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THE ORDER OF SEI^YJ^CE

FOR THB

CONSECRATION

A. K. b. ) 0. T. D.

Lord Bishop of Kova Scotia,

ST. LUKE'S OATHEDEAL OHUEOH, HALIFAX,

ON THB

FEAST OF S. MARK,

APRIL 25, 1888.

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' HALIFAX, N. 8.

HOLLOWAY BROS.. 69 GRANVILLE ST.,

1888.

THE FORM AND MANNER

Making, Ordaining and Consecrating

ACCORDING TO THE ORDER OF

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The Ch urch of E ngland.

THE PREFACE,

It is evident unto nil men dilir/ently reading the Holy
Scriptures and ancient Aut/mrs, that from the Apostles' time
there have been these Orders of Ministers in Christ's Church ;
Bishops i Priests and Deacons. Which Offices were evermore
had in such reverend Estimation, that no man might pre-
sume to execute any of them, except he were first called, tried,
examined, and knoum to have such qualities as are requisite
fc the samp. ; and also by public Prayer, with Imposition
of hands, were approved and admitted therpunto by lawfid
Authority, And therefore, to the intent that these Orders
may be continued, and reverently used and esteemed, in th^
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 Consecr<jtion, 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 ivhich is to be ordained
or consecrated Bishop shall be f idly thirty years of age.

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THE FORM

ORDAINING AND CONSECRATING

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Which is always to be Performed upon some Sunday

or Holy Bay.

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Those who are to take part in the procession will
assemble in S. Luke's School-room at lo a.m:. In the
procession the choir will go first, followed by the Deacons
and Priests of the Diocese of Nova Scotia in their order of
seniority. The Clergy of other Dioceses will come next in
their order.

The Bishop-elect will walk in front of the Bishops, last of
^whom will come the Metropolitan, preceded by bis Chaplain
bearing the Crozier.

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PROCESSIONAL HYMN.

The church's one foundation

Is Jesus Christ our Lord ;
She is his new creation

By water and the Word :
From heaven he came and souglvt her

To be his holy Bride,
With his own blood he bought her,

And for her life he died.

Elect from every nation,

Yet one o'er all the earth,
Her Chartei of salvation

One Lord, one faith, one birth ;
One holy Name she blesses,

Partakes one holy fo(jd.
And to one hope she presses

With every grace endued.

Though with a scornful wonder

Men see her sore opprest,
By schisms rent asunder,

By heresies distrest ;
Yet saints their watch are keeping,

Their cry goes up, " How long ? "
And soon the night of weeping

Shall be the morn of song.

Mid toil and tribulation,

And tumults of her war.
She waits the consummation

Of peace for evermore ;
Till with the vision glorious

Her longing eyes are blest,
And the great church victorious

Shall be the church at rest.

Yet she on earth hath union

With God the Three in One,
And mystic sweet communion

With those wliose rest is won :
happy ones and holy !

Lord, give u« grace that w^e.
Like them, the meek and lowly,

On high may dwell with thee.

The Bishop-elect will proceed to a chair set for him near
the throne of the Metropolitan.

The Bishop Coadjutor of Fredericton will proceed to the
westernmoBt seat on the south.

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The Bishop of Mrine will proceed to the westernmost seat
on the north.

The Bishop of Ontario will proceed to the easternmost seat
on the south.

The Bishop of Quebec will proceed to the easternmost seat
on the north.
The Metropolitan will proceed at once to the Holy Table.

Wlieti all things are duly prepared in the Church, and set in order^
the Metropolilan sJmll begin the Communion Service; in which
this shall be

The Collect

ALMIGHTY God, who by thy Son Jesus Christ didst ^ve
to thy holy Apostles many excellent gilts, and didst
charge them to feed thy flock ; Give grace, we beseech thee,
to all Bishops, the Pastors of thy Church, that they may
diligertly preach thy Word and duly administer the godly
Discipline thereof ; and grant to the people, that they may
obediently follow the same; that all may receive the crown
of everlasting glory ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. — Amen.

And the Bishop of Ontario shall read the Epistle.

1 Tim. iii. 1.

THIS is a true saying, If a man desire the Office of a
Bishop, he desireth a good work. A Bishop then must
be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of
gooii behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach ; not given
to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre, but patient,
not a brawler, not covetous ; one that ruleth well his own
house, having fiis children in subjection with all gravity ;
(For if a man know not how to rule his own house,
how shall he take care of the Church of God?) Not a
novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the con-
demnation of the devil. Moreover, he must have a good
report of them which are without ; lest he fall into reproach,
and the snare of the devi!.

Then tJ e Binhop of Maine shall read the Oofipel.
St. Mattli. xxviii. 18

JESUS cam and sjake unto them, saying, All power is
given nnto me in lieaven and in earth. Go ye,tnerefore
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.

Then the Reverend Canon Dumoulin will proceed to the pulpit
and preach.

During the sermon^ the Metropolitan will occwpy the Throne
outside the Communion rails. The other Bishops will remairi at
the Holy Table.

The sermon endedj the preacher will return to his seat.

Then the Nicene Creed vnll be recited ; after which the Anthem,

[*' How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of
him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth
peace ; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth.J

The Deacons ivill then move the chair of the Metropolitan to the
centre of the Chancel, to which the Metropolitan now proceeds , and
Sits down thefeon.

The Bishops of Ontario and Quhec will then go to the Bishop'
Elect (vested with his Rochet), and leading himj the Bishop of
Ontario by the right hand, and the Bishop of Quebec by the left,
will present him to the Metropolitan ; the Bishop of Ontario ^ as
Senior Bishop, will say the words of presentation.

The Metropolitan will then call for the Certificate of the Election,
which he will command to be read.

The Secretary of the Synod will then read the Certificate of
Election from the steps, near the Eagle lectern.

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This having been ready the Bishop-elect will take the oath of due
and Canonical obedience to the Metropolitan of Canada, in the
following Jorm :

FREDERICK COURTNEY, cliosen Bishop of Nova
^ Scotia, do profess and pionii&e all due and canonical
reverence and obedience to the Metropolitan of Can.ida, and
his successors in that office : So help nie God, through Jesus
Christ.

He then kisses the Bible,

Then the Metropolitan shall move th" Congregation to prai/, sayivg
thtis to them :

BRETHREN, it is written in the Gospel of Saint Luke,
That our Saviour Christ continued the whole night in
prayer, before he did choose and sent forth his twelve Apos-
tles. It is written also in the Act« of the Apostles, That the
Disciples who were at Antioch did fast and pray, before tliey
laid hands on Paul and Barnabas, and sent them forth. Let
us therefore, following the example of our Saviour Christ, and
his Apostles, first fall to prayer, before we admit, and send
forth this person presented unto us, to the work whereunt©
we trust the Holy Ghost hath called him.

The ttoo Bishops and the Bishop-elect then return to their seats.

And then shall be said the Litany, save only, that after this placet
That it may please thee to illuminate all Bishops, &c., this proper
Sttffrage shall be inserted :

THAT it may please thee to bless this our brother elected,
and to send thy grace upon him, that he may duly
execute the office whereunto he is called, to the edifying of
thy Church, and to the honour, praise, and glory of thy
Name;

Answer. We beseech thee to hear us^ good Lord,

Then sJiall be e%id this Prayer following :

ALMIGHTY God, giver of all pood things, who hy thy
Holy Spirit hath appointed divers Orders of Min'^terg
in thy Churcn ; Mercifully behold this thy servant now called
to the Work and Ministry of a Bishop ; and replenish liim 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
and well-governing of thy Church ; through the merits of
our Saviour Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee
and the Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen,

Then the Metropolitan^ sitting in his chair, shall say to him that is
to be consecr Ued,

BROTHER, forasmuch as the Holy Scripture and the
ancient Canons command, that we shoulcl not be hasty
in laying on hands, and admitting any person to Government
in the Church of Christ, which he hatn purchased with no
less price than the effusion of his own blood ; before I admi^
you to this Administration, T will examine you in certain
Articles, to the end that the Congregation present may have
a trial, and bear witness, how you be minded to behave
yourself in the Church of God.

ARE you persuaded that you be truly called to this "^
Ministration, according to the will of our Lord Jesus
Christ, and the order of this church ?

Anewer, I am so persuaded.

The Metropolitan.

ARE you persuaded that the holy Scriptures contain
sufficiently all Doctrine required of necessity for
eternal salvation through faith in Jesus Christ? And are
you determined out of tb3 same holy Scriptures to instruct
the people committed to your charge ; and to teach or

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maintain nothinpj as required of necessity to eternal salvation,
but that wliich you shall be persuaded may bo concluded
and proved by the same ?

Answer. I am so persuaded, and determined, by God's
grace.

The Metropolitan,

WILL you then faithfully exercise yourself in the
same holy Scriptures, and call upon God by prayer,
for the true understanding: of the same ; so as you majr be
able by them to teach and exhort with wholesome Doctrine,
and to withstand and convince the gainsayers ?

Answer. 1 will so do, by the help of God.

. The Metropolitan.

AKE you ready, with Jl faithful diligence to banish and
drive away all erroneous and strange doctrine contrary
to God's Word ; and both privately and openly to call upon
and encourage others to the same ?

Answer. I am ready, the Lord being my helper.

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The Metropolitan.

WILL you deny all ungodliness and worldly lusts, and
live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present
world ; that you may shew yourself in all things an example
of good works unto others, that the adversary may be ashamed
having nothing to say against you ?

Answer. I will so do, the Lord being my helper.

The Metropolitan

WILL yon maintain and set forward, as mnch as shall
lie in yon, qnietness, love and peace among all men ;
and 8nch as be unqniet, disobedient and criminons within
yonr Diocese, correct and punish, according to such authority
as you have by God's Word, and b i to you shall be committed
by the Ordinaiice of this Church ?

Answer, I will so do, by the help of God.

The MetrojpolMan,

WILL you be faithful in Ordaining, sending, or laying
hands upon others ?

Answer. I will so be, by the help of God.

The Metropolitan,

WILL you shew yourself gentle, and be merciful for
Christ's sake to poor and needy people, and to all
strangers destitute of help.

Answer, I will so phew myself, by God's help.
The Metropolitan, standing up, shall say :

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ALMIGHTY Go:l, 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,

This ended, the Bishop-elect retires t«> assume the rest of the Episco»
pal habit f while the Jolloiving Anthem is sung:

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COME Thou Holy Spirit come ;
And from Thy celestial home
Shed a ray of li^ht Divine;
Come, Thou Father of the poor,
Come, Thou source of all our store,
Come, within our hosoms >hine :
Hear us Holy Spirit.

O most hlessed Light Divine,
Shine within these hearts of thine,
And our inmost being fill ;
Where Thou art not, man hath nought,
Kothing go<xl in deed or thought,
Nothing free from taint of ill.
Hear us Holy Spirit.

On the faithful who adore

And confess Thee, evermore

In Thy seven fold gifts descend ;

Give them virtue's sure reward.

Give them Thy salvation. Lord,

Give them joys that never end. — Amen.

The Elect, properly vested, returns, and kneels in front of the
\j\fetropoHtan, and the other Bishops stand on either side of the
Metropolitan, who commences the Veni Creator,

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COMS, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire,
And lighten with celestial Jire.
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 dullness of our blinded sight.

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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, . ^'^l

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 J Son and Holy Spirit.

That ended, the Metropolitan shall say :

Lord, hear our prayer.

Answer, And let our cry come unto thee.

Let us pray.

ALMIGHTY God, and most merciful Father, who of
thine infinite goodness hast given thine only and dearly
beloved Son Jesus Christ, to be our Redeemer, and the
Author of everlasting life ; who, after that he had mad^
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.

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Then the Metropolitan and Bishops present shall lay their hands
upon the head of the elected Bishop kneeling before them upon his
knees, the Metropolitan saying :

RECEIVE the Holy Ghost, for the Office and Work of a
Bishop in the Church of God, now committed unto
thee hy the imposition of our hands ; In the Name of the
Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
And remember that thou stir up the grace of God which is
given thee by this Imposition of our hands; for God hath
not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and
soberness.

Then the Metropolitan shall deliver him the Bible, saying :

GIVE 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 a shepherd, not a wolf; feed them, devour
them not. Hold up the weak, heal the sick, bind up the
broken, bring again the outcasts, seek the lost. Be so
merciful, that you be not too remiss ; so minister discipline,
%hat you forget not mercy ; that when the chief Shepherd
shall appear you may receive the never-fading crown of
glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen,

The Metropolitan then proceeds to the Holy Table, and commences
the Offertory; when two deacons advance and remove the chair
from the centre of the Chancel.

The alms of the 'people are then collected and brought to the
Curate^ who biings them to the Metropolitan, who offers them.

Then the Metropolitan shall proceed in the Communion- Service ;
with whom the new Consecrated Bishop^ (with others) shall also
communicate.

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PKEVENT us, Lord, in all our doings with thy most
gracious favour, and further us with thy continual help;
that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in thee, we
may glorify thy holy Name, and finally by thy mercy obtam
everlasting life ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amm,

THE peace of God, whioh passeth all understanding, keep
your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God
and of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord ; And the blessing of
God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost be
amongst you and remain with you always. Amen.

After the Metropolitan has pronotmced the Blessing ^ the Nunc
Dimittis will be sung, and the procession will return to the School-room
in the same order as before*

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