herb: and the hand of the FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. LORD shall be known toward glory among the Gentiles. his servants, and his indig- And they shall bring all your nation toward his enemies. brethren for an offering unto For, behold, the LORD will the LORD out of all nations come with fire, and with his upon horses, and in chariots, chariots like a whirlwind, to and in litters, and upon render his anger with fury, mules, and upon swift beasts, and his rebuke with flames to my holy mountain Jeruof fire. For by fire and by salem, saith the LORD, as the his sword will the LORD plead children of Israel bring an with all flesh: and the slain offering in a clean vessel into of the LORD shall be many. the house of the LORD. And They that sanctify them- I will also take of them for selves, and purify themselves priests and for Levites, saith in the gardens behind one the LORD. For as the new tree in the midst, eating heavens and the new earth, swine's flesh, and the abomi- which I will make, shall renation, and the mouse, shall main before me, saith the be consumed together, saith LORD, so shall your seed and the LORD. For I know their your name remain. And it works and their thoughts: it shall come to pass, that from shall come, that I will gather one new moon to another, all nations and tongues; and and from one sabbath to they shall come, and see my another, shall all flesh come glory. And I will set a sign to worship before me, saith among them, and I will send the LORD. And they shall those that escape of them go forth, and look upon the unto the nations, to Tar- carcases of the men that shish, Pul, and Lud, that have transgressed against draw the bow, to Tubal, and me: for their worm shall Javan, to the isles afar off, not die, neither shall their that have not heard my fame, fire be quenched; and they neither have seen my glory; shall be an abhorring unto and they shall declare my all flesh. The fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. MATTINS. Job XXVII. remove nued his parable, and from me. My righteousness said, As God liveth, who I hold fast, and will not let hath taken away my judg- it go: my heart shall not ment; and the Almighty, reproach me so long as I who hath vexed my soul; live. Let mine enemy be all the while my breath is as the wicked, and he that in me, and the spirit of God riseth up against me as the is in my nostrils; my lips unrighteous. For what is shall not speak wickedness, the hope of the hypocrite, nor my tongue utter deceit. though he hath gained, when God forbid that I should God taketh away his soul? justify you: till I die I will Will God hear his cry when FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. trouble cometh upon him?| prepare raiment as the clay; will he delight himself in he may prepare it, but the the Almighty? will he al- just shall put it on, and the ways call upon God? I will innocent shall divide the silteach you by the hand of ver. He buildeth his house God: that which is with the as a moth, and as a booth Almighty will I not conceal. that the keeper maketh. The Behold, all ye yourselves rich man shall lie down, but have seen it; why then are he shall not be gathered: he ye thus altogether vain? openeth his eyes, and he is This is the portion of a not. Terrors take hold on wicked man with God, and him as waters, a tempest the heritage of oppressors, stealeth him away in the which they shall receive of night. The east wind carthe Almighty. If his chil- rieth him away, and he dedren be multiplied, it is for parteth: and as a storm the sword: and his offspring hurleth him out of his place. shall not be satisfied with For God shall cast upon him, bread. Those that remain and not spare: he would of him shall be buried in fain flee out of his hand. death: and his widows shall Men shall clap their hands not weep. Though he heap at him, and shall hiss him up silver as the dust, and out of his place. EVENSONG. Job XXVIII. ST URELY there is a vein| mountains by the roots. He for the silver, and a place cutteth out rivers among the for gold where they fine it, rocks; and his eye seeth Iron is taken out of the every precious thing. He earth, and brass is molten bindeth the floods from overout of the stone. He set- flowing; and the thing that teth an end to darkness, and is hid bringeth he forth to searcheth out all perfection: light. But where shall wisthe stones of darkness, and dom be found? and where the shadow of death. The is the place of understandflood breaketh out from the ing? man knoweth not the inhabitant; even the waters price thereof; neither is it forgotten of the foot: they found in the land of the are dried up, they are gone away from men. As for the earth, out of it cometh bread: and under it is turned up as it were fire. The stones of it are the place of sapphires: and it hath dust of gold. There is a path which no fowl knoweth, and which the vulture's eye hath not seen: the lion's whelps have not trodden it, nor the fierce lion passed by it. He putteth forth his hand upon the rock; he overturneth the living. The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me. It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof. It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire. The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold. No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the B FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. price of wisdom is above ru- eth to the ends of the earth, bies. The topaz of Ethiopia and seeth under the whole shall not equal it, neither heaven; to make the weight shall it be valued with pure for the winds; and he gold. Whence then cometh weigheth the waters by wisdom? and where is the measure. When he made a place of understanding? see- decree for the rain, and a ing it is hid from the eyes way for the lightning of the of all living, and kept close thunder: then did he see from the fowls of the air. it, and declare it; he preDestruction and death say, pared it, yea, and searched We have heard the fame it out. And unto man he thereof with our ears. God said, Behold, the fear of understandeth the way there- the Lord, that is wisdom; of, and he knoweth the and to depart from evil is place thereof. For he look- understanding. XXIX. Mo Or, Job OREOVER Job conti- none to help him. The blessnued his parable, and ing of him that was ready said, Oh that I were as in to perish came upon me: months past, as in the days and I caused the widow's when God preserved me; heart to sing for joy. I when his candle shined upon put on righteousness, and it my head, and when by his clothed me: my judgment light I walked through dark- was as a robe and a diadem. ness; as I was in the days I was eyes to the blind, and of my youth, when the se- feet was I to the lame. I cret of God was upon my was a father to the poor: tabernacle; when the Al- and the cause which I knew mighty was yet with me, not I searched out. And I when my children were about brake the jaws of the wickme; when I washed my ed, and plucked the spoil steps with butter, and the out of his teeth. Then I rock poured me out rivers said, I shall die in my nest, of oil; when I went out to and I shall multiply my days the gate through the city, as the sand. My root was when I prepared my seat in spread out by the waters, the street the young men and the dew lay all night saw me, and hid themselves: upon my branch. My glory and the aged arose, and was fresh in me, and my bow stood up. The princes re- was renewed in my hand. frained talking, and laid their Unto me men gave ear, and hand on their mouth. The waited, and kept silence at nobles held their peace, and my counsel. After my words their tongue cleaved to the they spake not again; and my roof of their mouth. When speech dropped upon them. the ear heard me, then it And they waited for me as blessed me; and when the for the rain; and they openeye saw me, it gave witnessed their mouth wide as for to me: because I delivered the latter rain. If I laughthe poor that cried, and the ed on them, they believed fatherless, and him that had it not; and the light of my FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. countenance they cast not as a king in the army, as down. I chose out their one that comforteth the way, and sat chief, and dwelt I mourners. The fifth Zunday after the Epiphany. MATTINS. Proverbs I. THE proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; to know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; to receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; to give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: to understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. from their path: for their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood. Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird. And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for their own lives. So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof. Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: she crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying, How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. Because I have called, and My son, if sinners entice ye refused; I have stretched thee, consent thou not. If out my hand, and no man they say, Come with us, let regarded; but ye have set us lay wait for blood, let us at nought all my counsel, lurk privily for the innocent and would none of my rewithout cause: let us swal- proof: I also will laugh at low them up alive as the your calamity; I will mock grave; and whole, as those when your fear cometh; that go down into the pit: when your fear cometh as we shall find all precious desolation, and your destrucsubstance, we shall fill our tion cometh as a whirlwind; houses with spoil: cast in when distress and anguish thy lot among us; let us cometh upon you. Then shall all have one purse: my son, they call upon me, but I walk not thou in the way will not answer; they shall with them; refrain thy foot seek me early, but they shall The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: for they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck. FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. not find me: for that they| filled with their own devices. hated knowledge, and did For the turning away of the not choose the fear of the simple shall slay them, and LORD: they would none of the prosperity of fools shall my counsel: they despised destroy them. But whoso all my reproof. Therefore hearkeneth unto me shall shall they eat of the fruit dwell safely, and shall be of their own way, and be quiet from fear of evil. EVENSONG. Proverbs III. Y son, forget not my thereof than fine gold. more keep my commandments: for length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: so shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. bies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and hapTrust in the LORD with py is every one that retaineth all thine heart; and lean her. The LORD by wisdom not unto thine own under- hath founded the earth; by standing. In all thy ways understanding hath he esacknowledge him, and he tablished the heavens. By shall direct thy paths. his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew. My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: so shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken. Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man Withhold not good from that getteth understanding. them to whom it is due, For the merchandise of it when it is in the power of is better than the merchan- thine hand to do it. Say dise of silver, and the gain not unto thy neighbour, Go, Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: so shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. She ruMy son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: for whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. and come again, and to mor-| abomination to the LORD: row I will give; when thou but his secret is with the hast it by thee. Devise not righteous. evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just. Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the Envy thou not the oppres- lowly. The wise shall insor, and choose none of his herit glory: but shame shall ways. For the froward is be the promotion of fools. Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm. Or, Proverbs VIII. Do OTH not wisdom cry?| the froward mouth, do I and understanding put hate. Counsel is mine, and forth her voice? She stand- sound wisdom: I am undereth in the top of high places, standing; I have strength. by the way in the places of By me kings reign, and the paths. She crieth at princes decree justice. By the gates, at the entry of me princes rule, and nobles, the city, at the coming in at even all the judges of the the doors. Unto you, O men, earth. I love them that love I call; and my voice is to me; and those that seek me the sons of man. O ye sim- early shall find me. Riches ple, understand wisdom: and, and honour are with me; ye fools, be ye of an under- yea, durable riches and righstanding heart. Hear; for teousness. My fruit is betI will speak of excellent ter than gold, yea, than fine things; and the opening of gold; and my revenue than my lips shall be right things. choice silver. I lead in the For my mouth shall speak way of righteousness, in the truth; and wickedness is an midst of the paths of judgabomination to my lips. All ment: that I may cause those the words of my mouth are that love me to inherit subin righteousness; there is stance; and I will fill their nothing froward or perverse treasures. The LORD posin them. They are all plain sessed me in the beginning to him that understandeth, of his way, before his works and right to them that find of old. I was set up from knowledge. Receive my in- everlasting, from the beginstruction, and not silver; ning, or ever the earth was. and knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water. Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth: while as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world. When he prepared the heavens, I B2 SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. was there when he set a and my delights were with compass upon the face of the the sons of men. Now theredepth: when he established fore hearken unto me, 0 ye the clouds above: when he children: for blessed are they strengthened the fountains that keep my ways. Hear of the deep: when he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth: then I was by him, as one brought up with him and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him; rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death. The sixth Sunday after the Epiphany. MATTINS. Proverbs IX. TISDOM hath builded| he will increase in learning. she is understanding. For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased. If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it. hewn out her seven pillars: beginning of wisdom: and she hath killed her beasts; the knowledge of the holy she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table. She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city, whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, A foolish woman is clashe saith to him, Come, eat of morous: she is simple, and my bread, and drink of the knoweth nothing. For she wine which I have mingled. sitteth at the door of her Forsake the foolish, and house, on a seat in the high live; and go in the way of places of the city, to call understanding. He that re- passengers who go right on proveth a scorner getteth to their ways: whoso is simple, himself shame: and he that let him turn in hither: and rebuketh a wicked man as for him that wanteth getteth himself a blot. Re- understanding, she saith to prove not a scorner, lest he him, Stolen waters are sweet, hate thee: rebuke a wise and bread eaten in secret is man, and he will love thee. pleasant. But he knoweth Give instruction to a wise not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and the depths of hell. SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. EVENSONG. Proverbs XI. A strong men reFALSE balance is abo-| A gracious woman retaineth but a just weight is his de- tain riches. The merciful light. When pride cometh, man doeth good to his own then cometh shame: but with soul: but he that is cruel the lowly is wisdom. The troubleth his own flesh. The integrity of the upright shall wicked worketh a deceitful guide them: but the per- work: but to him that sowverseness of transgressors eth righteousness shall be a shall destroy them. Riches sure reward. As righteousprofit not in the day of wrath: ness tendeth to life: so he but righteousness delivereth that pursueth evil pursueth from death. The righteous- it to his own death. They ness of the perfect shall direct that are of a froward heart his way: but the wicked shall are abomination to the LORD: fall by his own wickedness. but such as are upright in The righteousness of the up- their way are his delight. right shall deliver them: but Though hand join in hand, transgressors shall be taken the wicked shall not be unin their own naughtiness. punished: but the seed of the When a wicked man dieth, righteous shall be delivered. his expectation shall perish: As a jewel of gold in a swine's and the hope of unjust men snout, so is a fair woman perisheth. The righteous is which is without discretion. delivered out of trouble, and The desire of the righteous is the wicked cometh in his only good: but the expectastead. An hypocrite with his tion of the wicked is wrath. mouth destroyeth his neigh- There is that scattereth, and bour: but through know- yet increaseth; and there is ledge shall the just be de- that withholdeth more than livered. When it goeth well is meet, but it tendeth to powith the righteous, the city verty. The liberal soul shall rejoiceth: and when the be made fat: and he that wawicked perish, there is shout- tereth shall be watered also ing. By the blessing of the himself. He that withholdupright the city is exalted: eth corn, the people shall but it is overthrown by the curse him: but blessing shall mouth of the wicked. He that be upon the head of him that is void of wisdom despiseth selleth it. He that diligently his neighbour: but a man seeketh good procureth faof understanding holdeth his vour: but he that seeketh peace. A talebearer reveal- mischief, it shall come unto eth secrets: but he that is of him. He that trusteth in his a faithful spirit concealeth riches shall fall: but the the matter. Where no coun- righteous shall flourish as sel is, the people fall: but a branch. He that trouin the multitude of coun- bleth his own house shall sellors there is safety. He inherit the wind: and the that is surety for a stranger fool shall be servant to the shall smart for it: and he wise of heart. The fruit of that hateth suretiship is sure. I the righteous is a tree of SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. life; and he that winneth| pensed in the earth: much souls is wise. Behold, the more the wicked and the righteous shall be recom- sinner. Or, Proverbs XV. A SOFT answer turneth ness. All the days of the ous away wrath: but griev- afflicted are evil: but he words stir up anger. that is of a merry heart hath The tongue of the wise a continual feast. Better is useth knowledge aright: but little with the fear of the the mouth of fools poureth LORD than great treasure out foolishness. The eyes and trouble therewith. Betof the LORD are in every ter is a dinner of herbs where place, beholding the evil and love is, than a stalled ox and. the good. A wholesome hatred therewith. A wrathtongue is a tree of life: ful man stirreth up strife: but perverseness therein is but he that is slow to anger a breach in the spirit. A appeaseth strife. The way fool despiseth his father's of the slothful man is as instruction: but he that re- an hedge of thorns: but the gardeth reproof is prudent. way of the righteous is made In the house of the right- plain. A wise son maketh a eous is much treasure: but glad father: but a foolish in the revenues of the wicked man despiseth his mother. is trouble. The lips of the Folly is joy to him that is wise disperse knowledge: destitute of wisdom: but a but the heart of the foolish man of understanding walkdoeth not so. The sacrifice eth uprightly. Without counof the wicked is an abomi- sel purposes are disappointnation to the LORD: but ed: but in the multitude of the prayer of the upright is counsellors they are estabhis delight. The way of the lished. A man hath joy by wicked is an abomination the answer of his mouth: unto the LORD: but he lov- and a word spoken in due eth him that followeth after season, how good is it! The righteousness. Correction is way of life is above to the grievous unto him that for- wise, that he may depart from saketh the way: and he that hell beneath. The LORD hateth reproof shall die. will destroy the house of the Hell and destruction are be- proud: but he will establish fore the LORD: how much the border of the widow. more then the hearts of the The thoughts of the wicked children of men? A scorner are an abomination to the loveth not one that reprov- LORD: but the words of the eth him: neither will he go pure are pleasant words. unto the wise. A merry He that is greedy of gain heart maketh a cheerful troubleth his own house; countenance: but by sorrow but he that hateth gifts shall of the heart the spirit is bro- live. The heart of the righken. The heart of him that teous studieth to answer: hath understanding seeketh but the mouth of the wicked knowledge: but the mouth poureth out evil things. The of fools feedeth on foolish- LORD is far from the wicked: SEPTUAGESIMA SUNDAY. but he heareth the prayer of that refuseth instruction dethe righteous. The light of spiseth his own soul: but the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat. The ear that heareth the reproof of life tion of wisdom; and before abideth among the wise. He honour is humility. he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. The fear of the LORD is the instrucSeptuagesima Sunday. MATTINS. Genesis I. and Chap. II. to verse 4. Let grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so. And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good. And the evening and the morning were the third day. ated the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness. And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day. And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from And God said, Let there the night; and let them be be a firmament in the midst for signs, and for seasons, of the waters, and let it divide and for days, and years: and the waters from the waters. let them be for lights in the And God made the firma- firmament of the heaven to ment, and divided the waters give light upon the earth: which were under the firma- and it was so. And God ment from the waters which made two great lights; the were above the firmament: greater light to rule the day, and it was so. And God and the lesser light to rule called the firmament Heaven. the night: he made the stars And the evening and the also. And God set them in morning were the second the firmament of the heaven, day. to give light upon the earth, and to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good. And the evening and God called the dry land the morning were the fourth Earth; and the gathering day. And God said, Let the together of the waters called waters bring forth abundanthe Seas: and God saw that ly the moving creature that it was good. And God said, hath life, and fowl that may 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 B3 SEPTUAGESIMA SUNDAY. fly above the earth in the| God blessed them, and God open firmament of heaven. said unto them, Be fruitful, And God created great and multiply, and replenish whales, and every living crea- the earth, and subdue it: and ture that moveth, which the have dominion over the fish waters brought forth abun- of the sea, and over the fowl dantly, after their kind, and of the air, and over every every winged fowl after his living thing that moveth upkind: and God saw that it on the earth. was good. And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth. And the evening and the morning were the fifth day. And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and ereeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so. And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good. And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so. And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. And God said, Let us make Chap. II. THUS the heaman in our image, after our vens and the earth were likeness and let them have finished, and all the host of dominion over the fish of the them. And on the seventh sea, and over the fowl of the day God ended his work which air, and over the cattle, and he had made; and he rested over all the earth, and over on the seventh day from all every creeping thing that his work which he had made. creepeth upon the earth. So And God blessed the seventh God created man in his own day, and sanctified it: beimage, in the image of God cause that in it he had rested created he him; male and from all his work which God female created he them. And created and made. Second Lesson, Revelation XXI. to ver. 9. EVENSONG. Genesis II. ver, 4, HESE are the genera- herb of the field before it had of the earth when they were not caused it to rain upon the created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens, and every plant of the field before it was in the earth, and every earth, and there was not a man to till the ground. But there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground. -88 SEPTUAGESIMA SUNDAY. And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die. And the LORD God said, And the LORD God planted It is not good that the man a garden eastward in Eden; should be alone; I will make and there he put the man him an help meet for him. whom he had formed. And And out of the ground the out of the ground made the LORD God formed every beast LORD God to grow every tree of the field, and every fowl of that is pleasant to the sight, the air; and brought them and good for food; the tree of unto Adam to see what he life also in the midst of the would call them: and whatgarden, and the tree of know- soever Adam called every ledge of good and evil. And living creature, that was the a river went out of Eden to name thereof. And Adam water the garden; and from gave names to all cattle, and thence it was parted, and be- to the fowl of the air, and to came into four heads. The every beast of the field; but name of the first is Pison: for Adam there was not found that is it which compasseth an help meet for him. And the whole land of Havilah, the LORD God caused a deep where there is gold; and the sleep to fall upon Adam, and gold of that land is good: he slept: and he took one of there is bdellium and the his ribs, and closed up the onyx stone. And the name flesh instead thereof; and the of the second river is Gihon: rib, which the LORD God had the same is it that compass- taken from man, made he a eth the whole land of Ethi- woman, and brought her unto opia. And the name of the the man. And Adam said, third river is Hiddekel: that This is now bone of my is it which goeth toward the bones, and flesh of my flesh: east of Assyria. And the she shall be called Woman, fourth river is Euphrates. because she was taken out And the LORD God took the of Man. Therefore shall man, and put him into the a man leave his father and garden of Eden to dress it and his mother, and shall cleave to keep it. And the LORD unto his wife: and they God commanded the man, shall be one flesh. And they saying, Of every tree of the were both naked, the man garden thou mayest freely and his wife, and were not eat: but of the tree of the ashamed. Or, Job XXXVIII. HEN the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said, Who is this that darkeneth THEN words without knowledge? Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me. Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast Who hath counsel by understanding. laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it? Whereupon are the founda SEPTUAGESIMA SUNDAY. tions thereof fastened? or the hail, which I have rewho laid the corner stone served against the time of thereof; when the morning trouble, against the day of stars sang together, and all battle and war? By what the sons of God shouted for way is the light parted, which joy? Or who shut up the sea scattereth the east wind upon with doors, when it brake the earth? Who hath divided forth, as if it had issued out a watercourse for the overof the womb? when I made flowing of waters, or a way the cloud the garment there for the lightning of thunder; of, and thick darkness a to cause it to rain on the swaddlingband for it, and earth, where no man is; on brake up for it my decreed the wilderness, wherein there place, and set bars and doors, is no man; to satisfy the and said, Hitherto shalt thou desolate and waste ground; come, but no further: and and to cause the bud of the here shall thy proud waves tender herb to spring forth? be stayed? Hast thou com- Hath the rain a father? or manded the morning since who hath begotten the drops thy days; and caused the of dew? Out of whose womb dayspring to know his place; came the ice? and the hoary that it migh take hold of frost of heaven, who hath the ends of the earth, that gendered it? The waters are the wicked might be shaken hid as with a stone, and the out of it? It is turned as face of the deep is frozen. clay to the seal; and they Canst thou bind the sweet stand as a garment. And influences of Pleiades, or from the wicked their light loose the bands of Orion? is withholden, and the high Canst thou bring forth Mazarm shall be broken. Hast zaroth in his season? or thou entered into the springs canst thou guide Arcturus of the sea? or hast thou with his sons? Knowest thou walked in the search of the the ordinances of heaven? depth? Have the gates of canst thou set the dominion death been opened unto thee? thereof in the earth? Canst or hast thou seen the doors thou lift up thy voice to the of the shadow of death? Hast clouds, that abundance of wathou perceived the breadth ters may cover thee? Canst of the earth? declare if thou thou send lightnings, that knowest it all. Where is the they may go, and say unto way where light dwelleth? thee, Here we are? Who hath and as for darkness, where is put wisdom in the inward the place thereof, that thou parts? or who hath given shouldest take it to the bound understanding to the heart? thereof, and that thou should- Who can number the clouds est know the paths to the in wisdom? or who can stay house thereof? Knowest thou the bottles of heaven, when it, because thou wast then the dust groweth into hardborn? or because the number ness, and the clods cleave of thy days is great? Hast fast together? Wilt thou hunt thou entered into the trea- the prey for the lion? or fill sures of the snow? or hast the appetite of the young thou seen the treasures of lions, when they couch in SEXAGESIMA SUNDAY. their dens, and abide in the food? when his young ones covert to lie in wait? Who cry unto God, they wander provideth for the raven his for lack of meat. Second Lesson, Rev. XXI. ver. 9, and Chap. XXII. to ver. 6. Sexagesima Sunday. MATTINS. Genesis III. OW the serpent was more the LORD God called unto N Adam, the field which the LORD Where art thou? And he God had made. And he said said, I heard thy voice in unto the woman, Yea, hath the garden, and I was afraid, God said, Ye shall not eat because I was naked; and I of every tree of the garden? hid myself. And he said, And the woman said unto Who told thee that thou the serpent, We may eat of wast naked? Hast thou the fruit of the trees of the eaten of the tree, whereof I garden: but of the fruit of commanded thee that ou the tree which is in the midst shouldest not eat? And the of the garden, God hath said, man said, The woman whom Ye shall not eat of it, nei- thou gavest to be with me, ther shall ye touch it, lest ye she gave me of the tree, and die. And the serpent said I did eat. And the LORD unto the woman, Ye shall God said unto the woman, not surely die: for God doth What is this that thou hast know that in the day ye eat done? And the woman said, thereof, then your eyes shall The serpent beguiled me, be opened, and ye shall be as and I did eat. And the LORD gods, knowing good and evil. God said unto the serpent, And when the woman saw Because thou hast done this, that the tree was good for thou art cursed above all food, and that it was pleasant cattle, and above every beast to the eyes, and a tree to be of the field; upon thy belly desired to make one wise, shalt thou go, and dust shalt she took of the fruit thereof, thou eat all the days of thy and did eat, and gave also life: and I will put enmity unto her husband with her; between thee and the woman, and he did eat. And the eyes and between thy seed and of them both were opened, her seed; it shall bruise thy and they knew that they head, and thou shalt bruise were naked; and they sewed his heel. Unto the woman fig leaves together, and made he said, I will greatly multithemselves aprons. And they ply thy sorrow and thy conheard the voice of the LORD ception; in sorrow thou shalt God walking in the garden bring forth children; and thy in the cool of the day: and desire shall be to thy husAdam and his wife hid them- band, and he shall rule over selves from the presence of thee. And unto Adam he the LORD God amongst the said, Because thou hast trees of the garden. And hearkened unto the voice of B4 SEXAGESIMA SUNDAY. thy wife, and hast eaten of the LORD God make coats of skins, and clothed them. the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life; thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field; in the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return. And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living. Unto Adam also and to his wife did EVENSONG. Genesis VI. And the LORD said, I will AND it came to pass, when men began man whom I have on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, that the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years. There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown. And GoD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. And it repented the LORD that he had made Make thee an ark of goon the earth, and it pher wood; rooms shalt thou grieved him at his heart. I make in the ark, and shalt man And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever: therefore the LORD God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken. So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life. created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them. But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD. These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God. And Noah begat three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence. And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth. And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth. SEXAGESIMA SUNDAY. pitch it within and with-| nant; and thou shalt come out with pitch. And this is into the ark, thou, and thy the fashion which thou shalt sons, and thy wife, and thy make it of: The length of sons' wives with thee. And the ark shall be three hun- of every living thing of all dred cubits, the breadth of flesh, two of every sort shalt it fifty cubits, and the height thou bring into the ark, to of it thirty cubits. A win- keep them alive with thee; dow shalt thou make to the they shall be male and feark, and in a cubit shalt thou male. Of fowls after their finish it above; and the door kind, and of cattle after their of the ark shalt thou set in kind, of every creeping thing the side thereof; with lower, of the earth after his kind, second, and third stories two of every sort shall come shalt thou make it. unto thee, to keep them alive. behold, I, even I, do bring And take thou unto thee of a flood of waters upon the all food that is eaten, and earth, to destroy all flesh, thou shalt gather it to thee; wherein is the breath of life, and it shall be for food for from under heaven; and thee, and for them. Thus every thing that is in the did Noah; according to all earth shall die. But with that God commanded him, thee will I establish my cove- so did he. And, Or, Genesis VIII. remembered, ark which he had made: and he sent forth a raven, which went forth to and fro, until the waters were dried up from off the earth. Also he sent forth a dove from him, to see if the waters were abated from off the face of the ground; but the dove found no rest for the sole of her foot, and she returned unto him into the ark, for the waters were on the face of the whole earth: then he put forth his hand, and took her, and pulled her in unto him into the ark. And he stayed yet other seven days; and again he sent forth the dove out of the ark; and the dove came in to him in the evening; and, lo, in her mouth was an olive leaf pluckt off: so Noah knew that the waters were abated And it came to pass at the from off the earth. And he end of forty days, that Noah stayed yet other seven days; opened the window of the land sent forth the dove; AND God Noah, and every living thing, and all the cattle that was with him in the ark: and God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters asswaged; the fountains also of the deep and the windows of heaven were stopped, and the rain from heaven was restrained; and the waters returned from off the earth continually: and after the end of the hundred and fifty days the waters were abated. And the ark rested in the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of the month, upon the mountains of Ararat. And the waters decreased continually until the tenth month: in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, were the tops of the mountains seen. QUINQUAGESIMA SUNDAY. which returned not again the earth. And Noah went unto him any more. And it came to pass in the six hundredth and first year, in the first month, the first day of the month, the waters were dried up from off the earth: and Noah removed the covering of the ark, and looked, and, behold, the face of the ground was dry. And in the second month, on the seven and twentieth day of the month, was the earth dried. forth, and his sons, and his wife, and his sons' wives with him: every beast, every creeping thing, and every fowl, and whatsoever creepeth upon the earth, after their kinds, went forth out of the ark. And Noah builded an altar unto the LORD; and took of every clean beast, and of every clean fowl, and offered burnt offerings on the altar. And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. And God spake unto Noah, saying, Go forth of the ark, thou, and thy wife, and thy sons, and thy sons' wives with thee. Bring forth with thee every living thing that is with thee, of all flesh, both of fowl, and of cattle, and of every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth; that they may breed abundantly in the earth, and be fruitful, and multiply upon Quinquagesima Sunday. MATTINS. Genesis IX. to verse 20. AN ND God blessed Noah| I require; at the hand of and his sons, and said every beast will I require it, unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth. And the fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth, and upon every fowl of the air, upon all that moveth upon the earth, and upon all the fishes of the sea; into your hand are they delivered. Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things. But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat. And surely your blood of your lives will and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man's brother will I require the life of man. Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man. And you, be ye fruitful, and multiply; bring forth abundantly in the earth, and multiply therein. And God spake unto Noah, and to his sons with him, saying, And I, behold, I establish my covenant with you, and with your seed after you; and with every living creature that is with you, QUINQUAGESIMA SUNDAY. of the fowl, of the cattle, nant, which is between me and of every beast of the and you and every living earth with you; from all creature of all flesh; and the that go out of the ark, to waters shall no more become every beast of the earth. And a flood to destroy all flesh. I will establish my covenant And the bow shall be in the with you; neither shall all cloud; and I will look upon flesh be cut off any more by it, that I may remember the the waters of a flood; neither everlasting covenant between shall there any more be a God and every living creaflood to destroy the earth. ture of all flesh that is upAnd God said, This is the on the earth. And God said token of the covenant which unto Noah, This is the token I make between me and you of the covenant, which I have and every living creature that established between me and is with you, for perpetual ge- all flesh that is upon the nerations: I do set my bow earth. in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth. And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud: and I will remember my coveEVENSONG. And the sons of Noah, that went forth of the ark, were Shem, and Ham, and Japheth: and Ham is the father of Canaan. These are the three sons of Noah: and of them was the whole earth overspread. Genesis XII. said went forth to into the land of Canaan; and into the land of Canaan they came. unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: and I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: and I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. So Abram departed, as the LORD had spoken unto him; and Lot went with him: and Abram was seventy and five years old when he departed out of Haran. And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother's son, and all their substance that they had gathered, and the souls that they had gotten in Haran; And Abram passed through the land unto the place of Sichem, unto the plain of Moreh. And the Canaanite was then in the land. And the LORD appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the LORD, who appeared unto him. And he removed from thence unto a mountain on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, having Beth- el on the west, and Hai on the east: and there he builded an altar unto the LORD, and called upon the name of the LORD. And Abram journeyed, going on still toward the south. And there was a famine QUINQUAGESIMA SUNDAY. in the land: and Abram| mended her before Pharaoh: went down into Egypt to so- and the woman was taken injourn there; for the famine to Pharaoh's house. And he was grievous in the land entreated Abram well for her And it came to pass, when sake: and he had sheep, and he was come near to enter oxen, and he asses, and meninto Egypt, that he said servants, and maidservants, unto Sarai his wife, Behold and she asses, and camels. now, I know that thou art And the LORD plagued Phaa fair woman to look upon: raoh and his house with great therefore it shall come to plagues because of Sarai pass, when the Egyptians Abram's wife. And Pharaoh shall see thee, that they shall called Abram, and said, What say, This is his wife: and they is this that thou hast done will kill me, but they will unto me? why didst thou save thee alive. Say, I pray not tell me that she was thy thee, thou art my sister: that wife? why saidst thou, She it may be well with me for is my sister? so I might have thy sake; and my soul shall taken her to me to wife: live because of thee. now therefore behold thy And it came to pass, that, wife, take her, and go thy when Abram was come into way. And Pharaoh comEgypt, the Egyptians beheld manded his men concernthe woman that she was very ing him: and they sent him fair. The princes also of away, and his wife, and all Pharaoh saw her, and com- that he had. Or, Genesis XIII. ND Abram went up out of the herdmen of Abram's catA and all that he had, and Lot cattle: and the Canaanite with him, into the south. and the Perizzite dwelled And Abram was very rich in then in the land. And Acattle, in silver, and in gold. bram said unto Lot, Let And he went on his journeys there be no strife, I pray from the south even to Beth- thee, between me and thee, el, unto the place where his and between my herdmen tent had been at the begin- and thy herdmen; for we be ning, between Beth- el and brethren. Is not the whole Hai; unto the place of the land before thee? separate altar, which he had made thyself, I pray thee, from there at the first and there Abram called on the name of the LORD. me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to And Lot also, which went the right hand, then I will with Abram, had flocks, and go to the left. And Lot liftherds, and tents. And the ed up his eyes, and beheld land was not able to bear all the plain of Jordan, that them, that they might dwell it was well watered every together for their substance where, before the LORD dewas great, so that they could stroyed Sodom and Gomornot dwell together. And rah, even as the garden of there was a strife between the LORD, like the land of FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT. Egypt, as thou comest unto| ward, and eastward, and Zoar. Then Lot chose him westward: for all the land all the plain of Jordan; and which thou seest, to thee will Lot journeyed east: and I give it, and to thy seed for they separated themselves ever. the one from the other. Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom. But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the LORD exceedingly. And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed also be numbered. Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it; for I will give it unto thee. And the LORD said unto Then Abram removed his Abram, after that Lot was tent, and came and dwelt separated from him, Lift up in the plain of Mamre, now thine eyes, and look which is in Hebron, and from the place where thou built there an altar unto art northward, and south- the LORD. The first Sunday in Lent. MATTINS. Genesis XIX. ver. 12 to ver. 30. AND ND the men said unto and upon the hand of his two daughters; the LORD being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city. And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed. And Lot said unto them, Oh, not so, my Lord: behold now, thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed unto me in saving my life; and I And when the morning cannot escape to the mounarose, then the angels has- tain, lest some evil take me, tened Lot, saying, Arise, and I die: behold now, this take thy wife, and thy two city is near to flee unto, and daughters, which are here; it is a little one: Oh, let lest thou be consumed in me escape thither,( is it not the iniquity of the city. a little one?) and my soul And while he lingered, the shall live. And he said unto men laid hold upon his hand, him, See, I have accepted and upon the hand of his wife, I thee concerning this thing Lot, Hast thou here any besides? son in law, and thy sons, and thy daughters, and whatsoever thou hast in the city, bring them out of this place: for we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is waxen great before the face of the LORD; and the LORD hath sent us to destroy it. And Lot went out, and spake unto his sons in law, which married his daughters, and said, Up, get you out of this place; for the LORD will destroy this city. But he seemed as one that mocked unto his sons in law. FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT. also, that I will not over- from behind him, and she throw this city, for the which thou hast spoken. Haste thee, escape thither; for I cannot do any thing till thou be come thither. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar. The sun was risen upon the earth when Lot entered into Zoar. Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven; and he overthrew those cities, and all the plain, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and that which grew upon the ground. But his wife looked back became a pillar of salt. And Abraham gat up early in the morning to the place where he stood before the LORD: and he looked toward Sodom and Gomorrah, and toward all the land of the plain, and beheld, and, lo, the smoke of the country went up as the smoke of a furnace. AND ND it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of. And it came to pass, when God destroyed the cities of the plain, that God remembered Abraham, and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow, when he overthrew the cities in the which Lot dwelt. EVENSONG. Genesis XXII. to verse 20. his son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and they went both of them together. And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering? And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb And Abraham rose up early for a burnt offering: so they in the morning, and saddled went both of them together. his ass, and took two of his And they came to the place young men with him, and which God had told him of; Isaac his son, and clave the and Abraham built an altar wood for the burnt offering, there, and laid the wood in and rose up, and went unto order, and bound Isaac his the place of which God had son, and laid him on the told him. Then on the third altar upon the wood. And day Abraham lifted up his Abraham stretched forth his eyes, and saw the place afar hand, and took the knife to off. And Abraham said un- slay his son. And the angel to his young men, Abide ye of the LORD called unto him here with the ass; and I and out of heaven, and said, Abrathe lad will go yonder and ham, Abraham: and he said, worship, and come again to Here am I. And he said, you. And Abraham took Lay not thine hand upon the the wood of the burnt offer- lad, neither do thou any ing, and laid it upon Isaac thing unto him: for now I FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT. know that thou fearest God, saith the LORD, for because seeing thou hast not with held thy son, thine only son from me. And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind him a ram caught in a thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his son. And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah- jireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen. thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son: that in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice. So Abraham returned unto his young men, and they rose up and went together to Beersheba; and Abraham dwelt And the angel of the LORD called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time, and said, By myself have I sworn, at Beer- sheba. Or, Genesis XXIII. ANI ND Sarah was an dred and seven twenty years old: these were the years of the life of Sarah. And Sarah died in Kirjatharba; the same is Hebron in the land of Canaan: and Abraham came to mourn for Sarah, and to weep for her. hun-| with them, saying, If it be and your mind that I should bury my dead out of my sight; hear me, and intreat for me to Ephron the son of Zohar, that he may give me the cave of Machpelah, which he hath, which is in the end of his field; for as much money as it is worth he shall give it me for a possession of a buryingplace amongst you. And Ephron dwelt among the children of Heth: and Ephron the Hittite answered Abraham in the audience of the children of Heth, even of And Abraham stood up from before his dead, and spake unto the sons of Heth, saying, I am a stranger and a sojourner with you: give me a possession of a buryingplace with you, that I may bury my dead out of my sight. And the children of all that went in at the gate Heth answered Abraham, of his city, saying, Nay, my saying unto him, Hear us, lord, hear me: the field give my lord: thou art a mighty I thee, and the cave that is prince among us: in the therein, I give it thee; in the choice of our sepulchres bury presence of the sons of my thy dead; none of us shall people give I it thee: bury withhold from thee his sepul- thy dead. And Abraham chre, but that thou mayest bowed down himself before bury thy dead. And Abra- the people of the land. And ham stood up, and bowed he spake unto Ephron in the himself to the people of the audience of the people of the land, even to the children of land, saying, But if thou Heth. And he communed wilt give it, I pray thee, hear SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT. me: I will give thee money| which was before Mamre, for the field; take it of me, the field, and the cave which and I will bury my dead was therein, and all the trees there. And Ephron answer- that were in the field, that ed Abraham, saying unto were in all the borders round him, My lord, hearken unto about, were made sure unto me: the land is worth four Abraham for a possession in hundred shekels of silver; the presence of the children what is that betwixt me of Heth, before all that went and thee? bury therefore thy in at the gate of his city. dead. And Abraham heark- And after this, Abraham ened unto Ephron; and A- buried Sarah his wife in the braham weighed to Ephron cave of the field of Machpethe silver, which he had lah before Mamre: the same named in the audienee of is Hebron in the land of Cathe sons of Heth, four hun- naan. And the field, and the dred shekels of silver, current cave that is therein, were money with the merchant. made sure unto Abraham for And the field of Ephron, a possession of a buryingwhich was in Machpelah, place by the sons of Heth. The second Sunday in Lent. MATTINS. Genesis XXVII. to verse 41. when Isaac was old, and to his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his eldest son, and said unto him, My son: and he said unto him, Behold, here am I. And he said, Behold now, I am old, I know not the day of my death: now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison; and make me savoury meat, su as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die. And Rebekah heard when Isaac spake to Esau his son. And Esau went to the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it. that I may eat, and bless thee before the LORD before my death. Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command thee. Go now to the flock, and fetch me from thence two good kids of the goats; and I will make them savoury meat for thy father, such as he loveth: and thou shalt bring it to thy father, that he may eat, and that he may bless thee before his death. And Jacob said to Rebekah his mother, Behold, Esau my brother is a hairy man, and I am a smooth man: my father peradventure will feel me, and I shall seem to him as a deceiver; and I shall bring a curse upon me, and not And Rebekah spake unto a blessing. And his mother Jacob her son, saying, Be- said unto him, Upon me be hold, I heard thy father thy curse, my son: only speak unto Esau thy brother, obey my voice, and go fetch saying, Bring me venison, me them. And he went, and SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT. fetched, and brought them to his father Isaac said unto his mother and his mother him, Come near now, and kiss made savoury meat, such as me, my son. And he came his father loved. And Re- near, and kissed him: and he bekah took goodly raiment smelled the smell of his raiof her eldest son Esau, which ment, and blessed him, and were with her in the house, said, See, the smell of my son and put them upon Jacob is as the smell of a field her younger son and she which the LORD hath blessput the skins of the kids of ed: therefore God give thee the goats upon his hands, and of the dew of heaven, and upon the smooth of his neck: the fatness of the earth, and and she gave the savoury plenty of corn and wine: let meat and the bread, which people serve thee, and nations she had prepared, into the bow down to thee: be lord hand of her son Jacob. over thy brethren, and let thy mother's sons bow down to thee: cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee. And it came to pass, as soon as Isaac had made an end of blessing Jacob, and Jacob was yet scarce gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting. And he also had made savoury meat, and brought it unto his father, and said unto his father, Let my father arise, and eat of his son's venison, that thy soul may bless me. And Isaac his father said unto him, Who art thou? And he said, I am thy son, thy firstborn Esau. And Isaac trembled very exceedingly, and said, Who? where is he that hath taken venison, and brought it me, and I have eaten of all before thou camest, and have blessed him? yea, and he shall be blessed. And when Esau heard the words of his father, he cried with a great and exceeding bitter cry, and said unto his father, Bless me, eren me also, O my father. And he said, Thy brother came with subtilty, and hath taken away thy blessing. And And he came unto his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I; who art thou, my son? And Jacob said unto his father, I am Esau thy firstborn; I have done according as thou badest me: arise, I pray thee, sit and eat of my venison, that thy soul may bless me. And Isaac said unto his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the LORD thy God brought it to me. And Isaac said unto Jacob, Come near, I pray thee, that I may feel thee, my son, whether thou be my very son Esau or not. And Jacob went near unto Isaac his father; and he felt him, and said, The voice is Jacob's voice, but the hands are the hands of Esau. And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands: so he blessed him. And he said, Art thou my very son Esau? And he said, I am. And he said, Bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son's venison, that my soul may bless thee. And he brought it near to him, and he did eat: and he brought him wine, and he drank. And SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT. he said, Is not he rightly Hast thou but one blessing, named Jacob? for he hath my father? bless me, even supplanted me these two me also, O my father. And times: he took away my birth- Esau lifted up his voice, right; and, behold, now he hath taken away my blessing. And he said, Hast thou not reserved a blessing for me? And Isaac answered and said unto Esau, Behold, I have made him thy lord, and all his brethren have I given to him for servants; and with corn and wine have I sustained him and what shall I do now unto thee, my son? And Esau said unto his father, neck. and wept. And Isaac his father answered and said unto him, Behold, thy dwelling shall be the fatness of the earth, and of the dew of heaven from above; and by thy sword shalt thou live, and shalt serve thy brother; and it shall come to pass when thou shalt have the dominion, that thou shalt break his yoke from off thy EVENSONG. Genesis XXVIII. AND ND Isaac called Jacob, a wife of the daughters of and blessed him, and Canaan; and that Jacob charged him, and said unto obey his father his him, Thou shalt not take mother, and was gone to a wife of the daughters of Padan- aram; and Esau seeCanaan. Arise, go to Padan- ing that the daughters of aram, to the house of Be- Canaan pleased not Isaac his thuel thy mother's father; father; then went Esau unand take thee a wife from to Ishmael, and took unto thence of the daughters of the wives which he had MaLaban thy mother's brother. halath the daughter of IshAnd God Almighty bless mael Abraham's son, the thee, and make thee fruit- sister of Nebajoth, to be his ful, and multiply thee, that wife. thou mayest be a multitude of people; and give thee the blessing of Abraham, to thee, and to thy seed with thee; that thou mayest inherit the land wherein thou art a stranger, which God gave unto Abraham. And Isaac sent away Jacob: and he went to Padan- aram unto Laban, son of Bethuel the Syrian, the brother of Rebekah, Jacob's and Esau's mother. And Jacob went out from Beer- sheba, and went toward Haran. And he lighted upon a certain place, and tarried there all night, because the sun was set; and he took of the stones of that place, and put them for his pillows, and lay down in that place to sleep. And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached When Esau saw that Isaac to heaven: and behold the had blessed Jacob, and sent angels of God ascending and him away to Padan- aram, descending on it. And, beto take him a wife from hold, the LORD stood above thence; and that as he bless- it, and said, I am the LORD ed him he gave him a charge, God of Abraham thy father, saying, Thou shalt not take and the God of Isaac: the SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT. land whereon thou liest, to of God, and this is the gate thee will I give it, and to of heaven. And Jacob rose thy seed; and thy seed shall up early in the morning, and be as the dust of the earth, took the stone that he had and thou shalt spread abroad put for his pillows, and set to the west, and to the east, it up for a pillar, and poured and to the north, and to the oil upon the top of it. And south: and in thee and in he called the name of that thy seed shall all the fami- place Beth- el: but the name lies of the earth be blessed. of that city was called Luz And, behold, I am with thee, at the first. And Jacob and will keep thee in all vowed a vow, saying, If God places whither thou goest, will be with me, and will and will bring thee again keep me in this way that into this land; for I will I go, and will give me bread not leave thee, until I have to eat, and raiment to put done that which I have on, so that I come again to spoken to thee of. my father's house in peace; And Jacob awaked out of then shall the LORD be my his sleep, and he said, Surely God: and this stone, which the LORD is in this place; I have set for a pillar, shall and I knew it not. And he be God's house: and of all was afraid, and said, How that thou shalt give me I dreadful is this place! this will surely give the tenth is none other but the house unto thee." Or, Genesis XXXII. meet way, and the angels of men with him. Then Jacob God met him. And when was greatly afraid and disJacob saw them, he said, tressed: and he divided the This is God's host: and he people that was with him, called the name of that place and the flocks, and herds, Mahanaim. And Jacob sent and the camels, into two messengers before him to bands; and said, If Esau Esau his brother unto the come to the one company, land of Seir, the country of and smite it, then the other Edom. And he commanded company which is left shall them, saying, Thus shall ye escape. speak unto my lord Esau; And Jacob said, O God Thy servant Jacob saith thus, of my father Abraham, and I have sojourned with La- God of my father Isaac, ban, and stayed there until now: and I have oxen, and asses, flocks, and menservants, and womenservants: and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find grace in thy sight. the LORD which saidst unto me, Return unto thy country, and to thy kindred, and I will deal well with thee: I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast And the messengers re- shewed unto thy servant; for turned to Jacob, saying, with my staff I passed over We came to thy brother this Jordan; and now I am Esau, and also he cometh to become two bands. Deliver SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT. me, I pray thee, from the went the present over before hand of my brother, from him: and himself lodged that the hand of Esau: for I fear night in the company. And him, lest he will come and he rose up that night, and took smite me, and the mother his two wives, and his two with the children. And thou womenservants, and his elesaidst, I will surely do thee ven sons, and passed over the good, and make thy seed as ford Jabbok. And he took the sand of the sea, which them, and sent them over cannot be numbered for mul- the brook, and sent over titude. that he had. And he lodged there that And Jacob was left asame night; and took of lone; and there wrestled a that which came to his hand man with him until the a present for Esau his bro- breaking of the day. And ther; two hundred she goats, when he saw that he preand twenty he goats, two vailed not against him, he hundred ewes, and twenty touched the hollow of his rams, thirty milch camels thigh; and the hollow of with their colts, forty kine, Jacob's thigh was out of and ten bulls, twenty she joint, as he wrestled with asses, and ten foals. And he him. And he said, Let me delivered them into the hand go, for the day breaketh. of his servants, every drove And he said, I will not let by themselves; and said un- thee go, except thou bless to his servants, Pass over me. And he said unto him, before me, and put a space What is thy name? And he betwixt drove and drove. said, Jacob. And he said, And he commanded the Thy name shall be called no foremost, saying, When Esau more Jacob, but Israel: for my brother meeteth thee, and as a prince hast thou power asketh thee, saying, Whose with God and with men, and art thou? and whither goest hast prevailed. And Jacob thou? and whose are these asked him, and said, Tell me, before thee? then thou shalt I pray thee, thy name. And say, They be thy servant Ja- he said, Wherefore is it that cob's; it is a present sent thou dost ask after my name? unto my lord Esau: and, And he blessed him there. behold, also he is behind us. And Jacob called the name And so commanded he the of the place Peniel: for I second, and the third, and have seen God face to face, all that followed the droves, and my life is preserved. saying, On this manner shall And as he passed over Peye speak unto Esau, when nuel the sun rose upon him, ye find him. And say ye and he halted upon his thigh. moreover, Behold, thy ser- Therefore the children of vant Jacob is behind us. For Israel eat not of the sinew he said, I will appease him which shrank, which is upon with the present that goeth the hollow of the thigh, unto before me, and afterward I this day: because he touched will see his face; peradven- the hollow of Jacob's thigh ture he will accept of me. Sol in the sinew that shrank. The third Sunday in Lent. MATTINS. Genesis XXXVII. ND Jacob dwelt in the stars made obeisance to me. was a stranger, in the land and to his brethren: and of Canaan. These are the his father rebuked him, and generations of Jacob. Jo- said unto him, What is this seph, being seventeen years dream that thou hast dreamold, was feeding the flock ed? Shall I and thy mother with his brethren; and the and thy brethren indeed lad was with the sons of come to bow down ourselves Bilhah, and with the sons to thee to the earth? And of Zilpah, his father's wives: his brethren envied him; and Joseph brought unto but his father observed the his father their evil report. saying. Now Israel loved Joseph And his brethren went to more than all his children, feed their father's flock in because he was the son of Shechem. And Israel said his old age: and he made unto Joseph, Do not thy him a coat of many colours. brethren feed the flock in And when his brethren saw Shechem? come, and I will that their father loved him send thee unto them. And more than all his brethren, he said to him, Here am I. they hated him, and could And he said to him, Go, I not speak peaceably unto pray thee, see whether it him. be well with thy brethren, And Joseph dreamed a and well with the flocks; dream, and he told it his and bring me word again. brethren: and they hated So he sent him out of the him yet the more. And he vale of Hebron, and he came said unto them, Hear, I pray to Shechem. you, this dream which I And a certain man found have dreamed: for, behold, him, and, behold, he was we were binding sheaves in wandering in the field: and the field, and, lo, my sheaf the man asked him, saying, arose, and also stood up- What seekest thou? And he right; and, behold, your said, I seek my brethren: sheaves stood round about, tell me, I pray thee, where and made obeisance to my they feed their flocks. And sheaf. And his brethren said the man said, They are deto him, Shalt thou indeed parted hence; for I heard reign over us? or shalt thou them say, Let us go to indeed have dominion over Dothan. And Joseph went us? And they hated him after his brethren, and found yet the more for his dreams, them in Dothan. And when and for his words. they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him. And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh. Come now therefore, and let us And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it his brethren, and said, Behold, I have dreamed a dream more; and, behold, the sun and the moon and the eleven THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT. slay him, and cast him into| by Midianites merchantmen; some pit, and we will say, and they drew and lifted up Some evil beast hath de- Joseph out of the pit, and voured him: and we shall sold Joseph to the Ishmeelsee what will become of his ites for twenty pieces of sildreams. And Reuben heard ver: and they brought Joseph it, and he delivered him out into Egypt. of their hands; and said, Let us not kill him. And Reuben said unto them, Shed no blood, but cast him into this pit that is in the wilderness, and lay no hand upon him; that he might rid him out of their hands, to deliver him to his father again. And it came to pass, when Joseph was come unto his brethren, that they stript Joseph out of his coat, his coat of many colours that was on him; and they took him, and cast him into a pit: and the pit was empty, there was no water in it. And they sat down to eat bread: and they lifted up their eyes and looked, and, behold, a company of Ishmeelites came from Gilead with their camels bearing spicery and balm and myrrh, going to carry it down to Egypt. And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood? Come, and let us sell him to the Ishmeelites, and let not our hand be upon him; for he is our brother and our flesh. And his brethren were content. Then there passed And Reuben returned unto the pit; and, behold, Joseph was not in the pit; and he rent his clothes. And he returned unto his brethren, and said, The child is not; and I, whither shall I go? And they took Joseph's coat, and killed a kid of the goats, and dipped the coat in the blood; and they sent the coat of many colours, and they brought it to their father; and said, This have we found: know now whether it be thy son's coat or no. And he knew it, and said, It is my son's coat; an evil beast hath devoured him; Joseph is without doubt rent in pieces. And Jacob rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days. And all his sons and all his daughters rose up to comfort him; but he refused to be comforted; and he said, For I will go down into the grave unto my son mourning. Thus his father wept for him. And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, and captain of the guard. EVENSONG. Genesis XXXIX. ND Joseph was brought with Joseph, and ; in the house of his master the Egyptian. And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand. And Joseph found Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither. And the LORD was he was a he was THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT. grace in his sight, and he that he had left his garment served him: and he made in her hand, and was fled him overseer over his house, forth, that she called unto the and all that he had he put men of her house, and spake into his hand. And it came unto them, saying, See, he to pass from the time that he hath brought in an Hebrew had made him overseer in his unto us to mock us; he came house, and over all that he in unto me to lie with me, had, that the LORD blessed and I cried with a loud voice: the Egyptian's house for Jo- and it came to pass, when he seph's sake; and the bless- heard that I lifted up my ing of the LORD was upon voice and cried, that he left all that he had in the house, his garment with me, and and in the field. And he left fled, and got him out. And all that he had in Joseph's she laid up his garment by hand; and he knew not ought her, until his lord came home. he had, save the bread which And she spake unto him ache did eat. And Joseph was cording to these words, saya goodly person, and well fa- ing, The Hebrew servant, voured. which thou hast brought unto us, came in unto me to mock me: and it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled out. And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spake unto him, saying, After this manner did thy servant to me; that his wrath was kindled. And Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king's prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison. And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me. But he refused, and said unto his master's wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand; there is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God? And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her. And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within. And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out. And it came to pass, when she saw But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison. And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it. The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing that was under his hand; because the LORD was with him, and that which he did, the LORD made it to prosper. THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT. Or, Genesis XL. AND ND it came to pass after brought forth ripe grapes: these things, that the and Pharaoh's cup was in butler of the king of Egypt my hand: and I took the and his baker had offended grapes, and pressed them their lord the king of Egypt. into Pharaoh's cup, and I And Pharaoh was wroth a- gave the cup into Pharaoh's gainst two of his officers, hand. And Joseph said unagainst the chief of the to him, This is the interbutlers, and against the pretation of it: The three chief of the bakers. And he branches are three days: put them in ward in the yet within three days shall house of the captain of the Pharaoh lift up thine head, guard, into the prison, the and restore thee unto thy place where Joseph was place: and thou shalt debound. And the captain of liver Pharaoh's cup into his the guard charged Joseph hand, after the former manwith them, and he served ner when thou wast his them and they continued butler. But think on me a season in ward. when it shall be well with And they dreamed a thee, and shew kindness, I dream both of them, each pray thee, unto me, and man his dream in one night, make mention of me unto each man according to the Pharaoh, and bring me out interpretation of his dream, of this house: for indeed I the butler and the baker of was stolen away out of the the king of Egypt, which land of the Hebrews: and were bound in the prison. here also have I done noAnd Joseph came in unto thing that they should put them in the morning, and me into the dungeon. When looked upon them, and, be- the chief baker saw that hold, they were sad. And the interpretation was good, he asked Pharaoh's officers he said unto Joseph, I also that were with him in the was in my dream, and, beward of his lord's house, hold, I had three white bassaying, Wherefore look ye kets on my head: and in so sadly to day? And they the uppermost basket there said unto him, We have was of all manner of bakedreamed a dream, and there meats for Pharaoh; and the is no interpreter of it. And birds did eat them out of Joseph said unto them, Do the basket upon my head. not interpretations belong to And Joseph answered and God? tell me them, I pray said, This is the interpreyou. And the chief butler tation thereof: The three told his dream to Joseph, baskets are three days: yet and said to him, In my within three days shall Phadream, behold, a vine was raoh lift up thy head from before me; and in the vine off thee, and shall hang thee were three branches: and it on a tree: and the birds was as though it budded, shall eat thy flesh from off and her blossoms shot forth; thee. and the clusters thereof And it came to pass the FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT. third day, which was Pha- to his butlership again; and roah's birthday, that he he gave the cup into Phamade a feast unto all his raoh's hand: but he hanged servants: and he lifted up the chief baker: as Joseph the head of the chief butler had interpreted to them. and of the chief baker a- Yet did not the chief butler mong his servants. And he remember Joseph, but forgat restored the chief butler un- him. The fourth Sunday in Lent. MATTINS. Genesis XLII. Jacob he of them, and N that there was corn in unto them, Ye are spies; to see the nakedness of the land ye are come. And they said unto him, Nay, my lord, but to buy food are thy servants come. We are all one man's sons; we are true men, thy servants are no spies. And he said unto them, Nay, And Joseph's ten brethren but to see the nakedness of went down to buy corn in the land ye are come. And Egypt. But Benjamin, Jo- they said, Thy servants are seph's brother, Jacob sent twelve brethren, the sons of not with his brethren; for one man in the land of he said, Lest peradventure Canaan; and, behold, the mischief befall him. And youngest is this day with our the sons of Israel came to father, and one is not. And buy corn among those that Joseph said unto them, That came for the famine was is it that I spake unto you, in the land of Canaan. And saying, Ye are spies: hereby Joseph was the governor ye shall be proved: By the over the land, and he it life of Pharaoh ye shall not was that sold to all the go forth hence, except your people of the land: and Jo- youngest brother come hiseph's brethren came, and ther. Send one of you, and bowed down themselves be- let him fetch your brother, fore him with their faces to and ye shall be kept in prithe earth. And Joseph saw son, that your words may be his brethren, and he knew proved, whether there be any them, but made himself truth in you: or else by strange unto them, and spake the life of Pharaoh surely ye roughly unto them; and he are spies. And he put them said unto them, Whence all together into ward three come ye? And they said, days. And Joseph said unto From the land of Canaan to them the third day, This do, buy food. And Joseph knew and live; for I fear God: If his brethren, but they knew ye be true men, let one of not him. And Joseph re- your brethren be bound in membered the dreams which the house of your prison: go Egypt, Jacob said unto his sons, Why do ye look one upon another? And he said, Behold, I have heard that there is corn in Egypt: get you down thither, and buy for us from thence; that we may live, and not die. FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT. And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us. And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore, behold, also his blood is required. And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spake unto them by an interpreter. And he turned himself about from them, and wept; and returned to them again, and communed with them, and took from them Simeon, and bound him before their eyes. ye, carry corn for the famine| Canaan, and told him all that of your houses: but bring befell unto them; saying, your youngest brother unto The man, who is the lord of me; so shall your words be the land, spake roughly to verified, and ye shall not die. us, and took us for spies of And they did so. the country. And we said unto him, We are true men; we are no spies: we be twelve brethren, sons of our father; one is not, and the youngest is this day with our father in the land of Canaan. And the man, the lord of the country, said unto us, Hereby shall I know that ye are true men; leave one of your brethren here with me, and take food for the famine of your households, and be gone: and bring your youngest brother unto me: then shall I know that ye are no spies, but that ye are true men: so will I deliver you your brother, and ye shall traffick in the land. And it came to pass as they emptied their sacks, that, behold, every man's bundle of money was in his Then Joseph commanded sack: and when both they to fill their sacks with corn, and their father saw the and to restore every man's bundles of money, they were money into his sack, and afraid. And Jacob their fato give them provision for ther said unto them, Me have the way: and thus did he ye bereaved of my children: unto them. And they laded Joseph is not, and Simeon is their asses with the corn, not, and ye will take Benand departed thence. And jamin away: all these things as one of them opened his are against me. And Reuben sack to give his ass proven- spake unto his father, saying, der in the inn, he espied his Slay my two sons, if I bring money; for, behold, it was him not to thee: deliver him in his sack's mouth. And he into my hand, and I will said unto his brethren, My bring him to thee again. And money is restored; and, lo, he said, My son shall not go it is even in my sack: and down with you; for his brotheir heart failed them, and ther is dead, and he is left they were afraid, saying one alone: if mischief befall him to another, What is this that by the way in the which ye God hath done unto us? go, then shall ye bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to the grave. And they came unto Jacob their father unto the land of FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT. EVENSONG. Genesis XLIII. AND in ND the famine was sore| man a present, a little balm, land. And it and a little honey, spices, and came to pass, when they had myrrh, nuts, and almonds: eaten up the corn which they and take double money in had brought out of Egypt, your hand; and the money their father said unto them, that was brought again in the Go again, buy us a little food. mouth of your sacks, carry it And Judah spake unto him, again in your hand; peradsaying, The man did solemn- venture it was an oversight: ly protest unto us, saying, Ye take also your brother, and shall not see my face, except arise, go again unto the man: your brother be with you. If and God Almighty give you thou wilt send our brother mercy before the man, that with us, we will go down and he may send away your other buy thee food: but if thou brother, and Benjamin. If I wilt not send him, we will not be bereaved of my children, go down for the man said I am bereaved. unto us, Ye shall not see my And the men took that face, except your brother be present, and they took douwith you. And Israel said, ble money in their hand, and Wherefore dealt ye so ill with Benjamin; and rose up, and me, as to tell the man whe- went down to Egypt, and ther ye had yet a brother? stood before Joseph. And And they said, The man when Joseph saw Benjamin asked us straitly of our state, with them, he said to the and of our kindred, saying, ruler of his house, Bring Is your father yet alive? these men home, and slay, have ye another brother? and and make ready; for these we told him according to the men shall dine with me at tenor of these words: could noon. And the man did as we certainly know that he Joseph bade; and the man would say, Bring your brother brought the men into Jodown? And Judah said unto seph's house. And the men Israel his father, Send the lad were afraid, because they with me, and we will arise were brought into Joseph's and go; that we may live, house; and they said, Because and not die, both we, and of the money that was rethou, and also our little ones. turned in our sacks at the first I will be surety for him; of time are we brought in; that my hand shalt thou require he may seek occasion against him: if I bring him not unto us, and fall upon us, and take thee, and set him before thee, us for bondmen, and then let me bear the blame asses. And they came near for ever: for except we had to the steward of Joseph's lingered, surely now we had house, and they communed returned this second time. with him at the door of the And their father Israel said house, and said, O sir, we unto them, If it must be so came indeed down at the first now, do this; take of the best time to buy food: and it fruits in the land in your came to pass, when we came vessels, and carry down the to the inn, that we opened our с FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT. our sacks, and, behold, every| And they bowed down their man's money was in the heads, and made obeisance. month of his sack, our money And he lifted up his eyes, in full weight: and we have and saw his brother Benjabrought it again in our hand. min, his mother's son, and And other money have we said, Is this your younger brought down in our hands brother, of whom ye spake to buy food: we cannot tell unto me? And he said, God who put our money in our be gracious unto thee, my made sacks. And he said, Peace son. And Joseph be to you, fear not: your haste; for his bowels did God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them. And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender. And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon for they heard that they should eat bread there. yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there. And he washed his face, and went out, and refrained himself, and said, Set on bread. And they set on for him by himself, and for them by themselves, and for the Egyptians, which did eat with him, by themselves: because the Egyptians might not eat bread with the Hebrews; for that And when Joseph came is an abomination unto the home, they brought him Egyptians. And they sat bethe present which was in fore him, the firstborn actheir hand into the house, cording to his birthright, and and bowed themselves to the youngest according to his him to the earth. And he youth: and the men marasked them of their wel- velled one at another. And fare, and said, Is your fa- he took and sent messes unto ther well, the old man of them from before him: but whom ye spake? Is he yet Benjamin's mess was five alive? And they answered, times so much as any of Thy servant our father is in their's. And they drank, and good health, he is yet alive.were merry with him. Or, Genesis XLV. THEN Joseph could not live? And his brethren could answer for they all them that stood by him; were troubled at his presence. and he cried, Cause every And Joseph said unto his man to go out from me. And brethren, Come near to me, there stood no man with him, I pray you. And they came while Joseph made himself near. And he said, I am known unto his brethren. Joseph your brother, whom And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard. And Joseph said unto his brethren, I am Joseph; doth my father yet ye sold into Egypt. Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to -88 FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT. preserve life. For these two come: and it pleased Phayears hath the famine been raoh well, and his servants. in the land: and yet there And Pharaoh said unto Joare five years, in the which seph, Say unto thy brethren, there shall neither be earing This do ye; lade your beasts, nor harvest. And God sent and go, get you unto the land me before you to preserve of Canaan; and take your you a posterity in the earth, father and your households, and to save your lives by a and come unto me: and I great deliverance. So now will give you the good of it was not you that sent the land of Egypt, and ye me hither, but God: and he shall eat the fat of the land. hath made me a father to Now thou art commanded, Pharaoh, and lord of all his this do ye; take you wagons house, and a ruler throughout out of the land of Egypt for all the land of Egypt. Haste your little ones, and for your ye, and go up to my father, wives, and bring your father, and say unto him, Thus saith and come. Also regard not thy son Joseph, God hath your stuff; for the good of all made me lord of all Egypt: the land of Egypt is your's. come down unto me, tarry And the children of Israel not: and thou shalt dwell did so: and Joseph gave them in the land of Goshen, and wagons, according to the thou shalt be near unto me, commandment of Pharaoh, thou, and thy children, and and gave them provision for thy children's children, and the way. To all of them he thy flocks, and thy herds, and gave each man changes of all that thou hast: and there raiment; but to Benjamin will I nourish thee; for yet he gave three hundred pieces there are five years of fa- of silver, and five changes of mine; lest thou, and thy raiment. And to his father household, and all that thou he sent after this manner; hast, come to poverty. And, ten asses laden with the good behold, your eyes see, and the things of Egypt, and ten she eyes of my brother Benjamin, asses laden with corn and that it is my mouth that bread and meat for his father speaketh unto you. And ye by the way. So he sent his shall tell my father of all my brethren away, and they deglory in Egypt, and of all parted: and he said unto that ye have seen; and ye them, See that ye fall not out shall haste and bring down by the way. my father hither. And he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck. Moreover he kissed all his brethren, and wept upon them and after that his brethren talked with him. And they went up out of Egypt, and came into the land of Canaan unto Jacob their father, and told him, saying, Joseph is yet alive, and he is governor over all the land of Egypt. And Jacob's heart fainted, for he believed them not. And they told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said unto them: and when he And the fame thereof was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, Joseph's brethren are FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT. saw the wagons which Jo-| said, It is enough; Joseph seph had sent to carry him, my son is yet alive: I will the spirit of Jacob their go and see him before I father revived: and Israel die. The fifth Sunday in Lent. MATTINS. Exodus III. even Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites. Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto me: and I have also seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians oppress them. Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt. NOW Moses kept the flock and a large, unto a land flowof Jethro in law, the priest of Midian: unto the place of the Caand he led the flock to the naanites, and the Hittites, backside of the desert, and and the Amorites, and the came to the mountain of God, And the to Horeb. angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed. And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt. And when the LORD saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto And Moses said unto God, him out of the midst of the Who am I, that I should bush, and said, Moses, Moses. go unto Pharaoh, and that I And he said, Here am I. should bring forth the chilAnd he said, Draw not nigh dren of Israel out of Egypt? hither: put off thy shoes And he said, Certainly I will from off thy feet, for the be with thee; and this shall place whereon thou stand- be a token unto thee, that est is holy ground. Moreover I have sent thee: When thou he said, I am the God of thy hast brought forth the people father, the God of Abraham, out of Egypt, ye shall serve the God of Isaac, and the God upon this mountain. God of Jacob. And Moses And Moses said unto God, hid his face; for he was afraid Behold, when I come unto to look upon God. the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them? And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you. And God said moreover unto And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows; and I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto a good land FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT. Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the king of Egypt, and unto the children of Israel, ye shall say unto him, The The LORD God of your fa- LORD God of the Hebrews thers, the God of Abraham, hath met with us: and now the God of Isaac, and the let us go, we beseech thee, God of Jacob, hath sent me three days' journey into the unto you: this is my name wilderness, that we may safor ever, and this is my me- crifice to the LORD our God. morial unto all generations. Go, and gather the elders of Israel together, and say unto them, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, appeared unto me, saying, I have surely visited you, and seen that which is done to you in Egypt: and I have said, I will bring you up out of the affliction of Egypt unto the land of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, unto a land flowing with milk and honey. And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, And I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not by a mighty hand. And I will stretch out my hand, and smite Egypt with all my wonders which I will do in the midst thereof: and after that he will let you go. And I will give this people favour in the sight of the Egyptians: and it shall come to pass, that, when ye go, ye shall not go empty: but every woman shall borrow of her neighbour, and of her that sojourneth in her house, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment: and ye shall put them upon your sons, and upon your daughters; and ye shall spoil the Egyptians. EVENSONG. Exodus V. AND afterward Moses and people from their works? get Pharaoh, Thus saith the Pharaoh said, Behold, the LORD God of Israel, Let my people of the land now are people go, that they may many, and ye make them rest hold a feast unto me in the from their burdens. And wilderness. And Pharaoh Pharaoh commanded the said, Who is the LORD, that same day the taskmasters of I should obey his voice to let the people, and their officers, Israel go? I know not the saying, Ye shall no more give LORD, neither will I let Is- the people straw to make rael go. And they said, The brick, as heretofore: let them God of the Hebrews hath go and gather straw for themmet with us: let us go, we selves. And the tale of the pray thee, three days' journey bricks, which they did make into the desert, and sacrifice heretofore, ye shall lay upon unto the LORD our God; lest them; ye shall not diminish he fall upon us with pesti- ought thereof: for they be lence, or with the sword. idle; therefore they cry, sayAnd the king of Egypt said ing, Let us go and sacrifice unto them, Wherefore do to our God. Let there more ye, Moses and Aaron, let the work be laid upon the men, C2 FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT. that they may labour there- fault is in thine own peoin; and let them not regard vain words. ple. But he said, Ye are idle, ye are idle: therefore ye say, Let us go and do sacrifice to the LORD. Go therefore now, and work; for there shall no straw be given you, yet shall ye deliver the tale of bricks. And the officers of the children of Israel did see that they were in evil case, after it was said, Ye shall not minish ought from your bricks of your daily task. And the taskmasters of the people went out, and their officers, and they spake to the people, saying, Thus saith Pharaoh, I will not give you straw. Go ye, get you straw where ye can find it: yet not ought of your work shall be diminished. So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble instead of straw. And the taskmasters hasted them, saying, Fulfil your works, your daily tasks, as when there was straw. And the officers of the children of Israel, which Pharaoh's taskmasters had set over them, were beaten, and demanded, Wherefore have ye not fulfilled your task in making brick both yesterday and to day, as heretofore? And they met Moses and Aaron, who stood in the way, as they came forth from Pharaoh: and they said unto them, The LORD look upon you, and judge; because ye have made our savour to be abhorred in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of his servants, to put a sword in their hand to slay us. And Moses returned unto the LORD, and said, Lord, wherefore hast thou so evil entreated this people? why is it that thou hast sent me? for since I came to Pharaoh to speak in thy name, he hath done evil to this people; neither hast thou delivered thy peoThen the officers of the children of Israel came and cried unto Pharaoh, saying, Wherefore dealest thou thus with thy servants? There is no straw given unto thy servants, and they say to us, Make brick; and, behold, thy servants are beaten; but the ple at all. Or, Exodus VI. to verse 14. them. And I have Moses, Now shalt thou also established my covenant see what I will do to Pha- with them, to give them the raoh: for with a strong hand land of Canaan, the land shall he let them go, and with a strong hand shall he drive them out of his land. And God spake unto Moses, and said unto him, I am the LORD: and I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not of their pilgrimage, wherein they were strangers. And I have also heard the groaning of the children of Israel, whom the Egyptians keep in bondage; and I have remembered my covenant. Wherefore say unto the children of Israel, I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from SIXTH SUNDAY IN LENT. under the burdens of the| they hearkened not unto MoEgyptians, and I will rid ses for anguish of spirit, and you out of their bondage, and for cruel bondage. And the I will redeem you with a LORD spake unto Moses, saystretched out arm, and with ing, Go in, speak unto Phagreat judgments: and I will raoh king of Egypt, that he take you to me for a people, let the children of Israel go and I will be to you a God: out of his land. And Moses and ye shall know that I am spake before the LORD, saythe LORD your God, which ing, Behold, the children of bringeth you out from under Israel have not hearkened the burdens of the Egyp- unto me; how then shall tians. And I will bring you Pharaoh hear me, who am in unto the land, concerning of uncircumcised lips? And the which I did swear to give the LORD spake unto Moses it to Abraham, to Isaac, and and unto Aaron, and gave to Jacob; and I will give it them a charge unto the chilyou for an heritage: I am dren of Israel, and unto Phathe LORD. raoh king of Egypt, to bring the children of Israel out of And Moses spake so unto the children of Israel: but the land of Egypt. The sixth Sunday in Lent. MATTINS. Exodus IX. THE HEN the LORD said unto children of Israel died not one. And Pharaoh sent, and, behold, there was not one of the cattle of the Israelites dead. And the Pharaoh was hardened, and heart of he did not let the people go. unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh, and tell him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me. For if thou refuse to let them go, and wilt hold them still, be- And the LORD said hold, the hand of the LORD Moses and unto Aaron, Take is upon thy cattle which is to you handfuls of ashes of in the field, upon the horses, the furnace, and let Moses upon the asses, upon the sprinkle it toward the heacamels, upon the oxen, and ven in the sight of Pharaoh. upon the sheep: there shall And it shall become small be a very grievous murrain. dust in all the land of Egypt, And the LORD shall sever and shall be a boil breaking between the cattle of Israel forth with blains upon man, and the cattle of Egypt: and and upon beast, throughout there shall nothing die of all all the land of Egypt. And that is the children's of Israel. they took ashes of the furAnd the LORD appointed a nace, and stood before Phaset time, saying, To morrow raoh; and Moses sprinkled the LORD shall do this thing it up toward heaven; and in the land. And the LORD it became a boil breaking did that thing on the morrow, forth with blains upon man, and all the cattle of Egypt and upon beast. And the died: but of the cattle of the magicians could not stand SIXTH SUNDAY IN LENT. before Moses because of the houses: and he that regardboils; for the boil was up- ed not the word of the LORD on the magicians, and upon left his servants and his catall the Egyptians. And the tle in the field. LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh, and he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had spoken unto Moses. And the LORD said unto Moses, Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me. For I will at this time send all my plagues upon thine heart, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people; that thou mayest know that there is none like me in all the earth. For now I will stretch out my hand, that I may smite thee and thy people with pestilence; and thou shalt be cut off from the earth. And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth. As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people, that thou wilt not let them go? Behold, to morrow about this time I will cause it to rain a very grievous hail, such as hath not been in Egypt since the foundation thereof even until now. Send therefore now, and gather thy cattle, and all that thou hast in the field; And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch forth thine hand toward heaven, that there may be hail in all the land of Egypt, upon man, and upon beast, and upon every herb of the field, throughout the land of Egypt. And Moses stretched forth his rod toward heaven: and the LORD sent thunder and hail, and the fire ran along upon the ground; and the LORD rained hail upon the land of Egypt. So there was hail, and fire mingled with the hail, very grievous, such as there was none like it in all the land of Egypt since it became a nation. And the hail smote throughout all the land of Egypt all that was in the field, both man and beast; and the hail smote every herb of the field, and brake every tree of the field. Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel were, was there no hail. And Pharaoh sent, and called for Moses and Aaron, and said unto them, I have sinned this time: the LORD is righteous, and I and my people are wicked. Intreat the LORD( for it is enough) that there be no more mighty thunderings and hail; and for upon every man and I will let you go, and ye beast which shall be found shall stay no longer. And in the field, and shall not be Moses said unto him, As brought home, the hail shall soon as I am gone out of the come down upon them, and city, I will spread abroad my they shall die. He that hands unto the LORD; and feared the word of the LORD the thunder shall cease, neiamong the servants of Pha- ther shall there be any more raoh made his servants and hail; that thou mayest know his cattle flee into the how that the earth is the SIXTH SUNDAY IN LENT. LORD's. But as for thee and thy servants, I know that ye will not yet fear the LORD God. And the flax and the barley was smitten: for the barley was in the ear, and the flax was bolled. But the wheat and the rie were not smitten: for they were not grown up. And Moses went out of the city from Pharaoh, and spread abroad his hands unto the LORD: and the by Moses. thunders and hail ceased, and the rain was not poured upon the earth. And when Pharaoh saw that the rain and the hail and the thunders were ceased, he sinned yet more, and hardened his heart, he and his servants. And the heart of Pharaoh was hardened, neither would he let the children of Israel go; as the LORD had spoken Second Lesson, St. Matthew XXVI, EVENSONG. Exodus X. Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh: for I have hardened his heart, and the heart of his servants, that I might shew these my signs before him: and that thou mayest tell in the ears of thy son, and of thy son's son, what things I have wrought in Egypt, and my signs which I have done among them; that ye may know how that I am the LORD. And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me. Else, if thou refuse to let my people go, behold, to morrow will I bring the locusts into thy coast and they shall cover the face of the earth, that one cannot be able to see the earth: and they shall eat the residue of that which is escaped, which remaineth unto you from the hail, and shall eat every tree which groweth for you out of the field: and they shall fill thy houses, and the houses of all thy servants, and the houses neither thy fathers, nor thy fathers' fathers have seen, since the day that they were upon the earth unto this day. And he turned himself, and went out from Pharaoh. And Pharaoh's servants said unto him, How long shall this man be a snare unto us? let the men go, that they may serve the LORD their God: knowest thou not yet that Egypt is destroyed? And Moses and Aaron were brought again unto Pharaoh: and he said unto them, Go, serve the LORD your God: but who are they that shall go? And Moses said, We will go with our young and with our old, with our sons and with our daughters, with our flocks and with our herds will we go; for we must hold a feast unto the LORD. And he said unto them, Let the LORD be so with you, as I will let you go, and your little ones: look to it; for evil is before you. Not so: go now ye that are men, and serve the LORD; for that ye did desire. And they were driven out from Pharaoh's presence. C 3 SIXTH SUNDAY IN LENT. And the LORD said unto the coasts of Egypt. But the Moses, Stretch out thine hand LORD hardened Pharaoh's over the land of Egypt for the heart, so that he would not locusts, that they may come let the children of Israel go. up upon the land of Egypt, And the LORD said unto and eat every herb of the Moses, Stretch out thine hand land, even all that the hail toward heaven, that there hath left. And Moses stretch- may be darkness over the ed forth his rod over the land land of Egypt, even darkness of Egypt, and the LORD which may be felt. And brought an east wind upon Moses stretched forth his the land all that day, and hand toward heaven; and all that night; and when it there was a thick darkness was morning, the east wind in all the land of Egypt brought the locusts. And the three days: they saw not locusts went up over all the one another, neither rose land of Egypt, and rested any from his place for three in all the coasts of Egypt: days: but all the children very grievous were they; be- of Israel had light in their fore them there were no such dwellings. locusts as they, neither after them shall be such. For they covered the face of the whole earth, so that the land was darkened; and they did eat every herb of the land, and all the fruit of the trees which the hail had left: and there remained not any green thing in the trees, or in the herbs of the field, through all the land of Egypt. us; And Pharaoh called unto Moses, and said, Go ye, serve the LORD; only let your flocks and your herds be stayed: let your little ones also go with you. And Moses said, Thou must give us also sacrifices and burnt offerings, that we may sacrifice unto the LORD our God. Our cattle also shall go with there shall not an hoof Then Pharaoh called for be left behind; for thereof Moses and Aaron in haste: must we take to serve the and he said, I have sinned LORD our God; and we know against the LORD your God, not with what we must serve and against you. Now there- the LORD, until we come fore forgive, I pray thee, my thither. sin only this once, and intreat But the LORD hardened the LORD your God, that he Pharaoh's heart, and he may take away from me this would not let them go. And death only. And he went Pharaoh said unto him, Get out from Pharaoh, and in- thee from me, take heed treated the LORD. And the LORD turned a mighty strong west wind, which took away the locusts, and cast them into the Red sea; there remained not one locust in all to thyself, see my face no more; for in that day thou seest my face thou shalt die. And Moses said, Thou hast spoken well, I will see thy face again no more. EASTER- DAY. Or, Exodus XI. A ND the LORD said unto there shall be a great cry Moses, Yet will I bring throughout all the land of one plague more upon Pha- Egypt, such as there was raoh, and upon Egypt; after- none like it, nor shall be like wards he will let you go it any more. hence when he shall let any of the children of Israel But against you go, he shall surely thrust shall not a dog move his you out hence altogether. tongue, against man or beast: Speak now in the ears of the that ye may know how that people, and let every man the LORD doth put a differborrow of his neighbour, and ence between the Egyptians every woman of her neigh- and Israel. And all these bour, jewels of silver, and thy servants shall come down jewels of gold. And the unto me, and bow down LORD gave the people favour themselves unto me, sayin the sight of the Egyptians. ing, Get thee out, and all Moreover the man Moses the people that follow thee: was very great in the land and after that I will go out. of Egypt, in the sight of And he went out from PhaPharaoh's servants, and in raoh in a great anger. And the sight of the people. And the LORD said unto Moses, Moses said, Thus saith the Pharaoh shall not hearkLORD, About midnight will en unto you; that my wonI go out into the midst of ders may be multiplied in Egypt: and all the firstborn the land of Egypt. And in the land of Egypt shall Moses and Aaron did all die, from the firstborn of these wonders before PhaPharaoh that sitteth upon his raoh: and the LORD harthrone, even unto the first- dened Pharaoh's heart, so born of the maidservant that that he would not let the is behind the mill; and all children of Israel go out of the firstborn of beasts. And his land. Second Lesson, St. Luke XIX. ver. 28, Or, St. Luke XX. ver. 9 to ver. 21. Easter- Day. At Morning Prayer, instead of the Psalm, 0 come, let us sing,& c. these Anthems shall be sung or said. CHRIST our passover is death hath no more dominion us over fore let us keep the feast; 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. 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 CHRIST being raised from God through Jesus Christ our the dead no more: vi. 9. EASTER- DAY. CHE ( HRIST is risen from even so in Christ shall all be made alive. 1 Cor. xv. 20. the dead and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death: by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die: PROPER PSALMS.- MATTINS. PSALM ii. WH HY do the heathen so furiously rage together: and why do the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth stand up, and the rulers take counsel together: against the Lord, and against his Anointed. 3 Let us break their bonds asunder and cast away their cords from us. ven 4 He that dwelleth in heashall 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 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. 11 Serve the Lord in fear and rejoice unto him with 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. reverence. 12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and so ye perish from the right way: if his wrath be kindled,( yea, but a little,) blessed are all they that put their trust in him. PSALM lvii. BE E merciful unto me, O 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 over- past. 2 I will call unto the most high God: even unto the God that shall perform the cause which I have in hand. 3 He shall send from heaven: and save me from the reproof of him that would eat me up. 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. 6 Set up thyself, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth. 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, my heart is fixed I will sing, and give praise. 9 Awake up, my glory; awake, lute and harp: I myself will awake right early. 10 I will give thanks unto EASTER- DAY. thee, O Lord, among the peo- his marvellous works that ple and I will sing unto they ought to be had in rethee among the nations. membrance. 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. PSALM cxi. I WILL give thanks unto the Lord with my whole heart secretly among the faithful, and in 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 ever. 9 He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever; holy and reverend is his Name. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all 4 The they that do thereafter; the cious Lord hath so done praise of it endureth for ever. merciful and graPSALM cxiii. servants: 0 praise the Name of the Lord. 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 works: that he may give them the heritage of the heathen. EVENSONG. 7 The works of his hands are verity and judgement: all his commandments are true. 8 They stand fast for ever and ever and are done in truth and equity. 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 simple out of the dust and lifteth the poor out of the mire; 2 Blessed be the Name of the Lord from this time forth for evermore. 3 The Lord's Name is praised from the rising PSALM cxiv. up of the sun unto the Wof Egypt and the HEN Israel came out going down of the same. house of Jacob from among the strange people, 2 Judah was his sanctuary: and Israel his dominion. 7 That he may set him the even with the princes of his people. 8 He maketh the barren woman to keep house and to be a joyful mother of children. 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 04 EASTER- DAY. thou Jordan, that thou wast| the Name of the Lord will driven back? I destroy them. 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 of the Lord I will destroy them. at the presence of the God of Jacob; 13 Thou hast thrust sore 8 Who turned the hard at me, that I might fall: rock into a standing water but the Lord was my help. and the flint- stone into a springing well. 14 The Lord is my strength, and my song and is become my salvation. PSALM Cxviii. 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. GIVE thanks unto the Lord, for he is gracious because his mercy endureth 0 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 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 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 11 They kept me in on every side, they kept me in, I say, on every side: but in 18 The Lord hath chastened and corrected me: but he hath not given me over unto death. 19 Open me the gates of righteousness that I may go into them, and give thanks unto the Lord. 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 doing: 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: EASTER- DAY. O Lord, send us now pro- jeven unto the horns of the sperity. 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. altar. 28 Thou art my God, and I will thank thee: thou art my God, and I will praise thee. 29 O give thanks unto the 27 God is the Lord who Lord, for he is gracious: hath shewed us light: bind and his mercy endureth for the sacrifice with cords, yea, lever. MATTINS. Exodus XII. to ver. 29. AN ND the LORD spake unto| with water, but roast with Moses and Aaron in the fire; his head with his legs, land of Egypt, saying, This and with the purtenance month shall be unto you the thereof. And ye shall let beginning of months: it shall nothing of it remain until be the first month of the the morning; and that which year to you. remaineth of it until the morning ye shall burn with fire. Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, In the tenth day of this month they shall take to them every man a lamb, according to the house of their fathers, a lamb for an house: and if the household be too little for the lamb, let him and his neighbour next unto his house take it according to the number of the souls; every man according to his eating shall make your count for the lamb. Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male of the first year: ye shall take it out from the sheep, or from the goats: and ye shall keep it up until the fourteenth day of the same month: and the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel shall kill it in the evening. And they shall take of the blood, and strike it on the two side posts and on the upper door post of the houses, wherein they shall eat it. And they shall eat the flesh in that night, roast days shall ye eat unleavened with fire, and unleavened bread; even the first day ye bread; and with bitter herbs shall put away leaven out of they shall eat it. Eat not your houses: for whosoever of it raw, nor sodden at all eateth leavened bread from And thus shall ye eat it; with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and ye shall eat it in haste: it is the LORD's passover. For I will pass through the land of Egypt this night, and will smite all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the LORD. And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt. And this day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall keep it a feast to the LORD throughout your generations; ye shall keep it a feast by an ordinance for ever. Seven EASTER- DAY. the first day until the seventh| bunch of hyssop, and dip it day, that soul shall be cut in the blood that is in the off from Israel. And in the bason, and strike the lintel first day there shall be an and the two side posts with holy convocation, and in the the blood that is in the baseventh day there shall be an son; and none of you shall holy convocation to you; no go out at the door of his house manner of work shall be done until the morning. For the in them, save that which LORD will pass through to every man must eat, that smite the Egyptians; and only may be done of you. when he seeth the blood upAnd ye shall observe the feast on the lintel, and on the two of unleavened bread; for in side posts, the LORD will this selfsame day have I pass over the door, and will brought your armies out of not suffer the destroyer to the land of Egypt: therefore come in unto your houses shall ye observe this day to smite you. And ye shall in your generations by an observe this thing for an orordinance for ever. dinance to thee and to thy sons for ever. And it shall come to pass, when ye be come to the land which the LORD will give you, according as he hath promised, that ye shall keep this service. And it shall come to pass, your houses for whosoever when your children shall say eateth that which is leavened, even that soul shall be cut off from the congregation of Israel, whether he be a stranger, or born in the land. Ye shall eat nothing leavened; in all your habitations shall ye eat unleavened bread. unto you, What mean ye by this service? that ye shall say, It is the sacrifice of the LORD's passover, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, when he smote the Egyptians, and delivered our houses. And Then Moses called for all the people bowed the head the elders of Israel, and said and worshipped. And the unto them, Draw out and take children of Israel went away, you a lamb according to your and did as the LORD had families, and kill the pass- commanded Moses and Aaover. And ye shall take a ron, so did they. Second Lesson, Revelation I. ver. 10 to ver. 19. In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at even, ye shall eat unleavened bread, until the one and twentieth day of the month at even. Seven days shall there be no leaven found in EVENSONG. Exodus XII. ver. 29. ND And PhaAND it came to pass, that| born of cattle. at midnight the LORD raoh rose up in the night, smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon; and all the firsthe, and all his servants, and all the Egyptians; and there was a great cry in Egypt; for there was not a house where there was not one dead. And he called for Moses EASTER- DAY. and Aaron by night, and said, Rise up, and get you forth from among my people, both ye and the children of Israel; and go, serve the LORD, as ye have said. Also take your flocks and your herds, as ye have said, and be gone; and bless me also. And the Egyptians were urgent upon the people, that they might send them out of the land in haste; for they said, We be all dead men. And the people took their dough before it was leavened, their kneadingtroughs being bound up in their clothes upon their shoulders. And the children of Israel did according to the word of Moses; and they borrowed of the Egyptians jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment: and the LORD gave the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they lent unto them such things as they required. And they spoiled the Egyptians. And the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand on foot that were men, beside children. And a mixed multitude went up also with them; and flocks, and herds, even very much cattle. And they baked unleavened cakes of the dough which they brought forth out of Egypt, for it was not leavened; because they were thrust out of Egypt, and could not tarry, neither had they prepared for themselves any victual. Now the sojourning of the children of Israel, who dwelt in Egypt, was four hundred and thirty years. And it came to pass at the end of the four hundred and thirty years, even the selfsame day it came to pass, that all the hosts of the LORD went out from the land of Egypt. It is a night to be much observed unto the LORD for bringing them out from the land of Egypt: this is that night of the LORD to be observed of all the children of Israel in their generations. And the LORD said unto Moses and Aaron, This is the ordinance of the passover: There shall no stranger eat thereof: but every man's servant that is bought for money, when thou hast circumcised him, then shall he eat thereof. A foreigner and an hired servant shall not eat thereof. In one house shall it be eaten; thou shalt not carry forth ought of the flesh abroad out of the house; neither shall ye break a bone thereof. All the congregation of Israel shall keep it. And when a stranger shall sojourn with thee, and will keep the passover to the LORD, let all his males be circumcised, and then let him come near and keep it; and he shall be as one that is born in the land: for no uncircumcised person shall eat thereof. One law shall be to him that is homeborn, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you. Thus did all the children of Israel; as the LORD commanded Moses and Aaron, so did they. And it came to pass the selfsame day, that the LORD did bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their armies. EASTER- DAY. Or, Exodus XIV. ND the LORD spake un- were sore afraid: and the Speak children of unto the children of Israel, unto the LORD. And they that they turn and encamp said unto Moses, Because before Pi- hahiroth, between there were no graves in EMigdol and the sea, over gypt, hast thou taken us aagainst Baal- zephon: before way to die in the wilderness? it shall ye encamp by the sea. wherefore hast thou dealt For Pharaoh will say of the thus with us, to carry us forth children of Israel, They are out of Egypt? is not this entangled in the land, the the word that we did tell wilderness hath shut them in. And I will harden Pharaoh's heart, that he shall follow after them; and I will be honoured upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host; that the Egyptians may know that I am the LORD. And they did so. And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, whic he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace. And it was told the king of Egypt that the people fled: and the heart of Pharaoh and of his servants was turned against the people, and they said, Why have we done this, that we have let Israel go from serving us? And he made ready his chaAnd the LORD said unto riot, and took his people Moses, Wherefore criest thou with him and he took six unto me? speak unto the hundred chosen chariots, and children of Israel, that they all the chariots of Egypt, and go forward: but lift thou up captains over every one of thy rod, and stretch out thine them. And the LORD harden- hand over the sea, and divide ed the heart of Pharaoh king it: and the children of Isof Egypt, and he pursued rael shall go on dry ground after the children of Israel: through the midst of the sea. and the children of Israel And I, behold, I will harden went out with an high hand. the hearts of the Egyptians, But the Egyptians pursued and they shall follow them: after them, all the horses and and I will get me honour chariots of Pharaoh, and his upon Pharaoh, and upon all horsemen, and his army, and his host, upon his chariots, overtook them encamping by and upon his horsemen. the sea, beside Pi- hahiroth, And the Egyptians shall before Baal- zephon. know that I am the LORD, when I have gotten me honour upon Pharaoh, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen. And the angel of God, And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they thee in Egypt, saying, Let us alone, that we may serve the Egyptians? For it had been better for us to serve the Egyptians, than that we should die in the wilderness. FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. which went before the camp flee from the face of Israel; of Israel, removed and went for the LORD fighteth for behind them; and the pil- them against the Egyptians. lar of the cloud went from And the LORD said unto before their face, and stood Moses, Stretch out thine behind them: and it came hand over the sea, that the between the camp of the waters may come again upon Egyptians and the camp of the Egyptians, upon their chaIsrael; and it was a cloud riots, and upon their horseand darkness to them, but it men. And Moses stretched gave light by night to these: forth his hand over the sea, so that the one came not and the sea returned to his near the other all the night. strength when the morning And Moses stretched out his appeared; and the Egyphand over the sea; and the tians fled against it; and the LORD caused the sea to go LORD overthrew the Egypback by a strong east wind tians in the midst of the sea. all that night, and made the And the waters returned, sea dry land, and the waters and covered the chariots, and were divided. And the chil- the horsemen, and all the dren of Israel went into the host of Pharaoh that came midst of the sea upon the into the sea after them; dry ground and the waters there remained not so much were a wall unto them on as one of them. But the their right hand, and on their children of Israel walked left. upon dry land in the midst And the Egyptians pur- of the sea; and the waters sued, and went in after them were a wall unto them on to the midst of the sea, even their right hand, and on all Pharaoh's horses, his cha- their left. Thus the LORD riots, and his horsemen. And saved Israel that day out it came to pass, that in the morning watch the LORD looked unto the host of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and of the cloud, and troubled the host of the Egyptians, and took off their chariot wheels, that they drave them heavily: so that the Egyptians said, Let us Moses. Second Lesson, St. John XX. ver. 11 to ver. 19, Or, Rev. V. of the hand of the Egyptians; and Israel saw the Egyptians dead upon the sea shore. And Israel saw that great work which the LORD did upon the Egyptians: and the people feared the LORD, and believed the LORD, and his servant The first Sunday after Easter. MATTINS. Numbers XVI. to ver. 36. NOW Korah, the son of Iz- Peleth, sons of Reuben, took har, the son men: they rose up bethe son of Levi, and Da- fore Moses, with certain of than and Abiram, the sons the children of Israel, two of Eliab, and On, the son of hundred and fifty princes FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. of the assembly, famous in And Moses sent to call the congregation, men of Dathan and Abiram, the sons renown: and they gathered of Eliab: which said, We will themselves together against not come up: is it a small Moses and against Aaron, thing that hou hast brought and said unto them, Ye take us up out of a land that flowtoo much upon you, seeing eth with milk and honey, to all the congregation are holy, kill us in the wilderness, every one of them, and the except thou make thyself LORD is among them: where- altogether a prince over us? fore then lift ye up your- Moreover thou hast not selves above the congrega- brought us into a land that tion of the LORD? And when floweth with milk and hoMoses heard it, he fell upon ney, or given us inheritance his face: and he spake unto of fields and vineyards: wilt Korah and unto all his com- thou put out the eyes of pany, saying, Even to mor- these men? we will not come row the LORD will shew who up. And Moses was very are his, and who is holy; and wroth, and said unto the will cause him to come near LORD, Respect not thou unto him: even him whom their offering: I have not he hath chosen will he cause taken one ass from them, to come near unto him. This neither have I hurt one of do; Take you censers, Ko- them. And Moses said unto rah, and all his company; Korah, Be thou and all thy and put fire therein, and put company before the LORD, incense in them before the thou, and they, and Aaron, LORD to morrow: and it shall to morrow: and take every be that the man whom the man his censer, and put inLORD doth choose, he shall cense in them, and bring ye be holy: ye take too much before the LORD every man upon you, ye sons of Levi. his censer, two hundred and And Moses said unto Korah, fifty censers; thou also, and Hear, I pray you, ye sons of Aaron, each of you his censer. Levi: seemeth it but a small And they took every man his thing unto you, that the God censer, and put fire in them, of Israel hath separated you and laid incense thereon, from the congregation of Is- and stood in the door of the rael, to bring you near to tabernacle of the congregahimself to do the service of tion with Moses and Aaron. the tabernacle of the LORD, And Korah gathered all the and to stand before the con- congregation against them gregation to minister unto unto the door of the taberthem? and he hath brought nacle of the congregation: thee near to him, and all thy and the glory of the LORD brethren the sons of Levi appeared unto all the conwith thee: and seek ye the gregation. And the LORD priesthood also? for which spake unto Moses and unto cause both thou and all thy Aaron, saying, Separate yourcompany are gathered toge- selves from among this conther against the LORD: and gregation, that I may conwhat is Aaron, that ye mur- sume them in a moment. mur against him? And they fell upon their FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. faces, and said, O God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, shall one man sin, and wilt thou be wroth with all the congregation? after the visitation of all men; then the LORD hath not sent me. But if the LORD make a new thing, and the earth open her mouth, and swallow them up, with all that appertain unto them, and they go down quick into the pit; then ye shall understand that these men have provoked the LORD. And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto the congregation, saying, Get you up from about the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. And Moses rose up and went unto Dathan and Abi- And it came to pass, as he ram; and the elders of Israel had made an end of speakfollowed him. And he spake ing all these words, that the unto the congregation, say- ground clave asunder that ing, Depart, I pray you, from was under them: and the the tents of these wicked earth opened her mouth, and men, and touch nothing of swallowed them up, and their their's, lest ye be consumed houses, and all the men that in all their sins. So they gat appertained unto Korah, and up from the tabernacle of all their goods. They, and all Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, that appertained to them, on every side: and Dathan went down alive into the and Abiram came out, and pit, and the earth closed upstood in the door of their on them: and they perished tents, and their wives, and from among the congregatheir sons, and their little tion. And all Israel that were children. And Moses said, Hereby ye shall know that the LORD hath sent me to round about them fled at the cry of them: for they said, Lest the earth swallow do all these works; for I us up also. And there came have not done them of mine out a fire from the LORD, own mind. If these men and consumed the two hundie the common death of all dred and fifty men that offermen, or if they be visited ed incense. Second Lesson, 1 Corinthians XV. to ver. 29. EVENSONG. Numbers XVI. ver. 36. A ND the LORD spake unto| shall be a sign unto the chilto Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest took the brasen the priest, that he take up censers, wherewith they that the censers out of the burn- were burnt had offered; and ing, and scatter thou the fire they were made broad plates yonder; for they are hallow- for a covering of the altar: ed. The censers of these sinners against their own souls, let them make them broad plates for a covering of the altar: for they offered them before the LORD, therefore they are hallowed: and they to be a memorial unto the children of Israel, that no stranger, which is not of the seed of Aaron, come near to offer incense before the LORD; that he be not as Korah, and as his company: FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. as the LORD said to him| ron, Take a censer, and put by the hand of Moses. fire therein from off the altar, But on the morrow all the and put on incense, and go congregation of the children quickly unto the congregaof Israel murmured against tion, and make an atonement Moses and against Aaron, for them: for there is wrath saying, Ye have killed the gone out from the LORD; the people of the LORD. And plague is begun. And Aaron it came to pass, when the took as Moses commanded, congregation was gathered and ran into the midst of the against Moses and against congregation; and, behold, Aaron, that they looked to the plague was begun among ward the tabernacle of the the people: and he put on congregation: and, behold, incense, and made an atonethe cloud covered it, and the ment for the people. And he glory of the LORD appeared. stood between the dead and And Moses and Aaron came the living; and the plague was before the tabernacle of the stayed. Now they that died congregation. in the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, beside them that died about the matter of Korah. And Aaron returned unto Moses unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and the plague was stayed. And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Get you up from among this congregation, that I may consume them as in a moment. And they fell upon their faces. And Moses said unto AaOr, Numbers XVII. to ver. 12. AND ND the LORD spake un- dren of Israel, whereby they to Moses, saying, Speak murmur against you. unto the children of Israel, and take of every one of them a rod according to the house of their fathers, of all their princes according to the house of their fathers twelve rods: write thou every man's name upon his rod. And thou shalt write Aaron's name upon the rod of Levi: for one rod shall be And Moses spake unto the children of Israel, and every one of their princes gave him a rod apiece, for each prince one, according to their fathers' houses, even twelve rods: and the rod of Aaron was among their rods. And Moses laid up the rods before the LORD in the tabernacle of witness. And it came to for the head of the house pass, that on the morrow of their fathers. And thou Moses went into the tabershalt lay them up in the ta- nacle of witness; and, bebernacle of the congregation hold, the rod of Aaron for before the testimony, where the house of Levi was budI will meet with you. And it ded, and brought forth buds, shall come to pass, that the and bloomed blossoms, and man's rod, whom I shall yielded almonds. And Mochoose, shall blossom: and I ses brought out all the rods I will make to cease from me from before the LORD unto the murmurings of the chil- all the children of Israel: SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. and they looked, and took every man his rod. the rebels; and thou shalt quite take away their murmurings from me, that they die not. And Moses did so: as the LORD commanded And the LORD said unto Moses, Bring Aaron's rod again before the testimony, to be kept for a token against him, so did he. Second Lesson, St. John XX. ver. 24 to ver. 30. The second Sunday after Easter. MATTINS. Numbers XX. to ver. 14. 1Η of Israel, even the whole together, thou, and Aaron congregation, into the desert thy brother, and speak ye of Zin in the first month: unto the rock before their and the people abode in Ka- eyes; and it shall give forth desh; and Miriam died there, his water, and thou shalt and was buried there. And bring forth to them water there was no water for the out of the rock: so thou congregation and they ga- shalt give the congregation thered themselves together and their beasts drink. And against Moses and against Moses took the rod from Aaron. And the people chode before the LORD, as he comwith Moses, and spake, say- manded him. And Moses ing, Would God that we had and Aaron gathered the condied when our brethren died gregation together before the before the LORD! And why rock, and he said unto them, have ye brought up the con- Hear now, ye rebels; must gregation of the LORD into we fetch you water out of this this wilderness, that we and rock? And Moses lifted up our cattle should die there? his hand, and with his rod he And wherefore have ye made smote the rock twice: and us to come up out of Egypt, the water came out abunto bring us in unto this evil dantly, and the congregaplace? it is no place of seed, tion drank, and their beasts or of figs, or of vines, or also. of pomegranates; neither is there any water to drink. And Moses and Aaron went from the presence of the assembly unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and they fell upon their faces: and the glory of the LORD appeared them. unto And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them. This is the water of Meribah; because the children of Israel And the LORD spake unto strove with the LORD, and Moses, saying, Take the rod, he was sanctified in them. SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. EVENSONG. Numbers XX. ver. 14, and Chap. XXI. to ver. 10. ND Moses sent messen-| came unto mount Hor. And AND gers from Kadesh unto the LORD spake unto Moses 1 the king of Edom, Thus and Aaron in mount Hor, saith thy brother Israel, by the coast of the land of Thou knowest all the travel Edom, saying, Aaron shall that hath befallen us: how be gathered unto his people: our fathers went down into for he shall not enter into Egypt, and we have dwelt the land which I have given in Egypt a long time; and unto the children of Israel, the Egyptians vexed us, and because ye rebelled against our fathers: and when we my word at the water of cried unto the LORD, he Meribah. Take Aaron and heard our voice, and sent Eleazar his son, and bring an angel, and hath brought them up unto mount Hor: us forth out of Egypt: and, and strip Aaron of his garbehold, we are in Kadesh, a ments, and put them upon city in the uttermost of thy Eleazar his son: and Aaron border: let us pass, I pray shall be gathered unto his thee, through thy country: eople, and shall die there. we will not pass through the And Moses did as the LORD fields, or through the vine- commanded: and they went yards, neither will we drink up into mount Hor in the of the water of the wells: we sight of all the congregation. will go by the king's high And Moses stripped Aaron way, we will not turn to the of his garments, and put right hand nor to the left, them upon Eleazar his son; until we have passed thy and Aaron died there in the borders. And Edom said top of the mount: and Moses unto him, Thou shalt not and Eleazar came down from pass by me, lest I come the mount. And when all out against thee with the the congregation saw that sword. And the children of Aaron was dead, they mournIsrael said unto him, We ed for Aaron thirty days, even will go by the high way: and all the house of Israel. if I and my cattle drink of thy water, then I will pay for it: I will only, without doing any thing else, go through on my feet. And he said, Thou shalt not go through. And Edom came out against him with much people, and with a strong hand. Thus Edom refused to give Israel passage through his border: wherefore Israel turned away from him. when VOW Chap. XXI. AND king Arad the Canaanite, which dwelt in the south, heard tell that Israel came by the way of the spies; then he fought against Israel, and took some of them prisoners. And Israel vowed a unto the LORD, and said, If thou wilt indeed deliver this people into my hand, then I will utterly destroy their cities. And the LORD hearkened to the voice of Israel, and delivered up the Canaanites; and they utterly deAnd the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, journeyed from Kadesh, and AFTER EASTER. Therefore the people came to Moses, and said, We have sinned, for we have spoken And they journeyed from against the LORD, and against mount Hor by the way of thee; pray unto the LORD, the Red sea, to compass the that he take away the serland of Edom: and the soul pents from us. And Moses of the people was much dis- prayed for the people. And couraged because of the way. the LORD said unto Moses, And the people spake against Make thee a fiery serpent, God, and against Moses, and set it upon a pole: and Wherefore have ye brought it shall come to pass, that us up out of Egypt to die in every one that is bitten, when the wilderness? for there is he looketh upon it, shall no bread, neither is there any live. And Moses made a water; and our soul loatheth serpent of brass, and put it this light bread. And the upon a pole, and it came to LORD sent fiery serpents a- pass, that if a serpent had mong the people, and they bitten any man, when he bit the people; and much beheld the serpent of brass, people of Israel died. he lived. SECOND SUNDAY stroyed them and their cities: and he called the name of the place Hormah. Or, Numbers XXI. verse 10. AND the children of Israel together, and I will give set in Oboth. And they journeyed from Oboth, and pitched at Ije- abarim, in the wilderness which is before Moab, toward the sunrising. Then Israel sang this song, Spring up, O well; sing ye unto it: The princes digged the well, the nobles of the people digged it, by the diFrom thence they remov- rection of the lawgiver, with ed, and pitched in the valley their staves. And from the of Zared. From thence they wilderness they went to Matremoved, and pitched on the tanah: and from Mattaother side of Arnon, which nah to Nahaliel: and from is in the wilderness that Nahaliel to Bamoth: and cometh out of the coasts of from Bamoth in the valley, the Amorites: for Arnon is that is in the country of the border of Moab, between Moab, to Moab and the Amorites. which looketh toward Jeshithe top of Pisgah, Wherefore it is said in the mon. book of the wars of the LORD, And Israel sent messengers What he did in the Red sea, unto Sihon king of the Aand in the brooks of Arnon, morites, saying, Let me pass and at the stream of the through thy land: we will brooks that goeth down to not turn into the fields, or the dwelling of Ar, and lieth into the vineyards; we will upon the border of Moab. not drink of the waters of And from thence they went the well: but we will go to Beer: that is the well along by the king's high whereof the LORD spake un- way, until we be past thy to Moses, Gather the people borders. And Sihon would THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. Thus Israel dwelt in the land of the Amorites. And Moses sent to spy out Jaazer, and they took the villages thereof, and drove out the Amorites that were there. not suffer Israel to pass| Moab! thou art undone, O through his border: but Si- people of Chemosh: he hath hon gathered all his people given his sons that escaped, together, and went out a- and his daughters, into capgainst Israel into the wilder- tivity unto Sihon king of the ness: and he came to Jahaz, Amorites. We have shot at and fought against Israel. them; Heshbon is perished And Israel smote him with even unto Dibon, and we the edge of the sword, and have laid them waste even possessed his land from Ar- unto Nophah, which reacheth non unto Jabbok, even unto unto Medeba. the children of Ammon: for the border of the children of Ammon was strong. And Israel took all these cities and Israel dwelt in all the cities of the Amorites, in Heshbon, and in all the And they turned and went villages thereof. For Hesh- up by the way of Bashan: bon was the city of Sihon and Og the king of Bashan the king of the Amorites, went out against them, he, who had fought against the and all his people, to the former king of Moab, and battle at Edrei. And the taken all his land out of LORD said unto Moses, Fear his hand, even unto Arnon. him not: for I have delivered Wherefore they that speak him into thy hand, and all in proverbs say, Come into his people, and his land; Heshbon, let the city of Si- and thou shalt do to him as hon be built and prepared: thou didst unto Sihon king for there is a fire gone out of the Amorites, which dwelt of Heshbon, a flame from at Heshbon. So they smote the city of Sihon: it hath him, and his sons, and all consumed Ar of Moab, and his people, until there was the lords of the high places none left him alive: and of Arnon. Woe to thee, they possessed his land. The third Sunday after Easter. MATTINS. Numbers XXII. ND unto the elders of Miset forward, and pitch- dian, Now shall this company ed in the plains of Moab lick up all that are round aon this side Jordan by Je- bout us, as the ox licketh up richo. the grass of the field. And And Balak the son of Zip- Balak the son of Zippor was por saw all that Israel had king of the Moabites at that done to the Amorites. And time. He sent messengers Moab was sore afraid of the therefore unto Balaam the people, because they were son of Beor to Pethor, which many: and Moab was dis- is by the river of the land tressed because of the chil- of the children of his people, dren of Israel, And Moab to call him, saying, Behold, THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. there is a people come out from Egypt: behold, they cover the face of the earth, and they abide over against me: come now therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people; for they are too mighty for me: peradventure I shall prevail, that we may smite them, and that I may drive them out of the land: for I wot that he whom thou blessest is blessed, and he whom thou cursest is cursed. And the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the rewards of divination in their hand; and they came unto Balaam, and spake unto him the words of Balak. And he said unto them, Lodge here this night, and I will bring you word again, as the LORD shall speak unto me: and the princes of Moab abode with Balaam, And God came unto Balaam, and said, What men are these with thee? And Balaam said unto God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, hath sent unto me, saying, Behold, there is a people come out of Egypt, which covereth the face of the earth: come now, curse And God's anger was kinme them; peradventure Idled because he went: and shall be able to overcome the angel of the LORD them, and drive them out. And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people for they are blessed. And Balaam rose up in the morning, and said unto the princes of Balak, Get you into your land: for the LORD refuseth to give me leave to go with you. And the princes of Moab rose up, and they went unto Balak, and said, Balaam refuseth to come with us. And Balak sent yet again princes, more, and more honourable than they. And they came to Balaam, and said to him, Thus saith Balak the son of Zippor, Let nothing, I pray thee, hinder thee from coming unto me: for I will promote thee unto very great honour, and I will do whatsoever thou sayest unto me: come therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people. And Balaam answered and said unto the servants of Balak, If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of the LORD my God, to do less or more. Now therefore, I pray you, tarry ye also here this night, that I may know what the LORD will say unto me more. And God came unto Balaam at night, and said unto him, If the men come to call thee, rise up, and go with them; but yet the word which I shall say unto thee, that shalt thou do. And Balaam rose up in the morning, and saddled his ass, and went with the princes of Moab. stood in the way for an adversary against m. Now he was riding upon his ass, and his two servants were with him. And the ass saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and the ass turned aside out of the way, and went into the field: and Balaam smote the ass, to turn her into the way. But the angel of the LORD stood in a path of the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a THIRD SUNDAY wall on that side. And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she thrust herself unto the wall, and crushed Balaam's foot against the wall: and he smote her again. And the angel of the LORD went further, and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left. And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she fell down under Balaam: and Balaam's anger was kindled, and he smote the ass with a staff. And the LORD opened the mouth of the ass, and she And when Balak heard said unto Balaam, What have that Balaam was come, he I done unto thee, that thou went out to meet him unhast smitten me these three to a city of Moab, which times? And Balaam said unto is in the border of Arnon, the ass, Because thou hast which is in the utmost mocked me: I would there coast. And Balak said unto were a sword in mine hand, Balaam, Did I not earnestfor now would I kill thee. ly send unto thee to call And the ass said unto Ba- thee? wherefore camest thou laam, Am not I thine ass, not unto me? am I not upon which thou hast ridden ever since I was thine unto this day? was I ever wont to do so unto thee? And he said, Nay. Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face. And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Wherefore hast thou smitten thine ass these three times? behold, I went out to withstand thee, because thy way is perverse before me: and the ass saw me, and turned from me these able indeed to promote thee to honour? And Balaam said unto Balak, Lo, I am come unto thee: have I now any power at all to say any thing? the word that God putteth in my mouth, that shall I speak. And Balaam went with Balak, and they came unto Kirjath- huzoth. And Balak offered oxen and sheep, and sent to Balaam, and to the princes that were with him. And it came to pass on the morrow, that Balak took Balaam, and brought him up into the high places of Baal, that thence he might see the utmost part of the people. EVENSONG. Numbers XXIII. AFTER EASTER. three times: unless she had turned from me, surely now also I had slain thee, and saved her alive. And Balaam said unto the angel of the LORD, I have sinned; for I knew not that thou stoodest in the way against me: now therefore, if it displease thee, I will get me back again. And the angel of the LORD said unto Balaam, Go with the men: but only the word that I shall speak unto thee, that thou shalt speak. So Balaam went with the princes of Balak. Balak BaBalak, Build me here laam had spoken; and Balak seven altars, and prepare me here seven oxen and seven and Balaam offered on every altar a bullock and a ram. THIRD SUNDAY And Balaam said unto Balak, Stand by thy burnt offering, and I will go: peradventure the LORD will come to meet me: and whatsoever he sheweth me I will tell thee. And he went to an high place. And God met Balaam: and he said unto him, I have prepared seven altars, and I have offered upon every altar a bullock and a ram. And the LORD put a word in Balaam's mouth, and said, Return unto Balak, and thus thou shalt speak. And he returned unto him, and, lo, he stood by his burnt sacrifice, he, and all the princes of Moab. And he took up his parable, and said, Balak the king of Moab hath brought me from Aram, out of the mountains of the east, sayiny, Come, curse me Jacob, and come, defy Israel. How shall I curse, whom God hath not cursed? or how shall I defy, whom the LORD hath not defied? For from the top of the rocks I see him, and from the hills I behold him: lo, the people shall dwell alone, and shall not be reckoned among the nations. Who can count the dust of Jacob, and the number of the fourth part of Israel? Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his! And Balak said unto Balaam, What hast thou done unto me? I took thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast blessed them altogether. And he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which the LORD hath put in my mouth? And Balak said unto him, Come, I pray thee, with me unto another place, from whence thou mayest AFTER EASTER. see them: thou shalt see but the utmost part of them, and shalt not see them all: and curse me them from thence. And he brought him into the field of Zophim, to the top of Pisgah, and built seven altars, and offered a bullock and a ram on every altar. And he said unto Balak, Stand here by thy burnt offering, while I meet the LORD yonder. And the LORD met Balaam, and put a word in his mouth, and said, Go again unto Balak, and say thus. And when he came to him, behold, he stood by his burnt offering, and the princes of Moab with him. And Balak said unto What hath the LORD spom, ken? And he took up his parable, and said, Rise up, Balak, and hear; hearken unto me, thou son of Zippor: God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? Behold, I have received commandment to bless: and he hath blessed; and I cannot reverse it. He hath not beheld iniquity in Jacob, neither hath he seen perverseness in Israel: the LORD his God is with him, and the shout of a king is among them. God brought them out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of an unicorn. Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel: according to this time it shall be said of Jacob and of Israel, What hath God wrought! Behold, the people shall rise THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. up as a great lion, and lift will bring thee unto another up himself as a young lion: place; peradventure it will he shall not lie down until please God that thou mayest he eat of the prey, and drink curse me them from thence. the blood of the slain. And Balak brought alaam And Balak said unto Ba- unto the top of Peor, that laam, Neither curse them at looketh toward Jeshimon. all, nor bless them at all. And Balaam said unto BaBut Balaam answered and lak, Build me here seven said unto Balak, Told not altars, and prepare me here I thee, saying, All that the seven bullocks and seven LORD speaketh, that I must rams. And Balak did as Bado? laam had said, and offered a And Balak said unto Ba- bullock and a ram on every laam, Come, I pray thee, I altar. Or, Numbers XXIV. AND ND when Balaam saw he shall eat up the nations that it pleased the LORD his enemies, and shall break to bless Israel, he went not, their bones, and pierce them as at other times, to seek for through with his arrows. He enchantments, but he set his crouched, he lay down as a face toward the wilderness. lion, and as a great lion: who And Balaam lifted up his shall stir him up? Blessed eyes, and he saw Israel abid- is he that blesseth thee, and ing in his tents according to cursed is he that curseth their tribes; and the spirit of thee. God came upon him. And And Balak's anger was he took up his parable, and kindled against Balaam, and said, Balaam the son of Beor he smote his hands togehath said, and the man whose ther: and Balak said uneyes are open hath said: he to Balaam, I called thee to hath said, which heard the curse mine enemies, and, bewords of God, which saw the hold, thou hast altogether vision of the Almighty, fall- blessed them these three ing into a trance, but having times. Therefore now flee his eyes open: How goodly thou to thy place: I thought are thy tents, O Jacob, and to promote thee unto great thy tabernacles, O Israel! As honour; but, lo, the LORD the valleys are they spread hath kept thee back from hoforth, as gardens by the river's nour. And Balaam said unside, as the trees of lign aloes to Balak, Spake I not also to which the LORD hath plant- thy messengers which thou ed, and as cedar trees beside sentest unto me, saying, If the waters. He shall pour Balak would give me his the water out of his buckets, house full of silver and gold, and his seed shall be in many I cannot go beyond the comwaters, and his king shall be mandment of the LORD, to do higher than Agag, and his either good or bad of mine kingdom shall be exalted. own mind; but what the God brought him forth out LORD saith, that will I speak? of Egypt; he hath as it were And now, behold, I go unto the strength of an unicorn: my people: come therefore, FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. and I will advertise thee| minion, and shall destroy him what this people shall do to that remaineth of the city. thy people in the latter days. And when he looked on And he took up his para- Amalek, he took up his pable, a said, Balaam the son rable, and said, Amalek was of Beor hath said, and the the first of the nations; but man whose eyes are open his latter end shall be that hath said: he hath said, which he perish for ever. And he heard the words of God, and looked on the Kenites, and knew the knowledge of the took up his parable, and said, most High, which saw the Strong is thy dwellingplace, vision of the Almighty, fall- and thou puttest thy nest ing into a trance, but hav- in a rock. Nevertheless the ing his eyes open: I shall Kenite shall be wasted, until see him, but not now: I shall Asshur shall carry thee away behold him, but not nigh: captive. And he took up his there shall come a Star out parable, and said, Alas, who of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall shall live when God doeth rise out of Israel, and shall this! And ships shall come smite the corners of Moab, from the coast of Chittim, and destroy all the children and shall afflict Asshur, and of Sheth. And Edom shall be shall afflict Eber, and he also a possession, Seir also shall shall perish for ever. And be a possession for his ene- Balaam rose up, and went mies; and Israel shall do and returned to his place: valiantly. Out of Jacob shall and Balak also went his come he that shall have do- way. The fourth Sunday after Easter. MATTINS. Deuteronomy IV. to verse 23. NOV OW therefore hearken, unto the LORD your God are O Israel, unto the sta- alive every one of you this tutes and unto the judg- day. Behold, I have taught ments, which I teach you, for you statutes and judgments, to do them, that ye may live, even as the LORD my God and go in and possess the commanded land which the LORD God should do so in the land me, that ye of your fathers giveth you. whither ye go to possess it. Ye shall not add unto the Keep therefore and do them; word which I command you, for this is your wisdom and neither shall ye diminish your understanding in the ought from it, that ye may sight of the nations, which keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you. Your eyes have seen what the LORD did because of Baal- peor: for all the men that followed Baalpeor, the LORD thy God hath destroyed them from among things that we call upon him you. But ye that did cleave for? And what nation is there shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people. For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the LORD our God is in all FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. so great, that hath statutes| heed unto yourselves; for and judgments so righteous ye saw no manner of simias all this law, which I set litude on the day that the before you this day? Only LORD spake unto you in take heed to thyself, and Horeb out of the midst of keep thy soul diligently, lest the fire: lest ye corrupt thou forget the things which yourselves, and make you a thine eyes have seen, and lest graven image, the similitude they depart from thy heart of any figure, the likeness of all the days of thy life: but male or female, the likeness teach them thy sons, and thy of any beast that is on the sons' sons; specially the day earth, the likeness of any that thou stoodest before the winged fowl that flieth in the LORD thy God in Horeb, air, the likeness of any thing when the LORD said unto me, that creepeth on the ground, Gather me the people toge- the likeness of any fish that ther, and I will make them is in the waters beneath the hear my words, that they earth: and lest thou lift up may learn to fear me all the thine eyes unto heaven, and days that they shall live up- when thou seest the sun, and on the earth, and that they the moon, and the stars, even may teach their children. And all the host of heaven, shouldye came near and stood in- est be driven to worship der the mountain; and the them, and serve them, which mountain burned with fire the LORD thy God hath diunto the midst of heaven, vided unto all nations under with darkness, clouds, and the whole heaven. But the thick darkness. And the LORD hath taken you, and LORD spake unto you out of brought you forth out of the the midst of the fire: ye iron furnace, even out of Eheard the voice of the words, gypt, to be unto him a people but saw no similitude; only of inheritance, as ye are this ye heard a voice. And he de- day. Furthermore the LORD clared unto you his covenant, was angry with me for your which he commanded you to sakes, and sware that I should perform, even ten command- not go over Jordan, and that ments; and he wrote them I should not go in unto that upon two tables of stone. good land, which the LORD And the LORD commanded thy God giveth thee for an me at that time to teach you inheritance: but I must die statutes and judgments, that in this land, I must not go ye might do them in the land over Jordan: but ye shall go whither ye go over to possess over, and possess that good it. Take ye therefore good| land. EVENSONG. Deuteronomy IV. ver. 23 to ver. 41. TA AKE heed unto your- thing, which the LORD thy selves, lest ye forget the God hath forbidden thee. covenant of the LORD your For the LORD thy God is a God, which he made with consuming fire, even a jeayou, and make you a graven lous God." image, or the likeness of any When thou shalt beget chil FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. dren, and children's children, people hear the voice of God and ye shall have remained speaking out of the midst of long in the land, and shall the fire, as thou hast heard, corrupt yourselves, and make and live? Or hath God asa graven image, or the like- sayed to go and take him ness of any thing, and shall a nation from the midst of do evil in the sight of the another nation, by temptaLORD thy God, to provoke tions, by signs, and by wonhim to anger: I call heaven ders, and by war, and by and earth to witness against a mighty hand, and by a you this day, that ye shall stretched out arm, and by soon utterly perish from off great terrors, according to the land whereunto ye go all that the LORD your God over Jordan to possess it; ye did for you in Egypt before shall not prolong your days your eyes? Unto thee it upon it, but shall utterly be was shewed, that thou mightdestroyed. And the LORD est know that the LORD he shall scatter you among the is God; there is none else nations, and ye shall be left beside him. Out of heaven few in number among the he made thee to hear his heathen, whither the LORD voice, that he might instruct shall lead you. And there thee: and upon earth he ye shall serve gods, the work shewed thee his great fire; of men's hands, wood and and thou heardest his words stone, which neither see, nor out of the midst of the fire. hear, nor eat, nor smell. But And because he loved thy if from thence thou shalt fathers, therefore he chose seek the LORD thy God, thou their seed after them, and shalt find him, if thou seek brought thee out in his sight him with all thy heart and with his mighty power out of with all thy soul. When thou Egypt; to drive out nations art in tribulation, and all from before thee greater and these things are come upon mightier than thou art, to thee, even in the latter days, bring thee in, to give thee if thou turn to the LORD their land for an inheritance, thy God, and shalt be obedi- as it is this day. Know ent unto his voice;( for the therefore this day, and conLORD thy God is a merciful sider it in thine heart, that God;) he will not forsake the LORD he is God in heathee, neither destroy thee, ven above, and upon the nor forget the covenant of thy fathers which he sware unto them. For ask now of the days that are past, which were before thee, since the day that God created man upon the earth, and ask from the one side of heaven unto the other, whether there hath been any such thing as this great thing is, or hath been heard like it? Did ever earth beneath: there is none else. Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, for ever. D FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. Or, Deuteronomy V. ND Moses called all Is- sanctify it, as the LORD thy AND rael, and said unto them, God hath commanded thee. Hear, O Israel, the statutes Six days thou shalt labour, and judgments which I speak and do all thy work: but the in your ears this day, that ye seventh day is the sabbath of may learn them, and keep, the LORD thy God: in it thou and do them. The LORD our shalt not do any work, thou, God made a covenant with nor thy son, nor thy daughus in Horeb. The LORD ter, nor thy manservant, nor made not this covenant with thy maidservant, nor thine our fathers, but with us, even ox, nor thine ass, nor any of us, who are all of us here thy cattle, nor thy stranger alive this day. The LORD that is within thy gates; that talked with you face to face thy manservant and thy in the mount out of the midst maidservant may rest as well of the fire,( I stood between as thou. And remember that the LORD and you at that thou wast a servant in the time, to shew you the word land of Egypt, and that the of the LORD: for ye were LORD thy God brought thee afraid by reason of the fire, out thence through a mighty and went not up into the hand and by a stretched out mount;) saying, arm: therefore the LORD thy God commanded thee to keep the sabbath day. I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage. Thou shalt have none other gods before me. Thou shalt not make thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the waters beneath the earth: thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me, and shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my command- These words the LORD spake ments. Thou shalt not take unto all your assembly in the name of the LORD thy the mount out of the midst God in vain: for the LORD of the fire, of the cloud, and will not hold him guiltless of the thick darkness, with that taketh his name in vain. a great voice: and he addKeep the sabbath day to ed no more. And he wrote Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. Thou shalt not kill. Neither shalt thou commit adultery. Neither shalt thou steal. Neither shalt thou bear false witness against thy neighbour. Neither shalt thou desire thy neighbour's wife, neither shalt thou covet thy neighbour's house, his field, or his manservant, or his maidservant, his ox, or his ass, or any thing that is thy neighbour's. FIFTH SUNDAY them in two tables of stone, and delivered them unto me. And it came to pass, when ye heard the voice out of the midst of the darkness,( for the mountain did burn with fire,) that ye came near unto me, even all the heads of your tribes, and your elders; and ye said, Behold, the LORD our God hath shewed us his glory and his great ness, and we have heard his voice out of the midst of the fire: we have seen this day that God doth talk with man, and he liveth. Now therefore why should we die? for this great fire will consume us: if we hear the voice of the LORD our God any more, then we shall die. For who is there of all flesh, that hath heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? Go thou near, and hear all that the LORD Our God shall say: and speak thou unto us all that the LORD our God shall speak unto thee; and we will hear it, and do it. And the LORD heard the voice of your words, when ye spake shall possess. AFTER EASTER. unto me; and the LORD said unto me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they have spoken unto thee: they have well said all that they have spoken. O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever! Go say to them, Get you into your tents again. stand thou here by me, and But as for thee, I will speak unto thee all the commandments, and the statutes, and the judgments, which thou shalt teach them, that they may do them in the land which I give them to possess it. Ye shall observe to do therefore as the LORD your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. Ye shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and that it may be well with you, and that ye may prolong your days in the land which ye The fifth Zunday after Easter. MATTINS. Deuteronomy VI. all the that thy days mandments, the statutes, thy life; and and the judgme ts, which may be prolonged. the LORD your God commanded to teach you, that ye and observe to do it; that it Hear therefore, O Israel, might do them in the land may be well with thee, and whither ye go to possess it: that ye may increase mighthat thou mightest fear the tily, as the LORD God of thy LORD thy God, to keep all his fathers hath promised thee, statutes and his command- in the land that floweth with ments, which I command milk and honey. Hear, O Isthee, thou, and thy son, and rael: The LORD our God is FIFTH SUNDAY one LORD: and thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: and thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes. And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates. And it shall be, when the LORD thy God shall have brought thee into the land which he sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give thee great and goodly cities, which thou buildedst not, and houses full of all good things, which thou filledst not, and wells digged, which thou diggedst not, vineyards and olive trees, which thou plantedst not; when thou shalt have eaten and be full; then beware lest thou forget the LORD, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage. Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name. Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which are round about you; ( for the LORD thy God is a jealous God among you) lest the anger of the LORD thy God be kindled against thee, AFTER EASTER. and destroy thee from off the face of the earth. Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted him in Massah. Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God, and his testimonies, and his statutes, which he hath commanded thee. And thou shalt do that which is right and good in the sight of the LORD: that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest go in and possess the good land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers, to cast out all thine enemies from before thee, as the LORD hath spoken. And when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What mean the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments, which the LORD our God hath commanded you? Then thou shalt say unto thy son, We were Pharaoh's bondmen in Egypt; and the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand: and the LORD shewed signs and wonders, great and sore, upon Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his household, before our eyes: and he brought us out from thence, that he might bring us in, to give us the land which he sware unto our fathers. And the LORD commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear the LORD our God, for our good always, that he might preserve us alive, as it is at this day. And it shall be our righteousness, if we observe to do all these commandments before the LORD our God, as he hath commanded us. FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. EVENSONG. Deuteronomy IX. HEAR, O Israel: Thou art that thou didst depart out of to pass over this of ye day, to go in to possess na- came unto this place, ye have tions greater and mightier been rebellious against the than thyself, cities great and LORD. Also in Horeb ye profenced up to heaven, a peo- voked the LORD to wrath, so ple great and tall, the chil- that the LORD was angry dren of the Anakims, whom with you to have destroyed thou knowest, and of whom you. When I was gone up thou hast heard say, Who into the mount to receive can stand before the children the tables of stone, even the of Anak! Understand there- tables of the covenant which fore this day, that the LORD the LORD made with you, thy God is he which goeth then I abode in the mount over before thee; as a con- forty days and forty nights, suming fire he shall destroy I neither did eat bread nor them, and he shall bring drink water: and the LORD them down before thy face: delivered unto me two taso shalt thou drive them bles of stone written with the out, and destroy them quick- finger of God; and on them ly, as the LORD hath said was written according to all unto thee. Speak not thou the words, which the LORD in thine heart, after that the spake with you in the mount LORD thy God hath cast them out of the midst of the fire out from before thee, saying, in the day of the assembly. For my righteousness the And it came to pass at the LORD hath brought me in end of forty days and forty to possess this land: but for nights, that the LORD gave the wickedness of these na- me the two tables of stone, tions the LORD doth drive even the tables of the covethem out from before thee. nant. And the LORD said Not for thy righteousness, or unto me, Arise, get thee down for the uprightness of thine quickly from hence; for thy heart, dost thou go to possess people which their land: but for the wick- brought forth out of Egypt thou hast edness of these nations the have corrupted themselves; LORD thy God doth drive they are quickly turned aside them out from before thee, out of the way which I comand that he may perform the manded them; they have word which the LORD sware made them a molten imunto thy fathers, Abraham, age. Furthermore the LORD Isaac, and Jacob. Under- spake unto me, saying, I stand therefore, that the have seen this people, and, LORD thy God giveth thee behold, it is a stiffnecked not this good land to possess people: let me alone, that I it for thy righteousness; for may destroy them, and blot thou art a stiffnecked people. out their name from under heaven: and I will make of thee a nation mightier and greater than they. turned and came down from So I Remember, and forget not, how thou provokedst the LORD thy God to wrath in the wilderness: from the day D2 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. the mount, and the mount voked the LORD to wrath. burned with fire: and the Likewise when the LORD two tables of the covenant sent you from Kadesh- barwere in my two hands. And nea, saying, Go up and possess I looked, and, behold, ye had the land which I have given sinned against the LORD you; then ye rebelled against your God, and had made you the commandment of the a molten calf: ye had turned LORD your God, and ye beaside quickly out of the way lieved him not, nor hearkwhich the LORD had com- ened to his voice. Ye have manded you. And I took been rebellious against the the two tables, and cast them LORD from the day that I out of my two hands, and knew you. Thus I fell down brake them before your eyes. before the LORD forty days And I fell down before the and forty nights, as I fell LORD, as at the first, forty down at the first; because days and forty nights: I did the LORD had said he would neither eat bread, nor drink destroy you. I prayed therewater, because of all your fore unto the LORD, and said, sins which ye sinned, in doing O Lord GoD, destroy not thy wickedly in the sight of the people and thine inheritance, LORD, to provoke him to which thou hast redeemed anger. For I was afraid of through thy greatness, which the anger and hot displea- thou hast brought forth out sure, wherewith the LORD of Egypt with a mighty was wroth against you to hand. Remember thy serdestroy you. But the LORD vants, Abraham, Isaac, and hearkened unto me at that Jacob; look not unto the time also. And the LORD stubbornness of this people, was very angry with Aaron nor to their wickedness, nor to have destroyed him: and to their sin: lest the land I prayed for Aaron also the whence thou broughtest us same time. And I took your out say, Because the LORD sin, the calf which ye had was not able to bring them made, and burnt it with fire, into the land which he proand stamped it, and ground mised them, and because he it very small, even until it hated them, he hath brought was as small as dust: and I them out to slay them in the cast the dust thereof into the wilderness. Yet they are thy brook that descended out of people and thine inheritance, the mount. And at Tabe- which thou broughtest out by rah, and at Massah, and at thy mighty power and by thy Kibroth- hattaavah, ye pro- stretched out arm. Or, Deuteronomy X. T that time the LORD tables which thou brakest, A said me, Hew two tables of stone like unto the ark. And I made an the first, and come up unto ark of shittim wood, and me into the mount, and make hewed two tables of stone thee an ark of wood. And I like unto the first, and went will write on the tables the up into the mount, having words that were in the first the two tables in mine hand. FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. doth the LORD thy God And now, Israel, what require of thee, but to fear in all his ways, and to the LORD thy God, to walk love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, to keep the commandments of the LORD, and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good? Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the LORD'S thy God, the earth also, with all that therein is. Only the LORD had a dethem, and he chose their light in thy fathers to love seed after them, even you above all people, as it is this day. Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart, and be no more stiffnecked. For the LORD your God is At that time the LORD lords, a great God, a mighty, God of gods, and Lord of separated the tribe of Levi, and a terrible, which regardto bear the ark of the co- eth not persons, nor taketh venant of the LORD, to stand reward: he doth execute the before the LORD to minister judgment of the fatherless unto him, and to bless in his and widow, and loveth the name, unto this day. Where- stranger, in giving him food fore Levi hath no part nor in- and raiment. Love ye thereheritance with his brethren; fore the stranger: for ye the LORD is his inheritance, were strangers in the land according as the LORD thy of Egypt. Thou shalt fear God promised him. And I the LORD thy God; him stayed in the mount, accord- shalt thou serve, and to him ing to the first time, forty shalt thou cleave, and swear days and forty nights; and by his name. the LORD hearkened unto praise, and he is thy God, He is thy me at that time also, and that hath done for thee these the LORD would not de- great and terrible things, stroy thee. And the LORD which thine eyes have seen. said unto me, Arise, take thy Thy fathers went down into journey before the people, Egypt with threescore and that they may go in and ten persons; and now the possess the land, which I LORD thy God hath made sware unto their fathers to thee as the stars of heaven give unto them. for multitude. And he wrote on the tables, according to the first writing, the ten commandments, which the LORD spake you in the mount out of the into midst of the fire in the day of the assembly: and the LORD gave them unto me. And I turned myself and came down from the mount, and put the tables in the ark which I had made; and there they be, as the LORD commanded me. And the children of Israel took their journey from Beeroth of the children of Jaakan to Mosera: there Aaron died, and there he was buried; and Eleazar his son ministered in the priest's office in his stead. From thence they journeyed unto Gudgodah; and from Gudgodah to Jotbath, a land of rivers of waters. Sunday after Ascension- Bay. MATTINS. Deuteronomy XXX. ND it shall come to pass,| teous in every work of thine when these things hand, in the fruit of thy are come upon thee, the body, and in the fruit of blessing and the curse, which thy cattle, and in the fruit I have set before thee, and of thy land, for good: for thou shalt call them to mind the LORD will again rejoice among all the nations, whi- over thee for good, as he rether the LORD thy God hath joiced over thy fathers: if driven thee, and shalt return thou shalt hearken unto the unto the LORD thy God, and voice of the LORD thy God, shalt obey his voice accord- to keep his commandments ing to all that I command and his statutes which are thee this day, thou and thy written in this book of the children, with all thine heart, law, and if thou turn unto and with all thy soul; that the LORD thy God with all then the LORD thy God will thine heart, and with all turn thy captivity, and have thy soul. compassion upon thee, and For this commandment will return and gather thee which I command thee this from all the nations, whi- day, it is not hidden from ther the LORD thy God hath thee, neither is it far off. scattered thee. If any of It is not in heaven, that thine be driven out unto thou shouldest say, Who the outmost parts of heaven, shall go up for us to heaven, from thence will the LORD and bring it unto us, that we thy God gather thee, and may hear it, and do it? neifrom thence will he fetch ther it beyond the sea, thee: and the LORD thy that thou shouldest say, God will bring thee into the Who shall go over the sea land which thy fathers pos- for us, and bring it unto us, sessed, and thou shalt possess that we may hear it, and do it; and he will do thee good, it? but the word is very nigh and multiply thee above thy unto thee, in thy mouth, and fathers. And the LORD thy in thy heart, that thou mayGod will circumcise thine est do it. heart, and the heart of thy See, I have set before thee seed, to love the LORD thy this day life and good, and God with all thine heart, and death and evil; in that I with all thy soul, that thou command thee this day to mayest live. And the LORD love the LORD thy God, to thy God will put all these walk in his ways, and to curses upon thine enemies, keep his commandments and and on them that hate thee, his statutes and his judgwhich persecuted thee. And ments, that thou mayest live thou shalt return_and obey and multiply: and the LORD the voice of the LORD, and thy God shall bless thee in do all his commandments the land whither thou goest which I command thee this to possess it, But if thine day. And the LORD thy heart turn away, so that God will make thee plen- thou wilt not hear, but shalt AN SUNDAY AFTER ASCENSION- DAY. be drawn away, and worship choose life, that both thou other gods, and serve them; and thy seed may live: that I denounce unto you this thou mayest love the LORD day, that ye shall surely pe- thy God, and that thou mayrish, and that ye shall not est obey his voice, and that prolong your days upon the thou land, whither thou passest him: for he is thy life, and mayest cleave unto over Jordan to go to possess the length of thy days: that it. I call heaven and earth thou mayest dwell in the to record this day against land which the LORD sware you, that I have set before unto thy fathers, to Abrayou life and death, bless- ham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, ing and cursing: therefore to give them. EVENSONG. Deuteronomy XXXIV. dred and twenty years old when he died: his eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated. AND Moses went up from And Moses was an hunthe plains of Moab unto the mountain of Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, that is over against Jericho. And the LORD shewed him all And the children of Isthe land of Gilead, unto rael wept for Moses in the Dan, and all Naphtali, and plains of Moab thirty days: the land of Ephraim, and so the days of weeping and Manasseh, and all the land mourning for Moses were of Judah, unto the utmost ended. sea, and the south, and the And Joshua the son of plain of the valley of Jeri- Nun was full of the spirit cho, the city of palm trees, of wisdom; for Moses had unto Zoar. And the LORD laid his hands upon him: said unto him, This is the and the children of Israel land which I sware unto hearkened unto him, and Abraham, unto Isaac, and did as the LORD commanded unto Jacob, saying, I will Moses. give it unto thy seed: I have caused thee to see it with thine eyes, but thou shalt not go over thither. And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face, in all the So Moses the servant of signs and the wonders, which the LORD died there in the the LORD sent him to do in land of Moab, according to the land of Egypt to Phathe word of the LORD. And raoh, and to all his servants, he buried him in a valley and to all his land, and in in the land of Moab, over all that mighty hand, and against Beth- peor: but no in all the great terror which man knoweth of his sepul- Moses shewed in the sight chre unto this day. of all Israel, Or, Joshua I. Moses the servant of the nister, saying, Moses my serof Moses' miLORD it came to pass, that vant is dead; now therefore the LORD spake unto Joshua arise, go over this Jordan, D 3 SUNDAY AFTER ASCENSION- DAY. thou, and all this people, un-[ host, and command the peoto the land which I do give to ple, saying, Prepare you them, even to the children of victuals; for within three Israel. Every place that the days ye shall pass over this sole of your foot shall tread Jordan, to go in to possess upon, that have I given un- the land, which the LORD to you, as I said unto Moses. your God giveth you to posFrom the wilderness and sess it. this Lebanon even unto the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and unto the great sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your coast. There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou Moses in all things, so will shalt have good success, we hearken unto thee: only Have not I commanded the LORD thy God be with thee? Be strong and of a good thee, as he was with Moses. courage; be not afraid, nei- Whosoever he be that doth ther be thou dismayed: for the rebel against thy commandLORD thy God is with thee ment, and will not hearken whithersoever thou goest. unto thy words in all that thou commandest him, he shall be put to death: only be strong and of a good courage. And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the tribe of Manasseh, spake Joshua, saying, Remember the word which Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, saying, The LORD your God hath given you rest, and hath given you this land. Your wives, your little ones, and your cattle, shall remain in the land which Moses gave you on this side Jordan; but ye shall pass before your brethren armed, all the mighty men of valour, and help them; until the LORD have given your brethren rest, as he hath given you, and they also have possessed the land which the LORD your God giveth them: then ye shall return unto the land of your possession, and enjoy it, which Moses the LORD'S servant gave you on this side Jordan toward the sunrising. And they answered Joshua, saying, All that thou commandest us we will do, and whithersoever thou sendest us, we will go. According as we hearkened unto Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying, Pass through the Whit- Sunday. PROPER PSALMS.- MATTINS. PSALM xlviii. REAT Ghighly 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 northside 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. 6 Thou shalt break the ships of the sea through the eastwind. 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. 8 We wait for thy lovingkindness, 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 judgements. 11 Walk about Sion, and go round about her and tell the towers thereof. for ever and ever: he shall be our guide unto death. PSALM lxviii. let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him. 2 Like as the smoke vanisheth, 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. praises unto his Name: mag40 sing unto God, and sing nify him that rideth upon the heavens, as it were upon an horse; praise him in his Name JAH, and rejoice before him. 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 wentest 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 preof Israel. sence of God, who is the God 9 Thou, O God, sentest a gracious rain upon thine inheritance and refreshedst it 12 Mark well her bulwarks, set up her houses that ye may tell them that come after. 13 For this God is our God when it was weary. WHIT- SUNDAY. 10 Thy congregation shall as I did from Basan: mine dwell therein: for thou, O own will I bring again, as I God, hast of thy goodness did sometime from the deep prepared for the poor. of the sea. 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. 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. 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 ever. 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 received gifts for men yea, even for thine enemies, that the Lord God might dwell among them. 19 Praised be the Lord daily: even the God who helpeth us, and poureth his benefits upon us. 20 He is our God, even the God of whom cometh salvation: God is the Lord, by whom we escape death. 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, 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 ler, and the princes of Judah their counsel: the princes of Zabulon, and the princes of Nephthali. 28 Thy God hath sent forth strength for thee: stablish the thing, O God, that thou hast wrought in us, 29 For thy temple's sake at Jerusalem: so shall kings bring presents unto thee. 30 When the company of the spear- men, and multitude 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 unto God. 32 Sing unto God, O ye kingdoms of the earth: O 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. WHIT- SUNDAY. 34 Ascribe ye the power to in thy holy places even the God over Israel: his worship, God of Israel; he will give and strength is in the clouds. strength and power unto his 35 0 God, wonderful art thou| people; blessed be God. EVENSONG. PSALM civ. 13 He watereth the hills from above the earth is PRAISE the Lord, O my filled with the fruit of thy works. thou art become exceeding glorious; thou art clothed with majesty and honour. 2 Thou deckest thyself with light as it were with a garment and spreadest out the heavens like a curtain. 3 Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: and maketh the 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. 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 He sendeth the springs into the rivers which run among the hills. 11 All beasts of the field drink thereof and the wild asses quench their thirst. 12 Beside them shall the fowls of the air have their habitation and sing among the branches. for the cattle and green herb 14 He bringeth forth grass for the service of men; out of the earth, and wine 15 That he may bring food 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: cedars of Libanus which he even the hath planted; 17 Wherein the birds make their nests and the fir- trees are a dwelling for the stork. fuge for the wild goats and 18 The high hills are a reconies. so are the stony rocks for the for certain seasons and the 19 He appointed the moon sun knoweth his going down. 20 Thou makest darkness that it may be night wherein all the beasts of the forest do move. their prey: do seek their meat 21 The lions roaring after from God. 22 The sun ariseth, and and lay them down in their they get them away together: dens. work, and to his labour: 23 Man goeth forth to his until the evening. : 24 O Lord, how manifold are thy works in wisdom hast thou made them all; the earth is full of thy riches. 25 So is the great and wide D4 WHIT- SUNDAY. sea also wherein are things 3 Great is the Lord, and creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts. marvellous, worthy to be praised there is no end of his greatness. 26 There go the ships, and there is that Leviathan: whom thou hast made to take his pastime therein. 4 One generation shall praise thy works unto another and declare thy power. 27 These wait all upon thee: that thou mayest give them meat in due season. 5 As for me, I will be talking of thy worship: thy glory, thy praise, and wondrous works; 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 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. 6 So that men shall speak of the might of thy marvellous acts and I will also tell of thy greatness. 7 The memorial of thine abundant kindness shall be shewed and men shall sing of thy righteousness. 8 The Lord is gracious, and merciful: long- suffering, and of great goodness. 9 The Lord is loving unto every man and his mercy is over all his works. ever. 2 Every day will I give thanks unto thee: and praise thy Name for ever and ever. 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; 12 That thy power, thy glory, and mightiness of thy kingdom: might be known unto men. 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. PSALM cxlv. magnify hand: I God, my King and I will and fillest all things living praise thy Name for ever and with plenteousness. 17 The Lord is righteous in all his ways: and holy in all his works. 18 The Lord is nigh unto all WHIT- SUNDAY. 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 ever. 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 MATTINS. Deuteronomy XVI. to ver. 18. OBS which the LORD thy God shall choose: and thou shalt turn in the morning, and go unto thy tents. Six days thou shalt eat unleavened bread: and on the seventh day shall be a solemn assembly to the LORD thy God: thou shalt do no work therein. BSERVE the month of roast and eat it in the place Abib, and keep the passover unto the LORD thy God: for in the month of Abib the LORD thy God brought thee forth out of Egypt by night. Thou shalt therefore sacrifice the passover unto the LORD thy God, of the flock and the herd, in the place which the LORD Seven weeks shalt thou shall choose to place his number unto thee: begin to name there. Thou shalt eat number the seven weeks from no leavened bread with it; such time as thou beginnest seven days shalt thou eat to put the sickle to the corn. unleavened bread therewith, And thou shalt keep the feast even the bread of affliction; of weeks unto the LORD thy for thou camest forth out of God with a tribute of a freethe land of Egypt in haste: will offering of thine hand, that thou mayest remember which thou shalt give unto the day when thou camest the LORD thy God, according forth out of the land of E- as the LORD thy God hath gypt all the days of thy life. blessed thee: and thou shalt And there shall be no lea- rejoice before the LORD thy vened bread seen with thee in God, thou, and thy son, and all thy coast seven days; nei- thy daughter, and thy manther shall there any thing of servant, and thy maidserthe flesh, which thou sacri- vant, and the Levite that ficedst the first day at even, is within thy gates, and the remain all night until the stranger, and the fatherless, morning. Thou mayest not and the widow, that are sacrifice the passover within among you, in the place any of thy gates, which the which the LORD thy God LORD thy God giveth thee: hath chosen to place his but at the place which the name there. And thou shalt LORD thy God shall choose remember that thou wast a to place his name in, there bondman in Egypt: and thou thou shalt sacrifice the pass- shalt observe and do these over at even, at the going statutes. down of the sun, at the seaThou shalt observe the son that thou camest forth feast of tabernacles seven out of Egypt. And thou shalt days, after that thou hast WHIT- SUNDAY. gathered in thy corn and thy| hands, therefore thou shalt wine: and thou shalt rejoice surely rejoice. in thy feast, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the Levite, the stranger, and the father less, and the widow, that are within thy gates. Seven days shalt thou keep a solemn feast unto the LORD thy God in the place which the LORD shall choose: because the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thine increase, and in all the works of thine thee. Three times in a year shall all thy males appear before the LORD thy God in the place which he shall choose; in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles: and they shall not appear before the LORD empty: every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given Second Lesson, Romans VIII. to verse 18. EVENSONG. Isaiah XI. AN ND there shall come shall lead them. And the cow and the bear shall feed; their young ones shall lie down together: and the lion shall eat straw like the ox. And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put his hand on the cockatrice' den. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea. forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: and the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; and shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears: but with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious. the rod of his mouth, and And it shall come to pass in with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked. And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins. The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child that day, that the Lord shall set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people, which shall be left, from Assyria, and from Egypt, and from Pathros, and from Cush, and from Elam, and from Shinar, and from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. And he shall set up an ensign for the WHIT- SUNDAY. nations, and shall assemble and the children of Ammon the outcasts of Israel, and shall obey them. And the gather together the dispersed LORD shall utterly destroy of Judah from the four cor- the tongue of the Egyptian ners of the earth. The envy sea; and with his mighty also of Ephraim shall depart, wind shall he shake his hand and the adversaries of Judah over the river, and shall smite shall be cut off: Ephraim it in the seven streams, and shall not envy Judah, and Ju- make men go over dryshod. dah shall not vex Ephraim. And there shall be an highBut they shall fly upon the way for the remnant of his shoulders of the Philistines people, which shall be left, toward the west; they shall from Assyria; like as it was spoil them of the east to- to Israel in the day that he gether they shall lay their came up out of the land of hand upon Edom and Moab; Egypt. Or, Ezekiel XXXVI. ver. 25. THEN will I sprinkle clean for your sakes do I this, saith unto you: be ashamed and confounded for your own water upon you, ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you. A ways, 0 house of Israel. new heart also will I give you, Thus saith the Lord GOD; and a new spirit will I put In the day that I shall have within you: and I will take cleansed you from all your away the stony heart out of iniquities I will also cause your flesh, and I will give you to dwell in the cities, you an heart of flesh. And and the wastes shall be buildI will put my spirit within ed. And the desolate land you, and cause you to walk shall be tilled, whereas it lay in my statutes, and ye shall desolate in the sight of all keep my judgments, and do that passed by. And they them. And ye shall dwell in shall say, This land that was the land that I gave to your desolate is become like the fathers; and ye shall be my garden of Eden; and the people, and I will be your waste and desolate and ruinGod. I will also save you ed cities are become fenced, from all your uncleannesses and are inhabited. Then the and I will call for the corn, heathen that are left round and will increase it, and lay about you shall know that I no famine upon you. And I the LORD build the ruined will multiply the fruit of the places, and plant that that tree, and the increase of the was desolate: I the LORD field, that ye shall receive have spoken it, and I will do no more reproach of famine it. Thus saith the Lord GoD; among the heathen. Then I will yet for this be enquirshall ye remember your own ed of by the house of Israel, evil ways, and your doings to do it for them; I will inthat were not good, and shall crease them with men like lothe yourselves in your own a flock. As the holy flock, sight for your iniquities and as the flock of Jerusalem in for your abominations. Not her solemn feasts; so shall TRINITY- SUNDAY. the waste cities be filled| shall know that I am the with flocks of men and they LORD. Second Lesson, Galatians V. ver. 16, Or, Acts XVIII. ver. 24, and Chap. XIX. to ver. 21. Trinity- Sunday. MATTINS. Isaiah VI. to verse 11. I a the year that king Uzziah| Then flew one of the serasitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory. And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that cried, and the house was filled with smoke. coal in his hand, which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar: and he laid it upon my mouth, and said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips; and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin purged. 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. And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. Then said I, Woe is me! Make the heart of this peofor I am undone; because I ple fat, and make their ears am a man of unclean lips, heavy, and shut their eyes; and I dwell in the midst of lest they see with their eyes, a people of unclean lips: for and hear with their ears, and mine eyes have seen the understand with their heart, King, the LORD of hosts. and convert, and be healed. Second Lesson, Revelation I. to verse 9. EVENSONG. Genesis XVIII. AND the LORD appeared servant: let a little water, I in pray you, be of Mamre: and he sat in the wash your feet, and rest tent door in the heat of the yourselves under the tree: day; and he lift up his eyes and I will fetch a morsel of and looked, and, lo, three bread, and comfort ye your men stood by him: and when hearts; after that ye shall he saw them, he ran to meet pass on: for therefore are ye them from the tent door, come to your servant. And and bowed himself toward they said, So do, as thou hast the ground, and said, My said. And Abraham hastenLord, if now I have founded into the tent unto Sarah, favour in thy sight, pass not and said, Make ready quickaway, I pray thee, from thy ly three measures of fine TRINITY- SUNDAY. meal, knead it, and make| nation, and all the nations of cakes upon the hearth. And the earth shall be blessed in Abraham ran unto the herd, him? For I know him, that he and fetcht a calf tender and will command his children. good, and gave it unto a and his household after him, young man; and he hasted and they shall keep the way to dress it. And he took of the LORD, to do justice and butter, and milk, and the calf judgment; that the LORD which he had dressed, and may bring upon Abraham set it before them; and he that which he hath spoken stood by them under the of him. And the LORD said, tree, and they did eat. Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous; I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it, which is come unto me; and if not, I will know. And the men turned their faces from thence, and went towar Sodom: but Abraham stood yet before the LORD. And they said unto him, Where is Sarah thy wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent. And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard it in the tent door, which was behind him. Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also? And the LORD said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old? Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son. Then Sarah denied, saying, I laughed not; for she was afraid. And he said, Nay; but thou didst laugh. And the men rose up from thence, and looked toward Sodom: and Abraham went with them to bring them on the way. And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do; seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked? Peradventure there be fifty righteous within the city: wilt thou also destroy and not spare the place for the fifty righteous that are therein? That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right? And the LORD said, If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, then I will spare all the place for their sakes. And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, which am but dust and ashes: Peradventure there shall lack five of the fifty righteous: wilt thou destroy all the city for lack of five? And he said, If I find there TRINITY- SUNDAY. forty and five, I will not de- to the Lord: Peradventure stroy it. And he spake un- there shall be twenty found to him yet again, and said, there. And he said, I will Peradventure there shall be not destroy it for twenty's forty found there. And he sake. And he said, Oh let said, I will not do it for not the Lord be angry, and I forty's sake. And he said will speak yet but this once: unto him, Oh let not the Peradventure ten shall be Lord be angry, and I will found there. And he said, speak: Peradventure there I will not destroy it for ten's shall thirty be found there. sake. And the LORD went And he said, I will not do it, his way, as soon as he had if I find thirty there. And left communing with Abrahe said, Behold now, I have ham: and Abraham returntaken upon me to speak un- ed unto his place. Or, Genesis I. and Chap. II. to ver. 4. IN N the beginning God cre- appear: and it was so. And ated the heaven and the God called the dry land earth. And the earth was Earth; and the gathering without form, and void; and together of the waters called darkness was upon the face he Seas: and God saw that of the deep. And the Spirit it was good. And God said, of God moved upon the face Let the earth bring forth of the waters. And God grass, the herb yielding seed, said, Let there be light: and and the fruit tree yielding there was light. And God fruit after his kind, whose saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness. And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day. seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so. And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good. And the evening and the morning were the third day. And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years: and let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so. And God made two great lights; the And God said, Let the greater light to rule the day, waters under the heaven be and the lesser light to rule gathered together unto one the night: he made the stars place, and let the dry land also. And God set them in And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters. And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so. And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day. TRINITY- SUNDAY. creepeth upon the earth. So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created And God blessed them, and he them. God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. the firmament of the heaven every creeping thing that to give light upon the earth, and to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good. And the evening and the morning were the fourth day. And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the have given you every herb And God said, Behold, I waters brought forth abun- bearing seed, which is upon dantly, after their kind, and the face of all the earth, and every winged fowl after his every tree, in the which is kind: and God saw that it the fruit of a tree yielding was good. And God blessed seed; to you it shall be for them, saying, Be fruitful, and meat. And to every beast of multiply, and fill the waters the earth, and to every fowl in the seas, and let fowl mul- of the air, and to every thing tiply in the earth. And the that creepeth upon the earth, evening and the morning wherein there is life, I have were the fifth day. meat: and it was so. given every green herb for God saw every thing that he And had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so. And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good. And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over God created and made. vens and the earth were Chap. II. THUS the heafinished, and all the host of them. And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which Second Lesson, Ephesians IV. to ver. 17, Or, St. Matthew III. The first Sunday after Trinity. MATTINS. Joshua III. ver. 7, and Chap. IV. to ver. 15. they that bare the ark were come unto Jordan, and the feet of the priests that bare the ark were dipped in the brim of the water,( for Jordan overfloweth all his banks all the time of harvest,) that the waters which came down from above stood and rose up upon an heap very far from the city Adam, that is beside Zaretan: and those that came down toward the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, failed, and were cut off: and the people passed over right against Jericho. And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over Jordan. And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, Come hither, and hear the words of the LORD your God. And Joshua said, Hereby ye shall know that the living God is among you, and that he will without fail drive out from before you the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Hivites, and the Perizzites, and the Girgashites, and the Amorites, and the Jebusites. Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth passeth over before you into Jordan. Now therefore take you twelve men out of the tribes of Israel, out of every tribe a man. And it shall come to pass, as soon as the soles of the feet of the priests that bear the ark of the LORD, the Lord of all the earth, shall rest in the waters of Jordan, that the waters of Jordan shall be cut off from the waters that come down from above; and they shall stand upon an heap. Chap. IV. AND it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over Jordan, that the LORD spake unto Joshua, saying, Take you twelve men out of the people, out of every tribe a man, and command ye them, saying, Take you hence out of the midst of Jordan, out of the place where the priests' feet stood firm, twelve stones, and ye shall carry them over with you, and leave them in the lodging place, where ye shall lodge this night. Then Joshua called the twelve men, whom he had prepared And it came to pass, when of the children of Israel, out the people removed from of every tribe a man: and their tents, to pass over Joshua said unto them, Pass Jordan, and the priests bear- over before the ark of the ing the ark of the covenant LORD your God into the Joshua, This day will I begin to magnify thee in the sight of all Israel, that they may know that, as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee. And thou shalt command the priests that bear the ark of the covenant, saying, When ye are come to the brink of the water of Jordan, ye shall stand still in Jordan. FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. midst of Jordan, and take| where the feet of the priests you up every man of you a which bare the ark of the stone upon his shoulder, ac- covenant stood: and they cording unto the number of are there unto this day. the tribes of the children of Israel: that this may be a the ark stood in the midst For the priests which bare sign among you, that when of Jordan, until every thing your children ask their ja- was finished that the LORD thers in time to come, say- commanded Joshua to speak ing, What mean ye by these unto the stones? then ye shall answer them, That the waters of Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the LORD; when it passed over Jordan, the waters of Jordan were cut off: and these stones shall be for a memorial unto the children of Israel for ever. And the children of Israel did so as Joshua commanded, and took up twelve stones out of the midst of Jordan, as the LORD spake unto Joshua, according to the number of the tribes of the children of Israel, and carried them over with them unto the place where On that day the LORD magthey lodged, and laid them nified Joshua in the sight of down there. And Joshua all Israel; and they feared set up twelve stones in the him, as they feared Moses, midst of Jordan, in the place all the days of his life. people, according to all that Moses commanded Joshua: and the people hasted and passed over. And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over, that the ark of the LORD passed over, and the priests, in the presence of the people. And the children of Reuben, and the children of Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh, passed over arme children of Israel, as Moses before the spake unto them: forty thousand prepared for about war passed over before the LORD unto battle, to the plains of Jericho. EVENSONG. Joshua V. ver. 13, and Chap. VI. to ver. 21. ND it came to pass, when| tain of the LORD's host said A Joshua was Joshua, that he lifted up his eyes from off thy foot; for the and looked, and, behold, there place whereon thou standest stood a man over against is holy. And Joshua did so. him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua was straitly shut up because Chap. VI. NOW Jericho went unto him, and said of the children of Israel: unto him, Art thou for us, none went out, and none or for our adversaries? And came in. And the LORD said he said, Nay; but as captain unto Joshua, See, I have of the host of the LORD am I given into thine hand Jerinow come. And Joshua fell cho, and the king thereof, on his face to the earth, and and the mighty men did worship, and said unto valour. And ye shall comof him, What saith my lord un- pass the city, all ye men of to his servant? And the cap- war, and go round about the FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. city once. Thus shalt thou| going about it once: and they do six days. And seven came into the camp, and priests shall bear before the lodged in the camp. ark seven trumpets of rams' horns: and the seventh day ye shall compass the city seven times, and the priests shall blow with the trumpets. And it shall come to pass, that when they make a long blast with the ram's horn, and when ye hear the sound of the trumpet, all the people shall shout with a great shout; and the wall of the city shall fall down flat, and the people shall ascend up every man straight before him. And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the LORD. And seven priests bearing seven trumpets of rams' horns before the ark of the LORD went on continually, and blew with the trumpets: and the armed men went before them; but the rereward came after the ark of the LORD, the priests going on, and blowing with the trumpets. And the second day they compassed the city once, and returned into the camp: so they did six days. And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they rose early about the dawning of the day, and compassed the city after the same manner seven times: only on that day they compassed the city seven times. And it came to pass at the seventh time, when the priests blew with the trumpets, Joshua said unto the people, Shout; for the LORD hath given you the city. And Joshua the son of Nun called the priests, and said unto them, Take up the ark of the covenant, and let seven priests bear seven trumpets of rams' horns before the ark of the LORD. And he said unto the people, Pass on, and compass the city, and let him that is armed pass on before the ark of the LORD. And it came to pass, when Joshua had spoken unto the people, that the seven priests bearing the seven trumpets of rams' horns passed on before the LORD, and blew with the trumpets: and the ark of the covenant of the LORD followed them. And the city shall be accursed, even it, and all that are therein, to the LORD: only Rahab the harlot shall live, she and all that are with her in the house, because she hid the messengers that we sent. And ye, in any wise keep yourselves from the accursed thing, lest ye And the armed men went before the priests that blew with the trumpets, and the rereward came after the ark, the priests going on, and blowing with the trumpets. make yourselves accursed, And Joshua had commanded when ye take of the accursed the people, saying, Ye shall thing, and make the camp not shout, nor make any of Israel a curse, and trouble noise with your voice, neither it. But all the silver, and shall any word proceed out gold, and vessels of brass and of your mouth, until the day iron, are consecrated unto I bid you shout; then shall the LORD: they shall come ye shout. So the ark of the into the treasury of the LORD compassed the city, LORD. So the people shouted FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. when the priests blew with a great shout, that the wall the trumpets: and it came to fell down flat, so that the pass, when the people heard people went up into the city, the sound of the trumpet, every man straight before and the people shouted with him, and they took the city. Or, Joshua XXIV. AND Joshua gathered all into the land of the Amorites, the tribes of Israel on Shechem, and called for the elders of Israel, and for their I heads, and for their judges, and for their officers; and they presented themselves before God. And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the flood in old time, even Terah, the father of Abraham, and the father of Nachor: and they served other gods. And I took your father Abraham from the other side of the flood, and led him through out all the land of Canaan, and multiplied his seed, and gave him Isaac. And I gave unto Isaac Jacob and Esau: and I gave unto Esau mount Seir, to possess it; but Jacob and his children went down into Egypt. I sent Moses also and Aaron, and I plagued Egypt, according to that which I did among them: and afterward I brought you out. And I brought your fathers out of Egypt: and ye came unto the sea; and the Egyptians pursued after your fathers with chariots and horsemen unto the Red sea. And when they cried unto the LORD, he put darkness between you and the Egyptians, and brought the sea upon them, and covered them; and your eyes have seen what I have done in Egypt: and ye dwelt in the wilderness a long season. And I brought you side Jordan; and they fought with you: and I gave them into your hand, that ye might possess their land; and I destroyed them from before you. Then Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, arose and warred against Israel, and sent and called Balaam the son of Beor to curse you: but I would not hearken unto Balaam; therefore he blessed you still: so I delivered you out of his hand. And ye went over Jordan, and came unto Jericho: and the men of Jericho fought against you, the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Girgashites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites; and I delivered them into your hand. And I sent the hornet before you, which drave them out from before you, even the two kings of the Amorites; but not with thy sword, nor with thy bow. And I have given you a land for which ye did not labour, and cities which ye built not, and ye dwell in them; of the vineyards and oliveyards which ye planted not do ye eat. LORD, and serve him in sinNow therefore fear the cerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD. And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. you this day whom ye will made a covenant with the serve; whether the gods which people that day, and set them your fathers served that were a statute and an ordinance on the other side of the flood, in Shechem. or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the LORD, to serve other gods; for the LORD our God, he it is that brought us up and our fathers out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage, and which did those great signs in our sight, and preserved us in all the way wherein we went, and among all the people through whom we passed: and the LORD drave out from before us all the people, even the Amorites which dwelt in the land: therefore will we also serve the LORD; for he is our God. And Joshua said unto the people, Ye cannot serve the LORD: for he is an holy God; he is a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions nor your sins. If ye forsake the LORD, and serve strange gods, then he will turn and do you hurt, and consume you, after that he hath done you good. And the people said unto Joshua, Nay; but we will serve the LORD. And Joshua said unto the people, Ye are witnesses against yourselves that ye have chosen you the LORD, to serve him. And they said, We are witnesses. Now therefore put away, said he, the strange gods which are among you, and incline your heart unto the LORD God of Israel. And the people said unto Joshua, The LORD our God will we serve, and his voice will we obey. So Joshua And Joshua wrote these words in the book of the law of God, and took a great stone, and set it up there under an oak, that was by the sanctuary of the LORD. And Joshua said unto all the people, Behold, this stone shall be a witness unto us; for it hath heard all the words of the LORD which he spake unto us: it shall be therefore a witness unto you, lest ye deny your God. So Joshua let the people depart, every man unto his inheritance. And it came to pass after these things, that Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died, being an hundred and ten years old. And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnath- serah, which is in mount Ephraim, on the north side of the hill of Gaash. And Israel served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders that overlived Joshua, and which had known all the works of the LORD, that he had done for Israel. And the bones of Joseph, which the children of Israel brought up out of Egypt, buried they in Shechem, in a parcel of ground which Jacob bought of the sons of Hamor the father of Shechem for an hundred pieces of silver: and it became the inheritance of the children of Joseph. And Eleazar the son of Aaron died; and they buried him in a hill that pertained to Phinehas his son, which was given him in mount Ephraim. The second Sunday after Trinity. MATTINS. Judges IV. AND ND the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the LORD, when Ehud was dead. And the LORD sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan, that reigned in Hazor; the captain of whose host was Sisera, which dwelt in Harosheth of the Gentiles. And the children of Israel cried unto the LORD: for he had nine hundred chariots of iron; and twenty years he mightily oppressed the children of Israel. And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time. And she dwelt under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and Beth- el in mount Ephraim: and the children of Israel came up to her for judgment. And she sent and called Barak the son of Abinoam out of Kedeshnaphtali, and said unto him, Hath not the LORD God of Israel commanded, saying, Go and draw toward mount Tabor, and take with thee ten thousand men of the children of Naphtali and of the children of Zebulun? him. And the LORD disAnd I will draw unto thee comfited Sisera, and all his to the river Kishon Sisera, chariots, and all his host, the captain of Jabin's army, with the edge of the sword with his chariots and his before Barak; so that Sisera multitude; and I will de- lighted down off his chariot, liver him into thine hand. and fled away on his feet. And Barak said unto her, If But Barak pursued after the thou wilt go with me, then I will go: but if thou wilt not go with me, then I will not go. And she said, will surely go with thee: notwithstanding the journey that thou takest shall not be for thine honour; for the And Barak called Zebulun and Naphtali to Kedesh; and he went up with ten thousand men at his feet: and Deborah went up with him. Now Heber the Kenite, which was of the children of Hobab the father in law of Moses, had severed himself from the Kenites, and pitched his tent unto the plain of Zaanaim, which is by Kedesh. And they shewed Sisera that Barak the son of Abinoam was gone up to mount Tabor. And Sisera gathered together all his chariots, even nine hundred chariots of iron, and all the people that were with him, from Harosheth of the Gentiles unto the river of Kishon. And Deborah said unto Barak, Up; for this is the day in which the LORD hath delivered Sisera into thine hand: is not the LORD gone out before thee? So Barak went down from mount Tabor, and ten thousand men after I chariots, and after the host, unto Harosheth of the Gentiles: and all the host of Sisera fell upon the edge of the sword; and there was not a Sisera fled away on his feet man left. Howbeit to the tent of Jael the wife LORD shall sell Sisera into the hand of a woman. And Deborah with Barak to Kedesh. arose, and went SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. of Heber the Kenite: for a nail of the tent, and took there was peace between Jabin the king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite. And Jael went out to meet Sisera, and said unto him, Turn in, my lord, turn in to me; fear not. And when he had turned in unto her into the tent, she covered him with a mantle. And he said unto her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water to drink; for I am thirsty. And she opened a bottle of milk, and gave him drink, and covered him. Again he said unto her, Stand in the door of the tent, and it shall be, when any man doth come and enquire of thee, and say, Is there any man here? that thou shalt say, No. Then Jael Heber's wife took an hammer in her hand, and went softly unto him, and smote the nail into his temples, and fastened it into the ground: for he was fast asleep and weary. So he died. And, behold, as Barak pursued Sisera, Jael came out to meet him, and said unto him, Come, and I will shew thee the man whom thou seekest. And when he came into her tent, behold, Sisera lay dead, and the nail was in his temples. So God subdued on that day Jabin the king of Canaan before the children of Israel. And the hand of the children of Israel prospered, and prevailed against Jabin the king of Canaan, until they had destroyed Jabin king of Canaan. EVENSONG. Judges V. Barak the son of Abi- ceased, they ceased in Israel, noam on that day, saying, until that I Deborah arose, Praise ye the LORD for the that I arose a mother in Isavenging of Israel, when rael. They chose new gods; the people willingly offer- then was war in the gates: ed themselves. Hear, O ye was there a shield or spear kings; give ear, O ye prin- seen among forty thousand ces; I, even I, will sing unto in Israel? My heart is tothe LORD; I will sing praise ward the governors of Isto the LORD God of Israel. rael, that offered themselves LORD, when thou wentest willingly among the people. out of Seir, when thou Bless ye the LORD. Speak, marchedst out of the field of ye that ride on white asses, Edom, the earth trembled, ye that sit in judgment, and and the heavens dropped, walk by the way. They that the clouds also dropped wa- are delivered from the noise ter. The mountains melted of archers in the places of from before the LORD, even drawing water, there shall that Sinai from before the they rehearse the righteous LORD God of Israel. In the acts of the LORD, even the days of Shamgar the son of righteous acts toward the Anath, in the days of Jael, inhabitants of his villages in the highways were unoc- Israel: then shall the peocupied, and the travellers ple of the LORD go down walked through byways. The to the gates. Awake, awake, SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Deborah: awake, awake, ut- means of the pransings, the ter a song: arise, Barak, and pransings of their mighty lead thy captivity captive, ones. Curse ye Meroz, said thou son of Abinoam. Then the angel of the LORD, curse he made him that remain- ye bitterly the inhabitants eth have dominion over the thereof; because they came nobles among the people: not to the help of the LORD, the LORD made me have to the help of the LORD dominion over the mighty. against the mighty. Blessed Out of Ephraim was there above women shall Jael the a root of them against A- wife of Heber the Kenite be, malek; after thee, Benjamin, blessed shall she be above among thy people; out of women in the tent. He askMachir came down gover- ed water, and she gave him nors, and out of Zebulun milk; she brought forth butthey that handle the pen of ter in a lordly dish. She the writer. And the princes put her hand to the nail, and of Issachar were with Debo- her right hand to the workrah; even Issachar, and also men's hammer; and with Barak: he was sent on foot the hammer she smote Siinto the valley. For the sera, she smote off his head, divisions of Reuben there when she had pierced and were great thoughts of heart. stricken through his temWhy abodest thou among ples. At her feet he bowed, the sheepfolds, to hear the he fell, he lay down: at bleatings of the flocks? For her feet he bowed, he fell: the divisions of Reuben there where he bowed, there he were great searchings of fell down dead. The mother heart. Gilead abode beyond of Sisera looked out at a Jordan: and why did Dan window, and cried through remain in ships? Asher con- the lattice, Why is his chatinued on the sea shore, and riot abode in his breaches. Ze- why tarry the wheels of his so long in coming? bulun and Naphtali were a chariots? Her wise ladies people that jeoparded their answered her, yea, she relives unto the death in the turned high places of the field. Have they not sped? have answer to herself, The kings came and fought, they not divided the prey; to then fought the kings of every man a damsel or two; Canaan in Taanach by the to Sisera a prey of divers waters of Megiddo; took no gain of money. lours of needlework, of dithey colours, a prey of divers coThey fought from heaven; vers colours of needlework the stars in their courses on both sides, meet for the fought against Sisera. The necks of them that take the river of Kishon swept them spoil? So let all thine enethat ancient river, the mies perish, O LORD: but let river Kishon. O my soul, them that love him be as the thou hast trodden strength. down sun when he goeth forth in Then horsehoofs broken by the rest forty years. were the his might. And the land had away, SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Or, Judges VI. verse 11. AND there came an angel of flour: the flesh he put of a and he put broth in a pot, and brought it out unto him under the oak, and presented it. And the angel of God said unto him, Take the flesh and the unleavened cakes, and lay them upon this rock, and pour out the broth. And he did so. Then the angel of the LORD put forth the end of the staff that was in his hand, and touched the flesh and the unleavened cakes; and there rose up fire out of the rock, and consumed the flesh and the unleavened under an oak which was in Ophrah, that pertained unto Joash the Abi- ezrite: and his son Gideon threshed wheat by the winepress, to hide it from the Midianites. And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valour. And Gideon said unto him, Oh my Lord, if the LORD be with us, why then is all this befallen us? and where be all his miracles which our fathers told us of, saying, Did not the LORD bring us up from Egypt? cakes. Then the angel of but now the LORD hath for- the LORD departed out of saken us, and delivered us his sight. And when Gideon into the hands of the Midian- perceived that he was an ites. And the LORD looked angel of the LORD, Gideon upon him, and said, Go in said, Alas, O Lord GoD! for this thy might, and thou because I have seen an angel shalt save Israel from the of the LORD face to face. hand of the Midianites: have And the LORD said unto not I sent thee? And he him, Peace be unto thee; said unto him, Oh my Lord, fear not: thou shalt not die. wherewith shall I save Is- Then Gideon built an altar rael? behold, my family is there unto the LORD, and poor in Manasseh, and I called it Jehovah- shalom: am the least in my father's unto this day it is yet in house. And the LORD said Ophrah of the Abi- ezrites. unto him, Surely I will be with thee, and thou shalt smite the Midianites as one man. And he said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, then shew me a sign that thou talkest with me. Depart not hence, I pray thee, until I come unto thee, and bring forth my present, and set it before thee. And he said, I will tarry until thou come again. And it came to pass the same night, that the LORD said unto him, Take thy father's young bullock, even the second bullock of seven years old, and throw down the altar of Baal that thy father hath, and cut down the grove that is by it: and build an altar unto the LORD thy God upon the top of this rock, in the ordered place, and take the second bullock, and offer a burnt sacrifice with the wood of the grove which thou shalt cut down. And Gideon went in, and made ready a kid, and unleavened cakes of an ephah THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Then Gideon took ten men children of the east were of his servants, and did as gathered together, and went the LORD had said unto over, and pitched in the him: and so it was, because valley of Jezreel. But the he feared his father's house- Spirit of the LORD came hold, and the men of the city, upon Gideon, and he blew that he could not do it by a trumpet; and Abi- ezer day, that he did it by night. was gathered after him. And he sent messengers throughout all Manasseh; who also was gathered after him: and he sent messengers unto Asher, and unto Zebulun, and unto Naphtali; and they came up to meet them. And when the men of the city arose early in the morning, behold, the altar of Baal was cast down, and the grove was cut down that was by it, and the second bullock was offered upon the altar that was built. they Who And And Gideon said unto God, said one to another, If thou wilt save Israel by hath done this thing? And mine hand, as thou hast when they enquired and said, behold, I will put a asked, they said, Gideon the fleece of wool in the floor; son of Joash hath done this and if the dew be on the thing. Then the men of the fleece only, and it be dry city said unto Joash, Bring upon all the earth beside, out thy son, that he may then shall I know that thou die: because he hath cast wilt save Israel by mine down the altar of Baal, and hand, as thou hast said. And because he hath cut down it was so: for he rose up the grove that was by it. early on the morrow, and And Joash said unto all that thrust the fleece together, stood against him, Will ye and wringed the dew out of plead for Baal? will ye save the fleece, a bowl full of him? he that will plead for water. And Gideon said unhim, let him be put to death to God, Let not thine anger whilst it is yet morning: if be hot against me, and I he be a god, let him plead will speak but this once: let for himself, because one hath me prove, I pray thee, but cast down his altar. There- this once with the fleece; fore on that day he called let it now be dry only upon him Jerubbaal, saying, Let the fleece, and upon all the Baal plead against him, be- ground let there be dew. cause he hath thrown down And God did so that night: his altar. for it was dry upon the fleece only, and there was dew on all the ground. Then all the Midianites and the Amalekites and the The third Sunday after Trinity. MATTINS. 1 Samuel II. to ver. 27. AND Hannah prayed, and exalted in the LORD: my said, My heart rejoiceth mouth is in the LORD, mine horn is enemies; enlarged over mine because I rejoice THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. in thy salvation. There is Now the sons of Eli were none holy as the LORD: for sons of Belial; they knew there is none beside thee: not the LORD. And the neither is there any rock like priest's custom with the peoour God. Talk no more so ple was, when any man exceeding proudly; let not offered sacrifice, the priest's arrogancy come out of your servant came, while the flesh mouth for the LORD is a was in seething, with a fleshGod of knowledge, and by hook of three teeth in his him actions are weighed. hand; and he struck it into The bows of the mighty the pan, or kettle, or caldron, men are broken, and they or pot; all that the fleshthat stumbled are girded hook brought up the priest with strength. They that took for himself. So they did were full have hired out in Shiloh unto all the Israelthemselves for bread; and ites that came thither. Also they that were hungry ceased: before they burnt the fat, so that the barren hath born the priest's servant came, and seven; and she that hath said to the man that sacrimany children is waxed fee- ficed, Give flesh to roast for ble. The LORD killeth, and the priest; for he will not maketh alive: he bringeth have sodden flesh of thee, down to the grave, and but raw. And if any man bringeth up. The LORD said unto him, Let them not maketh poor, and maketh fail to burn the fat presently, rich: he bringeth low, and and then take as much as thy lifteth up. He raiseth up soul desireth; then he would the poor out of the dust, answer him, Nay; but thou and lifteth up the beggar shalt give it me now: and if from the dunghill, to set not, I will take it by force. them Wherefore the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD: for men abhorred the offering of the LORD. among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD's, and he hath set the world upon them. He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail. The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed. And Elkanah went to Ramah to his house. And the child did minister unto the LORD before Eli the priest. But Samuel ministered before the LORD, being a child, girded with a linen ephod. Moreover his mother made him a little coat, and brought it to him from year to year, when she came up with her husband to offer the yearly sacrifice. And Eli blessed Elkanah and his wife, and said, The LORD give thee seed of this woman for the loan which is lent to the LORD. And they went unto their own home. And the LORD visited Hannah, so that she conceived, and bare three sons THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the LORD. Now Eli was very old, and heard all that his sons did unto all Israel; and how they lay with the women that assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. And he said unto them, Why do ye such things? for I hear of your evil dealings by all this people. Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that EVENSONG. I hear: ye make the LORD'S people to transgress. If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the LORD, who shall intreat for him? Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because the LORD would slay them. And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men. 1 Samuel III. LORD had called the child. Therefore Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place. And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth. nistered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision. And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see; and ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was, and Samuel was laid down to sleep; that the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I And he ran unto Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And he said, I called not; lie down again. And he went and lay down. And the LORD called yet again, Samuel. And Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And he answered, I called not, my son; lie down again. Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him. And the LORD called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Hear am I; for And Samuel lay until the thou didst call me. And morning, and opened the E And the LORD said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle. In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end. For I have told him that I will judge his house for ever for the iniquity which he knoweth; because his sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not. And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli's house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering for ever. THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. doors of the house of the him. And he said, It is the LORD. And Samuel feared LORD: let him do what seemto shew Eli the vision. Then eth him good. Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered, Here am I. And he said, What is the thing that the LORD hath' said unto thee? I pray thee hide it not from me: God do so to thee, and more also, if thou hide any thing from me of all the things that he said unto thee. And Samuel told him every whit, and hid nothing from the word of the LORD. And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground. And all Israel even to Beerfrom Dan sheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of the LORD. And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh: for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by Or, 1 Samuel IV. to verse 19. a Israel went out against the Philistines to battle, and pitched beside Eben- ezer: came to all Israel. Now great shout, so that the earth rang again. And when the Philistines heard the noise of the shout, they said, What and the Philistines pitched meaneth the noise of this in Aphek. And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: and when they joined battle, Israel was smitten before the Philistines and they slew of the army in the field about four thousand men. great shout in the camp of the Hebrews? And they understood that the ark of the LORD was come into the camp. And the Philistines were afraid, for they said, God is come into the camp. And they said, Woe unto us! And when the people were for there hath not been such come into the camp, the a thing heretofore. Woe unelders of Israel said, Where- to us! who shall deliver us fore hath the LORD smitten out of the hand of these us to day before the Philis- mighty Gods? these are the tines? Let us fetch the ark Gods that smote the Egypof the covenant of the LORD tians with all the plagues in out of Shiloh unto us, that, the wilderness. Be strong, when it cometh among us, it and quit yourselves like men, may save us out of the hand 0 ye Philistines, that ye be of our enemies. So the peo- not servants unto the Heple sent to Shiloh, that they brews, as they have been to might bring from thence the you: quit yourselves like ark of the covenant of the men, and fight. LORD of hosts, which dwell- And the Philistines fought, eth between the cherubims: and Israel was smitten, and and the two sons of Eli, they fled every man into his Hophni and Phinehas, were tent: and there was a very there with the ark of the great slaughter; for there covenant of God. And when fell of Israel thirty thouthe ark of the covenant of sand footmen. And the ark the LORD came into the camp, of God was taken; and the FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. two sons of Eli, Hophni and| And the man said unto Eli, Phinehas, were slain. I am he that came out of the And there ran a man of army, and I fled to day out Benjamin out of the army, of the army. And he said, and came to Shiloh the same What is there done, my son? day with his clothes rent, and And the messenger answered with earth upon his head. and said, Israel is fled before And when he came, lo, Eli the Philistines, and there sat upon a seat by the way- hath been also a great slaughside watching: for his heart ter among the people, and trembled for the ark of God. thy two sons also, Hophni And when the man came and Phinehas, are dead, and into the city, and told it, the ark of God is taken. And all the city cried out. And it came to pass, when he when Eli heard the noise of made mention of the ark of the crying, he said, What God, that he fell from off meaneth the noise of this the seat backward by the side tumult? And the man came of the gate, and his neck in hastily, and told Eli. Now brake, and he died: for he Eli was ninety and eight was an old man, and heavy. years old; and his eyes were And he had judged Israel dim, that he could not see. I forty years. The fourth Sunday after Trinity. MATTINS. 1 Samuel XII. AND Samuel said unto ought of any man's hand. all them, The have hearkened unto your LORD is witness against you, voice in all that ye said unto and his anointed is witness me, and have made a king this day, that ye have not over you. And now, behold, found ought in my hand. the king walketh before you: And they answered, He is and I am old and grayhead- witness. ed; and, behold, my sons And Samuel said unto the are with you and I have people, It is the LORD that walked before you from my advanced Moses and Aaron, childhood unto this day. Be- and that brought your fathers hold, here I am: witness a- up out of the land of Egypt. gainst me before the LORD, Now therefore stand still, and before his anointed: that I may reason with you whose ox have I taken? or before the LORD of all the whose ass have I taken? or righteous acts of the LORD, whom have I defrauded? which he did to you and to whom have I oppressed? your fathers. When Jacob or of whose hand have I was come into Egypt, and received any bribe to blind your fathers cried unto the mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you. And they said, Thou hast not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither hast thou taken LORD, then the LORD sent Moses and Aaron, which brought forth your fathers out of Egypt, and made them dwell in this place. And when FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. eyes. Is it not wheat harvest to day? I will call unto the LORD, and he shall send thunder and rain; that ye may perceive and see that your wickedness is great, which ye have done in the sight of the LORD, in asking you a king. So Samuel called unto the LORD; and the LORD sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel. And all the people said unto Samuel, Pray for thy servants unto the LORD thy God, that we die not: for we have added unto all our sins this evil, to ask us a king. they forgat the LORD their see this great thing, which God, he sold them into the the LORD will do before your hand of Sisera, captain of the host of Hazor, and into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the king of Moab, and they fought against them. And they cried unto the LORD, and said, We have sinned, because we have forsaken the LORD, and have served Baalim and Ashtaroth: but now deliver us out of the hand of our enemies, and we will serve thee. And the LORD sent Jerubbaal, and Bedan, and Jephthah, and Samuel, and delivered you out of the hand of your enemies on every side, and ye dwelled safe. And when ye saw that And Samuel said unto the Nahash the king of the people, Fear not: ye have children of Ammon came done all this wickedness: yet against you, ye said unto turn not aside from followme, Nay; but a king shall ing the LORD, but serve the reign over us: when the LORD with all your heart; LORD your God was your and turn ye not aside: for king. Now therefore behold then should ye go after vain the king whom ye have things, which cannot profit chosen, and whom ye have nor deliver; for they are desired! and, behold, the vain. For the LORD will LORD hath set a king over not forsake his people for you. If ye will fear the his great name's sake: beLORD, and serve him, and cause it hath pleased the obey his voice, and not rebel LORD to make you his peoagainst the commandment of ple. Moreover as for me, the LORD, then shall both ye God forbid that I should sin and also the king that reign- against the LORD in ceasing eth over you continue fol- to pray for you: but I will lowing the LORD your God: teach you the good and the but if ye will not obey the right way: only fear the voice of the LORD, but rebel LORD, and serve him in against the commandment of truth with all your heart: the LORD, then shall the for consider how great things hand of the LORD be against he hath done for you. But you, as it was against your fathers. Now therefore stand and if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your king. FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. EVENSONG. 1 Samuel XIII. AUL reigned one year; Samuel came not to Gilgal; ed from him. And Saul said, Bring hither a burnt offering to me, and peace offerings. And he offered the burnt offering. And it came to pass, that as soon as he had made an end of offering the burnt offering, behold, Samuel came; and Saul went out to meet him, that he might salute him. And Samuel said, What hast thou done? And Saul said, Because I saw that the people were scattered from me, and that thou camest not within the days appointed, and that the Philistines gathered themselves together at Michmash; therefore said I, The Philistines will come down now upon me to Gilgal, and I have not made supplication unto the LORD: I And the Philistines gather- forced myself therefore, and ed themselves together to fight offered a burnt offering. And with Israel, thirty thousand Samuel said to Saul, Thou chariots, and six thousand hast done foolishly: thou hast horsemen, and people as the not kept the commandment sand which is on the sea shore of the LORD thy God, which in multitude: and they came he commanded thee: for up, and pitched in Mich- now would the LORD have mash, eastward from Beth- established thy kingdom upWhen the men of on Israel for ever. But now Israel saw that they were in thy kingdom shall not cona strait,( for the people were tinue: the LORD hath sought distressed,) then the people him a man after his own did hide themselves in caves, heart, and the LORD hath and in thickets, and in rocks, commanded him to be capand in high places, and in tain over his people, because pits. And some of the He- thou hast not kept that brews went over Jordan to which the LORD commandthe land of Gad and Gilead. ed thee. And Samuel arose, As for Saul, he was yet in and gat him up from Gilgal Gilgal, and all the people unto Gibeah of Benjamin. followed him trembling. And Saul numbered the people that were present with him, about six hundred men. And Saul, and Jonaaven. And he tarried seven days, according to the set time that Samuel had appointed: but E2 two years over Israel, Saul chose him three thousand men of Israel; whereof two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in mount Beth- el, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin: and the rest of the people he sent every man to his tent. And Jonathan smote the garrison of the Philistines that was in Geba, and the Philistines heard of it. And Saul blew the trumpet throughout all the land, saying, Let the Hebrews hear. And all Israel heard say that Saul had smitten a garrison of the Philistines, and that Israel also was had in abomination with the Philistines. And the people were called together after Saul to Gilgal. FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. than his son, and the people brews make them swords or that were present with them, spears: but all the Israelites abode in Gibeah of Benja- went down to the Philistines, min: but the Philistines en- to sharpen every man his camped in Michmash. share, and his coulter, and his ax, and his mattock. Yet they had a file for the mattocks, and for the coulters, and for the forks, and for the axes, and to sharpen the And the spoilers came out of the camp of the Philistines in three companies: one company turned unto the way that leadeth to Ophrah, unto the land of Shual: and an- goads. So it came to pass other company turned the Beth- horon: and way to another company turned to the way of the border that looketh to the valley of Zeboim toward the wilderness. in the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people that were with Saul and Jonathan: but with Saul and with Jonathan Now there was no smith his son was there found. And found throughout all the the garrison of the Philisland of Israel: for the Phi- tines went out to the passage listines said, Lest the He- of Michmash. Or, Ruth I. NOW TOW it came to pass in might return from the counthe days when the judges try of Moab: for she had ruled, that there was a fa- heard in the country of Moab mine in the land. And a how that the LORD had visitcertain man of Beth- lehem- ed his people in giving them judah went to sojourn in the bread. Wherefore she went country of Moab, he, and his forth out of the place where wife, and his two sons. And she was, and her two daughthe name of the man was ters in law with her; and Elimelech, and the name of they went on the way to rehis wife Naomi, and the name turn unto the land of Judah. of his two sons Mahlon and And Naomi said unto her Chilion, Ephrathites of Beth- two daughters in law, Go, lehem- judah. And they came return each to her mother's into the country of Moab, house: the LORD deal kindly and continued there. And with you, as ye have dealt Elimelech Naomi's husband with the dead, and with me. died; and she was left, and The LORD grant you that ye her two sons. And they took may find rest, each of you in them wives of the women of the house of her husband. Moab; the name of the one Then she kissed them; and was Orpah, and the name of they lifted up their voice, the other Ruth: and they and wept. And they said undwelled there about ten years. to her, Surely we will return And Mahlon and Chilion with thee unto thy people. died also both of them; and And Naomi said, Turn again, the woman was left of her my daughters: why will ye two sons and her husband. go with me? are there yet Then she arose with her any more sons in my womb, daughters in law, that she that they may be your FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. husbands? Turn again, my die, and there will I be buried: daughters, go your way; for the LORD do so to me, and I am too old to have an hus- more also, if ought but death band. If I should say, I have part thee and me. When she hope, if I should have an saw that she was stedfastly husband also to night, and minded to go with her, then should also bear sons; would she left speaking unto her. ye tarry for them till they So they two went until were grown? would ye stay they came to Beth- lehem. for them from having hus- And it came to pass, when bands? nay, my daughters; they were come to Bethfor it grieveth me much for lehem, that all the city was your sakes that the hand of moved about them, and they the LORD is gone out against said, Is this Naomi? And me. And they lifted up their she said unto them, Call me voice, and wept again: and not Naomi, call me Mara: Orpah kissed her mother in for the Almighty hath dealt law; but Ruth clave unto very bitterly with me. I her. And she said, Behold, went out full, and the LORD thy sister in law is gone back hath brought me home again unto her people, and unto empty: why then call ye me her gods: return thou after Naomi, seeing the LORD hath thy sister in law. And Ruth testified against me, and the said, Intreat me not to leave Almighty hath afflicted me? thee, or to return from fol- So Naomi returned, and lowing after thee: for whi- Ruth the Moabitess, her ther thou goest, I will go; daughter in law, with her, and where thou lodgest, I which returned out of the will lodge: thy people shall country of Moab: and they be my people, and thy God my came to Beth- lehem in the God: where thou diest, will Il beginning of barley harvest. The fifth Sunday after Trinity. MATTINS. 1 Samuel XV. to verse 24. SAMUEL also said unto man, infant and suckling, ox me sheep, ass. to anoint thee to be king And Saul gathered the people over his people, over Israel: together, and numbered them now therefore hearken thou in Telaim, two hundred thouunto the voice of the words sand footmen, and ten thouof the LORD. Thus saith the sand men of Judah. And LORD of hosts, I remember Saul came to a city of Amalek, that which Amalek did to and laid wait in the valley. Israel, how he laid wait for him in the way, when he came up from Egypt. Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woAnd Saul said unto the Kenites, Go, depart, get you down from among the Amalekites, lest I destroy you with them: for ye shewed kindness to all the children of Israel, when they came up FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. out of Egypt. So the Kenites departed from among the Amalekites. And Saul smote the Amalekites from Havilah until thou comest to Shur, that is over against Egypt. And he took Agag the king of the Amalekites alive, and utterly destroyed all the people with the edge of the sword. But Saul and the people spared Agag, and the best of the sheep, and of the oxen, and of the fatlings, and the lambs, and all that was good, and would not utterly destroy them: but every thing that was vile and refuse, that they destroyed utterly. LORD thy God; and the rest we have utterly destroyed. Samuel said unto Then Saul, Stay, and I will tell thee what the LORD hath said to me this night. And he said unto him, Say on. And Samuel said, When wast little in thine sight, wast thou not made the head of the tribes of Israel, and the LORD anointed thee king over Israel? And the LORD sent thee on a journey, and said, Go and utterly destroy the sinners the Amalekites, and fight against them until they thou own be consumed. Wherefore Then came the word of then didst thou not obey the the LORD unto Samuel, say- voice of the LORD, but didst ing, It repenteth me that I fly upon the spoil, and didst have set up Saul to be king: evil in the sight of the for he is turned back from LORD? And Saul said unto following me, and hath not Samuel, Yea, I have obeyed performed my command- the voice of the LORD, and ments. And it grieved Sa- have gone the way which muel; and he cried unto the LORD sent me, and have the LORD all night. And brought Agag the king of when Samuel rose early to Amalek, and have utterly meet Saul in the morning, destroyed the Amalekites. it was told Samuel, saying, But the people took of the Saul came to Carmel, and, spoil, sheep and oxen, the behold, he set him up a chief of the things which place, and is gone about, should have been utterly and passed on, and gone destroyed, to sacrifice. unto down to Gilgal. And Samuel the LORD thy God in Gilgal. came to Saul: and Saul said And Samuel said, Hath the unto him, Blessed be thou LORD as great delight in of the LORD: I have per- burnt offerings and sacriformed the commandment fices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD. And Samuel of the LORD? Behold, to said, What meaneth then this obey is better than sacrifice, bleating of the sheep in mine and to hearken than the fat ears, and the lowing of the of rams. oxen which I Saul said, They have brought them from the Amalekites: for the people spared the best of the sheep and of the oxen, to sacrifice unto the For rebellion is hear? And as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king. FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. EVENSONG. 1 Samuel XVI. AND ND the LORD said unto mah to pass by. And he Samuel, How long wilt said, Neither hath the LORD thou mourn for Saul, seeing chosen this. Again, Jesse I have rejected him from made seven of his sons to reigning over Israel? fill pass before Samuel. And thine horn with oil, and go, Samuel said unto Jesse, The I will send thee to Jesse the LORD hath not chosen these. Beth- lehemite: for I have And Samuel said unto Jesse, provided me a king among Are here all thy children? his sons. And Samuel said, And he said, There remainHow can I go? if Saul hear eth yet the youngest, and, it, he will kill me. And the behold, he keepeth the sheep. LORD said, Take an heifer And Samuel said unto Jesse, with thee, and say, I am Send and fetch him: for we come to sacrifice to the LORD. will not sit down till he And call Jesse to the sacri- come hither. And he sent, fice, and I will shew thee and brought him in. Now what thou shalt do: and he was ruddy, and withal of thou shalt anoint unto me a beautiful countenance, and him whom I name unto thee. goodly to look to. And the And Samuel did that which LORD said, Arise, anoint the LORD spake, and came him: for this is he. Then to Beth- lehem. And the el- Samuel took the horn of oil, ders of the town trembled and anointed him in the at his coming, and said, Com- midst of his brethren: and est thou peaceably? And he the Spirit of the LORD came said, Peaceably: I am come upon David from that day to sacrifice unto the LORD: forward. So Samuel rose up, sanctify yourselves, and come and went to Ramah. with me to the sacrifice. And he sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice. But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him. And Saul's And it came to pass, when servants said unto him, Bethey were come, that he look- hold now, an evil spirit from ed on Eliab, and said, Surely God troubleth thee. Let our the LORD's anointed is be- lord now command thy serfore him. But the LORD said vants, which are before thee, unto Samuel, Look not on to seek out a man, who is a his countenance, or on the cunning player on an harp: height of his stature; because and it shall come to pass, I have refused him: for the when the evil spirit from LORD seeth not as man seeth; God is upon thee, that he for man looketh on the out- shall play with his hand, and ward appearance, but the thou shalt be well. And LORD looketh on the heart. Saul said unto his servants, Then Jesse called Abinadab, Provide me now a man that and made him pass before can play well, and bring Samuel. And he said, Nei- him to me. Then answered ther hath the LORD chosen one of the servants, and said, this. Then Jesse made Sham- Behold, I have seen a son of E 3 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. him. Jesse the Beth- lehemite, that| David came to Saul, and is cunning in playing, and a stood before him: and he mighty valiant man, and a loved him greatly; and he man of war, and prudent in became his armourbearer. matters, and a comely per- And Saul sent to Jesse, sayson, and the LORD is with ing, Let David, pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight. And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him. Wherefore Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, and said, Send me David thy son, which is with the sheep. And Jesse took an ass laden with bread, and a bottle of wine, and a kid, and sent them by David his son unto Saul. And Or, 1 Samuel XVII. NOW W the Philistines ga- shield went before him. And thered together their he stood and cried unto the armies to battle, and were armies of Israel, and said gathered together at Sho- unto them, Why are ye come choh, which belongeth to Ju- out to set your battle in ardah, and pitched between ray?- am not I a Philistine, Shochoh and Azekah, in and ye servants to Saul? Ephes- dammim. And Saul choose you a man for you, and the men of Israel were and let him come down to gathered together, and pitch- me. If he be able to fight ed by the valley of Elah, and with me, and to kill me, set the battle in array against then will we be your serthe vants: but if I prevail against him, and kill him, then shall ye be our serAnd vants, and serve us. the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together. When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid. Philistines. And the Philistines stood on a mountain on the one side, and Israel stood on a mountain on the other side: and there was a valley between them. And there went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span. And he had an helmet of brass upon his head, and he was armed with a coat of mail; and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of brass. And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a target of brass between his shoulders. And the staff of his spear was like a weaver's beam; and his spear's head weighed six hundred shekels of iron: and one bearing a Now David was the son of that Ephrathite of Beth- lehem- judah, whose name was Jesse; and he had eight sons; and the man went among men for an old man in the days of Saul. And the three eldest sons of Jesse went and followed Saul to the battle: and the names of his three sons that went to the battle were Eliab the firstborn, and -88 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. next unto him Abinadab, and up? surely to defy Israel is the third Shammah. And he come up: and it shall David was the youngest: and be, that the man who killeth the three eldest followed Saul. him, the king will enrich him But David went and return- with great riches, and will ed from Saul to feed his fa- give him his daughter, an ther's sheep at Beth- lehem. make his father's house free And the Philistine drew near in Israel. And David spake morning and evening, and to the men that stood by presented himself forty days. him, saying, What shall be And Jesse said unto David done to the man that killeth his son, Take now for thy this Philistine, and taketh brethren an ephah of this away the reproach from Isparched corn, and these ten rael? for who is this uncirloaves, and run to the camp cumcised Philistine, that he to thy brethren; and carry should defy the armies of these ten cheeses unto the the living God? And the captain of their thousand, people answered him after and look how thy brethren this manner, saying, So shall fare, and take their pledge. it be done to the man that Now Saul, and they, and all killeth him. the men of Israel, were in the valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines. And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle. And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause? And he turned from him toward another, and spake after the same manner: and the people answered him again after the former manner. And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul: and he sent for him. And David rose up early in the morning, and left the sheep with a keeper, and took, and went, as Jesse had commanded him; and he came to the trench, as the host was going forth to the fight, and shouted for the battle. For Israel and the Philistines had put the battle in array, army against army. And David left his carriage in the hand of the keeper of the carriage, and ran into the army, and came and saluted his brethren. And as he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the armies of the Philistines, and spake according to the same words: and David heard And David said to Saul, them. And all the men of Let no man's heart fail beIsrael, when they saw the cause of him; thy servant man, fled from him, and will go and fight with this were sore afraid. And the Philistine. And Saul said men of Israel said, Have ye to David, Thou art not able scen this man that is come to go against this Philis FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. tine to fight with him: for tine looked about, and saw thou art but a youth, and David, he disdained him: he a man of war from his for he was but a youth, and youth. And David said un- ruddy, and of a fair counto Saul, Thy servant kept tenance. And the Philistine his father's sheep, and there said unto David, Am I a came a lion, and a bear, and dog, that thou comest to me took a lamb out of the flock: with staves? And the Phiand I went out after him, listine cursed David by his and smote him, and deliver- gods. And the Philistine ed it out of his mouth: and said to David, Come to me, when he arose against me, and I will give thy flesh unto I caught him by his beard, the fowls of the air, and to and smote him, and slew the beasts of the field. Then him. Thy servant slew both said David to the Philistine, the lion and the bear: and Thou comest to me with a this uncircumcised Philistine sword, and with a spear, and shall be as one of them, see- with a shield: but I come ing he hath defied the armies to thee in the name of the of the living God. David LORD of hosts, the God of said moreover, The LORD the armies of Israel, whom that delivered me out of the thou hast defied. This day paw of the lion, and out of will the LORD deliver thee the paw of the bear, he will into mine hand; and I will deliver me out of the hand smite thee, and take thine of this Philistine. And Saul head from thee; and I will said unto David, Go, and the give the carcases of the host LORD be with thee. of the Philistines this day And Saul armed David with unto the fowls of the air, his armour, and he put an and to the wild beasts of the helmet of brass upon his head; earth; that all the earth may also he armed him with a know that there is a God in coat of mail. And David Israel. And all this assemgirded his sword upon his bly shall know that the LORD armour, and he assayed to saveth not with sword and go; for he had not proved it. spear: for the battle is the And David said unto Saul, LORD's, and he will give you I cannot go with these; for into our hands. And it came I have not proved them. to pass, when the Philistine And David put them off arose, and came and drew him. And he took his staff nigh to meet David, that in his hand, and chose him David hasted, and ran tofive smooth stones out of the ward the army to meet the brook, and put them in a Philistine. And David put shepherd's bag which he his hand in his bag, and took had, even in a scrip; and his thence a stone, and slang it, sling was in his hand: and and smote the Philistine in he drew near to the Philis- his forehead, that the stone tine. And the Philistine sunk into his forehead; and came on and drew near unto he fell upon his face to the David; and the man that earth. So David prevailed bare the shield went before over the Philistine with a him. And when the Philis- sling and with a stone, and SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. smote the Philistine, and| David took the head of the slew him; but there was no Philistine, and brought it to sword in the hand of David. Jerusalem; but he put his Therefore David ran, and armour in his tent. stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled. And the men of Israel and of Judah arose, and shouted, and pursued the Philistines, until thou come to the valley, and to the gates of Ekron. And the wounded of the Philistines fell down by the way to Shaaraim, even unto Gath, and unto Ekron. And the children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and And when Saul saw David go forth against the Philistine, he said unto Abner, the captain of the host, Abner, whose son is this youth? And Abner said, As thy soul liveth, O king, I cannot tell. And the king said, Enquire thou whose son the stripling is. And as David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand. And Saul said to him, Whose son art thou, thou young man? And David answered, I am the son of thy servant they spoiled their tents. And Jesse the Beth- lehemite. The sixth Zunday after Trinity. MATTINS. 2 Samuel I. Now it came to pass after ple also are fallen and dead; the of Saul and David was returned from son are dead also. And Dathe slaughter of the Amalek- vid said unto the young man ites, and David had abode that told him, How knowtwo days in Ziklag; it came est thou that Saul and Jonaeven to pass on the third day, than his son be dead? And that, behold, a man came the young man that told out of the camp from Saul him said, As I happened by with his clothes rent, and chance upon mount Gilboa, earth upon his head: and behold, Saul leaned upon his so it was, when he came to spear; and, lo, the chariots David, that he fell to the and horsemen followed hard earth, and did obeisance. after him. And when he And David said unto him, looked behind him, he saw From whence comest thou? me, and called unto me. And he said unto him, Out And I answered, Here am I. of the camp of Israel am And he said unto me, Who I escaped. And David said art thou? And I answered unto him, How went the him, I am an Amalekite. He matter? I pray thee, tell said unto me again, Stand, me. And he answered, That I pray thee, upon me, and the people are fled from the slay me: for anguish is come battle, and many of the peo- upon me, because my life E 4 SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. is yet whole in me. So I Jasher.) The beauty of Isstood upon him, and slew rael is slain upon thy high him, because I was sure that places: how are the mighty he could not live after that fallen! Tell it not in Gath, he was fallen: and I took the publish it not in the streets crown that was upon his of Askelon; lest the daughhead, and the bracelet that ters of the Philistines rewas on his arm, and have brought them hither unto my lord. Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him: and they mourned, and wept, and fasted until even, for Saul, and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of the LORD, and for the house of Israel; because they were fallen by the sword. joice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph. Ye mountains of Gilboa, let there be no dew, neither let there be rain, upon you, nor fields of offerings: for there the shield of the mighty is vilely cast away, the shield of Saul, as though he had not been anointed with oil. From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan turned not And David said unto the back, and the sword of Saul young man that told him, returned not empty. Saul Whence art thou? And he and Jonathan were lovely answered, I am the son of and pleasant thei lives, a stranger, an Amalekite. and in their death they And David said unto him, were not divided: they were How wast thou not afraid swifter than eagles, they to stretch forth thine hand to were stronger than lions. destroy the LORD'S anointed? Ye daughters of Israel, weep And David called one of the over Saul, who clothed you young men, and said, Go in scarlet, with other denear, and fall upon him. And lights, who put on ornaments he smote him that he died. of gold upon your apparel. And David said unto him, How are the mighty fallen Thy blood be upon thy head; in the midst of the battle! for thy mouth hath testified 0 Jonathan, thou wast slain against thee, saying, I have in thine high places. I am slain the LORD'S anointed. distressed for thee, my broAnd David lamented with ther Jonathan: very pleathis lamentation over Saul sant hast thou been unto and over Jonathan his son: me: thy love to me was ( also he bade them teach wonderful, passing the love the children of Judah the of women. How are the use of the bow: behold, it mighty fallen, and the weais written in the book of pons of war perished! EVENSONG. 2 Samuel XII. to ver. 24. ND the LORD sent Na-| The rich man had exceedANI than unto David. And ing many flocks and herds: he came unto him, and said but the poor man had nounto him, There were two thing, save one little ewe men in one city; the one lamb, which he had bought rich, and the other poor. and nourished up: and it SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. grew up together with him, hold, I will raise up evil and with his children; it did against thee out of thine eat of his own meat, and own house, and I will take drank of his own cup, and thy wives before thine eyes, lay in his bosom, and was and give them unto thy unto him as a daughter. And neighbour, and he shall lie there came a traveller unto with thy wives in the sight the rich man, and he spared of this sun. For thou didst to take of his own flock and it secretly: but I will do of his own herd, to dress for this thing before all Israel, the wayfaring man that was and before the sun. And come unto him; but took David said unto Nathan, I the poor man's lamb, and have sinned against the dressed it for the man that LoRD. And Nathan was come to him. And Da- unto David, The LORD also vid's anger was greatly kin- hath put away thy sin; thou dled against the man; and shalt not die. Howbeit, behe said to Nathan, As the cause by this deed thou hast LORD liveth, the man that given great occasion to the hath done this thing shall enemies of the LORD to surely die: and he shall re- blaspheme, the child also store the lamb fourfold, be- that is born unto thee shall cause he did this thing, and surely die. because he had no pity. said And Nathan departed unAnd Nathan said to David, to his house. And the LORD Thou art the man. Thus saith struck the child that Uriah's the LORD God of Israel, I an- wife bare unto David, and ointed thee king over Israel, it was very sick. David and I delivered thee out of therefore besought God for the hand of Saul; and I gave the child; and David fastthee thy master's house, and ed, and went in, and lay thy master's wives into thy all night upon the earth. bosom, and gave thee the And the elders of his house house of Israel and of Ju- arose, and went to him, to dah; and if that had been raise him up from the earth: too little, I would moreover but he would not, neither have given unto thee such did he eat bread with them. and such things. Wherefore hast thou despised the commandment of the LORD, to do evil in his sight? thou hast killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword, and hast taken his wife to be thy wife, and hast slain him with the sword of the children of Ammon. Now therefore the sword shall never depart from thine house; because thou hast despised me, and hast taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be thy wife. Thus saith the LORD, Be- David said unto his servants, And it came to pass on the seventh day, that the child died. And the servants of David feared to tell him that the child was dead: for they said, Behold, while the child was yet alive, we spake unto him, and he would not hearken unto our voice: how will he then vex himself, if we tell him that the child is dead? But when David saw that his servants whispered, David perceived that the child was dead: therefore SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Is the child dead? And they fast and weep for the child. said, He is dead. Then Da- while it was alive; but when vid arose from the earth, the child was dead, thou didst and washed, and anointed rise and eat bread. And he himself, and changed his said, While the child was yet apparel, and came into the alive, I fasted and wept: for house of the LORD, and wor- I said, Who can tell whether shipped: then he came to GOD will be gracious to me, his own house; and when that the child may live? But he required, they set bread now he is dead, wherefore before him, and he did eat. Then said his servants unto him, What thing is this that thou hast done? thou didst should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me. Or, 2 Samuel XVIII. AND David numbered the all the captains charge conpeople that were with cerning him, and set captains of thousands and captains of hundreds over them. And So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the David sent forth a third wood of Ephraim; where part of the people under the people of Israel were the hand of Joab, and a slain before the servants of third part under the hand David, and there was there of Abishai the son of Ze- a great slaughter that day ruiah, Joab's brother, and of twenty thousand men. For a third part under the hand the battle was there scattered of Ittai the Gittite. And over the face of all the counthe king said unto the peo- try: and the wood devoured ple, I will surely go forth more people that day than with you myself also. But the sword devoured. the people answered, Thou And Absalom met the sershalt not go forth: for if we vants of David. And Absaflee away, they will not care lom rode upon a mule, and for us; neither if half of us the mule went under the die, will they care for us: thick boughs of a great oak, but now thou art worth ten and his head caught hold of thousand of us: therefore the oak, and he was taken now it is better that thou up between the heaven and succour us out of the city. the earth; and the mule that And the king said unto them, was unde him went away. What seemeth you best I And a certain man saw it, will do. And the king stood and told Joab, and said, Beby the gate side, and all the hold, I saw Absalom hanged people came out by hundreds in an oak. And Joab said and by thousands. And the unto the man that told him, king commanded Joab and And, behold, thou sawest Abishai and Ittai, saying, him, and why didst thou Deal gently for my sake with not smite him there to the the young man, even with ground? and I would have Absalom. And all the peo- given thee ten shekels of silple heard when the king gavelver, and a girdle. And the SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. man said unto Joab, Though this day, but thou shalt bear I should receive a thousand tidings another day: but this shekels of silver in mine day thou shalt bear no tidhand, yet would I not put ings, because the king's son forth mine hand against the is dead. Then said Joab to king's son: for in our hearing Cushi, Go tell the king what the king charged thee and thou hast seen. And Cushi Abishai and Ittai, saying, bowed himself unto Joab, Beware that none touch the and ran. Then said Ahiyoung man Absalom. Other- maaz the son of Zadok yet wise I should have wrought again to Joab, But howsoever, falsehood against mine own let me, I pray thee, also run life: for there is no matter after Cushi. And Joab said, hid from the king, and thou Wherefore wilt thou run, thyself wouldest have set thy- my son, seeing that thou hast self against me. Then said no tidings ready? But howJoab, I may not tarry thus soever, said he, let me run. with thee. And he took And he said unto him, Run. three darts in his hand, and Then Ahimaaz ran by the thrust them through the way of the plain, and overheart of Absalom, while he ran Cushi. And David sat. was yet alive in the midst of between the two gates: and the oak. And ten young men the watchman went up to that bare Joab's armour com- the roof over the gate unto passed about and smote Ab- the wall, and lifted up his salom, and slew him. And eyes, and looked, and behold Joab blew the trumpet, and a man running alone. And the people returned from the watchman cried, and told pursuing after Israel: for the king. And the king said, Joab held back the people. If he be alone, there is tidAnd they took Absalom, and ings in his mouth. And he cast him into a great pit in came apace, and drew near. the wood, and laid a very And the watchman saw angreat heap of stones upon other man running: and the him: and all Israel fled every watchman called unto the one to his tent. porter, and said, Behold another man running alone. And the king said, He also bringeth tidings. And the watchman said, Me thinketh the running of the foremost is like the running of Ahimaaz the son of Zadok. And the king said, He is a good man, and cometh with good tidings. And Ahimaaz callThen said Ahimaaz the son ed, and said unto the king, of Zadok, Let me now run, All is well. And he fell and bear the king tidings, down to the earth upon his how that the LORD hath face before the king, and avenged him of his enemies. said, Blessed be the LORD thy And Joab said unto him, God, which hath delivered Thou shalt not bear tidings up the men that lifted up Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for himself a pillar, which is in the king's dale: for he said, I have no son to keep my name in remembrance: and he called the pillar after his own name: and it is called unto this day, Absalom's place. SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. And the their hand against my lord up against thee. the king. And the king said, king said unto Cushi, Is the Is the young man Absalom safe? And Ahimaaz answered, When Joab sent the king's servant, and me thy servant, I saw a great tumult, but I knew not what it was. And the king said unto him, Turn aside, and stand here. And he turned aside, and stood still. And, behold, Cushi came; and Cushi said, Tidings, my lord the king: for the LORD hath avenged thee this day of all them that rose young man Absalom safe? And Cushi answered, The enemies of my lord the king, and all that rise against thee to do thee hurt, be as that young man is. And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son! The seventh Zunday after Trinity. MATTINS. 1 Chronicles XXI. AND And DaND Satan stood up a- ten thousand men that drew gainst Israel, and pro- sword. But Levi and Benvoked David to number Is- jamin counted he not among rael. And David said to them: for the king's word Joab and to the rulers of was abominable to Joab. the people, Go, number Is- And God was displeased rael from Beer- sheba even with this thing; therefore to Dan; and bring the num- he smote Israel. ber of them to me, that I vid said unto God, I have may know it. And Joab sinned greatly, because I answered, The LORD make have done this thing: but his people an hundred times now, I beseech thee, do away so many more as they be: the iniquity of thy serbut, my lord the king, are vant; for I have done very they not all my lord's ser- foolishly. vants? why then doth my And the LORD spake unto lord require this thing? why Gad, David's seer, saying, will he be a cause of tres- Go and tell David, saying, pass to Israel? Nevertheless Thus saith the LORD, I offer the king's word prevailed a- thee three things: choose gainst Joab. Wherefore Joab thee one of them, that I So departed, and went through- may do it unto thee. out all Ísrael, and came to Gad came to David, and Jerusalem. said unto him, Thus saith And Joab gave the sum the LORD, Choose thee either of the number of the peo- three years' famine; or three ple unto David. And all months to be destroyed bethey of Israel were a thou- fore thy foes, while that the sand thousand and an hun- sword of thine enemies overdred thousand men that taketh thee; or else three drew sword: and Judah was days the sword of the LORD, four hundred threescore and even the pestilence, in the SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. land, and the angel of the Jebusite. And David went LORD destroying throughout up at the saying of Gad, all the coasts of Israel. Now which he spake in the name therefore advise thyself what of the LORD. And Ornan word I shall bring again to turned back, and saw the him that sent me. And Da- angel; and his four sons vid said unto Gad, I am in with him hid themselves. a great strait: let me fall Now Ornan was threshing now into the hand of the wheat. And as David came LORD; for very great are to Ornan, Ornan looked and his mercies: but let me not saw David, and went out fall into the hand of man. of the threshingfloor, and bowed himself to David with his face to the ground. Then David said to Ornan, Grant me the place of this threshingfloor, that I may build an altar therein unto the LORD: thou shalt grant it me for the full price: that the plague may be stayed from the people. And Ornan said unto David, Take it to thee, and let my lord the king do that which is good in his eyes: lo, I give thee the oxen also for burnt offerings, and the threshing instruments for wood, and the wheat for the meat offering; I give it all. And king David said to Ornan, Nay; but I will verily buy it for the full price: for I will not take that which is thine for the LORD, nor offer burnt offerings without cost. So David gave to Ornan for the place six hundred shekels of gold by weight. And David built there an altar unto the LORD, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings, and called upon the LORD; and he answered him from heaven by fire upon the altar of burnt offering. And the LORD commanded the angel; and he put up his sword again into the sheath thereof. At that time when David saw that the LORD had answered him in the threshSo the LORD sent pestilence upon Israel: and there fell of Israel seventy thousand men. And God sent an angel unto Jerusalem to destroy it and as he was destroying, the LORD beheld, and he repented him of the evil, and said to the angel that destroyed, It is enough, stay now thine hand. And the angel of the LORD stood by the threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite. And David lifted up his eyes, and saw the angel of the LORD stand between the earth and the heaven, having a drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem. Then David and the elders of Israel, who were clothed in sackcloth, fell upon their faces. And David said unto God, Is it not I that commanded the people to be numbered? even I it is that have sinned and done evil indeed; but as for these sheep, what have they done? let thine hand, I pray thee, O LORD my God, be on me, and on my father's house; but not on thy people, that they should be plagued. Then the angel of the LORD commanded Gad to say to David, that David should go up, and set up an altar unto the LORD in the threshingfloor of Ornan the SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. ingfloor of Ornan the Jebu- at that season in the high site, then he sacrificed there. place at Gibeon. But David For the tabernacle of the could not go before it to enLORD, which Moses made in quire of God: for he was the wilderness, and the altar afraid because of the sword of the burnt offering, we el of the angel of the LORD. EVENSONG. 1 Chronicles XXII. THEN David said, This is shed much blood upon the the in my God, and this is the altar a son shall be born to thee, of the burnt offering for Is- who shall be a man of rest; rael. And David command- and I will give him rest from ed to gather together the all his enemies round about: strangers that were in the for his name shall be Sololand of Israel; and he set mon, and I will give peace masons to hew wrought and quietness unto Israel in stones to build the house of his days. He shall build an God. And David prepared house for my name; and he iron in abundance for the shall be my son, and I will nails for the doors of the be his father; and I will gates, and for the joinings; establish the throne of his and brass in abundance with- kingdom over Israel for ever. out weight; also cedar trees Now, my son, the LORD be in abundance: for the Zi- with thee; and prosper thou, donians and they of Tyre and build the house of the brought much cedar wood LORD thy God, as he hath to David. And David said, said of thee. Only the LORD Solomon my son is young give thee wisdom and unand tender, and the house derstanding, and give thee that is to be builded for the charge concerning Israel, LORD must be exceeding that thou mayest keep the magnifical, of fame and of law of the LORD thy God. glory throughout all coun- Then shalt thou prosper, if tries: I will therefore now thou takest heed to fulfil make preparation for it. So the statutes and judgments David prepared abundantly which the LORD charged before his death. Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; dread not, nor be dismayed. Now, behold, in my trouble I have prepared for the house of the LORD an hundred thousand talents of gold, and a thousand thousand talents of silver; and of brass and iron without weight; for it is in abundance: timber also and stone have I prepared; and thou mayest add thereto. Moreover there are workmen with Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build an house for the LORD God of Israel. And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God: but the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build an house unto my name, because thou hast thee in abundance, hewers SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. and workers of stone and he hath given the inhabittimber, and all manner of ants of the land into mine cunning men for every man- hand; and the land is subner of work. Of the gold, dued before the LORD, and the silver, and the brass, before his people. Now set and the iron, there is no your heart and your soul to number. Arise therefore, and seek the LORD your God; be doing, and the LORD be arise therefore, and build ye with thee. the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of the David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying, Is not the LORD your God with you? and hath he not given you rest on every side? for LORD. Or, 1 Chronicles XXVIII. to verse 21. said the princes of Israel, the father he liked me to make princes of the tribes, and me king over all Israel: and the captains of the com- of all my sons,( for the LORD panies that ministered to the hath given me many sons,) king by course, and the cap- he hath chosen Solomon my tains over the thousands, and son to sit upon the throne captains over the hundreds, of the kingdom of the LORD and the stewards over all over Israel. And he the substance and possession unto me, Solomon thy son, of the king, and of his sons, he shall build my house and with the officers, and with my courts: for I have chothe mighty men, and with sen him to be my son, and all the valiant men, unto I will be his father. MoreJerusalem. Then David the over I will establish his kingking stood up upon his feet, dom for ever, if he be conand said, Hear me, my bre- stant to do my commandthren, and my people: As ments and my judgments, as for me, I had in mine heart at this day. Now therefore in to build an house of rest for the sight of all Israel the conthe ark of the covenant of gregation of the LORD, and the LORD, and for the foot- in the audience of our God, stool of our God, and had keep and seek for all the commade ready for the building: mandments of the LORD your but God said unto me, Thou God: that ye may possess shalt not build an house for this good land, and leave it my name, because thou hast for an inheritance for your been a man of war, and hast children after you for ever. shed blood. Howbeit the And thou, Solomon my LORD God of Israel chose son, know thou the God of me before all the house of thy father, and serve him my father to be king over with a perfect heart and Israel for ever: for he hath with a willing mind: for the chosen Judah to be the ru- LORD searcheth all hearts, ler; and of the house of Ju- and understandeth all the dah, the house of my father; imaginations of the thoughts: EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. if thou seek him, he will weight for every candlestick, be found of thee; but if and for the lamps thereof: thou forsake him, he will and for the candlesticks of cast thee off for ever. Take silver by weight, both for heed now; for the LORD the candlestick, and also for hath chosen thee to build the lamps thereof, according an house for the sanctuary: to the use of every candlebe strong, and do it. stick. And by weight he Then David gave to Solo- gave gold for the tables of mon his son the pattern of shewbread, for every table; the porch, and of the houses and likewise silver for the thereof, and of the treasuries tables of silver: also pure thereof, and of the upper gold for the fleshhooks, and chambers thereof, and of the the bowls, and the cups: inner parlours thereof, and and for the golden basons of the place of the mercy he gave gold by weight for seat, and the pattern of all every bason; and likewise that he had by the spirit, silver by weight for every of the courts of the house bason of silver: and for the of the LORD, and of all the altar of incense refined gold chambers round about, of by weight; and gold for the the treasuries of the house pattern of the chariot of the of God, and of the treasuries cherubims, that spread out of the dedicated things: also their wings, and covered the for the courses of the priests ark of the covenant of the and the Levites, and for all LORD. All this, said David, the work of the service of the LORD made me underthe house of the LORD, and stand in writing by his hand for all the vessels of service upon me, even all the works in the house of the LORD. of this pattern. And David He gave of gold by weight said to Solomon his son, Be for things of gold, for all strong and of good courage, instruments of all manner and do it: fear not, nor be of service; silver also for dismayed: for the LORD all instruments of silver by God, eren my God, will be weight, for all instruments with thee; he will not fail of every kind of service: thee, nor forsake thee, until even the weight for the thou hast finished all the candlesticks of gold, and work for the service of the for their lamps of gold, by house of the LORD. The eighth Sunday after Trinity. MATTINS. 1 Chronicles XXIX. ver. 9 to ver. 29. THE THEN the people rejoiced, the LORD before all the confor that they offered wil- gregation: and David said, lingly, because with perfect Blessed be thou, LORD God heart they offered willingly of Israel our father, for ever to the LORD and David the and ever. Thine, O LORD, is king also rejoiced with great the greatness, and the power, joy. and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for Wherefore David blessed EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. all that is in the heaven and And David said to all the in the earth is thine; thine congregation, Now bless the is the kingdom, O LORD, and LORD your God. And all thou art exalted as head the congregation blessed the above all. Both riches and LORD God of their fathers, honour come of thee, and and bowed down their heads, thou reignest over all; and and worshipped the LORD, in thine hand is power and and the king. And they might; and in thine hand sacrificed sacrifices unto the it is to make great, and to LORD, and offered burnt ofgive strength unto all. Now ferings unto the LORD, on therefore, our God, we thank the morrow after that day, thee, and praise thy glorious eren a thousand bullocks, a name. But who am I, and thousand rams, and a thouwhat is my people, that we sand lambs, with their drink should be able to offer so offerings, and sacrifices in willingly after this sort? for abundance for all Israel: all things come of thee, and and did eat and drink before of thine own have we given the LORD on that day with thee. For we are strangers great gladness. And they before thee, and sojourners, made Solomon the son of as were all our fathers: our days on the earth are as a shadow, and there is none abiding. O LORD our God, all this store that we have prepared to build thee an house for thine holy name cometh of thine hand, and is all thine own. I know also, my God, that thou princes, and the mighty men, triest the heart, and hast plea- and all the sons likewise of sure in uprightness. As for king David, submitted themme, in the uprightness of selves unto Solomon the mine heart I have willingly king. And the LORD magoffered all these things: and nified Solomon exceedingly now have I seen with joy in the sight of all Israel, thy people, which are present and bestowed upon him such here, to offer willingly unto royal majesty as had not thee. O LORD God of Abra- been on any king before him ham, Isaac, and of Israel, in Israel. our fathers, keep this for Thus David the son of ever in the imagination of Jesse reigned over all Isthe thoughts of the heart of rael. And the time that he thy people, and prepare their reigned over Israel was forty heart unto thee: and give years; seven years reigned unto Solomon my son a per- he in Hebron, and thirty fect heart, to keep thy com- and three year's reigned he mandments, thy testimonies, in Jerusalem. And he died and thy statutes, and to do in a good old age, full of all these things, and to build days, riches, and honour; the palace, for the which I and Solomon his son reigned have made provision. in his stead, David king the second time, and anointed him unto the LORD to be the chief governor, and Zadok to be priest. Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him. And all the EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. EVENSONG. 2 Chronicles I. ND Solomon the son of now wisdom and knowledge, AND David was strengthened that I may go out and come in his kingdom, and the LORD in before this people: for his God was with him, and who can judge this thy magnified him exceedingly. people, that is so great? Then Solomon spake unto And God said to Solomon, all Israel, to the captains of Because this was in thine thousands and of hundreds, heart, and thou hast not wealth, or and to the judges, and to asked riches, every governor in all Israel, honour, nor the life of thine the chief of the fathers. So enemies, neither yet hast Solomon, and all the congre- asked long life; but hast gation with him, went to the asked wisdom and knowledge high place that was at Gibe- for thyself, that thou mayest on; for there was the taber- judge my people, over whom nacle of the congregation of I have made thee king: wisGod, which Moses the ser- dom and knowledge is grantvant of the LORD had made ed unto thee; and I will give in the wilderness. But the thee riches, and wealth, and ark of God had David honour, such as none of the brought up from Kirjath- kings have had that have jearim to the place which been before thee, neither David had prepared for it: for he had pitched a tent for it at Jerusalem. Moreover the brasen altar, that Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, had made, he put before the tabernacle of the LORD: and Solomon and the congregation sought unto it. And Solomon went up thither to the brasen altar before the LORD, which was at the tabernacle of the congregation, and offered a thousand burnt offerings upon it. shall there any after thee have the like. over Then Solomon came from his journey to the high place that was at Gibeon to Jerusalem, from before the tabernacle of the congregation, and reigned Israel. And Solomon gathered chariots and horsemen: and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, which he placed in the chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem. And the king made silver and gold at Jerusalem as plenteous as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that are in the vale for abunIn that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee. And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast shewed great mercy unto David my father, and hast dance. And Solomon had made me to reign in his stead. Now, O LORD God, let thy promise unto David my father be established: for thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the out of Egypt a chariot for earth in multitude. Give me six hundred shekels of silver, horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: the king's merchants received the linen yarn at a price. And they fetched up, and brought forth EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. and an horse for an hundred| kings of the Hittites, and and fifty: and so brought for the kings of Syria, by they out horses for all the their means. Or, 1 Kings III. AN ND Solomon made affi- chosen, a great people, that nity with Pharaoh king cannot be numbered nor of Egypt, and took Pharaoh's counted for multitude. Give daughter, and brought her therefore thy servant an uninto the city of David, un- derstanding heart to judge til he had made an end of thy people, that I may disbuilding his own house, and cern between good and bad: the house of the LORD, and for who is able to judge this the wall of Jerusalem round thy so great a people? And about. Only the people sacri- the speech pleased the Lord, ficed in high places, because that Solomon had asked there was no house built un- this thing. And God said to the name of the LORD, unto him, Because thou hast until those days. And Solo- asked this thing, and hast mon loved the LORD, walk- not asked for thyself long ing in the statutes of David life; neither hast asked his father: only he sacrificed riches for thyself, nor hast and burnt incense in high asked the life of thine eneplaces. And the king went mies; but hast asked for to Gibeon to sacrifice there; thyself understanding to disfor that was the great high cern judgment; behold, I place: a thousand burnt of- have done according to thy ferings did Solomon offer words: lo, I have given thee upon that altar. a wise and an understandthee. In Gibeon the LORD ap- ing heart; so that there was peared to Solomon in a none like thee before thee, dream by night: and God neither after thee shall any said, Ask what I shall give arise like unto thee. And I And Solomon said, have also given thee that Thou hast shewed unto thy which thou hast not asked, servant David my father both riches, and honour: so great mercy, according as that there shall not be any he walked before thee in among the kings like unto truth, and in righteousness, thee all thy days. And if and in uprightness of heart thou wilt walk in my ways, with thee; and thou hast to keep my statutes and my kept for him this great kind- commandments, as thy faness, that thou hast given ther David did walk, then I him a son to sit on his will lengthen thy days. And throne, as it is this day. Solomon awoke; and, behold, And now, O LORD my God, it ras a dream. And he came thou hast made thy servant to Jerusalem, and stood beking instead of David my fore the ark of the covenant father: and I am but a little of the LORD, and offered up child: I know not how to go burnt offerings, and offered out or come in. And thy peace offerings, and made a servant is in the midst of feast to all his servants. thy people which thou hast Then came there two wo NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. men, that were harlots, unto living is my son. Thus they the king, and stood before spake before the king. Then him. And the one woman said the king, The one saith, said, O my lord, I and this This is my son that liveth, woman dwell in one house; and thy son is the dead: and and I was delivered of a the other saith, Nay; but child with her in the house. thy son is the dead, and my And it came to pass the third son is the living. And the day after that I was deliver- king said, Bring me a sword. ed, that this woman was de- And they brought a sword livered also: and we were before the king. And the together; there was no stran- king said, Divide the living ger with us in the house, child in two, and give half save we two in the house. to the one, and half to the And this woman's child died other. Then spake the woin the night; because she man whose the living child overlaid it. And she arose was unto the king, for her at midnight, and took my bowels yearned upon her son, son from beside me, while and she said, O my lord, thine handmaid slept, and give her the living child, and laid it in her bosom, and in no wise slay it. But the laid her dead child in my other said, Let it be neither bosom. And when I rose in mine nor thine, but divide the morning to give my child it. Then the king answered suck, behold, it was dead: and said, Give her the living but when I had considered child, and in no wise slay it: it in the morning, behold, it she is the mother thereof. was not my son, which I did And all Israel heard of the bear. And the other woman judgment which the king said, Nay; but the living is had judged; and they feared my son, and the dead is thy the king: for they saw that son. And this said, No; but the wisdom of God was in the dead is thy son, and the him, to do judgment. The ninth Sunday after Trinity. MATTINS. 1 Kings X. to ver. 25. Sheba heard of the fame thing hid from the king, of Solomon concerning the which he told her not. And name of the LORD, she came when the queen of Sheba to prove him with hard ques- had seen all Solomon's wistions. And she came to Jeru- dom, and the house that he salem with a very great train, had built, and the meat of with camels that bare spices, his table, and the sitting of and very much gold, and pre- his servants, and the attendcious stones: and when she ance of his ministers, and was come to Solomon, she their apparel, and his cupcommuned with him of all bearers, and his ascent by that was in her heart. And which he went up unto the Solomon told her all her house of the LORD; there NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. was no more spirit in her.| score and six talents of gold, And she said to the king, It beside that he had of the was a true report that I merchantmen, and of the heard in mine own land of traffick of the spice merthy acts and of thy wisdom. chants, and of all the kings Howbeit I believed not the of Arabia, and of the goverwords, until I came, and nors of the country. mine eyes had seen it and, behold, the half was not told me: thy wisdom and prosperity exceedeth the fame which I heard. Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom. Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice. And she gave the king an hundred and twenty talents of gold, and of spices very great store, and precious stones: there came no more such abundance of spices as these which the queen of Sheba gave to king Solomon. And the navy also of Hiram, that brought And all king Solomon's gold from Ophir, brought in drinking vessels were of gold, from Ophir great plenty of and all the vessels of the almug trees, and precious house of the forest of Lestones. And the king made banon were of pure gold; of the almug trees pillars for none were of silver: it was the house of the LORD, and nothing accounted of in the for the king's house, harps days of Solomon. For the also and psalteries for singers: king had at sea a navy of there came no such almug Tharshish with the navy of trees, nor were seen unto this Hiram: once in three years day. And king Solomon gave came the navy of Tharshish, unto the queen of Sheba all bringing gold, and silver, her desire, whatsoever she ivory, and apes, and peaasked, beside that which So- cocks. So king Solomon exlomon gave her of his royal ceeded all the kings of the bounty. So she turned and earth for riches and for wisI went to her own country, dom. she and her servants. Moreover the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with the best gold. The throne had six steps, and the top of the throne was round behind: and there were stays on either side on the place of the seat, and two lions stood beside the stays. And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps: there was not the like made in any kingdom. Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred threeAnd king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of gold went to one target. And he made three hundred shields of beaten gold; three pound of gold went to one shield: and the king put them in the house of the forest of Lebanon. And all the earth sought to Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart. NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. EVENSONG. 1 Kings XI. to ver. 15. BUT UT king Solomon loved| Molech, the abomination of many strange women, the children of Ammon. And together with the daugh- likewise did he for all his ter of Pharaoh, women of strange wives, which burnt the Moabites, Ammonites, incense and sacrificed unto Edomites, Zidonians, and their gods. And the LORD was angry Hittites; of the nations concerning which the LORD said with Solomon, because his unto the children of Israel, heart was turned from the Ye shall not go in to them, LORD God of Israel, which neither shall they come in had appeared unto him twice, unto you: for surely they and had commanded him will turn away your heart concerning this thing, that after their gods: Solomon he should not go after other clave unto these in love. gods: but he kept not that And he had seven hundred which the LORD commanded. wives, princesses, and three Wherefore the LORD said hundred concubines: and his unto Solomon, Forasmuch as wives turned away his heart. this is done of thee, and For it came to pass, when thou hast not kept my coveSolomon was old, that his nant and my statutes, which wives turned away his heart I have commanded the after other gods: and his will surely rend the kingdom heart was not perfect with from thee, and will give it to the LORD his God, as was thy servant. Notwithstandthe heart of David his father. ing in thy days I will not do For Solomon went after Ash- it for David thy father's sake: toreth the goddess of the but I will rend it out of the Zidonians, and after Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites. And Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not fully after the LORD, as did David his father. Then did Solomon build an high place for And the LORD stirred up Chemosh, the abomination an adversary unto Solomon, of Moab, in the hill that is Hadad the Edomite: he was before Jerusalem, and for of the king's seed in Edom. I hand of thy son. Howbeit I will not rend away all the kingdom; but will give one tribe to thy son for David my servant's sake, and for Jerusalem's sake which I have chosen. Or, 1 Kings XI. verse 26. ND Jeroboam the son of and repaired the breaches AND Nebat, an Ephrathite of of the city of David his Zereda, Solomon's servant, father. And the man Jerowhose mother's name was boam was a mighty man of Zeruah, a widow woman, valour: and Solomon seeing even he lifted up his hand the young man that he was against the king. And this industrious, he made him was the cause that he lifted ruler over all the charge of up his hand against the the house of Joseph. And king: Solomon built Millo, it came to pass at that time TENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. when Jeroboam went out of thee, eren ten tribes. And Jerusalem, that the prophet unto his son will I give one Ahijah the Shilonite found tribe, that David my servant him in the way; and he had may have a light alway beclad himself with a new gar- fore me in Jerusalem, the ment; and they two were city which I have chosen me alone in the field: and Ahi- to put my name there. And jah caught the new garment I will take thee, and thou that was on him, and rent shalt reign according to all it in twelve pieces: and that thy soul desireth, and he said to Jeroboam, Take shalt be king over Israel. thee ten pieces: for thus And it shall be, if thou wilt saith the LORD, the God of hearken unto all that I comIsrael, Behold, I will rend mand thee, and wilt walk the kingdom out of the hand in my ways, and do that is of Solomon, and will give right in my sight, to keep ten tribes to thee:( but he my statutes and my comshall have one tribe for my mandments, as David my servant David's sake, and for servant did; that I will be Jerusalem's sake, the city with thee, and build thee which I have chosen out of a sure house, as I built for all the tribes of Israel:) be- David, and will give Israel cause that they have forsak- unto thee. And I will for en me, and have worshipped this afflict the seed of David, Ashtoreth the goddess of the but not for ever. Solomon Zidonians, Chemosh the god sought therefore to kill Jeroof the Moabites, and Milcom boam. And Jeroboam arose, the god of the children of and fled into Egypt, unto Ammon, and have not walk- Shishak king of Egypt, and ed in my ways, to do that was in Egypt until the death which is right in mine eyes, of Solomon. and to keep my statutes and my judgments, as did David his father. Howbeit I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand: but I will make him prince all the days of his life for David my servant's sake, whom I chose, because he kept my commandments and my statutes: but I will take the kingdom out of his son's hand, and will give it unto ed in his stead. And the rest of the acts of Solomon, and all that he did, and his wisdom, are they not written in the book of the acts of Solomon? and the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years. And Solomon slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reignThe tenth Sunday after Trinity. MATTINS. 1 Kings XII. ANI ND Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king. And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who TENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. was yet in Egypt, heard of it lighter unto us; thus shalt it,( for he was fled from the thou say unto them, My presence of king Solomon, little finger shall be thicker and Jeroboam dwelt in E- than my father's loins. And gypt;) that they sent and now whereas my father did called him. And Jeroboam lade you with a heavy yoke, and all the congregation of I will add to your yoke: my Israel came, and spake un- father hath chastised you to Rehoboam, saying, Thy with whips, but I will chasfather made our yoke griev- tise you with scorpions. ous: now therefore make thou the grievous service of thy father, and his heavy yoke which he put upon us, lighter, and we will serve thee. And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to And the people departed. So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam the third day, as the king had appointed, saying, Come to me again the third day. And the king answered the people roughly, and forsook the old men's counsel that they gave him; and spake to them after the counsel me. And king Rehoboam con- of the young men, saying, sulted with the old men, My father made your yoke that stood before Solomon heavy, and I will add to his father while he yet lived, your yoke: my father also and said, How do ye advise chastised you with whips, that I may answer this peo- but I will chastise you with Wherefore the ple? And they spake unto scorpions. him, saying, If thou wilt be king hearkened not unto the a servant unto this people people; for the cause was this day, and wilt serve from the LORD, that he them, and answer them, and might perform his saying, speak good words to them, which the LORD spake by then they will be thy ser- Ahijah the Shilonite unto vants for ever. But he for- Jeroboam the son of Nebat. So when all Israel saw sook the counsel of the old men, which they had given that the king hearkened not him, and consulted with the unto them, the people anyoung men that were grown swered the king, saying, up with him, and which What portion have we in stood before him: and he David? neither hare we insaid unto them, What coun- heritance in the son of Jesse: sel give ye that we may to your tents, O Israel: now answer this people, who have see to thine own house, Daspoken to me, saying, Make vid. So Israel departed unthe yoke which thy father to their tents. But as for did put upon us lighter? the children of Israel which And the young men that dwelt in the cities of Juwere grown up with him dah, Rehoboam reigned over spake unto him, saying, Thus them. Then king Rehoboam shalt thou speak unto this sent Adoram, who was over people that spake unto thee, the tribute; and all Israel saying, Thy father made our stoned him with stones, that yoke heavy, but make thou he died. Therefore king Re TENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. hoboam made speed to get kingdom return to the house him up to his chariot, to of David: if this people go flee to Jerusalem. So Israel up to do sacrifice in the rebelled against the house house of the LORD at Jeruof David unto this day. And salem, then shall the heart it came to pass, when all of this people turn again Israel heard that Jeroboam unto their lord, even unto was come again, that they Rehoboam king of Judah, sent and called him unto the and they shall kill me, and congregation, and made him go again to Rehoboam king king over all Israel: there of Judah. Whereupon the was none that followed the king took counsel, and made house of David, but the tribe two calves of gold, and said of Judah only. unto them, It is too much And when Rehoboam was for you to go up to Jerucome to Jerusalem, he as- salem: behold thy gods, O sembled all the house of Ju- Israel, which brought thee dah, with the tribe of Ben- up out of the land of Egypt. jamin, an hundred and four- And he set the one in Bethscore thousand chosen men, el, and the other put he in which were warriors, to fight Dan. And this thing became against the house of Israel, a sin: for the people went to to bring the kingdom again worship before the one, even to Rehoboam the son of So- unt Dan. And he made lomon. But the word of God an house of high places, and came unto Shemaiah the made priests of the lowest man of God, saying, Speak of the people, which were unto Rehoboam, the son of not of the sons of Levi. And Solomon, king of Judah, and Jeroboam ordained a feast unto all the house of Judah in the eighth month, on the and Benjamin, and to the fifteenth day of the month, remnant of the people, say- like unto the feast that is ing, Thus saith the LORD, in Judah, and he offered Ye shall not go up, nor fight upon the altar. So did he against your brethren the in Beth- el, sacrificing unto children of Israel: return the calves that he had made: every man to his house; for and he placed in Beth- el the this thing is from me. They priests of the high places hearkened therefore to the which he had made. So he word of the LORD, and re- offered upon the altar which turned to depart, according he had made in Beth- el the to the word of the LORD. fifteenth day of the eighth month, eren in the month which he had devised of his own heart; and ordained a feast unto the children of Israel: and he offered upon the altar, and burnt incense. 1 Kings XIII. Then Jeroboam built Shechem in mount Ephraim, and dwelt therein; and went out from thence, and built Penuel. And Jeroboam said in his heart, Now shall the EVENSONG. AND, behold, there came LORD unto Beth- el: and Jea man of God out of Judah by the word of the roboam stood by the altar to burn incense. And he TENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Now there dwelt an old prophet in Beth- el; and his cried against the altar in the| for so was it charged me by word of the LORD, and said, the word of the LORD, sayO altar, altar, thus saith the ing, Eat no bread, nor drink LORD; Behold, a child shall water, nor turn again by the be born unto the house of same way that thou camest. David, Josiah by name; and So he went another way, upon thee shall he offer the and returned not by the way priests of the high places that he came to Beth- el. that burn incense upon thee, and men's bones shall be burnt upon thee. And he sons came and told him all gave a sign the same day, the works that the man of saying, This is the sign which God had done that day in the LORD hath spoken; Be- Beth- el: the words which hold, the altar shall be rent, he had spoken unto the king, and the ashes that are upon them they told also to their it shall be poured out. And father. And their father said it came to pass, when king unto them, What way went Jeroboam heard the saying he? For his sons had seen of the man of God, which what way the man of God had cried against the altar went, which came from Juin Beth- el, that he put forth dah. And he said unto his his hand from the altar, say- sons, Saddle me the ass. So ing, Lay hold on him. And they saddled him the ass: his hand, which he put forth and he rode thereon, and against him, dried up, so that went after the man of God, he could not pull it in again and found him sitting under to him. The altar also was an oak: and he said unto rent, and the ashes poured him, Art thou the man of out from the altar, accord- God that camest from Juing to the sign which the dah? And he said, I am. man of God had given by Then he said unto him, the word of the LORD. And Come home with me, and the king answered and said eat bread. And he said, I unto the man of God, In- may not return with thee, treat now the face of the nor go in with thee: neiLORD thy God, and pray for ther will I eat bread nor me, that my hand may be drink water with thee in restored me again. And the this place: for it was said to man of God besought the me by the word of the LORD, LORD, and the king's hand Thou shalt eat no bread nor was restored him again, and drink water there, nor turn became as it was before. again to go by the way that And the king said unto the thou camest. He said unto man of God, Come home him, I am a prophet also with me, and refresh thyself, as thou art; and an angel and I will give thee a re- spake unto me by the word ward. And the man of God of the LORD, saying, Bring said unto the king, If thou him back with thee into wilt give me half thine thine house, that he may eat house, I will not go in with bread and drink water. But thee, neither will I eat bread he lied unto him. So he nor drink water in this place: went back with him, and did TENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. eat bread in his house, and drank water. And it came to pass, as they sat at the table, that the word of the LORD came unto the prophet that brought him back: and he cried unto the man of God that came from Judah, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Forasmuch as thou hast disobeyed the mouth of the LORD, and hast not kept the commandment which the LORD thy God commanded thee, but camest back, and hast eaten bread and drunk water in the place, of the which LORD did say to thee, Eat no bread, and drink no water; thy carcase shall not come unto the sepulchre of thy fathers. the ed him unto the lion, which hath torn him, and slain him, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake unto him. And he spake to his sons, saying, Saddle me the ass. And they saddled him. And he went and found his carcase cast in the way, and the ass and the lion standing by the carcase: the lion had not eaten the carcase, nor torn the ass. And the prophet took up the carcase of the man of God, and laid it upon the ass, and brought it back and the old prophet came to the city, to mourn and to bury him. And he laid his carcase in his own grave; and they mourned over him, saying, Alas, my brother! And it came to pass, after he had buried him, that he spake to his sons, saying, When I am dead, then bury me in the sepulchre wherein the man of God is buried; lay my bones beside his bones: for the saying which he cried by the word of the LORD against the altar in Beth- el, and against all the houses of the high places which are in the cities of Samaria, shall surely come to pass. And it came to pass, after he had eaten bread, and after he had drunk, that he saddled for him the ass, to wit, for the prophet whom he had brought back. And when he was gone, a lion met him by the way, and slew him: and his carcase was cast in the way, and the ass stood by it, the lion also stood by the carcase. And, behold, men passed by, and saw the car- After this thing Jeroboam case cast in the way, and returned not from his evil the lion standing by the car- way, but made again of the case: and they came and lowest of the people priests told it in the city where of the high places: whosothe old prophet dwelt. And ever would, he consecrated when the prophet that brought him back from the way heard thereof, he said, It is the man of God, who was disobedient unto the word of the LORD: therefore the LORD hath deliverhim, and he became one of the priests of the high places. And this thing became sin unto the house of Jeroboam, even to cut it off, and to destroy it from off the face of the earth. F TENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Or, 1 Kings XVII. AND ND Elijah the Tishbite,| thine hand. And she said, who was of the inha- As the LORD thy God liveth, bitants of Gilead, said unto I have not a cake, but an Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan. And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there. So he went and did according unto the word of the LORD: for he went and dwelt by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan. And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook. And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up, because there had been no rain in the land. handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat it, and die. And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son. For thus saith the LORD God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the LORD sendeth rain upon And she went the earth. and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he, and her house, did And the eat many days. barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by Elijah. And the word of the And it came to pass after LORD came unto him, say- these things, that the son ing, Arise, get thee to Zare- of the woman, the mistress phath, which belongeth to of the house, fell sick; and SO there his sickness was sore, Zidon, and dwell behold, I have commanded that there was no breath a widow woman there to left in him. And she said sustain thee. So he arose unto Elijah, What have I to and went to Zarephath. And do with thee, O thou man art thou come when he came to the gate of of God? the city, behold, the widow unto me to call my sin to woman was there gathering remembrance, and to slay of sticks: and he called to my son? And he said unto her, and said, Fetch me, I her, Give me thy son. And pray thee, a little water in he took him out of her boa vessel, that I may drink. som, and carried him up into And as she was going to a loft, where he abode, and fetch it, he called to her, laid him upon his own bed. and said, Bring me, I pray And he cried unto the LORD, thee, a morsel of bread in and said, O LORD my God, ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. hast thou also brought evil| came into him again, and he upon the widow with whom revived. And Elijah took I sojourn, by slaying her the child, and brought him son? And he stretched him- down out of the chamber into self upon the child three the house, and delivered him times, and cried unto the unto his mother: and Elijah LORD, and said, O LORD said, See, thy son liveth. my God, I pray thee, let And the woman said to this child's soul come into Elijah, Now by this I know him again. And the LORD that thou art a man of God, heard the voice of Elijah; and that the word of the and the soul of the child LORD in thy mouth is truth. The eleventh Sunday after Trinity. MATTINS. 1 Kings XVIII. AND ND it came to pass after fell on his face, and said, many days, that the word Art thou that my lord Eliof the LORD came to Elijah jah? And he answered him, in the third year, saying, I am: go, tell thy lord, BeGo, shew thyself unto Ahab; hold, Elijah is here. And he and I will send rain upon said, What have I sinned, the earth. And Elijah went that thou wouldest deliver to shew himself unto Ahab. thy servant into the hand And there was a sore fa- of Ahab, to slay me? As mine in Samaria. And Ahab the LORD thy God liveth, called Obadiah, which was there is no nation or kingthe governor of his house. dom, whither my lord hath ( Now Obadiah feared the not sent to seek thee: and LORD greatly for it was so, when they said, He is not when there; he took an oath of the kingdom and nation, that they found thee not. And now thou sayest, Go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah is here. And it shall come to pass, as soon as I am gone from thee, that the Spirit of the LORD shall carry thee whither I know not; and s0 when I come and tell Ahab, and he cannot find thee, he shall slay me: but I thy servant fear the LORD from my youth. Was it not told my lord what I did when Jezebel slew the prophets of the LORD, how I hid an And as Obadiah was in hundred men of the LORD'S the way, behold, Elijah met prophets by fifty in a cave, him: and he knew him, and and fed them with bread Jezebel cut off the prophets of the LORD, that Obadiah took an hundred prophets, and hid them by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water.) And Ahab said unto Obadiah, Go into the land, unto all fountains of water, and unto all brooks: peradventure we may find grass to save the horses and mules alive, that we lose not all the beasts. So they divided the land between them to pass throughout it: Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went another way by himself. ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. and water? And now thou under: and call ye on the sayest, Go, tell thy lord, Be- name of your gods, and I hold, Elijah is here: and he will call on the name of the shall slay me. And Elijah LORD: and the God that ansaid, As the LORD of hosts swereth by fire, let him be And all the people liveth, before whom I stand, God. I will surely shew myself answered and said, It is well unto him to day. So Oba- spoken. And Elijah said diah went to meet Ahab, and unto the prophets of Baal, told him: and Ahab went to Choose you one bullock for meet Elijah. yourselves, and dress it first; And it came to pass, when for ye are many; and call Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab on the name of your gods, said unto him, Art thou but put no fire under. And he that troubleth Israel? they took the bullock which And he answered, I have was given them, and they not troubled Israel: but dressed it, and called on the thou, and thy father's name of Baal from mornhouse, in that ye have for- ing even until noon, saying, saken the commandments of O Baal, hear us. But there the LORD, and thou hast was no voice, nor any that followed Baalim. Now there- answered. And they leaped fore send, and gather to me upon the altar which was all Israel unto mount Car- made. And it came to pass mel, and the prophets of at noon, that Elijah mocked Baal four hundred and fifty, them, and said, Cry aloud: and the prophets of the for he is a god; either he is groves four hundred, which talking, or he is pursuing, or eat at Jezebel's table. So he is in a journey, or perAhab sent unto all the chil- adventure he sleepeth, and dren of Israel, and gathered must be awaked. And they the prophets together unto cried aloud, and cut themmount Carmel. And Elijah selves after their manner came unto all the people, with knives and lancets, till and said, How long halt ye the blood gushed out upon between two opinions? if them. And it came to pass, the LORD be God, follow when midday was past, and him: but if Baal, then fol- they prophesied until the low him. And the people time of the offering of the answered him not a word. evening sacrifice, that there Then said Elijah unto the was neither voice, nor any people, I, even I only, re- to answer, nor any that remain a prophet of the LORD; garded. And Elijah said but Baal's prophets are four unto all the people, Come hundred and fifty men. Let near unto me. And all the them therefore give us two people came near unto him. bullocks; and let them choose And he repaired the altar one bullock for themselves, of the LORD that was broand cut it in pieces, and ken down. And Elijah took lay it on wood, and put no twelve stones, according to fire under: and I will dress the number of the tribes of the other bullock, and lay it the sons of Jacob, unto whom on wood, and put no fire the word of the LORD came, ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. saying, Israel shall be thy and they said, The LORD, name: and with the stones he is the God; the LORD, he built an altar in the name he is the God. And Eliof the LORD: and he made jah said unto them, Take a trench about the altar, as the prophets of Baal; let great as would contain two not one of them escape. measures of seed. And he And they took them: and put the wood in order, and Elijah brought them down cut the bullock in pieces, to the brook Kishon, and and laid him on the wood, slew them there. and said, Fill four barrels with water, and pour it on the burnt sacrifice, and on the wood. And he said, Do it the second time. And they did it the second time. And he said, Do it the third time. And they did it the third time. And the water ran round about the altar; and he filled the trench also with water. And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word. Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the LORD God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench. And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces: And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; a sound of for there is abundance of rain. So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees, and said to his servant, Go up now, look toward the sea. And he went up, and looked, and said, There is nothing. And he said, Go again seven times. And it came to pass at the seventh time, that he said, Behold, there ariseth a little cloud out of the sea, like a man's hand. And he said, Go up, say unto Ahab, Prepare thy chariot, and get thee down, that the rain stop thee not. And it came to pass in the mean while, that the heaven was black with clouds and wind, and there was a great rain. And Ahab rode, and went to Jezreel. And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel. EVENSONG. 1 Kings XIX. A ND Ahab told Jezebel| ing, So let the gods do to and withal how he had slain not thy life as the life of one all the prophets with the of them by to morrow about sword. Then Jezebel sent a this time. And when he saw messenger unto Elijah, say- that, he arose, and went for F2 ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. there. his life, and came to Beer-| the mountains, and brake in sheba, which belongeth to pieces the rocks before the Judah, and left his servant LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after But he himself went a the wind an earthquake; day's journey into the wil- but the LORD was not in derness, and came and sat the earthquake: and after down under a juniper tree: the earthquake a fire; but and he requested for himself the LORD was not in the that he might die; and said, fire: and after the fire a still It is enough; now, O LORD, small voice. And it was so, take away my life; for I am when Elijah heard it, that not better than my fathers. he wrapped his face in his And as he lay and slept un- mantle, and went out, and der a juniper tree, behold, stood in the entering in of then an angel touched him, the cave. And, behold, there and said unto him, Arise came a voice unto him, and and eat.. And he looked, said, What doest thou here, and, behold, there was a cake Elijah? And he said, I have baken on the coals, and a been very jealous for the cruse of water at his head. LORD God of hosts: And he did eat and drink, cause the children of Israel and laid him down again. have forsaken thy covenant, And the angel of the LORD thrown down thine altars, came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise and eat; because the journey is too great for thee. And he arose, and did eat and drink, and went in the strength of that meat forty days and forty nights unto Horeb the mount of God. beand slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away. And the LORD said unto him, Go, return on thy way to the wilderness of Damascus: and when thou comest, anoint Hazael to be king And he came thither unto over Syria: and Jehu the a cave, and lodged there; son of Nimshi shalt thou and, behold, the word of the anoint to be king over IsLORD came to him, and he rael: and Elisha the son said unto him, What doest of Shaphat of Abel- meholah thou here, Elijah? And he shalt thou anoint to be proAnd it said, I have been very jea- phet in thy room. lous for the LORD God of shall come to pass, that him hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away. And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a So he departed thence, great and strong wind rent and found Elisha the son of that escapeth the sword of Hazael shall Jehu slay: and him that escapeth from the sword of Jehu shall Elisha slay. Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him. ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Shaphat, who was plowing him, Go back again: for with twelve yoke of oxen what have I done to thee? before him, and he with the And he returned back from twelfth and Elijah passed him, and took a yoke of by him, and cast his mantle oxen, and slew them, and upon him. And he left the boiled their flesh with the oxen, and ran after Elijah, instruments of the oxen, and and said, Let me, I pray gave unto the people, and thee, kiss my father and my they did eat. Then he arose, mother, and then I will fol- and went after Elijah, and low thee. And he said unto ministered unto him. Or, 1 Kings XXI. for it: and he anthese things, that Na- swered, I will not give thee both the Jezreelite had a my vineyard. And Jezebel vineyard, which was in Jez- his wife said unto him, Dost reel, hard by the palace of thou now govern the kingAhab king of Samaria. And dom of Israel? arise, and Ahab spake unto Naboth, eat bread, and let thine heart saying, Give me thy vine- be merry: I will give thee yard, that I may have it for the vineyard of Naboth the a garden of herbs, because Jezreelite. So she wrote letit is near unto my house: ters in Ahab's name, and and I will give thee for it a sealed them with his seal, better vineyard than it; or, and sent the letters unto the if it seem good to thee, I elders and to the nobles that will give thee the worth of it were in his city, dwelling in money. And Naboth said with Naboth. And she wrote to Ahab, The LORD forbid it in the letters, saying, Prome, that I should give the claim a fast, and set Naboth inheritance of my fathers on high among the people: unto thee. And Ahab came and set two men, sons of into his house heavy and dis- Belial, before him, to bear pleased because of the word witness against him, saying, which Naboth the Jezreel- Thou didst blaspheme God ite had spoken to him: for and the king. And then he had said, I will not give carry him out, and stone thee the inheritance of my him, that he may die. And fathers. And he laid him the men of his city, even the down upon his bed, and elders and the nobles who turned away his face, and were the inhabitants in his would eat no bread. city, did as Jezebel had sent But Jezebel his wife came unto them, and as it was to him, and said unto him, written in the letters which Why is thy spirit so sad, that she had sent unto them. thou eatest no bread? And They proclaimed a fast, and he said unto her, Because I set Naboth on high among spake unto Naboth the Jez- the people. And there came reelite, and said unto him, in two men, children of BeGive me thy vineyard for lial, and sat before him: and money; or else, if it please the men of Belial witnessthee, I will give thee another ed against him, even against ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Naboth, in the presence of I will bring evil upon thee, the people, saying, Naboth and will take away thy posdid blaspheme God and the terity, and will cut off from king. Then they carried Ahab him that pisseth against him forth out of the city, the wall, and him that is and stoned him with stones, shut up and left in Israel, that he died. Then they and will make thine house like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, and like the house of Baasha the son of Ahijah, for the provosent to Jezebel, saying, Naboth is stoned, and is dead. And it came to pass, when Jezebel heard that Naboth was stoned, and was dead, cation wherewith thou hast that Jezebel said to Ahab, provoked me to anger, and Arise, take possession of the made Israel to sin. And of vineyard of Naboth the Jez- Jezebel also spake the LORD, reelite, which he refused to saying, The dogs shall eat give thee for money: for Jezebel by the wall of JezNaboth is not alive, but reel. Him that dieth of Ahab dead. And it came to pass, in the city the dogs shall when Ahab heard that Na- eat; and him that dieth in both was dead, that Ahab the field shall the fowls of rose up to go down to the the air eat. vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, to take possession of it. But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedAnd the word of the ness in the sight of the LORD came to Elijah the LORD, whom Jezebel his Tishbite, saying, Arise, go wife stirred up. And he did down to meet Ahab king of very abominably in following Israel, which is in Sama- idols, according to all things ria: behold, he is in the vine- as did the Amorites, whom yard of Naboth, whither he the LORD cast out before is gone down to possess it. the children of Israel. And And thou shalt speak unto it came to pass, when Ahab him, saying, Thus saith the heard those words, that he LORD, Hast thou killed, and rent his clothes, and put also taken possession? And sackcloth upon his flesh, and thou shalt speak unto him, fasted, and lay in sackcloth, saying, Thus saith the LORD, and went softly. And the In the place where dogs word of the LORD came to licked the blood of Naboth Elijah the Tishbite, saying, shall dogs lick thy blood, Seest thou how Ahab humeven thine. And Ahab said bleth himself before me? to Elijah, Hast thou found because he humbleth himme, O mine enemy? And self before me, I will not he answered, I have found bring the evil in his days: thee: because thou hast sold but in his son's days will thyself to work evil in the I bring the evil upon his sight of the LORD, Behold, house. The twelfth Sunday after Trinity. MATTINS. 1 Kings XXII. to ver. 41. A ND they continued three rael and Jehoshaphat the king years without war be- of Judah sat each on his tween Syria and Israel. And throne, having put on their it came to pass in the third robes, in a void place in year, that Jehoshaphat the the entrance of the gate of king of Judah came down to Samaria; and all the prothe king of Israel. And the phets prophesied before them. king of Israel said unto his And Zedekiah the son of servants, Know ye that Ra- Chenaanah made him horns moth in Gilead is our's, and of iron: and he said, Thus we be still, and take it not saith the LORD, With these out of the hand of the king shalt thou push the Syof Syria? And he said unto rians, until thou have conJehoshaphat, Wilt thou go sumed them. with me to battle to Ra- prophets prophesied so, sayAnd all the moth- gilead? And Jehosha- ing, Go up to Ramoth- giphat said to the king of lead, and prosper: for the Israel, I am as thou art, LORD shall deliver it into my people as thy people, my the king's hand. And the horses as thy horses. And messenger that Jehoshaphat said unto the to call Micaiah spake unto was gone king of Israel, Enquire, I him, saying, Behold now, pray thee, at the word of the words of the prophets the LORD to day. Then declare good unto the king the king of Israel gathered with one mouth: let thy the prophets together, about word, I pray thee, be like four hundred men, and said the word of one of them, unto them, Shall I go against and speak that which is Ramoth- gilead to battle, or good. And Micaiah said, As shall I forbear? And they the LORD liveth, what the said, Go up; for the Lord LORD saith unto me, that shall deliver it into the hand will I speak. of the king. And Jehosha- So he came to the king. phat said, Is there not here And the king said unto a prophet of the LORD be- him, Micaiah, shall we go sides, that we might enquire against Ramoth- gilead to of him? And the king of battle, or shall we forbear? Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, And he answered him, Go, There is yet one man, Mi- and prosper: for the LORD caiah the son of Imlah, by shall deliver it into the hand whom we may enquire of of the king. And the king the LORD: but I hate him; said unto him, How many for he doth not prophesy times shall I adjure thee good concerning me, but evil. that thou tell me nothing And Jehoshaphat said, Let but that which is true in the not the king say so. Then name of the LORD? And he the king of Israel called said, I saw all Israel scatteran officer, and said, Hasten ed upon the hills, as sheep hither Micaiah the son of that have not a shepherd: Imlah, And the king of Is- and the LORD said, These F3 TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. every man have no master: let them| son, and feed him with bread return to his of affliction and with water house in peace. And the of affliction, until I come in king of Israel said unto Je- peace. And Micaiah said, If hoshaphat, Did I not tell thou return at all in peace, thee that he would prophesy the LORD hath not spoken no good concerning me, but by me. And he said, Hearevil? And he said, Hear thou ken, 0 people, every one of therefore the word of the you. So the king of Israel LORD: I saw the LORD sit- and Jehoshaphat the king of ting on his throne, and all Judah went up to Ramoththe host of heaven standing gilead. And the king of Isby him on his right hand rael said unto Jehoshaphat, and on his left. And the I will disguise myself, and LORD said, Who shall per- enter into the battle; but suade Ahab, that he may put thou on thy robes. And go up and fall at Ramoth- the king of Israel disguised gilead? And one said on himself, and went into the this manner, and another battle. But the king of Sysaid on that manner. And ria commanded his thirty there came forth a spirit, and two captains that had and stood before the LORD, rule over his chariots, saying, and said, I will persuade Fight neither with small nor him. And the LORD said great, save only with the unto him, Wherewith? And king of Israel. And it came he said, I will go forth, and to pass, when the captains of I will be a lying spirit in the the chariots saw Jehoshamouth of all his prophets. phat, that they said, Surely And he said, Thou shalt it is the king of Israel. And persuade him, and prevail they turned aside to fight also go forth, and do so. against him: and JehoshaNow therefore, behold, the phat cried out. And it came LORD hath put a lying spirit to pass, when the captains in the mouth of all these of the chariots perceived that thy prophets, and the LORD it was not the king of Israel, hath spoken evil concern- that they turned back from ing thee. But Zedekiah the pursuing him. And a cerson of Chenaanah went near, tain man drew a bow at a and smote Micaiah on the venture, and smote the king cheek, and said, Which way of Israel between the joints went the Spirit of the LORD of the harness: wherefore he from me to speak unto thee? said unto the driver of his And Micaiah said, Behold, chariot, Turn thine hand, thou shalt see in that day, and carry me out of the when thou shalt go into an host; for I am wounded. inner chamber to hide thy- And the battle increased self. And the king of Israel that day: and the king was said, Take Micaiah, and car- stayed up in his chariot ary him back unto Amon the gainst the Syrians, and died governor of the city, and to at even: and the blood ran Joash the king's son; and out of the wound into the say, Thus saith the king, midst of the chariot. And Put this fellow in the pri- there went a proclamation TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. throughout the host about according unto the word of the going down of the sun, saying, Every man to his city, and every man to his own country. the LORD which he spake. Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory house which So the king died, and was he made, and all the cities brought to Samaria; and they that he built, are they not buried the king in Samaria. written in the book of the And one washed the chariot chronicles of the kings of in the pool of Samaria; and Israel? So Ahab slept with the dogs licked up his blood; his fathers; and Ahaziah his and they washed his armour; son reigned in his stead. EVENSONG. 2 Kings II. to verse 16. ND it came to pass, when| LORD hath sent me to JorSo up Elijah into heaven by a LORD liveth, and as thy soul whirlwind, that Elijah went liveth, I will not leave thee. with Elisha from Gilgal. And they two went on. And And Elijah said unto Elisha, fifty men of the sons of the Tarry here, I pray thee; for prophets went, and stood to the LORD hath sent me to view afar off: and they two Beth- el. And Elisha said stood by Jordan. And Eliunto him, As the LORD liv- jah took his mantle, and eth, and as thy soul liveth, wrapped it together, and I will not leave thee. smote the waters, and they they went down to Beth- el. were divided hither and thiAnd the sons of the prophets ther, so that they two went that were at Beth- el came over on dry ground. forth to Elisha, and said un- And it came to pass, when to him, Knowest thou that they were gone over, that the LORD will take away Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask thy master from thy head to what I shall do for thee, beday? And he said, Yea, I fore I be taken away from know it; hold ye your peace. thee. And Elisha said, I pray And Elijah said unto him, thee, let a double portion of Elisha, tarry here, I pray thy spirit be upon me. And thee; for the LORD hath he said, Thou hast asked a sent me to Jericho. And hard thing: nevertheless, if he said, As the LORD liveth, thou see me when I am taken and as thy soul eth, I from thee, it shall be so unto will not leave thee. So they thee; but if not, it shall not came to Jericho. And the be so. And it came to pass, sons of the prophets that as they still went on, and were at Jericho came to talked, that, behold, there Elisha, and said unto him, appeared a chariot of fire, Knowest thou that the LORD and horses of fire, and partwill take away thy mastered them both asunder; and from thy head to day? And Elijah went up by a whirlhe answered, Yea, I know it; wind into heaven. hold ye your peace. And Elijah said unto him, Tarry, I pray thee, here; for the father, the chariot of Israel, And Elisha saw it, and he cried, My father, my TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. and the horsemen thereof. And he saw him no more: and he took hold of his own clothes, and rent them in two pieces. He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and went back, and stood by the bank of Jordan; and he took the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and smote the waters, and said, Where is the LORD God of Elijah? and when he also had smitten the waters, they parted hither and thíther: and Elisha went over. And when the sons of the prophets which were to view at Jericho saw him, they said, The spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha. And they came to meet him, and bowed themselves to the ground before him. Or, 2 Kings IV. ver. 8 to ver. 38. AN ND it fell on a day, that| band is old. And he said, Call Elisha passed to Shu- her. And when he had called nem, where was a great wo- her, she stood in the door. man; and she constrained And he said, About this seahim to eat bread. And so it son, according to the time of was, that as oft as he passed life, thou shalt embrace a by, he turned in thither to son. And she said, Nay, my eat bread. And she said un- lord, thou man of God, do not to her husband, Behold now, lie unto thine handmaid. And I perceive that this is an the woman conceived, and holy man of God, which pass- bare a son at that season that eth by us continually. Let Elisha had said unto her, us make a little chamber, I according to the time of life. pray thee, on the wall; and let us set for him there a bed, and a table, and a stool, and a candlestick: and it shall be, when he cometh to us, that he shall turn in thither. And it fell on a day, that he came thither, and he turned into the chamber, and lay there. And he said to Gehazi his servant, Call this Shunammite. And when he had called her, she stood before him. And he said unto him, Say now unto her, Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what is to be done for thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among mine own people. And he said, What then is to be done for her? And Gehazi answered, Verily she hath no child, and her husAnd when the child was grown, it fell on a day, that he went out to his father to the reapers. And he said unto his father, My head, my head. And he said to a lad, Carry him to his mother. And when he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees till noon, and then died. And she went up, and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut the door upon him, and went out. And she called unto her husband, and said, Send me, I pray thee, one of the young men, and one of the asses, that I may run to the man of God, and come again. And he said, Wherefore wilt thou go to him to day? it is neither new moon, nor sabbath. And she said, It shall be well. Then she saddled an ass, and said THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. to her servant, Drive, and go thee. And he arose, and folforward; slack not thy riding lowed her. And Gehazi passfor me, except I bid thee. So ed on before them, and laid she went and came unto the the staff upon the face of the man of God to mount Car- child; but there was neither mel. And it came to pass, voice, nor hearing. Wherewhen the man of God saw fore he went again to meet her afar off, that he said to him, and told him, saying, Gehazi his servant, Behold, The child is not awaked. yonder is that Shunammite: And when Elisha was come run now, I pray thee, to meet into the house, behold, the her, and say unto her, Is child was dead, and laid it well with thee? is it well upon his bed. He went in with thy husband? is it well therefore, and shut the door with the child? And she an- upon them twain, and prayswered, It is well. And when ed unto the LORD. And he she came to the man of God went up, and lay upon the to the hill, she caught him child, and put his mouth upby the feet: but Gehazi came on his mouth, and his eyes near to thrust her away. And upon his eyes, and his hands the man of God said, Let her upon his hands: and he alone; for her soul is vexed stretched himself upon the within her: and the LORD child; and the flesh of the hath hid it from me, and child waxed warm. Then he hath not told me. Then she returned, and walked in the said, Did I desire a son of house to and fro; and went my lord? did I not say, Do up, and stretched himself not deceive me? Then he upon him: and the child said to Gehazi, Gird up thy sneezed seven times, and the Joins, and take my staff in child opened his eyes. And thine hand, and go thy way: he called Gehazi, and said, if thou meet any man, salute Call this Shunammite. So him not; and if any salute he called her. And when she thee, answer him not again: was come in unto him, he and lay my staff upon the said, Take up thy son. Then face of the child. And the she went in, and fell at his mother of the child said, As feet, and bowed herself to the LORD liveth, and as thy the ground, and took up her soul liveth, I will not leave son, and went out. The thirteenth Sunday after Trinity. MATTINS. 2 Kings V. NOW Naaman, captain of gone out by companies, and the host of the king Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper. And the Syrians had of had brought away_captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman's wife. And she said unto her mistress, Would God my lord were with the prophet that is in Samaria! for he would recover him of 86F4 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. his leprosy. And one went his hand over the place, and in, and told his lord, saying, recover the leper. Are not Thus and thus said the maid Abana and Pharpar, rivers that is of the land of Israel. of Damascus, better than all And the king of Syria said, the waters of Israel? may I Go to, go, and I will send a not wash in them, and be letter unto the king of Israel. clean? So he turned and And he departed, and took went away in a rage. And with him ten talents of sil- his servants came near, and ver, and six thousand pieces spake unto him, and said, of gold, and ten changes of My father, if the prophet raiment. And he brought had bid thee do some great the letter to the king of Is- thing, wouldest thou not rael, saying, Now when this have done it? how much letter is come unto thee, be- rather then, when he saith hold, I have therewith sent to thee, Wash, and be clean? Naaman my servant to thee, Then went he down, and that thou mayest recover dipped himself seven times him of his leprosy. And it in Jordan, according to the came to pass, when the king saying of the man of God: of Israel had read the letter, and his flesh came again like that he rent his clothes, and unto the flesh of a little said, Am I God, to kill and child, and he was clean. to make alive, that this man doth send unto me to recover a man of his leprosy? wherefore consider, I pray you, and see how he seeketh a quarrel against me. now And he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and came, and stood before him: and he said, Behold, now I know that there is no God in all the And it was so, when Elisha earth, but in Israel: the man of God had heard therefore, I pray thee, take that the king of Israel had a blessing of thy servant. rent his clothes, that he sent to But he said, As the LORD the king, saying, Wherefore liveth, before whom I stand, hast thou rent thy clothes? I will receive none. And he let him come now to me, urged him to take it; but he and he shall know that refused. And Naaman said, there is a prophet in Israel. Shall there not then, I pray So Naaman came with his thee, be given to thy servant horses and with his chariot, two mules' burden of earth? and stood at the door of the for thy servant will hencehouse of Elisha. And Elisha forth offer neither burnt ofsacrifice unto sent a messenger unto him, fering nor saying, Go and wash in Jor- other gods, but unto the dan seven times, and thy LORD. In this thing the flesh shall come again to LORD pardon thy servant, thee, and thou shalt be clean. that when my master goeth But Naaman was wroth, and into the house of Rimmon went away, and said, Behold, to worship there, and he thought, He will surely leaneth on my hand, and I come out to me, and stand, bow myself in the house of and call on the name of the Rimmon: when I bow down LORD his God, and strike myself in the house of Rim THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. mon, the LORD pardon thy two talents of silver in two servant in this thing. And he said unto him, Go in peace. So he departed from him a little way. bags, with two changes of garments, and laid them upon two of his servants; and they bare them before him. But Gehazi, the servant And when he ca e to the of Elisha the man of God, tower, he took them from said, Behold, my master hath their hand, and bestowed spared Naaman this Syrian, them in the house: and he in not receiving at his hands let the men go, and they that which he brought: but, departed. But he went in ,. as the LORD liveth, I will run and stood before his master. after him, and take some- And Elisha said unto him, what of him. So Gehazi fol- Whence comest thou, Gelowed after Naaman. And hazi? And he said, Thy serwhen Naaman saw him run- vant went no whither. And ning after him, he lighted he said unto him, Went not down from the chariot to mine heart with thee, when meet him, and said, Is all the man turned again from well? And he said, All is his chariot to meet thee? well. My master hath sent Is it a time to receive mome, saying, Behold, even now ney, and to receive garthere be come to me from ments, and oliveyards, and mount Ephraim two young vineyards, and sheep, and men of the sons of the pro- oxen, and menservants, and phets: give them, I pray maidservants? The leprosy thee, a talent of silver, and therefore of Naaman shall two changes of garments. cleave unto thee, and unto And Naaman said, Be con- thy seed for ever. And he tent, take two talents. And went out from his presence he urged him, and bound a leper as white as snow. EVENSONG. 2 Kings VI. to verse 24. AND ND the sons of the pro- master! for it was borrowphets said unto Elisha, ed. And the man of God Behold now, the place where said, Where fell it? And we dwell with thee is too strait for us. Let us go, we pray thee, unto Jordan, and take thence every man a beam, and let us make us a place there, where we may dwell. And he answered, Go ye. And one said, Be con- Then the king of Syria tent, I pray thee, and go warred against Israel, and with thy servants. And he took counsel with his seranswered, I will go. So he vants, saying, In such and went with them. And when such a place shall be my they came to Jordan, they camp. And the man of God cut down wood. But as one sent unto the king of Israel, was felling a beam, the ax saying, Beware that thou head fell into the water: pass not such a place; for and he cried, and said, Alas, thither the Syrians are come he shewed him the place. And he cut down a stick, and cast it in thither; and the iron did swim. Therefore said he, Take it up to thee. And he put out his hand, and took it. THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. down. And the king of Israel the mountain was full of sent to the place which the horses and chariots of fire man of God told him and round about Elisha. And warned him of, and saved when they came down to himself there, not once nor twice. Therefore the heart of the king of Syria was sore troubled for this thing; and he called his servants, and said unto them, Will ye not shew me which of us is for the king of Israel? And one of his servants said, None, my lord, 0 king: but Elisha, the prophet that is in Israel, telleth the king of Israel the words that thou speakest in thy bedchamber. him, Elisha prayed unto the LORD, and said, Smite this people, I pray thee, with blindness. And he smote them with blindness according to the word of Elisha. And Elisha said unto them, This is not the way, neither is this the city: follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom ye seek. But he led them to Samaria. And it came to pass, when they were come into Samaria, that Elisha said, LORD, open the eyes of these men, that they may see. And the LORD opened their eyes, and they saw; and, behold, they were And he said, Go and spy where he is, that I may send and fetch him. And it was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan. Therefore sent he thither horses, and cha- in the midst of Samaria. riots, and a great host: and And the king of Israel said they came by night, and unto Elisha, when he saw compassed the city about. them, My father, shall I And when the servant of smite them? shall I smite the man of God was risen them? And he answered, early, and gone forth, be- Thou shalt not smite them: hold, an host compassed the wouldest thou smite those city both with horses and whom thou hast taken capchariots. And his servant tive with thy sword and with said unto him, Alas, my thy bow? set bread and wamaster! how shall we do? ter before them, that they And he answered, Fear not: may eat and drink, and go to for they that be with us are their master. And he premore than they that be with pared great provision for them. And Elisha prayed, them: and when they had and said, LORD, I pray thee, eaten and drunk, he sent open his eyes, that he may them away, and they went to And the LORD opened their master. So the bands the eyes of the young man; of Syria came no more into and he saw: and, behold, the land of Israel. see. Or, 2 Kings VII. THEN Elisha said, Hear kel, in the gate of Samaria. ye the a on whose Thus saith the LORD, To the king leaned answered morrow about this time shall the man of God, and said, a measure of fine flour be Behold, if the LORD would sold for a shekel, and two make windows in heaven, measures of barley for a she- might this thing be? And he THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. said, Behold, thou shalt see the morning light, some misit with thine eyes, but shalt chief will come upon us: now not eat thereof. therefore come, that we may go and tell the king's household. So they came and called unto the porter of the city: and they told them, saying, We came to the camp of the Syrians, and, behold, there was no man there, neither voice of man, but horses tied, and asses tied, and the tents as they were. And he called the porters; and they told it to the king's house within. And there were four leprous men at the entering in of the gate and they said one to another, Why sit we here until we die? if we say, We will enter into the city, then the famine is in the city, and we shall die there: and if we sit still here, we die also. Now therefore come, and let us fall unto the host of the Syrians: if they save us alive, we shall live; and if they kill us, we shall but And the king arose in the die. And they rose up in the night, and said unto his sertwilight, to go unto the camp vants, I will now shew you of the Syrians: and when what the Syrians have done they were come to the utter- to us. They know that we be most part of the camp of hungry; therefore are they Syria, behold, there was no gone out of the camp to hide man there. For the Lord had themselves in the field, saymade the host of the Syrians ing, When they come out of to hear a noise of chariots, the city, we shall catch them and a noise of horses, even alive, and get into the city. the noise of a great host: And one of his servants anand they said one to another, swered and said, Let some Lo, the king of Israel hath take, I pray thee, five of the hired against us the kings of horses that remain, which the Hittites, and the kings are left in the city,( behold, of the Eygptians, to come they are as all the multitude upon us. Wherefore they of Israel that are left in it: arose and fled in the twi- behold, I say, they are even light, and left their tents, as all the multitude of the and their horses, and their Israelites that are consumasses, even the camp as it ed:) and let us send and was, and fled for their life. see. They took therefore two And when these lepers came chariot horses; and the king to the uttermost part of the sent after the host of the camp, they went into one Syrians, saying, Go and see. tent, and did eat and drink, And they went after them and carried thence silver, and unto Jordan: and, lo, all the gold, and raiment, and went way was full of garments and hid it; and came again, and vessels, which the Syand entered into another tent, rians had cast away in their and carried thence also, and haste. And the messengers went and hid it. Then they returned, and told the king. said one to another, We do And the people went out, not well: this day is a day and spoiled the tents of the of good tidings, and we hold Syrians. So a measure of our peace: if we tarry till fine flour was sold for a FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. appointed shekel, and two measures of shekel, and a measure of fine barley for a shekel, according flour for a shekel, shall be to to the word of the LORD. morrow about this time in And the king the gate of Samaria: and the lord on whose hand he that lord answered the man leaned to have the charge of God, and said, Now, beof the gate and the people hold, if the LORD should trode upon him in the gate, make windows in heaven, and he died, as the man of might such a thing be? And God had said, who spake he said, Behold, thou shalt when the king came down see it with thine eyes, but to him. And it came to shalt not eat thereof. And pass as the man of God had so it fell out unto him: for spoken to the king, saying, the people trode upon him in Two measures of barley for all the gate, and he died. The fourteenth Sunday after Trinity. MATTINS. 2 Kings IX. ND Elisha the prophet| saith the LORD God of Isdren of the prophets, and king over the people of the said unto him, Gird up thy LORD, even over Israel. And loins, and take this box of thou shalt smite the house oil in thine hand, and go to of Ahab thy master, that I Ramoth- gilead: and when may avenge the blood of my thou comest thither, look out servants the prophets, and there Jehu the son of Jeho- the blood of all the servants shaphat the son of Nimshi, of the LORD, at the hand For the whole and go in, and make him of Jezebel. arise up from among his house of Ahab shall perish: brethren, and carry him to and I will cut off from Ahab an inner chamber; then take him that pisseth against the the box of oil, and pour it wall, and him that is shut on his head, and say, Thus up and left in Israel: and I saith the LORD, I have an- will make the house of Ahab ointed thee king over Israel. like the house of Jeroboam Then open the door, and flee, the son of Nebat, and like and tarry not. the house of Baasha the son of Ahijah: and the dogs shall eat Jezebel in the portion of Jezreel, and there shall be none to bury her. opened the door, and fled. And he So the young man, eren the young man the prophet, went to Ramoth- gilead. And when he came, behold, the captains of the host were sitting; and he said, I have an errand to Then Jehu came forth to thee, O captain. And Jehu the servants of his lord: and said, Unto which of all us? one said unto him, Is all And he said, To thee, O well? wherefore came this captain. And he arose, and mad fellow to thee? And went into the house; and he he said unto them, Ye know poured the oil on his head, the man, and his communiand said unto him, Thus cation. And they said, It is FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. false; tell us now. And he turn thee behind me. And said, Thus and thus spake the watchman told, saying, he to me, saying, Thus saith He came even unto them, the LORD, I have anointed and cometh not again: and thee king over Israel. Then the driving is like the drivthey hasted, and took every ing of Jehu the son of Nimman his garment, and put it shi; for he driveth furiousunder him on the top of the ly. And Joram said, Make stairs, and blew with trum- ready. And his chariot was pets, saying, Jehu is king. made ready. And Joram So Jehu the son of Jehosha- king of Israel and Ahaziah phat the son of Nimshi con- king of Judah went out, each spired against Joram.( Now in his chariot, and they went Joram had kept Ramoth- out against Jehu, and met gilead, he and all Israel, him in the portion of Nabecause of Hazael king of both the Jezreelite. And it Syria. But king Joram was came to pass, when Joram returned to be healed in saw Jehu, that he said, Is Jezreel of the wounds which it peace, Jehu? And he anthe Syrians had given him, swered, What peace, so long when he fought with Hazael as the whoredoms of thy moking of Syria.) And Jehu ther Jezebel and her witchsaid, If it be your minds, crafts are so many? And then let none go forth nor Joram turned his hands, and escape out of the city to go fled, and said to Ahaziah, to tell it in Jezreel. So Jehu There is treachery, 0 Aharode in a chariot, and went ziah. And Jehu drew a bow to Jezreel; for Joram lay with his full strength, and there. And Ahaziah king smote Jehoram between his of Judah was come down to arms, and the arrow went see Joram. And there stood out at his heart, and he sunk a watchman on the tower down in his chariot. Then in Jezreel, and he spied the said Jehu to Bidkar his capcompany of Jehu as he came, tain, Take up, and cast him and said, I see a company in the portion of the field of And Joram said, Take an Naboth the Jezreelite: for horseman, and send to meet remember how that, when I them, and let him say, Is it and thou rode together after peace? So there went one Ahab his father, the LORD on horseback to meet him, laid this burden upon him; and said, Thus saith the king, Surely I have en yesterday Is it peace? And Jehu said, the blood of Naboth, and the What hast thou to do with blood of his sons, saith the peace? turn thee behind me. LORD; and I will requite And the watchman told, thee in this plat, saith the saying, The messenger came LORD. Now therefore take to them, but he cometh not and cast him into the plat again. Then he sent out a of ground, according to the second on horseback, which word of the LORD. came to them, and said, Thus saith the king, Is it peace? And Jehu answered, What hast thou to do with peace? But when Ahaziah the king of Judah saw this, he fled by the way of the garden house. And Jehu followed after him, FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. and said, Smite him also in they threw her down: and the chariot. And they did some of her blood was so at the going up to Gur, sprinkled on the wall, and which is by Ibleam. And on the horses: and he trode he fled to Megiddo, and died her under foot. And when there. And his servants car- he was come he did eat ried him in a chariot to Je- and drink, and said, Go, see rusalem, and buried him in now this cursed woman, and his sepulchre with his fathers bury her: for she is a king's in the city of David. And daughter. And they went to in the eleventh year of Jo- bury her: but they found ram the son of Ahab began no more of her than the Ahaziah to reign over Judah. scull, and the feet, and the palms of her hands. Wherefore they came again, and told him. And he said, This is the word of the LORD, which he spake by his servant Elijah the Tishbite, saying, In the portion of Jezreel shall dogs eat the flesh of Jezebel: and the carcase of Jezebel shall be as dung upon the face of the field in the portion of Jezor three eunuchs. And he reel; so that they shall not said, Throw her down. So say, This is Jezebel. And when Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and she painted her face, and tired her head, and looked out at a window. And as Jehu entered in at the gate, she said, Had Zimri peace, who slew his master? And he lifted up his face to the window, and said, Who is on my side? who? And there looked out to him two EVENSONG. 2 Kings X. to verse 32. the city, the elders also, and the up AND Ahab had seventy sons Jehu wrote letters, and sent to Samaria, unto the rulers of Jezreel, to the elders, and to them that brought up Ahab's children, saying, Now as soon as this letter cometh to you, seeing your master's sons are with you, and there are with you chariots and horses, a fenced city also, and armour; look even out the best and meetest of your master's sons, and set him on his father's throne, and this time. Now the king's fight for your master's house. sons, being seventy persons, But they were exceedingly were with the great men of afraid, and said, Behold, two the city, which brought them kings stood not before him: up. And it came to pass, how then shall we stand? when the letter And he that was over the them, that they took the house, and he that was over king's sons, and slew seventy dren, sent to Jehu, saying, We are thy servants, and will do all that thou shalt bid us; we will not make any king: do thou that which is good in thine eyes. Then he wrote a letter the second time to them, saying, If ye be mine, and if ye will hearken unto my voice, take ye the heads of the men your master's sons, and come to me to Jezreel by to morrow came to FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. persons, and put their heads him, Is thine heart right, as in baskets, and sent him my heart is with thy heart? them to Jezreel. And Jehonadab answered, It If it be, give me thine hand. And he gave him his hand; and he took him up to him into the chariot. And he said, Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD. So they made him ride in his chariot. And when he came to Samaria, he slew all that remained unto Ahab in Samaria, till he had destroyed him, according to the saying of the LORD, which he spake to Elijah. And there came a messen- is. ger, and told him, saying, They have brought the heads of the king's sons. And he said, Lay ye them in two heaps at the entering in of the gate until the morning. And it came to pass in the morning, that he went out, and stood, and said to all the people, Ye be righteous: behold, I conspired against my master, and slew him: but who slew all these? Know now that there shall fall unto the earth nothing of the word of the LORD, which the LORD spake concerning the house of Ahab: for the LORD hath done that which he spake by his servant Elijah. So Jehu slew all that remained of the house of Ahab in Jezreel, and all his great men, and his kinsfolks, and his priests, until he left him none remaining. And he arose and departed, and came to Samaria. And as he was at the shearing house in the way, Jehu met with the brethren of Ahaziah king of Judah, and said, Who are ye? And they answered, We are the brethren of Ahaziah; and we go down to salute the children of the king and the children of the queen. And he said, Take them alive. And they took them alive, and slew them at the pit of the shearing house, eren two and forty men; neither left he any of them. And when he was departed thence, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming to meet him: and he saluted him, and said to And Jehu gathered all the people together, and said unto them, Ahab served Baal a little; but Jehu shall serve him much. Now therefore call unto me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests; let none be wanting: for I have a great sacrifice to do to Baal; whosoever shall be wanting, he shall not live. But Jehu did it in subtilty, to the intent that he might destroy the worshippers of Baal. And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it. And Jehu sent through all Israel: and all the worshippers of Baal came, so that there was not a man left that came not. And they came into the house of Baal; and the house of Baal was full from one end to another. And he said unto him that was over the vestry, Bring forth vestments for all the worshippers of Baal. And he brought them forth vestments. And Jehu went, and Jehonadab the son of Rechab, into the house of Baal, and said unto the worshippers of Baal, Search, and look that there be here with FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. you none of the servants of of Baal, and brake down the the LORD, but the worship- house of Baal, and made it a pers of Baal only. And when draught house unto this day. they went in to offer sacri- Thus Jehu destroyed Baal fices and burnt offerings, Je- out of Israel. hu appointed fourscore men Howbeit from the sins of without, and said, If any Jeroboam the son of Nebat, of the men whom I have who made Israel to sin, Jehu brought into your hands es- departed not from after them, cape, he that letteth him go, to wit, the golden calves that his life shall be for the life of were in Beth- el, and that were him. And it came to pass, in Dan. And the LORD said as soon as he had made an unto Jehu, Because thou end of offering the burnt hast done well in executing offering, that Jehu said to that which is right in mine the guard and to the cap- eyes, and hast done unto the tains, Go in, and slay them; house of Ahab according to let none come forth. And all that was in mine heart, they smote them with the thy children of the fourth edge of the sword; and the generation shall sit on the guard and the captains cast throne of Israel. But Jehu them out, and went to the took no heed to walk in the city of the house of Baal. law of the LORD God of And they brought forth the Israel with all his heart: images out of the house of for he departed not from Baal, and burned them. And the sins of Jeroboam, which they brake down the image made Israel to sin. Or, 2 Kings XIII. IN N the three and twentieth Syria oppressed them.( And year of Joash the son of the LORD gave Israel a saAhaziah king of Judah Je- viour, so that they went out hoahaz the son of Jehu be- from under the hand of the gan to reign over Israel in Syrians: and the children of Samaria, and reigned seven- Israel dwelt in their tents, teen years. And he did that as beforetime. Nevertheless which was evil in the sight they departed not from the of the LORD, and followed sins of the house of Jerothe sins of Jeroboam the son boam, who made Israel sin, of Nebat, which made Israel but walked therein: and there to sin; he departed not there- remained the grove also in from. Samaria.) Neither did And the anger of the LORD leave of the people to Jewas kindled against Israel, hoahaz but fifty horsemen, and he delivered them into and ten chariots, and ten the hand of Hazael king of thousand footmen; for the Syria, and into the hand of king of Syria had destroyed Ben- hadad the son of Hazael, them, and had made them all their days. And Jehoahaz like the dust by threshing. besought the LORD, and the LORD hearkened unto him: for he saw the oppression of did, and his might, are they Israel, because the king of not written in the book of he Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, and all that he FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. the chronicles of the kings of deliverance from Syria: for Israel? And Jehoahaz slept thou shalt smite the Syrians with his fathers; and they in Aphek, till thou have conburied him in Samaria: and sumed them. And he said, Joash his son reigned in his Take the arrows. And he stead. took them. And he said unto the king of Israel, Smite upon the ground. And he smote thrice, and stayed. And the man of God was wroth with him, and said, Thou shouldest have smitten five or six times; then hadst thou smitten Syria till thou hadst consumed it: whereas now thou shalt smite Syria but thrice. In the thirty and seventh year of Joash king of Judah began Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned sixteen years. And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD; he departed not from all the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel sin: And Elisha died, and they but he walked therein. And buried him. And the bands the rest of the acts of Joash, of the Moabites invaded the and all that he did, and his land at the coming in of might wherewith he fought the year. And it came to against Amaziah king of Ju- pass, as they were burying a dah, are they not written in man, that, behold, the book of the chronicles a band of men; and they spied of the kings of Israel? And Joash slept with his fathers; and Jeroboam sat upon his throne: and Joash was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel. cast the man into the sepulchre of Elisha: and when the man was let down, and touched the bones of Elisha, he revived, and stood up on his feet. Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. And Elisha said unto him, Take bow and arrows. And he took unto him bow and arrows. And he said to the king of Israel, Put thine hand upon the bow. And he put his hand upon it: and Elisha put his hands upon the king's hands. And he said, Open the window eastward. And he opened it. Then Elisha said, Shoot. And he shot. And he said, The arrow of the LORD's deliverance, and the arrow of But Hazael king of Syria oppressed Israel all the days of Jehoahaz. And the LORD was gracious unto them, and had compassion on them, and had respect unto them, because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, neither cast he them from his presence as yet. So Hazael king of Syria died; and Ben- hadad his son reigned in his stead. And Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz took again out of the hand of Ben- hadad the son of Hazael the cities, which he had taken out of the hand of Jehoahaz his father by war. Three times did Joash beat him, and recovered the cities of Israel. The fifteenth Sunday after Trinity. MATTINS. 2 Kings XVIII. TOW it came to pass in king of Assyria came up son of Elah king of Israel, sieged it. And at the end that Hezekiah the son of of three years they took it: Ahaz king of Judah began even in the sixth year of to reign. Twenty and five Hezekiah, that is the ninth years old was he when he be- year of Hoshea king of Iswas taken. gan to reign; and he reigned rael, Samaria twenty and nine years in Je- And the king of Assyria did rusalem. His mother's name carry away Israel unto Asalso was Abi, the daughter syria, and put them in Haof Zachariah. And he did lah and in Habor by the river that which was right in the of Gozan, and in the cities sight of the LORD, according of the Medes: because they to all that David his father obeyed not the voice of the did. LORD their God, but transHe removed the high pla- gressed his covenant, and all ces, and brake the images, that Moses the servant of and cut down the groves, the LORD commanded, and and brake in pieces the bra- would not hear them, nor do sen serpent that Moses had them. made: for unto those days Now in the fourteenth year the children of Israel did of king Hezekiah did Sennaburn incense to it: and he cherib king of Assyria come called it Nehushtan. He up against all the fenced trusted in the LORD God of cities of Judah, and took Israel; so that after him them. And Hezekiah king was none like him among of Judah sent to the king of all the kings of Judah, nor Assyria to Lachish, saying, any that were before him. I have offended; return from For he clave to the LORD, me: that which thou puttest and departed not from fol- on me will I bear. And the lowing him, but kept his king of Assyria appointed commandments, which the unto Hezekiah king of JuLORD commanded Moses. dah three hundred talents of And the LORD was with silver and thirty talents of him; and he prospered whi- gold. And Hezekiah gave thersoever he went forth: him all the silver that was and he rebelled against the found in the house of the king of Assyria, and served LORD, and in the treasures him not. He smote the Phi- of the king's house. At that listines, even unto Gaza, and time did Hezekiah cut off the borders thereof, from the gold from the doors of the tower of the watchmen the temple of the LORD, and to the fenced city. from the pillars which Hezekiah king of Judah had overlaid, and gave it to the king of Assyria. And it came to pass in the fourth year of king Hezekiah, which was the seventh year of Hoshea son of Elah king of Israel, that Shalmaneser And the king of Assyria sent Tartan and Rabsaris and FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Rab- shakeh from Lachish to horsemen? Am I now come king Hezekiah with a great up without the LORD against host against Jerusalem. And this place to destroy it? The they went up and came to LORD said to me, Go up Jerusalem. And when they against this land, and dewere come up, they came and stroy it. Then said Eliakim stood by the conduit of the the son of Hilkiah, and upper pool, which is in the Shebna, and Joah, unto Rabhighway of the fuller's field. shakeh, Speak, I pray thee, And when they had called to thy servants in the Syrian to the king, there came out language; for we understand to them Eliakim the son of it: and talk not with us in Hilkiah, which was over the the Jews' language in the household, and Shebna the ears of the people that are scribe, and Joah the son of on the wall. But Rab- shaAsaph the recorder. And keh said unto them, Hath Rab- shakeh said unto them, my master sent me to thy Speak ye now to Hezekiah, master, and to thee, to speak Thus saith the great king, these words? hath he not the king of Assyria, What sent me to the men which sit confidence is this wherein on the wall, that they may thou trustest? Thou sayest, eat their own dung, and ( but they are but vain words,) drink their own piss with I have counsel and strength you? Then Rab- shakeh stood for the war. Now on whom and cried with a loud voice dost thou trust, that thou in the Jews' language, and rebellest against me? Now, spake, saying, Hear the word behold, thou trustest upon of the great king, the king of the staff of this bruised reed, Assyria: thus saith the king, even upon Egypt, on which Let not Hezekiah deceive if a man lean, it will go into you: for he shall not be able his hand, and pierce it: so is to deliver you out of his Pharaoh king of Egypt unto hand: neither let Hezekiah all that trust on him. But make you trust in the LORD, if ye say unto me, We trust saying, The LORD will surely in the LORD our God: is not deliver us, and this city shall that he, whose high places not be delivered into the and whose altars Hezekiah hand of the king of Assyria. hath taken away, and hath Hearken not to Hezekiah: said to Judah and Jerusa- for thus saith the king of lem, Ye shall worship before Assyria, Make an agreement this altar in Jerusalem? Now with me by a present, and therefore, I pray thee, give come out to me, and then pledges to my lord the king eat ye every man of his own of Assyria, and I will deliver vine, and every one of his fig thee two thousand horses, if tree, and drink ye every one thou be able on thy part to the waters of his cistern: set riders upon them. How then wilt thou turn away the face of one captain of the least of my master's servants, and put thy trust on Egypt for chariots and for until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of corn and wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of oil olive and of honey, that ye may FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. live, and not die: and heark- out of mine hand, that the en not unto Hezekiah, when LORD should deliver Jeruhe persuadeth you, saying, salem out of mine hand? The LORD will deliver us. But the people held their Hath any of the gods of the peace, and answered him not nations delivered at all his a word: for the king's comland out of the hand of the mandment was, saying, Anking of Assyria? Where are swer him not. Then came the gods of Hamath, and of Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, Arpad? where are the gods which was over the houseof Sepharvaim, Hena, and hold, and Shebna the scribe, Ivah? have they delivered and Joah the son of Asaph Samaria out of mine hand? the recorder, to Hezekiah Who are they among all the with their clothes rent, and gods of the countries, that told him the words of Rabhave delivered their country shakeh. EVENSONG. 2 Kings XIX. AND it came to pass, when which thou hast heard, with it, the servants the king of Assyria have blasphemed me. Behold, I will send a blast upon him, and he shall hear a rumour, and shall return to his own land; and I will cause him to fall by the sword in his own land. that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD. And he sent Eliakim, which was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with So Rab- shakeh returned, sackcloth, to Isaiah the pro- and found the king of Assyria phet the son of Amoz. And warring against Libnah: for they said unto him, Thus he had heard that he was saith Hezekiah, This day is departed from Lachish. And a day of trouble, and of re- when he heard say of Tirbuke, and blasphemy: for hakah king of Ethiopia, Bethe children are come to hold, he is come out to fight the birth, and there is not against thee: he sent messtrength to bring forth. It sengers again unto Hezekiah, may be the LORD thy God saying, Thus shall ye speak will hear all the words of to Hezekiah king of Judah, Rab- shakeh, whom the king saying, Let not thy God in of Assyria his master hath whom thou trustest deceive sent to reproach the living thee, saying, Jerusalem shall God; and will reprove the not be delivered into the words which the LORD thy hand of the king of AssyGod hath heard: wherefore ria. Behold, thou hast heard lift up thy prayer for the what the kings of Assyria remnant that are left. So have done to all lands, by the servants of king Heze- destroying them utterly: and kiah came to Isaiah. shalt thou be delivered? And Isaiah said unto them, Have the gods of the naThus shall ye say to your tions delivered them which master, Thus saith the LORD, my fathers have destroyed; Be not afraid of the words as Gozan, and Haran, and FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Rezeph, and the children of shaken her head at thee. Eden which were in Thela- Whom hast thou reproached sar? Where is the king of and blasphemed? and against Hamath, and the king of whom hast thou exalted thy Arpad, and the king of the voice, and lifted up thine city of Sepharvaim, of Hena, eyes on high? even against and Ivah? the Holy One of Israel. By thy messengers thou hast reproached the Lord, and hast said, With the multitude of my chariots I am come up to the height of the mountains, to the sides of Lebanon, and will cut down the tall cedar trees thereof, and the choice fir trees thereof: and I will enter into the lodgings of his borders, and into the forest of his Carmel. I have digged and drunk strange waters, and with the sole of my feet have I dried up all the rivers of besieged places. Hast thou not heard long ago how I have done it, and of ancient times that I have formed it? now have I brought it to pass, that thou shouldest be to lay waste fenced cities into ruinous heaps. Therefore their inhabitants were of small_power, they were dismayed and confounded; they were as the grass of the field, and as the green herb, as the grass on the house tops, and as corn blasted before it be grown up. But I know thy abode, and thy going out, and thy coming in, and thy rage against me. Because thy rage against me and thy tumult is come up into mine ears, therefore I will put my hook in thy nose, and my bridle in thy lips, and I will turn thee back by the way by which thou camest. And this shall be a sign unto thee, Ye shall eat this year such things as grow of themselves, and in the second year that And Hezekiah received the letter of the hand of the messengers, and read it: and Hezekiah went up into the house of the LORD, and spread it before the LORD. And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD, and said, O LORD God of Israel, which dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; thou hast made heaven and earth. LORD, bow down thine ear, and hear: open, LORD, thine eyes, and see: and hear the words of Sennacherib, which hath sent him to reproach the living God. Of a truth, LORD, the kings of Assyria have destroyed the nations and their lands, and have cast their gods into the fire: for they were no gods, but the work of men's hands, wood and stone: therefore they have destroyed them. Now therefore, O LORD our God, I beseech thee, save thou us out of his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art the LORD God, even thou only. Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, That which thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria I have heard. This is the word that the LORD hath spoken concerning him; The virgin the daughter of Zion hath despised thee, and laughed thee to scorn; the daughter of Jerusalem hath FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. And it came to pass that night, that the angel of the LORD went out, and smote in the camp of the Assywhich springeth of the same; will defend this city, to save and in the third year sow it, for mine own sake, and ye, and reap, and plant vine- for my servant David's sake. yards, and eat the fruits thereof. And the remnant that is escaped of the house of Judah shall yet again take root downward, and bear rians an hundred fourscore fruit upward. For out of and five thousand: and when Jerusalem shall go forth a they arose early in the mornremnant, and they that es- ing, behold, they were all cape out of mount Zion: the dead corpses. So Sennachezeal of the LORD of hosts rib king of Assyria departshall do this. Therefore thus ed, and went and returnsaith the LORD concerning ed, and dwelt at Nineveh. the king of Assyria, He shall And it came to pass, as he not come into this city, nor was worshipping in the house shoot an arrow there, nor of Nisroch his god, that come before it with shield, nor cast a bank against it. By the way that he came, by the same shall he return, and shall not come into this city, saith the LORD. For I in his stead. Or, 2 Kings XXIII. to verse 31. Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons smote him with the sword: and they escaped into And the land of Armenia. Esarhaddon his son reigned the they gathered unto him priest, and the priests of the all the elders of Judah and second order, and the keepers of Jerusalem. And the king of the door, to bring forth went up into the house of out of the temple of the the LORD, and all the men LORD all the vessels that of Judah and all the inha- were made for Baal, and bitants of Jerusalem with for the grove, and for all him, and the priests, and the the host of heaven: and he prophets, and all the people, burned them without Jeruboth small and great: and salem in the fields of Kihe read in their ears all the dron, and carried the ashes words of the book of the of them unto Beth- el. And covenant which was found he put down the idolatrous in the house of the LORD. priests, whom the kings of And the king stood by a Judah had ordained to burn pillar, and made a covenant incense in the high places in before the LORD, to walk the cities of Judah, and in after the LORD, and to keep the places round about Jehis commandments and his rusalem; them also that testimonies and his statutes burned incense unto Baal, with all their heart and all to the sun, and to the moon, their soul, to perform the and to the planets, and to all words of this covenant that the host of heaven. And he were written in this book. brought out the grove from And all the people stood to the house of the LORD, the covenant. And the king without Jerusalem, unto the FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. brook Kidron, and burned it the brook Kidron. And the at the brook Kidron, and high places that were before stamped it small to powder, Jerusalem, which were on and cast the powder thereof the right hand of the mount upon the graves of the chil- of corruption, which Solodren of the people. And he mon the king of Israel had brake down the houses of the builded for Ashtoreth the sodomites, that were by the abomination of the Zidonihouse of the LORD, where ans, and for Chemosh the the women wove hangings for abomination of the Moabites, the grove. And he brought and for Milcom the abomiall the priests out of the ci- nation of the children of ties of Judah, and defiled the Ammon, did the king dehigh places where the priests file. And he brake in pieces had burned incense, from the images, and cut down Geba to Beer- sheba, and the groves, and filled their brake down the high places places with the bones of men. of the gates that were in the entering in of the gate of Joshua the governor of the city, which were on a man's left hand at the gate of the city. Nevertheless the priests of the high places came not up to the altar of the LORD in Jerusalem, but they did eat of the unleavened bread among their brethren. he defiled Topheth, which is in the valley of the children of Hinnom, that no man might make his son or his daughter to pass through the fire to Molech. And he took away the horses that the kings of Judah had given to the sun, at the entering in of the house of the LORD, by the chamber of Nathanmelech the chamberlain, which was in the suburbs, and burned the chariots of the sun with fire. And the altars that were on the top of the upper chamber of Ahaz, which the kings of Judah had made, and the altars which Manasseh had made Moreover the altar that was at Beth- el, and the high place which Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin, had made, both that altar and the high place he brake down, and burned the high place, and stamped it small to powder, and burned the grove. And as And Josiah turned himself, he spied the sepulchres that were there in the mount, and sent, and took the bones out of the sepulchres, and burned them upon the altar, and polluted it, according to the word of the LORD which the man of God proclaimed, who proclaimed these words. Then he said, What title is that that I see? And the men of the city told him, It is the sepulchre of the man of God, which came from Judah, and proclaimed these things that thou hast done against the altar of Beth- el. And he said, Let him alone; let no man move his bones. So they let his bones alone, in the two courts of the with the bones of the prohouse of the LORD, did the phet that came out of Saking beat down, and brake maria. And all the houses them down from thence, and also of the high places that cast the dust of them into were in the cities of Sama SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. ria, which the kings of Is- his heart, and with all his rael had made to provoke the soul, and with all his might, LORD to anger, Josiah took according to all the law of away, and did to them ac- Moses; neither after him cording to all the acts that arose there any like him. he had done in Beth- el. And he slew all the priests of the high places that were there upon the altars, and burned men's bones upon them, and returned to Jerusalem. And the king commanded all the people, saying, Keep the passover unto the LORD your God, as it is written in the book of this covenant. Surely there was not holden such a passover from the days of the judges that judged Israel, nor in all the days of the kings of Israel, nor of the kings of Judah; but in the eighteenth year of king Josiah, wherein this passover was holden to the LORD in Jerusalem. Notwithstanding the LORD turned not from the fierceness of his great wrath, wherewith his anger was kindled against Judah, because of all the provocations that Manasseh had provoked him withal. And the LORD said, I will remove Judah also out of my sight, as I have removed Israel, and will cast off this city Jerusalem which I have chosen, and the house of which I said, My name shall be there. Now the rest of the acts of Josiah, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? In his days Pharaoh- nechoh king of Egypt went up against the king of Assyria to the river Euphrates: and king Josiah went against him; and he slew him at Megiddo, when he had seen him. And his servants carried him in a chariot dead from Megiddo, and brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own sepulchre. And the people of the land took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and anointed him, and made him king in his faMoreover the workers with familiar spirits, and the wizards, and the images, and the idols, and all the abominations that were spied in the land of Judah and in Jerusalem, did Josiah put away, that he might perform the words of the law which were written in the book that Hilkiah the priest found in the house of the LORD. And like unto him was there no king before him, that turned to the LORD with all ther's stea The sixteenth Sunday after Trinity. MATTINS. 2 Chronicles XXXVI. land took Jehoahaz the when he began to reign, and son of Josiah, and made him he reigned three months in king in his father's stead Jerusalem. And the king of in Jerusalem. Jehoahaz was Egypt put him down at Je88 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. rusalem, and condemned the his God, and humbled not land in an hundred talents himself before Jeremiah the of silver and a talent of gold. prophet speaking from the And the king of Egypt made mouth of the LORD. And he Eliakim his brother king over also rebelled against king NeJudah and Jerusalem, and buchadnezzar, who had made turned his name to Jehoia- him swear by God: but he kim. And Necho took Jeho- stiffened his neck, and harahaz his brother, and carried dened his heart from turnhim to Egypt. ing unto the LORD God of Israel. Jehoiakim was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: and he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD his God. Against him came up Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and bound him in fetters, to carry him to Babylon. Nebuchadnezzar also carried of the vessels of the house of the LORD to Babylon, and put them in his temple at Babylon. Now the rest of the acts of Jehoiakim, and his abominations which he did, and that which was found in him, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah: and Jehoiachin his son reigned in his stead. Moreover all the chief of the priests, and the people, transgressed very much after all the abominations of the heathen; and polluted the house of the LORD which he had hallowed in Jerusalem. And the LORD God of their fathers sent to them by his messengers, rising up betimes, and sending; because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling place: but they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till there was no remedy. Therefore he brought upon them the king of the Chaldees, who slew their Jehoiachin was eight years young men with the sword old when he began to reign, in the house of their sancand he reigned three months tuary, and had no compassion and ten days in Jerusalem: upon young man or maiden, and he did that which was old man, or him that stooped evil in the sight of the LORD. for age: he gave them all into And when the year was ex- his hand. And all the vessels pired, king Nebuchadnezzar of the house of God, great sent, and brought him to and small, and the treasures Babylon, with the goodly of the house of the LORD, vessels of the house of the and the treasures of the king, LORD, and made Zedekiah and of his princes; all these his brother king over Judah he brought to Babylon. And and Jerusalem. they burnt the house of God, and brake down the wall of Jerusalem, and burnt all the palaces thereof with fire, and destroyed all the goodly vessels thereof. And them that had escaped from the sword Zedekiah was one and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. carried he away to Babylon;| LORD stirred up the spirit of where they were servants to Cyrus king of Persia, that him and his sons until the reign of the kingdom of Persia: to fulfil the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah, until the land had enjoyed her sabbaths: for as long as she lay desolate she kept sabbath, to fulfil threescore and ten years. he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying, Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, All the kingdoms of the earth hath the LORD God of heaven given me; and he hath charged me to build him an house in JeruNow in the first year of salem, which is in Judah. Cyrus king of Persia, that Who is there among you of the word of the LORD spoken all his people? The LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah his God be with him, and let might be accomplished, the him go up. EVENSONG. Nehemiah I. and Chap. II. to ver. 9. THE IE words of Nehemiah| vant, which I pray before the son of Hachaliah. thee now, day and night, And it came to pass in the for the children of Israel month Chisleu, in the twen- thy servants, and confess the tieth year, as I was in Shu- sins of the children of Israel, shan the palace, that Hanani, which we have sinned against one of my brethren, came, he thee: both I and my father's and certain men of Judah; house have sinned. We have and I asked them concerning dealt very corruptly against the Jews that had escaped, thee, and have not kept the which were left of the cap- commandments, nor the stativity, and concerning Jeru- tutes, nor the judgments, salem. And they said unto which thou commandedst thy me, The remnant that are servant Moses. Remember, left of the captivity there in I beseech thee, the word that the province are in great af- thou commandedst thy serfliction and reproach: the vant Moses, saying, If ye wall of Jerusalem also is transgress, I will scatter you broken down, and the gates abroad among the nations; thereof are burned with fire. but if ye turn unto me, and And it came to pass, when keep my commandments, I heard these words, that I and do them; though there sat down and wept, and were of you cast out unto mourned certain days, and the uttermost part of the fasted, and prayed before the heaven, yet will I gather them God of heaven, and said, I from thence, and will bring beseech thee, O LORD God of them unto the place that I heaven, the great and terrible have chosen to set my name God, that keepeth covenant there. Now these are thy serand mercy for them that love vants and thy people, whom him and observe his com- thou hast redeemed by thy mandments: let thine ear great power, and by thy strong now be attentive, and thine hand." O Lord, I beseech eyes open, that thou mayest thee, let now thine ear be hear the prayer of thy ser- attentive to the prayer of thy, SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. servant, and to the prayer prayed to the God of heaven. of thy servants, who desire And I said unto the king, If to fear thy name: and pros- it please the king, and if thy per, I pray thee, thy servant servant have found favour this day, and grant him in thy sight, that thou wouldmercy in the sight of this est send me unto Judah, man. For I was the king's unto the city of my fathers' cupbearer. sepulchres, that I may build Chap. II. AND it came to it. And the king said unto pass in the month Nisan, in me,( the queen also sitting the twentieth year of Arta- by him,) For how long shall xerxes the king, that wine was thy journey be? and when before him: and I took up the wilt thou return? So it pleaswine, and gave it unto the ed the king to send me; and king. Now I had not been I set him a time. Moreover beforetime sad in his pre- I said unto the king, If it sence. Wherefore the king please the king, let letters said unto me, Why is thy be given me to the governors countenance sad, seeing thou beyond the river, that they art not sick? this is nothing may convey me over till I else but sorrow of heart. come into Judah; and a letThen I was very sore afraid, ter unto Asaph the keeper and said unto the king, Let of the king's forest, hat he the king live for ever: why may give me timber to make should not my countenance beams for the gates of the be sad, when the city, the palace which appertained to place of my fathers' sepul- the house, and for the wall chres, lieth waste, and the of the city, and for the house gates thereof are consumed that I shall enter into. And with fire? Then the king the king granted me, accordsaid unto me, For what dost ing to the good hand of my thou make request? So I God upon me. Or, Nehemiah VIII. AND ND all the people gather- and the women, and those ed themselves together that could understand; and as one man into the street the ears of all the people that was before the water were attentive unto the book gate; and they spake unto of the law. And Ezra the Ezra the scribe to bring the scribe stood upon a pulpit of book of the law of Moses, wood, which they had made which the LORD had com- for the purpose; and beside manded to Israel. And Ezra him stood Mattithiah, and the priest brought the law Shema, and Anaiah, and before the congregation both Urijah, and Hilkiah, and of men and women, and all Maaseiah, on his right hand; that could hear with under- and on his left hand, Pedaiah, standing, upon the first day and Mishael, and Malchiah, of the seventh month. And and Hashum, and Hashbadahe read therein before the na, Zechariah, and Meshulstreet that was before the lam. And Ezra opened the water gate from the morning book in the sight of all the until midday, before the men people;( for he was above G SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. And on the second day were gathered together the chief of the fathers of all the people, the priests, and the Levites, unto Ezra the scribe, all the people;) and when| words that were declared unhe opened it, all the people to them. stood up: and Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God. And all the people answered, Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands and they bowed their heads, and worshipped even to understand the words the LORD with their faces to of the law. And they found the ground. Also Jeshua, written in the law which the and Bani, and Sherebiah, LORD had commanded by Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Moses, that the children of Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Israel should dwell in booths Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, in the feast of the seventh Pelaiah, and the Levites, month: and that they should caused the people to under- publish and proclaim in all stand the law: and the peo- their cities, and in Jerusaple stood in their place. So lem, saying, Go forth unto they read in the book in the the mount, and fetch olive law of God distinctly, and branches, and pine branches, gave the sense, and caused and myrtle branches, and them to understand the read- palm branches, and branches ing. of thick trees, to make booths, as it is ten. And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha, and Ezra the So the people went forth, priest the scribe, and the Le- and brought them, and made vites that taught the peo- themselves booths, every one ple, said unto all the people, upon the roof of his house, This day is holy unto the and in their courts, and in LORD your God; mourn not, the courts of the house of nor weep. For all the peo- God, and in the street of the ple wept, when they heard water gate, and in the street the words of the law. Then of the gate of Ephraim. And he said unto them, Go your all the congregation of them way, eat the fat, and drink that were come again out of the sweet, and send portions the captivity made booths, unto them for whom nothing and sat under the booths: is prepared for this day is for since the days of Jeshua holy unto our Lord: neither the son of Nun unto that be ye sorry; for the joy of day had not the children of the LORD is your strength. Israel done so. And there So the Levites stilled all the was very great gladness. Also people, saying, Hold your day by day, from the first peace, for neither be ye grieved. all the people went their way to eat, and to drink, and to send portions, and to make great mirth, because they had understood the manner. the day is holy; day unto the last day, he And read in the book of the law of God. And they kept the feast seven days; and on the eighth day was a solemn assembly, according unto the The seventeenth Zunday after Trinity. MATTINS. Jeremiah V. R UN ye to and fro through| themselves by troops in the see and see now, and know, and as fed horses in the mornseek in the broad places ing: every one neighed after thereof, if ye can find a man, his neighbour's wife. Shall if there be any that exe- I not visit for these things? cuteth judgment, that seek- saith the LORD: and shall eth the truth; and I will not my soul be avenged on pardon it. And though they such a nation as this? say, The LORD liveth; surely they swear falsely. O LORD, and destroy; but make not a Go ye up upon her walls, are not thine eyes upon the full end: take away her battruth? thou hast stricken tlements; for they are not them, but they have not the LORD's. For the house of grieved; thou hast consum- Israel and the house of Jued them, but they have dah have dealt very treachrefused to receive correc- erously against me, saith the tion: they have made their LORD. They have belied the faces harder than a rock; LORD, and said, It is not he; they have refused to return. neither shall evil come upon Therefore I said, Surely us; neither shall we these are poor; they are sword nor famine: and the foolish: for they know not prophets shall become wind, the way of the LORD, nor and the word is not in them: the judgment of their God. thus shall it be done unto I will get me unto the great them. Wherefore thus saith men, and will speak unto the LORD God of hosts, Bethem; for they have known cause ye speak this word, the way of the LORD, and behold, I will make my the judgment of their God: words in thy mouth fire, but these have altogether and this people wood, and broken the yoke, and burst it shall devour them. Lo, I the bonds. Wherefore a lion will bring a nation upon you out of the forest shall slay from far, 0 house of Israel, them, and a wolf of the saith the LORD: it is evenings shall spoil them, mighty nation, it is an ana leopard shall watch over cient nation, a nation whose their cities: every one that language thou knowest not, goeth out thence shall be neither understandest what torn in pieces: because their they say. Their quiver is as transgressions are many, and an open sepulchre, they are their backslidings are in- all mighty men. And they creased. shall eat up thine harvest, How shall I pardon thee and thy bread, which thy sons for this? thy children have and thy daughters should forsaken me, and sworn eat: they shall eat up thy by them that are no gods: flocks and thine herds: they when I had fed them to shall eat up thy vines and the full, they then commit- thy fig trees: they shall im ted adultery, and assembled poverish thy fenced cities, a SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. wherein thou trustedst, with their heart, Let us now fear the sword. Nevertheless in the LORD our God, that those days, saith the LORD, giveth rain, both the former I will not make a full end and the latter, in his season: with you. he reserveth unto us the apAnd it shall come to pass, pointed weeks of the harvest. when ye shall say, Where- Your iniquities have turned fore doeth the LORD our away these things, and your God all these things un- sins have withholden good to us? then shalt thou an- things from you. For among swer them, Like as ye have my people are found wicked forsaken me, and served men: they lay wait, as he strange gods in your land, that setteth snares; they set so shall ye serve strangers a trap, they catch men. As in a land that is not your's. a cage is full of birds, so are Declare this in the house of their houses full of deceit: Jacob, and publish it in Ju- therefore they are become dah, saying, Hear now this, great, and waxen rich. They O foolish people, and with- are waxen fat, they shine: out understanding; which yea, they overpass the deeds have eyes, and see not; of the wicked: they judge which have ears, and hear not the cause, the cause of not: Fear ye not me? saith the fatherless, yet they prosthe LORD: will ye not trem- per; and the right of the ble at my presence, which needy do they not judge. have placed the sand for the Shall I not visit for these bound of the sea by a per- things? saith the LORD: petual decree, that it can- shall not my soul be avengnot pass it: and though the ed on such a nation as this? waves thereof toss them- A wonderful and horrible selves, yet can they not thing is committed in the prevail; though they roar, land; the prophets prophesy yet can they not pass over falsely, and the priests bear it? But this people hath a rule by their means; and revolting and a rebellious my people love to have it so: heart; they are revolted and and what will ye do in the gone. Neither say they in end thereof? EVENSONG. Jeremiah XXII. no do no Go down to the house violence to the stranger, the of the king of Judah, and fatherless, nor the widow, speak there this word, and neither shed innocent blood say, Hear the word of the in this place. For if ye do LORD, O king of Judah, this thing indeed, then shall that sittest upon the throne there enter in by the gates of of David, thou, and thy ser- this house kings sitting upon vants, and thy people that the throne of David, riding enter in by these gates: thus in chariots and on horses, saith the LORD; Execute ye he, and his servants, and his judgment and righteousness, people. But if ye will not and deliver the spoiled out hear these words, I swear by of the hand of the oppres- myself, saith the LORD, that SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. this house shall become a milion. Shalt thou reign, desolation. For thus saith because thou closest thyself the LORD unto the king's in cedar? did not thy father house of Judah; Thou art eat and drink, and do judgGilead unto and the ment and justice, and then it was well with him? He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well with him: was not this to know me? saith the LORD. But thine eyes and thine heart are not but for thy covetousness, and for to shed innocent blood, and for oppression, and for violence, to do it. Therefore thus saith me, head of Lebanon: yet surely I will make thee a wilderness, and cities which are not inhabited. And I will prepare destroyers against thee, every one with his weapons: and they shall cut down thy choice cedars, and cast them into the fire. And many nations shall pass by this city, and they shall say every man to his neighbour, Wherefore the LORD concerning Jehoihath the LORD done thus akim the son of Josiah king unto this great city? Then of Judah; They shall not they shall answer, Because lament for him, saying, Ah they have forsaken the co- my brother! or, Ah sister! venant of the LORD their they shall not lament for God, and worshipped other him, saying, Ah lord! or, gods, and served them. Ah his glory! He shall be buried with the burial of an ass, drawn and cast forth beyond the gates of Jerusalem. Weep ye not for the dead, neither bemoan him: but weep sore for him that goeth away: for he shall return no more, nor see his Go up to Lebanon, and cry; and lift up thy voice native country. For thus in Bashan, and cry from saith the LORD touching Shallum the son of Josiah king of Judah, which reigned instead of Josiah his father, which went forth out of this place; He shall not return thither any more: but he shall die in the place whither they have led him captive, and shall see this land no more. the passages: for all thy lovers are destroyed. I spake unto thee in thy prosperity; but thou saidst, I will not hear. This hath been thy manner from thy youth, that thou obeyedst not my voice, The wind shall eat up all thy pastors, and thy lovers shall go into captivity: surely then shalt thou be ashamWoe unto him that build- ed and confounded for all eth his house by unright- thy wickedness. O inhabiteousness, and his chambers ant of Lebanon, that makest by wrong; that useth his thy nest in the cedars, how neighbour's service without gracious shalt thou be when wages, and giveth him not pangs come upon thee, the for his work; that saith, pain as of a woman in traI will build me a wide vail! As I live, saith the house and large chambers, LORD, though Coniah the and cutteth him out windows; and it is cieled with cedar, and painted with verson of Jehoiakim king of Judah were the signet upon my right hand, yet would I G2 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. pluck thee thence; and I they not return. Is this man will give thee into the hand Coniah a despised broken of them that seek thy life, idol? is he a vessel wherein and into the hand of them is no pleasure? wherefore are whose face thou fearest, even they cast out, he and his seed, into the hand of Nebuchad- and are cast into a land which rezzar king of Babylon, and they know not? O earth, earth, into the hand of the Chal- earth, hear the word of the deans. And I will cast thee LORD. Thus saith the LORD, out, and thy mother that Write ye this man childless, bare thee, into another coun- a man that shall not prosper try, where ye were not born; in his days: for no man of his and there shall ye die. But seed shall prosper, sitting upto the land whereunto they on the throne of David, and desire to return, thither shall ruling any more in Judah. Or, Jeremiah XXXV. seed, nor unto Jeremiah from the plant vineyard, nor LORD in the days of Jehoia- any: but all your days ye kim the son of Josiah king shall dwell in tents; that ye of Judah, saying, Go unto may live many days in the the house of the Rechabites, land where ye be strangers. and speak unto them, and Thus have we obeyed the bring them into the house of voice of Jonadab the son of the LORD, into one of the Rechab our father in all chambers, and give them that he hath charged us, to wine to drink. Then I took drink no wine all our days, Jaazaniah the son of Jere- we, our wives, our sons, nor miah, the son of Habaziniah, our daughters; nor to build and his brethren, and all his houses for us to dwell in: sons, and the whole house neither have we vineyard, of the Rechabites; and I nor field, nor seed: but we brought them into the house have dwelt in tents, and have of the LORD, into the cham- obeyed, and done according ber of the sons of Hanan, to all that Jonadab our fathe son of Igdaliah, a man ther commanded us. But it of God, which was by the came to pass, when Nebuchamber of the princes, which chadrezzar king of Babylon was above the chamber of came up into the land, that Maaseiah the son of Shal- we said, Come, and let us go lum, the keeper of the door to Jerusalem for fear of the and I set before the sons of army of the Chaldeans, and the house of the Rechabites for fear of the army of the pots full of wine, and cups, Syrians: so we dwell at Jeand I said unto them, Drink rusalem. ye wine. But they said, We Then came the word of will drink no wine: for Jo- the LORD unto Jeremiah, nadab the son of Rechab our saying, Thus saith the LORD father commanded us, say- of hosts, the God of Israel; ing, Ye shall drink no wine, Go and tell the men of neither ye, nor your sons for Judah and the inhabitants ever: neither shall ye build of Jerusalem, Will ye not EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. hearkened unto me: therefore thus saith the LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring upon Judah and upon all the inhabitants of Jerusalem all the evil that I have pronounced against them: because I have spoken unto them, but they have not heard; and I have called unto them, but they have not answered. receive instruction to hear- which he commanded them; ken to my words? saith but this people hath not the LORD. The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab, that he commanded his sons not to drink wine, are performed; for unto this day they drink none, but obey their father's commandment: notwithstanding I have spoken unto you, rising early and speaking; but ye hearkened not unto me. I have sent also unto you all my servants the prophets, rising up And Jeremiah said unto early and sending them, say- the house of the Rechabing, Return ye now every ites, Thus saith the LORD man from his evil way, and of hosts, the God of Israel; amend your doings, and go Because ye have obeyed not after other gods to serve the commandment of Jonathem, and ye shall dwell in dab your father, and kept the land which I have given all his precepts, and done to you and to your fathers: according unto all that he but ye have not inclined hath commanded you: thereyour ear, nor hearkened un- fore thus saith the LORD to me. Because the sons of of hosts, the God of Israel; Jonadab the son of Rechab Jonadab the son of Rechab have performed the com- shall not want a man to mandment of their father, stand before me for ever. The eighteenth Sunday after Trinity. MATTINS. Jeremiah XXXVI. to man the fourth year of Je- that I may forgive their inihoiakim the son of Josiah quity and their sin. Then king of Judah, that this word Jeremiah called Baruch the came unto Jeremiah from son of Neriah: and Bathe LORD, saying, Take thee ruch wrote from the mouth a roll of a book, and write of Jeremiah all the words therein all the words that of the LORD, which he had I have spoken unto thee spoken unto him, upon a against Israel, and against roll of a book. And' Jeremiah Judah, and against all the commanded Baruch, saying, nations, from the day I spake I am shut up; I cannot unto thee, from the days of go into the house of the Josiah, even unto this day. LORD: therefore go thou, It may be that the house of and read in the roll, which Judah will hear all the evil thou hast written from my which I purpose to do unto mouth, the words of the them; that they may return LORD in the ears of the EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. people in the LORD's house to them all the words that upon the fasting day: and he had heard, when Baruch also thou shalt read them in read the book in the ears of the ears of all Judah that the people. Therefore all come out of their cities. It the princes sent Jehudi the may be they will present son of Nethaniah, the son of their supplication before the Shelemiah, the son of Cushi, LORD, and will return every unto Baruch, saying, Take one from his evil way: for in thine hand the roll wheregreat is the anger and the in thou hast read in the ears fury that the LORD hath of the people, and come. So pronounced against this peo- Baruch the son of Neriah ple. And Baruch the son took the roll in his hand, of Neriah did according to and came unto them. And all that Jeremiah the pro- they said unto him, Sit down phet commanded him, read- now, and read it in our ears. ing in the book the words So Baruch read it in their of the LORD in the LORD's ears. Now it came to pass, house. And it came to pass when they had heard all the in the fifth year of Jehoiakim words, they were afraid both the son of Josiah king of one and other, and said unto Judah, in the ninth month, Baruch, We will surely tell that they proclaimed a fast the king of all these words. before the LORD to all the And they asked Baruch, saypeople in Jerusalem, and to ing, Tell us now, How didst all the people that came thou write all these words at from the cities of Judah his mouth? Then Baruch unto Jerusalem. Then read answered them, He proBaruch in the book the nounced all these words unwords of Jeremiah in the to me with his mouth, and house of the LORD, in the I wrote them with ink in the chamber of Gemariah the book. Then said the princes son of Shaphan the scribe, unto Baruch, Go, hide thee, in the higher court, at the thou and Jeremiah; and let entry of the new gate of the no man know where ye be. LORD's house, in the ears of all the people. When Michaiah the son of Gemariah, the son of Shaphan, had heard out of the book all the words of the LORD, then he went down into the king's house, into the scribe's chamber: and, lo, all the princes sat there, even Elishama the scribe, and Delaiah the son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan the son of Achbor, and Gemariah the son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah the son of Hananiah, and all the princes. Then Michaiah declared unAnd they went in to the king into the court, but they laid up the roll in the chamber of Elishama the scribe, and told all the words in the ears of the king. So the king sent Jehudi to fetch the roll: and he took it out of Elishama the scribe's chamber. And Jehudi read it in the ears of the king, and in the ears of all the princes which stood beside the king. Now the king sat in the winterhouse in the ninth month: and there was a fire on the hearth burning before him. And it came to pass, that EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. when Jehudi had read three Jehoiakim king of Judah, or four leaves, he cut it with Thus saith the LORD; Thou the penknife, and cast it in- hast burned this roll, saying, to the fire that was on the Why hast thou written therehearth, until all the roll was in, saying, The king of Baconsumed in the fire that bylon shall certainly come was on the hearth. Yet they and destroy this land, and were not afraid, nor rent shall cause to cease from their garments, neither the thence man and beast? king, nor any of his servants Therefore thus saith the that heard all these words. LORD of Jehoiakim king of Nevertheless Elnathan and Judah; He shall have none Delaiah and Gemariah had to sit upon the throne of made intercession to the David: and his dead body king that he would not burn shall be cast out in the day the roll: but he would not to the heat, and in the night hear them. But the king to the frost. And I will commanded Jerahmeel the punish him and his seed and son of Hammelech, and his servants for their iniquiSeraiah the son of Azriel, ty; and I will bring upon and Shelemiah the son of them, and upon the inhabitAbdeel, to take Baruch the ants of Jerusalem, and upon scribe and Jeremiah the the men of Judah, all the prophet: but the LORD hid evil that I have pronounced them. against them; but they hearkened not. Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah, after that the king had burned the roll, and the words which Baruch wrote at the mouth of Jeremiah, saying, Take thee again another roll, and write in it all the former words that were in the first roll, which Jehoiakim the king of Judah hath burned. And thou shalt say to Then took Jeremiah another roll, and gave it to Baruch the scribe, the son of Neriah; who wrote therein from the mouth of Jeremiah all the words of the book which Jehoiakim king of Judah had burned in the fire: and there were added besides unto them many like words. EVENSONG. Ezekiel II. ND he said unto me, gainst me, eren unto this A thy feet, and I will speak pudent children and stiffunto thee. And the spirit entered into me when he spake unto me, and set me upon my feet, that I heard him that spake unto me. And he said unto me, Son of man, I send thee to the children of Israel, to a rebellious nation that hath rebelled against me: they and their fathers have transgressed ahearted. I do send thee unto them; and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GoD. And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear, ( for they are a rebellious house,) yet shall know that there hath been a prophet among them. And thou, son of man, G3 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. be not afraid of them, man, hear what I say unto neither be afraid of their thee; Be not thou rebellious words, though briers and like that rebellious house: thorns be with thee, and open thy mouth, and eat that thou dost dwell among scor- I give thee. pions: be not afraid of their And when I looked, bewords, nor be dismayed at hold, an hand was sent untheir looks, though they be a to me; and, lo, a roll of rebellious house. And thou a book was therein; and he shalt speak my words unto spread it before me; and them, whether they will it was written within and hear, or whether they will without: and there was writforbear: for they are most ten therein lamentations, and rebellious. But thou, son of mourning, and woe. Or, Ezekiel XIII. to verse 17. ΑΝ ND the word of the be upon the prophets that LORD came unto me, see vanity, and that divine saying, Son of man, prophesy lies: they shall not be in the against the prophets of Is- assembly of my people, neirael that prophesy, and say ther shall they be written in thou unto them that prophe- the writing of the house of sy out of their own hearts, Israel, neither shall they enHear ye the word of the ter into the land of Israel; LORD; Thus saith the Lord and ye shall know that I am GOD; Woe unto the foolish the Lord GOD. prophets, that follow their Because, even because they own spirit, and have seen have seduced my people, saynothing! O Israel, thy pro- ing, Peace; and there was phets are like the foxes in no peace; and one built up a the deserts. Ye have not wall, and, lo, others daubed gone up into the gaps, nei- it with untempered morter: ther made up the hedge for say unto them which daub the house of Israel to stand it with untempered morter, in the battle in the day of that it shall fall: there shall the LORD. They have seen be an overflowing shower; vanity and lying divination, and ye, O great hailstones, saying, The LORD saith: and shall fall; and a stormy wind the LORD hath not sent shall rend it. Lo, when the them and they have made wall is fallen, shall it not be others to hope that they said unto you, Where is the would confirm the word. daubing wherewith ye have Have ye not seen a vain vi- daubed it? Therefore thus sion, and have ye not spoken saith the Lord GoD; I will a lying divination, whereas even rend it with a stormy ye say, The LORD saith it; wind in my fury; and there albeit I have not spoken? shall be an overflowing Therefore thus saith the shower in mine anger, and Lord GoD; Because ye have great hailstones in my fury spoken vanity, and seen to consume it. So will I lies, therefore, behold, I am break down the wall that ye against you, saith the Lord have daubed with untemGOD. And mine hand shall pered morter, and bring it NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. down to the ground, so that tempered morter, and will the foundation thereof shall say unto you, The wall is be discovered, and it shall no more, neither they that fall, and ye shall be con- daubed it; to wit, the prosumed in the midst thereof: phets of Israel which proand ye shall know that I phesy concerning Jerusaam the LORD. Thus will I lem, and which see visions accomplish my wrath upon of peace for her, and there the wall, and upon them is no peace, saith the Lord that have daubed it with un- GoD. The nineteenth Sunday after Trinity. MATTINS. Ezekiel XIV. THEN came certain of the separateth himself from me, unto me, up his and sat before me. And the his heart, and putteth the word of the LORD came un- stumblingblock of his inito me, saying, Son of man, quity before his face, and these men have set up their cometh to a prophet to enidols in their heart, and put quire of him concerning me; the stumblingblock of their I the LORD will answer him iniquity before their face: by myself: and I will set my should I be enquired of at face against that man, and all by them? Therefore will make him a sign and a speak unto them, and say proverb, and I will cut him unto them, Thus saith the off from the midst of my Lord GoD; Every man of people; and ye shall know the house of Israel that set- that I am the LORD. And teth up his idols in his heart, if the prophet be deceived and putteth the stumbling- when he hath spoken a thing, block of his iniquity before I the LORD have deceived his face, and cometh to the that prophet, and I will prophet; I the LORD will answer him that cometh according to the multitude of his idols; that I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, because they are all estranged from me through their idols. stretch out my hand upon him, and will destroy him from the midst of my people Israel. And they shall bear the punishment of their iniquity: the punishment of the prophet shall be even as the punishment of him that Therefore say unto the seeketh unto him; that the house of Israel, Thus saith house of Israel may go no the Lord GoD; Repent, and more astray from me, neither turn yourselves from your be polluted any more with idols; and turn away your all their transgressions; but faces from all your abo- that they may be my people, minations. For every one and I may be their God, of the house of Israel, or saith the Lord Gop. of the stranger that SO- The word of the LORD journeth in Israel, which came again to me, saying, NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Son of man, when the land| into that land, and pour out sinneth against me by tres- my fury upon it in blood, to passing grievously, then will cut off from it man and I stretch out mine hand beast: though Noah, Daniel, upon it, and will break the and Job, were in it, as I live, staff the bread thereof, sai the Lord GOD, they and will send famine upon shall deliver neither son nor it, and will cut off man and daughter; they shall but debeast from it: though these liver their own souls by their three men, Noah, Daniel, righteousness. For thus saith and Job, were in it, they the Lord GoD; How much should deliver but their own more when I send my four souls by their righteousness, sore judgments upon Jerusaith the Lord God. salem, the sword, and the famine, and the noisome beast, and the pestilence, to cut off from it man and beast? If I cause noisome beasts to pass through the land, and they spoil it, so that it be desolate, that no man may pass through because of the beasts: though these three men were in it, as I live, saith the Lord GOD, they shall deliver neither nor daughters; they only shall be delivered, but the land shall be desolate. Yet, behold, therein shall be left a remnant that shall be brought forth, both sons and daughters: behold, they sons shall come forth unto you, and ye shall see their way and their doings: and ye shall be comforted concerning the evil that I have brought upon Jerusalem, even concerning all that I have brought upon it. And they shall comfort you, when ye see their ways and their doings: and ye shall know that I have not done without cause all that I have done in it, saith the Lord GOD. Or if I bring a sword upon that land, and say, Sword, go through the land; so that I cut off man and beast from it: though these three men were in it, as I live, saith the Lord God, they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they only shall be delivered themselves. Or if I send a pestilence EVENSONG. Ezekiel XVIII. THE word of the LORD son is mine: the soul that came unto me again, sinneth, it shall die. saying, What mean ye, that But if a man be just, and ye use this proverb concern- do that which is lawful and ing the land of Israel, saying, right, and hath not eaten The fathers have eaten sour upon the mountains, neigrapes, and the children's ther hath lifted up his eyes teeth are set on edge? As I to the idols of the house live, saith the Lord GoD, ye of Israel, neither hath deshall not have occasion any filed his neighbour's wife, more to use this proverb in neither hath come near to Israel. Behold, all souls are a menstruous woman, and mine; as the soul of the fa- hath not oppressed any, but ther, so also the soul of the hath restored to the debtor NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. his pledge, hath spoiled none ment, that hath taken off by violence, hath given his his hand from the poor, that bread to the hungry, and hath not received usury nor hath covered the naked with increase, hath executed my a garment; he that hath judgments, hath walked in not given forth upon usury, my statutes; he shall not die neither hath taken any in- for the iniquity of his father, crease, that hath withdrawn he shall surely live. As for his hand from iniquity, hath his father, because he cruelly executed true judgment be- oppressed, spoiled his brotween man and man, hath ther by violence, and did that walked in my statutes, and which is not good among his hath kept my judgments, to people, lo, even he shall die deal truly; he is just, he in his iniquity. shall surely live, saith the Lord GOD. Yet say ye, Why? doth not the son bear the iniIf he beget a son that is quity of the father? When a robber, a shedder of blood, the son hath done that and that doeth the like to which is lawful and right, any one of these things, and hath kept all my staand that doeth not any of tutes, and hath done them, those duties, but even hath he shall surely live. The eaten upon the mountains, soul that sinneth, it shall and defiled his neighbour's die. The son shall not bear wife, hath oppressed the the iniquity of the father, poor and needy, hath spoil- neither shall the father bear ed by violence, hath not re- the iniquity of the son: the stored the pledge, and hath righteousness of the rightelifted up his eyes to the ous shall be upon him, and idols, hath committed abomi- the wickedness of the wicked nation, hath given forth upon shall be upon him. But if usury, and hath taken in the wicked will turn froni all crease: shall he then live? his sins that he hath comhe shall not live: he hath mitted, and keep all my stadone all these abominations; tutes, and do that which is he shall surely die; his blood lawful and right, he shall shall be upon him. surely live, he shall not die. Now, lo, if he beget a son, All his transgressions that that seeth all his father's sins he hath committed, they which he hath done, and shall not be mentioned unto considereth, and doeth not him: in his righteousness such like, that hath not eaten that he hath done he shall upon the mountains, neither live. Have I any pleasure hath lifted up his eyes to the at all that the wicked should idols of the house of Israel, die? saith the Lord GoD: and hath not defiled his neigh- not that he should return bour's wife, neither hath from his ways, and live? oppressed any, hath not But when the righteous withholden the pledge, nei- turneth away from his righther hath spoiled by violence, teousness, and committeth but hath given his bread to iniquity, and doeth accordthe hungry, and hath covering to all the abominations ed the naked with a gar- that the wicked man doeth, G4 NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. shall he live? All his right-| transgressions that he hath eousness that he hath done committed, he shall surely shall not be mentioned: in live, he shall not die. Yet his trespass that he hath saith the house of Israel, trespassed, and in his sin The way of the Lord is not that he hath sinned, in equal. O house of Israel, are them shall he die. not my ways equal? are not your ways unequal? Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GoD. Repent, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin. Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. Hear now, O house of Israel; Is not my way equal? are not your ways unequal? When a righteous man turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and dieth in them; for his iniquity Cast away from you all that he hath done shall he your transgressions, whereby die. Again, when the wick- ye have transgressed; and ed man turneth away from make you a new heart and a his wickedness that he hath new spirit: for why will ye committed, and doeth that die, O house of Israel? For I which is lawful and right, have no pleasure in the death he shall save his soul alive. of him that dieth, saith the Because he considereth, and Lord GoD: wherefore turn turneth away from all his yourselves, and live ye. Or, Ezekiel XXIV. verse 15. A¹ LSO the word of the of Israel, Thus saith the LORD came unto me, Lord GoD; Behold, I will saying, Son of man, behold, profane my sanctuary, the I take away from thee the excellency of your strength, desire of thine eyes with a the desire of your eyes, and stroke: yet neither shalt that which your soul pitithou mourn nor weep, nei- eth; and your sons and your ther shall thy tears run daughters whom ye have left down. Forbear to cry, make shall fall by the sword. And no mourning for the dead, ye shall do as I have done: bind the tire of thine head ye shall not cover your lips, upon thee, and put on thy nor eat the bread of men. shoes upon thy feet, and co- And your tires shall be upon ver not thy lips, and eat not your heads, and your shoes the bread of men. So I spake upon your feet: ye shall not unto the people in the morn- mourn nor weep; but ye ing: and at even my wife shall pine away for your inidied; and I did in the morn- quities, and mourn one toing as I was commanded. ward another. Thus Ezekiel And the people said un- is unto you a sign: accordto me, Wilt thou not telling to all that he hath done us what these things are to shall ye do: and when this us, that thou doest so? Then cometh, ye_shall know that I answered them, The word I am the Lord GoD. Also, of the LORD came unto me, thou son of man, shall it not saying, Speak unto the house be in the day when I take TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. from them their strength, hear it with thine ears? In the joy of their glory, the that day hall thy mouth be desire of their eyes, and that opened to him which is eswhereupon they set their caped, and thou shalt speak, minds, their sons and their and be no more dumb: and daughters, that he that es- thou shalt be a sign unto capeth in that day shall come them; and they shall know unto thee, to cause thee to that I am the LORD. The twentieth Zunday after Trinity. MATTINS. Ezekiel XXXIV. AND ND the word of the LORD| As I live, saith the Lord GoD, surely because my flock became a prey, and my flock became meat to every beast of the field, because there was no shepherd, neither did my shepherds search for my flock, but the shepherds fed themselves, and fed not my flock; therefore, O ye shepherds, hear the word of the LORD; Thus saith the Lord GoD; Behold, I am against the shepherds; and I will require my flock at their hand, and cause them to cease from feeding the flock; neither shall the shepherds feed themselves any more; for I will deliver my flock from their mouth, that they may not be meat for them. came unto me, saying, Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GoD unto the shepherds; Woe be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks? Ye eat the fat, and ye clothe you with the wool, ye kill them that are fed: but ye feed not the flock. The diseased have ye not strengthened, neither have ye healed that which was sick, neither have ye bound up that which was broken, neither have ye brought again that which was driven away, neither have ye sought that which was lost; but thus saith the Lord with force and with cruelty Behold, I, even I, will have ye ruled them. And both search my sheep, and they were scattered, because seek them out. As a shepthere is no shepherd: and herd seeketh out his flock in they became meat to all the day that he is among his the beasts of the field, when sheep that are scattered; so they were scattered. My sheep will I seek out my sheep, wandered through all the and will deliver them out of mountains, and upon every all places where they have high hill: yea, my flock was been scattered in the cloudy scattered upon all the face and dark day. And I will of the earth, and none did bring them out from the search or seek after them. people, and gather them Therefore, ye shepherds, from the countries, and will hear the word of the LORD; bring them to their own For GoD; TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. land, and feed them upon and I will judge between catthe mountains of Israel by tle and cattle. And I will the rivers, and in all the in- set up one shepherd over habited places of the country. them, and he shall feed them, I will feed them in a good even my servant David; he pasture, and upon the high shall feed them, and he shall mountains of Israel shall be their shepherd. And I the their fold be: there shall LORD will be their God, and they lie in a good fold, and in my servant David a prince a fat pasture shall they feed among them; I the LORD upon the mountains of Is- have spoken it. And I will rael. I will feed my flock, make with them a covenant and I will cause them to lie of peace, and will cause the down, saith the Lord Gon. evil beasts to cease out of the I will seek that which was land: and they shall dwell lost, and bring again that safely in the wilderness, and which was driven away, and sleep in the woods. And I will bind up that which was will make them and the broken, and will strengthen places round about my hill that which was sick: but I a blessing; and I will cause will destroy the fat and the the shower to come down in strong; I will feed them his season; there shall be with judgment. And as for showers of blessing. And the you, O my flock, thus saith tree of the field shall yield the Lord GoD; Behold, I her fruit, and the earth shall judge between cattle and yield her increase, and they cattle, between the rams and shall be safe in their land, the he goats. Seemeth it a and shall know that I am the small thing unto you to have LORD, when I have broken eaten up the good pasture, the bands of their yoke, and but ye must tread down with delivered them out of the your feet the residue of your hand of those that served pastures? and to have drunk themselves of them. And of the deep waters, but ye they shall no more be a prey must foul the residue with to the heathen, neither shall your feet? And as for my the beast of the land devour flock, they eat that which them; but they shall dwell ye have trodden with your safely, and none shall make feet; and they drink that them afraid. And I will raise which ye have fouled with up for them a plant of reyour feet. nown, and they shall be no Therefore thus saith the more consumed with hunger Lord GOD unto them; Be- in the land, neither bear the hold, I, even I, will judge shame of the heathen any between the fat cattle and more. Thus shall they know between the lean cattle. Be- that I the LORD their God cause ye have thrust with am with them, and that they, side and with shoulder, and even the house of Israel, are pushed all the diseased with my people, saith the Lord your horns, till ye have scat- GOD. And ye my flock, the tered them abroad; there- flock of my pasture, are men, fore will I save my flock, and and I am your God, saith they shall no more be a prey; the Lord GOD. TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. EVENSONG. Ezekiel XXXVII. THE Then he said unto me, Son was upon me, and carried of man, these bones are the me out in the spirit of the whole house of Israel: beLORD, and set me down in hold, they say, Our bones are the midst of the valley which dried, and our hope is lost: was full of bones, and caused we are cut off for our parts. me to pass by them round Therefore prophesy and say about: and, behold, there unto them, Thus saith the were very many in the open Lord GoD; Behold, O my valley; and, lo, they were very people, I will open your dry. And he said unto me, graves, and cause you to Son of man, can these bones come up out of your graves, live? And I answered, O Lord and bring you into the land GOD, thou knowest. Again of Israel. And ye shall know he said unto me, Prophesy that I am the LORD, when I upon these bones, and say have opened your graves, O unto them, O ye dry bones, my people, and brought you hear the word of the LORD. up out of your graves, and Thus saith the Lord GoD shall put my spirit in you, unto these bones; Behold, I and ye shall live, and I shall will cause breath to enter place you in your own land: into you, and ye shall live: then shall ye know that I the and I will lay sinews upon LORD have spoken it, and you, and will bring up flesh performed it, saith the LORD. upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and ye shall live; and ye shall know that I am the LORD. So I prophesied as I was commanded: and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and behold a shaking, and the bones came together, bone to his bone. And when The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying, Moreover, thou son of man, take thee one stick, and write upon it, For Judah, and for the children of Israel his companions: then take another stick, and write upon it, For Joseph, the stick of Ephraim, and for all the house of IsHE hand of the LORD I beheld, lo, the sinews and rael his companions: and the flesh came up upon them, join them one to another inand the skin covered them to one stick; and they shall above: but there was no become one in thine hand. breath in them. Then said he unto me, Prophesy unto the wind, prophesy, son of man, and say to the wind, Thus saith the Lord GoD; Come from the four winds, O'breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live. So I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood up upon their feet, an exceeding great army. An when the children of thy people shall speak unto thee, saying, Wilt thou not shew us what thou meanest by these? Say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GoD; Behold, I will take the stick of Joseph, which is in the hand of Ephraim, and the tribes of Israel his fellows, and will put them with him, even with the stick of Judah, and make them one stick, TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. and they shall be one in God. And David my servant mine hand. And the sticks whereon thou writest shall be in thine hand before their eyes. And say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GoD; Behold, I will take the children of Israel from among the heathen, whither they be gone, and will gather them on every side, and bring them into their own land: and I will make them one nation in the land upon the mountains of Israel; and one king shall be king to them all: and they shall be no more two nations, neither shall they be divided lasting covenant with them: into two kingdoms any more and I will place them, and at all: neither shall they multiply them, and will set defile themselves any more my sanctuary in the midst with their idols, nor with of them for evermore. My their detestable things, nor tabernacle also shall be with with any of their transgres- them: yea, I will be their sions: but I will save them God, and they shall be my out of all their dwelling- people. And the heathen places, wherein they have shall know that I the LORD sinned, and will cleanse do sanctify Israel, when my them so shall they be my sanctuary shall be in the people, and I will be their midst of them for evermore. shall be king over them; and they all shall have one shepherd: they shall also walk in my judgments, and observe my statutes, and do them. And they shall dwell in the land that I have given unto Jacob my servant, wherein your fathers have dwelt; and they shall dwell therein, even they, and their children, and their children's children for ever: and my servant David shall be their prince for ever. Moreover I will make a covenant of peace with them; it shall be an everOr, Daniel I. IN the third year of the children in whom was no reign of Jehoiakim king blemish, but well favoured, of Judah came Nebuchad- and skilful in all wisdom, nezzar king of Babylon unto and cunning in knowledge, Jerusalem, and besieged it. and understanding science, And the Lord gave Jehoia- and such as had ability in kim king of Judah into his them to stand in the king's hand, with part of the ves- palace, and whom they might sels of the house of God: teach the learning and the which he carried into the tongue of the Chaldeans. And land of Shinar to the house the king appointed them a of his god; and he brought daily provision of the king's the vessels into the treasure meat, and of the wine which house of his god. he drank: so nourishing them And the king spake unto three years, that at the end Ashpenaz the master of his thereof they might stand beeunuchs, that he should fore the king. Now among bring certain of the children these were of the children of Israel, and of the king's of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, seed, and of the princes; Mishael, and Azariah: unto TWENTY- FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. ten nego. Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse. whom the prince of the eu- the portion of the king's nuchs gave names: for he meat: and as thou seest, gave unto Daniel the name deal with thy servants. So of Belteshazzar; and to Ha- he consented to them in this naniah, of Shadrach; and matter, and proved the to Mishael, of Meshach; days. And at the end of ten and to Azariah, of Abed- days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in But Daniel purposed in flesh than all the children his heart that he would not which did eat the portion defile himself with the por- of the king's meat. Thus tion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not As for these four children, defile himself. Now God had God gave them knowledge brought Daniel into favour and skill in all learning and and tender love with the wisdom: and Daniel had unprince of the eunuchs. And derstanding in all visions the prince of the eunuchs and dreams. Now at the end said unto Daniel, I fear my of the days that the king lord the king, who hath ap- had said he should bring pointed your meat and your them in, then the prince of drink: for why should he the eunuchs brought them see your faces worse liking in before Nebuchadnezzar. than the children which are And the king communed of your sort? then shall ye with them; and among them make me endanger my head all was found none like to the king. Then said Da- Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, niel to Melzar, whom the and Azariah: therefore stood prince of the eunuchs had they before the king. And in set over Daniel, Hananiah, all matters of wisdom and Mishael, and Azariah, Prove understanding, that the king thy servants, I beseech thee, enquired of them, he found ten days; and let them give them ten times better than us pulse to eat, and water to all the magicians and astrodrink. Then let our counte- logers that were in all his nances be looked upon before realm. And Daniel contithee, and the countenance nued eren unto the first year of the children that eat of of king Cyrus. The twenty- first Sunday after Trinity. MATTINS. Daniel III. N EBUCHADN EZZAR nezzar the king sent to gathe king made an image ther together the princes, of gold, whose height was the governors, and the capthreescore cubits, and the tains, the judges, the treabreadth thereof six cubits: surers, the counsellors, the he set it up in the plain of sheriffs, and all the rulers of Dura, in the province of the provinces, to come to Babylon. Then Nebuchad- the dedication of the image TWENTY- FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. which Nebuchadnezzar the should be cast into the midst king had set up. Then the of a burning fiery furnace. princes, the governors, and There are certain Jews whom captains, the judges, the thou hast set over the affairs treasurers, the counsellors, of the province of Babythe sheriffs, and all the ru- lon, Shadrach, Meshach, and lers of the provinces, were Abed- nego; these men, O gathered together unto the king, have not regarded dedication of the image that thee: they serve not thy Nebuchadnezzar the king gods, nor worship the golden had set up; and they stood image which thou hast set before the image that Ne- up. buchadnezzar had set up. comThen Nebuchadnezzar in Then an herald cried aloud, his rage and fury To you it is commanded, manded to bring Shadrach, O people, nations, and lan- Meshach, and Abed- nego. guages, that at what time ye Then they brought these hear the sound of the cornet, men before the king. Neflute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, buchadnezzar spake and said dulcimer, and all kinds of unto them, Is it true, O musick, ye fall down and Shadrach, Meshach, and Aworship the golden image bed- nego, do not ye serve that Nebuchadnezzar the my gods, nor worship the king hath set up: and whoso golden image which I have falleth not down and wor- set up? Now if ye be ready shippeth shall the same hour that at what time ye hear be cast into the midst of a the sound of the cornet, burning fiery furnace. There- flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, fore at that time, when all and dulcimer, and all kinds the people heard the sound of musick, ye fall down and of the cornet, flute, harp, worship the image which I sackbut, psaltery, and all have made; well: but if ye kinds of musick, all the worship not, ye shall be cast people, the nations, and the the same hour into the midst languages, fell down and of a burning fiery furnace; worshipped the golden im- and who is that God that age that Nebuchadnezzar the shall deliver you out of my king had set up. hands? Shadrach, Meshach, Wherefore at that time and Abed- nego, answered certain Chaldeans came near, and said to the king, O and accused the Jews. They Nebuchadnezzar, we are not spake and said to the king careful to answer thee in Nebuchadnezzar, O king, live this matter. If it be 80, for ever. Thou, O king, hast our God whom we serve made a decree, that every is able to deliver us from man that shall hear the the burning fiery furnace, sound of the cornet, flute, and he will deliver us out harp, sackbut, psaltery, and of thine hand, O king. But dulcimer, and all kinds of if not, be it known unto musick, shall fall down and worship the golden image: and whoso falleth not down and worshippeth, that he thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up. TWENTY- FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Then was Nebuchadnez- Then Nebuchadnezzar zar full of fury, and the came near to the mouth form of his visage was of the burning fiery furchanged against Shadrach, nace, and spake, and said, Meshach, and Abed- nego: Shadrach, Meshach, and Atherefore he spake, and com- bed- nego, ye servants of the manded that they should most high God, come forth, heat the furnace cne seven and come hither. Then Shatimes more than it was wont drach, Meshach, and Abedto be heated. And he com- nego, came forth of the manded the most mighty midst of the fire. And the men that were in his army princes, governors, and capto bind Shadrach, Meshach, tains, and the king's counand Abed- nego, and to cast sellors, being gathered togethem into the burning fiery ther, saw these men, upon furnace. Then these men whose bodies the fire had no were bound in their coats, power, nor was an hair of their hosen, and their hats, their head singed, neither and their other garments, were their coats changed, nor and were cast into the midst the smell of fire had passof the burning fiery furnace. ed on them. Then NebuTherefore because the king's chadnezzar spake, and said, commandment was urgent, Blessed be the God of Shaand the furnace exceeding drach, Meshach, and Abedhot, the flame of the fire nego, who hath sent his anslew those men that took gel, and delivered his serup Shadrach, Meshach, and vants that trusted in him, Abed- nego. And these three and have changed the king's men, Shadrach, Meshach, word, and yielded their boand Abed- nego, fell down dies, that they might not bound into the midst of the serve nor worship any god, burning fiery furnace. Then except their own God. ThereNebuchadnezzar the king fore I make a decree, That was astonied, and rose up in every people, nation, and haste, and spake, and said language, which speak any unto his counsellors, Did thing amiss against the God not we cast three men bound of Shadrach, Meshach, and into the midst of the fire? Abed- nego, shall be cut in They answered and said un- pieces, and their houses to the king, True, O king. shall be made a dunghill: He answered and said, Lo, because there is no other I see four men loose, walking God that can deliver after in the midst of the fire, and this sort. Then the king they have no hurt; and the promoted Shadrach, form of the fourth is like the shach, and Abed- nego, in Son of God. the province of Babylon. MeEVENSONG. Daniel IV. NEB EBUCHADNEZZAR I thought it good to shew the king, unto all peo- the signs and wonders that ple, nations, and languages, the high God hath wrought that dwell in all the earth; toward me. How great are Peace be multiplied unto you. his signs! and how mighty TWENTY- FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. are his wonders! his king- shadow under it, and the dom is an everlasting king- fowls of the heaven dwelt dom, and his dominion is in the boughs thereof, and from generation to genera- all flesh was fed of it. I saw tion. in the visions of my head I Nebuchadnezzar was at upon my bed, and, behold, rest in mine house, and a watcher and an holy one flourishing in my palace: came down from heaven; I saw a dream which made he cried aloud, and said me afraid, and the thoughts thus, Hew down the tree, upon my bed and the visions and cut off his branches, of my head troubled me. shake off his leaves, and Therefore made I a decree scatter his fruit: let the to bring in all the wise men beasts get away from under of Babylon before me, that it, and the fowls from his they might make known un- branches: nevertheless leave to me the interpretation of the stump of his roots in the dream. Then came in the earth, even with a band the magicians, the astrolo- of iron and brass, in the gers, the Chaldeans, and the tender grass of the field; soothsayers: and I told the and let it be wet with the dream before them; but they dew of heaven, and let his did not make known unto me the interpretation there of. portion be with the beasts in the grass of the earth: let his heart be changed from But at the last Daniel came man's, and let a beast's heart in before me, whose name be given unto him; and let was Belteshazzar, according seven times pass over him. to the name of my god, and This matter is by the dein whom is the spirit of the cree of the watchers, and the holy gods: and before him demand by the word of the I told the dream, saying, holy ones: to the intent that O Belteshazzar, master of the living may know that the magicians, because I the most High ruleth in the know that the spirit of the kingdom of men, and giveth holy gods is in thee, and no it to whomsoever he will, secret troubleth thee, tell me and setteth up over it the the visions of my dream that basest of men. This dream I have seen, and the inter- I king Nebuchadnezzar have pretation thereof. Thus were seen. Now thou, O Beltethe visions of mine head in shazzar, declare the intermy bed; I saw, and behold pretation thereof, forasmuch a tree in the midst of the as all the wise men of my earth, and the height thereof kingdom are not able to was great. The tree grew, make known unto me the and was strong, and the interpretation: but thou art height thereof reached unto able; for the spirit of the heaven, and the sight thereof holy gods is in thee. to the end of all the earth: the leaves thereof were fair, and the fruit thereof much, and in it was meat for all the beasts of the field had Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, was astonied for one hour, and his thoughts troubled him. The king spake, and said, Belte TWENTY- FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. shazzar, let not the dream,| men, and giveth it to whomor the interpretation there- soever he will. And whereas of, trouble thee. Belteshaz- they commanded to leave the zar answered and said, My stump of the tree roots; thy lord, the dream be to them kingdom shall be sure unto that hate thee, and the inter- thee, after that thou shalt pretation thereof to thine have known that the heaenemies. The tree that thou vens do rule. Wherefore, O sawest, which grew, and was king, let my counsel be acstrong, whose height reach- ceptable unto thee, and break ed unto the heaven, and the off thy sins by righteoussight thereof to all the earth; ness, and thine iniquities by whose leaves were fair, and shewing mercy to the poor; the fruit thereof much, and if it may be a lengthening in it was meat for all; un- of thy tranquillity. der which the beasts of the All this came upon the field dwelt, and upon whose king Nebuchadnezzar. At branches the fowls of the the end of twelve months he heaven had their habitation: walked in the palace of the it is thou, O king, that art kingdom of Babylon. The grown and become strong: king spake, and said, Is not for thy greatness is grown, this great Babylon, that I and reacheth unto heaven, have built for the house of and thy dominion to the end the kingdom by the might of of the earth. And whereas my power, and for the honour the king saw a watcher and of my majesty? While the an holy one coming down word was in the king's from heaven, and saying, mouth, there fell a voice Hew the tree down, and from heaven, saying, O king destroy it'; yet leave the Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it stump of the roots thereof is spoken; The kingdom is in the earth, even with a departed from thee. And band of iron and brass, in they shall drive thee from the tender grass of the field; men, and thy dwelling shall and let it be wet with the be with the beasts of the dew of heaven, and let his field: they shall make thee portion be with the beasts of to eat grass as oxen, and the field, till seven times seven times shall pass over pass over him; this is the thee, until thou know that interpretation, 0 king, and the most High ruleth in the this is the decree of the most kingdom of men, and giveth High, which is come upon it to whomsoever he will. my lord the king: That they The same hour was the shall drive thee from men, thing fulfilled upon Nebuand thy dwelling shall be chadnezzar: and he was with the beasts of the field, driven from men, and did and they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and his eat grass as oxen, and they body was wet with the dew shall wet thee with the dew of heaven, till his hairs were of heaven, and seven times grown like eagles' feathers, shall pass over thee, till thou and his nails like birds' know that the most High claws. And at the end of ruleth in the kingdom of the days I Nebuchadnezzar TWENTY- FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. lifted up mine eyes unto What doest thou? At the heaven, and mine under- same time my reason returnstanding returned unto me, ed unto me; and for the and I blessed the most High, glory of my kingdom, mine and I praised and honour- honour and brightness reed him that liveth for ever, turned unto me; and my whose dominion is an ever- counsellors and my lords lasting dominion, and his sought unto me; and I was kingdom is from generation established in my kingdom, to generation: and all the and excellent majesty was inhabitants of the earth are added unto me. Now I reputed as nothing: and he Nebuchadnezzar praise and doeth according to his will extol and honour the King in the army of heaven, and of heaven, all whose works among the inhabitants of the are truth, and his ways judgearth and none can stay ment: and those that walk his hand, or say unto him, in pride he is able to abase. Or, Daniel V. B ELSHAZZAR the king him, so that the joints of his thousand of his lords, and knees smote one against drank wine before the thou- another. The king cried sand. Belshazzar, whiles he aloud to bring in the astasted the wine, commanded trologers, the Chaldeans, and to bring the golden and silver the soothsayers. And the vessels which his father Ne- king spake, and said to the buchadnezzar had taken out wise men of Babylon, Whoof the temple which was in soever shall read this writJerusalem; that the king, ing, and shew me the interand his princes, his wives, and pretation thereof, shall be his concubines, might drink clothed with scarlet, and therein. Then they brought have a chain of gold about the golden vessels that were his neck, and shall be the taken out of the temple of third ruler in the kingdom. the house of God which was Then came in all the king's at Jerusalem; and the king, wise men: but they could and his princes, his wives, not read the writing, nor and his concubines, drank make known to the king in them. They drank wine, the interpretation thereof. and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of stone. Then was king Belshazzar greatly troubled, and his countenance was changed in him, and his lords were astonied. In the same hour came forth fingers of a man's hand, and wrote over against Now the queen by reason the candlestick upon the of the words of the king and plaister of the wall of the his lords came into the banking's palace: and the king quet house; and the queen saw the part of the hand spake and said, 0 king, that wrote. Then the king's live for ever: let not thy trouble thee, nor countenance be countenance was changed, thoughts thy and his thoughts troubled let TWENTY- FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. third ruler in the kingdom. changed: there is a man in thy neck, and shalt be the thy kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; Then Daniel answered and and in the days of thy father said before the king, Let thy light and understanding and gifts be to thyself, and give wisdom, like the wisdom of thy rewards to another; yet the gods, was found in him; I will read the writing unto whom the king Nebuchad- the king, and make known nezzar thy father, the king, to him the interpretation. I say, thy father, made O thou king, the most high master of the magicians, God gave Nebuchadnezzar astrologers, Chaldeans, and thy father a kingdom, and soothsayers; forasmuch as majesty, and glory, and hoan excellent spirit, and nour: and for the majesty knowledge, and understand that he gave him, all people, ing, interpreting of dreams, nations, and languages, tremand shewing of hard sen- bled and feared before him: tences, and dissolving of whom he would he slew; and doubts, were found in the whom he would he kept alive; same Daniel, whom the and whom he would he set king named Belteshazzar: up; and whom he would he now let Daniel be called, put down. But when his and he will shew the inter- heart was lifted up, and his pretation. Then was Daniel mind hardened in pride, he brought in before the king. was deposed from his kingly And the king spake and said throne, and they took his unto Daniel, Art thou that glory from him: and he was Daniel, which art of the driven from the sons of men; children of the captivity of and his heart was made like Judah, whom the king my the beasts, and his dwelling father brought out of Jewry? was with the wild asses: they I have even heard of thee, fed him with grass like oxen, that the spirit of the gods and his body was wet with is in thee, and that light the dew of heaven; till he and understanding and ex- knew that the most high God cellent wisdom is found in ruled in the kingdom of men, thee. And now the wise and that he appointeth over men, the astrologers, have it whomsoever he will. And been brought in before me, thou his son, O Belshazzar, that they should read this hast not humbled thine heart, writing, and make known though thou knewest all this; unto me the interpretation but hast lifted up thyself thereof: but they could not against the Lord of heaven; shew the interpretation of and they have brought the the thing: and I have heard vessels of his house before of thee, that thou canst make thee, and thou, and thy interpretations, and dissolve lords, thy wives, and thy doubts: now if thou canst concubines, have drunk wine read the writing, and make in them; and thou hast known to me the interpre- praised the gods of silver, tation thereof, thou shalt be and gold, of brass, iron, clothed with scarlet, and wood, and stone, which see have a chain of gold about not, nor hear, nor know: TWENTY- SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. and the God in whose hand| kingdom is divided, and thy breath is, and whose are given to the Medes and all thy ways, hast thou not Persians. Then commanded glorified: then was the part Belshazzar, and they clothed of the hand sent from him; Daniel with scarlet, and put and this writing was written. a chain of gold about his And this is the writing neck, and made a proclamathat was written, MENE, tion concerning him, that MENE, TEKEL, UPHAR- he should be the third ruler SIN. This is the interpre- in the kingdom. tation of the thing: MENE; In that night was BelGod hath numbered thy king- shazzar the king of the Chaldom, and finished it. TE- deans slain. And Darius the KEL; Thou art weighed in Median took the kingdom, the balances, and art found being about threescore and wanting. PERES; Thy two years old. The twenty- second Sunday after Trinity. MATTINS. Daniel VI. IT TT pleased Darius to set ther to the king, and said over the kingdom an thus unto him, King Darius, hundred and twenty princes, live for ever. All the prewhich should be over the sidents of the kingdom, the whole kingdom; and over governors, and the princes, these three presidents; of the counsellors, and the capwhom Daniel was first: that tains, have consulted togethe princes might give ac- ther to establish a royal stacounts unto them, and the tute, and to make a firm king should have no damage. decree, that whosoever shall Then this Daniel was pre- ask a petition of any God ferred above the presidents or man for thirty days, save and princes, because an ex- of thee, O king, he shall be cellent spirit was in him; cast into the den of lions. and the king thought to set Now, O king, establish the him over the whole realm. decree, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not. Wherefore king Darius signed the writing and the decree. Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there Now when Daniel knew any error or fault found in that the writing was signed, him. Then said these men, he went into his house; and We shall not find any occa- his windows being open in sion against this Daniel, ex- his chamber toward Jerusacept we find it against him lem, he kneeled upon his concerning the law of his knees three times a day, and God. Then these presidents prayed, and gave thanks beand princes assembled toge- fore his God, as he did afore TWENTY- SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. time. Then these men as- Then the king went to his sembled, and found Daniel palace, and passed the night praying and making suppli- fasting: neither were instrucation before his God. Then ments of musick brought bethey came near, and spake fore him: and his sleep went before the king concerning from him. Then the king the king's decree; Hast thou arose very early in the mornnot signed a decree, that every ing, and went in haste unto man that shall ask a petition the den of lions. And when of any God or man within he came to the den, he cried thirty days, save of thee, O with a lamentable voice unto king, shall be cast into the den Daniel: and the king spake of lions? The king answered and said to Daniel, O Daniel, and said, The thing is true, servant of the living God, is according to the law of the thy God, whom thou servest Medes and Persians, which continually, able to deliver altereth not. Then answer- thee from the lions? Then ed they and said before the said Daniel unto the king, king, That Daniel, which is O king, live for ever. My of the children of the capti- God hath sent his angel, and vity of Judah, regardeth not hath shut the lions' mouths, thee, O king, nor the decree that they have not hurt me: that thou hast signed, but forasmuch as before him inmaketh his petition three nocency was found in me; times a day. Then the king, and also before thee, O king, when he heard these words, have I done no hurt. Then was sore displeased with him- was the king exceeding glad self, and set his heart on for him, and commanded Daniel to deliver him: and that they should take Dahe laboured till the going niel up out of the den. So down of the sun to deliver Daniel was taken up out of him. Then these men as- the den, and no manner of sembled unto the king, and hurt was found upon him, said unto the king, Know, because he believed in his O king, that the law of the God. Medes and Persians is, That no decree nor statute which the king establisheth may be changed. Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spake and said unto Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee. And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel. And the king commanded, and they brought those men which had accused Daniel, and they cast them into the den of lions, them, their children, and their wives; and the lions had the mastery of them, and brake all their bones in pieces or ever they came at the bottom of the den. Then king Darius wrote unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you. I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men TWENTY- SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. tremble and fear before the and he worketh signs and God of Daniel: for he is wonders in heaven and in the living God, and stedfast earth, who hath delivered Dafor ever, and his kingdom niel from the power of the that which shall not be de- lions. So this Daniel prosstroyed, and his dominion pered in the reign of Darius, shall be even unto the end. and in the reign of Cyrus He delivereth and rescueth, the Persian. EVENSONG. Daniel VII. verse 9. I were cast down, and the body, and the visions of my Ancient of days did sit, whose head troubled me. I came garment was white as snow, near unto one of them that and the hair of his head like stood by, and asked him the the pure wool: his throne truth of all this. So he told was like the fiery flame, and me, and made me know the his wheels as burning fire. interpretation of the things. A fiery stream issued and These great beasts, which are came forth from before him: four, are four kings, which thousand thousands minis- shall arise out of the earth. tered unto him, and ten thou- But the saints of the most sand times ten thousand stood High shall take the kingdom, before him: the judgment and possess the kingdom for was set, and the books were ever, even for ever and ever. opened. I beheld then be- Then I would know the truth cause of the voice of the great of the fourth beast, which words which the horn spake: was diverse from all the I beheld even till the beast others, exceeding dreadful, was slain, and his body de- whose teeth were of iron, and stroyed, and given to the his nails of brass; which deburning flame. As concern- voured, brake in pieces, and ing the rest of the beasts, stamped the residue with his they had their dominion feet; and of the ten horns taken away: yet their lives that were in his head, and were prolonged for a season of the other which came up, and time. I saw in the night and before whom three fell; visions, and, behold, one like even of that horn that had the Son of man came with eyes, and a mouth that spake the clouds of heaven, and very great things, whose look Ancient of days, was more stout than his feland they brought him near lows. I beheld, and the same before him. And there was horn made war with the given him dominion, and saints, and prevailed against glory, and a kingdom, that them; until the Ancient of all people, nations, and lan- days came, and judgment guages, should serve him: was given to the saints of the his dominion is an everlast- most High; and the time ing dominion, which shall came that the saints possessnot pass away, and his king- ed the kingdom. Thus he dom that which shall not be said, The fourth beast shall destroyed. be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse came to th I Daniel was grieved in TWENTY- SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. from all kingdoms, and shall shall sit, and they shall take devour the whole earth, and away his dominion, to conshall tread it down, and sume and to destroy it unto break it in pieces. And the the end. And the kingdom ten horns out of this king- and dominion, and the greatdom are ten kings that shall ness of the kingdom under arise: and another shall rise the whole heaven, shall be after them; and he shall be given to the people of the diverse from the first, and saints of the most High, whose he shall subdue three kings. kingdom is an everlasting And he shall speak great kingdom, and all dominions words against the most High, shall serve and obey him. and shall wear out the saints Hitherto is the end of the of the most High, and think matter. As for me Daniel, to change times and laws: my cogitations much trouand they shall be given into bled me, and my countehis hand until a time and nance changed in me: but times and the dividing of I kept the matter in my time. But the judgment heart. Or, Daniel XII. ND at that time shall Mi-| bank of the river. And one up, linen, which was upon the waters of the river, How long shall it be to the end of these wonders? And I heard the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand unto heaven, and sware by him that liveth for ever that it shall be for a time, times, and an half; and when he shall have accomplished to scatter the power of the holy people, all these things shall be finished. And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things? And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end. Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand. And from Then I Daniel looked, and, behold, there stood other two, the one on this side of the bank of the river, and the other on that side of the the time that the daily sacriprince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book. And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, eren to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be in creased. TWENTY- THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. fice shall be taken away, and the thousand three hundred the abomination that maketh and five and thirty days. desolate set up, there shall be But go thou thy way till the a thousand two hundred and end be: for thou shalt rest, ninety days. Blessed is he and stand in thy lot at the that waiteth, and cometh to end of the days. The twenty- third Sunday after Trinity. MATTINS. Hosea XIV. O ISRAEL, return unto| branches shall spread, and his the LORD thy God; for beauty shall be as the olive thou hast fallen by thine tree, and his smell as Lebainiquity. Take with you non. They that dwell under words, and turn to the his shadow shall return; they LORD: say unto him, Take shall revive as the corn, away all iniquity, and re- and grow as the vine: the ceive us graciously: so will scent thereof shall be as the we render the calves of our wine of Lebanon. Ephraim lips. Asshur shall not save shall say, What have I to us; we will not ride upon do any more with idols? I horses: neither will we say have heard him, and obany more to the work of served him: I am like a our hands, Ye are our gods: green fir tree. From me is for in thee the fatherless thy fruit found. Who is findeth mercy. wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely: for mine anger is turned away from him. I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon. His therein. EVENSONG. Joel II. verse 21. EAR not, 0 land; be the floors shall be full of F rejoice: LORD will do great things. overflow with wine and oil. Be not afraid, ye beasts of And I will restore to you the field: for the pastures of the years that the locust the wilderness do spring, for hath eaten, the cankerworm, the tree beareth her fruit, and the caterpiller, and the the fig tree and the vine do palmerworm, my great army yield their strength. Be glad which I sent among you. then, ye children of Zion, And ye shall eat in plenty, and rejoice in the LORD your God for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month. And and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed. And ye shall know that I am in the midst of TWENTY- THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Israel, and that I am the ders in the heavens and in LORD your God, and none the earth, blood, and fire, and else: and my people shall pillars of smoke. The sun never be ashamed. shall be turned into darkAnd it shall come to pass ness, and the moon into afterward, that I will pour blood, before the great and out my spirit upon all flesh; the terrible day of the LORD and your sons and your come. And it shall come to daughters shall prophesy, pass, that whosoever shall your old men shall dream call on the name of the dreams, your young men LORD shall be delivered: shall see visions: and also for in mount Zion and in upon the servants and up- Jerusalem shall be deliveron the handmaids in those ance, as the LORD hath said, days will I pour out my and in the remnant whom spirit. And I will shew won- the LORD shall call. Or, Joel III. verse 9. from and the the Gentiles; Prepare know that I am the LORD your God dwelling in Zion, my holy mountain: then shall Jerusalem be holy, and there shall no strangers pass through her any more. heavens and the earth shall war, wake up the mighty shake: but the LORD will men, let all the men of war be the hope of his people, draw near; let them come and the strength of the chilup: beat your plowshares in- dren of Israel. So shall ye to swords, and your pruninghooks into spears: let the weak say, I am strong. Assemble yourselves, and come, all ye heathen, and gather yourselves together round about: thither cause thy And it shall come to pass mighty ones to come down, in that day, that the mounO LORD. Let the heathen tains shall drop down new be wakened, and come up wine, and the hills shall flow to the valley of Jehosha- with milk, and all the rivers phat: for there will I sit of Judah shall flow with to judge all the heathen waters, and a fountain shall round about. Put ye in come forth of the house of the sickle, for the harvest the LORD, and shall water is ripe: come, get you the valley of Shittim. Egypt down; for the press is full, shall be a desolation, and the fats overflow; for their Edom shall be a desolate wickedness is great. Multi- wilderness, for the violence tudes, multitudes in the val- against the children of Juley of decision: for the day dah, because they have shed of the LORD is near in the innocent blood in their land. valley of decision. The sun But Judah shall dwell for and the moon shall be dark- ever, and Jerusalem from geened, and the stars shall neration to generation. For withdraw their shining. The LORD also shall roar out of Zion, and utter his voice I will cleanse their blood that I have not cleansed: for the LORD dwelleth in Zion. The twenty- fourth Sunday after Trinity. MATTINS. Amos III. H EAR this word that the[ the mountains of Samaria, LORD hath spoken a- and behold the great tumults gainst you, O children of Isra- in the midst thereof, and the el, against the whole family oppressed in the midst therewhich I brought up from the of. For they know not to do land of Egypt, saying, You right, saith the LORD, who only have I known of all the store up violence and robfamilies of the earth: there- bery in their palaces. Therefore I will punish you for fore thus saith the Lord GoD; all your iniquities. Can two An adversary there shall be walk together, except they even round about the land; be agreed? will a lion roar and he shall bring down in the forest, when he hath thy strength from thee, and no prey? will a young lion thy palaces shall be spoiled. cry out of his den, if he have Thus saith the LORD; As taken nothing? can a bird the shepherd taketh out of fall in a snare upon the earth, the mouth of the lion two where no gin is for him? legs, or a piece of an ear; so shall one take up a snare shall the children of Israel from the earth, and have be taken out that dwell in taken nothing at all? shall Samaria in the corner of a a trumpet be blown in the bed, and in Damascus a city, and the people not be couch. Hear ye, and testify afraid? shall there be evil in the house of Jacob, saith in a city, and the LORD the Lord GoD, the God of hath not done it? Surely the hosts, That in the day that I Lord GOD will do nothing, shall visit the transgressions but he revealeth his secret of Israel upon him I will unto his servants the pro- also visit the altars of Bethphets. The lion hath roared, el: and the horns of the who will not fear? the Lord altar shall be cut off, and fall GOD hath spoken, who can to the ground. And I will but prophesy? smite the winter house with. the summer house; and the houses of ivory shall perish, and the great houses shall have an end, saith the LORD. Publish in the palaces at Ashdod, and in the palaces in the land of Egypt, and say, Assemble yourselves upon EVENSONG. Amos V. EAR ye this word which| by an hundred shall leave even a lamentation, O house For thus saith the LORD of Israel. The virgin of Is- unto the house of Israel, rael is fallen; she shall no Seek ye me, and ye shall more rise: she is forsaken live: but seek not Beth- el, upon her land; there is none nor enter into Gilgal, and to raise her up. For thus pass not to Beer- sheba: for saith the Lord GoD; The Gilgal shall surely go into city that went out by a thou- captivity, and Beth- el shall sand shall leave an hundred, come to nought. Seek the and that which went forth LORD, and ye shall live; TWENTY- FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. the the They lest he break out like fire| LORD, the God of hosts, the in the house of Joseph, and Lord, saith thus; Wailing devour it, and there be none shall be in all streets; and to quench it in Beth- el. Ye they shall say in all the who turn judgment to worm- highways, Alas! alas! and wood, and leave off righteous- they shall call the husbandness in the earth, seek him man to mourning, and such that maketh the seven stars as are skilful of lamentation and Orion, and turneth the to wailing. And in all vineshadow of death into yards shall be wailing: for I morning, and maketh will pass through thee, saith day dark with night: that the LORD. Woe unto you calleth for the waters of the that desire the day of the sea, and poureth them out LORD! to what end is it for upon the face of the earth: you? the day of the LORD is The LORD is his name: darkness, and not light. As that strengtheneth the spoil- if a man did flee from a lion, ed against the strong, so that and a bear met him; or went the spoiled shall come a- into the house, and leaned gainst the fortress. hate him that rebuketh in serpent bit him. Shall not the his hand on the wall, and a the gate, and they abhor him day of the LORD be darkness, that speaketh uprightly. For- and not light? even very asmuch therefore as your dark, and no brightness in it? treading is upon the poor, and ye take from him burdens of wheat: ye have built houses of hewn stone, but ye shall not dwell in them; ye have planted pleasant vineyards, but ye shall not drink wine of them. For I know your manifold transgressions and your mighty sins: they afflict the just, they take a bribe, and they turn aside the poor in the gate from their right. Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time. days, and I will not smell I hate, I despise your feast in your solemn assemblies. Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept them: neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts. Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the melody of thy viols. But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream. Have ye offered unto me sacrifices and offerings Seek good, and not in the wilderness forty years, evil, that ye may live: and 0 house of Israel? But ye so the LORD, the God of have borne the tabernacle of hosts, shall be with you, as your Moloch and Chiun your ye have spoken. Hate the images, the star of your god, evil, and love the good, and which ye made to yourselves. establish judgment in the Therefore will I cause you gate; it may be that the to go into captivity beyond LORD gracious unto the remnant whose name is The God of the LORD, of Joseph, Therefore the hosts. H TWENTY- FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Or, Amos IX. I SAW the Lord standing from Caphtor, and the Syriupon the altar: and he ans from Kir? Behold, the said, Smite the lintel of the eyes of the Lord GoD are door, that the posts may upon the sinful kingdom, shake: and cut them in the and I will destroy it from off head, all of them; and I will the face of the earth; saving slay the last of them with that I will not utterly destroy the sword: he that fleeth the house of Jacob, saith the of them shall not flee away, LORD. For, lo, I will comand he that escapeth of mand, and I will sift the them shall not be delivered. house of Israel among all Though they dig into hell, nations, like as corn is sifted thence shall mine hand take in a sieve, yet shall not the them; though they climb least grain fall upon the up to heaven, thence will earth. All the sinners of my I bring them down: and people shall die by the sword, though they hide themselves which say, The evil shall not in the top of Carmel, I will overtake nor prevent us. search and take them out In that day will I raise up thence; and though they be the tabernacle of David that hid from my sight in the is fallen, and close up the bottom of the sea, thence breaches thereof; and I will will I command the serpent, raise up his ruins, and I will and he shall bite them: and build it as in the days of though they go into cap- old: that they may possess tivity before their enemies, the remnant of Edom, and thence will I command the of all the heathen, which sword, and it shall slay are called by my name, saith them and I will set mine the LORD that doeth this. eyes upon them for evil, and Behold, the days come, saith not for good. And the Lord the LORD, that the plowman GOD of hosts is he that shall overtake the reaper, toucheth the land, and it and the treader of grapes shall melt, and all that dwell him that soweth seed; and therein shall mourn: and it the mountains shall drop shall rise up wholly like a sweet wine, and all the hills flood; and shall be drowned, shall melt. And I will bring as by the flood of Egypt. It is again the captivity of my he that buildeth his stories in people of Israel, and they the heaven, and hath found- shall build the waste cities, ed his troop in the earth; he and inhabit them; and they that calleth for the waters shall plant vineyards, and of the sea, and poureth them drink the wine thereof; they out upon the face of the shall also make gardens, and earth: The LORD is his ame. eat the fruit of them. And Are ye not as children of I will plant them upon their the Ethiopians unto me, 0 land, and they shall no more children of Israel?_saith the be pulled up out of their LORD. Have not I brought land which I have given up Israel out of the land of them, saith the LORD thy Egypt? and the Philistines God. The twenty- fifth Zunday after Trinity. MATTINS. Micah IV. and Chap. V. to ver. 8. B shall come to pass, that for ever. UT in the last days it Zion from henceforth, even the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be esta- the flock, the strong hold of And thou, O tower of blished in the top of the the daughter of Zion, unto mountains, and it shall be thee shall it come, even the exalted above the hills; and first dominion; the kingdom people shall flow unto it. shall come to the daughAnd many nations shall ter of Jerusalem. Now why come, and say, Come, and dost thou cry out aloud? let us go up to the moun- is there no king in thee? tain of the LORD, and to is thy counsellor perished? the house of the God of for pangs have taken thee Jacob; and he will teach as a woman in travail. Be us of his ways, and we will in pain, and labour to bring walk in his paths: for the forth, Ó daughter of Zion, law shall go forth of Zion, like a and the word of the LORD for now shalt thou go forth woman in travail: from Jerusalem. shalt dwell in the field, and out of the city, and thou thou shalt go even to Babylon; there shalt thou be delivered; there the LORD shall redeem thee from the hand of thine enemies. are gathered against thee, Now also many nations And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war that say, Let her be defiled, any more. But they shall and let our eye look upon sit every man under his vine Zion. and under his fig tree; and the thoughts of the LORD, But they know not none shall make them a- neither understand they his fraid: for the mouth of the counsel: for he shall gather LORD of hosts hath spoken them as the sheaves into the it. For all people will walk floor. Arise and thresh, O every one in the name of daughter of Zion: for I will his god, and we will walk make thine horn iron, and in the name of the LORD I will make thy hoofs brass: our God for ever and ever. and thou shalt beat in pieces In that day, saith the LORD, many people: and I will will I assemble her that consecrate their gain unto halteth, and I will gather the LORD, and their subher that is driven out, and stance unto the Lord of the her that I have afflicted; and I will make her that halted a remnant, and her that was cast far off a strong nation and the LORD shall reign over them in mount whole earth. thyself in troops, O daughter Chap. V. NOW gather of troops: he hath laid siege against us: they shall smite the judge of Israel with a rod TWENTY- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. seven upon the cheek. But thou, And this man shall be the Beth- lehem Ephratah, though peace, when the Assyrian thou be little among the shall come into our land: thousands of Judah, yet out and when he shall tread in of thee shall he come forth our palaces, then shall we unto me that is to be ruler raise against him in Israel; whose goings forth shepherds, and eight prinhave been from of old, from cipal men. And they shall everlasting. Therefore will waste the land of Assyria he give them up, until the with the sword, and the land time that she which travail- of Nimrod in the entrances eth hath brought forth: then thereof: thus shall he dethe remnant of his brethren liver us from the Assyrian, shall return unto the chil- when he cometh into our dren of Israel. land, and when he treadeth And he shall stand and within our borders. And the feed in the strength of the remnant of Jacob shall be in LORD, in the majesty of the midst of many people as a the name of the LORD his dew from the LORD, as the God; and they shall abide: showers upon the grass, that for now shall he be great tarrieth not for man, nor unto the ends of the earth. waiteth for the sons of men. EVENSONG. Micah VI. EAR ye now what the myself before the high God? tend thou before the moun- with burnt offerings, with tains, and let the hills hear calves of a year old? will thy voice. Hear ye, O moun- the LORD be pleased with tains, the LORD'S controver- thousands of rams, or with sy, and ye strong foundations ten thousands of rivers of of the earth: for the LORD oil? shall I give my firsthath a controversy with his born for my transgression, people, and he will plead the fruit of my body for the with Israel. O my people, sin of my soul? He hath what have I done unto thee? shewed thee, O man, what is and wherein have I wearied good; and what doth the thee? testify against me. LORD require of thee, but to For I brought thee up out do justly, and to love mercy, of the land of Egypt, and and to walk humbly with redeemed thee out of the thy God? The LORD's voice house of servants; and I sent crieth unto the city, and the before thee Moses, Aaron, man of wisdom shall see thy and Miriam. O my people, name: hear ye the rod, and remember now what Balak who hath appointed it. king of Moab consulted, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him from Shittim unto Gilgal; that ye may know the righteousness of the LORD. Are there yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure that is abominable? Shall I count them pure with the wicked balances, and Wherewith shall I come with the bag of deceitful before the LORD, and bow weights? For the rich men TWENTY- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. not drink wine. thereof are full of violence, shalt sow, but thou shalt and the inhabitants thereof not reap; thou shalt tread have spoken lies, and their the olives, but thou shalt tongue is deceitful in their not anoint thee with oil; mouth. Therefore also will and sweet wine, but shalt I make thee sick in smiting thee, in making thee desolate For the statutes of Omri because of thy sins. Thou are kept, and all the works shalt eat, but not be satis- of the house of Ahab, and fied; and thy casting down ye walk in their counsels; shall be in the midst of thee; that I should make thee and thou shalt take hold, but a desolation, and the inhashalt not deliver; and that bitants thereof an hissing: which thou deliverest will I therefore ye shall bear the give up to the sword. Thou reproach of my people. Or, Micah VII. WOE is me! for I am enemies are the men of his as own house. will look unto the LORD; Therefore I I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me. with a net. gathered the summer fruits, as the grapegleanings of the vintage: there is no cluster to eat: my soul desired the firstripe fruit. The good man is perished out of the mine enemy: when I fall, Rejoice not against me, O earth and there is none up- I shall arise; when I sit right among men: they all in darkness, the LORD shall lie in wait for blood; they be a light unto me. I will hunt every man his brother bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned That they may do evil against him, until he plead with both hands earnestly, my cause, and execute judgthe prince asketh, and the ment for me: he will bring judge asketh for a reward; me forth to the light, and and the great man, he ut- I shall behold his righteoustereth his mischievous de- ness. Then she that is mine sire: so they wrap it up. enemy The best of them is as a shame shall cover her which shall see it, and brier: the most upright is said unto me, Where is the sharper than a thorn hedge: LORD thy God? mine eyes the day of thy watchmen and shall behold her: now shall thy visitation cometh; now she be trodden down as the shall be their perplexity. mire of the streets. In the Trust ye not in a friend, day that thy walls are to put ye not confidence in a be built, in that day shall guide: keep the doors of the decree be far removed. thy mouth from her that In that day also he shall lieth in thy bosom. For the come even to thee from Asson dishonoureth the father, syria, and from the fortified the daughter riseth up a cities, and from the fortress gainst her mother, daughter in law against her sea to sea, and from mounthe even to the river, and from mother in law; a man's tain to mountain. NotwithH2 TWENTY- SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. standing the land shall be out of their holes like worms desolate because of them of the earth: they shall be that dwell therein, for the afraid of the LORD our God, fruit of their doings. and shall fear because of Who is a God like Feed thy people with thy thee. rod, the flock of thine heri- unto thee, that pardoneth tage, which dwell solitarily iniquity, and passeth by the in the wood, in the midst transgression of the remnant of Carmel: let them feed in of his heritage? he retaineth Bashan and Gilead, as in the not his anger for ever, bedays of old. According to cause he delighteth in mercy. the days of thy coming out He will turn again, he will of the land of Egypt will have compassion upon us; I shew unto him marvellous he will subdue our iniquithings. ties; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths Thou wilt perof the sea. form the truth to Jacob, and the mercy to Abraham, which thou hast sworn unto our fathers from the days The nations shall see and be confounded at all their might: they shall lay their hand upon their mouth, their ears shall be deaf. They shall lick the dust like a serpent, they shall move of old. The twenty- sixth Sunday after Trinity. MATTINS. Habakkuk II. I WILL stand upon my and cannot be satisfied, but watch, and set me upon gathereth unto him all nathe tower, and will watch to tions, and heapeth unto him see what he will say unto all people: shall not all these me, and what I shall answer take up a parable against when I am reproved. And him, and a taunting proverb the LORD answered me, and against him, and say, Woe said, Write the vision, and to him that increaseth that make it plain upon tables, which is not his! how long? that he may run that read- and to him that ladeth himeth it. For the vision is yet self with thick clay! Shall for an appointed time, but at they not rise up suddenly the end it shall speak, and that shall bite thee, and not lie: though it tarry, wait awake that shall vex thee, for it; because it will surely and thou shalt be for booties come, it will not tarry. Be- unto them? Because thou hold, his soul which is lifted hast spoiled many nations, up is not upright in him: all the remnant of the peobut the just shall live by his ple shall spoil thee; because of men's blood, and for the violence of the land, of the city, and of all that dwell therein. faith. Woe to him that coveteth an evil covetousness to his Yea also, because he transgresseth by wine, he is a proud man, neither keepeth at home, who enlargeth his desire as hell, and is as death, TWENTY- SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. house, that he may set his also, and let thy foreskin be nest on high, that he may be uncovered: the cup of the delivered from the power of LORD's right hand shall be evil! Thou hast consulted turned unto thee, and shameshame to thy house by cut- ful spewing shall be on thy ting off many people, and hast glory. For the violence of sinned against thy soul. For Lebanon shall cover thee, the stone shall cry out of the and the spoil of beasts, which wall, and the beam out of made them afraid, because the timber shall answer it. of men's blood, and for the violence of the land, of the city, and of all that dwell therein. Woe to him that buildeth a town with blood, and stablisheth a city by iniquity! Behold, is it not of the LORD of hosts that the people shall labour in the very fire, and the people shall weary themselves for very vanity? For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea. Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour drink, that put test thy bottle to him, and makest him drunken also, that thou mayest look on their nakedness! Thou art filled with shame for glory: drink thou EVENSONG. A the prophet upon Shigionoth. O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy. God came from Teman, and the Holy One from mount Paran. Selah. His glory covered the heavens, and the earth was full of his praise. And his brightness was as the light; he had horns coming out of his hand: and there was the hiding of his power. Before him went the pestilence, and burning coals went forth at his feet. He stood, and measured the earth: he beheld, and drove What profiteth the graven image that the maker thereof hath graven it; the molten image, and a teacher of lies, that the maker of his work trusteth therein, to make dumb idols? Woe unto him that saith to the wood, Awake; to the dumb stone, Arise, it shall teach! Behold, it is laid over with gold and silver, and there is no breath at all in the midst of it. But the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him. Habakkuk III. the everlasting mountains were scattered, the perpetual hills did bow: his ways are everlasting. I saw the tents of Cushan in affliction: and the curtains of the land of Midian did tremble. Was was the LORD displeased against the rivers? was thine anger against the rivers? aras thy wrath against the sea, that thou didst ride upon, thine horses and thy chariots of salvation? Thy bow made quite naked, according to the oaths of the tribes, even thy word. Selah. Thou didst cleave the earth with rivers. The mountains saw thee, and they trembled: the overflowing of the water TWENTY- SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. passed by the deep uttered When I heard, my belly his voice, and lifted up his trembled; my lips quivered hands on high. The sun and at the voice: rottenness enmoon stood still in their ha- tered into my bones, and I bitation at the light of thine trembled in myself, that I arrows they went, and at might rest in the day of the shining of thy glittering trouble: when he cometh up spear. Thou didst march unto the people, he will inthrough the land in indig- vade them with his troops. nation, thou didst thresh the Although the fig tree shall heathen in anger. Thou not blossom, neither shall wentest forth for the salva- fruit be in the vines; the tion of thy people, even for labour of the olive shall salvation with thine anoint- fail, and the fields shall yield ed; thou woundedst the head no meat; the flock shall be out of the house of the wick- cut off from the fold, and ed, by discovering the foun- there shall be no herd in the dation unto the neck. Selah. stalls: yet I will rejoice in Thou didst strike through the LORD, I will joy in the with his staves the head of God of my salvation. The his villages: they came out LORD God is my strength, as a whirlwind to scatter me: and he will make my feet their rejoicing was as to de- like hinds' feet, and he will vour the poor secretly. Thou make me to walk upon mine didst walk through the sea high places. To the chief with thine horses, through singer on my stringed inthe heap of great waters. struments. Or, Zephaniah III. WOE to her that is filthy streets waste, that none passto cities are oppressing city! she obeyed stroyed, so that there is no not the voice; she received man, that there is none innot correction; she trusted habitant. I said, Surely thou not in the LORD; she drew wilt fear me, thou wilt renot near to her God. Her ceive instruction; so their princes within her are roar- dwelling should not be cut ing lions; her judges are off, howsoever I punished evening wolves; they gnaw them: but they rose early, not the bones till the mor- and corrupted all their doings. row. Her prophets are light Therefore wa ye upon and treacherous persons: her me, saith the LORD, until priests have polluted the the day that I rise up to the sanctuary, they have done prey: for my determination violence to the law. The just is to gather the nations, that LORD is in the midst thereof; I may assemble the kinghe will not do iniquity: every doms, to pour upon them morning doth he bring his mine indignation, even all judgment to light, he faileth my fierce anger: for all the not; but the unjust know- earth shall be devoured with eth no shame. I have cut the fire of my jealousy. For off the nations: their towers then will I turn to the peoare desolate; I made their ple a pure language, that TWENTY- SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. they may all call upon the thine enemy: the king of name of the LORD, to serve Israel, even the LORD, is in him with one consent. From the midst of thee: thou shalt beyond the rivers of Ethi- not see evil any more. In opia my suppliants, even the that day it shall be said to daughter of my dispersed, Jerusalem, Fear thou not: shall bring mine offering. In and to Zion, Let not thine that day shalt thou not be hands be slack. The LORD ashamed for all thy doings, thy God in the midst of thee wherein thou hast transgress- is mighty; he will save, he ed against me: for then I will rejoice over thee with will take away out of the joy; he will rest in his love, midst of thee them that re- he will joy over thee with joice in thy pride, and thou singing. I will gather them shalt no more be haughty that are sorrowful for the because of my holy moun- solemn assembly, who are of tain. I will also leave in the thee, to whom the reproach midst of thee an afflicted and of it was a burden. Behold, poor people, and they shall at that time I will undo all trust in the name of the that afflict thee: and I will LORD. The remnant of Is- save her that halteth, and rael shall not do iniquity, gather her that was driven nor speak lies; neither shall out; and I will get them a deceitful tongue be found praise and fame in every in their mouth: for they shall land where they have been feed and lie down, and none put to shame. At that time shall make them afraid. will I bring you again, even Sing, O daughter of Zion; in the time that I gather you: shout, O Israel; be glad and for I will make you a name rejoice with all the heart, O and a praise among all peodaughter of Jerusalem. The ple of the earth, when I turn LORD hath taken away thy back your captivity before judgments, he hath cast out your eyes, saith the LORD. The twenty- seventh Sunday after Trinity. MATTINS. Eccles. XI. and XII. CAST thy bread upon the regardeth the clouds shall not reap. not what waters: for thou shalt As thou knowest find it after many days. the way of the Give a portion to seven, and spirit, nor how the bones do also to eight; for thou know- grow in the womb of her est not what evil shall be that is with child: even so upon the earth. If the clouds thou knowest not the works be full of rain, they empty of God who maketh all. In themselves upon the earth: the morning sow thy seed, and if the tree fall toward the and in the evening withhold south, or toward the north, not thine hand: for thou in the place where the tree knowest not whether shall falleth, there it shall be. prosper, either this or that, He that observeth the wind or whether they both shall shall not sow; and he that be alike good. H 3 TWENTY- SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Truly the light is sweet, is high, and fears shall be in and a pleasant thing it is for the way, and the almond the eyes to behold the sun: tree shall flourish, and the but if a man live many grasshopper shall be a buryears, and rejoice in them den, and desire shall fail: all; yet let him remember because man goeth to his the days of darkness; for long home, and the mournthey shall be many. All ers go about the streets: or that cometh is vanity. ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern. Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it. Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity. And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs. The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth. The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd. And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment. Therefore remoye sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity. Chap. XII. REMEMBER now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; while the sun, or the light, or the moon, or the stars, be not darkened, nor the clouds return after the rain in the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble, and the strong men shall bow themselves, and the grinders cease because they are few, and those that look out of the windows be darkened, and the doors shall be shut in the streets, when the sound of the grinding is low, and he shall rise up at the voice of the bird, and all the daughters of musick shall be brought low; also when they shall be afraid of that which Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. For TWENTY- SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. EVENSONG. Haggai II. to ver. 10. IN the seventh month, in you, saith the LORD of hosts: the one and twentieth day of the month, came the word of the LORD by the prophet Haggai, saying, Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and to the residue of the people, saying, Who is left among you that saw this house in her first glory? and how do ye see it now? is it not in your eyes in comparison of it as nothing? Yet now be strong, 0 Zerubbabel, saith the LORD; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Josedech, the high priest; and be strong, all ye people of the land, saith the LORD, and work: for I am with according to the word that I covenanted with you when ye came out of Egypt, so my spirit remaineth among you: fear ye not. For thus saith the LORD of hosts; Yet once, it is little while, and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea, and the dry land; and I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith the LORD of hosts. The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the LORD of hosts. The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts; and in this place will I give peace, saith the LORD of hosts. Or, Malachi III. and IV. I 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 refiner's fire, and like fullers' sope: and he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of Even from the days of silver: and he shall purify your fathers ye are gone the sons of Levi, and purge away from mine ordinances, them as gold and silver, and have not kept them. that they may offer unto Return unto me, and I will the LORD an offering in return unto you, saith the righteousness. Then shall LORD of hosts. But ye said, the offering of Judah and Wherein shall we return? Jerusalem be pleasant unto Will a man rob God? Yet the LORD, as in the days of ye have robbed me. old, and as in former years. ye say, Wherein have we But to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith the LORD of hosts. For I am the LORD, I change_not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. TWENTY- SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. robbed thee? In tithes and name. And they shall be offerings. Ye are cursed mine, saith the LORD of with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation. Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall Chap. IV. FOR, behold, not be room enough to re- the day cometh, that shall ceive it. And I will rebuke burn as an oven; and all hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him. Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not. the devourer for your sakes, the proud, yea, and all that and he shall not destroy do wickedly, shall be stubble: the fruits of your ground; and the day that cometh neither shall your vine cast shall burn them up, saith her fruit before the time in the LORD of hosts, that it the field, saith the LORD of shall leave them neither root hosts. And all nations shall nor branch. call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts. But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall. And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do this, saith the LORD of hosts. Your words have been stout against me, saith the LORD. Yet ye say, What have we spoken so much against thee? Ye have said, It is vain to serve God: and what profit is it that we have kept his ordinance, and that we have walked mournfully before the LORD of hosts? And now we call the proud happy; yea, they that work wickedness are set up; yea, they that tempt God are even delivered. Remember ye the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded unto him in Horeb for all Israel, with the statutes and judgments. Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before Then they that feared the the coming of the great and LORD spake often one to dreadful day of the LORD: another: and the LORD and he shall turn the heart hearkened, and heard it, of the fathers to the children, and a book of remembrance and the heart of the children was written before him for to their fathers, lest I come them that feared the LORD, and smite the earth with a and that thought upon his curse. NOTE.- That the Lessons appointed for the Twenty- seventh Sunday after Trinity shall always be read on the Sunday next before Advent, PROPER LESSONS TO BE READ AT MATTINS AND EVENSONG ON HOLY- DAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. Saint Andrew's Day. MATTINS. Isaiah LIV. SING, O barren, thou that grieved in spirit, and a wife didst not bear; break of youth, when thou wast forth into singing, and cry refused, saith thy God. For aloud, thou that didst not a small moment have I fortravail with child: for more saken thee; but with great are the children of the de- mercies will I gather thee. solate than the children of In a little wrath I hid my the married wife, saith the face from thee for a moLORD. Enlarge the place ment; but with everlasting of thy tent, and let them kindness will I have mercy stretch forth the curtains on thee, saith the LORD thy of thine habitations: spare Redeemer. For this is as not, lengthen thy cords, and the waters of Noah unto me: strengthen thy stakes; for for as I have sworn that thou shalt break forth on the waters of Noah should no the right hand and on the more go over the earth; so left; and thy seed shall in- have I sworn that I would herit the Gentiles, and make not be wroth with thee, nor the desolate cities to be in- rebuke thee. For the mounhabited. Fear not; for thou tains shall depart, and the shalt not be ashamed: nei- hills be removed; but my ther be thou confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more. For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called. For the LORD hath called thee kindness shall not depart fro thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee. O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted, behold, I will lay thy stones with fair colours, and lay thy foundations with sapphires. And I will make thy windows of agates, and thy gates of carbuncles, and as a woman forsaken and all thy borders of pleasant H4 SAINT ANDREW'S DAY. stones. And all thy children| smith that bloweth the coals shall be taught of the LORD; in the fire, and that bringeth and great shall be the peace forth an instrument for his of thy children. In righteous- work; and I have created ness shalt thou be establish- the waster to destroy. ed: thou shalt be far from No weapon that is formoppression; for thou shalt ed against thee shall prosnot fear and from terror; per; and every tongue that for it shall not come near shall rise against thee in thee. Behold, they shall judgment thou shalt consurely gather together, but demn. This is the herinot by me: whosoever shall tage of the servants of the gather together against thee LORD, and their righteousshall fall for thy sake. Be- ness is of me, saith the hold, I have created the LORD. Second Lesson, St. John I. ver. 35 to ver. 43. EVENSONG. Isaiah LXV. to ver. 17. I AM sought of them that tains, and blasphemed me asked not for me; I am upon the hills: therefore found of them that sought me will I measure their former not: I said, Behold me, be- work into their bosom. hold me, unto a nation that was not called by my name. I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people, which walketh in a way that was not good, after their own thoughts; a people that provoketh me to anger continually to my face; that sacrificeth in gardens, and burneth incense upon altars of brick; which remain among the graves, and lodge in the monuments, which eat swine's flesh, and broth of abominable things is in their vessels; which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am ho- But ye are they that forlier than thou. These are a sake the LORD, that forget smoke in my nose, a fire that my holy mountain, that preburneth all the day. Behold, pare a table for that troop, it is written before me: I will and that furnish the drink not keep silence, but will re- offering unto that number. compense, even recompense Therefore will I number you into their bosom, your ini- to the sword, and ye shall quities, and the iniquities of all bow down to the slaughyour fathers together, saith ter: because when I called, the LORD, which have burn- ye did not answer; when I ed incense upon the moun- spake, ye did not hear; but Thus saith the LORD, As the new wine is found in the cluster, and one saith, Destroy it not; for a blessing is in it: so will I do for my servants' sakes, that I may not destroy them all. And I will bring forth a seed out of Jacob, and out of Judah an inheritor of my mountains: and mine elect shall inherit it, and my servants shall dwell there. And Sharon shall be a fold of flocks, and the valley of Achor a place for the herds to lie down in, for my people that have sought me. SAINT THOMAS THE APOSTLE. did evil before mine eyes, of spirit. And ye shall leave and did choose that wherein your name for a curse unto I delighted not. Therefore my chosen: for the Lord thus saith the Lord GoD, GOD shall slay thee, and Behold, my servants shall call his servants by another eat, but ye shall be hungry: name: that he who blesseth behold, my servants shall himself in the earth shall drink, but ye shall be thirsty: bless himself in the God of behold, my servants shall re- truth; and he that sweareth joice, but ye shall be asham- in the earth shall swear by ed: behold, my servants shall the God of truth; because sing for joy of heart, but ye the former troubles are forshall cry for sorrow of heart, gotten, and because they are and shall howl for vexation hid from mine eyes. Second Lesson, St. John XII. ver. 20 to ver. 42. Saint Thomas the Apostle. MATTINS. Job XLII. to ver. 7. THEN Job answered the I knew not. Hear, I beLORD, and said, I know seech thee, and I will speak: that thou canst do every I will demand of thee, and thing, and that no thought declare thou unto me. I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee. Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes. Second Lesson, St. John XX. ver. 19 to ver. 24. can be withholden from thee. Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which EVENSONG. Isaiah XXXV. will solitary place shall be even God with a recompence; glad for them; and the de- he will come and save you. sert shall rejoice, and blos- Then the eyes of the blind som as the rose. It shall shall be opened, and the ears blossom abundantly, and re- of the deaf shall be unstopjoice even with joy and sing- ped. Then shall the lame ing: the glory of Lebanon man leap as an hart, and shall be given unto it, the the tongue of the dumb excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of the LORD, and the excellency of our God. Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert. And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water: in the habitation of dragons, where each lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes. And CHRISTMAS- DAY. an highway shall be there, it shall not be found there; and a way, and it shall be but the redeemed shall walk called The way of holiness; there and the ransomed of the unclean shall not pass the LORD shall return, and over it; but it shall be for come to Zion with songs ose: the wayfaring men, and everlasting joy upon though fools, shall not err their heads: they shall obtherein. No lion shall be tain joy and gladness, and there, nor any ravenous sorrow and sighing shall flee beast shall go up thereon, laway. Second Lesson, St. John XIV. to verse 8. Christmas Day. PROPER PSALMS.- MATTINS. clean, and endureth for ever: the the Lord glory of God and the fir- are true, and righteous altomament sheweth his handy- gether. work. PSALM xix. 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 T ir sound is gone out into an 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. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold sweeter also than honey, and the honey- comb. 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 shall 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 0 Lord: my strength, and my redeemer. PSALM xlv. 7 The law of the Lord is an undefiled law, converting the soul the testimony of the Lord is sure, and giveth wis- Ma good matter: I speak is of dom unto the simple. 8 The statutes of the Lord of the things which I have are right, and rejoice the made unto the King. heart the commandment of the Lord is pure, and giveth light unto the eyes. 2 My tongue is the pen of a ready writer. 9 The fear of the Lord is 3 Thou art fairer than the children of men: full of grace CHRISTMAS- DAY. are thy lips, because God unto the King in raiment of hath blessed thee for ever. needle- work: the virgins that be her fellows shall bear her company, and shall be brought unto thee. 4 Gird thee with thy sword upon thy thigh, O thou most Mighty according to thy worship and renown. 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. 6 Thy arrows are very sharp, and the people shall be subdued unto thee: even in the midst among the King's enemies. 7 Thy seat, O God, endureth for ever the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre. 8 Thou hast loved righte: ousness, 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 palaces, whereby they have made thee glad. 10 Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women upon thy right 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. 16 With joy and gladness shall they be brought and shall enter into the King's palace. 12 So shall the King have pleasure in thy beauty: for he is thy Lord God, and worship thou him. 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 1XXXV. ORD, thou art become gracious unto thy land: thou hast turned away the captivity of Jacob. 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. 8 I will hearken what the 13 And the daughter of Tyre Lord God will say concernshall be there with a gifting me for he shall speak like as the rich also among peace unto his people, and to the people shall make their his saints, that they turn not supplication before thee. again. 14 The King's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold. 15 She shall be brought 9 For his salvation is nigh them that fear him that glo10 Mercy and truth are met ry may dwell in our land. 2 Thou hast forgiven the offence of thy people and covered all their sins. CHRISTMAS- DAY. together righteousness and 12 Yea, the Lord shall shew peace have kissed each other. loving- kindness and our 11 Truth shall flourish out land shall give her increase. of the earth and righteous- 13 Righteousness shall go ness hath looked down from before him and he shall diheaven. rect his going in the way. EVENSONG. PSALM lxxxix. hast scattered thine enemies abroad with thy mighty arm. heavens are Mof the loving kindness the earth as is the time, Y shall be alway 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 for ever and set up thy throne from one generation to another. 50 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? 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. 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 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 art 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 90 Lord God of hosts, who is like unto thee: thy truth, most mighty Lord, is on every side. 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 strengthen him. CHRISTMAS- DAY. 23 The enemy shall not be led and art displeased at able to do him violence: the him. son of wickedness shall not hurt him. 24 I will smite down his foes before his face and plague them that hate him. 38 Thou hast broken the covenant of thy servant: and cast his crown to the ground. 39 Thou hast overthrown all his hedges and broken down his strong holds. : 40 All they that go by spoil him and he is become a reproach to his neighbours. 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. 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. 31 But if his children forsake my law and walk not in my judgements; 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 lovingkindness 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. 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 nought? men for 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; 50 Wherewith thine enemies have blasphemed thee, and slandered the footsteps of thine Anointed: Praised 37 But thou hast abhorred be the Lord for evermore. and forsaken thine Anoint- Amen, and Amen. CHRISTMAS- DAY. PSALM CX. THE 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. 3 In the day of thy power shall the people offer thee freewill offerings with an holy worship: the dew of thy birth is of the womb of the morning. 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. 6 Lo, we heard of the same at Ephrata: and found it in the wood. 7 He shall drink of the brook in the way therefore shall he lift up his head. PSALM Cxxxii. 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 joyfulness. 10 For thy servant David's sake: turn not away the presence of thine Anointed. 11 The Lord hath made a faithful oath unto David: and he shall not shrink from it; 12 of the fruit of thy body: shall I set upon thy seat. 13 If thy children will keep my covenant, and 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 LORD, remember David: for ever: here will I dwell, and 2 How he sware unto the Lord and vowed a vow unto the Almighty God of Jacob; I have a delight therein. 16 I will bless her victuals with increase: and will satisfy her poor with bread. 3 I will not come within the tabernacle of mine house nor climb up into my bed; 17 I will deck her priests with health and her saints shall rejoice and sing. 4I will not suffer mine eyes to sleep, nor mine eye- lids to slumber: neither the temples of my head to take any rest; 18 There shall I make the horn of David to flourish: I have ordained a lantern for mine Anointed. 5 Until I find out a place for the temple of the Lord an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob. 19 As for his enemies, I shall clothe them with shame but upon himself shall his crown flourish. CHRISTMAS- DAY. MATTINS. Isaiah IX. to ver. 8. in the dimness shall not be every battle of the warrior such as was in her vexation, is with confused noise, and when at the first he lightly garments rolled in blood; afflicted the land of Zebu- but this shall be with burnlun and the land of Naph- ing and fuel of fire. For tali, and afterward did more unto us a child is born, grievously afflict her by the unto us a son is given: way of the sea, beyond Jor- and the government shall dan, in Galilee of the na- be upon his shoulder: and tions. The people that walk- his name shall be called ed in darkness have seen a Wonderful, Counsellor, The great light: they that dwell mighty God, The everlastin the land of the shadow of ing Father, The Prince of death, upon them hath the Peace. Of the increase of light shined. Thou hast mul- his government and peace tiplied the nation, and not there shall be no end, upon increased the joy: they joy the throne of David, and before thee according to the upon his kingdom, to order joy in harvest, and as men it, and to establish it with rejoice when they divide the judgment and with justice spoil. For thou hast bro- from henceforth even for ken the yoke of his burden, ever. The zeal of the and the staff of his shoulder, LORD of hosts will perform the rod of his oppressor, as this. Second Lesson, St. Luke II. to ver. 15. EVENSONG. Isaiah VII. ver. 10 to ver. 17. the shall a sign; spake again unto Ahaz, Behold, a virgin shall consaying, Ask thee a sign of ceive, and bear a son, and the LORD thy God; ask it shall call his name Immaneither in the depth, or in uel. Butter and honey shall the height above. But Ahaz he eat, that he may know said, I will not ask, neither to refuse the evil, and choose will I tempt the LORD. And the good. For before the he said, Hear ye now, O child shall know to refuse house of David; Is it a small the evil, and choose the thing for you to weary men, good, the land that thou abbut will ye weary my God horrest shall be forsaken of Therefore the Lord both her kings. also? Second Lesson, Titus III. ver. 4 to ver. 9. Saint Stephen's Day. MATTINS. Genesis IV. to verse 11. art A wife; and she conceived, thou wroth? and why is thy and bare Cain, and said, I countenance fallen? If thou have gotten a man from the doest well, shalt thou not be LORD. And she again bare accepted? and if thou doest his brother Abel. And Abel not well, sin lieth at the door. was a keeper of sheep, but And unto thee shall be his Cain was a tiller of the desire, and thou shalt rule ground. And in process of over him. And Cain talked time it came to pass, that with Abel his brother: and Cain brought of the fruit of it came to pass, when they the ground an offering un- were in the field, that Cain to the LORD. And Abel, he rose up against Abel his broalso brought of the firstlings ther, and slew him. of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering: but unto Cain not: Am I my brother's and to his offering he had keeper? And he said, What not respect. And Cain was hast thou done? the voice very wroth, and his counte- of thy brother's blood crieth nance fell. And the LORD unto me from the ground. Second Lesson, Acts VI. And the LORD said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know EVENSONG. 2 Chronicles XXIV. ver. 15 to ver. 23. : would and was full of days when not give ear. And the Spirit he died; an hundred and of God came upon Zechathirty years old was he when riah the son of Jehoiada the he died. And they buried priest, which stood above the him in the city of David people, and said unto them, among the kings, because he Thus saith God, Why transhad done good in Israel, both gress ye the commandments toward God, and toward his of the LORD, that ye cannot house. Now after the death prosper? because ye have of Jehoiada came the princes forsaken the LORD, he hath of Judah, and made obei- also forsaken you. And they sance to the king. Then the conspired against him, and king hearkened unto them. stoned him with stones at And they left the house the commandment of the of the LORD God of their king in the court of the house fathers, and served groves of the LORD. Thus Joash and idols: and wrath came the king remembered not upon Judah and Jerusalem the kindness which Jehoiada for this their trespass. Yet his father had done to him, he sent prophets to them, to but slew his son. And when bring them again unto the he died, he said, The LORD LORD; and they testified a- look upon it, and require it. Second Lesson, Acts VIII. to verse 9. Saint John the Evangelist's Day. MATTINS. Exodus XXXIII. ver. 9. AND ND it came to pass, as carry us not up hence. For Moses entered into the wherein shall it be known tabernacle, the cloudy pillar here that I and thy people descended, and stood at the have found grace in thy door of the tabernacle, and sight? is it not in that thou the LORD talked with Moses. goest with us? so shall we And all the people saw the be separated, I and thy peocloudy pillar stand at the ple, from all the people tabernacle door: and all the that are upon the face of people rose up and worship- the earth. And the LORD ped, every man in his tent said unto Moses, I will do door. And the LORD spake this thing also that thou unto Moses face to face, as hast spoken: for thou hast a man speaketh unto his found grace in my sight, and friend. And he turned again I know thee by name. And into the camp: but his ser- he said, I beseech thee, shew vant Joshua, the son of Nun, me thy glory. And he said, a young man, departed not I will make all my goodness out of the tabernacle. pass before thee, and I will And Moses said unto the proclaim the name of the LORD, See, thou sayest unto LORD before thee; and will me, Bring up this people: be gracious to whom I will and thou hast not let me be gracious, and will shew know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in my sight. Now therefore, I pray thee, if I have found grace in thy sight, shew me now thy way, that I may know thee, that I may find grace in thy sight: and consider that this nation is thy people. And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest. And he said unto him, If thy presence go not with me, mercy on whom I will shew mercy. And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live. And the LORD said, Behold, there is a place by me, and thou shalt stand upon a rock: and it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a clift of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by: and I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back parts: but my face shall not be seen. Second Lesson, St. John XIII. ver. 23 to ver. 36, EVENSONG. Isaiah VI. IN N the year that king wings; with twain he coUzziah died I saw also vered his face, and with the Lord sitting upon a twain he covered his feet, throne, high and lifted up, and with twain he did fly. and his train filled the And one cried unto another, temple. Above it stood the and said, Holy, holy, holy, is seraphims: each one had six the LORD of hosts: the whole THE INNOCENTS' DAY. earth is full of his glory.| this people, Hear ye indeed, And the posts of the door but understand not; and see moved at the voice of him ye indeed, but perceive not. that cried, and the house Make the heart of this peowas filled with smoke. ple fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed. Then said I, Lord, how long? And he answered, Until the cities be wasted without inhabitant, and the houses without man, and the land be utterly desolate, and the LORD have removed men far away, and there be a great forsaking in the midst of the land. Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts. Then flew one of the seraphims unto me, having a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar: and he laid it upon my mouth, and said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips; and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin purged. 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. And he said, Go, and tell But yet in it shall be a tenth, and it shall return, and shall be eaten: as a teil tree, and as an oak, whose substance is in them, when they cast their leaves: so the holy seed shall be the substance thereof. Second Lesson, Revelation I. The Ennocents' Bay. MATTINS. Jeremiah XXXI. to ver. 18. A T the same time, saith and shalt go forth in the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people. Thus saith the LORD, The people which were left of the sword found grace in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest. The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel: thou shalt again be adorned with thy tabrets, merry. Thou shalt yet plant vines upon the mountains of Samaria: the planters shall plant, and shall eat them as common things. For there shall be a day, that the watchmen upon the mount Ephraim shall cry ,. Arise ye, and let us go up to Zion unto the LORD our God. For thus saith the LORD; Sing with gladness for Jacob, and shout among the chief of the nations: publish ye, praise ye, and say, O LORD, save thy people, the remnant of Israel. Behold, I will bring them THE INNOCENTS' DAY. from the north country, and herd: and their soul shall be gather them from the coasts as a watered garden; and of the earth, and with them they shall not sorrow any the blind and the lame, the more at all. Then shall the woman with child and her virgin rejoice in the dance, that travaileth with child to- both young men and old together: a great company shall gether: for I will turn their return thither. They shall mourning into joy, and will come with weeping, and with comfort them, and make supplications will I lead them rejoice from their sorthem: I will cause them to row. And I will satiate the walk by the rivers of waters soul of the priests with fatin a straight way, wherein ness, and my people shall be they shall not stumble: for I satisfied with my goodness, am a father to Israel, and saith the LORD. Ephraim is my firstborn. Hear the word of the LORD, O ye nations, and declare it in the isles afar off, and say, He that scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him, as a shepherd doth his flock. For the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and ransomed him from the hand of him that was stronger than he. Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, and shall flow together to the goodness of the LORD, for wheat, and for wine, and for oil, and for the young of the flock and of the Thus saith the LORD; A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, and bitter weeping; Rahel weeping for her children refused to be comforted for her children, because they were not. Thus saith the LORD; Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears: for thy work shall be rewarded, saith the LORD; and they shall come again from the land of the enemy. And there is hope in thine end, saith the LORD, that thy children shall come again to their own border. EVENSONG. Baruch IV. ver. 21 to ver. 31. BE E of good cheer, O myj Sion have seen your capchildren, cry unto the tivity: so shall they see Lord, and he shall deliver shortly your salvation from you from the power and our God, which shall come hand of the enemies. For upon you with great glory, my hope is in the Everlasting, that he will save you; and joy is come unto me from the Holy One, because of the mercy which shall soon come unto you from the Everlasting Saviour. For I sent out with mourning weeping: but God will give you to me again with joy and gladness for ever. Like as now the neighbours of and brightness of the Everlasting. My children, suffer patiently the wrath that is come upon you from God: for thine enemy hath persecuted thee; but shortly our thou shalt see his destrucyou tion, and shalt tread upon and his neck. My delicate ones have gone rough ways, and were taken away as a flock caught of the enemies. Be of good comfort, O my chil THE CIRCUMCISION OF CHRIST. dren, and cry unto God: For he that hath brought for ye shall be remembered these plagues upon you shall of him that brought these bring you everlasting joy things upon you. For as it again with your salvation. was your mind to go astray Take a good heart, O Jerufrom God: so, being return- salem: for he that gave thee ed, seek him ten times more. I that name will comfort thee. The Circumcision of Christ. MATTINS. Genesis XVII. verse 9. ham, Thou shalt keep people shall be of her. Then my covenant therefore, thou, Abraham fell upon his face, and thy seed after thee in and laughed, and said in his their generations. This is heart, Shall a child be born my covenant, which ye shall unto him that is an hundred keep, between me and you years old? and shall Sarah, and thy seed after thee; that is ninety years old, bear? Every man child among you And Abraham said unto God, shall be circumcised. And O that Ishmael might live ye shall circumcise the flesh before thee! And God said, of your foreskin; and it shall Sarah thy wife shall bear be a token of the covenant thee a son indeed; and thou betwixt me and you. And shalt call his name Isaac: he that is eight days old shall and I will establish my cobe circumcised among you, venant with him for an everevery man child in your ge- lasting covenant, and with nerations, he that is born in his seed after him. And as the house, or bought with for Ishmael, I have heard money of any stranger, which thee: Behold, I have blessis not of thy seed. He that ed him, and will make him is born in thy house, and he fruitful, and will multiply that is bought with thy mo- him exceedingly; twelve prinney, must needs be circum- ces shall he beget, and I cised: and my covenant shall will make him a great nabe in your flesh for an ever- tion. But my covenant will lasting covenant. And the I establish with Isaac, which uncircumcised man child Sarah shall bear unto thee whose flesh of his foreskin at this set time in the next is not circumcised, that soul year. And he left off talking shall be cut off from his with him, and God went up people; he hath broken my from Abraham. covenant. And Abraham took IshAnd God said unto Abra- mael his son, and all that ham, As for Sarai thy wife, were born in his house, and thou shalt not call her name all that were bought with Sarai, but Sarah shall her his money, every male a name be. And I will bless mong the men of Abraham's her, and give thee a son house; and circumcised the also of her: yea, I will flesh of their foreskin in bless her, and she shall be a the selfsame day, as God THE EPIPHANY. had said unto him. And foreskin. In the selfsame Abraham was ninety years day was Abraham circumold and nine, when he was cised, and Ishmael his son. circumcised in the flesh of And all the men of his his foreskin. And Ishmael house, born in the house, his son was thirteen years and bought with money of old, when he was circum- the stranger, were circumcised in the flesh of his cised with him. Second Lesson, Romans II. ver. 17. EVENSONG. Deuteronomy X. verse 12. A doth now, Israel, what Lord of lords, a great God, require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, to keep the commandments of the LORD, and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good? Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the LORD's thy God, the earth also, with all that therein is. Only the LORD had a delight in thy fathers God, that hath done for to love them, and he chose thee these great and territheir seed after them, even ble things, which thine eyes you above all people, as it is have seen. Thy fathers went this day. Circumcise there- down into Egypt with threefore the foreskin of your score and ten persons; and heart, and be no more stiff- now the LORD thy God hath necked. For the LORD your made thee as the stars of God is God of gods, and heaven for multitude. Second Lesson, Colossians II. ver. 8 to ver. 18. which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward: he doth execute the judgment of the fatherless and widow, and loveth the stranger, in giving him food and raiment. Love ye therefore the stranger for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt. Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God; him shalt thou serve, and to him shalt thou cleave, and swear by his name. He is thy praise, and he is thy The Epiphany. MATTINS. Isaiah LX. AR RISE, shine; for thy on thee. And the Gentiles light is come, and the shall come to thy light, and glory of the LORD is risen kings to the brightness of upon thee. For, behold, the thy rising. Lift up thine darkness shall cover the eyes round about, and see: earth, and gross darkness all they gather themselves tothe people: but the LORD gether, they come to thee: shall arise upon thee, and thy sons shall come from far, his glory shall be seen up- and thy daughters shall be THE EPIPHANY. nursed at thy side. Then tree, and the box together, thou shalt see, and flow to- to beautify the place of my gether, and thine heart shall sanctuary; and I will make fear, and be enlarged; be- the place of my feet gloricause the abundance of the ous. The sons also of them sea shall be converted unto that afflicted thee shall come thee, the forces of the Gen- bending unto thee; and all tiles shall come unto thee. they that despised thee shall The multitude of camels bow themselves down at the shall cover thee, the drome- soles of thy feet; and they daries of Midian and Ephah; shall call thee, The city of all they from Sheba shall the LORD, The Zion of the come: they shall bring gold Holy One of Israel. Whereand incense; and they shall as thou hast been forsaken shew forth the praises of the and hated, so that no man LORD. All the flocks of Ke- went through thee, I will dar shall be gathered toge- make thee an eternal excelther unto thee, the rams of lency, a joy of many generaNebaioth shall minister un- tions. Thou shalt also suck to thee: they shall come up the milk of the Gentiles, with acceptance on mine and shalt suck the breast of altar, and I will glorify the kings: and thou shalt know house of my glory. Who that I the LORD am thy Saare these that fly as a cloud, viour and thy Redeemer, the and as the doves to their mighty One of Jacob. For windows? Surely the isles brass I will bring gold, and shall wait for me, and the for iron I will bring silver, ships of Tarshish first, to and for wood brass, and for bring thy sons from far, their stones iron: I will also make silver and their gold with thy officers peace, and thine them, unto the name of the exactors righteousness. VioLORD thy God, and to the lence shall no more be heard Holy One of Israel, because in thy land, wasting nor dehe hath glorified thee. And struction within thy borders; the sons of strangers shall but thou shalt call thy walls build up thy walls, and their Salvation, and thy gates kings shall minister unto Praise. The sun shall be thee: for in my wrath I no more thy light by day; smote thee, but in my fa- neither for brightness shall vour have I had mercy on the moon give light unto thee. Therefore thy gates thee but the LORD shall shall be open continually; be unto thee an everlasting they shall not be shut day light, and thy God thy glory. nor night; that men may Thy sun shall no more go bring unto thee the forces of down; neither shall thy the Gentiles, and that their moon withdraw itself: for kings may be brought. For the LORD shall be thine the nation and kingdom that everlasting light, and the will not serve thee shall pe- days of thy mourning shall rish; yea, those nations shall be ended. Thy people also be utterly wasted. The glory shall be all righteous: they of Lebanon shall come unto shall inherit the land for thee, the fir tree, the pine ever, the branch of my plant THE CONVERSION OF SAINT PAUL. ing, the work of my hands, thousand, and a small one that I may be glorified. A a strong nation: I the LORD little one shall become a will hasten it in his time. Second Lesson, St. Luke III, ver. 15 to ver. 23. EVENSONG. Isaiah XLIX. ver. 13 to ver. 24. me. be joyful, O earth; and that break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted. But Zion said, The LORD hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me. Thy children shall make haste; thy destroyers and they that made thee waste shall go forth of thee. swallowed thee up shall the and they be far away. The children which thou shalt have, after thou hast lost the other, shall say again in thine ears, The place is too strait for me: give place to me that I may dwell. Then shalt thou say in thine heart, Who hath begotten me these, seeing I have lost my children, and am desolate, a captive, and removing to and fro? and who hath brought up these? Behold, I was left alone; these, where had they been? Thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I will lift up mine hand to the Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people and they shall bring thy sons in their arms, and thy daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders. And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed Lift up thine eyes round about, and behold: all these gather themselves together, and come to thee. As I live, saith the LORD, thou shalt surely clothe thee with them all, as with an ornament, and bind them on thee, as a bride doeth. For thy waste and thy desolate places, and the land of thy destruction, shall even now be too narrow by reason that wait for me. Second Lesson, St. John II. to ver. 12. The Conversion of Zaint Paul. MATTINS. Isaiah XLIX. to ver. 13. from the mother hath he made mention of my name. And he hath made my mouth like a sharp and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; THE CONVERSION OF SAINT PAUL. sword; in the shadow of his nation abhorreth, to a serhand hath he hid me, and vant of rulers, Kings shall made me a polished shaft; see and arise, princes also in his quiver hath he hid shall worship, because of the me; and said unto me, Thou LORD that is faithful, and art my servant, O Israel, the Holy One of Israel, and in whom I will be glorified. he shall choose thee. Thus Then I said, I have labour- saith the LORD, In an accepted in vain, I have spent my able time have I heard thee, strength for nought, and in and in a day of salvation vain yet surely my judg- have I helped thee: and I ment is with the LORD, and will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the my work with my God. And now, saith the LORD people, to establish the earth, that formed me from the to cause to inherit the dewomb to be his servant, to solate heritages; that thou bring Jacob again to him, mayest say to the prisoners, Though Israel be not ga- Go forth; to them that are thered, yet shall I be glo- in darkness, Shew yourselves. rious in the eyes of the They shall feed in the ways, LORD, and my God shall and their pastures shall be in be my strength. And he all high places. They shall said, It is a light thing not hunger nor thirst; neithat thou shouldest be my ther shall the heat nor sun servant to raise up the tribes smite them: for he that hath of Jacob, and to restore mercy on them shall lead the preserved of Israel: I them, even by the springs of will also give thee for a water shall he guide them. light to the Gentiles, that And I will make all my thou mayest be my salvation mountains a way, and my unto the end of the earth. highways shall be exalted. BeThus saith the LORD, the hold, these shall come from Redeemer of Israel, and his far: and, lo, these from the Holy One, to him whom man north and from the west; and despiseth, to him whom the these from the land of Sinim. Second Lesson, Galatians I. ver. 11. EVENSONG. Jeremiah I. to verse 11. words of Jeremiah| Josiah king of Judah, unto the son of Hilkiah, of the carrying away of Jeruthe priests that were in A- salem captive in the fifth nathoth in the land of Ben- month. Then the word of jamin: to whom the word the LORD came unto me, of the LORD came in the saying, Before I formed days of Josiah the son of thee in the belly I knew Amon king of Judah, in thee; and before thou camthe thirteenth year of his est forth out of the womb I reign. It came also in the sanctified thee, and I ordaindays of Jehoiakim the son ed thee a prophet unto the of Josiah king of Judah, nations. Then said I, Ah, unto the end of the eleventh Lord Gop! behold, I cannot year of Zedekiah the son of speak: for I am a child. THE HE THE PURIFICATION OF SAINT MARY. But the LORD said unto| and touched my mouth. me, Say not, I am a child: And the LORD said unto for thou shalt go to all that me, Behold, I have put my I shall send thee, and what- words in thy mouth. See, soever I command thee thou I have this day set thee shalt speak. Be not afraid over the nations and over of their faces: for I am the kingdoms, to root out, with thee to deliver thee, and to pull down, and to saith the LORD. Then the destroy, and to throw down, LORD put forth his hand, to build, and to plant. Second Lesson, Acts XXVI. to ver. 21. The Purification of Saint Mary. MATTINS. Exodus XIII. to ver. 17. AND the LORD spake un- leaven seen with thee in all thy to Moses, saying, Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast: it is mine. And Moses said unto the people, Remember this day, in which ye came out from Egypt, out of the house of bondage; for by strength of hand the LORD brought you out from this place: there shall no leavened bread be eaten. This day came ye out in the month Abib. And thou shalt shew thy son in that day, saying, This is done because of that which the LORD did unto me when I came forth out of Egypt. And it shall be for a sign unto thee upon thine hand, and for a memorial between thine eyes, that the LORD's law may be in thy mouth: for with a strong hand hath the LORD brought thee out of Egypt. Thou shalt therefore keep this ordinance in his season from year to year. And it shall be when the LORD shall bring thee into And it shall be when the the land of the Canaanites, LORD shall bring thee into and the Hittites, and the the land of the Canaanites, Amorites, and the Hivites, as he sware unto thee and to and the Jebusites, which thy fathers, and shall give he sware unto thy fathers it thee, that thou shalt set to give thee, a land flow- apart unto the LORD all that ing with milk and honey, openeth the matrix, and that thou shalt keep this every firstling that cometh of service in this month. Se- a beast which thou hast; the ven days thou shalt eat un- males shall be the LORD'S. leavened bread, and in the And every firstling of an ass seventh day shall be a feast thou shalt redeem with a to the LORD. Unleavened bread shall be eaten seven days; and there shall no leavened bread be seen with thee, neither shall there be lamb; and if thou wilt not redeem it, then thou shalt break his neck: and all the firstborn of man among thy children shalt thou redeem. SAINT MATTHIAS'S DAY. And it shall be when thy both the firstborn of man, son asketh thee in time to and the firstborn of beast: come, saying, What is this? therefore I sacrifice to the that thou shalt say unto LORD all that openeth the him, By strength of hand matrix, being males; but all the LORD brought us out the firstborn of my children from Egypt, from the house I redeem. And it shall be of bondage: and it came for a token upon thine hand, pass, when Pharaoh and for frontlets between would hardly let us go, that thine eyes: for by strength the LORD slew all the first- of hand the LORD brought us born in the land of Egypt, forth out of Egypt. to EVENSONG. Haggai II. to ver. 10. N the seventh month, in LORD of hosts: according to I the one I of the month, came the word of the LORD by the prophet Haggai, saying, Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, hosts; Yet once, it is a little and to Joshua the son of Jo- while, and I will shake the sedech, the high priest, and heavens, and the earth, and to the residue of the people, the sea, and the dry land; and saying, Who is left among I will shake all nations, and you that saw this house in the desire of all nations shall her first glory? and how do come: and I will fill this ye see it now? is it not in house with glory, saith the your eyes in comparison of LORD of hosts. The silver is it as nothing? Yet now be mine, and the gold is mine, strong, O Zerubbabel, saith saith the LORD of hosts. the LORD; and be strong, O The glory of this latter Joshua, son of Josedech, the house shall be greater than high priest; and be strong, of the former, saith the all ye people of the land, LORD of hosts: and in this saith the LORD, and work place will I give peace, saith for I am with you, saith the the LORD of hosts. with you when ye came out of Egypt, so my spirit remaineth among you: fear ye not. For thus saith the LORD of Saint Matthias's Day. MATTINS. 1 Samuel II. ver. 27 to ver. 36. AND ND there came a man to wear an ephod before of God unto Eli, and me? and did I give unto the said unto him, Thus saith house of thy father all the the LORD, Did I plainly ap- offerings made by fire of the pear unto the house of thy children of Israel? Wherefather, when they were in fore kick ye at my sacrifice Egypt in Pharaoh's house? and at mine offering, which and did I choose him out I have commanded in my of all the tribes of Israel to habitation; and honourest be my priest, to offer upon thy sons above me, to make mine altar, to burn incense, yourselves fat with the chief SAINT MATTHIAS'S DAY. est of all the offerings of not be an old man in thine Israel my people? wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed. Behold, the days come, that I will cut off thine arm, and the arm of thy father's house, I will raise me up a faithful that there shall not be an priest, that shall do accordold man in thine house. ing to that which is in mine And thou shalt see an ene- heart and in my mind: and my in my habitation, in all I will build him a sure the wealth which God shall house; and he shall walk begive Israel: and there shall fore mine anointed for ever. EVENSONG. Isaiah XXII. verse 15. house for ever. And the man of thine, whom I shall not cut off from mine altar, shall be to consume thine eyes, and to grieve thine heart and all the increase of thine house shall die in the flower of their age. And this shall be a sign unto thee, that shall come upon thy two sons, on Hophni and Phinehas; in one day they shall die both of them. And THUS saith the Lord Gon strengthen him with thy girof hosts, get thee will unto this treasurer, eren un- government into his hand: to Shebna, which is over the and he shall be a father to house, and say, What hast the inhabitants of Jerusalem, thou 1ere? and whom hast and to the house of Judah. thou here, that thou hast And the key of the house hewed thee out a sepulchre of David will I lay upon his here, as he that heweth him shoulder; so he shall open, out a sepulchre on high, and and none shall shut; and that graveth an habitation he shall shut, and none shall for himself in a rock? Be- open. And I will fasten him hold, the LORD will carry as a nail in a sure place; thee away with a mighty and he shall be for a glorious captivity, and will surely throne to his father's house. cover thee. He will surely And they shall hang upon violently turn and toss thee him all the glory of his falike a ball into a large coun- ther's house, the offspring try: there shalt thou die, and the issue, all vessels of and there the chariots of thy small quantity, from the vesglory shall be the shame of sels of cups, even to all the thy lord's house. And I will vessels of flagons. In that drive thee from thy station, day, saith the LORD of hosts, and from thy state shall he shall the nail that is fastenpull thee down. ed in the sure place be removed, and be cut down, and fall; and the burden that was upon it shall be cut off: for the LORD hath And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah: and I will clothe him with thy robe, and spoken it. I The Annunciation of the Virgin Mary. MATTINS. Genesis III. to ver. 16. NOW OW the serpent was in the cool of the day: and more subtil than any Adam and his wife hid thembeast of the field which the selves from the presence of LORD God had made. And the LORD God amongst the he said unto the woman, trees of the garden. And Yea, hath God said, Ye shall the LORD God called unto not eat of every tree of the Adam, and said unto him, garden? And the woman Where art thou? And he said unto the serpent, We said, I heard thy voice in may eat of the fruit of the the garden, and I was afraid, trees of the garden: but of because I was naked; and the fruit of the tree which I hid myself. And he said, is in the midst of the gar- Who told thee that thou den, God hath said, Ye shall wast naked? Hast thou eatnot eat of it, neither shall en of the tree, whereof I ye touch it, lest ye die. And commanded thee that thou the serpent said unto the shouldest not eat? And the woman, Ye shall not surely man said, The woman whom die: for God doth know that thou gavest to be with me, in the day ye eat thereof, she gave me of the tree, and then your eyes shall be open- I did eat. And the LORD ed, and ye shall be as gods, God said unto the woman, knowing good and evil. And What is this that thou hast when the woman saw that done? And the woman said, the tree was good for food, The serpent beguiled me, and that it was pleasant to and I did eat. And the LORD the eyes, and a tree to be God said unto the serpent, desired to make one wise, Because thou hast done this, she took of the fruit thereof, thou art cursed above all and did eat, and gave also cattle, and above every beast unto her husband with her; of the field; upon thy belly and he did eat. And the shalt thou go, and dust shalt eyes of them both were open- thou eat all the days of thy ed, and they knew that they life: and I will put enmity were naked; and they sewed between thee and the wofig leaves together, and made man, and between thy seed themselves aprons. And they and her seed; it shall bruise heard the voice of the LORD thy head, and thou shalt God walking in the garden bruise his heel. EVENSONG. Isaiah LII. ver. 7 to ver. 13. HOW row beautiful upon the watchmen shall lift up the mountains are the feet voice; with the voice together of him that bringeth good ti- shall they sing: for they shall dings, that publisheth peace; see eye to eye, when the that bringeth good tidings of LORD shall bring again Zion. good, that publisheth salva- Break forth into joy, sing tion; that saith unto Zion, together, ye waste places of Thy God reigneth! Thy Jerusalem: for the LORD ASH- WEDNESDAY. hath comforted his people, no unclean thing; go ye out he hath redeemed Jerusalem. of the midst of her; be ye The LORD hath made bare his clean, that bear the vessels holy arm in the eyes of all of the LORD. For ye shall the nations; and all the ends not go out with haste, nor of the earth shall see the go by flight: for the LORD salvation of our God. will go before you; and the God of Israel will be your rereward. Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch Ash- Wednesday. PROPER PSALMS.- MATTINS. PSALM Vi. PSALM xxxii. 0 LORD, rebuke me not in Brighteousness is forgiven: unthine indignation: neither chasten me in thy displeasure. 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 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. 8 Thou art a place to hide me in, thou shalt preserve me from trouble thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. 10 All mine enemies shall be 9 I will inform thee, and confounded, and sore vexed: teach thee in the way wherethey shall be turned back, in thou shalt go and I will and put to shame suddenly. I guide thee with mine eye. 2 Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am weak: 0 Lord, heal me, for my bones are vexed. 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? 6 I am weary of my groaning; every night wash I my bed and water my couch with my tears. 7 My beauty is gone for very trouble and worn away because of all mine enemies. ASH- WEDNESDAY. 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 My lovers and my neighbours did stand looking upon 11 Great plagues remain for my trouble and my kinsmen the ungodly but whoso put- stood afar off. teth his trust in the Lord, 12 They also that sought mercy embraceth him on after my life laid snares for every side. 12 Be glad, O ye righteous, and rejoice in the Lord and be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. 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. 15 For in thee, O Lord, have I put my trust thou shalt answer for me, O Lord my God. PSALM XXXviii. PUT 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. 10 My heart panteth, my strength hath failed me: and the sight of mine eyes is gone from me. : 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. 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. 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. 20 They also that reward evil for good are against me: because I follow the thing that good is. 21 Forsake me not, O Lord my God be not thou far from me. 22 Haste thee to help me: O Lord God of my salvation. ASH- WEDNESDAY. unto thee. EVENSONG. PSALM cii. HE EAR my prayer, O Lord: and let my crying come 2 Hide not thy face from me in the time of my trouble incline thine ear 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: 80 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. 7 I 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 indignation and wrath for thou hast taken me up, and cast me down. 11 My days are gone like a shadow and I am withered like grass. 12 But, thou, O Lord, shalt endure for ever and thy remembrance throughout all generations. 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 Sion and his worship at Jerusalem; 22 When the people are gathered together and the kingdoms also, to serve the Lord. 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. 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; 12 ASH- WEDNESDAY. 27 And as a vesture shalt 3 For the enemy hath perthou change them, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail. secuted 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 PSALM CXXX. O O UT of the deep have I thy works yea, I exercise 28 The children of thy servants shall continue: and their seed shall stand fast in thy sight. Lord, hear my voice. 20 let thine ears consider well the voice of my complaint. 3 If thou, Lord, wilt be extreme to mark what is done amiss: O Lord, who may abide it? 4 For there is mercy with thee therefore shalt thou pit. 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. 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. hands. 6 I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul gaspeth unto thee as a thirsty land. PSALM cxliii. HEAR my prayer, O Lord, and consider my desire hearken unto me for thy truth and righteousness' sake. 2 And enter not into judgement with thy servant for in thy sight shall no man living be justified. 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 80 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. 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 forth into the land of righteousness. 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. MATTINS. Isaiah LVIII. to verse 13. CRY RY aloud, spare not, lift| transgression, and the house thy voice like a trum- of Jacob their sins. Yet they pet, and shew my people their seek me daily, and delight to up ASH- WEDNESDAY. know my ways, as a nation the naked, that thou cover that did righteousness, and him; and that thou hide forsook not the ordinance of not thyself from thine own their God: they ask of me the flesh? ordinances of justice; they take delight in approaching to God. Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring Wherefore have we fast- forth speedily: and thy righed, say they, and thou seest not? wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye find pleasure, and exact all your labours. Behold, ye fast for strife and debate, and to smite with the fist of wickedness: ye shall not fast as ye do this day, to make your voice to be heard on high. Is it such a fast that I have chosen? a day for a man to afflict his soul? is it to bow down his head as a bulrush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? wilt thou call this a fast, and an acceptable day to the LORD? Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest to dwell in. teousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward. Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity; and if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noon day: and the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not. And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths Second Lesson, St. Mark II. ver. 13 to ver. 23. EVENSONG. Jonah III. ND the word of the LORD| ney. And Jonah began to second time, saying, Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee. So the people of Nineveh So Jonah arose, and went believed God, and proclaimunto Nineveh, according to ed a fast, and put on sackthe word of the LORD. Now cloth, from the greatest of Nineveh was an exceeding them even to the least of great city of three days' jour- them. For word came unto journey, and he cried, and said, Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown. MONDAY BEFORE EASTER. the king of Nineveh, and he arose from his throne, and he laid his robe from him, and covered him with sackcloth, and sat in ashes. And he caused it to be proclaimed and published through Nineveh by the decree of the king and his nobles, saying, Let neither man nor beast, herd nor flock, taste any thing: let them not feed, nor drink water: but let man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and cry mightily unto God: yea, let them turn every one from his evil way, and from the violence that is in their hands. Who can tell if God will turn and repent, and turn away from his fierce anger, that we perish not? And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did it not. Second Lesson, Hebrews XII. ver. 3 to ver. 18. Monday before Easter. MATTINS. Lamentations I. to verse 15. are gone solitary, that was full of into captivity before people! how is she become enemy. And from the daughas a widow! she that was ter of Zion all her beauty great among the nations, is departed: her princes are and princess among the pro- become like harts that find vinces, how is she become no pasture, and they are tributary! she weepeth sore gone without strength bein the night, and her tears fore the pursuer. Jerusalem are on her cheeks: among all remembered in the days of her lovers she hath none to her affliction and of her micomfort her: all her friends series all her pleasant things have dealt treacherously with that she had in the days of her, they are become her old, when her people fell enemies. Judah is gone in- into the hand of the enemy, to captivity because of afflic- and none did help her: the tion, and because of great adversaries saw her, and did servitude: she dwelleth a mock at her sabbaths. Jemong the heathen, she find- rusalem hath grievously sineth no rest: all her perse- ned; therefore she is recutors overtook her between moved: all that honoured the straits. The ways of her despise her, because they Zion do mourn, because have seen her nakedness: none come to the solemn yea, she sigheth, and turneth, feasts: all her gates are de- backward. Her filthiness is solate: her priests sigh, her in her skirts; she remembervirgins are afflicted, and she eth not her last end; thereis in bitterness. Her adver- fore she came down wondersaries are the chief, her ene- fully: she had no comforter. mies prosper; for the LORD O LORD, behold my affliction: hath afflicted her for the for the enemy hath magnified multitude of her transgres- himself. The adversary hath MONDAY BEFORE EASTER. spread out his hand upon all the LORD hath afflicted me her pleasant things: for she in the day of his fierce anhath seen that the heathen ger. From above hath he entered into her sanctuary, sent fire into my bones, and whom thou didst command it prevaileth against them: that they should not enter he hath spread a net for into thy congregation. All my her people sigh, they seek bread; they have given their pleasant things for meat to relieve the soul: see, O LORD, and consider; for I am become vile. feet, he hath turned me back: he hath made me desolate and faint all the day. The yoke of my transgressions is bound by hand: they are wreathed, and come up upon my neck: he Is it nothing to you, all hath made my strength to ye that pass by? behold, and fall, the Lord hath deliversee if there be any sorrowed me into their hands, from like unto my sorrow, which whom I am not able to rise is done unto me, wherewith up. his Second Lesson, St. John XIV. to verse 15. EVENSONG. Lamentations II. verse 13. that to witness for thee? he had devised; he hath fulwhat thing shall I liken to filled his word that he had thee, O daughter of Jerusa- commanded in the days of lem? what shall I equal to old: he hath thrown down, thee, that I may comfort and hath not pitied: and he thee, O virgin daughter of hath caused thine enemy to Zion? for thy breach is great rejoice over thee, he hath like the sea: who can heal set up the horn of thine adthee? thy prophets have seen versaries. Their heart cried vain and foolish things for unto the Lord, O wall of the thee: and they have not daughter of Zion, let tears discovered thine iniquity, to run down like a river day turn away thy captivity; but and night: give thyself no have seen for thee false bur- rest; let not the apple of dens and causes of banish- thine eye cease. Arise, cry ment. All that pass by clap out in the night: in the betheir hands at thee; they ginning of the watches pour hiss and wag their head at out thine heart like wathe daughter of Jerusalem, ter before the face of the saying, Is this the city that Lord: lift up thy hands tomen call The perfection of ward him for the life of thy beauty, The joy of the whole young children, that faint for earth? all thine enemies hunger in the top of every have opened their mouth street. against thee: they hiss and Behold, O LORD, and gnash the teeth: they say, consider to whom thou hast We have swallowed her up: done this. Shall the women certainly this is the day that eat their fruit, and children we looked for; we have of a span long? shall the found, we have seen it. The priest and the prophet be 13 TUESDAY BEFORE EASTER. slain in the sanctuary of the pitied. Thou hast called as Lord? the young and the in a solemn day my terrors old lie on the ground in the round about, so that in the streets: my virgins and my day of the LORD's anger young men are fallen by the none escaped nor remained: sword; thou hast slain them those that I have swaddled in the day of thine anger; and brought up hath mine thou hast killed, and not enemy consumed. Second Lesson, St. John XIV. verse 15. Tuesday before Easter. MATTINS. Lamentations III. to verse 34. man that hath| I AM thiction by the rod broken my teeth with gravel of his wrath. He hath led stones, he hath covered me me, and brought me into with ashes. And thou hast darkness, but not into light. removed my soul far off Surely against me is he from peace: I forgat prosturned; he turneth his hand perity. And I said, My against me all the day. My strength and my hope is flesh and my skin hath he perished from the LORD: made old; he hath broken remembering mine affliction my bones. He hath builded and my misery, the wormagainst me, and compassed wood and the gall. My soul me with gall and travel. He hath them still in rememhath set me in dark places, brance, and is humbled in as they that be dead of old. me. This I recall to my He hath hedged me about, mind, therefore have I hope. that I cannot get out: he It is of the LORD'S merhath made my chain heavy. cies that we are not conAlso when I cry and shout, sumed, because his compashe shutteth out my prayer. sions fail not. They are new He hath inclosed my ways every morning: great is thy with hewn stone, he hath faithfulness. The LORD is made my paths crooked. He my portion, saith my soul; was unto me as a bear lying therefore will I hope in him. in wait, and as a lion in The LORD is good unto them secret places. He hath turn- that wait for him, to the ed aside my ways, and pulled soul that seeketh him. It is me in pieces: he hath made good that a man should both me desolate. He hath bent hope and quietly wait for his bow, and set me as a the salvation of the LORD. mark for the arrow. He It is good for a man that he hath caused the arrows of bear the yoke in his youth. his quiver to enter into my He sitteth alone and keepreins. I was a derision to eth silence, because he hath all my people; and their borne it upon him. He putsong all the day. He hath teth his mouth in the dust; filled me with bitterness, he if so be there may be hope. hath made me drunken with He giveth his cheek to him TUESDAY BEFORE FASTER. that smiteth him: he is filled| passion according to the full with reproach. For the multitude of his mercies. Lord will not cast off for For he doth not afflict wilever: but though he cause lingly nor grieve the chilgrief, yet will he have com- dren of men. Second Lesson, St. John XV. to ver. 14. EVENSONG. Lamentations III. verse 34. | heaven. Tall the prisoners of the mine heart because of all earth, to turn aside the right of a man before the face of the most High, to subvert a man in his cause, the Lord approveth not. the daughters of my city. Mine enemies chased me sore, like a bird, without cause. They have cut off my life in the dungeon, and cast a stone upon me. Waters flowed over mine head; then I said, I am cut off. Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not? Out of the mouth of the I called upon thy name, most High proceedeth not 0 LORD, out of the low dunevil and good? Wherefore geon. Thou hast heard my doth a living man complain, voice: hide not thine ear a man for the punishment at my breathing, at my cry. of his sins? let us search Thou drewest near in the and try our ways, and turn day that I called upon thee: again to the LORD. Let us thou saidst, Fear not. 0 lift up our heart with our Lord, thou hast pleaded the hands unto God in the hea- causes of my soul; thou hast vens. We have transgressed redeemed my life. O LORD, and have rebelled: thou hast thou hast seen my wrong: not pardoned. Thou hast judge thou my cause. covered with anger, and per- hast seen all their vengeance secuted us: thou hast slain, and all their imaginations thou hast not pitied. Thou against me. Thou hast heard hast covered thyself with a their reproach, O LORD, and cloud, that our prayer should all their imaginations anot pass through. Thou hast gainst me; the lips of those made us as the offscouring that rose up against me, and and refuse in the midst of their device against me all Thou ting down, and their rising up; I am their musick. the people. All our enemies the day. Behold their sithave opened their mouths against us. Fear and a snare is come upon us, desolation and destruction. Mine eye runneth down with rivers of water for the destruction of the daughter of my people. Mine eye trickleth down, and ceaseth not, without any intermission, till the LORD look down, and behold from LORD. Render unto them a recompence, O LORD, according to the work of their hands. Give them sorrow of heart, thy curse unto them. Persecute and destroy them in anger from under the heavens of the Second Lesson, St. John XV. ver. 14. Wednesday before Easter. MATTINS. Lamentations IV. to verse 21. TOW is the gold become sodden their own children: For the sins of her prophets, and the iniquities of the blood of the just in the midst of her, they have wandered as blind men in the streets, they have polluted fine gold changed! the stones destruction of the daughter of the sanctuary are poured of my people. The LORD out in the top of every street. hath accomplished his fury; The precious sons of Zion, he hath poured out his fierce comparable to fine gold, how anger, and hath kindled a are they esteemed as earth- fire in Zion, and it hath deen pitchers, the work of the voured the foundations therehands of the potter! Even of. The kings of the earth, the sea monsters draw out and all the inhabitants of the the breast, they give suck world, would not have believto their young ones: the ed that the adversary and the daughter of my people is enemy should have entered become cruel, like the os- into the gates of Jerusalem. triches in the wilderness. The tongue of the sucking child cleaveth to the roof her priests, that have shed of his mouth for thirst: the young children ask bread, and no man breaketh it unto them. They that did feed delicately are desolate themselves with blood, so in the streets: they that that men could not touch were brought up in scarlet their garments. They cried embrace dunghills. For the unto them, Depart ye; it punishment of the iniquity is unclean; depart, depart, of the daughter of my people touch not: when they fled is greater than the punish- away and wandered, they ment of the sin of Sodom, said among the heathen, that was overthrown as in They shall no more sojourn a moment, and no hands there. The anger of the stayed on her. Her Naza- LORD hath divided them; rites were purer than snow, he will no more regard they were whiter than milk, them: they respected not the they were more ruddy in persons of the priests, they body than rubies, their polish- favoured not the elders. As ing was of sapphire: their for us, our eyes as yet failed visage is blacker than a coal; for our vain help: in our they are not known in the watching we have watched streets: their skin cleaveth for a nation that could not to their bones; it is withered, save us. They hunt our it is become like a stick. steps, that we cannot go in They that be slain with the our streets: our end is near, sword are better than they our days are fulfilled; for that be slain with hunger: our end is come. Our perfor these pine away, strick- secutors are swifter than the en through for want of the eagles of the heaven: they fruits of the field. The hands pursued us upon the mounof the pitiful women have tains, they laid wait for us THURSDAY BEFORE EASTER. in the wilderness. The breath| their pits, of whom we said, of our nostrils, the anointed Under his shadow we shall of the LORD, was taken in live among the heathen. Second Lesson, St. John XVI. to verse 16. EVENSONG. Daniel IX. ver. 20. and ing, and praying, and to anoint the most Holy. confessing my sin and the Know therefore and undersin of my people Israel, and stand, that from the going presenting my supplication forth of the commandment before the LORD my God for to restore and to build Jethe holy mountain of my rusalem unto the Messiah God; yea, whiles I was the Prince shall be seven speaking in prayer, even the weeks, and threescore and man Gabriel, whom I had two weeks: the street shall seen in the vision at the be- be built again, and the wall, ginning, being caused to fly even in troublous times. swiftly, touched me about And after threescore and the time of the evening obla- two weeks shall Messiah be tion. And he informed me, cut off, but not for himself: and talked with me, and said, and the people of the prince O Daniel, I am now come that shall come shall destroy forth to give thee skill and the city and the sanctuary; understanding. At the begin- and the end thereof shall be ning of thy supplications the with a flood, and unto the commandment came forth, end of the war desolations and I am come to shew thee; are determined. And he shall for thou art greatly beloved: confirm the covenant with therefore understand the mat- many for one week: and in ter, and consider the vision. the midst of the week he Seventy weeks are determined shall cause the sacrifice and upon thy people and upon thy the oblation to cease, and for holy city, to finish the trans- the overspreading of abomigression, and to make an end nations he shall make it desoof sins, and to make recon- late, even until the consumciliation for iniquity, and to mation, and that determined bring in everlasting right- shall be poured upon the deeousness, and to seal up the solate. Second Lesson, St. John XVI. ver. 16. Thursday before Easter. MATTINS. Hosea XIII. to verse 15. HEN Ephraim spake| own understanding, all of it WE trembling, he exalted the work of the craftsmen: himself in Israel; but when they say of them, Let the he offended in Baal, he died. men that sacrifice kiss the And now they sin more and calves. Therefore they shall more, and have made them be as the morning cloud, and molten images of their silver, as the early dew that passand idols according to their eth away, as the chaff that 14 THURSDAY BEFORE EASTER. is driven with the whirlwind| O Israel, thou hast destroyout of the floor, and as the ed thyself; but in me is thine smoke out of the chimney. help. I will be thy king: Yet I am the LORD thy God where is any other that may from the land of Egypt, and save thee in all thy cities? thou shalt know no god but and thy judges of whom thou me for there is no saviour saidst, Give me a king and beside me. princes? I gave thee a king I did know thee in the in mine anger, and took him wilderness, in the land of away in my wrath. Th inigreat drought. According quity of Ephraim is bound to their pasture, so were up; his sin is hid. The sorthey filled; they were filled, rows of a travailing woman and their heart was exalt- shall come upon him: he is ed; therefore have they for- an unwise son; for he should gotten me. Therefore I will not stay long in the place of be unto them as a lion: as the breaking forth of chila leopard by the way will dren. I will ransom them I observe them: I will meet from the power of the grave; them as a bear that is be- I will redeem them from reaved of her whelps, and death: O death, I will be will rend the caul of their thy plagues; O grave, I will heart, an there will I de- be thy destruction: repentvour them like a lion: the ance shall be hid from mine wild beast shall tear them. eyes. Second Lesson, St. John XVII. 0 EVENSONG. Hosea XIV. His branches shall ISRAEL, return unto| banon. the LORD thy God; for spread, and his beauty shall thou hast fallen by thine ini- be as the olive tree, and his quity. Take with you words, smell as Lebanon. They that and turn to the LORD: say dwell under his shadow shall unto him, Take away all return; they shall revive as iniquity, and receive us gra- the corn, and grow as the ciously so will we render vine: the scent thereof shall the calves of our lips. Asshur shall not save us; we will not ride upon horses: neither will we say any more to the work of our hands, Ye are our gods: for in thee the fatherless findeth mercy. be as the wine of Lebanon. Ephraim shall say, What have I to do any more with idols? I have heard him, and observed him: I am like a green fir tree. From me is thy fruit found. Who is wise, I will heal their backslid- and he shall understand these ing, I will love them freely: things? prudent, and he shall for mine anger is turned know them? for the ways away from him. I will be of the LORD are right, and as the dew unto Israel: he the just shall walk in them: shall grow as the lily, and but the transgressors shall cast forth his roots as Le- fall therein. Second Lesson, St. John XIII. to verse 36. Good Friday. PROPER PSALMS.- MATTINS. PSALM xxii. MY, Y 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? 20 my God, I cry in the day- time, but thou hearest not: and in the night- season also I take no rest. 3 And thou continuest holy: O thou worship of Israel. 4 Our fathers hoped in thee: they trusted in thee, and thou didst deliver them. 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 scorn of men, and the outcast of the people. 7 All they that see me laugh me to scorn they shoot out their lips, and shake their heads, saying, 8 He trusted in God, that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, if he will have him. 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 untó thee ever since I was born: thou art my God even from my mother's womb. 11 O go not from me, for trouble is hard at hand and there is none to help me. : 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 roaring lion. 14 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are 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. 16 For many dogs are come about me and the council of the wicked layeth siege against me. 17 They pierced my hands and my feet; I may tell all my bones they stand staring 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 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; 24 For he hath not despised, nor abhorred, the low estate of the poor: he hath not hid his face from him, but when GOOD FRIDAY. 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. 7 If I should declare them, and speak of them they should be more than I am able to express. 8 Sacrifice, and meat- offering, 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 kneel book it is written of me, man that I should fulfil thy will, O my God: I am content to do it; yea, thy law is within my heart. 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 before him and no hath quickened his own soul. 31 My seed shall serve him they shall be counted unto the Lord for a generation. 32 They shall come, and the heavens shall declare his righteousness: unto a people that shall be born, whom the Lord hath made. PSALM Xl. I WAITED patiently for the Lord and he inclined unto me, and heard my calling. 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. 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. 6 O 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. 3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth: even a thanksgiving unto our God. 4 Many shall see it, and fear and shall put their trust in the Lord. 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 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 thou thy 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. GOOD FRIDAY. 16 O Lord, let it be thy| PSALM liv. for thy make haste, o Lord, to help S Name's Sake: and avenge 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. 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. me in thy strength. 2 Hear my prayer, O God: and hearken unto the words of my mouth. 3 For strangers are risen 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. EVENSONG. PSALM lxix. be ashamed for my cause: SAVE me, O God for the let not those that seek thee waters are come in, even be confounded through me, unto my soul. O Lord God of Israel. 2 I stick fast in the deep mire, where no ground is: I am come into deep waters, so that the floods run 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 with out 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, 7 And why? for thy sake have I suffered reproof: shame hath covered my face. 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. 12 They that sit in the gate speak against me and the drunkards make songs upon me. GOOD FRIDAY. 13 But, Lord, I make my wrathful displeasure take prayer unto thee: in an ac- hold of them. ceptable time. 14 Hear me, O God, in the multitude of thy mercy: even in the truth of thy salvation. 26 Let their habitation be void and no man to dwell in their tents. 27 For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten: and they talk how they may vex them whom thou hast wounded. 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 0 haste thee, and hear me. 19 Draw nigh unto my soul, and save it: O deliver me, because of mine enemies. 28 Let them fall from one wickedness to another and not come into thy righteousness. 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. 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. 33 The humble shall consider 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. 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. 37 The posterity also of his servants shall inherit it: and they that love his name shall dwell therein. 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. 22 They gave me gall to eat and when I 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. PSALM Ixxxviii. day tion, I have cried 24 Let their eyes be blinded, O LORD God of my salvathat they see not: and ever and night before thee: 0 bow thou down their backs. let my prayer enter into thy 25 Pour out thine indigna- presence, incline thine ear tion upon them and let thy unto my calling. GOOD FRIDAY. 2 For my soul is full of dead rise up again, and praise trouble and my life draw- thee? eth nigh unto hell. 11 Shall thy loving- kindness be shewed in the grave: or thy faithfulness in destruction? 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 wounded, and lie in the grave who are out of remembrance, and are cut away from thy hand. 12 Shall thy wondrous works be known in the dark and thy righteousness in the land where all things are forgotten? 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. 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 7 Thou hast put away mine up thy terrors have I suffered acquaintance far from me with a troubled mind. and made me to be abhorred of them. 8 I am so fast in prison that I cannot get forth. 16 Thy wrathful displeasure goeth over me and the fear of thee hath undone me. 17 They came round about 9 My sight faileth for very me daily like water and trouble: Lord, I have call- compassed me together on ed daily upon thee, I have every side. stretched forth my hands 18 My lovers and friends hast thou put away from me: and hid mine acquaintance out of my sight. unto thee. 10 Dost thou shew wonders among the dead or shall the MATTINS. Genesis XXII. to ver. 20. it came to these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of. after rose and went unto the place of which God had told him. Then on the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes, and saw the place afar off. And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you. And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offerAnd Abraham rose up ing, and laid it upon Isaac early in the morning, and his son; and he took the fire saddled his ass, and took two in his hand, and a knife; of his young men with him, and they went both of them and Isaac his son, and clave together. And Isaac spake the wood for the burnt offer- unto Abraham his father, GOOD FRIDAY. Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his son. And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah- jireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen. and said, My father: and he a thicket by his horns: and said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering? And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together. And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built an altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar thou hast done this thing, upon the wood. And Abra- and hast not withheld thy ham stretched forth his hand, son, thine only son: that in and took the knife to slay blessing I will bless thee, and his son. And the angel of in multiplying I will multithe LORD called unto him ply thy seed as the stars of out of heaven, and said, A- the heaven, and as the sand braham, Abraham: and he which is upon the sea shore; said, Here am I. And he and thy seed shall possess said, Lay not thine hand the gate of his enemies; and upon the lad, neither do in thy seed shall all the nathou any thing unto him: tions of the earth be blessfor now I know that thou ed; because thou hast obeyfearest God, seeing thou hast ed my voice. So Abraham not withheld thy son, thine returned unto his young only son from me. And A- men, and they rose up and braham lifted up his eyes, went together to Beer- sheand looked, and behold be- ba; and Abraham dwelt at hind him a ram caught in Beer- sheba. Second Lesson, St. John XVIII. And the angel of the LORD called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time, and said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because EVENSONG. Isaiah LII. verse 13, and Chap. LIII. EHOLD, my servant| B deal prudently, he shall believed our report? and to be exalted and extolled, and be very high. As many were astonied at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men: so shall he sprinkle many nations; the kings shall shut their mouths at him: for that which had not been told them shall they see; and whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him. He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with that which they had not grief: and we hid as it were heard shall they consider. our faces from him; he was EASTER EVEN. despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he Yet it pleased the LORD to was wounded for our trans- bruise him; he hath put him gressions, he was bruised to grief: when thou shalt for our iniquities: the chas- make his soul an offering tisement of our peace was for sin, he shall see his seed, upon him; and with his he shall prolong his days, stripes we are healed. All and the pleasure of the we like sheep have gone a- LORD shall prosper in his stray; we have turned every hand. He shall see of the one to his own way; and travail of his soul, and shall the LORD hath laid on him be satisfied: by his knowthe iniquity of us all. He ledge shall my righteous was oppressed, and he was servant justify many; for afflicted, yet he opened not he shall bear their iniquihis mouth: he is brought as ties. Therefore will I dia lamb to the slaughter, and vide him a portion with the as a sheep before her shear- great, and he shall divide ers is dumb, so he openeth the spoil with the strong; not his mouth. He was because he hath poured out taken from prison and from his soul unto death: and judgment: and who shall he was numbered with the declare his generation? for transgressors; and he bare he was cut off out of the the sin of many, and made land of the living: for the intercession for the transtransgression of my people gressors. Second Lesson, 1 St. Peter II. was he stricken. And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth. Easter Even. MATTINS. Zechariah IX. THE burden of the word hold, the Lord will cast her of the LORD in the land out, and he will smite her of Hadrach, and Damascus power in the sea; and she shall be the rest thereof: when shall be devoured with fire. the eyes of man, as of all Ashkelon shall see it, and the tribes of Israel, shall be fear; Gaza also shall see it, toward the LORD. And Ha- and be very sorrowful, and math also shall border there- Ekron; for her expectation by; Tyrus, and Zidon, though shall be ashamed; and the it be very wise. And Tyrus king shall perish from Gaza, did build herself a strong and Ashkelon shall not be hold, and heaped up silver inhabited. And a bastard as the dust, and fine gold as shall dwell in Ashdod, and I the mire of the streets. Be- will cut off the pride of the EASTER EVEN. water. Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto eyes. Philistines. And I will take of the pit wherein is no away his blood out of his mouth, and his abominations from between his teeth: but he that remaineth, even he, shall be for our God, and he shall be as a governor thee; when I have bent Juin Judah, and Ekron as a dah for me, filled the bow Jebusite. And I will encamp with Ephraim, and raised about mine house because up thy sons, O Zion, against of the army, because of him thy sons, O Greece, and that passeth by, and be- made thee as the sword of a cause of him that returneth: mighty man. And the LORD and no oppressor shall pass shall be seen over them, and through them any more: for his arrow shall go forth as now have I seen with mine the lightning: and the Lord GOD shall blow the trumpet, Rejoice greatly, O daugh- and shall go with whirlwinds ter of Zion; shout, O daugh- of the south. The LORD of ter of Jerusalem: behold, hosts shall defend them; thy King cometh unto thee: and they shall devour, and he is just, and having sal- subdue with sling stones; vation; lowly, and riding and they shall drink, and upon an ass, and upon a colt make a noise as through the foal of an ass. And I wine; and they shall be fillwill cut off the chariot from ed like bowls, and as the Ephraim, and the horse from corners of the altar. And Jerusalem, and the battle the LORD their God shall bow shall be cut off: and save them in that day as the he shall speak peace unto flock of his people for they the heathen: and his domi- shall be as the stones of a nion shall be from sea even crown, lifted up as an ensign to sea, and from the river upon his land. For how great even to the ends of the earth. is his goodness, and how great As for thee also, by the is his beauty! corn shall blood of thy covenant I have make the young men cheersent forth thy prisoners out ful, and new wine the maids. Second Lesson, St. Luke XXIII. ver. 50. EVENSONG. Hosea V. ver. 8, and Chap. VI. to ver. 4. B LOW ye the cornet in jout my wrath upon them pressed and broken in judgment, because he willingly walked after the commandment. pet in Ramah: cry aloud at Beth- aven, after thee, O Benjamin. Ephraim shall be desolate in the day of reTherefore will I be buke: among the tribes of unto Ephraim as a moth, Israel have I made known and to the house of Judah as that which shall surely be. rottenness. When Ephraim The princes of Judah were saw his sickness, and Judah like them that remove the saw his wound, then went bound: therefore I will pour Ephraim to the Assyrian, MONDAY IN EASTER- WEEK. and sent to king Jareb: yet us return unto the LORD: for could he not heal you, nor he hath torn, and he will cure you of your wound. heal us; he hath smitten, For I will be unto Ephraim and he will bind us up. Afas a lion, and as a young ter two days will he revive lion to the house of Judah: us: in the third day he will I, even I, will tear and go raise us up, and we shall live away; I will take away, and in his sight. Then shall we none shall rescue him. know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth. Second Lesson, Romans VI. to verse 14. I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me early. Chap. VI. COME, and let Monday in Easter= Week. MATTINS. Exodus XV. to ver. 22. THEN sang Moses and sumed them as stubble. And The the children of Israel with the blast of thy nostrils his song unto the LORD, the waters were gathered and spake, saying, I will together, the floods stood sing unto the LORD, for he upright as an heap, and the hath triumphed gloriously: depths were congealed in the horse and his rider hath the heart of the sea. he thrown into the sea. The enemy said, I will pursue, LORD is my strength and I will overtake, I will divide song, and he is become my the spoil; my lust shall be salvation: he is my God, satisfied upon them; I will and I will prepare him an draw my sword, my hand habitation; my father's God, shall destroy them." Thou and I will exalt him. The didst blow with thy wind, LORD is a man of war: the the sea covered them: they LORD is his name. Pharaoh's sank as lead in the mighty chariots and his host hath waters. Who is like unto he cast into the sea: his thee, O LORD, among the chosen captains also are gods? who is like thee, glodrowned in the Red sea. rious in holiness, fearful The depths have covered in praises, doing wonders? them: they sank into the Thou stretchedst out thy bottom as a stone. Thy right right hand, the earth swalhand, O LORD, is become lowed them. Thou in thy glorious in power: thy right mercy hast led forth the hand, O LORD, hath dashed people which thou hast rein pieces the enemy. And deemed: thou hast guided in the greatness of thine them in thy strength unto excellency thou hast over- thy holy habitation. The thrown them that rose up people shall hear, and be aagainst thee: thou sentest fraid: sorrow shall take hold forth thy wrath, which con- on the inhabitants of Pa TUESDAY IN EASTER- WEEK. lestina. Then the dukes of shall reign for ever and ever. Edom shall be amazed; the For the horse of Pharaoh mighty men of Moab, trem- went in with his chariots and bling shall take hold upon with his horsemen into the them; all the inhabitants sea, and the LORD brought of Canaan shall melt away. again the waters of the but the Fear and dread shall fall sea upon them; upon them; by the greatness children of Israel went on of thine arm they shall be dry land in the midst of the as still as a stone; till thy sea. And Miriam the prophetpeople pass over, O LORD, till the people pass over, ess, the sister of Aaron, took which thou hast purchased. a timbrel in her hand; and Thou shalt bring them in, all the women went out after and plant them in the moun- her with timbrels and with And Miriam antain of thine inheritance, in dances. the place, O LORD, which swered them, Sing ye to the thou hast made for thee to LORD, for he hath triumphdwell in, in the Sanctuary, ed gloriously; the horse and O Lord, which thy hands his rider hath he thrown have established. The LORD into the sea. Second Lesson, St. Luke XXIV. to ver. 13. EVENSONG. Canticles II. ver. 10. MY Y beloved spake, and clefts of the rock, in the said unto me, Rise up, secret places of the stairs, my love, my fair one, and let me see thy countenance, come away. For, lo, the let me hear thy voice; for winter is past, the rain is sweet is thy voice, and thy over and gone; the flowers countenance is comely. Take appear on the earth; the us the foxes, the little foxes, time of the singing of birds that spoil the vines: for our is come, and the voice of the vines have tender grapes. turtle is heard in our land; the fig tree putteth forth her green figs, and the vines with the tender grape give a good smell. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away. O my dove, that art in the Second Lesson, St. Matthew XXVIII. to ver. 10. My beloved is mine, and I am his: he feedeth among the lilies. Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, turn, my beloved, and be thou like a roe or a young hart upon the mountains of Bether. Tuesday in Easter- Week. MATTINS. 2 Kings XIII. ver. 14 to ver. 22. NOW OW Elisha was fallen over his face, and said, O sick of his sickness my father, my father, the whereof he died. And Jo- chariot of Israel, and the ash the king of Israel came horsemen thereof. And Edown unto him, and wept lisha said unto him, Take TUESDAY IN EASTER- WEEK. bow and arrows. And he took unto him bow and arrows. And he said to the king of Israel, Put thine hand upon the bow. And he put his hand upon it: and Elisha put his hands upon the king's hands. And he said, Open the window eastward. And he opened it. And Elisha died, and they Then Elisha said, Shoot. buried him. And the bands And he shot. And he said, of the Moabites invaded the The arrow of the LORD's land at the coming in of the deliverance, and the arrow year. And it came to pass, of deliverance from Syria: as they were burying a man, for thou shalt smite the that, behold, they spied a band Syrians in Aphek, till thou of men; and they cast the man have consumed them. And into the sepulchre of Elisha: he said, Take the arrows. and when the man was let And he took them. And he down, and touched the bones said unto the king of Israel, of Elisha, he revived, and Smite upon the ground. And stood up on his feet. Second Lesson, St. John XXI. to ver. 15. he smote thrice, and stayed. And the man of God was wroth with him, and said, Thou shouldest have smitten five or six times; then hadst thou smitten Syria till thou hadst consumed it: whereas now thou shalt smite Syria but thrice. EVENSONG. Ezekiel XXXVII. to verse 15. THE IE hand of the LORD and ye shail live; and ye was upon me, and car- shall know that I am the ried me out in the spirit of LORD. So I prophesied as the LORD, and set me down I was commanded: and as I in the midst of the valley prophesied, there was a noise, which was full of bones, and and behold a shaking, and caused me to pass by them the bones came together, round about: and, behold, bone to his bone. And when there were very many in the I beheld, lo, the sinews and open valley; and, lo, they the flesh came up upon them, were very dry. And he said and the skin covered them unto me, Son of man, can above: but there was no these bones live? And I an- breath in them. Then said swered, O Lord GoD, thou he unto me, Prophesy unto knowest. Again he said un- the wind, prophesy, son of to me, Prophesy upon these man, and say to the wind, bones, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GoD; O ye dry bones, hear the Come from the four winds, word of the LORD. Thus O breath, and breathe upon saith the Lord GoD unto these slain, that they may these bones; Behold, I will live. So I prophesied as he cause breath to enter into commanded me, and the you, and ye shall live: and breath came into them, and I will lay sinews upon you, they lived, and stood up upand will bring up flesh upon on their feet, an exceeding you, and cover you with great army. skin, and put breath in you, Then he said unto me, SAINT MARK'S DAY. Son of man, these bones are the land of Israel. And ye the whole house of Israel: shall know that I am the behold, they say, Our bones LORD, when I have opened are dried, and our hope is your graves, O my people, lost: we are cut off for our and brought you up out of parts. Therefore prophesy your graves, and shall put and say unto them, Thus my spirit in you, and ye saith the Lord GoD; Behold, shall live, and I shall place O my people, I will open you in your own land: then your graves, and cause you shall ye know that I the to come up out of your LORD have spoken it, and graves, and bring you into performed it, saith the LORD. Second Lesson, St. John XXI. ver. 15. Zaint Mark's Day. MATTINS. Isaiah LXII. verse 6. I HAVE set watchmen that have brought it together upon thy walls, O Jeru- shall drink it in the courts salem, which shall never hold of my holiness. their peace day nor night: Go through, go through ye that make mention of the the gates; prepare ye the LORD, keep not silence, and way of the people; cast up, give him no rest, till he es- cast up the highway; gather tablish, and till he make out the stones; lift up a Jerusalem a praise in the standard for the people. Beearth. The LORD hath sworn hold, the LORD hath proby his right hand, and by the claimed unto the end of the arm of his strength, Surely world, Say ye to the daughter I will no more give thy corn of Zion, Behold, thy salvation to be meat for thine enemies; cometh; behold, his reward and the sons of the stranger is with him, and his work beshall not drink thy wine, for fore him. And they shall call the which thou hast labour- them, The holy people, The ed: but they that have ga- redeemed of the LORD: and thered it shall eat it, and thou shalt be called, Sought praise the LORD; and they out, A city not forsaken. EVENSONG. Ezekiel I. to verse 15. N the thirtieth year, in expressly unto Ezekiel the came to pass the came the fourth month, in the priest, the son of Buzi, in fifth day of the month, as the land of the Chaldeans by I was among the captives by the river Chebar; and the the river of Chebar, that the hand of the LORD was there heavens were opened, and I upon him. saw visions of God. In the And I looked, and, behold, fifth day of the month, which a whirlwind came out of the was the fifth year of king north, a great cloud, and a Jehoiachin's captivity, the fire infolding itself, and a SAINT PHILIP AND SAINT JAMES'S DAY. brightness was about it, and of a man, and the face of out of the midst thereof as a lion, on the right side: and the colour of amber, out of they four had the face of an the midst of the fire. Also ox on the left side; they out of the midst thereof four also had the face of an came the likeness of four eagle. Thus were their faces: living creatures. And this and their wings were stretchwas their appearance; they ed upward; two wings of had the likeness of a man. every one were joined one And every one had four to another, and two covered faces, and every one had their bodies. And they went four wings. And their feet every one straight forward: were straight feet; and the whither the spirit was to go, sole of their feet was like they went; and they turnthe sole of a calf's foot: and ed not when they went. As they sparkled like the colour for the likeness of the living of burnished brass. And they creatures, their appearance had the hands of a man un- was like burning coals of fire, der their wings on their four and like the appearance of sides; and they four had lamps: it went up and down their faces and their wings. among the living creatures; Their wings were joined one and the fire was bright, and to another; they turned not out of the fire went forth when they went; they went lightning. And the living every one straight forward. creatures ran and returned As for the likeness of their as the appearance of a flash faces, they four had the face of lightning. Zaint Philip and Saint James's Day. MATTINS. Isaiah LXI. THE Spirit of the Lord they might be called trees GOD is upon me; be- of righteousness, the plantcause the LORD hath anoint- ing of the LORD, that he ed me to preach good tidings might be glorified. unto the meek; he hath sent And they shall build the me to bind up the broken- old wastes, they shall raise hearted, to proclaim liberty up the former desolations, to the captives, and the open- and they shall repair the ing of the prison to them that waste cities, the desolations are bound; to proclaim the of many generations. And acceptable year of the LORD, strangers shall stand and and the day of vengeance of feed your flocks, and the our God; to comfort all that sons of the alien shall be mourn; to appoint unto them your plowmen and your vinethat mourn in Zion, to give dressers. But ye shall be unto them beauty for ashes, named the Priests of the the oil of joy for mourning, LORD: men shall call you the garment of praise for the Ministers of our God: the spirit of heaviness; that ye shall eat the riches of SAINT PHILIP AND SAINT JAMES'S DAY. the Gentiles, and in their knowledge them, that they glory shall ye boast your- are the seed which the LORD selves. hath blessed. I will greatly For your shame ye shall rejoice in the LORD, my soul have double; and for con- shall be joyful in my God; fusion they shall rejoice in for he hath clothed me with their portion: therefore in the garments of salvation, their land they shall pos- he hath covered me with the sess the double: everlasting robe of righteousness, as a joy shall be unto them. For bridegroom decketh himself I the LORD love judgment, I with ornaments, and as a hate robbery for burnt offer- bride adorneth herself with ing; and I will direct their her jewels. For as the earth work in truth, and I will bringeth forth her bud, and make an everlasting cove- as the garden causeth the nant with them. And their things that are sown in it to seed shall be known among spring forth; so the Lord the Gentiles, and their off- GoD will cause righteousness spring among the people and praise to spring forth all that see them shall ac- before all the nations. Second Lesson, St. John I. ver. 43. EVENSONG. Zechariah IV. by might, nor by power, but AND the angel that talked came my waked me, as a man that is of hosts. Who art thou, O wakened out of his sleep, great mountain? before Zeand said unto me, What rubbabel thou shalt become seest thou? And I said, I a plain: and he shall bring have looked, and behold a forth the headstone thereof candlestick all of gold, with with shoutings, crying, Grace, a bowl upon the top of it, grace unto it. Moreover the and his seven lamps thereon, word of the LORD came unand seven pipes to the seven to me, saying, The hands of lamps, which are upon the Zerubbabel have laid the top thereof: and two olive foundation of this house; trees by it, one upon the his hands shall also finish it; right side of the bowl, and and thou shalt know that the the other upon the left side LORD of hosts hath sent me thereof. So I answered and unto you. For who hath spake to the angel that talk- despised the day of small ed with me, saying, What things? for they shall rejoice, are these, my lord? Then and shall see the plummet the angel that talked with in the hand of Zerubbabel me answered and said unto with those seven; they are me, Knowest thou not what the eyes of the LORD, which these be? And I said, No, run to and fro through the my lord. Then he answered whole earth. and spake unto me, saying, Then answered I, and said This is the word of the LORD unto him, What are these two unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not olive trees upon the right THE ASCENSION- DAY. side of the candlestick and out of themselves? And he upon the left side thereof? answered me and said, KnowAnd I answered again, and est thou not what these be? said unto him, What be these And I said, No, my lord. Then two olive branches which said he, These are the two through the two golden anointed ones, that stand by pipes empty the golden oil the Lord of the whole earth. The Ascension- Day. PROPER PSALMS.- MATTINS. PSALM viii. 0 LORD our Governour, Lo how excellent is thy Name in all the world: thou that hast set thy glory above the heavens! 2 Out of the mouth of very babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength, because of thine enemies that thou mightest still the enemy, and the avenger. 3 For I will consider thy heavens, even the works of thy fingers the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained. 4 What is man, that thou art mindful of him and the son of man, that thou visitest him? 5 Thou madost him lower than the angels to crown him with glory and worship. 6 Thou makest him to have dominion of the 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; PSALM XV. ORD, who 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. 8 The fowls of the air, and the fishes of the sea and whatsoever walketh through the paths of the seas. 90 Lord our Governour how excellent is thy Name in all the world! 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. PSALM xxi. THE King shall rejoice in thy O exthy salvation. ceeding glad shall he be of 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 THE ASCENSION- DAY. goodness and shalt set a 9 Thou shalt make them crown of pure gold upon his like a fiery oven in time of head. thy wrath: the Lord shall destroy them in his displeasure, and the fire shall consume them. 4 He asked life of thee, and thou gavest him a long life: even for ever and ever. 10 Their fruit shalt thou root out of the earth and their seed from among the children of men. 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 countenance. 7 And why? because the King putteth his trust in the Lord and in the mercy of the most Highest he shall not miscarry. of them. 8 All thine enemies shall 13 Be thou exalted, Lord, feel thy hand thy right in thine own strength so hand shall find out them will we sing, and praise thy that hate thee. power. 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 EVENSONG. PSALM xxiv. Igates, and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors and the IE earth is the Lord's, King of glory shall come in. and all that therein is: 8 Who is the King of glory; the compass of the world, it is the Lord strong and and they that dwell therein." THE 2 For he hath founded it mighty, even the Lord mighty in battle. 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? 9 Lift up your heads, O ye gates, and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors and the King of glory shall come in. 10 Who is the King of glory even the Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. PSALM xlvii. 4 Even he that hath clean hands, and a pure heart: and that hath not lift up his mind unto vanity, nor deceive bour. 5 He shall receive the blessand ing from the Lord: 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 CLAP your hands toge ther, ye sing unto God with the voice of melody. 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 THE ASCENSION- DAY. loved. worship of Jacob, whom he| than the heavens and thy truth reacheth unto the clouds. 5 God is gone up with a merry noise and the Lord with the sound of the trump. 60 sing praises, sing 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. PSALM cviii. 0 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. 5 Set up thyself, O God, above the heavens and thy glory above all the earth. 6 That thy beloved may be delivered let thy right 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? 12 O help us against the enemy for vain is the help of man. 3 I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing praises unto thee among the nations. 4 For thy mercy is greater mies. 13 Through God we shall do great acts and it is he that shall tread down our eneMATTINS. Daniel VII. verse 9 to verse 15. BEHELD till the thrones| because of the voice of the great words which the horn spake: I beheld even till the beast was slain, and his body destroyed, and given to the burning flame. As concerning the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and time. I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of I were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire. A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened. I beheld then days, and they brought him THE ASCENSION- DAY. near before him. And there| his dominion is an everlastwas given him dominion, and ing dominion, which shall glory, and a kingdom, that not pass away, and his kingall people, nations, and lan- dom that which shall not be guages, should serve him: destroyed. Second Lesson, St. Luke XXIV. verse 44. EVENSONG. Kings II. to ver. 16. men of the the the LORD would take phets went, and stood to view up Elijah into heaven by a afar off: and they two stood whirlwind, that Elijah went by Jordan. And Elijah took with Elisha from Gilgal, his mantle, and wrapped it And Elijah said unto Elisha, together, and smote the waTarry here, I pray thee; ters, and they were divided for the LORD hath sent hither and thither, so that me to Beth- el. And Elisha they two went over on dry said unto him, As the LORD ground. liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they went down to Beth- el. And the sons of the prophets that were at Beth- el came forth to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he said, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace. And Elijah said unto him, Elisha, tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Jericho. And he said, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they came to Jericho. And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho came to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou And Elisha saw it, and he that the LORD will take cried, My father, my father, away thy master from thy the chariot of Israel, and the head to day? And he an- horsemen thereof. And he swered, Yea, I know it; hold saw him no more: and he ye your peace. And Elijah took hold of his own clothes, said unto him, Tarry, I pray and rent them in two pieces. thee, here; for the LORD He took up also the mantle hath sent me to Jordan. of Elijah that fell from him, And he said, As the LORD and went back, and stood by liveth, and as thy soul liveth, the bank of Jordan; and I will not leave thee. And he took the mantle of Elijah they two went on. And fifty that fell from him, and smote And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me. And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be so. And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. MONDAY IN WHITSUN- WEEK. the waters, and said, Where| which were to view at Jeriis the LORD God of Elijah? cho saw him, they said, The and when he also had smit- spirit of Elijah doth rest on ten the waters, they parted Elisha. And they came to hither and thither: and Eli- meet him, and bowed themsha went over. And when selves to the ground before the sons of the prophets him. Second Lesson, Hebrews IV. Monday in Whitsun- Weck. MATTINS. Genesis XI. to ver. 10. the whole earth was And the LORD said, Behold, of one speech. And it came to have all one language; and pass, as they journeyed from this they begin to do: and the east, that they found a now nothing will be restrainplain in the land of Shinar; ed from them, which they and they dwelt there. And have imagined to do. Go they said one to another, Go to, let us go down, and there to, let us make brick, and confound their language, that burn them throughly. And they may not understand they had brick for stone, and one another's speech. So the slime had they for morter. LORD scattered them abroad And they said, Go to, let us from thence upon the face of build us a city and a tower, all the earth and they left whose top may reach unto off to build the city. Thereheaven; and let us make us fore is the name of it called a name, lest we be scattered Babel; because the LORD abroad upon the face of the did there confound the lanwhole earth. And the LORD guage of all the earth: and came down to see the city from thence did the LORD and the tower, which the scatter them abroad upon the children of men builded. face of all the earth. Second Lesson, 1 Corinthians XII. to ver. 14. EVENSONG. Numbers XI. verse 16 to verse 31. unto Moses, Gather unto me them; and they shall bear seventy men of the elders of the burden of the people Israel, whom thou knowest with thee, that thou bear it to be the elders of the peo- not thyself alone. And say ple, and officers over them; thou unto the people, Sancand bring them unto the tify yourselves against to tabernacle of the congre- morrow, and ye shall eat gation, that they may stand flesh: for ye have wept in there with thee. And I will the ears of the LORD, saying, come down and talk with Who shall give us flesh to thee there: and I will take eat? for it was well with us of the spirit which is upon in Egypt: therefore the LORD K TUESDAY IN WHITSUN- WEEK. will give you flesh, and yel And the LORD came down shall eat. Ye shall not eat in a cloud, and spake unto one day, nor two days, nor him, and took of the spirit five days, neither ten days, that was upon him, and gave nor twenty days; but even a it unto seventy elders: whole month, until it come and it came to pass, that, out at your nostrils, and it when the spirit rested upon be loathsome unto you: be- them, they prophesied, and cause that ye have despised did not cease. But there rethe LORD which is among mained two of the men in you, and have wept before the camp, the name of the him, saying, Why came we one was Eldad, and the name forth out of Egypt? And of the other Medad: and Moses said, The people, a- the spirit rested upon them; mong whom I am, are six and they were of them that hundred thousand_footmen; were written, but went not and thou hast said, I will give out unto the tabernacle: and them flesh, that they may eat they prophesied in the camp. a whole month. Shall the And there ran a young man, flocks and the herds be slain and told Moses, and said, for them, to suffice them? Eldad and Medad do proAnd or shall all the fish of the phesy in the camp. sea be gathered together for Joshua the son of Nun, the them, to suffice them? And servant of Moses, one of his the LORD said unto Moses, young men, answered and Is the LORD's hand waxed said, My lord Moses, forbid short? thou shalt see now them. And Moses said unwhether my word shall come to him, Enviest thou for my to pass unto thee or not. sake? would God that all And Moses went out, and the LORD's people were protold the people the words of phets, and that the LORD the LORD, and gathered the would put his spirit upon seventy men of the elders them! And Moses gat him of the people, and set them into the camp, he and the round about the tabernacle. elders of Israel. Second Lesson, 1 Corinthians XII. ver. 27, and Chap. XIII. Tuesday in Whitsun- Week. MATTINS. Joel II. ver. 21. glad hath the former and rejoice: for the LORD rain moderately, and he will will do great things. Be not cause to come down for you afraid, ye beasts of the field: the rain, the former rain, for the pastures of the wilderness do spring, for the tree beareth her fruit, the fig tree and the vine do yield their strength. Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God: for he and the latter rain in the first month. And the floors shall be full of wheat, and the fats shall overflow with wine and oil. And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the TUESDAY IN WHITSUN- WEEK. cankerworm, and the cater-| dreams, your young men piller, and the palmerworm, shall see visions: and also my great army which I sent upon the servants and upon among you. And ye shall the handmaids in those days eat in plenty, and be satisfied, will I pour out my spirit. and praise the name of the And I will shew wonders in LORD your God, that hath the heavens and in the earth, dealt wondrously with you: blood, and fire, and pillars of and my people shall never smoke. The sun shall be be ashamed. And ye shall turned into darkness, and the know that I am in the midst moon into blood, before the of Israel, and that I am the great and the terrible day of LORD your God, and none the LORD come. And it shall else: and my people shall come to pass, that whosoever never be ashamed. shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jeruout my spirit upon all flesh; salem shall be deliverance, and your sons and your as the LORD hath said, and daughters shall prophesy, in the remnant whom the your old men shall dream LORD shall call. And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour Second Lesson, 1 Thessalonians V. ver. 12 to ver. 24. EVENSONG. Micah IV. to ver. 8. BU UT in the last days it nation shall not lift up a shall come to pass, that sword against nation, neithe mountain of the house of ther shall they learn war the LORD shall be established any more. But they shall in the top of the mountains, sit every man under his vine and it shall be exalted above and under his fig tree; and the hills; and people shall none shall make them afraid: flow unto it. And many for the mouth of the LORD nations shall come, and say, of hosts hath spoken it. For Come, and let us go up to all people will walk every the mountain of the LORD, one in the name of his god, and to the house of the God and we will walk in the name of Jacob; and he will teach of the LORD our God for ever us of his ways, and we will and ever. In that day, saith walk in his paths: for the the LORD, will I assemble her law shall go forth of Zion, that halteth, and I will gather and the word of the LORD her that is driven out, and her from Jerusalem. that I have afflicted; and I And he shall judge among will make her that halted a many people, and rebuke remnant, and her that was strong nations afar off; and cast far off a strong nation: they shall beat their swords and the LORD shall reign over into plowshares, and their them in mount Zion from spears into pruninghooks: henceforth, even for ever. Second Lesson, 1 St. John IV. to ver. 14. Saint Barnabas the Apostle. ΑΝ man MATTINS. Deuteronomy XXXIII. to verse 12. ND this is the blessing, bring him unto his people: wherewith Moses the let his hands be sufficient for of God blessed the him; and be thou an help to children of Israel before his him from his enemies. death. And he said, The And of Levi he said, Let LORD came from Sinai, and thy Thummim and thy Urim rose up from Seir unto them; be with thy holy one, whom he shined forth from mount thou didst prove at Massah, Paran, and he came with ten and with whom thou didst thousands of saints: from his strive at the waters of Meright hand went a fiery law ribah; who said unto his for them. Yea, he loved the father and to his mother, I people; all his saints are in have not seen him; neither thy hand: and they sat down did he acknowledge his breat thy feet; every one shall thren, nor knew his own receive of thy words. Moses children: for they have obcommanded us a law, even served thy word, and kept the inheritance of the con- thy covenant. They shall gregation of Jacob. And he teach Jacob thy judgments, was king in Jeshurun, when and Israel thy law: they the heads of the people and shall put incense before thee, the tribes of Israel were ga- and whole burnt sacrifice thered together. upon thine altar. Bless, LORD, his substance, and accept the work of his hands: smite through the loins of And this is the blessing of them that rise against him, Judah and he said, Hear, and of them that hate him, LORD, the voice of Judah, and that they rise not again. Second Lesson, Acts IV. ver. 31. Let Reuben live, and not die; and let not his men be few. EVENSONG. Nahum I. THE burden of Nineveh. and drieth up all the rivers: The book of the vision Bashan languisheth, and Carof Nahum the Elkoshite. mel, and the flower of LebaGod is jealous, and the LORD non languisheth. The mounrevengeth; the LORD reveng- tains quake at him, and the eth, and is furious; the LORD hills melt, and the earth is will take vengeance on his burned at his presence, yea, adversaries, and he reserveth the world, and all that dwell wrath for his enemies. The therein. Who can stand beLORD is slow to anger, and fore his indignation? and great in power, and will not who can abide in the fierceat all acquit the wicked: the ness of his anger? his fury LORD hath his way in the is poured out like fire, and whirlwind and in the storm, the rocks are thrown down and the clouds are the dust by him. The LORD is good, of his feet. He rebuketh a strong hold in the day of the sea, and maketh it dry, trouble; and he knoweth SAINT JOHN BAPTIST'S DAY. them that trust in him. But through. Though I have afwith an overrunning flood he flicted thee, I will afflict thee will make an utter end of no more. For now will I the place thereof, and dark- break his yoke from off thee, ness shall pursue his enemies. and will burst thy bonds in What do ye imagine against sunder. And the LORD hath the LORD? he will make an given a commandment conutter end: affliction shall cerning thee, that no more of not rise up the second time. thy name be sown: out of the For while they be folden to- house of thy gods will I cut gether as thorns, and while off the graven image and the they are drunken as drunk- molten image: I will make ards, they shall be devoured thy grave; for thou art vile. as stubble fully dry. There Behold upon the mountains is one come out of thee, that the feet of him that bringeth imagineth evil against the good tidings, that publisheth LORD, a wicked counsellor. peace! O Judah, keep thy Thus saith the LORD; Though solemn feasts, perform thy they be quiet, and likewise vows: for the wicked shall many, yet thus shall they be no more pass through thee; cut down, when he shall pass he is utterly cut off. Second Lesson, Acts XIV. ver. 8. Saint John Baptist's Day. MATTINS. Malachi III. to ver. 7. BEHOLD, I will send my an offering in righteousness. messenger, prepare the way before me: Judah and Jerusalem be pleaand the Lord, whom ye seek, sant unto the LORD, as in the shall suddenly come to his days of old, and as in former temple, even the messenger years. And I will come near of the covenant, whom ye to you to judgment; and I delight in: behold, he shall will be a swift witness against come, saith the LORD of the sorcerers, and against the hosts. But who may abide adulterers, and against false the day of his coming? and swearers, and against those who shall stand when he that oppress the hireling in appeareth? for he is like a his wages, the widow, and refiner's fire, and like fullers' the fatherless, and that turn sope: and he shall sit as a aside the stranger from his refiner and purifier of silver: right, and fear not me, saith and he shall purify the sons the LORD of hosts. For I of Levi, and purge them as am the LORD, I change_not; gold and silver, that they therefore ye sons of Jacob may offer unto the LORD are not consumed. Second Lesson, St. Matthew III. K2 SAINT PETER'S DAY. EVENSONG. Malachi IV. eth, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch. But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall. And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the in that I shall do this, saith the LORD of hosts. Remember ye the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded unto him in Horeb for all Israel, with the statutes and judgments. Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD: and he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse. Second Lesson, St. Matthew XIV. to ver. 13. Saint Peter's Day. MATTINS. Ezekiel III. ver. 4 to ver. 15. he said unto Son fear them of man, go, get thee un- mayed at their looks, though to the house of Israel, and they be a rebellious house. speak with my words unto Moreover he said unto me, them. For thou art not sent Son of man, all my words to a people of a strange speech that I shall speak unto thee and of an hard language, but receive in thine heart, and to the house of Israel; not hear with thine ears. And to many people of a strange go, get thee to them of the speech and of an hard lan- captivity, unto the children guage, whose words thou of thy people, and speak uncanst not understand. Sure- to them, and tell them, Thus ly, had I sent thee to them, saith the Lord GoD; whethey would have hearkened ther they will hear, or wheunto thee. But the house ther they will forbear. Then of Israel will not hearken the spirit took me up, and unto thee; for they will not I heard behind me a voice hearken unto me: for all of a great rushing, saying, the house of Israel are im- Blessed be the glory of the pudent and hardhearted. Be- LORD from his place. I heard hold, I have made thy face also the noise of the wings strong against their faces, of the living creatures that and thy forehead strong touched one another, and gainst their foreheads. the noise of the wheels over an adamant harder than flint against them, and a noise have I made thy forehead: of a great rushing. So the As SAINT JAMES THE APOSTLE. spirit lifted me up, and my spirit; but the hand of took me away, and I went the LORD was strong upon in bitterness, in the heat of me. Second Lesson, St. John XXI. ver. 15 to ver. 23. EVENSONG. Zechariah III. AND ND he shewed me Joshua| And the angel of the LORD the high priest standing protested unto Joshua, saybefore the angel of the LORD, ing, Thus saith the LORD of and Satan standing at his hosts; If thou wilt walk in right hand to resist him. my ways, and if thou wilt And the LORD said unto keep my charge, then thou Satan, The LORD rebuke shalt also judge my house, thee, O Satan; even the and shalt also keep my LORD that hath chosen Je- courts, and I will give thee rusalem rebuke thee: is not places to walk among these this a brand plucked out of that stand by. Hear now, the fire? Now Joshua was O Joshua the high priest, clothed with filthy garments, thou, and thy fellows that and stood before the angel. sit before thee: for they are And he answered and spake men wondered at: for, beunto those that stood before hold, I will bring forth my him, saying, Take away the servant the BRANCH. For filthy garments from him. behold the stone that I have And unto him he said, Be- laid before Joshua; upon one hold, I have caused thine stone shall be seven eyes: iniquity to pass from thee, behold, I will engrave the and I will clothe thee with graving thereof, saith the change of raiment. And I LORD of hosts, and I will said, Let them set a fair remove the iniquity of that mitre upon his head. So land in one day. In that they set a fair mitre upon day, saith the LORD of hosts, his head, and clothed him shall ye call every man his with garments. And the an- neighbour under the vine gel of the LORD stood by. and under the fig tree. Second Lesson, Acts IV. ver. 8 to ver. 23. Saint James the Apostle. MATTINS. 2 Kings I. to verse 16. THE EN Moab rebelled a-| shall recover of this disease. gainst Israel after the But the angel of the LORD death of Ahab. And Aha- said to Elijah the Tishbite, ziah fell down through a Arise, go up to meet the lattice in his upper chamber messengers of the king of that was in Samaria, and Samaria, and say unto them, was sick: and he sent mes- Is it not because there is not sengers, and said unto them, a God in Israel, that ye go to Go, enquire of Baal- zebub enquire of Baal- zebub the the god of Ekron whether I god of Ekron? Now therefore SAINT JAMES THE APOSTLE. thus saith the LORD, Thou| then let fire come down from shalt not come down from heaven, and consume thee that bed on which thou art and thy fifty. And there gone up, but shalt surely die. came down fire from heaven, And Elijah departed. and consumed him and his fifty. Again also he sent unto him another captain of fifty with his fifty. And he answered and said unto him, O man of God, thus hath the king said, Come down quickly. And Elijah answered and said unto them, If I be a man of God, let fire come down from heaven, and consume thee and thy fifty. And the fire of God came down from heaven, and consumed him and his fifty. And when the messengers turned back unto him, he said unto them, Why are ye now turned back? And they said unto him, There came a man up to meet us, and said unto us, Go, turn again unto the king that sent you, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Is it not because there is not a God in Israel, that thou sendest to enquire of Baal- zebub the god of Ekron? therefore thou shalt not come down from that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die. And he said unto them, What manner of man was he which came up to meet you, and told you these words? And they answered him, He was an hairy man, and girt with a girdle of leather about his loins. And he said, It is Elijah the Tishbite. Then the king sent unto him a captain of fifty with his fifty. And he went up to him: and, behold, he sat on the top of an hill. And he spake unto him, Thou man of God, the king hath said, Come down. And Elijah answered and said to the captain of fifty, If I be a man of God, unto the king. And he sent again a captain of the third fifty with his fifty. And the third captain of fifty went up, and came and fell on his knees before Elijah, and besought him, and said unto him, O man of God, I pray thee, let my life, and the life of these fifty thy servants, be precious in thy sight. Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and burnt up the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties: therefore let my life now be precious in thy sight. And the angel of the LORD said unto Elijah, Go down with him: be not afraid of him. And he arose, and went down with him Second Lesson, St. Luke IX. ver. 51 to ver. 57. EVENSONG. Jeremiah XXVI. ver. 8 to ver. 16. OW it came to pass, when| took him, saying, Thou shalt end of speaking all that the prophesied in the name of LORD had commanded him the LORD, saying, This house to speak unto all the peo- shall be like Shiloh, and this ple, that the priests and the city shall be desolate without prophets and all the people an inhabitant? And all the SAINT BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE. people were gathered against this house and against this Jeremiah in the house of the city all the words that ye LORD. have heard. Therefore now amend your ways and your doings, and obey the voice of the LORD your God; and the LORD will repent him of the evil that he hath pronounced against you. As for me, behold, I am in your hand: do with me as seemeth good and meet unto you. But know ye for certain, that if ye put me to death, ye shall surely bring innocent blood upon yourselves, and upon this city, and upon the Then spake Jeremiah un- inhabitants thereof: for of to all the princes and to all a truth the LORD hath sent the people, saying, The LORD me unto you to speak all sent me to prophesy against these words in your ears. When the princes of Judah heard these things, then they came up from the king's house unto the house of the LORD, and sat down in the entry of the new gate of the LORD's house. Then spake the priests and the prophets unto the princes and to all the people, saying, This man is worthy to die; for he hath prophesied against this city, as ye have heard with your ears. Saint Bartholomew the Apostle. MATTINS. Genesis XXVIII. ver. 10 to ver. 18. ANT ND Jacob went out from and thou shalt spread abroad Beer- sheba, and went to- to the west, and to the east, ward Haran. And he lighted and to the north, and to the upon a certain place, and tar- south: and in thee and in ried there all night, because thy seed shall all the families the sun was set; and he took of the earth be blessed. And, of the stones of that place, behold, I am with thee, and and put them for his pillows, will keep thee in all places and lay down in that place whither thou goest, and will to sleep. And he dreamed, bring thee again into this and behold a ladder set up on land; for I will not leave the earth, and the top of it thee, until I have done that reached to heaven: and be- which I have spoken to thee hold the angels of God as- of. cending and descending on it. And, behold, the LORD stood above it, and said, I am the LORD God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed; and thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, of heaven. And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the LORD is in this place; and I knew it not. And he was afraid, and said, How dreadful is this place! this is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate K 3 SAINT MATTHEW THE APOSTLE. EVENSONG. Deuteronomy XVIII. ver. 15. come pass, raise up unto thee a ever will not hearken unto Prophet from the midst of my words which he shall thee, of thy brethren, like speak in my name, I will unto me; unto him ye shall require it of him. But the hearken; according to all prophet, which shall presume that thou desiredst of the to speak a word in my name, LORD thy God in Horeb in which I have not commanded the day of the assembly, say- him to speak, or that shall ing, Let me not hear again speak in the name of other the voice of the LORD my gods, even that prophet shall God, neither let me see this die. And if thou say in thine great fire any more, that I heart, How shall we know die not. And the LORD said the word which the LORD unto me, They have well hath not spoken? When a spoken that which they have prophet speaketh in the name spoken. I will raise them up of the LORD, if the thing a Prophet from among their follow not, nor come to pass, brethren, like unto thee, and that is the thing which the will put my words in his LORD hath not spoken, but mouth; and he shall speak the prophet hath spoken it unto them all that I shall presumptuously: thou shalt command him. And it shall not be afraid of him. Saint Matthew the Apostle. MATTINS. 1 Kings XIX. ver. 15. AND ND the LORD said unto| found Elisha the son of Shahim, Go, return on thy phat, who was plowing with way to the wilderness of Da- twelve yoke of oren before mascus: and when thou com- him, and he with the twelfth: est, anoint Hazael to be king and Elijah passed by him, over Syria: and Jehu the son and cast his mantle upon of Nimshi shalt thou anoint him. And he left the oxen, to be king over Israel: and and ran after Elijah, and said, Elisha the son of Shaphat Let me, I pray thee, kiss of Abel- meholah shalt thou my father and my mother, anoint to be prophet in thy and then I will follow thee. room. And it shall come to And he said unto him, Go pass, that him that escapeth back again: for what have the sword of Hazael shall I done to thee? And he reJehu slay: and him that turned back from him, and escapeth from the sword of took a yoke of oxen, and Jehu shall Elisha slay. Yet slew them, and boiled their I have left me seven thou- flesh with the instruments sand in Israel, all the knees of the oxen, and gave unto which have not bowed unto the people, and they did eat. Baal, and every mouth which Then he arose, and went hath not kissed him. after Elijah, and ministered unto him. So he departed thence, and SAINT MATTHEW THE APOSTLE. EVENSONG. 1 Chronicles XXIX. to ver. 20. FURTHERMORE David thousand drams, and of silver the king said unto all ten thousand talents, and of the congregation, Solomon brass eighteen thousand tamy son, whom alone God lents, and one hundred thouhath chosen, is yet young sand talents of iron. And and tender, and the work they with whom precious is great for the palace is stones were found gave them not for man, but for the to the treasure of the house LORD God. Now I have pre- of the LORD, by the hand of pared with all my might for Jehiel the Gershonite. Then the house of my God the the people rejoiced, for that gold for things to be made they offered willingly, beof gold, and the silver for cause with perfect heart they things of silver, and the brass offered willingly to the LORD: for things of brass, the iron and David the king also refor things of iron, and wood joiced with great joy. for things of wood; onyx stones, and stones to be set, glistering stones, and of divers colours, and all manner of precious stones, and marble stones in abundance. Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of mine own proper good, of gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house, even three thousand talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the houses withal: the gold for things of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and for all manner of work to be made by the hands of artificers. And who then is willing to consecrate his service this day unto the LORD? Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers of the king's work, offered willingly, and gave for the service of the house of God of gold five thousand talents and ten Wherefore David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be thou, LORD God of Israel our father, for ever and ever. Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all. Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all. Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name. But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee. For we are strangers before thee, and sojourners, as were all our fathers: our days on the earth are as a shadow, and there is none abiding. LORD our God, all this store O that we have prepared to SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS. build thee an house for thine ham, Isaac, and of Israel, our holy name cometh of thine fathers, keep this for ever hand, and is all thine own. in the imagination of the I know also, my God, that thoughts of the heart of thy thou triest the heart, and people, and prepare their hast pleasure in uprightness. heart unto thee: and give As for me, in the uprightness unto Solomon my son a perof mine heart I have willingly fect heart, to keep thy comoffered all these things: and mandments, thy testimonies, now have I seen with joy thy and thy statutes, and to do people, which are present all these things, and to build here, to offer willingly unto the palace, for the which I thee. O LORD God of Abra- have made provision. Saint Michael and all Angels. MATTINS. Genesis XXXII. ANI God of my father Abraham, and God of my father Isaac, the LORD which saidst unto me, Return unto thy country, and to thy kindred, and I ND Jacob went on his| the one company, and smite way, and the angels of it, then the other company God met him. And when which is left shall escape. Jacob saw them, he said, And Jacob said, O This is God's host: and he called the name of that place Mahanaim. And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the country of will deal well with thee: I Edom. And he commanded am not worthy of the least them, saying, Thus shall ye of all the mercies, and of speak unto my lord Esau; all the truth, which thou Thy servant Jacob saith hast shewed unto thy serthus, I have sojourned with vant; for with my staff I Laban, and stayed there un- passed over this Jordan; and til now: and I have oxen, now I am become two bands. and asses, flocks, and menser- Deliver me, I pray thee, vants, and womenservants: from the hand of my broand I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find grace in thy sight. ther, from the hand of Esau: for I fear him, lest he will come and smite me, And the messengers re- and the mother with the turned to Jacob, saying, We children. And thou saidst, came to thy brother Esau, I will surely do thee good, and also he cometh to meet and make thy seed as the thee, and four hundred men sand of the sea, which canwith him. Then Jacob was not be numbered for mulgreatly afraid and distress- titude. ed: and he divided the peo- And he lodged there that ple that was with him, and same night; and took of the flocks, and herds, and that which came to his hand the camels, into two bands; a present for Esau his broand said, If Esau come to ther; two hundred she goats, SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS. and twenty he goats, two took them, and sent them hundred ewes, and twenty over the brook, and sent rams, thirty milch camels over that he had. with their colts, forty kine, And Jacob was left alone; and ten bulls, twenty she and there wrestled a man asses, and ten foals. And with him until the breaking he delivered them into the of the day. And when he hand of his servants, every saw that he prevailed not drove by themselves; and against him, he touched the said unto his servants, Pass hollow of his thigh; and over before me, and put a the hollow of Jacob's thigh space betwixt drove and was out of joint, as he drove. And he commanded wrestled with him. And he the foremost, saying, When said, Let me go, for the day Esau my brother meeteth breaketh. And he said, I thee, and asketh thee, say- will not let thee go, except ing, Whose art thou? and thou bless me. And he said whither goest thou? and unto him, What is thy whose are these before thee? name? And he said, Jacob. then thou shalt say, They be And he said, Thy name shall thy servant Jacob's; it is a be called no more Jacob, but present sent unto my lord Israel: for as a prince hast Esau: and, behold, also he thou power with God and is behind us. And so com- with men, and hast premanded he the second, and vailed. And Jacob asked the third, and all that fol- him, and said, Tell me, I lowed the droves, saying, pray thee, thy name. And On this manner shall ye he said, Wherefore is it speak unto Esau, when ye that thou dost ask after my find him. And say ye more- name? And he blessed him over, Behold, thy servant there. And Jacob called the Jacob is behind us. For he name of the place Peniel: said, I will appease him with for I have seen God face to the present that goeth before face, and my life is preme, and afterward I will see served. And as he passed his face; peradventure he over Penuel the sun rose will accept of me. So went upon him, and he halted the present over before him: upon his thigh. Therefore and himself lodged that the children of Israel eat night in the company. And not of the sinew which he rose up that night, and shrank, which is upon the took his two wives, and his hollow of the thigh, unto two womenservants, and his this day: because he touched eleven sons, and passed over the hollow of Jacob's thigh the ford Jabbok. And he in the sinew that shrank. Second Lesson, Acts XII. ver. 5 to ver. 18. EVENSONG. Daniel X. ver. 4. ND in the four and twen-| mine eyes, and looked, and month, as I was by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel; then I lifted up in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz: his body also was like K4 SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS. the beryl, and his face as the princes, came to help me; appearance of lightning, and and I remained there with his eyes as lamps of fire, and the kings of Persia. Now his arms and his feet like in I am come to make thee colour to polished brass, and understand what shall befall the voice of his words like thy people in the latter days: the voice of a multitude. for yet the vision is for many And I Daniel alone saw the days. And when he had vision: for the men that were spoken such words unto me, with me saw not the vision; I set my face toward the but a great quaking fell upon ground, and I became dumb. them, so that they fled to And, behold, one like the sihide themselves. Therefore militude of the sons of men I was left alone, and saw this touched my lips: then I great vision, and there re- opened my mouth, and spake, mained no strength in me: and said unto him that stood for my comeliness was turn- before me, O my lord, by the ed in me into corruption, vision my sorrows are turned and I retained no strength. upon me, and I have retainYet heard I the voice of his ed no strength. For how can words: and when I heard the the servant of this my lord voice of his words, then was talk with this my lord? for I in a deep sleep on my as for me, straightway there face, and my face toward remained no strength in me, the ground. neither is there breath left And, behold, an hand in me. Then there came touched me, which set me again and touched me one upon my knees and upon like the appearance of a the palms of my hands. And man, and he strengthened he said unto me, O Daniel, me, and said, O man greata man greatly beloved, un- ly beloved, fear not: peace derstand the words that I be unto thee, be strong, yea, speak unto thee, and stand be strong. And when he upright: for unto thee am I had spoken unto me, I was now sent. And when he had strengthened, and said, Let spoken this word unto me, my lord speak; for thou hast I stood trembling. Then strengthened me. Then said said he unto me, Fear not, he, Knowest thou wherefore Daniel: for from the first I come unto thee? and now day that thou didst set thine will I return to fight with the heart to understand, and to prince of Persia: and when I chasten thyself before thy am gone forth, lo, the prince God, thy words were heard, of Grecia shall come. But I and I am come for thy words. will shew thee that which is But the prince of the king- noted in the scripture of truth: dom of Persia withstood me and there is none that holdone and twenty days: but, eth with me in these things, lo, Michael, one of the chief but Michael your prince. Second Lesson, Revelation XIV. ver. 14. Zaint Luke the Evangelist. MATTINS. Isaiah LV. he will abundantly pardon. one eth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Wherefore For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the do ye spend money for that earth, SO are my ways which is not bread? and higher than your ways, and your labour for that which my thoughts than your satisfieth not? hearken dili- thoughts. For as the rain gently unto me, and eat ye cometh down, and the snow that which is good, and let from heaven, and returneth your soul delight itself in not thither, but watereth the fatness. Incline your ear, earth, and maketh it bring and come unto me: hear, forth and bud, that it may and your soul shall live; give seed to the sower, and and I will make an ever- bread to the eater: so shall lasting covenant with you, my word be that goeth forth even the sure mercies of Da- out of my mouth: it shall vid. Behold, I have given not return unto me void, him for a witness to the peo- but it shall accomplish that ple, a leader and commander which I please, and it shall to the people. Behold, thou prosper in the thing whereshalt call a nation that thou to I sent it. For ye shall knowest not, and nations go out with joy, and be led that knew not thee shall run forth with peace: the moununto thee because of the tains and the hills shall break LORD thy God, and for the forth before you into singHoly One of Israel; for he ing, and all the trees of the hath glorified thee. field shall clap their hands. Seek ye the LORD while Instead of the thorn shall he may be found, call ye come up the fir tree, and upon him while he is near: instead of the brier shall let the wicked forsake his come up the myrtle tree: way, and the unrighteous and it shall be to the LORD man his thoughts: and let for a name, for an everlasthim return unto the LORD, ing sign that shall not be and he will have mercy upon cut off. EVENSONG. Ecclesiasticus XXXVIII. to ver. 15. Ho ONOUR a physician| lift up his head: and in the with the honour due sight of great men he shall unto him for the uses which be in admiration. The Lord ye may have of him: for the hath created medicines out Lord hath created him. For of the earth; and he that of the most High cometh is wise will not abhor them. healing, and he shall receive Was not the water made honour of the king. The sweet with wood, that the skill of the physician shall virtue thereof might be SAINT SIMON AND SAINT JUDE. known? And he hath given| heart from all wickedness. men skill, that he might be Give a sweet savour, and a honoured in his marvellous memorial of fine flour; and works. With such doth he make a fat offering, as not heal[ men,] and taketh away being. Then give place to their pains. Of such doth the physician, for the Lord the apothecary make a con- hath created him: let him fection; and of his works not go from thee, for thou there is no end; and from hast need of him. There is him is peace over all the a time when in their hands earth. My son, in thy sick- there is good success. For ness be not negligent: but they shall also pray unto the pray unto the Lord, and he Lord, that he would prosper will make thee whole. Leave that, which they give for off from sin, and order thine ease and remedy to prolong hands aright, and cleanse thy life. Saint Simon and Saint Jude. MATTINS. Isaiah XXVIII. ver. 9 to ver. 17. knowledge? and whom backward, and be broken, shall he make to understand and snared, and taken. doctrine? them that are Wherefore hear the word weaned from the milk, and of the LORD, ye scornful drawn from the breasts. For men, that rule this people precept must be upon pre- which is in Jerusalem. Becept, precept upon pre- cause ye have said, We have cept; line upon line, line made a covenant with death, upon line; here a little, and and with hell are we at there a little: for with stam- agreement; when the overmering lips and another flowing scourge shall pass tongue will he speak to this through, it shall not come people. To whom he said, unto us: for we have made This is the rest wherewith lies our refuge, and under ye may cause the weary to falsehood have we hid ourrest; and this is the refresh- selves: ing: yet they would not Therefore thus saith the hear. But the word of the Lord GoD, Behold, I lay LORD was unto them pre- in Zion for a foundation cept upon precept, precept a stone, a tried stone, a preupon precept; line upon cious corner stone, a sure line, line upon line; here foundation: he that believa little, and there a little; eth shall not make haste. EVENSONG. Jeremiah III. ver. 12 to ver. 19. Go O and proclaim these for I am merciful, saith the words toward the north, LORD, and I will not keep and say, Return, thou back- anger for ever. Only acsliding Israel, saith the knowledge thine iniquity, LORD; and I will not cause that thou hast transgressed mine anger to fall upon you: against the LORD thy God, ALL SAINTS' DAY. and hast scattered thy ways shall it come to mind: neito the strangers under every ther shall they remember green tree, and ye have not it; neither shall they visit obeyed my voice, saith the it; neither shall that be LORD. Turn, O backsliding done any more. At that children, saith the LORD; time they shall call Jerusafor I am married unto you: lem the throne of the LORD; and I will take you one of and all the nations shall be a city, and two of a family, gathered unto it, to the and I will bring you to Zion: name of the LORD, to Jeruand I will give you pastors salem: neither shall they according to mine heart, walk any more after the which shall feed you with imagination of their evil knowledge and understand- heart. In those days the ing. And it shall come to pass, when ye be multiplied and increased in the land, in those days, saith the LORD, they shall say no more, The ark of the covenant of the LORD: neither house of Judah shall walk with the house of Israel, and they shall come together out of the land of the north to the land that I have given for an inheritance unto your fathers. All Saints' Day. MATTINS. Wisdom III. to ver. 10. in the teous are in the hand of he tried them, and received God, and there shall no tor- them as a burnt offering. ment touch them. In the And in the time of their visitation they shall shine, and run to and fro like sparks among the stubble. They shall judge the nations, and have dominion over the people, and their Lord shall reign for ever. They that put their trust in him shall understand the truth: and such as be faithful in love shall abide with him: for grace and mercy is to his saints, and he hath care for sight of the unwise they seemed to die: and their departure is taken for misery, and their going from us to be utter destruction: but they are in peace. For though they be punished in the sight of men, yet is their hope full of immortality. And having been a little chastised, they shall be greatly rewarded: for God proved them, and found them worthy for himself. As his eléct. Second Lesson, Hebrews XI. ver. 33, and Chap. XII. to ver. 7. EVENSONG. Wisdom V. to ver. 17. THEN shall the righteous bours. When they see it, man stand in great bold- they shall be troubled with ness before the face of such terrible fear, and shall be as have afflicted him, and amazed at the strangeness of made no account of his la- his salvation, so far beyond THE QUEEN'S ACCESSION. all that they looked for. And| but the light air being beaten they repenting and groaning with the stroke of her wings, for anguish of spirit shall say and parted with the violent within themselves, This was noise and motion of them, he, whom we had sometimes is passed through, and therein derision, and a proverb of in afterwards no sign where reproach: we fools account- she went is to be found; or ed his life madness, and his like as when an arrow is shot end to be without honour: at a mark, it parteth the air, how is he numbered among which immediately cometh the children of God, and his together again, so that a lot is among the saints! man cannot know where it Therefore have we erred went through: even so we from the way of truth, and in like manner, as soon as the light of righteousness we were born, began to draw hath not shined unto us, and to our end, and had no sign the sun of righteousness rose of virtue to shew; but were not upon us. We wearied consumed in our own wickourselves in the way of wickedness. For the hope of the edness and destruction: yea, ungodly is like dust that is we have gone through de- blown away with the wind; serts, where there lay no like a thin froth that is way: but as for the way of driven away with the storm; the Lord, we have not known like as the smoke which is it. What hath pride profit- dispersed here and there with ed us? or what good hath a tempest, and passeth away riches with our vaunting as the remembrance of a brought us? All those things guest that tarrieth but a day. are passed away like a sha- But the righteous live for dow, and as a post that hast- evermore; their reward also ed by; and as a ship that is with the Lord, and the passeth over the waves of the care of them is with the water, which when it is gone most High. Therefore shall by, the trace thereof cannot they receive a glorious kingbe found, neither the path- dom, and a beautiful crown way of the keel in the waves; from the Lord's hand: for or as when a bird hath flown with his right hand shall he through the air, there is no cover them, and with his arm token of her way to be found, Ishall he protect them. Second Lesson, Revelation XIX. to ver. 17. The Queen's Accession. PROPER PSALMS.- MATTINS. PSALM XX. THE THE Lord hear thee in the day of trouble: the Name of the God of Jacob defend thee; 2 Send thee help from the sanctuary and strengthen thee out of Sion; 3 Remember all thy offerings and accept thy burntsacrifice; THE QUEEN'S 4 Grant thee thy heart's desire: and fulfil all thy mind. 5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, and triumph in the Name of the Lord our God: the Lord perform all thy petitions. 6 Now know I, that the Lord helpeth his Anointed, and will hear him from his holy heaven: even with the wholesome strength of his right hand. 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, 0 King of heaven: when we call upon thee. PSALM XXI. 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 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. 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 countenance. 7 And why? because the King putteth his trust in the Lord and in the mercy of the most Highest he shall not miscarry. ACCESSION. 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. PSALM ci. MY song shall be of mer and judgement unto thee, O Lord, will I sing. 20 let me have understanding: in the way of godliness. 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. 6 Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour him will I destroy. 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: THE QUEEN'S ACCESSION. 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 out all wicked doers from the city of the Lord. Joshua I. to ver. 10. No WOW after the death of of a good courage: for unto Moses the servant of this people shalt thou divide the LORD it came to pass, for an inheritance the land, that the LORD spake unto which I sware unto their Joshua the son of Nun, Mo- fathers to give them. Only ses' minister, saying, Moses be thou strong and very coumy servant is dead; now rageous, that thou mayest therefore arise, go over this observe to do according to Jordan, thou, and all this all the law, which Moses my people, unto the land which servant commanded thee: I do give to them, even to turn not from it to the right the children of Israel. Every hand or to the left, that thou place that the sole of your mayest prosper whithersofoot shall tread upon, that ever thou goest. This book have I given unto you, as I of the law shall not depart said unto Moses. From the out of thy mouth; but thou wilderness and this Lebanon shalt meditate therein day even unto the great river, and night, that thou mayest the river Euphrates, all the observe to do according to land of the Hittites, and un- all that is written therein: to the great sea toward the for then thou shalt make going down of the sun, shall thy way prosperous, and then be your coast. There shall thou shalt have good sucnot any man be able to stand cess. Have not I commandbefore thee all the days of ed thee? Be strong and of a thy life: as I was with Mo- good courage; be not afraid, ses, so I will be with thee: I neither be thou dismayed: for will not fail thee, nor for the LORD thy God is with thee sake thee. Be strong and whithersoever thou goest. Second Lesson, Romans XIII. THE NEW TESTAMENT PROPER LESSONS. Appointed to be read in Churches. DOMIMINA NVSTIO ILLY MEA 2 OXFORD: PRINTED AT THE UNIVERSITY PRESS. TAIMATEOFT WIN THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. MATTHEW. CHAPTER I. THE THE book of the genera- 1 Manasses; and Manasses betion of Jesus Christ, the gat Amon; and Amon beson of David, the son of Abra- gat Josias; and Josias begat ham. Abraham begat Isaac; Jechonias and his brethren, and Isaac begat Jacob; and about the time they were Jacob begat Judas and his carried away to Babylon: brethren; and Judas begat and after they were brought Phares and Zara of Thamar; to Babylon, Jechonias begat and Phares begat Esrom; Salathiel; and Salathiel beand Esrom begat Aram; and gat Zorobabel; and ZorobaAram begat Aminadab; and bel begat Abiud; and Abiud Aminadab begat Naasson; begat Eliakim; and Eliakim and Naasson begat Salmon; begat Azor; and Azor beand Salmon begat Booz of gat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Rachab; and Booz begat Achim; and Achim begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed Eliud; and Eliud begat begat Jesse; and Jesse begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat David the king; and David Matthan; and Matthan bethe king begat Solomon of gat Jacob; and Jacob begat her that had been the wife Joseph the husband of Mary, of Urias; and Solomon begat of whom was born Jesus, Roboam; and Roboam be- who is called Christ. So all gat Abia; and Abia begat the generations from AbraAsa; and Asa begat Josa- ham to David are fourteen phat; and Josaphat begat generations; and from David Joram; and Joram begat until the carrying away into Ozias; and Ozias begat Joa- Babylon are fourteen generatham; and Joatham begat tions; and from the carrying Achaz; and Achaz begat awayinto Babylon unto Christ Ezekias; and Ezekias begat are fourteen generations. January 2, Morning. July 6, Evening. Ver. 18. NOW the birth of minded to put her away priJesus Christ was on this wise: vily. But while he thought When as his mother Mary was espoused 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 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 January 3, ST. MATTHEW, II. July 7. shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emthou shalt call his name manuel, which being interJESUS: for he shall save his preted is, God with us. Then people from their sins. Now Joseph being raised from sleep all this was done, that it did as the angel of the Lord might be fulfilled which was had bidden him, and took unto spoken of the Lord by the him his wife: and knew her prophet, saying, Behold, a vir- not till she had brought forth gin shall be with child, and her firstborn son: and he shall bring forth a son, and called his name JESUS. CHAPTER II. January 3, Morning. July 7, Evening. NOW NOW when Jesus was born| 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 exceeding great joy. in 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 And when they were come Jews? for we have seen his into the house, they saw the star in the east, and are come young child with Mary his to worship him. When He- mother, and fell down, and rod the king had heard these worshipped him: and when things, he was troubled, and they had opened their treaall Jerusalem with him. And sures, they presented unto when he had gathered all the him gifts; gold, and frankinchief priests and scribes of cense, and myrrh. And bethe people together, he de- ing warned of God in a dream manded of them where Christ that they should not return should be born. And they to Herod, they departed into said unto him, In Bethlehem their own country another of Judæa: for thus it is writ- way. And when they were ten by the prophet, And thou departed, behold, the angel of Bethlehem, in the land of the Lord appeareth to Joseph Juda, art not the least among in a dream, saying, Arise, and the princes of Juda: for out take the young child and his of thee shall come a Gover- mother, and flee into Egypt, nor, that shall rule my people and be thou there until I Then Herod, when bring thee word: for Herod he had privily called the wise will seek the young child to men, enquired of them dili- destroy him. When he arose, gently what time the star ap- he took the young child and peared. And he sent them his mother by night, and deto Bethlehem, and said, Go parted into Egypt: and was and search diligently for the there until the death of Heyoung child; and when ye rod: that it might be fulfilhave found him, bring me led which was spoken of the word again, that I may come Lord by the prophet, saying, and worship him also. When Out of Egypt have I called they had heard the king, they my son. departed; and, lo, the star, Israel. Then Herod, when he January 4, ST. MATTHEW, III. July 8. saw that he was mocked Joseph in Egypt, saying, 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 years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise 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 weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not. Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child's life. And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judæa in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee: and he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might But when Herod was dead, be fulfilled which was spoken behold, an angel of the Lord by the prophets, He shall appeareth in a dream to be called a Nazarene. CHAPTER III. January 4, Morning. July 8, Evening. Trinity- Sunday, Evening. Alternative. St. John Baptist, Morning. IN N those days came John of the Pharisees and Sadthe Baptist, preaching in ducees come to his baptism, the wilderness of Judæa, and he said unto them, O gesaying, Repent ye: for the neration of vipers, who hath kingdom of heaven is at warned you to flee from hand. For this is he that the wrath to come? bring was spoken of by the prophet forth therefore fruits meet Esaias, saying, The voice of for repentance: and think one crying in the wilder- not to say within yourselves, ness, Prepare ye the way of We have Abraham to our the Lord, make his paths father: for I say unto you, straight. And the same John that God is able of these had his raiment of camel's stones to raise up children hair, and a leathern girdle unto Abraham. And now also about his loins; and his the axe is laid unto the root meat was locusts and wild of the trees: therefore every honey. Then went out to tree which bringeth not forth him Jerusalem, and all Ju- good fruit is hewn down, and dæa, and all the region round cast into the fire. I indeed about Jordan, and were bap- baptize you with water untized of him in Jordan, con- to repentance: but he that fessing their sins. cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not But when he saw many January 5, ST. MATTHEW, IV. July 9. worthy to bear: he shall bap- ing said unto him, Suffer tize you with the Holy Ghost, it to be so now: for thus and with fire: whose fan is it becometh us to fulfil in his hand, and he will all righteousness. Then he throughly purge his floor, suffered him. And Jesus, and gather his wheat into when he was baptized, went the garner; but he will burn up straightway out of the up the chaff with unquench- water: and, lo, the heavens able fire. were opened unto him, and Then cometh Jesus from he saw the Spirit of God Galilee to Jordan unto John, descending like a dove, and to be baptized of him. But lighting upon him: and lo John forbad him, saying, I a voice from heaven, sayhave need to be baptized ing, This is my beloved of thee, and comest thou to Son, in whom I am well me? And Jesus answer- pleased. CHAPTER IV. to ver. 23. January 5, Morning. July 9, Evening. was Jesus led up mountain, and sheweth him WHEN 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 writNow when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; and leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of ten again, Thou shalt not the sea, beyond Jordan, Gatempt the Lord thy God. lilee of the Gentiles; the Again, the devil taketh him people which sat in darkness up into an exceeding high saw great light; and to them . world, and the glory of them; and saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him. January 7, ST. MATTHEW, V. July 10. From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. which sat in the region and me, and I will make you shadow of death light is fishers of men. And they sprung up. straightway left their nets, and followed him. And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and And Jesus, walking by the John his brother, in a ship sea of Galilee, saw two bre- with Zebedee their father, thren, Simon called Peter, mending their nets; and and Andrew his brother, he called them. And they casting a net into the sea immediately left the ship for they were fishers. And and their father, and followhe saith unto them, Follow led him. CHAPTER IV. verse 23, and Chap. V. to verse 13. January 7, Morning. July 10, Evening. AND Jesus went about in spirit: for their's is the Blessall Galilee, in of heaven. their synagogues, and preach- ed are they that mourn: for ing the gospel of the king- they shall be dom, and healing all manner Blessed are the meek: for comforted. of sickness and all manner they shall inherit the earth. of disease among the peo- Blessed are they which do ple. And his fame went hunger and thirst after righthroughout all Syria: and teousness: for they shall be they brought unto him all filled. Blessed are the mersick people that were taken ciful: for they shall obtain with divers diseases and tor- mercy. Blessed are the pure ments, and those which were in heart: for they shall see possessed with devils, and God. Blessed are the peacethose which were lunatick, makers: for they shall be and those that had the palsy; called the children of God. and he healed them. Blessed are they which are there followed him great mul- persecuted for righteousness' titudes of people from Galilee, sake: for their's is the kingand from Decapolis, and from dom of heaven. Blessed are Jerusalem, and from Judæa, ye, when men shall revile and from beyond Jordan. shall say all manner of evil you, and persecute you, and against you falsely, for my And Chap. V. AND seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he sake. was set, his disciples came ceeding glad: for great is Rejoice, and be exunto him: and he opened your reward in heaven: for his mouth, and taught them, so persecuted they the prosaying, Blessed are the poor phets which were before you. January 8, ST. MATTHEW, V. CHAPTER V. ver. 13 to ver. 33. January 8, Morning. July 11, Evening. July 11. ever 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 thee; leave earth: but if the salt with his brother without a have lost his savour, where- cause shall be in danger of with shall it be salted? it the judgment: and whosois thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that there thy gift before the alare in the house. Let your tar, and go thy way; first light so shine before men, be reconciled to thy brother, that they may see your good and then come and offer thy works, and glorify your Fa- gift. Agree with thine adverther which is in heaven. sary 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. Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Whosoever therefore shall break one of Ye have heard that it was these least commandments, said by them of old time, and shall teach men so, he Thou shalt not commit adulshall be called the least in tery: but I say unto you, the kingdom of heaven: but That whosoever looketh on a whosoever shall do and teach woman to lust after her hath them, the same shall be call- committed adultery with her ed great in the kingdom of already in his heart. And if heaven. For I say unto you, thy right eye offend thee, That except your righteous- pluck it out, and cast it from ness shall exceed the right- thee: for it is profitable for eousness of the scribes and thee that one of thy memPharisees, ye shall in no case bers should perish, and not enter into the kingdom of that thy whole body should be cast into hell. And if thy Ye have heard that it was right hand offend thee, cut said by them of old time, it off, and cast it from thee: Thou shalt not kill; and for it is profitable for thee whosoever shall kill shall that one of thy members be in danger of the judg- should perish, and not that ment: but I say unto you, thy whole body should be heaven. January 9, 10, ST. MATTHEW, V, VI. July 12, 13. cast into hell. It hath been away his wife, saving for the said, Whosoever shall put cause of fornication, causeth away his wife, let him give her to commit adultery: and her a writing of divorce- whosoever shall marry her ment: but I say unto you, that is divorced committeth That whosoever shall put adultery. CHAPTER V. ver. 33. January 9, Morning. July 12, Evening. GAIN, ye have heard| compel thee to go a mile, go by them of old time, Thou that asketh thee, and from shalt not forswear thyself, him that would borrow of but shalt perform unto the thee turn not thou away. Lord thine oaths: but I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; that ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain Ye have heard that it hath on the just and on the unbeen said, An eye for an eye, just. For if ye love them and a tooth for a tooth: but which love you, what reward I say unto you, That ye resist have ye? do not even the not evil: but whosoever shall publicans the same? And if smite thee on thy right cheek, ye salute your brethren only, turn to him the other also. what do ye more than others? And if any man will sue thee do not even the publicans at the law, and take away thy so? Be ye therefore perfect, coat, let him have thy cloke even as your Father which also. And whosoever shall is in heaven is perfect. CHAPTER VI. to ver. 19. January 10, Morning. July 13, Evening. TAKE heed that ye do not gogues and in the streets, your alms before men, to that they may have glory of be seen of them: otherwise men. Verily I say unto you, ye have no reward of your They have their reward. But Father which is in heaven. when thou doest alms, let not Therefore when thou doest thy left hand know what thy thine alms, do not sound a right hand doeth: that thine trumpet before thee, as the alms may be in secret: and hypocrites do in the syna- thy Father which seeth in January 11, ST. MATTHEW, VI. July 14. secret himself shall reward will be done in earth, as it thee openly. is in heaven. Give us this And when thou prayest, day our daily bread. And thou shalt not be as the forgive us our debts, as we hypocrites are: for they love forgive our debtors. And to pray standing in the syna- lead us not into temptation, gogues and in the corners but deliver us from evil: For of the streets, that they thine is the kingdom, and the may be seen of men. Verily power, and the glory, for I say unto you, They have ever. Amen. For if ye fortheir reward. But thou, when give men their trespasses, thou prayest, enter into thy your heavenly Father will closet, and when thou hast also forgive you: but if ye shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee Moreover when ye fast, be openly. But when ye pray, not, as the hypocrites, of a sad use not vain repetitions, as countenance for they disfithe heathen do: for they think gure their faces, that they that they shall be heard for may appear unto men to fast. their much speaking. Be not Verily I say unto you, They ye therefore like unto them: have their reward. But thou, for your Father knoweth when thou fastest, anoint what things ye have need of, thine head, and wash thy face; before ye ask him. After this that thou appear not unto men manner therefore pray ye: to fast, but unto thy Father Our Father which art in hea- which is in secret: and thy ven, Hallowed be thy name. Father, which seeth in secret, Thy kingdom come. Thy shall reward thee openly. forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. CHAPTER VI. verse 19, and Chap. VII. to verse 7. January 11, Morning. July 14, Evening. February 29, Morning, Chapter VII. to the end. LA AY not up for yourselves] ness. If therefore the light treasures upon earth, that is in thee be darkness, where moth and rust doth how great is that darkcorrupt, and where thieves ness! break through and steal: No man can serve two but lay up for yourselves masters: for either he will treasures in heaven, where hate the one, and love the neither moth nor rust doth other; or else he will hold corrupt, and where thieves do to the one, and despise the not break through nor steal: other. Ye cannot serve God for where your treasure is, and mammon. Therefore there will your heart be also. I say unto you, Take no The light of the body is the thought for your life, what eye: if therefore thine eye ye shall eat, or what ye shall be single, thy whole body drink; nor yet for your body, shall be full of light. But if what ye shall put on. Is not thine eye be evil, thy whole the life more than meat, and body shall be full of dark- the body than raiment? Be January 12, ST. MATTHEW, VII. July 15. much hold the fowls of the air for all these things shall be addthey sow not, neither do they ed unto you. Take therefore reap, nor gather into barns; no thought for the morrow: yet your heavenly Father for the morrow shall take feedeth them. Are ye not thought for the things of itbetter than they? self. Sufficient unto the day Which of you by taking is the evil thereof. 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 these. Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O'ye of ittle faith? Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? ( for after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your Give not that which is heavenly Father knoweth holy unto the dogs, neither that ye have need of all cast ye your pearls before these things. But seek ye swine, lest they trample them first the kingdom of God, under their feet, and turn and his righteousness; and again and rend you. that ye be not judged. For Chap. VII. JUDGE not, with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye. CHAPTER VII. ver. 7. January 12, Morning. July 15, Evening. ASK, and it shall be given ther which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how gate: for wide is the gate, Enter ye in at the strait and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and much more shall your Fa- few there be that find it. January 13, ST. MATTHEW, VIII. July 16. Beware of false prophets,| derful works? And then will which come to you in sheep's I profess unto them, I never clothing, but inwardly they knew you: depart from me, 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 bringeth 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. ye that work iniquity. Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: and the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the Not every one that saith sand: and the rain descended, unto me, Lord, Lord, shall and the floods came, and the enter into the kingdom of winds blew, and beat upon heaven; but he that doeth that house; and it fell: and the will of my Father which great was the fall of it. And is in heaven. Many will say it came to pass, when Jesus to me in that day, Lord, Lord, had ended these sayings, the have we not prophesied in people were astonished at thy name? and in thy name his doctrine: for he taught have cast out devils? and in them as one having authority, thy name done many won- and not as the scribes. CHAPTER VIII. to ver. 18. January 13, Morning. July 16, Evening. was come And when Jesus was enWHEN he down from the moun- tered into Capernaum, there tain, great multitudes fol- came unto him a centurion, lowed him. And, behold, beseeching him, and saying, there came a leper and wor- Lord, my servant lieth at shipped him, saying, Lord, if home sick of the palsy, grievthou wilt, thou canst make ously tormented. And Jesus me 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 Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. 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 shall be healed. For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to an January 14, ST. MATTHEW, VIII. July 17. other, Come, and he cometh; thee. And his servant was and to my servant, Do this, healed in the selfsame hour. and he doeth it. When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, 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, they brought unto him many When the even was come, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the that were possessed with dekingdom of heaven. But the vils: and he cast out the spichildren of the kingdom shall rits with his word, and healed be cast out into outer dark- all that were sick: that it ness: there shall be weeping might be fulfilled which was and gnashing of teeth. And spoken by Esaias the proJesus said unto the centurion, phet, saying, Himself took Go thy way; and as thou hast our infirmities, and bare our believed, so be it done unto sicknesses. into Peter's house, he saw And when Jesus was come his wife's mother laid, and sick of a fever. touched her hand, and the And he fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them. CHAPTER VIII, ver. 18. January 14, Morning. July 17, Evening. NO OW when Jesus saw| perish. And he saith unto great multitudes about them, Why are ye fearful, him, he gave commandment O ye of little faith? Then to depart unto the other side. And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. But Jesus said unto him, Follow me and let the dead bury their dead. he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; there was a great calm. But and the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him! to the other side into the And when he was come country of the Gergesenes, there sessed with devils, coming met him two posout of the 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 L And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we January 15, ST. MATTHEW, IX. July 18. of swine. And he said unto| and went their ways into the them, Go. And when they city, and told every thing, were come out, they went in- and what was befallen to to the herd of swine: and, the possessed of the devils. behold, the whole herd of And, behold, the whole city swine ran violently down a came out to meet Jesus: and steep place into the sea, and when they saw him, they perished in the waters. And besought him that he would they that kept them fled, depart out of their coasts. CHAPTER IX. to ver. 18. January 15, Morning. July 18, Evening. A ND he entered into a cans and sinners came and ship, and passed over, sat down with him and and came into his own city. his disciples. And when the And, behold, they brought to Pharisees saw it, they said him a man sick of the palsy, unto his disciples, Why eatlying on a bed: and Jesus eth your Master with pubsinners? But seeing their faith said unto licans and the sick of the palsy; Son, be when Jesus heard that, he of good cheer; thy sins be said unto them, They that be forgiven thee. And, behold, whole need not a physician, certain of the scribes said but they that are sick. But within themselves, This man go ye and learn what that blasphemeth. And Jesus meaneth, I will have mercy, knowing their thoughts said, and not sacrifice: for I am not Wherefore think ye evil in come to call the righteous, your hearts? For whether but sinners to repentance. is easier, to say, Thy sins be Then came to him the forgiven thee; or to say, A- disciples of John, saying, rise, and walk? But that ye Why do we and the Pharimay know that the Son of sees fast oft, but thy disciples man hath power on earth to fast not? And Jesus said unforgive sins,( then saith he to to them, Can the children of the sick of the palsy,) Arise, the bridechamber mourn, as take up thy bed, and go unto long as the bridegroom is thine house. And he arose, with them? but the days will and departed to his house. come, when the bridegroom But when the multitudes shall be taken from them, saw it, they marvelled, and and then shall they fast. No glorified God, which had man putteth a piece of new given such power unto men. cloth unto an old garment, And as Jesus passed forth for that which is put in to fill from thence, he saw a man, it up taketh from the garnamed Matthew, sitting at ment, and the rent is made the receipt of custom: and worse. Neither do men put he saith unto him, Follow new wine into old bottles: me. And he arose, and fol- else the bottles break, and lowed him. the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved. And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publi January 16, ST. MATTHEW, IX. CHAPTER IX. ver. 18. January 16, Morning. July 19, Evening. things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even 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. July 19. them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord. Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you. And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it. But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country. they brought to him a dumb As they went out, behold, man possessed with a devil. And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the 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. titudes, he was moved with But when he saw the mulcompassion on cause they fainted, and were them, bescattered abroad, as sheep And when Jesus departed saith he unto his disciples, having no shepherd. Then thence, two blind men fol- The harvest truly is plenlowed him, crying, and saying, Thou son of David, have mercy on us. And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to to his harvest. teous, but the labourers are few; pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers inmultitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel. But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils. about all the cities and vilAnd Jesus went lages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among people. the January 17, ST. MATTHEW, X. CHAPTER X. to ver. 24. January 17, Morning. July 20, Evening. July 20. unto him his twelve dis- to you. And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city. ciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his Behold, I send you forth brother; Philip, and Bartho- as sheep in the midst of lomew; Thomas, and Mat- wolves: be ye therefore wise thew the publican; James as serpents, and harmless the son of Alphæus, and as doves. But beware of Lebbæus, whose surname men: for they will deliver was Thaddæus; Simon the you up to the councils, and Canaanite, and Judas Isca- they will scourge you in riot, who also betrayed him. their synagogues; and ye These twelve Jesus sent shall be brought before goforth, and commanded them, vernors and kings for my saying, Go not into the way sake, for a testimony aof the Gentiles, and into any gainst them and the Gencity of the Samaritans enter tiles. But when they deye not: but go rather to the liver you up, take no thought lost sheep of the house of Is- how or what ye shall speak: rael. And as ye go, preach, for it shall be given you in saying, The kingdom of hea- that same hour what ye shall ven is at hand. Heal the speak. For it is not ye that sick, cleanse the lepers, raise speak, but the Spirit of your the dead, cast out devils: Father which speaketh in freely ye have received, free- you. And the brother shall ly give. Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat. And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence. And when ye come into an house, salute it. And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not of man be come. deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death. And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son January 18, 19, ST. MATTHEW, X, XI. July 21, 22. CHAPTER X. ver. 24. January 18, Morning. July 21, Evening. THE disciple is not above is in heaven. Think not that his master, nor the ser- I am come to send peace on vant above his lord. It is earth: I came not to send enough for the disciple that peace, but a sword. For I am he be as his master, and come to set a man at variance the servant as his lord. If against his father, and the they have called the master daughter against her mother, of the house Beelzebub, and the daughter in law how much more shall they against her mother in law. call them of his household? And a man's foes shall be Fear them not therefore they of his own household. for there is nothing co- He that loveth father or movered, that shall not be re- ther more than me is not vealed; and hid, that shall worthy of me: and he that not be known. What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops. And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows. Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me is not worthy of me. He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive man's reward. And whosoa righteous ever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward. CHAPTER XI. January 19, Morning. July 22, Evening. A ND it came to pass, when| heard in the prison the works Jesus had made an end of Christ, he sent two of his of commanding his twelve disciples, and said unto him, disciples, he departed thence Art thou he that should to teach and to preach in their come, or do we look for ancities. Now when John had other? Jesus answered and L2 January 19, ST. MATTHEW, XI. July 22. said unto them, Go and shew, you, and ye have not John again those things danced; we have mourned which ye do hear and see: unto you, and ye have not the blind receive their sight, lamented. For John came and the lame walk, the le- neither eating nor drinking, pers are cleansed, and the and they say, He hath a dedeaf hear, the dead are raised vil. The Son of man came up, and the poor have the eating and drinking, and they gospel preached to them. say, Behold a man gluttonAnd blessed is he, whosoever ous, and a winebibber, a shall not be offended in me. friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children. 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. Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, and saying, We have piped unto Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not: Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you. And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee. At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth January 20, ST. MATTHEW, XII. July 23. any man the Father, save Take my yoke upon you, the Son, and he to whomso- and learn of me; ever the Son will reveal him. for I am meek and lowly in heart: Come unto me, all ye that and ye shall find rest unto labour and are heavy laden, your souls. For my yoke is and I will give you rest. Teasy, and my burden is light. CHAPTER XII, to ver. 22. January 20, Morning. July 23, Evening. T that time Jesus went on the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat. But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day. But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungred, and they that were with him; how he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests? Or have ye not read in the law, how that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless? But I say unto you, That in this place is one greater than the temple. But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless. For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day. And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue: Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him. But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all; and charged them that they should not make him known that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles. He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send him, saying, Is it lawful forth judgment unto victory. to heal on the sabbath days? And in his name shall the that they might accuse him. Gentiles trust. And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked And he said unto them, among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out? How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days. Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, like as the other. January 21, ST. MATTHEW, XII. July 24. CHAPTER XII. ver. 22. January 21, Morning. July 24, Evening. THER HEN was brought unto the Holy Ghost, it shall not him one possessed with be forgiven him, neither in a devil, blind, and dumb: this world, neither in the and he healed him, inso- world to come. Either make much that the blind and the tree good, and his fruit dumb both spake and saw. good; or else make the tree And all the people were corrupt, and his fruit coramazed, and said, Is not rupt: for the tree is known this the son of David? But by his fruit. O generation of when the Pharisees heard vipers, how can ye, being evil, it, they said, This fellow speak good things? for out of doth not cast out devils, the abundance of the heart but by Beelzebub the prince the mouth speaketh. A good of the devils. And Jesus man out of the good treasure knew their thoughts, and of the heart bringeth forth said unto them, Every king- good things: and an evil man dom divided against itself is out of the evil treasure bringbrought to desolation; and eth forth evil things. But I every city or house divided say unto you, That every idle against itself shall not stand: word that men shall speak, and if Satan cast out Satan, they shall give account therehe is divided against himself; of in the day of judgment. how shall then his kingdom For by thy words thou shalt stand? And if I by Beelzebub be justified, and by thy words cast out devils, by whom do thou shalt be condemned. your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges. But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you. Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house. He th is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad. Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee. But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas: for as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy this generation, and shall against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here. The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this January 22, ST. MATTHEW, XIII. July 25. While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. Then one said unto generation, and shall con- also unto this wicked genedemn it: for she came from ration. the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here. When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walk- him, Behold, thy mother eth through dry places, seek- and thy brethren stand withing rest, and findeth none. out, desiring to speak with Then he saith, I will return thee. But he answered into my house from whence and said unto him that told I came out; and when he is him, Who is my mother? come, he findeth it empty, and who are my brethren? swept, and garnished. And he stretched forth his goeth he, and taketh with hand toward his disciples, himself seven other spirits and said, Behold my mother more wicked than himself, and my brethren! For whoand they enter in and dwell soever shall do the will of my there and the last state of Father which is in heaven, that man is worse than the the same is my brother, and first. Even so shall it be sister, and mother. Then CHAPTER XIII. to ver. 24. January 22, Morning. July 25, Evening. an out of the house, and sat by the sea side. And great multitudes were gathered to gether unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore. And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; and when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up: some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth: and when the sun was up, they seeing see not; and they were scorched; and be- hearing they hear not, neicause they had no root, they ther do they understand. withered away. And some And in them is fulfilled the fell among thorns; and the prophecy of Esaias, which thorns sprung up, and chok- saith, By hearing ye shall ed them: but other fell into hear, and shall not undergood ground, and brought stand; and seeing ye shall fold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables? He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but_to them it is not given. For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath. Therefore speak I to them in parables: because L3 January 23, ST. MATTHEW, XIII. July 26, see, and shall not perceive:[ away that which was sown in for this people's heart is his heart. This is he which waxed gross, and their ears received seed by the way side. are dull of hearing, and their But he that received the seed eyes they have closed; lest into stony places, the same is at any time they should see he that heareth the word, and with their eyes, and hear with anon with joy receiveth it; their ears, and should under- yet hath he not root in himstand with their heart, and self, but dureth for a while: should be converted, and I for when tribulation or pershould heal them. But bless- secution ariseth because of ed are your eyes, for they the word, by and by he is ofsee and your ears, for they fended. He also that receivhear. For verily I say unto ed seed among the thorns is you, That many prophets and he that heareth the word; righteous men have desired to and the care of this world, see those things which ye see, and the deceitfulness of richand have not seen them; and es, choke the word, and he to hear those things which ye becometh unfruitful. But he hear, and have not heard them. that received seed into the Hear ye therefore the pa- good ground is he that hearrable of the sower. When eth the word, and underany one heareth the word standeth it; which also bearof the kingdom, and under- eth fruit, and bringeth forth, standeth it not, then cometh some an hundredfold, some the wicked one, and catcheth sixty, some thirty. CHAPTER XIII. ver. 24 to ver. 53. January 23, Morning. July 26, Evening.. ANOT NOTHER parable put he| root up also the wheat with forth unto them, saying, them. Let both grow togeThe kingdom of heaven is ther until the harvest: and likened unto a man which in the time of harvest I will 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 Another parable put he forth fruit, then appeared forth unto them, saying, the tares also. So the ser- The kingdom of heaven is vants of the householder like to a grain of mustard came and said unto him, Sir, seed, which a man took, didst not thou sow good seed and sowed in his field: in thy field? from whence which indeed is the least of then hath it tares? He said unto them, An enemy 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, yel all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof. Another parable spake he 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. January 24, ST. MATTHEW, XIII. July 27. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: who, when he had found price, went and sold all that one pearl of great he had, and bought it. unto them; The kingdom of the righteous shine forth as heaven is like unto leaven, the sun in the kingdom of which a woman took, and their Father. Who hath ears hid in three measures of to hear, let him hear. meal, till the whole was leavened. All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and with out a parable spake he not unto them: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world. Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable heaven is like unto a net, Again, the kingdom of of the tares of the field. He that was cast into the sea, answered and said unto them, and gathered of every kind: He that soweth the good seed which, when it was full, is the Son of man; the field they drew to shore, and sat is the world; the good seed down, and gathered the good are the children of the king- into vessels, but cast the bad dom; but the tares are the away. So shall it be at the children of the wicked one; end of the world: the angels the enemy that sowed them shall come forth, and sever is the devil; the harvest is the wicked from among the the end of the world; and just, and shall cast them into the reapers are the angels. the furnace of fire: there As therefore the tares are shall be wailing and gnashgathered and burned in the ing of teeth. Jesus saith unto fire; so shall it be in the them, Have ye understood all end of this world. The Son these things? They say unto of man shall send forth his him, Yea, Lord. Then said angels, and they shall gather he unto them, Therefore out of his kingdom all things every scribe which is inthat offend, and them which structed unto the kingdom do iniquity; and shall cast of heaven is like unto a man them into a furnace of fire: that is an householder, which there shall be wailing and bringeth forth out of his treagnashing of teeth. Then shall sure things new and old. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. CHAPTER XIII. ver. 53, and Chap. XIV. to ver. 13. January 24, Morning. July 27, Evening. St. John Baptist's Day, Evening. Chap. XIV. to ver. 13. AND ND it came to pass, that thence. And when he was when Jesus had finished come into his own country, these parables, he departed he taught them in their January 26, ST. MATTHEW, XIV. July 28. synagogue, insomuch that Herodias' sake, his brother they were astonished, and Philip's wife. For John said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works? Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? and his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things? And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house. And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief. said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her. And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod. Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask. And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist's head in a charger. And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her. And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison. And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother. And his For Herod had laid hold disciples came, and took up on John, and bound him, the body, and buried it, and and put him in prison for went and told Jesus. AT Chap. T that time Herod XIV. A the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus, and said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him. CHAPTER XIV. ver. 13. January 26, Morning. July 28, Evening. Ver. 13. WHEN Jesus heard| tude away, that they may go of it, he departed thence by into the villages, and buy ship into a desert place apart: themselves victuals. But Jeand when the people had sus said unto them, They need heard thereof, they followed not depart; give ye them to him on foot out of the cities. eat. And they say unto him, And Jesus went forth, and We have here but five loaves, saw a great multitude, and and two fishes. He said, Bring was moved with compassion them hither to me. And he toward them, and he healed commanded the multitude to their sick. sit down on the grass, and And when it was even- took the five loaves, and the ing, his disciples came to two fishes, and looking up to him, saying, This is a de- heaven, he blessed, and brake, sert place, and the time is and gave the loaves to his disnow past; send the multi- ciples, and the disciples to the January 27, ST. MATTHEW, XV. July 29. multitude. And they did all unto thee on the water. And eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full. And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children. he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God. And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves for the wind was contrary. And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the land of Gennesaret. sea. And when the disciples when the men of that place saw him walking on the sea, had knowledge of him, they they were troubled, saying, It sent out into all that counis a spirit; and they cried try round about, and brought out for fear. But straightway unto him all that were disJesus spake unto them, say- eased; and besought him that ing, Be of good cheer; it is I; they might only touch the be not afraid. And Peter an- hem of his garment: and as swered him and said, Lord, many as touched were made if it be thou, bid mé come perfectly whole. And when they were gone over, they came into the And CHAPTER XV. to ver. 21. January 27, Morning. July 29, Evening. THEN came to Jesus say, Whosoever shall say to scribes and Pharisees, his father or his mother, It which were of Jerusalem, is a gift, by whatsoever thou saying, Why do thy disciples mightest be profited by me; transgress the tradition of the and honour not his father elders? for they wash not or his mother, he shall be their hands when they eat free. Thus have ye made bread. But he answered and the commandment of God said unto them, Why do ye of none effect by your tradialso transgress the command- tion. Ye hypocrites, well did ment of God by your tradi- Esaias prophesy of you, saytion? For God commanded, ing, This people draweth nigh saying, Honour thy father unto me with their mouth, and mother and, He that and honoureth me with their curseth father or mother, let lips; but their heart is far him die the death. But ye from me. But in vain they L4 January 28, ST. MATTHEW, XV. July 30. do worship me, teaching for both shall fall into the ditch. doctrines the commandments Then answered Peter and of men. said unto him, Declare unto And he called the mul- us this parable. And Jesus titude, and said unto them, said, Are ye also yet without Hear, and understand: not understanding? Do not ye that which goeth into the yet understand, that whatmouth defileth a man; but soever entereth in at the that which cometh out of mouth goeth into the belly, the mouth, this defileth a and is cast out into the man. Then came his dis- draught? But those things ciples, and said unto him, which proceed out of the Knowest thou that the Pha- mouth come forth from the risees were offended, after heart; and they defile the they heard this saying? But man. For out of the heart he answered and said, Every proceed evil thoughts, murplant, which my heavenly ders, adulteries, fornications, Father hath not planted, thefts, false witness, blaspheshall be rooted up. Let mies: these are the things them alone: they be blind which defile a man: but to leaders of the blind. And eat with unwashen hands if the blind lead the blind, defileth not a man. CHAPTER XV. ver. 21. January 28, Morning. July 30, Evening. THEN EN Jesus went thence, said unto her, O woman, and departed into the great is thy faith: be it unto coasts of Tyre and Sidon. thee even as thou wilt. And And, behold, a woman of Ca- her daughter was made whole naan came out of the same from that very hour. And coasts, and cried unto him, Jesus departed from thence, saying, Have mercy on me, O and came nigh unto the sea Lord, thou son of David; my of Galilee; and went up into daughter is grievously vex- a mountain, and sat down ed with a devil. But he an- there. And great multitudes swered her not a word. And came unto him, having with his disciples came and be- them those that were lame, sought him, saying, Send her blind, dumb, maimed, and away; for she crieth after us. many others, and cast them But he answered and said, I down at Jesus' feet; and am not sent but unto the lost he healed them: insomuch sheep of the house of Israel. that the multitude wonderThen came she and worship- ed, when they saw the dumb ped him, saying, Lord, help to speak, the maimed to be me. But he answered and whole, the lame to walk, said, It is not meet to take and the blind to see: and the children's bread, and to they glorified the God of cast it to dogs. And she said, Israel. Truth, Lord: yet the dogs Then Jesus called his diseat of the crumbs which fall ciples unto him, and said, I from their masters' table. have compassion on the mulThen Jesus answered and titude, because they continue January 29, ST. MATTHEW, XVI. July 31. fishes, and gave thanks, and brake them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. And they with me now three days, and the seven loaves and the have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way. And his disciples say unto him, Whence should we have so much bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great multitude? And Jesus saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven, and a few little fishes. And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground. And he took a did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets full. And they that did eat were four thousand and children. men, beside away the multitude, and took ship, and came into the coasts of Magdala. women And he sent CHAPTER XVI. to ver. 24. January 29, Morning. July 31, Evening. THE IE Pharisees also with son ye among yourselves, bethe Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven. He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red. And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times? wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed. And when his disciples were ees. When Jesus came into come to the other side, they the coasts of Cæsarea Phihad forgotten to take bread. lippi, he asked his discicause ye have brought no bread? Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? How is it that ye do not understand that I spake it not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees? Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Saddy A Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of ples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man the leaven of the Pharisees am? And they said, Some and of the Sadducees. And say that thou art John they reasoned among them- the Baptist: some, Elias; selves, saying, It is because and others, Jeremias, or one we have taken no bread. of the prophets. He saith Which when Jesus per- unto them, But whom say ye ceived, he said unto them, that I am? And Simon PeOye of little faith, why rea- ter answered and said, Thou January 30, ST. MATTHEW, XVI. August 1. art the Christ, the Son of the| ples that they should tell no living God. And Jesus an- man that he was Jesus the swered and said unto him, Christ. Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: 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, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will to rebuke him, saying, Be give unto thee the keys of it far from thee, Lord: this the kingdom of heaven: shall not be unto thee. But and whatsoever thou shalt he turned, and said unto Pebind on earth shall be bound ter, Get thee behind me, in heaven: and whatsoever Satan: thou art an offence thou shalt loose on earth unto me: for thou savourest shall be loosed in heaven. not the things that be of God, Then charged he his disci- but those that be of men. From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day. Then Peter took him, and began CHAPTER XVI. verse 24, and Chap. XVII. to verse 14. January 30, Morning. August 1, Evening. THEN said Jesus unto his any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom. Chap. XVII. AND after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, and was them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him. Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid. And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid. And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save January 31, ST. MATTHEW, XVII. August 2. Jesus only. And as they came first come, and restore all down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen things. But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatagain from the dead. And soever they listed. Likewise his disciples asked him, say- shall also the Son of man ing, Why then say the scribes suffer of them. that Elias must first come? disciples understood that he Then the And Jesus answered and said spake unto them of John unto them, Elias truly shall the Baptist. CHAPTER XVII. ver. 14. January 31, Morning. August 2, Evening. AND the multitude, there ND when they were come but by prayer and fasting. And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus them, The Son of man shall said unto be betrayed into the hands of men: and they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised again. And they were exceeding sorry. came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying, Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water. And I brought him to thy And when they were come disciples, and they could not to Capernaum, they that recure him. Then Jesus an- ceived tribute money came swered and said, O faithless to Peter, and said, Doth not and perverse generation, how your long shall I be with you? He saith, Yes. And when master pay tribute? how long shall I suffer you? he was come into the house, bring him hither to me. And Jesus prevented him, sayJesus rebuked the devil; and ing, What thinkest thou, Sihe departed out of him: and mon? of whom do the kings the child was cured from of the earth take custom or that very hour. Then came tribute? of their own chilthe disciples to Jesus apart, dren, or of strangers? Peter and said, Why could not we saith unto him, Of strangers. cast him out? And Jesus Jesus saith unto him, said unto them, Because of are the children free. Notyour unbelief: for verily I withstanding, lest we should say unto you, If ye have offend them, go thou to the faith as a grain of mustard sea, and cast an hook, and seed, ye shall say unto this take up the fish that first mountain, Remove hence to cometh up; and when thou yonder place; and it shall hast opened his mouth, thou remove; and nothing shall shalt find a piece of money: be impossible unto you. How- that take, and give unto them beit this kind goeth not out for me and thee. hen February 1, ST. MATTHEW, XVIII. CHAPTER XVIII, to ver. 21. February 1, Morning. August 3, Evening. August 3. time in the A the disciples unto Jesus, of man is come to save that saying, Who is the greatest which was lost. How think in the kingdom of heaven? ye? if a man have an hunAnd Jesus called a little child dred sheep, and one of them unto him, and set him in be gone astray, doth he not the midst of them, and said, leave the ninety and nine, Verily I say unto you, Ex- and goeth into the mouncept ye be converted, and tains, and seeketh that which become as little children, ye is gone astray? And if so be shall not enter into the king- that he find it, verily I say dom of heaven. Whosoever unto you, he rejoiceth more therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray. Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. 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. Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. But if he will not hear thee, then Woe unto the world be- take with thee one or two cause of offences! for it more, that in the mouth of must needs be that offences two or three witnesses every but come; woe to that word may be established. man by whom the offence And if he shall neglect to cometh! Wherefore if thy hear them, tell it unto the hand or thy foot offend thee, church: but if he neglect to cut them off, and cast them hear the church, let him be from thee: it is better for unto thee as an heathen man thee to enter into life halt and a publican. Verily I say or maimed, rather than hav- unto you, Whatsoever ye ing two hands or two feet to shall bind on earth shall be be cast into everlasting fire. bound in heaven: and whatAnd if thine eye offend thee, soever ye shall loose on earth pluck it out, and cast it from shall be loosed in heaven. thee: it is better for thee to Again I say unto you, That enter into life with one eye, if two of you shall agree on rather than having two eyes earth as touching any thing to be cast into hell fire. Take that they shall ask, it shall be heed that ye despise not one done for them of my Father of these little ones; for I say which is in heaven. For unto you, That in heaven where two or three are gathertheir angels do always beholded together in my name, there the face of my Father which am I in the midst of them. February 2, 3, ST. MATTHEW, XIX. August 4, 5. CHAPTER XVIII. verse 21, and Chap. XIX. to verse 3. February 2, Morning. August 4, Evening. THEN EN came Peter to him, and besought him, saying, and said, Lord, how oft Have patience with me, and shall my brother sin against I will pay thee all. And me, and I forgive him? till he would not: but went and seven times? Jesus saith cast him into prison, till he unto him, I say not unto should pay the debt. So thee, Until seven times: but, when his fellowservants saw Until seventy times seven. what was done, they were Therefore is the kingdom of very sorry, and came and heaven likened unto a cer- told unto their lord all that tain king, which would take was done. Then his lord, account of his servants. And after that he had called him, when he had begun to reckon, said unto him, O thou wicked one was brought unto him, servant, I forgave thee all which owed him ten thousand that debt, because thou detalents. But forasmuch as he siredst me: shouldest not had not to pay, his lord com- thou also have had compasmanded him to be sold, and sion on thy fellowservant, his wife, and children, and even as I had pity on thee? all that he had, and pay- And his lord was wroth, and ment to be made. The ser- delivered him to the tormenvant therefore fell down, tors, till he should pay all and worshipped him, saying, that was due unto him. So Lord, have patience with likewise shall my heavenly me, and I will pay thee all. Father do also unto you, if Then the lord of that servant ye from your hearts forgive was moved with compassion, not every one his brother and loosed him, and forgave their trespasses. him the debt. But the same Chap. XIX. AND it came servant went out, and found to pass, that when Jesus had one of his fellowservants, finished these sayings, he which owed him an hundred departed from Galilee, and pence: and he laid hands on came into the coasts of Juhim, and took him by the dæa beyond Jordan; and throat, saying, Pay me that great multitudes followed thou owest. And his fellow- him; and he healed them servant fell down at his feet, there. CHAPTER XIX. ver. 3 to ver. 27. February 3, Morning. August 5, Evening. THE Pharisees also came made them at the beginunto him, tempting and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause? And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which him, ning made them male and female, and said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh? Wherefore they are no more February 3, ST. MATTHEW, XIX. August 5. twain, but one flesh. What and said unto him, Good therefore God hath joined Master, what good thing together, let not man put shall I do, that I may have asunder. They say unto him, eternal life? And he said Why did Moses then com- unto him, Why callest thou mand to give a writing of me good? there is none divorcement, and to put her good but one, that is, God: away? He saith unto them, but if thou wilt enter into Moses because of the hard- life, keep the commandness of your hearts suffered ments. He saith unto him, you to put away your wives: Which? Jesus said, Thou but from the beginning it shalt do no murder, Thou was not so. And I say un- shalt not commit adultery, to you, Whosoever shall put Thou shalt not steal, Thou away his wife, except it be for shalt not bear false witness, fornication, and shall marry Honour thy father and thy another, committeth adulte- mother: and, Thou shalt ry: and whoso marrieth her love thy neighbour as thywhich is put away doth com- self. The young man saith mit adultery. unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth there But His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be D: what lack I yet? Jesus so with his wife, it is not said unto him, If thou wilt good to marry. But he said be perfect, go and sell that unto them, All men cannot thou hast, and give to the receive this saying, save they poor, and thou shalt have to whom it is given. For treasure in heaven: and are some eunuchs, come and follow me. which were so born from when the young man heard their mother's womb: and that saying, he went away there are some eunuchs, sorrowful: for he had great which were made eunuchs of possessions. men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it. Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. And again I say unto you, It is easier Then were there brought for a camel to go through unto him little children, that the eye of a needle, than he should put his hands on for a rich man to enter them, and pray: and the into the kingdom of God. disciples rebuked them. But When his disciples heard it, Jesus said, Suffer little chil- they were exceedingly amazdren, and forbid them not, to ed, saying, Who then can be come unto me: for of such saved? But Jesus beheld is the kingdom of heaven. them, and said unto them, And he laid his hands on With men this is impossible; them, and departed thence. but with God all things are And, behold, one camel possible. February 4, ST. MATTHEW, XX. CHAPTER XIX. verse 27, and Chap. XX. to verse 17. February 4, Morning. August 6, Evening. August 6. said unto him, 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 hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life. But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. 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. them, Go ye also into the He saith unto vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive. So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard 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 XX. 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. Chap. FOR the And when they had received kingdom of heaven is like it, they murmured against unto a man that is householder, which went out saying, These an the goodman of the house, early in the morning to wrought but one hour, and last have hire labourers into his vine- thou hast made them equal yard. And when he had a- unto us, which have borne greed with the labourers for the burden and heat of the a penny a day, he sent them day. But he answered one of into his vineyard. And he them, and said, Friend, I do went out about the third thee no wrong: didst not thou hour, and saw others stand- agree with me for a penny? ing idle in the marketplace, Take that thine is, and go thy and said unto them; Go ye way: I will give unto this last, also into the vineyard, and even as unto thee. Is it not whatsoever is right I will lawful for me to do what I give you. And they went will with mine own? Is thine their way. Again he went eye evil, because I am good? out about the sixth and ninth So the last shall be first, and hour, and did likewise. And the first last: for many be about the eleventh hour he called, but few chosen. August 7, 8. February 5, 6, ST. MATTHEW, XX, XXI. CHAPTER XX. ver. 17. February 5, Morning. August 7, Evening. AND Jesus going up to Je-| were moved with indignation rusalem took the twelve against the two brethren. disciples apart in the way, But Jesus called them unto and said unto them, Be- him, and said, Ye know that hold, we go up to Jerusa- the princes of the Gentiles lem; and the Son of man exercise dominion over them, shall be betrayed unto the and they that are great exchief priests and unto the ercise authority upon them. scribes, and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify him and the third day he shall rise again. But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; and whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant: even Then came to him the mo- as the Son of man came not ther of Zebedee's children to be ministered unto, but to with her sons, worshipping minister, and to give his life him, and desiring a certain a ransom for many. And as thing him. And he said they departed from Jericho, unto her, What wilt thou? a great multitude followed She saith unto him, Grant him. that these my two sons may And, behold, two blind sit, the one on thy right men sitting by the way side, hand, and the other on the when they heard that Jesus left, in thy kingdom. But passed by, cried out, saying, Jesus answered and said, Have mercy on us, O Lord, Ye know not what ye ask. thou son of David. And the Are ye able to drink of the multitude rebuked them, becup that I shall drink of, cause they should hold their and to be baptized with peace: but they cried the the baptism that I am bap- more, saying, Have mercy on tized with? They say unto us, O Lord, thou son of Dahim, We are able. And he vid. And Jesus stood still, saith unto them, Ye shall and called them, and said, drink indeed of my cup, and What will ye that I shall do be baptized with the baptism unto you? They say unto that I am baptized with: but him, Lord, that our eyes to sit on my right hand, and may be opened. So Jesus on my left, is not mine to had compassion on them, and give, but it shall be given touched their eyes: and imto them for whom it is pre- mediately their eyes receivpared of my Father. And ed sight, and they followed when the ten heard it, they him. CHAPTER XXI. to ver. 23. February 6, Morning. August 8, Evening. AND AND when they drew nigh| mount of Olives, then sent unto Jerusalem, and were Jesus two disciples, saying come to Bethphage, unto the unto them, Go into the vil February 6, ST. MATTHEW, XXI. August 8. lage over against you, and shall be called the house of straightway ye shall find an prayer; but ye have made ass tied, and a colt with her: it a den of thieves. And the loose them, and bring them blind and the lame came to unto me. And if any man say him in the temple; and he ought unto you, ye shall say, healed them. And when the The Lord hath need of them; chief priests and scribes saw and straightway he will send the wonderful things that he them. All this was done, that did, and the children crying it might be fulfilled which in the temple, and saying, was spoken by the prophet, Hosanna to the son of Dasaying, Tell ye the daughter vid; they were sore displeasof Sion, Behold, thy King ed, and said unto him, Hearcometh unto thee, meek, and est thou what these say? And sitting upon an ass, and a Jesus saith unto them, Yea; colt the foal of an ass. And have ye never read, Out of the disciples went, and did as the mouth of babes and Jesus commanded them, and sucklings thou hast perfectbrought the ass, and the colt, ed praise? and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon. went out of the city inAnd he left them, and And a very great multitude to Bethany; and he lodged spread their garments in the there. Now in the morning way; others cut down branch- as he returned into the city, es from the trees, and strawed he hungered. And when he them in the way. And the saw a fig tree in the way, he multitudes that went before, came to it, and found nothing and that followed, cried, say- thereon, but leaves only, and ing, Hosanna to the son of said unto it, Let no fruit David: Blessed is he that grow on thee henceforward cometh in the name of the for ever. And presently the Lord; Hosanna in the high- fig tree withered away. And est. And when he was come when the disciples saw it, into Jerusalem, all the city they marvelled, saying, How was moved, saying, Who is soon is the fig tree withered this? And the multitude said, away! Jesus answered and This is Jesus the prophet of said unto them, Verily I say Nazareth of Galilee. And Jesus went into the and doubt not, ye shall not unto you, If ye have faith, temple of God, and cast out only do this which is done all them that sold and bought to the fig tree, but also if ye in the temple, and over- shall say unto this mountain, threw the tables of the Be thou removed, and be thou moneychangers, and seats of them the cast into the sea; it shall be that sold done. And all things, whatsodoves, and said unto them, ever ye shall ask in prayer, It is written, My house believing, ye shall receive. February 7, ST. MATTHEW, XXI. August 9. CHAPTER XXI. ver. 23. February 7, Morning. August 9, Evening. AND ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him. ND when he was come| believed him not: but the into the temple, the chief publicans and the harlots priests and the elders of believed him: and ye, when the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave Hear another parable: thee this authority? And There was a certain houseJesus answered and said un- holder, which planted a vineto them, I also will ask you yard, and hedged it round aone thing, which if ye tell bout, and digged a winepress me, I in like wise will tell in it, and built a tower, and you by what authority I do let it out to husbandmen, and these things. The baptism of went into a far country: and John, whence was it? from when the time of the fruit heaven, or of men? And they drew near, he sent his serreasoned with themselves, vants to the husbandmen, saying, If we shall say, From that they might receive the heaven; he will say unto us, fruits of it. And the husWhy did ye not then believe bandmen took his servants, him? But if we shall say, and beat one, and killed anOf men; we fear the peo- other, and stoned another. ple; for all hold John as a Again, he sent other servants prophet. And they answer- more than the first: and they ed Jesus, and said, We can- did unto them likewise. But not tell. And he said unto last of all he sent unto them them, Neither tell I you by his son, saying, They will rewhat authority I do these verence my son. But when things. the husbandmen saw the son, But what think ye? A cer- they said among themselves, tain man had two sons; and This is the heir; come, let he came to the first, and said, us kill him, and let us seize Son, go work to day in my on his inheritance. And they vineyard. He answered and caught him, and cast him said, I will not: but after- out of the vineyard, and slew ward he repented, and went. him. When the lord therefore And he came to the second, of the vineyard cometh, what and said likewise. And he will he do unto those husanswered and said, I go, sir: bandmen? They say unto and went not. Whether of him, He will miserably dethem twain did the will of stroy those wicked men, and his father? They say unto will let out his vineyard unhim, The first. Jesus saith to other husbandmen, which unto them, Verily I say unto shall render him the fruits in Jesus saith you, That the publicans and their seasons. the harlots go into the king- unto them, Did ye never dom of God before you. For read in the scriptures, The John came unto you in the stone which the builders reway of righteousness, and ye jected, the same is become February 8, ST. MATTHEW, XXII. August 10. the head of the corner: this whomsoever it shall fall, it is the Lord's doing, and it will grind him to powder. is marvellous in our eyes? And when the chief priests Therefore say I unto you, and Pharisees had heard his The kingdom of God shall parables, they perceived that be taken from you, and given he spake of them. But when to a nation bringing forth the they sought to lay hands on fruits thereof. And whoso- him, they feared the multiever shall fall on this stone tude, because they took him shall be broken: but on for a prophet. 6 CHAPTER XXII. to ver. 15. February 8, Morning. August 10, Evening. AND ND Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, and sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise: and the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them. But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city. Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy. Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage. So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests. And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding 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. CHAPTER XXII. February 9, Morning. THEN went the Pharisees, ver. 15 to ver. 41. August 11, Evening. Master, we know that thou the and took teachest they might entangle him in his talk. And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men. Tell us there February 10, ST. MATTHEW, XXII. August 12, fore, What thinkest thou? Is Jesus answered and said unto it lawful to give tribute unto them, Ye do err, not knowing Cæsar, or not? But Jesus per- the scriptures, nor the power For in the resurceived their wickedness, and of God." said, Why tempt ye me, ye rection they neither marry, hypocrites? Shew me the nor are given in marriage, tribute money. And they but are as the angels of God brought unto him a penny. in heaven. But as touching And he saith unto them, the resurrection of the dead, Whose is this image and su- have ye not read that which perscription? They say unto was spoken unto you by God, him, Cæsar's. Then saith he saying, I am the God of Abraunto them, Render therefore ham, and the God of Isaac, unto Cæsar the things which and the God of Jacob? God are Cæsar's; and unto God is not the God of the dead, the things that are God's. but of the living. And when When they had heard these the multitude heard this, they words, they marvelled, and were astonished at his docleft him, and went their way. trine. The same day came to him But when the Pharisees the Sadducees, which say that had heard that he had put there is no resurrection, and the adducees to silence, asked him, saying, Master, they were gathered together. Moses said, If a man die, Then one of them, which was having no children, his bro- a lawyer, asked him a questher shall marry his wife, and tion, tempting him, and say raise up seed unto his bro- ing, Master, which is the great ther. Now there were with commandment in the law? us seven brethren: and the Jesus said unto him, Thou first, when he had married a shalt love the Lord thy God wife, deceased, and, having with all thy heart, and with no issue, left his wife unto all thy soul, and with all thy his brother: likewise the se- mind. This is the first and And cond also, and the third, unto great commandment. the seventh. And last of all the second is like unto it, the woman died also. There- Thou shalt love thy neighfore in the resurrection whose bour as thyself. On these wife shall she be of the se- two commandments hang all ven? for they all had her. the law and the prophets. CHAPTER XXII. ver. 41, and Chap. XXIII. to ver. 13. February 10, Morning. August 12, Evening. were gathered together, till I make thine enemies Jesus asked them, saying, thy footstool? If David then What think ye of Christ? call him Lord, how is he whose son is he? They say his son? And no man was unto him, The son of David. able to answer him a word, He saith unto them, How neither durst any man from then doth David in spirit that day forth ask him any call him Lord, saying, The more questions. LORD said unto my Lord, I Chapter XXIII. THEN February 11, ST. MATTHEW, XXIII. August 13. spake Jesus to the multitude, feasts, and the chief seats in and to his disciples, saying, the synagogues, and greetThe scribes and the Pharisees ings in the markets, and to sit in Moses' seat: all therefore be called of men, Rabbi, whatsoever they bid you ob- Rabbi. But be not ye called serve, that observe and do; but Rabbi: for one is your Masdo not ye after their works: ter, even Christ; and all ye for they say, and do not. For are brethren. And call no they bind heavy burdens and man your father upon the grievous to be borne, and lay earth: for one is your Father, them on men's shoulders; which is in heaven. Neither but they themselves will not be ye called masters: for one move them with one of their is your Master, even Christ. fingers. But all their works But he that is greatest among they do for to be seen of men: you shall be your servant. they make broad their phy- And whosoever shall exalt lacteries, and enlarge the bor- himself shall be abased; and ders of their garments, and he that shall humble himself love the uppermost rooms at shall be exalted. CHAPTER XXIII. ver. 13. February 11, Morning. August 13, Evening. BU UT woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in. altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty. Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift? Whoso therefore shall Woe unto you, scribes swear by the altar, sweareth and Pharisees, hypocrites! by it, and by all things therefor ye devour widows' houses, on. And whoso shall swear and for a pretence make long by the temple, sweareth by prayer: therefore ye shall re- it, and by him that dwelleth ceive the greater damnation. therein. And he that shall Woe unto you, scribes and swear by heaven, sweareth Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye by the throne of God, and compass sea and land to make by him that sitteth thereon. one proselyte, and when he is Woe unto you, scribes and made, ye make him twofold Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye more the child of hell than pay tithe of mint and anise yourselves. Woe unto you, and cummin, and have omitye blind guides, which say, ted the weightier matters of Whosoever shall swear by the law, judgment, mercy, the temple, it is nothing; but and faith: these ought ye to whosoever shall swear by the have done, and not to leave gold of the temple, he is a the other undone. Ye blind debtor! Ye fools and blind: guides, which strain at a gnat, for whether is greater, the and swallow a camel. Woe gold, or the temple that sanc- unto you, scribes and Pharitifieth the gold? And, Who- sees, hypocrites! for ye make soever shall swear by the clean the outside of the cup February 12, ST. MATTHEW, XXIV. Wherefore, behold, 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 persecute them from city to city: that August 14. and of the platter, but within[ ye escape the damnation of they are full of extortion and hell? excess. Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also. Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful out- upon you may come all the ward, but are within full of righteous blood shed upon dead men's bones, and of all the earth, from the blood uncleanness. Even so ye also of righteous Abel unto the outwardly appear righteous blood of Zacharias son of unto men, but within ye are Barachias, whom ye slew befull of hypocrisy and iniquity. tween the temple and the Woe unto you, scribes and altar. Verily I say unto you, Pharisees, hypocrites! be- All these things shall come cause ye build the tombs of upon this generation. O Jethe prophets, and garnish the rusalem, Jerusalem, thou that sepulchres of the righteous, killest the prophets, and stonand say, If we had been in est them which are sent unto the days of our fathers, we thee, how often would I have would not have been par- gathered thy children togetakers with them in the blood ther, even as a hen gathereth of the prophets. Wherefore her chickens under her wings, ye be witnesses unto your- and ye would not! Behold, selves, that ye are the chil- your house is left unto you dren of them which killed desolate. For I say unto you, the prophets. Fill ye up Ye shall not see me hencethen the measure of your forth, till ye shall say, Blessfathers. Ye serpents, ye ge- ed is he that cometh in the neration of vipers, how can name of the Lord. CHAPTER XXIV. to ver. 29. February 12, Morning. August 14, Evening. shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: And as he sat upon the see that ye be not troubled: mount of Olives, the dis- for all these things must come ciples came unto him pri- to pass, but the end is not vately, saying, Tell us, when yet. For nation shall rise AND ND Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple. And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. February 13, ST. MATTHEW, XXIV. August 15. woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days! But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day: for then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. against nation, and kingdom| back to take his clothes. And against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. All these are the beginning of sorrows. Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall arise false Christs, and For there shall be saved. And this gos- false prophets, and shall shew pel of the kingdom shall be great signs and wonders; inpreached in all the world for somuch that, if it were posa witness unto all nations; sible, they shall deceive the and then shall the end come. very elect. Behold, I have told When ye therefore shall see you before. Wherefore if they the abomination of desola- shall say unto you, Behold, he tion, spoken of by Daniel the is in the desert; go not forth: prophet, stand in the holy behold, he is in the secret place,( whoso readeth, let him chambers; believe it not. For understand:) then let them as the lightning cometh out which be in Judæa flee into of the east, and shineth even the mountains: let him which unto the west; so shall also is on the housetop not come the coming of the Son of down to take any thing out man be. For wheresoever the of his house: neither let him carcase is, there will the which is in the field return eagles be gathered together. should be shortened, there And except those days should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened. Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. CHAPTER XXIV. ver. 29. February 13, Morning. August 15, Evening. earth tribulation of those days shall see the Son of 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 man they 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. Now learn a parable of the fig -8 August 16. hour your But know February 14, ST. MATTHEW, XXV. tree; When his branch is know not what yet tender, and putteth forth Lord doth come. leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: so likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up. Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. Who then is But of that day and hour a faithful and wise servant, knoweth no man, no, not whom his lord hath made the angels of heaven, but ruler over his household, to But my Father only. as give them meat in due seathe days of Noe were, so son? Blessed is that servant, shall also the coming of the whom his lord when he comSon of man be. For as in the eth shall find so doing. Verily days that were before the I say unto you, That he shall flood they were eating and make him ruler over all his drinking, marrying and giv- goods. But and if that evil ing in marriage, until the day servant shall say in his heart, that Noe entered into the My lord delayeth his coming; ark, and knew not until the and shall begin to smite his flood came, and took them fellowservants, and to eat and all away; so shall also the drink with the drunken; the coming of the Son of man lord of that servant shall be. Then shall two be in come in a day when he lookthe field; the one shall be eth not for him, and in an taken, and the other left. hour that he is not aware of, Two women shall be grind- and shall cut him asunder, ing at the mill; the one and appoint him his portion shall be taken, and the other with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashleft. Watch therefore: for ye ing of teeth. CHAPTER XXV. to ver. 31. February 14, Morning. August 16, Evening. THEN shall the kingdom bered and slept. of heaven be likened unAnd at midnight there was a cry to ten virgins, which took made, Behold, the bridetheir lamps, and went forth groom cometh; go ye out to to Then all those meet the bridegroom. meet him. And five of them were wise, virgins arose, and trimmed and five were foolish. They their lamps. And the foolish that were foolish took their said unto the wise, Give us of lamps, and took no oil with your oil; for our lamps are But the wise anthem: but the wise took oil gone out. in their vessels with their swered, saying, Not so: lest lamps. While the bride- there be not enough for us groom tarried, they all slum- and you: but go ye rather to February 14, ST. MATTHEW, XXV. August 16. them that sell, and buy for few things, I will make thee yourselves. And while they ruler over many things: enwent to buy, the bridegroom ter thou into the joy of thy came; and they that were lord. He also that had reready went in with him to ceived two talents came and the marriage and the door said, Lord, thou deliveredst was shut. Afterward came unto me two talents: bealso the other virgins, saying, hold, I have gained two Lord, Lord, open to us. But other talents beside them. he answered and said, Verily His lord said unto him, Well I say unto you, I know you done, good and faithful sernot. Watch therefore, for ye vant; thou hast been faithknow neither the day nor ful over a few things, I will the hour wherein the Son of make thee ruler over many man cometh. things: enter thou into the For the kingdom of heaven joy of thy lord. Then he is as a man travelling into which had received the one a far country, who called his talent came and said, Lord, own servants, and delivered I knew thee that thou art unto them his goods. And an hard man, reaping where unto one he gave five ta- thou hast not sown, and galents, to another two, and thering where thou hast not to another one; to every strawed: and I was afraid, man according to his several and went and hid thy talent ability; and straightway took in the earth: lo, there thou his journey. Then he that hast that is thine. His lord had received the five talents answered and said unto him, went and traded with the Thou wicked and slothful same, and made them other servant, thou knewest that five talents. And likewise I reap where I sowed not, he that had received two, and gather where I have he also gained other two. not strawed: thou oughtest But he that had receiv- therefore to have put my ed one went and digged money to the exchangers, in the earth, and hid his and then at my coming I lord's money. After a long should have received mine time the lord of those ser- own with usury. Take therevants cometh, and reckoneth fore the talent from him, and with them. And so he that give it unto him which hath had received five talents ten talents. For unto every came and brought other five one that hath shall be given, talents, saying, Lord, thou and he shall have abundeliveredst unto me five ta- dance: but from him that lents: behold, I have gain- hath not shall be taken away ed beside them five talents even that which he hath. more. His lord said unto And cast ye the unprofitable him, Well done, thou good servant into outer darkness: and faithful servant: thou there shall be weeping and hast been faithful over al gnashing of teeth. February 15, ST. MATTHEW, XXV. August 17. CHAPTER XXV. ver. 31. February 15, Morning. August 17, Evening. shall come in his glory, came unto thee? And the and all the holy angels with King shall answer and say him, then shall he sit up- unto them, Verily I say unto on the throne of his glory: you, Inasmuch as ye have and before him shall be done it unto one of the least gathered all nations: and of these my brethren, ye have he shall separate them one done it unto me. Then shall from another, as a shepherd he say also unto them on the divideth his sheep from the left hand, Depart from me, goats: and he shall set the ye cursed, into everlasting sheep on his right hand, but fire, prepared for the devil the goats on the left. Then and his angels: for I was an shall the King say unto them hungred, and ye gave me on his right hand, Come, ye no meat: I was thirsty, and blessed of my Father, inherit ye gave me no drink: I was a the kingdom prepared for you stranger, and ye took me not from the foundation of the in: naked, and ye clothed world: for I was an hun- me not: sick, and in prison, gred, and ye gave me meat: and ye visited me not. Then I was thirsty, and ye gave me shall they also answer him, drink I was a stranger, and saying, Lord, when saw we ye took me in: naked, and thee an hungred, or athirst, ye clothed me: I was sick, or a stranger, or naked, or and ye visited me: I was in sick, or in prison, and did not prison, and ye came unto me. minister unto thee? Then Then shall the righteous shall he answer them, saying, answer him, saying, Lord, Verily I say unto you, Inaswhen saw we thee an hun- much as ye did it not to one gred, and fed thee? or thirsty, of the least of these, ye did it and gave thee drink? When not to me. And these shall saw we thee a stranger, and go away into everlasting putook thee in? or naked, and nishment: but the righteous clothed thee? or when saw into life eternal. CHAPTER XXVI. to ver. 31. February 16, Morning. August 18, Evening. Sixth Sunday in Lent, Morning, to the end of Chapter. AND ND it came to pass, when people, unto the palace of the Jesus had finished all high priest, who was called these sayings, he said unto Caiaphas, and consulted that his disciples, Ye know that they might take Jesus by after two days is the feast of subtilty, and kill him. But the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified. Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people. Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Si February 16, ST. MATTHEW, XXVI. August 18. mon the leper, there came| Master saith, My time is unto him a woman having at hand; I will keep the an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat. But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste? for this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor. When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me. For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always. For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial. Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her. passover at thy house with my disciples. And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover. Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve. And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I? And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me. The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born. Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said. Then one of the twelve, And as they were eating, called Judas Iscariot, went Jesus took bread, and blessed unto the chief priests, and it, and brake it, and gave it to said unto them, What will the disciples, and said, Take, ye give me, and I will de- eat; this is my body. And liver him unto you? And he took the cup, and gave they covenanted with him for thanks, and gave it to them, thirty pieces of silver. And saying, Drink ye all of it; for from that time he sought this is my blood of the new opportunity to betray him. testament, which is shed for Now the first day of the many for the remission of feast of unleavened bread sins. But I say unto you, I the disciples came to Jesus, will not drink henceforth of saying unto him, Where this fruit of the vine, until wilt thou that we prepare that day when I drink it for thee to eat the pass- new with you in my Father's over? And he said, Go in- kingdom. And when they to the city to such a man, had sung an hymn, they went and say unto him, The out into the mount of Olives. M August 19. February 17, ST. MATTHEW, XXVI. THE CHAPTER XXVI. ver. 31 to ver. 57. February 17, Morning. August 19, Evening. HEN saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be the flesh is weak. He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done. scattered abroad. But And he came and found them after I am risen again, I asleep again: for their eyes will go before you into were heavy. And he left Galilee. Peter answered and them, and went away again, said unto him, Though all and prayed the third time, same words. men shall be offended be- saying the cause of thee, yet will I never Then cometh he to his disbe offended. Jesus said unto ciples, and saith unto them, him, Verily I say unto thee, Sleep now, and take That this night, before the your rest: behold, the hour cock crow, thou shalt deny is at hand, and the Son of me thrice. Peter said unto man is betrayed into the him, Though I should die hands of sinners. Rise, let with thee, yet will I not deny us be going: behold, he is thee. Likewise also said all at hand that doth betray the disciples. on me. Then cometh Jesus with And while he yet spake, them unto a place called lo, Judas, one of the twelve, Gethsemane, and saith unto came, and with him a great the disciples, Sit ye here, multitude with swords and while I go and pray yon- staves, from the chief priests der. And he took with him and elders of the people. Peter and the two sons of Now he that betrayed him Zebedee, and began to be gave them a sign, saying, sorrowful and very heavy. Whomsoever I shall kiss, Then saith he unto them, that same is he: hold him fast. My soul is exceeding sorrow- And forthwith he came to ful, even unto death: tarry Jesus, and said, Hail, master; ye here, and watch with me. and kissed him. And Jesus And he went a little farther, said unto him, Friend, whereand fell on his face, and pray- fore art thou come? Then ed, saying, O my Father, if came they, and laid hands on it be possible, let this cup Jesus, and took him. And, pass from me: nevertheless behold, one of them which not as I will, but as thou were with Jesus stretched wilt. And he cometh un- out his hand, and drew his to the disciples, and findeth sword, and struck a servant them asleep, and saith unto of the high priest's, and Peter, What, could ye not smote off his ear. Then said watch with me one hour? Jesus unto him, Put up again Watch and pray, that ye en- thy sword into his place: for ter not into temptation: the all they that take the sword spirit indeed is willing, but shall perish with the sword. February 18, ST. MATTHEW, XXVI. August 20. Thinkest thou that I cannot as against a thief with swords now pray to my Father, and and staves for to take me? I he shall presently give me sat daily with you teaching more than twelve legions of in the temple, and ye laid angels? But how then shall no hold on me. But all this the scriptures be fulfilled, was done, that the scriptures that thus it must be? In that of the prophets might be fulsame hour said Jesus to the filled. Then all the disciples multitudes, Are ye come out forsook him, and fled. CHAPTER XXVI. ver. 57. A February 18, Morning. August 20, Evening. ND they that had laid hold of witnesses? behold, now ye on Jesus led him away have heard his blasphemy. to Caiaphas the high priest, What think ye? They anwhere the scribes and the swered and said, He is guilty elders were assembled. But of death. Then did they spit Peter followed him afar off in his face, and buffeted him; unto the high priest's palace, and others smote him with and went in, and sat with the palms of their hands, the servants, to see the end. saying, Prophesy unto us, Now the chief priests, and thou Christ, Who is he that elders, and all the council, smote thee? sought false witness against Now Peter sat without Jesus, to put him to death; in the palace: and a dambut found none: yea, though sel came unto him, saying, many false witnesses came, Thou also wast with Jeyet found they none. At the sus of Galilee. But he delast came two false witnesses, nied before them all, saying, and said, This fellow said, II know not what thou sayam able to destroy the tem- est. And when he was gone ple of God, and to build it in out into the porch, another three days. And the high maid saw him, and said unpriest arose, and said unto to them that were there, him, Answerest thou no- This fellow was also with thing? what is it which these Jesus of Nazareth. And witness against thee? But again he denied with an oath, Jesus held his peace. And I do not know the man. And the high priest answered and after a while came unto him said unto him, I adjure thee they that stood by, and said by the living God, that thou to Peter, Surely thou also art tell us whether thou be the one of them; for thy speech Christ, the Son of God. Je- bewrayeth thee. Then besus saith unto him, Thou gan he to curse and to swear, hast said: nevertheless I say saying, I know not the man. unto you, Hereafter shall ye And immediately the cock see the Son of man sitting crew. And Peter rememon the right hand of power, bered the word of Jesus, and coming in the clouds which said unto him, Beof heaven. Then the high fore the cock crow, thou priest rent his clothes, saying, shalt deny me thrice. And He hath spoken blasphemy; he went out, and wept bitwhat further need have wel terly. at man that one February 19, ST. MATTHEW, XXVII. August 21. CHAPTER XXVII. to ver. 27. February 19, Morning. August 21, Evening. WE THEN the morning was chief priests and elders, he nothing. hen come, all the chief answered priests and elders of the peo- said Pilate unto him, Hearest ple took counsel against Je- thou not how many things sus to put him to death: and they witness against thee? when they had bound him, And he answered him to insomuch they led him away, and de- never a word; livered him to Pontius Pilate the governor. Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ? For he knew that for envy they had delivered him. that the governor marvelled greatly. Now at that feast Then Judas, which had be- the governor was wont to retrayed him, when he saw that lease unto the people a prihe was condemned, repented soner, whom they would. himself, and brought again And they had then a notathe thirty pieces of silver to ble prisoner, called Barabbas. the chief priests and elders, Therefore when they were saying, I have sinned in that gathered together, Pilate said I have betrayed the innocent unto them, Whom will ye blood. And they said, What that I release unto you? 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 When he was set down chief priests took the silver on the judgment seat, his pieces, and said, It is not wife sent unto him, saylawful for to put them into ing, Have thou nothing to the treasury, because it is the do with that just man: for price of blood. And they I have suffered many things took counsel, and bought this day in a dream because with them the potter's field, of him. But the chief priests to bury strangers in. Where- and elders persuaded the fore that field was called, The multitude that they should field of blood, unto this day. ask Barabbas, and destroy Then was fulfilled that which Jesus. The governor was spoken by Jeremy the swered and said unto them, prophet, saying, And they Whether of the twain will took the thirty pieces of sil- ye that I release unto you? ver, the price of him that was They said, Barabbas. Pilate valued, whom they of the saith unto them, What shall children of Israel did va- I do then with Jesus which lue; and gave them for the is called Christ? They all say potter's field, as the Lord unto him, Let him be cruciappointed me. And Jesus fied. And the governor said, stood before the governor: Why, what evil hath he done? and the governor asked him, But they cried out the more, saying, Art thou the King of saying, Let him be crucified. the Jews? And Jesus said When Pilate saw that he unto him, Thou sayest. And could prevail nothing, but when he was accused of the that rather a tumult was an February 20, ST. MATTHEW, XXVII. August 22. made, he took water, and| ple, and said, His blood be washed his hands before the on us, and on our children. multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had just person: see ye to it. scourged Jesus, he delivered Then answered all the peo- him to be crucified. CHAPTER XXVII. ver. 27 to ver. 57. February 20, Morning. August 22, Evening. THEN Then THEN the soldiers of the| sation written, THIS IS JEgovernor took Jesus in- SUS THE KING OF THE to the common hall, and JEWS. were there gathered unto him the whole two thieves crucified with band of soldiers. And they him, one on the right hand, stripped him, and put on and another on the left. him a scarlet robe. 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 And when they were come crucified with him, cast the unto a place called Golgotha, same in his teeth. Now from that is to say, a place of a the sixth hour there was skull, they gave him vinegar darkness over all the land to drink mingled with gall: unto the ninth hour. And and when he had tasted about the ninth hour Jesus thereof, he would not drink. cried with a loud voice, sayAnd they crucified him, and ing, Eli, Eli, lama sabachparted his garments, casting thani? that is to say, My lots: that it might be fulfil- God, my God, why hast led which was spoken by the thou forsaken me? Some of prophet, They parted my them that stood there, when garments among them, and they heard that, said, This upon my vesture did they man calleth for Elias. And cast lots. And sitting down straightway one of them ran, they watched him there; and and took a spunge, and filled set up over his head his accu- lit with vinegar, and put it M 2 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. February 22, ST. MATTHEW, XXVIII. August 24. on a reed, and gave him to the holy city, and appeardrink. The rest said, Let be, ed unto many. Now when let us see whether Elias will the centurion, and they that come to save him. were with him, watching JeJesus, when he had cried sus, saw the earthquake, and again with a loud voice, those things that were done, yielded up the ghost. And, they feared greatly, saying, behold, the veil of the tem- Truly this was the Son of ple was rent in twain from God." And many women the top to the bottom; and were there beholding afar the earth did quake, and off, which followed Jesus the rocks rent; and the from Galilee, ministering ungraves were opened; and to him: among which was many bodies of the saints Mary Magdalene, and Mary which slept arose, and came the mother of James and out of the graves after his Joses, and the mother of Zeresurrection, and went into bedee's children. CHAPTER XXVII. ver. 57. February 21, Morning. August 23, Evening. HEN the even W come, there 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 it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed. And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre. Now the next day, that folwas lowed the day of the prepacame a ration, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate, saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again. Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until 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 ye can. So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch. CHAPTER XXVIII. February 22, Morning. August 24, Evening. Monday in Easter- Week, Evening, to ver. 10. IN the end of the sabbath, the sepulchre. And, behold, as it was a ward the first day of the for the angel of the Lord deweek, came Mary Magdalene scended from heaven, and and the other Mary to see came and rolled back the February 23, ST. MARK, I. August 25. stone from the door, and sat and shewed unto the chief upon it. His countenance priests all the things that was like lightning, and his were done. And when they raiment white as snow: and were assembled with the for fear of him the keepers elders, and had taken coundid shake, and became as sel, they gave large money dead men. And the angel unto the soldiers, saying, answered and said unto the Say ye, His disciples came women, Fear not ye: for I by night, and stole him aknow that ye seek Jesus, way while we slept. And if which was crucified. He is this come to the governor's not here: for he is risen, as ears, we will persuade him, he said. Come, see the place and secure you. So they took where the Lord lay. And go the money, and did as they quickly, and tell his disciples were taught: and this saying that he is risen from the is commonly reported among dead; and, behold, he go- the Jews until this day. eth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you. And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word. Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him. Ver. 10. Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me. Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, the world. Amen. 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 GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. MARK. CHAPTER I. to ver. 21. February 23, Morning. August 25, Evening. THE beginning of the gos- I send my messenger before pel of Jesus Christ, the thy face, which shall prepare Son of God; as it is writ- thy way before thee. The ten in the prophets, Behold, voice of one crying in the February 24, ST. MARK, I. August 26. was wilderness, Prepare ye the loved Son, in whom I am well way of the Lord, make his pleased. And immediately paths straight. John did bap- the spirit driveth him into tize in the wilderness, and the wilderness. And he was preach the baptism of re- there in the wilderness forty pentance for the remission days, tempted of Satan; and of sins. And there went out was with the wild beasts; and unto him all the land of Ju- the angels ministered unto dæa, and they of Jerusalem, him. Now after that John and were all baptized of him was put in prison, Jesus came in the river of Jordan, con- into Galilee, preaching the fessing their sins. And John gospel of the kingdom of clothed with camel's God, and saying, The time hair, and with a girdle of a is fulfilled, and the kingdom skin about his loins; and he of God is at hand: repent ye, did eat locusts and wild ho- and believe the gospel. Now ney; and preached, saying, as he walked by the sea of There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose. I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost. And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. And straightway ' coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: and there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beGalilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him. And when he had gone a little farther thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets. And straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him. CHAPTER I. ver. 21. February 24, Morning. August 26, Evening. A ND they went into Caper-| with thee, thou Jesus of NaA naum; and straightway zareth? art thou come to deon the sabbath day he enter- stroy us? I know thee who ed into the synagogue, and thou art, the Holy One of taught. And they were as- God. And Jesus rebuked tonished at his doctrine: for him, saying, Hold thy peace, he taught them as one that and come out of him. And had authority, and not as when the unclean spirit had the scribes. And there was torn him, and cried with a in their synagogue a man loud voice, he came out of with an unclean spirit; and him. And they were all ahe cried out, saying, Let us mazed, insomuch that they alone; what have we to do questioned among themselves, 88 February 25, ST. MARK, II. August 27. saying, What thing is this?| had found him, they said unwhat new doctrine is this? to him, All men seek for for with authority command- thee. And he said unto eth he even the unclean spi- them, Let us go into the rits, and they do obey him. next towns, that I may preach And immediately his fame there also: for therefore came spread abroad throughout all I forth. And he preached in the region round about Ga- their synagogues throughout lilee. And forthwith, when all Galilee, and cast out dethey were come out of the vils. And there came a leper synagogue, they entered into to him, beseeching him, and the house of Simon and An- kneeling down to him, and drew, with James and John. saying unto him, If thou wilt, But Simon's wife's mother thou canst make me clean. lay sick of a fever, and anon And Jesus, moved with comthey tell him of her. And he passion, put forth his hand, came and took her by the and touched him, and saith hand, and lifted her up; and unto him, I will; be thou immediately the fever left clean. And as soon as he her, and she ministered unto had spoken, immediately the them. And at even, when the leprosy departed from him, sun did set, they brought un- and he was cleansed. And to him all that were diseased, he straitly charged him, and and them that were possess- forthwith sent him away; ed with devils. And all the and saith unto him, See thou city was gathered together say nothing to any man: but at the door. And he healed go thy way, shew thyself to many that were sick of di- the priest, and offer for thy vers diseases, and cast out cleansing those things which many devils; and suffered Moses commanded, for a tesnot the devils to speak, be- timony unto them. But he cause they knew him. And went out, and began to pubin the morning, rising up a lish it much, and to blaze great while before day, he abroad the matter, insomuch went out, and departed into that Jesus could no more a solitary place, and there openly enter into the city, prayed. And Simon and they but was without in desert that were with him followed places and they came to after him. And when they him from every quarter. 2 CHAPTER II. to ver. 23. A February 25, Morning. August 27, Evening. Ash- Wednesday, ver. 13 to ver. 23, Morning. the ND again he entered into preached Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he word unto them. And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four. And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they M 3 February 26, ST. MARK, II. August 28. let down the bed wherein the sat at meat in his house, masick of the palsy lay. When ny publicans and sinners sat Jesus saw their faith, he said also together with Jesus and unto the sick of the palsy, his disciples: for there were Son, thy sins be forgiven many, and they followed him. thee. And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners? When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that need of But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts, Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only? And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned with- are whole have no in themselves, he said unto the physician, but they that them, Why reason ye these are sick: I came not to call things in your hearts? Whe- the righteous, but sinners to ther is it easier to say to the repentance. And the discisick of the palsy, Thy sins be ples of John and of the Phaforgiven thee; or to say, A- risees used to fast: and they rise, and take up thy bed, and walk? But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins,( he saith to the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house. And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion. come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not? And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days. No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old garment: else the new piece that filled it up taketh away from the old, and the rent is made worse. And no man putteth new wine into old bottles: else the new wine doth burst the bottles, and the wine is spilled, and the bottles will be marred: but new wine must be put into new bottles. Ver. 13. And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them. And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphæus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him. And it came to pass, that, as Jesus CHAPTER II. ver. 23, and Chap. III. to ver. 13. February 26, Morning. August 28, Evening. ND A went the it came to pass, that and his disciples began, as fields on the sabbath day; ears of corn. And the Pha February 27, ST. MARK, III. August 29. ness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other. And the Pharisees went risees said unto him, Behold, being grieved for the hardwhy do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful? And he said unto them, Have ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was an hungred, he, and they that were with him? How he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the shewbread, which is not lawful to eat but for the priests, and gave also to them which were with him? And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath: therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath. forth, and straightway took counsel with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him. But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judæa, and from Jerusalem, and from Idumæa, and from beyond Jordan; and they about Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they had heard Chap. III. AND he entered what great things he did, again into the synagogue; and came unto him. And he there was a man there which spake to his disciples, that a had a withered hand. And small ship should wait on they watched him, whether him because of the multitude, he would heal him on the lest they should throng him. sabbath day; that they might For he had healed many; accuse him. And he saith insomuch that they pressed unto the man which had the upon him for to touch him, withered hand, Stand forth. as many as had plagues. And And he saith unto them, Is unclean spirits, when they it lawful to do good on the saw him, fell down before sabbath days, or to do evil? him, and cried, saying, Thou to save life, or to kill? But art the Son of God. And he they held their peace. And straitly charged them that when he had looked round they should not make him about on them with anger, known. CHAPTER III. ver. 13. February 27, Morning. August 29, Evening. AND ND he goeth up into and John the brother of a mountain, and calleth James; and he surnamed unto him whom he would: them Boanerges, which is, and they came unto him. The sons of thunder: and And he ordained twelve, that Andrew, and Philip, and they should be with him, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, that he might send them and Thomas, and James the forth to preach, and to have son of Alphæus, and Thadpower to heal sicknesses, and dæus, and Simon the Canaanto cast out devils: and Si- ite, and Judas Iscariot, which mon he surnamed Peter; and also betrayed him: and they James the son of Zebedee, went into an house. And the February 28, ST. MARK, IV. August 30. multitude cometh together Verily I say unto you, All again, so that they could not sins shall be forgiven unto so much as eat bread. And the sons of men, and blaswhen his friends heard of it, phemies wherewith soever they went out to lay hold on they shall blaspheme: but he him for they said, He is be- that shall blaspheme against side himself. the Holy Ghost hath never And the scribes which forgiveness, but is in danger came down from Jerusalem of eternal damnation: besaid, He hath Beelzebub, cause they said, He hath an and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils. And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan? And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house be divided against itself, that thee. And he answered house cannot stand. And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end. No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house. them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren? And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother. unclean spirit. There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him. And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for CHAPTER IV. to ver. 35. February 28, Morning. August 30, Evening. ND he began again to when the sun was up, it was side: and there was gathered unto no root, it withered away. him a great multitude, so And some fell among thorns, that he entered into a ship, and the thorns grew up, and and sat in the sea; and the choked it, and it yielded no whole multitude was by the fruit. And other fell on good sea on the land, And he ground, and did yield fruit taught them many things by that sprang up and increasparables, and said unto them ed; and brought forth, some in his doctrine, Hearken; thirty, and some sixty, and Behold, there went out a some an hundred. And he sower to sow: and it came to said unto them, He that hath pass, as he sowed, some fell ears to hear, let him hear. by the way side, and the fowls And when he was alone, they of the air came and devour- that were about him with the ed it up. And some fell on twelve asked of him the pastony ground, where it had rable. And he said unto them, not much earth; and imme- Unto you it is given to know diately it sprang up, because the mystery of the kingdom it had no depth of earth: but lof God: but unto them that August 30. neither was kept secret, but that it should come abroad. If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given. For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath. And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; and should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how. For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear. But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come. February 28, ST. MARK, IV. are without, all these things be manifested; are done in parables: that any thing seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them. And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables? The sower soweth the word. And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts. And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; and have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are And he said, Whereunto offended. And these are shall we liken the kingdom they which are sown among of God? or with what comthorns; such as hear the parison shall we compare word, and the cares of this it? It is like a grain of musworld, and the deceitfulness tard seed, which, when it of riches, and the lusts of is sown in the earth, is less other things entering in, than all the seeds that be in choke the word, and it be- the earth: but when it is cometh unfruitful. And these sown, it groweth up, and are they which are sown on becometh greater than all good ground; such as hear herbs, and shooteth out great the word, and receive it, and branches; so that the fowls bring forth fruit, some thir- of the air may lodge under tyfold, some sixty, and some the shadow of it. And with an hundred. many such parables spake he And he said unto them, Is the word unto them, as they a candle brought to be put were able to hear it. under a bushel, or under a without a parable spake he bed? and not to be set on not unto them: and when a candlestick? For there is they were alone, he expoundnothing hid, which shall not ed all things to his disciples. But February 29, ST. MATTHEW, VII. Morning. M 4 March 1, ST. MARK, V. August 31. CHAPTER IV. ver. 35, and Chap. V. to ver. 21. March 1, Morning. August 31, Evening. A ND the same day, when in the tombs, crying, and the even was come, he cutting himself with stones. saith unto them, Let us pass But when he saw Jesus afar over unto the other side. And off, he ran and worshipped when they had sent away the him, and cried with a loud multitude, they took him voice, and said, What have even as he was in the ship. I to do with thee, Jesus, thou And there were also with Son of the most high God? him other little ships. And I adjure thee by God, that there arose a great storm of thou torment me not. For wind, and the waves beat in- he said unto him, Come out to the ship, so that it was of the man, thou unclean now full. And he was in the spirit. And he asked him, hinder part of the ship, asleep What is thy name? And he on a pillow: and they awake answered, saying, My name him, and say unto him, Mas- is Legion: for we are many. ter, carest thou not that we And he besought him much perish? And he arose, and that he would not send them rebuked the wind, and said away out of the country. unto the sea, Peace, be still. Now there was there nigh And the wind ceased, and unto the mountains a great there was a great calm. And herd of swine feeding. And he said unto them, Why are all the devils besought him, ye so fearful? how is it that saying, Send us into the ye have no faith? And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him? swine, that we may enter into them. And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently Chap. V. AND they came down a steep place into the over unto the other side of sea,( they were about two the sea, into the country of thousand;) and were choked the Gadarenes. And when he in the sea. And they that was come out of the ship, fed the swine fled, and told it immediately there met him in the city, and in the counout of the tombs a man with try. And they went out to an unclean spirit, who had his see what it was that was dwelling among the tombs; done. And they come to and no man could bind him, Jesus, and see him that was no, not with chains: because possessed with the devil, and that he had been often bound had the legion, sitting, and with fetters and chains, and clothed, and in his right the chains had been plucked mind: and they were afraid. asunder by him, and the fet- And they that saw it told ters broken in pieces: neither them how it befell to him could any man tame him. that was possessed with the And always, night and day, devil, and also concerning he was in the mountains, and the swine. And they began March 2, ST. MARK, V. September 1. to pray him to depart out of thy friends, and tell them how their coasts. And when he great things the Lord hath was come into the ship, he done for thee, and hath had that had been possessed with compassion on thee. And he the devil prayed him that he departed, and began to pubmight be with him. Howbeit lish in Decapolis how great Jesus suffered him not, but things Jesus had done for him: saith unto him, Go home to land all men did marvel. CHAPTER V. ver. 21. March 2, Morning. September 1, Evening. AND ND when Jesus was pass- ples said unto him, Thou ed over again by ship un- seest the multitude throngto the other side, much peo- ing thee, and sayest thou, ple gathered unto him: and Who touched me? And he he was nigh unto the sea. looked round about to see And, behold, there cometh her that had done this thing. one of the rulers of the sy- But the woman fearing and nagogue, Jairus by name; trembling, knowing what was and when he saw him, he done in her, came and fell fell at his feet, and besought down before him, and told him greatly, saying, My little him all the truth. And he daughter lieth at the point said unto her, Daughter, thy of death: I pray thee, come faith hath made thee whole; and lay thy hands on her, go in peace, and be whole that she may be healed; and of thy plague. While he yet she shall live. And Jesus spake, there came from the went with him; and much ruler of the synagogue's people followed him, and house certain which said, thronged him. And a cer- Thy daughter is dead: why tain woman, which had an troublest thou the Master issue of blood twelve years, any further? As soon and had suffered many things Jesus heard the word that of many physicians, and had was spoken, he saith unto the spent all that she had, and ruler of the synagogue, Be was nothing bettered, but not afraid, only believe. And rather grew worse, when she he suffered no man to follow had heard of Jesus, came in him, save Peter, and James, the press behind, and touch- and John the brother of ed his garment. For she James. And he cometh to said, If I may touch but his the house of the ruler of clothes, I shall be whole. the synagogue, and seeth the And straightway the foun- tumult, and them that wept And tain of her blood was dried and wailed greatly. up; and she felt in her body when he was come in, he that she was healed of that saith unto them, Why make plague. And Jesus, immedi- ye this ado, and weep? the ately knowing in himself that damsel is not dead, but virtue had gone out of him, sleepeth. And they laughed turned him about in the him to scorn. But when he press, and said, Who touched had put them all out, he my clothes? And his disci- taketh the father and the as March 3, 4, ST. MARK, VI. September 2, 3. mother of the damsel, and way the damsel arose, and them that were with him, walked; for she was of the and entereth in where the age of twelve years. And damsel was lying. And he they were astonished with a took the damsel by the hand, great astonishment. And he and said unto her, Talitha charged them straitly that cumi; which is, being inter- no man should know it; and preted, Damsel, I say unto commanded that something thee, arise. And straight- should be given her to eat. CHAPTER VI. to ver. 14. March 3, Morning. September 2, Evening. ND he went out from| about the villages, teaching. Athence, and came into And he called unto him the his own country; and his twelve, and began to send disciples follow him. And them forth by two and two; when the sabbath day was and gave them power over come, he began to teach in unclean spirits; and comthe synagogue: and many manded them that they hearing him were astonished, should take nothing for their saying, From whence hath journey, save a staff only; this man these things? and no scrip, no bread, no money what wisdom is this which in their purse: but be shod is given unto him, that even with sandals; and not put on such mighty works are two coats. And he said unto wrought by his hands? Is them, In what place soever not this the carpenter, the ye enter into an house, there son of Mary, the brother of abide till ye depart from that James, and Joses, and of Juda, place. And whosoever shall and Simon? and are not his not receive you, nor hear sisters here with us? And you, when ye depart thence, they were offended at him. shake off the dust under your But Jesus said unto them, A feet for a testimony against prophet is not without ho- them. Verily I say unto you, nour, but in his own country, It shall be more tolerable for and among his own kin, and Sodom and Gomorrha in the in his own house. And he day of judgment, than for could there do no mighty that city. And they went work, save that he laid his out, and preached that men hands upon a few sick folk, should repent. And they cast and healed them. And he out many devils, and anointmarvelled because of their ed with oil many that were unbelief. And he went round sick, and healed them. CHAPTER VI. March 4, Morning. of him;( for his was spread abroad:) he said, That John ver. 14 to ver. 30. September 3, Evening. heard name dead, and therefore mighty and works do shew forth themthe selves in him. Others said, March 5, ST. MARK, VI. September 4. That it is Elias. And said unto the damsel, Ask others said, That it is a pro- of me whatsoever thou wilt, phet, or as one of the pro- and I will give it thee. And phets. But when Herod he sware unto her, Whatsoheard thereof, he said, It is ever thou shalt ask of me, John, whom I beheaded: he I will give it thee, unto the is risen from the dead. For half of my kingdom. And Herod himself had sent forth she went forth, and said unand laid hold upon John, to her mother, What shall I and bound him in prison for ask? And she said, The head Herodias' sake, his brother of John the Baptist. And Philip's wife: for he had she came in straightway with married her. For John had haste unto the king, and asksaid unto Herod, It is not ed, saying, I will that thou lawful for thee to have thy give me by and by in a charbrother's wife. Therefore ger the head of John the Herodias had a quarrel a- Baptist. And the king was gainst him, and would have exceeding sorry; yet for his killed him; but she could oath's sake, and for their not: for Herod feared John, sakes which sat with him, he knowing that he was a just would not reject her. And man and an holy, and observ- immediately the king sent ed him; and when he heard an executioner, and comhim, he did many things, and manded his head to be heard him gladly. And when brought: and he went and a convenient day was come, beheaded him in the prithat Herod on his birthday son, and brought his head made a supper to his lords, in a charger, and gave it to high captains, and chief es- the damsel: and the damsel tates of Galilee; and when gave it to her mother. And the daughter of the said He- when his disciples heard of rodias came in, and danced, it, they came and took up and pleased Herod and them his corpse, and laid it in a that sat with him, the king tomb. CHAPTER VI. ver. 30. March 5, Morning. September 4, Evening. the apostles gather-| them departing, and many ed themselves together knew him, and ran afoot unto Jesus, and told him thither out of all cities, and all things, both what they outwent them, and came tohad done, and what they gether unto him. And Jehad taught. And he said sus, when he came out, saw unto them, Come ye your- much people, and was movselves apart into a desert ed with compassion toward place, and rest a while: for them, because they were there were many coming as sheep not having a shepand going, and they had no herd: and he began to teach leisure so much as to eat. them many things. And And they departed into a when the day was now far desert place by ship pri- spent, his disciples came unvately. And the people saw to him, and said, This is a ND AND March 6, ST. MARK, VII. September 5. desert place, and now the ship was in the midst of the the time is far passed: send sea, and he alone on And he saw them them away, that they may land. go into the country round a- toiling in rowing; for the was contrary unto bout, and into the villages, wind and buy themselves bread: them: and about the fourth for they have nothing to eat. watch of the night he comHe answered and said un- eth unto them, walking upto them, Give ye them to on the sea, and would have eat. And they say unto passed by them. him, Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat? He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. But when For they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out: for they all saw him, and were troubled. And immeAnd when they diately he talked with them, knew, they say, Five, and and saith unto them, Be of two fishes. And he com- good cheer: it is I; be not manded them to make all sit afraid. And he went up undown by companies upon the to them into the ship; and green grass. And they sat the wind ceased: and they down in ranks, by hundreds, were sore amazed in themand by fifties. And when he selves beyond measure, and they conhad taken the five loaves and wondered. the two fishes, he looked up sidered not the miracle of to heaven, and blessed, and the loaves: for their heart And when brake the loaves, and gave was hardened. them to his disciples to set they had passed over, they before them; and the two came into the land of Genfishes divided he among nesaret, and drew to the them all. And they did all shore. And when they were eat, and were filled. And come out of the ship, straightthey took up twelve baskets way they knew him, and full of the fragments, and of ran through that whole rethe fishes. And they that did gion round about, and beeat of the loaves were about gan to carry about in beds five thousand men. And those that were sick, where And straightway he constrained they heard he entered, his disciples to get into the whithersoever he ship, and to go to the other into villages, or cities, or side before unto Bethsaida, country, they laid the sick while he sent away the peo- in the streets, and besought ple. And when he had sent him that they might touch if it them away, he departed into were but the border of his gara mountain to pray. And ment: and as many as touchwhen even was come, the ed him were made whole. was. CHAPTER VII. to ver. 24. March 6, Morning. September 5, Evening. THEN EN came together un-| which came from Jerusalem. to him the Pharisees, And when they saw some of and certain of the scribes, his disciples eat bread with March 7, ST. MARK, VII. September 6. defiled, that is to say, with profited by me; he shall be unwashen, hands, they found free. And ye suffer him no more to do ought for his father or his mother; making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have and many such like things do ye. delivered: fault. For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders. And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, And when he had called which they have received to all the people unto him, he hold, as the washing of cups, said unto them, Hearken unand pots, brasen vessels, and to me every one of you, and of tables. Then the Phari- understand: there is nothing sees and scribes asked him, from without a man, that Why walk not thy disciples entering into him can defile according to the tradition of him: but the things which the elders, but eat bread with come out of him, those are unwashen hands? He an- they that defile the man. If swered and said unto them, any man have ears to hear, Well hath Esaias prophesied let him hear. And when he of you hypocrites, as it is was entered into the house written, This people honour- from the people, his discieth me with their lips, but ples asked him concerning the their heart is far from me. parable. And he saith unHowbeit in vain do they wor- to them, Are ye so without ship me, teaching for doc- understanding also? Do ye trines the commandments of not perceive, that whatsoever men. For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do. And he thing from without entereth into the man, it cannot defile him; because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats? said unto them, Full well ye And he said, That which reject the commandment of cometh out of the man, that God, that ye may keep your defileth the man. For from own tradition. For Moses within, out of the heart of said, Honour thy father and men, proceed evil thoughts, thy mother; and, Whoso adulteries, fornications, murcurseth father or mother, let ders, thefts, covetousness, him die the death: but ye wickedness, deceit, lascivisay, If a man shall say to his ousness, an evil eye, blasfather or mother, It is Cor- phemy, pride, foolishness: all ban, that is to say, a gift, by these evil things come from whatsoever thou mightest bel within, and defile the man. CHAPTER VII. ver. 21, and Chap. VIII. to ver. 10. March 7, Morning. September 6, Evening. ND from thence he arose, jentered into an house, and ders of Tyre and Sidon, and it: but he could not be hid. March 8, ST. MARK, VIII. September 7. For a certain woman, whose they should tell no man: young daughter had an un- but the more he charged clean spirit, heard of him, them, so much the more a and came and fell at his feet: great deal they published the woman was a Greek, it; and were beyond meaa Syrophenician by nation; sure astonished, saying, He and she besought him that hath done all things well: he would cast forth the devil he maketh both the deaf to out of her daughter. But hear, and the dumb to speak. Jesus said unto her, Let the Chap. VIII. IN those days children first be filled: for it the multitude being very is not meet to take the chil- great, and having nothing dren's bread, and to cast it to eat, Jesus called his disciunto the dogs. And she an- ples unto him, and saith unto swered and said unto him, them, I have compassion on Yes, Lord: yet the dogs un- the multitude, because they der the table eat of the chil- have now been with me dren's crumbs. And he said three days, and have nothing unto her, For this saying go to eat: and if I send them thy way; the devil is gone away fasting to their own out of thy daughter. And houses, they will faint by the when she was come to her way: for divers of them came house, she found the devil from far. And his disciples gone out, and her daughter answered him, From whence laid upon the bed. can a man satisfy these men And again, departing from with bread here in the wilthe coasts of Tyre and Si- derness? And he asked them, don, he came unto the sea How many loaves have ye? of Galilee, through the midst And they said, Seven. And of the coasts of Decapolis. he commanded the people 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 he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fin- ple. And they had a few gers into his ears, and he small fishes: and he blessed, spit, and touched his tongue; and commanded to set them and looking up to heaven, also before them. So they he sighed, and saith unto did eat, and were filled: and him, Ephphatha, that is, Be they took up of the broken opened. And straightway meat that was left seven his ears were opened, and baskets. And they that had the string of his tongue was eaten were about four thouloosed, and he spake plain. sand: and he sent them And he charged them that away. to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples to set before them; and they did set them before the peoCHAPTER VIII. ver. 10, and Chap. IX. to ver. 2. March 8, Morning. September 7, Evening. AND straightway he enter- parts of Dalmanutha. And ed a Pharisees came forth, disciples, and came into the land began to question with March 8, ST. MARK, VIII. September 7. him, seeking of him a signed up, and said, I see men from heaven, tempting him. as trees, walking. After that And he sighed deeply in his he put his hands again upon spirit, and saith, Why doth his eyes, and made him look this generation seek after a up: and he was restored, and sign? verily I say unto you, saw every man clearly. And There shall no sign be given he sent him away to his unto this generation. house, saying, Neither go he left them, and entering into the town, nor tell it to into the ship again departed any in the town. to the other side. And And Jesus went out, and Now the disciples had for his disciples, into the towns gotten to take bread, neither of Cæsarea Philippi: and had they in the ship with by the way he asked his them more than one loaf. disciples, saying unto them, And he charged them, say- Whom do men say that I ing, Take heed, beware of am? And they answered, the leaven of the Pharisees, John the Baptist: but some and of the leaven of Herod. say, Elias; and others, One And they reasoned among of the prophets. And he themselves, saying, It is be- saith unto them, But whom cause we have no bread. say ye that I am? And And when Jesus knew it, Peter answereth and saith he saith unto them, Why unto him, Thou art the reason ye, because ye have Christ. And he charged no bread? perceive ye not them that they should tell yet, neither understand? no man of him. And he have ye your heart yet har- began to teach them, that dened? having eyes, see the Son of man must suffer ye not? and having ears, many things, and be rejecthear ye not? and do ye not ed of the elders, and of the remember? When I brake chief priests, and scribes, the five loaves among five and be killed, and after three thousand, how many bas- days rise again. And he kets full of fragments took spake that saying openly. ye up? They say unto him, And Peter took him, and Twelve. And when the began to rebuke him. But seven among four thousand, when he had turned about how many baskets full of and looked on his disciples, fragments took ye up? And he rebuked Peter, saying, they said, Seven. And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand? Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men. And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind And when he had called man unto him, and besought the people unto him with his him to touch him. And he disciples also, he said unto took the blind man by the them, Whosoever will come hand, and led him out of the after me, let him deny himtown; and when he had spit self, and take up his cross, on his eyes, and put his hands and follow me. For whosoupon him, he asked him if ever will save his life shall he saw ought. And he look- lose it; but whosoever shall March 9, ST. MARK, IX. September 8. man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels. said lose his life for my sake and him, also shall the Son of the gospel's, the same shall save it. For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his Chap. IX. AND he own soul? or what shall a unto them, Verily I say unto man give in exchange for his you, That there be some of soul? Whosoever therefore them that stand here, which shall be ashamed of me and shall not taste of death, till of my words in this adulter- they have seen the kingdom ous and sinful generation; ofl of God come with power. CHAPTER IX. ver. 2 to ver. 30. to you, That Elias is indeed come, and they have done unto him whatsoever they listed, as it is written of him. March 9, Morning. September 8, Evening. AN ND after six days Jesus taketh with him, Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high And they asked him, saymountain apart by them- ing, Why say the scribes selves and he was trans- that Elias must first come? figured before them. And And he answered and told his raiment became shining, them, Elias verily cometh exceeding white as snow; so first, and restoreth all things; as no fuller on earth can and how it is written of the white them. And there ap- Son of man, that he must peared unto them Elias with suffer many things, and be Moses: and they were talk- set at nought. But I say uning with Jesus. And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for And when he came to thee, and one for Moses, his disciples, he saw a great and one for Elias. For he multitude about them, and wist not what to say; for the scribes questioning with they were sore afraid. And them. And straightway all there was a cloud that over- the people, when they beshadowed them: and a voice held him, were greatly acame out of the cloud, mazed, and running to him saying, This is my beloved saluted him. And he askSon: hear him. And sud- ed the scribes, What quesdenly, when they had looked tion ye with them? And round about, they saw no one of the multitude anman any more, save Jesus swered and said, Master, I only with themselves. And have brought unto thee my as they came down from the son, which hath a dumb spimountain, he charged them rit; and wheresoever he takthat they should tell no man eth him, he teareth him: and what things they had seen, he foameth, and gnasheth till the Son of man were risen with his teeth, and pineth from the dead. And they away: and I spake to thy kept that saying with them- disciples that they should selves, questioning one with another what the rising from the dead should mean. March 10, ST. MARK, IX. September 9. cast him out; and they could father of the child cried out, not. He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me. And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on ground, and wallowed foaming. And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child. And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, by the hand, and lifted him and into the waters, to de- up; and he arose. And when stroy him: but if thou canst he was come into the house, do any thing, have compas- his disciples asked him prision on us, and help us. Je- vately, Why could not we sus said unto him, If thou cast him out? And he said canst believe, all things are unto them, This kind can possible to him that believ- come forth by nothing, but eth. And straightway the by prayer and fasting. and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief. When Jesus saw that the people came running together, reb the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him. And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead. But Jesus took him the CHAPTER IX. ver. 30. March 10, Morning. September 9, Evening. ND they departed thence,| saith unto them, If any man A lilee; and he would not shall be last of all, and serthat any man should know vant of all. And he took it. For he taught his dis- a child, and set him in the ciples, and said unto them, midst of them: and when he The Son of man is delivered had taken him in his arms, into the hands of men, and he said unto them, Whosothey shall kill him; and ever shall receive one of such after that he is killed, he children in my name, receivshall rise the third day. But eth me: and whosoever shall they understood not that receive me, receiveth not me, saying, and were afraid to but him that sent me. ask him. And John answered him, And he came to Caper- saying, Master, we saw one naum: and being in the casting out devils in thy house he asked them, What name, and he followeth not was it that ye disputed us: and we forbad him, among yourselves by the because he followeth not way? But they held their us. But Jesus said, Forpeace for by the way they bid him not: for there had disputed among them is no man which shall do a selves, who should be the miracle in my name, that greatest. And he sat down, can lightly speak evil of me. and called the twelve, and For he that is not against March 11, ST. MARK, X. September 10. into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, us is on our part. For who-| to enter halt into life, than soever shall give you a cup having two feet to be cast of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward. And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and than having two eyes to be he were cast into the sea. cast into hell fire: where And if thy hand offend thee, their worm dieth not, and cut it off: it is better for thee the fire is not quenched. For to enter into life maimed, every one shall be salted with than having two hands to go fire, and every sacrifice shall into hell, into the fire that be salted with salt. Salt is never shall be quenched: good: but if the salt have where their worm dieth not, lost his saltness, wherewith and the fire is not quenched. will ye season it? Have salt And if thy foot offend thee, in yourselves, and have peace cut it off: it is better for thee one with another. CHAPTER X. to ver. 32. March 11, Morning. September 10, Evening. ND he arose from thence, be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. And in the house his disciples asked him again of the same matter. And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her. And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery. coasts of Judæa by the farther side of Jordan: and the people resort unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again. And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him. And he answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you? And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorce- And they brought young ment, and to put her away. children to him, that he And Jesus answered and said should touch them: and his unto them, For the hardness disciples rebuked those that of your heart he wrote you brought them. But when Jethis precept. But from the sus saw it, he was much said unto beginning of the creation displeased, and God made them male and them, Suffer the little chilfemale. For this cause shall dren to come unto me, a man leave his father and and forbid them not: for mother, and cleave to his of such is the kingdom of wife; and they twain shall God. Verily I say unto you, March 12, ST. MARK, X. September 11. Whosoever shall not receive they that have riches enter 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. into the kingdom of God! And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved? And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do no: bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth. Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, or wife, or children, or and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven and come, take up the cross, and follow me. And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions. And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee. And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, lands, for my sake, and the gospel's, but he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life. But many that are first shall be last; and the last first. CHAPTER X. ver. 32. March 12, Morning. September 11, Evening. AND ND they were in the way| Behold, we go up to Jerugoing up to Jerusalem; salem; and the Son of man and Jesus went before them: shall be delivered unto the and they were amazed; and chief priests, and unto the as they followed, they were scribes; and they shall conafraid. And he took again demn him to death, and the twelve, and began to tell shall deliver him to the Genthem what things should tiles: and they shall mock happen unto him, saying, him, and shall scourge him, March 13, ST. MARK, XI. September 12. and shall spit upon him, and be among you: but whosoever shall shall kill him: and the third will be great among you, day he shall rise again. be your minister: and whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto Master, him, saying, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire. And he said unto them, What would ye And they came to Jethat I should do for you? richo: and as he went out They said unto him, Grant of Jericho with his disciunto us that we may sit, ples and a great number of one on thy right hand, people, blind Bartimæus, the and the other on thy left son of Timæus, sat by the hand, in thy glory. But highway side begging. And Jesus said unto them, Ye when he heard that it was know not what ye ask: can Jesus of Nazareth, he began ye drink of the cup that I to cry out, and say, Jesus, drink of? and be baptized thou son of David, have merwith the baptism that I am cy on me. And many chargbaptized with? And they ed him that he should hold said unto him, We can. And his peace: but he cried the Jesus said unto them, Ye more a great deal, Thou son shall indeed drink of the cup of David, have mercy on me. that I drink of; and with the And Jesus stood still, and baptism that I am baptized commanded him to be called. withal shall ye be baptized: And they call the blind man, but to sit on my right hand saying unto him, Be of good and on my left hand is not comfort, rise; he calleth thee. mine to give; but it shall be And he, casting away his gargiven to them for whom it is ment, rose, and came to Jeprepared. And when the ten sus. And Jesus answered and heard it, they began to be said unto him, What wilt thou much displeased with James that I should do unto thee? and John. But Jesus called The blind man said unto him, them to him, and saith unto Lord, that I might receive my them, Ye know that they sight. And Jesus said unto which are accounted to rule him, Go thy way; thy faith over the Gentiles exercise hath made thee whole. And lordship over them; and their immediately he received his great ones exercise authority sight, and followed Jesus in upon them. But so shall it not the way. CHAPTER XI. to ver. 27. March 13, Morning. September 12, Evening. AND when they came nigh into the village over against to unto you: soon as ye phage and Bethany, at the entered into it, ye shall find mount of Olives, he sendeth a colt tied, whereon never forth two of his disciples, and man sat; loose him, and saith unto them, Go your way bring him. And if any man March 13, ST. MARK, XI. September 12. say unto you, Why do ye this? them that sold and bought say ye that the Lord hath in the temple, and overthrew need of him; and straightway the tables of the moneyhe will send him hither. And changers, and the seats of they went their way, and them that sold doves; and found the colt tied by the would not suffer that any door without in a place where man should carry any vessel two ways met; and they loose through the temple. And he him. And certain of them taught, saying unto them, Is that stood there said unto it not written, My house shall them, What do ye, loosing be called of all nations the the colt? And they said unto house of prayer? but ye have them even as Jesus had com- made it a den of thieves. And manded and they let them the scribes and chief priests go. And they brought the heard it, and sought how they colt to Jesus, and cast their might destroy him: for they garments on him; and he feared him, because all the sat upon him. And many people was astonished at his spread their garments in the doctrine. And when even way: and others cut down was come, he went out of branches off the trees, and the city. strawed them in the way. And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest. And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve. And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry: and seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet. And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard it. And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away. And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses. March 14, 15, ST. MARK, XI, XII. September 13, 14. CHAPTER XI. ver. 27, and Chap. XII. to ver. 13. March 14, Morning. September 13, Evening. AND they come again to vant, that he might receive of the was walking in the temple, fruit of the vineyard. And there come to him the chief they caught him, and beat priests, and the scribes, and him, and sent him away the elders, and say unto empty. And again he sent him, By what authority unto them another servant; doest thou these things? and at him they cast stones, and who gave thee this and wounded him in the head, authority to do these things? and sent him away shameAnd Jesus answered and fully handled. And again he said unto them, I will also sent another; and him they ask of you one question, and killed, and many others; answer me, and I will tell beating some, and killing you by what authority I do some. Having yet therefore these things. The baptism one son, his wellbeloved, he of John, was it from heaven, sent him also last unto them, or of men? answer me. And saying, They will reverence they reasoned with them- my son. But those husbandselves, saying, If we shall say, men said among themselves, From heaven; he will say, This is the heir; come, let us Why then did ye not believe kill him, and the inherithim? But if we shall say, Of ance shall be our's. And they men; they feared the people: took him, and killed him, and for all men counted John, cast him out of the vinethat he was a prophet indeed. yard. What shall therefore And they answered and said the lord of the vineyard do? unto Jesus, We cannot tell. he will come and destroy the And Jesus answering saith husbandmen, and will give unto them, Neither do I tell the vineyard unto others. you by what authority I do And have ye not read this these things. scripture; The stone which Chap. XII. AND he be- the builders rejected is began to speak unto them by come the head of the corner: parables. A certain man this was the Lord's doing, planted a vineyard, and set and it is marvellous in our an hedge about it, and dig- eyes? And they sought to ged a place for the winefat, lay hold on him, but feared and built a tower, and let the people for they knew it out to husbandmen, and that he had spoken the pawent into a far country. rable against them: and they And at the season he sent left him, and went their to the husbandmen a ser- way. CHAPTER XII. ver. 13 to ver. 35. March 15, Morning. September 14, Evening. his words. certain of the Pharisees when they were come, they and of the Herodians, to say unto him, Master, we March 15, ST. MARK, XII. September 14. know that thou art true, marriage; but are as the anand carest for no man gels which are in heaven. for thou regardest not the And as touching the dead, person of men, but teachest that they rise: have ye not the way of God in truth: read in the book of Moses, Is it lawful to give tribute how in the bush God spake to Cæsar, or not? Shall we unto him, saying, I am the give, or shall we not give? God of Abraham, and the But he, knowing their hypo- God of Isaac, and the God crisy, said unto them, Why of Jacob? He is not the God tempt ye me? bring me a of the dead, but the God of penny, that I may see it. the living: ye therefore do And they brought it. And greatly err. he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Cæsar's. And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Cæsar the things that are Cæsar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at him. And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all? And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; Then come unto him the The Lord our God is one Sadducees, which say there Lord: and thou shalt love is no resurrection; and they the Lord thy God with all asked him, saying, Master, thy heart, and with all thy Moses wrote unto us, If a soul, and with all thy mind, man's brother die, and leave and with all thy strength: his wife behind him, and leave this is the first commandno children, that his brother ment. And the second is should take his wife, and raise like, namely this, Thou shalt up seed unto his brother. love thy neighbour as thyNow there were seven bre- self. There is none other thren: and the first took a commandment greater than wife, and dying left no seed. these. And the scribe said And the second took her, unto him, Well, Master, thou and died, neither left he any hast said the truth: for there seed: and the third likewise. is one God; and there is none And the seven had her, and other but he: and to love him left no seed: last of all the with all the heart, and with woman died also. In the re- all the understanding, and surrection therefore, when with all the soul, and with all they shall rise, whose wife the strength, and to love his shall she be of them? for the neighbour as himself, is more seven had her to wife. And than all whole burnt offerings Jesus answering said unto and sacrifices. And when them, Do ye not therefore Jesus saw that he answered err, because ye know not the discreetly, he said unto him, scriptures, neither the power Thou art not far from the of God? For when they shall kingdom of God. And no rise from the dead, they nei- man after that durst ask him ther marry, nor are given in lany question. ST. MARK, XII, XIII. September 15. CHAPTER XII. ver. 35, and Chap. XIII. to ver. 14. March 16, Morning. September 15, Evening. ND Jesus answered and AN said, while he taught in manner of stones and what buildings are here! And Jethe temple, How say the sus answering said unto him, scribes that Christ is the son Seest thou these great buildof David? For David him- ings? there shall not be self said by the Holy Ghost, left one stone upon another, The LORD said to my Lord, that shall not be thrown Sit thou on my right hand, down. And as he sat upon till I make thine enemies the mount of Olives over thy footstool. David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly. March 16, against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall And he said unto them in be the sign when all these his doctrine, Beware of the things shall be fulfilled? And scribes, which love to go in Jesus answering them began long clothing, and love salu- to say, Take heed lest any tations in the marketplaces, man deceive you: for many and the chief seats in the shall come in my name, saysynagogues, and the upper- ing, I am Christ; and shall most rooms at feasts: which deceive many. And when ye devour widows' houses, and shall hear of wars and rufor a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation. And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. And he called unto him his disci- But take heed to yourples, and saith unto them, selves: for they shall deliver Verily I say unto you, That you up to councils; and in this poor widow hath cast the synagogues ye shall be mours of wars, be ye not such troubled: for things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows. beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them. And the gospel must first be published among all nations. But when they shall lead Chap. XIII. AND as he you, and deliver you up went out of the temple, take no thought beforehand one of his disciples saith what ye shall speak, neither unto him, Master, see what do ye premeditate: but whatmore in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: for all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living. March 17, ST. MARK, XIII. September 16. soever shall be given you in rise up against their parents, that hour, that speak ye: for and shall cause them to be it is not ye that speak, but put to death. And ye shall the Holy Ghost. Now the be hated of all men for my brother shall betray the bro- name's sake: but he that ther to death, and the father shall endure unto the end, the son; and children shall the same shall be saved. CHAPTER XIII. ver. 14. March 17, Morning. UT when ye shall see September 16, Evening. B moon that tribulation, the sun shall shall not give her light, and the stars of heaven shall fall, not,( let and the powers that are in under- heaven shall be shaken. And stand,) then let them that be then shall they see the Son in Judæa flee to the mountains: and let him that is on the housetop not go down into the house, neither enter therein, to take any thing out of his house: and let him that is in the field not turn back again for to take up his garment. But woe to them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days! And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter. For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created Verily say unto you, that unto this time, neither shall be. And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he But of that day and that hath shortened the days. And hour knoweth no man, no, then if any man shall say not the angels which are to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, in heaven, neither the Son, lo, he is there; believe him but the Father. Take ye not: for false Christs and heed, watch and pray: for false prophets shall rise, and ye know not when the time shall shew signs and won- is. For the Son of man is as ders, to seduce, if it were a man taking a far jourpossible, even the elect. But ney, who left his house, and take ye heed: behold, I have gave authority to his serforetold you all things. vants, and to every man his work, and commanded the of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven. Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near: so ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors. this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done. Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. But in those days, after solation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought him that readeth March 18, ST. MARK, XIV. September 17. porter to watch. Watch ye ing, or in the morning: lest therefore: for ye know not coming suddenly he find you when the master of the house sleeping. And what I say cometh, at even, or at mid- unto you I say unto all, night, or at the cockcrow- Watch. CHAPTER XIV. to ver. 27. March 18, Morning. September 17, Evening. AR FTER two days was the| And Judas Iscariot, one unto feast of the passover, of the twelve, went and of unleavened bread: the chief priests, to betray 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. 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 unAnd being in Bethany in leavened bread, when they the house of Simon the killed the passover, his disleper, as he sat at meat, ciples said unto him, Where there came a woman having wilt thou that we go and prean alabaster box of ointment pare that thou mayest eat the of spikenard very precious; passover? And he sendeth and she brake the box, and forth two of his disciples, and poured it on his head. And saith unto them, Go ye into there were some that had in- the city, and there shall meet dignation within themselves, you a man bearing a pitcher and said, Why was this waste of water: follow him. And of the ointment made? for wheresoever he shall go in, it might have been sold for say ye to the goodman of the more than three hundred house, The Master saith, pence, and have been given Where is the guestchamber, to the poor. And they mur- where I shall eat the passmured against her. And Je- over with my disciples? And sus said, Let her alone; why he will shew you a large uptrouble ye her? she hath per room furnished and prewrought a good work on me. pared: there make ready for For ye have the poor with us. And his disciples went you always, and whensoever forth, and came into the ye will ye may do them city, and found as he had good: but me ye have not said unto them: and they always. She hath done what made ready the passover. she could: she is come a- And in the evening he comforehand to anoint my body eth with the twelve. And as to the burying. Verily I they sat and did eat, Jesus say unto you, Wheresoever said, Verily I say unto you, this gospel shall be preached One of you which eateth throughout the whole world, with me shall betray me. this also that she hath done And they began to be sorrowshall be spoken of for a me- ful, and to say unto him one morial of her. by one, Is it I? and another March 19, ST. MARK, XIV. September 18. said, Is it I? And he an- this is my body. And he swered 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. 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 when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: CHAPTER XIV. ver. 27 to ver. 53. March 19, Morning. September 18, Evening. AND ND 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 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 prayed, and spake the same words. And when he returned, he found them asleep again,( for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist a place which was named they what answer him. 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 And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep cn 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 N March 20, ST. MARK, XIV. September 19. great multitude with swords his ear. And Jesus answered and staves, from the chief and said unto them, Are ye priests and the scribes and come out, as against a thief, the elders. And he that be- with swords and with staves trayed him had given them to take me? I was daily with a token, saying, Whomsoever you in the temple teaching, 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 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 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 naked. CHAPTER XIV. ver. 53. March 20, Morning. September 19, Evening. 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. 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 priests and all the council sought for witness against Jesus to put him to death; and found none. For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together. And there arose certain, and bare false witness against him, saying, We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build an- And as Peter was other made without hands. neath in the palace, there But neither so did their wit- cometh one of the maids of ness agree together. And the the high priest: and when high priest stood up in the she saw Peter warming himmidst, and asked Jesus, say- self, she looked upon him, ing, Answerest thou no- and said, And thou also thing? what is it which these wast with Jesus of Nazawitness against thee? But reth. But he denied, saying, he held his peace, and an- I know not, neither underbe March 21, ST. MARK, XV. September 20. stand I what thou sayest.| thereto. But he began to And he went out into the curse and to swear, saying, I porch; and the cock crew. know not this man of whom And a maid saw him again, ye speak. And the second and began to say to them time the cock crew. And that stood by, This is one Peter called to mind the of them. And he denied it word that Jesus said unto again. And a little after, him, Before the cock crow they that stood by said again twice, thou shalt deny me to Peter, Surely thou art one thrice. And when he thought of them for thou art a Gali- thereon, he wept. lean, and thy speech agreeth CHAPTER XV. to ver. 42. March 21, Morning. September 20, Evening. AND ND straightway in the| him for envy. But the chief morning the chief priests priests moved the people, held a consultation with the that he should rather reelders and scribes and the lease Barabbas unto them. whole council, and bound Je- And Pilate answered and sus, and carried him away, said again unto them, What and delivered him to Pilate. will ye then that I shall do And Pilate asked him, Art unto him whom ye call the thou the King of the Jews? King of the Jews? And they And he answering said un- cried out again, Crucify him. to him, Thou sayest it. And Then Pilate said unto them, the chief priests accused him Why, what evil hath he of many things; but he an- done? And they cried out swered nothing. And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? be- And so Pilate, willing to hold how many things they content the people, releaswitness against thee. But ed Barabbas unto them, and Jesus yet answered nothing; delivered Jesus, when he 80 that Pilate marvelled. had scourged him, to be Now at that feast he releas- crucified. And the soldiers ed unto them one prisoner, led him away into the whomsoever they desired. hall, called Prætorium; and And there was one named they call together the whole Barabbas, which lay bound band. And they clothed him with them that had made wit purple, and platted insurrection with him, who crown of thorns, and put it had committed murder in the about his head, and began to insurrection. And the mul- salute him, Hail, King of the titude crying aloud began to Jews! And they smote him desire him to do as he had on the head with a reed, and ever done unto them. But did spit upon him, and bowPilate answered them, saying their knees worshipped ing, Will ye that I release him. And when they had unto you the King of the mocked him, they took off Jews? For he knew that the the purple from him, and chief priests had delivered put his own clothes on him, the more exceedingly, Crucify him. March 22, ST. MARK, XV. September 21. and led him out to crucify| And they that were crucified him. And they compel one with him reviled him. And Simon a Cyrenian, who pass- when the sixth hour was darkness ed by, coming out of the come, there was country, the father of Alex- over the whole land until ander and Rufus, to bear his the ninth hour. And at the cross. And they bring him ninth hour Jesus cried with unto the place Golgotha, a loud voice, saying, Eloi, which is, being interpreted, Eloi, lama sabachthani? The place of a skull. And which is, being interpreted, they gave him to drink wine My God, my God, why hast me? And mingled with myrrh: but he thou forsaken received it not. And when some of them that stood by, they had crucified him, they when they heard it, said, Beparted his garments, casting hold, he calleth Elias. And lots upon them, what every one ran and filled a spunge man should take. And it full of vinegar, and put it was the third hour, and they on a reed, and gave him to crucified him. And the su- drink, saying, Let alone; let perscription of his accusa- us see whether Elias will tion was written over, THE come to take him down. And KING OF THE JEWS. Jesus cried with a loud voice, And with him they crucify and gave up the ghost. And two thieves; the one on his the veil of the temple was right hand, and the other rent in twain from the top to on his left. And the scrip- the bottom. ture was fulfilled, which saith, And when the centurion, And he was numbered with which stood over against him, the transgressors. And they saw that he so cried out, and that passed by railed on him, gave up the ghost, he said, wagging their heads, and say- Truly this man was the Son ing, Ah, thou that destroy- of God. There were also woest the temple, and build- men looking on afar off: est it in three days, save among whom was Mary Magthyself, and come down from dalene, and Mary the mother the cross. Likewise also the of James the less and of Jochief priests mocking said ses, and Salome;( who also, among themselves with the when he was in Galilee, folscribes, He saved others; lowed him, and ministerhimself he cannot save. Let ed unto him;) and many Christ the King of Israel de- other women which came scend now from the cross, up with him unto Jerusathat we may see and believe. lem. CHAPTER XV. ver. 42, and Chap. XVI. March 22, Morning. September 21, Evening. the even was for come, because it was the came, and went in boldly preparation, that is, the day unto Pilate, and craved the before the sabbath, Joseph body of Jesus. And Pilate of Arimathæa, an honourable marvelled if he were already counsellor, which also wait- dead: and calling unto him March 22, ST. MARK, XVI. September 21. he the centurion, he asked him| any thing to any man; for whether he had been any they were afraid. while dead. And when knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph. An he bought fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him in the linen, and laid him in a sepulchre which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the sepulchre. And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld where he was laid. Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils. And she went and told them that had been with him, as they mourned and wept. And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, believed not. After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country. And they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed they them. Chap. XVI. AND when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun. And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre? And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great. And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted. And he saith un- speak with new tongues; to them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him. But go your way, So then after the Lord had tell his disciples and Peter spoken unto them, he was that he goeth before you in- received up into heaven, and to Galilee: there shall ye see sat on the right hand of God. him, as he said unto you. And they went forth, and And they went out quickly, preached every where, the and fled from the sepulchre; Lord working with them, and for they trembled and were confirming the word with amazed: neither said they signs following. Amen. Afterward he appeared unto the 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 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. N 2 THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. LUKE. CHAPTER I. to ver. 26. March 23, Morning. September 22, Evening. neither NORASMUCH as many cense. And there appeared FO have taken in hand to set unto him an angel of the forth in order a declaration Lord standing on the right of those things which are side of the altar of incense. most surely believed among And when Zacharias saw us, even as they delivered him, he was troubled, and them unto us, which from fear fell upon him. But the the beginning were eyewit- angel said unto him, Fear nesses, and ministers of the not, Zacharias: for thy prayer word; it seemed good to me is heard; and thy wife Elisaalso, having had perfect un- beth shall bear thee a son, derstanding of all things from and thou shalt call his name the very first, to write unto John. And thou shalt have thee in order, most excel- joy and gladness; and many lent Theophilus, that thou shall rejoice at his birth. For mightest know the certainty he shall be great in the sight of those things, wherein thou of the Lord, and shall drink hast been instructed. wine nor strong There was in the days of drink; and he shall be filled Herod, the king of Judæa, a with the Holy Ghost, even certain priest named Zacha- from his mother's womb. rias, of the course of Abia: And many of the children of and his wife was of the Israel shall he turn to the daughters of Aaron, and her Lord their God. And he name was Elisabeth. And shall go before him in the they were both righteous be- spirit and power of Elias, to fore God, walking in all the turn the hearts of the fathers commandments and ordi- to the children, and the disnances of the Lord blame- obedient to the wisdom of less. And they had no child, the just; to make ready because that Elisabeth was a people prepared for the barren, and they bo now well stricken in years. And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course, according to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. And the whole multitude of the people were praying shalt be dumb, and not able without at the time of in- to speak, until the day that were Lord. And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years. And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings. And, behold, thou March 24, 25, ST. LUKE, I. September 23, 24. season. these things shall be per- and remained speechless. formed, because thou believ- And it came to pass, that, as est not my words, which soon as the days of his minisshall be fulfilled in their tration were accomplished, And the people he departed to his own house. waited for Zacharias, an And after those days his wife marvelled that he tarried so Elisabeth conceived, and hid long in the temple. And herself five months, saying, when he came out, he could Thus hath the Lord dealt not speak unto them: and with me in the days wherethey perceived that he had in he looked on me, to take seen a vision in the temple: away my reproach among for he beckoned unto them, men. CHAPTER I. ver. 26. March 24, ver. 26 to ver. 46, Morning. September 23, ver. 26 to ver. 57, Evening. AND March 25, ver. 46, Morning. September 24, ver. 57, Evening. D in the sixth month| How shall this be, seeing I the angel Gabriel was know not a man? And the sent from God unto a city of angel answered and said unGalilee, named Nazareth, to to her, The Holy Ghost shall a virgin espoused to a man come upon thee, and the whose name was Joseph, of power of the Highest shall the house of David; and overshadow thee: therefore the virgin's name was Mary. also that holy thing which And the angel came in un- shall be born of thee shall to her, and said, Hail, thou be called the Son of God. that art highly favoured, the And, behold, thy cousin ELord is with thee: blessed lisabeth, she hath also conart thou among women. ceived a son in her old age: And when she saw him, she and this is the sixth month was troubled at his saying, with her, who was called and cast in her mind what barren. For with God nomanner of salutation this thing shall be impossible. should be. And the angel And Mary said, Behold the said unto her, Fear not, handmaid of the Lord; be Mary for thou hast found it unto me according to thy favour with God. And, be- word. And the angel dehold, thou shalt conceive in parted from her. And Mary thy womb, and bring forth a arose in those days, and went son, and shalt call his name into the hill country with JESUS. He shall be great, haste, into a city of Juda; and shall be called the Son and entered into the house of of the Highest: and the Zacharias, and saluted EliLord God shall give unto sabeth. And it came to pass, him the throne of his father that, when Elisabeth heard David: and he shall reign the salutation of Mary, the over the house of Jacob for babe leaped in her womb; ever; and of his kingdom and Elisabeth was filled with there shall be no end. Then the Holy Ghost: and she said Mary unto the angel, spake out with a loud voice, March 24, 25, ST. LUKE, I. September 23, 24. and said, Blessed art thou mercy upon her; and they among women, and blessed rejoiced with her. And it is the fruit of thy womb. came to pass, that on the And whence is this to me, eighth day they came to cirthat the mother of my Lord cumcise the child; and they should come to me? For, lo, called him Zacharias, after as soon as the voice of thy the name of his father. And salutation sounded in mine his mother answered and ears, the babe leaped in my said, Not so; but he shall womb for joy. And bless- be called John. And they ed is she that believed: for said unto her, There is none there shall be a performance of thy kindred that is callof those things which were ed by this name. And they told her from the Lord. made signs to his father, how Ver. 46. And Mary said, he would have him called. My soul doth magnify the And he asked for a writLord, and my spirit hath ing table, and wrote, saying, rejoiced in God my Saviour. His name is John. And For he hath regarded the they marvelled all. And his low estate of his hand- mouth was opened immemaiden: for, behold, from diately, and his tongue loosed, henceforth all generations and he spake, and praised shall call me blessed. For God. And fear came on he that is mighty hath all that dwelt round about done to me great things; them: and all these sayings and holy is his name. And were noised abroad throughhis mercy is on them that out all the hill country of fear him from generation to Judæa. And all they that generation. He hath shew- heard them laid them up in ed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low detheir 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 gree. He hath filled the prophesied, saying, Blessed hungry with good things; be the Lord God of Israel; and the rich he hath sent for he hath visited and reempty away. He hath holp- deemed his people, and hath en his servant Israel, in re- raised up an horn of salvamembrance of mercy; as tion for us in the house of he spake to our fathers, to his servant David; as he Abraham, and to his seed for spake by the mouth of his ever. And Mary abode with holy prophets, which have her about three months, and been since the world began: returned to her own house. that we should be saved Ver. 57. Now Elisabeth's from our enemies, and from full time came that she the hand of all that hate us; should be delivered; and to perform the mercy proshe brought forth a son. mised to our fathers, and to And her neighbours and remember his holy Coveher cousins heard how the nant; the oath which he Lord had shewed great sware to our father Abra March 26, ST. LUKE, II. September 25. ham, that he would grant the remission of their sins, unto us, that we being de- through the tender mercy of livered out of the hand of our God; whereby the dayour enemies might serve him spring from on high hath without fear, in holiness and visited us, to give light to righteousness before him, all them that sit in darkness the days of our life. And and in the shadow of death, thou, child, shalt be called the to guide our feet into the prophet of the Highest: for way of peace. And the child thou shalt go before the face grew, and waxed strong in of the Lord to prepare his spirit, and was in the deserts ways; to give knowledge of till the day of his shewing salvation unto his people by unto Israel. CHAPTER II. to ver. 21. March 26, Morning. September 25, Evening. Christmas- Day, Morning, to ver. 15. those days, that there sore afraid. And the angel went out a decree from Cæ- said unto them, Fear not: sar Augustus, that all the for, behold, I bring you good world should be taxed.( And tidings of great joy, which this taxing was first made shall be to all people. For when Cyrenius was governor unto you is born this day in of Syria.) And all went to the city of David a Saviour, be taxed, every one into his which is Christ the Lord. own city. And Joseph also And this shall be a sign unwent up from Galilee, out of to you; Ye shall find the the city of Nazareth, into babe wrapped in swaddling Judæa, unto the city of Da- clothes, lying in a manger. vid, which is called Bethle- And suddenly there was with hem;( because he was of the the angel a multitude of the house and lineage of David:) heavenly host praising God, to be taxed with Mary his and saying, Glory to God espoused wife, being great in the highest, and on earth with child. And so it was, peace, good will toward men. that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round Ver. 15. 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 N 3 March 27, ST. LUKE, II. September 26. they that heard it wondered at heart. And the shepherds rethose things which were told turned, glorifying and praisthem by the shepherds. But ing God for all the things that Mary kept all these things, they had heard and seen, as and pondered them in her lit was told unto them. CHAPTER II. ver. 21. March 27, Morning. September 26, Evening. AND when eight days were people; a light to lighten the A accomplished for the cir- Gentiles, and the glory of thy cumcising of the child, his people Israel. And Joseph name was called JESUS, and his mother marvelled at which was so named of the those things which were spoangel before he was conceiv- ken of him. And Simeon ed in the womb. And when blessed them, and said unto the days of her purification Mary his mother, Behold, according to the law of Mo- this child is set for the fall ses were accomplished, they and rising again of many in brought him to Jerusalem, Israel; and for a sign which to present him to the Lord shall be spoken against;( yea, ( as it is written in the law of a sword shall pierce through the Lord, Every male that thy own soul also,) that the openeth the womb shall be thoughts of many hearts may called holy to the Lord;) and be revealed. And there was to offer a sacrifice accord- one Anna, a prophetess, the ing to that which is said in daughter of Phanuel, of the the law of the Lord, A pair tribe of Aser: she was of a of turtledoves, or two young great age, and had lived with pigeons. And, behold, there an husband seven years from was a man in Jerusalem, her virginity; and she was a whose name was Simeon; widow of about fourscore and and the same man was just four years, which departed and devout, waiting for the not from the temple, but consolation of Israel: and served God with fastings and the Holy Ghost was upon prayers night and day. And him. And it was revealed she coming in that instant unto him by the Holy Ghost, gave thanks likewise unto that he should not see death, the Lord, and spake of him before he had seen the Lord's to all them that looked for Christ. And he came by the redemption in Jerusalem. Spirit into the temple: and And when they had perwhen the parents brought in formed all things according the child Jesus, to do for him to the law of the Lord, they after the custom of the law, returned into Galilee, to their then took he him up in his own city Nazareth. And the arms, and blessed God, and child grew, and waxed strong said, Lord, now lettest thou in spirit, filled with wisdom: thy servant depart in peace, and the grace of God was according to thy word: for upon him. Now his parents. mine eyes have seen thy sal- went to Jerusalem every year vation, which thou hast pre- at the feast of the passover. pared before the face of all And when he was twelve March 28, ST. LUKE, III. September 27. years old, they went up to nished at his understanding Jerusalem after the custom and answers. And when they of the feast. And when they saw him, they were amazed: had fulfilled the days, as and his mother said unto they returned, the child Je- him, Son, why hast thou thus sus tarried behind in Jeru- dealt with us? behold, thy salem; and Joseph and his father and I have sought mother knew not of it. But thee sorrowing. And he said they, supposing him to have unto them, How is it that ye been in the company, went sought me? wist ye not that a day's journey; and they I must be about my Father's sought him among their kins- business? And they underfolk and acquaintance. And stood not the saying which when they found him not, he spake unto them. And they turned back again to he went down with them, Jerusalem, seeking him. And and came to Nazareth, and it came to pass, that after was subject unto them: but three days they found him his mother kept all these in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. And all that heard him were astosayings in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. CHAPTER III. to ver 23. March 28, Morning. September 27, Evening. Epiphany, ver. 15 to ver. 23, Morning. NOW in the fifteenth year ley shall be filled, and every of the of Cæsar, Pontius Pilate being brought low; and the crookgovernor of Judæa, and He- ed shall be made straight, rod being tetrarch of Gali- and the rough ways shall be lee, and his brother Philip te- made smooth; and all flesh trarch of Ituræa and of the shall see the salvation of region of Trachonitis, and God. Then said he to the Lysanias the tetrarch of A- multitude that came forth to bilene, Annas and Caiaphas be baptized of him, 0 genebeing the high priests, the ration of vipers, who hath word of God came unto John warned you to flee from the the son of Zacharias in the wrath to come? Bring forth wilderness. And he came therefore fruits worthy of reinto all the country about pentance, and begin not to Jordan, preaching the bap- say within yourselves, We tism of repentance for the have Abraham to our father: remission of sins; as it is for I say unto you, That God written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. Every valis able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham, And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit March 28, ST. LUKE, III. September 27. wages. is hewn down, and cast into| ing, the heaven was opened, the fire. And the people ask- and the Holy Ghost descended ed him, saying, What shall in a bodily shape like a dove we do then? He answereth upon him, and a voice came and saith unto them, He that from heaven, which said, hath two coats, let him im- Thou art my beloved Son; part to him that hath none; in thee I am well pleased. and he that hath meat, let Ver. 23. And Jesus himself him do likewise. Then came began to be about thirty years also publicans to be baptized, of age, being( as was supposand said unto him, Master, ed) the son of Joseph, which what shall we do? And he was the son of Heli, which was said unto them, Exact no the son of Matthat, which was more than that which is ap- the son of Levi, which was pointed you. And the sol- the son of Melchi, which was diers likewise demanded of the son of Janna, which was him, saying, And what shall the son of Joseph, which was we do? And he said unto the son of Mattathias, which them, Do violence to no man, was the son of Amos, which neither accuse any falsely; was the son of Naum, which and be content with your was the son of Esli, which was the son of Nagge, which Ver. 15. And as the people was the son of Maath, which were in expectation, and all was the son of Mattathias, men mused in their hearts of which was the son of Semei, John, whether he were the which was the son of Joseph, Christ, or not; John answer- which was the son of Juda, ed, saying unto them all, I which was the son of Joanna, indeed baptize you with wa- which was the son of Rhesa, ter; but one mightier than I which was the son of Zorobacometh, the latchet of whose bel, which was the son of Sashoes I am not worthy to un- lathiel, which was the son of loose: he shall baptize you Neri, which was the son of with the Holy Ghost and Melchi, which was the son of with fire: whose fan is in his Addi, which was the son of hand, and he will throughly Cosam, which was the son of purge his floor, and will ga- Elmodam, which was the son ther the wheat into his gar- of Er, which was the son of ner; but the chaff he will Jose, which was the son of burn with fire unquenchable. Eliezer, which was the son of And many other things in Jorim, which was the son of his exhortation preached he Matthat, which was the son unto the people. But Herod of Levi, which was the son the tetrarch, being reproved of Simeon, which was the son by him for Herodias his bro- of Juda, which was the son ther Philip's wife, and for of Joseph, which was the son all the evils which Herod of Jonan, which was the son had done, added yet this of Eliakim, which was the son above all, that he shut up of Melea, which was the son John in prison. Now when of Menan, which was the son all the people were baptized, of Mattatha, which was the it came to pass, that Jesus son of Nathan, which was also being baptized, and pray- the son of David, which was March 29, ST. LUKE, IV. September 28. the son of Jesse, which was was the son of Phalec, which the son of Obed, which was was the son of Heber, which the son of Booz, which was was the son of Sala, which the son of Salmon, which was was the son of Cainan, which the son of Naasson, which was was the son of Arphaxad, which the son of Aminadab, which was the son of Sem, which was was the son of Aram, which the son of Noe, which was the was the son of Esrom, which son of Lamech, which was the was the son of Phares, which son of Mathusala, which was was the son of Juda, which was the son of Enoch, which was the son of Jacob, which was the son of Jared, which was the son of Isaac, which was the son of Maleleel, which was the son of Abraham, which the son of Cainan, which was was the son of Thara, which the son of Enos, which was was the son of Nachor, which the son of Seth, which was was the son of Saruch, which the son of Adam, which was was the son of Ragau, which the son of God. CHAPTER IV. to ver. 16. March 29, Morning. September 28, Evening. AND ND Jesus being full of unto him, Get thee behind the Holy Ghost return- me, Satan: for it is written, ed from Jordan, and was led Thou shalt worship the Lord by the spirit into the wilder- thy God, and him only shalt ness, being forty days tempt- thou serve. And he brought ed of the devil. And in those him to Jerusalem, and set days he did eat nothing: and him on a pinnacle of the when they were ended, he temple, and said unto him, afterward hungered. And the If thou be the Son of God, devil said unto him, If thou cast thyself down from hence: be the Son of God, command for it is written, He shall give this stone that it be made his angels charge over thee, bread. And Jesus answered to keep thee: and in their him, saying, It is written, hands they shall bear thee That man shall not live by up, lest at any time thou dash bread alone, but by every thy foot against a stone. And word of God. And the devil, Jesus_ answering said unto taking him up into an high him, It is said, Thou shalt mountain, shewed unto him not tempt the Lord thy God. all the kingdoms of the world And when the devil had endin a moment of time. And ed all the temptation, he dethe devil said unto him, All parted from him for a season. this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine. And Jesus answered and said And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about. And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all. N 4 March 30, September 30. ST. LUKE, IV. CHAPTER IV. ver. 16. March 30, Morning. September 30, Evening. AND he came to Nazareth, and six months, when great where he been was brought up: and, as his the land; but unto none of custom was, he went into them was Elias sent, save the synagogue on the sab- unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, bath day, and stood up for unto a woman that was a wito read. And there was de- dow. And many lepers were livered unto him the book in Israel in the time of Eliof the prophet Esaias. And seus the prophet; and none when he had opened the of them was cleansed, saving book, he found the place Naaman the Syrian. And all where it was written, The they in the synagogue, when Spirit of the Lord is upon they heard these things, were me, because he hath anoint- filled with wrath, and rose ed me to preach the gospel up, and thrust him out of to the poor; he hath sent me the city, and led him unto to heal the brokenhearted, the brow of the hill whereon to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruistheir city was built, that they might cast him down headlong. But he passing through the midst of them went his ed, to preach_ the acceptable way, and came down to Cayear of the Lord. And he pernaum, a city of Galilee, closed the book, and he gave and taught them on the sabit again to the minister, and bath days. And they were sat down. And the eyes of all astonished at his doctrine: them that were in the syna- for his word was with power. gogue were fastened on him. And in the synagogue there And he began to say unto was a man, which had a spithem, This day is this scrip- rit of an unclean devil, and ture fulfilled in your ears. cried out with a loud voice, And all bare him witness, saying, Let us alone; what and wondered at the gracious have we to do with thee, thou words which proceeded out Jesus of Nazareth? art thou of his mouth. And they said, come to destroy us? I know Is not this Joseph's son? thee who thou art; the Holy And he said unto them, Ye On of And Jesus rewill surely say unto me this buked him, saying, Hold thy proverb, Physician, heal thy- peace, and come out of him. self: whatsoever we have And when the devil had heard done in Capernaum, thrown him in the midst, he do also here in thy country. came out of him, and hurt And he said, Verily I say un- him not. And they were all to you, No prophet is accept- amazed, and spake among ed in his own country. But themselves, saying, What a I tell you of a truth, many word is this! for with authowidows were in Israel in the rity and power he commanddays of Elias, when the hea- eth the unclean spirits, and ven was shut up three years they come out. And the fame March 31, ST. LUKE, V. October 1, of him went out into everyone of them, and healed place of the country round them. And devils also came about. out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ. And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: and the people sought him, and came unto him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from them. And he said Now when the sun was unto them, I must preach setting, all they that had the kingdom of God to other any sick with divers diseases cities also: for therefore am brought them unto him; and I sent. And he preached in he laid his hands on every the synagogues of Galilee. And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her. And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them. CHAPTER V. to ver. 17. March 31, Morning. AND it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 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 sat down, and 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 And it came to pass, when night, and have taken no- he was in a certain city, thing: nevertheless at thy behold a man full of leproword I will let down the net. sy: who seeing Jesus fell And when they had this done, on his face, and besought they inclosed a great multi- him, saying, Lord, if thou tude of fishes: and their net wilt, thou canst make me brake. And they beckoned clean. And he put forth his unto their partners, which hand, and touched him, sayOctober 1, Evening. were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both 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. April 1, ST. LUKE, V. ing, I will be thou clean. unto them. But so much And immediately the leprosy the more went there a fame departed from him. And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses And he withdrew himself incommanded, for a testimony I to the wilderness, and prayed. abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities. October 2. CHAPTER V. ver. 17. October 2, Evening. April 1, Morning. on a unto the sick of the certain day, as he was palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, teaching, that there were and take up thy couch, and Pharisees and doctors of go into thine house. And the law sitting by, which immediately he rose up bewere come out of every fore them, and took up that town of Galilee, and Judæa, whereon he lay, and departand Jerusalem: and the ed to his own house, glorifypower of the Lord was pre- ing God. And they were all sent to heal them. amazed, and they glorified filled with God, and wer fear, saying, We have seen strange things to day. And, behold, men brought in a bed a man which was taken with a palsy: and they sought means to bring him in, and to lay him before him. And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in because of the multitude, they went upon the housetop, and let him down through the tiling with his couch into the midst before Jesus. And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee. And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone? But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts? Whether is easier, to say, And they said unto him, Thy sins be forgiven thee; Why do the disciples of or to say, Rise up and walk? John fast often, and make But that ye may know that prayers, and likewise the the Son of man hath power disciples of the Pharisees; upon earth to forgive sins, but thine eat and drink? And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me. And he left all, rose up, and followed him. And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them. But their scribes Pharisees murmured and against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners? And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. April 2, ST. LUKE, VI. October 3. And he said unto them,| new maketh a rent, and the Can ye make the children piece that was taken out of the bridechamber fast, of the new agreeth not while the bridegroom is with with the old. And no man them? But the days will putteth new wine into old come, when the bridegroom bottles; else the new wine shall be taken away from will burst the bottles, and be them, and then shall they spilled, and the bottles shall fast in those days. perish. But new wine must And he spake also a pa- be put into new bottles; and rable unto them; No man both are preserved. No man putteth a piece of a new also having drunk old wine garment upon an old; if straightway desireth new: for otherwise, then both the he saith, The old is better. CHAPTER April 2, Morning. it to on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands. And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days? And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was an hungred, and they which were with him; how he went into the house of God, and did take and eat the shewbread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone? And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath. And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered. And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him. But he knew phæus, and Simon called And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles; Simon,( whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, Matthew and Thomas, James the son of AlVI. to ver. 20. October 3, Evening. their said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth. Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it? And looking round about upon them all, he said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other. And they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus. And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued night in prayer to God. April 3, ST. LUKE, VI. October 4. Zelotes, and Judas the bro- sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, ther of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor. which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases; and they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed. And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all. CHAPTER VI. ver. 20. April 3, Morning. October 4, Evening. ND he lifted up his eyes away thy cloke forbid not to And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judæa and Jerusalem, and from the said, Blessed be ye poor: for every man that asketh of your's is the kingdom of God. thee; and of him that taketh Blessed are ye that hunger away thy goods ask them not now: for ye shall be filled. again. And as ye would that Blessed are ye that weep men should do to you, do ye now: for ye shall laugh. also to them likewise. For Blessed are ye, when men if ye love them which love shall hate you, and when you, what thank have ye? they shall separate you from for sinners also love those their company, and shall re- that love them. And if ye do proach you, and cast out your good to them which do good name as evil, for the Son of to you, what thank have ye? man's sake. Rejoice ye in for sinners also do even the that day, and leap for joy: same. And if ye lend to them for, behold, your reward is of whom ye hope to receive, great in heaven: for in the what thank have ye? for sinlike manner did their fathers ners also lend to sinners, to unto the prophets. But woe receive as much again. But unto you that are rich! for love ye your enemies, and do ye have received your con- good, and lend, hoping for solation. Woe unto you that nothing again; and your reare full! for ye shall hunger. ward shall be great, and ye Woe unto you that laugh shall be the children of the now! for ye shall mourn and Highest: for he is kind unweep. Woe unto you, when to the unthankful and to the all men shall speak well of evil. Be ye therefore meryou! for so did their fathers ciful, as your Father also to the false prophets. is merciful. Judge not, and But I say unto you which ye shall not be judged: conhear, Love your enemies, do demn not, and ye shall not good to them which hate you, be condemned: forgive, and bless them that curse you, ye shall be forgiven: give, and pray for them which de- and it shall be given unto spitefully use you. And un- you; good measure, pressed to him that smiteth thee on down, and shaken together, the one cheek offer also the and running over, shall men other; and him that taketh give into your bosom. For April 4, ST. LUKE, VII. October 5. with the same measure that a bramble bush gather they ye mete withal it shall be grapes. A good man out of measured to you again. And the good treasure of his heart he spake a parable unto them, bringeth forth that which is Can the blind lead the blind? good; and an evil man out shall they not both fall into of the evil treasure of his the ditch? The disciple is heart bringeth forth that not above his master: but which is evil: for of the every one that is perfect abundance of the heart his shall be as his master. And mouth speaketh. why beholdest thou the mote And why call ye me, Lord, that is in thy brother's eye, Lord, and do not the things but perceivest not the beam which I say? Whosoever that is in thine own eye? cometh to me, and heareth Either how canst thou say to my sayings, and doeth them, thy brother, Brother, let me I will shew you to whom he is pull out the mote that is in like: he is like a man which thine eye, when thou thyself built an house, and digged beholdest not the beam that deep, and laid the foundais in thine own eye? Thou tion on a rock: and when hypocrite, cast out first the the flood arose, the stream beam out of thine own eye, beat vehemently upon that and then shalt thou see clear- house, and could not shake ly to pull out the mote that it: for it was founded upon is in thy brother's eye. For a rock. But he that heareth, a good tree bringeth not and doeth not, is like a man forth corrupt fruit; neither that without a foundation doth a corrupt tree bring built an house upon the earth; forth good fruit. For every against which the stream did tree is known by his own beat vehemently, and immefruit. For of thorns men diately it fell; and the ruin do not gather figs, nor of of that house was great. CHAPTER VII. to ver. 24. October 5, Evening. April 4, Morning. he ended us a all his sayings in the au- went with them. And when dience of the people, he en- he was now not far from tered into Capernaum. And the house, the centurion sent a certain centurion's servant, friends to him, saying unto who was dear unto him, was him, Lord, trouble not thysick, and ready to die. And self: for I am not worthy when he heard of Jesus, he that thou shouldest enter sent unto him the elders of under my roof: wherefore the Jews, beseeching him neither thought I myself that he would come and heal worthy to come unto thee: his servant. And when they but say in a word, and my came to Jesus, they besought servant shall be healed. For him instantly, saying, That I also am a man set under he was worthy for whom he authority, having under me should do this: for he loveth soldiers, and I say unto one, our nation, and he hath built Go, and he goeth; and to April 5, ST. LUKE, VII. October 6. another, Come, and eth; and to my he com- fear on all: and they gloservant, rified God, saying, That a Do this, and he doeth it. great prophet is risen up When Jesus heard these among us; and, That God things, he marvelled at him, hath visited his people. And and turned him about, and this rumour of him went said unto the people that fol- forth throughout all Judæa, lowed him, I say unto you, and throughout all the reI have not found so great gion round about. And the faith, no, not in Israel. And disciples of John shewed him they that were sent, return- of all these things. ing to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick. And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he And it came to pass the that should come? or look we day after, that he went in- for another? When the men to a city called Nain; and were come unto him, they many of his disciples went said, John Baptist hath sent with him, and much people. us unto thee, saying, Art Now when he came nigh to thou he that should come? the gate of the city, behold, or look we for another? And there was a dead man car- in that same hour he cured ried out, the only son of his many of their infirmities and mother, and she was a wi- plagues, and of evil spirits; dow: and much people of and unto many that were the city was with her. And blind he gave sight. Then when the Lord saw her, he Jesus answering said unto had compassion on her, and them, Go your way, and tell said unto her, Weep not. John what things ye have And he came and touched seen and heard; how that the bier: and they that bare the blind see, the lame walk, him stood still. And he said, the lepers are cleansed, the Young man, I say unto thee, deaf hear, the dead are raisArise. And he that was dead ed, to the poor the gospel is sat up, and began to speak. preached. And blessed is he, And he delivered him to his whosoever shall not be of mother. And there came a fended in me. CHAPTER VII. ver. 24. April 5, Morning. October 6, Evening. ND when the messengers delicately, are in kings' But what went ye he began to speak unto out for to see? A prophet? the people concerning John, Yea, I say unto you, and What went ye out into much more than a prophet. the wilderness for to see? This is he, of whom it is A reed shaken with the written, Behold, I send my wind? But what went ye messenger before thy face, out for to see? A man which shall prepare thy way clothed in soft raiment? before thee. For I say unto Behold, they which are gor- you, Among those that are geously apparelled, and live born of women there is not April 5, ST. LUKE, VII. a greater prophet than John| spake within himself, saying, the Baptist: but he that is This man, if he were a proleast in the kingdom of God phet, would have known who is greater than he. And all and what manner of woman the people that heard him, this is that toucheth him: and the publicans, justified for she is a sinner. And JeGod, being baptized with the sus answering said unto him, baptism of John. But the Simon, I have somewhat to Pharisees and lawyers re- say unto thee. And he saith, jected the counsel of God Master, say on. There was against themselves, being not a certain creditor which had baptized of him. two debtors: the one owed And the Lord said, Where- five hundred pence, and the unto then shall I liken the other fifty. And when they men of this generation? and had nothing to pay, he to what are they like? They frankly forgave them both. are like unto children sitting Tell me therefore, which of in the marketplace, and call- them will love him most? ing one to another, and say- Simon answered and said, ing, We have piped unto you, I suppose that he, to whom and ye have not danced; he forgave most. And he we have mourned to you, said unto him, Thou hast and ye have not wept. For rightly judged. And he John the Baptist came nei- turned to the woman, and ther eating bread nor drink- said unto Simon, Seest thou ing wine; and ye say, He hath this woman? I entered into a devil. The Son of man is thine house, thou gavest me come eating and drinking; no water for my feet: but and ye say, Behold a glut- she hath washed my feet tonous man, and a wine- with tears, and wiped them bibber, a friend of publicans with the hairs of her head. and sinners! But wisdom is Thou gavest me no kiss: but justified of all her children. this woman since the time I And one of the Pharisees came in hath not ceased to desired him that he would kiss my feet. My head with eat with him. And he went oil thou didst not anoint: into the Pharisee's house, but this woman hath anointand sat down to meat. And, ed my feet with ointment. behold, a woman in the city, Wherefore I say unto thee, which was a sinner, when she Her sins, which are many, knew that Jesus sat at meat are forgiven; for she loved in the Pharisee's house, much: but to whom little brought an alabaster box of is forgiven, the same loveth ointment, and stood at his little. And he said unto her, feet behind him weeping, and Thy sins are forgiven. And began to wash his feet with they that sat at meat with tears, and did wipe them with him began to say within the hairs of her head, and themselves, Who is this that kissed his feet, and anoint- forgiveth sins also? And ed them with the ointment. he said to the woman, Thy Now when the Pharisee which faith hath saved thee; go in had bidden him saw it, he peace. October 6. April 6, ST. LUKE, VIII. CHAPTER VIII. to ver. 26. April 6, Morning. October 7, Evening. October 7. AND it came to pass is this: The seed is the word afterward, that he went of God. Those by the way throughout every city and side are they that hear; then village, preaching and shew- cometh the devil, and taketh ing the glad tidings of the away the word out of their kingdom of God: and the hearts, lest they should betwelve were with him, and lieve and be saved. They certain women, which had on the rock are they, which, been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, and Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance. 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. No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light. For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad. Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have. Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press. And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee. And he answered and said unAnd when much people were 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 away, 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 be? 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 April 7, ST. LUKE, VIII. October 8. to them, My mother and my pardy. And they came to brethren are these which hear him, and awoke him, saying, the word of God, and do it. Master, master, we perish. Now it came to pass on a Then he arose, and rebuked certain day, that he went into the wind and the raging of a ship with his disciples: and the water: and they ceased, he said unto them, Let us go and there was a calm. And over unto the other side of he said unto them, Where is the lake. And they launched your faith? And they being forth. But as they sailed he afraid wondered, saying one fell asleep: and there came to another, What manner of down a storm of wind on the man is this! for he comlake; and they were filled mandeth even the winds and with water, and were in jeo- water, and they obey him. CHAPTER VIII. ver. 26. April 7, Morning. October 8, Evening. AND they arrived at the that he would suffer them to of the enter And he suffered them. Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake, and were choked. When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country. Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid. They also which saw it told them by what means he that was possessed of the devils was healed. renes, which is over against Galilee. And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not.( For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.) And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him. And they besought him that he would not command them to go out into the deep. And there was there an herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they besought him Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again. Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying, April 8, ST. LUKE, IX. October 9. Return to thine own house, the woman saw that she was and shew how great things not hid, she came trembling, God hath done unto thee. and falling down before him, And he went his way, and she declared unto him before published throughout the all the people for what cause whole city how great things she had touched him, and Jesus had done unto him. how she was healed immediAnd it came to pass, that, ately. And he said unto her, when Jesus was returned, Daughter, be of good comthe people gladly received fort: thy faith hath made him for they were all wait- thee whole; go in peace. ing for him. And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him that he would come into his house: for he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him. While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master. But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole. And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, And a woman having an and John, and the father and issue of blood twelve years, the mother of the maiden. which had spent all her living And all wept, and bewailed upon physicians, neither could her: but he said, Weep not; be healed of any, came behind she is not dead, but sleephim, and touched the border eth. And they laughed him of his garment: and immedi- to scorn, knowing that she ately her issue of blood stanch- was dead. And he put them ed. And Jesus said, Who all out, and took her by the touched me? When all deni- hand, and called, saying, ed, Peter and they that were Maid, arise. And her spirit with him said, Master, the came again, and she arose multitude throng thee and straightway: and he compress thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me? And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me. And when manded to give her meat. And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done. CHAPTER IX. to ver. 28. April 8, Morning. October 9, Evening. THEN he called his twelve| Take nothing for your jourdisciples together, and ney, neither staves, nor scrip, gave them power and au- neither bread, neither mothority over all devils, and to ney; neither have two coats And whatsoever cure diseases. And he sent apiece. them to preach the kingdom house ye enter into, there of God, and to heal the sick. abide, and thence depart. And he said unto them, And whosoever will not re April 8, ST. LUKE, IX. October 9. ceive you, when ye go out of pany. And they did so, and that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them. And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where. made them all sit down. Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude. And they Now Herod the tetrarch did eat, and were all filled: heard of all that was done and there was taken up of by him: and he was per- fragments that remained to plexed, because that it was them twelve baskets. said of some, that John was risen from the dead; and of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again. And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him. And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am? They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again. He said And the apostles, when unto them, But whom say they were returned, told ye that I am? Peter anhim all that they had done. swering said, The Christ of And he took them, and God. And he straitly chargwent aside privately into ed them, and commanded a desert place belonging to them to tell no man that the city called Bethsaida. thing; saying, The Son of And the people, when they man must suffer many knew it, followed him: and things, and be rejected of he received them, and spake the elders and chief priests unto them of the kingdom of and scribes, and be slain, and God, and healed them that be raised the third day. had need of healing. And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they follow me. For whosoever may go into the towns and will save his life shall lose country round about, and it: but whosoever will lose lodge, and get victuals: for his life for my sake, the same we are here in a desert place. shall save it. For what is a But he said unto them, Give man advantaged, if he gain ye them to eat. And they the whole world, and lose said, We have no more but himself, or be cast away? For five loaves and two fishes; whosoever shall be ashamed except we should go and of me and of my words, of buy meat for all this people. him shall the Son of man For they were about five be ashamed, when he shall thousand men. And he said come in his own glory, and to his disciples, Make them in his Father's, and of the sit down by fifties in a com- holy angels. Eut I tell you And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and October 10. April 9, ST. LUKE, IX. of a truth, there be some not taste of death, till they standing here, which shall see the kingdom of God. CHAPTER IX. ver. 28 to ver. 51. April 9, Morning. October 10, Evening. : an eight days after these ing, Master, I beseech thee, sayings, he took Peter and look upon my son: for he John and James, and went is mine only child. And, up into a mountain to pray. lo, a spirit taketh him, and And as he prayed, the fash- he suddenly crieth out; and ion of his countenance was it teareth him that he foamaltered, and his raiment was eth again, and bruising him white and glistering. And, hardly departeth from him. behold, there talked with And I besought thy discihim two men, which were ples to cast him out; and Moses and Elias: who ap- they could not. And Jesus peared in glory, and spake of answering said, O faithless his decease which he should and perverse generation, how accomplish at Jerusalem. long shall I be with you, and But Peter and they that suffer you? Bring thy son were with him were heavy hither. And as he was yet with sleep and when they a coming, the devil threw were awake, they saw his him down, and tare him. glory, and the two men that And Jesus rebuked the unstood with him. And it clean spirit, and healed the came to pass, as they de- child, and delivered him parted from him, Peter said again to his father. unto Jesus, Master, it is good And they were all amazed for us to be here: and let us at the mighty power of God. make three tabernacles; one But while they wondered for thee, and one for Moses, every one at all things which and one for Elias: not know- Jesus did, he said unto his ing what he said. While disciples, Let these sayings he thus spake, there came sink down into your cars: a cloud, and overshadowed for the Son of man shall them and they feared as be delivered into the hands they entered into the cloud. of men. But they underAnd there came a voice out stood not this saying, and of the cloud, saying, This is it was hid from them, that my beloved Son: hear him. they perceived it not: and And when the voice was they feared to ask him of past, Jesus was found alone. that saying. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen. Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest. And Jesus, perceiving the And it came to pass, that thought of their heart, took on the next day, when they a child, and set him by him, were come down from the and said unto them, Whohill, much people met him. soever shall receive this And, behold,& man of child in my name receiveth April 10, ST. LUKE, IX, X. October 11. not me: and whosoever shall re- casting out devils in thy ceive me receiveth him that name; and we forbad him, sent me: for he that is least because he followeth among you all, the same with us. And Jesus said shall be great. unto him, Forbid him not: And John answered and for he that is not against said, Master, we saw one us is for us. CHAPTER IX. ver. 51, and Chap. X. to ver. 17. April 10, Morning. October 11, Evening. Saint James's Day, ver. 51 to ver. 57, Morning. the ND it came to pass, dead bury their dead: but 51 come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem, and sent messengers before his face and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him. And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem. And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did? But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village. Ver. 57. And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. Jesus said unto him, Let the dom of God. And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house. And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. Chap. X. AFTER these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come. Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, 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 again. And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to April 11, ST. LUKE, X. October 12. house. And into whatsoever for Sodom, than for that city. city ye enter, and they re- Woe unto thee, Chorazin! ceive you, eat such things as woe unto thee, Bethsaida! are set before you: and heal for if the mighty works had the sick that are therein, and been done in Tyre and Sisay unto them, The kingdom don, which have been done of God is come nigh unto in you, they had a great you. But into whatsoever while ago repented, sitting in city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say, Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day sackcloth and ashes. But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you. And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell. He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me. CHAPTER X. ver. 17. April 11, Morning. October 12, Evening. man knoweth the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him. again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as And he turned him unto lightning fall from heaven. his disciples, and said priBehold, I give unto you vately, Blessed are the eyes power to tread on serpents which see the things that and scorpions, and over all ye see: for I tell you, that the power of the enemy: many prophets and kings and nothing shall by any have desired to see those means hurt you. Notwith- things which ye see, and standing in this rejoice not, have not seen them and that the spirits are subject to hear those things which ye unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. And, behold, a certain lawIn that hour Jesus rejoiced yer stood up, and tempted in spirit, and said, I thank him, saying, Master, what thee, O Father, Lord of hea- shall I do to inherit eterven and earth, that thou hast nal life? He said unto him, hid these things from the What is written in the law? wise and prudent, and hast how readest thou? And he revealed them unto babes: answering said, Thou shalt even so, Father; for so it love the Lord thy God with seemed good in thy sight. all thy heart, and with all All things are delivered to thy soul, and with all thy me of my Father: and no strength, and with all thy hear, and have not heard them. April 12, ST. LUKE, XI. October 13. to him that fell among the thieves? And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise. mind; and thy neighbour as them to the host, and said thyself. And he said unto unto him, Take care of him; him, Thou hast answered and whatsoever thou spendright: this do, and thou est more, when I come again, shalt live. But he, willing I will repay thee. Which to justify himself, said un- now of these three, thinkest to Jesus, And who is my thou, was neighbour unneighbour? And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wound- Now it came to pass, as ed him, and departed, leav- they went, that he entered ing him half dead. And by into a certain village: and a chance there came down a certain woman named Marcertain priest that way: and tha received him into her when he saw him, he pass- house. And she had a sister ed by on the other side. And called Mary, which also sat likewise a Levite, when he at Jesus' feet, and heard his was at the place, came and word. But Martha was cumlooked on him, and passed bered about much serving, by on the othe side. But and came to him, and said, a certain Samaritan, as he Lord, dost thou not care journeyed, came where he that my sister hath left me was: and when he saw him, to serve alone? bid her therehe had compassion on him, fore that she help me. And and went to him, and bound Jesus answered and said up his wounds, pouring in unto her, Martha, Martha, oil and wine, and set him on thou art careful and trouhis own beast, and brought bled about many things: him to an inn, and took care but one thing is needful: of him. And on the morrow and Mary hath chosen that when he departed, he took good part, which shall not out two pence, and gave be taken away from her. CHAPTER XI. to ver. 29. April 12, Morning. October 13, Evening. AN ND it came to pass, that,| forgive us our sins; for we as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art.in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. Give us day by day our daily bread. And also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? And he from within shall answer and say, April 12, ST. LUKE, XI. October 13. Trouble me not: the door is shall his kingdom stand? benow shut, and my children cause ye say that I cast out are with me in bed; I cannot devils through Beelzebub. rise and give thee. I say un- And if I by Beelzebub cast to you, Though he will not out devils, by whom do your rise and give him, because sons cast them out? therefore he is his friend, yet because shall they be your judges. of his importunity he will But if I with the finger of rise and give him as many as God cast out devils, no doubt he needeth. And I say unto the kingdom of God is come. you, Ask, and it shall be upon you. When a strong given you; seek, and ye shall man armed keepeth his pafind; knock, and it shall be lace, his goods are in peace: opened unto you. For every but when a stronger than he one that asketh receiveth; shall come upon him, and and he that seeketh findeth; overcome him, he taketh and to him that knocketh it from him all his armour shall be opened. If a son wherein he trusted, and dishall ask bread of any of you videth his spoils. He that that is a father, will he give is not with me is against me: him a stone? or if he ask a and he that gathereth not fish, will he for a fish give with me scattereth. When him a serpent? or if he shall the unclean spirit is gone ask an egg, will he offer him out of a man, he walketh a scorpion? If ye then, being through dry places, seeking evil, know how to give good rest; and finding none, he gifts unto your children: how saith, I will return unto my much more shall your hea- house whence I came out. venly Father give the Holy And when he cometh, he Spirit to them that ask him? findeth it swept and garnished. Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. And he 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 And it came to pass, as through Beelzebub the chief of the devils. And others, he spake these things, a certempting him, sought of him tain woman of the company a sign from heaven. But lifted up her voice, and said he, knowing their thoughts, unto him, Blessed is the said unto them, Every king- womb that bare thee, and dom divided against itself is the paps which thou hast brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth. If Satan also be divided against himself, how sucked. But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. April 13, ST. LUKE, XI. October 14. CHAPTER XI. ver. 29. A April 13, Morning. October 14, Evening. ND when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet. For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation. The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here. The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here. No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light. The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is Then answered one of the single, thy whole body also is lawyers, and said unto him, full of light; but when thine Master, thus saying thou eye is evil, thy body also is reproachest us also. And full of darkness. Take heed he said, Woe unto you also, therefore that the light which ye lawyers! for ye lade is in thee be not darkness. If men with burdens grievous thy whole body therefore be to be borne, and ye yourfull of light, having no part selves touch not the burdens" dark, the whole shall be full with one of your fingers. of light, as when the bright Woe unto you! for ye build shining of a candle doth give the sepulchres of the prothee light. phets, and your fathers killed And as he spake, a cer- them. Truly ye bear witness tain Pharisee besought him that ye allow the deeds of to dine with him: and he your fathers: for they indeed went in, and sat down to killed them, and ye build meat. And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner. And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness. Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also? But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you. But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets. Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over them are not aware of them. April 14, ST. LUKE, XII. October 15. their sepulchres. Therefore this generation. Woe unto also said the wisdom of God, you, lawyers! for ye have I will send them prophets taken away the key of knowand apostles, and some of ledge: ye entered not in yourthem they shall slay and per- selves, and them that were secute: that the blood of all entering in ye hindered. And the prophets, which was shed as he said these things unto from the foundation of the them, the scribes and the world, may be required of Pharisees began to urge him this generation; from the vehemently, and to provoke blood of Abel unto the blood him to speak of many things: of Zacharias, which perished laying wait for him, and seekbetween the altar and the ing to catch something out of temple: verily I say unto his mouth, that they might you, It shall be required of accuse him. CHAPTER XII. to ver. 35. April 14, Morning. October 15, Evening. man also confess before the angels of God: but he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God. And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven. And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unmean time, when| value than many sparrows. there were gathered to- Also I say unto you, Whos0gether an innumerable mul- ever shall confess me before titude of people, insomuch men, him shall the Son of that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known. Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear to magistrates, and powers, in closets shall be proclaimed take ye no thought how or upon the housetops. And I what thing ye shall answer, say unto you my friends, Be or what ye shall say: for the not afraid of them that kill Holy Ghost shall teach you the body, and after that have in the same hour what ye no more that they can do. ought to say. But I will forewarn you whom And one of the company ye shall fear: Fear him, which said unto him, Master, speak after he hath killed hath pow- to my brother, that he dier to cast into hell; yea, I say vide the inheritance with me. unto you, Fear him. Are not And he said unto him, Man, five sparrows sold for two who made me a judge or farthings, and not one of them a divider over you? And is forgotten before God? But he said unto them, Take even the very hairs of your heed, and beware of covethead are all numbered. Fear ousness: for a man's life not therefore: ye are of more consisteth not in the abunN the IN April 15, ST. LUKE, XII. dance of the things which he| of you with taking thought possesseth. And he spake a can add to his stature one parable unto them, saying, cubit? If ye then be not able The ground of a certain rich to do that thing which is man brought forth plentiful- least, why take ye thought ly: and he thought within for the rest? Consider the himself, saying, What shall I lilies how they grow: they do, because I have no room toil not, they spin not; and where to bestow my fruits? yet I say unto you, that SoAnd he said, This will I do: lomon in all his glory was I will pull down my barns, not arrayed like one of these. and build greater; and there If then God so clothe the will I bestow all my fruits grass, which is to day in the and my goods. And I will field, and to morrow is cast say to my soul, Soul, thou into the oven; how much hast much goods laid up for more will he clothe you, O many years; take thine ease, ye of little faith? And seek eat, drink, and be merry. not ye what ye shall eat, or But God said unto him, Thou what ye shall drink, neither fool, this night thy soul shall be ye of doubtful mind. For be required of thee: then all these things do the nawhose shall those things be, tions of the world seek after: which thou hast provided? and your Father knoweth So is he that layeth up trea- that ye have need of these sure for himself, and is not things. rich toward God. October 16. But rather seek ye the And he said unto his dis- kingdom of God; and all ciples, Therefore I say unto these things shall be added you, Take no thought for your unto you. Fear not, little life, what ye shall eat; nei- flock; for it is your Father for the body, what ye ther's good pleasure to give shall put on. The life is more you the kingdom. Sell that than meat, and the body is ye have, and give alms; promore than raiment. Consider vide yourselves bags which the ravens: for they neither wax not old, a treasure in sow nor reap; which neither the heavens that faileth not, have storehouse nor barn; where no thief approacheth, and God feedeth them: how neither moth corrupteth. For much more are ye better where your treasure is, there than the fowls? And which will your heart be also. CHAPTER XII. ver. 35. April 15, Morning. October 16, Evening. LET your loins be girded ed are those servants, whom about, and your lights the lord when he cometh burning; and ye yourselves shall find watching: verily I like unto men that wait for say unto you, that he shall their lord, when he will gird himself, and make them return from the wedding; to sit down to meat, and will that when he cometh and come forth and serve them. knocketh, they may open And if he shall come in the unto him immediately. Bless- second watch, or come in the 0 April 15, ST. LUKE, XII. October 16. third watch, and find them so,| have committed much, of blessed are those servants. him they will ask the more. And this know, that if the I am come to send fire on goodman of the house had the earth; and what will I, if known what hour the thief it be already kindled? But I would come, he would have have a baptism to be baptized watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through. Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not. with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: for from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all? And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them and the daughter against the their portion of meat in due mother; the mother in law season? Blessed is that ser- against her daughter in law, vant, whom his lord when he and the daughter in law cometh shall find so doing. against her mother in law. Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath. But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken; the lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers. And that When thou goest with servant, which knew his lord's thine adversary to the magiwill, and prepared not him- strate, as thou art in the way, self, neither did according to give diligence that thou mayhis will, shall be beaten with est be delivered from him; many stripes. But he that lest he hale thee to the judge, knew not, and did commit and the judge deliver thee to things worthy of stripes, shall the officer, and the officer be beaten with few stripes. cast thee into prison. I tell For unto whomsoever much thee, thou shalt not depart is given, of him shall be much thence, till thou hast paid required and to whom men the very last mite. And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is. And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass. Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time? Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right? ST. LUKE, XIII. CHAPTER XIII. to ver. 18. April 16, Morning. October 17, Evening. April 16, 17, October 17, 18. THERE were present at And, behold, there was a that season some that woman which had a spirit told him of the Galilæans, of infirmity eighteen years, whose blood Pilate had min- and was bowed together, and gled with their sacrifices. And could in no wise lift up herJesus answering said unto self. And when Jesus saw them, Suppose ye that these her, he called her to him, and Galilæans were sinners above said unto her, Woman, thou all the Galilæans, because art loosed from thine infirthey suffered such things? mity. And he laid his hands I tell you, Nay: but, except on her: and immediately she ye repent, ye shall all like- was made straight, and gloriwise perish. Or those eigh- fied God. And the ruler of teen, upon whom the tower the synagogue answered with in Siloam fell, and slew them, indignation, because that Jethink ye that they were sin- sus had healed on the sabbath ners above all men that dwelt day, and said unto the people, in Jerusalem? I tell you, There are six days in which Nay: but, except ye repent, men ought to work in them ye shall all likewise perish. therefore come and be healHe spake also this parable; ed, and not on the sabbath A certain man had a fig tree day. The Lord then answerplanted in his vineyard; and ed him, and said, Thou hypohe came and sought fruit crite, doth not each one of thereon, and found none. you on the sabbath loose his Then said he unto the dress- ox or his ass from the stall, er of his vineyard, Behold, and lead him away to waterthese three years I come ing? And ought not this seeking fruit on this fig woman, being a daughter of tree, and find none: cut it Abraham, whom Satan hath down; why cumbereth it the bound, lo, these eighteen ground? And he answering years, be loosed from this said unto him, Lord, let it bond on the sabbath day? alone this year also, till I And when he had said these shall dig about it, and dung things, all his adversaries it: and if it bear fruit, well: were ashamed: and all the and if not, then after that people rejoiced for all the thou shalt cut it down. And glorious things that were he was teaching in one of the done by him. synagogues on the sabbath. CHAPTER April 17, Morning. what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his XIII. ver. 18. October 18, Evening. and it and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it. And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God? It is April 18, ST. LUKE, XIV. October 19. like leaven, which a woman| come from the east, and from took and hid in three mea- the west, and from the north, sures of meal, till the whole and from the south, and shall was leavened. And he went sit down in the kingdom of through the cities and vil- God. And, behold, there are lages, teaching, and journey- last which shall be first, and ing toward Jerusalem. Then there are first which shall be said one unto him, Lord, are last. there few that be saved? And he said unto them, Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee. And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected. Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet ye are: then shall ye begin perish out of Jerusalem. O to say, We have eaten and Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which drunk in thy presence, and killest the prophets, and stonthou hast taught in our est them that are sent unstreets. But he shall say, I to thee; how often would I tell you, I know you not have gathered thy children whence ye are; depart from together, as a hen doth gather me, all ye workers of iniqui- her brood under her wings, ty. There shall be weeping and ye would not! Behold, and gnashing of teeth, when your house is left unto you deye shall see Abraham, and solate: and verily I say unto Isaac, and Jacob, and all you, Ye shall not see me, unthe prophets, in the kingdom til the time come when ye shall of God, and you yourselves say, Blessed is he that cometh thrust out. And they shall in the name of the Lord. CHAPTER XIV. to ver. 25. April 18, Morning. October 19, Evening. ANT ND it came to pass, as he sabbath day? And they held went into the house of their peace. And he took one of the chief Pharisees to him, and healed him, and let eat bread on the sabbath day, him go; and answered them, that they watched him. And, saying,' Which of you shall behold, there was a certain have an ass or an ox fallman before him which had en into a pit, and will not the dropsy. And Jesus an- straightway pull him out on swering spake unto the law- the sabbath day? And they yers and Pharisees, saying, could not answer him again Is it lawful to heal on the to these things. April 19, ST. LUKE, XIV. certain man made supper, and bade and sent his sersupper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. And they all with one consent began to make And he put forth a parable sat at meat with him heard to those which were bidden, these things, he said unto when he marked how they him, Blessed is he that shall chose out the chief rooms; eat bread in the kingdom saying unto them, When of God. Then said he unto thou art bidden of any man him, A to a wedding, sit not down a great in the highest room; lest a many: more honourable man than vant at thou be bidden of him; and he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin the lowest room. But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee. For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. with shame to take excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought 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. So 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, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways 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. Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee. But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: and thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just. And when one of them that CHAPTER XIV. ver. 25, October 20. AND ND there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them, If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and Chap. XV. to ver. 11. April 19, Morning. October 20, Evening. and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. And whosoever doth not 02 April 20,0 ST. LUKE, XV. bear his cross, and come af-| This man receiveth sinners, ter me, cannot be my disciple. and eateth with them. For which of you, intending And he spake this parable to build a tower, sitteth not unto them, saying, What down first, and counteth the man of you, having an huncost, whether he have suffi- dred sheep, if he lose one cient to finish it? Lest haply, of them, doth not leave the after he hath laid the foun- ninety and nine in the wildation, and is not able to derness, and go after that finish it, all that behold it which is lost, until he find it? begin to mock him, saying, And when he hath found it, This man began to build, he layeth it on his shoulders, and was not able to finish. rejoicing. And when he comOr what king, going to make eth home, he calleth together war against another king, sit- his friends and neighbours, teth not down first, and con- saying unto them, Rejoice sulteth whether he be able with me; for I have found with ten thousand to meet my sheep which was lost. I him that cometh against him say unto you, that likewise with twenty thousand? Or joy shall be in heaven over else, while the other is yet a one sinner that repenteth, great way off, he sendeth an more than over ninety and ambassage, and desireth con- nine just persons, which need ditions of peace. So likewise, no repentance. whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned? It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. October 21. Chap. XV. THEN drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have 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. CHAPTER XV. ver. 11. ANI April 20, Morning. October 21, Evening. ND he said, A certain country, and there wasted his man had two sons: and substance with riotous living. the younger of them said to And when he had spent all, his father, Father, give me there arose a mighty famine the portion of goods that fall- in that land; and he began eth to me. And he divided to be in want. And he went unto them his living. And not and joined himself to a citimany days after the younger zen of that country; and he son gathered all together, and sent him into his fields to took his journey into a far feed swine. And he would April 21, ST. LUKE, XVI. October 22. fain have filled his belly with| gan to be merry. Now his the husks that the swine did elder son was in the field: eat: and no man gave unto and as he came and drew him. And when he came to nigh to the house, he heard himself, he said, How many musick and dancing. And hired servants of my father's he called one of the servants, have bread enough and to and asked what these things spare, and I perish with hun- meant. And he said unto ger! I will arise and go to him, Thy brother is come; my father, and will say unto and thy father hath killed him, Father, I have sinned the fatted calf, because he against heaven, and before hath received him safe and thee, and am no more worthy sound. And he was angry, to be called thy son: make and would not go in: thereme as one of thy hired ser- fore came his father out, and vants. And he arose, and intreated him. And he ancame to his father. But when swering said to his father, he was yet a great way off, Lo, these many years do I his father saw him, and had serve thee, neither transcompassion, and ran, and fell gressed I at any time thy on his neck, and kissed him. commandment: and yet thou And the son said unto him, never gavest me a kid, that I Father, I have sinned against might make merry with my heaven, and in thy sight, friends: but as soon as this and am no more worthy to thy son was come, which hath be called thy son. But the devoured thy living with harfather said to his servants, lots, thou hast killed for him Bring forth the best robe, the fatted calf. And he said and put it on him; and put unto him, Son, thou art ever a ring on his hand, and shoes with me, and all that I have on his feet: and bring hither is thine. It was meet that the fatted calf, and kill it; we should make merry, and and let us eat, and be merry: be glad: for this thy brofor this my son was dead, and ther was dead, and is alive is alive again; he was lost, again; and was lost, and is and is found. And they be- found. CHAPTER XVI. April 21, Morning. October 22, Evening. AND he said also unto his my lord taketh away from me cannot was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted 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 I do? for 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 April 21, ST. LUKE, XVI. October 22. unto him, Take thy bill, and it. And it is easier for heaven 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 There was a certain rich done wisely: for the chil- man, which was clothed in dren of this world are in their purple and fine linen, and generation wiser than the fared sumptuously every children of light. And I say day: and there was a cerunto you, Make to yourselves tain beggar named Lazarus, friends of the mammon of which was laid at his gate, unrighteousness; that, when full of sores, and desiring ye fail, they may receive you to be fed with the crumbs into everlasting habitations. which fell from the rich He that is faithful in that man's table: moreover the which is least is faithful also dogs came and licked his in much: and he that is un- sores. And it came to pass, just in the least is unjust also that the beggar died, and was in much. If therefore ye have carried by the angels into not been faithful in the un- Abraham's bosom: the rich righteous mammon, who will man also died, and was bucommit to your trust the ried; and in hell he lift up true riches? And if ye have his eyes, being in torments, not been faithful in that and seeth Abraham afar off, which is another man's, who and Lazarus in his bosom. shall give you that which is And he cried and said, Father your own? Abraham, have mercy on me, No servant can serve two and send Lazarus, that he masters: for either he will may dip the tip of his finhate the one, and love the ger in water, and cool my other; or else he will hold tongue; for I am tormented to the one, and despise the in this flame. But Abraham other. Ye cannot serve God said, Son, remember that and mammon. And the Pha- thou in thy lifetime receivrisees also, who were covet- edst thy good things, and ous, heard all these things: likewise Lazarus evil things: and they derided him. And but now he is comforted, and he said unto them, Ye are thou art tormented. And they which justify yourselves beside all this, between us before men; but God know- and you there is a great eth your hearts: for that gulf fixed: so that they which is highly esteemed which would pass from among men is abomination hence to you cannot; neiin the sight of God. The law ther can they pass to us, that and the prophets were until would come from thence. John: since that time the Then he said, I pray thee kingdom of God is preached, therefore, father, that thou and every man presseth into wouldest send him to my faand earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail. Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery. April 22, ST. LUKE, XVII. October 23. but if one the ther's house: for I have five| father Abraham: brethren; that he may tes- went unto them from tify unto them, lest they also dead, they will repent. And come into this place of tor- he said unto him, If they ment. Abraham saith unto hear not Moses and the prohim, They have Moses and phets, neither will they be the prophets; let them hear persuaded, though one rose them. And he said, Nay, from the dead. CHAPTER XVII. to ver. 20. April 22, Morning. October 23, Evening. because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not. So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do. disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come! It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones. And it came to pass, as he Take heed to yourselves: If went to Jerusalem, that he thy brother trespass against passed through the midst of thee, rebuke him; and if he Samaria and Galilee. And as repent, forgive him. And if he entered into a certain vilhe trespass against thee se- lage, there met him ten men ven times in a day, and seven that were lepers, which stood times in a day turn again to afar off: and they lifted up thee, saying, I repent; thou their voices, and said, Jeshalt forgive him. And the sus, Master, have mercy on apostles said unto the Lord, us. And when he saw them, Increase our faith. And the he said unto them, Go shew Lord said, If ye had faith as yourselves unto the priests. a grain of mustard seed, ye And it came to pass, that, as might say unto this syca- they went, they were cleansmine tree, Be thou plucked ed. And one of them, when up by the root, and be thou he saw that he was healed, planted in the sea; and it turned back, and with a loud should obey you. But which voice glorified God, and fell of you, having a servant down on his face at his feet, plowing or feeding cattle, giving him thanks: and he will say unto him by and by, was a Samaritan. And Jesus when he is come from the answering said, Were there field, Go and sit down to not ten cleansed? but where meat? and will not rather are the nine? There are say unto him, Make ready not found that returned to wherewith I may sup, and give glory to God, save this gird thyself, and serve me, stranger. And he said untill I have eaten and drunken; to him, Arise, go thy way: and afterward thou shalt eat thy faith hath made thee and drink? Doth he thank whole. 03 April 23, 24, ST. LUKE, XVII, XVIII. October 24, 25. CHAPTER XVII. ver. 20. April 23, Morning. October 24, Evening. ND when did Ad of the Pharisees, when eat, they drank, they bought, the kingdom of God should they sold, they planted, they come, he answered them and builded; but the same day said, The kingdom of God that Lot went out of Sodom cometh not with observa- it rained fire and brimstone tion: neither shall they say, from heaven, and destroyed Lo here! or, lo there! for, them all. Even thus shall behold, the kingdom of God it be in the day when the is within you. And he said Son of man is revealed. In unto the disciples, The days that day, he which shall be will come, when ye shall de- upon the housetop, and his sire to see one of the days of stuff in the house, let him the Son of man, and ye shall not come down to take it not see it. And they shall away: and he that is in say to you, See here; or, the field, let him likewise see there: go not after them, not return back. Remember nor follow them. For as the Lot's wife. Whosoever shall lightning, that lighteneth out seek to save his life shall of the one part under hea- lose it; and whosoever shall ven, shineth unto the other lose his life shall preserve part under heaven; so shall it. I tell you, in that night also the Son of man be in there shall be two men in one his day. But first must he bed; the one shall be taken, suffer many things, and be and the other shall be left. rejected of this generation. Two women shall be grindAnd as it was in the days of ing together; the one shall Noe, so shall it be also in be taken, and the other left. the days of the Son of man. Two men shall be in the field; They did eat, they drank, the one shall be taken, and they married wives, they the other left. And they anwere given in marriage, un- swered and said unto him, til the day that Noe entered Where, Lord? And he said into the ark, and the flood unto them, Wheresoever the came, and destroyed them body is, thither will the eagles all. Likewise also as it was be gathered together. CHAPTER XVIII. to ver. 31. April 24, Morning. October 25, Evening. A ND he spake a parable| city; and she came unto him, unto them to this end, saying, Avenge me of mine that men ought always to adversary. And he would pray, and not to faint; say- not for a while: but aftering, There was in a city a ward he said within himself, judge, which feared not God, Though I fear not God, nor neither regarded man: and regard man; yet because this there was a widow in that widow troubleth me, I will April 24, ST. LUKE, XVIII. October 25. I avenge her, lest by her con- dom of God as a little child tinual coming she weary me. shall in no wise enter thereAnd the Lord said, Hear in. And a certain ruler askwhat the unjust judge saith. ed him, saying, Good Master, And shall not God avenge wh shall I do to inherit his own elect, which cry day eternal life? And Jesus said and night unto him, though unto him, Why callest thou he bear long with them? I me good? none is good, save tell you that he will avenge one, that is, God. Thou them speedily. Nevertheless knowest the commandments, when the Son of man com- Do not commit adultery, Do eth, shall he find faith on the not kill, Do not steal, Do earth? And he spake this not bear false witness, Hoparable unto certain which nour thy father and thy trusted in themselves that mother. And he said, All they were righteous, and these have I kept from my despised others: Two men youth up. Now when Jesus went up into the temple to heard these things, he said pray; the one a Pharisee, unto him, Yet lackest thou and the other a publican. one thing: sell all that thou The Pharisee stood and hast, and distribute unto the prayed thus with himself, poor, and thou shalt have God, I thank thee, that I am treasure in heaven: and not as other men are, extor- come, follow me. And when tioners, unjust, adulterers, he heard this, he was very or even as this publican. sorrowful: for he was very fast twice in the week, I give rich. And when Jesus saw tithes of all that I possess. that he was very sorrowful, And the publican, standing he said, How hardly shall afar off, would not lift up so they that have riches enter much as his eyes unto hea- into the kingdom of God! ven, but smote upon his for it is easier for a camel breast, saying, God be mer- to go through a needle's eye, ciful to me a sinner. I tell than for a rich man to enter you, this man went down to into the kingdom of God. his house justified rather And they that heard it said, than the other: for every Who then can be saved? one that exalteth himself And he said, The things shall be abased; and he that which are impossible with humbleth himself shall be men are possible with God. exalted. And they brought Then Peter said, Lo, we unto him also infants, that have left all, and followed he would touch them: but thee. And he said unto when his disciples saw it, them, Verily I say unto you, they rebuked them. But Je- There is no man that hath sus called them unto him, left house, or parents, or breand said, Suffer little chil- thren, or wife, or children, dren to come unto me, and for the kingdom of God's forbid them not: for of such is sake, who shall not receive the kingdom of God. Verily manifold more in this preI say unto you, Whosoever sent time, and in the world shall not receive the king- to come life everlasting. April 25, ST. LUKE, XVIII, XIX. October 26. CHAPTER XVIII. ver. 31, and Chap. XIX. to ver. 11. April 25, Morning. October 26, Evening. HEN he took unto him immediately he he T the twelve, and said unto received his sight, and follow them, Behold, we go up to ed him, glorifying God: and Jerusalem, and all things all the people, when they saw that are written by the pro- it, gave praise unto God. phets concerning the Son of Chap. XIX. AND Jesus man shall be accomplished. entered and passed through For he shall be delivered Jericho. And, behold, there unto the Gentiles, and shall was a man named Zacchæus, be mocked, and spitefully which was the chief among the entreated, and spitted on: publicans, and he was rich. and they shall scourge him, And he sought to see Jesus and put him to death: and who he was; and could not the third day he shall rise for the press, because he was And again. And they understood little of stature. none of these things: and ran before, and climbed up this saying was hid from into a sycomore tree to see them, neither knew they the him: for he was to pass that things which were spoken. way. And when Jesus came And it came to pass, that to the place, he looked up, as he was come nigh unto and saw him, and said unto Jericho, a certain blind man him, Zacchæus, make haste, sat by the way side begging: and come down; for to day and hearing the multitude I must abide at thy house. pass by, he asked what it And he made haste, and meant. And they told him, came down, and received that Jesus of Nazareth pass- him joyfully. And when eth by. And he cried, saying, they saw it, they all murJesus, thou son of David, mured, saying, That he was have mercy on me. And gone to be guest with a man they which went before re- that is a sinner. And Zacbuked him, that he should chæus stood, and said unto hold his peace: but he cried the Lord; Behold, Lord, so much the more, Thou son the half of my goods I give of David, have mercy on me. to the poor; and if I have And Jesus stood, and com- taken any thing from any manded him to be brought man by false accusation, I And unto him: and when he was restore him fourfold. come near, he asked him, Jesus said unto him, This saying, What wilt thou that day is salvation come to this I shall do unto thee? And house, forsomuch as he also is he said, Lord, that I may a son of Abraham. For the receive my sight. And Jesus Son of man is come to seek said unto him, Receive thy and to save that which was sight: thy faith hath saved lost. April 26, 27, ST. LUKE, XIX. October 27, 28. CHAPTER XIX. ver. 11 to ver. 28. ANT April 26, Morning. October 27, Evening. ND as they heard these wise to him, Be thou also things, he added and over five cities. And another spake a parable, because he came, saying, Lord, behold, was nigh to Jerusalem, and here is thy pound, which I because they thought that the have kept laid up in a napkingdom of God should im- kin: for I feared thee, bemediately appear. He said cause thou art an austere therefore, A certain noble- man: thou takest up that man went into a far country thou layedst not down, and to receive for himself a king- reapest that thou didst not dom, and to return. And he sow. And he saith unto him, called his ten servants, and Out of thine own mouth will delivered them ten pounds, I judge thee, thou wicked and said unto them, Occupy servant. Thou knewest that till I come. But his citizens I was an austere man, taking hated him, and sent a mes- up that I laid not down, and sage after him, saying, We reaping that I did not sow: will not have this man to wherefore then gavest not reign over us. And it came thou my money into the to pass, that when he was bank, that at my coming I returned, having received might have required mine the kingdom, then he com- own with usury? And he manded these servants to said unto them that stood by, be called unto him, to whom Take from him the pound, he had given the money, that and give it to him that hath he might know how much ten pounds.( And they said every man had gained by unto him, Lord, he hath ten trading. Then came the first, pounds.) For I say unto you, saying, Lord, thy pound hath That unto every one which gained ten pounds. And he hath shall be given; and said unto him, Well, thou from him that hath not, even good servant: because thou that he hath shall be taken hast been faithful in a very away from him. But those little, have thou authority mine enemies, which would over ten cities. And the not that I should reign over second came, saying, Lord, them, bring hither, and slay thy pound hath gained five them before me. pounds. And he said like- l CHAPTER XIX. ver. 28. April 27, Morning. October 28, Evening. Sixth Sunday in Lent, Evening. had thus at the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt 04 spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem. And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, April 28, ST. LUKE, XX. October 29. And when he was come near, he be the city, and wept over it, saying, If thou hadst tied, whereon yet never man| if these should hold their sat: loose him, and bring him peace, the stones would imhither. And if any man ask mediately cry out. you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him. And they that were known, even thou, at least sent went their way, and in this thy day, the things found even as he had said which belong unto thy peace! unto them. And as they but now they are hid from were loosing the colt, the thine eyes. For the days shall owners thereof said unto come upon thee, that thine them, Why loose ye the enemies shall cast a trench colt? And they said, The about thee, and compass thee Lord hath need of him. And round, and keep thee in on they brought him to Jesus: every side, and shall lay thee and they cast their garments even with the ground, and upon the colt, and they set thy children within thee; Jesus thereon. And as he and they shall not leave in went, they spread their thee one stone upon another; clothes in the way. And because thou knewest not when he was come nigh, even the time of thy visitation. now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen; saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest. And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples. And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, him. And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought; saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves. And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him, and could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear CHAPTER XX. to ver. 27. April 28, Morning. October 29, Evening. Sixth Sunday in Lent, ver. 9 to ver. 21, Even. Alternative. AND ND it came to pass, that these things? or who is he on one of those days, as that gave thee this authohe taught the people in the rity? And he answered and temple, and preached the said unto them, I will also gospel, the chief priests and ask you one thing; and the scribes came upon him answer me: The baptism of with the elders, and spake John, was it from heaven, or unto him, saying, Tell us, of men? And they reasoned by what authority doest thou with themselves, saying, If April 28, ST. LUKE, XX. October 29. we shall say, From heaven; they heard it, they said, he will say, Why then be God forbid. And he beheld lieved ye him not? But and them, and said, What is this if we say, Of men; all the then that is written, The people will stone us: for stone which the builders rethey be persuaded that John jected, the same is become was a prophet. And they the head of the corner? Whoanswered, that they could soever shall fall upon that not tell whence it was. And stone shall be broken; but Jesus said unto them, Nei- on whomsoever it shall fall, ther tell I you by what au- it will grind him to powder. thority I do these things. And the chief priests and Ver. 9. Then began he to the scribes the same hour speak to the people this para- sought to lay hands on ble; A certain man planted a him and they feared the vineyard, and let it forth to people for they perceived husbandmen, and went into that he had spoken this a far country for a long time. parable against them. And And at the season he sent a they watched him, and sent servant to the husbandmen, forth spies, which should that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent him away empty. And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and entreated him shamefully, and sent him away empty. And again he sent a third: and they wounded him also, and cast him out. Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son: it may be they will feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor. Ver. 21. And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly: Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Cæsar, or no? But he perceived reverence him when their craftiness, and said unthey see him. But when to them, Why tempt ye me? the husbandmen saw him, Shew me a penny. Whose they reasoned among them- image and superscription selves, saying, This is the hath it? They answered and heir: come, let us kill him, said, Cæsar's. And he said that the inheritance may be unto them, Render therefore our's. So they cast him out unto Cæsar the things which of the vineyard, and killed be Cæsar's, and unto God the him. What therefore shall things which be God's. And the lord of the vineyard do they could not take hold of unto them? He shall come his words before the peoand destroy these husband- ple: and they marvelled at men, and shall give the vine- his answer, and held their yard to others. And when peace. April 29, ST. LUKE, XX, XXI. CHAPTER XX. ver. 27, and Chap. XXI. to ver. 5. of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him. Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well said. And after unto that they durst not ask him any question at all. And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David's son? And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool. David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son? Then in the audience of all the people he said unApril 29, Morning. October 30, Evening. THEN came to him cer- a Go tain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him, saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man's brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed his brother. There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children. And the second took her to wife, and he died childless. And the third took her; and in like manner the seven also: and they left no children, and died. Last of to his disciples, Beware of all the woman died also. the scribes, which desire to Therefore in the resurrec- walk in long robes, and tion whose wife of them is love greetings in the marshe? for seven had her to kets, and the highest seats wife. And Jesus answering in the synagogues, and the said unto them, The chil- chief rooms at feasts; which dren of this world marry, devour widows' houses, and and are given in marriage: for a shew make long praybut they which shall be ac- ers: the same shall receive counted worthy to obtain greater damnation. that world, and the resurrec- Chap. XXI. AND he looktion from the dead, neither ed up, and saw the rich men marry, nor are given in mar- casting their gifts into the riage: neither can they die treasury. And he saw also any more: for they are equal a certain poor widow casting unto the angels; and are the in thither two mites. And children of God, being the he said, Of a truth I say unchildren of the resurrection. to you, that this poor widow Now that the dead are raised, hath cast in more than they even Moses shewed at the all: for all these have of bush, when he calleth the their abundance cast in unLord the God of Abraham, to the offerings of God: but and the God of Isaac, and the she of her penury hath cast God of Jacob. For he is not in all the living that she had. October 30. April 30, ST. LUKE, XXI. October 31. CHAPTER XXI. ver. 5. April 30, Morning. October 31, Evening. ND as some spake of the a dorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said, As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass? And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by. Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake. And it shall turn to you for a testimony. Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer: for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. But there shall not an hair of your head perish. In your patience possess ye your souls. And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh. Then let them which are in Judæa flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto. these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled. But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people. And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled. For And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, 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 shall not be able to gainsay shaken. And then shall they nor resist. And ye shall be PHO May 2, ST. LUKE, XXII. November 2. see the Son of man coming selves, lest at any time your in a cloud with power and hearts be overcharged with great glory. And when these surfeiting, and drunkenness, things begin to come to pass, and cares of this life, and so then look up, and lift up your that day come upon you unaheads; for your redemption wares. For as a snare shall it draweth nigh. And he spake come on all them that dwell to them a parable; Behold on the face of the whole earth. the fig tree, and all the trees; Watch ye therefore, and pray when they now shoot forth, always, that ye may be acye see and know of your own counted worthy to escape all selves that summer is now these things that shall come nigh at hand. So likewise ye, to pass, and to stand before when ye see these things the Son of man. And in come to pass, know ye that the day time he was teachthe kingdom of God is nighing in the temple; and at at hand. Verily I say unto night he went out, and ayou, This generation shall bode in the mount that is not pass away, till all be ful- called the mount of Olives. filled. Heaven and earth And all the people came shall pass away: but my early in the morning to him words shall not pass away. in the temple, for to hear And take heed to your- him. CHAPTER XXII. to ver. 31. May 2, Morning. November 2, Evening. Now OW the feast of unlea- pare us the passover, that vened bread drew nigh, we may eat. And they said which is called the Pass- unto him, Where wilt thou over. And the chief priests that we prepare? And he and scribes sought how they said unto them, Behold, when might kill him; for they ye are entered into the city, feared the people. 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 goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, 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 pass. over. And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. And he said unto them, With Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. And he went his way, and communed 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 Peter and John, saying, Go and pre- desire I have desired to eat May 3, ST. LUKE, XXII. November 3. this passover with you before which of them it was that I suffer: for I say unto you, should do this thing. 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. And there was also a strife among them, which 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 But, behold, the hand of him me in my temptations. And that betrayeth me is with me I appoint unto you a kingon the table. And truly the dom, as my Father hath apSon of man goeth, as it was pointed unto me; that ye determined: but woe unto may eat and drink at my that man by whom he is be- table in my kingdom, and trayed! And they began to sit on thrones judging the enquire among themselves, twelve tribes of Israel. CHAPTER XXII. ver. 31 to ver. 54. AN May 3, Morning. November 3, Evening. ND the Lord said, Simon,| lacked ye any thing? And Simon, behold, Satan they said, Nothing. Then hath desired to have you, said he unto them, But now, that he may sift you as he that hath a purse, let him wheat but I have pray- take it, and likewise his scrip: ed for thee, that thy faith and he that hath no sword, fail not: and when thou let him sell his garment, and art converted, strengthen thy buy one. For I say unto you, brethren. And he said unto that this that is written must him, Lord, I am ready to go yet be accomplished in me, with thee, both into prison, And he was reckoned among and to death. And he said, the transgressors: for the 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 And he came out, and purse, and scrip, and shoes, went, as he was wont, to things concerning me have an end. And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough. May 4, ST. LUKE, XXII. November 4. the mount of Olives; and that was called Judas, one his disciples also followed of the twelve, went before him. And when he was at them, and drew near unto the place, he said unto them, Jesus to kiss him. But Jesus Pray that ye enter not into said unto him, Judas, betemptation. And he was trayest thou the Son of man withdrawn from them about with a kiss? When they a stone's cast, and kneeled which were about him saw down, and prayed, saying, what would follow, they Father, if thou be willing, said unto him, Lord, shall remove this cup from me: we smite with the sword? nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops 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 one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him. Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which 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 forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkAnd while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he ness. CHAPTER XXII. ver. 54. May 4, Morning. November 4, Evening. THEN HEN 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 Galilæan. 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 And upon Peter. 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 May 5, ST. LUKE, XXIII. asked him, saying, Prophesy, you, ye will not believe: who is it that smote thee? and if I also ask you, ye will And many other things blas- not answer me, nor let me phemously spake they a- go. Hereafter shall the Son gainst 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 council, saying, Art the Christ? tell us. of man sit on the right hand of the power of God. Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that their I am. And they said, What thou need we any further witness? And for we ourselves have heard he said unto them, If I tell of his own mouth. CHAPTER XXIII. to ver. 26. May 5, Morning. November 5. And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by November 5, Evening. And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves. of them arose, and led him in many words; but he him unto Pilate. And they answered him nothing. And began to accuse him, saying, the chief priests and scribes We found this fellow pervert- stood and vehemently accused ing the nation, and forbid- him. And Herod with his men ding to give tribute to Cæ- of war set him at nought, and sar, saying that he himself is mocked him, and arrayed him Christ a King. And Pilate in a gorgeous robe, and sent asked him, saying, Art thou him again to Pilate. 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 Galilæan. And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time. And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him: no, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him. I will therefore chastise him, and release him.( For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.) And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release May 6, ST. LUKE, XXIII. November 6. unto us Barabbas:( who for let him go. And they were a certain sedition made in instant with loud voices, rethe city, and for murder, quiring that he might be was cast into prison.) Pilate crucified. And the voices of therefore, willing to release them and of the chief priests Jesus, spake again to them. prevailed. And Pilate gave But they cried, saying, Cru- sentence that it should be as cify him, crucify him. And they required. And he rehe said unto them the third leased unto them him that time, Why, what evil hath for sedition and murder was he done? I have found no cast into prison, whom they cause of death in him: I will had desired; but he delivertherefore chastise him, and ed Jesus to their will. CHAPTER XXIII. ver. 26 to ver. 50. May 6, Morning. November 6, Evening. ND as they led him aA way, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus. Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God. And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar, and saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself. And was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and IS THE Hebrew, THIS KING OF THE JEWS. And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him. But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children. For, behold, the a superscription also days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps And one of the malefactors which never gave suck. Then shall they begin to say to the which were hanged railed on mountains, Fall on us; and him, saying, If thou be Christ, to the hills, Cover us. For save thyself and us. if they do these things in a the other answering rebuked green tree, what shall be him, saying, Dost not thou done in the dry? And there fear God, seeing thou art were also two other, male- in the same condemnation? factors, led with him to be And we indeed justly; for put to death. And when we receive the due reward they were come to the place, of our deeds: but this man which is called Calvary, there hath done nothing amiss. they crucified him, and the And he said unto Jesus, malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the But Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto left. May 7, ST. LUKE, XXIII, XXIV. November 7. him, Verily I say unto thee, said thus, he gave up the To day shalt thou be with ghost. Now when the cenme in paradise. And it was turion saw what was done, about the sixth hour, and he glorified God, saying, Certhere was a darkness over tainly this was a righteous all the earth until the ninth man. And all the people that hour. And the sun was came together to that sight, darkened, and the veil of beholding the things which the temple was rent in the were done, smote their midst. breasts, and returned. And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things. And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having CHAPTER XXIII. ver. 50, and Chap. XXIV. to ver. 13. May 7, Morning. November 7, Evening. Easter- Even, Morning, Chap. XXIII. ver. 50. Monday in Easter- Week, Morning, Chap. XXIV. to ver. 13. 50 AND, behold, there was pulchre, bringing the spices which a a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just:( the same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathæa, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God. This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid. And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on. And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid. And they return ed, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment. Chap. XXIV. NOW upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the seand certain others with them. And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments: and as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? he is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. And they remembered his words, and returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest. It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were May 8, ST. LUKE, XXIV. November 8. with them, which told these pulchre; and stooping down, things unto the apostles. And he beheld the linen clothes their words seemed to them laid by themselves, and deas idle tales, and they be- parted, wondering in himself lieved them not. Then arose at that which was come to Peter, and ran unto the se- pass. CHAPTER XXIV. ver. 13. May 8, Morning. November 8, Evening. Ascension- Day, ver. 44, Morning. AND, behold, two of them certain women also of our exsame company made us to a village called Emmaus, ed, which were early at the which was from Jerusalem sepulchre; and when they about threescore furlongs. found not his body, they And they talked together of came, saying, that they had all these things which had also seen a vision of angels, happened. And it came to which said that he was alive. pass, that, while they com- And certain of them which muned together and reason- were with us went to the ed, Jesus himself drew nea sepulchre, and found it even and went with them. But so as the women had said: their eyes were holden that but him they saw not. Then they should not know him. he said unto them, O fools, And he said unto them, and slow of heart to believe What manner of communi- all that the prophets have cations are these that ye have spoken: ought not Christ to one to another, as ye walk, have suffered these things, and are sad? And the one and to enter into his glory? of them, whose name was And beginning at Moses and Cleopas, answering said unto all the prophets, he him, Art thou only a stranger pounded unto them in all in Jerusalem, and hast not the scriptures the things conknown the things which are cerning himself. And they come to pass there in these drew nigh unto the village, days? And he said unto whither they went: and he them, What things? And made as though he would further. But they said unto him, Concern- have ing Jesus of Nazareth, which they constrained him, saywas a prophet mighty in ing, Abide with us: for it is deed and word before God toward evening, and the day and all the people: and how is far spent. And he went the chief priests and our rul- in to tarry with them. And ers delivered him to be con- it came to pass, as he sat demned to death, and have at meat with them, he took crucified him. But we trusted bread, and blessed it, and that it had been he which brake, and gave to them. should have redeeemd Israel: And their eyes were opened, and beside all this, to day and they knew him; and he is the third day since these vanished out of their sight. things were done. Yea, and And they said one to another, gone May 8, 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. November 8. Ver. 44. 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 fülfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me. Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, and said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye are witnesses of these things. ST. LUKE, XXIV. And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith 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 And he led them out as far bones, as ye see me have. as to Bethany, and he lifted And when he had thus up his hands, and blessed spoken, he shewed them his them. And it came to pass, hands and his feet. And while he blessed them, he while they yet believed not was parted from them, and for joy, and wondered, he said carried up into heaven. unto them, Have ye here any And they worshipped him, meat? And they gave him and returned to Jerusalem a piece of a broiled fish, and with great joy: and were of an honeycomb. And he continually in the temple, took it, and did eat before praising and blessing God. them. Amen. And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. JOHN. CHAPTER I. to ver. 29. May 9, Morning. November 9, Evening. IN IN the beginning was the lhe of whom I spake, He Word, and the Word was that cometh after me is with God, and the Word was preferred before me: for he God. The same was in the was before me. And of his All fulness have all we receivbeginning with God. things were made by him; ed, and grace for grace. For and without him was not the law was given by Moses, any thing made that was but grace and truth made. In him was life; and by Jesus Christ. No man the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. came hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him. 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 the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou? And 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 preferJohn bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was May 10, ST. JOHN, I. November 10. red before me, whose shoe's done in Bethabara beyond latchet I am not worthy to Jordan, where John was bapunloose. These things were tizing. CHAPTER I. ver. 29. Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me. And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water. And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him. And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost. And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God. May 10, Morning. November 10, Evening. Saint Andrew's Day, Morning, ver. 35 to ver. 43. Saint Philip and Saint James's Day, Morning, ver. 43. THE next day John seeth where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour. One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone. Ver. 43. The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me. Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the Ver. 35. Again the next law, and the prophets, did day after John stood, and two write, Jesus of Nazareth, the of his disciples; and looking son of Joseph. And Nathaupon Jesus as he walked, he nael said unto him, Can saith, Behold the Lamb of there any good thing come God! And the two disciples out of Nazareth? Philip heard him speak, and they saith unto him, Come and followed Jesus. Then Jesus see. Jesus saw Nathanael turned, and saw them fol- coming to him, and saith of lowing, and saith unto them, him, Behold an Israelite inWhat seek ye? They said deed, in whom is no guile! unto him, Rabbi,( which is to Nathanael saith unto him, say, being interpreted, Mas- Whence knowest thou me? ter,) where dwellest thou? Jesus answered and said unHe saith unto them, Come to him, Before that Philip and see. They came and saw called thee, when thou wast May 11, ST. JOHN, II. November 11. under the fig tree, I saw fig tree, believest thou? thou thee. Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel. Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the CHAPTER II. shalt see greater things than these. And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man. May 11, Morning. November 11, Evening. The Epiphany, Evening, to ver. 12. ANI ND the third day there but thou hast kept the good was a marriage in Cana wine until now. This beof Galilee; and the mother ginning of miracles did Jeof Jesus was there: and both sus in Cana of Galilee, and Jesus was called, and his dis- manifested forth his glory; ciples, to the marriage. And and his disciples believed on when they wanted wine, the him. mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he And the Jews' passover saith unto you, do it. And was at hand, and Jesus went there were set there six up to Jerusalem, and found waterpots of stone, after the in the temple those that manner of the purifying of sold oxen and sheep and the Jews, containing two or doves, and the changers of three firkins apiece. Jesus money sitting: and when he saith unto them, Fill the had made a scourge of small waterpots with water. And cords, he drove them all out they filled them up to the of the temple, and the sheep, brim. And he saith unto and the oxen; and poured them, Draw out now, and out the changers' money, bear unto the governor of and overthrew the tables; the feast. And they it. and said unto them that sold When the ruler of the feast doves, Take these things had tasted the water that was hence; make not my Famade wine, and knew not ther's house an house of whence it was:( but the ser- merchandise. And his discivants which drew the water ples remembered that it was knew;) the governor of the written, The zeal of thine feast called the bridegroom, house hath eaten me up. and saith unto him, Every Then answered the man at the beginning doth and said unto him, What sign set forth good wine; and shewest thou unto us, seeing when men have well drunk, that thou doest these things? then that which is worse: Jesus answered and said unJews Ver. 12. After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days. May 12, ST. JOHN, III. November 12. said. to them, Destroy this temple, the word which Jesus had and in three days I will raise it up. Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days? But he spake of the temple of his body. When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and in man. CHAPTER III. to ver. 22. May 12, Morning. November 12, Evening. THERE was a man of the every one that is born of the Pharisees, named Nico- Spirit. Nicodemus answered demus, a ruler of the Jews: and said unto him, How can the same came to Jesus by these things be? Jesus annight, and said unto him, swered and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou Art thou a master of Isart a teacher come from rael, and knowest not these God: for no man can do things? Verily, verily, I say these miracles that thou unto thee, We speak that doest, except God be with we do know, and testify that him. Jesus answered and we have seen; and ye_resaid unto him, Verily, verily, ceive not our witness. If I I say unto thee, Except a have told you earthly things, man be born again, he can- and ye believe not, how not see the kingdom of God. shall ye believe, if I tell you Nicodemus saith unto him, of heavenly things? And no How can a man be born man hath ascended up to heawhen he is old? can he ven, but he that came down enter the second time in- from heaven, even the Son Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did. But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, and needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was of man which is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent 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. to 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; For God so loved the world, and that which is born of the that he gave his only beSpirit is spirit. Marvel not gotten Son, that whosoever that I said unto thee, Ye believeth in him should not must be born again. The perish, but have everlasting wind bloweth where it list- life. For God sent not his eth, and thou hearest the Son into the world to consound thereof, but canst not demn the world; but that tell whence it cometh, and the world through him might whither it goeth: SO is be saved. May 13, 14, ST. JOHN, III, IV. November 13, 14. He that believeth on him than light, because their is not condemned: but he deeds were evil. For every that believeth not is con- one that doeth evil hateth demned already, because he the light, neither cometh hath not believed in the to the light, lest his deeds name of the only begotten should be reproved. But he Son of God. And this is that doeth truth cometh to the condemnation, that light the light, that his deeds may is come into the world, and be made manifest, that they men loved darkness rather are wrought in God. CHAPTER III. ver. 22. May 13, Morning. November 13, Evening. A¹ FTER these things came bridegroom, which standeth Jesus and his disciples and heareth him, rejoiceth into the land of Judæa; and greatly because of the bridethere he tarried with them, groom's voice: this my joy He therefore is fulfilled. and baptized. must increase, but I must decrease. He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven Then there arose a ques- is above all. And what he tion between some of John's hath seen and heard, that disciples and the Jews about he testifieth; and no man purifying. And they came receiveth his testimony. He unto John, and said unto that hath received his testihim, Rabbi, he that was mony hath set to his seal with thee beyond Jordan, to that God is true. For he whom thou barest witness, whom God hath sent speakbehold, the same baptizeth, eth the words of God: for and all men come to him. God giveth not the Spirit John answered and said, A by measure unto him. The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him. He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the him. And John also was baptizing in Enon near to Salim, because there was much water there and they came, and were baptized. For John was not yet cast into prison. CHAPTER IV. to ver. 31. May 14, Morning. November 14, Evening. WHEN therefore the Lord sus himself baptized not, but sees had heard that Jesus and departed again into Galimade and baptized more dis- lee. And he must needs go ciples than John,( though Je- through Samaria. Then com May 14, ST. JOHN, IV. November 14. eth he to a city of Samaria, woman answered and said, I which is called Sychar, near have no husband. Jesus said to the parcel of ground that unto her, Thou hast well Jacob gave to his son Joseph. said, I have no husband: for Now Jacob's well was there. thou hast had five husbands; Jesus therefore, being wea- and he whom thou now hast ried with his journey, sat is not thy husband: in that thus on the well: and it was saidst thou truly. The woabout the sixth hour. There man saith unto him, Sir, I cometh a woman of Samaria perceive that thou art a proto draw water: Jesus saith phet. Our fathers worshipunto her, Give me to drink. ped in this mountain; and ( For his disciples were gone ye say, that in Jerusalem is away unto the city to buy the place where men ought meat.) Then saith the wo- to worship. Jesus saith unto man of Samaria unto him, her, Woman, believe me, the How is it that thou, being hour cometh, when ye shall a Jew, askest drink of me, neither in this mountain, nor which am a woman of Sa- yet at Jerusalem, worship maria? for the Jews have the Father. Ye worship ye no dealings with the Sama- know not what: we know ritans. Jesus answered and what we worship: for salvasaid unto her, If thou knew- tion is of the Jews. But est the gift of God, and who the hour cometh, and now it is that saith to thee, Give is, when the true worshippers me to drink; thou wouldest shall worship the Father in have asked of him, and he spirit and in truth: for the would have given thee living Father seeketh such to worwater. The woman saith ship him. God is a Spirit: unto him, Sir, thou hast no- and they that worship him thing to draw with, and the must worship him in spirit well is deep: from whence and in truth. The woman then hast thou that living water? Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle? Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water And upon this came his shall thirst again: but who- disciples, and marvelled that soever drinketh of the water he talked with the woman: that I shall give him shall yet no man said, What seeknever thirst; but the water est thou? or, Why talkest that I shall give him shall be thou with her? The woman in him a well of water spring- then left her waterpot, and ing up into everlasting life. went her way into the city, The woman saith unto him, and saith to the men, Come, Sir, give me this water, that see a man, which told me all I thirst not, neither come things that ever I did: is not hither to draw. Jesus saith this the Christ? Then they unto her, Go, call thy hus- went out of the city, and band, and come hither. The came unto him. saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he. May 15, ST. JOHN, IV. November 15. CHAPTER IV. ver. 31. May 15, Morning. November 15, Evening. the mean while his disparted thence, and went into ing, Master, eat. But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of. Therefore said the disciples one to another, Hath any man brought him ought to eat? Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together. And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth. I sent you man saith unto him, Sir, come to reap that whereon ye be- down ere my child die. Jestowed no labour: other men sus saith unto him, Go thy laboured, and ye are enter- way; thy son liveth. And ed into their labours. the man believed the word And many of the Samaritans that Jesus had spoken unto of that city believed on him him, and he went his way. for the saying of the woman, And as he was now going which testified, He told me down, his servants met him, all that ever I did. So when and told him, saying, Thy son the Samaritans were come liveth. Then enquired he of unto him, they besought him them the hour when he bethat he would tarry with gan to amend. And they said them; and he abode there unto him, Yesterday at the two days. And many more seventh hour the fever left believed because of his own him. So the father knew word; and said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying for we have heard him our selves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Satestified, that a prophet hath no honour in his own country. Then when he was come into Galilee, the Galilæans received him, having seen all the things that he did at Jerusalem at the feast: for they also went unto the feast. So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum. When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judæa into Galilee, he went 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 noblethat it was at the same hour, in the which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself believed, and his whole house. This is again the second miracle that Jesus did, when he was come Now after two days he de- out of Judæa into Galilee. viour of the world. May 16, ST. JOHN, V. November 16. CHAPTER V. to ver. 24. May 16, Morning. November 16, Evening. A FTER this there was a Take up thy bed, and walk? Jesus went up to Jerusalem. not who it was: for Jesus Now there is at Jerusalem had conveyed himself away, by the sheep market a pool, a multitude being in that which is called in the He- place. Afterward Jesus findbrew tongue Bethesda, hav- eth him in the temple, and ing five porches. In these said unto him, Behold, thou lay a great multitude of im- art made whole: sin no potent folk, of blind, halt, more, lest a worse thing withered, waiting for the come unto thee. The man moving of the water. For departed, and told the Jews an angel went down at a that it was Jesus, which had certain season into the pool, made him whole. And thereand troubled the water: who- fore did the Jews persecute Jesoever then first after the sus, and sought to slay him, troubling of the water step- because he had done these ped in was made whole of things on the sabbath day. whatsoever disease he had. And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years. When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole? The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me. Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk. And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath. But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work. Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God. Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise. For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater works The Jews therefore said than these, that ye may unto him that was cured, It marvel. For as the Father is the sabbath day: it is not raiseth up the dead, and lawful for thee to carry thy quickeneth them; even so bed. He answered them, He the Son quickeneth whom that made me whole, the he will. For the Father same said unto me, Take judgeth no man, but hath up thy bed, and walk. Then committed all judgment unasked they him, What man to the Son: that all men is that which said unto thee, should honour the Son, even P May 17, as they honour the He that honoureth ST. JOHN, V. November 17. Father.| Son honoureth not the Fanot the ther which hath sent him. CHAPTER V. ver. 24. May 17, Morning. November 17, Evening. un- and were willing for a season to rejoice in his light. But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me. And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape. And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not. to you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live. For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself; and hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man. Marvel not at this: for the Search the scriptures; for hour is coming, in the which in them ye think ye have all that are in the graves eternal life: and they are shall hear his voice, and shall they which testify of me. come forth; they that have And ye will not come to done good, unto the resur- me, that ye might have life. rection of life; and they that I receive not honour from have done evil, unto the re- men. But I know you, that surrection of damnation. I ye have not the love of God can of mine own self do no- in you. I am come in my thing: as I hear, I judge: Father's name, and ye reand my judgment is just; ceive me not: if another because I seek not mine own shall come in his own name, will, but the will of the Fa- him ye will receive. How ther which hath sent me. If can ye believe, which receive I bear witness of myself, my honour one of another, and seek not the honour that There is another that bear cometh from God only? Do eth witness of me; and I not think that I will accuse know that the witness which you to the Father: there is he witnesseth of me is true. one that accuseth you, even Ye sent unto John, and he Moses, in whom ye trust. bare witness unto the truth. For had ye believed Moses, But I receive not testimony ye would have believed me: from man: but these things I for he wrote of me. But if ye say, that ye might be saved. believe not his writings, how He was a burning and a shin- shall ye believe my words? witness is not true. ST. JOHN, VI. CHAPTER VI. to ver. 22. May 18, Morning. November 18, Evening. AF FTER these things Je- When they were filled, he sus went over the sea of said unto his disciples, GaGalilee, which is the sea of ther up the fragments that Tiberias. And a great mul- remain, that nothing be lost. titude followed him, because Therefore they gathered they saw his miracles which them together, and filled he did on them that were twelve baskets with the fragdiseased. And Jesus went up ments of the five barley into a mountain, and there he loaves, which remained over sat with his disciples. And and above unto them that the passover, a feast of the had eaten. Then those men, Jews, was nigh. when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world. When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, 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 when even was now come, sufficient for them, that every his disciples went down unto one of them may take a little. the sea, and entered into a One of his disciples, Andrew, ship, and went over the sea Simon Peter's brother, saith toward Capernaum. And it unto him, There is a lad was now dark, and Jesus was here, which hath five barley not come to them. And the loaves, and two small fishes: sea arose by reason of a but what are they among so many? And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass 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. I went. great wind that blew. So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid. But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid. Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they May 18, 19, November 18, 19. When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone. And CHAPTER VI. ver. 22 to ver. 41. May 19, Morning. November 19, Evening. THE day following, when the people which stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was none other boat there, save that one whereinto his disciples were May 20, ST. JOHN, VI. November 20. Then entered, and that Jesus went] work? Our fathers did eat not with his disciples into manna in the desert; as it is the boat, but that his disci- written, He gave them bread ples were gone away alone; from heaven to eat. ( howbeit there came other Jesus said unto them, Verily, boats from Tiberias nigh verily, I say unto you, Moses unto the place where they gave you not that bread did eat bread, after that the from heaven; but my FaLord had given thanks:) ther giveth you the true when the people therefore bread from heaven. For the saw that Jesus was not there, bread of God is he which neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus. And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither? Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled. Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed. Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. They on me een cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world. Then said they unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread. And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth shall never thirst. But I said unto you, That ye also have me, and believe not. All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day. And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth said therefore unto him, the Son, and believeth on What sign shewest thou him, may have everlasting then, that we may see, and life: and I will raise him up believe thee? what dost thou at the last day. CHAPTER VI. ver. 41. May 20, Morning. November 20, Evening. is it then that Ted at him, because he he saith, I came down from said, I am the bread which heaven? Jesus therefore ancame down from heaven. swered and said unto them, And they said, Is not this Murmur not among yourJesus, the son of Joseph, selves. No man can come to whose father and mother wel me, except the Father which May 20, ST. JOHN, VI. hath sent me draw him: and bread which I will raise him up at the last day. It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me. Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he which is of God, he hath seen the Father. Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life. I am that bread of life. Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead. This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die. I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat? Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say From that time many of his unto you, Except ye eat the disciples went back, and walkflesh of the Son of man, and ed no more with him. Then drink his blood, ye have no said Jesus unto the twelve, life in you. Whoso eateth Will ye also go away? Then my flesh, and drinketh my Simon Peter answered him, blood, hath eternal life; and Lord, to whom shall we go? I will raise him up at the thou hast the words of eterlast day. For my flesh is nal life. And we believe meat indeed, and my blood and are sure that thou art is drink indeed. He that that Christ, the Son of the eateth my flesh, and drinketh living God. Jesus answered my blood, dwelleth in me, them, Have not I chosen you and I in him. As the living twelve, and one of you is a Father hath sent me, and I devil? He spake of Judas Islive by the Father: so he cariot the son of Simon: for that eateth me, even he shall he it was that should betray live by me. This is that him, being one of the twelve. came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever. These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum. Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it? When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you? What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before? It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him. And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father. November 20. P2 May 21, ST. JOHN, VII. November 21. CHAPTER VII. to ver. 25. AF May 21, Morning. November 21, Evening. FTER these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jew Now about the midst of ry, because the Jews sought the feast Jesus went up into kill him. Now the Jews' to the temple, and taught. feast of tabernacles was at And the Jews marvelled, hand. His brethren_there- saying, How knoweth this fore said unto him, Depart man letters, having never Jesus answered hence, and go into Judæa, learned? that thy disciples also may them, and said, My doctrine see the works that thou is not mine, but his that sent doest. For there is no man me. If any man will do his that doeth any thing in se- will, he shall know of the cret, and he himself seeketh doctrine, whether it be of to be known openly. If thou God, or whether I speak of do these things, shew thyself myself. He that speaketh to the world. For neither of himself seeketh his own did his brethren believe in glory: but he that seeketh him. Then Jesus said unto his glory that sent him, the them, My time is not yet same is true, and no uncome: but your time is alway righteousness is in him. Did ready. The world cannot not Moses give you the law, hate you; but me it hateth, and yet none of you keepeth because I testify of it, that the law? Why go ye about the works thereof are evil. to kill me? The people anGo ye up unto this feast: swered and said, Thou hast I go not up yet unto this a devil: who goeth about to feast; for my time is not kill thee? Jesus answered yet full come. When he and said unto them, I have had said these words unto done one work, and ye all them, he abode still in Ga- marvel. Moses therefore gave lilee. unto you circumcision;( not But when his brethren were because it is of Moses, but gone up, then went he also of the fathers;) and ye on up unto the feast, not open- the sabbath day circumcise ly, but as it were in secret. a man. If a man on the Then the Jews sought him sabbath day receive circumat the feast, and said, Where cision, that the law of Moses is he? And there was much should not be broken; are murmuring among the peo- ye angry at me, because I ple concerning him: for have made a man every whit some said, He is a good whole on the sabbath day? man: others said, Nay; but Judge not according to the he deceiveth the people. appearance, but judge rightHowbeit no man spake eous judgment. openly of him for fear of the Jews. May 22, ST. JOHN, VII. November 22. CHAPTER VII. ver. 25. May 22, Morning. November 22, Evening. THEN IEN said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this he, whom they seek to kill? But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ? Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is. Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not. But I know him: for I am from him, and he hath sent me. Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come. And many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than these which this man hath done? not find me: and where I am, thither ye cannot come? In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. ( But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.) Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet. Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Shall Christ come out of Galilee? Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was? So there was a division among the people because of him. And some of them would have taken him; but no man laid hands on him. The Pharisees heard that the people murmured such things concerning him; and the Pharisees and the chief Then came the officers to priests sent officers to take the chief priests and Phahim. Then said Jesus unto risees; and they said unthem, Yet a little while am I to them, Why have ye with you, and then I go unto not brought him? The offihim that sent me. Ye shall cers answered, Never man seek me, and shall not find spake like this man. Then me: and where I am, thither answered them the Phariye cannot come. Then said sees, Are ye also deceived? the Jews among themselves, Have any of the rulers or Whither will he go, that we of the Pharisees believed on shall not find him? will he go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles? What manner of saying is this that he said, Ye shall seek me, and shall them,) Doth our law judge him? But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed. Nicodemus saith unto them,( he that came to Jesus by night, being one of May 23, ST. JOHN, VIII. November 23. any man, before it hear him,| lilee? Search, and look: for and know what he doeth? out of Galilee ariseth no And every man They answered and said un- prophet. to him, Art thou also of Ga- I went unto his own house. CHAPTER VIII. to ver. 31. May 23, Morning. November 23, Evening. JESUS went unto the condemn thee: go, and sin no more. mount of Olives. early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, they say unto him, Master, this wo- true. man was taken in adultery, in the very act. Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou? This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground. And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go. Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man. And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that It is also written sent me. in your law, that the testimony of two men is true. I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me. Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also. These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come. Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come. Then said the Jews, May 24, ST. JOHN, VIII. November 24. Will he kill himself? be- sent me is true; and I speak cause he saith, Whither I go, to the world those things ye cannot come. And he which I have heard of him. said unto them, Ye are from They understood not that he beneath; I am from above: spake to them of the Father. ye are of this world; I am Then said Jesus unto them, not of this world. I said When ye have lifted up the therefore unto you, that ye Son of man, then shall ye shall die in your sins: for if know that I am he, and that ye believe not that I am he, I do nothing of myself; but ye shall die in your sins. as my Father hath taught Then said they unto him, me, I speak these things. Who art thou? And Jesus And he that sent me is with saith unto them, Even the me: the Father hath not left same that I said unto you me alone; for I do always from the beginning. I have those things that please him. many things to say and to As he spake these words, judge of you: but he that many believed on him. CHAPTER VIII. ver. 31. May 24, Morning. November 24, Evening. were Jews which believed on ham's children, ye would do him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. the works of Abraham. But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham. They answered him, We Ye do the deeds of your be Abraham's seed, and were father. Then said they to never in bondage to any him, We be not born of man: how sayest thou, Ye fornication; we have one shall be made free? Jesus Father, even God. Jesus answered them, Verily, ve- said unto them, If God were rily, I say unto you, Who- your Father, ye would love soever committeth sin is the me: for I proceeded forth servant of sin. And the and came from God; neither servant abideth not in the came I of myself, but he house for ever: but the Son sent me. Why do ye not abideth ever. If the Son understand my speech? even therefore shall make you because ye cannot hear my free, ye shall be free indeed. word. Ye are of your father I know that ye are Abra- the devil, and the lusts of ham's seed; but ye seek to your father ye will do. He kill me, because my word was a murderer from the hath no place in you. I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father. They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith because I tell you the truth, P3 beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. And May 25, ST. JOHN, IX. November 25. ye believe me not. Which of dead? and the prophets are you convinceth me of sin? dead: whom makest thou And if I say the truth, why thyself? Jesus answered, If do ye not believe me? He I honour myself, my honour that is of God heareth God's is nothing: it is my Father words: ye therefore hear them that honoureth me; of whom not, because ye are not ye say, that he is your God: of God. Then answered the yet ye have not known him; Jews, and said unto him, Say but I know him: and if I we not well that thou art a should say, I know him not, Samaritan, and hast a devil? I shall be a liar like unto Jesus answered, I have not you: but I know him, and a devil; but I honour my keep his saying. Your faFather, and ye do dishonour ther Abraham rejoiced to me. And I seek not mine see my day: and he saw own glory: there is one that it, and was glad. Then said seeketh and judgeth. Verily, the Jews unto him, Thou verily, I say unto you, If a art not yet fifty years old, man keep my saying, he shall and hast thou seen Abranever see death. Then said ham? Jesus said unto them, the Jews unto him, Now we Verily, verily, I say unto you, know that thou hast a devil. Before Abraham was, I am. Abraham is dead, and the Then took they up stones prophets; If a man keep my saying, hid himself, and went out he shall never taste of death. of the temple, going through Art thou greater than our the midst of them, and so father Abraham, which is passed by. and thou sayest, to cast at him: but Jesus CHAPTER IX. to ver. 39. May 25, Morning. November 25, Evening. ND as Jesus passed by, said unto him, Go, wash in is blind from his birth. And by interpretation, Sent.) He his disciples asked him, say- went his way therefore, and ing, Master, who did sin, this washed, and came seeing. man, or his parents, that he The neighbours therefore, was born blind? Jesus an- and they which before had swered, Neither hath this seen him that he was blind, man sinned, nor his parents: said, Is not this he that but that the works of God sat and begged? Some said, should be made manifest in This is he: others said, He him. I must work the works is like him: but he said, I of him that sent me, while am he. Therefore said they it is day: the night cometh, unto him, How were thine when no man can work. As eyes opened? He answered long as I am in the world, and said, A man that is called I am the light of the world. Jesus made clay, and anointWhen he had thus spoken, ed mine eyes, and said unto he spat on the ground, and me, Go to the pool of Simade clay of the spittle, and loam, and wash: and I went he anointed the eyes of the and washed, and I received blind man with the clay, and sight. Then said they unto May 25, ST. JOHN, IX. November 25. him, Where is he? He said, and said unto him, Give God I know not. the praise: we know that They brought to the Pha- this man is a sinner. He risees him that aforetime answered and said, Whether was blind. And it was the he be a sinner or no, I know sabbath day when Jesus not: one thing I know, that, made the clay, and opened whereas I was blind, now I his eyes. Then again the see. Then said they to him Pharisees also asked him again, What did he to thee? how he had received his how opened he thine eyes? sight. He said unto them, He answered them, I have He put clay upon mine eyes, told you already, and ye did and I washed, and do see. not hear: wherefore would Therefore said some of the ye hear it again? will ye also Pharisees, This man is not be his disciples? Then they of God, because he keepeth reviled him, and said, Thou not the sabbath day. Others art his disciple; but we are said, How can a man that is Moses' disciples. We know a sinner do such miracles? that God spake unto Moses: And there was a division as for this fellow, we know among them. They say unto not from whence he is. The the blind man again, What man answered and said unto sayest thou of him, that he them, Why herein is a marhath opened thine eyes? He vellous thing, that ye know said, He is a prophet. But not from whence he is, and the Jews did not believe yet he hath opened mine concerning him, that he had eyes. Now we know that been blind, and received his God heareth not sinners: but sight, until they called the if any man be a worshipper parents of him that had re- of God, and doeth his will, ceived his sight. And they him he heareth. Since the asked them, saying, Is this world began was it not heard your son, who ye say was that any man opened the born blind? how then doth eyes of one that was born he now see? His parents blind. If this man were not answered them and said, We of God, he could do nothing. know that this is our son, They answered and said unto and that he was born blind: him, Thou wast altogether but by what means he now born in sins, and dost thou seeth, we know not; or who teach us? And they cast him hath opened his eyes, we out. Jesus heard that they know not: he is of age; ask had cast him out; and when him: he shall speak for him- he had found him, he said unself. These words spake his to him, Dost thou believe on parents, because they feared the Son of God? He answered the Jews: for the Jews had and said, Who is he, Lord, agreed already, that if any that I might believe on him? man did confess that he was And Jesus said unto him, Christ, he should be put out Thou hast both seen him, and of the synagogue. Therefore it is he that talketh with said his parents, He is of age; thee. And he said, Lord, I ask him. Then again called believe. And he worshipped they the man that was blind, him. May 26, ST. JOHN, X. November 26. CHAPTER IX. ver. 39, and Chap. X. to ver. 22. May 26, Morning. November 26, Evening. AND Jesus said, For judg- The thief cometh not, but am come into to kill, and this world, that they which to destroy: I am come that see not might see; and that they might have life, and they which see might be that they might have it more made blind. And some of abundantly. I am the good the Pharisees which were shepherd: the good shepwith him heard these words, herd giveth his life for the and said unto him, Are we sheep. But he that is an blind also? Jesus said unto hireling, and not the shepthem, If ye were blind, ye herd, whose own the sheep should have no sin: but are not, seeth the wolf comnow ye say, We see; there- ing, and leaveth the sheep, fore your sin remaineth. and fleeth: and the wolf Chap. X. VERILY, verily, catcheth them, and scatterI say unto you, He that eth the sheep. The hireling entereth not by the door into fleeth, because he is an hirethe sheepfold, but climbeth ling, and careth not for the up some other way, the same sheep. I am the good shepis a thief and a robber. But herd, and know my sheep, he that entereth in by the and am known of mine. As door is the shepherd of the the Father knoweth me, even sheep. To him the porter so know I the Father: and openeth; and the sheep hear I lay down my life for the his voice: and he calleth his sheep. And other sheep I own sheep by name, and have, which are not of this leadeth them out. And when fold: them also I must bring, he putteth forth his own and they shall hear my voice; sheep, he goeth before them, and there shall be one fold, and the sheep follow him and one shepherd. Therefor they know his voice. And fore doth my Father love a stranger will they not fol- me, because I lay down my low, but will flee from him: life, that I might take it 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, There was a division thereI am the door of the sheep. fore again among the Jews All that ever came before for these sayings. And many me are thieves and robbers: of them said, He hath a devil, but the sheep did not hear and is mad; why hear ye them. I am the door: by him? Others said, These are me if any man enter in, he not the words of him that shall be saved, and shall go hath a devil. Can a devil in and out, and find pasture. lopen the eyes of the blind? again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father. May 27, 28, ST. JOHN, X, XI. November 27, 28. CHAPTER X. ver. 22. May 27, Morning. November 27, Evening. ND it was at Jerusalem| swered him, saying, For a AND the feast of the de- good work we stone thee dication, and it was win- not; but for blasphemy; and ter. And esus walked in because that thou, being a the temple in Solomon's man, makest thyself God. porch. Then came the Jews Jesus a.swered them, Is it round about him, and said not written in your law, I unto him, How long dost said, Ye are ods? If he thou make us to doubt? called them gods, unto whom If thou be the Christ, tell the word of God came, and us plainly. Jesus answered the scripture cannot be brothem, I told you, and ye be- ken; say ye of him, whom lieved not: the works that the Father hath sanctified, I do in my Father's name, and sent into the world, Thou they bear witness of me. blasphemest; because I said, But ye believe not, because I am the Son of God? If ye are not of my sheep, as I do not the works of my I said unto you. My sheep Father, believe me not. But hear my voice, and I know if I do, though ye believe them, and they follow me: not me, believe the works: and I give unto them eter- that ye may know, and benal life; and they shall never lieve, that the Father is in perish, neither shall any man me, and I in him. Therefore pluck them out of my hand. they sought again to take My Father, which gave them him: but he escaped out of me, is greater than all; and their hand, and went away no man is able to pluck them again beyond Jordan into out of my Father's hand. the place where John at I and my Father are first baptized; and there he abode. And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were true. And many believed on him there. one. Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him. Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? The Jews anCHAPTER XI. to ver. 17. May 28, Morning. November 28, Evening. man was ters sent unto sick, named Lazarus, of Lord, behold, he whom thou Bethany, the town of Mary lovest is sick. When Jesus and her sister Martha.( It heard that, he said, This was that Mary which anoint- sickness is not unto death, ed the Lord with ointment, but for the glory of God, and wiped his feet with her that the Son of God might hair, whose brother Lazarus be glorified thereby. Now was sick.) Therefore his sis- Jesus loved Martha, and her P4 May 29, ST. JOHN, XI. November 29. unto sister, and Lazarus. When after that he saith he had heard therefore that them, Our friend Lazarus he was sick, he abode two sleepeth; but I go, that I days still in the same place may awake him out of sleep. where he was. Then after Then said his disciples, Lord, that saith he to his disciples, if he sleep, he shall do well. Let us go into Judæa again. Howbeit Jesus spake of his His disciples say unto him, death: but they thought that Master, the Jews of late he had spoken of taking of sought to stone thee; and rest in sleep. Then said goest thou thither again? Jesus unto them plainly, Jesus answered, Are there Lazarus is dead. And I am not twelve hours in the day? glad for your sakes that I If any man walk in the day, was not there, to the intent he stumbleth not, because he ye may believe; nevertheless seeth the light of this world. let us go unto him. Then But if a man walk in the said Thomas, which is callnight, he stumbleth, because ed Didymus, unto his fellowthere is no light in him. disciples, Let us also go, These things said he: and that we may die with him. CHAPTER XI. ver. 17 to ver. 47. May 29, Morning. November 29, Evening. THEN THEN when Jesus came, and whosoever liveth and he found that he had believeth in me shall never lain in the grave four days die. Believest thou this? already. Now Bethany was She saith unto him, Yea, nigh unto Jerusalem, about Lord: I believe that thou fifteen furlongs off: and art the Christ, the Son of many of the Jews came God, which should come into Martha and Mary, to to the world. And when she comfort them concerning had so said, she went her their brother. Then Martha, way, and called Mary her as soon as she heard that sister secretly, saying, The Jesus was coming, went and Master is come, and calleth met him: but Mary sat still for thee. As soon as she in the house. Then said heard that, she arose quickly, Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if and came unto him. Now thou hadst been here, my Jesus was not yet come into her had not died. But I the town, but was in that know, that even now, what- place where Martha met him. soever thou wilt ask of God, The Jews then which were God will give it thee. Jesus with her in the house, and saith unto her, Thy brother comforted her, when they shall rise again. Martha saith saw Mary, that she rose up unto him, I know that he hastily and went out, followshall rise again in the resur- ed her, saying, She goeth rection at the last day. Jesus unto the grave to weep there. said unto her, I am the resur- Then when Mary was come rection, and the life: he that where Jesus was, and saw believeth in me, though he him, she fell down at his were dead, yet shall he live: feet, saying unto him, Lord, br May 30, ST. JOHN, XI. December 1. if thou hadst been here, my shouldest see the glory of brother had not died. When God? Then they took away Jesus therefore saw her the stone from the place weeping, and the Jews also where the dead was laid. weeping which came with And Jesus lifted up his eyes, her, he groaned in the spirit, and said, Father, I thank and was troubled, and said, thee that thou hast heard Where have ye laid him? me. And I knew that thou They said unto him, Lord, hearest me always: but become and see. Jesus wept. cause of the people which Then said the Jews, Behold stand by I said it, that they how he loved him! And may believe that thou hast some of them said, Could sent me. And when he thus not this man, which opened had spoken, he cried with a the eyes of the blind, have loud voice, Lazarus, come caused that even this man forth. And he that was dead should not have died? Jesus came forth, bound hand and therefore again groaning in foot with graveclothes: and himself cometh to the grave. his face was bound about It was a cave, and a stone with a napkin. Jesus saith lay upon it. Jesus said, Take unto them, Loose him, and ye away the stone. Martha, let him go. Then many of the sister of him that was the Jews which came to dead, saith unto him, Lord, Mary, and had seen the by this time he stinketh: things which Jesus did, befor he hath been dead four lieved on him. But some of days. Jesus saith unto her, them went their ways to the Said I not unto thee, that, if Pharisees, and told them thou wouldest believe, thou what things Jesus had done. CHAPTER XI. ver. 47, and Chap. XII. to ver. 20. May 30, Morning. December 1, Evening. THEN gathered the chief being high priest that year, the risees a council, and said, should die for that nation; What do we? for this man and not for that nation only, doeth many miracles. If but that also he should we let him thus alone, all gather together in one the men will believe on him: children of God that were and the Romans shall come scattered abroad. Then from and take away both our that day forth they took place and nation. And one counsel together for to put of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all, nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not. And this spake he not of himself: but him to death. Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples. And the Jews' passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country May 30, ST. JOHN, XII. December 1, up to Jerusalem before the Jews therefore knew that he passover, to purify them- was there and they came selves. Then sought they not for Jesus' sake only, but for Jesus, and spake among that they might see Lazarus themselves, as they stood in also, whom he had raised the temple, What think ye, from the dead. that he will not come to the feast? Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should shew it, that they might take him. But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death; because that by reason of him, many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus. Chap. XII. THEN Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him. Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment. Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which should betray him, Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor? This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein. Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this. For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not nothing? behold, the world always. Much people of the lis gone after him. On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written, Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt. These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him. The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record. For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle. The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail May 31, ST. JOHN, XII. December 2. CHAPTER XII. ver. 20. May 31, Morning. December 2, Evening. Saint Andrew's Day, Evening, ver. 20 to ver. 42. 20 AND ND there were certain| be cast out. And I, if I be Greeks among them lifted up from the earth, will that came up to draw all men unto me. This at the he said, signifying what death came he should die. The peoworship feast: the same therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus. ple answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man? Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth. While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them. And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour. Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him. Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes. Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: that the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed? Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again, He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them. These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him. Ver. 42. Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they June 1, ST. JOHN, XIII. December 3. did not confess him, lest they the world, but to save the should be put out of the world. He that rejecteth synagogue: for they loved me, and receiveth not my the praise of men more than words, hath one that judgthe praise of God. eth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him For I have not spoken of that sent me. And he that myself; Father but the seeth me seeth him that sent which sent me, he gave me. I am come a light into me a commandment, what I the world, that whosoever should say, and what I should believeth on me should not speak. And I know that his abide in darkness. And if commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak. any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge CHAPTER XIII. to ver. 21. June 1, Morning. December 3, Evening. Ver. 21. June 2, Morning. December 4, Evening. Saint John the Evangelist, Morning, ver. 23 to ver. 36. Thursday before Easter, Evening, to ver. 36. NOW OW before the feast of answered and said unto him, the passover, when Jesus What I do thou knowest not knew that his hour was come now; but thou shalt know that he should depart out of hereafter. Peter saith unto this world unto the Father, him, Thou shalt never wash Jesus answered having loved his own which my feet. were in the world, he loved him, If I wash thee not, them unto the end. And thou hast no part with me. supper being ended, the devil Simon Peter saith unto him, having now put into the heart Lord, not my feet only, but of Judas Iscariot, Simon's also my hands and my head. son, to betray him; Jesus Jesus saith to him, He that knowing that the Father had is washed needeth not save given all things into his to wash his feet, but is clean hands, and that he was come every whit: and ye are clean, from God, and to God; but not all. For he knew he riseth from supper, and who should betray him; laid aside his garments; and therefore said he, Ye are not took a towel, and girded all clean. So after he had himself. After that he pour- washed their feet, and had eth water into a bason, and taken his garments, and was began to wash the disciples' set down again, he said unto feet, and to wipe them with them, Know ye what I have the towel wherewith he was done to you? Ye call me girded. Then cometh he Master and Lord: and ye to Simon Peter: and Peter say well; for so I am. If I saith unto him, Lord, dost then, your Lord and Master, thou wash my feet? Jesus have washed your feet; ye June 2, ST. JOHN, XIII. December 4. also ought to wash one an- him, That thou doest, do other's feet. For I have given quickly. Now no man at you an example, that ye the table knew for what inshould do as I have done to tent he spake this unto him. you. Verily, verily, I say For some of them thought, unto you, The servant is not because Judas had the bag, greater than his lord; nei- that Jesus had said unto ther he that is sent greater him, Buy those things that than he that sent him. If ye we have need of against the know these things, happy are feast; or, that he should give ye if ye do them. something to the poor. He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night. I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me. Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may be lieve that I am he. Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him. If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him. Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, Ver. 21. When Jesus had ye cannot come; so now I thus said, he was troubled say to you. A new comin spirit, and testified, and mandment I give unto you, said, Verily, verily, I say That ye love one another; unto you, that one of you shall betray me. Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake. as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. this shall all men know that By ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. Ver. 23. Now there was Ver. 36. Simon Peter said leaning on Jesus' bosom one unto him, Lord, whither goof his disciples, whom Jesus est thou? Jesus answered loved. Simon Peter there- him, Whither I go, thou fore beckoned to him, that canst not follow me now; he should ask who it should but thou shalt follow me be of whom he spake. He afterwards. Peter said unto then lying on Jesus' breast him, Lord, why cannot I saith unto him, Lord, who is follow thee now? I will it? Jesus answered, He it is, lay down my life for thy to whom I shall give a sop, sake. Jesus answered him, when I have dipped it. And Wilt thou lay down thy when he had dipped the sop, life for my sake? Verily, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, verily, I the son of Simon. And after The cock the sop Satan entered into till him. Then said Jesus unto thrice. say unto thee, shall not crow, hast denied me thou June 3, ST. JOHN, XIV. December 5. CHAPTER XIV. June 3, Morning. December 5, Evening. Saint Thomas's Day, Evening, to ver. 8. Monday before Easter, to ver. 15, Morning. Ver. 15, Evening. 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. L ET not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house 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 prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. Thomas Ver. 15. If ye love me, saith unto him, Lord, we keep my commandments. know not whither thou go- And I will pray the Faest; and how can we know ther, and he shall give you the way? Jesus saith un- another Comforter, that he for to him, I am the way, the may abide with you truth, and the life: no man ever; even the Spirit of 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. truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. I will not Ver. 8. Philip saith un- leave you comfortless: I will to him, Lord, shew us the come to you. Yet a little Father, and it sufficeth us. while, and the world seeth Jesus saith unto him, Have me no more; but ye see me: I been so long time with because I live, ye shall live you, and yet hast thou not also. At that day ye shall known me, Philip? he that know that I am in my Fahath seen me hath seen the ther, and ye in me, and I 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 in you. He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I speak unto you I speak not I will love him, and will maof myself: but the Father nifest myself to him. Judas that dwelleth in me, he do- saith unto him, not Iscariot, eth the works. Believe me Lord, how is it that thou that I am in the Father, and wilt manifest thyself unto the Father in me: or else us, and not unto the world? June 4, ST. JOHN, XV. December 6. Jesus answered and said un-| world_giveth, give I unto to him, If a man love me, you. Let not your heart be he will keep my words: and troubled, neither let it be my Father will love him, and afraid. Ye have heard how we will come unto him, and I said unto you, I go awa make our abode with him. and come again unto you. He that loveth me not keep- If ye loved me, ye would eth not my sayings: and the rejoice, because I said, I go word which ye hear is not unto the Father: for my Famine, but the Father's which ther is greater than I. And sent me. These things have now I have told you before I spoken unto you, being yet it come to pass, that, when it present with you. But the is come to pass, ye might beComforter, which is the Holy lieve. Hereafter I will not Ghost, whom the Father will talk much with you: for the send in my name, he shall prince of this world cometh, teach you all things, and and hath nothing in me. bring all things to your re- But that the world may know membrance, whatsoever I that I love the Father; and have said unto you. Peace as the Father gave me_comI leave with you, my peace mandment, even so I do. I give unto you: not as the Arise, let us go hence. CHAPTER XV. June 4, Morning. December 6, Evening. Tuesday before Easter, to ver. 14, Morning. Ver. 14, Evening. I AM the true vine, and my are burned. If ye abide in me, my man. Every branch in me you, ye shall ask what ye that beareth not fruit he tak- will, and it shall be done eth away: and every branch unto you. Herein is my Fathat beareth fruit, he purgeth ther glorified, that ye bear it, that it may bring forth much fruit; so shall ye be more fruit. Now ye are clean my disciples. As the Father through the word which I hath loved me, so have I have spoken unto you. Abide loved you: continue ye in in me, and I in you. As the my love. If ye keep my combranch cannot bear fruit of mandments, ye shall abide itself, except it abide in the in my love; even as I have vine; no more can ye, ex- kept my Father's commandcept ye abide in me. I am ments, and abide in his love. the vine, ye are the branch- These things have I spoken es: He that abideth in me, unto you, that my joy might and I in him, the same bring- remain in you, and that your eth forth much fruit: for joy might be full. This is without me ye can do no- my commandment, That ye thing. If a man abide not love one another, as I have in me, he is cast forth as a loved you. Greater love hath branch, and is withered; and no man than this, that a men gather them, and cast man lay down his life for his them into the fire, and they friends. June 5, ST. JOHN, XVI. December 7. Ver. 14. Ye are my friends, secuted me, they will also if ye do whatsoever I com- persecute you; if they have mand you. Henceforth I call kept my saying, they will you not servants; for the keep your's also. But all servant knoweth not what these things will they do unto his lord doeth: but I have you for my name's sake, becalled you friends; for all cause they know not him that things that I have heard of sent me. If I had not come my Father I have made and spoken unto them, they 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. These things I command you, that ye love one another. 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 not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have per- ginning. 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 beCHAPTER XVI. to ver. 16. June 5, Morning. December 7, Evening. Wednesday before Easter, Morning. TH THESE things have I said not unto you at the bespoken unto you, that ginning, because I was with ye should not be offended. you. But now I go my way They shall put you out of to him that sent me; and the synagogues: yea, the none of you asketh me, time cometh, that whoso- Whither goest thou? But ever killeth you will think because I have said these that he doeth God service. things unto you, sorrow hath And these things will they filled your heart. Neverthedo unto you, because they less I tell you the truth; It have not known the Father, is expedient for you that I nor me. But these things go away: for if I go not have I told you, that when away, the Comforter will not the time shall come, ye may come unto you; but if I remember that I told you of depart, I will send him unto them. And these things I you. And when he is come, June 6, ST. JOHN, XVI. December 8. me; he will reprove the world of come, he will guide you into sin, and of righteousness, all truth: for he shall not and of judgment: of sin, speak of himself; but whatbecause they believe not on soever he shall hear, that of righteousness, be- shall he speak: and he will cause I go to my Father, shew you things to come. and ye see me no more; of He shall glorify me: for he judgment, because the prince shall receive of mine, and of this world is judged. I shall shew it unto you. All have yet many things to say things that the Father hath unto you, but ye cannot bear are mine: therefore said I, them now. Howbeit when that he shall take of mine, he, the Spirit of truth, island shall shew it unto you. CHAPTER XVI. ver. 16. June 6, Morning. December 8, Evening. Wednesday before Easter, Evening. A LITTLE while, and ye world. And ye now thereshall 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 while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I 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 shall be sorrowful, but your 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 fore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. Hitherto 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: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall show 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 June 7, ST. JOHN, XVII. December 9. knowest all things, and need- and shall leave me alone: est not that any man should and yet I am not alone, beask thee: by this we believe cause the Father is with me. that thou camest forth from These things I have spoken God. Jesus answered them, unto you, that in me ye In the Do ye now believe? Behold, might have peace. the hour cometh, yea, is now world ye shall have tribulacome, that ye shall be scat- tion: but be of good cheer; tered, every man to his own, I have overcome the world. CHAPTER XVII. June 7, Morning. December 9, Evening. Thursday before Easter, Morning. them I sus, and lifted up his thou hast given me; for they eyes to heaven, and said, are thine. And all mine are Father, the hour is come; thine, and thine are mine; glorify thy Son, that thy Son and I am glorified in them. also may glorify thee: as thou And now I am no more in hast given him power over the world, but these are in all flesh, that he should give the world, and I come to Holy Father, keep eternal life to as many as thee. thou hast given him. And through thine own name this is life eternal, that they those whom thou hast given might know thee the only me, that they may be one, as While I was with true God, and Jesus Christ, we are. them in the world, I kept whom thou hast sent. have glorified thee on the them in thy name: those earth: I have finished the that thou gavest me I have work which thou gavest me kept, and none of them is to do. And now, O Father, lost, but the son of perdiglorify thou me with thine tion; that the scripture might own self with the glory be fulfilled. And now come which I had with thee be- I to thee; and these things fore the world was. I have I speak in the world, that manifested thy name unto they might have my joy fulthe men which thou gavest filled in themselves. I have me out of the world: thine given them thy word; and they were, and thou gavest the world hath hated them, them me; and they have because they are not of the kept thy word. Now they world, even as I am not of have known that all things the world. I pray not that whatsoever thou hast given thou shouldest take them me are of thee. For I have out of the world, but that given unto them the words thou shouldest keep them which thou gavest me; and from the evil. They are not they have received them, of the world, even as I am and have known surely that not of the world. Sanctify I came out from thee, and them through thy truth: thy they have believed that thou word is truth. As thou hast didst send me. I pray for sent me into the world, even them: I pray not for the so have I also sent them in June 8, ST. JOHN, XVIII. December 10. to the world. And for their that thou hast sent me, and sakes I sanctify myself, that hast loved them, as thou they also might be sanctified hast loved me. Father, I whom pray I for these alone, but thou hast given me, be with for them also which shall me where I am; that they believe on me through their may behold my glory, which word; that they all may be thou hast given me: for one; as thou, Father, art in thou lovedst me before the me, and I in thee, that they foundation of the world. O also may be one in us: that righteous Father, the world the world may believe that hath not known thee: but I thou hast sent me. And the have known thee, and these glory which thou gavest me have known that thou hast I have given them; that sent me. And I have dethey may be one, even as clared unto them thy name, we are one: I in them, and and will declare it: that the thou in me, that they may love wherewith thou hast be made perfect in one; and loved me may be in them, that the world may know and I in them. CHAPTER XVIII. Good Friday, Morning, to the end of Chapter. June 8, Morning. December 10, Evening, to ver. 28. June 9, Morning. December 11, Evening, from ver. 28. WE WHEN Jesus had spoken as he had said unto them, these words, he went I am he, they went backforth with his disciples over ward, and fell to the ground. the brook Cedron, where was Then asked he them again, a garden, into the which he Whom seek ye? And they entered, and his disciples. said, Jesus of Nazareth. JeAnd Judas also, which be- sus answered, I have told trayed him, knew the place you that I am he: if therefor Jesus ofttimes resorted fore ye seek me, let these go thither with his disciples. their way: that the saying Judas then, having received might be fulfilled, which he a band of men and officers spake, Of them which thou from the chief priests and gavest me have I ost none. Pharisees, cometh thither Then Simon Peter having a with lanterns and torches sword drew it, and smote and weapons. Jesus there the high priest's servant, and fore, knowing all things that cut off his right ear. The should come upon him, went servant's name was Malchus. forth, and said unto them, Then said Jesus unto Peter, Whom seek ye? They an- Put up thy sword into the swered him, Jesus of Naza- sheath: the cup which my reth. Jesus saith unto them, Father hath given me, shall I am he. And Judas also, I not drink it? Then the which betrayed him, stood band and the captain and with them. As soon then officers of the Jews took June 9, ST. JOHN, XVIII. December 11. Jesus, and bound him, and[ ness of the evil: but if well, led him away to Annas first; why smitest thou me? Now for he was father in law to Annas had sent him bound Caiaphas, which was the high unto Caiaphas the high priest. priest that same year. Now And Simon Peter stood and They said Caiaphas was he, which gave warmed himself. counsel to the Jews, that it therefore unto him, Art not was expedient that one man thou also one of his discishould die for the people. ples? He denied it, and said, I am not. One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with Peter then denied him? again: and immediately the cock crew. And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest. But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which Ver. 28. Then led they Jewas known unto the high sus from Caiaphas unto the priest, and spake unto her hall of judgment: and it that kept the door, and was early; and they thembrought in Peter. Then selves went not into the saith the damsel that kept judgment hall, lest they the door unto Peter, Art not should be defiled; but that thou also one of this man's they might eat the passover. disciples? He saith, I am Pilate then went out unto not. And the servants and them, and said, What accuofficers stood there, who had sation bring ye against this made a fire of coals; for it man? They answered and was cold and they warmed said unto him, If he were themselves: and Peter stood not a malefactor, we would with them, and warmed him- not have delivered him up self. unto thee. Then said Pilate The high priest then ask- unto them, Take ye him, and ed Jesus of his disciples, and judge him according to your of his doctrine. Jesus an- law. The Jews therefore swered him, I spake openly said unto him, It is not lawto the world; I ever taught ful for us to put any man in the synagogue, and in the to death: that the saying temple, whither the Jews al- of Jesus might be fulfilled, ways resort; and in secret which he spake, signifying have I said nothing. Why what death he should die. askest thou me? ask them Then Pilate entered into which heard me, what I have the judgment hall again, and said unto them: behold, they called Jesus, and said unto know what I said. And when him, Art thou the King of he had thus spoken, one of the Jews? Jesus answered the officers which stood by him, Sayest thou this thing struck Jesus with the palm of thyself, or did others tell of his hand, saying, Answer- it thee of me? Pilate anest thou the high priest so? swered, Am I a Jew? Thine Jesus answered him, If I own nation and the chief have spoken evil, bear wit- priests have delivered thee June 10, ST. JOHN, XIX. December 12. unto me: what hast thou truth. Every one that is of done? Jesus answered, My the truth heareth my voice. kingdom is not of this world: Pilate saith unto him, What if my kingdom were of this is truth? And when he had world, then would my ser- said this, he went out again vants fight, that I should not unto the Jews, and saith unto be delivered to the Jews: them, I find in him no fault but now is my kingdom not at all. But ye have a cusfrom hence. Pilate there- tom, that I should release fore said unto him, Art thou unto you one at the passa king then? Jesus answer- over: will ye therefore that ed, Thou sayest that I am I release unto you the King a king. To this end was I of the Jews? Then cried they born, and for this cause came all again, saying, Not this I into the world, that I man, but Barabbas. should bear witness unto the Barabbas was a robber. Now CHAPTER XIX. to ver. 25. June 10, Morning. December 12, Evening. TH HEN Pilate therefore the more afraid; and went took Jesus, and scourg- again into the judgment hall, ed him. And the soldiers and saith unto Jesus, Whence platted a crown of thorns, art thou? But Jesus gave and put it on his head, and him no answer. Then saith they put on him a purple Pilate unto him, Speakest robe, and said, Hail, King of thou not unto me? knowest the Jews! and they smote thou not that I have power him with their hands. Pilate to crucify thee, and have therefore went forth again, power to release thee? Jeand saith unto them, Behold, sus answered, Thou couldest I bring him forth to you, have no power at all against that ye may know that I me, except it were given find no fault in him. Then thee from above: therefore 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. 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 heard that saying, he brought therefore 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 When Pilate therefore preparation of the passover, heard that saying, he was and about the sixth hour: June 12, ST. JOHN, XIX. December 13. and he saith unto the Jews, was nigh to the city: and Behold your King! But it was written in Hebrew, they cried out, Away with and Greek, and Latin. Then him, away with him, crucify said the chief priests of the him. Pilate saith unto them, Jews to Pilate, Write not, Shall I crucify your King? The King of the Jews; but The chief priests answered, that he said, I am King of We have no king but Cæ- the Jews. Pilate answered, sar. Then delivered he him What I have written I have therefore unto them to be written. 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: coat: now the coat was withwhere they crucified him, out seam, woven from the and two other with him, on top throughout. either side one, and Jesus in the midst. Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast And Pilate wrote a title, lots for it, whose it shall be: and put it on the cross. that the scripture might be And the writing was, JE- fulfilled, which saith, They SUS OF NAZARETH THE parted my raiment among KING OF THE JEWS. them, and for my vesture These This title then read many they did cast lots. of the Jews: for the place things therefore the soldiers where Jesus was crucified did. CHAPTER XIX. ver. 25. June 12, Morning. December 13, Evening. TOW there stood by the spunge with vinegar, and put ther, 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, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home. 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 high day,) besought Pilate that their After this, Jesus know- legs might be broken, and ing that all things were that they might be taken now accomplished, that the away. Then came the solscripture might be fulfilled, diers, and brake the legs of saith, I thirst. Now there the first, and of the other was set a vessel full of which was crucified with vinegar: and they filled a him. But when they came June 13, ST. JOHN, XX. December 14. to Jesus, and saw that he body of Jesus: and Pilate was dead already, they brake not his legs: but one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his 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 believe. For these things were 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. gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus. And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight. Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury. Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man And after this Joseph of yet laid. There laid they Arimathæa, being a dísciple Jesus therefore because of of Jesus, but secretly for fear the Jews' preparation day; of the Jews, besought Pilate for the sepulchre was nigh that he might take away the at hand. CHAPTER XX. to ver. 19. June 13, Morning. December 14, Evening. Easter- Day, Evening, ver. 11 to ver. 19, or, Revel. V. cometh Mary Magdalene seeth the linen clothes lie, early, when it was yet dark, and the napkin, that was unto the sepulchre, and seeth about his head, not lying the stone taken away from with the linen clothes, but the sepulchre. Then she wrapped together in a place runneth, and cometh to Si- by itself. Then went in also mon Peter, and to the other that other disciple, which disciple, whom Jesus loved, came first to the sepulchre, and saith unto them, They and he saw, and believed. have taken away the Lord For as yet they knew not out of the sepulchre, and we the scripture, that he must know not where they have rise again from the dead. laid him. Peter therefore Then the disciples went went forth, and that other away again unto their own disciple, and came to the home. sepulchre. So they ran both Ver. 11. But Mary stood together and the other dis- without at the sepulchre ciple did outrun Peter, and weeping: and as she wept, came first to the sepulchre. she stooped down, and looked And he stooping down, and into the sepulchre, and seeth looking in, saw the linen two angels in white sitting, clothes lying; yet went he the one at the head, and not in. Then cometh Simon the other at the feet, where Peter following him, and the body of Jesus had lain. June 14, .ST. JOHN, XX. December 15. And they say unto her, Wo- and I will take him away. man, why weepest thou? She Jesus saith unto her, Mary. saith unto them, Because She turned herself, and saith they have taken away my unto him, Rabboní; which is Lord, and I know not where to say, Master. Jesus saith they have laid him. And unto her, Touch me not; for when she had thus said, she I am not yet ascended to my turned herself back, and saw Father: but go to my breJesus standing, and knew thren, and say unto them, I not that it was Jesus. Jesus ascend unto my Father, and saith unto her, Woman, why your Father; and to my God, weepest thou? whom seek- and your God. Mary Magest thou? She, supposing dalene came and told the him to be the gardener, saith disciples that she had seen unto him, Sir, if thou have the Lord, and that he had borne him hence, tell me spoken these things unto where thou hast laid him, her. CHAPTER XX. ver. 19. June 14, Morning. December 15, Evening. Saint Thomas's Day, Morning, ver. 19 to ver. 24. First Sunday after Easter, Evening, ver. 24 to ver. 30. THE And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast Ver. 24. But Thomas, one seen me, thou hast believed: of the twelve, called Didy- blessed are they that have not mus, was not with them seen, and yet have believed. when Jesus came. The Ver. 30. And many other other disciples therefore said signs truly did Jesus in the HEN the same day at unto him, We have seen the evening, being the first Lord. But he said unto day of the week, when the them, Except I shall see in doors were shut where the his hands the print of the disciples were assembled for nails, and put my finger fear of the Jews, came Jesus into the print of the nails, and stood in the midst, and and thrust my hand into his saith unto them, Peace be side, I will not believe. 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 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: whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained." June 15, ST. JOHN, XXI. December 16. presence of his disciples, lieve that Jesus is the which are not written in Christ, the Son of God; and these are that believing ye might have might be- life through his name. this book but written, that ye CHAPTER XXI. June 15, Morning. December 16, Evening. Tuesday in Easter- Week, Morning, to ver. 15. Evening, from ver. 15. Saint Peter's Day, Morning, ver. 15 to ver. 23. FTER these things Jesus as were two were not far from land, but A the disciples at the sea of bits,) dragging the net with Tiberias; and on this wise fishes. As soon then as they shewed he himself. There were come to land, they saw were together Simon Peter, a fire of coals there, and and Thomas called Didymus, fish laid thereon, and bread. and Nathanael of Cana in Jesus saith unto them, Bring Galilee, and the sons of Ze- of the fish which ye have bedee, and two other of his now caught. Simon Peter disciples. Simon Peter saith went up, and drew the net unto them, I go a fishing. to land full of great fishes, They say unto him, We an hundred and fifty and also go with thee. They three: and for all there were went forth, and entered into so many, yet was not the net a ship immediately; and that broken. Jesus saith unto night they caught nothing. them, Come and dine. And But when the morning was none of the disciples durst now come, Jesus stood on ask him, Who art thou? the shore: but the disciples knowing that it was the knew not that it was Jesus. Lord. Jesus then cometh, Then Jesus saith unto them, and taketh bread, and giveth Children, have ye any meat? them, and fish likewise. This They answered him, No. is now the third time that And he said unto them, Cast Jesus shewed himself to his the net on the right side of disciples, after that he was the ship, and ye shall find. risen from the dead. They cast therefore, and Ver. 15. So when they now they were not able to had dined, Jesus saith to draw it for the multitude of Simon Peter, Simon, son of fishes. Therefore that disci- Jonas, lovest thou me more ple whom Jesus loved saith than these? He saith ununto Peter, It is the Lord. to him, Yea, Lord; thou Now when Simon Peter knowest that I love thee. heard that it was the Lord, He saith unto him, Feed my he girt his fisher's coat unto lambs. He saith to him again him,( for he was naked,) and the second time, Simon, son did cast himself into the sea. of Jonas, lovest thou me? And the other disciples came He saith unto him, Yea, in a little ship;( for they Lord; thou knowest that I June 15, ST. JOHN, XXI. December 16. love thee. He saith unto also leaned on his breast at him, Feed my sheep. He supper, and said, Lord, which saith unto him the third is he that betrayeth thee? time, Simon, son of Jonas, Peter seeing him saith to lovest thou me? Peter was Jesus, Lord, and what shall grieved because he said unto this man do? Jesus saith unhim the third time, Lovest to him, If I will that he tarry thou me? And he said unto till I come, what is that to him, Lord, thou knowest all thee? follow thou me. things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not. This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me. Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which Ver. 23. Then went this saying 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 world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen. THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES. CHAPTER I. January 2, Evening. June 16, Morning. THE former treatise have up; and a cloud received I made, O 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 again 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 him out of sight. And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey. And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphæus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James. These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said,( the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,) Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus. For he was numbered with us, January 3, THE ACTS, II. June 17. and had obtained part of this beginning from the baptism ministry. Now this man of John, unto that same day purchased a field with the that he was taken up from us, reward of iniquity; and fall- must one be ordained to be ing headlong, he burst asun- a witness with us of his resurder in the midst, and all his rection. And they appointed bowels gushed out. And it two, Joseph called Barsabas, was known unto all the who was surnamed Justus, dwellers at Jerusalem; inso- and Matthias. And they much as that field is called prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, in their proper tongue, Acel- which knowest the hearts of dama, that is to say, The all men, shew whether of field of blood. For it is writ- these two thou hast chosen, ten in the book of Psalms, that he may take part of Let his habitation be deso- this ministry and apostleship, late, and let no man dwell from which Judas by transtherein: and his bishoprick gression fell, that he might let another take. Wherefore go to his own place. And of these men which have they gave forth their lots; companied with us all the and the lot fell upon Mattime that the Lord Jesus thias; and he was numbered went in and out among us, with the eleven apostles. CHAPTER II. to ver. 22. January 3, Evening. June 17, Morning. AN ND when the day of Pen-| Behold, are not all these tecost was fully come, which speak Galilæans? and they were all with one ac- how hear we every man in cord in one place. And sud- our own tongue, wherein we denly there came a sound were born? Parthians, and from heaven as of a rushing Medes, and Elamites, and mighty wind, and it filled all the dwellers in Mesopotathe house where they were mia, and in Judæa, and Capsitting. And there appeared padocia, in Pontus, and Asia, unto them cloven tongues Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in like as of fire, and it sat up- Egypt, and in the parts of on each of them. And they Libya about Cyrene, and were all filled with the Holy strangers of Rome, Jews Ghost, and began to speak and proselytes, Cretes and with other tongues, as the Arabians, we do hear them Spirit gave them utterance. speak in our tongues the And there were dwelling at wonderful works of God. Jerusalem Jews, devout men, And they were all amazed, out of every nation under and were in doubt, saying heaven. Now when this was one to another, What meannoised abroad, the multitude eth this? Others mocking came together, and were con- said, These men are full of founded, because that every new wine. man heard them speak in But Peter, standing up his own language. And they with the eleven, lifted up were all amazed and mar- his voice, and said unto velled, saying one to another, them, Ye men of Judæa, January 4, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: for these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: and on my THE ACTS, II. June 18. servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: and I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: the sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come: and it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. CHAPTER II. ver. 22. January 4, Evening. June 18, Morning. full of these words; Jesus of nance. Men and brethren, Nazareth, a man approved let me freely speak unto you of God among you by mira- of the patriarch David, that cles and wonders and signs, he is both dead and buried, which God did by him in the and his sepulchre is with us midst of you, as ye your- unto this day. Therefore selves also know: him, being being a prophet, and knowdelivered by the determinate ing that God had sworn with counsel and foreknowledge an oath to him, that of the of God, ye have taken, and fruit of his loins, according by wicked hands have cru- to the flesh, he would raise cified and slain: whom God up Christ to sit on his throne; hath raised up, having loosed he seeing this before spake the pains of death: because of the resurrection of Christ, it was not possible that he that his soul was not left in should be holden of it. For hell, neither his flesh did see David speaketh concerning corruption. This Jesus hath him, I foresaw the Lord al- God raised up, whereof we ways before my face, for he all are witnesses. Therefore is on my right hand, that I being by the right hand of should not be moved: there- God exalted, and having refore did my heart rejoice, ceived of the Father the and my tongue was glad; promise of the Holy Ghost, moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope: because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, until I make thy foes thy footstool. There January 5, THE ACTS, III. June 19. Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what fore let all the house of Is- ceived his word were baptizrael know assuredly, that ed: and the same day there God hath made that same were added unto them about Jesus, whom ye have cruci- three thousand souls. And fied, both Lord and Christ. they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders shall we do? Then Peter and signs were done by the said unto them, Repent, and apostles. And all that bebe baptized every one of you lieved were together, and in the name of Jesus Christ had all things common; and for the remission of sins, and sold their possessions and ye shall receive the gift of goods, and parted them to all the Holy Ghost. For the men, as every man had need. promise is unto you, and to And they, continuing daily your children, and to all with one accord in the temthat are afar off, even as ple, and breaking bread from many as the Lord our God house to house, did eat their shall call. And with many meat with gladness and sinother words did he testify gleness of heart, praising God, and exhort, saying, Save and having favour with all yourselves from this unto- the people. And the Lord ward generation. added to the church daily Then they that gladly re- such as should be saved. CHAPTER III. January 5, Evening. June 19, Morning. NOW OW Peter and John| Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ancle bones received strength. And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. And all the people saw him walking and praising God: and they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him. And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; who seeing Peter and John'about to go into the temple asked an alms. And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give 1 thee: In the name of Jesus January 7, THE ACTS, IV. June 20. the porch that is called Solo- be converted, that your sins mon's, greatly wondering. And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the peomay be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of ple, Ye men of Israel, why the Lord; and he shall marvel ye at this? or why send Jesus Christ, which belook ye so earnestly on us, fore was preached unto you: as though by our own pow- whom the heaven must reer or holiness we had made ceive until the times of resthis man to walk? The titution of all things, which God of Abraham, and of God hath spoken by the Isaac, and of Jacob, the God mouth of all his holy proof our fathers, hath glori- phets since the world befied his Son Jesus; whom gan. For Moses truly said ye delivered up, and denied unto the fathers, A prophet him in the presence of Pi- shall the Lord your God late, when he was determin- raise up unto you of your ed to let him go. But ye brethren, like unto me; him denied the Holy One and shall ye hear in all things the Just, and desired a mur- whatsoever he shall say unto derer to be granted unto you. And it shall come to you; and killed the Prince pass, that every soul, which of life, whom God hath rais- will not hear that prophet, ed from the dead; whereof shall be destroyed from awe are witnesses. And his mong the people. Yea, and name through faith in his all the prophets from Samuel name hath made this man and those that follow after, as strong, whom ye see and many as have spoken, have know: yea, the faith which likewise foretold of these is by him hath given him days. Ye are the children of this perfect soundness in the the prophets, and of the copresence of you all. And venant which God made with now, brethren, I wot that our fathers, saying unto Athrough ignorance ye did it, braham, And in thy seed shall as did also your rulers. But all the kindreds of the earth those things, which God be blessed. Unto you first before had shewed by the God, having raised up his mouth of all his prophets, Son Jesus, sent him to bless that Christ should suffer, he you, in turning away every hath so fulfilled. one of you from his iniquiRepent ye therefore, and ties. CHAPTER IV. to ver. 32. January 7, Evening. June 20, Morning. St. Peter, ver. 8 to ver. 23. Evening. St. Barnabas, ver. 31, to the end of Chapter. Morning. January 8, Evening. June 21, Morning, Chap. IV. ver. 32, and Chap. V. to ver. 17. AND as they spake unto ple, and the Sadducees, came the people, the priests, upon them, being grieved and the captain of the tem- that they taught the people, Q2 THE ACTS, IV. January 7, June 20. and preached through Jesus| took the resurrection from the that dead. And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide. Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand. knowledge of them, they had been with Jesus. And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it. But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves, saying, And it came to pass on What shall we do to these the morrow, that their rul- men? for that indeed a noers, and elders, and scribes, table miracle hath been done and Annas the high priest, by them is manifest to all and Caiaphas, and John, and them that dwell in JerusaAlexander, and as many as lem; and we cannot deny it. were of the kindred of the But that it spread no furhigh priest, were gathered to- ther among the people, let us gether at Jerusalem. And straitly threaten them, that when they had set them in they speak henceforth to no the midst, they asked, By man in this name. And they what power, or by what called them, and commanded name, have ye done this? them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done. For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed. Ver. 8. Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, if we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole; be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Is rael, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. Neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Ver. 23. And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them. And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice Now when they saw the to God with one accord, and boldness of Peter and John, said, Lord, thou art God, and perceived that they were which hast made heaven, unlearned and ignorant men, and earth, and the sea, and they marvelled; and they all that in them is: who January 8, THE ACTS, V. June 21. by the mouth of thy ser-| down at the apostles' feet: vant David hast said, Why and distribution was made did the heathen rage, and unto every man according the people imagine vain as he had need. And Jothings? The kings of the ses, who by the apostles was earth stood up, and the rul- surnamed Barnabas,( which ers were gathered together is, being interpreted, The against the Lord, and against son of consolation,) a Lehis Christ. For of a truth vite, and of the country of against thy holy child Jesus, Cyprus, having land, sold it, whom thou hast anointed, and brought the money, and both Herod, and Pontius laid it at the apostles' feet. Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together, for to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done. And now, Lord, behold their threatenings and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, by stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. Chap. V. BUT a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, and kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet. But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, Ver. 31. And when they was it not in thine own had prayed, the place was power? why hast thou conshaken where they were as- ceived this thing in thine sembled together; and they heart? thou hast not lied were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. unto men, but unto God. And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things. And the young men arose, wound him up, him out, and Ver. 32. And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the and carried things which he possessed buried him. And it was was his own; but they had about the space of three all things common. And hours after, when his wife, with great power gave the not knowing what was done, apostles witness of the re- came in. And Peter ansurrection of the Lord Je- swered unto her, Tell me sus: and great grace was whether ye sold the land upon them all. Neither was for so much? And she said, there any among them that Yea, for so much. Then Pelacked: for as many as were ter said unto her, How is it possessors of lands or houses that ye have agreed together sold them, and brought the to tempt the Spirit of the prices of the things that Lord? behold, the feet of were sold, and laid them them which have buried thy June 22. January 9, THE ACTS, V. husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out. Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband. And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things. self 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 And by the hands of the them. There came also a apostles were many signs multitude out of the cities and wonders wrought among round about unto Jerusalem, the people;( and they were bringing sick folks, and them all with one accord in So- which were vexed with unlomon's porch. And of the clean spirits: and they were rest durst no man join him- healed every one. CHAPTER V. ver. 17. January 9, Evening. June 22, Morning. T HEN the high priest fore the doors: but when we rose up, and all they had opened, we found no the that were with him,( which man within. Now is the sect of the Saddu- high priest and the captain cees,) and were filled with of the temple and the chief indignation, and laid their priests heard these things, hands on the apostles, and they doubted of them whereput them in the common unto this would grow. Then prison. But the angel of the came one and told them, sayLord by night opened the ing, Behold, the men whom prison doors, and brought ye put in prison are standthem forth, and said, Go, ing in the temple, and teachstand and speak in the tem- ing the people. Then went ple to the people all the the captain with the officers, words of this life. And when and brought them without they heard that, they enter- violence: for they feared the ed into the temple early in people, lest they should have the morning, and taught. been stoned. And when they But the high priest came, had brought them, they set and they that were with him, them before the council: and and called the council toge- the high priest asked them, ther, and all the senate of saying, Did not we straitly the children of Israel, and command you that ye should sent to the prison to have not teach in this name? and, them brought. But when behold, ye have filled Jeruthe officers came, and found salem with your doctrine, them not in the prison, they and intend to bring this returned, and told, saying, man's blood upon us. The prison truly found we shut with all safety, and the keepers standing without beThen Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God ra January 10, THE ACTS, VI. ther than men. The God who was slain; and all, as of our fathers raised up Je- many as obeyed him, were sus, whom ye slew and scattered, and brought to hanged on a tree. Him nought. After this man rose hath God exalted with his up Judas of Galilee in the right hand to be a Prince days of the taxing, and drew and a Saviour, for to give away much people after him: repentance to Israel, and he also perished; and all, forgiveness of sins. And we even as many as obeyed him, are his witnesses of these were dispersed. And now I things; and so is also the say unto you, Refrain from Holy Ghost, whom God hath these men, and let them given to them that obey alone: for if this counsel or him. this work be of men, it will come to nought: but if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them. Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space; and said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men. For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: Christ. June 23. And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus CHAPTER VI. January 10, Evening. June 23, Morning. St. Stephen. Morning. AND ND in those days, when look ye out among you the number of the dis- seven men of honest report, ciples was multiplied, there full of the Holy Ghost and arose a murmuring of the wisdom, whom we may apGrecians against the He- point over this business. brews, because their widows But we will give ourselves were neglected in the dai- continually to prayer, and ly ministration. Then the to the ministry of the word. 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, And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Q3 January 11, THE ACTS, VII. June 25. Timon, and Parmenas, and by which he spake. Then Nicolas a proselyte of An- they suborned men, which tioch: whom they set before said, We have heard him the apostles: and when they speak blasphemous words had prayed, they laid their against Moses, and against hands on them. And the God. And they stirred up the word of God increased; and people, and the elders, and the the number of the disci- scribes, and came upon him, ples multiplied in Jerusalem and caught him, and brought greatly; and a great com- him to the council, and set pany of the priests were obe- up false witnesses, which dient to the faith. And Ste- said, This man ceaseth not phen, full of faith and pow- to speak blasphemous words er, did great wonders and against this holy place, and miracles among the people. the law: for we have heard Then there arose certain him say, that this Jesus of of the synagogue, which is Nazareth shall destroy this called the synagogue of the place, and shall change the Libertines, and Cyrenians, customs which Moses deliand Alexandrians, and of vered us. And all that sat them of Cilicia and of Asia, in the council, looking steddisputing with Stephen. And fastly on him, saw his face they were not able to resist as it had been the face of an the wisdom and the spirit angel. CHAPTER VII. to ver. 35. January 11, Evening. June 25, Morning. he had no And God spake on this wise, That his seed should sojourn in a strange land; and that they should bring them into bondage, and entreat them evil And Are these things so? And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, be- four hundred years. fore he dwelt in Charran, the nation to whom they and said unto him, Get thee shall be in bondage will I out of thy country, and from judge, said God: and after thy kindred, and come into that shall they come forth, the land which I shall shew and serve me in this place. thee. Then came he out of And he gave him the covethe land of the Chaldæans, nant of circumcision: and so and dwelt in Charran: and Abraham begat Isaac, and from thence, when his father circumcised him the eighth was dead, he removed him day; and Isaac begat Jacob; into this land, wherein ye and Jacob begat the twelve now dwell. And he gave patriarchs. And the patrihim none inheritance in it, archs, moved with envy, sold no, not so much as to set his Joseph into Egypt: but God foot on: yet he promised was with him, and delivered that he would give it to him him out of all his afflictions, for a possession, and to his and gave him favour and seed after him, when as yet wisdom in the sight of Pha January 11, raoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house. Now there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt and Chanaan, and great affliction: and our fathers found no sustenance. But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first. And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren; and Joseph's kindred was made known unto Pharaoh. Then sent Joseph, and called his father Jacob to him, and all his kindred, threescore and fifteen souls. So Jacob went down into Egypt, and died, he, and our fathers, and were carried over into Sychem, and laid in the sepulchre that Abraham bought for a sum of money of the sons of Emmor the father of Sychem. But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt, till another king arose, which knew not Joseph. The same dealt subtilly with our kindred, and evil entreated our fathers, so that they cast out their young children, to the end they might not live. In which time Moses was born, and was exceeding fair, and nourished up in his father's house three months: and when he was cast out, Pharaoh's daughter took him up, and nourished him for her own son. And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds. And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his THE ACTS, VII. June 25, brethren the children of Israel. And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended him, and avenged him that was oppressed, the Egyptian: for he supposand smote ed his brethren would have understood how that God by his hand would deliver them: but they understood not. And the next day he shewed himself unto them as they strove, and would have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, ye are brethren; why do ye wrong one to another? But he that did his neighbour wrong thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge over us? Wilt thou kill me, as thou diddest the Egyptian yesterday? Then fled Moses at this saying, and was a stranger in the land of Madian, where he begat two sons. And when forty years were expired, there appeared to him in the wilderness of mount Sina an angel of the Lord in a flame of fire in a bush. When Moses saw it, he wondered at the sight: and as he drew near to behold it, the voice of the Lord_came unto him, saying, I am the God of thy fathers, the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Then Moses trembled, and durst not behold. Then said the Lord to him, Put off thy shoes from thy feet: for the place where thou standest is holy ground. I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people which is in Egypt, and I have heard their groaning, and am come down to deliver them. will send thee into Egypt. And now come, I June 26. January 12, THE ACTS, VII. CHAPTER VII. ver. 35, and Chap. VIII. to ver. 5. January 12, Evening. June 26, Morning. St. Stephen. Chap. VIII. to ver. 9, Evening. HIS Moses whom they the Trefused, saying, Who up the tabernacle of Moloch, made thee a ruler and a and the star of your god judge? the same did God Remphan, figures which ye send to be a ruler and a made to worship them: and deliverer by the hand of the I will carry you away beangel which appeared to him yond Babylon. Our fathers in the bush. He brought had the tabernacle of witthem out, after that he had ness in the wilderness, as shewed wonders and signs in he had appointed, speaking the land of Egypt, and in the unto Moses, that he should Red sea, and in the wilder- make it according to the fashion that he had seen. ness forty years. Which also our fathers that came after brought in with Jesus into the possession of the Gentiles, whom God drave out before the face of our fathers, unto the days of David; who found favour This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear. This is he, that was in the church in the before God, and desired to wilderness with the angel find a tabernacle for the which spake to him in the God of Jacob. But Solomon mount Sina, and with our built him an house. Howfathers: who received the beit the most High dwelleth lively oracles to give unto not in temples made with us: to whom our fathers hands; as saith the prophet, would not obey, but thrust Heaven is my throne, and him from them, and in their earth is my footstool: what hearts turned back again in- house will ye build me? saith to Egypt, saying unto Aaron, the Lord: or what is the place Make us gods to go before of my rest? Hath not my us: for as for this Moses, hand made all these things? which brought us out of the Ye stiffnecked and uncirland of Egypt, we wot not cumcised in heart and ears, what is become of him. And ye do always resist the Holy they made a calf in those Ghost: as your fathers did, days, and offered sacrifice so do ye. Which of the unto the idol, and rejoiced prophets have not your fain the works of their own thers persecuted? and they hands. Then God turned, have slain them which shewand gave them up to worship ed before of the coming of the host of heaven; as it is the Just One; of whom ye written in the book of the have been now the betrayers prophets, O ye house of Is- and murderers: who have rael, have ye offered to me received the law by the disslain beasts and sacrifices by position of angels, and have the space of forty years in not kept it. January 13, THE ACTS, VIII. June 27. When they heard these and cried with a loud voice, things, they were cut to the Lord, lay not this sin to their heart, and they gnashed on charge. And when he had him with their teeth. But said this, he fell asleep. he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfast- Chap. VIII. AND Saul ly into heaven, and saw was consenting unto his the glory of God, and Je- death. And at that time sus standing on the right there was a great persehand of God, and said, Be- cution against the church hold, I see the heavens open- which was at Jerusalem; ed, and the Son of man and they were all scatstanding on the right hand tered abroad throughout the of God. Then they cried regions of Judæa and Saout with a loud voice, and maria, except the apostles. stopped their ears, and ran And devout men carried upon him with one accord, Stephen to his burial, and and cast him out of the city, made great lamentation over and stoned him and the him. As for Saul, he made witnesses laid down their havock of the church, enclothes at a young man's tering into feet, whose name was Saul. and haling men and women every house, And they stoned Stephen, committed them to prison. calling upon God, and say- Therefore they that ing, Lord Jesus, receive my scattered abroad went every spirit. And he kneeled down, where preaching the word. were CHAPTER VIII. ver. 5 to ver. 26. January 13, Evening. June 27, Morning. THEN THEN Philip went down they all gave heed, from the to the city of Samaria, least to the greatest, saying, and preached Christ unto This man is the great power them. And the people with of God. And to him they one accord gave heed unto had regard, because that of those things which Philip long time he had bewitched spake, hearing and seeing them with sorceries. the miracles which he did. when they believed Philip But For unclean spirits, crying preaching the things conwith loud voice, came out of cerning the kingdom of God, many that were possessed and the name of Jesus Christ, with them and many taken they were baptized, both men with palsies, and that were and women. Then Simon lame, were healed. And himself believed also: and there was great joy in that when he was baptized, he city. continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and Ver. 9. But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one: to whom January 14, THE ACTS, VIII. John: who, when they were| be purchased with money. come down, prayed for them, Thou hast neither part nor that they might receive the lot in this matter: for thy Holy Ghost:( for as yet he heart is not right in the sight was fallen upon none of of God. Repent therefore them: only they were bap- of this thy wickedness, and tized in the name of the Lord pray God, if perhaps the Jesus.) Then laid they their thought of thine heart may hands on them, and they be forgiven thee. For I perreceived the Holy Ghost. ceive that thou art in the And when Simon saw that gall of bitterness, and in the through laying on of the bond of iniquity. Then anapostles' hands the Holy swered Simon, and said, Pray Ghost was given, he offered ye to the Lord for me, that them money, saying, Give none of these things which me also this power, that on ye have spoken come upon whomsoever I lay hands, he me. And they, when they may receive the Holy Ghost. had testified and preached But Peter said unto him, the word of the Lord, reThy money perish with thee, turned to Jerusalem, and because thou hast thought preached the gospel in many that the gift of God may villages of the Samaritans. CHAPTER VIII. ver. 26. January 14, Evening. June 28, Morning. AN ND the angel of the Lord come up and sit with him. spake unto Philip, say- The place of the scripture ing, Arise, and go toward which he read was this, He the south unto the way that was led as a sheep to the goeth down from Jerusalem slaughter; and like a lamb unto Gaza, which is desert. dumb before his shearer, so And he arose and went: opened he not his mouth: and, behold, a man of Ethio- in his humiliation his judgpia, an eunuch of great au- ment was taken away: and thority under Candace queen who shall declare his geneof the Ethiopians, who had ration? for his life is taken the charge of all her trea- from the earth. And the sure, and had come to Je- eunuch answered Philip, and rusalem for to worship, was said, I pray thee, of whom returning, and sitting in his speaketh the prophet this? chariot read Esaias the pro- of himself, or of some other phet. unto Philip, Go near, and his mouth, and began at the join thyself to this chariot. same scripture, and preachAnd Philip ran thither to ed unto him Jesus. And as him, and heard him read the they went on their way, they prophet Esaias, and said, Un- came unto a certain water: derstandest thou what thou and the eunuch said, See, readest? And he said, How here is water; what doth can I, except some man hinder me to be baptized? should guide me? And he And Philip said, If thou bedesired Philip that he would lievest with all thine heart, Then the Spirit said man? Then Philip opened June 28. January 15, THE ACTS, IX. June 30. thou mayest. And he an-| were come up out of the swered and said, I believe water, the Spirit of the Lord that Jesus Christ is the Son caught away Philip, that the of God. And he command- eunuch saw him no more: and ed the chariot to stand still: he went on his way rejoicand they went down both ing. But Philip was found at into the water, both Philip Azotus: and passing through and the eunuch; and he bap- he preached in all the cities, tized him. And when they till he came to Cæsarea. CHAPTER IX. to ver. 23. January 15, Evening. June 30, Morning. three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink. AND ND Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, and desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if nias. And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, AnaAnd he said, Behold, he found any of this way, I am here, Lord. And the whether they were men or Lord said unto him, Arise, women, he might bring them and go into the street which bound unto Jerusalem. And is called Straight, and enas he journeyed, he came quire in the house of Judas near Damascus: and sudden- for one called Saul, of Tarly there shined round about sus: for, behold, he prayeth, him a light from heaven: and hath seen in a vision a and he fell to the earth, and man named Ananias coming heard a voice saying unto in, and putting his hand on him, Saul, Saul, why perse- him, that he might receive cutest thou me? And he his sight. Then Ananias ansaid, Who art thou, Lord? swered, Lord, I have heard And the Lord said, I am by many of this man, how Jesus whom thou persecut- much evil he hath done to est: it is hard for thee to thy saints at Jerusalem: and kick against the pricks. And here he hath authority from he trembling and astonish- the chief priests to bind all ed said, Lord, what wilt thou that call on thy name. But have me to do? And the the Lord said unto him, Go Lord said unto him, Arise, thy way: for he is a chosen and go into the city, and it vessel unto me, to bear my shall be told thee what thou name before the Gentiles, must do. And the men and kings, and the children which journeyed with him of Israel: for I will shew stood speechless, hearing a him how great things he voice, but seeing no man. must suffer for my name's And Saul arose from the sake. And Ananias went his earth; and when his eyes way, and entered into the were opened, he saw no house; and putting his hands man: but they led him by on him said, Brother Saul, the hand, and brought him the Lord, even Jesus, that into Damascus. And he was appeared unto thee in the January 16, THE ACTS, IX. July 1. way as thou camest, hath| gogues, that he is the Son sent me, that thou might- of God. But all that heard est receive thy sight, and be him were amazed, and said; filled with the Holy Ghost. Is not this he that destroyAnd immediately there felled them which called on this from his eyes as it had been name in Jerusalem, and came scales: and he received sight hither for that intent, that forthwith, and arose, and he might bring them bound was baptized. And when he unto the chief priests? But had received meat, he was Saul increased the more in strengthened. Then was Saul strength, and confounded the certain days with the disci- Jews which dwelt at Damasples which were at Damas- cus, proving that this is very And straightway he Christ. preached Christ in the synacus. CHAPTER IX. ver. 23. January 16, Evening. July 1, Morning. AND after that many days were at Lydda. And there he found a certain man named Eneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick took counsel to kill him: but their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him. Then the disciples took him by night, and let And it came to pass, as him down by the wall in a Peter passed throughout all basket. And when Saul was quarters, he came down also come to Jerusalem, he as- to the saints which dwelt sayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple. But Barnabas took him, and of the palsy. And Peter brought him to the apostles, said unto him, Eneas, Jesus and declared unto them how Christ maketh thee whole: he had seen the Lord in the arise, and make thy bed. way, and that he had spoken And he arose immediately. to him, and how he had And all that dwelt at Lydda preached boldly at Damas- and Saron saw him, and cus in the name of Jesus. And he was with them com- Now there was at Joppa a ing in and going out at certain disciple named TabiJerusalem. And he spake tha, which by interpretation boldly in the name of the is called Dorcas: this woLord Jesus, and disputed man was full of good works against the Grecians: but and almsdeeds which she did. they went about to slay him. And it came to pass in those Which when the brethren days, that she was sick, and knew, they brought him down died: whom when they had to Cæsarea, and sent him forth washed, they laid her in an to Tarsus. Then had the upper chamber. And forasturned to the Lord. churches rest throughout all Judæa and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied. January 17, THE ACTS, X. July 2. much as Lydda was nigh to down, and prayed; and turnJoppa, and the disciples had ing him to the body said, heard that Peter was there, Tabitha, arise. And she they sent unto him two men, opened her eyes: and when desiring him that he would she saw Peter, she sat up. not delay to come to them. And he gave her his hand, Then Peter arose and went and lifted her up, and when with them. When he was he had called the saints and come, they brought him into widows, presented her alive. the upper chamber: and all And it was known throughthe widows stood by him out all Joppa; and many weeping, and shewing the believed in the Lord. And coats and garments which it came to pass, that he tarDorcas made, while she was ried many days in Joppa with them. But Peter put with one Simon a tanner. them all forth, and kneeled CHAPTER X. to ver. 24. January 17, Evening. July 2, Morning. THERE was a certain things unto them, he sent them to Joppa. On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour: and he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance, and saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at man in Cæsarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius. And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said the four corners, and let unto him, Thy prayers and down to the earth: wherein thine alms are come up for were all manner of fourfoota memorial before God. And ed beasts of the earth, and now send men to Joppa, and wild beasts, and creeping call for one Simon, whose things, and fowls of the air. surname is Peter: he lodg- And there came a voice to eth with one Simon a tanner, him, Rise, Peter; kill, and whose house is by the sea eat. But Peter said, Not so, side: he shall tell thee what Lord; for I have never eaten thou oughtest to do. And any thing that is common when the angel which spake or unclean. And the voice unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually; and when he had declared all these spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common. This was thrice: and the vessel was redone ceived up again into heaven. January 18, THE ACTS, X. Now while Peter doubted the men which in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate, and called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there. July 3. were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come? And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God While Peter thought on by an holy angel to send for the vision, the Spirit said thee into his house, and to unto him, Behold, three men hear words of thee. Then seek thee. Arise therefore, called he them in, and lodgand get thee down, and go ed them. And on the morrow with them, doubting no- Peter went away with them, thing: for I have sent them. and certain brethren from Then Peter went down to Joppa accompanied him. CHAPTER X. ver. 24. January 18, Evening. July 3, Morning. after in my A they entered into Cæsa- house, and, behold, a man rea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends. And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him. But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man. And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together. And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that Then Peter opened his I should not call any man mouth, and said, Of a truth common or unclean. There- I perceive that God is no fore came I unto you with respecter of persons: but out gainsaying, as soon as I in every nation he that was sent for: I ask therefore feareth him, and worketh for what intent ye have sent righteousness, is accepted for me? And Cornelius said, with him. The word which Four days ago I was fasting God sent unto the children until this hour; and at the of Israel, preaching peace by stood before me in bright clothing, and said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee. Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God. January 19, THE ACTS, XI. July 4. Jesus Christ:( he is Lord of God to be the Judge of quick all:) that word, I say, ye and dead. To him give all know, which was published the prophets witness, that throughout all Judæa, and through his name whosobegan from Galilee, after the ever believeth in him shall baptism which John preach- receive remission of sins. ed; 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 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 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 the Holy Ghost as well as we? And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. CHAPTER XI. January 19, Evening. July 4, Morning. AN ND the apostles and brethren that were in Judæa heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him, saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them. But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying, I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw a vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had been a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came even to me: upon the which when I had fastened mine eyes, I considered, and saw fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air. And I heard a voice saying unto me, Arise, Peter; slay and eat. But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth. But the voice answered me again from heaven, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common. And this was done three times: and all were drawn up again into heaven. And, behold, immediately there were three men already come January 19, THE ACTS, XI. July 4. unto the house where I was, the hand of the Lord was sent from Cæsarea unto me. with them: and a great And the spirit bade me go number believed, and turned with them, nothing doubt- unto the Lord. ing. Moreover these six bre- Then tidings of these thren accompanied me, and things came unto the ears we entered into the man's of the church which was in house: and he shewed us Jerusalem: and they sent he how he had seen an angel forth Barnabas, that in his house, which stood and should go as far as Antioch. said unto him, Send men to Who, when he came, and Joppa, and call for Simon, had seen the grace of God, whose surname is Peter; was glad, and exhorted them who shall tell thee words, all, that with purpose of whereby thou and all thy heart they would cleave unhouse shall be saved. And to the Lord. For he was a as I began to speak, the Holy good man, and full of the Ghost fell on them, as on us Holy Ghost and of faith: at the beginning. Then re- and much people was added membered I the word of the unto the Lord. Then deLord, how that he said, John parted Barnabas to Tarsus, indeed baptized with water; for to seek Saul: and when but ye shall be baptized with he had found him, he brought the Holy Ghost. Forasmuch him unto Antioch. And it then as God gave them the came to pass, that a whole like gift as he did unto us, year they assembled themwho believed on the Lord selves with the church, and Jesus Christ; what was I, taught much people. And called that I could withstand God? the disciples were When they heard these Christians first in Antioch. things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life. And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch. And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Now they which were scat- spirit that there should be tered abroad upon the per- great dearth throughout all secution that arose about the world: which came to Stephen travelled as far as pass in the days of ClauPhenice, and Cyprus, and dius Cæsar. Then the disciAntioch, preaching the word ples, every man according to none but unto the Jews to his ability, determined to only. And some of them send relief unto the brewere men of Cyprus and thren which dwelt in JuCyrene, which, when they dæa: which also they did, were come to Antioch, spake and sent it to the elders by unto the Grecians, preach- the hands of Barnabas and ing the Lord Jesus. And Saul. January 20, THE ACTS, XII. CHAPTER XII. January 20, Evening. July 5, Morning. St. Michael, ver. 5 to ver. 18, Morning. July 5. OW unto the rod the king stretched which opened to them 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.( Then were the days of unleavened bread.) And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people. Ver. 5. Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between 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 garment about thee, and follow me. And he went out, and followed 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 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. And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying. And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda. And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate. And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel. But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished. But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place. Ver. 18. Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what January 21, THE ACTS, XIII. July 6. was become of Peter. And upon his throne, and made when Herod had sought for an oration unto them. And him, and found him not, he the people gave a shout, examined the keepers, and saying, It is the voice of commanded that they should a god, and not of a man. be put to death. And he And immediately the anwent down from Judæa to gel of the Lord smote him, Cæsarea, and there abode. because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost. And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, But the word of God grew having made Blastus the and multiplied. And Barking's chamberlain their nabas and Saul returned friend, desired peace; be- from Jerusalem, when they cause their country was nou- had fulfilled their ministry, rished by the king's country. and took with them John, And upon a set day Herod, whose surname was Mark. arrayed in royal apparel, sat l CHAPTER XIII. to ver. 26. January 21, Evening. July 6, Morning. church that was at An- was Bar- jesus: which was tioch certain prophets and with the deputy of the counteachers; as Barnabas, and try, Sergius Paulus, a pruSimeon that was called Ni- dent man; who called for ger, and Lucius of Cyrene, Barnabas and Saul, and deand Manaen, which had been sired to hear the word of brought up with Herod the God. But Elymas the sortetrarch, and Saul. As they cerer( for so is his name ministered to the Lord, and by interpretation) withstood fasted, the Holy Ghost said, them, seeking to turn away Separate me Barnabas and the deputy from the faith. Saul for the work whereunto Then Saul,( who also is I have called them. And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him, and said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou So they, being sent forth child of the devil, thou eneby the Holy Gh de- my of all righteousness, wilt parted unto Seleucia; and thou not cease to pervert the from thence they sailed to right ways of the Lord? And Cyprus. And when they now, behold, the hand of the were at Salamis, they preach- Lord is upon thee, and thou ed the word of God in the shalt be blind, not seeing the synagogues of the Jews: and sun for a season. And imthey had also John to their mediately there fell on him minister. And when they a mist and a darkness; and had gone through the isle he went about seeking some unto Paphos, they found a to lead him by the hand. certain sorcerer, a false pro- Then the deputy, when he January 22, THE ACTS, XIII. July 7. saw what was done, believ- he had destroyed seven naed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord. Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem. tions in the land of Chanaan, he divided their land to them by lot. And after that he gave unto them judges about the space of four hundred and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet. And afterward gave unto them Saul the son they desired a king: and God of Cis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space of forty years. And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will. Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus: when John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I am not he. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose. But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down. And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on. Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience. The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it. And about the time of forty years suffered he their manners in the wilderness. And when CHAPTER XIII. ver. 26. January 22, Evening. July 7, Morning. MEN EN and brethren, chil-| they Pilate that he should dren of the stock of be slain. And when they Abraham, and whosoever had fulfilled all that was among you feareth God, to written of him, they took you is the word of this him down from the tree, and salvation sent. For God raised him from the laid him in a sepulchre. But dead: and he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witwe declare unto you glad nesses unto the people. And tidings, how that the promise which was made unto 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 January 22, THE ACTS, XIII. July 7. the fathers, God hath fulfill- and religious proselytes foled the same unto us their lowed Paul and Barnabas: children, in that he hath who, speaking to them, perraised up Jesus again; as it suaded them to continue in is also written in the second the grace of God. psalm, Thou art my Son, And the next sabbath day this day have I begotten came almost the whole city thee. And as concerning together to hear the word of that he raised him up from God. But when the Jews the dead, now no more to saw the multitudes, they return to corruption, he said were filled with envy, and on this wise, I will give you spake against those things the sure mercies of David. which were spoken by Paul, Wherefore he saith also in contradicting and blasphemanother psalm, Thou shalt ing. Then Paul and Barnot suffer thine Holy One nabas waxed bold, and said, to see corruption. For Da- It was necessary that the vid, after he had served his word of God should first own generation by the will have been spoken to you: of God, fell on sleep, and was but seeing ye put it from laid unto his fathers, and saw you, and judge yourselves corruption: but he, whom unworthy of everlasting life, God raised again, saw no lo, we turn to the Gentiles. corruption. For so hath the Lord comBe it known unto you manded us, saying, I have therefore, men and brethren, set thee to be a light of the that through this man is Gentiles, that thou shouldest preached unto you the for- be for salvation unto the And giveness of sins: and by ends of the earth. him all that believe are jus- when the Gentiles heard this, tified from all things, from they were glad, and glorified which ye could not be jus- the word of the Lord: and tified by the law of Moses. as many as were ordainBeware therefore, lest that ed to eternal life believed. come upon you, which is And the word of the Lord spoken of in the prophets; was published throughout Behold, ye despisers, and all the region. But the Jews wonder, and perish: for I stirred up the devout and work a work in your days, honourable women, and the a work which ye shall in no chief men of the city, and wise believe, though a man raised persecution against declare it unto you. And Paul and Barnabas, and ex when the Jews were gone pelled them out of their out of the synagogue, the coasts. But they shook off Gentiles besought that these the dust of their feet against words might be preached to them, and came unto Iconithem the next sabbath. Now um. And the disciples were when the congregation was filled with joy, and with the broken up, many of the Jews Holy Ghost. January 23, THE ACTS, XIV. CHAPTER XIV. January 23, Evening. July 8, Morning. St. Barnabas, from ver. 8, Evening. ND it came to pass in in the speech of come July 8. Lycaonia, us in the likeness of men. And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker. Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and with the people. would have done sacrifice when the apostles, BarnaWhich bas and Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out, and saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein: who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways. Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaVer. 8. And there sat a filling our hearts with food ven, and fruitful seasons, certain man at Lystra, im- and gladness. potent in his feet, being a these sayings scarce restrainAnd with cripple from his mother's ed they the people, that they womb, who never had walk- had not done sacrifice unto ed: the same heard Paul them. speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving certain Jews from Antioch And there came thither that he had faith to be heal- and Iconium, who persuaded, said with a loud voice, ed the people, and, Stand upright on thy feet. stoned Paul, drew him And he leaped and walked. of the city, supposing he And when the people saw had been dead. what Paul had done, they as the disciples stood round Howbeit, lifted up their voices, saying about him, he rose up, and having out both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed. But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren. time therefore abode they Long speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands. But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles. And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of the Jews with their rulers, to use them despite fully, and to stone them, they were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about: and there they preached the gospel. January 24, THE ACTS, XV. July 9. came into the city: and the ed. And after they had passnext day he departed with ed throughout Pisidia, they Barnabas to Derbe. And came to Pamphylia. And when they had preached when they had preached the the gospel to that city, and word in Perga, they went had taught many, they re- down into Attalia: and turned gain to Lystra, and thence sailed to Antioch, to Iconium, and Antioch, from whence they had been confirming the souls of the recommended to the grace disciples, and exhorting them of God for the work which to continue in the faith, they fulfilled. And when and that we must through they were come, and had much tribulation enter into gathered the church togethe kingdom of God. And ther, they rehearsed all that when they had ordained God had done with them, them elders in every church, and how he had opened the and had prayed with fasting, door of faith unto the Genthey commended them to the tiles. And there they abode Lord, on whom they believ- long time with the disciples. CHAPTER XV. to ver. 30. January 24, Evening. July 9, Morning. which Pharisees to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses. came down from Judæa saying, That it was needful taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved. And the apostles and eldWhen therefore Paul and ers came together for to conBarnabas had no small dis- sider of this matter. And sension and disputation with when there had been much them, they determined that disputing, Peter rose up, Paul and Barnabas, and cer- and said unto them, Men tain other of them, should and brethren, ye know how go up to Jerusalem unto the that a good while ago God apostles and elders about made choice among us, that this question. And being the Gentiles by my mouth brought on their way by the should hear the word of the church, they passed through gospel, and believe. And Phenice and Samaria, de- God, which knoweth the claring the conversion of the hearts, bare them witness, Gentiles: and they caused giving them the Holy Ghost, great joy unto all the bre- even as he did unto us; and thren. And when they were put no difference between come to Jerusalem, they were us and them, purifying their received of the church, and hearts by faith. Now thereof the apostles and elders, fore why tempt ye God, to and they declared all things put a yoke upon the neck of that God had done with the disciples, which neither them. But there rose up our fathers nor we were able certain of the sect of the to bear? But we believe that January 26, THE ACTS, XV. July 10. through the grace of the gogues every sabbath day. Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they. Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole Then all the multitude church, to send chosen men kept silence, and gave au- of their own company to Andience to Barnabas and tioch with Paul and BarnaPaul, declaring what mira- bas; namely, Judas surnamcles and wonders God had ed Barsabas, and Silas, chief wrought among the Gentiles men among the brethren: by them. and they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia: Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment: it seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth. For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things; that ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me: Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name. And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written, After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up: that the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things. Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world. Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to God: but that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood. For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the syna- well. CHAPTER XV. ver. 30, and Chap. XVI. to ver. 16. January 26, Evening. July 10, Morning. S O when they were dis- together, they delivered the which when they Antioch: and when they had read, they rejoiced for had gathered the multitude the consolation. And Judas January 26, THE ACTS, XVI. July 10. And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do. And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark. But Paul thought and Silas, being prophets| cumcised him because of the also themselves, exhorted the Jews which were in those brethren with many words, quarters: for they knew all and confirmed them. And that his father was a Greek. after they had tarried there And as they went through a space, they were let go in the cities, they delivered peace from the brethren un- them the decrees for to keep, to the apostles. Notwith- that were ordained of the standing it pleased Silas to apostles and elders which abide there still. Paul also were at Jerusalem. And so and Barnabas continued in were the churches establishAntioch, teaching and preach- ed in the faith, and increased ing the word of the Lord, in number daily. Now when with many others also. at they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia, after they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not. And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas. And a vision appeared to not good to take him with Paul in the night; There them, who departed from stood a man of Macedonia, them from Pamphylia, and and prayed him, saying, Come went not with them to the over into Macedonia, and work. And the contention help us. And after he had was so sharp between them, seen the vision, immediately that they departed asunder we endeavoured to go into one from the other: and so Macedonia, assuredly gatherBarnabas took Mark, and ing that the Lord had called sailed unto Cyprus; and us for to preach the gospel Paul chose Silas, and de- unto them. Therefore loosparted, being recommended ing from Troas, we came by the brethren unto the with a straight course to grace of God. And he went Samothracia, and the next through Syria and Cilicia, day to Neapolis; and from confirming the churches. thence to Philippi, which is Chap. XVI. THEN came the chief city of that part of he to Derbe and Lystra: Macedonia, and a colony: and, behold, a certain dis- and we were in that city And ciple was there, named Ti- abiding certain days. motheus, the son of a cer- on the sabbath we went out tain woman, which was a of the city by a river side, Jewess, and believed; but where prayer was wont to his father was a Greek: be made; and we sat down, which was well reported of and spake unto the women by the brethren that were at which resorted thither. Lystra and Iconium. Him And a certain woman namwould Paul have to go forth ed Lydia, a seller of purple, with him; and took and cir- of the city of Thyatira, which January 27, THE ACTS, XVI. July 11. worshipped God, heard us: she besought us, saying, If whose heart the Lord open- ye have judged me to be ed, that she attended unto faithful to the Lord, come the things which were spoken into my house, and abide of Paul. And when she was there. And she constrained baptized, and her household, us. CHAPTER XVI. ver. 16. January 27, Evening. July 11, Morning. to A went to prayer, a certain Silas prayed, and sang praises damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying: the same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation. And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour. unto God: and the prisoners heard them. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed. And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled. But Paul cried with a loud voice, sayAnd when her masters ing, Do thyself no harm: for saw that the hope of their we are all here. Then he gains was gone, they caught called for a light, and sprang Paul and Silas, and drew in, and came trembling, and them into the marketplace fell down before Paul and unto the rulers, and brought Silas, and brought them out, them to the magistrates, and said, Sirs, what must Í saying, These men, being do to be saved? And they Jews, do exceedingly trou- said, Believe on the Lord ble our city, and teach cus- Jesus Christ, and thou shalt toms, which are not lawful be saved, and thy house. for us to receive, neither to And they spake unto him observe, being Romans. And the word of the Lord, and the multitude rose up to- to all that were in his house. gether against them: and And he took them the same the magistrates rent off their hour of the night, and washclothes, and commanded to ed their stripes; and was beat them. And when they baptized, he and all his, had laid many stripes upon straightway. And when he them, they cast them into had brought them into his prison, charging the jailor to house, he set meat before keep them safely: who, hav- them, and rejoiced, believing ing received such a charge, in God with all his house. thrust them into the inner And when it was day, the prison, and made their feet magistrates sent the fast in the stocks. jeants, saying, Let those men ser January 28, THE ACTS, XVII. July 12. go. And the keeper of the words unto the magistrates: prison told this saying to and they feared, when they Paul, The magistrates have heard that they were Rosent to let you go: now mans. And they came and therefore depart, and go in besought them, and brought peace. But Paul said unto them out, and desired them them, They have beaten us to depart out of the city. openly uncondemned, being And they went out of the Romans, and have cast us prison, and entered into the into prison; and now do they house of Lydia: and when thrust us out privily? nay they had seen the brethren, verily; but let them come they comforted them, and themselves and fetch us out. departed. And the serjeants told these CHAPTER XVII. to ver. 16. January 28, Evening. July 12, Morning. Ned through Amphipolis ceived: TOW when they had pass- also; whom Jason hath reand these all do and Apollonia, they came to contrary to the decrees of Thessalonica, where was a Cæsar, saying that there is one Jesus. synagogue of the Jews: and another king, Paul, as his manner was, And they troubled the peowent in unto them, and three ple and the rulers of the sabbath days reasoned with city, when they heard these them out of the scriptures, things. And when they had opening and alleging, that taken security of Jason, and Christ must needs have suf- of the other, they let them fered, and risen again from go. the dead; and that this And the brethren immeJesus, whom I preach unto diately sent away Paul and you, is Christ. And some of Silas by night unto Berea: them believed, and consorted who coming thither went with Paul and Silas; and of into the synagogue of the the devout Greeks a great Jews. These were multitude, and of the chief women not a few. more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received But the Jews which be- the word with all readilieved not, moved with envy, ness of mind, and searched took unto them certain lewd the scriptures daily, whether fellows of the baser sort, and those things were so. Theregathered a company, and set fore many of them believed; all the city on an uproar, also of honourable women and assaulted the house of which were Greeks, and of Jason, and sought to bring men, not a few. But when them out to the people. And the Jews of Thessalonica had when they found them not, knowledge that the word of they drew Jason and certain God was preached of Paul brethren unto the rulers of at Berea, they came thither the city, crying, These that also, and stirred up the peohave turned the world up- ple. And then immediately side down are come hither the brethren sent away Paul January 29, THE ACTS, XVII. July 13. to go as it were to the sea: ceiving a commandment unbut Silas and Timotheus a- to Silas and Timotheus for bode there still. And they to come to him with all that conducted Paul brought speed, they departed. him unto Athens: and re- l CHAPTER XVII. ver. 16. January 29, Evening. July 13, Morning. and all for them at Athens, his things therein, seeing that spirit was stirred in him, he is Lord of heaven and when he saw the city wholly earth, dwelleth not in temgiven to idolatry. Therefore ples made with hands; neidisputed he in the synagogue ther is worshipped with with the Jews, and with the men's hands, as though he devout persons, and in the needed any thing, seeing he market daily with them that giveth to all life, and breath, met with him. Then certain and all things; and hath philosophers of the Epicure- made of one blood all naans, and of the Stoicks, en- tions of men for to dwell on countered him. And some all the face of the earth, and said, What will this babbler hath determined the times say? other some, He seemeth before appointed, and the to be a setter forth of strange bounds of their habitation; gods: because he preached that they should seek the unto them Jesus, and the Lord, if haply they might resurrection. And they took feel after him, and find him, him, and brought him unto though he be not far from Areopagus, saying, May we every one of us: for in him know what this new doctrine, we live, and move, and have whereof thou speakest, is our being; as certain also of For thou bringest certain your own poets have said, strange things to our ears: For we are also his offspring. we would know therefore Forasmuch then as we are what these things mean. the offspring of God, we ( For all the Athenians and ought not to think that the strangers which were there Godhead is like unto gold, spent their time in nothing or silver, or stone, graven else, but either to tell, or to by art and man's device. hear some new thing.) And the times of this igThen Paul stood in the norance God winked at; but midst of Mars' hill, and said, now commandeth all men Ye men of Athens, I per- every where to repent: beceive that in all things ye cause he hath appointed a are too superstitious. For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof UNKNOWN he hath given assurance unGOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him deto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. clare I unto you. God that l And when they heard of January 30, THE ACTS, XVIII. July 14. the resurrection of the dead, unto him, and believed: asome mocked: and others mong the which was Dionysaid, We will hear thee again sius the Areopagite, and a of this matter. So Paul de- woman named Damaris, and parted from among them. others with them. Howbeit certain men clavel CHAPTER XVIII. to ver. 24. January 30, Evening. July 14, Morning. FTER these things Paul by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace: for I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city. And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them. departed from Athens, and came to Corinth; and found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla;( because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them. And And when Gallio was the because he was of the same deputy of Achaia, the Jews craft, he abode with them, made insurrection with one and wrought: for by their accord against Paul, and occupation they were tent- brought him to the judgment makers. And he reasoned seat, saying, This fellow perin the synagogue every sab- suadeth men to worship God bath, and persuaded the Jews contrary to the law. And and the Greeks. And when when Paul was now about Silas and Timotheus were to open his mouth, Gallio come from Macedonia, Paul said unto the Jews, If it was pressed in the spirit, and were a matter of wrong or testified to the Jews that wicked lewdness, O ye Jews, Jesus was Christ. And when reason would that I should they opposed themselves, and bear with you: but if it be a blasphemed, he shook his question of words and names, raiment, and said unto them, and of your law, look ye to Your blood be upon your own it; for I will be no judge of heads; I am clean: from such matters. And he drave henceforth I will go unto the them from the judgment Gentiles. seat. Then all the Greeks And he departed thence, took Sosthenes, the chief and entered into a certain ruler of the synagogue, and man's house, named Justus, beat him before the judgone that worshipped God, ment seat. And Gallio cared whose house joined hard to for none of those things. the synagogue. And Cris- And Paul after this tarried pus, the chief ruler of the there yet a good while, and synagogue, believed on the then took his leave of the Lord with all his house; and brethren, and sailed thence many of the Corinthians into Syria, and with him hearing believed, and were Priscilla and Aquila; havbaptized. Then spake the ing shorn his head in CenLord to Paul in the night chrea: for he had a vow. January 31, THE ACTS, XIX. July 15. And he came to Ephesus, again unto you, if God will. and left them there: but he And he sailed from Ephesus. himself entered into the sy- And when he had landed at nagogue, and reasoned with Cæsarea, and gone up, and the Jews. When they desired saluted the church, he went him to tarry longer time with down to Antioch. And after them, he consented not; but he had spent some time there, bade them farewell, saying, he departed, and went over I must by all means keep all the country of Galatia and this feast that cometh in Je- Phrygia in order, strengthrusalem: but I will return ening all the disciples. CHAPTER XVIII. ver. 24, and Chap. XIX. to ver. 21. January 31, Evening. July 15, Morning. Whit- Sunday, Alternative. ed Apollos, born at A- much as heard whether there nam- so lexandria, an eloquent man, be any Holy Ghost. And he and mighty in the scriptures, said unto them, Unto what came to Ephesus. This man then were ye baptized? And was instructed in the way of they said, Unto John's bapthe Lord; and being fervent tism. Then said Paul, John in the spirit, he spake and verily baptized with the baptaught diligently the things of tism of repentance, saying the Lord, knowing only the unto the people, that they baptism of John. And he be- should believe on him which gan to speak boldly in the sy- should come after him, that nagogue: whom when Aquila is, on Christ Jesus. When and Priscilla had heard, they they heard this, they were took him unto them, and ex- baptized in the name of the pounded unto him the way Lord Jesus. And when Paul of God more perfectly. And had laid his hands upon when he was disposed to pass them, the Holy Ghost came into Achaia, the brethren on them; and they spake wrote, exhorting the disci- with tongues, and propheples to receive him: who, sied. And all the men were when he was come, helped about twelve. And he went them much which had be- into the synagogue, and spake lieved through grace: for he boldly for the space of three raightily convinced the Jews, months, disputing and perand that publickly, shewing suading the things concernby the scriptures that Jesus ing the kingdom of God. was Christ. But when divers were hardChap. XIX. AND it came ened, and believed not, but to pass, that, while Apollos spake evil of that way before was at Corinth, Paul having the multitude, he departed passed through the upper from them, and separated coasts came to Ephesus: and the disciples, disputing daily finding certain disciples, he in the school of one Tyransaid unto them, Have ye re- nus. And this continued by ceived the Holy Ghost since the space of two years; so ye believed? And they said that all they which dwelt in R February 1, THE ACTS, XIX. July 16. Asia heard the word of the| And the man in whom the Lord Jesus, both Jews and evil spirit was leaped on Greeks. And God wrought them, and overcame them, special miracles by the hands and prevailed against them, of Paul: so that from his so that they fled out of that body were brought unto the house naked and wounded. sick handkerchiefs or aprons, And this was known to all and the diseases departed the Jews and Greeks also from them, and the evil spi- dwelling at Ephesus; and rits went out of them. fear fell on them all, and the Then certain of the vaga- name of the Lord Jesus was bond Jews, exorcists, took magnified. And many that upon them to call over them believed came, and confesswhich had evil spirits the ed, and shewed their deeds. name of the Lord Jesus, Many of them also which saying, We adjure you by used curious arts brought Jesus whom Paul preach their books together, and eth. And there were seven burned them before all men: sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and they counted the price chief of the priests, of them, and found it fifty which did so. And the evil thousand pieces of silver. So spirit answered and said, mightily grew the word of Jesus I know, and Paul I God and prevailed. know; but who are ye?! and CHAPTER XIX. ver. 21. February 1, Evening. July 16, Morning. A FTER these things were and hear, that not alone at in the spirit, when he had out all Asia, this Paul hath passed through Macedonia persuaded and turned away and Achaia, to go to Jeru- much people, saying that salem, saying, After I have they be no gods, which are been there, I must also see made with hands: so that Rome. So he sent into not only this our craft is in Macedonia two of them that danger to be set at nought; ministered unto him, Timo- but also that the temple theus and Erastus; but he of the great goddess Diana himself stayed in Asia for a should be despised, and her season. And the same time magnificence should be dethere arose no small stir stroyed, whom all Asia and about that way. For a cer- the world worshippeth. And tain man named Demetrius, when they heard these saya silversmith, which made ings, they were full of wrath, silver shrines for Diana, and cried out, saying, Great brought no small gain unto is Diana of the Ephesians. the craftsmen; whom he And the whole city was fillcalled together with the ed with confusion: and havworkmen of like occupation, ing caught Gaius and Arisand said, Sirs, ye know that tarchus, men of Macedonia, by this craft we have our Paul's companions in travel, Moreover ye see they rushed with one accord wealth. February 2, into the theatre. Paul would have unto the people, ples suffered him not. certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre. Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together. And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people. But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. And when the townclerk had appeased the people, he said, Ye men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not how that sembly. THE ACTS, XX. July 17. And when the city of the Ephesians is entered in a worshipper of the great the disci- goddess Diana, and of the And image which fell down from Jupiter? Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly. For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess. Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let them implead one another. But if ye enquire any thing concerning other matters, it shall be determined in a lawful assembly. For we are in danger to be called in question for this day's uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an account of this concourse. And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the asCHAPTER XX. to ver. 17. February 2, Evening. July 17, Morning. ANI ND after the uproar was| Timotheus; and of Asia, and Trophimus. And we ceased, Paul called unto Tychicus him the disciples, and em- These going before tarried braced them, and departed for us at Troas. for to go into Macedonia. sailed away from Philippi And when he had gone over after the days of unleavened those parts, and had given bread, and came unto them them much exhortation, he to Troas in five days; where came into Greece, and there we abode seven days. And abode three months. And upon the first day of the week, when the Jews laid wait for when the disciples came tohim, as he was about to sail gether to break bread, Paul into Syria, he purposed to preached unto them, ready return through Macedonia. to depart on the morrow; And there accompanied him and continued his speech into Asia Sopater of Berea; until midnight. And there and of the Thessalonians, were many lights in the Aristarchus and Secundus; upper chamber, where they and Gaius of Derbe, and were gathered together. And February 3, THE ACTS, XX. July 18. there sat in a window a cer-| ship, and sailed unto Assos, tain young man named Eu- there intending to take in tychus, being fallen into a Paul: for so had he apdeep sleep: and as Paul was pointed, minding himself to long preaching, he sunk down go afoot. And when he met with sleep, and fell down with us at Assos, we took from the third loft, and was him in, and came to MityAnd Paul lene. And we sailed thence, taken up dead. went down, and fell on him, and came the next day over and embracing him said, against Chios; and the next Trouble not yourselves; for day we arrived at Samos, his life is in him. When he and tarried at Trogyllium; therefore was come up again, and the next day we came For Paul had and had broken bread, and to Miletus. eaten, and talked a long determined to sail by Ephewhile, even till break of day, sus, because he would not so he departed. And they spend the time in Asia: for brought the young man alive, he hasted, if it were possible and were not a little com- for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost. forted. And we went before tol CHAPTER XX. ver. 17. February 3, Evening. July 18, Morning. ND from Miletus he sent| nesseth in every city, saying AND to Ephesus, and called that bonds and afflictions the elders of the church. abide me. But none of these me, neither And when they were come things move to him, he said unto them, Ye count I my life dear unto know, from the first day that myself, so that I might finish I came into Asia, after what my course with joy, and the manner I have been with you ministry, which I have reat all seasons, serving the ceived of the Lord Jesus, Lord with all humility of to testify the gospel of the And now, mind, and with many tears, grace of God. and temptations, which be- behold, I know that ye all, fell me by the lying in wait among whom I have gone of the Jews: and how I kept preaching the kingdom of back nothing that was pro- God, shall see my face no Wherefore I take fitable unto you, but have more. shewed you, and have taught you to record this day, that you publickly, and from house I am pure from the blood For I have to house, testifying both to of all men. the Jews, and also to the not shunned to declare unGreeks, repentance toward to you all the counsel of God, and faith toward our God. And Take heed therefore unto Lord Jesus Christ. now, behold, I go bound in yourselves, and to all the the spirit unto Jerusalem, flock, over the which the not knowing the things that Holy Ghost hath made you shall befall me there: save overseers, to feed the church that the Holy Ghost wit- lof God, which he hath pur February 4, THE ACTS, XXI. July 19. chased with his own blood.| know, that these hands have For I know this, that after ministered unto my necessimy departing shall grievous ties, and to them that were wolves enter in among you, with me. I have shewed not sparing the flock. Also you all things, how that so of your own selves shall labouring ye ought to supmen arise, speaking perverse port the weak, and to rethings, to draw away disci- inember the words of the ples after them. Therefore Lord Jesus, how he said, It watch, and remember, that is more blessed to give than by the space of three years to receive. I ceased not to warn every And when he had thus one night and day with tears. spoken, he kneeled down, And now, brethren, I com- and prayed with them all. mend you to God, and to And they all wept sore, and the word of his grace, which fell on Paul's neck, and is able to build you up, and kissed him, sorrowing most to give you an inheritance of all for the words which among all them which are sanctified. I have coveted he spake, that they should see his face no more. And no man's silver, or gold, or they accompanied him unto apparel. Yea, ye yourselves the ship. CHAPTER XXI. to ver. 17. AND February 4, Evening. July 19, Morning. ND it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara: and finding a ship sailing over unto Phenicia, we went aboard, and set forth. Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden. And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem. And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed. And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; and they returned home again. And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day. And the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Cæsarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him. And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy. And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judæa a certain prophet, named Agabus. And when he was come unto us, he took Paul's girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith R2 February 5, THE ACTS, XXI. July 20. Jesus. And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord the Holy Ghost, So shall the for the name of the Lord Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles. be done. And after those And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem. Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem days we took up our_carriages, and went up to Jerusalem. There went with us also certain of the disciples of Cæsarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge. CHAPTER XXI. ver. 17 to ver. 37. February 5, Evening. July 20, Morning. ND when we were come shave their heads; and all thren received us gladly. whereof they were informed And the day following Paul concerning thee, are nothing; went in with us unto James; but that thou thyself also and all the elders were pre- walkest orderly, and keepest sent. And when he had sa- the law. As touching the luted them, he declared par- Gentiles which believe, we ticularly what things God have written and concluded had wrought among the that they observe no such Gentiles by his ministry. thing, save only that they And when they heard it, keep themselves from things they glorified the Lord, and offered to idols, and from said unto him, Thou seest, blood, and from strangled, brother, how many thou- and from fornication. Then sands of Jews there are Paul took the men, and the which believe; and they are next day purifying himself all zealous of the law: and with them entered into the they are informed of thee, temple, to signify the acthat thou teachest all the complishment of the days Jews which are among the of purification, until that an Gentiles to forsake Moses, offering should be offered saying that they ought not for every one of them. And to circumcise their children, when the seven days were neither to walk after the cus- almost ended, the Jews which toms. What is it therefore? were of Asia, when they saw the multitude must needs him in the temple, stirred up come together: for they will all the people, and laid hands hear that thou art come. Do on him, crying out, Men of therefore this that we say to Israel, help: This is the man, thee: We have four men that teacheth all men every which have a vow on them; where against the people, them take, and purify thyself and the law, and this place: with them, and be at charges and further brought Greeks with them, that they may also into the temple, and 8 February 6, THE ACTS, XXII. July 21. hath polluted this holy place.| left beating of Paul. Then ( For they had seen before the chief captain came near, with him in the city Tro- and took him, and commandphimus an Ephesian, whom ed him to be bound with two they supposed that Paul had chains; and demanded who brought into the temple.) he was, and what he had And all the city was moved, done. And some cried one and the people ran together thing, some another, among and they took Paul, and drew the multitude: and when he him out of the temple: and could not know the certainty forthwith the doors were for the tumult, he commandshut. And as they went about ed him to be carried into the to kill him, tidings came unto castle. And when he came the chief captain of the band, upon the stairs, so it was, that all Jerusalem was in an that he was borne of the uproar. Who immediately soldiers for the violence of took soldiers and centurions, the people. For the muland ran down unto them: titude of the people followand when they saw the chief ed after, crying, Away with captain and the soldiers, they him. CHAPTER XXI. ver. 37, and Chap. XXII. to ver. 23. February 6, Evening. July 21, Morning. ANI ND as Paul was to be the Hebrew tongue to them, led into the castle, he they kept the more silence: said unto the chief captain, and he saith,) I am verily a May I speak unto thee? man which am a Jew, born Who said, Canst thou speak in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, Greek? Árt not thou that yet brought up in this city Egyptian, which before these at the feet of Gamaliel, and days madest an uproar, and taught according to the perleddest out into the wilder- fect manner of the law of ness four thousand men that the fathers, and was zealous were murderers? But Paul toward God, as ye all are said, I am a man which am this day. And I persecuted a Jew of Tarsus, a city in this way unto the death, Cilicia, a citizen of no mean binding and delivering into city: and, I beseech thee, prisons both men and wosuffer me to speak unto the men. As also the high priest people. And when he had doth bear me witness, and given him licence, Paul all the estate of the elders: stood on the stairs, and from whom also I received beckoned with the hand un- letters unto the brethren, to the people. And when and went to Damascus, to there was made a great si- bring them which were there lence, he spake unto them in bound unto Jerusalem, for the Hebrew tongue, saying, to be punished. And it Chap. XXII. MEN, bre- came to pass, that, as I thren, and fathers, hear ye made my journey, and was my defence which I make come nigh unto Damascus now unto you.( And when about noon, suddenly there they heard that he spake in shone from heaven a great February 7, THE ACTS, XXII. July 22. the voice of his mouth. For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard. And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance; and saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: light round about me. And Just One, and shouldest hear I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said unto me, I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom thou persecutest. And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me. And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be for they will not receive thy told thee of all things which testimony concerning me. are appointed for thee to do. And I said, Lord, they know And when I could not see that I imprisoned and beat for the glory of that light, in every synagogue them that being led by the hand of believed on thee: and when them that were with me, I the blood of thy martyr came into Damascus. And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there, came unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And the same hour I looked up upon him. And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that CHAPTER XXII. ver. 23, and Chap. XXIII. to ver. 12. February 7, Evening. July 22, Morning. as they cried out, and to scourge a man that is a cast off their clothes, Roman, and uncondemned? and threw dust into the air, When the centurion heard the chief captain command- that, he went and told the ed him to be brought into chief captain, saying, Take the castle, and bade that heed what thou doest: for he should be examined by this man is a Roman. Then scourging; that he might the chief captain came, and know wherefore they cried said unto him, Tell me, art so against him. And as they thou a Roman? He said, bound him with thongs, Paul Yea. And the chief capsaid unto the centurion that tain answered, With a great stood by, Is it lawful for you sum obtained I this freedom. ND AND Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him. And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles. And they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live. February 8, THE ACTS, XXIII. July 23. And Paul said, But I was perceived that the one part free born. Then straight- were Sadducees, and the way they departed from him other Pharisees, he cried out which should have examined in the council, Men and brehim: and the chief captain also was afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him. On the morrow, because he would have known the certainty wherefore he was accused of the Jews, he loosed him from his bands, and commanded the chief priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down, and set him before them. Chap. XXIII. AND Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day. And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite thren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question. And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was divided. For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both. And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees' part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God. And when him on the mouth. Then there arose a great dissensaid Paul unto him, God sion, the chief captain, fearshall smite thee, thou whit- ing lest Paul should have ed wall: for sittest thou to been pulled in pieces of judge me after the law, and them, commanded the solcommandest me to be smit- diers to go down, and to take ten contrary to the law? him by force from among And they that stood by said, them, and to bring him into Revilest thou God's high the castle. And the night priest? Then said Paul, I following the Lord stood by wist not, brethren, that he him, and said, Be of good was the high priest: for it cheer, Paul: for as thou hast is written, Thou shalt not testified of me in Jerusalem, speak evil of the ruler of so must thou bear witness thy people. But when Paul also at Rome. CHAPTER XXIII. ver. 12. February 8, Evening. July 23, Morning. AN ND when it was day, had made this conspiracy. certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. And they were more than forty which And they came to the chief priests and elders, and said, We have bound ourselves under a great curse, that we will eat nothing until we have slain Paul. Now therefore ye with the council sigR 3 February 8, THE ACTS, XXIII. July 23. nify to the chief captain that men threescore and ten, and he bring him down unto spearmen two hundred, at you to morrow, as though the third hour of the night; ye would enquire something and provide them beasts, that more perfectly concerning they may set Paul on, and him: and we, or ever he bring him safe unto Fecome near, are ready to kill lix the governor. And he him. And when Paul's sis- wrote a letter after this manter's son heard of their lying ner: Claudius Lysias unto in wait, he went and enter- the most excellent governor ed into the castle, and told Felix sendeth greeting. This Paul. Then Paul called one man was taken of the Jews, of the centurions unto him, and should have been killed and said, Bring this young of them: then came I with man unto the chief captain: an army, and rescued him, for he hath a certain thing having understood that he to tell him. So he took him, was a Roman. And when I and brought him to the chief would have known the cause captain, and said, Paul the wherefore they accused him, prisoner called me unto him, I brought him forth into and prayed me to bring this their council: whom I peryoung man unto thee, who ceived to be accused of queshath something to say unto tions of their law, but to thee. Then the chief captain have nothing laid to his took him by the hand, and charge worthy of death or went with him aside private- of bonds. And when it was ly, and asked him, What is told me how that the Jews that thou hast to tell me? laid wait for the man, I sent And he said, The Jews have straightway to thee, and gave agreed to desire thee that commandment to his accusthou wouldest bring down ers also to say before thee Paul to morrow into the what they had against him. council, as though they would Farewell. Then the soldiers, enquire somewhat of him as it was commanded them, more perfectly. But do not took Paul, and brought him thou yield unto them: for by night to Antipatris. On there lie in wait for him of the morrow they left the them more than forty men, horsemen to go with him, which have bound them- and returned to the castle: selves with an oath, that who, when they came to they will neither eat nor Cæsarea, and delivered the drink till they have killed epistle to the governor, prehim: and now are they sented Paul also before him. ready, looking for a promise And when the governor had from thee. So the chief cap- read the letter, he asked of tain then let the young man what province he was. And depart, and charged him, See when he understood that he thou tell no man that thou was of Cilicia; I will hear hast shewed these things to thee, said he, when thine acme. And he called unto him cusers are also come. And two centurions, saying, Make he commanded him to be ready two hundred soldiers kept in Herod's judgment to go to Cæsarea, and horse- hall. February 9, THE ACTS, XXIV. July 24. CHAPTER XXIV. February 9, Evening. July 24, Morning. AND ND after five days Ana-| for myself: because that nias the high priest de- thou mayest understand, that scended with the elders, and there are yet but twelve days with a certain orator named since I went up to Jerusalem Tertullus, who informed the for to worship. And they governor against Paul. And neither found me in the temwhen he was called forth, ple disputing with any man, Tertullus began to accuse neither raising up the peohim, saying, Seeing that by ple, neither in the synathee we enjoy great quiet- gogues, nor in the city: neiness, and that very worthy ther can they prove the deeds are done unto this na- things whereof they now action by thy providence, we cuse me. But this I confess accept it always, and in all unto thee, that after the way places, most noble Felix, with which they call heresy, so all thankfulness. Notwith- worship I the God of my standing, that I be not fur- fathers, believing all things ther tedious unto thee, I pray which are written in the law thee that thou wouldest hear and in the prophets: and us of thy clemency a few have hope toward God, which words. For we have found they themselves also allow, this man a pestilent fellow, that there shall be a resurand a mover of sedition a- rection of the dead, both of mong all the Jews through- the just and unjust. And out the world, and a ring- herein do I exercise myself, leader of the sect of the to have always a conscience Nazarenes: who also hath void of offence toward God, gone about to profane the and toward men. Now after temple: whom we took, and many years I came to bring would have judged accord- alms to my nation, and ofing to our law. But the ferings. Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult. Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they had ought against me. Or else let these same here say, if they have found any evil doing in me, while I stood before the council, except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day. And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands, commanding his accusers to come unto thee: by examining of whom thyself mayest take knowledge of all these things, whereof we accuse him. And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so. Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer February 10, THE ACTS, XXV. July 26. way, he deferred them, and teousness, temperance, and said, When Lysias the chief judgment to come, Felix captain shall come down, I trembled, and answered, Go will know the uttermost of thy way for this time; when your matter. And he com- I have a convenient seamanded a centurion to keep son, I will call for thee. He Paul, and to let him have hoped also that money should liberty, and that he should have been given him of forbid none of his acquaint- Paul, that he might loose ance to minister or come him: wherefore he sent for unto him. And after cer- him the oftener, and comtain days, when Felix came muned with him. But after with his wife Drusilla, which two years Porcius Festus was a Jewess, he sent for came into Felix' room: and Paul, and heard him con- Felix, willing to shew the cerning the faith in Christ. Jews a pleasure, left Paul And as he reasoned of righ- bound. CHAPTER XXV. February 10, Evening. July 26, Morning. Now OW when Festus was| which they could not prove. come into the province, While he answered for himafter three days he ascended self, Neither against the law from Cæsarea to Jerusalem. of the Jews, neither against Then the high priest and the temple, nor yet against the chief of the Jews in- Cæsar, have I offended any formed him against Paul, thing at all. But Festus, and besought him, and de- willing to do the Jews a sired favour against him, pleasure, answered Paul, and that he would send for him said, Wilt thou go up to Jeto Jerusalem, laying wait in rusalem, and there be judged the way to kill him. But of these things before me? Festus answered, that Paul Then said Paul, I stand at should be kept at Cæsarea, Cæsar's judgment seat, where and that he himself would I ought to be judged: to the depart shortly thither. Let Jews have I done no wrong, them therefore, said he, as thou very well knowest. which among you are able, For if I be an offender, or go down with me, and ac- have committed any thing cuse this man, if there be worthy of death, I refuse not any wickedness in him. And to die: but if there be none when he had tarried among of these things whereof these them more than ten days, accuse me, no man may Then he went down unto Cæsarea; deliver me unto them. I and the next day sitting on appeal unto Cæsar. the judgment seat command- Festus, when he had coned Paul to be brought. And ferred with the council, anwhen he was come, the Jews swered, Hast thou appealed which came down from Je- unto Cæsar? unto Cæsar shalt rusalem stood round about, thou go. And after certain and laid many and griev- days king Agrippa and Berous complaints against Paul, nice came unto Cæsarea to February 11, THE ACTS, XXVI. July 27. salute Festus. And when| manded him to be kept till they had been there many I might send him to Cæsar. days, Festus declared Paul's Then Agrippa said unto cause unto the king, saying, Festus, I would also hear There is a certain man left the man myself. To morrow, in bonds by Felix: about said he, thou shalt hear him. whom, when I was at Jeru- And on the morrow, when salem, the chief priests and Agrippa was come, and Berthe elders of the Jews in- nice, with great pomp, and formed me, desiring to have was entered into the place judgment against him. To of hearing, with the chief whom I answered, It is not captains, and principal men the manner of the Romans of the city, at Festus' comto deliver any man to die, mandment Paul was brought before that he which is ac- forth. And Festus said, King cused have the accusers face Agrippa, and all men which to face, and have licence to are here present with us, ye answer for himself concern- see this man, about whom ing the crime laid against all the multitude of the him. Therefore, when they Jews have dealt with me, were come hither, without both at Jerusalem, and also any delay on the morrow I here, crying that he ought sat on the judgment seat, not to live any longer. and commanded the man to when I found that be brought forth. Against committed nothing worthy whom when the accusers of death, and that he himstood up, they brought none self hath appealed to Auaccusation of such things as gustus, I have determined I supposed: but had certain to send him. Of whom I questions against him of their have no certain thing to write own superstition, and of one unto my lord. Wherefore I Jesus, which was dead, whom have brought him forth bePaul affirmed to be alive. fore you, and specially beAnd because I doubted of fore thee, O king Agrippa, such manner of questions, I that, after examination had, asked him whether he would I might have somewhat to go to Jerusalem, and there write. For it seemeth to be judged of these matters. me unreasonable to send But when Paul had appeal- a prisoner, and not withal ed to be reserved unto the to signify the crimes laid hearing of Augustus, I com- against him. But he had CHAPTER XXVI. February 11, Evening. July 27, Morning. Conversion of St. Paul, Evening, to verse 21. THE THEN Agrippa said unto py, king Agrippa, because I Paul, Thou art permit- shall answer for myself this ted to speak for thyself, Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself: I think myself hapday before thee touching all the things whereof I am accused of the Jews: especially because I know thee to be R4 February 11, THE ACTS, XXVI. July 27. expert in all customs and| fallen to the earth, I heard questions which are among a voice speaking unto me, the Jews: wherefore I be- and saying in the Hebrew seech thee to hear me pa- tongue, Saul, Saul, why pertiently. My manner of life secutest thou me? it is hard from my youth, which was for thee to kick against the at the first among mine own pricks. And I said, Who art nation at Jerusalem, know thou, Lord? And he said, I all the Jews; which knew am Jesus whom thou perme from the beginning, if secutest. But rise, and stand they would testify, that after upon thy feet: for I have the most straitest sect of our appeared unto thee for this religion I lived a Pharisee. purpose, to make thee a miAnd now I stand and am nister and a witness both of judged for the hope of the these things which thou hast promise made of God unto seen, and of those things in our fathers: unto which the which I will appear unto promise our twelve tribes, thee; delivering thee from instantly serving God day the people, and from the and night, hope to come. Gentiles, unto whom now I For which hope's sake, king send thee, to open their eyes, Agrippa, I am accused of and to turn them from darkthe Jews. Why should it be ness to light, and from the thought a thing incredible power of Satan unto God, with you, that God should that they may receive forraise the dead? I verily giveness of sins, and inheritthought with myself, that ance among them which are I ought to do many things sanctified by faith that is contrary to the name of in me. Whereupon, O king Jesus of Nazareth. Which Agrippa, I was not disobething I also did in Jerusa- dient unto the heavenly vilem: and many of the saints sion: but shewed first unto did I shut up in prison, hav- them of Damascus, and at ing received authority from Jerusalem, and throughout the chief priests; and when all the coasts of Judæa, and they were put to death, I then to the Gentiles, that gave my voice against them. they should repent and turn And I punished them oft in to God, and do works meet every synagogue, and com- for repentance. pelled them to blaspheme; Ver. 21. For these causes and being exceedingly mad the Jews caught me in the against them, I persecuted temple, and went about to them even unto strange ci- kill me. Having therefore ties. Whereupon as I went obtained help of God, I conto Damascus with authority tinue unto this day, witnessand commission from the ing both to small and great, chief priests, at midday, O saying none other things king, I saw in the way a than those which the prolight from heaven, above phets and Moses did say the brightness of the sun, should come: that Christ shining round about me and should suffer, and that he them which journeyed with should be the first that me. And when we were all should rise from the dead, February 12, THE ACTS, XXVII. July 28. and should shew light unto| Paul, Almost thou persuadthe people, and to the Gen- est me to be a Christian. tiles. And as he thus spake And Paul said, I would to for himself, Festus said with God, that not only thou, but a loud voice, Paul, thou art also all that hear me this beside thyself; much learn- day, were both almost, and ing doth make thee mad. altogether such as I am, exBut he said, I am not mad, cept these bonds. And when most noble Festus; but speak he had thus spoken, the king forth the words of truth rose up, and the governor, and soberness. For the king and Bernice, and they that knoweth of these things, be- sat with them: and when, fore whom also I speak free- they were gone aside, they ly: for I am persuaded that talked between themselves, none of these things are saying, This man doeth nohidden from him; for this thing worthy of death or of thing was not done in a bonds. Then said Agrippa corner. King Agrippa, be- unto Festus, This man might lievest thou the prophets? have been set at liberty, if I know that thou believest. he had not appealed unto Then Agrippa said unto Cæsar. CHAPTER XXVII, July 28, Morning. February 12, to ver. 18, Evening. February 13, from ver. 18, Evening. AN ND when it was deter- ship of Alexandria sailing mined that we should into Italy; and he put us sail into Italy, they deliver- therein. And when we had ed Paul and certain other sailed slowly many days, prisoners unto one named and scarce were come over Julius, a centurion of Au- against Cnidus, the wind not gustus' band. And entering suffering us, we sailed under into a ship of Adramyt- Crete, over against Salmone; tium, we launched, meaning and, hardly passing it, came to sail by the coasts of Asia; unto a place which is called one Aristarchus, a Macedo- The fair havens; nigh wherenian of Thessalonica, being unto was the city of Lasea. with us. And the next day Now when much time was we touched at Sidon. And spent, and when sailing was Julius courteously entreated now dangerous, because the Paul, and gave him liberty fast was now already past, to go unto his friends to re- Paul admonished them, and fresh himself. And when we said unto them, Sirs, I perhad launched from thence, ceive that this voyage will be we sailed under Cyprus, be- with hurt and much damage, cause the winds were con- not only of the lading and trary. And when we had ship, but also of our lives. sailed over the sea of Cilicia Nevertheless the centurion and Pamphylia, we came to believed the master and the Myra, a city of Lycia. And owner of the ship, more there the centurion found a than those things which were February 13, THE ACTS, XXVII. July 28. spoken by Paul. And be- among you, but of the ship. cause the haven was not For there stood by me this commodious to winter in, night the angel of God, the more part advised to de- whose I am, and whom I part thence also, if by any serve, saying, Fear not, Paul; means they might attain to thou must be brought before Phenice, and there to win- Cæsar: and, lo, God hath ter; which is an haven of given thee all them that sail Crete, and lieth toward the with thee. Wherefore, sirs, south west and north west. be of good cheer: for I beAnd when the south wind lieve God, that it shall be blew softly, supposing that even as it was told me. they had obtained their pur- Howbeit we must be cast pose, loosing thence, they upon a certain island. But sailed close by Crete. But not when the fourteenth night long after there arose against was come, as we were driven it a tempestuous wind, call- up and down in Adria, about ed Euroclydon. And when midnight the shipmen deemthe ship was caught, and ed that they drew near to could not bear up into the some country; and sounded, wind, we let her drive. And and found it twenty fathoms: running under a certain and when they had gone a island which is called Clauda, little further, they sounded we had much work to come again, and found it fifteen by the boat; which when fathoms. Then fearing lest they had taken up, they we should have fallen upon used helps, undergirding the rocks, they cast four anchors ship; and, fearing lest they out of the stern, and wished should fall into the quick- for the day. And as the shipsands, strake sail, and so men were about to flee out were driven. of the ship, when they had Ver. 18. And we being ex- let down the boat into ceedingly tossed with a tem- the sea, under colour as pest, the next day they light- though they would have cast ened the ship; and the third anchors out of the foreship, day we cast out with our own Paul said to the centurion hands the tackling of the and to the soldiers, Except ship. And when neither sun these abide in the ship, ye nor stars in many days ap- cannot be saved. Then the peared, and no small tem- soldiers cut off the ropes of pest lay on us, all hope the boat, and let her fall off. that we should be saved was And while the day was comthen taken away. But after ing on, Paul besought them long abstinence Paul stood all to take meat, saying, This forth in the midst of them, day is the fourteenth day and said, Sirs, ye should that ye have tarried and conhave hearkened unto me, tinued fasting, having taken and not have loosed from nothing. Wherefore I pray Crete, and to have gained you to take some meat: for this harm and loss. And this is for your health: for now I exhort you to be of there shall not an hair fall good cheer: for there shall from the head of any of you, be no loss of any man's life And when he had thus spo February 14, THE ACTS, XXVIII. July 29. shore. And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the forepart stuck fast, and remained unmoveable, ken, he took bread, and gave the wind, and made toward thanks to God in presence of them all: and when he had broken it, he began to eat. Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat. And we were in but the hinder part was all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls. And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat into the sea. And when it was day, they knew not the land: but they discovered a certain creek with a shore, into the which they were minded, if it were possible, to thrust in the ship. And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to broken with the violence of the waves. And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape. But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land and the rest, some on boards, and some on broken pieces of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land. CHAPTER XXVIII. to ver. 17. February 14, Evening. July 29, Morning. AN ND when they were es- harm. Howbeit they looked caped, then they knew when he should have swolthat the island was called len, or fallen down dead sudMelita. And the barbarous denly: but after they had people shewed us no little looked a great while, and kindness for they kindled a saw no harm come to him, fire, and received us every they changed their minds, one, because of the present and said that he was a god. rain, and because of the In the same quarters were cold. And when Paul had possessions of the chief man gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand. And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live. And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously. And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him. So when this was done, others also, which had diseases in the island, came, and were healed: who also honoured February 15, THE ACTS, XXVIII. July 20. us with many honours; and brethren, and were desired when we departed, they laded to tarry with them seven us with such things as were days: and so we went toward necessary. And after three Rome. And from thence, months we departed in a when the brethren heard of ship of Alexandria, which us, they came to meet us as had wintered in the isle, far as Appii forum, and The whose sign was Castor and three taverns: whom when Pollux. And landing at Sy- Paul saw, he thanked God, racuse, we tarried there three and took courage. And when days. And from thence we we came to Rome, the cenfetched a compass, and came turion delivered the prisonto Rhegium: and after one ers to the captain of the day the south wind blew, guard: but Paul was sufferand we came the next day ed to dwell by himself with a to Puteoli: where we found soldier that kept him. CHAPTER XXVIII. ver. 17. February 15, Evening. July 30, Morning. AND ND it came to pass, that est: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against. And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our of God, persuading them confathers, yet was I delivered cerning Jesus, both out of prisoner from Jerusalem in- the law of Moses, and out of to the hands of the Romans. the prophets, from morning Who, when they had ex- till evening. And some beamined me, would have let lieved the things which were me go, because there was spoken, and some believed no cause of death in me. not. And when they agreed But when the Jews spake not among themselves, they against it, I was constrained departed, after that Paul had to appeal unto Cæsar; not spoken one word, Well spake that I had ought to accuse the Holy Ghost by Esaias the my nation of. For this cause prophet unto our fathers, therefore have I called for saying, Go unto this people, you, to see you, and to speak and say, Hearing ye shall with you: because that for hear, and shall not underthe hope of Israel I am bound stand; and seeing ye shall with this chain. And they see, and not perceive: for said unto him, We neither the heart of this people is received letters out of Judæa waxed gross, and their ears concerning thee, neither any are dull of hearing, and their of the brethren that came eyes have they closed; lest shewed or spake any harm they should see with their of thee. But we desire to eyes, and hear with their ears, hear of thee what thou think- and understand with their February 16, heart, and should be verted, and I should them. Be it ROMANS, I. July 31. con-| And Paul dwelt two whole heal years in his own hired house, known there- and received all that came fore unto you, that the salva- in unto him, preaching the tion of God is sent unto the kingdom of God, and teachGentiles, and that they will ing those things which conhear it. And when he had cern the Lord Jesus Christ, said these words, the Jews with all confidence, no man departed, and had great rea- forbidding him, soning among themselves. THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE ROMANS. CHAPTER I. February 16, Evening. July 31, Morning. PAUL, a servant of Jesus of his Son, that without ceasChrist, called to be an ing I make mention of you apostle, separated unto the always in my prayers; makgospel of God,( which he had ing request, if by any means promised afore by his pro- now at length I might have phets in the holy scriptures,) a prosperous journey by the concerning his Son Jesus will of God to come unto Christ our Lord, which was you. For I long to see you, made of the seed of David that I may impart unto you according to the flesh; and some spiritual gift, to the declared to be the Son of end ye may be established; God with power, according that is, that I may be comto the spirit of holiness, by forted together with you by the resurrection from the the mutual faith both of you dead: by whom we have and me. Now I would not received grace and apostle- have you ignorant, brethren, ship, for obedience to the that oftentimes I purposed faith among all nations, for to come unto you,( but was his name: among whom are let hitherto,) that I might ye also the called of Jesus have some fruit among you Christ: to all that be in also, even as among other Rome, beloved of God, call- Gentiles. I am debtor both ed to be saints: Grace to to the Greeks, and to the you and peace from God our Barbarians; both to the wise, Father, and the Lord Jesus and to the unwise. So, as Christ. First, I thank my much as in me is, I am ready God through Jesus Christ to preach the gospel to you for you all, that your faith that are at Rome also. For is spoken of throughout the I am not ashamed of the whole world. For God is gospel of Christ: for it is the my witness, whom I serve power of God unto salvation with my spirit in the gospell to every one that believeth; February 17, ROMANS, II. August 1. to the Jew first, and also to and worshipped and served the Greek. For therein is the creature more than the the righteousness of God re- Creator, who is blessed for vealed from faith to faith: ever. Amen. For this cause as it is written, The just shall God gave them up unto vile live by faith. For the wrath affections: for even their woof God is revealed from hea- men did change the natural ven against all ungodliness use into that which is against and unrighteousness of men, nature: and likewise also the who hold the truth in un- men, leaving the natural use righteousness; because that of the woman, burned in which may be known of God their lust one toward anois manifest in them; for God ther; men with men working hath shewed it unto them. that which is unseemly, and For the invisible things of receiving in themselves that him from the creation of the recompence of their error world are clearly seen, being which was meet. And even understood by the things that as they did not like to retain are made, even his eternal God in their knowledge, God power and Godhead; so that gave them over to a reprothey are without excuse: be- bate mind, to do those things cause that, when they knew which are not convenient; God, they glorified him not being filled with all unrighas God, neither were thank- teousness, fornication, wickful; but became vain in their edness, covetousness, maliciimaginations, and their fool- ousness; full of envy, murish heart was darkened. der, debate, deceit, malignity; Professing themselves to be whisperers, backbiters, hatwise, they became fools, and ers of God, despiteful, proud, changed the glory of the un- boasters, inventors of evil corruptible God into an im- things, disobedient to paage made like to corruptible rents, without understandman, and to birds, and four- ing, covenantbreakers, withfooted beasts, and creeping out natural affection, imthings. Wherefore God also placable, unmerciful: gave them up to uncleanness knowing the judgment of through the lusts of their God, that they which comown hearts, to dishonour mit such things are worthy their own bodies between of death, not only do the themselves: who changed same, but have pleasure in the truth of God into a lie, them that do them. who CHAPTER II. to ver. 17. February 17, Evening. August 1, Morning. THEREFORE thou artment of God is according to THE inexcusable, 0 man, who- truth against them which soever thou art that judgest: commit such things. And for wherein thou judgest an- thinkest thou this, O man, other, thou condemnest thy- that judgest them which do self; for thou that judgest such things, and doest the doest the same things. But same, that thou shalt escape we are sure that the judg- the judgment of God? Or February 18, ROMANS, II. August 2. despisest thou the riches of first, and also to the Gentile: his goodness and forbearance for there is no respect of and longsuffering; not know- persons with God. For as ing that the goodness of God many as have sinned without leadeth thee to repentance? law shall also perish without But after thy hardness and law: and as many as have impenitent heart treasurest sinned in the law shall be up unto thyself wrath against judged by the law;( for not the day of wrath and revela- the hearers of the law are tion of the righteous judg- just before God, but the doment of God; who will ren- ers of the law shall be justider to every man according fied. For when the Gentiles, to his deeds: to them who which have not the law, do by patient continuance in by nature the things conwell doing seek for glory tained in the law, these, havand honour and immortality, ing not the law, are a law eternal life: but unto them unto themselves: which shew that are contentious, and do the work of the law written not obey the truth, but obey in their hearts, their conunrighteousness, indignation science also bearing witness, and wrath, tribulation and and their thoughts the mean anguish, upon every soul of while accusing or else exman that doeth evil, of the cusing one another;) in the Jew first, and also of the day when God shall judge Gentile; but glory, honour, the secrets of men by Jesus and peace, to every man that Christ according to my gosworketh good, to the Jew pel. CHAPTER II. ver. 17. February 18, Evening. August 2, Morning. Circumcision, Morning. BEHOLD, thou art call- that sayest a man should not ed a restest dost thou in the law, and makest thy commit adultery? thou that boast of God, and know- abhorrest idols, dost thou est his will, and approvest commit sacrilege? thou that the things that are more makest thy boast of the law, excellent, being instructed through breaking the law out of the law; and art con- dishonourest thou God? For fident that thou thyself art the name of God is blasa guide of the blind, a light phemed among the Gentiles of them which are in dark- through you, as it is written. ness, an instructor of the For circumcision verily profoolish, a teacher of babes, fiteth, if thou keep the law: which hast the form of know- but if thou be a breaker ledge and of the truth in the of the law, thy circumcilaw. Thou therefore which sion is made uncircumcision. teachest another, teachest Therefore if the uncircumthou not thyself? thou that cision keep the righteousness preachest a man should not of the law, shall not his unsteal, dost thou steal? thou circumcision be counted for February 19, ROMANS, III. August 3. circumcision? And shall not| cumcision, which is outward uncircumcision which is by in the flesh: but he is a nature, if it fulfil the law, Jew, which is one inwardly; judge thee, who by the letter and circumcision is that of and circumcision dost trans- the heart, in the spirit, and gress the law? For he is not in the letter; whose not a Jew, which is one out- praise is not of men, but wardly; neither is that cir- of God. CHAPTER III. February 19, Evening. August 3, Morning. THAT advantage then there is none that seeketh are gone profit is there of circumci- out of the way, they are tosion? Much every way: chief- gether become unprofitable; ly, because that unto them there is none that doeth were committed the oracles good, no, not one. Their of God. For what if some throat is an open sepulchre; did not believe? shall their with their tongues they have unbelief make the faith of used deceit; the poison of God without effect? God asps is under their lips: forbid: yea, let God be true, whose mouth is full of cursbut every man a liar; as it ing and bitterness: their feet is written, That thou might- are swift to shed blood: deest be justified in thy say- struction and misery are in ings, and mightest overcome their ways: and the way of when thou art judged. But peace have they not known: if our unrighteousness com- there is no fear of God bemend the righteousness of fore their eyes. Now we God, what shall we say? Is know that what things soGod unrighteous who taketh ever the law saith, it saith vengeance?( I speak as a to them who are under the man) God forbid: for then law: that every mouth may how shall God judge the be stopped, and all the world world? For if the truth of may become guilty before God hath more abounded God. Therefore by the deeds through my lie unto his glo- of the law there shall no flesh ry; why yet am I also judg- be justified in his sight: for ed as a sinner? and not by the law is the knowledge rather,( as we be slander- of sin. But now the righteously reported, and as some ousness of God without the affirm that we say,) Let us law is manifested, being witdo evil, that good may come? nessed by the law and the whose damnation is just. prophets; even the righteWhat then? are we better ousness of God which is by than they? No, in no wise: faith of Jesus Christ unto all for we have before proved and upon all them that beboth Jews and Gentiles, that lieve: for there is no differthey are all under sin; as it ence: for all have sinned, is written, There is none and come short of the glory righteous, no, not one: there of God; being justified freely is none that understandeth, by his grace through the February 20, ROMANS, IV. August 4. redemption that is in Christ| law of faith. Therefore we Jesus: whom God hath set conclude that a man is jusforth to be a propitiation tified by faith without the through faith in his blood, deeds of the law. Is he the to declare his righteousness God of the Jews only? is he for the remission of sins that not also of the Gentiles? are past, through the for- Yes, of the Gentiles also: bearance of God; to declare, seeing it is one God, which I say, at this time his right- shall justify the circumcieousness: that he might be sion by faith, and uncircumjust, and the justifier of him cision through faith. Do which believeth in Jesus. we then make void the law Where is boasting then? It through faith? God foris excluded. By what law? bid: yea, we establish the of works? Nay: but by the law. CHAPTER IV. February 20, Evening. August 4, Morning. HAT shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? For if WHA he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision. And he received the Abraham were justified by sign of circumcision, a seal works, he hath whereof to of the righteousness of the glory; but not before God. faith which he had yet beFor what saith the scripture? ing uncircumcised: that he Abraham believed God, and might be the father of all it was counted unto him for them that believe, though righteousness. Now to him they be not circumcised; that worketh is the reward that righteousness might be not reckoned of grace, but imputed unto them also: of debt. But to him that and the father of circumciworketh not, but believeth sion to them who are not of on him that justifieth the the circumcision only, but ungodly, his faith is counted who also walk in the steps for righteousness. Even as of that faith of our father David also describeth the Abraham, which he had beblessedness of the man, unto ing yet uncircumcised. For whom God imputeth righte- the promise, that he should ousness without works, say- be the heir of the world, was ing, Blessed are they whose not to Abraham, or to his iniquities are forgiven, and seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect: because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression. whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute 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 Therefore it is of faith, that was it then reckoned? when it might be by grace; to the February 21, ROMANS, V. August 5. end the promise might be| hundred years old, neither sure to all the seed; not to yet the deadness of Sarah's that only which is of the womb: he staggered not at law, but to that also which the promise of God through is of the faith of Abraham; unbelief; but was strong in who is the father of us all, faith, giving glory to God; ( as it is written, I have made and being fully persuaded thee a father of many na- that, what he had promised, tions,) before him whom he was able also to perhe believed, eren God, who form. And therefore it was quickeneth the dead, and imputed to him for rightecalleth those things which ousness. Now it was not be not as though they were. written for his sake alone, Who against hope believed that it was imputed to him; in hope, that he might be- but for us also, to whom it come the father of many shall be imputed, if we benations, according to that lieve on him that raised up which was spoken, So shall Jesus our Lord from the thy seed be. And being not dead; who was delivered weak in faith, he considered for our offences, and was not his own body now dead, raised again for our justifiwhen he was about an cation. CHAPTER V. February 21, Evening. August 5, Morning. THEREFORE being jus- sinners, Christ died for us. by we more then, being now peace with God through our justified by his blood, we Lord Jesus Christ: by whom shall be saved from wrath also we have access by faith through him. For if, when into this grace wherein we we were enemies, we were stand, and rejoice in hope reconciled to God by the of the glory of God. And death of his Son, much more, not only so, but we glory in being reconciled, we shall be tribulations also: knowing saved by his life. And not that tribulation worketh pa- only so, but we also joy in tience; and patience, experi- God through our Lord Jesus ence; and experience, hope: Christ, by whom we have and hope maketh not asham- now received the atoneed; because the love of God ment. Wherefore, as by one is shed abroad in our hearts man sin entered into the by the Holy Ghost which is world, and death by sin; given unto us. For when we and so death passed upon were yet without strength, all men, for that all have in due time Christ died for sinned:( for until the law the ungodly. For scarcely sin was in the world: but sin for a righteous man will one is not imputed when there die: yet peradventure for a is no law. Nevertheless good man some would even death reigned from Adam to dare to die. But God com- Moses, even over them that mendeth his love toward us, had not sinned after the siin that, while we were yet militude of Adam's trans February 22, ROMANS, VI. August 6. of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. For as by one man's disobedience so by many shall gression, who is the figure of Therefore as by the offence him that was to come. But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto were made sinners, many. And not as it was by the obedience of one one that sinned, so is the many be made righteous. gift: for the judgment was Moreover the law enterby one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification. For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) ed, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: that as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord. CHAPTER VI. February 22, Evening. August 6, Morning. Easter- Even, Evening, Chapter VI. to verse 14. WHAT shall we say then? we believe that we shall also Shall we in live with knowing that sin, that grace may abound? Christ being raised from the God forbid. How shall we, dead dieth no more; death that are dead to sin, live hath no more dominion over any longer therein? Know him. For in that he died, he ye not, that so many of us died unto sin once: but in as were baptized into Jesus that he liveth, he liveth unto Christ were baptized into his God. Likewise reckon ye death? Therefore we are also yourselves to be dead inburied with him by baptism deed unto sin, but alive unto into death: that like as God through Jesus Christ our Christ was raised up from Lord. Let not sin therefore the dead by the glory of reign in your mortal body, the Father, even so we also that ye should obey it in the should walk in newness of lusts thereof. Neither yield life. For if we have been ye your members as instruplanted together in the like- ments of unrighteousness unness of his death, we shall to sin: but yield yourselves be also in the likeness of his unto God, as those that are resurrection: knowing this, alive from the dead, and your that our old man is crucified members as instruments of with him, that the body of righteousness unto God. sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. For he that is dead is freed from sin. Now if we be dead with Christ, Ver. 14. For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. What then? shall we sin, because February 23, ROMANS, VII. August 7. we are not under the law, vants to uncleanness and to but under grace? God for- iniquity unto iniquity; even bid. Know ye not, that to so now yield your members whom ye yield yourselves servants to righteousness unFor when ye servants to obey, his ser- to holiness. vants ye are to whom ye obey; were the servants of sin, ye whether of sin unto death, were free from righteousor of obedience unto righte- ness. What fruit had ye ousness? But God be thank- then in those things whereof ed, that ye were the servants ye are now ashamed? for of sin, but ye have obeyed the end of those things is from the heart that form of death. But now being made doctrine which was deliver- free from sin, and become ed you. Being then made servants to God, ye have free from sin, ye became the your fruit unto holiness, and servants of righteousness. I the end everlasting life. For speak after the manner of the wages of sin is death; men because of the infirmity but the gift of God is eterof your flesh: for as ye have nal life through Jesus Christ yielded your members ser- our Lord. CHAPTER VII. February 23, Evening. August 7, Morning. K NOW ye not, brethren,| tions of sins, which were by ( for I speak to them the law, did work in our that know the law,) how members to bring forth fruit that the law hath dominion unto death. But now we are over a man as long as he liv- delivered from the law, that eth? For the woman which being dead wherein we were hath an husband is bound held; that we should serve by the law to her husband so in newness of spirit, and not long as he liveth; but if the in the oldness of the letter. husband be dead, she is loos- What shall we say then? Is ed from the law of her hus- the law sin? God forbid. band. So then if, while her Nay, I had not known sin, husband liveth, she be mar- but by the law: for I had ried to another man, she not known lust, except the shall be called an adulter- law had said, Thou shalt not ess: but if her husband be covet. But sin, taking occadead, she is free from that sion by the commandment, law; so that she is no adul- wrought in me all manner teress, though she be married of concupiscence. For withto another man. Wherefore, out the law sin was dead. my brethren, ye also are be- For I was alive without the come dead to the law by law once: but when the the body of Christ; that ye commandment came, sin reshould be married to an- vived, and I died. And the other, even to him who is commandment, which raised from the dead, that ordained to life, I found to For sin, we should bring forth fruit be unto death. was unto God. For when we taking occasion by the comwere in the flesh, the mo- mandiment, deceived me, and February 24, ROMANS, VIII. August 8. by it slew me. Wherefore to perform that which is the law is holy, and the com- good I find not. For the mandment holy, and just, and good. Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful. For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good. Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. For I know that in me( that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me. For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: but I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin. CHAPTER VIII. to ver. 18. February 24, Evening. August 8, Morning. Whit- Sunday, Morning. THERE is therefore| Spirit the things of the Spirit. now no condemnation For to be carnally minded is to them which are in Christ death; but to be spiritually Jesus, who walk not after minded is life and peace. the flesh, but after the Spi- Because the carnal mind is rit. For the law of the Spirit enmity against God: for it of life in Christ Jesus hath is not subject to the law of made me free from the law God, neither indeed can be. of sin and death. For what So then they that are in the the law could not do, in that flesh cannot please God. But it was weak through the ye are not in the flesh, but in flesh, God sending his own the Spirit, if so be that the Son in the likeness of sinful Spirit of God dwell in you. flesh, and for sin, condemn- Now if any man have not the ed sin in the flesh: that Spirit of Christ, he is none the righteousness of the law of his. And if Christ be in might be fulfilled in us, who you, the body is dead bewalk not after the flesh, but cause of sin; but the Spirit after the Spirit. For they is life because of righteousthat are after the flesh do ness. But if the Spirit of mind the things of the flesh; him that raised up Jesus but they that are after the from the dead dwell in you, February 25, ROMANS, VIII. August 9. he that raised up Christ from| have not received the spirit the dead shall also quicken of bondage again to fear; your mortal bodies by his but ye have received the Spirit that dwelleth in you. Spirit of adoption, whereby Therefore, brethren, we are we cry, Abba, Father. The debtors, not to the flesh, to Spirit itself beareth witness live after the flesh. For if with our spirit, that we are ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye the children of God: and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint- heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. CHAPTER VIII. ver. 18. February 25, Evening. August 9, Morning. 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 searcheth the hearts knowthe sons of God. For the eth what is the mind of the creature was made subject Spirit, because he maketh to vanity, not willingly, but intercession for the saints by reason of him who hath according to the will of God. subjected the same in hope, And we know that all things because the creature itself work together for good to also shall be delivered from them that love God, to them the bondage of corruption who are the called according into the glorious liberty of to his purpose. For whom the children of God. For he did foreknow, he also did we know that the whole predestinate to be conformcreation groaneth and tra- ed to the image of his Son, vaileth in pain together un- that he might be the firsttil now. And not only they, born among many brethren. but ourselves also, which Moreover whom he did prehave the firstfruits of the destinate, them he also callSpirit, even we ourselves ed: and whom he called, groan within ourselves, wait- them he also justified: and ing for the adoption, to wit, whom he justified, them he the redemption of our body. also glorified. What shall we For we are saved by hope: then say to these things? If but hope that is seen is not God be for us, who can be hope: for what a man seeth, against us? He that spared why doth he yet hope for? not his own Son, but deliBut if we hope for that we vered him up for us all, how see not, then do we with pa- shall he not with him also tience wait for it. Likewise freely give us all things? our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that February 26, ROMANS, IX, we are Who shall lay any thing to all the day long; the charge of God's elect? It accounted as sheep for the is God that justifieth. Who slaughter. Nay, in all these is he that condemneth? It is things we are more than conChrist that died, yea rather, querors through him that that is risen again, who is loved us. For I am persuadeven at the right hand of ed, that neither death, nor God, who also maketh inter- life, nor angels, nor princession for us. Who shall cipalities, nor powers, nor separate us from the love of things present, nor things to Christ? shall tribulation, or come, nor height, nor depth, distress, or persecution, or fa- nor any other creature, shall mine, or nakedness, or peril, be able to separate us from or sword? As it is written, the love of God, which is in For thy sake we are killed Christ Jesus our Lord. August 10. CHAPTER IX. to ver. 19. I February 26, Evening. August 10, Morning. SAY the truth in Christ,| At this time will I come, I lie not, my conscience and Sarah shall have a son. also bearing me witness in And not only this; but when the Holy Ghost, that I have Rebecca also had conceived great heaviness and contin- by one, even by our father ual sorrow in my heart. For Isaac;( for the children beI could wish that myself were ing not yet born, neither accursed from Christ for my having done any good or brethren, my kinsmen ac- evil, that the purpose of cording to the flesh: who are God according to election Israelites; to whom pertain- might stand, not of works, eth the adoption, and the but of him that calleth;) it glory, and the covenants, was said unto her, The eland the giving of the law, der shall serve the younger. and the service of God, and As it is written, Jacob have the promises; whose are the I loved, but Esau have I fathers, and of whom as con- hated. What shall we say cerning the flesh Christ came, then? Is there unrighteouswho is over all, God bless- ness with God? God forbid. ed for ever. Ámen. as though the word of God hath taken none effe For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel: neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called. That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed. this is the word of promise, Not For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy. For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth. For February 27, 23, ROMANS, IX, X. August 11, 12. Therefore hath he mercy on and whom he will he hardwhom he will have mercy, l eneth. CHAPTER IX. ver. 19. February 27, Evening. August 11, Morning. God. me, Why doth he yet Esaias also crieth concerning find fault? For who hath Israel, Though the number resisted his will? Nay but, of the children of Israel be O man, who art thou that as the sand of the sea, a repliest against God? Shall remnant shall be saved: for the thing formed say to him he will finish the work, and that formed it, Why hast cut it short in righteousness: thou made me thus? Hath because a short work will not the potter power over the Lord make upon the the clay, of the same lump earth. And as Esaias said to make one vessel unto ho- before, Except the Lord of nour, and another unto dis- Sabaoth had left us a seed, honour? What if God, will- we had been as Sodoma, ing to shew his wrath, and and been made like unto to make his power known, Gomorrha. What shall we endured with much long- say then? That the Gensuffering the vessels of wrath tiles, which followed not after fitted to destruction: and righteousness, have attained that he might make known to righteousness, even the the riches of his glory on the righteousness which is of vessels of mercy, which he faith. But Israel, which folhad afore prepared unto glo- lowed after the law of righry, even us, whom he hath teousness, hath not attained called, not of the Jews only, to the law of righteousness. but also of the Gentiles? As Wherefore? Because they he saith also in Osee, I sought it not by faith, but as will call them my people, it were by the works of which were not my people; the law. For they stumbled and her beloved, which was at that stumblingstone; as not beloved. And it shall it is written, Behold, I lay in come to pass, that in the Sion a stumblingstone and place where it was said unto rock of offence: and whosothem, Ye are not my people; ever believeth on him shall there shall they be called the not be ashamed. CHAPTER X. February 28, Evening. August 12, Morning. my heart's about to B desire and prayer to God establish their own rightefor Israel is, that they might ousness, have not submitted be saved. For I bear them themselves unto the righterecord that they have a zeal ousness of God. For Christ of God, but not according to is the end of the law for knowledge. For they being righteousness to every one ignorant of God's righteous- that believeth. For Moses March 1, ROMANS, XI. August 13. describeth the righteousness| whom they have not believwhich is of the law, That ed? and how shall they bethe man which doeth those lieve in him of whom they things shall live by them. have not heard? and how But the righteousness which shall they hear without a is of faith speaketh on this preacher? and how shali wise, Say not in thine heart, they preach, except they be Who shall ascend into hea- sent? as it is written, How ven?( that is, to bring Christ beautiful are the feet of down from above:) or, Who them that preach the gosshall descend into the deep? pel of peace, and bring glad ( that is, to bring up Christ tidings of good things! But again from the dead.) But they have not all obeyed the what saith it? The word is gospel. For Esaias saith, nigh thee, even in thy mouth, Lord, who hath believed our and in thy heart: that is, report? So then faith comthe word of faith, which we eth by hearing, and hearing preach; that if thou shalt by the word of God. But I confess with thy mouth the say, Have they not heard? Lord Jesus, and shalt believe Yes verily, their sound went in thine heart that God hath into all the earth, and their raised him from the dead, words unto the ends of the thou shalt be saved. For world. But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish the scripture saith, Whoso- nation I will anger you. ever believeth on him shall But Esaias is very bold, and not be ashamed. For there saith, I was found of them is no difference between the that sought me not; I was Jew and the Greek: for the made manifest unto them same Lord over all is rich that asked not after me. unto all that call upon him. But to Israel he saith, All For whosoever shall call up- day long I have stretchon the name of the Lord ed forth my hands unto a shall be saved. How then disobedient and gainsaying shall they call on him in people. February 29, Romans XII. Evening. with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For CHAPTER XI. to ver. 25. March 1, Evening. August 13, Morning. I SAY then, Hath God| Elias? how he maketh incast away his people? tercession to God against God forbid. For I also am Israel, saying, Lord, they an Israelite, of the seed of have killed thy prophets, Abraham, of the tribe of and digged down thine alBenjamin. God hath not tars; and I am left alone, cast away his people which and they seek my life. But he foreknew. Wot ye not what saith the answer of what the scripture saith of God unto him? I have re March 1, ROMANS, XI. August 13, served to myself seven thou-| might save some of them. sand men, who have not For if the casting away of bowed the knee to the image them be the reconciling of of Baal. Even so then at the world, what shall the this present time also there receiving of them be, but life is a remnant according to from the dead? For if the the election of grace. And if firstfruit be holy, the lump by grace, then is it no more is also holy: and if the root of works: otherwise grace is be holy, so are the branches. no more grace. But if it be And if some of the branchof works, then is it no more es be broken off, and thou, grace: otherwise work is no being a wild olive tree, wert more work. What then? Is- graffed in among them, and rael hath not obtained that with them partakest of the which he seeketh for; but root and fatness of the olive the election hath obtained tree; boast not against the it, and the rest were blinded branches. But if thou boast, ( according as it is written, thou bearest not the root, God hath given them the but the root thee. Thou spirit of slumber, eyes that wilt say then, The branches they should not see, and ears were broken off, that I might that they should not hear;) be graffed in. Well; because unto this day. And David of unbelief they were broken saith, Let their table be off, and thou standest by made a snare, and a trap, faith. Be not highminded, and a stumblingblock, and a but fear: for if God spared recompence unto them: let not the natural branches, their eyes be darkened, that take heed lest he also spare they may not see, and bow not thee. Behold therefore down their back alway. I the goodness and severity of say then, Have they stum- God: on them which fell, bled that they should fall? severity; but toward thee, God forbid: but rather goodness, if thou continue through their fall salvation in his goodness: otherwise is come unto the Gentiles, thou also shalt be cut off. for to provoke them to jea- And they also, if they abide lousy. Now if the fall of not still in unbelief, shall be them be the riches of the graffed in: for God is able world, and the diminishing to graff them in again. For of them the riches of the if thou wert cut out of the Gentiles; how much more olive tree which is wild their fulness? For I speak by nature, and wert graffed to you Gentiles, inasmuch as contrary to nature into a I am the apostle of the Gen- good olive tree: how much tiles, I magnify mine office: more shall these, which be if by any means I may the natural branches, be provoke to emulation them graffed into their own olive which are my flesh, and tree? Feb. 29, March 2, 3, ROMANS, XI, XII. August 14, 15. CHAPTER XI. ver. 25. March 2, Evening. August 14, Morning. FOR I would not, breth- believed God, yet have now ren, that ye should be obtained mercy through their ignorant of this mystery, lest unbelief: even so have these ye should be wise in your also now not believed, that own conceits; that blindness through your mercy they also in part is happened to Israel, may obtain mercy. For God until the fulness of the Gen- hath concluded them all in tiles be come in. And so all unbelief, that he might have Israel shall be saved: as it mercy upon all. O the depth is written, There shall come of the riches both of the wisout of Sion the Deliverer, dom and knowledge of God! and shall turn away ungod- how unsearchable are his liness from Jacob: for this judgments, and his ways past is my covenant unto them, finding out! For who hath when I shall take away their known the mind of the Lord? sins. As concerning the gos- or who hath been his counselpel, they are enemies for your lor? or who hath first given to sakes: but as touching the him, and it shall be recomelection, they are beloved for pensed unto him again? For the fathers sakes. For the of him, and through him, gifts and calling of God are and to him, are all things: without repentance. For as to whom be glory for ever. ye in times past have not Amen. CHAPTER XII. February 29, and March 3, Evening. August 15, Morning. I there- bers in one and all fore, brethren, by the members have not the same mercies of God, that ye pre- office: so we, being many, sent your bodies a living sa- are one body in Christ, and crifice, holy, acceptable unto every one members one of God, which is your reason- another. Having then gifts able service. And be not differing according to the conformed to this world: grace that is given to us, but be ye transformed by whether prophecy, let us prothe renewing of your mind, phesy according to the prothat ye may prove what is portion of faith; or ministhat good, and acceptable, try, let us wait on our minisand perfect, will of God. tering: or he that teacheth, For I say, through the grace on teaching; or he that exgiven unto me, to every man horteth, on exhortation: he that is among you, not to that giveth, let him do it with think of himself more highly simplicity; he that ruleth, than he ought to think; but with diligence; he that shewto think soberly, according eth mercy, with cheerfulness. as God hath dealt to every Let love be without dissimuman the measure of faith. lation. Abhor that which is For as we have many mem- evil; cleave to that which is S March 4, ROMANS, XIII. August 16. no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, good. Be kindly affectioned not wise in your own conone to another with brother- ceits. Recompense to ly love; in honour preferring one another; not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope; patient in tribula- live peaceably with all men. tion; continuing instant in Dearly beloved, avenge not prayer; distributing to the yourselves, but rather give necessity of saints; given place unto wrath: for it is to hospitality. Bless them written, Vengeance is mine; which persecute you: bless, I will repay, saith the Lord. and curse not. Rejoice with Therefore if thine enemy them that do rejoice, and hunger, feed him; if he weep with them that weep. thirst, give him drink: for Be of the same mind one in so doing thou shalt heap toward another. Mind not coals of fire on his head. high things, but condescend Be not overcome of evil, but to men of low estate. Bel overcome evil with good. CHAPTER XHI. March 4, Evening. August 16, Morning. The Queen's Accession. LP ET every soul be subject upon this very thing. Render unto the higher powers. therefore to all their dues: For there is no power but of tribute to whom tribute is God: the powers that be are due; custom to whom cusordained of God. Whoso- tom; fear to whom fear; ever therefore resisteth the honour to whom honour. power, resisteth the ordi- Owe no man any thing, but nance of God: and they to love one another: for he that resist shall receive to that loveth another hath fulthemselves damnation. For filled the law. For this, Thou rulers are not a terror to shalt not commit adultery, good works, but to the evil. Thou shalt not kill, Thou Wilt thou then not be afraid shalt not steal, Thou shalt of the power? do that which not bear false witness, Thou is good, and thou shalt have shalt not covet; and if there praise of the same: for he is be any other commandment, the minister of God to thee it is briefly comprehended for good. But if thou do in this saying, namely, Thou that which is evil, be afraid; shalt love thy neighbour as for he beareth not the sword thyself. Love worketh no ill in vain: for he is the minis- to his neighbour: therefore ter of God, a revenger to ex- love is the fulfilling of the ecute wrath upon him that law. And that, knowing the doeth evil. Wherefore ye time, that now it is high must needs be subject, not time to awake out of sleep: only for wrath, but also for for now is our salvation nearconscience sake. For for this er than when we believed. cause pay ye tribute also: The night is far spent, the for they are God's minis- day is at hand: let us thereters, attending continually fore cast off the works of March 5, ROMANS, XIV. August 17. darkness, and let us put on| wantonness, not in strife and the armour of light. Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and fulfil the lusts hereof. envying. But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to CHAPTER XIV. and Chap. XV. to ver. 8. August 17, Morning. March 5, Evening. that is weak in the why dost thou set at nought faith receive ye, but thy brother? for we shall all not to doubtful disputations. stand before the judgment For one believeth that he seat of Christ. For it is may eat all things: another, written, As I live, saith the who is weak, eateth herbs. Lord, every knee shall bow Let not him that eateth de- to me, and every tongue shall spise him that eateth not; confess to God. So then and let not him which eateth every one of us shall give not judge him that eateth: account of himself to God. for God hath received him. Let us not therefore judge Who art thou that judgest one another any more: but another man's servant? to judge this rather, that no his own master he standeth man put a stumblingblock or or falleth. Yea, he shall be an occasion to fall in his holden up: for God is able brother's way. I know, and to make him stand. One am persuaded by the Lord man esteemeth one day above Jesus, that there is nothing another: another esteemeth unclean of itself: but to him every day alike. Let every that esteemeth any thing to man be fully persuaded in be unclean, to him it is unhis own mind. He that re- clean. But if thy brother be gardeth the day, regardeth it grieved with thy meat, now unto the Lord; and he that walkest thou not charitably. regardeth not the day, to the Destroy not him with thy Lord he doth not regard it. meat, for whom Christ died. He that eateth, eateth to Let not then your good be the Lord, for he giveth God evil spoken of: for the kingthanks; and he that eateth dom of God is not meat and not, to the Lord he eateth drink; but righteousness, not, and giveth God thanks. and peace, and joy in the For none of us liveth to Holy Ghost. For he that in himself, and no man dieth these things serveth Christ to himself. For whether we is acceptable to God, and live, we live unto the Lord; approved of men. Let us and whether we die, we die therefore follow after the unto the Lord: whether we things which make for peace, live therefore, or die, we are and things wherewith one the Lord's. For to this end may edify another. For meat Christ both died, and rose, destroy not the work of God. and revived, that he might All things indeed are pure; be Lord both of the dead but it is evil for that man and living. But why dost who eateth with offence. It thou judge thy brother? or is good neither to eat flesh, HIM March 6, ROMANS, XV. August 18. nor to drink wine, nor any pleased not himself; but, as thing whereby thy brother it is written, The reproaches stumbleth, or is offended, or of them that reproached thee is made weak. Hast thou fell on me. For whatsoever faith? have it to thyself be- things were written aforefore God. Happy is he that time were written for our condemneth not himself in learning, that we through that thing which he alloweth. patience and comfort of the And he that doubteth is scriptures might have hope. damned if he eat, because Now the God of patience he eateth not of faith: for and consolation grant you to whatsoever is not of faith be likeminded one toward is sin. 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. Chap. XV. WE then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. For even Christ CHAPTER XV. ver. 8. March 6, Evening. August 18, Morning. NOW OW I say that Jesus ed with all knowledge, able Christ was a minister also to admonish one anoof the circumcision for the ther. Nevertheless, brethren, truth of God, to confirm I have written the more boldthe promises made unto the ly unto you in some sort, as fathers and that the Gen- putting you in mind, because tiles might glorify God for of the grace that is given to his mercy; as it is written, me of God, that I should be For this cause I will confess the minister of Jesus Christ to thee among the Gentiles, to the Gentiles, ministering and sing unto thy name. And the gospel of God, that the again he saith, Rejoice, ye offering up of the Gentiles Gentiles, with his people. might be acceptable, being And again, Praise the Lord, sanctified by the Holy Ghost. all ye Gentiles; and laud I have therefore whereof I him, all ye people. And may glory through Jesus again, Esaias saith, There Christ in those things which shall be a root of Jesse, and pertain to God. For I will he that shall rise to reign not dare to speak of any of over the Gentiles; in him those things which Christ shall the Gentiles trust. Now hath not wrought by me, to the God of hope fill you with make the Gentiles obedient, all joy and peace in believ- by word and deed, through ing, that ye may abound in mighty signs and wonders, hope, through the power of by the power of the Spirit the Holy Ghost. And I my- of God; so that from Jeruself also am persuaded of salem, and round about unyou, my brethren, that ye to Illyricum, I have fully also are full of goodness, fill- preached the gospel of Christ. March 7, ROMANS, XVI. August 19. see: Yea, so have I strived to and their debtors they are. preach the gospel, not where For if the Gentiles have been Christ was named, lest I made partakers of their spishould build upon another ritual things, their duty is man's foundation: but as it also to minister unto them in is written, To whom he was carnal things. When therenot spoken of, they shall fore I have performed this, and they that have and have sealed to them this not heard shall understand. fruit, I will come by you into For which cause also I have Spain. And I am sure that, been much hindered from when I come unto you, I coming to you. But now shall come in the fulness of having no more place in the blessing of the gospel of these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you; whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat Christ. Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me; that I may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judæa; and that filled with your company. my service which I have But now I go unto Jerusa- for Jerusalem may be aclem to minister unto the cepted of the saints; that I saints. For it hath pleased may come unto you with them of Macedonia and A- joy by the will of God, chaia to make a certain con- and may with you be retribution for the poor saints freshed. which are at Jerusalem. It peace be hath pleased them verily; men. Now the God of with you all. ACHAPTER XVI. March 7, Evening. August 19, Morning. I COMMEND unto you Greet that is in their house. SaPhebe our sister, which lute my wellbeloved Epæneis a servant of the church tus, who is the firstfruits of which is at Cenchrea: that Achaia unto Christ. ye receive her in the Lord, Mary, who bestowed much as becometh saints, and tha labour on us. Salute Anye assist her in whatsoever dronicus and Junia, my kinsbusiness she hath need of men, and my fellowprisonyou for she hath been a ers, who are of note among succourer of many, and of the apostles, who also were myself also. Greet Priscilla in Christ before me. Greet and Aquila my helpers in Amplias my beloved in the Christ Jesus: who have for Lord. Salute Urbane, our my life laid down their own helper in Christ, and Stachys necks: unto whom not only my beloved. Salute Apelles I give thanks, but also all approved in Christ. Salute the churches of the Gentiles. them which are of AristoLikewise greet the church bulus' household. Salute He82 March 8, I. CORINTHIANS, I. August 20. rodion my kinsman. Greet| evil. And the God of peace them that be of the house- shall bruise Satan under your hold of Narcissus, which are feet shortly. The grace of in the Lord. Salute Try- our Lord Jesus Christ be phena and Tryphosa, who la- with you. Amen. Timobour in the Lord. Salute theus my workfellow, and the beloved Persis, which Lucius, and Jason, and Solaboured much in the Lord. sipater, my kinsmen, salute Salute Rufus chosen in the you. I Tertius, who wrote Lord, and his mother and this epistle, salute you in the mine. Salute Asyncritus, Lord. Gaius mine host, and Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, of the whole church, salutHermes, and the brethren which are with them. Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them. Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you. Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deeth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus_ a brother. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, but now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of ceive the hearts of the sim- faith: to God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. ple. For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning| Written to the Romans from Corinthus, and sent by Phebe servant of the church at Cenchrea. THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS. CHAPTER I. to ver. 26. March 8, Evening. August 20, Morning. at to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, unto the church of God which is March 9, I. CORINTHIANS, I. August 21. For Lord, both their's and our's: Crispus and Gaius; lest any Grace be unto you, and should say that I had bappeace, from God our Father, tized in mine own name. and from the Lord Jesus And I baptized also the Christ. I thank my God household of Stephanas: bealways on your behalf, for sides, I know not whether the grace of God which is I baptized any other. given you by Jesus Christ; Christ sent me not to bapthat in every thing ye aré tize, but to preach the gosenriched by him, in all utter- pel: not with wisdom of ance, and in all knowledge; words, lest the cross of Christ even as the testimony of should be made of none efChrist was confirmed in you: fect. For the preaching of so that ye come behind in no the cross is to them that gift; waiting for the coming perish foolishness; but unto of our Lord Jesus Christ: us which are saved it is the who shall also confirm you power of God. For it is unto the end, that ye may be written, I will destroy the blameless in the day of our wisdom of the wise, and will Lord Jesus Christ. God is bring to nothing the unfaithful, by whom ye were derstanding of the prudent. called unto the fellowship of Where is the wise? where his Son Jesus Christ our is the scribe? where is the Lord. Now I beseech you, disputer of this world? hath brethren, by the name of not God made foolish the our Lord Jesus Christ, that wisdom of this world? For ye all speak the same thing, after that in the wisdom of and that there be no divi- God the world by wisdom sions among you; but that knew not God, it pleased ye be perfectly joined toge- God by the foolishness of ther in the same mind and in preaching to save them that the same judgment. For it believe. For the Jews rehath been declared unto me quire a sign, and the Greeks you, my brethren, by them seek after wisdom: but we which are of the house of preach Christ crucified, unto Chloe, that there are con- the Jews a stumblingblock, tentions among you. Now and unto the Greeks foolishthis I say, that every one of ness; but unto them which you saith, I am of Paul; and are called, both Jews and I of Apollos; and I of Ce- Greeks, Christ the power of phas; and I of Christ. Is God, and the wisdom of God. Christ divided? was Paul Because the foolishness of crucified for you? or were God is wiser than men; ye baptized in the name of and the weakness of God is Paul? I thank God that I stronger than men. baptized none of you, but of CHAPTER I. ver. 26, and Chap. II. March 9, Evening. August 21, Morning. FOR ye see your calling, flesh, not many mighty, not but many noble, are called: many wise men after the God hath chosen the foolish brethren, how that not March 10, I. CORINTHIANS, II, III. August 22. things of the world to con- wisdom, which God ordainfound the wise; and God ed before the world unto our hath chosen the weak things glory: which none of the of the world to confound princes of this world knew: the things which are migh- for had they known it, they ty; and base things of the would not have crucified the world, and things which are Lord of glory. But as it is despised, hath God chosen, written, Eye hath not seen, yea, and things which are nor ear heard, neither have not, to bring to nought entered into the heart of things that are: that no flesh man, the things which God should glory in his presence. hath prepared for them that But of him are ye in Christ love him. But God hath reJesus, who of God is made vealed them unto us by his unto us wisdom, and right- Spirit: for the Spirit searcheousness, and sanctification, eth all things, yea, the deep and redemption: that, ac- things of God. For what cording as it is written, He man knoweth the things of that glorieth, let him glory a man, save the spirit of in the Lord. man which is in him? even Chap. II. AND I, brethren, so the things of God knowwhen I came to you, came not eth no man, but the Spirit of with excellency of speech or God. Now we have receivof wisdom, declaring unto ed, not the spirit of the you the testimony of God. world, but the spirit which is For I determined not to of God; that we might know know any thing among you, the things that are freely save Jesus Christ, and him given to us of God. Which crucified. And I was with things also we speak, not in you in weakness, and in fear, the words which man's wisand in much trembling. And dom teacheth, but which the my speech and my preaching Holy Ghost teacheth; comwas not with enticing words paring spiritual things with of man's wisdom, but in de- spiritual. But the natural monstration of the Spirit and man receiveth not the things of power: that your faith of the Spirit of God: for they should not stand in the wis- are foolishness unto him: dom of men, but in the neither can he know them, power of God. Howbeit we because they are spiritually speak wisdom among them discerned. But he that is that are perfect: yet not the spiritual judgeth all things, wisdom of this world, nor of yet he himself is judged of no the princes of this world, man. For who hath known that come to nought: but the mind of the Lord, that we speak the wisdom of God he may instruct him? But in a mystery, even the hidden we have the mind of Christ. CHAPTER III. March 10, Evening. August 22, Morning. AND I, brethren, could carnal, even as unto babes in not you as I have fed you with unto spiritual, but as untol milk, and not with meat: March 11, I. CORINTHIANS, IV. August 23. man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall crease. for hitherto ye were not able wood, hay, stubble; every to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal? Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the inSo then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the in- God destroy; for the temple crease. Now he that plant- of God is holy, which temple eth and he that watereth are ye are. Let no man deceive one: and every man shall himself. If any man among receive his own reward ac- you seemeth to be wise in cording to his own labour. this world, let him become a For we are labourers toge- fool, that he may be wise. ther with God: ye are God's For the wisdom of this world husbandry, ye are God's is foolishness with God. For building. According to the it is written, He taketh the grace of God which is given wise in their own craftiness. unto me, as a wise master- And again, The Lord knowbuilder, I have laid the foun- eth the thoughts of the wise, dation, and another buildeth that they are vain. Therethereon. But let every man fore let no man glory in men. take heed how he buildeth For all things are your's; thereupon. For other foun- whether Paul, or Apollos, or dation can no man lay_than Cephas, or the world, or life, that is laid, which is Jesus or death, or things present, Christ. Now if any man or things to come; all are build upon this foundation your's; and ye are Christ's; gold, silver, precious stones, and Christ is God's. CHAPTER IV. to ver. 18. March 11, Evening. August 23, Morning. a man so account of should be you, us, as of the ministers of man's judgment: yea, I of Christ, and stewards of judge not mine own self. the mysteries of God. More- For I know nothing by myover it is required in stew- self; yet am I not hereby ards, that a man be found justified: but he that judgfaithful. But with me it is eth me is the Lord. Therea very small thing that I fore judge nothing before the 83 March 12, I. CORINTHIANS, IV, V. August 24. are wise in time, until the Lord come, sake, but ye who both will bring to light Christ; we are weak, but ye the hidden things of dark- are strong; ye are honourness, and will make manifest able, but we are despised. the counsels of the hearts: Even unto this present hour and then shall every man we both hunger, and thirst, have praise of God. And and are naked, and are bufthese things, brethren, I feted, and have no certain have in a figure transferred dwellingplace; and labour, to myself and to Apollos for working with our own hands: your sakes; that ye might being reviled, we bless; being learn in us not to think of persecuted, we suffer it: bemen above that which is writing defamed, we intreat: we ten, that no one of you be are made as the filth of the puffed up for one against world, and are the offscouranother. For who maketh ing of all things unto this thee to differ from another day. I write not these things and what hast thou that to shame you, but as my bethou didst not receive? now loved sons I warn you. For if thou didst receive it, why though ye have ten thousand dost thou glory, as if thou instructers in Christ, yet have hadst not received it? Now ye not many fathers: for in ye are full, now ye are rich, Christ Jesus I have begotye have reigned as kings ten you through the gospel. without us: and I would to Wherefore I beseech you, be God ye did reign, that we ye followers of me. For this also might reign with you. cause have I sent unto you For I think that God hath Timotheus, who is my beset forth us the apostles loved son, and faithful in the last, as it were appointed to Lord, who shall bring you death for we are made a into remembrance of my spectacle unto the world, ways which be in Christ, as and to angels, and to men. I teach every where in every We are fools for Christ's church. CHAPTER IV. ver. 18, and Chap. V. March 12, Evening. August 24, Morning. TOW some are puffed up, Now though I would not commonly that there is fornicome to you. But I will cation among you, and such come to you shortly, if the fornication as is not so much Lord will, and will know, as named among the Gennot the speech of them which tiles, that one should have are puffed up, but the power. For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of his father's wife. And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you. For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spimeekness? March 13, I. CORINTHIANS, VI. August 25, rit, have judged already, as with the unleavened bread though I were present, con- of sincerity and truth. I cerning him that hath so wrote unto you in an epistle done this deed, in the name not to company with forniof our Lord Jesus Christ, cators: yet not altogether when ye are gathered to- with the fornicators of this gether, and my spirit, with world, or with the covetous, the power of our Lord Jesus or extortioners, or with idolChrist, to deliver such an aters; for then must ye needs one unto Satan for the de- go out of the world. But now struction of the flesh, that I have written unto you not the spirit may be saved in to keep company, if any man the day of the Lord Jesus. that is called a brother be a Your glorying is not good. fornicator, or covetous, or an Know ye not that a little idolater, or a railer, or a leaven leaveneth the whole drunkard, or an extortioner; lump? Purge out therefore with such an one no not to the old leaven, that ye may eat. For what have I to be a new lump, as ye are do to judge them also that unleavened. For even Christ are without? do not ye our passover is sacrificed for judge them that are within? us: therefore let us keep the But them that are without feast, not with old leaven, God judgeth. Therefore put neither with the leaven of away from among yourselves malice and wickedness; but that wicked person. CHAPTER VI. March 13, Evening. August 25, Morning. DARE any of you, having with brother, and that bea matter against an- fore the unbelievers. Now other, go to law before the therefore there is utterly a unjust, and not before the fault among you, because ye saints? Do ye not know go to law one with another. that the saints shall judge Why do ye not rather take the world? and if the world wrong? why do ye not rather shall be judged by you, are suffer yourselves to be deye unworthy to judge the frauded? Nay, ye do wrong, smallest matters? Know ye and defraud, and that your not that we shall judge an- brethren. Know ye not that gels? how much more things the unrighteous shall not inthat pertain to this life? If herit the kingdom of God? then ye have judgments of Be not deceived: neither things pertaining to this life, fornicators, nor idolaters, nor set them to judge who are adulterers, nor effeminate, least esteemed in the church. nor abusers of themselves I speak to your shame. Is it with mankind, nor thieves, so, that there is not a wise nor covetous, nor drunkards, man among you? no, not nor revilers, nor extortionone that shall be able to ers, shall inherit the kingjudge between his brethren? dom of God. And such were But brother goeth to law some of you: but ye are March 14, I. CORINTHIANS, VII. August 26. washed, but ye are sancti-| Christ, and make them the fied, but ye are justified in members of an harlot? God the name of the Lord Jesus, forbid. What? know ye not and by the Spirit of our God. that he which is joined to an All things are lawful unto harlot is one body? for two, me, but all things are not saith he, shall be one flesh. expedient: all things are But he that is joined unto lawful for me, but I will not the Lord is one spirit. Flee be brought under the power fornication. Every sin that of any. Meats for the belly, a man doeth is without the and the belly for meats: but body; but he that commitGod shall destroy both it teth fornication sinneth aand them. Now the body is gainst his own body. What? not for fornication, but for know ye not that your body the Lord; and the Lord for is the temple of the Holy you, which the body. And God hath Ghost which is in both raised up the Lord, and ye have of God, and ye are will also raise up us by his not your own? For ye are own power. Know ye not bought with a price: therethat your bodies are the fore glorify God in your members of Christ? shall I body, and in your spirit, then take the members of which are God's. CHAPTER VII. to ver. 25. March 14, Evening. August 26, Morning. concerning were even as I N things whereof ye wrote myself. But every man hath unto me: It is good for a his proper gift of God, one man not to touch a woman. after this manner, and anNevertheless, to aroid forni- other after that. I say therecation, let every man have fore to the unmarried and his own wife, and let every widows, It is good for them woman have her own hus- if they abide even as I. But band. Let the husband ren- if they cannot contain, let der unto the wife due bene- them marry: for it is better volence: and likewise also to marry than to burn. And. the wife unto the husband. unto the married I comThe wife hath not power of mand, yet not I, but the her own body, but the hus- Lord, Let not the wife deband: and likewise also the part from her husband: but husband hath not power of and if she depart, let her his own body, but the wife. remain unmarried, or be reDefraud ye not one the conciled to her husband: and other, except it be with con- let not the husband put sent for a time, that ye may away his wife. But to the give yourselves to fasting rest speak I, not the Lord: and prayer; and come toge- If any brother hath a wife ther again, that Satan tempt that believeth not, and she you not for your inconti- be pleased to dwell with him, nency. But I speak this by let him not put her away. permission, and not of com- And the woman which hath mandment. For I would an husband that believeth March 15, I. CORINTHIANS, VII. August 27. called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised. Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God. Let not, and if he be pleased to cumcised? let him not bedwell with her, let her not come uncircumcised. Is any leave him. For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy. But if the every man abide in the same unbelieving depart, let him calling wherein he was calldepart. A brother or a sister ed. Art thou called being a is not under bondage in such servant? care not for it: but cases: but God hath called if thou mayest be made free, us to peace. For what know- use it rather. For he that est thou, O wife, whether is called in the Lord, being thou shalt save thy husband? a servant, is the Lord's freeor how knowest thou, O man, man: likewise also he that is whether thou shalt save thy called, being free, is Christ's wife? But as God hath dis- servant. Ye are bought with tributed to every man, as the a price; be not ye the serLord hath called every one, vants of men. Brethren, let so let him walk. And so or- every man, wherein he is dain I in all churches. Is called, therein abide with any man called being cir- God. CHAPTER VII. ver. 25. March 15, Evening. OW concerning virgins I August 27, Morning. they that rejoice, as though of the Lord: yet I give my that buy, as though they judgment, as one that hath possessed not; and they that obtained mercy of the Lord use this world, as not ato be faithful. I suppose busing it: for the fashion of therefore that this is good this world passeth away. But for the present distress, II would have you without say, that it is good for a carefulness. He that is unman so to be. Art thou married careth for the things bound unto a wife? seek not that belong to the Lord, how to be loosed. Art thou loos- he may please the Lord: but ed from a wife? seek not a he that is married careth for wife. But and if thou marry, the things that are of the thou hast not sinned; and if world, how he may please a virgin marry, she hath not his wife. There is difference Nevertheless such also between a wife and a shall have trouble in the virgin. The unmarried woflesh; but I spare you. But man careth for the things this I say, brethren, the time of the Lord, that she may is short: it remaineth, that be holy both in body and in both they that have wives be spirit: but she that is maras though they had none; ried careth for the things and they that weep, as of the world, how she may though they wept not; and please her husband. And sinned. 84 March 16, I. CORINTHIANS, VIII. August 28. this I speak for your own over his own will, and hath profit; not that I may cast a so decreed in his heart that snare upon you, but for that he will keep his virgin, doeth which is comely, and that ye well. So then he that giveth may attend upon the Lord her in marriage doeth well; without distraction. But if but he that giveth her not in any man think that he be- marriage doeth better. The haveth himself uncomely to- wife is bound by the law as ward his virgin, if she pass long as her husband liveth; the flower of her age, and but if her husband be dead, need so require, let him do she is at liberty to be marriwhat he will, he sinneth not: ed to whom she will; only in let them marry. Neverthe- the Lord. But she is happier less he that standeth sted- if she so abide, after my judgfast in his heart, having no ment: and I think also that necessity, but hath power I have the Spirit of God. CHAPTER VIII. March 16, Evening. August 28, Morning. it as offered unto idols, we offered unto an idol; and know that we all have know- their conscience being weak ledge. Knowledge puffeth is defiled. But meat comup, but charity edifieth. And mendeth us not to God: for if any man think that he neither, if we eat, are we the knoweth any thing, he know- better; neither, if we eat eth nothing yet as he ought not, are we the worse. But to know. But if any man take heed lest by any means love God, the same is known this liberty of your's become of him. As concerning there- a stumblingblock to them fore the eating of those things that are weak. For if any that are offered in sacrifice man see thee which hast unto idols, we know that an knowledge sit at meat in idol is nothing in the world, the idol's temple, shall not and that there is none other the conscience of him which God but one. For though is weak be emboldened to there be that are called gods, eat those things which are whether in heaven or in offered to idols; and through earth,( as there be gods thy knowledge shall the weak many, and lords many,) but brother perish, for whom to us there is but one God, Christ died? But when ye the Father, of whom are all sin so against the brethren, things, and we in him; and and wound their weak conone Lord Jesus Christ, by science, ye sin against Christ. whom are all things, and Wherefore, if meat make my we by him. Howbeit there brother to offend, I will eat is not in every man that no flesh while the world knowledge: for some with standeth, lest I make my conscience of the idol unto brother to offend. March 17, I. CORINTHIANS, IX. August 29. CHAPTER IX. March 17, Evening. August 29, Morning. A M I not an apostle? am hinder the gospel of Christ. I not free? have I not Do ye not know that they seen Jesus Christ our Lord? which minister about holy are not ye my work in the things live of the things of Lord? If I be not an apostle the temple? and they which unto others, yet doubtless I wait at the altar are partakam to you: for the seal of ers with the altar? Even so mine apostleship are ye in hath the Lord ordained that the Lord. Mine answer to they which preach the gosthem that do examine me pel should live of the gospel. is this, Have we not power But I have used none of to eat and to drink? Have we these things: neither have I not power to lead about a written these things, that it sister, a wife, as well as other should be so done unto me: apostles, and as the brethren for it were better for me to of the Lord, and Cephas? die, than that any man should Or I only and Barnabas, make my glorying void. For have not we power to for- though I preach the gospel, bear working? Who goeth I have nothing to glory of: a warfare any time at his for necessity is laid upon me; own charges? who planteth yea, woe is unto me, if I a vineyard, and eateth not preach not the gospel! For of the fruit thereof? or who if I do this thing willingly, feedeth a flock, and eateth I have a reward: but if not of the milk of the flock? against my will, a dispensaSay I these things as a man? tion of the gospel is commitor saith not the law the same ted unto me. What is my also? For it is written in the reward then? Verily that, law of Moses, Thou shalt when I preach the gospel, not muzzle the mouth of I may make the gospel of the ox that treadeth out the Christ without charge, that corn. Doth God take care I abuse not my power in the for oxen? Or saith he it al- gospel. For though I be free together for our sakes? For from all men, yet have I our sakes, no doubt, this is made myself servant unto written that he that plow- all, that I might gain the eth should plow in hope; more. And unto the Jews and that he that thresheth I became as a Jew, that I in hope should be partaker might gain the Jews; to of his hope. If we have them that are under the sown unto you spiritual law, as under the law, that things, is it a great thing if I might gain them that are we shall reap your carnal under the law; to them that things? If others be par- are without law, as without takers of this power over law,( being not without law you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should to God, but under the law to Christ, that I might gain them that are without law. To the weak became I as March 18, I. CORINTHIANS, X. August 30. weak, that I might gain the the mastery is temperate in weak: I am made all things all things. Now they do to all men, that I might by it to obtain a corruptible all means save some. And crown; but we an incorrupthis I do for the gospel's tible. I therefore so run, not sake, that I might be par- as uncertainly; so fight I, not taker thereof with you. Know as one that beateth the air: ye not that they which run but I keep under my body, in a race run all, but one and bring it into subjection: receiveth the prize? So run, lest that by any means, when that ye may obtain. And I have preached to others, I every man that striveth for myself should be a castaway. CHAPTER X. and Chap. XI. ver. 1. March 18, Evening. August 30, Morning. MOREOVER, brethren, these things happened unto I would not and should be ignorant, how that they are written for our adall our fathers were under monition, upon whom the the cloud, and all passed ends of the world are come. through the sea; and were Wherefore let him that all baptized unto Moses in thinketh he standeth take the cloud and in the sea; and heed lest he fall. There did all eat the same spiri- hath no temptation taken tual meat; and did all drink you but such as is common the same spiritual drink: for to man: but God is faithful, they drank of that spiritual who will not suffer you to Rock that followed them: be tempted above that ye and that Rock was Christ. are able; but will with the But with many of them God temptation also make a way was not well pleased: for to escape, that ye may be they were overthrown in the able to bear it. Wherefore, wilderness. Now these things my dearly beloved, flee from were our examples, to the idolatry. I speak as to wise intent we should not lust men; judge ye what I say. after evil things, as they also The cup of blessing which lusted. Neither be ye idol- we bless, is it not the comof aters, as were some of them; munion of the blood as it is written, The people Christ? The bread which sat down to eat and drink, we break, is it not the comand rose up to play. Neither munion of the body of let us commit fornication, as Christ? For we being many some of them committed, are one bread, and one body: and fell in one day three for we are all partakers of and twenty thousand. Nei- that one bread. Behold Isther let us tempt Christ, as rael after the flesh: are not some of them also tempted, they which eat of the sacriand were destroyed of ser- fices partakers of the altar? pents. Neither murmur ye, What say I then? that the as some of them also mur- idol is any thing, or that mured, and were destroyed which is offered in sacrifice of the destroyer. Now all to idols is any thing? But I March 19, I. CORINTHIANS, XI. August 31. say, that the things which| But if any man say unto the Gentiles sacrifice, they you, This is offered in sacrisacrifice to devils, and not to fice unto idols, eat not for God: and I would not that his sake that shewed it, and ye should have fellowship for conscience sake: for the with devils. Ye cannot drink earth is the Lord's, and the the cup of the Lord, and fulness thereof: conscience, the cup of devils: ye cannot I say, not thine own, but of be partakers of the Lord's the other: for why is my table, and of the table of liberty judged of another devils. Do we provoke the man's conscience? For if I Lord to jealousy? are we by grace be a partaker, why stronger than he? All things am I evil spoken of for that are lawful for me, but all for which I give thanks? things are not expedient: all Whether therefore ye eat, things are lawful for me, but or drink, or whatsoever ye all things edify not. Let no do, do all to the glory of man seek his own, but every God. Give none offence, man another's wealth. What- neither to the Jews, nor soever is sold in the shambles, to the Gentiles, nor to the that eat, asking no question church of God: even as I for conscience sake: for the please all men in all things, earth is the Lord's, and the not seeking mine own profit, fulness thereof. If any of but the profit of many, that them that believe not bid they may be saved. you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is Chap. XI. BE ye followset before you, eat, asking no ers of me, even as I also am question for conscience sake. of Christ." CHAPTER XI. ver. 2 to ver. 17. March 19, Evening. August 31, Morning. Now I praise you, breth-| covered, let her also be ren, that ye remember shorn: but if it be a shame me in all things, and keep for a woman to be shorn or the ordinances, as I deliver- shaven, let her be covered. ed them to you. But I would For a man indeed ought not have you know, that the to cover his head, forasmuch head of every man is Christ; as he is the image and glory and the head of the woman of God: but the woman is is the man; and the head of the glory of the man. For Christ is God. Every man the man is not of the woman; praying or prophesying, hav- but the woman of the man. ing his head covered, dis- Neither was the man created honoureth his head. But for the woman; but the woevery woman that prayeth or man for the man. For this prophesieth with her head cause ought the woman to uncovered dishonoureth her have power on her head behead: for that is even all cause of the angels. Neverone as if she were shaven. theless neither is the man For if the woman be not without the woman, neither March 20, the woman without the man, in the Lord. For as the woman is of the man, even so is the man also by the woman; but all things of God. Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered? Doth not even nature itself teach I. CORINTHIANS, XI. September 1. you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him? But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering. But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God. CHAPTER XI. ver. 17. March 20, Evening. September 1, Morning. ped, 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 guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. For he that eateth and drinketh unthis he had clare 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 which 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 own supper: and one is hun- worthily, eateth and drinkgry, and another is drunken. eth damnation to himself, What? have ye not houses not discerning the Lord's to eat and 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 ye come not together unto for you this do in remem- condemnation. And the rest brance of me. After the will I set in order when I same manner also he took come. 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 March 21, I. CORINTHIANS, XII. September 2. CHAPTER XII. to ver. 28. March 21, Evening. September 2, Morning. Monday in Whitsun- Week, Morning, to ver. 14. whether we be been were gifts, brethren, I would bond or free; and have not have you ignorant. Ye all made to drink into one know that ye were Gentiles, Spirit. carried away unto these Ver. 14. For the body is not dumb idols, even as ye were one member, but many. If led. Wherefore I give you the foot shall say, Because to understand, that no man I am not the hand, I am not speaking by the Spirit of of the body; is it therefore God calleth Jesus accursed: not of the body? And if the and that no man can say that ear shall say, Because I am Jesus is the Lord, but by the not the eye, I am not of the Holy Ghost. Now there are body; is it therefore not of diversities of gifts, but the the body? If the whole body same Spirit. And there are were an eye, where were the differences of administra- hearing? If the whole were tions, but the same Lord. hearing, where the And there are diversities of smelling? But now hath operations, but it is the same God set the members every God which worketh all in all. one of them in the body, as But the manifestation of the it hath pleased him. And if Spirit is given to every man they were all one member, to profit withal. For to one where were the body? But is given by the Spirit the now are they many members, word of wisdom; to another yet but one body. And the the word of knowledge by eye cannot say unto the the same Spirit; to another hand, I have no need of faith by the same Spirit; to thee: nor again the head to another the gifts of healing the feet, I have no need of by the same Spirit; to an- you. Nay, much more those other the working of mira- members of the body, which cles; to another prophecy; seem to be more feeble, are to another discerning of spi- necessary: and those memrits; to another divers kinds bers of the body, which we of tongues; to another the think to be less honourable, interpretation of tongues: upon these we bestow more but all these worketh that abundant honour; and our one and the selfsame Spirit, uncomely parts have more dividing to every man seve- abundant comeliness. For rally as he will. For as the our comely parts have no body is one, and hath many need: but God hath temmembers, and all the mem- pered the body together, bers of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked: that there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should March 22, 23, I. CORINTHIANS, XIII. September 3, 4. have the same care one for the members rejoice with another. And whether one it. Ver. 27. Now ye are the member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one body of Christ, and members member be honoured, all in particular. Monday in Whitsun- Week, Evening, Chap. XII. ver. 27, and Chap. XIII. CHAPTER XII. ver. 28, and Chap. XIII. March 22, Evening. September 3, Morning. Ver. 27. Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is hath some A in the church, first apo- have itself unseemly, seeketh stles, secondarily prophets, not her own, is not easily thirdly teachers, after that provoked, thinketh no evil; miracles, then gifts of heal- rejoiceth not in iniquity, but ings, helps, governments, di- rejoiceth in the truth; bearversities of tongues. Are all eth all things, believeth all apostles? are all prophets? things, hopeth all things, are all teachers? are all endureth all things. Charity workers of miracles? have never faileth: but whether all the gifts of healing? do there be prophecies, they all speak with tongues? do all interpret? But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way. a shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. For we know in part, and we proChap. XIII. THOUGH phesy in part. But when I speak with the tongues of that which is perfect is come, men and of angels, and have then that which is in part not charity, I am become as shall be done away. When sounding brass, or a tinkling I was a child, I spake as a cymbal. And though I have child, I understood as the gift of prophecy, and un- child, I thought as a child: derstand all mysteries, and but when I became a man, all knowledge; and though II put away childish things. have all faith, so that I could For now we see through a remove mountains, and have glass, darkly; but then face not charity, I am nothing. to face: now I know in part; And though I bestow all my but then shall I know even goods to feed the poor, and as also I am known. And though I give my body to be now abideth faith, hope, burned, and have not cha- charity, these three; but the rity, it profiteth me nothing. I greatest of these is charity. CHAPTER XIV. to ver. 20. March 23, Evening. September 4, Morning. | phesy. he that speakF and desire spiritual gifts, eth in an unknown tongue but rather that ye may pro- speaketh not unto men, but March 24, I. CORINTHIANS, XIV. September 5. unto God: for no man un- of them is without significaderstandeth him; howbeit in tion. Therefore if I know not the spirit he speaketh mys- the meaning of the voice, I teries. But he that prophe- shall be unto him that speaksieth speaketh unto men to eth a barbarian, and he that edification, and exhortation, speaketh shall be a barbarian and comfort. He that speak- unto me. Even so ye, foraseth in an unknown tongue much as ye are zealous of edifieth himself; but he spiritual gifts, seek that ye that prophesieth edifieth the may excel to the edifying of church. I would that ye all the church. Wherefore let spake with tongues, but ra- him that speaketh in an ther that ye prophesied: for unknown tongue pray that greater is he that prophesieth he may interpret. For if I than he that speaketh with pray in an unknown tongue, tongues, except he interpret, my spirit prayeth, but my that the church may receive understanding is unfruitful. edifying. Now, brethren, if What is it then? I will pray I come unto you speaking with the spirit, and I will with tongues, what shall I pray with the understanding profit you, except I shall also: I will sing with the speak to you either by re- spirit, and I will sing with velation, or by knowledge, the understanding also. Else or by prophesying, or by when thou shalt bless with doctrine? And even things the spirit, how shall he that without life giving sound, occupieth the room of the whether pipe or harp, except unlearned say Amen at thy they give a distinction in giving of thanks, seeing he the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped? For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle? So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air. There are, it may be, so many kinds of unknown tongue. voices in the world, and none| understandeth not what thou sayest? For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified. I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all: yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an CHAPTER XIV. ver. 20. March 24, Evening. September 5, Morning. BRETHREN, be not chil- and yet for all that will dren in understanding: they not hear me, saith the howbeit in malice be ye chil- Lord. Wherefore tongues dren, but in understanding are for a sign, not to them In the law it is that believe, but to them written, With men of other that believe not: but profor tongues and other lips will phesying serveth not I speak unto this people; them that believe not, but be men. March 25, I. CORINTHIANS, XV. September 6. ask for them which believe. If thing be revealed to another therefore the whole church that sitteth by, let the first be come together into one hold his peace. For ye may place, and all speak with all prophesy one by one, tongues, and there come in that all may learn, and all those that are unlearned, or may be comforted. And the unbelievers, will they not spirits of the prophets are say that ye are mad? But if subject to the prophets. For all prophesy, and there come God is not the author of in one that believeth not, or confusion, but of peace, as one unlearned, he is con- in all churches of the saints. vinced of all, he is judged Let your women keep siof all: and thus are the lence in the churches: for secrets of his heart made it is not permitted unto manifest; and so falling them to speak; but they down on his face he will are commanded to be under worship God, and report that obedience, as also saith the God is in you of a truth. law. And if they will learn How is it then, brethren? any thing, let them when ye come together, their husbands at home: every one of you hath a for it is a shame for women psalm, the church. hath a doctrine, to speak in hath a tongue, hath a re- What? came the word of velation, hath an interpre- God out from you? or came tation. Let all things be it unto you only? If any done unto edifying. If any man think himself to be a man speak in an unknown prophet, or spiritual, let him tongue, let it be by two, or acknowledge that the things at the most by three, and that I write unto you are that by course; and let one the commandments of the interpret. But if there be Lord. But if any man be no interpreter, let him keep ignorant, let him be ignorant. silence in the church; and Wherefore, brethren, covet let him speak to himself, and to prophesy, and forbid not to God. Let the prophets to speak with tongues. Let speak two or three, and let all things be done decently the other judge. If any land in order. CHAPTER XV. to ver. 35. March 25, Evening. September 6, Morning. First Sunday after Easter, to verse 29, Morning. that I declare unto you the Christ died for our sins acgospel which I preached un- cording to the scriptures; to you, which also ye have and that he was buried, and received, and wherein ye that he rose again the third stand; by which also ye are day according to the scripand that he was saved, if ye keep in memory tures: what I preached unto you, seen of Cephas, then of the unless ye have believed in twelve: after that, he was vain. hundred you first of all that which brethren at once; of whom For I delivered unto seen of above five March 25, I. CORINTHIANS, XV. September 6. the greater part remain un- of the dead. For as in Adam to 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 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. Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: and if Christ be not risen, then is Ver. 20. Else what shall our preaching vain, and your they do which are baptized faith is also vain. Yea, and for the dead, if the dead we are found false witnesses rise not at all? why are of God; because we have tes- they then baptized for the tified of God that he raised dead? and why stand we up Christ: whom he raised in jeopardy every hour? I not up, if so be that the dead protest by your rejoicing rise not. For if the dead rise which I have in Christ not, then is not Christ raised: Jesus our Lord, I die daily. and if Christ be not raised, If after the manner of men your faith is vain; ye are I have fought with beasts yet in your sins. Then they at Ephesus, what advanalso which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished. If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; 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. tageth it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die. Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame. March 26, I. CORINTHIANS, XV. September 7. CHAPTER XV. ver. 35. March 26, Evening. September 7, Morning. BUT UT some man will say, the earth, earthy: the seHow are the dead raised cond man is the Lord from As is the earthy, up? and with what body heaven. do they come? Thou fool, such are they also that are that which thou sowest is earthy: and as is the heanot quickened, except it die: venly, such are they also and that which thou sowest, that are heavenly. And as thou sowest not that body we have borne the image of that shall be, but bare grain, the earthy, we shall also it may chance of wheat, or bear the image of the heaof some other grain: but venly. Now this I say, breGod giveth it a body as it thren, that flesh and blood hath pleased him, and to cannot inherit the kingdom every seed his own body. of God; neither doth corAll flesh is not the same ruption inherit incorruption. flesh: but there is one kind Behold, I shew you a mysof flesh of men, another tery; We shall not all sleep, flesh of beasts, another of but we shall all be changed, fishes, and another of birds. in a moment, in the twinkThere are also celestial bo- ling of an eye, at the last dies, and bodies terrestrial: trump: for the trumpet shall but the glory of the celestial sound, and the dead shall be is one, and the glory of the raised incorruptible, and we terrestrial is another. There shall be changed. For this is one glory of the sun, and corruptible must put on inanother glory of the moon, corruption, and this mortal and another glory of the must put on immortality. stars: for one star differeth So when this corruptible from another star in glory. shall have put on incorrupSo also is the resurrection tion, and this mortal shall of the dead. It is sown in have put on immortality, corruption; it is raised in then shall be brought to incorruption: it is sown in pass the saying that is writdishonour; it is raised in ten, Death is swallowed up glory: it is sown in weak- in victory. O death, where ness; it is raised in power: is thy sting? O grave, where it is sown a natural body; is thy victory? The sting it is raised a spiritual body. of death is sin; and the There is a natural body, and strength of sin is the law. there is a spiritual body. But thanks be to God, which And so it is written, The giveth us the victory through Lord Jesus Christ. first man Adam was made a our living soul; the last Adam Therefore, my beloved brewas made a quickening spi- thren, be ye stedfast, unHowbeit that was not moveable, always aboundfirst which is spiritual, but ing in the work of the Lord, that which is natural; and forasmuch as ye know that afterward that which is spi- your labour is not in vain in ritual. The first man of the Lord. rit. March 27, I. CORINTHIANS, XVI. September 8. CHAPTER XVI. March 27, Evening. September 8, Morning. Now me. OW concerning the col- all to come at this time; lection for the saints, as but he will come when he I have given order to the shall have convenient time. churches of Galatia, even so Watch ye, stand fast in the do ye. Upon the first day of faith, quit you like men, be the week let every one of strong. Let all your things you lay by him in store, as be done with charity. I beGod hath prospered him, seech you, brethren,( ye that there be no gatherings know the house of Stephawhen I come. And when I nas, that it is the firstfruits come, whomsoever ye shall of Achaia, and that they approve by your letters, have addicted themselves to them will I send to bring the ministry of the saints,) your liberality unto Jerusa- that ye submit yourselves lem. And if it be meet that unto such, and to every one I go also, they shall go with that helpeth with us, and Now I will come un- laboureth. I am glad of the to you, when I shall pass coming of Stephanas and through Macedonia: for I Fortunatus and Achaicus: do pass through Macedonia. for that which was lacking And it may be that I will on your part they have supabide, yea, and winter with plied. For they have reyou, that ye may bring me freshed my spirit and your's: on my journey whitherso- therefore acknowledge ye ever I go. For I will not see them that are such. The you now by the way; but I churches of Asia salute you. trust to tarry a while with Aquila and Priscilla salute you, if the Lord permit. you much in the Lord, with But I will tarry at Ephesus the church that is in their until Pentecost. For a great house. All the brethren door and effectual is opened greet you. Greet ye one unto me, and there are many another with an holy kiss. adversaries. Now if Timo- The salutation of me Paul theus come, see that he may with mine own hand, If any be with you without fear: man love not the Lord Jesus for he worketh the work of Christ, let him be Anathema the Lord, as I also do. Let Maran- atha. The grace of no man therefore despise our Lord Jesus Christ be him: but conduct him forth with you. My love be with in peace, that he may come you all in Christ Jesus. unto me: for I look for him Amen. with the brethren. As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at The first epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi by Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus, and Timotheus. THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS. CHAPTER I. to ver. 23. March 28, Evening. September 9, Morning. PAUL an apostle of Je- that we were pressed out of sus Christ by the will of measure, above strength, inGod, and Timothy our bro- somuch that we despaired ther, unto the church of God even of life: but we had the which is at Corinth, with all sentence of death in ourthe saints which are in all selves, that we should not Achaia: Grace be to you and trust in ourselves, but in peace from God our Father, God which raiseth the dead: and from the Lord Jesus who delivered us from so Christ. Blessed be God, even great a death, and doth dethe Father of our Lord Jesus liver: in whom we trust Christ, the Father of mer- that he will yet deliver us; cies, and the God of all com- ye also helping together by fort; who comforteth us in prayer for us, that for the all our tribulation, that we gift bestowed upon us by may be able to comfort them the means of many persons which are in any trouble, by thanks may be given by the comfort wherewith we many on our behalf. For ourselves are comforted of our rejoicing is this, the tesGod. For as the sufferings timony of our conscience, of Christ abound in us, so that in simplicity and godly our consolation also abound- sincerity, not with fleshly eth by Christ. And whether wisdom, but by the grace of we be afflicted, it is for your God, we have had our conconsolation and salvation, versation in the world, and which is effectual in the en- more abundantly to youduring of the same suffer- ward. For we write none ings which we also suffer: other things unto you, than or whether we be comforted, what ye read or acknowit is for your consolation and ledge; and I trust ye shall salvation. And our hope of acknowledge even you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation. For we would not, brethren, have to the end; as also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are our's in the day of the Lord Jesus. And in you ignorant of our trouble this confidence I was minded which came to us in Asia, to come unto you before, March 29, II. CORINTHIANS, I, II. September 10. that ye might have a second Son of God, Jesus Christ, benefit; and to pass by you who was preached among into Macedonia, and to come you by us, even by me and again out of Macedonia unto Silvanus and Timotheus, was you, and of you to be brought not yea and nay, but in him on my way toward Judæa. was yea. For all the proWhen I therefore was thus mises of God in him are yea, minded, did I use lightness? and in him Amen, unto the or the things that I purpose, glory of God by us. Now he do I purpose according to which stablisheth us with the flesh, that with me there you in Christ, and hath anshould be yea yea, and nay ointed us, is God; who hath nay? But as God is true, also sealed us, and given the our word toward you was earnest of the Spirit in our not yea and nay. For the hearts. CHAPTER I. ver. 23, and Chap. II. to ver. 14. March 29, Evening. September 10, Morning. MOREOVER I call God charge you all. Sufficient to for a record upon my a man this soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth. Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand. ment, which was inflicted of many. So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow. Wherefore I beseech you that ye would Chap. II. BUT I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to confirm your love toward you in heaviness. For if him. For to this end also I make you sorry, who is did I write, that I might he then that maketh me know the proof of you, wheglad, but the same which ther ye be obedient in all is made sorry by me? And things. To whom ye forgive I wrote this same unto you, any thing, I forgive also: for lest, when I came, I should if I forgave any thing, to have sorrow from them of whom I forgave it, for your whom I ought to rejoice; sakes forgave I it in the perhaving confidence in you son of Christ; lest Satan all, that my joy is the joy should get an advantage of of you all. For out of much us: for we are not ignorant affliction and anguish of of his devices. Furthermore, heart I wrote unto you with when I came to Troas to many tears; not that ye preach Christ's gospel, and should be grieved, but that a door was opened unto me ye might know the love of the Lord, I had no rest in which I have more abun- my spirit, because I found dantly unto you. But if not Titus my brother: but any have caused grief, he taking my leave of them, I hath not grieved me, but in went from thence into Mapart: that I may not over- cedonia. March 30, II. CORINTHIANS, III, September 11. CHAPTER II. ver. 14, and Chap. III. March 30, Evening. September 11, Morning. W thanks be unto God, NOW which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his of his knowledge by us in countenance; which glory every place. For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: to the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things? For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. 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. For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth. For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious. Seeing Chap. III. DO we begin then that we have such hope, again to commend ourselves? we use great plainness of or need we, as some others, speech: and not as Moses, epistles of commendation to which put a vail over his you, or letters of commenda- face, that the children of tion from you? Ye are our Israel could not stedfastly epistle written in our hearts, look to the end of that which known and read of all men: is abolished: but their minds forasmuch as ye are ma- were blinded: for until this nifestly declared to be the day remaineth the same vail epistle of Christ ministered untaken away in the reading by us, written not with ink, of the old testament; which but with the Spirit of the vail is done away in Christ. living God; not in tables of But even unto this day, the stone, but in fleshy tables of when Moses is read, the heart. And such trust vail is upon their heart. have we through Christ to Nevertheless when it shall God- ward: not that we are turn to the Lord, the vail sufficient of ourselves to shall be taken away. Now think any thing as of our the Lord is that Spirit: selves; but our sufficiency and where the Spirit of is of God; who also hath the Lord is, there is libermade us able ministers of ty. But we all, with open the new testament; not of face beholding as in a glass the letter, but of the spirit: the glory of the Lord, are for the letter killeth, but the changed into the same imspirit giveth life. But if the age from glory to glory, ministration of death, writ- even as by the Spirit of the ten and engraven in stones, Lord. Mar. 31, Apr. 1, II, CORINTHIANS, IV, V. CHAPTER IV. March 31, Evening. September 12, Morning. THEREFORE seeing always bearing about in the we have this ministry, body the dying of the Lord as we have received mercy, Jesus, that the life also of we faint not; but have re- Jesus might be made maninounced the hidden things of fest in our body. For we dishonesty, not walking in which live are alway_ delicraftiness, nor handling the vered unto death for Jesus' word of God deceitfully; but sake, that the life also of by manifestation of the truth Jesus might be made manicommending ourselves to fest in our mortal flesh. So every man's conscience in then death worketh in us, the sight of God. But if our but life in you. We having gospel be hid, it is hid to the same spirit of faith, acthem that are lost: in whom cording as it is written, I the god of this world hath believed, and therefore have blinded the minds of them I spoken; we also believe, which believe not, lest the and therefore speak; knowlight of the glorious gospeling that he which raised up of Christ, who is the image the Lord Jesus shall raise up of God, should shine unto us also by Jesus, and shall them. For we preach not present us with you. For all ourselves, but Christ Jesus things are for your sakes, that the Lord; and ourselves the abundant grace might your servants for Jesus' sake. through the thanksgiving of For God, who commanded many redound to the glory of the light to shine out of God. For which cause we darkness, hath shined in our faint not; but though our hearts, to give the light of outward man perish, yet the the knowledge of the glory inward man is renewed day of God in the face of Jesus by day. For our light afflicChrist. But we have this tion, which is but for a motreasure in earthen vessels, ment, worketh for us a far that the excellency of the more exceeding and eternal power may be of God, and weight of glory; while we look not of us. We are troubled not at the things which are on every side, yet not dis- seen, but at the things which tressed; we are perplexed, are not seen: for the things but not in despair; perse- which are seen are tempocuted, but not forsaken; cast ral; but the things which down, but not destroyed; are not seen are eternal. CHAPTER V. April 1, Evening. September 13, Morning. FOR we know that if our eternal in the heavens. For earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven: if so be that being Sept. 12, 13. April 2, II. CORINTHIANS, VI. September 14. clothed we shall not be found be beside ourselves, it is to naked. For we that are in God: or whether we be sothis tabernacle do groan, be- ber, it is for your cause. For ing burdened: not for that the love of Christ constrainwe would be unclothed, but eth us; because we thus clothed upon, that mortal- judge, that if one died for ity might be swallowed up all, then were all dead: and of life. Now he that hath that he died for all, that they wrought us for the selfsame which live should not hencething is God, who also hath forth live unto themselves, given unto us the earnest of but unto him which died for the Spirit. Therefore we are them, and rose again. Wherealways confident, knowing fore henceforth know we no that, whilst we are at home man after the flesh: yea, in the body, we are absent though we have known from the Lord:( for we walk Christ after the flesh, yet by faith, not by sight:) we now henceforth know we him are confident, I say, and will- no more. Therefore if any ing rather to be absent from man be in Christ, he is a the body, and to be present new creature: old things are with the Lord. Wherefore passed away; behold, all we labour, that, whether things are become new. And present or absent, we may all things are of God, who be accepted of him. For we hath reconciled us to himmust all appear before the self by Jesus Christ, and hath judgment seat of Christ; given to us the ministry of that every one may receive reconciliation; to wit, that the things done in his body, God was in Christ, reconaccording to that he hath ciling the world unto himdone, whether it be good or self, not imputing their tresbad. Knowing therefore the passes unto them; and hath terror of the Lord, we per- committed unto us the word suade men; but we are made of reconciliation. Now then manifest unto God; and I we are ambassadors for trust also are made manifest Christ, as though God did in your consciences. For we beseech you by us: we pray commend not ourselves again you in Christ's stead, be ye unto you, but give you occa- reconciled to God. For he sion to glory on our behalf, hath made him to be sin that ye may have some- for us, who knew no sin; what to answer them which that we might be made glory in appearance, and not the righteousness of God in in heart. For whether we him. CHAPTER VI. and Chap. VII. ver. 1. April 2, Evening. September 14, Morning. WE E then, as workers to-| in the day of salvation have gether with him, beseech I succoured thee: behold, now you also that ye receive not is the accepted time; behold, the grace of God in vain. now is the day of salvation.) ( For he saith, I have heard Giving no offence in any thee in a time accepted, and thing, that the ministry be April 3, II. CORINTHIANS, VII. September 15. not blamed: but in all things also enlarged. Be ye not unapproving ourselves as the equally yoked together with ministers of God, in much unbelievers: for what felpatience, in afflictions, in lowship hath righteousness necessities, in distresses, in with unrighteousness? and stripes, in imprisonments, what communion hath light in tumults, in labours, in with darkness? and what watchings, in fastings; by concord hath Christ with pureness, by knowledge, by Belial? or what part hath longsuffering, by kindness, he that believeth with an inby the Holy Ghost, by love fidel? and what agreement unfeigned, by the word of hath the temple of God with truth, by the power of God, idols? for ye are the temby the armour of righteous- ple of the living God; as ness on the right hand and God hath said, I will dwell in on the left, by honour and them, and walk in them; and dishonour, by evil report and I will be their God, and they good report: as deceivers, shall be my people. Whereand yet true; as unknown, fore come out from among and yet well known; as dy- them, and be ye separate, ing, and, behold, we live; as saith the Lord, and touch chastened, and not killed; not the unclean thing; and as sorrowful, yet alway re- I will receive you, and will joicing; as poor, yet making be a Father unto you, and many rich; as having no- ye shall be my sons and thing, and yet possessing all daughters, saith the Lord things. Oye Corinthians, Almighty. our mouth is open unto you, Chapter VII. HAVING our heart is enlarged. Ye are therefore these promises, not straitened in us, but ye dearly beloved, let us cleanse are straitened in your own ourselves from all filthiness bowels. Now for a recom- of the flesh and spirit, perpence in the same,( I speak fecting holiness in the fear as unto my children,) be yel of God. CHAPTER VII. ver. 2. were April 3, Evening. September 15, Morning. RECEIVE us; we have our flesh had no rest, wronged no man, we but we were troubled on have corrupted no man, we every side; without have defrauded no man. I fightings, within were fears. speak not this to condemn Nevertheless God, that comyou: for I have said before, forteth those that are cast that ye are in our hearts down, comforted us by the to die and live with you. coming of Titus; and not Great is my boldness of by his coming only, but by speech toward you, great is the consolation wherewith he my glorying of you: I am was comforted in you, when filled with comfort, I am he told us your earnest deexceeding joyful in all our sire, your mourning, your tribulation. For, when we fervent mind toward me; so were come into Macedonia, that I rejoiced the more. April 4, II. CORINTHIANS, VIII. September 16. For though I made you sorry| matter. Wherefore, though with a letter, I do not re- I wrote unto you, I did it pent, though I did repent: not for his cause that had for I perceive that the same done the wrong, nor for his epistle hath made you sorry, cause that suffered wrong, though it were but for a but that our care for you in Now I rejoice, not the sight of God might apTherefore that ye were made sorry, but pear unto you. that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye season. we were comforted in your were made comfort: yea, and exceedsorry after a godly manner, ingly the more joyed we for that ye might receive dam- the joy of Titus, because his age by us in nothing. For spirit was refreshed by you godly sorrow worketh re- all. For if I have boasted any pentance to salvation not to thing to him of you, I am not be repented of: but the sor- ashamed; but as we spake row of the world worketh all things to you in truth, death. For behold this self- even so our boasting, which same thing, that ye sorrowed I made before Titus, is found after a godly sort, what care- a truth. And his inward fulness it wrought in you, yea, affection is more abundant what clearing of yourselves, toward you, whilst he reyea, what indignation, yea, membereth the obedience of what fear, yea, what vehe- you all, how with ment desire, yea, what zeal, and trembling ye received yea, what revenge! In all him. I rejoice therefore that things ye have approved I have confidence in you yourselves to be clear in this in all things. fear CHAPTER VIII. April 4, Evening. September 16, Morning. MOF OREOVER, brethren,| Insomuch that we desired we do you to wit of Titus, that as he had begun, the grace of God bestowed so he would also finish in on the churches of Mace- you the same grace also. donia; how that in a great Therefore, as ye abound in trial of affliction the abun- every thing, in faith, and utdance of their joy and their terance, and knowledge, and deep poverty abounded unto in all diligence, and in your the riches of their liberality. love to us, see that ye abound For to their power, I bear in this grace also. I speak record, yea, and beyond their not by commandment, but power they were willing of by occasion of the forwardthemselves; praying us with ness of others, and to prove much intreaty that we would the sincerity of your love. receive the gift, and take For ye know the grace of upon us the fellowship of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, the ministering to the saints. though he was rich, yet for And this they did, not as we your sakes he became poor, hoped, but first gave their that ye through his poverty own selves to the Lord, and might be rich. And herein unto us by the will of God. I give my advice: for this is April 5, II. CORINTHIANS, IX. September 17. expedient for you, who have him the brother, whose praise begun before, not only to is in the gospel throughout do, but also to be forward all the churches; and not a year ago. Now therefore that only, but who was also perform the doing of it; that chosen of the churches to as there was a readiness to travel with us with this grace, will, so there may be a per- which is administered by us formance also out of that to the glory of the same which ye have. For if there Lord, and declaration of be first a willing mind, it is your ready mind: avoiding accepted according to that a this, that no man should man hath, and not accord- blame us in this abundance ing to that he hath not. For which is administered by us: I mean not that other men providing for honest things, be eased, and ye burdened: not only in the sight of the but by an equality, that now Lord, but also in the sight at this time your abundance of men. And we have sent may be a supply for their with them our brother, whom want, that their abundance we have oftentimes proved also may be a supply for diligent in many things, but your want: that there may now much more diligent, upbe equality: as it is written, on the great confidence which He that had gathered much I hare in you. Whether any had nothing over; and he do enquire of Titus, he is that had gathered little had my partner and fellowhelper no lack. But thanks be to concerning you: or our breGod, which put the same thren be enquired of, they are earnest care into the heart the messengers of the churchof Titus for you. For indeed es, and the glory of Christ. he accepted the exhortation; Wherefore shew ye to them, but being more forward, of and before the churches, the his own accord he went unto proof of your love, and of our you. And we have sent with boasting on your behalf. CHAPTER IX. April 5, Evening. September 17, Morning. FOR as touching the mi- unprepared, we( that we say nistering to the saints, it not, ye) should be ashamed is superfluous for me to write in this same confident boastto you: for I know the for- ing. Therefore I thought it wardness of your mind, for necessary to exhort the brewhich I boast of you to them thren, that they would go of Macedonia, that Achaia before unto you, and make was ready a year ago; and up beforehand your bounty, your zeal hath provoked whereof ye had notice bevery many. Yet have I sent fore, that the same might be the brethren, lest our boast- ready, as a matter of bounty, ing of you should be in vain and not as of covetousness. in this behalf; that, as I But this I say, He which said, ye may be ready: lest soweth sparingly shall reap haply if they of Macedonia also sparingly; and he which come with me, and find you soweth bountifully shall reap 1' April 6, II. CORINTHIANS, X. September 18. also bountifully. Every man enriched in every thing to all according as he purposeth in bountifulness, which causeth his heart, so let him give; through us thanksgiving to not grudgingly, or of neces- God. For the administration sity: for God loveth a cheer- of this service not only supful giver. And God is able plieth the want of the saints, to make all grace abound but is abundant also by matoward you; that ye, always ny thanksgivings unto God; having all sufficiency in all whiles by the experiment of things, may abound to every this ministration they glorify good work:( as it is written, God for your professed subHe hath dispersed abroad; jection unto the gospel of he hath given to the poor: Christ, and for your liberal his righteousness remaineth distribution unto them, and for ever. Now he that minis- unto all men; and by their tereth seed to the sower both prayer for you, which long minister bread for your food, after you for the exceeding and multiply your seed sown, grace of God in you. Thanks and increase the fruits of be unto God for his unspeakyour righteousness;) being able gift. CHAPTER X. pril 6, Evening. September 18, Morning. NOW I Paul myself be- after the outward appearseech you by the meek- ance? If any man trust to ness and gentleness of Christ, himself that he is Christ's, who in presence am base let him of himself think this among you, but being absent again, that, as he is Christ's, am bold toward you: but I even so are we Christ's. For beseech you, that I may not though I should boast somebe bold when I am present what more of our authority, with that confidence, where- which the Lord hath given with I think to be bold a- us for edification, and not for gainst some, which think of your destruction, I should us as if we walked according not be ashamed: that I may to the flesh. For though we not seem as if I would terrify walk in the flesh, we do not you by letters. For his letwar after the flesh:( for ters, say they, are weighty the weapons of our warfare and powerful; but his boare not carnal, but mighty dily presence is weak, and through God to the pulling his speech contemptible. Let down of strong holds;) cast- such an one think this, that, ing down imaginations, and such as we are in word by every high thing that exalt- letters when we are absent, eth itself against the know- such will we be also in deed ledge of God, and bringing when we are present. For into captivity every thought we dare not make ourselves to the obedience of Christ; of the number, or compare and having in a readiness ourselves with some that to revenge all disobedience, commend themselves: but when your obedience is ful- they measuring themselves filled. Do ye look on things by themselves, and compar April 7, II. CORINTHIANS, XI. September 19. ing themselves among them- measure, that is, of other selves, are not wise. But we men's labours; but having will not boast of things with hope, when your faith is out our measure, but accord- increased, that we shall be ing to the measure of the enlarged by you according rule which God hath distri- to our rule abundantly, to buted to us, a measure to preach the gospel in the rereach even unto you. For gions beyond you, and not to we stretch not ourselves be- boast in another man's line yond our measure, as though of things made ready to our we reached not unto you: hand. But he that glorieth, for we are come as far as let him glory in the Lord. to you also in preaching the For not he that commendgospel of Christ: not boast- eth himself is approved, but ing of things without our whom the Lord commendeth. CHAPTER XI. to ver. 30. April 7, Evening. September 19, Morning. bear with God me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me. For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him. For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles. But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been throughly made manifest among you in all things. Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely? I robbed other churches, to you service. And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself. As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia. Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth. But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we. For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works. I say again, Let no man think April 8, II. CORINTHIANS, XII. September 20. me a fool; if otherwise, yet stripes above measure, in as a fool receive me, that I prisons more frequent, in Of the Jews may boast myself a little. deaths oft. That which I speak, speak five times received I forty it not after the Lord, but as stripes save one. Thrice was it were foolishly, in this con- I beaten with rods, once was fidence of boasting. Seeing I stoned, thrice I suffered that many glory after the shipwreck, a night and a day flesh, I will glory also. For I have been in the deep; in ye suffer fools gladly, seeing journeyings often, in perils ye yourselves are wise. For of waters, in perils of robye suffer, if a man bring you bers, in perils by mine own into bondage, if a man de- countrymen, in perils by the vour you, if a man take of heathen, in perils in the city, you, if a man exalt himself, in perils in the wilderness, if a man smite you on the in perils in the sea, in perils face. I speak as concerning among false brethren; in reproach, as though we had weariness and painfulness, been weak. Howbeit where- in watchings often, in huninsoever any is bold,( I speak ger and thirst, in fastings foolishly,) I am bold also. often, in cold and nakedness. Are they Hebrews? so am I. Beside those things that are Are they Israelites? so am I. without, that which cometh Are they the seed of Abra- upon me daily, the care of ham? so am I. Are they all the churches. Who is ministers of Christ?( I speak weak, and I am not weak? as a fool) I am more; in who is offended, and I burn labours more abundant, in not? CHAPTER XI. ver. 30, and Chap. XII. to ver. 14. April 8, Evening. September 20, Morning. will glory of the things cannot tell; or whether out which concern mine infirmi- of the body, I cannot tell: ties. The God and Father God knoweth;) such an one of our Lord Jesus Christ, caught up to the third heawhich is blessed for ever- ven. And I knew such a more, knoweth that I lie not. man,( whether in the body, In Damascus the governor or out of the body, I canGod knoweth;) under Aretas the king kept not tell: the city of the Damascenes how that he was caught up with a garrison, desirous to into paradise, and heard unapprehend me: and through speakable words, which it a window in a basket was I is not lawful for a man to let down by the wall, and utter. Of such an one will escaped his hands. I glory: yet of myself I Chap. XII. IT is not ex- will not glory, but in mine pedient for me doubtless to infirmities. For though I glory. I will come to visions would desire to glory, I and revelations of the Lord. shall not be a fool; for I will I knew a man in Christ say the truth: but now I above fourteen years ago, forbear, lest any man should April 9, II. CORINTHIANS, XIII. September 21. think of me above that which fore I take pleasure in inhe seeth me to be, or that firmities, in reproaches, in he heareth of me. And lest necessities, in persecutions, in I should be exalted above distresses for Christ's sake: measure through the abun- for when I am weak, then dance of the revelations, am I strong. I am become there was given to me a a fool in glorying; ye have thorn in the flesh, the mes- compelled me: for I ought senger of Satan to buffet to have been commended of me, lest I should be exalt- you: for in nothing am I beed above measure. For this hind the very chiefest aposthing I besought the Lord tles, though I be nothing. thrice, that it might depart Truly the signs of an apostle from me. And he said un- were wrought among you in to me, My grace is sufficient all patience, in signs, and for thee: for my strength is wonders, and mighty deeds. made perfect in weakness. For what is it wherein ye Most gladly therefore will I were inferior to other churchrather glory in my infirmi- es, except it be that I myself ties, that the power of Christ was not burdensome to you? may rest upon me. There- forgive me this wrong. CHAPTER XII. ver. 14, and Chap. XIII. April 9, Evening. September 21, Morning. BEHOLD, the third time For I fear, lest, when I come, I am come to you you; and I will not be bur- as I would, and that I shall densome to you: for I seek be found unto you such as not your's, but you: for the ye would not: lest there children ought not to lay up be debates, envyings, wraths, for the parents, but the pa- strifes, backbitings, whisperrents for the children. And ings, swellings, tumults: and I will very gladly spend and lest, when I come again, my be spent for you; though God will humble me among the more abundantly I love you, and that I shall bewail you, the less I be loved. many which have sinned alBut be it so, I did not bur- ready, and have not repentden you: nevertheless, being ed of the uncleanness and crafty, I caught you with fornication and lasciviousguile. Did I make a gain of ness which they have comyou by any of them whom mitted. I sent unto you? I desired Chap. XIII. THIS is the Titus, and with him I sent a third time I am coming to brother. Did Titus make a you. In the mouth of two gain of you? walked we not or three witnesses shall in the same spirit? walked every word be established. are not in the same steps? I told you before, and foreAgain, think ye that we ex- tell you, as if I were precuse ourselves unto you? we sent, the second time; and speak before God in Christ: being absent now I write but we do all things, dearly to them which heretofore beloved, for your edifying. have sinned, and to all T2 April 10, GALATIANS, I.: September 22. other, that, if I come a- but for the truth. For we gain, I will not spare: since are glad, when we are weak, ye seek a proof of Christ and ye are strong: and this speaking in me, which to also we wish, even your peryou- ward is not weak, but is fection. Therefore I write mighty in you. For though these things being absent, he was crucified through lest being present I should weakness, yet he liveth by use sharpness, according to the power of God. For we the power which the Lord also are weak in him, but hath given me to edificawe shall live with him by the tion, and not to destruction. power of God toward you. Finally, brethren, farewell. Examine yourselves, whether Be perfect, be of good comye be in the faith; prove your fort, be of one mind, live in own selves. Know ye not peace; and the God of love your own selves, how that and peace shall be with you. Jesus Christ is in you, ex- Greet one another with an cept ye be reprobates? But holy kiss. All the saints saI trust that ye shall know lute you. The grace of the that we are not reprobates. Lord Jesus Christ, and the Now I pray to God that ye love of God, and the comdo no evil; not that we munion of the Holy Ghost, should appear approved, but be with you all. Amen. that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates. For we can do nothing against the truth, The second epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi, a city of Macedonia, by Titus and Lucas. THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE GALATIANS. CHAPTER I. April 10, Evening. September 22, Morning. Conversion of Saint Paul, Morning, verse 11. PAUL, an apostle,( not of our sins, that he might demen, neither by man, liver us from this present but by Jesus Christ, and God evil world, according to the the Father, who raised him will of God and our Father: from the dead;) and all the to whom be glory for ever brethren which are with me, and ever. Amen. I marvel unto the churches of Galatia: Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: which is not another; but there be some April 11, GALATIANS, II. September 23. that trouble you, and would the traditions of my fathers. pervert the gospel of Christ. But when it pleased God, But though we, or an angel who separated me from my from heaven, preach any mother's womb, and called other gospel unto you than me by his grace, to reveal that which we have preach- his Son in me, that I might ed unto you, let him be ac- preach him among the heacursed. As we said before, then; immediately I conso say I now again, If any ferred not with flesh and man preach any other gospel blood: neither went I up to unto you than that ye have Jerusalem to them which received, let him be accurs- were apostles before me; ed. For do I now persuade but I went into Arabia, and men, or God? or do I seek returned again unto Damasto please men? for if I yet cus. Then after three years pleased men, I should not I went up to Jerusalem to be the servant of Christ. see Peter, and abode with Ver. 11. But I certify you, him fifteen days. But other brethren, that the gospel of the apostles saw I none, which was preached of me save James the Lord's brois not after man. For I ther. Now the things which neither received it of man, I write unto you, behold, beneither was I taught it, but fore God, I lie not. Afterby the revelation of Jesus wards I came into the regions Christ. For ye have heard of Syria and Cilicia; and was of my conversation in time unknown by face unto the past in the Jews' religion, churches of Judæa which how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it: and profited in the Jews' religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of me. CHAPTER II. were in Christ: but they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed. And they glorified God in April 11, Evening. September 23, Morning. THEN fourteen years after that because of false breI went up again to Je- thren unawares brought in, rusalem with Barnabas, and who came in privily to spy took Titus with me also. out our liberty which we And I went up by revela- have in Christ Jesus, that tion, and communicated un- they might bring us into to them that gospel which I bondage: to whom we gave preach among the Gentiles, place by subjection, no, not but privately to them which for an hour; that the truth were of reputation, lest by of the gospel might continue any means I should run, or had run, in vain. But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised: and with you. But of these who seemed to be somewhat, ( whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man's per April 12, GALATIANS, III. September 24. but son:) for they who seemed| according to the truth of the to be somewhat in conference gospel, I said unto Peter beadded nothing to me: but fore them all, If thou, being contrariwise, when they saw a Jew, livest after the manthat the gospel of the un- ner of Gentiles, and not as circumcision was committed do the Jews, why compellest unto me, as the gospel of the thou the Gentiles to live as circumcision was unto Peter; do the Jews? We who are ( for he that wrought effec- Jews by nature, and not sintually in Peter to the apo- ners of the Gentiles, knowstleship of the circumcision, ing that a man is not justithe same was mighty in me fied by the works of the law, toward the Gentiles:) and by the faith of Jesus when James, Cephas, and Christ, even we have believJohn, who seemed to be pil- ed in Jesus Christ, that we lars, perceived the grace that might be justified by the was given unto me, they gave faith of Christ, and not by to me and Barnabas the right the works of the law: for hands of fellowship; that we by the works of the law shall should go unto the heathen, no flesh be justified. But if, and they unto the circumci- while we seek to be justified sion. Only they would that by Christ, we ourselves also should remember the are found sinners, is therepoor; the same which I also fore Christ the minister of was forward to do. But sin? God forbid. For if I when Peter was come to An- build again the things which tioch, I withstood him to the I destroyed, I make myself a face, because he was to be transgressor. For I through blamed. For before that cer- the law am dead to the law, tain came from James, he did that I might live unto God. eat with the Gentiles: but I am crucified with Christ: when they were come, he nevertheless I live; yet not I, withdrew and separated him- but Christ liveth in me: and self, fearing them which were the life which I now live in of the circumcision. And the the flesh I live by the faith of other Jews dissembled like- the Son of God, who loved wise with him; insomuch me, and gave himself for me. that Barnabas also was car- I do not frustrate the grace ried away with their dissimu- of God: for if righteousness lation. But when I saw that come by the law, then Christ they walked not uprightly is dead in vain. we CHAPTER III. April 12, Evening. September 24, Morning. | or by O, who hath bewitched you, the hearing of faith? Are ye that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh? Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain. He therefore that ministereth to April 12, GALATIANS, III. September 24. you the Spirit, and worketh| nant, that was confirmed bemiracles among you, doeth he fore of God in Christ, the it by the works of the law, law, which was four hundred or by the hearing of faith? and thirty years after, canEven as Abraham believed not disannul, that it should God, and it was accounted to make the promise of none him for righteousness. Know effect. For if the inheritance ye therefore that they which be of the law, it is no more are of faith, the same are the of promise: but God gave children of Abraham. And it to Abraham by promise. the scripture, foreseeing that Wherefore then serveth the God would justify the hea- law? It was added because then through faith, preached of transgressions, till the seed before the gospel unto Abra- should come to whom the ham, saying, In thee shall all promise was made; and it nations be blessed. So then was ordained by angels in they which be of faith are the hand of a mediator. Now blessed with faithful Abra- a mediator is not a mediator ham. For as many as are of of one, but God is one. Is the works of the law are un- the law then against the proder the curse: for it is writ- mises of God? God forbid: ten, Cursed is every one that for if there had been a law continueth not in all things given which could have givwhich are written in the book en life, verily righteousness of the law to do them. But should have been by the law. that no man is justified by But the scripture hath conthe law in the sight of God, cluded all under sin, that it is evident: for, The just the promise by faith of Jesus shall live by faith. And the Christ might be given to law is not of faith: but, The them that believe. But beman that doeth them shall fore faith came, we were kept live in them. Christ hath re- under the law, shut up unto deemed us from the curse of the faith which should afterthe law, being made a curse wards be revealed. Wherefor us: for it is written, Curs- fore the law was our schooled is every one that hangeth master to bring us on a tree: that the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith, Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto. Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. And if ye be Christ's, of many; but as of one, And then are ye Abraham's seed, to thy seed, which is Christ. and heirs according to the And this I say, that the cove- promise. T3 GALATIANS, IV. CHAPTER IV. to ver. 21. April 13, Evening. April 13, 14, September 25, 26. September 25, Morning. I am of lest I bestowed upon you labour in vain. Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; but is under tutors and as ye are: ye have not ingovernors until the time ap- jured me at all. Ye know pointed of the father. Even how through infirmity of the so we, when we were chil- flesh I preached the gospel dren, were in bondage under unto you at the first. And the elements of the world: my temptation which was in but when the fulness of the my flesh ye despised not, nor time was come, God sent rejected; but received me forth his Son, made of a as an angel of God, even as woman, made under the law, Christ Jesus. Where is then to redeem them that were the blessedness ye spake of? under the law, that we might for I bear you record, that, receive the adoption of sons. if it had been possible, ye And because ye are sons, would have plucked out your God hath sent forth the own eyes, and have given Spirit of his Son into your them to me. Am I therefore hearts, crying, Abba, Father. become your enemy, because Wherefore thou art no more I tell you the truth? They a servant, but a son; and if zealously affect you, but not a son, then an heir of God well; yea, they would exthrough Christ. Howbeit clude you, that ye might afthen, when ye knew not God, fect them. But it is good to ye did service unto them be zealously affected always which by nature are no gods. in a good thing, and not only But now, after that ye have when I am present with you. known God, or rather are My little children, of whom known of God, how turn ye I travail in birth again until again to the weak and beg- Christ be formed in you, I garly elements, whereunto desire to be present with ye desire again to be in bond- you now, and to change my age? Ye observe days, and voice; for I stand in doubt months, and times, and years. of you. CHAPTER IV. ver. 21, and Chap. V. to ver. 13. April 14, Evening. September 26, Morning. TELL me, ye that desire promise. Which things are to be under the law, do an allegory: for these are two covenants; the ye not hear the law? For the it is written, that Abraham one from the mount Sinai, had two sons, the one by a which gendereth to bondage, bondmaid, the other by a which is Agar. For this Agar freewoman. But he who is mount Sinai in Arabia, was of the bondwoman was and answereth to Jerusalem born after the flesh; but he which now is, and is in of the freewoman was by bondage with her children. April 15, GALATIANS, V. September 27. For we But Jerusalem which is a- profit you nothing. For I bove is free, which is the testify again to every man mother of us all. For it is that is circumcised, that written, Rejoice, thou bar- he is a debtor to do the ren that bearest not; break whole law. Christ is beforth and cry, thou that come of no effect unto you, travailest not: for the deso- whosoever of you are juslate hath many more chil- tified by the law; ye are dren than she which hath fallen from grace. an husband. Now we, bre- through the Spirit wait for thren, as Isaac was, are the the hope of righteousness by children of promise. But faith. For in Jesus Christ as then he that was born neither circumcision availeth after the flesh persecuted any thing, nor uncircumcihim that was born after the sion; but faith which workSpirit, even so it is now. eth by love. Ye did run Nevertheless what saith the well; who did hinder you scripture? Cast out the that ye should not obey the bondwoman and her son: truth? This persuasion comfor the son of the bond- eth not of him that calleth woman shall not be heir you. A little leaven leavenwith the son of the free- eth the whole lump. I have woman. So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but of the free. confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall Chap. V. STAND fast bear his judgment, whosotherefore in the liberty ever he be. And I, brethren, wherewith Christ hath made if I yet preach circumcision, us free, and be not entan- why do I yet suffer persecugled again with the yoke tion? then is the offence of of bondage. Behold, I Paul the cross ceased. I would say unto you, that if ye they were even cut off which be circumcised, Christ shall trouble you. CHAPTER V. ver. 13. April 15, Evening. September 27, Morning. Whit- Sunday, Evening, ver. 16. Or, Acts XVIII. ver. 24, FOR, brethren, ye have and Chap. XIX. to ver. 21. Ver. 16. This I say then, been called unto li- Walk in the Spirit, and ye berty; only use not liberty shall not fulfil the lust of the for an occasion to the flesh, flesh. For the flesh lusteth but by love serve one an- against the Spirit, and the other. For all the law is ful- Spirit against the flesh: and filled in one word, even in these are contrary the one this; Thou shalt love thy to the other: so that ye canneighbour as thyself. But if not do the things that ye ye bite and devour one an- would. But if ye be led of other, take heed that ye be the Spirit, ye are not under not consumed one of another. the law. Now the works of April 16, GALATIANS, VI. September 28. Spirit is love, longsuffering, goodness, faith, athe flesh are manifest, which| fruit of the are these; Adultery, forni- joy, peace, cation, uncleanness, lascivi- gentleness, ousness, idolatry, witchcraft, meekness, temperance: hatred, variance, emulations, gainst such there is no law. wrath, strife, seditions, he- And they that are Christ's resies, envyings, murders, have crucified the flesh with drunkenness, revellings, and the affections and lusts. If such like: of the which I we live in the Spirit, let tell you before, as I have us also walk in the Spirit. also told you in time past, Let us not be desirous of that they which do such vain glory, provoking one things shall not inherit the another, envying one kingdom of God. But the other. anCHAPTER VI. April 16, Evening. September 28, Morning. be the overtaken in a fault, ye see how large a letter I have which are spiritual, restore written unto you with mine such an one in the spirit of own hand. As many as demeekness; considering thy- sire to make a fair shew in self, lest thou also be tempt- the flesh, they constrain you ed. Bear ye one another's to be circumcised; only lest burdens, and so fulfil the they should suffer perseculaw of Christ. For if a man tion for the cross of Christ. think himself to be some- For neither they themselves thing, when he is nothing, who are circumcised keep he deceiveth himself. But the law; but desire to have let every man prove his own you circumcised, that they work, and then shall he have may glory in your flesh. But rejoicing in himself alone, God forbid that I should gloand not in another. For ry, save in the cross of our every man shall bear his own Lord Jesus Christ, by whom burden. Let him that is the world is crucified unto taught in the word commu- me, and I unto the world. nicate unto him that teach- For in Christ Jesus neither eth in all good things. Be circumcision availeth any not deceived; God is not thing, nor uncircumcision, mocked: for whatsoever a but a new creature. man soweth, that shall he as many as walk according also reap. For he that sow- to this rule, peace be on eth to his flesh shall of the them, and mercy, and upon flesh reap corruption; but the Israel of God. he that soweth to the Spirit henceforth let no man troume: for I bear in shall of the Spirit reap life ble everlasting. And let us not my body the marks of the be weary in well doing: for Lord Jesus. Brethren, the in due season we shall reap, grace of our Lord Jesus if we faint not. As we have Christ be with your spirit. therefore opportunity, let us Amen. do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of And From Unto the Galatians written from Rome, THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE EPHESIANS. CHAPTER I. April 17, Evening. PAUL, an apostle of Jesus September 30, Morning. which are on earth; even in Christ by him; in we have to the saints which are at obtained an inheritance, beEphesus, and to the faithful ing predestinated according in Christ Jesus: Grace be to to the purpose of him who you, and peace, from God worketh all things after the our Father, and from the counsel of his own will: that Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed we should be to the praise of be the God and Father of his glory, who first trusted our Lord Jesus Christ, who in Christ. In whom ye also hath blessed us with all spi- trusted, after that ye heard ritual blessings in heavenly the word of truth, the gospel places in Christ: according of your salvation: in whom as he hath chosen us in him also after that ye believed, before the foundation of the ye were sealed with that holy world, that we should be Spirit of promise, which is holy and without blame be- the earnest of our inheritfore him in love: having ance until the redemption predestinated us unto the of the purchased possession, adoption of children by Jesus unto the praise of his glory. Christ to himself, according Wherefore I also, after I to the good pleasure of his heard of your faith in the will, to the praise of the Lord Jesus, and love unto glory of his grace, wherein all the saints, cease not to he hath made us accepted in give thanks for you, making the beloved. In whom we mention of you in my prayhave redemption through his ers; that the God of our blood, the forgiveness of sins, Lord Jesus Christ, the Faaccording to the riches of ther of glory, may give unto his grace; wherein he hath you the spirit of wisdom and abounded toward us in all revelation in the knowledge wisdom and prudence; hav- of him: the eyes of your uning made known unto us the derstanding being enlightenmystery of his will, accord- ed; that ye may know what ing to his good pleasure is the hope of his calling, and which he hath purposed in what the riches of the glory himself: that in the dispen- of his inheritance in the sation of the fulness of times saints, and what is the exhe might gather together in ceeding greatness of his powone all things in Christ, both er to us- ward who believe, which are in heaven, and according to the working of T4 April 18, EPHESIANS, II, October 1. his mighty power, which he is named, not only in this wrought in Christ, when he world, but also in that which raised him from the dead, is to come: and hath put all and set him at his own right things under his feet, and gave hand in the heavenly places, him to be the head over all far above all principality, and things to the church, which is power, and might, and do- his body, the fulness of him minion, and every name that that filleth all in all. CHAPTER II. April 18, Evening. October 1, Morning. ΑΝ ND you hath he quick- time past Gentiles in the ened, who were dead in flesh, who are called Uncirtrespasses and sins; wherein cumcision by that which is in time past ye walked ac- called the Circumcision in cording to the course of this the flesh made by hands; world, according to the prince that at that time ye were of the power of the air, the without Christ, being aliens spirit that now worketh in from the commonwealth of the children of disobedience: Israel, and strangers from among whom also we all had the covenants of promise, our conversation in times having no hope, and without past in the lusts of our flesh, God in the world: but now fulfilling the desires of the in Christ Jesus ye who someflesh and of the mind; and times were far off are made were by nature the children nigh by the blood of Christ. of wrath, even as others. For he is our peace, who But God, who is rich in hath made both one, and mercy, for his great love hath broken down the midwherewith he loved us, even dle wall of partition between when we were dead in sins, us; having abolished in his hath quickened us together flesh the enmity, even the with Christ,( by grace ye are law of commandments consaved;) and hath raised us tained in ordinances; for to up together, and made us sit make in himself of twain together in heavenly places one new man, so making in Christ Jesus: that in the peace; and that he might ages to come he might shew reconcile both unto God in the exceeding riches of his one body by the cross, havgrace in his kindness toward ing slain the enmity thereus through Christ Jesus. For by: and came and preachby grace are ye saved through ed peace to you which were faith; and that not of your- afar off, and to them that selves: it is the gift of God: were nigh. For through him not of works, lest any man we both have access by one should boast. For we are Spirit unto the Father. Now his workmanship, created therefore ye are no more in Christ Jesus unto good strangers and foreigners, works, which God hath be- but fellowcitizens with the fore ordained that we should saints, and of the household walk in them. Wherefore of God; and are built upremember, that ye being in lon the foundation of the April 19, EPHESIANS, III. apostles and prophets, Jesus| holy temple in the Lord: Christ himself being the in whom ye also are buildchief corner stone; in whom ed together for an habitaall the building fitly framed tion of God through the together groweth unto an Spirit. CHAPTER III. April 19, Evening. October 2, Morning. FOR OR this cause I Paul,| known by the church the the prisoner of Jesus manifold wisdom of God, acChrist for you Gentiles, if ye cording to the eternal purhave heard of the dispen- pose which he purposed in sation of the grace of God Christ Jesus our Lord: in which is given me to you- whom we have boldness and ward: how that by revelation access with confidence by the he made known unto me the faith of him. Wherefore I mystery;( as I wrote afore in desire that ye faint not at my few words, whereby, when ye tribulations for you, which is read, ye may understand my your glory. For this cause I knowledge in the mystery of bow my knees unto the FaChrist) which in other ages ther of our Lord Jesus Christ, was not made known unto of whom the whole family in the sons of men, as it is now heaven and earth is named, revealed unto his holy apo- that he would grant you, acstles and prophets by the Spi- cording to the riches of his rit; that the Gentiles should glory, to be strengthened be fellowheirs, and of the with might by his Spirit in same body, and partakers of the inner man; that Christ his promise in Christ by the may dwell in your hearts by gospel: whereof I was made faith; that ye, being rooted a minister, according to the and grounded in love, may gift of the grace of God giv- be able to comprehend with en unto me by the effectual all saints what is the breadth, working of his power. Unto and length, and depth, and me, who am less than the height; and to know the least of all saints, is this love of Christ, which passeth grace given, that I should knowledge, that ye might preach among the Gentiles be filled with all the fulthe unsearchable riches of ness of God. Now unto Christ; and to make all men him that is able to do exsee what is the fellowship of ceeding abundantly above the mystery, which from the all that we ask or think, beginning of the world hath according to the power that been hid in God, who created worketh in us, unto him all things by Jesus Christ: be glory in the church by to the intent that now unto Christ Jesus throughout all the principalities and powers ages, world without end. Amen. in heavenly places might be October 2. April 20, EPHESIANS, IV. CHAPTER IV. to ver. 25. April 20, Evening. October 3, Morning. Trinity- Sunday, Evening, to ver. 17. Or, St. Matthew III. October 3. I THEREFORE, the pri- dren, tossed to and fro, and soner of the Lord, beseech carried about with every you that ye walk worthy of wind of doctrine, by the the vocation wherewith ye sleight of men, and cunning are called, with all lowliness craftiness, whereby they lie and meekness, with long- in wait to deceive; but speaksuffering, forbearing one an- ing the truth in love, may other in love; endeavouring grow up into him in all to keep the unity of the things, which is the head, Spirit in the bond of peace. even Christ: from whom the There is one body, and one whole body fitly joined togeSpirit, even as ye are called ther and compacted by that in one hope of your calling; which every joint supplieth, one Lord, one faith, one bap- according to the effectual tism, one God and Father working in the measure of of all, who is above all, and every part, maketh increase through all, and in you all. of the body unto the edifying But unto every one of us is of itself in love. given grace according to the Ver. 17. This I say therefore, measure of the gift of Christ. and testify in the Lord, that ye Wherefore he saith, When henceforth walk not as other he ascended up on high, he Gentiles walk, in the vanity led captivity captive, and of their mind, having the ungave gifts unto men.( Now derstanding darkened, being that he ascended, what is it alienated from the life of but that he also descended God through the ignorance first into the lower parts of that is in them, because of the earth? He that descend- the blindness of their heart: ed is the same also that as- who being past feeling have cended up far above all hea- given themselves over unto vens, that he might fill all lasciviousness, to work all things.) And he gave some, uncleanness with greediness. apostles; and some, pro- But ye have not so learned phets; and some, evange- Christ; if so be that ye have lists; and some, pastors and heard him, and have been teachers; for the perfecting taught by him, as the truth of the saints, for the work of is in Jesus: that ye put off the ministry, for the edifying concerning the former conof the body of Christ: till we versation the old man, which all come in the unity of the is corrupt according to the faith, and of the knowledge deceitful lusts; and be reof the Son of God, unto a newed in the spirit of your perfect man, unto the mea- mind; and that ye put on sure of the stature of the the new man, which after fulness of Christ: that we God is created in righteoushenceforth be no more chil- ness and true holiness. April 21, EPHESIANS, IV, V. October 4. CHAPTER IV. ver. 25, and Chap. V. to ver. 22. April 21, Evening. October 4, Morning. WH THEREFORE Be putting whoremonger, nor unclean away lying, speak person, nor covetous man, every man truth with his who is an idolater, hath any neighbour: for we are mem- inheritance in the kingdom bers one of another. Be of Christ and of God. Let ye angry, and sin not: let no man deceive you with not the sun go down upon vain words: for because of your wrath: neither give these things cometh the place to the devil. Let him wrath of God upon the chilthat stole steal no more: but dren of disobedience. rather let him labour, work- not ye therefore partakers ing with his hands the thing with them. For ye were which is good, that he may sometimes darkness, but now have to give to him that are ye light in the Lord: needeth. Let no corrupt walk as children of light: communication proceed out( for the fruit of the Spirit is of your mouth, but that in all goodness and rightewhich is good to the use of ousness and truth;) proving edifying, that it may minis- what is acceptable unto the ter grace unto the hearers. Lord. And have no felAnd grieve not the holy lowship with the unfruitful Spirit of God, whereby ye are works of darkness, but rasealed unto the day of re- ther reprove them. For it is demption. Let all bitterness, a shame even to speak of and wrath, and anger, and those things which are done clamour, and evil speaking, of them in secret. But all be put away from you, with things that are reproved are all malice: and be ye kind made manifest by the light: one to another, tenderhearted, for whatsoever doth make forgiving one another, even manifest is light. Wherefore as God for Christ's sake hath he saith, Awake thou that forgiven you. sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but 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 Spirit; speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; giving thanks Chap. V. BE ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 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 sweetsmelling savour. But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient; but rather giving of thanks. For this ye know, that no April 22, 23, EPHESIANS, V, VI. October 5, 6. always for all things unto Christ; submitting yourGod and the Father in the selves one to another in the name of our Lord Jesus fear of God. CHAPTER V. ver. 22, and Chap. VI. to ver. 10. October 5, Morning. April 22, Evening. selves unto your own cular so love his wife even husbands, as unto the Lord. as himself; and the wife For the husband is the head see that she reverence her of the wife, even as Christ husband. CHILDREN, is the head of the church: Chap. VI. and he is the saviour of obey your parents in the the body. Therefore as the Lord: for this is right. Hochurch is subject unto Christ, nour thy father and moso let the wives be to their ther; which is the first comown husbands in every thing. mandment with promise; Husbands, love your wives, that it may be well with even as Christ also loved the thee, and thou mayest live And, church, and gave himself for long on the earth. it; that he might sanctify ye fathers, provoke not your and cleanse it with the wash- children to wrath: but bring ing of water by the word, them up in the nurture that he might present it to and admonition of the Lord. be obedient to himself a glorious church, Servants, not having spot, or wrinkle, them that are your masters or any such thing; but that according to the flesh, with it should be holy and with fear and trembling, in singleout blemish. So ought men ness of your heart, as unto to love their wives as their Christ; not with eyeservice, own bodies. He that loveth as menpleasers; but as the his wife loveth himself. For servants of Christ, doing the no man ever yet hated his will of God from the heart; own flesh; but nourisheth with good will doing service, and cherisheth it, even as as to the Lord, and not to the Lord the church: for we men: knowing that whatsoare members of his body, of ever good thing any man his flesh, and of his bones. doeth, the same shall he reFor this cause shall a man ceive of the Lord, whether leave his father and mother, he be bond or free. And, ye and shall be joined unto masters, do the same things his wife, and they two shall unto them, forbearing threatbe one flesh. This is a ening: knowing that your great mystery: but I speak Master also is in heaven; concerning Christ and the neither is there respect of church. Nevertheless let persons with him. CHAPTER VI. ver. 10. April 23, Evening. October 6, Morning. FINALLY, my brethren, might. Put on the whole be strong in armour of God, that ye and in the power of his may be able to stand a April 24, PHILIPPIANS, I. gainst the wiles of the devil.| all perseverance and suppliFor we wrestle not against cation for all saints; and for flesh and blood, but against me, that utterance may be principalities, against pow- given unto me, that I may ers, against the rulers of open my mouth boldly, to the darkness of this world, make known the mystery of against spiritual wickedness the gospel, for which I am in high places. Wherefore an ambassador in bonds: take unto you the whole that therein I may speak armour of God, that ye may boldly, as I ought to speak. be able to withstand in the But that ye also may know evil day, and having done my affairs, and how I do, all, to stand. Stand there- Tychicus, a beloved brother fore, having your loins girt and faithful minister in the about with truth, and hav- Lord, shall make known to ing on the breastplate of you all things: whom I have righteousness; and your feet sent unto you for the same shod with the preparation of purpose, that ye might know the gospel of peace; above our affairs, and that he might all, taking the shield of faith, comfort your hearts. Peace wherewith ye shall be able be to the brethren, and love to quench all the fiery darts with faith, from God the of the wicked. And take the Father and the Lord Jesus helmet of salvation, and the Christ. Grace be with all sword of the Spirit, which is them that love our Lord Jethe word of God: praying sus Christ in sincerity. Amen. always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with October 7. Written from Rome unto the Ephesians by Tychicus. THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE PHILIPPIANS. CHAPTER I. April 24, Evening. October 7, Morning. PAUL and Timotheus, the every prayer of mine for you servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God upon every brance of you, always in this of you all, because I 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 which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: even as think remem- it is meet for me to April 24, PHILIPPIANS, I, October 7. have you in my heart; in- prayer, and the supply of the asmuch as both in my bonds, Spirit of Jesus Christ, acand in the defence and con- cording to my earnest exfirmation of the gospel, ye all pectation and my hope, that are partakers of my grace. in nothing I shall be ashamFor God is my record, how ed, but that with all boldgreatly I long after you all ness, as always, so now also in the bowels of Jesus Christ. Christ shall be magnified in And this I pray, that your my body, whether it be by love may abound yet more life, or by death. For to me and more in knowledge and to live is Christ, and to die in all judgment; that ye is gain. But if I live in may approve things that are the flesh, this is the fruit of excellent; that ye may be my labour: yet what I shall sincere and without offence choose I wot not. For I am till the day of Christ; being in a strait betwixt two, havfilled with the fruits of righ- ing a desire to depart, and teousness, which are by Jesus to be with Christ; which is Christ, unto the glory and far better: nevertheless to praise of God. But I would abide in the flesh is more ye should understand, bre- needful for you. And havthren, that the things which ing this confidence, I know happened unto me have fall- that I shall abide and conen out rather unto the fur- tinue with you all for your therance of the gospel; so furtherance and joy of faith; that my bonds in Christ are that your rejoicing may be abundant in Jesus manifest in all the palace, more and in all other places; and Christ for me by my coming many of the brethren in the to you again. Only let your Lord, waxing confident by conversation be as it bemy bonds, are much more cometh the gospel of Christ: word that whether I come and see bold to speak the without fear. Some indeed you, or else be absent, I preach Christ even of envy may hear of your affairs, and strife; and some also of that ye stand fast in one good will: the one preach spirit, with one mind strivChrist of contention, not sin- ing together for the faith of cerely, supposing to add af- the gospel; and in nothing fliction to my bonds: but terrified by your adversaries: the other of love, knowing which is to them an evident that I am set for the de- token of perdition, but to fence of the gospel. What you of salvation, and that then? notwithstanding, every of God. For unto you it is way, whether in pretence, or given in the behalf of Christ, in truth, Christ is preach- not only to believe on him, ed; and I therein do rejoice, but also to suffer for his yea, and will rejoice. For I sake; having the same conknow that this shall turn to flict which ye saw in me, my salvation through your land now hear to be in me. April 25, PHILIPPIANS, II. October 8, CHAPTER II. April 25, Evening. October 8, Morning. IF there be therefore any good pleasure. Do all things and any comfort of love, if any disputings: that ye may be fellowship of the Spirit, if blameless and harmless, the any bowels and mercies, ful- sons of God, without refil ye my joy, that ye be buke, in the midst of a likeminded, having the same crooked and perverse nation, love, being of one accord, of among whom ye shine as one mind. Let nothing be lights in the world; holding done through strife or vain- forth the word of life; that glory; but in lowliness of I may rejoice in the day of mind let each esteem other Christ, that I have not run better than themselves. Look in vain, neither laboured in not every man on his own vain. Yea, and if I be offered things, but every man also upon the sacrifice and seron the things of others. Let vice of your faith, I joy, and this mind be in you, which rejoice with you all. For was also in Christ Jesus: the same cause also do ye who, being in the form of joy, and rejoice with me. But God, thought it not robbery I trust in the Lord Jesus to to be equal with God: but send Timotheus shortly unmade himself of no reputa- to you, that I also may be of tion, and took upon him the good comfort, when I know form of a servant, and was your state. For I have no made in the likeness of men: man likeminded, who will and being found in fashion naturally care for your state. as a man, he humbled him- For all seek their own, not self, and became obedient the things which are Jesus unto death, even the death Christ's. But ye know the of the cross. Wherefore God proof of him, that, as a son also hath highly exalted him, with the father, he hath and given him a name which served with me in the gosis above every name: that at pel. Him therefore I hope the name of Jesus every knee to send presently, so soon as should bow, of things in hea- I shall see how it will go ven, and things in earth, and with me. But I trust in the things under the earth; and Lord that I also myself shall that every tongue should come shortly. Yet I supconfess that Jesus Christ is posed it necessary to send Lord, to the glory of God to you Epaphroditus, my the Father. Wherefore, my brother, and companion in beloved, as ye have always labour, and fellowsoldier, but obeyed, not as in my pre- your messenger, and he that sence only, but now much ministered to my wants. For more in my absence, work he longed after you all, and out your own salvation with was full of heaviness, befear and trembling. For it cause that ye had heard that is God which worketh in you he had been sick. For inboth to will and to do of his deed he was sick nigh unto April 26, PHILIPPIANS, III. October 9. him him therefore in death: but God had mercy| the less sorrowful. Receive on him; and not on the Lord only, but on me also, lest I with all gladness; and hold should have sorrow upon sor- such in reputation: because row. I sent him therefore the for the work of Christ he was more carefully, that, when nigh unto death, not regardye see him again, ye may ing his life, to supply your rejoice, and that I may be lack of service toward me. CHAPTER III. FINALLY, my brethren, April 26, Evening. October 9, Morning. which is of God by faith: rejoice in the Lord. To that I may know him, and write the same things to you, the power of his resurrecto me indeed is not griev- tion, and the fellowship of ous, but for you it is safe. his sufferings, being made Beware of dogs, beware of conformable unto his death; evil workers, beware of the if by any means I might atconcision. For we are the tain unto the resurrection of circumcision, which worship the dead. Not as though I God in the spirit, and rejoice had already attained, either in Christ Jesus, and have were already perfect: but I no confidence in the flesh. follow after, if that I may Though I might also have apprehend that for which confidence in the flesh. If also I am apprehended of any other man thinketh that Christ Jesus. Brethren, I he hath whereof he might count not myself to have trust in the flesh, I more: apprehended: but this one circumcised the eighth day, thing I do, forgetting those of the stock of Israel, of the things which are behind, and tribe of Benjamin, an He- reaching forth unto those brew of the Hebrews: as things which are before, I touching the law, a Phari- press toward the mark for see; concerning zeal, perse the prize of the high calling cuting the church; touching of God in Christ Jesus. Let the righteousness which is us therefore, as many as be in the law, blameless. But perfect, be thus minded: and what things were gain to if in any thing ye be otherme, those I counted loss for wise minded, God shall reChrist. Yea doubtless, and veal even this unto you. I count all things but loss Nevertheless, whereto we for the excellency of the have already attained, let us knowledge of Christ Jesus walk by the same rule, let my Lord: for whom I have us mind the same thing. suffered the loss of all things, Brethren, be followers togeand do count them but dung, ther of me, and mark them that I may win Christ, and which walk so as ye have us be found in him, not hav- for an ensample.( For many ing mine own righteousness, walk, of whom I have told which is of the law, but that you often, and now tell you which is through the faith even weeping, that they are of Christ, the righteousness the enemies of the cross of April 27, PHILIPPIANS, IV. October 10. Christ whose end is de-| Jesus Christ: who shall struction, whose God is their change our vile body, that 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 himself. it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto CHAPTER IV. April 27, Evening. II October 10, Morning. bre- and seen in me, thren dearly beloved and do: and the God of peace longed for, my joy and crown, shall be with you. But I so stand fast in the Lord, my rejoiced in the Lord greatly, dearly beloved. I beseech that now at the last your Euodias, and beseech Syn- care of me hath flourished tyche, that they be of the again; wherein ye were also same mind in the Lord. And careful, but ye lacked opporI intreat thee also, true tunity. Not that I speak in yokefellow, help those wo- respect of want: for I have men which laboured with learned, in whatsoever state me in the gospel, with Cle- I am, therewith to be conment also, and with other tent. I know both how to my fellowlabourers, whose be abased, and I know how names are in the book of to abound: every where and life. Rejoice in the Lord in all things I am instructalway: and again I say, Re- ed both to be full and to be joice. Let your moderation hungry, both to abound and be known unto all men. to suffer need. I can do all The Lord is at hand. Be things through Christ which careful for nothing; but in strengtheneth me. Notwithevery thing by prayer and standing ye have well done, supplication with thanks- that ye did communicate giving let your requests be with my affliction. Now ye made known unto God. And Philippians know also, that the peace of God, which pass- in the beginning of the goseth all understanding, shall pel, when I departed from keep your hearts and minds Macedonia, no church comthrough Christ Jesus. Fi- municated with me as connally, brethren, whatsoever cerning giving and receivthings are true, whatsoever ing, but ye only. For even things are honest, whatso- in Thessalonica ye sent once ever things are just, whatso- and again unto my necessity. ever things are pure, what- Not because I desire a gift: soever things are lovely, but I desire fruit that may whatsoever things are of abound to your account. good report; if there be any But I have all, and abound: virtue, and if there be any I am full, having received praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, April 28, COLOSSIANS, I. October 11. a sacrifice acceptable, well-| brethren which are with me pleasing to God. But my greet you. All the saints God shall supply all your salute you, chiefly they that need according to his riches are in glory by Christ Jesus. Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and Amen. Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. Thel of Cæsar's household. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. ever. It was written to the Philippians from Rome by Epaphroditus, THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE COLOSSIANS. CHAPTER I. to ver. 21. April 28, Evening. October 11, Morning. an apostle of Jesus we also, since the day we PAUL Christ by the will of God, heard it, do not cease to pray and Timotheus our brother, for you, and to desire that to the saints and faithful ye might be filled with the brethren in Christ which are knowledge of his will in all at Colosse: Grace be unto wisdom and spiritual underyou, and peace, from God standing; that ye might walk our Father and the Lord Je- worthy of the Lord unto all sus Christ. We give thanks pleasing, being fruitful in to God and the Father of every good work, and inour Lord Jesus Christ, pray- creasing in the knowledge of ing always for you, since we God; strengthened with all heard of your faith in Christ might, according to his gloJesus, and of the love which rious power, unto all patience ye have to all the saints, for and longsuffering with joythe hope which is laid up fulness; giving thanks unto for you in heaven, whereof the Father, which hath made ye heard before in the word us meet to be partakers of of the truth of the gospel; the inheritance of the saints which is come unto you, as in light: who hath delivered it is in all the world; and us from the power of darkbringeth forth fruit, as it ness, and hath translated us doth also in you, since the into the kingdom of his dear day ye heard of it, and knew Son: in whom we have rethe grace of God in truth: demption through his blood, as ye also learned of Epa- even the forgiveness of sins: phras our dear fellowser- who is the image of the invant, who is for you a faithful visible God, the firstborn of minister of Christ; who also every creature: for by him declared unto us your love were all things created, that in the Spirit. For this cause are in heaven, and that are April 29, COLOSSIANS, I, II. October 12. were in earth, visible and invisi- all things he might have ble, whether they be thrones, the or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things ated by him, and for him: and he is before all things, and by him all things consist. And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the first born from the dead; that in peace preeminence. For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; and, having made through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. CHAPTER I. ver. 21, and Chap. II. to ver. 8. April 29, Evening. October 12, Morning. ND man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily. time alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his Chap. II. FOR I would sight: if ye continue in the that ye knew what great faith grounded and settled, conflict I have for you, and and be not moved away from for them at Laodicea, and the hope of the gospel, which for as many as have not ye have heard, and which was seen my face in the flesh; preached to every creature that their hearts might be which is under heaven; comforted, being knit togewhereof I Paul am made a ther in love, and unto all minister; who now rejoice in riches of the full assurance my sufferings for you, and of understanding, to the acfill up that which is behind knowledgement of the mysof the afflictions of Christ in tery of God, and of the Famy flesh for his body's sake, ther, and of Christ; in whom which is the church: where- are hid all the treasures of of I am made a minister, wisdom and knowledge. And according to the dispensa- this I say, lest any man tion of God which is given should beguile you with ento me for you, to fulfil the ticing words. For though I word of God; even the mys- be absent in the flesh, yet tery which hath been hid am I with you in the spirit, from ages and from genera- joying and beholding your tions, but now is made ma- order, and the stedfastness of nifest to his saints: to whom your faith in Christ. As ye God would make known have therefore received Christ what is the riches of the Jesus the Lord, so walk ye glory of this mystery among in him: rooted and built up the Gentiles; which is Christ in him, and stablished in in you, the hope of glory: the faith, as ye have been whom we preach, warning taught, abounding therein every man, and teaching with thanksgiving. April 30, May 1, COLOSSIANS, II, III. October 13, 14. CHAPTER II. ver. 8. April 30, Evening. October 13, Morning. Circumcision of Christ, Evening, ver. 8 to ver. 18. in it. B spoil you through philo- therefore judge you in meat, sophy and vain deceit, after or in drink, or in respect of the tradition of men, after an holyday, or of the new the rudiments of the world, moon, or of the sabbath days: and not after Christ. For which are a shadow of things in him dwelleth all the ful- to come; but the body is of ness of the Godhead bodily. Christ. And ye are complete in Ver. 18. Let no man behim, which is the head of guile you of your reward in a all principality and power: voluntary humility and worin whom also ye are cir- shipping of angels, intruding cumcised with the circum- into those things which he cision made without hands, hath not seen, vainly puffed in putting off the body of up by his fleshly mind, and the sins of the flesh by not holding the Head, from the circumcision of Christ: which all the body by joints buried with him in baptism, and bands having nourishwherein also ye are risen ment ministered, and knit with him through the faith together, increaseth with the of the operation of God, who increase of God. Wherefore hath raised him from the if ye be dead with Christ dead. And you, being dead from the rudiments of the in your sins and the uncir- world, why, as though living cumcision of your flesh, hath in the world, are ye subject he quickened together with to ordinances,( touch not; him, having forgiven you taste not; handle not; which all trespasses; blotting out all are to perish with the the handwriting of ordinances using;) after the commandthat was against us, which ments and doctrines of men? was contrary to us, and took Which things have indeed it out of the way, nailing it a shew of wisdom in will to his cross; and having worship, and humility, and spoiled principalities and neglecting of the body; not powers, he made a shew in any honour to the satisfyof them openly, triumphingling of the flesh. CHAPTER III. to ver. 18. May 1, Evening. October 14, Morning. IE F ye then be risen with| with Christ in God. When Christ, seek those things Christ, who is our life, shall which are above, where Christ appear, then shall ye also sitteth on the right hand of appear with him in glory. God. Set your affection on Mortify therefore your memthings above, not on things bers which are upon the on the earth. For ye are earth; fornication, uncleandead, and your life is hid ness, inordinate affection, May 2, 3, COLOSSIANS, IV. October 15. the evil concupiscence, and co-, humbleness of mind, meekvetousness, which is idolatry: ness, longsuffering; forbearfor which things' sake the ing one another, and forwrath of God cometh on the giving one another, if any children of disobedience: in man have a quarrel against the which ye also walked any: even as Christ forgave some time, when ye lived in you, so also do ye. And them. But now ye also put above all these things put off all these; anger, wrath, on charity, which is malice, blasphemy, filthy bond of perfectness. And communication out of your let the peace of God rule mouth. Lie not one to an- in your hearts, to the which other, seeing that ye have also ye are called in one put off the old man with his body; and be ye thankful. deeds; and have put on the Let the word of Christ new man, which is renewed dwell in you richly in all in knowledge after the image wisdom; teaching and adof him that created him: monishing one another in where there is neither Greek psalms and hymns and spinor Jew, circumcision nor ritual songs, singing with uncircumcision, Barbarian, grace in your hearts to the Scythian, bond nor free Lord. And whats ver ye do but Christ is all, and in all. in word or deed, do all in Put on therefore, as the elect the name of the Lord Jesus, of God, holy and beloved, giving thanks to God and the bowels of mercies, kindness, Father by him. CHAPTER III. ver. 18, and Chap. IV. to ver. 7. May 2, Evening. CHAPTER III. ver. 18, and Chap. IV. October 15, Morning. CHAPTER IV. ver. 7. May 3, Evening. Chap. III. ver. 18. in singleness of heart, fearWIVES, submit your- ing God: and whatsoever ye selves unto your own do, do it heartily, as to the husbands, as it is fit in Lord, and not unto men; the Lord. Husbands, love knowing that of the Lord ye your wives, and be not bit- shall receive the reward of ter against them. Children, the inheritance: for ye serve obey your parents in all the Lord Christ. But he that things: for this is well pleas- doeth wrong shall receive for ing unto the Lord. Fathers, the wrong which he hath provoke not your children to done: and there is no respect anger, lest they be discou- of persons. raged. Servants, obey in all Chap. IV. MASTERS, things your masters accord- give unto your servants that ing to the flesh; not with eye- which is just and equal; service, as menpleasers; but knowing that ye also have May 4, I. THESSALONIANS, I. October 16. Con- him;) and Jesus, which is a Master in heaven. tinue in prayer, and watch called Justus, who are of the in the same with thanks- circumcision. These only are giving; withal praying also my fellowworkers unto the for us, that God would open kingdom of God, which have unto us a door of utter- been a comfort unto me. ance, to speak the mystery Epaphras, who is one of you, of Christ, for which I am a servant of Christ, saluteth also in bonds: that I may you, always labouring feras I vently for you in prayers, make it manifest, Walk in that ye may stand perfect ought to speak. wisdom toward them that and complete in all the will are without, redeeming the of God. For I bear him retime. Let your speech be cord, that he hath a great alway with grace, seasoned zeal for you, and them that with salt, that ye may know are in Laodicea, and them how ye ought to answer in Hierapolis. Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, every man. Salute the breVer. 7. All my state shall greet you. Tychicus declare unto you, thren which are in Laodicea, who is a beloved brother, and Nymphas, and the church and a faithful minister and which is in his house. And fellowservant in the Lord: when this epistle is read whom I have sent unto among you, cause that it be you for the same purpose, read also in the church of that he might know your the Laodiceans; and that estate, and comfort your ye likewise read the epistle hearts; with Onesimus, a from Laodicea. And say to faithful and beloved bro- Archippus, Take heed to the ther, who is one of you. ministry which thou hast reThey shall make known un- ceived in the Lord, that thou to you all things which are fulfil it. The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Redone here. Aristarchus my Grace member my bonds. fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to be with you. Amen. Barnabas,( touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive Written from Rome to the Colossians by Tychicus and Onesimus. THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE THESSALONIANS. CHAPTER I. May 4, Evening. October 16, Morning. PAUL, and Silvanus, and which is in God the Father and in the Jesus Christ: church of the Thessalonians Grace be unto you, and peace, 88 May 5, I. THESSALONIANS, II. October 17. from God our Father, and the word in much affliction, with Lord Jesus Christ. We give joy of the Holy Ghost: so thanks to God always for you that ye were ensamples to all, making mention of you all that believe in Macedonia in our prayers; remembering and Achaia. For from you without ceasing your work of sounded out the word of the faith, and labour of love, and Lord not only in Macedonia patience of hope in our Lord and Achaia, but also in every Jesus Christ, in the sight of place your faith to God- ward God and our Father; know- is spread abroad; so that we ing, brethren beloved, your need not to speak any thing. election of God. For our For they themselves shew of gospel came not unto you in us what manner of entering word only, but also in power, in we had unto you, and how and in the Holy Ghost, and ye turned to God from idols in much assurance; as ye to serve the living and true know what manner of men God; and to wait for his Son we were among you for your from heaven, whom he raised sake. And ye became fol- from the dead, even Jesus, lowers of us, and of the which delivered us from the Lord, having received the wrath to come. CHAPTER II. May 5, Evening. October 17, Morning. FOR yourselves, brethren, tionately desirous of you, we were willing to have impartknow our entrance in unto you, that it was not in ed unto you, not the gospel vain: but even after that we of God only, but also our had suffered before, and were own souls, because ye were shamefully entreated, as ye dear unto us. For ye reknow, at Philippi, we were member, brethren, our labold in our God to speak bour and travail: for labourunto you the gospel of God ing night and day, because with much contention. For we would not be chargeable our exhortation was not of unto any of you, we preachdeceit, nor of uncleanness, ed unto you the gospel of nor in guile: but as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: nor of men' sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. But we were gentle among you, God. Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe: as ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children, that ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye reeven as a nurse cherisheth her children: so being affec- ceived it not as the word of May 6, I. THESSALONIANS, III. October 18. men, but as it is in truth, the up their sins alway: for the word of God, which effectu- wrath is come upon them to ally worketh also in you that the uttermost. But we, brebelieve. For ye, brethren, thren, being taken from you became followers of the for a short time in presence, churches of God which in not in heart, endeavoured Judæa are in Christ Jesus: the more abundantly to see for ye also have suffered like your face with great desire. things of your own country- Wherefore we would have men, even as they have of come unto you, even I Paul, the Jews: who both killed once and again; but Satan the Lord Jesus, and their hindered us. For what is own prophets, and have per- our hope, or joy, or crown secuted us; and they please of rejoicing? Are not even not God, and are contrary ye in the presence of our to all men: forbidding us to Lord Jesus Christ at his speak to the Gentiles that coming? For ye are they might be saved, to fill glory and joy. our CHAPTER III. May 6, Evening. October 18, Morning. no see you: THEREFORE when we ways, desiring greatly to see we thought it good to be left therefore, brethren, we were at Athens alone; and sent comforted over you in all Timotheus, our brother, and our affliction and distress by minister of God, and our your faith: for now we live, fellowlabourer in the gospel if ye stand fast in the Lord. of Christ, to establish you, For what thanks can we renand to comfort you concern- der to God again for you, ing your faith: that no man for all the joy wherewith we should be moved by these af- joy for your sakes before our flictions: for yourselves know God; night and day praying that we are appointed there- exceedingly that we might unto. For verily, when we see your face, and might perwere with you, we told you fect that which is lacking in before that we should suf- your faith? Now God himfer tribulation; even as it self and our Father, and our came to pass, and ye know. Lord Jesus Christ, direct our For this cause, when I could way unto you. And the Lord no longer forbear, I sent to make you to increase and know your faith, lest by abound in love one toward means the tempter another, and toward all men, have tempted you, and our even as we do toward you: labour be in vain. But now to the end he may stablish when Timotheus came from your hearts unblameable in you unto us, and brought us holiness before God, even good tidings of your faith our Father, at the coming of and charity, and that ye have our Lord Jesus Christ with good remembrance of us al- all his saints. some I. THESSALONIANS, IV, V. October 19, 20. CHAPTER IV. May 7, Evening. October 19, Morning. beseech that more we beseech you, bre- ye increase more and more; thren, and exhort you by and that ye study to be quiet, the Lord Jesus, that as ye and to do your own business, have received of us how ye and to work with your own ought to walk and to please hands, as we commanded God, so ye would abound you; that ye may walk hoand more. For ye nestly toward them that are know what commandments without, and that ye may we gave you by the Lord have lack of nothing. But I Jesus. For this is the will would not have you to be of God, even your sanctifica- ignorant, brethren, concerntion, that ye should abstain ing them which are asleep, from fornication: that every that ye sorrow not, even as one of you should know how others which have no hope. to possess his vessel in sanc- For if we believe that Jesus tification and honour; not died and rose again, even so in the lust of concupiscence, them also which sleep in Jeeven as the Gentiles which sus will God bring with him. know not God: that no man For this we say unto you go beyond and defraud his by the word of the Lord, brother in any matter: be- that we which are alive and cause that the Lord is the remain unto the coming of avenger of all such, as we the Lord shall not prevent also have forewarned you them which are asleep. For and testified. For God hath the Lord himself shall denot called us unto unclean- scend from heaven with a ness, but unto holiness. He shout, with the voice of the therefore that despiseth, de- archangel, and with the spiseth not man, but God, trump of God: and the dead who hath also given unto us in Christ shall rise first: then his holy Spirit. But as touch- we which are alive and reing brotherly love ye need main shall be caught up not that I write unto you: together with them in the for ye yourselves are taught clouds, to meet the Lord of God to love one another. in the air: and so shall And indeed ye do it toward we ever be with the Lord. all the brethren which are Wherefore comfort one anin all Macedonia: but wel other with these words. May 7, 8, CHAPTER V. May 8, Evening. October 20, Morning. seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a Tuesday in Whitsun- Week, Morning, ver. 12 to ver. 24. BUT of the times and the thief in the night. For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not esunto you. May 9, II. THESSALONIANS, I. October 21. cape. But ye, brethren, are unruly, comfort the feeblenot in darkness, that that minded, support the weak, day should overtake you as be patient toward all men. a thief. Ye are all the chil- See that none render evil for dren of light, and the chil- evil unto any man; but ever dren of the day: we are not follow that which is good, of the night, nor of darkness. both among yourselves, and Therefore let us not sleep, to all men. Rejoice everas do others; but let us more. Pray without ceasing. watch and be sober. For In every thing give thanks: they that sleep sleep in the for this is the will of God night; and they that be in Christ Jesus concerning drunken are drunken in the you. Quench not the Spirit. night. But let us, who are Despise not prophesyings. of the day, be sober, putting Prove all things; hold fast on the breastplate of faith that which is good. Abstain and love; and for an helmet, from all appearance of evil. the hope of salvation. For And the very God of peace God hath not appointed us sanctify you wholly; and I to wrath, but to obtain sal- pray God your whole spirit vation by our Lord Jesus and soul and body be preChrist, who died for us, that, served blameless unto the whether we wake or sleep, we coming of our Lord Jesus should live together with him. Christ. Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. it. Ver. 24. Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do Brethren, pray for us. Ver. 12. And we beseech Greet all the brethren with you, brethren, to know them an holy kiss. I charge you which labour among you, and by the Lord that this epistle are over you in the Lord, and be read unto all the holy admonish you; and to esteem brethren. The grace of our them very highly in love for Lord Jesus Christ be with their work's sake. And be you. Amen. at peace among yourselves. Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are l The first epistle unto the Thessalonians was written from Athens. THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE THESSALONIANS. CHAPTER I. May 9, Evening. October 21, Morning. PAUL, and Silvanus, and Lord Jesus Christ: Grace the unto you, and peace, from church of the Thessalonians God our Father and the Lord in God our Father and the Jesus Christ. We are bound May 10, II. THESSALONIANS, II. October 22. to thank God always for you, taking vengeance on them brethren, as it is meet, be- that know not God, and that cause that your faith grow- obey not the gospel of our eth exceedingly, and the Lord Jesus Christ: who shall charity of every one of you be punished with everlasting all toward each other a- destruction from the preboundeth; so that we our- sence of the Lord, and from selves glory in you in the the glory of his power; when churches of God for your he shall come to be gloripatience and faith in all your fied in his saints, and to be persecutions and tribulations admired in all them that bethat ye endure: which is a lieve( because our testimony manifest token of the right- among you was believed) in eous judgment of God, that that day. Wherefore also we ye may be counted worthy pray always for you, that our of the kingdom of God, for God would count you worwhich ye also suffer: seeing thy of this calling, and fulfil it is a righteous thing with all the good pleasure of his God to recompense tribula- goodness, and the work of tion to them that trouble faith with power: that the you; and to you who are name of our Lord Jesus troubled rest with us, when Christ may be glorified in the Lord Jesus shall be re- you, and ye in him, accordvealed from heaven with his ing to the grace of our God mighty angels, in flaming fire and the Lord Jesus Christ. CHAPTER II. May 10, Evening. October 22, Morning. means: know what withholdeth brethren, by the coming that he might be revealed in of our Lord Jesus Christ, his time. For the mystery of and by our gathering toge- iniquity doth already work: ther unto him, that ye be only he who now letteth will not soon shaken in mind, or let, until he be taken out of be troubled, neither by spi- the way. And then shall rit, nor by word, nor by letter that Wicked be revealed, as from us, as that the day whom the Lord shall conof Christ is at hand. Let sume with the spirit of his no man deceive you by any mouth, and shall destroy for that day shall with the brightness of his not come, except there come coming: even him, whose a falling away first, and that coming is after the working man of sin be revealed, the of Satan with all power and son of perdition; who op- signs and lying wonders, and poseth and exalteth himself with all deceivableness of unabove all that is called God, righteousness in them that or that is worshipped; so perish; because they receivthat he as God sitteth in the ed not the love of the truth, temple of God, shewing him- that they might be saved. self that he is God. Re- And for this cause God shall member ye not, that, when send them strong delusion, I was yet with you, I told that they should believe a you these things? And now lie: that they all might be U May 11, II. THESSALONIANS, III. October 23. damned who believed not sus Christ. Therefore, brethe truth, but had pleasure thren, stand fast, and hold in unrighteousness. But we the traditions which ye have are bound to give thanks al- been taught, whether by way to God for you, brethren word, or our epistle. Now beloved of the Lord, because our Lord Jesus Christ himGod hath from the begin- self, and God, even our Faning chosen you to salvation ther, which hath loved us, through sanctification of the and hath given us everlasting Spirit and belief of the truth: consolation and good hope whereunto he called you by through grace, comfort your our gospel, to the obtaining hearts, and stablish you in of the glory of our Lord Je- levery good word and work. CHAPTER III. May 11, Evening. October 23, Morning. INALLY, brethren, pray| power, but to make ourfor us, that the word of selves an ensample unto you the Lord may have free to follow us. For even when course, and be glorified, even we were with you, this we as it is with you: and that commanded you, that if any we may be delivered from would not work, neither unreasonable and wicked should he eat. For we hear men for all men have not that there are some which faith. But the Lord is faith- walk among you disorderly, ful, who shall stablish you, working not at all, but are and keep you from evil. And busybodies. Now them that we have confidence in the are such we command and Lord touching you, that ye exhort by our Lord Jesus both do and will do the Christ, that with quietness things which we command they work, and eat their own you. And the Lord direct bread. But ye, brethren, be your hearts into the love of not weary in well doing. And God, and into the patient if any man obey not our waiting for Christ. Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every broword by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed. Yet count him not as an enemy, but adther that walketh disorder- monish him as a brother. ly, and not after the tradition which he received of us. For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you; neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you: not because we have not Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all. The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. The second epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens. THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO TIMOTHY. CHAPTER I. to ver. 18. May 12, Evening. October 24, Morning. murderers of mothers, for manslayers, for whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine; according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust. Macedonia, that thou And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting. Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. PAUL an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine, neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do. Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: from which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling; desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm. But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully; knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and CHAPTER I. ver. 18, and Chap. II. May 13, Evening. October 25, Morning. THIS charge I commit war a good warfare; holdunto thee, son Timothy, ing faith, and a good conaccording to the prophecies science; which some having which went before on thee, put away concerning faith that thou by them mightest have made shipwreck: of May 13, 14, I. TIMOTHY, II, III. October 25, 26. whom is Hymenæus and A- tiles in faith lexander; livered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. and verity. I whom I have de- will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and Chap. II. I EXHORT doubting. In like manner therefore, that, first of all, also, that women adorn themsupplications, prayers, inter selves in modest apparel, with cessions, and giving of thanks, shamefacedness and sobriebe made for all men; for ty; not with broided hair, or kings, and for all that are in gold, or pearls, or costly arauthority; that we may lead ray; but( which becometh a quiet and peaceable life women professing godliness) in all godliness and honesty. with good works. Let the For this is good and accept- woman learn in silence with able in the sight of God our all subjection. But I suffer Saviour; who will have all not a woman to teach, nor men to be saved, and to come to usurp authority over the unto the knowledge of the man, but to be in silence. truth. For there is one God, For Adam was first formed, and one mediator between then Eve. And Adam was God and men, the man not deceived, but the woChrist Jesus; who gave him- man being deceived was in self a ransom for all, to be the transgression. Notwithtestified in due time. Where- standing she shall be savunto I am ordained a preach- ed in childbearing, if they er, and an apostle,( I speak continue in faith and chathe truth in Christ, and lie rity and holiness with sonot;) a teacher of the Gen- briety. CHAPTER III. May 14, Evening. October 26, Morning. is a true saying. If condemnation of the devil. of a bishop, he desireth a good report of them which good work. A bishop then are without; lest he fall inmust be blameless, the hus- to reproach and the snare band of one wife, vigilant, of the devil. Likewise must sober, of good behaviour, the deacons be grave, not given to hospitality, apt to doubletongued, not given to teach; not given to wine, no much wine, not greedy of striker, not greedy of filthy filthy lucre; holding the myslucre; but patient, not a tery of the faith in a pure And let these brawler, not covetous; one conscience. that ruleth well his own also first be proved; then let house, having his children in them use the office of a deasubjection with all gravity; con, being found blameless. ( for if a man know not Even so must their wives be how to rule his own house, grave, not slanderers, sober, how shall he take care of faithful in all things. Let the church of God?) not a the deacons be the husbands novice, lest being lifted up of one wife, ruling their chilwith pride he fall into the dren and their own houses May 15, 16, I. TIMOTHY, IV, V. October 27, 28. well. For they that have self in the house of God, used the office of a deacon which is the church of the well purchase to themselves living God, the pillar and a good degree, and great ground of the truth. And boldness in the faith which without controversy great is is in Christ Jesus. These the mystery of godliness: things write I unto thee, God was manifest in the flesh, hoping to come unto thee justified in the Spirit, seen shortly but if I tarry long, of angels, preached unto the that thou mayest know how Gentiles, believed on in the thou oughtest to behave thy- world, received up into glory. CHAPTER IV. May 15, Evening. October 27, Morning. NOW the Spirit speaketh promise of the life that now that which is to latter times some shall de- come. This is a faithful saypart from the faith, giving ing and worthy of all acheed to seducing spirits, and ceptation. For therefore we doctrines of devils; speaking both labour and suffer relies in hypocrisy; having proach, because we trust in their conscience seared with the living God, who is the a hot iron; forbidding to Saviour of all men, specially marry, and commanding to of those that believe. These abstain from meats, which things command and teach. God hath created to be re- Let no man despise thy ceived with thanksgiving of youth; but be thou an exthem which believe and ample of the believers, in know the truth. For every word, in conversation, in creature of God is good, and charity, in spirit, in faith, nothing to be refused, if it in purity. Till I come, be received with thanksgiv- give attendance to reading, ing: for it is sanctified by to exhortation, to doctrine. the word of God and prayer. If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and upon these things; give them; of good doctrine, whereunto thyself wholly to thou hast attained. But re- that thy profiting may apfuse profane and old wives' pear to all. Take heed unfables, and exercise thyself to thyself, and unto the rather unto godliness. For doctrine; continue in them: bodily exercise profiteth lit- for in doing this thou shalt tle: but godliness is profit- both save thyself, and them able unto all things, having that hear thee. CHAPTER V. Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of Meditate the presbytery.. May 16, Evening. October 28, Morning. REBUKE not an elder, men as brethren; the elder the father; intreat him as a women as and the younger younger as sisters, with all U 2 May 17, I. TIMOTHY, VI. October 29. Apurity. Honour widows that marry, bear children, guide are widows indeed. But if the house, give none occaany widow have children or sion to the adversary to speak nephews, let them learn first reproachfully. For some are to shew piety at home, and already turned aside after to requite their parents: for Satan. If any man or woman that is good and acceptable that believeth have widows, before God. Now she that let them relieve them, and is a widow indeed, and de- let not the church be chargsolate, trusteth in God, and ed; that it may relieve them continueth in supplications that are widows indeed. Let and prayers night and day. the elders that rule well be But she that liveth in plea- counted worthy of double sure is dead while she liveth. honour, especially they who And these things give in labour in the word and doccharge, that they may be trine. For the scripture saith, blameless. But if any pro- Thou shalt not muzzle the vide not for his own, and ox that treadeth out the specially for those of his own corn. And, The labourer is house, he hath denied the worthy of his reward. faith, and is worse than an gainst an elder receive not infidel. Let not a widow be an accusation, but before two taken into the number un- or three witnesses. Them der threescore years old, hav- that sin rebuke before all, ing been the wife of one man, that others also may fear. well reported of for good I charge thee before God, and works; if she have brought the Lord Jesus Christ, and up children, if she have lodg- the elect angels, that thou ed strangers, if she have observe these things without washed the saints' feet, if she preferring one before anohave relieved the afflicted, if ther, doing nothing by parshe have diligently followed tiality. Lay hands suddenly every good work. But the on no man, neither be paryounger widows refuse: for taker of other men's sins: when they have begun to keep thyself pure. Drink wax wanton against Christ, no longer water, but use a they will marry; having dam- little wine for thy stomach's nation, because they have sake and thine often infirmicast off their first faith. And ties. Some men's sins are withal they learn to be idle, open beforehand, going bewandering about from house fore to judgment; and some to house; and not only idle, men they follow after. Likebut tattlers also and busy- wise also the good works of bodies, speaking things which some are manifest beforethey ought not. I will there- hand; and they that are fore that the younger women otherwise cannot be hid. CHAPTER VI. May 17, Evening. October 29, Morning. ET as many servants as all honour, that the name of their own masters worthy of blasphemed. And they that May 17, I. TIMOTHY, VI. October 29. have believing masters, let| good profession before many them not despise them, be- witnesses. I give thee charge cause they are brethren; but in the sight of God, who rather do them service, be- quickeneth all things, and cause they are faithful and before Christ Jesus, who bebeloved, partakers of the fore Pontius Pilate witnessbenefit. These things teach ed a good confession; that and exhort. If any man thou keep this commandteach otherwise, and consent ment without spot, unrenot to wholesome words, even bukeable, until the appearthe words of our Lord Jesus ing of our Lord Jesus Christ: Christ, and to the doctrine which in his times he shall which is according to godli- shew, who is the blessed and ness; he is proud, knowing only Potentate, the King of nothing, but doting about kings, and Lord of lords; questions and strifes of words, who only hath immortality, whereof cometh envy, strife, dwelling in the light which railings, evil surmisings, per- no man can approach unto; verse disputings of men of whom no man hath seen, corrupt minds, and destitute nor can see: to whom be of the truth, supposing that honour and power everlastgain is godliness: from such ing. Amen. Charge them withdraw thyself. But god- that are rich in this world, liness with contentment is that they be not highmindgreat gain. For we brought ed, nor trust in uncertain nothing into this world, and riches, but in the living it is certain we can carry no- God, who giveth us richly thing cut. And having food all things to enjoy; that and raiment let us be there they do good, that they be with content. But they that rich in good works, ready will be rich fall into temp- to distribute, willing to comtation and a snare, and into municate; laying up in store many foolish and hurtful for themselves a good founlusts, which drown men in dation against the time to destruction and perdition. come, that they may lay For the love of money is the hold on eternal life. Ö root of all evil: which while Timothy, keep that which some coveted after, they have is committed to thy trust, erred from the faith, and avoiding profane and vain pierced themselves through babblings, and oppositions with many sorrows. But of science falsely so callthou, O man of God, flee ed: which some professing these things; and follow af- have erred concerning the ter righteousness, godliness, faith. Grace be with thee. faith, love, patience, meek- Amen. ness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a The first to Timothy was written from Laodicea, which is the chiefest city of Phrygia Pacatiana. THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO TIMOTHY. CHAPTER I. October 30, Morning. sus before the world began, but is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel: whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, May 18, Evening. PAUL an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, to Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with and a teacher of the Genpure conscience, that with tiles. For the which cause out ceasing I have remem- I also suffer these things: brance of thee in my prayers nevertheless I am not ashamnight and day; greatly desir- ed: for I know whom I have ing to see thee, being mind- believed, and am persuadful of thy tears, that I may ed that he is able to keep be filled with joy; when I that which I have committed call to remembrance the un- unto him against that day. feigned faith that is in thee, Hold fast the form of sound which dwelt first in thy words, which thou hast heard grandmother Lois, and thy of me, in faith and love which mother Eunice; and I am is in Christ Jesus. That good persuaded that in thee also. thing which was committed Wherefore I put thee in re- unto thee keep by the Holy membrance that thou stir up Ghost which dwelleth in us. the gift of God, which is in This thou knowest, that all thee by the putting on of they which are in Asia be my hands. For God hath turned away from me; of not given us the spirit of whom are Phygellus and fear; but of power, and of Hermogenes. The Lord give love, and of a sound mind. mercy unto the house of Be not thou therefore asham- Onesiphorus; for he oft reed of the testimony of our freshed me, and was not Lord, nor of me his prisoner: ashamed of my chain: but, but be thou partaker of the when he was in Rome, he afflictions of the gospel ac- sought me out very diligentcording to the power of God; ly, and found me. The Lord who hath saved us, and call- grant unto him that he may ed us with an holy calling, find mercy of the Lord in not according to our works, that day: and in how many but according to his own things he ministered unto purpose and grace, which me at Ephesus, thou knowwas given us in Christ Je- lest very well. II. TIMOTHY, II. CHAPTER II. May 19, Evening. October 31, Morning. a workman that be strong in the grace needeth not to be ashamed, that is in Christ Jesus. And rightly dividing the word of the things that thou hast truth. But shun profane and heard of me among many vain babblings: for they will witnesses, the same commit increase unto more ungodlithou to faithful men, who ness. And their word will shall be able to teach others eat as doth a canker: of also. Thou therefore endure whom is Hymenæus and hardness, as a good soldier Philetus; who concerning of Jesus Christ. No man that the truth have erred, saying warreth entangleth himself that the resurrection is past with the affairs of this life; already; and overthrow the that he may please him who faith of some. Nevertheless hath chosen him to be a sol- the foundation of God standdier. And if a man also eth sure, having this seal, strive for masteries, yet is The Lord knoweth them he not crowned, except he that are his. And, Let every strive lawfully. The hus- one that nameth the name of bandman that laboureth must Christ depart from iniquity. be first partaker of the fruits. But in a great house there are Consider what I say; and not only vessels of gold and of the Lord give thee under- silver, but also of wood and standing in all things. Re- of earth; and some to honour, member that Jesus Christ of and some to dishonour. If a the seed of David was rais- man therefore purge himself ed from the dead according from these, he shall be a vesto my gospel: wherein I suf- sel unto honour, sanctified, fer trouble, as an evil doer, and meet for the master's even unto bonds; but the use, and prepared unto every word of God is not bound. good work. Flee also youthTherefore I endure all things ful lusts: but follow rightefor the elect's sakes, that ousness, faith, charity, peace, they may also obtain the with them that call on the salvation which is in Christ Lord out of a pure heart. Jesus with eternal glory. It But foolish and unlearned is a faithful saying: For if questions avoid, knowing we be dead with him, we that they do gender strifes. shall also live with him: if And the servant of the Lord we suffer, we shall also reign must not strive; but be with him if we deny him, gentle unto all men, apt to he also will deny us: if we teach, patient, in meekness believe not, yet he abideth instructing those that opfaithful: he cannot deny pose themselves; if God perhimself. Of these things put adventure will give them them in remembrance, charg- repentance to the acknowing them before the Lord that ledging of the truth; and they strive not about words that they may recover themto no profit, but to the sub- selves out of the snare of verting of the hearers. Stu- the devil, who are taken dy to show thyself approved captive by him at his will. U 3 May 19, October 31. May 20, 21, II. TIMOTHY, III, IV. CHAPTER III. but May 20, Evening. November 2, Morning. THI HIS know also, that in[ hast fully known my docthe last days perilous trine, manner of life, purtimes shall come. For men pose, faith, longsuffering, shall be lovers of their own charity, patience, persecuselves, covetous, boasters, tions, afflictions, which came proud, blasphemers, disobe- unto me at Antioch, at Icodient to parents, unthankful, nium, at Lystra; what perunholy, without natural af- secutions I endured: fection, trucebreakers, false out of them all the Lord accusers, incontinent, fierce, delivered me. Yea, and all despisers of those that are that will live godly in Christ good, traitors, heady, high- Jesus shall suffer persecuminded, lovers of pleasures tion. But evil men and semore than lovers of God; ducers shall wax worse and having a form of godliness, worse, deceiving, and being but denying the power there- deceived. But continue thou of: from such turn away. in the things which thou hast For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as their's also was. learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; and that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished But thou unto all good works. CHAPTER IV. November 2, 3. May 21, Evening. November 3, Morning. CHARGE thee therefore and they shall turn away I Jesus Christ, who shall judge and shall be turned unto the quick and the dead at his fables. But watch thou in appearing and his kingdom; all things, endure afflictions, preach the word; be instant do the work of an evangelist, in season, out of season; re- make full proof of thy miprove, rebuke, exhort with nistry. For I am now ready all longsuffering and doc- to be offered, and the time trine. For the time will of my departure is at hand. come when they will not I have fought a good fight, endure sound doctrine; but I have finished my course, I after their own lusts shall have kept the faith: hencethey heap to themselves forth there is laid up for me teachers, having itching ears; la crown of righteousness, May 22, TITUS, I. November 4. which the Lord, the righte-| be laid to their charge. Notous judge, shall give me at withstanding the Lord stood 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 coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works: of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words. At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not l with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick. Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren. The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen. THE The second epistle unto Timotheus, ordained the first bishop of the church of the Ephesians, was written from Rome, when Paul was brought before Nero the second time. EPISTLE OF PAUL TO TITUS. CHAPTER I. May 22, Evening. November 4, Morning. PAUL, a servant of God, Saviour; to Titus, mine own and an apostle of Jesus son after the common faith: Christ, according to the faith Grace, mercy, and peace, of God's elect, and the ac- from God the Father and knowledging of the truth the Lord Jesus Christ our which is after godliness; in Saviour. For this cause left hope of eternal life, which I thee in Crete, that thou God, that cannot lie, pro- shouldest set in order the mised before the world be gan; but hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: if any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused May 23, TITUS, II. November 5. of riot or unruly. For a selves, even a prophet of bishop must be blameless, as their own, said, The Cretians the steward of God; not self- are alway liars, evil beasts, This witness willed, not soon angry, not slow bellies. given to wine, no striker, not is true. Wherefore rebuke given to filthy lucre; but a them sharply, that they may lover of hospitality, a lover be sound in the faith; not of good men, sober, just, giving heed to Jewish faholy, temperate; holding fast bles, and commandments of the faithful word as he hath men, that turn from the Unto the pure all been taught, that he may be truth. able by sound doctrine both things are pure: but unto to exhort and to convince them that are defiled and the gainsayers. For there unbelieving is nothing pure; are many unruly and vain but even their mind and talkers and deceivers, spe- conscience is defiled. They cially they of the circumci- profess that they know but in works they sion: whose mouths must be God; stopped, who subvert whole deny him, being abominahouses, teaching things which ble, and disobedient, and they ought not, for filthy unto every good work relucre's sake. One of them- probate. CHAPTER II. May 23, Evening. November 5, Morning. evil to of which become sound doc- you. Erhort servants to be trine: that the aged men obedient unto their own masbe sober, grave, temperate, ters, and to please them well sound in faith, in charity, in in all things; not answerpatience. The aged women ing again; not purloining, likewise, that they be in be- but shewing all good fidelity; haviour as becometh holi- that they may adorn the docness, not false accusers, not trine of God our Saviour in given to much wine, teach- all things. For the grace of ers of good things; that they God that bringeth salvation may teach the young women hath appeared to all men, to be sober, to love their teaching us that, denying unhusbands, to love their chil- godliness and worldly lusts, dren, to be discreet, chaste, we should live soberly, rightkeepers at home, good, obe- eously, and godly, in this predient to their own husbands, sent world; looking for that that the word of God be not blessed hope, and the glorious blasphemed. Young men appearing of the great God likewise exhort to be sober and our Saviour Jesus Christ; minded. In all things shew- who gave himself for us, that ing thyself a pattern of good he might redeem us from all works: in doctrine shewing iniquity, and purify unto himuncorruptness, gravity, sin- self a peculiar people, zealous cerity, sound speech, that of good works. These things cannot be condemned; that speak, and exhort, and rebuke he that is of the contrary with all authority. Let no part may be ashamed, hav- Iman despise thee. May 24, 25, TITUS, III. CHAPTER III. May 24, Evening. November 6, Morning. Nativity of Christ, Evening, ver. 4 to ver. 9. November 6, 7. are subject to principalities and profitable unto men. and powers, to obey magis- Ver. 9. But avoid foolish trates, to be ready to every questions, and genealogies, good work, to speak evil of and contentions, and strivno man, to be no brawlers, ings about the law; for they but gentle, shewing all meek- are unprofitable and vain. ness unto all men. For we A man that is an heretick ourselves also were some- after the first and second times foolish, disobedient, admonition reject; knowing deceived, serving divers lusts that he that is such is suband pleasures, living in ma- verted, and sinneth, being lice and envy, hateful, and condemned of himself. When hating one another. Ver. 4. But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter. Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey he saved us, by the washing diligently, that nothing be And of regeneration, and renew- wanting unto them. ing of the Holy Ghost; which let our's also learn to mainhe shed on us abundantly tain good works for necesthrough Jesus Christ our sary uses, that they be not Saviour; that being justified unfruitful. All that are by his grace, we should be with me salute thee. Greet made heirs according to the them that love us in the hope of eternal life. This is faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good I It was written to Titus, ordained the first bishop of the church of the Cretians, from Nicopolis of Macedonia. THE EPISTLE OF PAUL TO PHILEMON. May 25, Evening. November 7, Morning. PAUL, a prisoner of Jesus to you, and peace, from God Christ, and Timothy our our Father and the Lord Jebrother, unto Philemon our sus Christ. I thank my God, dearly beloved, and fellow- making mention of thee allabourer, and to our beloved ways in my prayers, hearing Apphia, and Archippus our of thy love and faith, which fellowsoldier, and to the thou hast toward the Lord church in thy house: Grace Jesus, and toward all saints; U 4 November 8. May 26, HEBREWS, I. that the communication of that thou shouldest receive thy faith may become effec- him for ever; not now as a tual by the acknowledging of servant, but above a servant, every good thing which is in a brother beloved, specially you in Christ Jesus. For we to me, but how much more have great joy and conso- unto thee, both in the flesh, lation in thy love, because and in the Lord? If thou the bowels of the saints are count me therefore a partrefreshed by thee, brother. ner, receive him as myself. Wherefore, though I might If he hath wronged thee, or be much bold in Christ to oweth thee ought, put that enjoin thee that which is on mine account; I Paul convenient, yet for love's have written it with mine sake I rather beseech thee, own hand, I will repay it: being such an one as Paul albeit I do not say to thee the aged, and now also a how thou owest unto me prisoner of Jesus Christ. I even thine own self besides. beseech thee for my son Yea, brother, let me have Onesimus, whom I have be- joy of thee in the Lord: regotten in my bonds: which fresh my bowels in the Lord. in time past was to thee un- Having confidence in thy profitable, but now profit- obedience I wrote unto thee, able to thee and to me: knowing that thou wilt also But whom I have sent again: do more than I say. thou therefore receive him, withal prepare me also a lodgthat is, mine own bowels: ing: for I trust that through whom I would have retained your prayers I shall be given with me, that in thy stead he unto you. There salute thee might have ministered unto Epaphras, my fellowprisoner me in the bonds of the gos- in Christ Jesus; Marcus, Apel: but without thy mind ristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my would I do nothing; that fellowlabourers. The grace thy benefit should not be as of our Lord Jesus Christ be it were of necessity, but wil- with your spirit. Amen. lingly. For perhaps he there- Written from Rome to Philemon, fore departed for a season, by Onesimus a servant. THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE HEBREWS. CHAPTER I. May 26, Evening. November 8, Morning. OD, who at sundry times the brightness of his glory, spake in time past unto the his person, and upholding all fathers by the prophets, hath things by the word of his in these last days spoken un- power, when he had by himto us by his Son, whom he self purged our sins, sat down hath appointed heir of all on the right hand of the things, by whom also he Majesty on high; being made made the worlds; who being so much better than the an May 27, HEBREWS, II. November 9. For 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; of salvation? gels, as he hath by inherit- therefore God, even thy God, ance obtained a more excel- hath anointed thee with the lent name than they. oil of gladness above thy felunto lows. 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; and they all shall wax old as 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. But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool? Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs CHAPTER II. and Chap. III. to ver. 7. May 27, Evening. November 9, Morning. we the son to give the more earnest visitest him? Thou madest heed to the things which we him a little lower than the have heard, lest at any time angels; thou crownedst him we should let them slip. For with glory and honour, and if the word spoken by angels didst set him over the works was stedfast, and every trans- of thy hands: thou hast put gression and disobedience re- all things in subjection unceived a just recompence of der his feet. For in that he reward; how shall we escape, put all in subjection under if we neglect so great salva- him, he left nothing that is tion; which at the first began not put under him. But to be spoken by the Lord, now we see not yet all things and was confirmed unto us put under him. But we see by them that heard him; Jesus, who was made a litGod also bearing them wit- tle lower than the angels for ness, both with signs and the suffering of death, crownwonders, and with divers mi- ed with glory and honour; racles, and gifts of the Holy that he by the grace of God Ghost, according to his own should taste death for every will? For unto the angels man. For it became him, hath he not put in subjec- for whom are all things, tion the world to come, and by whom are all things, whereof we speak. But one in bringing many sons unto in a certain place testified, glory, to make the captain saying, What is man, that of their salvation perfect thou art mindful of him? or through sufferings. For both May 28, HEBREWS, III. November 10. he that sanctifieth and they make reconciliation for the who are sanctified are all of sins of the people. For in that one: for which cause he is he himself hath suffered benot ashamed to call them ing tempted, he is able to sucbrethren, saying, I will de- cour them that are tempted. clare thy name unto my bre- Chapter III. WHEREthren, in the midst of the FORE, holy brethren, parchurch will I sing praise un- takers of the heavenly callto thee. And again, I will ing, consider the Apostle put my trust in him. And and High Priest of our proagain, Behold I and the chil- fession, Christ Jesus; who dren which God hath given was faithful to him that apme. Forasmuch then as the pointed him, as also Moses children are partakers of was faithful in all his house. flesh and blood, he also him- For this man was counted self likewise took part of the worthy of more glory than same; that through death Moses, inasmuch as he who he might destroy him that hath builded the house hath had the power of death, that more honour than the house. is, the devil; and deliver For every house is builded them who through fear of by some man; but he that death were all their lifetime built all things is God. And subject to bondage. For ve- Moses verily was faithful in rily he took not on him the all his house, as a servant, nature of angels; but he for a testimony of those took on him the seed of A- things which were to be braham. Wherefore in all spoken after; but Christ as things it behoved him to be a son over his own house; made like unto his brethren, whose house are we, if we that he might be a merciful hold fast the confidence and and faithful high priest in the rejoicing of the hope firm things pertaining to God, tol unto the end. CHAPTER III. ver. 7, and Chap. IV. to ver. 14. May 28, Evening. November 10, Morning. Ascension- Day, Evening, Chap. IV. lest Holy Ghost saith, To there be in any of you an day if ye will hear his voice, evil heart of unbelief, in deharden not your hearts, as in parting from the living God. the provocation, in the day But exhort one another daiof temptation in the willy, while it is called To day; derness: when your fathers lest any of you be hardened tempted me, proved me, and through the deceitfulness of saw my works forty years. sin. For we are made parWherefore I was grieved takers of Christ, if we hold with that generation, and the beginning of our confisaid, They do alway err in dence stedfast unto the end; their heart; and they have while it is said, To day if ye not known my ways. So I will hear his voice, harden sware in my wrath, They not your hearts, as in the shall not enter into my rest.) provocation. For some, when May 29, HEBREWS, IV. November 11. they had heard, did provoke:| into my rest. Seeing therehowbeit not all that came out of Egypt by Moses. But with whom was he grieved forty years? was it not with them that had sinned, whose carcases fell in the wilderness? And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not? So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief. fore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief: again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts. For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day. There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with Chap. IV. LET us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it. For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world. For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works. And in this place again, If they shall enter whom we have to do. CHAPTER IV. ver. 14, and Chap. V. May 29, Evening. November 11, Morning. SEEING then that ve have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we an may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Chap. V. FOR every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins: who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity. And by rea May 30, HEBREWS, VI. November 12. son hereof he ought, as for perfect, he became the authe people, so also for him- thor of eternal salvation unself, to offer for sins. And to all them that obey him; no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron. So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten thee. As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared; though he were a Son, yet learned he obedi- by reason of use have their ence by the things which senses exercised to discern he suffered; and being made both good and evil. called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec. Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing. For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who CHAPTER VI. TH May 30, Evening. November 12, Morning. HEREFORE leaving to an open shame. For the the principles of the doc- earth which drinketh in the trine of Christ, let us go on rain that cometh oft upon unto perfection; not laying it, and bringeth forth herbs again the foundation of re- meet for them by whom it pentance from dead works, is dressed, receiveth blessing and of faith toward God, of from God: but that which the doctrine of baptisms, and beareth thorns and briers is of laying on of hands, and of rejected, and is nigh unto resurrection of the dead, and cursing; whose end is to be of eternal judgment. And burned. But, beloved, we this will we do, if God per- are persuaded better things mit. For it is impossible for of you, and things that acthose who were once en- company salvation, though lightened, and have tasted we thus speak. For God is of the heavenly gift, and not unrighteous to forget were made partakers of the your work and labour of Holy Ghost, and have tasted love, which ye have shewed the good word of God, and toward his name, in that ye the powers of the world to have ministered to the saints, come, if they shall fall away, and do minister. And we deto renew them again unto sire that every one of you do repentance; seeing they cru- shew the same diligence to cify to themselves the Son the full assurance of hope of God afresh, and put him unto the end: that ye be May 31, HEBREWS, VII. November 13. not slothful, but followers| promise the immutability of of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises. For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee. And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise. For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife. Wherein his counsel, confirmed it by an oath: that by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest God, willing more abundant- for ever after the order of ly to shew unto the heirs of Melchisedec. CHAPTER VII. May 31, Evening. November 13, Morning. F OR this Melchisedec, king them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises. And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better. And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth. of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also And as I may so say, Levi King of Salem, which is, also, who receiveth tithes, King of peace; without fa- payed tithes in Abraham. ther, without mother, with- For he was yet in the loins out descent, having neither of his father, when Melchibeginning of days, nor end sedec met him. If therefore of life; but made like unto perfection were by the Lethe Son of God; abideth vitical priesthood,( for under a priest continually. Now it the people received the consider how great this man law,) what further need was was, unto whom ven the there that another priest patriarch Abraham gave the should rise after the order tenth of the spoils. And of Melchisedec, and not be verily they that are of the called after the order of Aasons of Levi, who receive ron? For the priesthood bethe office of the priesthood, ing changed, there is made have a commandment to of necessity a change also of take tithes of the people the law. For he of whom according to the law, that these things are spoken peris, of their brethren, though taineth to another tribe, of they come out of the loins which no man gave attendof Abraham: but he whose ance at the altar. For it is deseent is not counted from levident that our Lord sprang June 1, HEBREWS, VIII. November 14. out of Juda; of which tribe| chisedec:) by so much was Moses spake nothing con- Jesus made a surety of a cerning priesthood. And it better testament. And they is yet far more evident: for truly were many priests, bethat after the similitude of cause they were not suffered Melchisedec there ariseth to continue by reason of another priest, who is made, death: but this man, because not after the law of a carnal he continueth ever, hath commandment, but after the an unchangeable priesthood. power of an endless life. Wherefore he is able also to For he testifieth, Thou art save them to the uttermost a priest for ever after the that come unto God by him, order of Melchisedec. For seeing he ever liveth to make there is verily a disannulling intercession for them. For of the commandment go- such an high priest became ing before for the weakness us, who is holy, harmless, unand unprofitableness thereof. defiled, separate from sinFor the law made nothing ners, and made higher than perfect, but the bringing in the heavens; who needeth of a better hope did; by the not daily, as those high which we draw nigh unto priests, to offer up sacrifice, God. And inasmuch as not first for his own sins, and then this he without an oath he was made for the people's: priest:( for those priests were did once, when he offered up made without an oath; but himself. For the law makthis with an oath by him eth men high priests which that said unto him, The have infirmity; but the word Lord sware and will not re- of the oath, which was since pent, Thou art a priest for the law, maketh the Son, who ever after the order of Mel- is consecrated for evermore. CHAPTER VIII. June 1, Evening. November 14, Morning. NOW W of the things which serve unto the example and we have spoken this is shadow of heavenly things, the sum: We have such an as Moses was admonished of high priest, who is set on the God when he was about to right hand of the throne of make the tabernacle: for, the Majesty in the heavens; See, saith he, that thou make a minister of the sanctuary, all things according to the and of the true tabernacle, pattern shewed to thee in which the Lord pitched, and the mount. But now hath not man. For every high he obtained a more excellent priest is ordained to offer ministry, by how much also gifts and sacrifices: where- he is the mediator of a better fore it is of necessity that covenant, which was estabthis man have somewhat also lished upon better promises. to offer. For if he were on For if that first covenant had earth, he should not be a been faultless, then should priest, seeing that there are no place have been sought priests that offer gifts ac- for the second. For finding cording to the law: who fault with them, he saith, June 2, HEBREWS, IX. November 15. Behold, the days come, saith mind, and write them in the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah: not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they continued not in my covenant, and I regarded them not, saith the Lord. For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people and they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest. For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more. In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away. CHAPTER IX. June 2, Evening. November 15, Morning. THEN verily the first and for the errors of the peocovenant had also ordi- ple: the Holy Ghost this signances of divine service, and nifying, that the way into a worldly sanctuary. For the holiest of all was not yet there was a tabernacle made; made manifest, while as the the first, wherein was the first tabernacle was yet standcandlestick, and the table, ing: which was a figure for and the shewbread; which the time then present, in is called the sanctuary. And which were offered both gifts after the second veil, the ta- and sacrifices, that could not bernacle which is called the make him that did the serHoliest of all; which had the vice perfect, as pertaining to golden censer, and the ark of the conscience; which stood the covenant overlaid round only in meats and drinks, about with gold, wherein was and divers washings, and the golden pot that had man- carnal ordinances, imposed na, and Aaron's rod that on them until the time of budded, and the tables of reformation. But Christ bethe covenant; and over it ing come an high priest of the cherubims of glory sha- good things to come, by a dowing the mercyseat; of greater and more perfect which we cannot now speak tabernacle, not made with particularly. Now when these hands, that is to say, not of things were thus ordained, this building; neither by the the priests went always into blood of goats and calves, the first tabernacle, accom- but by his own blood he enplishing the service of God. tered in once into the holy But into the second went place, having obtained eterthe high priest alone once nal redemption for us. For every year, not without blood, if the blood of bulls and of which he offered for himself, goats, and the ashes of an June 3, HEBREWS, X. November 16. heifer sprinkling the un- led with blood both the taclean, sanctifieth to the pu- bernacle, and all the vessels rifying of the flesh: how of the ministry. And almost much more shall the blood all things are by the law of Christ, who through the purged with blood; and witheternal Spirit offered him- out shedding of blood is no self without spot to God, remission. It was therefore purge your conscience from necessary that the patterns of dead works to serve the liv- things in the heavens should ing God? And for this cause be purified with these; but he is the mediator of the new the heavenly things themtestament, that by means of selves with better sacrifices death, for the redemption of than these. For Christ is not the transgressions that were entered into the holy places under the first testament, made with hands, which are they which are called might the figures of the true; but receive the promise of eter- into heaven itself, now to nal inheritance. For where appear in the presence of a testament is, there must God for us: nor yet that he also of necessity be the death should offer himself often, as of the testator. For a testa- the high priest entereth into ment is of force after men the holy place every year are dead: otherwise it is of with blood of others; for no strength at all while the then must he often have testator liveth. Whereupon suffered since the foundation neither the first testament of the world: but now once was dedicated without blood. in the end of the world hath For when Moses had spoken he appeared to put away sin every precept to all the peo- by the sacrifice of himself. ple according to the law, he And as it is appointed unto took the blood of calves and men once to die, but after of goats, with water, this the judgment: so Christ scarlet wool, and hyssop, and was once offered to bear sprinkled both the book, and the sins of many; and unall the people, saying, This to them that look for him is the blood of the testament shall he appear the second which God hath enjoined un- time without sin unto salto you. Moreover he sprink- vation. and CHAPTER X. to ver. 19. June 3, Evening. November 16, Morning. a dow of good things to conscience of sins. But in there is come, and not the very im- those sacrifices age of the things, can never remembrance again made of with those sacrifices which sins every year. For it is they offered year by year con- not possible that the blood tinually make the comers of bulls and of goats should thereunto perfect. For then take away sins. Wherefore would they not have ceased to be offered? because that the worshippers once purged when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, June 4, HEBREWS, X. November 17. but a body hast thou pre-| crifices, which can never take pared 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 which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. And every priest standeth daily ministering and ing oftentimes the same sa- Isin. away sins: but this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; from henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool. For by one offering 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 CHAPTER X. ver. 19. June 4, Evening. November 17, Morning. HA AVING therefore, bre- much the more, as ye see thren, boldness to enter the day approaching. For if into the holiest by the blood we sin wilfully after that of Jesus, by a new and liv- we have received the knowing way, which he hath con- ledge of the truth, there resecrated for us, through the maineth no more sacrifice veil, that is to say, his flesh; for sins, but a certain fearful and having an high priest looking for of judgment and over the house of God; let fiery indignation, which shall us draw near with a true devour the adversaries. He heart in full assurance of that despised Moses' law died faith, having our hearts without mercy under two sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washor three witnesses: of how much sorer punishment, suped with pure water. Let us pose ye, shall he be thought hold fast the profession of worthy, who hath trodden our faith without wavering; under foot the Son of God, ( for he is faithful that pro- and hath counted the blood mised;) and let us consider of the covenant, wherewith one another to provoke unto he was sanctified, an unholy love and to good works: not thing, and hath done despite forsaking the assembling of unto the Spirit of grace? ourselves together, as the For we know him that hath manner of some is; but ex- said, Vengeance belongeth horting one another and so unto me, I will recompense, June 5, HEBREWS, XI. November 18. saith the Lord. And again, better and an enduring subThe Lord shall judge his stance. Cast not away therepeople. It is a fearful thing fore your confidence, which to fall into the hands of the hath great recompence of living God. But call to re- reward. For ye have need membrance the former days, of patience, that, after ye in which, after ye were illu- have done the will of God, minated, ye endured a great ye might receive the profight of afflictions; partly, mise. For yet a little while, whilst ye were made a gaz- and he that shall come will ingstock both by reproaches come, and will not tarry. and afflictions; and partly, Now the just shall live by whilst ye became compan- faith: but if any man draw ions of them that were so back, my soul shall have used. For ye had compassion no pleasure in him. But we of me in my bonds, and took are not of them who draw joyfully the spoiling of your back unto perdition; but of goods, knowing in yourselves them that believe to the that ye have in heaven a saving of the soul. CHAPTER XI. to ver. 17. NOW June 5, Evening. November 18, Morning. TOW faith is the substance| God of things not seen as of things hoped for, the yet, moved with fear, preevidence of things not seen. pared an ark to the saving For by it the elders obtain- of his house; by the which ed a good report. Through he condemned the world, faith we understand that the and became heir of the righworlds were framed by the teousness which is by faith. word of God, so that things By faith Abraham, when he which are seen were not was called to go out into a made of things which do ap- place which he should after pear. By faith Abel offered receive for an inheritance, unto God a more excellent obeyed; and he went out, sacrifice than Cain, by which not knowing whither he he obtained witness that he went. By faith he sojourned was righteous, God testify- in the land of promise, as in ing of his gifts: and by it he a strange country, dwelling being dead yet speaketh. By in tabernacles with Isaac and faith Enoch was translated Jacob, the heirs with him of that he should not see death; the same promise: for he and was not found, because looked for a city which hath God had translated him: for foundations, whose builder before his translation he had and maker is God. Through this testimony, that he pleas- faith also Sara herself reed God. But without faith it ceived strength to conceive is impossible to please him: seed, and was delivered of for he that cometh to God a child when she was past must believe that he is, and age, because she judged him that he is a rewarder of them faithful who had promised. that diligently seek him. By Therefore sprang there even faith Noah, being warned of lof one, and him as good as June 6, HEBREWS, XI. November 19. dead, so many as the stars things declare plainly that of the sky in multitude, and they seek a country. And as the sand which is by truly, if they had been mindthe sea shore innumerable. ful of that country from These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. For they that say such whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned. But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city. CHAPTER XI. ver. 17. June 6, Evening. November 19, Morning. BY All Saints' Day, Morning, ver. 33, and Chap. XII. to ver. 7. Y faith Abraham, when| esteeming the reproach of he was tried, offered Christ greater riches than up Isaac: and he that had the treasures in Egypt: for received the promises offer- he had respect unto the ed up his only begotten son, recompence of the reward. of whom it was said, That in By faith he forsook Egypt, Isaac shall thy seed be call- not fearing the wrath of the ed: accounting that God was king: for he endured, as able to raise him up, even seeing him who is invisible. from the dead; from whence Through faith he kept the also he received him in a passover, and the sprinkling figure. By faith Isaac bless- of blood, lest he that destroyed Jacob and Esau concern- ed the firstborn should touch ing things to come. By faith them. By faith they passed Jacob, when he was a dying, through the Red sea as by blessed both the sons of Jo- dry land: which the Egypseph; and worshipped, lean- tians assaying to do were ing upon the top of his staff. drowned. By faith the walls By faith Joseph, when he of Jericho fell down, after died, made mention of the they were compassed about departing of the children of seven days. By faith the Israel; and gave command- harlot Rahab perished not ment concerning his bones. with them that believed not, By faith Moses, when he was when she had received the born, was hid three months spies with peace. And what of his parents, because they shall I more say? for the saw he was a proper child; time would fail me to tell of and they were not afraid of Gedeon, and of Barak, and the king's commandment. of Samson, and of Jephthae; By faith Moses, when he was of David also, and Samuel, come to years, refused to be and of the prophets: called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; Ver. 33. Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the vio June 7, HEBREWS, XII. November 20. lence of fire, escaped the sunder, were tempted, were edge of the sword, out of slain with the sword: they weakness were made strong, wandered about in sheepwaxed valiant in fight, turn- skins and goatskins; being ed to flight the armies of destitute, afflicted, tormentthe aliens. Women receiv- ed;( of whom the world was ed their dead raised to life not worthy:) they wandered again: and others were tor- in deserts, and in mountains, tured, not accepting deliver- and in dens and caves of the ance; that they might ob- earth. And these all, havtain a better resurrection: ing obtained a good report and others had trial of cruel through faith, received not mockings and scourgings, the promise: God having yea, moreover of bonds and provided some better thing imprisonment: they were for us, that they without us stoned, they were sawn a- l should not be made perfect. CHAPTER XII. June 7, Evening. November 20, Morning. Ash- Wednesday, Evening, ver. 3 to ver. 18. WHEREFORE seeing scourgeth every son whom receiveth. about with so great a cloud Ver. 7. If ye endure chastof witnesses, let us lay aside ening, God dealeth with you every weight, and the sin as with sons; for what son is which doth so easily beset he whom the father chastenus, and let us run with pa- eth not? But if ye be withtience the race that is set out chastisement, whereof before us, looking unto Jesus all are partakers, then are the author and finisher of ye bastards, and not sons. our faith; who for the joy Furthermore we have had that was set before him en- fathers of our flesh which dured the cross, despising corrected us, and we gave the shame, and is set down them reverence: shall we at the right hand of the not much rather be in subthrone of God. jection unto the Father of Ver. 3. For consider him spirits, and live? For they that endured such contra- verily for a few days chastendiction of sinners against ed us after their own pleahimself, lest ye be wearied sure; but he for our profit, and faint in your minds. Ye that we might be partakers have not yet resisted unto of his holiness. Now no blood, striving against sin. chastening for the present And ye have forgotten the seemeth to be joyous, but exhortation which speaketh grievous: nevertheless afterunto you as unto children, ward it yieldeth the peaceMy son, despise not thou the able fruit of righteousness chastening of the Lord, nor unto them which are exerfaint when thou art rebuked cised thereby. Wherefore of him for whom the Lord lift up the hands which hang loveth he chasteneth, and down, and the feeble knees; June 8, HEBREWS, XIII. November 21. quake:) but ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, to the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, and to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel. See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from him that speaketh Ver. 18. For ye are not from heaven: whose voice come unto the mount that then shook the earth: but might be touched, and that now he hath promised, sayburned with fire, nor unto ing, Yet once more I shake blackness, and darkness, and not the earth only, but also tempest, and the sound of heaven. And this word, Yet a trumpet, and the voice once more, signifieth the reof words; which voice they moving of those things that that heard intreated that are shaken, as of things that the word should not be are made, that those things spoken to them any more: which cannot be shaken may ( for they could not endure remain. Wherefore we rethat which was commanded, ceiving a kingdom which And if so much as a beast cannot be moved, let us touch the mountain, it shall have grace, whereby we may be stoned, or thrust through serve God acceptably with with a dart: and so terrible reverence and godly fear: for was the sight, that Moses our God is a consuming fire. and make straight paths for said, I exceedingly fear and your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright. For ye know how that after ward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears. CHAPTER XIII. June 8, Evening. November 21, Morning. ET brotherly love con- versity, as being yourselves to entertain strangers: for is honourable in all, and the thereby some have enter- bed undefiled: but whoretained angels unawares. Re- mongers and adulterers God member them that are in will judge. Let your conbonds, as bound with them; versation be without covetand them which suffer ad- ousness; and be content with June 8, HEBREWS, XIII. November 21. such things as ye have: for| do good and to communicate he hath said, I will never forget not: for with such saleave thee, nor forsake thee. crifices God is well pleased. So that we may boldly say, Obey them that have the The Lord is my helper, and rule over you, and submit I will not fear what man yourselves: for they watch shall do unto me. Remember for your souls, as they that them which have the rule must give account, that they over you, who have spoken may do it with joy, and not unto you the word of God: with grief: for that is unprowhose faith follow, consider- fitable for you. Pray for us: ing the end of their con- for we trust we have a good versation. Jesus Christ the conscience, in all things willsame yesterday, and to day, ing to live honestly. But I and for ever. Be not car- beseech you the rather to do ried about with divers and this, that I may be restored strange doctrines. For it is a to you the sooner. Now the good thing that the heart be God of peace, that brought established with grace; not again from the dead our Lord with meats, which have not Jesus, that great shepherd profited them that have been of the sheep, through the occupied therein. We have blood of the everlasting coan altar, whereof they have venant, make you perfect in no right to eat which serve every good work to do his you that the tabernacle. For the bo- will, working in dies of those beasts, whose which is wellpleasing in his blood is brought into the sight, through Jesus Christ; sanctuary by the high priest to whom be glory for ever Amen. And I for sin, are burned without and ever. the camp. Wherefore Jesus beseech you, brethren, suffer also, that he might sanctify the word of exhortation: for the people with his own I have written a letter unto blood, suffered without the you in few words. Know ye gate. Let us go forth there that our brother Timothy is fore unto him without the set at liberty; with whom, if camp, bearing his reproach. he come shortly, I will see Salute all them that For here have we no continu- you. ing city, but we seek one to have the rule over you, and come. By him therefore let all the saints. They of Italy Grace be with us offer the sacrifice of praise salute you. to God continually, that is, you all. Amen. the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. But to Written to the Hebrews from Italy by Timothy. THE GENERAL EPISTLE OF JAMES. CHAPTER I. June 9, Evening. November 22, Morning. JAMES, a servant of God when he is tempted, I am and of of God Christ, to the twelve tribes cannot be tempted with evil, which are scattered abroad, neither tempteth he any greeting. My brethren, count man: but every man is it all joy when ye fall into tempted, when he is drawn divers temptations; knowing away of his own lust, and this, that the trying of your enticed. Then when lust faith worketh patience. But hath conceived, it bringeth let patience have her perfect forth sin: and sin, when it work, that ye may be perfect is finished, bringeth forth and entire, wanting nothing. death. Do not err, my beIf any of you lack wisdom, loved brethren. Every good let him ask of God, that giv- gift and every perfect gift eth to all men liberally, and is from above, and cometh upbraideth not; and it shall down from the Father of be given him. But let him lights, with whom is no variask in faith, nothing waver- ableness, neither shadow of ing. For he that wavereth turning. Of his own will is like a wave of the sea begat he us with the word of driven with the wind and truth, that we should be a tossed. For let not that man kind of firstfruits of his creathink that he shall receive tures. Wherefore, my belovany thing of the Lord. A ed brethren, let every man double minded man is un- be swift to hear, slow to stable in all his ways. Let speak, slow to wrath: for the brother of low degree the wrath of man worketh rejoice in that he is exalted: not the righteousness of but the rich, in that he is God. Wherefore lay apart made low: because as the all filthiness and superfluity flower of the grass he shall of naughtiness, and receive pass away. For the sun is with meekness the engrafted no sooner risen with a burn- word, which is able to save ing heat, but it withereth the your souls. But be ye doers grass, and the flower thereof of the word, and not hearers falleth, and the grace of the only, deceiving your own fashion of it perisheth: so selves. For if any be a hearalso shall the rich man fade er of the word, and not a away in his ways. Blessed doer, he is like unto a man is the man that endureth beholding his natural face temptation for when he is in a glass: for he beholdeth tried, he shall receive the himself, and goeth his way, crown of life, which the Lord and straightway forgetteth hath promised to them that what manner of man he love him. Let no man say was. But whoso looketh June 10, JAMES, II. November 23. into the perfect law of liber-| but deceiveth his own heart, ty, and continueth therein, this man's religion is vain. he being not a forgetful hear- Pure religion and undefiled er, but a doer of the work, before God and the Father this man shall be blessed in is this, To visit the fatherless his deed. If any man among and widows in their affliction, you seem to be religious, and to keep himself unspotand bridleth not his tongue, ted from the world. CHAPTER II. June 10, Evening. November 23, Morning. M he commit Y brethren, have not[ point, he is guilty of all. For Jesus Christ, the Lord of adultery, said also, Do not glory, with respect of per- kill. Now if thou commit sons. For if there come unto no adultery, yet if thou kill, your assembly a man with a thou art become a transgold ring, in goodly apparel, gressor of the law. So speak and there come in also a poor ye, and so do, as they that man in vile raiment; and shall be judged by the law of ye have respect to him that liberty. For he shall have weareth the gay clothing, judgment without mercy, and say unto him, Sit thou that hath shewed no mercy; here in a good place; and and mercy rejoiceth against say to the poor, Stand thou judgment. What doth it prothere, or sit here under my fit, my brethren, though a footstool: are ye not then man say he hath faith, and partial in yourselves, and have not works? can faith are become judges of evil save him? If a brother or thoughts? Hearken, my be- sister be naked, and destiloved brethren, Hath not tute of daily food, and one of God chosen the poor of this you say unto them, Depart world rich in faith, and heirs in peace, be ye warmed and of the kingdom which he filled; notwithstanding ye hath promised to them that give them not those things love him? But ye have de- which are needful to the spised the poor. Do not rich body; what doth it profit? men oppress you, and draw Even so faith, if it hath not you before the judgment works, is dead, being alone. seats? Do not they blas- Yea, a man may say, Thou pheme that worthy name by hast faith, and I have works: the which ye are called? If shew me thy faith without ye fulfil the royal law ac- thy works, and I will shew cording to the scripture, thee my faith by my works. Thou shalt love thy neigh- Thou believest that there is bour as thyself, ye do well: one God; thou doest well: but if ye have respect to the devils also believe, and persons, ye commit sin, and tremble. But wilt thou know, are convinced of the law as O vain man, that faith withtransgressors. For whoso- out works is dead? Was not ever shall keep the whole Abraham our father justified law, and yet offend in one by works, when he had of June 12, JAMES, III. fered Isaac his son upon the works a man is justified, altar? Seest thou how faith and not by faith only. Likewrought with his works, and wise also was not Rahab by works was faith made the harlot justified by works, perfect? And the scripture when she had received the was fulfilled which saith, messengers, and had sent Abraham believed God, and them out another way? it was imputed unto him for For as the body withrighteousness: and he was out the spirit is dead, so called the Friend of God. faith without works is dead Ye see then how that by also. CHAPTER III. June 12, Evening. November 24, Morning. bless we even the Famasters, knowing that ther; and therewith curse we shall receive the greater we men, which are made condemnation. For in many after the similitude of God. things we offend all. If any Out of the same mouth proman offend not in word, the ceedeth blessing and cursing. same is a perfect man, and My brethren, these things able also to bridle the whole ought not so to be. Doth a body. Behold, we put bits fountain send forth at the in the horses' mouths, that same place sweet water and they may obey us; and we bitter? Can the fig tree, my turn about their whole body. brethren, bear olive berries? Behold also the ships, which either a vine, figs? so can no though they be so great, and fountain both yield salt waare driven of fierce winds, ter and fresh. Who is a wise yet are they turned about man and endued with knowwith a very small helm, whi- ledge among you? let him thersoever the governor list- shew out of a good convereth. Even so the tongue is sation his works with meeka little member, and boast- ness of wisdom. But if ye eth great things. Behold, have bitter envying and strife how great a matter a little in your hearts, glory not, and fire kindleth! And the lie not against the truth. tongue is a fire, a world of This wisdom descendeth not iniquity: so is the tongue from above but is earthly, among our members, that it sensual, devilish. For where defileth the whole body, and envying and strife is, there setteth on fire the course of is confusion and every evil nature; and it is set on fire work. But the wisdom that of hell. For every kind of is from above is first pure, beasts, and of birds, and of then peaceable, gentle, and serpents, and of things in the easy to be intreated, full of sea, is tamed, and hath been mercy and good fruits, withtamed of mankind: but the out partiality, and without tongue can no man tame; hypocrisy. And the fruit of it is an unruly evil, full of righteousness is sown in peace deadly poison. Therewith of them that make peace. November 24. June 13, 14, JAMES, IV, V. CHAPTER IV. June 13, Evening. November 25, Morning. come to and and fightings among you? your joy to heaviness. Humcome they not hence, even of ble yourselves in the sight your lusts that war in your of the Lord, and he shall members? Ye lust, and have lift you up. Speak not evil not: ye kill, and desire to one of another, brethren. He have, and cannot obtain: ye that speaketh evil of his fight and war, yet ye have brother, and judgeth his bronot, because ye ask not. Ye ther, speaketh evil of the ask, and receive not, because law, and judgeth the law: ye ask amiss, that ye may but if thou judge the law, consume it upon your lusts. thou art not a doer of the Ye adulterers and adulter- law, but a judge. There is esses, know ye not that the one lawgiver, who is able to friendship of the world is en- save and to destroy: who art mity with God? whosoever thou that judgest another? therefore will be a friend of Go to now, ye that say, To the world is the enemy of day or to morrow we will go God. Do ye think that the into such a city, and conscripture saith in vain, The tinue there a year, and buy spirit that dwelleth in us and sell, and get gain: wherelusteth to envy? But he as ye know not what shall giveth more grace. Where- be on the morrow. For what fore he saith, God resisteth is your life? It is even a the proud, but giveth grace vapour, that appeareth for a unto the humble. Submit little time, and then vanishyourselves therefore to God. eth away. For that ye ought Resist the devil, and he will to say, If the Lord will, we flee from you. Draw nigh to shall live, and do this, or But now ye rejoice God, and he will draw nigh that. to you. Cleanse your hands, in your boastings: all such ye sinners; and purify your rejoicing is evil. Therefore hearts, ye double minded. to him that knoweth to do Be afflicted, and mourn, and good, and doeth it not, to weep: let your laughter be him it is sin. CHAPTER V. November 25, 26. June 14, Evening. November 26, Morning. Go weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you. Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten. Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure to gether for the last days. Be- lof slaughter. Ye have conNO to now, ye rich men, hold, the hire of the labourers who have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of sabaoth. Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and been wanton; ye have nourished your hearts, as in a day June 15, I. PETER, I. November 27. demned and killed the just;| let him pray. Is any merry? and he doth not resist you. let him sing psalms. Is any Be patient therefore, bre- sick among you? let him thren, unto the coming of the call for the elders of the Lord. Behold, the husband- church; and let them pray man waiteth for the precious over him, anointing him with fruit of the earth, and hath oil in the name of the Lord: long patience for it, until he and the prayer of faith shall receive the early and latter save the sick, and the Lord rain. Be ye also patient; shall raise him up; and if he stablish your hearts: for the have committed sins, they coming of the Lord draweth shall be forgiven him. Connigh. Grudge not one against fess your faults one to ananother, brethren, lest ye other, and pray one for anbe condemned: behold, the other, that ye may be healed. judge standeth before the The effectual fervent prayer door. Take, my brethren, of a righteous man availeth the prophets, who have spo- much. Elias was a man subken in the name of the Lord, ject to like passions as we for an example of suffering are, and he prayed earnestly affliction, and of patience. that it might not rain: and Behold, we count them hap- it rained not on the earth by py which endure. Ye have the space of three years and heard of the patience of Job, six months. And he prayed and have seen the end of the again, and the heaven gave Lord; that the Lord is very rain, and the earth brought pitiful, and of tender mercy. forth her fruit. Brethren, if But above all things, my any of you do err from the brethren, swear not, neither truth, and one convert him; by heaven, neither by the let him know, that he which earth, neither by any other converteth the sinner from oath: but let your yea be the error of his way shall yea; and your nay, nay; lest save a soul from death, ye fall into condemnation. and shall hide a multitude Is any among you afflicted? of sins. THE FIRST EPISTLE GENERAL OF PETER. CHAPTER I. to ver. 22. June 15, Evening. November 27, Morning. PETER, an apostle of Je- sprinkling of the blood of sus Christ, to the stran- Jesus Christ: Grace unto gers scattered throughout you, and peace, be multipliPontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, ed. Blessed be the God and Asia, and Bithynia, elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant merey hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of X June 16, I. PETER, I. November 28. Jesus Christ from the dead, that have preached the gosto an inheritance incorrupti- pel unto you with the Holy ble, and undefiled, and that Ghost sent down from heafadeth not away, reserved in ven; which things the angels heaven for you, who are kept desire to look into. Whereby the power of God through fore gird up the loins of your faith unto salvation ready to mind, be sober, and hope to be revealed in the last time. the end for the grace that is Wherein ye greatly rejoice, to be brought unto you at the though now for a season, if revelation of Jesus Christ; need be, ye are in heaviness as obedient children, not through manifold tempta- fashioning yourselves accordtions that the trial of your ing to the former lusts in faith, being much more pre- your ignorance: but as he cious than of gold that pe- which hath called you is risheth, though it be tried holy, so be ye holy in all with fire, might be found manner of conversation; beunto praise and honour and cause it is written, Be ye glory at the appearing of holy; for I am holy. And Jesus Christ: whom having if ye call on the Father, who not seen, ye love; in whom, without respect of persons though now ye see him not, judgeth according to every yet believing, ye rejoice with man's work, pass the time joy unspeakable and full of of your sojourning here in glory: receiving the end of fear: forasmuch as ye know your faith, even the salva- that ye were not redeemed tion of your souls. Of which with corruptible things, as salvation the prophets have silver and gold, from your conversation received enquired and searched dili- vain gently, who prophesied of by tradition from your fathe grace that should come thers; but with the precious unto you: searching what, blood of Christ, as of a lamb or what manner of time the without blemish and without Spirit of Christ which was in spot: who verily was forethem did signify, when it tes- ordained before the foundatified beforehand the suffer- tion of the world, but was ings of Christ, and the glory manifest in these last times that should follow. Unto for you, who by him do bewhom it was revealed, that lieve in God, that raised not unto themselves, but un- him up from dead, and to us they did minister the gave him glory; that your things, which are now re- faith and hope might be in ported unto you by them God. CHAPTER I. ver. 22, and Chap. II. to ver. 11. June 16, Evening. November 28, Morning. Good Friday, Evening, Chap. II. to the end of Chap. SEED EEING ye have purified| one another with a pure your souls in obeying heart fervently: being born the truth through the Spirit again, not of corruptible unto unfeigned love of the seed, but of incorruptible, brethren, see that ye lovel by the word of God, which June 17, I. PETER, II. November 29. liveth and abideth for ever. it is contained in the scripFor all flesh is as grass, ture, Behold, I lay in Sion and all the glory of man as a chief corner stone, elect, the flower of grass. The precious: and he that begrass withereth, and the lieveth on him shall not be flower thereof falleth away: confounded. Unto you therebut the word of the Lord fore which believe he is preendureth for ever. And this cious: but unto them which is the word which by the gos- be disobedient, the stone pel is preached unto you. which the builders disallowChapter II. WHERE- ed, the same is made the FORE laying aside all ma- head of the corner, and a lice, and all guile, and stone of stumbling, and a hypocrisies, and envies, and rock of offence, even to them all evil speakings, as new- which stumble at the word, born babes, desire the sin- being disobedient: wherecere milk of the word, that unto also they were appointye may grow thereby: if so ed. But ye are a chosen be ye have tasted that the generation, a royal priestLord is gracious. To whom hood, an holy nation, a pecucoming, as unto a living liar people; that ye should stone, disallowed indeed of shew forth the praises of him men, but chosen of God, and who hath called you out of precious, ye also, as lively darkness into his marvellous stones, are built up a spiritual light: which in time past were house, an holy priesthood, not a people, but are now to offer up spiritual sacri- the people of God: which fices, acceptable to God by had not obtained mercy, but Jesus Christ. Wherefore also now have obtained mercy. CHAPTER II. ver. 11, and Chap. III, to ver. 8. June 17, Evening. November 29, Morning. 11. I be- For so is the will of seech you as strangers God, that with well doing ye and pilgrims, abstain from may put to silence the ignofleshly lusts, which war a- rance of foolish men: as free, gainst the soul; having your and not using your liberty conversation honest among for a cloke of maliciousness, the Gentiles: that, whereas but as the servants of God. they speak against you as Honour all men. Love the evildoers, they may by your brotherhood. Fear God. Hogood works, which they shall nour the king. Servants, be behold, glorify God in the subject to your masters with day of visitation. Submit all fear; not only to the good yourselves to every ordinance and gentle, but also to the of man for the Lord's sake: froward. For this is thankwhether it be to the king, worthy, if a man for conas supreme; or unto gover- science toward God endure nors, as unto them that are grief, suffering wrongfully. sent by him for the punish- For what glory is it, if, when ment of evildoers, and for ye be buffeted for your faults, the praise of them that do ye shall take it patiently? June 18, I. PETER, III. but if, when ye do well, and hold your chaste conversuffer for it, ye take it pa- sation coupled with fear. tiently, this is acceptable Whose adorning let it not with God. For even here- be that outward adorning unto were ye called: because of plaiting the hair, and Christ also suffered for us, of wearing of gold, or of leaving us an example, that putting on of apparel; but ye should follow his steps: let it be the hidden man who did no sin, neither was of the heart, in that which guile found in his mouth: is not corruptible, even the who, when he was reviled, ornament of a meek and reviled not again; when he quiet spirit, which is in the suffered, he threatened not; sight of God of great price. but committed himself to For after this manner in the him that judgeth righteous- old time the holy women ly: who his own self bare also, who trusted in God, our sins in his own body adorned themselves, being on the tree, that we, being in subjection unto their dead to sins, should live un- own husbands: even as Sato righteousness: by whose ra obeyed Abraham, calling stripes ye were healed. For him lord: whose daughters ye were as sheep going astray; ye are, as long as ye do are not afraid but are now returned unto well, and the Shepherd and Bishop of with any amazement. Likewise, ye husbands, dwell your souls. Chap. III. LIKEWISE, with them according to knowye wives, be in subjection to ledge, giving honour unto your own husbands; that, if the wife, as unto the weaker any obey not the word, they vessel, and as being heirs also may without the word together of the grace of life; be won by the conversation that your prayers be not of the wives; while they be- hindered. December 1. CHAPTER III. ver. 8, June 18, Evening. and Chap. IV. to ver. 7. December 1, Morning. of the are over one mind, having com- the righteous, and his ears passion one of another, love are open unto their prayers: as brethren, be pitiful, be but the face of the Lord is courteous: not rendering evil against them that do evil. for evil, or railing for railing: And who is he that will but contrariwise blessing; harm you, if ye be followers knowing that ye are there- of that which is good? But unto called, that ye should and if ye suffer for rightinherit a blessing. For he eousness' sake, happy are ye: that will love life, and see and be not afraid of their good days, let him refrain terror, neither be troubled; his tongue from evil, and but sanctify the Lord God his lips that they speak no in your hearts: and be ready guile: let him eschew evil, always to give an answer to and do good; let him seek every man that asketh you peace, and ensue it. For thel a reason of the hope that is June 19, I. PETER, IV. in you with meekness and right hand of God; angels fear: having a good con- and authorities and powers science; that, whereas they being made subject unto him. speak evil of you, as of Chap. IV. FORASMUCH evildoers, they may be a- then as Christ hath suffered shamed that falsely accuse for us in the flesh, arm youryour good conversation in selves likewise with the same Christ. For it is better, if mind: for he that hath sufthe will of God be so, that fered in the flesh hath ceasye suffer for well doing, than ed from sin; that he no for evil doing. For Christ longer should live the rest also hath once suffered for of his time in the flesh to sins, the just for the unjust, the lusts of men, but to the that he might bring us to will of God. For the time God, being put to death in past of our life may suffice the flesh, but quickened by us to have wrought the the Spirit: by which also will of the Gentiles, when he went and preached unto we walked in lasciviousness, the spirits in prison; which lusts, excess of wine, revelsometime were disobedient, lings, banquetings, and abowhen once the longsuffering minable idolatries: wherein of God waited in the days of they think it strange that Noah, while the ark was a ye run not with them to the preparing, wherein few, that same excess of riot, speakis, eight souls were saved ing evil of you who shall by water. The like figure give account to him that whereunto even baptism is ready to judge the quick doth also now save us( not and the dead. For for this the putting away of the filth cause was the gospel preachof the flesh, but the answered also to them that are of a good conscience toward dead, that they might be God,) by the resurrection of judged according to men in Jesus Christ: who is gone the flesh, but live according into heaven, and is on the to God in the spirit. December 2. CHAPTER IV. ver. 7. June 19, Evening. December 2, Morning. BUT UT the end of all things man minister, let him do it as is at hand: be ye there- of the ability which God givfore sober and watch unto eth: that God in all things prayer. And above all may be glorified through Jethings have fervent charity sus Christ, to whom be praise among yourselves: for cha- and dominion for ever and rity shall cover the multi- ever. Amen. Beloved, think tude of sins. Use hospi- it not strange concerning the tality one to another with- fiery trial which is to try you, out grudging. As every man as though some strange thing hath received the gift, even happened unto you: but reso minister the same one to joice, inasmuch as ye are paranother, as good stewards of takers of Christ's sufferings; the manifold grace of God. If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. If ye be X 2 December 3. June 20, I. PETER, V. reproached for the name of time is come that judgment Christ, happy are ye; for the must begin at the house of spirit of glory and of God God: and if it first begin at resteth upon you: on their us, what shall the end be of part he is evil spoken of, but them that obey not the gospel on your part he is glorified. of God? And if the righteBut let none of you suffer as ous scarcely be saved, where a murderer, or as a thief, or shall the ungodly and the as an evildoer, or as a busy- sinner appear? Wherefore let body in other men's matters. them that suffer according to Yet if any man suffer as a the will of God commit the Christian, let him not be keeping of their souls to him ashamed; but let him glorify in well doing, as unto a God on this behalf. For the faithful Creator. CHAPTER V. June 20, Evening. December 3, Morning. THE HE elders which are a- lant; because your adversary mong you I exhort, who the devil, as a roaring lion, am also an elder, and a wit- walketh about, seeking whom ness of the sufferings of Christ, he may devour: whom resist and also a partaker of the stedfast in the faith, knowing glory that shall be revealed that the same afflictions are feed the flock of God which is accomplished in your breamong you, taking the over- thren that are in the world. sight thereof, not by con- But the God of all grace, who straint, but willingly; not for hath called us unto his eterfilthy lucre, but of a ready nal glory by Christ Jesus, mind; neither as being lords after that ye have suffered a over God's heritage, but be- while, make you perfect, stabing ensamples to the flock. lish, strengthen, settle you. And when the chief Shepherd To him be glory and domishall appear, ye shall receive nion for ever and ever. Amen. a crown of glory that fad- By Silvanus, a faithful broeth not away. Likewise, ye ther unto you, as I suppose, younger, submit yourselves I have written briefly, exunto the elder. Yea, all of you horting, and testifying that be subject one to another, and this is the true grace of be clothed with humility: for God wherein ye stand. The God resisteth the proud, and church that is at Babylon, giveth grace to the humble. elected together with you, Humble yourselves therefore saluteth you; and so doth under the mighty hand of Marcus my son. Greet ye God, that he may exalt you one another with a kiss of in due time: casting all your charity. Peace be with you care upon him; for he careth all that are in Christ Jesus. for you. Be sober, be vigi- Amen. THE SECOND EPISTLE GENERAL OF PETER. CHAPTER I. ST June 21, Evening. December 4, Morning. SIMON Peter, a servant our Lord and Saviour Jesus and an apostle of Jesus Christ. Wherefore I will Christ, to them that have ob- not be negligent to put you tained like precious faith with always in remembrance of us through the righteousness these things, though ye know of God and our Saviour Jesus them, and be established in Christ: Grace and peace be the present truth. Yea, I multiplied unto you through think it meet, as long as I am the knowledge of God, and of in this tabernacle, to stir you Jesus our Lord, according as up by putting you in rememhis divine power hath given brance; knowing that shortly unto us all things that per- I must put off this my tabertain unto life and godliness, nacle, even as our Lord Jethrough the knowledge of sus Christ hath shewed me. him that hath called us to Moreover I will endeavour glory and virtue: whereby that ye may be able after my are given unto us exceeding decease to have these things great and precious promises: always in remembrance. For that by these ye might be we have not followed cunpartakers of the divine na- ningly devised fables, when ture, having escaped the cor- we made known unto you the ruption that is in the world power and coming of our through lust. And beside Lord Jesus Christ, but were this, giving all diligence, add eyewitnesses of his majesty. to your faith virtue; and to For he received from God virtue knowledge; and to the Father honour and glory, knowledge temperance; and when there came such a voice to temperance patience; and to him from the excellent to patience godliness; and to glory, This is my beloved Son, godliness brotherly kindness; in whom I am well pleased. and to brotherly kindness And this voice which came charity. For if these things from heaven we heard, when be in you, and abound, they we were with him in the make you that ye shall nei- holy mount. We have also a ther be barren nor unfruitful more sure word of prophecy; in the knowledge of our Lord whereunto ye do well that ye Jesus Christ. But he that take heed, as unto a light that lacketh these things is blind, shineth in a dark place, until and cannot see afar off, and the day dawn, and the day hath forgotten that he was star arise in your hearts: purged from his old sins. knowing this first, that no Wherefore the rather, bre- prophecy of the scripture thren, give diligence to make is of any private interpreyour calling and election tation. For the prophecy sure: for if ye do these things, came not in old time by ye shall never fall: for so an the will of man: but holy entrance shall be ministered men of God spake as they unto you abundantly into were moved by the Holy the everlasting kingdom of Ghost. June 22, December 5. II. PETER, II. CHAPTER II. June 22, Evening. December 5, Morning. BUT UT there were false pro- 1 of uncleanness, and despise phets also among the government. Presumptuous people, even as there shall are they, selfwilled, they are be false teachers among you, not afraid to speak evil of who privily shall bring in dignities. Whereas angels, damnable heresies, even de- which are greater in power nying the Lord that bought and might, bring not railing them, and bring upon them- accusation against them beselves swift destruction. And fore the Lord. But these, as many shall follow their per- natural brute beasts, made to nicious ways; by reason of be taken and destroyed, speak whom the way of truth shall evil of the things that they be evil spoken of. And understand not; and shall through covetousness shall utterly perish in their own they with feigned words make corruption; and shall receive merchandise of you: whose the reward of unrighteousjudgment now of a long time ness, as they that count it lingereth not, and their dam- pleasure to riot in the day nation slumbereth not. For time. Spots they are and if God spared not the angels blemishes, sporting themthat sinned, but cast them selves with their own deceivdown to hell, and delivered ings while they feast with them into chains of darkness, you; having eyes full of adulto be reserved unto judg- tery, and that cannot cease ment; and spared not the old from sin; beguiling unstable world, but saved Noah the souls: an heart they have exeighth person, a preacher of ercised with covetous pracrighteousness, bringing in the tices; cursed children: which flood upon the world of the have forsaken the right way, ungodly; and turning the ci- and are gone astray, followties of Sodom and Gomorrha ing the way of Balaam the into ashes condemned them son of Bosor, who loved the with an overthrow, making wages of unrighteousness; them an ensample unto those but was rebuked for his inithat after should live un- quity: the dumb ass speakgodly; and delivered just ing with man's voice forbad Lot, vexed with the filthy the madness of the prophet. conversation of the wicked: These are wells without wa( for that righteous man dwell- ter, clouds that are carried ing among them, in seeing with a tempest; to whom the and hearing, vexed his righ- mist of darkness is reserved teous soul from day to day for ever. For when they with their unlawful deeds;) speak great swelling words of the Lord knoweth how to vanity, they allure through deliver the godly out of the lusts of the flesh, through temptations, and to reserve much wantonness, those that the unjust unto the day of were clean escaped from judgment to be punished: them who live in error. While but chiefly them that walk they promise them liberty, after the flesh in the lust they themselves are the ser June 23, II. PETER, III. December 6. vants of corruption: for of better for them not to have whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage. For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning. For it had been known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them. But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire. CHAPTER III. loved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: that ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour: knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation. For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water: whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished: but the heavens and the earth, which are now, by in dwelleth righteousness. the same word are kept in Wherefore, beloved, seeing store, reserved unto fire a- that ye look for such things, gainst the day of judgment be diligent that ye may be and perdition of ungodly men. found of him in peace, withBut, beloved, be not ignorant out spot, and blameless. And of this one thing, that one day account that the longsufferis with the Lord as a thou- ing of our Lord is salvation; sand years, and a thousand even as our beloved brother years as one day. The Lord is not slack concerning his June 23, Evening. December 6, Morning. be- as some men slackness; but is longsuffering to us- ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherePaul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath X 3 June 25, 26, I. JOHN, I, II. December 7, 8. written unto you; as also in| know these things before, beall his epistles, speaking in ware lest ye also, being led them of these things; in away with the error of the which are some things hard wicked, fall from your own to be understood, which they stedfastness. But grow in that are unlearned and un- grace, and in the knowledge stable wrest, as they do also of our Lord and Saviour To him be the other scriptures, unto Jesus Christ. their own destruction. Ye glory both now and for ever. therefore, beloved, seeing yel Amen. THE FIRST EPISTLE GENERAL OF JOHN. CHAPTER I. June 25, Evening. December 7, Morning. heard beginning, which we have to you, that God is light, and heard, which we have seen in him is no darkness at all. with our eyes, which we have If we say that we have fellooked upon, and our hands lowship with him, and walk have handled, of the Word of in darkness, we lie, and do life;( for the life was mani- not the truth: but if we walk fested, and we have seen it, in the light, as he is in the and bear witness, and shew light, we have fellowship one unto you that eternal life, with another, and the blood which was with the Father, of Jesus Christ his Son and was manifested unto us;) cleanseth us from all sin. If that which we have seen and we say that we have no sin, heard declare we unto you, we deceive ourselves, and the that ye also may have fellow- truth is not in us. If we conship with us: and truly our fess our sins, he is faithful fellowship is with the Fa- and just to forgive us our ther, and with his Son Jesus sins, and to cleanse us from Christ. And these things all unrighteousness. If we write we unto you, that your say that we have not sinned, joy may be full. This then is we make him a liar, and his the message which we have word is not in us. CHAPTER II. to ver. 15. June 26, Evening. December 8, Morning. Y little children, these M that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: and he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for our's only, but also for the sins of the whole world. And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. He that saith he abid June 27, I. JOHN, II. December 9. eth in him ought himself also and knoweth not whither he so to walk, even as he walk- goeth, because that darkness ed. Brethren, I write no new hath blinded his eyes. I write commandment unto you, but unto you, little children, bean old commandment which cause your sins are forgiven ye had from the beginning. you for his name's sake. I The old commandment is the write unto you, fathers, beword which ye have heard cause ye have known him from the beginning. Again, that is from the beginning. I a new commandment I write write unto you, young men, unto you, which thing is true because ye have overcome in him and in you: because the wicked one. I write unto the darkness is past, and the you, little children, because true light now shineth. He ye have known the Father. that saith he is in the light, I have written unto you, faand hateth his brother, is in thers, because ye have known darkness even until now. He him that is from the beginthat loveth his brother abid- ning. I have written unto eth in the light, and there is you, young men, because ye none occasion of stumbling are strong, and the word of in him. But he that hateth God abideth in you, and ye his brother is in darkness, have overcome the wicked and walketh in darkness, one. CHAPTER II. ver. 15. June 27, Evening. December 9, Morning. OVE not the world, nei-| But ye have an unction from are in the world. If any man all things. I have not written love the world, the love of unto you because ye know the Father is not in him. not the truth, but because ye For all that is in the world, know it, and that no lie is of the lust of the flesh, and the truth. Who is a liar but the lust of the eyes, and he that denieth that Jesus is the pride of life, is not of the Christ? He is antichrist, the Father, but is of the that denieth the Father and world. And the world passeth the Son. Whosoever denieth away, and the lust thereof: the Son, the same hath not but he that doeth the will of the Father:[ but] he that acGod abideth for ever. Little knowledgeth the Son hath the children, it is the last time: Father also. Let that thereand as ye have heard that an- fore abide in you, which ye tichrist shall come, even now have heard from the beginare there many antichrists; ning. If that which ye have whereby we know that it is heard from the beginning the last time. They went shall remain in you, ye also out from us, but they were shall continue in the Son, not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us. and in the Father. And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life. These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you. But the June 28, 30, I. JOHN, III. December 10, 11. anointing which ye have re-| little children, abide in him; ceived of him abideth in you, that, when he shall appear, and ye need not that any we may have confidence, and man teach you: but as the not be ashamed before him same anointing teacheth you at his coming. If ye know of all things, and is truth, that he is righteous, ye know and is no lie, and even as that every one that doeth it hath taught you, ye shall righteousness is born of abide in him. And now, him. CHAPTER III. to ver. 16. June 28, Evening. December 10, Morning. this Son of of love the Father hath was manifested, that he might bestowed upon us, that we destroy the works of the devil. should be called the sons of Whosoever is born of God God: therefore the world doth not commit sin; for his knoweth us not, because it seed remaineth in him: and knew him not. Beloved, now he cannot sin, because he is are we the sons of God, and born of God. In this the chilit doth not yet appear what dren of God are manifest, and we shall be: but we know the children of the devil: whothat, when he shall appear, soever doeth not righteouswe shall be like him; for we ness is not of God, neither he shall see him as he is. And that loveth not his brother. every man that hath this hope For this is the message that in him purifieth himself, even ye heard from the beginning, as he is pure. Whosoever that we should love one ancommitteth sin transgresseth other. Not as Cain, who was also the law: for sin is the of that wicked one, and slew transgression of the law. And his brother. And wherefore ye know that he was mani- slew he him? Because his fested to take away our sins; own works were evil, and his and in him is no sin. Who- brother's righteous. Marvel soever abideth in him sinneth not, my brethren, if the world not: whosoever sinneth hath hate you. We know that we not seen him, neither known have passed from death unto him. Little children, let no life, because we love the breman deceive you: he that thren. He that loveth not doeth righteousness is right- his brother abideth in death. eous, even as he is righteous. Whosoever hateth his brother He that committeth sin is of is a murderer: and ye know the devil; for the devil sin- that no murderer hath eterneth from the beginning. Fornal life abiding in him. CHAPTER III. ver. 16, and Chap. IV. to ver. 7. June 30, Evening. December 11, Morning. Tuesday in Whitsun- Week, Evening, Chap. IV, to ver. 14. love of God, because he our lives for the brethren. laid down his life for us: But whoso hath this world's July 1, I. JOHN, IV. good, and seeth his brother| Spirit which he hath given us. 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 toward 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 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 him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Chap. IV. BELOVED, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: and every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error. December 12. CHAPTER IV. ver. 7. July 1, Evening. December 12, Morning. us If love one another for love is of dwelleth in us, and his love is God; and every one that lov- perfected in us. Hereby know eth is born of God, and know- we that we dwell in him, and eth God. He that loveth not he in us, because he hath knoweth not God; for God is given us of his Spirit. love. In this was manifested the love of God toward 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. Ver. 14. 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 in him, and he in God. And 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 X 4 July 2, I. JOHN, V. December 13. we may have boldness in the a man say, I love God, and day of judgment: because as hateth his brother, he is a he is, so are we in this world. liar: for he that loveth not his There is no fear in love; but brother whom he hath seen, perfect love casteth out fear: how can he love God whom because fear hath torment. he hath not seen? And this He that feareth is not made commandment have we from perfect in love. We love him, him, That he who loveth because he first loved us. If God love his brother also. CHAPTER V. July 2, Evening. December 13, Morning. THOSOEVER believeth that believeth on the Son is born of God: and every one himself: he that believeth that loveth him that begat not God hath made him a loveth him also that be- liar; because he believeth gotten of him. By this we not the record that God gave know that we love the chil- of his Son. And this is the dren of God, when we love record, that God hath given God, and keep his command- to us eternal life, and this ments. For this is the love life is in his Son. He that of God, that we keep his com- hath the Son hath life; and mandments: and his com- he that hath not the Son of mandments are not griev- God hath not life. These ous. For whatsoever is born things have I written unto of God overcometh the you that believe on the name world: and this is the victory of the Son of God; that ye that overcometh the world, may know that ye have etereven our faith. Who is he nal life, and that ye may bethat overcometh the world, lieve on the name of the Son but he that believeth that of God. And this is the conJesus is the Son of God? fidence that we have in him, This is he that came by that, if we ask any thing acwater and blood, even Jesus cording to his will, he heareth Christ; not by water only, us: and if we know that he but by water and blood. hear us, whatsoever we ask, And it is the Spirit that we know that we have the beareth witness, because the petitions that we desired of see his Spirit is truth. For there him. If any man are three that bear record brother sin a sin which is in heaven, the Father, the not unto death, he shall ask, Word, and the Holy Ghost: and he shall give him life and these three are one. for them that sin not unto And there are three that bear death. There is a sin unto witness in earth, the spirit, death: I do not say that he and the water, and the shall pray for it. All unand blood: and these three agree righteousness is sin: in one. If we receive the there is a sin not unto death. witness of men, the witness We know that whosoever is of God is greater: for this is born of God sinneth not; but the witness of God which he he that is begotten of God hath testified of his Son. He keepeth himself, and that July 3, 4, wicked one toucheth him not. And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, II.& III. JOHN. December 14, 15. that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life. Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen. HE THE THE SECOND EPISTLE OF JOHN. July 3, Evening. December 14, Morning. elder unto the elect] For many deceivers are enlady and her children, tered into the world, who whom I love in the truth; confess not that Jesus Christ and not I only, but also all is come in the flesh. This is they that have known the a deceiver and an antichrist. truth; for the truth's sake, Look to yourselves, that we which dwelleth in us, and lose not those things which shall be with us for ever. we have wrought, but that Grace be with you, mercy, we receive a full reward. and peace, from God the Whosoever transgresseth, and Father, and from the Lord abideth not in the doctrine Jesus Christ, the Son of the of Christ, hath not God. He Father, in truth and love. that abideth in the doctrine I rejoiced greatly that I of Christ, he hath both the found of thy children walk- Father and the Son. If there ing in truth, as we have re- come any unto you, and ceived a commandment from bring not this doctrine, rethe Father. And now I ceive him not into your beseech thee, lady, not as house, neither bid him God though I wrote a new com- speed: for he that biddeth mandment unto thee, but him God speed is partaker of that which we had from the his evil deeds. Having many beginning, that we love one things to write unto you, I another. And this is love, would not write with paper that we walk after his com- and ink: but I trust to come. mandments. This is the unto you, and speak face to commandment, That, as ye face, that our joy may be full. have heard from the begin- The children of thy elect ning, ye should walk in it. sister greet thee. Amen. THE THIRD EPISTLE OF JOHN. July 4, Evening. December 15, Morning. THE elder unto the well- I wish above all things that beloved Gaius, whom I thou mayest prosper and be love in the truth. Beloved, in health, even as thy soul July 5, December 16. prospereth. For I rejoiced remember his deeds which greatly, when the brethren he doeth, prating against us came and testified of the truth with malicious words: and that is in thee, even as thou not content therewith, neiwalkest in the truth. I have ther doth he himself receive no greater joy than to hear the brethren, and forbiddeth that my children walk in them that would, and casteth truth. Beloved, thou doest them out of the church. Befaithfully whatsoever thou loved, follow not that which doest to the brethren, and to is evil, but that which is strangers; which have borne good. He that doeth good is witness of thy charity before of God: but he that doeth the church: whom if thou evil hath not seen God. Debring forward on their jour- metrius hath good report ney after a godly sort, thou of all men, and of the truth shalt do well: because that itself: yea, and we also for his name's sake they bear record; and ye know went forth, taking nothing that our record is true. I of the Gentiles. We there- had many things to write, fore ought to receive such, but I will not with ink and that we might be fellow- pen write unto thee: but I helpers to the truth. I wrote trust I shall shortly see unto the church: but Dio- thee, and we shall speak trephes, who loveth to have face to face. Peace be the preeminence among to thee. Our friends salute them, receiveth us not. thee. Greet the friends by Wherefore, if I come, I will name. JUDE. THE GENERAL EPISTLE OF JUDE.- July 5, Evening. December 16, Morning. of to this condemsus Christ, and brother of nation, ungodly men, turnJames, to them that are sanc- ing the grace of our God tified by God the Father, and into lasciviousness, and depreserved in Jesus Christ, nying the only Lord God, and called: Mercy unto you, and our Lord Jesus Christ. and peace, and love, be mul- I will therefore put you tiplied. Beloved, when I in remembrance, though ye gave all diligence to write once knew this, how that unto you of the common sal- the Lord, having saved the vation, it was needful for me people out of the land of to write unto you, and ex- Egypt, afterward destroyed hort you that ye should ear- them that believed not. And nestly contend for the faith the angels which kept not which was once delivered their first estate, but left unto the saints. For there their own habitation, he are certain men crept in un- hath reserved in everlasting awares, who were before of chains under darkness unto July 5, December 16. after the judgment of the great thousands of his saints, to day. Even as Sodom and execute judgment upon all, Gomorrha, and the cities and to convince all that are about them in like manner, ungodly among them of all giving themselves over to their ungodly deeds which fornication, and going after they have ungodly commitstrange flesh, are set forth ted, and of all their hard for an example, suffering speeches which ungodly sinthe vengeance of eternal ners have spoken against fire. Likewise also these him. These are murmurfilthy dreamers defile the ers, complainers, walking flesh, despise dominion, and their own lusts; and speak evil of dignities. Yet their mouth speaketh great Michael the archangel, when swelling words, having men's contending with the devil persons in admiration behe disputed about the body cause of advantage. But, of Moses, durst not bring beloved, remember ye the against him a railing accu- words which were spoken sation, but said, The Lord before of the apostles of our rebuke thee. But these Lord Jesus Christ; how that speak evil of those things they told you there should which they know not: but be mockers in the last time, what they know naturally, who should walk after their as brute beasts, in those own ungodly lusts. These things they corrupt them- be they who separate themselves. Woe unto them! for selves, sensual, having not they have gone in the way the Spirit. But ye, beloved, of Cain, and ran greedily building up yourselves on after the error of Balaam for your most holy faith, prayreward, and perished in the ing in the Holy Ghost, keep gainsaying of Core. These yourselves in the love of are spots in your feasts of God, looking for the mercy charity, when they feast with of our Lord Jesus Christ unyou, feeding themselves with- to eternal life. And of some out fear: clouds they are have compassion, making a without water, carried about difference: and others save of winds; trees whose fruit with fear, pulling them out withereth, without fruit, of the fire; hating even the twice dead, plucked up by garment spotted by the flesh. the roots; raging waves of Now unto him that is able the sea, foaming out their to keep you from falling, and own shame; wandering stars, to present you faultless beto whom is reserved the fore the presence of his blackness of darkness for glory with exceeding joy, to ever. And Enoch also, the the only wise God our Saseventh from Adam, prophe- viour, be glory and majesty, sied of these, saying, Behold, dominion and power, both the Lord cometh with ten now and ever, Amen. JUDE. THE REVELATION OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE. CHAPTER I. December 17, Morning. Saint John the Evangelist's Day, Evening. Trinity- Sunday, Morning, to ver. 9. Easter- Day, Morning, ver. 10 to ver. 19. Jesus and Christ, which God gave the ending, saith the Lord, unto him, to shew unto his which is, and which was, and servants things which must which is to come, the Alshortly come to pass; and he mighty. sent and signified it by his Ver. 9. I John, who also angel unto his servant John: am your brother, and comwho bare record of the word panion in tribulation, and in of God, and of the testimony the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, and of all of Jesus Christ, was in the things that he saw. Blessed isle that is called Patmos, is he that readeth, and they for the word of God, and that hear the words of this for the testimony of Jesus prophecy, and keep those Christ. things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. JOHN Ver. 10. I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great to the seven voice, as of a trumpet, saychurches which are in ing, I am Alpha and Omega, Asia: Grace be unto you, and the first and the last: and, peace, from him which is, and What thou seest, write in a which was, and which is to book, and send it unto the come; and from the seven seven churches which are in Spirits which are before his Asia; unto Ephesus, and unthrone; and from Jesus to Smyrna, and unto PergaChrist, who is the faithful mos, and unto Thyatira, and witness, and the first begotten unto Sardis, and unto Philaof the dead, and the prince of delphia, and unto Laodicea. the kings of the earth. Unto And I turned to see the voice him that loved us, and wash- that spake with me. And ed us from our sins in his being turned, I saw seven own blood, and hath made us golden candlesticks; and in kings and priests unto God the midst of the seven canand his Father; to him be glo- dlesticks one like unto the ry and dominion for ever and Son of man, clothed with a ever. Amen. Behold, he com- garment down to the foot, eth with clouds; and every and girt about the paps with eye shall see him, and they a golden girdle. His head also which pierced him: and and his hairs were white like all kindreds of the earth shall wool, as white as snow; and wail because of him. Even his eyes were as a flame of so, Amen. I am Alpha and fire; and his feet like unto December 17. REVELATION, II. Ver. 19. Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter; the mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. laid his right hand upon The seven stars are the anme, saying unto me, Fear gels of the seven churches: not; I am the first and the and the seven candlesticks last: I am he that liveth, which thou sawest are the and was dead; and, behold, I seven churches. fine brass, as if they burned I am alive for evermore, in a furnace; and his voice Amen; and have the keys as the sound of many waters. of hell and of death. And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength. And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he December 17. CHAPTER II. to ver. 18, December 17, Evening. UNTO the angel of the eat of the tree of life, which Ephesus is in the midst of the parawrite; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars and hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted. Nevertheless dise of God. And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty,( but thou art rích) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and that hath I have somewhat against ye shall have tribulation ten thee, because thou hast left days: be thou faithful unto thy first love. Remember death, and I will give thee a therefore from whence thou crown of life. art fallen, and repent, and an ear, let him hear what the do the first works; or else I Spirit saith unto the churchwill come unto thee quickly, es; He that overcometh shall and will remove thy candle- not be hurt of the second stick out of his place, except death. And to the angel of thou repent. But this thou the church in Pergamos hast, that thou hatest the write; These things saith he deeds of the Nicolaitanes, which hath the sharp sword which I also hate. He that with two edges; I know thy hath an ear, let him hear works, and where thou dwellwhat the Spirit saith unto est, even where Satan's seat the churches; To him that is: and thou holdest fast my overcometh will I give to name, and hast not denied December 18. REVELATION, II, III. December 18. my faith, even in those days| Nicolaitanes, which thing I wherein Antipas was my hate. Repent; or else I will faithful martyr, who was come unto thee quickly, and slain among you, where Sa- will fight against them with tan dwelleth. But I have a the sword of my mouth. He few things against thee, be- that hath an ear, let him cause thou hast there them hear what the Spirit saith that hold the doctrine of unto the churches; To him Balaam, who taught Balac to that overcometh will I give cast a stumblingblock before to eat of the hidden manna, the children of Israel, to eat and will give him a white things sacrificed unto idols, stone, and in the stone a and to commit fornication. new name written, which So hast thou also them that no man knoweth saving he hold the doctrine of the that receiveth it. CHAPTER II. ver. 18, and Chap. III. to ver. 7. December 18, Morning. ND unto the angel of rest in Thyatira, as many as AND the church in Thyatira have not this doctrine, and write; These things saith which have not known the the Son of God, who hath depths of Satan, as they his eyes like unto a flame speak; I will put upon you of fire, and his feet are none other burden. But that like fine brass; I know thy which ye have already hold works, and charity, and ser- fast till I come. And he that vice, and faith, and thy pa- overcometh, and keepeth my tience, and thy works; and works unto the end, to him the last to be more than will I give power over the the first. Notwithstanding nations: and he shall rule I have a few things against them with a rod of iron; as thee, because thou sufferest the vessels of a potter shall that woman Jezebel, which they be broken to shivers: calleth herself a prophetess, even as I received of my Fato teach and to seduce my ther. And I will give him servants to commit fornica- the morning star. He that tion, and to eat things sacri- hath an ear, let him hear ficed unto idols. And I gave what the Spirit saith unto her space to repent of her the churches. fornication; and she repented not. Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds. And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works. But unto you I say, and unto the Chap. III. AND unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God. Remember therefore how thou hast re December 18. REVELATION, III. December 18. ceived and heard, and hold are worthy. He that overfast, and repent. If there- cometh, the same shall be fore thou shalt not watch, I clothed in white raiment; will come on thee as a thief, and I will not blot out his and thou shalt not know name out of the book of life, what hour I will come up- but I will confess his name on thee. Thou hast a few before my Father, and benames even in Sardis which fore his angels. He that have not defiled their gar- hath an ear, let him hear ments; and they shall walk what the Spirit saith unto with me in white: for they the churches. CHAPTER III. ver. 7, December 18, Evening. AND ND to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee. Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the wor to try them that dwell upon the earth. Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. To him that December 19. He that hath him hear what Spirit saith unto the December 19. REVELATION, IV, V. overcometh will I grant to sit| his throne. with me in my throne, even an ear, let as I also overcame, and am the set down with my Father in churches. CHAPTER IV. December 19, Morning. FTER this I looked, and,| tal: and in the midst of the A ed in heaven: and the first throne, were four beasts full voice which I heard was as of eyes before and behind. it were of a trumpet talking And the first beast was like with me; which said, Come a lion, and the second beast up hither, and I will shew like a calf, and the third thee things which must be beast had a face as a man, hereafter. And immediately and the fourth beast was like I was in the spirit: and, be- a flying eagle. And the four hold, a throne was set in beasts had each of them six heaven, and one sat on the wings about him; and they throne. And he that sat were full of eyes within: and was to look upon like a jas- they rest not day and night, per and a sardine stone: and saying, Holy, holy, holy, there was a rainbow round Lord God Almighty, which about the throne, in sight was, and is, and is to come. like unto an emerald. And And when those beasts give round about the throne were glory and honour and thanks four and twenty_seats: and to him that sat on the throne, upon the seats I saw four who liveth for ever and ever, and twenty elders sitting, the four and twenty elders clothed in white raiment; fall down before him that sat and they had on their heads on the throne, and worship crowns of gold. And out of him that liveth for ever and the throne proceeded light- ever, and cast their crowns nings and thunderings and before the throne, saying, voices: and there were seven Thou art worthy, O Lord, to lamps of fire burning before receive glory and honour and the throne, which are the power: for thou hast created seven Spirits of God. And all things, and for thy pleabefore the throne there was sure they are and were crea sea of glass like unto crys- lated. CHAPTER V. December 19, Evening. Easter- Day, Evening, Alternative. saw in the right| under the earth, was able to AND I AND hand of him that sat on open the book, neither to And I wept the throne a book written look thereon. within and on the backside, much, because no man was sealed with seven seals. And found worthy to open and I saw a strong angel pro- to read the book, neither to And one of claiming with a loud voice, look thereon. Who is worthy to open the the elders saith unto me, book, and to loose the seals Weep not: behold, the Lion thereof? And no man in of the tribe of Juda, the Root heaven, nor in earth, neither of David, hath prevailed to REVELATION, VI. December 20. open the book, and to loose| made us unto our God kings the seven seals thereof. And and priests: and we shall I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth. And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne. And when he had taken the book, 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, which are the prayers of saints. And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; and hast December 20. reign on the earth. And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever. CHAPTER VI. December 20, Morning. ND I saw when AND Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see. And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer. And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see. And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword. And when he the had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand. And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine. And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see. And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of December 20. REVELATION, VII. December 20. the earth, to kill with sword, black as sackcloth of hair, and with hunger, and with and the moon became as death, and with the beasts blood; and the stars of heaof the earth. And when he ven fell unto the earth, even had opened the fifth seal, I as a fig tree casteth her saw under the altar the souls untimely figs, when she is of them that were slain for shaken of a mighty wind. the word of God, and for the And the heaven departed as testimony which they held: a scroll when it is rolled and they cried with a loud together; and every mounvoice, saying, How long, Otain and island were moved Lord, holy and true, dost out of their places. And the thou not judge and avenge kings of the earth, and the our blood on them that dwell great men, and the rich men, on the earth? And white and the chief captains, and robes were given unto every the mighty men, and every one of them; and it was said bondman, and every free unto them, that they should man, hid themselves in the rest yet for a little season, dens and in the rocks of the until their fellowservants al mountains; and said to the so and their brethren, that mountains and rocks, Fall on should be killed as they us, and hide us from the face were, should be fulfilled. of him that sitteth on the And I beheld when he had throne, and from the wrath opened the sixth seal, and, of the Lamb: for the great lo, there was a great earth- day of his wrath is come; and quake; and the sun became who shall be able to stand? CHAPTER VII. December 20, Evening. AND after these things I rael. Of the tribe of Juda saw were twelve on the four corners of the sand. Of the tribe of Reuearth, holding the four winds ben were sealed twelve thouof the earth, that the wind sand. Of the tribe of Gad should not blow on the earth, were sealed twelve thounor on the sea, nor on any sand. Of the tribe of Aser tree. And I saw another were sealed twelve thousand. angel ascending from the Of the tribe of Nepthalim east, having the seal of the were sealed twelve thousand. living God: and he cried Of the tribe of Manasses were with a loud voice to the four sealed twelve thousand. Of angels, to whom it was given the tribe of Simeon were to hurt the earth and the sea, sealed twelve thousand. Of saying, Hurt not the earth, the tribe of Levi were sealneither the sea, nor the trees, ed twelve thousand. Of the till we have sealed the ser- tribe of Issachar were sealvants of our God in their ed twelve thousand. Of the foreheads. And I heard the tribe of Zabulon were sealnumber of them which were ed twelve thousand. Of the sealed: and there were seal- tribe of Joseph were sealed an hundred and forty ed twelve thousand. Of the and four thousand of all the tribe of Benjamin were sealtribes of the children of Is- led twelve thousand. After REVELATION, VIII. December 22. me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they? And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. December 22. this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, 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 hands; and cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation 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 one of the elders answered, saying unto CHAPTER VIII. December 22, Morning. AND when he had opened seven angels which had the seven prepared themselves to sound. The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up. And the second angel sounded, and as it were a great mountain burning with fire was cast into the sea: and the third part of the sea became blood; and the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died; and the third part of the ships were destroyed. And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters; was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were given seven trumpets. And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne. And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand. And the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire of the altar, and cast it into the earth and there were voices, and thunderings, and lightnings, and an earthquake. And the REVELATION, IX. and the name of the star is was darkened, and the day called Wormwood: and the shone not for a third part third part of the waters be- of it, and the night likewise. came wormwood; and many And I beheld, and heard men died of the waters, be- an angel flying through the cause they were made bitter. midst of heaven, saying with And the fourth angel sound- a loud voice, Woe, woe, woe, ed, and the third part of the to the inhabiters of the earth sun was smitten, and the by reason of the other voices third part of the moon, and of the trumpet of the three the third part of the stars; angels, which are yet to so as the third part of them sound! CHAPTER IX. ANI ND the fifth angel like gold, and their faces were sounded, and I saw a as the faces of men. And star fall from heaven unto they had hair as the hair of the earth and to him was women, and their teeth were given the key of the bottom- as the teeth of lions. And less pit. And he opened the they had breastplates, as it bottomless pit; and there were breastplates of iron; arose a smoke out of the pit, and the sound of their wings as the smoke of a great fur- was as the sound of chariots nace; and the sun and the of many horses running to air were darkened by reason battle. And they had tails of the smoke of the pit. And like unto scorpions, and there there came out of the smoke were stings in their tails: locusts upon the earth and and their power was to hurt unto them was given power, men five months. And they as the scorpions of the earth had a king over them, which have power. And it was is the angel of the bottomcommanded them that they less pit, whose name in the should not hurt the grass of Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, the earth, neither any green but in the Greek tongue thing, neither any tree; but hath his name Apollyon. One only those men which have woe is past; and, behold, not the seal of God in their there come two woes more foreheads. And to them it hereafter. And the sixth was given that they should angel sounded, and I heard not kill them, but that they a voice from the four horns should be tormented five of the golden altar which is months and their torment before God, saying to the was as the torment of a sixth angel which had the scorpion, when he striketh trumpet, Loose the four ana man. And in those days gels which are bound in the shall men seek death, and great river Euphrates. And shall not find it; and shall the four angels were loosed, desire to die, and death shall which were prepared for an flee from them. And the hour, and a day, and a shapes of the locusts were month, and a year, for to slay like unto horses prepared the third part of men. And unto battle; and on their the number of the army of heads were as it were crowns the horsemen were two hun December 22. REVELATION, X. December 22. dred thousand thousand: and in their tails: for their tails I heard the number of them. And thus I saw the horses in the vision, and them that sat were like unto serpents, and had heads, and with them they do hurt. And the rest on them, having breastplates of the men which were not of fire, and of jacinth, and brimstone: and the heads of the horses were as the heads of lions; and out of their mouths issued fire and smoke and brimstone. By these three was the third part of men killed, by the fire, and by the smoke, and by the brimstone, which issued out of their mouths. For their power is in their mouth, and killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk: neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts. CHAPTER X. December 22, Evening. ANT ND I saw another mighty| that there should be time angel come down from no longer: but in the days heaven, clothed with a cloud: of the voice of the seventh and a rainbow was upon his angel, when he shall begin to head, and his face was as it sound, the mystery of God were the sun, and his feet as should be finished, as he pillars of fire: and he had in hath declared to his servants his hand a little book open: the prophets. And the voice and he set his right foot upon which I heard from heaven the sea, and his left foot on spake unto me again, and the earth, and cried with a said, Go and take the little loud voice, as when a lion book which is open in the roareth: and when he had hand of the angel which cried, seven thunders uttered standeth upon the sea and their voices. And when the upon the earth. And I went seven thunders had uttered unto the angel, and said unto their voices, I was about to him, Give me the little book. write and I heard a voice And he said unto me, Take from heaven saying unto me, it, and eat it up; and it shall Seal up those things which make thy belly bitter, but it the seven thunders uttered, shall be in thy mouth sweet and write them not. And as honey. And I took the the angel which I saw stand little book out of the angel's upon the sea and upon the hand, and ate it up; and it earth lifted up his hand to was in my mouth sweet as heaven, and sware by him honey: and as soon as I had that liveth for ever and ever, eaten it, my belly was bitwho created heaven, and the ter. And he said unto me, things that therein are, and Thou must prophesy again the earth, and the things that before many peoples, and therein are, and the sea, and nations, and tongues, and the things which are therein, I kings. December 23. REVELATION, XI. CHAPTER XI. December 23, Morning. upon a reed like unto a rod: the earth shall rejoice over and the angel stood, saying, them, and make merry, and Rise, and measure the tem- shall send gifts one to anople of God, and the altar, and ther; because these two prothem that worship therein. phets tormented them that But the court which is with- dwelt on the earth. And out the temple leave out, after three days and an half and measure it not; for it the Spirit of life from God is given unto the Gentiles: entered into them, and they and the holy city shall they stood upon their feet; and tread under foot forty and great fear fell upon them two months. And I will give which saw them. And they power unto my two witness- heard a great voice from es, and they shall prophesy a heaven saying unto them, thousand two hundred and Come up hither. And they threescore days, clothed in ascended up to heaven in a sackcloth. These are the two cloud; and their enemies olive trees, and the two can- beheld them. And the same dlesticks standing before the hour was there a great earthGod of the earth. And if any quake, and the tenth part of man will hurt them, fire pro- the city fell, and in the earthceedeth out of their mouth, quake were slain of men and devoureth their enemies: seven thousand: and the and if any man will hurt remnant were affrighted, and them, he must in this man- gave glory to the God of heaner be killed. These have ven. The second woe is past; power to shut heaven, that it and, behold, the third woe rain not in the days of their cometh quickly. And the prophecy: and have power seventh angel sounded; and over waters to turn them to there were great voices in blood, and to smite the earth heaven, saying, The kingwith all plagues, as often as doms of this world are bethey will. And when they come the kingdoms of our shall have finished their tes- Lord, and of his Christ; and timony, the beast that as- he shall reign for ever and cendeth out of the bottomless ever. And the four and pit shall make war against twenty elders, which sat bethem, and shall overcome fore God on their seats, fell them, and kill them. And upon their faces, and wortheir dead bodies shall lie in shipped God, saying, We the street of the great city, give thee thanks, O Lord which spiritually is called God Almighty, which art, Sodom and Egypt, where and wast, and art to come; also our Lord was crucified. because thou hast taken to And they of the people and thee thy great power, and kindreds and tongues and hast reigned. And the nanations shall see their dead tions were angry, and thy bodies three days and an half, wrath is come, and the time and shall not suffer their dead of the dead, that they should bodies to be put in graves. be judged, and that thou December 23. December 23. REVELATION, XII. December 23. shouldest give reward unto] God was opened in heaven, thy servants the prophets, and there was seen in his and to the saints, and them temple the ark of his testathat fear thy name, small ment: and there were lightand great; and shouldest de- nings, and voices, and thunstroy them which destroy the derings, and an earthquake, earth. And the temple of and great hail. CHAPTER XII. December 23, Evening. AN ND there appeared a cast out into the earth, and great wonder in heaven; his angels were cast out a woman clothed with the with him. And I heard a sun, and the moon under her loud voice saying in heaven, feet, and upon her head a Now is come salvation, and crown of twelve stars: and strength, and the kingdom she being with child cried, of our God, and the power travailing in birth, and pain- of his Christ: for the accuser ed to be delivered. And of our brethren is cast down, there appeared another won- which accused them before der in heaven; and behold our God day and night. And a great red dragon, having they overcame him by the seven heads and ten horns, blood of the Lamb, and by and seven crowns upon his the word of their testimony; heads. And his tail drew the and they loved not their lives third part of the stars of unto the death. Therefore heaven, and did cast them rejoice, ye heavens, and ye to the earth: and the dra- that dwell in them. Woe to gon stood before the woman the inhabiters of the earth which was ready to be deli- and of the sea! for the devil vered, for to devour her child is come down unto you, havas soon as it was born. And ing great wrath, because he she brought forth a man knoweth that he hath but child, who was to rule all na- a short time. And when tions with a rod of iron: and the dragon saw that he was her child was caught up unto cast unto the earth, he perGod, and to his throne. And secuted the woman which the woman fled into the wil- brought forth the man child. derness, where she hath a And to the woman were place prepared of God, that given two wings of a great they should feed her there a eagle, that she might fly inthousand two hundred and to the wilderness, into her threescore days. And there place, where she is nourished was war in heaven: Michael for a time, and times, and and his angels fought against half a time, from the face of the dragon; and the dragon the serpent. And the serfought and his angels, and pent cast out of his mouth prevailed not; neither was water as a flood after the their place found any more woman, that he might cause in heaven. And the great her to be carried away of the dragon was cast out, that flood. And the earth helped old serpent, called the Devil, the woman, and the earth and Satan, which deceiveth opened her mouth, and the whole world: he was swallowed up the flood REVELATION, XIII, which the dragon cast out of the remnant of her seed, his mouth. And the dragon which keep the commandwas wroth with the woman, ments of God, and have the and went to make war with testimony of Jesus Christ. CHAPTER XIII, the the man sand of the sea, and saw an ear, let him hear. He a beast rise up out of the sea, that leadeth into captivity having seven heads and ten shall go into captivity: he horns, and upon his horns that killeth with the sword ten crowns, and upon his must be killed with the Here is the paheads the name of blas- sword. And the phemy. beast tience and the faith of the which I saw was like unto saints. And I beheld another a leopard, and his feet were beast coming up out of the as the feet of a bear, and his earth; and he had two horns mouth as the mouth of a like a lamb, and he spake as lion and the dragon gave a dragon. And he exercishim his power, and his seat, eth all the power of the first and great authority. And I beast before him, and caussaw one of his heads as it eth the earth and them which were wounded to death; and dwell therein to worship the his deadly wound was healed: first beast, whose deadly and all the world wondered wound was healed. And he after the beast. And they doeth great wonders, so that worshipped the dragon which he maketh fire come down gave power unto the beast: from heaven on the earth in and they worshipped the the sight of men, and deceivbeast, saying, Who is like eth them that dwell on the unto the beast? who is able earth by the means of those to make war with him? And miracles which he had power there was given unto him to do in the sight of the a mouth speaking great beast; saying to them that things and blasphemies; dwell on the earth, that they and power was given unto should make an image to him to continue forty and the beast, which had the two months. And he open- wound by a sword, and did ed his mouth in blasphemy live. And he had power to against God, to blaspheme give life unto the image of his name, and his tabernacle, the beast, that the image of and them that dwell in hea- the beast should both speak, ven. And it was given un- and cause that as many as to him to make war with would not worship the image the saints, and to overcome of the beast should be killed. them: and power was given And he causeth all, both him over all kindreds, and small and great, rich and tongues, and nations. And poor, free and bond, to reall that dwell upon the earth ceive a mark in their right shall worship him, whose hand, or in their foreheads: names are not written in the and that no man might buy book of life of the Lamb or sell, save he that had the slain from the foundation of mark, or the name of the December 24. December 24. REVELATION, XIV. beast, or the number of his beast: for it is the number name. Here is wisdom. Let of a man; and his number him that hath understand- is Six hundred threescore ing count the number of the and six. CHAPTER XIV. December 24, Morning. Saint Michael and all Angels, Evening, ver. 14. AND ND I looked, and, lo,| saying, Babylon is fallen, is a Lamb stood on the fallen, that great city, bemount Sion, and with him cause she made all nations an hundred forty and four drink of the wine of the thousand, having his Father's wrath of her fornication. name written in their fore- And the third angel followheads. And I heard a voice ed them, saying with a loud from heaven, as the voice of voice, If any man worship many waters, and as the voice the beast and his image, and of a great thunder: and I receive his mark in his foreheard the voice of harpers head, or in his hand, the same harping with their harps: shall drink of the wine of the and they sung as it were a wrath of God, which is pournew song before the throne, ed out without mixture into and before the four beasts, the cup of his indignation; and the elders: and no man and he shall be tormented could learn that song but with fire and brimstone in the hundred and forty and the presence of the holy anfour thousand, which were gels, and in the presence of redeemed from the earth. the Lamb: and the smoke These are they which were of their torment ascendeth not defiled with women; for up for ever and ever: and they are virgins. These are they have no rest day nor they which follow the Lamb night, who worship the beast whithersoever he goeth. and his image, and whosoThese were redeemed from ever receiveth the mark of among men, being the first- his name. Here is the pafruits unto God and to the tience of the saints: here Lamb. And in their mouth are they that keep the comwas found no guile: for they mandments of God, and the are without fault before the faith of Jesus. And I heard throne of God. And I saw a voice from heaven saying another angel fly in the mi unto me, Write, Blessed are of heaven, having the ever- the dead which die in the lasting gospel to preach unto Lord from henceforth: Yea, them that dwell on the earth, saith the Spirit, that they may and to every nation, and kin- rest from their labours; and dred, and tongue, and peo- their works do follow them. ple, saying with a loud voice, Ver. 14. And I looked, and Fear God, and give glory to behold a white cloud, and him; for the hour of his upon the cloud one sat like judgment is come: and wor- unto the Son of man, having ship him that made heaven, on his head a golden crown, and earth, and the sea, and and in his hand a sharp sickle. the fountains of waters. And And another angel came out there followed another angel, of the temple, crying with a December 24. REVELATION, XV, XVI. December 28. loud voice to him that sat| had the sharp sickle, saying, on the cloud, Thrust in thy Thrust in thy sharp sickle, sickle, and reap: for the time and gather the clusters of the is come for thee to reap; for vine of the earth; for her the harvest of the earth is grapes are fully ripe. And ripe. And he that sat on the angel thrust in his sickle the cloud thrust in his sickle into the earth, and gathered on the earth; and the earth the vine of the earth, and cast was reaped. And another it into the great winepress of angel came out of the tem- the wrath of God. And the ple which is in heaven, he winepress was trodden withalso having a sharp sickle. out the city, and blood came And another angel came out out of the winepress, even from the altar, which had unto the horse bridles, by the power over fire; and cried space of a thousand and six with a loud cry to him that hundred furlongs. CHAPTER XV. December 24, Evening. AND I saw another sign for all nations shall come and in before thee; for thy marvellous, seven angels hav- judgments are made maníing the seven last plagues; fest. And after that I looked, for in them is filled up the and, behold, the temple of the wrath of God. And I saw as tabernacle of the testimony it were a sea of glass mingled in heaven was opened: and with fire: and them that had the seven angels came out of gotten the victory over the the temple, having the seven beast, and over his image, plagues, clothed in pure and and over his mark, and over white linen, and having their the number of his name, breasts girded with golden stand on the sea of glass, girdles. And one of the four having the harps of God. beasts gave unto the seven And they sing the song of angels seven golden vials full Moses the servant of God, of the wrath of God, who and the song of the Lamb, liveth for ever and ever. saying, Great and marvel- And the temple was filled lous are thy works, Lord with smoke from the glory of God Almighty; just and God, and from his power; true are thy ways, thou King and no man was able to enter of saints. Who shall not fear into the temple, till the seven thee, O Lord, and glorify thy plagues of the seven angels name? for thou only art holy: were fulfilled. CHAPTER XVI. December 28, Morning. fell a noisome and out of the temple saying sore upon the men which had to the seven angels, Go your the mark of the beast, and ways, and pour out the vials upon them which worshipof the wrath of God upon ped his image. the earth. And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there And the second angel poured out his vial upon the sea; and it became as the blood of a dead REVELATION, XVII. man: and every living soul| gon, and out of the mouth died in the sea. And the of the beast, and out of the third angel poured out his mouth of the false prophet. vial upon the rivers and For they are the spirits fountains of waters; and they of devils, working miracles, became blood. And I heard which go forth unto the kings the angel of the waters say, of the earth and of the whole Thou art righteous, O Lord, world, to gather them to the which art, and wast, and battle of that great day of shalt be, because thou hast God Almighty. Behold, I judged thus. For they have come as a thief. Blessed is shed the blood of saints he that watcheth, and keepand prophets, and thou hast eth his garments, lest he walk given them blood to drink; naked, and they see his for they are worthy. And I shame. And he gathered heard another out of the them together into a place altar say, Even so, Lord God called in the Hebrew tongue Almighty, true and right- Armageddon. And the eous are thy judgments. seventh angel poured out And the fourth angel poured his vial into the air; and out his vial upon the sun; there came a great voice out and power was given unto of the temple of heaven, him to scorch men with fire. from the throne, saying, It And men were scorched is done. And there were with great heat, and blas- voices, and thunders, and phemed the name of God, lightnings; and there was a which hath power over these great earthquake, such as plagues and they repented was not since men were upon not to give him glory. And the earth, so mighty an earththe fifth angel poured out quake, and so great. And the his vial upon the seat of the great city was divided into beast; and his kingdom was three parts, and the cities of full of darkness; and they the nations fell: and great gnawed their tongues for Babylon came in remempain, and blasphemed the brance before God, to give God of heaven because of unto her the cup of the wine their pains and their sores, of the fierceness of his wrath. and repented not of their And every island fled away, deeds. And the sixth angel and the mountains were not poured out his vial upon the found. And there fell upon great river Euphrates; and men a great hail out of the water thereof was dried heaven, every stone about the up, that the way of the kings weight of a talent: and men of the east might be pre- blasphemed God because of pared. And I saw three un- the plague of the hail; for clean spirits like frogs come the plague thereof was exout of the mouth of the dra- ceeding great. CHAPTER XVII. AN ND there came one of me, Come hither; I will thee the judgthe seven angels which shew unto had the seven vials, and ment of the great whore that talked with me, saying unto sitteth upon many waters: Y REVELATION, XVIII. December 28. with whom the kings of the is. And here is the mind earth have committed for- which hath wisdom. The nication, and the inhabit- seven heads are seven mounants of the earth have been tains, on which the woman made drunk with the wine sitteth. And there are seven of her fornication. So he car- kings: five are fallen, and one ried me away in the spirit is, and the other is not yet into the wilderness: and I come; and when he cometh, saw a woman sit upon a he must continue a short scarlet coloured beast, full of space. And the beast that names of blasphemy, having was, and is not, even he is seven heads and ten horns. the eighth, and is of the And the woman was arrayed seven, and goeth into perin purple and scarlet colour, dition. And the ten horns and decked with gold and which thou sawest are ten precious stones and pearls, kings, which have received having a golden cup in her no kingdom as yet; but rehand full of abominations ceive power as kings one and filthiness of her fornica- hour with the beast. These tion and upon her fore- have one mind, and shall head was a name written, give their power and strength MYSTERY, BABYLON unto the beast. These shall THE GREAT, THE MO- make war with the Lamb, THER OF HARLOTS and the Lamb shall overAND ABOMINATIONS come them: for he is Lord OF THE EARTH. And I of lords, and King of kings: saw the woman drunken with and they that are with him the blood of the saints, and are called, and chosen, and with the blood of the mar- faithful. And he saith unto tyrs of Jesus: and when I me, The waters which thou saw her, I wondered with sawest, where the whore sitgreat admiration. And the teth, are peoples, and mulangel said unto me, Where- titudes, and nations, and fore didst thou marvel? I tongues. And the ten horns will tell thee the mystery of which thou sawest upon the the woman, and of the beast beast, these shall hate the that carrieth her, which hath whore, and shall make her the seven heads and ten desolate and naked, and shall horns. The beast that thou eat her flesh, and burn her sawest was, and is not; and with fire. For God hath put shall ascend out of the bot- in their hearts to fulfil his tomless pit, and go into per- will, and to agree, and give dition: and they that dwell their kingdom unto the beast, on the earth shall wonder, until the words of God shall whose names were not writ- be fulfilled. And the woten in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet man which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth. December 28. CHAPTER XVIII. December 28, Evening. ND after these things I down from heaven, having A December 28. REVELATION, XVIII. December 28. was lightened with his glory. I is thy judgment come. And And he cried mightily with the merchants of the earth a strong voice, saying, Ba- shall weep and mourn over bylon the great is fallen, is her; for no man buyeth their fallen, and is become the merchandise any more: the habitation of devils, and the merchandise of gold, and hold of every foul spirit, and silver, and precious stones, a cage of every unclean and and of pearls, and fine linen, hateful bird. For all nations and purple, and silk, and have drunk of the wine of the scarlet, and all thyine wood, wrath of her fornication, and and all manner vessels of the kings of the earth have ivory, and all manner vescommitted fornication with sels of most precious wood, her, and the merchants of and of brass, and iron, and the earth are waxed rich marble, and cinnamon, and through the abundance of odours, and ointments, and her delicacies. And I heard frankincense, and wine, and another voice from heaven, oil, and fine flour, and wheat, saying, Come out of her, my and beasts, and sheep, and people, that ye be not par- horses, and chariots, and takers of her sins, and that slaves, and souls of men. ye receive not of her plagues. And the fruits that thy soul For her sins have reached lusted after are departed unto heaven, and God hath from thee, and all things remembered her iniquities. which were dainty and goodly Reward her even as she re- are departed from thee, and warded you, and double unto thou shalt find them her double according to her more at all. The merchants works in the cup which she of these things, which were hath filled fill to her double. made rich by her, shall stand How much she hath glorified afar off for the fear of her herself, and lived deliciously, torment, weeping and wailso much torment and sorrow ing, and saying, Alas, alas give her: for she saith in her that great city, that was clothheart, I sit a queen, and am ed in fine linen, and purple, no widow, and shall see no and scarlet, and decked with sorrow. Therefore shall her gold, and precious stones, plagues come in one day, and pearls! For in one hour death, and mourning, and so great riches is come to famine; and she shall be nought. And every shiputterly burned with fire: for master, and all the company strong is the Lord God who in ships, and sailors, and as judgeth her. And the kings many as trade by sea, stood of the earth, who have com- afar off, and cried when they mitted fornication and lived saw the smoke of her burndeliciously with her, shall ing, saying, What city is like bewail her, and lament for unto this great city! And her, when they shall see the smoke of her burning, standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour no they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her Y2 December 29. REVELATION, XIX. December 29. costliness! for in one hour| whatsoever craft he be, shall is she made desolate. Re- be found any more in thee; joice over her, thou heaven, and the sound of a millstone and ye holy apostles and pro- shall be heard no more at phets; for God hath avenged all in thee; and the light of a you on her. And a mighty candle shall shine no more angel took up a stone like at all in thee; and the voice a great millstone, and cast it of the bridegroom and of the into the sea, saying, Thus bride shall be heard no more with violence shall that great at all in thee: for thy mercity Babylon be thrown down, chants were the great men and shall be found no more of the earth; for by thy sorat all. And the voice of harp- ceries were all nations deers, and musicians, and of ceived. And in her was found pipers, and trumpeters, shall the blood of prophets, and of be heard no more at all in saints, and of all that were thee; and no craftsman, of slain upon the earth. CHAPTER XIX. to ver. 11. December 29, Morning. All Saints' Day, Evening, to ver. 17. A ND after these things I waters, and as the voice of heard a great voice of mighty thunderings, saying, much people in heaven, say- Alleluia: for the Lord God Let ing, Alleluia; Salvation, and omnipotent reigneth. glory, and honour, and power, us be glad and rejoice, and unto the Lord our God: for give honour to him: for the true and righteous are his marriage of the Lamb is judgments: for he hath judg- come, and his wife hath ed the great whore, which made herself ready. And to did corrupt the earth with her was granted that she her fornication, and hath should be arrayed in fine avenged the blood of his linen, clean and white: for servants at her hand. And the fine linen is the rightagain they said, Alleluia. eousness of saints. And he And her smoke rose up for saith unto me, Write, Blessever and ever. And the four ed are they which are called and twenty elders and the unto the marriage supper of four beasts fell down and the Lamb. And he saith worshipped God that sat on unto me, These are the true the throne, saying, Amen; sayings of God. And I fell Alleluia. And a voice came at his feet to worship him. out of the throne, saying; And he said unto me, See Praise our God, all ye his thou do it not: I am thy felservants, and ye that fear lowservant, and of thy brehim, both small and great. thren that have the testimony And I heard as it were the of Jesus: worship God: for voice of a great multitude, the testimony of Jesus is the and as the voice of many spirit of prophecy. CHAPTER XIX. ver. 11. December 29, Evening. ANI ND I saw heaven open-| upon him was called Faithed, and behold a white ful and True, and in righthorse; and he that sat leousness he doth judge and December 30. REVELATION, XX. December 30. make war. His eyes were as ther unto the supper of the a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS. great God; that ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great. And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army. And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone. And the remnant were slain with the sword of him that sat upon the horse, which sword proceeded out of his mouth: and all the fowls were filled with their flesh. Ver. 17. And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves togeCHAPTER XX. December 30, Morning. them that were beheaded down from heaven, hav- for the witness of Jesus, and ing the key of the bottom- for the word of God, and less pit and a great chain in which had not worshipped his hand. And he laid hold the beast, neither his image, on the dragon, that old ser- neither had received his mark pent, which is the Devil, and upon their foreheads, or in Satan, and bound him a thou- their hands; and they lived sand years, and cast him into and reigned with Christ a the bottomless pit, and shut thousand years. But the rest him up, and set a seal upon of the dead lived not again him, that he should deceive until the thousand years were the nations no more, till the finished. This is the first rethousand years should be surrection. Blessed and holy fulfilled: and after that he is he that hath part in the must be loosed a little sea- first resurrection: on such son. And I saw thrones, and the second death hath no they sat upon them, and power, but they shall be judgment was given unto priests of God and of Christ, them: and I saw the souls and shall reign with him a December 30, REVELATION, XXL. December 30. thousand years. And when that sat on it, from whose the thousand years are ex- face the earth and the heapired, Satan shall be loosed ven fled away; and there out of his prison, and shall was found no place for them. go out to deceive the na- And I saw the dead, small tions which are in the four and great, stand before God; quarters of the earth, Gog and the books were opened: and Magog, to gather them and another book was opentogether to battle: the num- ed, which is the book of life: ber of whom is as the sand and the dead were judged out of the sea. And they went up of those things which were on the breadth of the earth, written in the books, accordand compassed the camp of ing to their works. And the the saints about, and the be- sea gave up the dead which loved city: and fire came were in it; and death and down from God out of hea- hell delivered up the dead ven, and devoured them. which were in them: and And the devil that deceived they were judged every man them was cast into the lake according to their works. of fire and brimstone, where And death and hell were cast the beast and the false pro- into the lake of fire. This phet are, and shall be tor- the second death. And whomented day and night for soever was not found written ever and ever. And I saw a in the book of life was cast great white throne, and him into the lake of fire. CHAPTER XXI. to ver. 15. December 30, Evening, Septuagesima, Morning, to ver. 9. Evening, ver. 9, and Chap. XXII. to ver. 6. ND I saw a new heaven on the throne said, Behold, I the first heaven and the first said unto me, Write: for these earth were passed away; and words are true and faithful. there was no more sea. And And he said unto me, It is I John saw the holy city, done. I am Alpha and Omega, new Jerusalem, coming down the beginning and the end. I from God out of heaven, pre- will give unto him that is pared as a bride adorned for athirst of the fountain of the her husband. And I heard a water of life freely. He that great voice out of heaven say- overcometh shall inherit all ing, Behold, the tabernacle of things; and I will be his God, God is with men, and he will and he shall be my son. But dwell with them, and they the fearful, and unbelieving, shall be his people, and God and the abominable, and murhimself shall be with them, derers, and whoremongers, and be their God. And God and sorcerers, and idolaters, shall wipe away all tears from and all liars, shall have their their eyes; and there shall be part in the lake which burnno more death, neither sor- eth with fire and brimstone: row, nor crying, neither shall which is the second death. Ver. 9. And there came there be any more pain: for the former things are passed unto me one of the seven anaway. And he that sat up- gels which had the seven vials December 31. REVELATION, XXII. December 31. full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb's wife. And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God, having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal; and of the Lamb. had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel: on the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates. And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles CHAPTER XXI. ver. 15, and Chap. XXII. to ver. 6. December 31, Morning. ND he that talked with pure gold, as it were transmeasure the city, and the gates thereof, and the wall thereof. And the city lieth foursquare, and the length is as large as the breadth: and he measured the city with the reed, twelvethousand furlongs. The length and the breadth and the height of it are equal. And he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and forty and four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel. And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass. And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald; the fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolyte; the life. eighth, beryl; the ninth, a Chap. XXII. AND he topaz; the tenth, a chryso- shewed me a pure river prasus; the eleventh, a ja- of water of life, clear as cinth; the twelfth, an ame- crystal, proceeding out of thyst. And the twelve gates the throne of God and of were twelve pearls; every the Lamb. In the midst several gate was of one pearl: of the street of it, and on and the street of the city was either side of the river, was temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it. And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it. And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there. And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it. And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of December 31. REVELATION, XXII. December 31. there the tree of life, which his servants shall serve him: bare twelve manner of fruits, and they shall see his face; and yielded her fruit every and his name shall be in their month and the leaves of foreheads. And there shall the tree were for the heal- be no night there; and they ing of the nations. And there need no candle, neither light shall be no more curse: but of the sun; for the Lord God the throne of God and of the giveth them light: and they Lamb shall be in it; and shall reign for ever and ever. CHAPTER XXII. ver. 6. December 31, Evening. A These sayings are faithful have right to the tree of life, and true: and the Lord God and may enter in through of the holy prophets sent his the gates into the city. For angel to shew unto his ser- without are dogs, and sorvants the things which must cerers, and whoremongers, shortly be done. Behold, I and murderers, and idolacome quickly: blessed is he ters, and whosoever loveth that keepeth the sayings of and maketh a lie. I Jesus the prophecy of this book. have sent mine angel to tesAnd I John saw these things, tify unto you these things in and heard them. And when the churches. I am the root seen, I fell and the offspring of David, I had heard and down to worship before the and the bright and mornfeet of the angel which shew- ing star. And the Spirit and ed me these things. Then the bride say, Come. And let saith he unto me, See thou him that heareth say, Come. do it not: for I am thy fellow- And let him that is athirst servant, and of thy brethren come. And whosoever will, the prophets, and of them let him take the water of which keep the sayings of life freely. For I testify unto this book: worship God. every man that heareth the And he saith unto me, Seal words of the prophecy of this not the sayings of the pro- book, If any man shall add phecy of this book: for the unto these things, God shall time is at hand. He that is add unto him the plagues unjust, let him be unjust that are written in this book: still: and he which is filthy, and if any man shall take let him be filthy still: and away from the words of the he that is righteous, let him book of this prophecy, God be righteous still: and he shall take away his part out that is holy, let him be holy of the book of life, and out of still. And, behold, I come the holy city, and from the quickly; and my reward is things which are written in with me, to give every man this book. He which testifiaccording as his work shall eth these things saith, Surely be. I am Alpha and Omega, I come quickly. Amen. Even the beginning and the end, so, come, Lord Jesus. The the first and the last. Bless- grace of our Lord Jesus Christ ed are they that do his com- be with you all. Amen. THE END. Inches 1 Centimetres Blue 2 3 1₁₁²₁1 4 Cyan ¹5 44 ¹6 17 3 Farbkarte# 13 Green ¹8 Yellow 9 10 Red 11 LO 5 12 13 Magenta 14 6 15 16 ↓ 17 17 White 3/ Color 18 19 B.I.G. Black 8