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This item is filmed at the reduction ratio checked below/ Ce document est film* au taux de reduction indiqui ci-dessous. 10X 14X 18X 22X 26X XX y 12X 16X 20X 24X 28X 32X Th« copy fllmad h«r« has b—n raproducad thanks to tha ganaroalty of: Library of PariianMiit and tha National Library of Canada. L'axamplaira flimA fut raproduit griea i la ginAroaitA da: La BibliothdqM du Pariamant at la BibliothAqua nationala du Canada. Tha imagaa appaaring hara ara tha poaaibia conaidaring tha condition of tha original copy and in icaaping filming contract apaclflcationa. quality lagibiilty Laa imagaa auhmntaa ont 4t* raproduitaa we la plua grand aoin. compta tanu d» la condition at da la nattat* da l'axamplaira flimA, at it conformity avac laa condMona du contrat da fNmago. Original eopiaa in prfntad papar eovara ara fiimad baginning with tha front eovar and anding on tho laat paga with a printad or iiiustratad impraa* sion, or tho bacic eovar whan appropriata. 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Mapa. piataa. eharta. ate., may ba fiimad at diffarsnt raduetion ratioa. Thoaa too larga to bo antiraly ineludad in ono axpoaura ara fiimad baginning In tha uppar laft hand comar, laft to right and top to bottom, aa many framaa aa raquirad. Tha following diagrama illuatrata tha method: l.aa eartaa. planehaa. tableaux, ate., pauvant Atra fllmda i daa taux da rMuetion diffiranta. Loraqua la doeumant aat trap grand pour Atra raproduit wn un saul clichd. 11 aat filmA i partir da I'angla aupMaur gaueha. da gaueha i droita, at da haut an baa. an pranant la nombra dfmagaa n4eaaaaira. Laa diagrammas suivants illuatrant la m4thoda. 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 gin <^(K(e AND ^.y >^ iWanwal of Btnotion FOR Confirmation Classes^ k-x,.f TOGETHER WITH 5ln introirttction, , /' T ( BY THE REV. T. BEDFORD JONES, LL.D; INCUMBENT OP ST. ALBAN'S, OTTAWA. All profits to be given to St. Alban'a Church Building Fund, PRINTED BY BELL & WOODBURN 1867. SOLD AT THR DIOCESAN BOOK AND TRACT DEPOSITORY -#§) X KINGSTOITt C. W, Xtlttro9U(tiOtl. -tft.t ^ I. <■ It is certain that in the Primitive age the apostolic rite of Confirmation, or Lating on of Hands, was administered, even in the case of infants, as soon as possible after baptism. In fact, it was then considered as the necessary consummation of the baptismal cere- mony, and down to the 9th century this was the rule of the whole Christian Church, as it is still the rule of all the Oriental Churches. In the West, the practice is now universal of separating the two, the severance being so complete, that in the Roman communion Con- firmation has been raised to the dignity of a distinct Sacrament. The Anglican Church returning, as she believes, to the Apostolic and Scriptural usage, makes it a rite complemental to Baptism, and introductory to the Holy Communion, the link between the only two Sacraments ordained by Christ himself ^ and the pub- lic acknowledgment on the part of the Church that the member initiated in Holy Baptism is now fully qualified to be admitted to the participation of all her privileges, and to the knowledge of the highest mysteries of the Christian religion. She therefore postpones its admin- istration until her children are ^^able to render an account of their faith," (P, Book, 1604,) or (more dis- tinctly qualifying the period), until they << have come to years of discretion," and "are* of a competent age.'' Be she right or wrong, our Church has, jfor the past 300 years, considered the ordinance of Confirmation as the crowning of the religious instruction of her young men and maidens, her final blessing to them as they emerge from the state of tutelage, and are about to go forth into the world as men and women militant in the great battle of good and evil. At that most critical period of life she calls her children to her altars, and there having caused them to renew openly, before God and their Christian brethren, the solemn Vow and pro- mises of their Baptism, she bestows, through her highest officers of Apostolic rank, her choicest benison, on each one separately invokes the manifold gifts of the Holy Ghost 'j and, believing that her petitions are answered, she sends them forth assured of the favor and gracious goodness of the Almighty and Ever-living God. This is Confirmation, as now observed in the An- glican Church, and, until some change be made, her priests are bound to obey her voice, and teach as she directs. Therefore, with them, preparation for Confir- mation is the duty that perhaps, of all others, brings the weightiest responsibility. The pastor feels, that to him is then entrusted the launching of frail barks on the stormy waters of life, to sail forth to an immortal des- tiny of weal or woe, the haven of eternal rest in some degree to be attained by the manner in which each vessel is fitted out for the voyage. He is the Officer of a little bandy whom he is putting in array for the first time against deadliest enemies. He is conscioui^ that his soldiers are young and inexperienced, with the issue of the battle of life in a great measure depending upon the disposition he makes, the knowledge he imparts, the courage he inspires, and with the certainty that never again will there come the same opportunity for training and teaching. Therefore, he makes this a most solemn season to himself and his catechumens, a season of more earnest, more frequent prayer, and of retirement from the world, and he strains every faculty in drawing the youthful disciples of Jesus nearer to their Lord, in giving to their eyes of faith a clearer sight of the Captain of their salvation, in helping them to realize the happiness and poace that ever follow love and obedience to Him and His Church ; and, finally, in preparing them for the coming joy unspeakable rhe honor inestimable, of admission to His Sacrame: lal Presence, and their reception worthily of His most blessed Body and Blood. I have not presumed to lay down any invariable course of study, feeling that every clergyman with a cure of souls will be the best judge of the instruction suitable to his own circumstances. Sex, age, educa- tion, surrounding influences, social position, will neces- sarily vary the character of almost every catechumen's preparation. But feeling myself the want of some short Office for my classes, and the inefficacy of merely 4 naming collects, or even saying the best forms of prayefi if these be not before the eyes at the time, and also knowing the benefit of special devotions for special occasionsi I have ventured to draw up the following, and offer it in all humility to my reverend brethren in the Diocese of Ontario. May the Lord perform all our petitions, and give His blessing to our work. May the Holy Spirit be with us at our Confirmation seasons, to take of the things of Christ and show them to us and our dear children in the Church, and thus ever lead us all on to the greater knowledge and obedience of His Word, so that in the end we may obtain life everlasting, and there meet together again, past all the changes and chances of this world, through the infinite Love and Merits and Mediation of our most blessed Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen. Ottawa, Conv. of St. Paul, 1867. T. B. J. ^ttitt. All standing in their appointed placeSf the Cler- gyman shall say ;— In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost : — Each one of the Class audibly answering , Then shall be said the Apostles' or Nicene Creedf at discretion. I Believe, &o. Amen, Then all kneeling down reverently^ the follomng prayers shall be said : — Let us pray. Lord, "have mercy upon na : Christ, have mercy upon us : Lord, have mercy upon us. Our Father, &c. Amen. LoRD> from Whom all good things do come j Grant to us. Thy humble servants, that by Thy holy inspira- tion we may think those things that be good, and br Thy merciful guiding may perform the same ; through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen, 8 * Almighty God, unto whom all hearts be open, &c« * Pretent us, Lord, &c. • O God, Who didst teach the hearts, Ac. • Stir up, we beseech Thee, Ac. * May be used at discretion* V. Thou art my portion, O Loid : R. / have promised to keep Thy law, y. I am Thy servant, grant me undemtanding : R. That I may know Thy testimonies, v. look Thou upon me, and be merciful unto me : B. As Thou usest to do unto those that love The name. V. help us against the enemy : R. For vain is the help of man, V. Through God we shall do great acts : R. And it is He that shall tread down our enemies, V. God, make speed to save us : R. O Lordj make haste to help us, {All standing up) V. Glory be to the Fa^Jier, &c. R. As it wasy dfc. Amen. HYMN. ' Come, Holy Gho3t, Creator bleat, Vouchsafe within cur souls to rest / Come with Thy grace and heavenly aid. And fill the ftemrts which T%ou hast niQde. Hi r 7iU to mi Jei be. ' ; ' ae: rhe ies. Thj li^ht to every seDse impart, And sned Thy love in every heart ; The weakness of our flesh supply With strength and courage from on high. Drive far away our ghostly foe, And peace for evermore bestow ; If Thou be our preventing guide, No evil can our steps betide. Praise we the Father and the Son, And Holy Spirit — with Them One j And may the Son on us bestow The gifts that from the Spirit flow. Amen. Here maybe read one of the following passages of Holy Scripture : ^om.vi., 3-13. — viii.; 9-17. — xii., 1-5. 1 Cor., iii, 11-17. — vi., 9-20. Gal. v., 16-25. Eph. ii., 11-22. — iv., 1-6, 13-16. — iv., 21-32. — v., 1-11. — vi., 10-19. Phil, ii., 5-13. — iii., 7-15. Col. ii., 6-15. — iii., 1-11. 1 Thes., iv., 1-8. — v., 4-23. Heb. xiii., 8-17. 1 Pet., i., 16-25. — v., 5-11. 1 John, iv., 10-19. I Then shall follow the Instruction of the Clergy- man, and the Class shall be dismissed thus : let us pray. O God, forasmuch as without Thee we are not able to please Thee j Mercifully grant that Thy Holy Spirit may in all things direct ana rule our hearts ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 10 God, our refuge and strength, Who art the Author of all Godliness ; Be ready, we beseech Thee, to hear the devout prayers of Thy children j and grant that those things which we ask faithfully we may obtain effectually j through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, Heavenly Father, the Author and Giver of all good things, Who alone canst give the increase to the planting and watering, we earnestly beseech Thee to send us Thy Holy Spirit at this time to cleanse our hearts, to confirm our efforts, to add strength to our faith, and seriousness to our repentance ; so may we worthily receive the holy Rite of Confirmation and be brought nearer to Thee, loving Thee, our God, first and best of all in this life present, and in the life to come share the blessedness of those Thy servants who are faithful unto death j through the Merits and Mediation of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen» V. Lord, shew Thy mercy upon us: ' B,» And grant us Tfiy salvation, V. Make me a clean heart, God: . R. And renew a right spirit vnthin me, V. Cast me not away from Thy presence : ,, R. And take not Thy Holy Spirit from me, V. O give me the comfort of Thy help again : H. And stablish me with Thy free Spirit, V. Praise the Lord, my soul : R. And all that is tvithin me praise His holy name. The Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ, &c. Amen. » V END OF OFFICE. i, 4.,,. "i' 11 )r It n IS iO d 7 it )f e o d :f-- JprbaU iDcDOtiotiB for (Confirmation (ilanbibabs. " O Lord, open Thou my lips.'* ** Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in Thy sight j" '* O Lord, my Strength and my Redeemer.'* JJraaer for tl)e Morning. King Edward'$ Primer* O Merciful Lord God, Heavenly Father, I render most high laud, praise, and thanks unto Thee, that Thou hast preserved me both this past night, and all the days of my life hitherto, under Thy protection ; and hast suffered me to live to this present hour. I beseech Thee heartily. Thou wilt vouchsafe to receive me this day, and the residue of my life henceforth, under Thy tuition j that Thou wilt rule and govern me with Thy Holy Spirit, so that all manner of darkness, unbelief, infidelity, and carnal lusts and affections, may be utterly driven out of my heart j and that I may be justified and saved, both body and soul, through a right and perfect faith, and so walk in the light of Thy most godly truth, and to the profit and advancement of my neignbour: through Jesus .Christ our Lord and Saviour. Amen. ■ ^