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 *'  Presbyter,  in  Christi  mensa  quid  agis,  bene  pensa. 
 Aut  tibi  vita  datur,  aut  mors  aeterna  paratur. 
 Dum  candela  luit  se  destruit  officiando  ; 
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 Mors  tua,  mors  Christi,  fraus  mundi,  gloria  cosli, 
 Et  dolor  inferni,  sunt  memoranda  tibi." 
 
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 MDCCCLXVIII. 
 
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 THIS     TRANSLATION     OF     THE      MISSAL 
 
 ACCORDING    TO    THE    USE 
 
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PREFACE. 
 
 The  translation  of  the  Sarum  Missal  may  interest  two 
 classes  of  readers :  that  which  desires  to  see  the  exact 
 formularies  from  which  the  English  Prayer  Book  was 
 compiled,  and  that  which  is  interested  in  the  ancient 
 Ceremonial.  In  the  Missal  itself  these  two  subjects  are 
 confused  together.  The  Rubrics  are  sometimes  very 
 prolix;  sometimes  very  brief;  sometimes  contradictory; 
 reference  to  the  Gradual,  Processional,  and  other  books, 
 is  often  necessary  to  their  right  understanding :  the 
 directions  of  the  Registrum  S.  Osmundi,  which  is  per- 
 haps of  greater  authority  than  the  Rubrics,  must  be 
 borne  in  mind ;  Provincial  and  Diocesan  Constitutions 
 often  made  their  own  alterations  and  additions  ;  and  the 
 other  printed  Uses  also  occasionally  supplement  deficien- 
 cies in  that  of  Sarum,— for  which  reason  a  slight  notice 
 of  those  of  York  and  Hereford  is  necessary. 
 
 It  has  been  thought  better,  therefore,  not  to  confine 
 the  work  to  a  translation  of  the  Missal  as  it  stands,  but 
 
 b 
 
VI  PREFACE. 
 
 to  endeavour  to  put  it  into  a  more  systematic  and  intel- 
 ligible form.  To  this  end  the  Text  has  been  separated 
 from  the  Rubrics,  except  in  the  Ordinary  and  Canon, 
 and  in  Holy  Week ;  and  the  Rubrics  have  been  codified, 
 so  as  to  present  a  connected  view  of  the  Ceremonial, — 
 which  is  of  course  the  object  of  Rubrics. 
 
 This  task  the  translator  feels  has  been  inadequately 
 fulfilled,  but  he  trusts  he  has  at  all  events  furnished 
 materials  for  a  more  perfect  description  of  the  Cere- 
 monial which  prevailed  in  England,  at  the  epoch  of  the 
 Reformation,  than  has  hitherto  been  accessible  in  the 
 vulgar  tongue. 
 
 The  Prayer-Book  version  of  the  Psalms,  and  the 
 Authorised  Text  of  the  Bible,  have  always  been  followed 
 in  translating,  as  being  household  words  to  most  English 
 readers,  to  whom  a  literal  translation  of  the  Vulgate 
 would  seem  another  Bible  which  is  not  the  Bible :  where, 
 however,  the  Latin  of  the  Missal  varies  from  the  Vul- 
 gate, it  has  been  literally  rendered,  and  the  difference 
 noted  by  Italics. 
 
 On  the  same  principle,  so  much  of  the  Prayer  Book 
 Collects  and  Prayers  as  is  evidently  derived  from  the 
 Missal  has  been  preserved,  even  where  other  words 
 would  more  closely  give  the  meaning  of  the  text,  to 
 the  letter  of  which  the  Compilers  of  the  Prayer  Book  by 
 no  means  habitually  confined  themselves ;  and  although 
 
PREFACE  Vll 
 
 the  precedent  they  furnish  has  occasionally  been  fol- 
 lowed, when  exact  adherence  to  the  Latin  would  offend 
 the  ear  of  an  English  reader,  the  translator  has  not 
 felt  at  liberty  to  omit  or  add  words  or  phrases  merely 
 for  the    sake  of  rounding  a  sentence. 
 
 In  conclusion,  the  translator  desires  to  return  his 
 sincere  thanks  to  the  Dean  and  Chapter  of  Salisbury  for 
 the  loan  of  their  valuable  Missals ;  to  the  Very  Rev. 
 Daniel  Rock,  D.D.,  for  important  elucidations  of  Ritual 
 which  he  has  kindly  communicated,  in  addition  to  much 
 assistance  derived  from  his  learned  work,  The  Church  of 
 our  Fathers ;  to  the  Rev.  H.  A.  Walker,  for  obligingly 
 correcting  the  music;  to  J.  D.  Chambers,  Esq.,  the 
 Rev.  E.  Caswall,  the  Rev.  J.  Hewett,  and  the  Rev.  J. 
 W.  Irons,  D.D.,  for  permission  to  use  their  translations 
 of  hymns,  and  to  the  Proprietors  of  Hymns  Ancient  and 
 Modern,  and  the  Hymnal  Noted,  for  a  similar  permis- 
 sion; last,  not  least,  to  two  friends,  who  kindly  under- 
 took the  revision  of  the  sheets  as  they  passed  through 
 the  press ;  the  able  criticisms  and  friendly  suggestions 
 of  one,  the  author  of  the  Portuary  Kalendar,  have 
 been  of  the  greatest  value ;  while  to  the  other,  the 
 Public  is  indebted  for  the  translation  of  the  Sequences, 
 the  omission  of  which  would  have  deprived  the  book 
 of  one  of  its  most  marked  characteristics. 
 
 b  2 
 
Vlll  PREFACE. 
 
 The  translator,  if  he  may  refer  for  a  moment  to  him- 
 self, begs  to  add  that  he  has  not  consciously  omitted 
 softened,  or  accommodated  a  single  expression,  in  accord- 
 ance with  any  private  opinions,  his  aim  being  faithfully 
 and  without  comment  to  give  an  English  version  of  the 
 original  in  its  integrity. 
 
 London,  The  Epiphany,  1868. 
 
THE  INTRODUCTION. 
 
 The  Sarum,  in  common  with  all  Missals,  was  not  the 
 creation  of  any  one  particular  epoch,  but  the  develope- 
 ment  of  many  previous  centuries,  bearing  the  impress  of 
 divers  influences  :  the  translator  thinks  therefore  that  a  few 
 remarks  upon  the  historical  circumstances  by  which  the 
 English  missals  were  influenced,  and  ultimately  moulded 
 into  their  final  shape,  may  not  be  unacceptable. 
 
 The  earliest  notice  of  the  existence  of  a  Liturgy  in 
 England  is  involved  in  the  enquiry  addressed  by  S. 
 Augustine  to  Pope  Gregory,  60 1  a.d.  ;  what  should  be 
 done  when  the  Roman  and  the  national  missal  disagreed  ? 
 The  answer  of  S.  Gregory  is  best  conveyed  in  his  own 
 words  :  "  Non  pro  locis  res,  sed  pro  bonis  rebus  loca 
 amanda  sunt.  Ex  singulis  ergo  quibusque  ecclesiis, 
 quae  pia,  quae  religiosa,  quse  recta  sunt,  elige  :  et  haec 
 quasi  in  fasciculum  collecta,  apud  Anglorum  mentes  in 
 consuetudinem  depone."  (Wilk.  Cone,  vol.  1.  p.  19.) 
 How  S.  Augustine  carried  out  these  directions  does  not 
 appear ;  it  is  however  not  improbable  that  the  religious 
 orders  would  advocate  the  Gregorian  Sacramentary,  which 
 may  have  led  the  way  to  the  13th  decree  of  the  second 
 Council  of  Cloveshoe,  747  a.d.  "  Ut  festivitates,  in 
 omnibus  ad  eas  rite  competentibus  rebus,  sc.  in  baptism! 
 officio,  in  missarum  celebratione,  in  cantilenas  modo,  cele- 
 brentur  juxta  exemplar,  videlicet  quod  scriptum  de  Ro~ 
 mana  ecclesia  habemus."  (Wilk.  Cone,  p.  97.)  It  also 
 enjoins  the  Roman  martyrology.  These  words,  however, 
 must  have  been  considered  susceptible  of  some  latitude 
 of  interpretation,  as,  in  point  of  fact,  the  Anglo-Saxon 
 and  Roman  Use  were  not  identical,  though  thenceforth 
 
X  INTRODUCTION. 
 
 the  Roman  Canon  of  the  Mass,  Chants,  and  metho- 
 dical arrangement  of  the  Sacramentary,  were  probably 
 adopted.* 
 
 The  description  given  by  Amalarius  (de  Eccles.  Off., 
 lib.  in.)  a  pupil  of  Alcuin,  of  the  ceremonial  at  Rome 
 in  the  viiith.  century,  which  is  nearly  the  same  as  that 
 now  used  by  the  Pope  on  great  occasions,  taken  in  con- 
 nexion with  what  may  be  gleaned  from  the  Troper,f 
 in  the  Bodleian,  furnishes  some  notion  of  the  interpo- 
 lations introduced  into  the  Anglo-Saxon  Service  at  that 
 time,  particularly  the  Proses,  \  some  of  which,  e.g.  that 
 for  Ascension  Day,  were  retained  in  the  Sarum  rite. 
 
 It  was  after  the  Norman  Conquest, 
 1087-99  a.d.  however,  that  the  national  missals  acquired 
 their  celebrity,  and  assumed  their  final 
 shape.  The  effect  of  the  Conquest  for  the  time  was  the 
 Gallicanizing  of  England ;  not  that  the  Anglo-Saxon 
 element  was  crushed,  but  the  Norman  overlaid  it,  just  as 
 the  Anglo-Saxon  had  overlaid  the  British. 
 
 It  is  hardly  correct  to  represent  S.  Osmund  as  having 
 created  a  new  liturgy.  The  facts  are  simply  these :  the 
 Anglo-Saxon  hierarchy  was  deposed  in  favour  of  Nor- 
 mans ;  S.  Osmund  (originally  more  distinguished  as  a 
 statesman,  being  a  Norman  count,  Earl  of  Dorset,  and 
 chancellor  of  England,)  was  made  Bishop  of  Sarum  in 
 1087  a.d.,  on  the  death  of  Herman.  During  the  twenty- 
 two  years  of  his  episcopate  he  built  the  cathedral,  and 
 devoted  himself  to  the  care  of  his  diocese,  and  no  doubt 
 especially  to  the  reconciling  of  his  clergy,  consisting  of 
 two  rival  races,  by  rites  which  should  be  acceptable 
 to  both ;  §  and  naturally  he  would  not  go  farther  in  quest 
 
 *  Cf.  xiii.  Deer.,  "  Nihilque  quod  communis  usus  . .  . .  et  quod  Romanae 
 Ecclesiae  consuetudo  permittit,  cantent." 
 
 f  The  date  of  this  manuscript  is  probably  about  1000  A.D. 
 
 X  This  definition  was  in  later  days  confined  to  the  sequences;  but  it  was 
 then  given  to  the  versicles  attached  to  the  Alleluia. 
 
 §  In  compiling  this  Use,  it  is  more  than  probable  that  he  may  have  been 
 assisted  by  Lanfranc,  who  had  drawn  up  something  of  the  same  kind  for 
 the  Benedictines.      Conf.  Wilk.  Cone,  vol.  1.  p.  328. 
 
INTRODUCTION.  XI 
 
 of  the  former  than  Rouen,  the  primatial  see  of  Normandy.* 
 This  conjecture  approaches  certainty  when  it  is  found 
 that  the  Use  of  Rouen  and  that  of  Sarum  were  almost 
 identical  in  the  xith.  century.  A  curious  and  interesting 
 illustration  of  this  will  be  found  in  an  extract  from  a 
 Rouen  manuscript  missal  assumed  to  be  650  years  old ; 
 which,  as  the  work  in  which  it  is  quoted,  De  Moleon's,  f 
 Voyages  Liturgiques,  was  written  in  1717,  would  bring  it 
 to  about  1067  a.d.  The  passage  is  too  long  for  intro- 
 duction here,  and  is  given  in  the  Appendix.  \ 
 
 The  Rouen  Pontifical,  of  about  1007  a.d.,  quoted  in 
 the  same  work,  shews  a  like  affinity  with  that  of  Sarum 
 and  of  Exeter  in  later  days.  The  Epistles  and  Gospels, 
 the  custom  of  Rulers  of  the  choir,  the  procession  from 
 the  sacristy  with  the  elements,  and  that  of  the  Gospel, 
 were  the  same  as  in  the  Sarum  rite ;  and  as  the  de- 
 scription of  the  latter  ceremony  illustrates  the  Regis- 
 trum  S.  Osmundi  it  is  subjoined,  —  "Puis  etant  pre- 
 cede du  Thuriferaire,  des  deux  Portechandeliers,  du 
 Soudiacre,   le   Diacre   va  au  Jube,   portant  le   livre  des 
 
 Evangiles,  appuye   sur  son  epaule  gauche Le 
 
 Diacre  etant  monte  au  Jube,  apres  avoir  encense  le  livre, 
 chante  l'Evangile,  etant  tourne  vers  le  Septentrion  entre 
 
 les  deux  chandeliers, apres  l'Evangile  ils   revien- 
 
 nent  tous  au  meme  ordre  ....  sinon  que  c'est  le  Sou- 
 diacre qui  porte  le  livre  des  Evangiles,  qu'il  presente 
 ouvert  a  baiser  au  Pretre,  et  ensuite  ferine,  aux  Chap- 
 piers  du  cote  droit  et  dans  les  hautes  chaises  du  meme 
 cote  toutes  les  fois  qu'il  y  a  Credo  a  la  Messe,  puis  aux 
 Chappiers  du  cote  gauche  et  dans  les  hautes  chaises 
 du   cote    gauche.'"  —  Voyages  Liturgiques1    Paris    1717, 
 
 P-  365- 
 
 These  facts  are  to  a  certain  extent  strengthened  when 
 
 we  discover  that  in   later    missals  alterations    had    been 
 
 made  in  the  Rouen  rite  which  preclude  the  likelihood  of 
 
 .  *  John  de  Bayeux,  Archbp.  of  Rouen  (1069-79  a.d.),  wrote  a  book 
 De  rebus  ecclesiasticis. 
 
 f  His  real  name  was  Le  Brim.  %  See  Appendix  F. 
 
Xll  INTRODUCTION. 
 
 their  having  been  copied  into  the  English    books    at   a 
 much  later  date. 
 
 Nevertheless,  it  must  not  be  supposed  that  French 
 and  English  Uses  were  at  variance  in  any  essential  points 
 with  those  of  Western  Christendom ;  as  may  be  better 
 understood  by  a  slight  reference  to  the  architectural  and 
 ritual  arrangements  of  churches  previously  to  the  xith. 
 century. 
 
 The  form  generally  adopted  after  the 
 iv. -xii.  cent,  peace  of  the  Church  was  that  known  as 
 Basilican,  with  its  one  altar,  situated  in 
 the  chord  of  an  apse,  against  the  wall  of  which  sat  the 
 priests  on  a  raised  dais,  facing  the  altar,  the  Bishop's 
 throne  occupying  the  central  place.  Over  the  altar  rose 
 a  canopy,  on  four  columns,  now  known  in  Italy  as  the 
 Baldachino,  (but  which  was  then  called  the  Ciborium^) 
 usually  surmounted  by  a  Cross ;  and  from  this  canopy 
 hung  a  dove  or  pyx,  containing  the  Blessed  Sacrament ; 
 the  altar,  which  in  primitive  times  was  as  often  of  wood 
 as  of  stone,  and  hollow,  had  nothing  on  it  at  Mass  except 
 a  large  cloth,  at  first  of  silk, — but  after  a  decree  of 
 S.  Sylvester  in  324.  a.d.,  ordered  to  be  of  linen  material, 
 in  proportion  approaching  to  the  linen  cloth  placed  on 
 modern  altars.  The  corporals,  being  originally  used  to 
 cover  the  oblations  of  the  faithful,  were  also  large. 
 Lights,  though  always  used  at  Mass,  were  placed  about 
 the  altar,  or  on  the  ciborium,  (Dacher,  torn.  iv.  p.  467,) 
 never  upon  the  altar ;  which  was  accessible  on  all  sides. 
 B?tween  the  columns  of  the  ciborium  were  curtains,* 
 which  were  drawn  aside  at  certain  times.f  Such  a 
 ciborium  seems  to  have  existed  at  S.  Alban's  Abbey. 
 Conf.  Ducange,  sub  voce  Superaltare. 
 
 The  Quire  was  separated  from  the  nave  only  by  a 
 low  wall,  and  was  divided  into  two  parts ;  that  nearer 
 the  altar  for  the  clergy  ;  the  other,  schola  cantor -urn,  for 
 
 *  It  may  be  doubled,  however,  whether  these  ever  existed  in  England, 
 at  least  in  this  particular  form. 
 
 t  Bocquillot,  Trait.  Hist,  de  la  Liturg.  S<ur.,  p.  61. 
 
INTRODUCTION.  Xlll 
 
 the  choir.  At  each  side  of  the  Quire  was  an  ambo, 
 or  pulpit,  whence  were  read  the  Lessons,  Epistles,  and 
 Gospels ;  some  churches,  however,  were  only  provided  with 
 one  pulpit,  which  was  placed  in  the  midst.  The  Ser- 
 vice of  Mass,  which  was  always  High,  was  not  at  this 
 period  said  everywhere  daily,  but  often  not  more  than 
 once  or  thrice  a  week,  by  the  Bishop  of  the  diocese, 
 attended  by  his  priests,  who  joined  with  him  in  saying 
 the  Canon  and  words  of  Consecration  ;#  the  musical 
 portions  being  chanted  by  the  choir.  The  offering  of 
 bread  and  wine  by  the  people,  and  Communion  in  both 
 kinds,  were  the  practice ;  the  hours  at  which  Mass  was 
 said  varied  from  3  to  9  a.m.  ;  and  on  fasts  it  was  often 
 deferred  till  after  Nones,  Vespers,  or  even  Compline. 
 
 Such  was,  briefly,  the  Mass  of  the  first  eight  centu- 
 ries. The  wording  of  the  Canon,  previously  to  the  viiith. 
 century,  differed  in  France,  Italy,  and  Spain,  as  to  the 
 Saints  who  were  commemorated ;  and  in  the  Ordinary,  in 
 the  prayers  of  oblation,  and  the  communion  of  the  Priest. 
 
 It  will  be  seen,  then,  at  once  in  what  points  Ama- 
 larius'  description  of  the  first  Roman  Ordo  may  serve  to 
 elucidate  the  Anglo-Saxon  ceremonial.  To  return,  now,  to 
 the  days  of  S.  Osmund:  the  aspect  of  things  in  the  eleventh 
 century  was  very  much  altered.  In  the  seventh  century 
 arose  low  Masses ;  in  the  eighth  they  increased  rapidly  ;  in 
 the  ninth  they  were  the  rule.  This  Service,  consisting  sim- 
 ply of  a  Mass  said  by  one  priest  with  a  server,  was  without 
 music ;  and  from  its  first  appearance  has  never  ceased 
 to  be  the  popular  Service  of  Christendom.  The  eighth 
 century  witnessed  the  adoption  of  the  Roman  Liturgy)* 
 in  Gaul,  which  had  been  accepted  in  England  at  the 
 Council  of  Cloveshoe ;  also  the  practice  of  daily  Mass, 
 which  after  Apostolic  times  had  been  confined  to  Spain, 
 Antioch,  Africa,  and  perhaps  Gaul.     This  soon  led  to  the 
 
 *  Conf.  Amal.,  lib.  1.  cap.  12  ;  "  simul  cum  pontifice  verbis  et  manibu6 
 confident." 
 
 t  Practically  this  means  little  more  than  the  Roman  Chants,  and  perhaps 
 
 Canon  ;   see  above. 
 
XIV  INTRODUCTION. 
 
 erection  of  side  altars,  which  increased  to  such  a  degree  that 
 they  were  restrained  by  a  capitulary  of  Charlemagne, 
 805  a.d.  Portable  altars,  also,  super-alt  aria,  came  in  at 
 this  time,  to  enable  priests  to  say  Mass  elsewhere  than  in 
 church.* 
 
 Two  other  changes  may  be  discerned  about  the  time  S. 
 Osmund  became  Bishop — viz.,  in  Mass,  Communion  in  one 
 kind ;  and  in  the  arrangement  of  churches,  the  closing  in 
 of  the  Quire  by  stone  walls  or  woodwork,  a  system  which 
 involved  more  than  at  first  appears. 
 
 The  reforms  of  S.  Osmund,  contained  in  his  Regis- 
 trum,  were  of  three  kinds.  First,  the  classification  of  the 
 existing  ceremonial ;  under  which  fall  the  prayers  of  obla- 
 tion, prayers  of  communion  of  the  priest,  and  the  music. 
 Secondly,  the  introduction  of  certain  things  derived  from 
 Rouen,  such  as  the  Kalendar,*)*  some  sequences,  Rulers 
 of  the  choir,  and  various  minor  details  which  must  be 
 passed  over  for  want  of  space.  Thirdly,  the  arrangement 
 of  the  altar  differed,  over  which  there  was  no  longer  a 
 ciborium ;  \  nor  was  it,  as  in  later  times,  attached  to  a 
 wall,  but  two  columns  of  the  ciborium  were  left,  on  which 
 was  a  beam,  which  supported  the  candlesticks,  and  some- 
 times the  Cross ;  the  Blessed  Sacrament  was  kept  as 
 before,  either  in  a  dove  or  pyx,  which  hung  from  the 
 roof,  and  over  which  was  sometimes  spread  a  covering  of 
 silk.      (Conf.    Monast.   Anglic,    vol.    vm.    1365.)     The 
 
 *  The  Constitutions  of  English  Bishops  of  later  days  are  full  of  injunc- 
 tions respecting  them.  After  the  prohibition  of  wooden  altars,  the  law  of 
 the  Church  was  substantially  complied  with  by  letting  these  super-altars 
 into  the  wooden  altar-boards.  Conf.  Stat.  Simon,  Bp.  of  Norwich, 
 A.D.  1258;  also  Regulations  for  Lincoln  Archdeacons,  a.d.  1231.  "  Ne 
 molentur  super  ea  colores"  is  a  singular  prohibition,  which  often  occurs, 
 indicating  a  common,  and  not  particularly  reverential  use,  to  which  they 
 seem  to  have  been  sometimes  applied.  Conf.  supra ;  and  Constit.  "Winton., 
 A.D.  130S  ;   Constit.  Oxon.,  a.d.  1322  ;  Synod  of  Ely,  A.D.  1364. 
 
 t  This  reform  was  somewhat  arbitrary  ;  it  has  been  asserted  the  Anglo- 
 Saxon  saints  were  omitted  for  no  better  reason  than  that  their  names  were 
 unpronounceable  to  Normans. 
 
 X  Although  as  has  been  said  we  have  no  trace  of  curtains,  the  arrange- 
 ments with  respect  to  the  Lenten  Veil  (See  Rubrics,  Sect,  xxv.)  certainly 
 point  to  something  of  this  sort. 
 
INTRODUCTION.  XV 
 
 Altar  was  now  covered  with  three  linen  cloths  (this  may- 
 have  been  an  invention  of  the  twelfth  or  thirteenth 
 century).  The  Quire  was  also  slightly  altered ;  the  low 
 wall  which  separated  it  from  the  nave  was  heightened, 
 as  were  also  the  pulpits,  which  had  been  removed  from 
 thjir  former  position  and  placed  at  the  entrance  of  the 
 Quire ;  these  ultimately  were  joined,  forming  the  rood- 
 loft  of  the  fourteenth  and  later  centuries,  which  thus 
 developed  the  screen  between  the  Quire  and  nave,  in 
 which  was  a  door  leading  to  the  Quire ;  over  all  was 
 a  hanging  beam,  supporting  the  rood  and  candlesticks, 
 which  in  later  times  became  a  fixture.  This  latter  change 
 involved  the  creation  of  eagles  and  lecterns ;  which  on 
 ordinary  occasions  served  instead  of  the  pulpits.  Behind 
 the  pulpits  thus  heightened,  was  placed,  as  at  Salisbury,  a 
 candelabrum  ;  and  on  the  floor  in  the  Quire  a  large  stan- 
 dard of  lights,*  like  those  used  in  France^ till  a  later 
 period. 
 
 Such  were  the  main  features  of  S.  Osmund's  reforms  ; 
 it  remains  now  to  consider  their  adaptation  to  other  dio- 
 ceses in  England  and  Scotland,  and  their  subsequent 
 history  down  to  the  sixteenth  century. 
 
 Whoever  takes  up  a  Sarum  Missal,  without  a  slight 
 acquaintance  with  the  liturgical  history  of  the  rest  of 
 Western  Christendom,  might  not  unnaturally  conclude  that 
 such  features  as  paucity  of  Rubrics,  the  Service  being  appa- 
 rently always  High  Mass,  the  very  elaborate  ceremonial^ 
 and  the  posture  of  the  celebrant  and  ministers — who  in- 
 cline and  never  kneel  or  genuflect — were  peculiar  to 
 Sarum  ;  but  in  none  of  those  points  was  there  much 
 divergence  from  the  Continental  Uses.  These  were  simply 
 characteristics  of  the  age.  The  individual  peculiarities  lie 
 in  the  prayers  of  oblation,  and  the  communion  of  the 
 priest,  and  the  beginning  and  the  end  of  Mass ;  and  it  is 
 because  these  particulars,  besides  others  ab.ove  noted,  are 
 found  to  be  identical  with  Rouen,  that  the  Use  of  that 
 
 *  Pharus  or  rastrum  :   Fr.  ratclicr. 
 
XVI  INTRODUCTION. 
 
 Church  has  been  assumed  to  be  the  basis  on  which  S. 
 Osmund  founded  his  own.  This  being  so,  it  is  not  diffi- 
 cult to  understand,  first,  how  various  Uses  arose  ;  and, 
 secondly,  how  they  were  subsequently  restricted  to 
 three. 
 
 The  reform  of  the  English  Use,  after  the  model  of 
 Rouen,  initiated  at  Salisbury,  was  soon  adopted  in  its  main 
 features,  not  only  throughout  the  other  dioceses  of  Eng- 
 land, but  also  of  Scotland,  and  probably  in  the  English  pale 
 in  Ireland,  although  in  minor  points  these  adaptations  of 
 it  differed  considerably. 
 
 Until  a  careful  collation  of  the  various  MSS.  Missals 
 scattered  throughout  this  country  shall  have  been  made, 
 it  is  impossible  to  say  with  certainty  how  many  Uses 
 prevailed  ;  so  far  as  the  translator's  own  limited  know- 
 ledge of  them  extends,  he  does  not  think  more  can  be 
 found,  in  the  strict  sense  to  which  the  word  should  in 
 his  opinion  be  limited,  than  the  three  printed  Missals — 
 Sarum,  York,  and  Hereford — insomuch  as  the  invention 
 of  printing  at  once  gathered  together  the  various  local 
 ceremonials  into  three  great  groups ;  and  as  no  fourth 
 printed  Missal  is  known  to  exist,  it  may  be  fairly  con- 
 cluded that  there  was  none  strong  enough  or  diverse 
 enough  to  maintain  its  ground.  The  differences  between 
 these  three  are  amply  shown  in  the  Rubrics  and  Appen- 
 dix ;  there  remains,  therefore,  for  consideration,  the  mode 
 in  which  they  were  adapted  to  collegiate  secular  bodies, 
 and  parish  churches.* 
 
 It  is  doubtless  true,  in  a  certain  sense,  as  the  Preface 
 to  the  Prayer  Book  says,  that  there  was  a  Use  of  Bangorf 
 and  Lincoln  ;  but  it  might  as  correctly  have  predicated 
 the  same  of  S.   Paul's  London,   Durham,   Lichfield,   and 
 
 *  With  the  regulars  this  work  has  no  concern ;  but  it  is  generally  found 
 that  these  to  a  certain  extent  adapted  their  Services  to  the  prevalent  use  of 
 the  country. 
 
 f  The  Missal  given  by  Maskell  as  Bangor,  in  his  Ancient  Liturgies  of  the 
 Church  of  England,  is  merely  a  Sarum  Missal,  with  variations,  such  as  are 
 customary  in  all  MSS.,  and,  in  fact,  not  so  great  as  are  often  found  between 
 different  printed  Sarum  M 
 
INTRODUCTION.  XV11 
 
 Worcester.  The  Prayer  Book,  however,  is  here  speak- 
 ing only  of  "  diversity  of  saying  and  singing ;"  words 
 which,  taken  even  in  their  widest  interpretation,  very 
 inadequately  represent  the  differences  between  the  Uses 
 of  Sarum,  York, and  Hereford. 
 
 Two  small  tracts,  Defensorium  Directorii*  and  Crede 
 Michi,  appended  to  some  editions  of  the  Sarum  Ordinal, 
 show  what  the  diversity  of  saying  and  singing  was  ;  and 
 at  the  same  time  point  to  other  minor  diversities,  without 
 touching  in  any  way  the  differences  between  the  three 
 Uses  above  named. 
 
 The  former  at  once  proceeds  to  divide  the  Sarum 
 Rubrics  into  two  classes,  general  and  ceremonial :  of  which 
 the  latter  only  applied  to  the  diocese  of  Salisbury ;  and  it 
 states  that  the  clergy  of  Winchester  and  Oxford,  though 
 professing  to  observe  the  Sarum  Use,f  were  yet  exempt 
 from  the  well-known  rule  in  that  cathedral,  according  to 
 which,  when  two  Masses  occurred,  one  of  them  was  said 
 in  the  Chapter-house.  So  also  the  clergy  of  S.  Stephen's, 
 Westminster,  and  of  S.  Catherine's,  near  the  Tower,  had 
 certain  rules  of  their  own  about  the  Collects  to  be  said  in 
 Masses  for  the  Dead  ;  those  of  Wells  omitted  a  Psalm  of 
 Prime  ;  and,  to  sum  up,  the  author  says,  "  I  assert  most 
 positively,  that  the  sections  in  the  Consuetudinary  of 
 Sarum  which  treat  of  division  of  Feasts,  Benedictions, 
 Ember  Days,  the  Lenten  Veil,  Paschal  Candle,  and  Easter 
 Sepulchre,  are  generally  to  be  observed  by  all  churches 
 which  can ;  but  those  of  Vestments,  of  Four  Rulers,  of 
 singing  Responses  by  three  or  four,  are  only  binding  on 
 the  Sarum  clergy  ;  that  this  assertion  of  mine  is  true,  the 
 clergy  of  S.  Paul's,  London,  will  bear  witness,  who  observe 
 the  Sarum  Rite  in  singing  and  saying  in  cantando  et  legendo 
 (Conf.  Preface  to  the  Prayer  Book)  ;  but  in  none  of 
 these  ceremonies ;   in   respect  'of  which   they  follow  the 
 
 *  This  was  probably  written  by  a  priest  named  Clement  Maydestone, 
 who  edited  the  Ordinal.     Conf.  Wharton's  Angl.  Sax.  vol.  ii.  p.  369. 
 
 f  For  the  meaning  in  MS.  Missals,  etc.,  of  this  word  ad  mum  Sarum,  see 
 Postscript,  p.  616. 
 
Will  INTRODUCTION. 
 
 ancient  customs  of  their  Church  as  instituted  in  the 
 beginning."  He  then  corrects  several  typographical  and 
 rubrical  errors  in  the  Sarum  books  in  anything  but 
 deferential  language  :  "  Mirabile  est  valde  quomodo  tanta 
 caxitas  contigit  in  ecclesia  Sarum,  quce  solebat  totius 
 Anglice  esse  vera  luceraa."  The  Crede  Mkhi  is  less 
 censorious,  and  is  chiefly  occupied  with  rules  about 
 occurrence  of  holy  days. 
 
 Of  the  Constitutions  of  Bishops,  which  are  worked  into 
 the  Rubrics  prefixed  to  this  Missal,  those  of  Lichfield  are 
 the  most  interesting,  as  being  only  a  century  later  than  S. 
 Osmund  (1 195  a.d.),  and  apparently  the  first  adaptation 
 by  another  diocese  of  his  reforms.  The  next  of  which 
 the  translator  has  found  any  record  are  those  of  Lincoln 
 (1212  a.d.).  In  the  Council  of  Durham  (1221  ad.)  it  is 
 noticeable  that  the  laity  are  ordered  to  kneel  at  the  Conse- 
 cration ;  about  this  time  the  elevation  of  the  Host  became 
 general,  and  alterations  were  made  in  the  mode  of  reserv- 
 ing the  Eucharist ;  the  Council  of  Oxford  (1222  a.d.) 
 enjoining  a  silver,  or  at  least  an  ivory,  pyx,  and  two 
 candles,  cum  lampade,  at  Mass.* 
 
 It  is  usually  said  (and  this  is  true  if  by  them  is  meant 
 those  which  stand  upon  the  Altar)  that  there  were  no 
 tabernacles  till  Queen  Mary's  reign  ;  but  the  Statutes  of 
 Peckham,  Archbishop  of  Canterbury  (128 1  a.d.),  com- 
 plaining of  "great  injuries  done  to  the  Sacrament/'  and 
 ordering  that  "  in  every  parish  shall  be  a  tabernacle  with 
 a  door  to  shut,  in  which  It  is  to  be  placed  in  a  pyx  lined 
 with  linen"  (not,  as  had  been  the  custom  hitherto,  in  a 
 burse),  seem  to  point,  in  the  abandonment  of  the  doves, 
 in  favour  of  a  hanging  shrine,  or  perhaps  an  aumbry  in 
 the  wall  to  what  eventually  paved  the  way  for  these  later 
 inventions. 
 
 *  This  lamp  was  rpparently  intended  to  burn  before  the  Reserved  Sacra- 
 ment. Particular  injunctions  regarding  it  are  found  in  the  constitutions  of 
 Cantilupe,  Bishop  of  Worcester  (1240  a.d.),  who  prescribes  "a  lamp  to 
 burn  before  the  Sacrament  night  and  day,"  in  all  churches  "quarum  amplze 
 sunt  facilitates." 
 
INTRODUCTION.  XIX 
 
 These  Statutes  show  that  in  cathedrals  the  clergy  still 
 communicated  in  both  kinds,  "  solis  enim  celebrantibus 
 sanguinem  sub  specie  vini  consecrati  sumere,  in  hujusmodi 
 minor  ibus  ecclesiis  est  concessum." 
 
 It  was  probably  towards  the  end  of  the  xiiith.,  or  begin- 
 ning of  the  xivth.  century,  that  the  two  candles  so  often 
 pourtrayed  in  the  printed  Missals,  were  first  placed  on 
 the  Altar.  (Conf.  Constit.  Wint.  and  Oxon.,  1286,  and 
 1322  A.D.) 
 
 The  first  appearance  of  the  Sarum  Use  in  Scotland 
 seems  to  have  been  in  the  Episcopate  of  Herbert,  Bishop 
 of  Glasgow  (1 147-64  a.d.)  This  was  confirmed  1258 
 a.d.,  and  again  by  a  Bull  of  Gregory  X.,  1274  a.d. 
 The  dioceses  of  Murray  and  Dunkeld  adopted  it  1242, 
 and  1249  a.d.  respectively.^  It  need  not  be  repeated 
 that  when  adopted  it  was  also  adapted  to  the  require 
 ments  of  the  country.*)* 
 
 Of  the  printed  editions  of  Missals,  those  of  York  and 
 of  Hereford  may  be  at  once  dismissed  from  consideration. 
 Of  the  former  there  are  only  three,  1516,  folio,  15 17  and 
 1532,  quarto,  which  do  not  much  differ;  of  the  latter 
 there  is  only  one,  1502,  folio.  Of  the  Sarum  there  are 
 upwards  of  fifty;  ranging  from  1492  to  1557,  with  a 
 break  of  twenty  years,  from  1534  to  1554,  during  which 
 none  were  printed. 
 
 The  translator  has  not  hesitated  to  make  use  of  the 
 classification  adopted  in  the  Burntisland  reprint  of  the 
 Sarum  Missal ;  of  which  (as  the  editor  of  that  work  will 
 
 *  Innes,  on  "  Sarum  Liturg.  in  Scotland,"  p.  364,  quoted  in  the  reprint  of 
 Aberdeen  Missal. 
 
 f  It  would  have  seemed  almost  superfluous  to  remark  that  English  Uses 
 were  confined  to  these  islands,  had  not  the  contrary  been  sometimes  stated, 
 grounded  on  the  fact  that  English  Missals  were  printed  at  Rouen,  Paris, 
 Antwerp,  and  Venice.  Whatever  value  may  be  attached  to  those  printed 
 in  France  (and,  as  has  been  shewn  above,  there  are  necessarily  great  affini- 
 ties between  the  French  and  English  Uses),  the  supposition  that  an  Eng- 
 lish Use  ever  prevailed  at  Venice  must  at  once  overthrow  this  theory.  The 
 solution  of  the  difficulty  lies,  of  course,  in  the  fact  that  there  were  nume- 
 rous English  merchants  resident  in  these  places,  at  whose  expense  the  said 
 Missals  were  published. 
 
XX  INTRODUCTION. 
 
 give  his  own  explanation  on  its  completion)  no  more  need 
 be  said  than  is  required  to  explain  the  abbreviations  used. 
 Missals  of  1492  (printed  for  brevity  '92,  as  are  all  the 
 rest),  '94,  one  in  British  Museum  catalogued  1500. 
 Cologne  (which  two  agree),  '98,  and  '2,  are  not  classed. 
 Those  of  '97,  the  two  editions  of  Verard,  '4  and  '8,  also 
 '  1  o,  form  the  first  class.  The  four  Pynson  editions  'o,  '4, 
 ?I2,  '20,  which  differ  considerably  from  another  edition  of 
 'o,  and  }$y,  form  the  second  class.  Ten  others,  repre- 
 sented in  this  Missal  by  '15,  viz.,  '3,  '6,  '8  p.m.,*  '8 
 Huvin,  '9,  '14R.,  '15,  '16  r,  '19  p.c,  '21  r.,  form  a  third. 
 All  the  rest,  speaking  roughly,  one  per  annum  from  1510 
 to  1555,  form  a  fourth  class.  Of  these,  '13  represents-, 
 '13, '14  p.,  16  p.,  19P.H.,  '19  p.r.,  '27  p.p.,  '27  p.b.u, 
 '29:'33;  <md  '26  represents '26,,27,,28,'3i,,32,,34,,55P. 
 This  classification  depends  chiefly  on  the  general  arrange- 
 ments and  endings  of  the  Missals,  which  vary  in  having 
 more  or  less  Votive  Masses  after  the  "  Gospel  of  Pope 
 John  XXII."  with  which  this  translation  ends. 
 
 The  text  followed  almost  exclusively  is  the  edition 
 1519,  Paris,  Olivier,  and  1527,  Paris,  Prevost,  compared 
 with  1504,  Verard,*)*  which  latter  seems  the  best  of  the 
 three;  the  Manual\  referred  to  is  the  edition  of  1537, 
 Paris,  compared  with  earlier  ones  ;  the  Processional,  1525, 
 Kaetz. 
 
 It  should  be  added,  that  though  the  object  of  this  trans- 
 lation is  to  present  the  whole  contents  of  the  various  edi- 
 tions, two  circumstances  seemed  to  favour  the  omission  of 
 the  Supplemental  Masses. §  First,  they  are  not  in  the  earlier 
 editions,  except  in  that  of  '98  ;  the  rest  have  but  a  few ; 
 
 *  Where  there  are  two  editions  in  one  year  the  initial  letter  of  the  place 
 and  publisher  is  added,  e.g.,  '8  p.m.,  means  '8  Paris,  Morin. 
 
 t  A  fragment  in  the  translator'6  possession. 
 
 %  Also  in  his  possession. 
 
 §  The  cautels  are  also  omitted  to  save  space,  insomuch  as  they  have  been 
 already  translated;  and  a  Mass  for  a  Woman  with  Child,  which  although 
 placed  after  the  Marriage  Service  in  the  Missal  falls  under  the  same  category 
 as  the  Supplemental  Masses,  and  is  not  in  '92/94,  '97,  '98, '4  L.,  '15, 
 or '57. 
 
INTRODUCTION.  XXI 
 
 and  the  last  (that  of '57,  a  very  carefully  revised  one,) 
 omits  them  wholly;  thus  reverting  after  an  interval  of  more 
 than  fifty  years  to  the  original  order.  Secondly,  their  value 
 would  hardly  have  compensated  for  the  additional  bulk 
 created  by  their  insertion.  They  are  fifteen  in  number : 
 Masses  of  SS.  Sebastian,  Roch,  Erasmus,  Christopher, 
 Anthony,  Raphael,  Gabriel,  Barbara,  and  Compassion  of 
 B.V.M.,  appear  in  '97,  '98,  and  in  most  Missals  from  '10 
 to  '54.  '98  adds  Masses  for  Three  Kings  of  Cologne 
 (possibly  for  the  benefit  of  the  Cologne  merchants  in  whose 
 vicinity  it  was  printed),  S.  Armagil,  and  the  Presentation 
 of  the  B.V.M. ;  '97,  '1,  4  p.  v.,  '8  v.  and  '10,  omit  S. 
 Raphael;  'o  p.,  '3,  '4  L.,  '8  r.  m.,  '8  r.  h.,  '12,  '20,  give 
 a  different  Mass  for  S.  Roch ;  all  except  the  Pynson 
 editions  add  S.  Genevieve,  and  have  only  this  and  S.  Roch. 
 4  l.  has  a  different  one  for  S.  Gabriel ;  '4  l.,  12,  and  '20 
 have  fewer  than  the  rest.  The  rubrics  in  these  various 
 editions  greatly  vary,  but  a  thoughtful  student  of  Missals 
 will  know  that  nothing  is  proved  by  their  absence,  as  until 
 some  time  after  the  invention  of  printing,  space  was,  as 
 heretofore,  an  object,  and  traditional  knowledge  was  consi- 
 dered sufficient  for  these  purposes.  An  impression  not  per- 
 haps unnaturally  prevails  in  some  quarters  that  the  edition 
 of  1557,  and  the  other  Marian  Missals,  1554  and  1555, 
 are  less  trustworthy  than  those  of  earlier  date.  But  the 
 text  of  the  Canon  and  Ordinary  in  the  Manual  is  surely 
 preferable  to  that  of  the  Missal,  as  it  was  intended  spe- 
 cially for  the  use  of  parish  priests  ;  and  for  the  same  reason 
 the  rubrics  are  there  given  more  at  length.  As,  then,  it 
 is  found  that  the  additions  in  the  text  of  '$y  are  all  taken 
 from  the  Manual,  the  earliest  editions  of  which  contain 
 them,  the  translator  could  not  but  regard  them  as  indica- 
 tions of  a  desire  simply  to  produce  the  best  text,  and  has 
 therefore  not  scrupled  to  accept  them,  although  they  may 
 not  appear  in  earlier  Missals. 
 
 A  few  words  must  be   added  about   the   Sequences ; 
 which  form  too  prominent  a  part  of  the  Sarum  Missal 
 
XX11  INTRODUCTION. 
 
 to  be  omitted  from  the  present  work.  Their  translator, 
 however,  desires  to  bespeak  for  their  rendering  the 
 special  indulgence  of  the  reader.  There  is  an  abrupt 
 and  fanciful  wildness  in  these  compositions  which  may  not 
 unfitly  be  likened  to  the  style  of  choral  odes  in  Greek 
 plays ;  their  language  and  grammatical  construction  is 
 extremely  anomalous,  abounding  in  Greek  words  Latin- 
 ized, and  others  of  Mediaeval  coinage ;  their  meaning  is 
 often  very  obscure,  and  the  symbolic  allusions  are  exagge- 
 rated, and  difficult  to  discern.  If,  as  Dr  Neale  and 
 others  maintain,  some  kind  of  rhythm  was  intended,  its 
 rules  appear  so  uncertain,  that  in  many  the  translator  felt 
 his  only  resource  was  blank  verse.  Where  the  metre 
 was  discernible  it  has  been  reproduced  in  English  as 
 closely  as  possible.  The  authors  of  not  more  than  about 
 twenty  sequences  appear  to  be  known  with  any  certainty ; 
 amongst  them  are  S.  Bernard,  Notker,  who  is  generally 
 called  their  inventor,  (though  Dr.  Rock  would  claim 
 Alcuin  as  their  author,  a  century  earlier),  Peter  Abelard, 
 and  Adam  de  S.  Victor,  who  brought  the  Sequence  into 
 its  most  perfect  shape,  and  was  its  most  successful  com- 
 poser. Several  of  them,  e.g.  those  in  Advent,  were  doubt- 
 less introduced  by  S.  Osmund ;  but  in  this  the  utmost 
 latitude  was  given,  as  may  be  gathered  from  the  fact 
 that  the  Sequence  for  S.  Thomas  of  Canterbury  was 
 different  in  Sarura,  York,  Hereford,  and  Rouen,  whilst 
 the  MS.  Sequentialia  abound  with  sequences  for  local 
 saints. 
 
 The  Sarum  Missal,  now  for  the  first  time  translated  in 
 its  integrity,  presents  a  picture  of  the  elaborate  religious 
 ceremonial  which  suited  the  devotional  feelings  of  our 
 countrymen  in  an  earlier  and  less  busy  age :  as  such  the 
 translator  hopes  it  may  not  be  uninteresting  to  the 
 English  public ;  to  whose  candid  judgment  he  now  com- 
 mends it. 
 
General  Rubrics. 
 
 Masses  are  either  Festival  (i.e.,  of  a  Feast),  or  Ferial  (i.e.,  of  a 
 week  day).  Feasts  are  divided  into  Doubles,!  Simples,  and 
 Sundays. 
 
 I.— OF  DOUBLES.! 
 
 I.  These  are  of  four  kinds. 
 
 Principal  Doubles. — Christmas  Day,  the  Epiphany,  Easter  Day, 
 Ascension  Day,  Whitsun  Day,  the  Assumption,  the  Anniversary 
 ot  the  Place,  and  the  Dedication  of  a  Church.  If  either  of  the^e 
 last  two  occur  on  any  of  the  above  six  days,  they  are  transferred. 
 
 Greater  Doubles. — Trinity  Sunday,  Corpus  Christi,  the  Purifi- 
 cation, the  Visitation  of  the  B.  V.  M.,  the  Feast  of  Relics,  the 
 Name  of  JESUS,  the  Nativity  of  Our  Lady,  and  All  Saints'  Day. 
 
 Lesser  Doubles.-— The  three  days  after  Christmas,  the  Cir- 
 cumcision, the  three  days  after  Easter  and  Whitsun  Day,  Low 
 Sunday,  Lady  Day,  the  Invention  of  the  Holy  Cross,  the  Nativity 
 of  S.  John  Baptist,  SS.  Peter  and  Paul,  the  Transfiguration,  Holy 
 Cross  Day,  and  the  Conception  of  Our  Lady. 
 
 Inferior  Doubles. — The  Feasts  of  SS.  Andrew, Thomas,  Thomas 
 of  Canterbury,  Matthias,  Mark,  Philip  and  James,  James  the 
 Great,  Bartholomew,  Matthew,  Luke,  Simon  and  Jude,  Gregory, 
 Ambrose,  George-,  Augustine,  Apostle  of  England;  Augustine, 
 Bp.  of  Hippo-,  Michaelmas  Day-,  S.Jerome;  the  Translation  of 
 S.  Edward,  King  Conf. ;  the  Chair  of  S.  Peter  at  Antioch,  and 
 All  Souls'  Day. 
 
 2.  According  to  Hereford  Use,  the  first  two  classes  of  Sarum 
 were  thrown  into  one,  with  certain  additions,  and  feasts  were 
 divided  as  follows  : — 
 
 Principal  Doubles. — Christmas  Day,  Epiphany,  Candlemas, 
 #  Easter,  Ascension  Day,  S.  Ethelbert  (being  the  patron  saint 
 of  the  diocese),  *  Whitsun  Day,  *  Trinity  Sunday,  Corpus 
 Christi,  the  *  Feast  of  Relics,  the  Assumption  and  the  Nativity 
 of  Our  Lady,  S.  Thomas  of  Hereford  and  his  Translation,  All 
 
 +  So  called  from  the  Anthems  being  doubled,  i.e.,  said  throughout  at  the  be- 
 ginning and  end  of  the  Psalms  in  the  Breviary  Offices,  instead  of,  as  on  other  days, 
 the  first  words  only  being  said.  For  the  Kalendars  of  York  and  Hereford,  6ee 
 Appendix  C. 
 
 %  The  authority  for  Sees,  i,  z,  3,  4,  6,  is  the  Sarum  Brew,  Reg.  Osmund.,  Heref. 
 Brew,  and  Miss. 
 
XXIV  OENhRAL    RUBRICS. 
 
 Saints'  Day,  the  Dedication  Day,  and  the  Principal  Feast  of  each 
 Church. 
 
 Lesser  Doubles. \ — All  the  Lesser  Doubles  of  Sarum  (except 
 the  three  days  after  Easter  and  Whitsun  Day,  Low  Sunday,  Lady 
 Day,  and  Transfiguration),  with  the  addition  of  SS.  Thomas, 
 Katherine,  George,  Michael,  Denys. 
 
 Semi-Doubles  were  the  Inferior  Doubles  of  Sarum  (except  SS. 
 Thomas  Cant,  and  George),  with  the  addition  of  SS.  Nicholas 
 and  Barnabas,  Commem.  S.  Paul,  Trans,  of  S.  Thomas,  SS.  Mary 
 Magd.,  Anne,  Lawrence,  Deposition  of  S.Thomas  of  Hereford 
 (in  Cath.  Church),  SS.  Martin  and  Katherine.  (These  last  two, 
 together  with  SS.  Jerome,  Luke,  Simon,  and  Jude,  it  was  not 
 obligatory  to  keep  as  Semi-Doubles.) 
 
 Simples  were  all  other  feasts,  including  Sundays,  excepting 
 those  above  marked  *  (but  ?  Advent,  Passion,  Palm  S.) 
 
 3.  What  the  York  Use  was  with  regard  to  feasts  is  not  very 
 clear  ;  it  was  probably  not  very  unlike  Sarum.  The  Concept,  of 
 B.  V.  M.  was  a  Principal  Greater  Double ;  the  Trans,  of  S. 
 William  and  his  Deposition,  and  the  Feast  of  S.  Peter's  Chains, 
 were  Doubles.  The  Trans,  of  S.  Wilfred,  S.  John  de  Beverly, 
 Deposition  of  S.  Wilfred,  and  Feast  of  Relics,  were  Lesser 
 Doubles.  SS.  John  ant.  Port.,  Everilda,  Germanus,  Raphael, 
 and  Paulinus  were  Feasts  of  Nine  Lessons. 
 
 II.— OF  SIMPLES4 
 These  are  either  moveable  or  immoveable.  The  former  are  all 
 Feasts  of  Nine  Lessons,  and  certain  ones  of  Three  which  occur 
 in  Eastertide  (called  Three  with  Rulers,  see  sect,  v.)  Under 
 this  head  fall  Octave  Days  and  days  in  an  Octave  with  Rulers. 
 All  other  feasts  are  immoveable.  Amongst  moveable  feasts  are 
 some  called  Triple  Invitatories  •,  immoveables  are  divided  into 
 Double  and  Simple  Invitatories,  distinctions  arising  from  the 
 mode  in  which  the  Invitatory  or  Anthem  to  the  Venite  at  Matins 
 was  sung  by  two  or  three  persons.  Under  this  latter  class  will 
 fall  Octave  Days  and  Days  in  Octaves  without  Rulers. 
 
 III.— OF  SUNDAYS. 
 
 I.  There  are  four  kinds  of  Sundays — Principal  Sundays ,  i.e., 
 Advent  Sunday,  Passion  Sunday,  and  Palm  Sunday. 
 
 Greater  Sundays,  i.e.,  The  Second,  Third,  and  Fourth  Sunday 
 in  Advent,  and  all  Sundays  in  LXX.  and  Lent,  till  Passion 
 Sunday. 
 
 f  Heref.  Miss.,  Rubric  on  Processions. 
 .J  Tor  an  enumeration  of  these,  see  Kalendar. 
 
GhNKRAl,     RUBRICS.  XXI 
 
 Lesser  Sundays,  i.e.,  Those  when  Histories  begin,  and  the  Fifth 
 Sunday  after  Easter. 
 
 Inferior  Sundays,  i.e.,  The  Sundays  after  the  Octave  of  the 
 Epiphany  until  LXX.,  those  from  the  Octave  of  Low  Sunday  to 
 the  fifth  Sunday  after  Easter,  and  all  the  Sundays  after  Trinity 
 Sunday  until  Advent. 
 
 2.  All  feasts  are  translated  if  they  occur  on  Principal  Sundays; 
 and  all  feasts,  except  Principal  and  Greater  Doubles,  if  they 
 occur  on  Greater  Sundays. 
 
 Lesser  Sundays  are  commemorated  if  they  occur  on  Doubles-, 
 on  Simples,  however,  these  latter  are  translated,  unless  there  are 
 many  Sundays  after  Trinity. 
 
 Inferior  Sundays  generally  give  wav  before  all  feasts,  or  else, 
 where  not  omitted,  the  Mass  is  said  in  the  Chapter -house. 
 
 IV.— OF  THE  TRANSLATION  OF  FEASTS. 
 
 1.  If  any  Double,  or  Feast  of  Nine  Lessons,  or  Three  with 
 Rulers,  occur  on  Advent  Sunday,  on  the  Vigil  of  Christmas,  the 
 Circumcision,  the  Epiphany  on  and  in  its  Octave,  LXX,,  or  any 
 Sunday  in  Lent,  Ash- Wednesday,  the  three  days  before  Easter 
 till  Low  Sunday  inclusive,  Ascension  Day,  the  Vigil  of  Whitsun 
 Day  and  till  Trinity  Sunday  inclusive,  Corpus  Christi,  or  the  As- 
 sumption, it  is  transferred  to  the  first  vacant  day. 
 
 2.  The  Dedication  of  a  Church  and  the  Feast  of  the  Place 
 may,  however,  be  kept  on  LXX.  and  till  Passion  Sunday,  also  in. 
 the  Octave  of  the  Epiphany. 
 
 3.  Doubles  are  translated  according  to  their  rank — i.e.,  if  two 
 occur,  the  lesser  ;  and  if  two  of  the  same  rank,  the  least  worthy 
 is  transferred.  Feasts  of  Nine  and  Three  Lessons  are  translated 
 under  certain  circumstances  if  they  occur  on  Octave  Days.  See 
 sect.  vii. 
 
 V.— OF  RULING  THE  CHOIR  * 
 It  is  customary  for  the  Choir  to  have  Rulers — i.e.,  persons 
 whose  duty  it  is  at  Mass  to  chant  the  Office,  Kyrie,  etc.  j  and  in 
 the  Breviary  Offices  the  anthems,  etc. ;  also  to  superintend  the 
 choristers.  These  in  cathedrals  are  appointed  by  the  Precentor,, 
 whose  duty  it  is  to  arrange  the  table  of  the  singers  and  ministers 
 of  the  Altar.  This  table  is  generally  made  out  for  the  week  ; 
 but  at  Christmas,  Easter,  and  Whitsuntide,  it  is  made  out  for 
 each  day.  There  are  three  forms  or  grades  of  stalls  at  Salisbury 
 Cathedral — the  Canons  sit  in  the  upper,  the  minor  Canons  in  the 
 
 *   Reg.  S.  Osm.,  sees.  xx.  xxi. 
 
XXVI  GENERAL    RUBRICS. 
 
 next,  and  the  boys  below.  On  all  Double  Feasts  the  Choir  is 
 ruled  by  four,  who,  in  Principal  Doubles,  may  be  any  persons 
 the  Precentor  chooses  to  name,  provided  that  they  be  at  least 
 Canons.  In  other  Doubles,  the  first  two,  called  Principals,  are 
 the  Canons  appointed  for  the  week  ;  the  other  two,  called 
 Secondaries,  may,  at  the  discretion  of  the  Precentor,  be  persons 
 holding  stalls  in  the  second  bench.*  In  Simple  Feasts  there  are 
 two  Rulers  only:  their  office  lasts  fifteen  days,  when  the  table 
 runs  by  the  week  (except  at  Christmas,  Easter,  and  Whitsuntide), 
 the  principal  of  the  first  week  becoming  the  second  in  the  next. 
 On  certain  of  these  days,  however,  a  third  Ruler  is  added,  of  the 
 superior  grade,  and  these  are  marked  in  the  Kalendar  as  Triple 
 Invitatories.  Rulers  wear  silk  copes  of  the  colour  of  the  season 
 over  a  surplice,  and  have  silver  staves  allotted  to  them  as  emblems 
 of  office  ;  the  following  are  the  days  they  must  all  be  of  the 
 highest  rank  : — Christmas  Day  and  the  two  next  days,  the 
 Epiphany,  Easter  Day,  Easter  Monday,  Ascension  Day,  Whitsun 
 Day  and  the  following  Monday,  the  Assumption,  the  Dedication 
 Day  of  a  Church,  and  Feast  of  a  Place.f  On  the  remaining 
 Doubles,  two  will  be  of  the  highest  grade,  and  two  of  the 
 second 4  The  Choir  has  Rulers  also  in  and  on  certain  Octaves. 
 See  sect.  vii. 
 
 VI.— OF  FERIAL  MASSES. 
 
 I  Ferias  are  of  four  kinds  —  Principal  Ferias,  i.e.,  Maundy 
 Thursday,  Good  Friday,  Holy  Saturday,  the  Vigil  of  Whit- 
 sun Day,  and  Ash-Wednesday. 
 
 Greater  Ferias,  i.e.,  all  days  from  Passion  Sunday  to  Maundy 
 Thursday. 
 
 Lesser  Feriar,  i.e.,  all  days  from  Ash-Wednesday  to  Passion 
 Sunday,  the  first  and  third  Rogation  Days,  and  the  third  week 
 in  Advent. 
 
 Inferior  Ferias,  i.e.,  All  days  in  Advent,  except  the  third  week. 
 
 2.  If  Doubles  or  Simples  occur  on  the  first  of  these  four 
 classes,  they  are  transferred,  or  in  the  case  of  untransferables 
 passed  over. 
 
 If  they  occur  on   the  second  class   they  are   passed  over,   if 
 
 *  Bench,  grade,  form,  are  used  indifferently  throughout  this  translation  for  the 
 same  thing. 
 
 t  These  two  latter  are  not  in  the  Registrum,  but,  clearly,  should  be  added  to  the 
 other  Principal  Doubles. 
 
 X  A  list  is  given  in  the  Registrum,  but  it  is  so  imperfect  a  one  that  no  doubt 
 remains  in  the  translator's  mind  that  in  enumerating  some  Doubles  it  meant  to 
 include  .///  the  remainder, 
 
GENKRAL    RUBRICS.  XXV1J 
 
 Simples  •  if  Doubles,  the  Service  is  of  the  Feast,  with  a  Memorial 
 of  the  Week.  Day. 
 
 If  they  occur  on  the  third  class,  the  Mass  of  the  Feast  is  said 
 after  Terce,  and  the  Mass  of  the  Fast  after  Nones,  both  at  the 
 High  Altar,  except  in  places  where  there  is  only  one  Mass  ;  then 
 the  Feast  is  commemorated  at  the  Mass  of  the  Feast. 
 
 If  they  occur  on  the  fourth  class,  there  is  always  a  Memorial 
 of  the  Week  Day. 
 
 3.  Besides  the  above  four  classes  there  are  Vigils.  The  Vigils 
 falling  under  the  following  rule  are  those  of  the  Epiphany,  As- 
 cension Day-,  SS.  Andrew,  Thomas,  John  the  Baptist,  Peter  and 
 Paul,  James,  Lawrence;  the  Assumption,  S.  Bartholomew,  the 
 Nativity  of  Our  Lady,  S.  Matthew,  SS.  Simon  and  Jude,  All 
 Saints,  and  the  Ember  Days.  If  a  Vigil  (other  than  the  Vigils  of 
 Christmas,  Easter,  and  Whitsun  Day)  occur  on  a  Feast  of  Nine 
 Lessons,  or  Three  with  Rulers,  then  the  Mass  of  the  Feast  is  said 
 after  Sexts  in  the  Chapter-house,-]-  and  the  Mass  of  the  Feast 
 after  Ttrce.  In  small  places,  however,  the  Service  was  of  the 
 Feast,  with  a  Memorial  of  the  Fast,J  as  was  always  the  case  with 
 Feasts  of  Three  Lessons.  The  Fast  of  a  Vigil  is  kept  on  the 
 Saturday  if  the  Feast  fall  on  the  Monday. 
 
 4.  If  an  Ember  Day  and  a  Vigil  occur,  the  latter  has  a 
 Memorial.  If  an  Ember  Day  and  a  Feast  occur,  the  same  rule 
 applies  as  in  the  case  of  Vigils. 
 
 VII.— OF  OCTAVES  AND  OCTAVE  DAYS.§ 
 
 1.  Of  the  Octave  there  is  a  Service  or  a  Memorial  every  day 
 for  eight  days,  at  Christmas  and  the  four  following  Feasts,  || 
 the  Epiphany,  *  Easter,  Ascension  Day,  *  Whitsun  Day,  Corpus 
 Christi ;  the  Dedication  Day  of  a  Church  (out  of  LXX.  to 
 Easter-j-f),  the  Feast  of  the  Place,  the  Feast  of  Relics  ;  and 
 the  Feasts  of  the  Visitation,  Assumption,  Nativity  of  Our  Lady, 
 and  the  Feast  of  the  Name  of  JESUS.  On  all  the  above  the 
 Octave  and  Octave  Day  are  celebrated  with  Rulers  of  Choir,  as 
 also  S.  Andrew's  Day  if  not  in  Advent. 
 
 2.  If  any  Feast  occur  in  the   Octaves  of  any  of  the  above, 
 
 t  On  certain  Vigils  the  rule  of  Lent,  "  both  Masses  at  High  Altar,"  seems  to 
 have  prevailed,  conf.  Vigils  of  S.  Lawrence  and  the  Assumption. 
 
 X  See  Defensorium  Directorii,  1488,  Bodleian  Lib. 
 
 §  The  authority  for  this  section  is  a  comparison  of  the  scattered  rubrics  in  the 
 Missal,  illustrated  by  the  Breviary,  Reg.  S.  Osmundi,  etc. 
 
 ||  These  four  Feasts  may  be  regarded  either  as  having  Days  in  the  Octave  with 
 Rulers  or  not. 
 
 ft  Query.  If  the  Dedication  had  anything  but  a  Memorial  during  Advent,  ex- 
 cept Octave  Day  with  Rulers  ?     Conf.  Sarum  Breviary. 
 
XXV1I1  GKNERAL     RUBRICS. 
 
 there  is  a  Memorial  of  the  Octave,  and  the  Service  is  of  the 
 Feast,  except  in  the  case  of  those  marked  with  an  asterisk,  in  the 
 Octaves  of  which  no  Feast  can  be  celebrated.* 
 
 No  Feast  can  be  translated  into  the  Octaves  of  Christmas, 
 Epiphany,  or  Ascension  Day. 
 
 3.  If  a  Feast  with  Rulers  and  an  Octave  Day  occur,  the  Mass 
 of  the  Octave  Day  is  said  in  the  Chapter-house,  and  the  Mass  of 
 the  Feast  at  the  High  Altar.  If  the  Feast  be  a  Sunday,  however, 
 it  is  sometimes  translated,  according  as  there  are  few  or  many 
 Sundays  after  Trinity. f  It  appears,  however,  that  on  the  Octave 
 Day  of  the  Ascension,  Simples  were  translated. 
 
 4.  If  an  Octave  Day  and  a  Vigil  occurred,  the  rule  of  Feasts 
 and  Vigils  is  applicable.     (See  above.) 
 
 5.  The  Feasts  of  SS.  Peter  and  Paul,  and  S.  Andrew  (in 
 Advent),  and  the  Dedication  in  LXX.  to  XL.,  have  an  Octave 
 Day  J  with  Rulers  of  Choir,  though  they  have  none  in  the 
 Octave. 
 
 6.  The  Feasts  of  S.  John  Baptist,  Relics,  S.  Lawrence,  S. 
 Martin,  and  the  Dedication,  in  Lent,  have  Octaves  and  Octave 
 Days  without  Rulers  of  Choir  ;  on  the  last  there  is  only  a 
 Memorial  at  Mass,  and  no  second  Mass  in  the  Chapter-house.  In 
 the  case  of  the  former,  a  Day  in  an  Octave  and  an  Octave  Day 
 with  Rulers  was  superior  to  the  Octave  Day,  and  the  Mass  of 
 the  Octave  was  either  said  in  the  Chapter-house,  or  else  a  Me- 
 morial of  it  was  made  at  the  other  Mass. 
 
 7.  According  to  York  Use,  S.  William  and  the  Feast  of  the 
 Chains  of  S.  Peter  had  Octaves  with  Rulers,  while  it  agreed 
 with  Hereford  in  including  S.  Agnes  amongst  those  which  had 
 Octaves  without  Rulers. 
 
 8.  According  to  Hereford  Use,  the  Feasts  with  solemn  Oc- 
 taves and  Octave  Days  (*>.,  with  Rulers)  were  Christmas  and  four 
 following  days,  Epiphany,  Easter,  Ascension,  S.  Ethelbert,  Whit- 
 sun  Day,  Trinity,  Corpus  Christi,  Peter  and  Paul,  the  Assumption, 
 and  Nativity  of  B.V.M.,  S.  Thomas  of  Hereford  and  his  Trans- 
 lation, also  principal  Feast  of  each  Church.§ 
 
 Those  with  simple  Octaves  (w.,  without  Rulers)  were  S.Agnes, 
 Nativity  S.  John  Baptist,  S.  Lawrence,  S.  Martin,  S.  Andrew. 
 
 *  With  regard  to  this  statement  there  is  some  difficulty:  thus  Feasts  of  Three 
 Lessons  are  allowed  to  be  celebrated  in  the  Octave  of  the  Name  of  Jesus  ;  whereas 
 in  the  Octaves  of  the  Epiphany,  Ascension  Day,  Assumption,  and  Nativity,  there 
 was  clearly  only  a  Memorial  of  them,  but  this  may  have  been  due  to  the  fact  that 
 it  seemed  optional  to  celebrate  that  Feast  either  with  or  without  Rulers. 
 
 t  See  Gradual  and  Missals  '97,  '2,  '13,  'z6. 
 
 X   See  Sarum  Breviary. 
 
 §  To  these  the  Hereford  Breviary  adds  the  Name  of  Jesus. 
 
GENERAL     RUBRICS.  XXIX 
 
 VIII.— OF  VOTIVE  MASSES  AND  COMMEMORATIONS. 
 
 1.  On  Saturdays  when  there  is  no  Double  Feast,  or  one  with 
 Rulers,  Octave,  or  Octave  Day  with  Rulers,  Vigil  or  Ember  Day, 
 and  provided  it  be  out  of  Lent,  there  is  a  Commemoration  of  the 
 B.V.M.,  according  to  the  season,  as  is  set  forth  in  the  Missal. 
 This  Commemoration  will  not  supersede  any  Sunday  Mass  unsaid, 
 owing  to  its  having  fallen  within  some  Octave  with  Rulers. 
 
 Hereford  Use  forbade  the  Commemoration  of  Our  Lady  in 
 Advent  or  LXX.,  as  well  as  in  Lent;  and  such  was  also  the 
 original  rule  both  in  Sarum  and  in  York,  until  the  days  of  Car- 
 dinal Kempe,  though  in  the  printed  Missals  the  latter  adopted 
 the  new  custom.* 
 
 2.  The  first  vacant  ferial  day  in  every  week,  but  preferably  on 
 Monday,  the  Commemoration  of  the  Saint  of  the  place  is  said. 
 Next  after  this,  the  Mass  commonly  called  Salus  Populi  (for  the 
 welfare  of  all  our  brethren  and  sisters  living)  is  said.  If  Tuesday 
 is  not  vacant,  then  some  other  day  is  taken.  After  this,  in 
 cathedrals,  the  Saint  of  the  diocese  had  a  Commemoration.  The 
 other  Votive  Masses  are  said  ad  libitum  in  the  following  order  : 
 — Sunday,  of  the  Trinity  ;  Monday,  of  Angels  ;  Tuesday,  Salus 
 Populi ;  Wednesday,  of  the  Holy  Ghost  ;  Thursday,  of  the 
 Blessed  Sacrament  ;  Friday,  of  the  Holy  Cross,  of  the  Five 
 Wounds,  or  of  the  Crown  of  our  Lord  j  Saturday,  of  Our  Lady. 
 
 3.  According  to  York  Use,  there  was  a  Commemoration  of 
 S.  William  on  Tuesday  ;  there  was  also  a  Commemoration  of 
 SS.  Peter  and  Paul,  and  of  All  Saints.  The  Commemorations 
 were  probably  said  in  the  same  order  as  Sarum. 
 
 4.  According  to  Hereford  Use,  these  Commemorations  were 
 said — on  Sunday,  of  the  Trinity  ;  on  Monday,  of  Angels  ;  Tues- 
 day, of  S.  Ethelbert  ;  Wednesday,  of  Salus  Populi ;  Thursday, 
 of  S.  Thomas  of  Hereford,  or  of  the  Holy  Ghost ;  Friday,  of  the 
 Holy  Cross  ;  Saturday,  of  the  B.V.M.  •,  there  was  also  a  Com- 
 memoration of  Apostles. 
 
 IX.— OF  MASSES  FOR  THE  DEAD. 
 
 1.  In  the  Cathedral  Church  of  Salisbury  there  is  a  daily  Mass 
 for  the  faithful  departed  (they  may  have  two,  the  other  being 
 for  Bishops  in  the  Chapter-house).  That  this  could  not  be 
 carried  on  in  the  country  parishes  is  manifest ;  hence,  it  is  probable 
 that  a  Mass  was  said  for  them  on  the  first  vacant  day  in  every 
 month. 
 
 2 .  On  All  Souls'  Day  only  one  Collect  is  said. 
 
 *  See  Defensorium  Uirectorii. 
 
XXX  GENERAL     RUBRICS. 
 
 X.— OF   MEMORIALS. 
 
 1.  If  an  ordinary  Sunday  fall  on  a  Double,  there  is  no  Me- 
 morial of  it  at  Mass ;  but  on  Feast  of  Nine  Lessons,  not  Doubles, 
 there  is. 
 
 2.  There  is  a  Memorial  of  Ferias  in  Advent,  Lent,  Ember 
 Days,  Rogations,  and  Vigils  ;  but  in  Cathedrals,  and  where 
 there  are  many  clergy,  if  a  Feast  fall  on  these,  there  is  generally 
 first  a  Mass  of  the  Feast. 
 
 3.  There  is  no  Memorial  of  a  Votive  Mass. 
 
 4.  The  order  of  the  Breviary  is  generally  kept  in  regard  to 
 Memorials. 
 
 5.  When  there  are  many  Collects,  the  first  and  the  last  only 
 are  chanted  aloud.  Before  the  first  is  said,  The  Lord  be  tuith 
 you,  and  Let  us  pray ;  and  Let  us  pray  before  the  second,  and  so 
 before  the  P.  Comm. ;  but  not  again.  (For  the  number  of  Collects, 
 see  sect,  xiv.) 
 
 XL— OF  THE  OFFICE  OR  INTROIT. 
 
 T.  The  Office  is  repeated  three  times  on  Sundays,  Feasts,  and 
 Octaves  with  Rulers,  in  all  Commemorations  of  Our  Lady,  and 
 in  the  Feast  of  the  Place.  First  the  Office,  then  the  Psalm,  then 
 the  Office  again,  then  the  Glory,  then  the  Office  again. 
 
 2.  When  there  are  no  Rulers,  first  the  Office,  then  the  Psalm 
 and  Glory,  and  then  the  Office  is  said  again. 
 
 3.  On  Passion  Sunday  and  till  Easter  Day,  with  the  exception 
 of  Maundy  Thursday  (if  the  Bishop  celebrates),  and  Easter  Eve, 
 there  is  no  Glory,  etc.,  to  the  Office,  and  the  latter  is  only  repeated 
 once. 
 
 4.  In  Eastertide,  Alleluia  is  added  at  the  end  of  the  Office. 
 
 XII.— OF  THE  KYRIES. 
 
 1.  Three  Kyries,  three  Christe  Eleisons,  and  again  three  Kyries 
 are  always  said  before  all  Masses,  except  on  Good  Friday. 
 
 2.  In  some  of  these  are  interpolated  versicles  or  farces,*  but 
 the  form  is  retained  as  above  (except  in  one  instance  where  there 
 are  ten  instead  of  nine  petitions).  These  are  said  in  the  following 
 order  : — On  Principal  Doubles,  O  Divine  Creator ;  on  Doubles, 
 any  of  the  succeeding  eight  appointed  ;  on  the  Epiphany,  Whit- 
 sun  Day,  and  Corpus  Christi,  O  Lord,  Fountain ;  on  Michaelmas 
 Day,  O  Lord,  King;  on  Holy  Cross  Day  and  the  Invention, 
 O  Light. 
 
 3.  At  the  daily  Mass  of  Our  Lady  in  her  Chapel,  if  a  Feast 
 (except  on  the  two  days  before  Easter),  one  of  these  Ksries  is 
 
 iee  pages  -79-83. 
 
GENKRAL    RUBRICS,  XXXI 
 
 chanted  without  its  verses,  i.e.}  O  Lord,  Fountain,  or  O  Lord,  Kitig 
 Resplendent;  and  in  the  same  way  on  Sundays  is  said,  O  Lord 
 King,  Father  ;  on  Mondays,  O  King  Beneficent;*  on  Tuesdays, 
 O  Lord  Maker ;  on  Wednesdays,  O  Lord  God  Almighty;  on 
 Thursdays,  Maker  of  the  World ;  on  Fridays,  O  Light  and  Source 
 of  Light ;  on  Saturday,  O  Lord  Almighty. \ 
 
 4.  What  the  York  Use  was  does  not  appear,  since  no  Kyries 
 are  to  be  found  in  its  Missal. 
 
 5.  In  the  Hereford  Missal  there  were  16  Kyries,  the  ones  in 
 addition  to  the  Sarum  being  Pater  Cuncta,  O  Rex  clemens,  Si/mme 
 Dens,  Kyrie  Gen i tor,  Kyrie  Rex  immense,  and  Puerorum  cater va 
 (this  last  being  appropriated  to  Innocents'  Day). 
 
 XIII.— OF  THE  GLORIA  IN  EXCELSIS.  % 
 
 1 .  This  is  said  out  of  Advent,  from  LXX.  to  Easter  Eve  exclu- 
 sive (excepting  Maundy  Thursday,  when  the  Bishop  celebrates), 
 and  on  Feasts  of  Nine  or  Three  Lessons,  with  or  without  Rulers 
 (except  the  four  Feasts  of  SS.  Petronilla,  Bertinus,  Thecla,  and 
 Romanus).  Hence  it  is  said,  when  the  Te  Deum  is  said,  at 
 Matins. 
 
 2.  In  Votive  Masses  it  is  not  said  as  a  rule.  It  is,  however, 
 said  on  Our  Lady's  Commemoration  on  Saturdays,  on  Votive 
 Masses  of  Angels,  and  apparently  on  those  allotted  to  the  days 
 in  the  week  (with  the  exception  of  Salus  Populi,  and  the  Mass  ot 
 the  Cross,  provided  this  latter  be  not  of  LXX.  to  Easter  and 
 Advent).  It  is  not  said  in  Masses  for  the  Dead,  or  when  the 
 Sunday  Mass  is  transferred  to  the  week  day. 
 
 XIV.— OF  COLLECTS.§ 
 
 1.  More  than  seven  Collects  are  never  to  be  said,  for  Christ  in 
 the  Lord's  Prayer  did  not  exceed  seven  petitions.  An  uneven 
 number  of  Collects  is  always  to  be  preserved,  except  in  Christ- 
 mas week,  both  at  Mass  and  at  Matins.  If  the  number  of  Col- 
 lects is  naturally  even,  it  is  made  uneven  by  adding  the  Memorial 
 of  All  Saints,  Grant,  O  Lord.  When  the  Mass  of  any  Saint  is 
 said  in  the  Chapter-house,  Memorials  may  be  said  also  of  others. 
 
 2.  On   all  Sundays,  and  Feasts  with  Rulers,  which  fall  on 
 
 *  Rex  element.  This  is  found  in  the  Hereford  Missal,  but  not  in  that  of  Sarum, 
 except  as  being  referred  to  in  this  Rubric,  which  occurs  after  the  Office  on  p.  521. 
 
 t  This  "  saying  without  verses"  apparently  means  that  the  chant  of  the  interpo- 
 lated Kyrie  was  sung  without  the  farces  themselves. 
 
 X  The  authority  for  this  section  is  the  Rubric  in  the  first  Mass  on  Christmas 
 Day. 
 
 §  This  section  i-  the  substance  of  a  long  Rubric  in  the  Mass  for  Advent  Sunday. 
 
XW11  GENERAL     RUBRICS. 
 
 Sundays,  from  Easter  to  Ascension  Day  inclusive,  there  are  no 
 Memorials  at  the  Mass  of  the  Resurrection  which  is  then  said  ; 
 nor  of  the  Sunday  at  the  Mass  of  the  Saints,  if  there  is  one.  At 
 the  Sunday  Mass,  or  that  of  the  Saints,  there  is  always  a  Memo- 
 rial of  the  Resurrection. 
 
 3.  In  Feasts  of  Nine  Lessons  in  Lent,  or  Ember  Days,  or  Ad- 
 vent, there  ought  to  be  two  Masses — first  of  the  Feast,  then  of 
 the  Fast ;  but  where  there  are  not  clergy  enough,  a  Memorial 
 of  the  Fast  may  be  made  at  the  Mass  of  the  Feast. 
 
 4.  In  Advent  Collects  are  said  in  the  first  week  thus — I,  Ad- 
 vent ;  2,  Our  Lady-,  3,  All  Saints':  in  the  following  weeks — 
 I,  Collect  of  the  Day  ;  2,  of  Advent  j   3,  of  S.  Mary. 
 
 5.  On  week-days,  and  Feasts  without  Rulers  from  the  First 
 Sunday  after  the  Octave  of  the  Epiphany  to  XL.,  are  said  five 
 Collects — I,  of  the  Day;  2,  of  Our  Lady  ;  3,  of  All  Saints  ; 
 4,  of  the  whole  Church  ;  5,  of  Peace  (this  latter  is  omitted 
 if  two  Saints  are  commemorated  on  the  same  day).  But  on  Ash- 
 Wednesday  and  till  XL.  they  are — I,  of  Day  ;  2,  of  Penitents; 
 3,  Our  Lady  ;  4,  All  Saints  j  5,  the  whole  Church. 
 
 6.  On  Sundays  in  Lent,  one  Collect  only  is  said. 
 
 7.  On  week-days  in  Lent,  till  Maundy  Thursday,  there  are 
 added  to  the  five  Collects  used  on  Ash- Wednesday — 6,  of  Peace ; 
 7,  for  All  sorts  and  conditions  of  Men. 
 
 8.  On  week-days,  and  Feasts  without  Rulers  from  Low  Sun- 
 day to  Ascension  Day,  three  Collects  only  are  said — I,  of  the 
 Day  ;  2,  of  the  Resurrection  ;  3,  of  All  Saints. 
 
 9.  On  week-days,  and  Feasts  with  Rulers  from  First  Sunday 
 after  Trinity  to  Advent,  five  Collects,  as  in  paragraph  5. 
 
 10.  On  Sundays,  and  Feasts  with  Rulers  through  the  }ear, 
 the  same  number  of  Collects  is  generally  said  as  at  Matins. 
 Sometimes  there  are  several  Memorials ;  as  on  S.  Processus'  Day 
 at  his  Mass,  there  is  a  Mem.  of  S.  Swithin,  Apostles,  Our  Lady, 
 and  All  Saints' — this  latter  to  make  up  the  number. 
 
 There  is  a  Memorial  of  the  Blessed  Trinity  (whenever  the 
 Mass  is  of  the  Sunday)  from  Trinity  Sunday  till  Advent. 
 
 11.  In  the  Mass  of  Our  Lady  in  her  Chapel — 1,  of  Our 
 Lady;  2,  of  the  Trinity;  3,  For  the  Bishop  and  those  under 
 him  ;  4,  Deceased  benefactors  ;  5,  For  all,  living  and  dead. 
 
 In  the  Votive  Mass  of  Salus  Pcpull  the  Collects  follow  the 
 season. 
 
 12.  The  Secrets  and  Post  Communions  are  always  the  same  in 
 number  as  the  Collects.  If  the  Collect  is  addressed  to  the 
 Father,    it   is   ended    Through    Our  Lord;   if  to    the   Son,    JVho 
 
GENERAL    RUBRICS.  xwill 
 
 lives  t  and  rrignest  ivith  God  the  Father.  If,  in  the  beginning, 
 mention  is  made  of  the  Son,  Through  the  same  our  Lord;  if  at 
 the  end,  Who  liveth  with  Thee.  If  mention  is  made  of  the  Holy 
 Cihost,  at  the  end  is  said,  7//  the  unity  of  the  same  Holy  Ghost.  In 
 saying  Collects  the  rules  of  section  x.  are  to  be  kept. 
 
 13.  According  to  Hereford,  one  Collect  only  was  said  in 
 Trinity-tide  and  Epiphany,  on  Sundays  and  Feasts  of  Nine 
 Lessons,  unless  a  Feast  of  Three  occurred.  The  Feast  of  S. 
 Ethelbert  was  observed  in  Whitsun-tide,  and  a  Memorial  made 
 even  on  Whitsun  Day. 
 
 XV.— OF  THE  EPISTLE,  GRADUAL,  ALLELUIA,  TRACT, 
 SEQUENCE,  AND  GOSPEL. 
 
 1.  After  the  last  Collect  is  said  the  Epistle,  or,  at  certain 
 seasons,  a  Lesson  or  Lessons.*  These  Epistles  and  Gospels 
 varied  in  the  different  Uses,  but,  with  very  few  exceptions,  only 
 in  respect  of  those  on  Wednesdays  and  Fridays.  (For  which  see 
 Appendix  B,) 
 
 2.  The  Gradual  follows,  and  is  always  said,  except  from 
 Friday  in  Easter  Week  (exclusive)  to  Trinity  Sunday,  after 
 which  is  a  verse,  and  then  (in  the  Mass  of  the  Day)  the  Gradual 
 is  always  repeated,  except  on  Doubles,  Thursday  and  Friday  in 
 Easter  Week,  Wednesday  in  Lataref  Week,  the  Ember  Days 
 (except  after  the  last  Lesson),  and  when  there  is  a  Tract.  In 
 Votive  Masses,  if  High,  it  is  repeated,  except  from  LXX.  to 
 Maundy  Thursday  and  in  Our  Lady's  Mass,  when  there  is  no 
 Sequence  or  Chant,  but  it  is  not  repeated  in  the  daily  Low  Mass 
 in  her  Chapel.     The  Gradual  is  said  in  Masses  for  the  Dead. 
 
 3.  After  the  Gradual,  the  Alleluia  and  )t.  follow.  Then 
 the  Alleluia  is  repeated  with  a  cadence  if  there  is  no  Sequence. 
 It  is  never  said  when  there  is  a  Tract  (except  on  Easter  and 
 Whitsun  Eves),  nor  between  LXX.  and  Easter  Eve. 
 
 In  Easter-tide,  i.e.,  from  Saturday  in  Easter  Week  to  Trinity 
 Sunday,  two  Alleluias  and  "JTs.  are  said,  except  in  the  Rogation 
 Days  and  on  Whitsun  Eve,  on  the  former  of  which  only  one 
 Alleluia  and  y.  is  sung,  and  on  the  latter  none. 
 
 4.  The  Tract  is  said  instead  of  the  Alleluia  on  the  Sundays 
 between  LXX.  inclusive  and  Easter,  and  on  Sundays,  Mondays, 
 Wednesdays,  and  Fridays,  between  Ash-Wednesday  (inclusive) 
 
 *  Such  was  its  name  if  it  came  out  of  any  part  of  Scripture  other  than  the 
 Epistles. 
 
 t  i.e.,  Mid-Lent  week.  There  was  a  Lesson  on  this  day,  it  having  in  the  be- 
 ginning been  the  day  for  the  public  Scrutiny  of  those  who  were  to  be  baptized  at 
 
 Easter. 
 
\X\IV 
 
 GKNKRAL    RUBRICS. 
 
 and   Easter;  also  on   Ember  Saturdays  (excepting  in  Whitsun- 
 tide), and  in  Masses  for  the  Dead. 
 
 5.  Sequences  are  said  on  the  Sundays  of  Advent,  on  Christ- 
 mas Day,  the  Sunday  in  the  Octave,  the  Circumcision,  the 
 Epiphany,  Easter  Day  and  in  the  Octave,  Low  Sunday  ;  at  the 
 Mass  of  the  Resurrection  in  Easter-tide,  Ascension  Day,  Whit- 
 sun  Day  and  in  the  Octave,  Trinity  Sunday,  and  Corpus  Christi  ; 
 also  in  all  Feasts  with  Rulers  out  of  LXX.  to  Easter,  but  there 
 is  no  Sequence  on  the  Feast  of  S.  Michael  in  the  Mountain 
 Tomb  nor  on  Feasts  of  Many  Confessors. 
 
 The  Saints'  Days  which  have  proper  Sequences,  according  to 
 Sarum,  are  SS.  Andrew,  Nicholas,  Concep.  B.  V.  M.,  the  four 
 days  after  Christmas,  S.  Vincent,  Conv.  S.  Paul,  Candlemas, 
 Lady  Day,  Invent.  Holy  Cross,  S.  Alban,  Nativ.  S.  John  Baptist, 
 SS.  Peter  and  Paul,  the  Visitation  of  the  same,  through  and  on 
 Octave  Day,  Trans.  S.  Martin,  Trans,  of  S.  Osmund,  S.  Anne, 
 Chains  of  S.  Peter,  Transfiguration,  Name  of  JESUS,  the  As- 
 sumption and  Octave  Day,  Nativ.  B.  V.  M.,  Holy  Cross  Day, 
 Michaelmas,  All  Saints'  Day,  S.  Katherine. 
 
 According  to  York,  Sequences  were  said,  in  addition  to  the 
 above  times,  in  Epiphany  and  Trinity-tide-,  and  on  the  Eleventh 
 Sunday  after  Trinity  (the  Sunday  of  the  Publican),  there  was  a 
 special  Sequence.* 
 
 The  Days  with  proper  Sequences  were  as  above,  except  that 
 those  for  Christmas,  Circumcision,  S.  Thomas  Cant.,  Conv.  S. 
 Paul,  S.Vincent,  Candlemass,  Lady  Day,  and  S.  Mary  Magd.  were 
 different,  and  that  there  were  Sequences  for  the  following  days — 
 Trans.  S.  William,  S.  George,  Trans.  S.  Wilfred,  S.  John  ant. 
 Port,  S.  William  and  five  days  in  Octave,  S.  Bartholomew, 
 Decoll.  S.  John  Baptist,  Trans.  S.  Cuthbert,  the  Eleven  Thousand 
 Virgins,  and  three  Sequences  in  Octave  of  S.  Martin.  The 
 Visit.  B.  V.  M.,  Transfiguration,  and  Name  of  JESUS  have  none 
 (though  the  service  is  supplied  at  the  end  of  the  York  Missal). 
 
 According  to  Hereford,  Sequences  were  said  as  at  Sarum  (ex- 
 cept that  the  Sequence  for  S.  Thomas  Cant,  differed),  and  with 
 the  addition  of  Sequences  for  S.  Ethelbert  and  Day  in  Octave,  S. 
 Thomas  Hereford  (October  2),  and  Octave  Day,  S.  Raphael,  S. 
 Denys,  Trans.  S.  Thomas  Heretord,  and  S.  Edmund. 
 
 6.  After  the  Gradual,  Tract,  Alleluia,  or  Sequence,  follows 
 the  Gospel  and  Creed  (if  it  is  to  be  said). 
 
 7.  The  proper  Epistles  and  Gospels  for  Wednesday  may 
 be  transferred  to  Thursday  if  a  Feast  occur  on  that  day,  but 
 where  there  are  proper  ones  on  Friday  they  must   be  said  or 
 
 *  Sec  Appendix  B. 
 
GENERAL    RUBRICS.  WW 
 
 omitted.  Where  there  are  none  (as  according  to  Sarum)  in 
 Trinity-ride,  the  Epistle  and  Gospel  for  Wednesday  may  be  used 
 on  Friday,  but  not  on  Saturday,  on  account  of  Our  Lady's  Com- 
 memoration.    The  Epistles  and  Gospels  are  never  anticipated. 
 
 8.  In  the  York  and  Hereford  Missals,  there  are  Epistles  and 
 Gospels  on  Fridays  as  well  as  on  Wednesdays  in  Trinity-tide. 
 
 XVI.— OF  THE  CREED. 
 
 1.  The  Creed  is  said  on  all  Sundays  at  High  Mass  (whe- 
 ther the  Mass  be  of  the  Sunday  or  not),  through  and  on 
 the  Octave  of  Christmas,  on  Maundy  Thursday  (if  the  Bishop 
 celebrates),  on  Easter,  Whitsun  Day,  Ascension  Day,  Corpus 
 Christ!  (the  Gradual  seems  to  allow  it  to  be  said  in  and  on 
 the  Octave  of  this  Feast  if  celebrated  with  Rulers  of  Choir), 
 on  all  Doubles  and  Feasts  of  Apostles  and  Evangelists,  on  both 
 Feasts  of  the  Holy  Cross,  on  both  Feasts  of  S.  Michael,  on 
 Nativ.  S.  John  Baptist,*  S.  Gabriel,  and  S.  Mary  Magd.,  on  the 
 Feast  of  the  Crown  of  Our  Lord,  at  Our  Lady's  Mass  when 
 said  at  the  High  Altar,  at  Weddings,  at  the  Consecration  of  a 
 Church,  and  on  all  Saints'  Days  to  whom  the  Church  or  an  Altar 
 is  dedicated. 
 
 2.  According  to  York,  the  Creed  was  said  on  all  Sundays 
 (whatever  the  Mass),  on  Christmas  Day  and  through  the  Octave, 
 the  Epiphany  and  Octave  Day,  Easter  Day  through  and  on  the 
 Octave,  Ascension  and  Octave  Day,  Whitsun  Day  through  and  on 
 the  Octave,  Corpus  Christi  and  on  the  Octave  Day,  on  both  Feasts 
 of  the  Holy  Cross, f  on  all  Feasts  of  Apostles  and  Evangelists, 
 on  the  Chair  of  S.  Peter,  the  Chains  of  S.  Peter,  on  the  Octave 
 Day  of  SS.  Peter  and  Paul,  on  all  Feasts  of  Our  Lady  and  on 
 the  Octave  Day  of  her  Assumption  and  Nativity,  on  both  Feasts 
 of  S.  John  Baptist,  S.  Mary  Magd.,  S.  Michael,  All  Saints'  Day, 
 the  Feast  of  Relics,  S.  William's  Day  (in  the  Mother  Church), 
 the  Feast  of  the  Four  Doctors,  S.  Ambrose,  the  two  Augustines 
 and  S.  Jerome,  the  Dedication  (in  Cathedral  Church),  and  on  the 
 Day  of  the  Absolution  of  a  Corpse. 
 
 3.  According  to  Hereford,  the  Creed  was  said  on  all  Sundays  at 
 High  Mass  (whatever  it  was),  Christmas  Day  and  eight  following 
 days,  and  so  also  at  Easter  and  Whitsun-tide,  on  the  Epiphany, 
 Ascension  Day  and  Octave  Day,  Corpus  Christi  and  Octave  Day, 
 both  Feasts  of  the  Holy  Cross,  all  Apostles'  and  Evangelists' 
 Days-,  Conv.  and  Commem.  of  S.  Paul,  the  Chair  and  Chains  of 
 
 *.  See  Proper  of  Saints.  f  See  York  Proper  oi  Saints. 
 
XXXVI  GENERAL     RUBRICS. 
 
 S.  Peter,  all  Feasts  of  Our  Lady  and  the  Octave  Day  of  her 
 Assumption ;  the  Feasts  of  the  Four  Doctors,  S.  Ambrose,  the 
 two  Augustines,  and  S.  Jerome,  S.  Mary  Magd.,  All  Saints'  Day, 
 the  Dedication  of  a  Church,  S.  Ethelbert  and  Octave,  the  two 
 Feasts  of  S.  Thomas  of  Hereford,  S.  Denys,  at  a  Marriage,  on 
 the  Feast  of  the  Place,  and  on  any  Saint's  Day  to  whom  an  Altar 
 was  dedicated  in  the  Church. 
 
 XVII.— OF  THE  OFFERTORY,  SECRETS,  PREFACES,  AND 
 
 CANON. 
 
 T.  After  the  Creed,  or  (if  this  is  not  said)  after  the  Gospel,  fol- 
 lows the  Offertory,  to  which  are  attached  sometimes  one  or 
 two  verses.  These  are  never  said  on  Sundays,  and  only  on 
 weeks  days  in  Advent  and  from  LXX.  to  Easter.  They  are 
 never  said  both  together,  but  the  Offertory  and  one  is  said  alter- 
 nately. In  Easter-tide,  Alleluia  is  added  at  the  end.  There  is 
 no  Offertory  on  Good  Friday  or  Easter  Eve. 
 
 2.  Then  the  elements  are  oblated,*  after  which  follow  the 
 Secrets. 
 
 3.  Then  follow  the  Prefaces  in  order. 
 
 According  to  York,  the  Preface  for  Christmas  Day  was  said 
 besides  those  days  on  which  it  is  prescribed  in  the  Sarum  Missal, 
 on  the  Sundays  from  the  Circumcision  to  LXX.  (except  in  the  Oc- 
 tave of  the  Epiphany),  or  to  Purification,  if  LXX.  falls  after  that 
 Feast,  also  on  all  Feasts  occurring  in  Octave  of  Corpus  Christi. 
 
 The  Preface  for  Lent  was  said  on  Ash-Wednesday  and  till 
 Passion  Sunday,  except  on  Sunday  and  Festival  Masses. 
 
 The  Preface  of  the  Holy  Cross  was  said  on  Passion  Sunday 
 and  till  Good  Friday. 
 
 The  Preface  of  Apostles  was  said  on  all  Feasts  of  Apostles 
 and  Evangelists,  except  in  the  Octaves  of  the  Epiphany,  Easter, 
 Whitsun  Day,  Ascension  Day,  and  Corpus  Christi. 
 
 Our  Lady's  Preface  was  said  on  all  her  Feasts  and  Commemo- 
 rations, except  in  the  Octave  and  on  the  Commemoration  or 
 Feast  of  an  Apostle  or  Evangelist. 
 
 According  to  Hereford,  the  Preface  of  Christmas  was  said  in 
 all  Masses  till  the  Epiphany,  and  on  the  Sundays  after  the  Octave 
 of  the  Epiphany  till  after  Candlemass,  unless  LXX.  fall  early, 
 when  it  is  only  said  till  then. 
 
 The  Preface  for  Lent  was  said  on  all  Masses  of  the  Fast 
 (except  Sundays)  until  Palm  Sunday. 
 
 *  The  mode  of  oblation  differs  in  the  three  Missals,  but  for  this  see  the  Chapter 
 on  Low  Mass,  sec.  v. 
 
GENERAL    RUBRICS.  XXXVll 
 
 The  Preface  of  the  Holy  Cross  was  said  on  Palm  Sunday  and 
 till  Good  Friday. 
 
 The  Preface  of  Easter  was  said  on  all  week,  days  and  feasts  till 
 Ascension  Day,  except  SS.  Mark,  Philip,  and  James,  the  Inven- 
 tion of  the  Cross,  and  S.  John  ant.  Port. 
 
 The  Preface  of  Ascension  Day  was  said  on  the  Friday  after 
 the  Octave  Day. 
 
 The  Preface  of  Whitsun  Day,  and  /;;  communion  with,  was  said 
 on  the  Vigil  of  Whitsun  Day. 
 
 In  Our  Lady's  Preface,  the  Assumption,  Nariv.,  and  Concep- 
 tion were  the  only  feasts  named. 
 
 3.   After  the  Preface,  follows  the  Canon. 
 
 For  the  York  and  Hereford,  see  chapter  on  Low  Mass,  sec.  vi. 
 
 XVIII.— OF  THE  COMMUNION,  POST  COMMUNION,  ITE 
 MISSA  EST,  AND  LAST  GOSPEL. 
 
 I .  At  the  end  of  the  Canon  are  said  the  Prayers  of  the  Com- 
 munion of  the  Priest,  the  Communion  (after  which,  in  Easter- 
 tide, is  said  Alleluia),  and  Post-Communions  in  order,  as  the 
 Collects,  then  Let  the  obedient  performance,  but  see  Ordinary  of 
 the  Mass;  and  for  York  and  Hereford,  chap,  on  Low  Mass, 
 sec.  vii. 
 
 XIX.— HOW  TO  FIND  OUT  THE  MASS  ACCORDING  TO 
 THE  ABOVE  DIRECTIONS. 
 
 1.  If  there  is  no  saint's  day,  the  Mass  will  be  found  in  its 
 place  in  the  Proper  of  Seasons.  If  there  is  one,  look  at  the 
 Table  of  Occurrences.  If  a  saint's  day  Mass  is  given,  look  in  the 
 Proper  of  Saints. 
 
 2.  If  it  is  a  Votive  Mass,  see  after  the  Common  of  Saints. 
 
 XX.— OF  THE  HOURS  AT  WHICH  MASS  IS  SAID. 
 
 1.  A  Low  Mass  can  be  said  from  3  a.m.  to  noon. 
 
 2.  High  Mass  is  said  on  Sundays  and  Feasts  with  Rulers  after 
 Terce  ;  on  week  days  and  Feasts  without  Rulers  after  Sexts. 
 
 3.  In  Advent,  Lent,  and  Vigils  after  Nones ;  but  if  a  Feast 
 occur  on  that  day,  the  Mass  of  the  Feast  is  said  after  Sexts,  and 
 that  of  the  Fast  after  Nones. 
 
 XXL— WHAT  IS  SAID  ALOUD,  WHAT  SECRETLY,  AT 
 
 MASS. 
 
 I.  In  Low  Mass  are  said,  aloud — The  Office,  Kyrie,  Gloria  in 
 Excelsis,  Let  us  pray,  and  The  Lord  be  with  you  (wherever  used), 
 
V  111  GKNERAL     RUBRICS. 
 
 Let  us  kneel  and  Rise  (whenever  used),  the  Collects,  Lessons, 
 Epistle,  Gradual,  and  "Jf.,  Alleluia  and  p.,  Tract,  Sequence,  Gospel, 
 Greed,  the  Preface,  Our  Father,  World  without  end,  The  Peace  of 
 the  Lord,  Agnus  Dei,  Comm.,  P.  Comm.,  Ite  Missa  est,  Let  us  give 
 thanks,  or  May  they  rest. 
 
 2.  In  High  Mass,  the  Gloria  in  Excelsis  and  Creed  are  begun  by 
 the  Priest,  the  tone  being  given  him  on  certain  days  by  the  Rulers 
 or  Precentor,  and  then  sung  by  the  Choir  ;  The  Lord  be  with  you 
 and  Let  us  pray  (whenever  used),  the  Collects,  the  Preface,  World 
 without  end,  Our  Father,  The  Peace  of  the  Lord,  P.  Comm.,  Bow 
 down  yourselves  (if  Bishop  celebrates),  are  intoned.  All  the  rest 
 is  said  secretly. 
 
 XXII.  — OF    GENUFLECTING,    CROSSING,     SITTING,    AND 
 
 STANDING. 
 
 A.  I.  The  Priest  genuflects  in  Mass  at  Let  us  kneel,  on  Ash- 
 Wednesday  and  through  Lent  •,  at  1st  and  4th  stations  in  Pro- 
 cession on  Palm  Sunday.  The  Bishop  genuflects  at  Come,  Holy 
 Ghost,  in  the  Consecration  of  Holy  Oils  on  Maundy  Thursday. 
 
 The  word  genuflects  occurs  also  before  the  Gloria  in  Excelsis,  on 
 Easter  and  Whitsun  Eves,  and  nowhere  else  in  the  Missal.  The 
 Deacon  genuflects  when  the  Priest  turns  to  the  people.  This  is 
 confirmed  by  Regis.  S.  Osm.,  sees,  xix.,  lxx.,  civ. 
 
 2.  A  profound  inclination,  corpore  inclinato,  is  made — I.  Be- 
 fore Take  away  from  us.  2.  From  Thee,  therefore,  to  and  entreat, 
 in  the  Canon.  3.  From  We  humbly  to  that  as  many  as.  4.  At  Let 
 the  obedient  performance. 
 
 The  word  humilians  (which,  though  it  might  mean  genu- 
 flexion,* is  included  under  this  section)  is  used — I.  At  High 
 Mass,  of  the  position  of  the  Deacon  when  the  blessing  is  given 
 at  the  Gospel.  2.  Before  receiving  the  Body.  3.  On  approach- 
 ing the  Altar  for  High  Mass.     (Reg--,  sec.  xciii.) 
 
 3.  An  inclination  of  head  and  body,  capite  et  corpore^  is  made 
 before  In  the  spirit  of  humility. 
 
 4.  The  word  inclinatus  is  used — I.  Of  the  Choir  at  the  Altar 
 as  it  turns  to  the  Gospeller.  2.  At  the  beginning  and  end  of  the 
 Gradual,  Alleluia,  Sequence,  etc.  3.  At  the  beginning  of  the  Creed, 
 till  the  Choir  takes  it  up.  4.  At  Was  Incarnate,  was  made  Man, 
 was  crucified,  and  Life  everlasting  till  the  Offertory.\  5.  From 
 the  Offertory  to  the  end  of  Mass. 
 
 *  See  pictures  in  English  Missals. 
 
 t  By  Constit.  of  Lincoln,  i2iz  a.d.,  the  Choir  of  that  Cathedral  are  to  bow  at 
 Glory  be  to  God  on  high,  We  praise  Thee.  Receive  our  prayer.  (Wilk.  Cone,  vol.  i., 
 P-  534) 
 
GENERAL    RUBRICS.  XXXIX 
 
 B.  The  Priest  inclines  with  the  Choir  at  I,  2,  and  4  of  the 
 above  •,  also  at  offering  the  Chalice  and  Bread  ;  before  and  after 
 the  Consecration  of  the  Host  ;  before  Consecration  of  Chalice  ; 
 at  uncovering  Chalice  before  fraction  ;  at  /  worship  Thee,  in 
 the  first  prayer  of  Communion ;  after  Reception  of  the  Blood, 
 and  at  the  end  of  Mass. 
 
 C.  The  Registrant,  sec.  xiii.,  adds — I.  All  clergy  are  to  bow 
 to  the  Altar,  and  then  to  the  Dean,  if  entering  the  Qmre  at  the 
 East ;  to  the  Bishop,  if  at  the  West :  the  same  on  going  out.  2. 
 In  passing  and  repassing  the  Altar  ;  and  the  same  on  going  out. 
 
 D.  The  Priest  makes  the  sign  of  the  Cross  at  —  I ,  The  Absolu- 
 tion-, 2,  ///  the  Name  of ;  3,  The  Lord  be  luith  you,  throughout 
 Mass  •*  4,  Glory  be  to  Thee;  5,  Blessed  is  He  that  cometh ;  6, 
 Heavenly  benediction,  in  Canon  ;  J,  In  the  Name  of,  at  end  of 
 Mass. 
 
 E.  The  Choir  sign  themselves  at  the  Glory  of  the  Father,  and 
 at  3  and  4  above. 
 
 F.  In  Quire,  all  Clergy  stand,  except  at  the  Epistle,  Gradual, 
 Alleluia,  Tract,  and  Sequence,  when  they  may  sit ;  but  on  Doubles 
 they  must  also  do  so  at  the  Alleluia.  The  boys  stand  when 
 singing  :  at  the  Canon  they  go  into  the  area  and  stand  inclined  to 
 Altar,  from  Thee,  therefore,  till  after  the  Consecration  of  the 
 Chalice. 
 
 G.  The  Choir  face  the  Altar  at  the  beginning  of  Mass,  the 
 Kyrie,  and  the  Gloria  in  Excelsis,  at  We  praise  thee,  Receive  our 
 prayer,  In  the  glory  of  the  Father ;  at  the  end  of  the  Gradual, 
 Tract,  Alleluia,  and  Sequence  ;  and  before  turning  to  the  Gos- 
 peller (at  the  Gospel  the  Choiry^j-  the  Gospeller).    In  the  Creed, 
 
 at  /  believe  in  o?ie  God,  Was  incarnate Pilate,  and  Life  ever- 
 
 lasting,  till  the  Offertory,  and  from  it  to  the  end  of  Mass. 
 
 H.  Rulers,  when  two  only,  do  as  the  Clergy  do;  except  on 
 Doubles,  when  they  follow  the  rule  of  the  Choir. 
 
 K.  The  Choir  kneels  from  the  Sanctus  to  The  peace  of  God ;  and 
 on  all  week  days  and  feasts  without  rulers,  whilst  saying  the 
 prayers  and  psalms  appointed,  except  from  Easter  Day  to  second 
 Sunday  after  Trinity. 
 
 L.  The  Choir  changes  its  side  alternate  weeks — i.e.,  it  is  one 
 week  on  the  Decani,  the  next  on  the  Cantoris  side.  On  all 
 Double  Feasts,  however,  it  is  on  the  Decani  side,  except  where 
 there  are  many  Doubles  together,  e.g.,  from  Christmas  to  Octave 
 
 •   It  may  be  doubted,  as  this  Versicle  and  Response  follow  the  Gloria  in  Excelsis 
 and  Creed,  whether  the  signing  does  not  properly  belong  to  the  conclusion  of  them. 
 Its  being,  however,  enjoined  before  turning  for  the  Versicle  and  Response,  after  the 
 P.  Comm.,  has  induced  the  other  belief. 
 d   2 
 
Xl  GENERAL    RUBRICS. 
 
 of  Epiphany,  Maundy  Thursday  to  Low  Sunday,  Ascension 
 Day  and  Octave,  Whitsnn  Day  to  Trinity  Sunday,  at  which 
 times  the  Choir  changes  sides  every  day. 
 
 XXIIL—  OF   THE  COLOURS  OF  VESTMENTS.* 
 
 White  is  used  on  Easter  Day,  and  till  the  Octave  of  Ascension 
 Dayf  (except  Invent.  Cross)  ;  Feasts  and  Octaves  of  Our  Lady  : 
 both  Feasts  of  S.  Michael,  S.  John  in  Christmas-tide  ;}  Virgins' 
 Days  ;§  the  Dedication  of  Church,  and  Commemorations  of  Our 
 Lady.  It  will  be  observed  that  no  colour  is  given  for  Christmas. 
 Though  the  reading  adverted  to  in  the  foot-note  has  been 
 abandoned,  the  Translator  thinks  that  the  prescription  of  White 
 instead  of  Red  Vestments,  for  that  Apostle's  Day,  tends  to  show 
 that  the  former  was  the  colour  of  the  season,  red  being  con- 
 sidered inappropriate  to  that  Saint,  since  he  was  not  a  Martyr. 
 
 According  to  York,  the  Priest  wore  a  White  Cope  on  Easter 
 Eve,  for  the  blessing  of  fire,  etc. 
 
 Red  —  All  Sundays  (not  in  Easter-tide)  ;  all  Martyrs, 
 Apostles,  and  Evangelists  (out  of  Easter-tide),  Ash-Wednesday, 
 Maundy  Thursday,  Good  Friday,  Easter  Eve,  Simple  Feasts  of 
 Nine  Lessons  in  Lent,||  and  both  Feasts  of  S.  John  Baptist  and 
 the  Holy  Cross.  Red  is  also  assigned  to  Rulers  of  Choir,  when 
 singing  Tracts.  This  was  probably  given  to  Apostles  and  Evan- 
 gelists, because  most  of  them  were  Martyrs,  a  reason  which  re- 
 ceives confirmation  from  the  fact  that  White  is  given  to  S.  John 
 Evangelist. 
 
 Yellow  for  Feasts  of  one  or  many  Confessors. 
 
 No  colour  is  assigned  to  the  Epiphany,  Corpus  Christi,  the 
 Transfiguration,  or  Name  of  JESLTS  ;  nor  is  any  ferial  colour 
 given.  It  is  known,  however,  from  inventories  of  Church  goods, 
 etc.,  that  Vestments  of  Blue,  Brown,  Green,  and  other  colours 
 as  well  as  of  Black,  were  in  use. 
 
 In  endeavouring  to  fill  up  the  blank  days,  Trinity  Sunday  and 
 All  Saints'  Day  have  not  been  included,  as  the  former  falls  under 
 the    general    rule    of    Sundays,    and    an    additional     authority 
 
 *  The  authority  for  this  section  is  the  Rubric  in  the  Ordinary  of  the  Sarum  Mass 
 and  Regis.  S.  Osm. 
 
 t  Tempore  Paschali,  but  this  ended  when  the  Paschal  Candle  was  taken  away  on 
 the  Friday  before  Whitsun  Day. 
 
 %  S.  Joannis,  Apostoli  in  ebdomaila  Nativiiatis  Domini.  This  may  be  read,  S.  Joann. 
 Apostoli — in  ebd.  Nativ.  Dni. — thus  giving  White  as  the  colour  for  Christmas ;  but 
 after  originating  this  reading  it  has  been  abandoned,  as  it  was  certainly  suggested 
 by  the  desire  to  find  the  colour  for  Christmas. 
 
 §  See  Regis.  S.  Osm.,  sec.  xix.,  an  inference  from  the  colours  of  the  Rulers'  Copes. 
 5.  Osm.,  sec.  xix. 
 
GENERAL    RUBRICS.  xli 
 
 for  Red  rather  than  White,  the  modern  Roman  colour,  is 
 afforded  by  the  fact  that  Red  was  used  in  several  French  dioceses 
 to  a  late  period,  (De  Moleon,  Voyages  Liturgiques,  p.  247) — a 
 sufficient  argument  of  itself  for  not  departing  from  the  general 
 rule  laid  down  in  the  Rubric,  as  has  been  shown  in  the  Introduc- 
 tion, where  the  connection  between  the  English  and  Gallican 
 Churches  is  pointed  out. 
 
 For  a  like  reason,  though  its  grounds  are  not  so  strong,  All 
 Saints'  Day  has  been  placed  in  the  same  category.  For  many 
 centuries  that  day  was  equivalent  to  All  Martyrs,  and  may  fairly 
 be  supposed  to  have  retained  their  colour,  although  embracing 
 Virgins  and  Confessors. 
 
 With  respect  to  the  Epiphany,  Corpus  Christi, Transfiguration, 
 the  Name  of  JESUS,  and  the  ferial  colours,  a  conjecture  (though 
 only  a  conjecture)  might  be  based  on  a  careful  examination  of 
 French  Missals,  particularly  that  of  Rouen;  at  all  events,  the 
 French,  rather  than  the  Roman  Liturgies,  will  of  course  throw 
 most  light  on  the  truth. 
 
 XXIV.— OF  THE  VESTMENTS. 
 
 1.  The  Vestments  of  a  Priest  for  Mass  are  the  Amice,  Alb, 
 the  Girdle,  Stole,  Maniple,  and  Chasuble  (this  latter  is  called 
 generally  the  Vestment,  and  in  inventories  and  constitutions  of 
 Bishops,  a  pair  or  two  pair  of  Vestments  mean  two  sets  of 
 Chasubles,  Amices,  Albs,  &c. — i.e.,  all  the  articles  mentioned 
 above)  ;*  also  occasionally  it  included  the  Vestments  for  Deacon 
 and  Sub-Deacon  at  High  Mass. 
 
 2.  The  Vestments  of  a  Bishop  are  the  Sandals  and  Stockings, 
 the  Amice,  Alb,  Stole,  Reliquary  pendant  from  the  neck,  Tunicle, 
 Dalmatic,  Maniple,  Chasuble  when  celebrating,  and  Cope  at 
 other  times,  Gloves,  Episcopal  Ring  (kept  in  its  place  by  an- 
 other smaller  one),  and  Mitre. 
 
 3.  The  Cope  is  used  in  Processions,  Benedictions,  Solemn 
 Matins,  and  Vespers  ;  also  in  the  Mass  of  the  Pre-sanctified  on 
 Good  Friday.  It  is  not  strictly  a  sacerdotal  Vestment,  and  is  worn 
 by  the  Rulers  of  the  Choir  and  others.     See  sec.  v. 
 
 4.  The  Ministers  wear  Albs  and  Amices,  Girdle,  Stole,  Maniple; 
 the  Deacon,  a  Dalmatic  •,  and  Sub-Deacon,  a  Tunicle.  In  Advent 
 and  from  LXX.  to  Maundy  Thursday  they  wear  folded  Chasubles; 
 at  the  Epistle  the  Sub-Deacon  takes  his  off;  at  the  Gospel  the 
 Deacon  crosses  his  over  the  left  arm,  and  so  keeps  it  till  after  the 
 
 *  Constit.  Walter  Gray,  Archbp.  York,  a.d.  J250.  Wilk.  Concil.  i.,  698, 
 
xlii  GENERAL    RUBRICS. 
 
 Post-Communion,  when  he  places  it  as  before.  Even  at  these 
 seasons,  however,  the  Dalmatic  and  Tunicle  are  worn  at  the  Mass 
 of  a  Feast. 
 
 5.  On  Ember  Days  (except  in  Whitsuntide),  Rogations  (at  the 
 Mass  of  the  Fast),  in  Processions,  and  when  the  Sunday  or  Saint's 
 Day  Mass  is  said  in  the  Chapter-house;  on  Ash-Wednesday, 
 Good  Friday,  and  Palm  Sunday,  only  Albs  and  Amices  are 
 worn  by  the  ministers. 
 
 6.  The  Clergy  are  always  in  Black  Copes,*  except  on  Principal 
 Doubles,  and  on  Doubles  occurring  on  Sunday,  when  they 
 wear  silk  Copes  of  the  colour  of  the  day.  On  the  Vigil  of  Easter, 
 and  through  and  on  the  Octave,  they  wear  Surplices  only,  as  also 
 on  Doubles  occurring  from  Easter  to  Michaelmas. 
 
 7.  The  Thurifer,  Acolytes,  and  Candle-bearers  are  always  in 
 Albs  and  Amices,  as  also  the  Choir  ;  the  Acolyte  wears  a  silk 
 Mantle  in  addition  ;f  the  boys  who  read  the  lessons,  or  chant  the 
 Gradual  or  Alleluia,  wear  Surplices  (see  below).  At  Low  Mass 
 the  Server  is  in  Surplice.J 
 
 8.  If  a  Bishop  celebrate,  and  it  be  Maundy  Thursday  or 
 Whitsun  Day,  he  has  seven  Deacons,  seven  Sub-Deacons,  and 
 three  Acolytes  ;  on  other  Double  Feasts  only  five.  On  Feasts 
 with  Rulers,  two  at  the  least ;  but  on  Good  Friday  only  one. 
 
 XXV.— OF  THE  ORNAMENTS  OF  THE  ALTAR. 
 
 The  Altar  is  to  be  covered  with  three  Linen  Cloths, §  of  which 
 one  at  least  is  blessed  j  a  Cross  is  always  placed  before  the  cele- 
 brant!— this,  with  a  pair  of  candlesticks,  stands  on  a  beam  over 
 the  Altar,  though,  in  later  times,  probably,  on  it.  The  Registrum 
 S.  Osmimdi  prescribes  on  every  Sunday  in  Advent,  and  on  all 
 other  Sundays,  four  Candles  at  Mass — two  at  the  steps  of  the 
 Altar,  and  two  over.f 
 
 On  Christmas  Day,  Easter  and  Whitsun  Eves,  and  on  Principal 
 
 *  i.e.,  the  close-fitting  black  stuff'  Choral  Cope  with  arm-holes. 
 
 t  Mantellum  (?  Tunic). 
 
 %  Concil.  Oxford  a.d.  1212. 
 
 §  Conf.  Constit.  of  Westminster,  a.d.  1229.  Wilk.  Cone,  p.  622.,  and  Constit. 
 Walter  Cantilupe,  a.d.  1240,  p.  665. 
 
 ||  Stat.  Richard  Bp.  Chichester,  a.d.  1246,  p.  688. 
 
 *|[  Reg.  S.  Osm.  reads  in  superaltari ;  but  Dublin  MS.,  in  Dr.  Todd's  possession, 
 reads,  instead,  infra.  It  has  been  translated,  here,  as  if  it  was  insuper  altare.  Du 
 Cange  gives  two  meanings  to  this  word — 1.  Ciborium,  which  it  might  mean  if  this 
 latter  be  considered  equivalent  to  the  "  Beam"  which  took  its  place  in  Sarum 
 Cathedral ;  2.  A  portable  Altar,  which  it  cannot  mean  here.  Of  course  the  word 
 must  not  be  confounded  with  the  word  Super-Altar  in  the  modern  sense  of  Retro- 
 Altar  or  Re-table. 
 
GENERAL    RUBRICS.  xliii 
 
 and  Greater  Doubles,*  eight  Candles  about  the  Altar,  of  a  pound 
 weight  each — six  on  the  ledge  with  the  Crucifix  and  Relics,  />., 
 on  the  Beam  above  (note  f  p.  xlii.) ;  two  before  Our  Lady's  image; 
 and  five  of  half-pound  weight  in  the  corona  before  the  step  of 
 the  Altar ;  also  five  on  the  wall  over  the  pulpits  where  the 
 Lessons  are  read.  From  Whitsun  Day  to  and  on  Our  Lady's 
 Nativity,  seven  Candles  are  placed  in  the  bronze  corona  ;  on  all 
 other  Lesser  and  Inferior  Doubles  there  are  four  Candles  about 
 the  Altar,  ten  before  Our  Lady's  image,  three  in  the  corona,  and 
 three  in  the  pulpit. 
 
 On  days  which  have  a  Triple  Invitatory,  and  on  the  Thursday, 
 Friday,  and  Saturday  in  Easter  and  Whitsun-tide,  the  rule  of 
 Sundays  in  Advent  obtains,  also  on  Maundy  Thursday. 
 
 On  all  Feasts,  on  Good  Friday,  and  on  week-days,  two  candles 
 only  are  used,  as  also  at  the  Sepulchre  on  Maundy  Thursday  ; 
 on  the  next  night,  and  till  Easter  Day,  one  only  is  lit. 
 
 The  Constitutions  of  Lichfield,  a.d.  1 195,  in  some  sort  agree 
 with  the  Registrinn — thus  the  Thesaurarius  must  provide  ten 
 Candles  beyond  {ultra)  the  Great  Altar  on  Double  Feasts,  two 
 over  {insuper)  S.  Chad's,  and  one  over  the  others  ;  and  four  beyond 
 {ultra)  the  High  Altar  on  Feasts  with  Rulers. 
 
 The  Council  of  Oxford,  1222,  orders  "  tempore  quo  missa- 
 rum  solemnia  peraguntur  accendantur  duo  candelse,  una  cum 
 lampade  ad  minus." 
 
 Besides  the  above  there  were  other  ornaments  of  the  Altar 
 which  are  best  enumerated  by  giving  a  list  of  the  minimum  re- 
 quired in  each  church  by  the  Constitutions  of  Westminster,  [229 : 
 — 2  pair  of  Vestments, \  2  pair  of  Corporals  of  a  fit  size  ;  I 
 Rochet ;%  2  Altar-frontals — I  Festal,  I  Ferial;  3  Linen  Cloths, 
 one  at  least  blessed  ;§  2  Chalices;  2  Pyxes — one  for  the  Host, 
 one  for  the  Oblations  ;  2  Cruets — one  for  wine,  one  for  water  ; 
 a  pair  of  Candlesticks,  a  Censer,  a  Chrismatory ;  2  Crosses — one 
 for  Processions,  the  other  for  Funerals.  In  the  Quire — 2  Sur- 
 plices, a  Banner,  Lenten  Veil,  moveable  Sacrarium,  Lantern, 
 Hand-bell, ||  glass  Windows,  and  decently-dressed  Choir. 
 
 A  dispute  arising  as  to  who  was  to  provide  the  Ornaments  of 
 the  Church,  it  was  decided  by  Gray,  Archbishop  of  York,  1250 
 a.d.,  that  the  parishioners  were  bound  to  provide  1  Chalice, 
 a  Missal,  and  principal  Vestment  (i.e.,  Chasuble,  Alb,  Amice,  etc.), 
 
 *  Feasts  which  have  a  Procession — i.e.,  even  if  they  fall  on  a  week-day  ;  hence 
 these  are  equivalent  to  Principal  and  Greater  Doubles. 
 
 t  i.e..  Albs,  Amices,  &c.  Conf.  Cantilupe's  Constit.,  1240  a.d.,  which  provides 
 3  sets. 
 
 X  Two:  Const.  Cantilupe.  §  Four.  Ibid.         |]  Two.  and  also  a  Bier.  IbiJ. 
 
xliv       LOW   MASS  IN   ELEVENTH SIXTEENTH  CENT. 
 
 3  Towels,  Corporasi  and  Vestments  for  the  Deacon  and  Sub- 
 Deacon,  according  to  their  ability,  together  with  a  silk  cope  for 
 principal  feasts,  and  two  others  for  the  Rulers  of  Choir  •  2  Crosses, 
 Bier,  Holy-Water  Vat,  Pax,  Paschal  Candle-stand,  Censer, 
 Lantern,  Hand-bell,  Lenten  Veil,  2  Acolytes'  Candlesticks  ; 
 Books — i.e.,  Legendary,  Antiphoner,  Grail,  Psalter,  Noper, 
 Ordinal,  Missal,  Manual  ;  Frontal  for  High  Altar  ;  3  Surplices, 
 Pyx,  Lights,  etc.  The  Rector  was  bound  to  keep  the  chancel  in 
 repair,  roof,  walls,  windows,  and  benches.  (Conf.  Statutes, 
 Walter  Peckham,  1279.     Synod  Exon,  128  I.)* 
 
 XXVI.— WHEN  THE   IMAGES  ARE  COVERED   UP. 
 
 On  the  Monday  after  XL.,  all  Crosses,  Images,  and  Relics,  also 
 the  Pyx  with  the  Blessed  Sacrament,  are  to  be  covered  up  till 
 Matins  on  Easter  Day,  except  at  Mass  and  till  Vespers  on  Palm 
 Sunday.  Also  from  the  preceding  Saturday  let  a  veil  be  hung 
 between  the  Quire  and  the  Altar,  there  to  remain  till  the  Gospel 
 on  Wednesday  in  Holy  Week,  when  it  falls  at  the  words,  "  The 
 veil  of  the  Temple  was  rent  in  twain*  It  is,  however,  raised  at 
 the  Gospel  at  Mass  till  "  Brethren  and  sisters,  pray  for  me  ;"  and 
 if  the  next  day  be  a  Feast  of  Nine  Lessons,  it  is  kept  up  till  the 
 following  Matins.  If  the  Mass  of  the  Feast  has  to  be  said  after 
 that  for  the  day,  it  is  left  down  till  the  Gospel. 
 
 According  to  Hereford  Use,  the  veil  was  raised  also  at  the 
 Elevation  and  Procession,  and  (if  a  Bishop  celebrated)  after  the 
 Confession  ;  on  Ember  Saturday,  in  Lent,  however,  it  is  not 
 raised  till  the  Tract. 
 
 LOW  MASS   IN  ELEVENTH    TO    SIXTEENTH    CEN- 
 
 TURIES.f 
 
 I.-ON  THE  PREPARATION  OF  THE  CELEBRANT. 
 
 The  Priest  having  confessed  and  said  Matins,  Prime,  and  Terce, 
 
 (Council  Oxon,   I-22),  enters  the  Sacristy,  says  the  Prayers  of 
 
 Preparation;  washes  his  hands,  saying  a  prayer  (according  to  York 
 
 Use) ;   prepares   the  Chalice, \  placing  on  it  a  clean  purificator§ 
 
 *  In  Cathedrals,  many  other  ornaments,  of  course,  appear,  e.g.,  Fans,  Pomes 
 (balls  of  silver  filled  with  charcoal  to  warm  the  hands),  Crowns  (to  hang  before 
 Altars),  Combs,  etc.     (S-e  Invent.  Ornament,  in  Eccles.  Sanim",  1222  a.d.) 
 
 +  Throughout  this  chapter,  and  the  next,  as  well  as  in  the  Rubrics,  the  present 
 tens?  denotes  the  SaRUM,  the  past  York  and  Hereford  Uses. 
 
 I  When  Low  Masses  first  began,  the  Priest  was  in  the  habit  of  putting  the 
 Wine  and  Water  here  before  Mass. 
 
 §  Constit.  of  Durham,  1221.  Priests  must  have  near  the  Altar  a  clean  cloth 
 enclosed  in  another,  and  covered  at  the  sides  on  which  to  wipe  their  lips  and 
 ringers  after  communicating. 
 
LOW  MASS  IN   ELEVENTH SIXTEENTH  CENT.  xlv 
 
 (pannus)  ;  and  on  that  the  Paten  with  the  Bread,  and  the  Burse 
 with  two  Corporas. 
 
 He  then  vests  himself,  saying,  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  and  the  Psalm 
 Judge  me  (see  Ordinary). 
 
 According  to  Hereford  Use,  he  said  this  Psalm  before  the 
 Altar  j  in  the  York  and  Hereford  Uses,  with  some  Versicles ; 
 and  in  the  former  two,  in  the  latter  one  Collect  was  said  in  addi- 
 tion. 
 
 If  a  Bishop,  he  vests  as  above.     See  Rubrics,  sec.  xxiii. 
 
 The  Server  must  be  in  a  Surplice  without  colour  (twn  rntma- 
 tus)* 
 
 II.— ENTRANCE    OF    THE   PRIEST,   OFFICE,  KYRIE. 
 
 He  now  approaches  the  Altar,  places  the  Chalice  upon  it,  first 
 spreading  the  Corporas  ;  then  descending,  says  the  last  two  }}.f 
 of  the  Lord's  Prayer  ;  or,  according  to  York,  a  ^  .  and  R. 
 Then  the  Confession,  the  Server  saying  the  Absolution,  and  vice 
 versa  ;  then  raising  and  signing  himself,  he  says,  God  Almighty, 
 two  Y  jf ,  and  1^.,  Let  us  pray,  and  the  private  prayers,  after 
 which  he  goes  up  to  the  Altar. 
 
 In  York  and  Hereford  Uses,  the  verses  were  different  (the 
 Hereford  had  two  which  the  York  had  not),  and  the  Priest 
 went  up  at  once  to  the  Altar. 
 
 He  then  proceeds  as  in  the  Ordinary,  saying  the  Office  with 
 the  Server. 
 
 According  to  Hereford  Use,   the  $.  Our  help  with  its  ^. 
 (said  according  to  Sarum,  just  before  going  up  to  the  Altar), 
 were  said  here  before  the  Office- 
 Then  follow  the  Kyries,  the  Server  saying  them  with  the  Priest. 
 
 III.— THE  GLORIA  IN  EXCELSIS,  COLLECTS,  EPISTLES, 
 GRADUAL,  ALLELUIA,  TRACT  OR  SEQUENCE,  AND 
 CREED. 
 
 The  Priest  goes  to  the  midst  of  the  Altar,  and  says  the  Gloria 
 in  Excelsis  with  raised  hands,J  inclining  his  head;  which  latter  he 
 also  does  at  We  ivorship  Thee ;  receive  our  prayer,  Jesu;  and  at  the 
 end,  when  he  signs  himself.  Then  turning,  raising  his  arms, 
 joining  (and  then  disjoining,  Hereford)  his  hands,  he  says, 
 The  Lord  be  ivith  you;  then  returning  the  same  way  (with  joined 
 hands;  he  disjoins  them  at  Let  us  pray,  closing  them  at  the  end 
 
 *  Counc.  of  Durham  and  Oxford,  1221  a.d. 
 
 t  This  Versicle  and  Response  are  not  said,  according  to  York  and  Hereford. 
 
 %  Constit.  Lincoln,  Wilk.  Cone,  p.  555. 
 
XiVl       LOW  MASS  IN   ELEVENTH SIXTEENTH  CENT. 
 
 of  the  last  Hereford),  he  says  the  Collects  with  the  Epistle,  etc., 
 where  he  remains,  at  the  Epistle  side,  till  the  Gospel. 
 
 IV.— THE  GOSPEL. 
 
 The  Server  takes  the  book,  inclines,  places  it  on  the  Gospel 
 side.*  The  Priest  then  goes  to  that  side,  and  says  the  Gospel 
 (see  Ordinary). 
 
 According  to  York,  before  this  he  said,  Blessed  is  He  that 
 cometh  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord, 
 
 V.— FROM  THE  CREED  TO  THE  CANON. 
 
 The  Priest  going  to  the  centre  of  the  Altar,  says  the  Creed 
 (with  hands  for  an  instant  joined,  which  he  disjoins  as  he  pro- 
 ceeds, Hereford). 
 
 York  agrees  with  Sarum  about  the  inclinations  in  the  Creed, 
 but  according  to  the  Hereford  Missal  the  Priest  genuflects 
 from  A  fid  iuas  Incarnate  to  for  us. 
 
 The  Priest  uncovers  the  Chalice  (at  the  end  of  the  Creed), 
 places  the  Paten  before  him,f  and  then  uplifting  the  Chalice:}; 
 with  both  hands,  says,  Receive,  0  Holy  Trinity. 
 
 According  to  York,  the  Bread  was  arranged  on  the  Corporas, 
 and  the  Priest  said  the  same  prayer,  having  first  washed  his  hands; 
 after  which  he  offered  the  Chalice  with  the  Wine,  saying,  Let  this 
 Sacrifice  be  acceptable  to  Almighty  God,  In  the  name  of,  etc. 
 
 According  to  Hereford,  the  Host  and  Paten  were  placed  on 
 the  top  of  the  Chalice,  then  kissing  it  he  offered  them,  saying, 
 Receive,  0  Holy  Trinity,  this  oblation  which  I  offer  Thee  in  memory 
 of  the  Passion  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ ;  and  grant  that  it  may  be 
 acceptable  in  Thy  sight  on  high,  and  work  the  salvation  of  myself  and 
 all  the  faithful.      Through. 
 
 After  this  he  replaces  the  Chalice,  covering  it  ;  and,  taking  the 
 Paten,  places  the  Bread  on  the  Corporas  before  the  Chalice,  and, 
 blessing  the  Paten,  puts  it  on  the  right  of  the  Chalice,  under  the 
 cloths. 
 
 Then  he  goes  to  the  Epistle  side,  and  says  as  he  washes  his 
 hands,  the  Server  ministering  to  him,  Cleanse  me,  etc. 
 
 According  to  York  he  did  the  same,  saying,  I  will  wash  my 
 
 *  Conf.  MS.  Bibl.  Reg.  17,  B,  xvii.  Brit.  Mus. 
 
 t  Following  Dr.  Rock's  interpretation  of  this  Rubric.  It  is  quite  possible, 
 however,  that  the  Sarum  mode  of  oblating  may  have  been  as  at  Hereford  ;  there 
 is  at  least  nothing  against  it. 
 
 X  Into  which  wine  is  poured,  either  now  by  the  Server,  or  this  had  been  done 
 before  by  the  Priest  in  the  Sacristy  (this  is  the  earlier  practice).  Conf.  Bocquillot, 
 Traitc.  Histor.,  pp.  406-7. 
 
LOW  MASS  IN    ELEVENTH SIXTEENTH  CENT.        xlvil 
 
 hands  in  irmocency,  and  so  will  I  go  to  Thine  Altar,  0  Lord,  and  the 
 Hymn,  Conn-  Holy  Ghost. 
 
 According  to  Hereford  he  said  the  same  Hymn  ;*  adding  the 
 y.  and  ty.  Send  forth  Thy  Spirit,  etc.,  with  the  prayer,  Kindle  in 
 our  hearts  (see  p.  393)* 
 
 Then  returning,  he  says  with  joined  hands,  /;;  the  Spirit,  etc.  ; 
 and  then  raising  himself  and  censing  the  Altar  on  the  right,  he 
 says,  In  the  Name  of,  etc.  (see  Ordinary). 
 
 According  to  York  he  did  the  same,  but  in  blessing  the 
 Sacrifice  he  said,  Let  this  our  Sacrifice  be  bles  +  sed,  order  -\-ed,  and 
 Si i  net i  -\-fied. 
 
 According  to  Hereford  he  did  the  same,  and  then  held  his 
 hands  over  the  Chalice  and  said,  Come,  0  Almighty  and  eternal 
 God,  the  Sanctifier^  and  signed  it,  saying,  Bless  -f-  and  sanctify 
 this  Sacrifice  which  is  prepared  fir  Thee ;  and  then  himself,  saying, 
 //;  the  Name  of,  etc. 
 
 He  then  proceeds  as  in  the  Ordinary. 
 
 In  York  and  Hereford  the  y .  and  $.  to  Brethren  and  sisters, 
 pray,  were  slightly  different. 
 
 At  the  Sanctus  he  raises  his  arms  and  joins  his  hands  till  In 
 the  Name,  when  he  signs  himself.     Here  a  bell  rings  thrice. 
 
 According  to  Hereford,  before  the  Canon  he  said,  adoring  the 
 Crucifix,  We  adore  Thee,  O  Christ,  and  bless  Thee,  for  by  Thy  Holy 
 Cross  Thou  hast  redeemed  the  world.  Have  mercy  upon  us,  0  Thou 
 Who  hast  suffered  for  us.f 
 
 VI.— FROM   THE    CANON  TO   THE  PAX. 
 
 The  Canon  in  the  three  Missals  is  the  same,  except  that  the 
 York  orders  the  Chalice  to  be  uncovered  at  By  Whom  instead  of 
 By  Him  ;  and  the  Hereford  inserts  the  rubric,  Here  let  him  incline 
 to  the  Host,  instead  of  the  Sarum  one  before  this  oblation,  as  also 
 before  THIS  IS  MY  BODY.  At  the  consecration  of  the 
 Chalice  after  Holy  and  venerable  hands,  it  adds,  Let  him  raise  his 
 eyes;  and  before  Upon  which,  and  Remember  also,  it  has  Let  him 
 raise  his  arms  and  say. 
 
 By  the  Constit.  Stavely,  Bp.  Coventry,  12 37  a.d.,  and  Peck- 
 ham,  Archbp.  Cantuar.,  128 1  a.d.,  a  bell  is  ordered  to  be  rung 
 thrice  at  the  Elevation.  J  Conf.  Synod  Exon.  1287  a.d.,  which 
 orders  Priests  to  make  two  standard  wax-liphts  out  of  the  obla- 
 
 *  Omitting  the  verse  dudu?n  sacrata.  What  was  this  verse?  It  is  not  in  the 
 Sarum  or  Roman  version  of  this  Hymn. 
 
 t  A  Sarum  MS.  Manual,  quoted  by  Dr.  Rock,  prescribes  the  same,  and  orders 
 the  kissing  of  the  feet  of  the  Crucifix  or  Majesty  therein  painted. 
 
 J  See  Wilk.  Cone,  vol.  i.,  p.  640  ;  and  ii.,  p.  48. 
 
Xlvill     LOW  MASS  IN  ELEVENTH SIXTEENTH  CENT. 
 
 tions  of  the  faithful,  to  be  lit  at  this  period  •,  and  the  Constits. 
 AVoodlake,  1 308,  grant  an  indulgence  to  all  who  hold  lights  at 
 the  Consecration.  At  the  Lord's  Prayer,  according  to  Hereford, 
 the  Priest  lifts  his  arms,  not  his  hands. 
 
 VII.— FROM  THE  PAX  TO  THE  END  OF  MASS. 
 
 Before  the  Pax  is  given,  he  says  the  prayer,  O  Lord,  Holy 
 Father.  This  is  omitted  in  the  York  Use.  In  the  Hereford  is 
 said,  O  Lord,  Who  sa'uist  unto  Thine  Apostles  (see  the  modern 
 Roman  Use). 
 
 Then  he  gives  and  sends  the  Pax,  kissing  the  Corporas  on  the 
 right,  and  the  Chalice.* 
 
 In  the  Hereford  Use  he  kissed  the  Chalice  before  the  Altar. 
 The  York  and  Hereford  Pax  was,  Receive  the  bond  of  peace  and 
 charity,  that  ye  may  be  Jit  for  the  Holy  Mysteries  of  God. 
 
 Then  holding  the  Body  in  both  hands,  he  says  the  prayers  of 
 Communion  (see  Ordinary). 
 
 According  to  York,  after  the  Pax,  he  said,  Let  us  pray;  and 
 holding  the  Body  in  both  hands,  O  Lord,  Holy  Father  (as  in  the 
 Ordinary,  changing  the  /  and  me  to  ive  and  us,  throughout  it) ; 
 then,  Let  us  pray  and  Let  not  the  reception  of  Thy  Body  (nearly  the 
 same  as  the  third  Sarum  Prayer  of  Communion)  ;  Let  us  pray ;  and 
 the  second  Sarum  Prayer,  O  Lord  Jesu  Christ.  Here  he  received 
 the  Body,  first  making  the  sign  of  the  Cross  over  his  mouth;  then 
 the  Blood,  saying,  The  Body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  be  my  everlast- 
 ing healing  unto  life  eternal.  Amen.  The  Blood  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
 Christ  preserve  me  unto  life  eternal.  Amen.  The  Body  and  Blood  of 
 our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  preserve  my  body  and  soul  unto  everlasting  life. 
 Amen. 
 
 According  to  Hereford,  after  the  Pax,  he  kissed  the  minister, 
 saying,  The  peace  of  Christ  and  the  Holy  Church  be  with  thee  and 
 the  sons  of  the  Church.  Then  followed  O  Lord,  Holy  Father  (in  the 
 plural  as  York)  ;  then  0  Lord  Jesu  Christ;  O  God  the  Father;  and 
 this,  We  return  thanks  to  Thee,  O  God  the  Father,  for  those  ivho  are 
 already  in  bliss,  and  ive  ask  for  help  by  their  intercession  ivith  Thee ; 
 for  those  also  ivho  are  yet  in  a  place  of  purification ,  entreating  Thee  that 
 by  this  most  Holy  Sacrifice  their  pain  may  be  lighter  and  shorter;  for 
 us  also  ivho  are  weighed  down  by  our  sins  we  offer  to  Thee,  the  Father, 
 Th v  Son,  beseeching  Thee  that  ive  may  be  cleansed  from  the  sins  com- 
 mitted in  the  flesh  by  the  Body  and  Blood  of  Thy  Only-Begotten  Son,  our 
 
 *  By  the  Council  of  Durham,  1221  a.d.,  it  seems  to  have  been  the  custom  also 
 to  kiss  the  Paten.  Priests  are  forbidden  by  this  Council  to  kiss  the  Eucharist. 
 In  the  case  of  either  Chalice  or  Patvn  being  used  for  this  purpose,  it  orders  both  to  be 
 pin i lied  with  water  after  Mass.     Conf.  Constit  Edmund, Archbp.  Cant.,  1237  a.d. 
 
HIGH  MASS  IX   El  :  VENTH — SIX  fEENTH  CENT.       xlix 
 
 Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Who.  Then  inclining  over  the  Chalice  he 
 received  the  Body,  saying,  The  Body:  and  the  Blood,  saying,  The 
 Blood  (as  York,  omitting  the  last  prayer). 
 
 All  follows  as  in  the  Ordinary,  except  that  the  Server  ministers 
 the  ablutions. 
 
 According  to  York,  after  one  ablution  and  prayers  as  Sarum, 
 the  Priest  placed  the  Chalice  on  the  Altar,  and  said,  Let  this 
 Communion. 
 
 According  to  Hereford,  the  Priest  went  to  the  Epistle  side 
 and  washed  the  Chalice  with  wine,  saying  the  prayer  as  in  Sarum ; 
 then  his  fingers  with  wine  and  water,  saying,  Let  this  Communion. 
 Then  taking  water  again,  and  returning  to  the  centre  of  the 
 Altar,  he  received  it,  saying,  Let  the  Body,  as  in  the  Roman 
 Missal ;  then  he  placed  the  Chalice  on  the  Paten,  and  went  to 
 the  Sdcrarium  and  washed  his  hands,  saying  (Ps.  xxv.),  I  will 
 •wash  Altar. 
 
 The  rest  as  in  the  Ordinary,  except  that  in  Hereford  the  Priest 
 said,  Ite  Missa  est ;  and  he  kissed  the  Altar  after  Let  the  obedient 
 performance. 
 
 In  York,  the  Blessing  was  given  on  Double  Feasts  after  a  y . 
 and  $.,  with  the  folded  corporals  and  empty  vessels,  thus,  The 
 Divine  Majesty  and  the  One  Deity,  the  Father  +  ,  the  Son  +  ,  and  the 
 Holy  Ghost  +  ,  bless  you.     Amen. 
 
 HIGH  MASS   IN   THE   ELEVENTH   TO   SIXTEENTH 
 CENTURIES. 
 
 I.  ON  SIMPLE  FEASTS  WITH  RULERS. 
 i.  The  Procession  * 
 On  all  Sundays  after  Prime  and  Chapter  (except  on  Doubles 
 and  Palm  Sunday),  salt  and  water  is  blessed \  before  the 
 Altar  in  the  midst  of  the  Quire  by  the  Priest,  vested  in  alb 
 and  cope,  with  Deacon  and  Sub-Deacon  carrying  the  Text; 
 Thurifer,  Acolytes,  and  Cross-bearer,  all  in  albs  and  amices, 
 except  the  boys  with  salt  and  water  and  the  Book,  who  are  in 
 surplices.  Then  the  Priest  approaches  and  sprinkles  the  High 
 Altar,  and,  as  he  returns,  the  clergy  as  they  come  up  in  order ; 
 he  then  goes  to  the  steps  of  the  Qmre  and  says  a  ~y.t  1^.,  and 
 Collect.  Then  they  go  forth  in  this  order — Vergers  with  rods, 
 Cross-bearer,  Acolytes,  Thurifer,  Sub-Deacon  and  Deacon,  the 
 
 *  From  the  Processional. 
 
 t  For  the  Service,  see  p.  591 ;  and  for  that  at  Easter,  p.  174. 
 
HIGH   MASS  IN   ELEVENTH SIXTEENTH  CENT. 
 
 Priest  (the  Bishop,  if  present).  As  they  go,  a  y.  and  1^  are  sung,* 
 and  the  Priest  sprinkles  the  Altar,  first  those  on  the  north  side  of 
 the  Quire  round  the  Presbytery,  then  those  on  the  south  side 
 past  the  Font,  till  they  come  to  the  Cross,f  where  they  make  a 
 station.^  The  Priest  turns  to  the  people,  saying  in  the  mother 
 tongue,  Let  us  pray  for  the  Roman  Churchy  the  Pope,  Archbishops, 
 Bishops,  and  herein  particularly  for  ours,  and  for  the  Dean  (or,  in 
 parishes,  the  Rector)  of  this  Church,  fr  the  Holy  Land,  the  peace  of 
 the  Church,  the  King,  his  children,  etc.  Then  is  said  Ps.  lxvii., 
 ,  and  KR.,  and  a  Collect;  after  which,  turning  to  the 
 people,  the  Priest  says,  Let  us  pray  for  the  souls  of  N.  and  N.  ; 
 with  Ps.  exxx.,  "f^f.  and  $$.,  and  a  Collect.^ 
 
 In  Parish  Churches  the  above  prayers  for  the  living  are  said 
 after  the  Gospel  and  Offertory,  either  before  the  Cross  or  in  the 
 pulpit;  those  for  the  dead  are  always  said  before  the  Cross. 
 
 Prayers  ended,  they  enter  the  Quire  singing  a  1^.  and  }.  ;  || 
 then  follows  a"Ji  .  and  1^.,  and  the  Collect  for  the  day,  said  at 
 the  step  of  the  Quire.  In  LXX.  to  XL.  this  }.  and  $.,  etc.,  is 
 said  by  two  clergy  of  the  second  form,  turning  to  the  people. 
 From  the  Octave  of  Easter  to  the  fifth  Sunday  after  Easter  it  is 
 said  by  two  Clerks  in  surplices.  On  Christmas  Day  and  Easter 
 Day,  three  Clerks  in  copes  sing  it;  on  Easter  Monday,  two 
 Clerks  of  the  lower  bench  in  surplices ;  on  Easter  Tuesday  and 
 Wednesday,  two  of  the  second  bench.  Then  all  go  to  the 
 cemetery  and  say  Ps.  lxvii.  and  a  Collect  for  the  departed.  It 
 is  to  be  observed  that  on  all  Doubles  six  boys,  in  silk  copes, 
 minister  to  the  Clergy  and  vest  them  (but  not  the  Priest  or 
 Ministers). 
 
 On  Christmas  Day  the  order  is — first,  the  Vergers,  then  Holy 
 Water;  three  Acolytes  with  Crosses,  in  albs  and  tunics;  three 
 Clergv,  singing  the  Prose;  Candle-bearers,  two  Thurifers ;  Sub- 
 Deacon  and  Deacon  in  dalmatic  and  tunic,  with  the  Text-,  Priests 
 and  Choir  in  copes — first  the  boys,  then  the  Clergy  of  the  second 
 and  upper  grade.  The  Procession  moves  down  the  middle  of  the 
 Quire,  out  at  the  west  door,  and  round  the  Cloister. 
 
 *  This  varied  with  the  season  at  Advent,  Christmas,  LXX.,  XL.,  Third  Sunday 
 in  Lent,  Passion  Sunday,  Easter,  Low  Sunday,  Rogations,  Ascension  Day, 
 Whitsun  Day,  Trinity,  Corpus  Christi. 
 
 f  i.e.,  the  Rood. 
 
 J  In  Trinity-tide  an  Anthem  of  the  Holy  Cross,  Versicle,  Response,  and 
 Collect  are  said  here. 
 
 §  These  prayers  are  not  said  on  Doubles,  the  Sixth  Day  in  the  Octave  of  Christ- 
 mas, S.  Sylvester's  Day,  or  on  Palm  Sunday. 
 
 ![  This  varied  every  Sunday. 
 
HIGH  MASS  IN    ELEVENTH SIXTEENTH   CENT. 
 
 On  S.  Stephen's  Day  three  Deacons,  on  S.  John's  three 
 Priests,  on  Holy  Innocents1  and  S.  Thomas  Cant,  days  three  boys, 
 sing  a  Prose  in  procession. 
 
 Proses  are  also  said  in  procession  on  the  Circumcision,  *Easter 
 Day,  *  Ascension  Day,  *  Whitsun  Day,  *  Corpus  Christi, 
 *  Dedication  of  the  Church,  *  Visitation  B.  V.  M.,  Name  of 
 JESUS. 
 
 On  all  Minor  Doubles  there  are  only  two  Crosses.  On  As- 
 cension Day  and  Corpus  Christi,  a  Shrine  with  Relics  is  carried 
 by  two  Clerks  of  the  second  form,  in  copes,  between  the  Thurifer 
 and  Sub-Deacon. 
 
 For  the  Procession  on  Ash-Wednesday,  Palm  Sunday,  Maundy 
 Thursday,  Easter  Eve,  and  Candlemass,  see  Missal. 
 
 On  Wednesdays  and  Fridays  in  Lent  till  Maundy  Thursday, 
 there  is  always  a  Procession  after  Nones  before  Mass  (except  it  be 
 a  Feast  of  Nine  Lessons)  to  one  of  the  side  Altars,  beginning  with 
 S.  Martin's,  without  a  Cross:  at  the  Altar  are  said  Collects  and 
 Litanies.  It  then  goes  round,  and  enters  by  the  west  door  of  the 
 Quire. 
 
 There  is  a  Procession  on  all  Principal  and  Greater  Doubles,  on 
 lukatever  day  they  occur. 
 
 If  a  Feast  of  Nine  Lessons  occur  on  the  Sunday,  the  Procession  is 
 of  the  Feast,  with  an  Anthem  of  Our  Lady.  If  the  Feast  has  no 
 Anthem,  it  is  taken  from  the  Common.  The  days  having  proper 
 Anthems  are  the  Feasts  of  SS.  Andrew,  Nicholas,  Conception 
 B.  V.  M.,  SS.  Fabian  and  Sebastian,  Agnes,  Vincent,  Conversion 
 of  S.  Paul,  Lady  Day,  the  Invention  of  the  Cross,  S.  John 
 Baptist,  SS.  Peter  and  Paul;  Commemoration  of  S.  Paul;  SS. 
 Margaret,  Mary  Magdalene,  Anne ;  SS.  Peter  ad  vincula,  S.  Lau- 
 rence, Nativity  B.  V.  M.,  Holy  Cross  Day;  SS.  Matthew, 
 Michael,  Denys ;  Translation  S.  Edward,  All  Saints';  SS.  Martin, 
 Cecilia,  Clement,  Katherine. 
 
 Apparently  Feasts  of  Three  Lessons  were  not  noticed.  As 
 exceptions,  SS.  John  and  Paul  Hippolytus  and  S.  Britius  have 
 Anthems  from  the  Common. 
 
 According  to  York,  the  Procession  was  much  the  same, 
 Anthems,  etc.,  slightly  differing. 
 
 According  to  Hereford,  there  was  a  Procession  on  Principal 
 Doubles,  on  whatever  day  they  fell ;  on  Semi-Doubles,  only 
 on  Sundays  ;  on  Minor  Doubles,  the  Procession  was  of  the 
 Sunday. 
 
 *  On  these  days  it  was  said  instead  of  the  Response  and  Versicle  in  going. 
 
Ill  HIGH   MASS  IN  ELEVENTH SIXTEENTH  CENT. 
 
 2.  From  the  Procession  to  the  Epistle.* 
 After  the  Procession,  whilst  the  Choir  is  saying  Tercey  the  Priest 
 and  Ministers  go  to  the  Sacristy  to  vest.  The  Rulers  put  on 
 their  copes,  and,  taking  their  staves  in  their  hands,  go  to  the 
 Altar,  and  stand  in  front  below  the  third  step.  Here  receiving 
 the  Office  from  the  Precentor  (who  in  Principal  Feasts  is  bound 
 himself  to  be  present,  and  enjoin  it  to  the  Rulers  •  and  if  the 
 Bishop  be  present,  he  has  to  enjoin  to  him  the  beginning  of  the 
 Gloria  in  Exrelsis;)  the  Ruler  enjoins  it  to  his  companion,  then 
 both  commence  it  together.  After  the  Glory  be,  when  the  Office 
 is  repeated,  the  Priest  and  Ministers  approach  the  Altar.  Then 
 the  Procession  goes  in  order,  as  in  Missal ;  on  arriving  at  the 
 Altar  the  Confession  is  said,  after  which  the  Acolytes  put  down 
 their  candles  at  the  altar-step.  The  Priest  and  Ministers  ascend 
 to  the  Altar,  and  all  follows  as  in  Missal. 
 
 According  to  York  and  Hereford  Use,  there  is  no  mention 
 of  Censing  here,  or  of  the  Kiss  of  Peace. 
 
 The  Ministers  follow  in  the  Gloria  in  Excehis  the  actions  of  the 
 Priest.  After  the  Collect,  having  read  the  Epistle,  Gradual, 
 Tract,  or  Sequence  over  with  his  Ministers,  the  Priest  goes  with 
 the  Deacon  to  the  Sedilia  and  sits  down.  After  the  Office  the 
 Candle-bearers  leave  the  Quire,  and,  going  to  the  Sacristy,  one 
 brings  the  cruets  and  the  silver  box  with  the  breads ;  the  other, 
 the  ewer  and  towels,  placing  them  on  the  shelf  over  the  Piscina ; 
 then  taking  up  their  candles  they  go  to  meet  an  Acolyte,f  who 
 carries  the  Chalice  and  Paten  in  a  veil,  together  with  the  Burse 
 and  OfFertory-veil ;  and,  preceding  him,  they  go  to  the  Credence; 
 where  the  Acolyte  leaves  the  Chalice,  and  taking  the  Corporals, 
 places  them  on  the  Altar,  which  he  kisses,  and  returns  to  the 
 Credence ;  the  Candle-bearers  leaving  their  candles  by  the  side  of 
 the  Altar. 
 
 3.    From  the  Epistle  to  the  Gospel. 
 
 The  Sub-Deacon,  after  the  last  Collect  (taking  off  his  chasuble, 
 if  he  wears  one),  goes  with  the  Book  of  the  Epistles  down  to  the 
 pulpit  and  reads  it;  after  which  he  returns  to  the  Piscina,  where 
 the  Torch-bearers  minister  to  him  the  towel  and  water,  and  the 
 Acolyte  gives  him  the  bread  and  cruets  to  prepare  the  oblations; 
 after  which  he  takes  the  water  to  the  Priest  to  bless,  as  he  sits 
 in  the  Sedilia. 
 
 *    For  Sees.  2-6.   Conf.  Reg.  S.  Osm.  Sec.  xciii. 
 
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 in  which  he  carried  the  Chalice. 
 
HIGH  MASS  ELEVENTH — six  ri  in  Til  CENTS,  liii 
 
 According  to  Hkreford,  the  Epistle  was  rend  at  the  lectern, 
 at  the  step  of  the  Quire. 
 
 The  Epistle  ended,  one  of  the  Candle-bearers  and  another  boy 
 go  to  prepare  the  lectern  in  the  pulpit. 
 
 Two  boys  in  surplices  sing  the  Gradual  and  Verse  there,  and 
 return  to  their  places. 
 
 After  this,  two  Canons  in  silk  copes  chant  the  Alleluia,  in  the 
 same  place. 
 
 The  Deacon  goes  to  the  Piscina,  where  the  Acolyte  and  the 
 other  Candle-bearer  minister  the  ewer  and  towel  to  him;  after 
 which  he  goes  to  the  Altar,  and  censes  it  and  the  Relics ;  or  if 
 there  is  a  Sequence,  he  waits  till  that  is  begun,  first,  however, 
 spreading  the  Corporals  on  the  Altar.  The  Sequence  is  enjoined 
 by  the  Rulers,  as  the  Office  and  Kyrie  were,  after  which  the 
 Choir  take  it  up. 
 
 4.    From  the  Gospel  to  the  Canon. 
 
 For  the  Procession,  see  the  Ordinary.  On  reaching  the  pulpit 
 the  Sub-Deacon  puts  the  Book  of  the  Gospels  on  the  stand,  and 
 takes  the  Text.  The  Gospel  is  then  read  as  in  the  Ordinary,  and 
 all  return  in  procession  to  the  Altar.  Here  was  preached  the 
 sermon. 
 
 Then  follows  the  Creed,  the  Sub-Deacon  offering  the 
 Book  of  the  Gospels  to  the  Priest  on  the  right  hand  to  kiss, 
 the  Deacon  censing  him.  There  is  much  confusion  here  between 
 the  Registrant  and  the  Rubrics  of  the  Missals — 1st,  as  to  whether 
 it  is  the  Deacon  or  Sub-Deacon  who  brings  back  the  Text; 
 2nd,  as  to  who  delivers  it  to  the  Priest.  It  is  believed  that  the 
 right  version  is  as  it  has  been  given  in  the  Ordinary  of  the 
 Mass,  but  that  if  the  Priest  kisses  the  Text  it  is  given  him  on 
 the  left  by  the  Sub-Deacon ;  if  the  Book  of  the  Gospels,  it  is  given 
 him  on  the  right  by  the  Deacon. 
 
 After  this  the  Thurifer  censes  the  Sub-Deacon  and  the  Choir. 
 There  is  another  difficulty  here  also :  as  the  Rubrics  and 
 Missal  read,  a  second  censing  seems  enjoined,  at  least  when 
 the  passage  is  taken  into  connection  with  the  Regis trum.  The 
 elucidation  may  perhaps  be  this :  the  Priest,  Deacon,  and  Sub- 
 Deacon  are  alone  censed  at  the  Creed.  They  remain  in  their 
 places  till  the  Choir  has  finished  it,  and  then  the  Choir  is  cenr.ed. 
 All  follows  as  in  the  Ordinary. 
 
 At  the  SanctuSy  which  the  Rulers  chant  and  lead,  a  bell  rings. 
 The  Candle-bearers  and  Choir  go  and  stand  outside  the  first 
 e 
 
MICH   MASS   ELEVENTH — SIXTEENTH  CENTS. 
 
 stalls  in   the  centre  of  the  Qnire,  with  their  hands  crossed  on 
 their  breasts. 
 
 According  to  Hereford  Use,  the  Deacon  gave  the  Paten  to 
 the  Sub-Deacon,  who  held  it  covered  with  the  veil,  and  did  not 
 give  it  to  the  Acolyte,  as  at  Sarum. 
 
 5*.     Fkom  the  Canon  to  the  PAX. 
 
 The  Ministers  remain  on  their  steps,  inclining  with  the  Priest  at 
 the  Consecration,  at  which  a  bell  rings. 
 
 When  the  Priest  crosses  his  hands,  the  Candle-bearers  minister 
 to  the  Deacon  and  Sub-Deacon  in  washing  their  hands.  The 
 latter  goes  to  the  right  of  the  Priest,  and  raises  the  Corporals  at 
 the  signing  with  the  Host.  All  follows  as  in  the  Missal,  the 
 Rulers  of  the  Choir  leading  the  Agnus  Dei. 
 
 6.     From  the  PAX  to  the  End  of  the  Mass. 
 After  the  Communion  of  the  Priest,  all  follows  as  in  the  Ordi- 
 nary. 
 
 II._ ON  DOUBLES,  AND  IN  OCTAVES   WITH   RULERS.* 
 
 The  Rulers  are  four  on  Doubles,  and  the  Precentor  himself 
 stands  with  them  in  the  centre  of  the  Quire,  and  enjoins  the 
 beginning  of  the  Kyrie,  etc. 
 
 The  Gradual  is  said  by  three  Clerks  of  the  second  grade  in 
 the  pulpit,  in  copes-,  and  the  Alleluia  by  three  of  the  upper  grade 
 in  the  same  dress  ±  so  also  on  All  Souls'  Day.  All  the  rest  is  as 
 above. 
 
 In  Octaves,  and  on  Octave  Days  with  Rulers,  the  Alleluia  is 
 sung  not  as  above,  but  by  the  Rulers  in  the  pulpit. 
 
 III.— ON  CHRISTMAS  DAY  AND  IN  LENT.f 
 
 On  Christmas  Day  all  as  above,  but  the  Lesson  before  the 
 Epistle  is  read  in  the  pulpit  by  any  two  persons  in  silk  copes. 
 If  the  Bishop  celebrates,  the  Deacons  and  Sub-Deacons  (except 
 the  Principal)  all  come  into  the  Quire  at  the  singing  of  the  Office 
 and  of  the  Sequence-,  and  at  the  Gospel,  go  in  procession  by  twos 
 behind  the  Principal  Deacon  and  Sub-Deacon.  The  Acolyte 
 wears  a  dalmatic. 
 
 At  the  Second  Mass  on  that  Day,  the  Lesson  is  read  in  the 
 pulpit  by  an  Acolyte.  The  Deacon  receives  the  Blessing  from 
 the  Bishop  before  reading  the  Gospel. 
 
 .. 
 
 +  Rev.  S.   0  ■■:..  sec.  \r\i.-\civ 
 
HIGH   mass  ELEVENTH — SIXTEENTH  CENTS. 
 
 //;  Lent,  the  Tract  is  sung  by  four  of  the  upper  grade,  in 
 silk  copes,*  at  the  step  of  the  Altar,  all  beginning  and  ending 
 together-,  but  after  the  first  verse  the  rest  are  taken  up,  first 
 by  two  on  the  one  side,  and  then  by  two  on  the  other,  the  Choir 
 sitting. 
 
 On  Ash-Wednesday,  the  First  Sunday  in  Lent,  Palm  Sunday, 
 Wednesday  in  Holy  Week,  and  Good  Friday,  the  Tract  is  sung 
 throughout  on  both  sides,  and  not  as  above. 
 
 IV.— ON   FEASTS  WITHOUT  RULERS   AND  WEEK-DA  YS.f 
 
 The  Priest  and  Ministers  enter  at  the  beginning  of  the  Office 
 instead  of  at  the  third  repetition  of  the  same.  The  Epistle  is  read 
 at  the  step  of  the  Quire,  and  not  at  the  pulpit. 
 
 On  Feasts  ivith  a  Double  Invitatory,  and  in  Octaves,  and  on  Oc- 
 tave Days  ivithout  Rulers,  the  Gradual  is  sung  by  two  boys  in 
 surplices  at  the  step  of  the  Altar,  and  the  Alleluia  by  two  Clerks 
 of  the  second  grade  in  the  same  place. 
 
 On  the  Saturday  in  Easter  Week,  and  on  Feasts  when  the  Alle- 
 luia is  Praise  the  Lord,  ye  servants,  it  is  sung  by  two  boys  in 
 surplices  at  the  step  of  the  Quire. 
 
 On  Saturday  in  Easter  Week,  on  Commemorations  of  the 
 B.  V.  M.,  on  Feasts  of  Three  Lessons  without  Rulers,  and  week- 
 days, the  Gradual  and  Alleluia  are  sung  by  one  boy  at  the  step 
 of  the  Quire,  but  a  different  boy  is  required  for  each. 
 
 The  Gospel  is  read  on  a  lectern  in  the  Presbytery,  which  is 
 prepared  by  one  of  the  Candle-bearers  during  the  Epistle ;  and  the 
 Sub-Deacon  holds  the  Text  opposite  the  Deacon  whilst  he  reads 
 from  the  Book  of  the  Gospel  which  is  on  the  stand.  The 
 Deacon  then  kisses  the  Text,  which  is  given  him  by  the  Sub- 
 Deacon  ;  but  he  is  not  censed,  neither  is  the  Choir,  unless  the 
 Creed  is  said. 
 
 *  These  are  red   if  on   a  Sunday  or  Feast  of  Nine  Lessons ;  black  choir  copes 
 at  other  times. 
 
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SANATION  OF  THE  TABLE  OPPOSITE. 
 
 1.  Translation  of  the  First. 
 
 2.  Translation  of  the  Second. 
 
 ;.   All  of  the  First,  Memorial  of  the  Second. 
 
 4.  All  of  the  Second,  Memorial  of  the  Fir-t. 
 
 5.  Mass  of  the  Feast  after  Tierce,  Mass  of  the  Fast  after  Sext 
 
 or  Nonety  both  at  the  High  Altar.  Where  the  clergy  were 
 not  sufficient  for  this,  Mass  of  the  Feast  and  Memorial  of 
 the  Fast. 
 
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 plies to  the  Cathedral  Church  of  Sarum  j  elsewhere  Mass 
 of  the  Feast  and  Memorial  of  the  Fast.     Cf.,  Defens.  Direct. 
 
 6a.  Mass    of  the   First   in  the   Chapter-house.      Elsewhere   as 
 above. 
 
 " .  Nothing  of  the  First. 
 
 8.  Nothing  of  the  Second. 
 
 9-  Service  of  the  higher,  Transference  of  the  other. 
 
 10.  Service  of  the  higher,  Memorial  of  the  other. 
 
 N.-B. — "When  two  numbers  ("  6a&  or  3,"  etc.)  are  given,  the 
 first  refers  to  the  rule  of  the  Cathedral  of  Sarum,  the 
 second  to  other  Churches,  unless  the  reference  indicates 
 the  contrary,  as  o  or  4'1. 
 
 'This  latter  when  there  were  few  Sundays  after  Trinity. 
 
 b  This  does  not  apply  to  Rogation  Days,  regarding  which  see  Rubrics 
 on  pp.  198-9. 
 
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 d  If  the  Octave  be  without  Rulers. 
 
 *  If  the  Octave  be  without  Rulers,  however,  Rule  4  applies. 
 
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 pp.  198-9. 
 
 b  If  the  Octave  be  without  Rulers  then  Rule  3  applies. 
 
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ERRATA. 
 Page  II,  lines  18,  20,  22,  &c,  dele  I£  in  the  Tract  throughout. 
 11      25,     11     39,  4°t  4't  "The  Apostles,"  "  a  Levite,"  "whom  the  Jews,"  "praying  and," 
 
 should  be  in  italics. 
 n      53i     11     7'  8,  instead  of\   IJ  rend  1^  \  ,  and  so  in  one  or  two  places  throughout  the  Missal. 
 „      66,     „     22,  after  xxiv.  insert  iZ-iB. 
 
 „    152,     „    2,l,for"  A%vpog,  "  loytog  read"  layjupog,  "  Aytog. 
 „    160,     „     5,  10,  15,  20,  for  "Creator,"  etc.,  read  "  Thou  leader  kind,"  etc. 
 „    170,     „     25,  for  "Creator  leader  kind"  read  "  Thou  leader  kind." 
 ,,   273,     „     18— Note  :  This  prayer  is  as  a  fact  one  of  S.  Anselm's  (see  S.  Anselm,  Opera., 
 
 p.  274). 
 ,,   293,     „     4,  for  "pray"  rea d  "  beseech." 
 „    292,     ,,     6,  for  "  bless"  read  "  bid  a  blessing." 
 „    296,     ,,     39,  for  "bless"  read  "bid  a  blessing.'' 
 „   405,     .,     3,  15,  17,  26,  for  "Anna"  read  "Anne." 
 „    406.     ,,     29,  34, for  "Anna"  read  "Anne." 
 "    448,     „     2,for  "the"  read  "of." 
 
 Page  552,  lines  14-18,  20-24,  instead  of  the  English  given,  which  is  not,  as  the  Translator 
 thought  it  was,  taken  from  an  English  book,  read  as  follows : — 
 
 "  Ich  N  take  the  N  to  my  wedded  wyf,  to  haven  and  to  holden  fro  this  day  forward,  for  betre, 
 for  wors,  for  rychere,  for  porere,  in  syknesse,  and  in  helthe,  til  deth  us  departe,  and  therto  y 
 plith  the  my  trewthe." 
 
 "  Ich  N  take  the  N  to  my  wedded  hosebund,  to  haven  and  to  holden  fro  this  day  forward, 
 for  betre,  for  wors.  for  rychere,  for  porere,  in  siknesse,  and  in  helthe,  to  be  boneyre  and 
 buxum  in  bedde  and  at  borde,  till  dethe  us  departe.  and  therto  y  plyth  the  my  trewthe." 
 
 Page  553,  line  11  : — 
 
 "With  this  ryng  ich  the  we'dde.  and  with  my  body  ich  the  honoure,  and  with  al  my  gold 
 ich  the  dowere."     (From  the  Lincoln  (Sarum)  MS.  Pontifical  at  Cambridge.) 
 
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 xij 
 
 u 
 
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 22 
 
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 j 
 
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 23 
 
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 24 
 
 ix 
 
 ff 
 
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 25 
 
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 12 
 
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 xviij 
 
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 14 
 
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 xvj 
 
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 16 
 
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 XV 
 
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 iv 
 
 c 
 
 xiiij 
 
 18 
 
 u 
 
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 xij 
 
 e 
 
 xij 
 
 20 
 
 j 
 
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 22 
 
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 ix 
 
 a 
 
 ix 
 
 23 
 
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 viij 
 
 24 
 
 xvj 
 
 c 
 
 vij 
 
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 u 
 
 vj 
 
 26 
 
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 xiv 
 
 c 
 
 f 
 
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 28 
 
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 g 
 
 "j 
 
 29 
 
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 0 
 
 V 
 
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 viij 
 
 z 
 
 iiij 
 
 4 
 
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 f 
 
 »j 
 
 5 
 
 xvj 
 
 g 
 
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 6 
 
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 V 
 
 a 
 
 Non. 
 
 7 
 
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 * 
 
 viij 
 
 8 
 
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 xiij 
 
 C 
 
 vij 
 
 9 
 
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 »j 
 
 U 
 
 VJ 
 
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 e 
 
 V 
 
 1 1 
 
 X 
 
 f 
 
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 12 
 
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 5 
 
 "j 
 
 *3 
 
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 xviij 
 
 a 
 
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 H 
 
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 vij 
 
 I 
 
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 15 
 
 alivays  to  be  celebrated  ivith  Rulers  the  Sunday  next  before 
 
 c 
 
 xvij 
 
 16 
 
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 XV 
 
 5 
 
 xvj 
 
 17 
 
 iv 
 
 e 
 
 XV 
 
 18 
 
 f 
 
 xiiij 
 
 19 
 
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 20 
 
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 a 
 
 xij 
 
 21 
 
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 xj 
 
 22 
 
 ix 
 
 c 
 
 X 
 
 *3 
 
 n\ 
 
 ix 
 
 24 
 
 Feast  of  S.  Saviour. 
 
 viij 
 
 t 
 
 viij 
 
 25 
 
 Aldhelm,  Conf.  Bp.     ix  Lessons.      Mem.  of  S.  Urban. 
 
 VJ 
 
 f 
 
 vij 
 
 26 
 
 augUgtttte,  Apostle  of  the  English.     Inferior  Double. 
 
 s 
 
 vj 
 
 27 
 
 xiv 
 
 a 
 
 V 
 
 28 
 
 Germanus,  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 "j 
 
 & 
 
 «*j 
 
 29 
 
 c 
 
 "j 
 
 3° 
 
 XJ 
 
 tJ 
 
 Prid. 
 
 31 
 
 Petronilla,  Virg.  not  Mart,     iii  Lessons,  with  Nocturns 
 
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 viij 
 
 S 
 
 "j 
 
 3 
 
 xvj 
 
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 4 
 
 V 
 
 o 
 
 Non. 
 
 5 
 
 Boniface  and  his  Companions,  MM,     Double  Invit. 
 
 r 
 
 viij 
 
 6 
 
 xiij 
 
 u 
 
 vij 
 
 7 
 
 »j 
 
 e 
 
 VJ 
 
 8 
 
 Medardus  and  Gildardus,  Conff.  Bps. 
 
 f 
 
 V 
 
 9 
 
 Translation  of  S.  Edmund,  M.    Trip.  Invit.   ix  Less. 
 
 X 
 
 5 
 
 iiij 
 
 IO 
 
 [Mem.  o/SS.  Primus  and  Fe'.ician. 
 
 a 
 
 uj 
 
 ii 
 
 Barnabas,  Ap.     Trip.  Invit.     ix  Lessons. 
 
 xviij 
 
 I 
 
 Prid. 
 
 12 
 
 Ba>ilides,  Cyrinu?,  and  Nabor,  MM. 
 
 vij 
 
 c 
 
 Id. 
 
 J3 
 
 Sun  in  Cancer.      Summer  Solstice. 
 
 a 
 
 xviij 
 
 H 
 
 Basil,  Con/.  Bp. 
 
 XV 
 
 e 
 
 xvij 
 
 «5 
 
 Vitus,  Modestus,  and  Crescentia,  MM. 
 
 iv 
 
 f 
 
 xvj 
 
 1 6' 
 
 Translation  of  S.  Riciurd,  Conf.  Bp.     ix  Lessons. 
 
 5 
 
 XV 
 
 i7 
 
 ^  Mem.  0/ SS.  Cyricus  and  Jul  it  a. 
 
 xij 
 
 a 
 
 xiiij 
 
 1 8 
 
 Mark  and  Marcellian,  MM.     Double  Invit. 
 
 j 
 
 f> 
 
 xiij 
 
 *9 
 
 Gervasius  and  Prothasius,  MM.     Double  Invit. 
 
 c 
 
 xij 
 
 2C 
 
 Translation  of  S.  Edward,  Mart.  King,     ix  Lessons, 
 
 ix 
 
 5 
 
 XJ 
 
 21 
 
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 e 
 
 X 
 
 22 
 
 Alran,  Protomartyr  of  England.,     ix  Lessons. 
 
 xvij 
 
 f 
 
 ix 
 
 *3 
 
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 VJ 
 
 S 
 
 viij 
 
 24 
 
 natluitg  of  ©.  3Io|)n  ~aptl£t.     Lesser  Double. 
 
 a 
 
 vij 
 
 25 
 
 xiv 
 
 * 
 
 vj 
 
 26 
 
 John  and  Paul,  MM.     Double  Invit. 
 
 "j 
 
 c 
 
 V 
 
 27 
 
 n 
 
 iiij 
 
 28 
 
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 xj 
 
 e 
 
 ijj 
 
 29 
 
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 f 
 
 Prid. 
 
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 Commemoration  of  S.  Paul.    Trip.  Invit.    ix  Lessons. 
 
31  till?. 
 
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 S  w 
 
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 xix 
 
 ff 
 
 Kal. 
 
 vij 
 
 a 
 
 VJ 
 v 
 
 z 
 
 3E!)e  Utgttattort  Of  IBlejSiefeto  Q9ar^.  Greater  Double. 
 
 Xvj 
 
 c 
 
 iiij 
 
 4 
 
 Translation  and  Ordering  of  S.  Martin,  ix  Lessons. 
 
 V 
 
 to 
 
 "j 
 
 5 
 
 e 
 
 Prid. 
 
 6 
 
 The  Octave  of  SS.  Peter  and  Paul. 
 
 xii.j 
 
 f 
 
 Non. 
 
 7 
 
 Translation  of  S.  Thomas,  Mart,     ix  Lessons. 
 
 »j 
 
 g 
 
 viij 
 
 8 
 
 The  first  Sunday  after  this  Feast  is  kept  as  the  Feast  of  Relics, 
 
 \a  Principal  Double. 
 
 a 
 
 vij 
 
 9 
 
 The  Octave  of  the  Visitation  of  Blessed  Mary. 
 
 X 
 
 6 
 
 VJ 
 
 IO 
 
 Seven  Brethren.     Double  Invit. 
 
 c 
 
 V 
 
 ii 
 
 Translation  of  S.  Benedict,  Abb.    ix  Lessons,  unless 
 
 xviij 
 
 to 
 
 iiij 
 
 12 
 
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 vij 
 
 e 
 
 "j 
 
 x3 
 
 f 
 
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 H 
 
 Sun  in  Leo.      Dag-days.                                           [ix  Lessons. 
 
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 Laurence,  Mart.  Trip.  Invit.  ix  Lessons. 
 Tiburtius,  Mart.      Mem.  only, 
 
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tHjc  proper  of  Reasons. 
 
 JTirst  ©imtmj)  in  aDtoent 
 
 The  Office  or  Introit.    Ps.  xxv. 
 Unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  will  I  lift  up  my  soul ;  my  God,  I  have 
 put  my  trust  in  Thee  :  O  let  me  not  be  confounded,  neither  let 
 mine  enemies  triumph  over  me.     For  all  they  that  hope  in  Thee 
 shall  not  be  ashamed. 
 
 Ps.  Shew  me  Thy  ways,  O  Lord,  and  teach  me  Thy  paths. 
 
 Unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  etc. 
 
 ^".  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. 
 
 Unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  etc. 
 
 %  The  Gloria  in  Excelsis  is  not  said  in  Advent  at  any  Mass. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Stir  up,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  Thy  power,  and  come,  that 
 we  may  be  accounted  worthy  to  be  rescued  by  Thy  protection  • 
 from  the  threatening  dangers  of  our  sins  to  be  set  free  by  Thy 
 deliverance.     Through. 
 
 Memorial  of  S.  Mary. 
 O  God,  Who  at  the  message  of  an  Angel,  etc.      (See  Collects 
 before  the  Ordinary  of  the  Mass. 
 
 ^  For  the  number  of  Collects  to  be  said  see  General  Rubrics. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Rom.  xiii.  1 1- 1 4. 
 
 Brethren,  knowing  the  time But  put  ye  on  the  Lord 
 
 Jesus  Christ. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xxv.    For  all  they  that  hope  in  Thee  shall  not  be 
 ashamed,  0  Lord. 
 
 *$.  Shew  me  Thy  ways,  O  Lord,  and  teach  me  Thy  paths. 
 For  all  they,  etc. 
 
FIRST    SUNDAY    IN    ADVENT. 
 
 Alleluia  I  y.  Ps.  lxxxv.  Shew  us  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  and 
 grant  us  Thy  salvation. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 Eternal  Health  of  man, 
 Life  of  the  world,  which  faileth  never, 
 Light  everlasting, 
 Verily  our  sure  Redemption, 
 Thou,  grieving  that  this  world  should  perish 
 By  the  tempter's  power, 
 
 Though  still  in  Heaven,  in  lowliest  guise  cam'st  down, 
 Of  Thine  own  clemency. 
 Then  taking  on  Thee  flesh 
 Of  Thine  own  grace  and  will, 
 Thou  savedst  all  on  earth 
 Which  else  had  been  undone, 
 Joy  bringing  to  the  world. 
 Our  souls  and  bodies,  Christ, 
 Deign  Thou  to  purify, 
 And  take  us  for  Thine  own, 
 Thy  undefiled  abode. 
 By  Thy  first  coming  deign  to  justify, 
 And  by  Thy  second  deign  to  set  us  free ; 
 So  when  in  brightness  terrible 
 Thou  shalt  judge  all  the  world, 
 May  we,  in  garments  incorruptible, 
 Where'er  we  trace  the  prints  of  Thy  blest  Feet, 
 Then  follow  in  Thy  train. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  xxi.  I -9. 
 
 When  they  drew  nigh  unto  Jerusalem Blessed  is  He  that 
 
 cometh  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 
 
 Offertory.  Ps.  xxv.  Unto  Thee  will  I  lift  up  my  soul :  my  God, 
 I  have  put  my  trust  in  Thee  :  O  let  me  not  be  confounded, 
 neither  let  my  enemies  triumph  over  me.  For  all  they  that  hope 
 in  Thee  shall  not  be  ashamed. 
 
 y.  Lead  me  forth  in  Thy  truth  and  learn  me  :  for  Thou  art 
 the  God  of  my  salvation  :  in  Thee  hath  been  my  hope  all  the 
 day  long. 
 
 ^  .  Turn  Thee  unto  me  and  have  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord; 
 
 0  keep  my  soul  and  deliver  me  :  let  me  not  be  confounded,  for 
 
 1  have  put  my  trust  in  Thee. 
 
 ^[  These  two  last  verses  are  said  alternately  with  the  Offertory  on  week- 
 days, not  on  Sunday.  This  is  to  be  observed  whenever  they  occur  through- 
 out the  year. 
 
 Secret.  May  these  sacred  mysteries,  O  Lord,  cleanse  us  by 
 their  powerful  virtue,  and  bring  us  with  greater  purity  to  Him 
 Who  is  their  Author.     Through. 
 
 Secret  of  S.  Mary.  Strengthen,  we  beseech  Thee,  etc.  [See  above.) 
 
>ND    31  Ni)\\     i\     ADVENT.  3 
 
 Communion.  Ps.  lxxxv.    The  Lord  shall  shew  lovingkindness, 
 
 and  our  land  shall  give  her  incn 
 
 Post-Communion.  May  we  receive,  O  Lord,  Thy  mercy  in  the 
 midst  of  Thy  temple,  and  with  due  honour  anticipate  the  approach- 
 ing solemnity  of  our  restoration.     Through. 
 
 Post-Communion  of  S.  Alary.     Pour  forth,  etc. 
 
 The  Mass  ends  with.  Let  us  bless  the  Lord. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 %  On  week-days  the  Office  is  only  repeated  after  the  Glory  be. 
 
 The  Epistle.     James  v.  7-10. 
 
 Be  patient  therefore,  brethren  the  Name  of  our  Lord 
 
 Jesus  Christ. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Mark  i.  1-8. 
 The  beginning  of  the  Gospel with  the  Holy  Ghost. 
 
 T  If  any  Feast  nvbich  must  be  kept  fall  on  this  day,  the  above  Epistle  and 
 Gospel  are  said  on  Thursday:  if  that  is  occupied  they  are  omitted  altogether 
 that  year. 
 
 FRIDAY. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Isaiah  li.  1-8. 
 Thus  saith  the  Lord  God,  Hearken  to  Me  from  genera- 
 tion to  generation. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  iii.  1-6. 
 In  those  days  confessing  their  sins. 
 
 %  If  Friday  is  occupied  the  above  Epistle  and  Gospel  are  omitted.  This 
 applies  to  all  Advent ;  from  Domine  ne  in  Ira*  to  Quinquagesima  ; 
 and  from  the  Octave  of  Easter  to  the  Sunday  before  Ascension.  From 
 Deus  omniumf  to  Advent,  if  Wednesday  or  Thursday  are  full,  the 
 Wednesday  Epistle  and  Gospel  may  be  read  on  Friday.  But  the  custom 
 of  Sarum  never  anticipates — e.g.,  Wednesday's  Epistle  and  Gospel  are 
 never  read  on  Tuesday,  nor  Friday  s  on  Thursday. 
 
 @>econti  @>tintmg  in  HQtient 
 
 The  Office.     Is.  xxx.  27,  30. 
 People  of  Sion  !  Behold  the  Lord  shall  come  to  save  the  nations, 
 and  the  Lord  shall  cause  His  glorious  voice  to  be  heard  in  the 
 gladness  of  your  heart. 
 
 *  1st  Sunday  after  the  Octave  of  the  Epiphany, 
 t  1st  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
 B    2 
 
4  SECOND    SUNDAY    IN    ADVENT. 
 
 Ps.  lxx\.  Hour,  O  Shepherd  of  Israel,  Thou  that  leadest 
 Joseph  like  a  sheep. 
 
 The  CV. 
 
 Stir  up,  O  Lord,  our  hearts  to  prepare  the  way  of  Thy  Only 
 Begotten  :  that  by  His  coming  we  may  be  counted  worthy  to 
 serve  Thee  with  purified  hearts.     Who  livest. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Rom.  xv.  4- 1 3. 
 
 Brethren,  whatsoever  things  power  of  the  Holy 
 
 Ghost. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  I.  Out  of  Sion  hath  God  appeared  in  perfect 
 Beauty. 
 
 "jf.  Gather  My  saints  together  unto  Me ;  those  that  have  made 
 a  covenant  with  Me  with  sacrifice. 
 
 Alleluia !  y.  Luke  xxi.  26.  For  the  powers  of  Heaven 
 shall  be  shaken ;  and  then  shall  they  see  the  Son  of  Man  coming 
 in  the  clouds  of  heaven  with  power  and  great  glory. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 Reception  giving  to  the  King  eternal, 
 Devout  assembly,  shout  aloud  ; 
 To  the  Creator  give  His  honour  due, 
 To  Whom  the  heavenly  hosts  sing  praise : 
 Enlightened  as  they  look  upon  His  Face, 
 For  Whom  all  living  souls  do  wait 
 Till  they  at  His  command  shall  stand  for  trial. 
 In  all  His  judgments  strict  and  terrible, 
 Yet  in  His  mightiness  remembering  mercy, 
 Save  us,  O  Christ,  of  Thy  vast  clemency, 
 Who  for  our  sake  didst  suffer  agony. 
 Raise  to  the  stars  that  brightly  gleam  above  us 
 The  world  which  Thou  dost  cleanse  from  its  pollution. 
 
 Let  Thy  saving  health  appear 
 
 Scattering  perils  far  and  near, 
 
 Give  purity  to  all, 
 
 Give  peace,  we  pray. 
 So  we  that  here  are  saved  by  Thy  pity, 
 May  reach  with  joy  Thy  realm  above  hereafter, 
 "Where  Thou  in  Majesty  dost  reign  for  ever  ! 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  xxi.  25-33. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  Disciples,  There  shall  be  signs  in 
 the  sun  My  words  shall  not  pass  away. 
 
 Offer t.  Ps.  lxxxv.  Wilt  Thou  not  turn  again,  and  quicken  us : 
 that  Thy  people  may  rejoice  in  Thee  ?  Shew  us  Thy  mercv,  O 
 Lord :   and  grant  us  Thy  salvation. 
 
THIRD    SUNDAY    IN    ADVENT.  5 
 
 jfr.  Lord,  Thou  art  become  gracious  unto  Thy  land :  Thou 
 hast  turned  awav  the  captivity  of  Jacob.  Thou  hast  forgiven  the 
 offence  of  Thy  people. 
 
 V  .  Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together :  truth  shall  flourish  out 
 of  the  earth,  and  righteousness  hath  looked  down  from  Heaven. 
 
 Scrn't.  Graciously  accept,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  our 
 humble  prayers  and  oblations :  and  forasmuch  as  our  merits  avail 
 nothing,  succour  us  with  Thy  protection.   Through. 
 
 Comm.  Bar.  v.  5.  Arise,  O  Jerusalem,  and  stand  on  high, 
 and  behold  the  joy  that  cometh  to  thee  from  thy  God. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Refreshed  with  the  meat  and  drink,  of  spiritual 
 nourishment,  we  humbly  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  by  the 
 participation  of  this  mystery  Thou  wilt  teach  us  to  despise  earthly 
 things,  and  to  love  heavenly  things.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 Tlie  Lesson.     Zech.  viii.  3-8. 
 
 Thus  saith  the  Lord  in  truth  and  in  righteousness, 
 
 saith  the  Lord  Almighty. 
 
 "The  Gospel.    Matt.  xi.  1 1- 1 5. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  unto  the  multitude  of  the  Jews,  and  to  His 
 Disciples,  Verily,  I  say let  him  hear. 
 
 FRIDAY. 
 
 The  Lesson.    Isaiah  lxii.  6-12. 
 
 Thus  saith  the    Lord  God,  I  have  set  watchmen   not 
 
 forsaken. 
 
 The  Gospel.    John  i.  1 5- 1 8. 
 At  that  time,  John  bare  witness  hath  declared  Him. 
 
 Cfitrli  ©tmtiag  in  autient* 
 
 The  Office.    Phil.  iv.  4-7. 
 Rejoice  in  the  Lord  alway,  and  again,  I  say,  rejoice.    Let  your 
 moderation  be  known  unto  all  men.     The  Lord  is  at  hand.     Be 
 careful  for  nothing ;  but  in  every  thing  by  prayer  let  your  requests 
 be  made  known  unto  God. 
 
O  I  JUKI)    SUNDAY    IN    ADVENT. 
 
 Ps.  And  the  peace  of  God  which  passeth  all  understanding 
 shall  keep  your  hearts  and  minds. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  give  ear  to  our  prayers,  and  by  Thy 
 gracious   visitation   lighten   the  darkness  of  our  hearts.     Who 
 livest. 
 
 The  Epistle.     I  Cor.  iv.  I -5. 
 Brethren,  let  a  man  have  praise  of  God. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lxxix.  0  Lord,  Thou  that  sittest  upon  the  cheru- 
 bim, stir  up  Thy  strength,  and  come. 
 
 y.  Hear,  O  Thou  Shepherd  of  Israel,  Thou  that  leadest 
 Joseph  like  a  sheep. 
 
 Alleluia  I  y.  O  Lord,  Stir  up  Thy  strength,  and  come  and 
 help  us. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Thou  Who  rulest  earthly  sceptres 
 
 With  Thy  mighty  hand  alone, 
 
 Raise  up  Thy  great  power,  and  come, 
 
 To  Thy  people  show  Thyself; 
 
 Bestow  the  gifts  which  bring  salvation 
 
 On  Him  Whom  all  the  prophets  did  foretell. 
 
 From  the  bright  palace  of  the  sky, 
 
 Lord  Jesus  to  our  land  draw  nigh  ! 
 
 The  Gospel.    Matt.  xi.  2-IO. 
 At  that  time,  when  John  thy  way  before  thee. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  lxxxv.  Lord,  Thou  art  become  gracious  unto  Thy 
 land :  Thou  hast  turned  away  the  captivity  of  Jacob.  Thou  hast 
 forgiven  the  offence  of  Thy  people. 
 
 jf .  Thou  hast  covered  all  their  sins.  Thou  hast  taken  away 
 all  Thy  displeasure. 
 
 y .  Shew  us  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord :  and  grant  us  Thy  salvation. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we  may  offer  con- 
 tinually to  Thee  the  sacrifice  of  our  devotion,  whereby  the  in- 
 stitution of  Thy  sacred  Mystery  may  be  set  forth,  and  Thy 
 salvation  marvellously  worked  out  for  us.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Is.  xxxv.  4.  Say  to  them  that  are  of  a  fearful  heart, 
 Be  strong,  fear  not:  behold,  our  God  will  come  and  save  us. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  implore,  O  Lord,  Thy  mercy,  that,  being 
 cleansed  from  sin  by  this  Divine  assistance,  we  may  be  prepared 
 for  the  approaching  feast. 
 
WEDNESDAY  IN  EMBER  WEEK. 
 The  Office.    Is.  xlv.  8. 
 Drop  down,  ye  heavens,  from  above,  and  let  the  skies  pour 
 down  righteousness:  let  the  earth  open, and  let  them  bring  forth 
 salvation. 
 
 Ps.  And  let  righteousness  spring  up  together :  I  the  Lord  have 
 created  it. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  the  approaching 
 
 solemnity  of  our  redemption  may  both  afford  us  succour  in  this 
 
 present  life,  and  abundantly  bestow  on  us  the  rewards  of  eternal 
 
 happiness.     Through  the  same. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Is.  ii.  2-5. 
 
 In  those  days  the  Prophet  Isaias  said,  In  the  last  days  in 
 
 the  light  of  the  Lord  our  God. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xxiv.  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates,  and  be  ye 
 lift  up,  ye  everlasting  doors  :  and  the  King  of  Glory  shall  come  in. 
 
 y.  Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord :  or  who  shall 
 rise  up  in  His  holy  place  ?  Even  he  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a 
 pure  heart. 
 
 %  The  Gradual  is  not  repeated  here. 
 
 y.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 I£.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 Let  us  pray. 
 The  Collect. 
 Make  haste,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  and  tarry  not;  and 
 grant  us  the  assistance  of  Thy  strength  from  above,  that  they 
 who  trust  in  Thy  goodness  may  be  sustained  by  the  consolations 
 of  Thy  coming.     Who  livest. 
 
 %  Here  follow  the  usual  Memorials. 
 The  Lesson.     Is.  vii.  10-15. 
 
 In  those  days  the  Lord  spake choose  the  good. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cxlv.    The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call 
 upon  Him :  yea,  all  such  as  call  upon  Him  faithfully. 
 
 Y .  My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord :  and  let  all 
 flesh  give  thanks  unto  His  Holy  Name. 
 
 %  The  Gradual  is  repeated. 
 
»  FRIDAY    IN     EMEER    WEEK. 
 
 The  Gospel.    Luke  i.  26-38. 
 
 At  that  time,   the  angel  Gabriel  according  to  Thy 
 
 Word. 
 
 Offtrt.  Luke  i.  28  and  42.  Hail  Mary,  highly  favoured, 
 the  lord  is  with  thee:  blessed  art  thou  among  women,  and 
 blessed  is  the  fruit  of  thy  womb. 
 
 ]t.  Therefore,  that  Holy  Thing  that  shall  be  born  of  Thee  shall 
 be  called  the  Son  of  God. 
 
 Secret.  We  present,  O  Lord,  offerings  befitting  this  whole- 
 some fast :  grant  that  by  these  offices  we  may  be  prepared  for  the 
 Nativity  of  the  Eternal  Bread.    Through. 
 
 Comtn.  Is.  vii.  14.  Behold,  a  Virgin  shall  conceive  and  bear 
 a  Son :  and  shall  call  His  name  Emmanuel. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Being  filled,  O  Lord,  by  the  gift  of  Thy  salvation, 
 we  humbly  beseech  Thee,  that  rejoicing  in  the  taste  thereof  we 
 may  by  it  be  effectually  renewed.    Through. 
 
 FRIDAY  IN  EMBER  WEEK. 
 The  Office.    Ps.  cxix.  151. 
 Be  Thou  nigh  at  hand,  O  Lord :  for  all  Thy  commandments 
 are  true.     As  concerning  Thy  testimonies,  I  have  known  long 
 since :  that  Thou  art  for  ever. 
 
 Ps.  Blessed  are  those  that  are  undefiled  in  the  way :  and  walk 
 in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Stir  up,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  Thy  power,  and  come; 
 that  they  who  trust  in  Thy  lovingkindness  may  speedily  be  de- 
 livered from  all  adversity.     Who  livest. 
 
 The  Lessen.     Is.  xi.  1-5. 
 
 Thus  sa'ith  the  Lord  God,  There  shall  come  forth  a  rod  
 
 the  girdle  of  His  reins. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lxxxv.  Shew  us  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord :  and  grant 
 us  Thy  salvation. 
 
 y.  Lord,  Thou  art  become  gracious  unto  Thy  land :  Thou 
 hast  turned  away  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  i.  39-47. 
 
 Marv  arose  in  those  days,  and  went   ..,..  God  my 
 
 Saviour. 
 
SATURDAY    IN    EMBER    WEEK.  9 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  lxxxv.  Wilt  Thou  not  turn  again  and  quicken  us, 
 O  God,  that  Thy  people  may  rejoice  in  Thee:  shew  us  Thy 
 mercy,  O  Lord,  and  grant  us  Thy  salvation. 
 
 jf .  Lord,  Thou  art  become  gracious  unto  Thy  land :  Thou 
 hast  turned  away  the  captivity  of  Jacob  :  Thou  hast  forgiven  the 
 iniquity  of  Thy  people. 
 
 y.  Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together  :  truth  shall  flourish  out 
 of  the  earth :  and  righteousness  hath  looked  down  from  Heaven. 
 
 Secret.  By  the  saving  Sacrifice,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord, 
 may  we  be  more  heartily  prepared  for  these  days,  in  which  that 
 Mystery  is  to  be  celebrated  on  which  all  fulfilment  of  com- 
 mands doth  wait.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Zech.  xiv.  5-7  (?)  Behold,  the  Lord  shall  come  and  all 
 His  saints  with  Him,  and  in  that  day  there  shall  be  a  great  light. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Fulfil,  O  Lord,  Thy  mercy  to  Thy  people  that 
 prayeth :  and  grant  that  they  being  refreshed  by  the  abundance 
 of  Thy  gifts,  may  both  more  instantly  ask  for  a  greater  measure 
 of  grace,  and  more  confidently  hope  for  the  same.     Through. 
 
 SATURDAY  IN  EMBER  WEEK. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  lxxx. 
 Come,  0  Lord,  Thou  that  sitteth  on  the  cherubims  :  shew  the 
 light  of  Thy  countenance,  and  we  shall  be  whole. 
 
 Ps.  Hear,  O  Thou  Shepherd  of  Israel,  Thou  that  leadest 
 Joseph  like  a  sheep. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  seest  that  we  are  afflicted  by  our  own  wicked- 
 ness, mercifully  grant  that  by  Thy  visitation  we  may  be  com- 
 forted.    Who  livest. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Is.  xix.  20-2  2. 
 
 In  that  day  they  shall  cry and  He  shall  be  intreated  of 
 
 them,  and  the  Lord  our  God  shall  heal  them. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xiv.  It  goeth  forth  from  the  uttermost  part  of 
 the  heaven,  and  runneth  about  unto  the  end  of  it  again. 
 
 y .  The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God :  and  the  firmament 
 sheweth  His  handy-work. 
 
IO  SATURDAY    IN    EMBER    WEEK. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,   that  we  who  are 
 
 bowed  down  under  the  yoke  of  the  ancient  bondage  of  sin,  may 
 
 by  the  expected  new  Birth  of  Thy  only-begotten  Son  be  set  free. 
 
 Who  livest. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Is.  xxxv.  1-7. 
 
 Thus  saith  the  Lord,  The  wilderness   and  the  thirsty 
 
 land  springs  of  water,  saith  the  Lord  Almighty. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xix.  In  them  hath  He  set  a  tabernacle  for  the 
 sun  :  which  cometh  forth  as  a  bridegroom  out  of  his  chamber. 
 
 jT .  It  goeth  forth  from  the  uttermost  part  of  the  heaven,  and 
 runneth  about  unto  the  end  of  it  again. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant  to  us,  O  Lord,  Thy  unworthy  servants,  that  we  who 
 are  cast  down  by  the  guilt  of  our  own  deeds,  may  be  gladdened 
 by  the  coming  of  Thy  only-begotten  Son.     Who  livest. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Is.  xl.  9-II. 
 
 Thus  saith  the  Lord,  O  Zion   and   the  Lord  our  God  shall 
 
 carry  them  in  His  bosom. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lxxx.  Turn  us  again,  O  Lord  God  of  hosts  : 
 shew  the  light  of  Thy  countenance,  and  we  shall  be  whole. 
 
 y .  Stir  up  Thy  strength  and  come  and  help  us,  O  Lord. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  the  approach- 
 ing solemnity  of  Thy  Son  may  both  heal  us  in  this   present  life 
 and  reward  us  eternally.     Through  the  same. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Is  xlv.  1-8. 
 Thus  saith  the  Lord  I  the  Lord  have  created  it. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lxxx.  Stir  up  Thy  strength  and  come  and  help 
 us,  0  Lord. 
 
 y .  O  Thou  Shepherd  of  Israel,  Thou  that  leadest  Joseph  like 
 a  sheep:  shew  Thyself,  Thou  that  sittest  upon  the  cherubims, 
 before  Ephraim,  Benjamin,  and  Manasseh. 
 
A  I  l*  R  DAY     IN     I.MiH.R     WEEK 
 
 Let  us  praj 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee  favourably  to  hear  the  prayers  of 
 Thy  people:  that  we  who  are  justly  punished  for  our  offences, 
 by  the  visitation  of  Thy  goodness  may  be  comforted.  Who 
 livest. 
 
 The  Lesson.  Dan.  iii.  49  {i.e.,  Song  of  the  Three  Holy 
 Children,  v.  26). 
 
 But  the  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down  into  the  oven  together 
 with  Azarias  and  his  fellows,  and  smote  the  flame  of  the 
 fire  out  of  the  oven,  and  made  the  midst  of  the  furnace  as 
 it  had  been  a  moist  whistling  wind,  so  that  the  flame  streamed 
 forth  above  the  furnace  forty  and  nine  cubits,  and  it  passed 
 through  and  burned  those  Chaldeans  it  found  about  the  furnace. 
 But  the  fire  touched  them  not  at  all,  neither  hurt  nor  troubled 
 them.  Then  the  three,  as  out  of  one  mouth,  praised,  glorified, 
 and  blessed  God  in  the  furnace,  saying — 
 
 Tract*  fy.  Blessed  art  Thou,  O  Lord  God  of  our  fathers. 
 
 y .  And  to  be  praised  and  exalted  above  all  for  ever. 
 
 I£.  And  blessed  is  Thy  glorious  and  holy  Name. 
 
 ^  .  And  to  be  praised  and  exalted  above  all  for  ever. 
 
 !r>.  Blessed  art  Thou  in  the  temple  of  Thy  holy  glory. 
 
 y.  And  to  be  praised 
 
 I£.  Blessed  art  Thou  on  the  glorious  throne  of  Thy  kingdom. 
 
 ~f".  And  to  be  praised 
 
 fy.   Blessed  art  Thou  in  the  sceptre  of  the  kingdom  of  Thy  Divinity. 
 
 "JT.  And  to  be  praised 
 
 R.  Blessed  art  Thou  that  beholdest  the  depths  and  sittest  upon 
 the  cherubims. 
 
 V.  And  to  be  praised 
 
 $.  Blessed  art  Thou  Who  walkest  upon  the  wings  of  the  winds. 
 
 y.  And  to  be  praised 
 
 Vf.  Let  all  Thy  Angels  and  Saints  bless  Thee. 
 
 ~\  .  And  praise  and  glorify  Thee  for  ever. 
 
 1$:.  Let  the  heavens,  earth,  sea,  and  all  things  therein  bless  Thee* 
 
 }.  And  praise 
 
 *  To  be  sung  by  two  Clerks  of  the  second  form  in  surplices  at  the  step 
 of  the  choir,  alternately  with  the  Choir,  the  first  and  last  R.  and  V.  being 
 repeated  both  by  Clerks  and  Choir. 
 
12  SATURDAY    IN    EMBER    WEEK. 
 
 I£.  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
 Ghost. 
 
 y.  And  praise  and  honour,  power  and  dominion. 
 ty.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world 
 without  end.     Amen. 
 
 "Jjf.  And  praise  and  honour,  power  and  dominion. 
 1^.  Blessed  art  Thou,  Lord  God  of  our  fathers. 
 y .  And  to  be  praised  and  exalted  above  all  for  ever. 
 1^.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 jf.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 Let  us  pray. 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  for  the  three  children  didst  quench  the  flames  of 
 fire :  mercifully  grant  that  we  Thy  servants  •  may  not  be  con- 
 sumed by  the  flames  of  our  sins.     Through. 
 
 ^f  Here  follow  the  customary  Memorials. 
 
 The  Epistle.   2  Thess.  ii.  1-8. 
 Now  we  beseech  you brightness  of  His  coming. 
 
 ^[  Then  follows  this  Tract,  to  be  sung  by  two  Clerks  of  the  second  bench,  in 
 black  copes j  at  the  step  of  the  choir. 
 
 Tract.  Ps.  lxxx.  Hear,  O  Thou  Shepherd  of  Israel,  Thou 
 that  leadest  Joseph  like  a  sheep. 
 
 jt.  Thou  that  sittest  on  the  cherubims,  show  Thyself  before 
 Ephraim,  Benjamin,  and  Manasseh.  • 
 
 "jt.  Stir  up  Thy  strength  and  come  and  help  us,  0  Lord, 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  iii.  1-6. 
 
 Now  in  the  fifteenth  year salvation  of  God. 
 
 Ojfert.  Zech.  ix.  Q.  Rejoice  greatly,  O  daughter  of  Zion ;  shout, 
 O  daughter  of  Jerusalem :  behold,  thy  King  cometh  unto  thee : 
 He  is  holy,  and  having  salvation ;  He  shall  speak  peace  unto  the 
 heathen,  and  His  dominion  shall  be  from  sea  even  to  sea,  and 
 from  the  river  even  to  the  ends  of  the  earth. 
 
 Secret.  Look  down,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  with  an  eye  of 
 favour  upon  this  sacrifice  of  the  faithful,  and  because  we  have  no 
 strength  of  our  own  merits,  may  we  the  rather  by  these  gifts  be 
 made  acceptable  to  Thee,  when  Thou  meetest  us.     Who  livest. 
 
 Comtn.  Ps.  xix.  He  rejoiceth  as  a  giant  to  run  his  course.  It 
 goeth  forth  from  the  uttermost  part  of  the  heaven,  and  runneth 
 about  unto  the  end  of  it  again. 
 
FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord  our  God,  Who  hast  vouchsafed  holy 
 mysteries  for  our  restoration  and  defence:  we  beseech  Thee 
 make  them  to  us  a  healing,  both  now  and  evermore.    Through. 
 
 jTourtft  ©untiag  in  Sfttoent 
 
 The  Office.    Ps.  cvi. 
 
 Remember  me,  O  Lord,  according  to  the  favour  that  Thou 
 bearest  unto  Thy  people :  O  visit  me  with  Thy  salvation  ;  that 
 I  may  see  the  felicity  of  Thy  chosen  :  and  rejoice  in  the  gladness 
 of  Thy  people,  and  give  thanks  with  Thine  inheritance. 
 
 Ps.  We  have  sinned  with  our  fathers:  we  have  done  amiss, 
 and  dealt  wickedly. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  Lord,  raise  up,  we  pray  Thee,  Thy  power,  and  come,  and 
 with  great  might  succour  us;  that  whereas,  through  our  sins  we 
 are  sore  let  and  hindered,  Thy  bountiful  grace  and  mercy  may 
 speedily  help  and  deliver  us.     Who  livest. 
 
 The  Epistle.    Phil.  iv.  4-7. 
 
 Brethren,  Rejoice  in  the  Lord  ...  through  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cxlv.  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call 
 upon  Him :  yea,  all  such  as  call  upon  Him  faithfully. 
 
 y.  My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord :  and  let  all 
 flesh  give  thanks  unto  His  holy  Name. 
 
 Alleluia  I   y.    Come,  O  Lord,  and  tarry  not :  forgive  the  misdeeds 
 
 of  Thy  people. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Let  us  all  rejoice  together 
 
 To  our  God  Who  all  created, 
 
 Who  hath  founded  all  the  worlds, 
 
 Made  the  heavens  to  shine  in  brightness, 
 
 Divers  stars  to  gleam  around  ; 
 
 Sun,  the  centre  of  the  system  ; 
 
 Moon,  the  glory  of  the  night; 
 
 And  the  other  lesser  splendors ; 
 
 Sea,  and  earth,  and  hills,  and  plains, 
 
 Deeps  and  rivers  infinite  ; 
 
 All  the  ample  space  of  ether, 
 
 Where  fly  the  birds;  the  winds,  the  rain, 
 
 A 11  go  forth  to  do  Thy  bidding, 
 
 Only  Father,  God  alone  ; 
 
 Now,  and  unto  endless  ages, 
 
 Thee  their  praise  doth  glorify, 
 
 Who  for  us  and  our  salvation 
 
 Didst  Thine  only  Son  send  down, 
 
WI-DNKSDAY   A  NT  I)    FRIDAY   BKFORE   CHRISTMAS. 
 
 Without  spot,  for  our  transgressions 
 l^on  earth  to  suffer  death. 
 Blessed  Trinity,  we  pray  Thee, 
 Rule  our  bodies  and  our  souls, 
 Help  us  by  Thy  strong  protection, 
 Grant  us  pardon  for  our  sins. 
 
 The  Gospel.    John  i.  19-28. 
 Jit  that  time j  the  Jews  sent where  John  was  baptizing. 
 
 Offert.  Is.  xxxv.  4.  Be  strong,  fear  not:  behold,  our  God  will 
 come  with  vengeance,  even  God  with  a  recompence  •,  He  will 
 come  and  save  us. 
 
 jf.  Then  the  eyes  of  the  blind  shall  be  opened,  and  the  ears  of 
 the  deaf  shall  be  unstopped.  Then  shall  the  lame  man  leap  as  an 
 hart,  and  the  tongue  of  the  dumb  sing. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  look  graciously  upon  this 
 present  sacrifice,  whereby  being  purified  we  may  take  part  in  Thy 
 Son's  Nativity.     Through. 
 
 Comtn.  Is.  vii.  1 4.  Behold  a  Virgin  shall  conceive  and  bear  a 
 Son,  and  shall  call  His  Name  Emmanuel. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  accompany  Thy  people 
 with  the  plenteousness  of  Thy  gifts,  that  they  being  defended 
 from  all  evil  by  the  virtue  of  Thy  Sacraments,  may  be  prepared 
 both  in  mind  and  body  for  the  celebration  of  the  unspeakable 
 Mystery.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Lesson.    Joel  ii.  23-27,  and  ill  -  1 7-2  I. 
 
 Thus  sa'ith  the  Lord  God,  Be  glad dwelleth  in  Zion  for 
 
 ever  and  ever. 
 
 The  Gospel.    Lu ke  vii .  1 7  - 2  8 . 
 /;/  that  time  rumour  of  Jesus  went  forth  throughout  Judea,  and 
 throughout  all  the  region  round  about,  and  the  disciples  of  John 
 is  greater  than  he. 
 
 FRIDAY. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Zech.  ii.  IO-13. 
 
 Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Sing  and  rejoice holy  habitation, 
 
 saith  the  Lord  Almighty. 
 
 The  Gospel.    Mark  viii.  1 5-26. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  unto  His  Disciples,  Take  heed  
 
 any  in  the  town. 
 
l5 
 
 The  Office.  Ex.  xvi.  6. 
 
 To-day  ye  shall  know  that  the  Lord  will  come  and  ivill  save  you; 
 and  in  the  morning,  then  ye  shall  see  His  glory. 
 
 Ps.  The  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  all  that  therein  is  :  the 
 compass  of  the  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 God,  Who  makest  us  glad  with  the  yearly  expectation  of  our 
 Redemption,  grant  that  as  we  joyfully  receive  Thy  only-begotten 
 Son  for  our  Redeemer,  so  we  may  with  sure  confidence  behold 
 the  same  Lord  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son  when  He  shall  come  to  be 
 Judge.     Who  livest. 
 
 1[  This  Lesson  is  read  by  an  Acolyte  in  alb  at  the  step  of  the  choir;  but  if  the 
 Vigil  come  on  a  Sunday,  it  is  read  in  the  pulpit. 
 
 The  Lesson.    Is.  lxii.  I -4. 
 
 Thus  saith  the  Lord  God,  For  Zion's  sake thy  land  shall 
 
 be  married. 
 
 The  Epistle.    Rom.  1-6. 
 
 Brethren,  Paul,  a  servant  the  called  of  Jesus   Christ 
 
 our  Lord. 
 
 Gradual.  Ex.  xvi.  To-day  ye  shall  know  that  the  Lord  will  come 
 and  will  save  you ;  and  in  the  morning  ye  shall  see  His  glory. 
 
 "jt.  Ps.  lxxx.  Hear,  O  Thou  Shepherd  of  Israel,  Thou  that 
 leadest  Joseph  like  a  sheep.  Thou  that  sittest  on  the  cherubims, 
 show  Thyself  before  Ephraim,  Benjamin,  and  Manasseh. 
 
 Alleluia  !  }f.  On  the  morrow  the  iniquity  of  the  earth  shall  be 
 blotted  out,  and  the  Saviour  of  the  world  shall  reign  over  us. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 Let  us  all  rejoice.     See  p.  13. 
 
 ^[  But  neither  Alleluia  is  said,  nor  Sequence,  except  on  Sunday. 
 
 The  Gospel.    Matt.  i.  1 8-2 1. 
 
 At  that  time,  when  as  His  Mother  Mary for  He  shall 
 
 save  His  people  from  their  sins. 
 
I  6  CHRISTMAS    DAY. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  xxiv.  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates  ;  and  be  ye 
 lift  up,  ye  everlasting  doors :  and  the  King  of"  Glory  shall  come 
 in. 
 
 }  .  The  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  all  that  therein  is :  the  com- 
 pass of  the  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 
 
 %  This  verse  is  not  to  be  said  except  the  Vigil  fall  on  Sunday. 
 
 Secret.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  like  as 
 we  anticipate  the  adorable  Birth  of  Thy  Son,  so  we  may  receive 
 with  joy  His  everlasting  gifts.     Who  livest. 
 
 Comm.  Is.  xl.  5.  The  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  be  revealed,  and 
 all  flesh  shall  see  the  salvation  of  our  God. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we  may 
 be  refreshed  by  the  rehearsal  of  the  Birth  of  Thy  only-begotten 
 Son,  Whose  heavenly  Mysteries  are  our  meat  and  drink.  Through. 
 
 IN  THE  NIGHT  OF  CHRISTMAS. 
 
 ^[  After  the  ninth  Ifr  at  Matins  let  the  Deacon  proceed  'with  the  Sub-Deacon 
 Thurifer,  Candle-bearers ,  Cross-bearer,  all  in  solemn  apparel,  to  cense 
 the  Altar;  which  done,  and  having  received  the  Blessing  from  the  Priest, 
 let  him  go  to  the  pulpit  to  read  the  Gospel. 
 
 y.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 $.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 The  beginning  of  the  Gospel  according  to  Matthew  (i.  I-16). 
 Glory  be  to  Thee,  O  Lord. 
 
 The  Book  of  the  Generation  of  Jesus  Christ Jesus, 
 
 Who"  is  called  Christ. 
 
 ^|   The  Gospel  ended,  let  the  Priest  begin  the  Te  Deum  in  a  silk  cope,  after 
 which  let  the  Rulers  of  the  Choir  begin  Mass. 
 
 Cfiristmag  £)ag, 
 
 AT    MIDNIGHT. 
 
 The  Office.    Ps.  ii. 
 
 The  Lord  hath  said  unto  Me:  Thou  art  My  Son,  this  day 
 have  I  begotten  Thee. 
 
 Ps.  Why  do  the  heathen  so  furiously  rage  together :  why  do 
 the  people  imagine  a  vain  thing  ? 
 
CHRISTMAS  DAY.  ]  7 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 0  God,  Who  hast  caused  this  most  holy  night  to  shine  with 
 the  illumination  of  the  True  Light:  grant,  we  beseech  Thee, 
 that  we  who  have  known  the  mysteries  of  this  Light  on  earth, 
 may  likewise  obtain  the  full  enjoyment  of  it  in  Heaven.  Who 
 livest. 
 
 TJ"  Let  two  Clerks  of  the  second  bench ,  in  silk  copes,  chant  this  Lesson 
 together  in  the  pulpit. 
 
 1  will  sing  praises  to  God  for  ever,  Who  formed  me  in  His 
 Right  Hand,  and  redeemed  me  on  the  Cross  with  the  purple 
 Blood  of  His  Son. 
 
 Then  alternately. 
 
 The  Lesson  of  Esaias  the  Prophet, 
 
 /;/  ivhich  is  foretold  the  glorious  Birth  of  Christ. 
 Thus  saith  the  Lord, 
 
 Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,  by  Whom  are  created  all  things 
 in  Heaven  and  earth. 
 The  people  that  walked  in  darkness 
 
 Whom  Thou  createdest:   whom  the  enemy  expelled  from  Para- 
 dise by  subtle  fraud:  and  led  captive  ivith  him  to  hell. 
 Have  seen  a  great  light. 
 
 And  at  midnight  strange  brightness  hath  shone  on  the  Shep- 
 herds, 
 They  that  dwell  in  the  shadow  of  death,  the  light 
 
 Everlasting,  and  our  True  Redemption 
 Upon  them  hath  shined. 
 
 O  Stupendous  Birth, 
 For  unto  us  a  Child  is  born, 
 
 Jesus  the  Son  of  God,  He  shall  be  great, 
 A  Son 
 
 Of  the  highest  Father 
 Unto  us  is  given. 
 
 So  had  it  been  foretold  from  the  Throne  on  high. 
 And  the  government  shall  be  upon  His  shoulder, 
 
 That  He  may  rule  Heaven  and  earth. 
 And  His  Name  shall  be  called 
 
 Messiah,  Soter,  Emmanuel,  Sabaoth,  Adonai, 
 c 
 
I  8  CHRISTMAS    DAY. 
 
 Wonderful, 
 
 The  Root  of  David, 
 Counsellor, 
 
 Of  God  the  Father, 
 
 God 
 
 Who  created  all  things, 
 Mighty, 
 
 Overthrowing  the  hideous  gates  of  hell. 
 The  Everlasting  Father, 
 
 King  Almighty,  and  governing  all, 
 The  Prince  of  Peace 
 
 Here  and  for  ever. 
 Of  the  increase  of  His  government 
 
 /;;  Jerusalem,  Judea,  and  Samaria, 
 And  peace  there  shall  be  no  end, 
 
 For  ever  and  ever, 
 Upon  the  Throne  of  David,  and  upon  his  kingdom, 
 
 And  there  shall  be  no  bounds  to  His  reign 
 To  order  it, 
 
 //;  the  bonds  of  the  faith, 
 And  to  establish  it  with  judgment  and  with  justice, 
 
 When  He  shall  come  as  Judge  to  judge  the  world. 
 From  henceforth 
 
 To  Him  be  due  glory,  praise,  and  rejoicing, 
 Even  for  ever. 
 
 %  Here  let  them  sing  together  to  the  end. 
 From  the  rising  of  the  Sun  to  the  going  down  of  the  same,  let 
 meet  praise  resound  to  the  Creator  throughout  all  climes  to  the 
 ends  of  the  whole  world.     Let  every  thing  say,  Amen. 
 
 ^[  Where  there  is  no  chanting  let  this  Lesson  be  read. 
 The  Lesson.    Is.  ix.  2,  6,  J. 
 
 Thus  saith   the  Lord  God,  The   people  that  walked  
 
 from  henceforth  even  for  ever. 
 
 The  Epistle.    Tit.  ii.  I  I-I5. 
 
 Dearly  beloved,  the  grace  of  God these  things  speak  and 
 
 exhort,  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 
 
CHRISTMAS     DAY.  I  9 
 
 Gradual,  Ps.  ex.  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. 
 
 jt.  The  Lord  said  unto  My  Lord  :  Sit  thou  on  My  right  hand, 
 until  I  make  Thine  enemies  Thy  footstool. 
 
 Alleluia!  jf".  Ps.  ii.  The  Lord  hath  said  unto  Me:  Thou  art 
 My  Son,  this  day  have  I  begotten  Thee. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 All  hosts  with  one  accord 
 Sing  the  Incarnate  Lord, 
 With  instrument  and  breath, 
 Discoursing  tidings  glad. 
 This  is  the  hallowed  day 
 On  which  new  happiness 
 Rose  full  upon  the  world  ; 
 On  this  renowned  night 
 Glory  was  thundered  forth, 
 By  angel  voices  sung  ; 
 Wondrous  unwonted  lights, 
 At  midnight  hour, 
 Around  the  Shepherds  shone, 
 Keeping  their  quiet  flocks. 
 All  unexpectedly 
 God's  message  they  receive. 
 Who  was  before  the  world 
 Is  of  a  Virgin  born  ; 
 Glory  to  God  on  high 
 In  heaven,  and  peace  on  earth. 
 So  doth  the  heavenly  host 
 Sing  praises  in  the  highest, 
 Let  heaven  at  either  pole 
 Shake  with  their  ringing  chant. 
 On  this  most  holy  day 
 Let  glory  loudly  sung 
 Through  all  the  earth  resound  ; 
 Let  all  mankind  proclaim 
 That  God  is  born  on  earth. 
 The  foe  shall  vex  mankind 
 With  cruel  rule  no  more ; 
 Peace  is  restored  to  earth. 
 Let  all  creation  joy 
 In  Him  Who  now  is  born. 
 He  all  upholds  alone, 
 He  all  did  form  alone  : 
 May  He  of  His  own  grace 
 Loose  us  from  all  our  sins. 
 
 The  Gospel.    Luke  ii.  1-14. 
 
 And  it  came  to  pass  good- will  towards  men. 
 
 c  2 
 
20  CHRISTMAS    DAY. 
 
 The  Creed. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  xcvi.  Let  the  heavens  rejoice  and  let  the  earth  be 
 glad  before  the  Lord,  for  He  cometh. 
 
 Serret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  the  oblation  of  this 
 day's  festival  may  be  acceptable  to  Thee,  that  through  the  pleni- 
 tude of  Thy  Grace,  by  this  sacred  communion,  we  may  be  found 
 in  the  likeness  of  Him  in  Whom  we  are  united  with  Thee,  Jesus 
 Christ  our  Lord.     Who  liveth. 
 
 Preface.    Because  by  the  mystery. 
 
 Within  the  Canon.     In  communion  with. 
 
 Comm.y  Ps.  cix.  The  dew  of  Thy  birth  is  of  the  womb  of  the 
 morning. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  that 
 we  who  celebrate  with  joy  the  Birth  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
 may  by  worthy  conversation  be  made  meet  to  attain  unto  fellow- 
 ship with  Him.     Who  liveth. 
 
 CHRISTMAS    DAY. 
 
 AT  DAY-BREAK. 
 
 The  Office.  Is.ix.  6,  7. 
 Light   shall  shine   upon   us  to-day,    because  unto  us  the   Lord  is 
 born,  and  His  Name  shall  be  called  Wonderful,  the  Mighty  God, 
 the  Everlasting  Father,  the  Prince  of  Peace.     Of  Whose  kingdom 
 there  shall  be  no  end. 
 
 Ps.  xcviii.  The  Lord  is  King,  and  hath  put  on  glorious  ap- 
 parel ;  the  Lord  hath  put  on  His  apparel,  and  girded  Himself 
 with  strength. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  unto  us  on  whom 
 is   largely  shed  the  light  of  Thy  Incarnate  Word,  that   as  by 
 faith   It  enlightened  our  minds,  so  It   may  shine  forth   in  our 
 deeds.     Through. 
 
 Memorial  of  S.  Anastasia. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Almighty  God,  that  we  who  cele- 
 brate the  feast  of  blessed  Anastasia  Thy  Martyr,  may  be  assured 
 of  her  advocacy  with  Thee.     Through. 
 
 %  Neither  more  orfe-iuer  Collects  are  to  be  said  here. 
 
CHRISTMAS    DAY.  2  1 
 
 ^  Let  tLvfoIloiving  Lesson  be  read  in  the  pulpit  by  a  Clerk  of  tbe  second  bench. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Is.  lxi.  1-3,  and  lxii.  II,  12. 
 Thus  s alth  the  Lord,  The  Spirit   redeemed  of  the  Lord. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Titus  iii.  4-7. 
 Beloved,  the  kindness eternal  life  /'//  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cxviii.  Blessed  be  He  that  cometh  in  the  Name  of 
 the  Lord.     God  is  the  Lord,  Who  hath  showed  us  light. 
 
 y.  This  is  the  Lord's  doing,  and  it  is  marvellous  in  our  eyes. 
 
 Alleluia  !  "jt.  Ps.  xciii.  The  Lord  is  King,  and  hath  put  on 
 glorious  apparel  :  the  Lord  hath  put  on  His  apparel,  and 
 girded  Himself  with  strength. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Unto  the  King  new  born  new  praises  sing, 
 
 Whose  Father  by  His  Word  d:d  frame  the  worlds, 
 
 Whose  Mother  is  a  Virgin  undefined; 
 
 Begotten  of  the  Father,  God  of  God, 
 
 Born  of  His  Mother  without  carnal  stain : 
 
 Before  all  worlds  begotten  of  the  Father ; 
 
 When  the  full  time  was  come  His  Mother  bare  Him. 
 
 O  wonderful,  mysterious  generation  ! 
 
 O  most  astonishing  Nativity ! 
 
 O  glorious  Child  !  Divinity  incarnate  ! 
 
 So  Prophets,  moved  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit, 
 
 Spake  of  Thy  coming  Birth,  Thou  Son  of  God  ! 
 
 So  at  Thy  dawning  Angels  sing  Thee  praises, 
 
 And  to  the  earth  glad  tidings  bring  of  peace. 
 
 The  very  elements  themselves  are  glad, 
 
 And  all  the  Saints  exultingly  rejoice, 
 
 Crying,  All  hail !   Save  us,  we  pray,  O  God, 
 
 In  Persons  Trine,  one  undivided  Substance. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  ii.  1 5-20. 
 At  chat  time  the  shepherds  said  told  unto  them. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  xciii.  God  hath  made  the  round  world  so  sure  : 
 that  it  cannot  be  moved.  Ever  since  the  world  began  hath  Thy 
 seat  been  prepared  :  Thou  art  from  everlasting. 
 
 Secret.  Grant,  O  Lord,  that  we  may  bring  offerings  agreeable 
 to  the  mystery  of  this  day's  Nativity,  that  as  He  Who  was  born 
 Man  shone  forth  as  God,  so  this  earthly  substance  may  impart 
 to  us  that  which  is  Divine.     Through. 
 
 Secret  of  S.  Anastasia.  Accept,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  gifts 
 worthily  offered,  and  grant  that  the  merits  of  blessed  Anastasia, 
 
22 
 
 LlfRISTMAS    DAY. 
 
 pleading  in  our  behalf,  may  avail  to  the  furtherance  of  our  salva- 
 tion.    Through. 
 
 Preface  and  Within  the  Cation,  as  in  first  Mass. 
 
 Cornm.  Zech.  i.\.  Rejoice,  O  daughter  of  Sion  ;  praise,  O 
 daughter  of  Jerusalem  :  behold,  thy  King  cometh  unto  thee  ; 
 1  le  is  holy,  and  having  the  salvation  of  the  world. 
 
 P.  Cornm.  O  Lord,  Whose  marvellous  Birth  cast  out  the  old 
 man,  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  the  commemorative  renewal 
 of  this  mystery  may  evermore  renew  us.     Through. 
 
 P.  Cornm,  of  S.  Anastana.  Thou  hast  fed,  O  Lord,  Thy  family 
 with  sacred  gifts  :  ever  therefore,  we  beseech  Thee,  comfort  us 
 by  her  intercession  whose  feast  we  celebrate.     Through. 
 
 CHRISTMAS    DAY. 
 
 AT  THE  THIRD  MASS. 
 
 The  Office.  Is.  ix. 
 
 For  unto  us  a  Child  is  born,  unto  us  a  Son  is  given  :  and  the 
 government  shall  be  upon  His  shoulder  ;  and  His  name  shall  be 
 called  The  Angel  of  Great  Counsel* 
 
 Ps.  xcviii.  O  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song  :  for  He  hath 
 done  marvellous  things. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we  who  are 
 held  in  bondage  by  the  old  yoke  of  sin,  by  the  new  Birth  in  the 
 flesh  of  Thy  Only-begotten  may  be  set  free.     Through. 
 
 %  Let  the  following  Lesson  be  read  in  the  pulpit  by  one  of  the  superior  grade 
 
 in  a  surplice. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Is.  lii.  6-1  o. 
 
 Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Therefore,  my  people   the  salvation 
 
 of  our  God. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Heb.  i.  I- 1 2. 
 
 Brethren,  God,  Who  at  sundry  times   thy  years  shall 
 
 not  fail. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xcviii.  All  the  ends  of  the  world  have  seen  the 
 salvation  of  our  God.  Shew  yourselves  joyful  unto  the  Lord, 
 all  ye  lands. 
 
(   UK  is  TM  \  g     DAY. 
 
 V.  The  Lord  declared  His  salvation  :  His  righteousness  hath 
 He  openly  shewed  in  the  sight  of  the  heathen. 
 
 Alleluia!  y.  The  hallowed  day  hath  sinned  upon  as.  Come,  ye 
 nations,  and  adore  the  Lord,  for  to-day  a  great  light  hath  dese ended  on 
 the  earth. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 This  day  celestial  melody 
 Was  heard  by  men  on  earth, 
 When  the  Virgin  bare  a  Son 
 The  hosts  above  sang  praise. 
 What  aileth  thee,  thou  world  below  ? 
 Why  joy'st  thou  not  with  these? 
 In  pastoral  charge  the  shepherds  watch  ; 
 Hark  !  angels'  voices  clear 
 Chant  forth  their  strains  of  holy  joy, 
 Of  peace  and  glory  full ; 
 To  Christ  they  render  homage  due, 
 To  us  of  grace  they  sing : 
 Not  unto  all  such  gifts  are  given, 
 But  to  men  of  good  will ; 
 Not  irrespectively  bestowed, 
 But  measured  by  desert ; 
 Affections  must  be  weaned  from  sin, 
 So  shall  that  peace  on  us  be  shed 
 Which  to  the  good  is  promised. 
 Earthly  to  heavenly  things  are  joined, 
 In  this  respect  their  praises  join, 
 But  by  desert  they  are  dissever 'd. 
 Rejoice,  O  man,  when  thou  dost  ponder  this ; 
 *Rejoice,  O  flesh,  associate  with  the  Word. 
 
 His  rising  by  the  stars  is  told 
 
 With  indicating  light; 
 Lo  !  star-lit  chiefs  to  Bethlehem 
 
 Follow  that  planet  bright. 
 The  King  of  Heaven  is  cradled  found 
 
 Amid  the  beasts  He  made, 
 In  a  rude  manger's  narrow  bed 
 
 The  Lord  of  all  is  laid. 
 Star  of  the  Sea !  Thy  Blessed  Son 
 
 The  holy  Church  adores; 
 That  Thou  our  service  wilt  accept 
 
 Devoutly  she  implores. 
 Let  each  redeemed  thing  the  Redeemer's  praises  sing. 
 
 The  Gospel.  S.  John  i.  1-14. 
 In  the  beginning  was  the  Word full  of  grace  and  truth. 
 
 *  Let  this  V.  be  said  thrice. 
 
24 
 
 S.    STEPHEN,     PROTO-MARTVR. 
 
 Offer  t.  Vs.  lxxxix.  The  heavens  are  Thine,  the  earth  also  is 
 Thine  :  Thou  hast  laid  the  foundation  of  the  round  world,  and 
 all  that  therein  is.  Righteousness  and  equity  are  the  habitation 
 of  Thy  seat. 
 
 Secret.  Sanctify,  O  Lord,  our  offerings  by  the  new  Birth  of 
 Thy  only-begotten  Son,  and  mercifully  cleanse  us  from  the 
 stains  of  our  sins.     Through  the  same. 
 
 Preface  and  Within  the  Canon,  as  in  first  Mass. 
 
 Conun.  Ps.  xcviii.  All  the  ends  of  the  world  have  seen  the  sal- 
 vation of  our  God. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  as 
 the  Saviour  of  the  world,  Who  was  born  this  day,  procured  for 
 us  a  heavenly  birth,  He  may  also  bestow  on  us  immortality. 
 Who  liveth. 
 
 &♦  £>tepijcn,  proto^artyr. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  cxix. 
 
 Princes  also  did  sit  and  speak  against  me,  wicked  men  have 
 persecuted  me  :  Help  me,  0  Lord  my  God,  because  Thy  servant  is 
 occupied  in  Thy  statutes. 
 
 Ps.  Blessed  are  those  that  are  undefiled  in  the  way,  and  walk 
 in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant  to  us,  Lord,  to  imitate  that  which  we  commemorate, 
 that  we  may  learn  to  love  even  our  enemies :  forasmuch  as  we 
 celebrate  his   natal  day   who   knew  how   to   pray  even  for  his 
 murderers  to  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son.     Who  liveth. 
 
 ^  Then  shall  follow  the  Memorial  of  the  Nativity  only. 
 
 The  Lesson.  Acts  vi.  8-10,  vii.  54-60. 
 
 In  those  days,  Stephen,  being  full  of  the  Holy  Ghost 
 
 he  fell  asleep. 
 
 Gradual.    Ps.  cxix.     Princes  also  did  bit,  and  speak  against 
 
 Me 
 
 wicked  men  have  persecuted  Me. 
 
PROTO-M.ARTYR.  25 
 
 }.  Vs.  cix.  Help  me,  O  Lord,  my  God :  save  me  for  Thy 
 mercies1  .sake. 
 
 y.  Alleluia!  Acts  vii.  I  see  the  heavens  opened,  and  Jesus 
 standing  on  the  right  hand  of  the  poiver  of  God. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Great  is  the  Lord  in  all  the  earth, 
 
 Great  are  His  works  in  Heaven  above, 
 
 And  in  the  earth  below. 
 
 He  is  the  King  of  Kings  and  Lord  of  all, 
 
 Before  all  worlds  begotten  of  the  Father. 
 
 He  of  His  love  and  truth  doth  Stephen  now 
 
 Exalt  from  earth  to  Heaven, 
 
 And  in  eternal  life  adorn  His  brow 
 
 With  glittering  martyr  crown. 
 
 For  Stephen,  full  of  grace  and  power  Divine, 
 
 Did  wonders  great,  and  spake  with  faith  and  wisdom  ; 
 
 But  whilst  he  preached  the  new  and  joyful  tidings 
 
 That  our  redemption  doth  no  longer  tarry, 
 
 Looking  up  stedfastly  he  saw  Heaven  opened, 
 
 And  cried  aloud,  full  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
 
 Unto  the  multitude  which  stood  around  him, 
 
 Behold,  I  see  God's  glory  wonderful 
 
 In  bright  effulgence,  and  the  Son  of  Man 
 
 Stand  at  the  right  hand  of  the  power  of  God. 
 
 Which  when  the  impious  Jewish  people  heard 
 
 With  furious  cries  they  violently  ran 
 
 And  stoned  Stephen,  crushing  all  his  limbs  ; 
 
 Yet  boldly,  patiently,  the  Martyr  stands, 
 
 And  prays,  Lay  not  this  sin  unto  their  charge, 
 
 But  now,  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  receive  my  spirit. 
 
 And  when  he  had  said  this,  he  fell  asleep 
 
 In  peace  eternal,  resting  in  the  Lord. 
 
 Pray  for  us  too,  O  Stephen,  holy  Martyr, 
 
 That  we  may  have  a  part  in  joys  eternal. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt,  xxiii.  34-39. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  unto  the  multitude  of  the  Jews,  and  to  the 
 
 chief  priests,  Behold,  I  send  unto  you  prophets  the  Name 
 
 of  the  Lord. 
 
 Offert.  Acts  vi.  The  Apostles  chose  Stephen,  a  Levite, 
 full  of  faith  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  whom  the  Jews  stoned, 
 praying  and  saying,  Lord  Jesus,  receive  my  spirit.     Alleluia. 
 
 Secret.  Receive,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  these  offerings  in 
 memory  of  Thy  holy  Martyr  Stephen ;  and  as  his  sufferings  have 
 made  him  glorious,  so  may  our  devotion  make  us  blameless. 
 Through. 
 
26 
 
 S.   JOHN  THE  EVANGELIST. 
 
 Comm.  Acts  vii.  I  see  the  heavens  opened,  and  Jesus  stand- 
 ing on  the  right  hand  of  the  power  of  God.  Lord  Jesus,  receive 
 my  spirit,  and  lay  not  this  sin  to  their  charge,  for  they  know  not 
 what  they  do. 
 
 P.  Comm.  May  the  mysteries  we  have  received,  O  Lord,  be 
 a  help  to  us ;  and  by  the  intercession  of  Thy  blessed  Proto-Martyr 
 Stephen,  evermore  strengthen  and  protect  us.  Through. 
 
 @.  3fo8n  tfje  (ZEtmngeltet 
 
 The  Office.     Ecclus.  xv. 
 In  the   midst  of  the  congregation   shall  he  open   his  mouth, 
 and  the  Lord  fil/ed  him  with  the  spirit  of  wisdom  and  understanding) 
 and  clothed  him  with  the  robe  of  glory. 
 
 Ps.  He  shall  find  joy  and  a  crown  of  gladness. 
 
 f  In  Easter-tide*'  is  added,  Alleluia !  Alleluia  ! 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Merciful  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee  to  east  Thy  bright  beams  of 
 
 light  upon  Thy  Church,  that  it,  being  enlightened  by  the  doctrine 
 
 of  Thy  blessed  Apostle  and  Evangelist  Saint  John,  may  attain  to 
 
 the  gift  of  everlasting  life.     Through. 
 
 %  Memorial  of  Christmas  Day  and  S.  Stephen  only. 
 The  Lesson.    Ecclus.  xv.  1-6. 
 
 He  that  feareth  the  Lord   and  the  Lord  our  God  shall 
 
 cause  him  to  inherit  an  everlasting  name. 
 
 Gradual.  John  xxi.    Then  went  this  saying  abroad  among  the 
 brethren,  that  that  disciple  should  not  die. 
 
 ~ft.  But,  if  I  will  that  He  tarry  till  I  come,  follow  thou  Me. 
 Alleluia !    jlr.    This  is   the  disciple  which  testifleth   of  these 
 things  :  and  we  know  that  his  testimony  is  true. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 O  John  !  Disciple  chaste,  whom  Jesus  lov'd, 
 Thou  for  the  love  which  thou  didst  bear  to  Him 
 Didst  leave  thy  earthly  parent  in  the  ship ; 
 Unwedded  didst  Messiah  follow,  drinking 
 Pure  streams  of  wisdom  from  His  holy  breast. 
 Thou  saw'st  the  glory  of  the  Son  of  God 
 Whilst  yet  alive  on  earth,  Whom  to  behold 
 The  saints  do  look  only  in  life  eternal. 
 To  Thee,  Christ,  triumphing  upon  the  Cross, 
 
 *  i.e.,  S.  John  ant.  Port.  Lat.  (May  6). 
 
I'HI      1U)L\     1NNOCKNTS.  27 
 
 In  change  His  Holy  Mother  did  commit, 
 That  to  the  Virgin  thou,  thyself  a  virgin, 
 
 W  it  1 1  filial  care  should'st  minister  protection. 
 In  prison  cast,  and  torn  with  cruel  scourges, 
 Thou  didst  rejoice  to  bear  Christ's  testimony. 
 Thou,  too,  didst  raise  the  dead,  and  deadly  poison 
 Didst  drink  and  take  no  harm,  in  Jesus'  Name. 
 To  thee  the  Most  High  Father  doth  reveal 
 His  word  of  prophecy,  denied  to  others. 
 Do  thou,  O  John,  belov'd  of  Jesus  Christ, 
 Commend  us  all  to  God,  in  never-ceasing  prayers ! 
 
 The  Gospel.    John  xxi.  1 9-24. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  unto  Peter,    Follow  Me    his 
 
 testimony  is  true. 
 
 Offer t.  Ps.  xcii.  The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  a  palm- 
 tree  :  and  shall  spread  abroad  like  a  cedar  in  Libanus. 
 
 1"  At  the  Feast  in  Easter-tide,  Alleluia  ! 
 
 Secret.  Receive,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  offerings  we 
 make  to  Thee  on  his  feast  by  whose  espousal  of  our  cause  we 
 trust  to  be  delivered.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  John  xxi.  Then  went  this  saying  abroad  among  the 
 brethren,  that  that  disciple  should  not  die.  Yet  Jesus  said  not, 
 He  shall  not  die ;  but,  If  I  will  that  he  tarry  till  I  come  ? 
 
 f  In  Easter-tide,  Alleluia ! 
 
 P.  Comm.  Being  refreshed,  O  Lord,  with  heavenly  meat  and 
 drink,  we  humbly  beseech  Thee,  that  we  may  be  fortified  by 
 his  prayers  on  whose  commemoration  we  have  received  them. 
 Through. 
 
 Cfie  J£>olg  3fnnocento. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  viii. 
 O  Gody  out  of  the   mouths  of  very  babes  and  sucklings  hast 
 Thou  ordained  strength,  because  of  Thine  enemies. 
 
 Ps.    O  Lord  our  Governor :  how  excellent  is  Thy  Name  in 
 all  the  world  ! 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Whose  martyred  Innocents  on  this  day  showed  forth, 
 not  by  praise,  but  by  death  ;  mortify  all  evil  vices  in  us,  that  Thy 
 
2  8  THE  HOLY  INNOCENTS. 
 
 faith  which  our  tongue  uttereth,  our  lives  may  in  deed  confess. 
 Who  livest. 
 
 ^[  Memorial  of  Christmas,  S.  Stephen,  and  S.  John  only. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Rev.  xiv.  I -5. 
 
 ///  those  days  I  looked,  and  lo,  without  their  fault 
 
 before  the  Throne  of  God. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cxxiv.    Our  soul  is   escaped  even  as  a  bird  out 
 of  the  snare  of  the  fowler. 
 
 V.    The  snare  is  broken,  and  we  are  delivered:  our  help 
 standeth  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord,  Who  made  Heaven  and  earth. 
 
 Alleluia !     }.     The  noble  army  of  Martyrs  :    praise  Thee, 
 OLord. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Let  children  sing  high  melodies, 
 
 The  Innocents'  triumphant  lay, 
 
 Whom  Christ,  the  Holy  Child,  did  bear  to  Heaven  to-day. 
 
 These  for  no  crime,  in  cruel  fraud, 
 
 Herod  in  madness  and  in  rage, 
 
 In  Bethlehem  and  all  its  coasts, 
 
 From  two  years  old  and  under  slew. 
 
 Herod,  unhappy  King,  alarm 'd 
 
 Lest  Christ  the  new-born  King  should  reign, 
 
 Is  rilled  with  wrath,  and  seizes  arms 
 
 With  haughty  hand  and  troubled  mind, 
 
 And  seeks  the  King  of  L:ght  and  Heaven, 
 
 Bent  to  destrov  with  murderous  dart 
 
 The  lite  of  Him  Who  giveth  life. 
 
 Unable  with  his  clouded  mind 
 
 To  look  on  that  bright  light  he  seeks, 
 
 Fierce  Herod  weaves  his  dark  designs 
 
 To  slay  the  band  of  infant  saints. 
 
 The  wicked  King  his  troops  prepares, 
 
 Pierces  with  sword  the  tender  limbs ; 
 
 Babes  at  the  breast  he  slays,  ere  yet 
 
 The  milk  can  curdle  into  blood. 
 
 The  murderous  unnatural  foe 
 
 Infants  new-bom  in  pieces  tears ; 
 
 'Ere  their  frail  limbs  have  gathered  strength 
 
 Under  his  feet  he  tramples  them. 
 
 O  Blessed  Innocents  !  O  blest 
 
 The  little  ones  that  Herod  slew  ! 
 
 O  blessed  mothers  !  ye  who  there 
 
 Such  pledges  of  your  love  did  bear. 
 
 O  sweet  arrav  of  children  dear  ! 
 
 O  holy  fight  of  babes  for  Christ ! 
 
 Thousands  of  tender  age  lie  slain  around  ; 
 
 Their  mothers'  milk  flows  from  them  in  their  thro«. 
 
S.    THOMAS  OF   CANTERBURY.  2  (J 
 
 Angelic  hosts  to  welcome  stand 
 
 The  little  white-robed  martyr  band. 
 
 A  marvellous  victory  they  win, 
 
 Gaining  the  prize  Of  life,  ere  yet  the  strife  begin. 
 
 O  Christ  !  Thee  we  devoutly  pray, 
 
 Thou  \Y  ho  didst  come  the  world  to  mend, 
 
 Grant  us,  with  those  blest  Innocents, 
 
 The  glories  which  shall  never  end  ! 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  ii.  13-18. 
 
 At  that  time  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  because  they  are 
 
 not. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  exxiv.  Our  soul  is  escaped  even  as  a  bird  out  of 
 the  snare  of  the  fowler.  The  snare  is  broken,  and  we  are  de- 
 livered. 
 
 Secret.  Be  present,  O  Lord,  at  the  consecration  of  these  gifts, 
 on  the  festival  of  the  Innocents  -,  and  grant  that  as  we  venerate 
 their  infancy  dedicated  to  Thee,  we  may  be  able  to  imitate  their 
 guilelessness.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Matt.  ii.  A  voice  was  heard  in  Rama,  lamentation  and 
 bitter  weeping :  Rachel  weeping  for  her  children,  and  refusing 
 to  be  comforted  because  they  are  not. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  O  Lord,  that,  by  the  prayers  of  the  Holy 
 Innocents,  the  devout  offerings  of  which  we  have  partaken  may 
 alike  support  our  life  present,  and  impart  to  us  that  which  is  to 
 come.     Through. 
 
 ©>♦  Cfiomag  of  Canterbury 
 
 The  Office. 
 
 Let  us  all  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  and  celebrate  this  feast  in  honour  of 
 the  Martyr  Thomas,  for  ivhose  suffering  angels  rejoice  and  praise 
 the  Son  of  God. 
 
 Ps.  Ixiv.  Hear  my  voice,  O  God,  in  my  prayer:  preserve 
 my  life  from  fear  of  the  enemy. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  in  defence  of  Whose  Church  the  renowned  Bishop, 
 Thomas,  fell  by  the  swords  of  wicked  men :  grant,  we  beseech 
 Thee,  that  all  who  implore  his  assistance  may  obtain  their  peti- 
 tion.    Through. 
 
30  S.    THOMAS  OF   CANTERBURY. 
 
 %  Memorial  of  Christmas,  S.  Stephen,  S.  John,  and  the  Innocents  only. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Hebrews  v.  I- 10. 
 (See  Ep.  i.,  in  Comm.  of  one  Martyr  and  Bishop.) 
 Gradual.  (See  Grad.  i.,  in  Comm.  of  one  Mart.) 
 Alleluia  !   (See  Alleluia  vii.,  in  Comm.  of  one  Mart.) 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 This  day  let  solemn  strains 
 
 Resound  on  earth  below, 
 
 And  o'er  the  Martyr's  palm 
 
 Triumph  the  heavenly  host. 
 
 What  do  ye,  joyous  folk  ? 
 
 Give  thanks  with  them  above. 
 
 Let  every  living  soul  rejoice, 
 
 And  with  free  voice  to  Christ  sing  praise. 
 
 Let  Canterbury  at  this  feast 
 
 Devoutly  homage  pay. 
 
 The  furious  soldier  band 
 
 Shouts  forth  the  tyrant  King's  command, 
 
 Lawless  will  and  fierce  decree 
 
 Forced  their  way  full  haughtily. 
 
 Armed  men  with  passion  wild 
 
 Places  dear  to  Christ  defiled  ; 
 But  Christ's  footsteps  following, 
 
 Thomas  with  unswerving  tread 
 
 Stood  unshaken,  undismayed, 
 In  obedience  to  His  King 
 
 Meets  the  sword  with  steady  eye, 
 -Counting  it  all  gain  to  die. 
 *Thomas,  rejoice,  thy  victory  adds  a  lay 
 To  swell  the  praise  of  Christ's  own  Natal  Day  ! 
 The  Martyr's  glory  is  proclaimed, 
 
 By  divers  signs  assured, 
 Within  the  fane  the  Pastor  Chief 
 
 A  cruel  death  endured ; 
 Nor  day  nor  place  from  murderous  hand 
 
 Awe  or  respect  procured. 
 Star  of  the  Sea  !  who  didst  rejoice  to  feed 
 
 Christ  at  thy  holy  breast, 
 Him  do  we  humbly  pray,  that  in  the  end  we  may 
 
 With  Thomas  surely  rest, 
 
 And  through  his  prayer  be  blest. 
 
 The  Gospel. 
 (See  Gosp.  ii.,  in  Comm.  of  one  Mart,  and  Bp.) 
 Offer t.    (See  Offert.  ii.,  in  Comm.  of  one  Mart.) 
 Secret.  Grant,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  blessed  Thomas, 
 Bishop  and  Martyr,  may  obtain  for  us  that  the  gift  of  the  saving 
 
 *  This  V.  is  to  be  said  thrice. 
 
SIXTH  DAY  PROM  CHRISTM  3  I 
 
 offering  now  to  be  consecrated  may  conduce  to  our  salvation ; 
 
 that  so  we  may  both  know  the  excellency  of  his  conversation, 
 and  partake  of  the  benefit  of  his  intercession.  Through. 
 Cornm.  (See  Comm.  vi.  of  Comm.  of  one  Mart.) 
 P.  Comm.  O  Almighty  and  most  merciful  God,  grant  us  that 
 by  these  holy  things  which  we  have  received,  the  revered  in- 
 tercession of  Thy  Martyr  and  Bishop,  Thomas,  may  help  us,  who 
 for  the  honour  of  Thy  Name  was  deemed  worthy  to  be  crowned 
 by  glorious  martrydom.     Through. 
 
 ©irtft  Dap  from  Cfirtetmafl, 
 
 WHETHER  SUNDAY  OR  NOT. 
 
 The  Office.    Wisd.  xviii. 
 For  while  all  things  were  in  quiet  silence,  and  that  night  was 
 in  the  midst  of  her  swift  course,  Thine  Almighty  Word,  0  Lord, 
 leaped  down  from  Heaven  out  of  Thy  Royal  Throne. 
 
 Ps.  xciii.  The  Lord  is  King,  and  hath  put  on  glorious  ap- 
 parel :  the  Lord  hath  put  on  His  apparel,  and  girded  Himself 
 with  strength. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  Almighty  and  everlasting  Lord,  direct  our  actions  accord- 
 ing to  Thy  good  pleasure,  that  in  the  Name  of  Thy  beloved 
 Son  we  may  be  deemed  worthy  to  abound  in  good  works.  Who. 
 
 ^[  Memorials  of  Christmas,  S.  Stephen,  S.  John,  The  Innocents,  and 
 S.  Thomas  only. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Gal.  iv.  I -7. 
 Brethren,  the  heir  an  heir  of  God  through  Christ. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xlv.  Thou  art  fairer  than  the  children  of  men : 
 full  of  grace  are  Thy  lips. 
 
 jf .  My  heart  is  inditing  of  a  good  matter :  I  speak  of  the 
 things  which  I  have  made  unto  the  King.  My  tongue  is  the 
 pen  of  a  ready  writer. 
 
 Alleluia  !  ^t.  Ps.  xciii.  The  Lord  is  King,  and  hath  put  on 
 glorious  apparel :  the  Lord  hath  put  on  His  apparel,  and  girded 
 Himself  with  strength. 
 
SIXTH   DAY  FROM   CHRISTMAS. 
 
 The  Sequence . 
 
 Let  us  celebrate  this  day,  Christ  the  Lord's  Nativity; 
 
 Let  the  heavenly  army's  cry  ring  in  praise  incessantly, 
 
 Giving  thanks,  and  honouring  the  wedding  banquet  of  their  King. 
 
 Now  new  light  illumes  the  land,  darkness  flees  at  its  command, 
 
 Grace  descending  opens  wide  the  courts  long  shut  on  every  side  : 
 
 O  happy  Mother,  undefiled  Virgin,  who  hast  borne  a  Child! 
 
 Great  with  thy  Holy  Burden,  lo !  yet  a  man  thou  did'st  not  know. 
 
 Lady,  of  thee  a  suppliant  crowd  doth  crave, 
 
 Procure  from  us  escape  from  bands  of  sin, 
 
 O  Virgin,  blessed  of  all  generations  ! 
 
 For  thou  alone  wast  worthy  found  to  bear 
 
 Within  thy  womb  Him  Who  bare  all  our  sins, 
 
 Who  ruleth  things  above  and  things  beneath. 
 
 Him  they  above  do  magnify,  rejoicing 
 
 In  that  good  state  of  being  which  He  gave  them  ; 
 
 We,  lowly  multitude,  give  Him  due  reverence, 
 
 Beseeching  favour  of  His  clemency, 
 
 That,  granting  quiet  times  and  present  peace, 
 
 He  will  be  pleased  to  give  us  holy  lives, 
 
 Bestowing  on  His  servants  meet  endowments ; 
 
 Heal  our  divisions  left  behind  at  death, 
 
 And  lead  us  where  no  sin  or  death  is  known, 
 
 Where  at  the  Father's  own  right  hand  He  sitteth 
 
 And  reigneth  co-eternal  over  all, 
 
 The  world  disposing  by  His  power,  with  Him 
 
 In  concert,  present  things  and  things  to  come  ; 
 
 On  all  the  just  conferring  blest  rewards 
 
 Which  shine  in  brightness,  where  the  true  light  shineth, 
 
 Which  is  our  health  eternal  and  our  glory. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  ii.  33-40. 
 
 At  that  time  Joseph  and  his  mother and  the  grace  of 
 
 God  was  upon  him. 
 
 Offer t.  Ps.  xciii.  He  hath  made  the  round  world  so  sure: 
 that  it  cannot  be  moved.  Ever  since  the  world  began  hath  Thy 
 seat  been  prepared,  0  God:   Thou  art  from  everlasting. 
 
 Secret.  Accept,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  sacrifice  of 
 Thy  people,  and  vouchsafe  them  the  fellowship  of  Jesus  Christ 
 Thy  Son  our  Lord,  Who  deigned  to  be  made  partaker  of  our 
 nature.     Who. 
 
 Comm.  Matt.  ii.  Take  the  young  Child  and  His  Mother,  and 
 go  into  the  land  of  Judah :  for  they  are  dead  who  sought  the 
 young  Child's  life. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Now  that  the  Sacrifice  hath  been  received,  we 
 beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  Thy  Church  everywhere  rejoice  in 
 Him  Who  hath  taken  upon  Himself  her  infirmities,  that  she  might 
 be  made  partaker  of  the  Divine  Nature.     Through. 
 
i  in    CIRCUMCISION  01    CHRIS  I 
 
 @>.  @>j)itoe0tct\ 
 
 The  Office. 
 (See  Off.  ii.,  in  Comm.  Conf.  and  Bp.) 
 
 The  Collect. 
 (See  Coll.  ii.,  in  Comm.  Conf.  and  Bp.) 
 
 ^    Memorials  of  Christmas,  SS.  Stephen,  John,  Innocents,  and  Thomas. 
 
 The  Lesson. 
 (See  Less,  ii.,  in  Comm.  Conf.  and  Bp.) 
 
 Gradual.    (See  Grad.  i.,  in  Comm.  Conf.  and  Bp.) 
 
 Alleluia.     (See  All.  v.,  in  Comm.  Conf.  and  Bp.) 
 
 'The  Sequence. 
 (See  Seq.,  in  Comm.  Conf.  and  Bp.) 
 
 The  Gospel. 
 (See  Gosp.  i.,  in  Comm.  Conf.  and  Bp.) 
 
 Offert.    (See  Off.  ii.,  in  Comm.  Conf.  and  Bp.) 
 Secret.    Be  present,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  at  our  oblations, 
 and  suffer  not  those  who  are  fortified  by  the  glorious  confession 
 of  blessed  Sylvester,  Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop,  to  be  exposed 
 to  any  perils  of  mind  or  body.     Through. 
 
 Comm.    (See  Comm.  ii.,  in  Comm.  Conf.  and  Bp.) 
 P.   Comm.    We  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,   that  at  the 
 intercession  of  the  blessed  Sylvester,  Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop, 
 the  gift  which  we  have  received  of  this  day's  feast  may  impart 
 salvation  both  to  our  bodies  and  souls.     Through. 
 
 Cfie  Circumcision  of  Cfjrist. 
 
 The  Office. 
 (See  3rd  Mass  on  Christmas  Day.) 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  permittest   us   to   celebrate  the  Octave  of  our 
 Saviour's  Birth:    vouchsafe,  we   beseech  Thee,  that   as  we  are 
 renewed  by  the  communion  of  His  Flesh,  so  we  may  be  defended 
 by  His  everlasting  Divinity.     Who. 
 
 ^f  There  is  no  Memorial  at  this  Mass. 
 D 
 
34 
 
 THE  CIRCUMCISION  OF  CHRIST. 
 
 The  Epistle. 
 (See  1st  Mass  on  Christmas  Day.) 
 
 Gradual.  (See  grd  Mass  on  Christmas  Day.) 
 
 Alleluia!  y,  Heb.  i.  God,  Who  at  sundry  times  and  in  divers 
 manners  spake  in  time  past  unto  the  Fathers  by  the  Prophets, 
 hath  in  these  last  days  spoken  unto  us  by  His  Son. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Sing  we  the  joyful  day, 
 
 Right  worthy  to  be  praised, 
 
 On  which  the  light  arose 
 
 Most  grateful  to  our  eyes  ; 
 
 The  clouds  of  night  retire, 
 
 The  darkness  of  our  sin 
 
 Is  past  and  wholly  gone. 
 
 This  day  unto  the  world 
 
 The  Day  Star  of  the  Sea 
 
 The  Saviour  did  bring  forth, 
 
 New  joy  to  all  the  earth, 
 
 Before  Whom  hell  doth  quake, 
 
 Dread  Death  himself  doth  fear, 
 
 For  his  destruction  comes  : 
 
 The  envious  Serpent  groans, 
 
 The  ancient  pest  of  man, 
 
 Spoiled  and  captive  led  ; 
 
 Fall'n  man,  the  erring  sheep, 
 
 Is  to  heaven's  joys  restored. 
 
 God's  host,  the  angels  bright, 
 
 In  heaven  rejoice  to-day, 
 
 That  the  lost  piece  is  found. 
 
 O  offspring  highly  blest, 
 
 Sent  to  redeem  mankind ! 
 
 God  Who  created  all 
 
 Is  of  a  woman  born. 
 
 O  Nature  wonderful, 
 
 Most  wondrously  put  on ! 
 
 To  Itself  taking  that  which  It  was  not, 
 
 Remaining  still  that  which  It  was  before. 
 
 The  very  Godhead  is 
 
 With  human  nature  clad. 
 
 W  hoe'er  hath  heard  the  like  ? 
 
 The  Shepherd  good  had  come 
 
 To  seek  that  which  was  lost ; 
 
 His  helmet  He  put  on 
 
 Like  warrior  arm'd  for  fight : 
 
 On  his  own  darts  the  foe, 
 
 0'erthrown,did  headlong  rush  ; 
 
 Taken  his  armour  is 
 
 In  which  he  put  his  trust  ; 
 
1111      VIGIL    OF    THE     EPIPHANY.  $$ 
 
 His  spoils  divided  are, 
 
 His  prey  is  wrested  from  him. 
 
 Our  sure  salvation  rests 
 
 On  Christ's  most  valiant  fight, 
 
 Who  led  us  to  our  country,  fixed  on  high, 
 
 Triumphing  in  His  glorious  victory, 
 
 Where  thanks  and  praise  we  sing  to  Thee  eternally  ! 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  ii.  21. 
 At  that  tunc,  when  eight  days  were  accomplished   con- 
 ceived in  the  womb. 
 
 Offert.     (See  3rd  Mass  on  Christmas  Day.) 
 
 Secret.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  by 
 these  gifts  which  we  bring  in  honour  of  the  mystery  of  the 
 hidden  Birth  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  we  may  attain  to  the 
 understanding  which  is  the  inheritance  of  a  cleansed  soul. 
 Through. 
 
 Comm.     (See  3rd  Mass  on  Christmas  Day .) 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  that  which 
 we  have  received  in  the  repeated  commemoration  of  our  Saviour's 
 Birth  may  heal,  and  bestow  on  us  eternal  salvation.     Through. 
 
 \  On  the  Octaves  of  SS.  Stephen,  John,  Innocents,  all  as  on  the  day,  except 
 the  Sequence,  Creed,  and  Preface,  which  is  the  daily  one  (on  the  Octave 
 of  S.  John,  however,  it  is  as  on  Apostles'  days).  But  on  a  Sunday  the 
 Creed  is  said.  The  Memorial  of  S.  Mary  is  said  on  week-days,  Feasts, 
 and  Sundays  till  the  Purification,  the  Vigil  and  Feast  of  Epiphany  ex- 
 cepted. 
 
 Ci)e  iligti  of  tfte  (JEpipftang. 
 
 The  Office. 
 (See  2nd  Mass  on  Christmas  Day.) 
 
 The  Collect. 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  the  brightness  of  the  approach- 
 ing Festival  may  enlighten  our  hearts,  that   so  we  may  escape 
 from  this  world,   and  may  come  to  the  land  of  eternal  light. 
 Through. 
 
 Memorial  of  S.  Thomas. 
 (See  p.  29.) 
 D    2 
 
36  NIGHT    OF    THE    EPIPHANY 
 
 Memorial  of S.  Edward,  King  and  Confessor. 
 O  God,  Who  didst  manifest  Thy  only-begotten  Son  our  Lord 
 Jesus  Christ  in  a  visible  form  to  the  glorious  King  Edward,  grant, 
 we  beseech  Thee,  that  for  his  sake  and  prayers  we  may  be 
 thought  worthy  to  attain  to  the  eternal  vision  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
 Christ  Himself.    Who. 
 
 %  No  further  Memorials. 
 
 The  Epistle ,  Gradual,  a  fid  Alleluia. 
 (See   2nd   Mass    on   Christmas   Day.) 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  ii.  1 9-2  3. 
 
 At  that  time,  when  Herod  was  dead  shall  be  called  a 
 
 Nazarene. 
 
 Offert.  (See  2nd  Mass  on  Christmas  Day.) 
 
 Secret.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  in  this  Sacrifice 
 we  may  both  offer  and  receive  Him  Whom  the  devout  gifts  of 
 the  coming  Festival  proclaim  beforehand,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
 Thy  Son.     Who. 
 
 Secret  of  S.  Thomas.    (See  p.  30.) 
 
 Secret  of  S.  Edward.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  shed  on  us, 
 now  assisting  at  the  sacred  Altar,  the  light  of  the  Holy  Spirit, 
 that  what  we  devoutly  offer  to  Thee  in  commemoration  of  the 
 blessed  King  Edward  may,  by  his  intercession,  turn  to  our  health 
 and  salvation.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  (See  6th  day  after  Christmas.) 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant  us,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  worthily  to 
 celebrate  the  mystery  which  in  the  infancy  of  our  Saviour  is  de- 
 clared by  signal  miracles,  and  the  manifestation  of  His  humanity, 
 which  is  shown  forth  in  His  bodily  growth.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  of  S.  Thomas.    (See  p.  30.) 
 
 P.  Comm.  of  S.  Edward.  Replenished  with  the  feast  of  living 
 food,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  that,  for  the  pleading 
 sake  of  King  Edward  Thy  Confessor,  we  may  be  esteemed 
 worthy  to  be  partakers  of  the  heavenly  banquet.     Through. 
 
 IN  THE  NIGHT  OF  THE  EPIPHANY. 
 
 %  Whilst  the  ninth  R  is  being  sung  with  the  Glory  and  >T,  let  the  Deacon, 
 having  censed  the  Altar  and  received  the  Blessing,  proceed  with  the  Sub- 
 Deacon,  Thurifer,  Candle-bearers,  and  Acolyte  with  the  Cross,  through 
 the  midst  of  the  choir  to  the  pulpit  to  chant  the  Gospel. 
 
THE    EPIPHANY."  $*] 
 
 jfr.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 ty.   And  with  thy  spirit. 
 The  Sequence  of  the  Holy  Gospel  according  to  Luke  (iii.  21- 
 38,  iv.  I). 
 
 Glory  be  to  Thee,  O  Lord. 
 
 Now  when  all  the  people  were  baptized  returned  from 
 
 Jordan. 
 
 %  The  Gospel  ended,  let  the  Priest  begin  the  Te  Deum,  vested  in  a  silk  cope. 
 
 C!)e  <2£pip&ang< 
 
 The  Office.     Mai.  iii.  (?) 
 
 Behold  the  Lord  shall  come  ;  and  kingdom,  power,  and  dominion 
 are  in  His  hand. 
 
 Ps.  lxxii.  Give  the  King  Thy  judgments,  O  God  ;  and  Thy 
 righteousness  unto  the  King's  son. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  by  the  leading  of  a  star  didst  manifest  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. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Is.  lx.  1-6. 
 Arise,  shine,  Jerusalem  praises  of  the  Lord. 
 
 Gradual.  Is.  lx.  All  they  from  Sheba  shall  come  :  they  shall 
 bring  gold  and  incense  ;  and  they  shall  shew  forth  the  praises 
 of  the  Lord. 
 
 jf .  Arise,  shine,  Jerusalem ;  for  thy  light  is  come,  and  the 
 glory  of  the  Lord  is  risen  upon  thee. 
 
 Alleluia!  Matt.  ii.  We  have  seen  His  star  in  the  East,  and  are 
 come  to  worship  Him. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 All  glory  to  the  Lord's  Epiphany ! 
 When  the  wise  men  adore  the  Child  of  God, 
 Whose  majesty  and  power  infinite 
 For  ages  the  Chaldeans  venerate ; 
 Whom  all  the  holy  Prophets  have  foretold 
 Should  come  to  give  salvation  to  the  Gentiles : 
 Who  deigned  so  His  majesty  to  humble, 
 That  on  Him  He  did  take  the  form  of  servant : 
 He  Who  before  the  world,  before  all  time, 
 Was  God,  of  blessed  Mary  was  made  man. 
 
38  illl-     Li'Il'HANY. 
 
 (The  next  verse  to  be  said  thrice.) 
 
 Whom  predicting  Balaam  said: 
 
 Out  or  Jacob,  seen  from  far, 
 
 There  shall  come  a  flaming  star 
 
 \\  ith  mighty  power  to  smite  the  host 
 
 Of  Moab  to  his  utmost  coast. 
 To  Him  their  costly  offering, 
 Gold,  incense,  myrrh,  the  Magi  bring. 
 By  incense  God  they  Him  proclaim, 
 By  gold  a  King  of  mighty  name, 
 By  myrrh  a  man  of  mortal  frame. 
 These  in  a  dream  an  Angel  warns, 
 To  Herod's  ear  no  word  to  bring, 
 Troubled  about  the  new-born  King, 
 For  much  he  feared  in  rage  and  hate 
 Lest  he  should  lose  his  royal  state. 
 Again  the  star  before  them  went, 
 And  led  them  on  their  journey  bent, 
 Rejoicing  to  their  native  land, 
 Unheeding  of  the  King's  command. 
 Transported  with  exceeding  ire 
 He  issues  forth  his  mandate  dire, 
 Throughout  all  Bethlehem's  coasts  to  seek 
 And  put  to  death  the  infants  meek. 
 Let  all  the  choir  their  voice  unite 
 With  organ's  swell,  in  mystic  rite, 
 Bringing  to  Christ,  the  King  of  Kings, 
 Praises  and  costly  offerings ; 
 Beseeching  that  He  will  defend 
 All  kingdoms  of  the  earth,  world  without  end. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  ii.  I-I2. 
 When  Jesus  was  born  their  own  country  another  way. 
 
 Offer t.  Ps.  lxxii.  The  kings  of  Tharsis  and  the  isles  shall 
 give  presents,  the  kings  of  Arabia  and  Saba  shall  bring  gifts. 
 All  kings  shall  fall  down  before  Him  :  all  nations  shall  do  Him 
 service. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  graciously  regard  the  gifts 
 of  Thy  Church  ;  whereby  are  no  longer  offered  gold,  frankin- 
 cense, and  myrrh,  but  what  is  signified  by  those  offerings  is 
 sacrificed  and  received,  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son  our  Lord.  Who 
 liveth. 
 
 Preface.  Because  when  Thy  only-begotten  Son. 
 
 Within  the  Canon.    In  communion  with. 
 
 Comm.  Matt.  ii.  We  have  seen  His  star  in  the  East,  and  are 
 come  with  offerings  to  worship  the  Lord. 
 
THE    OCTAVE    OF    THE    EPIPHANY.  3 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  w  h 
 we  celebrate  id  the  solemn  office,  we  may  apprehend  with  tru- 
 full  intelligence  of  a  cleansed  mind.     Through. 
 
 %  The  sums  Mass  is  said  daily  through  the  Octave  without  Greed  or  Sequem 
 
 SUNDAY  WITHIN  THE  OCTAVE. 
 
 ^[  The  Service  for  Sunday  in  Octave  all  as  on  the  day,  except  Sequence  a, 
 Gospel,  which,  if  the  Sunday  come  not  within  Octave,  is  to  be  read  < 
 Wednesday. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  i.  29-34. 
 
 At  that  time,  John  saw  this  is  the  Son  of  God. 
 
 THIRD  DAY  WITHIN  THE  OCTAVE. 
 
 ^[  Let  the  Memorial  of  Lucian  and  his  companion  martyrs  be  made.     Sec 
 Comm.  of  many  Martyrs. 
 
 Cfte  ©ctafce  of  tfte  €pip!)ang. 
 
 The  Office. 
 As  on  Epiphany. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Whose  only -begotten  Son  appeared  in  the  substance 
 of  our  flesh,  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we  may  be  accounte. I 
 worthy  to  be  inwardly  renewed  by  Him  Whom  we  acknowledge 
 to  have  been  like  to  ourselves  in  outward  appearance.     Who. 
 
 Memorial  of  S.  Hilary. 
 Be  present,  O  Lord,  at  our  prayers,  and  by  the  intercession 
 of  blessed  Hilary,  Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop,  whose  burial  we 
 commemorate,  graciously  bestow  upon  us  Thy  perpetual  mercy. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.    Is.  xxv.  I. 
 
 O   Lord,   Thou    art   my  God ;    I  will    exalt  Thee,    I    will 
 praise  Thy  Name  :    for  Thou    hast   done    wonderful    things 
 Thy  counsels  of  old  are  faithfulness  and  truth.     O  Lord  God  oj 
 Sabaoth,  Thy  arm  is  high.     Thou  art  a  Croiun  of  Hope  luith  beautifeel 
 
40  mil   oc  i  .v\  i    oi     mi.   EPIPHANY. 
 
 glory.  (Is.  xxxv.  1,2,  10)  :  The  wilderness  and  the  solitary 
 place  of  Jordan  shall  be  glad  for  them  ;  and  the  desert  shall 
 rejoice;  and  my  people  shall  see  the  glory  of  the  Lord,  and  the 
 excellency  of  our  God  ;  and  shall  be  gathered  together  and  redeemed 
 by  God;  and  come  to  Zion  with  songs  and  everlasting  joy  upon 
 their  heads  :  they  shall  obtain  joy  and  gladness.  (Is.  xli.  18)  : 
 I  will  open  rivers  in  high  places,  and  fountains  in  the  midst  of 
 the  valleys  :  I  will  make  the  dry  land  springs  of  water.  (Is. 
 lii.  13)  :  Behold,  My  servant  shall  be  exalted  and  extolled,  and 
 be  very  high.  (Is.  xii.  3-5)  :  With  jov  shall  ye  draw  water  out 
 of  the  wells  of  salvation.  And  in  that  day  shall  ye  say,  Praise 
 the  Lord,  call  upon  His  Name,  declare  His  doings  among  the 
 the  people.  Sing  unto  the  Lord  ;  for  He  hath  done  excellent 
 things  :   this  is  known  in  all  the  earth,  saith  the  Lord  Almighty. 
 
 Gradual  and  Alleluia.    As  on  Lpiphany. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  ill.  1 3- 1 7. 
 At  that  time  cometh  Jesus   in  Whom  I  am  well  pleaded. 
 
 Offer t.  As  on  Epiphany. 
 
 Secret.  We  bring  offerings  to  Thee,  O  Lord,  in  honour  of  the 
 manifestation  of  Thy  Son  ;  humbly  beseeching  Thee,  that  as  the 
 same  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  is  the  Author  of  our  gifts,  so  He 
 may  also  Himself  in  mercy  graciously  accept  the  same.  Who 
 liveth. 
 
 Secret  of  S.  Hilary.  We  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  the  Host 
 offered  in  remembrance  of  the  burial  of  S.  Hilary,  may  by  his 
 prayers  be  presented  acceptably  in  Thy  sight.     Through. 
 
 Comm.   As  on  Epiphany. 
 
 P.  Comm.  May  Thy  heavenly  light,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord, 
 prevent  us  at  all  times,  and  in  all  places  :  that  we  may  contem- 
 plate with  a  clear  vision,  and  receive  with  due  effect,  the  Mystery 
 whereof  Thou  hast  been  pleased  we  should  partake.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  of  S.  Hilary.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  at  the 
 intercession  of  blessed  Hilary,  Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop,  the 
 pledge  of  eternal  redemption  which  we  have  just  received  may  be 
 our  aid  both  in  this  lire  and  in  the  life  to  come.     Through. 
 
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4i 
 
 JTittrt  @>unDaj>  after  (JEpipIjani).* 
 
 The  Office.     Is.  vi. 
 
 I  saw  sitting  on  a  Throne,  high  and  lifted  up,  a  Man  ivhom  a 
 multitude  of  angels  worshipped,  singing  together ;  behold  Him,  the 
 Name  of  Whose  kingdom  is  for  everlasting. 
 
 Ps.  c.  O  be  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands  :  serve  the  Lord 
 with  gladness. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 0  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee  mercifully  to  receive  the  prayers  of 
 Thy  people  which  call  upon  Thee ;  that  they  may  both  perceive 
 what  things  they  ought  to  do,  and  also  may  have  power  to  fulfil 
 the  same.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Rom.  xii.  I -5. 
 
 1  beseech  you,  therefore members  one  of  another 
 
 in  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lxxii.  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God,  even  the  God 
 of  Israel :   which  only  doeth  wondrous  things. 
 
 y .  The  mountains  also  shall  bring  peace :  and  the  little  hills 
 righteousness  unto  the  people. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  Ps.  c.  O  be  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands  :  serve 
 the  Lord  with  gladness. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  ii.  42-52. 
 
 It  came  to  pass,  when  Jesus  was  twelve  with  God 
 
 and  man. 
 
 Ojfert.  Ps.  c.  O  be  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands:  serve 
 the  Lord  with  gladness,  and  come  before  His  presence  with  a 
 song.     Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  He  is  God. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  the  Sacrifice  offered  to 
 Thee  may  always  quicken  and  defend  us.     Through. 
 
 Preface.    The  daily  one. 
 
 Comm.  Luke  ii.  Son,  why  hast  Thou  thus  dealt  with  us  ? 
 Behold,  Thy  father  and  I  have  sought  Thee  sorrowing.  And 
 He  said  unto  them,  How  is  it  that  ye  sought  Me  ?  wist  ye  not 
 that  I  must  be  about  My  Father's  business  ? 
 
 P.  Comm.  May  we,  O  Lord,  partaking  of  Thy  holy  things, 
 both  receive  the  effectual  working  of  perfect  purification,  and  the 
 continual  aid  of  Divine  protection.     Through. 
 
 *  i.e.,  First  Sunday  after  the  Octave  of  the  Epiphany 
 
42  SECOND    SUNDAY    AFTER    EPIPHANY. 
 
 ^[  //  the  time  is  so  short  between  the  Octave  of  the  Epiphany  and  LXX.,* 
 that  the  three  Masses  u  I  saw  sitting,"  "  For  all  the  world,"  "  Worship 
 Him,"  cannot  he  sung  in  each  week,  then  let  them  be  sung  in  one  and  the 
 same  week*  And  if  a  Feast  of  three  lessons  occur,  then  let  the  Sen-ice  be 
 of  the  Feast  until  Mass,  and  then  at  the  Mass  which  shall  be  of  the  Sun- 
 day let  the  second  Collect  be  of  the  Feast,  the  third  of  S.  Mary,  the  fourth 
 of  All  Saints,  and  the  fifth  of  All  the  Church,  But  let  the  other  Masses 
 which  follow  in  that  year  be  omitted,  and  observe  that  the  Mass  "  I  saw 
 sitting"  is  never  said  before  the  first  Sunday  after  Epiphany  unless 
 there  be  no  Sunday  between  the  Octave  of  Epiphany  and  LXX.,  in 
 (which  case,  on  the  week-day  after  the  Octave,  let  "  I  saw  sitting"  and 
 the  two  other  Masses  as  above  be  said  on  the  two  following  days,  and 
 nothing  be  done  of  any  Feasts  of  three  Lessons  which  may  occur  then. 
 If  the  time  be  long,  however,  between  the  Octave  of  Epiphany  and  LXX., 
 
 then  let  the  Office  a  Worship"  be  sung  for  three  Sundays  consecutively. 
 If  the  time  be  three  Sundays  exactly,  then  after  the  third  Sunday  let  the 
 Epistles  of  the  fourth  and  fifth  Sundays  be  read  on  the  Wednesday  and 
 Friday  of  that  week. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.    Romans  x.  I -4. 
 Brethren,   my  heart's   desire  and  prayer  to  God   for  them  is 
 that  believeth. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  iv.  1 2  - 1 7 . 
 At  that  time,  when  Jesus  Heaven  is  at  hand. 
 
 FRIDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Romans  xiii.  1-6. 
 Brethren,  let  every  soul  upon  this  very  thing. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  iv.  1 4-2  2. 
 Jt  that  time  Jesus  returned out  of  His  mouth. 
 
 SeconD  ©tmtiag  after  (ZEpipIjang* 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  lxvi. 
 
 For  all  the  world   shall  worship  Thee,  0  God:   sing  of  Thee, 
 and  praise  Thy  Name,  0  Most  High. 
 
 Ps.  lxvi.  I.    O  be  joyful  in   God,  all  ye  lands:  sing  praises 
 unto  the  honour  of  His  Name,  make  His  praise  to  be  glorious. 
 
 .,  Septuagesima ;    and  so  LX.,  JL.,   XL.  signify  Sexagcsima,  Qiiin- 
 quagesima,  and  Lent. 
 
SECOND    WEDNESDAY    AFTER    EPIPHANY.  43 
 
 The  Colhct. 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  dost  govern  all  things  in 
 Heaven   and   earth:    mercifully   hear   the  supplications   of  Thy 
 people,  and  grant  us  Thy  peace  all  the  days  of  our  life.  Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Rom.  xii.  6-16. 
 Brethren,  having  gifts  men  of  low  estate. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cvii.  The  Lord  sent  His  word,  and  healed  them : 
 and  they  were  saved  from  their  destruction. 
 
 y.  O  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the  Lord  for  His  good- 
 ness :  and  declare  the  wonders  that  He  doeth  for  the  children  of 
 men  ! 
 
 Alleluia  !  J.  Ps.  cxlviii.  Praise  God,  all  ye  angels  of  His :  praise 
 Him,  all  His  host. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  ii.  I -I  I. 
 
 At  that  time,  there  was  a  marriage  believed  on 
 
 Him. 
 
 Offertory.  Ps.  lxvi.  O  be  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  ;  be  joyful 
 in  God,  all  ye  lands:  sing  praises  unto  the  honour  of  His  Name. 
 O  come  hither,  and  hearken,  all  ye  that  fear  God  :  and  I  will 
 tell  you  what  the  Lord  hath  done  for  my  soul.     Alleluia  ! 
 
 Secret.  That  the  offerings  of  Thy  people  may  be  acceptable  to 
 Thee,  cleanse  them,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  from  all  con- 
 tamination of  frowardness.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  John  ii.  The  Lord  saith,  Fill  the  water-pots  with  water, 
 and  bear  unto  the  governor  of  the  feast.  When  the  ruler  of  the 
 feast  had  tasted  the  water  that  was  made  wine,  he  saith  unto  the 
 bridegroom,  Thou  hast  kept  the  good  wine  until  now.  This 
 miracle  did  Jesus  first  before  His  Disciples. 
 
 P.  Comm.  May  the  efficacy  of  Thy  power,  O  Lord,  we 
 beseech  Thee,  be  increased  in  us,  that  being  quickened  by  the 
 Divine  Sacraments,  we  may,  through  Thy  bounty,  alway  be  made 
 ready  to  receive  that  which  they  promise.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.     I  Tim.  i.  15-17. 
 
 Dearly  beloved,  this  is  a  faithful  saying for  ever  and 
 
 ever.     Amen. 
 
44  THIRD    SUNDAY    AFTER    EPIPHANY. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Mark  vi.  1-6. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  went  out  because  of  their  un- 
 belief. 
 
 FRIDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Romans  xiv.  1 4-2 6. 
 Brethren,  I  know  not  of  faith  is  sin. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  iv .  J I-37. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  came  down   to  Capernaum  country 
 
 round  about. 
 
 €f)irti  @>untiag  after  OEpipfianp- 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xcvii. 
 
 Worship  Him,  all  ye  gods.  Sion  heard  of  it,  and  rejoiced : 
 and  the  daughters  of  Judah  were  glad. 
 
 Ps.  The  Lord  is  King,  the  earth  may  be  glad  thereof:  yea, 
 the  multitude  of  the  isles  may  be  glad  thereof. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  mercifully  look  upon  our  in- 
 firmities, and  stretch  forth  the  right  hand  of  Thy  majesty  to  de- 
 fend us.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Rom.  xii.  1 6-2 1. 
 Brethren,  be  not  wise overcome  evil  with  good. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cii.  The  heathen  shall  fear  Thy  Name,  O  Lord : 
 and  all  the  kings  of  the  earth  Thy  majesty. 
 
 ~jt.  When  the  Lord  shall  build  up  Sion :  and  when  His  glory 
 shall  appear. 
 
 Alleluia !  ^t.  Ps.  xcvii.  The  Lord  is  King,  the  earth  may 
 be  glad  thereof  :  yea,  the  multitude  of  the  isles  may  be  glad 
 thereof. 
 
THIRD  WEDNESDAY  AFTER   EPIPHANY.  45 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  viii.  I- 1 3. 
 
 At  that  time,  when  He  was  come  down  was  healed 
 
 in  the  self-same  hour. 
 
 Ojfert.  Ps.  cxviii.  The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  hath  the  pre- 
 eminence: the  right  hand  of  the  Lord  bringeth  mighty  things  to 
 pass.  I  shall  not  die,  but  live:  and  declare  the  works  of  the 
 Lord. 
 
 Secret,  We  celebrate  again  the  adorable  mysteries  of  eternal 
 life,  beseeching  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  by  devout  sacrifice  and  good 
 works  we  may  attain  unto  the  same.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Luke  iv.  They  all  wondered  at  the  words  which  pro- 
 ceeded out  of  the  mouth  of  God. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we,  to  whom 
 Thou  vouchsafest  the  use  of  so  great  mysteries,  may  be  fashioned 
 in  truth  by  their  effectual  working.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Romans  xv.  30-33. 
 
 I  beseech  you,   brethren   peace  be  with   you  all. 
 
 Amen. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Mark  iii.  I -5. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  entered  again  whole  as   the 
 
 other. 
 
 FRIDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.      I  Cor.  iii.  1 6-2 3. 
 Brethren,  know  ye  not  that and  Christ  is  God's. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  iv.  23-25. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  went  about great   multitudes  of 
 
 people. 
 
46 
 
 jTourti)  Simtiag  after  dBpipftanp. 
 
 The  Office. 
 As  on  third  Sunday. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  knowest  us  to  be  set  in  the  midst  of  so  many 
 and  great  dangers,  that  by  reason  of  the  frailty  of  our  nature  we 
 cannot  stand  upright ;  grant  to  us  health  of  mind  and  body,  that 
 those  things  which  for  our  sins  we  suffer,  by  Thy  aid  we  may 
 overcome.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Rom.  xiii.  8-IO. 
 
 Brethren,  owe  no  man  love  is  the  fulfilling  of  the 
 
 law. 
 
 Gradual  and  Alleluia.  As  on  third  Sunday. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  viii.  23-27. 
 
 At  that  time,  when  Jesus  was  entered    sea  obey  Him  ! 
 
 Offer t.    As  on  third  Sunday. 
 
 Secret.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Almighty  God,  that  the 
 offering  of  this  Sacrifice  may  cleanse  and  defend  our  frailty  from 
 all  evil.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  As  on  third  Sunday. 
 
 P.  Comm.  May  Thy  gifts,  O  God,  detach  us  from  all  earthly 
 pleasures,  and  ever  refresh  and  strengthen  us  with  heavenly  food. 
 Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.    I  Cor.  vii.  I -5. 
 
 Brethren,  it  is  good  for  a  man  tempt  you  not   for 
 
 your  incontinency. 
 
 The  Gospel.  Luke  ix.  57-62. 
 
 At  that  time  it  came  to  pass    is   fit  for  the  kingdom 
 
 of  God. 
 
 FRIDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.      I  Cor.  vii.  20-24. 
 
 Brethren,  let  every  man  abide abide  with  God. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Mark  x.  1 2- 1 6. 
 
 At  that  time  they  brought  young  children  to  Jesus  
 
 and  blessed  them. 
 
47 
 
 JTiftf)  ©unDag  after  OEpipfrang. 
 
 ^I   The  Office,  Gradual,  Alleluia !  Offertory,  and  Communion,  as  on 
 the  fourth  Sunday. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee  to  keep  Thy  household  in  continual 
 godliness ;  that  they  who  do  lean  only  upon  the  hope  of  Thy 
 heavenly  grace  may  evermore  be  defended  by  Thy  power. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Col.  iii.  1 2- 1 7. 
 
 Brethren,  put  on,  as  the  elect  of  God and  the  Father 
 
 by  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
 
 The  Gospel.    Matt.  xiii.  24-30. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  spake  to  His  Disciples  this  parable :  The  king- 
 dom of  Heaven wheat  into  my  barn. 
 
 Secret.  Receive,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  oblations  and 
 prayers  of  Thy  servants ;  that  by  the  aid  of  Thy  protection  they 
 may  not  lose  what  hath  been  bestowed,  and  may  lay  hold  on 
 that  which  they  desire.    Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  God,  Who  approachest  us  in  the  participation  of 
 Thy  Sacrament,  work  in  our  hearts  its  effectual  power;  that 
 by  the  Divine  gift  which  we  have  received,  we  may  be  made 
 meet  for  the  same.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.      I  Tim.  ii.  I -7. 
 Dearly  beloved,  I  exhort in  faith  and  verity. 
 
 The  Gospel.    Matt.  xxi.  28-32. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  the  multitude  of  the  Jews,  A  certain 
 
 man   believe  him.    He  that  hath  ears  to  hear,  let  him 
 
 hear. 
 
48 
 
 ©cptuagcgima  Suntiag. 
 
 The  Office.    Ps.  xviii. 
 The  sorrows   of  death  encompassed   me  ;  the   pains   of  hell 
 came  about  me:   In  my  trouble  I  will   call  upon  the   Lord  :  so 
 shall  He  hear  my  voice  out  of  His  holy  temple. 
 
 Ps.  I  will  love  Thee,  O  Lord,  my  strength  ;  the  Lord  is  my 
 stony  rock,  and  my  defence  :  my  Saviour. 
 
 %  From  now   till  Easter  Eve  no  Gloria  in  Excelsis  is  said,  except  on 
 Maundy  Thursday  if  the  Bishop  celebrate. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee  favourably  to   hear  the   prayers  of 
 Thy  people  ;  that  we,  who  are  justly  punished  for  our  offences, 
 may  be  mercifully  delivered  for  the  glory  of  Thy  Name.  Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     I  Cor.  ix.  24-27,  x.  1-4. 
 Brethren,  know  ye  not    and  that  Rock  was  Christ. 
 
 Gradual.    Ps.  ix.  A  refuge  in  due  time  of  trouble.     And  they 
 
 that  know  Thy  Name  will  put   their  trust  in  Thee  :   for  Thou, 
 
 Lord,  hast  never  failed  them  that  seek  Thee. 
 ■# 
 ^  .  For  the  poor   shall   not   alway  be   forgotten  :  the  patient 
 
 abiding  of  the  meek  shall  not  perish  for  ever.     Up,  Lord,  and 
 
 let  not  man  have  the  upper  hand. 
 
 Tract.  Ps.  exxx.  Out  of  the  deep  have  I  called  unto  Thee,  O 
 Lord  :   Lord,  hear  my  voice. 
 
 y.  O  let  Thine  ears  consider  well  :  the  voice  of  my  complaint. 
 
 y .  If  Thou,  Lord,  wilt  be  extreme  to  mark  what  is  done 
 amiss  :  O  Lord,  who  may  abide  it  ? 
 
 ^  .  For  there  is  mercy  with  Thee  :  therefore  shalt  thou  be 
 feared.     I  look  for  the  Lord. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  xx.  I -1 6. 
 At  that  time  Jjsus  spake  to  His  Disciples  this  parable  :   The  king- 
 dom of  Heaven  but  few  chosen. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  xcii.  It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the 
 Lord  :  and  to  sing  praises  unto  Thy  Name,  O  most  Highest. 
 
 }.  O  Lord,  how  glorious  are  Thy  works  :  Thy  thoughts 
 are  very  deep. 
 
 }.  For  lo,  Thine  enemies,  O  Lord,  lo,  Thine  enemies  shall 
 perish  :  and  all  the  workers  of  wickedness  shall  be  destroyed. 
 
5EXAG]  SIMA    SUNDAY. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  Who  hast  received  our  offerings  and  prayers, 
 cleanse  as,  W€  beseech  Thee,  by  these  heavenly  mysteries,  and 
 mercifully  hear  us.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xxxi.  Shew  Thy  servant  the  light  of  Thy  counte- 
 nance :  and  save  me  for  Thy  mercy's  sake.  Let  me  not  be 
 confounded,  O  Lord,  for  I  have  called  upon  Thee. 
 
 P.  Comm.  May  Thy  faithful  people,  O  God,  be  strengthened 
 by  Thy  gifts ;  that  they  by  receiving  may  seek  them  anew,  and 
 by  seeking  may  evermore  receive  them.     Through. 
 
 ^[  The  Service  for  this  day  and  the  following  Sundays  is  not  transferred  for 
 any  double  Feast  except  the  Purification,  or  Dedication  of  a  Church ',  in 
 which  case  it  is  transferred  to  Tuesday,  and  is  said  without  its  Tract.  But 
 if  a  Feast  of  three  lessons  come  on  this  or  the  next  two  Sundays,  let  there  be 
 a  memorial  of  it.  Should  it  come  after  Ash'  Wednesday  ,  no  notice  is 
 taken  of  it  till  the  morrow  after  the  Octave  of  Easter. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.      2  Cor.  iv.  J-I2. 
 
 Brethren,  if  our  Gospel  be  hid  but  life  in  you. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Mark  ix.  30-37. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  departed  thence but  Him  that  sent 
 
 Me.      He  that  hath  ears  to  hear,  let  him  hear. 
 
 FRIDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.      2  Cor.  iv.  13-18. 
 
 Brethren,  we  having  the  same  spirit things  which  are 
 
 not  seen  are  eternal. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  xii.  30-37. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  unto  the  Pharisees,  He  that  is  not  with 
 Me by  thy  words  thou  shalt  be  condemned. 
 
 @>erage#ima  ©unDag. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xliv. 
 Up,  Lord,  why  sleepest  Thou?  awake,  and  be  not  absent 
 from  us  for  ever.     Wherefore  hidest  Thou  Thy  face:  and  for- 
 gettest  our  misery  and  trouble  ?     Our  belly  cleaveth  unto  the 
 ground.     Arise,  O  Lord,  and  help  us :  and  deliver  us. 
 
 E 
 
$0  SEXAGESIMA    SUNDAY. 
 
 Ps.  We  have  heard  with  our  ears,  O  God,  our  fathers  have 
 told  US. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  seest  that  we  put  not  our  trust  in  anything 
 that  we  do,  mercifully  grant  that  by  the  protection  of  the 
 Teacher  of  the  Gentiles  we  may  be  defended  against  all  adversity. 
 Through. 
 
 %  On  week-days  only  tbe  last  part  of  the  Epistle  is  to  be  ready  beginning  "  At 
 Damascus,"  v.  32. 
 
 The  Epistle.      2  Cor.  XL  1 9 — 33,  xii.  I -9. 
 
 Brethren,  ye  suffer  fools  may  rest  upon  me. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lxxxiii.  And  they  shall  know  that  Thou,  Whose 
 Name  is  Jehovah  :  art  only  the  most  Highest  over  all  the  earth. 
 
 V.  O  my  God,  make  them  like  unto  a  wheel  :  and  as  the 
 stubble  before  the  wind. 
 
 Tract.  Ps.  lx.  Thou  hast  moved  the  land,  O  Lord,  and  divided 
 it  :  heal  the  sores  thereof,  for  it  shaketh  that  they  may  flee  from 
 the  face  of  Thy  bow. 
 
 y.  That  they  may  triumph  because  of  the  truth. 
 
 }.  Therefore  were  Thy  beloved  delivered. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  viii.  4- 1  v 
 At  that  time,  when  much  people  fruit  with  patience. 
 
 Ojfert.  Ps.  xvii.  O  hold  Thou  up  my  goings  in  Thy  paths  : 
 that  my  footsteps  slip  not.  Incline  Thine  ear  to  me,  and  hearken 
 unto  my  words.  Shew  Thy  marvellous  loving-kindness,  Thou 
 that  art  the  Saviour  of  them  which  put  their  trust  in  Thee. 
 
 ^  .  Hear  the  right,  O  Lord,  consider  my  complaint  :  and 
 hearken  unto  my  prayer. 
 
 V.  Keep  me,  0  Lord,  as  the  apple  of  an  eye :  hide  me  under 
 the  shadow  of  Thy  wings,  deliver  my  soul  from  the  ungodly. 
 
 Secret.  Look,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  on  the  offering  of 
 this  Thy  family  ;  and  grant  that  they  whom  Thou  makest  par- 
 takers of  Thy  holy  gifts  may  attain  unto  the  fulness  of  the  same. 
 Through. 
 
 Comtn.  Ps.  xliii.  I  will  go  unto  the  Altar  of  God  :  even  unto 
 the  God  of  my  joy  and  gladness. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  humbly  beseech  Thee,  O  Almighty  God, 
 that  those  whom  Thou  refreshest  with  Thy  Sacrament,  may,  by 
 a  life  well  pleasing  to  Thee,  worthily  serve  Thee.     Through. 
 
gniNQUAGESIMA    SUNDAY.  5  I 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.     2  Cor.  i.  23,  24— ii.  I-II. 
 
 Brethren,  I  call  God  not  ignorant  of  his  devices. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Mark  iv.  I -9. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  began  to  teach  by  the  sea-side He 
 
 that  hath  ears  to  hear,  let  him  hear. 
 
 FRIDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.      2  Cor.  v.  II-15. 
 Brethren ,  knowing  the  terror and  rose  again. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  xvii.  20-37. 
 At  that  time  wben  Jesus  was  demanded   of  the  Pharisees 
 will  the  eagles  be  gathered  together. 
 
 Ctuinquagestma  ©untiag. 
 
 The  Office.    Ps.  xxxi. 
 Be  Thou  my  strong  rock,  and  house  of  defence  :  that  Thou 
 mayest  save  me.     For  Thou  art  my  strong  rock,  and  my  castle  : 
 be  Thou  also  my  guide,  and  lead  me  for  Thy  Name's  sake. 
 
 Ps.  In  Thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  put  my  trust :  let  me  never  be 
 put  to  confusion,  deliver  me  in  Thy  righteousness,  and  draw  me 
 out  of  the  net. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  mercifully  hear  our  prayers  ;  loose 
 us  from  the  chains  of  our  sins,  and  keep  us  from  all  adversity. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.      I  Cor.  xiii. 
 
 Brethren,  though  I  speak but  the  greatest  of  these  is 
 
 charity. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lxxvii.  Thou  art  the  God  that  doeth  wonders  : 
 and  hast  declared  Thy  power  among  the  people. 
 
 ^.  Thou  hast  mightily  delivered  Thy  people  :  even  the  sons 
 of  Jacob  and  Joseph. 
 
 Tract.  Ps.  c.  O  be  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands .  serve 
 the  Lord  with  gladness  ; 
 
 E    2 
 
52  \SII-\V1.DNI.S1;AV. 
 
 y.  And  come  before  His  presence  with  a  song. 
 p.  Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  He  is  God. 
 
 y.  It  is  He  that  hath  made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves  :  we  are 
 His  people,  and  the  sheep  of  His  pasture. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  xviii.  3 1 -43. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  took gave  praise  unto  God. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  cxix.  12.  Blessed  art  Thou,  O  Lord  :  O  teach  me 
 Thy  statutes.  Blessed  art  Thou,  0  Lord :  0  teach  me  Thy  statutes. 
 With  my  lips  have  I  been  telling  :  of  all  the  judgments  of  Thy 
 mouth. 
 
 *jt.  Blessed  are  those  that  are  undefiled  in  the  way  :  and  walk 
 in  the  law  of  the  Lord.  Blessed  are  they  that  keep  His  testi- 
 monies :  and  seek  Him  with  their  whole  heart. 
 
 y.  Ps.  cxix.  22.  O  turn  from  Thy  people  shame  and  rebuke: 
 for  ive  have  not  forgotten  Thy  commandments,  0  Lord. 
 
 Secret.  May  this  offering,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  cleanse 
 away  our  sins,  and  sanctify  the  bodies  and  souls  of  Thy  servants, 
 for  the  celebration  of  this  Sacrifice.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  lxxviii.  They  did  eat,  and  were  well  filled  ;  for 
 the  Lord  gave  them  their  own  desire  :  they  were  not  disappointed 
 of  their  lust. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Almighty  God,  that  we  who 
 have  received  heavenly  food,  may  be  thereby  defended  from 
 all  adversity.     Through. 
 
 After  Sexts  there  may  be  a  sermon  to  the  people.  After  (which  let  the 
 Clergy  prostrate  themselves  in  the  choir  and  say  the  seven  Penitential 
 Psalms,  nvith  the  anthem.  Remember  not,  Lord,  our  offences,  nor  the 
 offences  of  our  forefathers,  neither  take  Thou  vengeance  of  our  sins  ; 
 and  Glory  be.  As  it  was.  But  let  the  Bishop  or  superior  Priest,  clad 
 in  his  'vestments  and  in  a  red  silk  cope,  with  the  Deacon  on  his  right  and 
 the  Sub-Deacon  on  his  left,  and  the  other  ministers  of  the  Altar  in  albs 
 and  amices,  say  the  same  apart  in  prostration  before  the  Altar.  The 
 anthem  having  been  repeated, 
 
 Lord,  have  mercy. 
 Christ,  have  mercy. 
 Lord,  have  mercy. 
 Our  Father. 
 
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 c  Which  having  been  said  by  all  -without  chanting,  a  boy  the  meantime  holding 
 the  sackcloth  banner  near  the  left  corner  of  the  Altar,  let  the  Priest  and 
 Ministers  rise,  and  let  him  alone  say,  turning  to  the  East  on  the  Gospel 
 side — 
 
 And  lead  us  not  into  temptation. 
 Ch.  But  deliver  us  from  evil. 
 
 y.  O  Lord,  save  Thy  servants  and  handmaids, 
 
 ft.  That  put  their  trust  in  Thee. 
 
 }.  Send  unto  them  help,  O  Lord,  from  above, 
 
 ft.  And  out  of  Zion  defend  them. 
 
 }.  Turn  Thee  again,  O  Lord,  at  the  last; 
 
 ft.  And  be  gracious  unto  Thy  servants. 
 
 }.  Help  us,  O  God,  our  Saviour  ; 
 
 ft.  And  for  the  glory  of  Thy  Name,  O  Lord,  deliver  us,  and 
 be  merciful  unto  our  sins  for  Thy  Name's  sake. 
 
 y .  O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer, 
 
 ft.  And  let  my  crying  come  unto  Thee. 
 
 },  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 
 ft.   And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  hear  our  prayers,  and  spare  all 
 those  who  confess  their  sins  to  Thee,  that  they  whose  consciences 
 by  sin  are  accused,  by  Thy  merciful  pardon  may  be  absolved. 
 Through. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  inspire  Thy  servants  with  saving 
 grace,  that  their  hearts  being  melted  by  plenteousness  of  tears, 
 may  be  so  softened  and  subdued  that  the  working  of  Thy  anger 
 may  be  turned  away  by  a  fitting  satisfaction.     Through. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  to  these  Thy 
 servants  that  by  repentance  they  may  be  continually  mindful  of 
 their  purification  ;  and  that  to  enable  them  more  effectually  to 
 fulfil  the  same,  the  grace  of  Thy  presence  may  prevent  and 
 follow  them.     Through. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 Let  Thy  compassion,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  prevent  these 
 Thy  servants,  that  all  their  iniquities  may  be  blotted  out  by  Thy 
 speedy  forgiveness.     Through. 
 
54  ASH-WEDNESDAY. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 Be  present,  O  Lord,  at  our  supplications,  and  let  not  the  piti- 
 iulness  of  Thy  mercy  be  far  from  Thy  servants-,  heal  their 
 wounds,  and  forgive  their  sins,  that  they,  being  separated  from 
 Thee  by  no  iniquities,  may  ever  hold  fast  unto  Thee  their  Lord. 
 Through. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 O  Lord,  Who  art  not  overcome  of  our  transgression,  but 
 graciously  acceptest  satisfaction,  look,  we  beseech  Thee,  upon 
 Thy  servants  who  confess  that  they  have  grievously  sinned 
 against  Thee  ;  for  to  Thee  it  appertaineth  to  absolve  offences, 
 and  to  give  pardon  to  sinners  :  Thou  hast  said  Thou  wouldest 
 rather  the  repentance  than  the  death  of  sinners  ;  grant  therefore, 
 O  Lord,  to  these  Thy  servants,  that  they  may  keep  unto  Thee 
 the  vigil  of  penitence,  and,  amending  their  ways,  may  give  thanks 
 for  eternal  joys  bestowed  on  them  by  Thee.     Through. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 O  God,  of  Whose  pardon  all  men  stand  in  need,  remember 
 Thy  servants  and  Thy  handmaidens  ;  and  because  through  the 
 deceitfulne?s  and  frailty  of  their  mortal  bodies  they  are  despoiled 
 of  virtue  and  have  done  amiss  in  many  things,  we  beseech  Thee, 
 give  pardon  to  them  who  confess,  spare  them  who  entreat ;  that 
 they  who  by  their  own  deserts  are  accused,  by  Thy  mercy  may 
 be  saved.    Through. 
 
 %  Here  let  the  Priest  turn  to  the  people  and  stretch  out  his  hand,  and  say  oi'er 
 them  without  tone,  but  in  audible  'voice,  thus — 
 
 We  absolve  you  in  the  place  of  Blessed  Peter,  Prince  of  the 
 Apostles,  to  whom  hath  been  given  by  the  Lord  the  power  of 
 binding  and  loosing  ;  and  so  far  as  self-accusation  pertaineth  to 
 you  and  remission  to  us,  may  Almighty  God  be  unto  you  life 
 and  health,  and  the  gracious  pardoner  of  all  your  sins.     Who. 
 
 ^[  Here  let  all  rise  from  prostration,  and  kiss  the  earth  or  the  stalls,  while 
 the  Priest  says,  "  Who  liveth,"  &C. ;  then  let  the  Priest  go  to  the  Altar 
 with  his  ministers,  and  there,  turning  to  the  East  on  the  right  side,  let 
 him  bless  the  ashes  previously  placed  in  silver  vessels,  saying — 
 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  hast  compassion  upon 
 all  men,  and  hatest  nothing  which  Thou  hast  made,  passing  over 
 the  sins  of  men  for  their  penitence  ;  Who  also  succourest  them 
 that  are  in  necessity  :  vouchsafe  to  bless  +  and  sanctify  +  these 
 ashes,  which   for  humility  and  holy  religion^  sake  Thou   hast 
 
ASH-WEDNESDAY.  S5 
 
 appointed  us,  after  the  manner  of  the  Ninevites,  to  bear  on  our 
 heads,  for  the  doing  away  of  our  offences;  and  grant  that  by 
 the  invocation  of  Thy  holy  Name,  all  those  who  have  so  borne 
 them  for  the  entreating  of  Thy  mercy  may  be  thought  worthy  to 
 receive  from  Thee  pardon  of  all  their  sins,  and  this  day  so  to 
 begin  their  holy  fast,  that  on  the  day  of  the  Resurrection  they 
 may  be  admitted  to  the  holy  Paschal  Feast  with  purified  minds, 
 and  at  length  receive  eternal  glory.     Through. 
 
 %  Here  let  holy  water  be  sprinkled  on  the  ashes. 
 
 The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 O  God,  Who  desirest  not  the  death  but  penitence  of  sinners, 
 
 graciously  look  upon  the  frailty  of  our  condition,  and  vouchsafe 
 
 of  Thy  loving-kindness  to  bless  +  and  sanctify  +  these  ashes 
 
 which,  in  token  of  humility  and  for  the  obtaining  of  pardon,  we 
 
 have  placed  on  our  heads ;  that  we  whom  Thou  hast  advertised 
 
 that  we  are  ashes,  and  who  know  that  we  shall  return  to  dust  by 
 
 reason   of  our   depravity,  may  mercifully  be   accounted  worthy 
 
 to  obtain  the  pardon  of  all  our  sins,  and  the  rewards  promised 
 
 anew  on  our  repentance.     Through. 
 
 %  Then  let  the  ashes  be  distributed  on  the  heads  of  the  clergy  and  laity  by  those 
 of  higher  dignity ,  signing  the  sign  of  the  Cross  with  ashes ,  saying  thus — 
 
 Remember,  O  man,  that  thou  art  ashes,  and  unto  ashes  shalt 
 thou  return.     In  the  Name. 
 
 ^[  Meanwhile  let  the  following  Anthem  be  sung: 
 
 Ps.  lxix.  17.  Hear  me,  O  Lord,  for  Thy  loving-kindness  is 
 comfortable :  turn  Thee  unto  me,  according  to  the  multitude  of 
 Thy  mercies. 
 
 Ps.  Save  me,  O  God;  for  the  waters  have  come  in,  even 
 unto  my  soul. 
 
 Glory  be.    Hear  me. 
 
 Another  Ant.  Joel  ii.  1 7.  Let  the  Priests  and  Levites  and 
 ministers  of  the  Lord  weep  between  the  porch  and  the  altar,  and 
 let  them  say,  Spare  Thy  people,  O  Lord ;  spare  them,  and  turn 
 not  aivay  the  faces  of  them  that  call  upon  Thee,  0  Lord. 
 
 Another  Ant.  Let  us  change  our  garments  for  sackcloth  and 
 ashes ;  let  us  fast  and  weep  before  the  Lord,  for  our  God  is  very 
 merciful  to  put  away  our  sins. 
 
ASH-WEDNESDAY. 
 
 ^[   The  Office  ended,  let  the  Priest  say  at  the  choir-step — 
 
 The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 O  God,  Who  art  justly  angry,  and  dost  mercifully  forgive, 
 consider  the  tears  of  Thy  afflicted  people,  and  graciously  turn 
 away  Thy  wrathful  indignation  which  they  have  righteously 
 deserved.     Through. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 Grant  to  us,  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  so  to  enter  upon  Chris- 
 tian warfare  with  holy  fast,  that  we  who  are  about  to  fight 
 against  spiritual  wickedness  may  be  fortified  by  the  aid  of  con- 
 tinence.    Through. 
 
 *  1  This  being  done,  let  the  procession  go  without  Cross  through  the  midst  of 
 the  Choir,  with  Torch-bearers  and  Thurifers,  to  the  West  door,  the  Clergy 
 going  according  to  rank,  preceded  by  the  sackcloth  banner;  then  let  the 
 Officiant  eject  the  Penitents  one  by  one,  handing  them  out  of  the  Choir  by 
 the  ministration  of  some  Priest,  delivering  them  to  the  same  by  the  right 
 handy  but  let  the  Penitents  themselves  kiss  the  hand  of  the  Officiant  and 
 go  out :  then  if  a  Bishop  be  present ,  let  the  Archdeacon  minister  to  him 
 as  aforesaid,  and  meantime  let  these  two  fy  be  said  with  their  *jt,  with- 
 out Glory  be. 
 
 $.  Behold  the  man  is  become  as  one  of  us,  to  know  good 
 and  evil  •,  see  lest  per  adventure  he  take  of  the  tree  of  life,  and  eat 
 and  live  for  ever. 
 
 "JT.  Cherubims  and  a  flaming  sword,  which  turned  every  way 
 to  keep  the  way  of  the  tree  of  life.     See,  see. 
 
 R.  In  the  sweat  of  thy  brow  shalt  thou  eat  bread,  said  the 
 Lord  to  Adam  ;  ivhen  thou  shalt  till  the  ground  it  shall  not  give  its 
 fruit ;  thorns  also  and  thistles  shall  it  bring  forth  to  thee. 
 
 J  .  Because  thou  hast  hearkened  unto  the  voice  of  thy  wife 
 more  than  unto  Me,  cursed  is  the  ground  in  thy  ivork.  It  shall 
 not. 
 
 %  When  the  Penitents  are  ejected,  the  door  of  the  church  is  shut ;  and  the  pro- 
 cession returning  as  usual,  let  the  Cantor  begin — 
 
 Ii.  Let  us  who  have  sinned  in  ignorance  amend  our  lives,  lest 
 we  be  suddenly  overtaken  by  the  day  of  Death,  and  seek  space 
 of  repentance  and  find  it  not.  Hear  us,  O  Lord,  and  have 
 mercy  upon  us,  for  we  have  sinned  against  Thee. 
 
 *   I  rom  '!     P  ional. 
 
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 y.  We  have  sinned  with  onr  fathers,  and  done  wickedly;  we 
 have  wrought  iniquity.     Hear  us. 
 
 ^[  Immediately  let  Mass  begin. 
 
 The  Office.    Wisd.  xi. 
 
 Thou  hast  mercy  upon  all,  O  Lord,  and  hatest  nothing  ivhich 
 
 Thou  bast  made,  and  winkest  at  the  sins  of  men,  because  they 
 
 should  amend.      But  Thou  sparest  all,  because  Thou  art  the  Lord 
 
 our  God. 
 
 Ps.  lvii.   Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  God,  be  merciful  unto  me, 
 for  my  soul  trusteth  in  Thee. 
 
 %  After  Let  us  pray,  before  the  Collect,  let  the  Deacon  say,  Let  us  kneel,  and 
 let  all  kneel ;  let  him  then  say,  Arise,  and  all  rise  and  kiss  the  stalls. 
 Let  this  be  observed  till  Easter  every  day  but  Sunday. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  unto  Thy  faithful  people, 
 that  they  may  both  enter  upon  the  holy  solemnities   of  the  fast 
 with  befitting  reverence,  and  pass  through  them  with  peaceful 
 devotion.     Through. 
 
 %  Five  Collects  only  are  said. 
 The  Lesson.    Joel  ii.  1 2-1 9. 
 
 Thus  saith  the  Lord,   Turn  ye  even  to  Me  a   reproach 
 
 among  the  heathen,  saith  the  Lord  Almighty. 
 
 Gradual.    Ps.  lvii.  Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  God,  be  merciful 
 unto  me,  for  my  soul  trusteth  in  Thee. 
 
 y.    He  shall  send  from  Heaven :  and  save  me  from  the  re- 
 proof of  him  that  would  eat  me  up. 
 
 ^[  Choir  says  by  turns  : 
 Tract.    Ps.  ciii.    Lord,  Thou  hast  not  dealt  with  us  after  our 
 sins  :  nor  rewarded  us  according  to  our  wickednesses. 
 
 y.    Ps.  lxxxix.   Lord,  remember  not  our  old  sins,  but  have 
 
 mercy  upon  us,  and  that  soon :  for  we  are  come  to  great  misery. 
 
 1"  Here  no  genuflection  is  made. 
 
 y.  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. 
 
 %  This  Tract  to  be  said  every  Monday  and  Friday  till  Maundy  Thursday. 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  vi.  1 6-2 1. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  Disciples,  When  ye  fast  
 
 there  will  your  heart  be  also. 
 
58  THURSDAY    AFTER    ASH- WEDNESDAY. 
 
 Ojfert.  Ps.  xxx.  I  will  magnify  Thee,  O  Lord,  for  Thou 
 hast  set  me  up :  and  not  made  my  foes  to  triumph  over  me.  O 
 Lord  my  God,  I  cried  unto  Thee:  and  Thou  hast  healed  me. 
 
 }.  Thou,  Lord,  hast  brought  my  soul  out  of  hell  :  Thou 
 hast  kept  my  life  from  them  that  go  down  to  the  pit. 
 
 Secret.  Grant,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we  may  be  duly 
 prepared  to  present  these  our  offerings,  by  which  we  celebrate 
 the  beginning  of  this  holy  fast.     Through. 
 
 Preface.    Who  by  this  bodily  fast. 
 
 ^[  This  is  to  be  said  every  week-day  in  Lent,  till  Maundy  Thursday. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  i.  In  the  law  of  the  Lord  will  he  exercise  him- 
 self day  and  night:   he  will  bring  forth  his  fruit  in  due  season. 
 
 P.  Comm.  May  the  mysteries  we  have  received,  O  Lord, 
 afford  us  help,  that  our  fast  may  both  be  acceptable  to  Thee, 
 and  also  avail  to  our  healing.     Through. 
 
 1"  After  P.  Comm.  let  the  Priest  say — 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 ^[  Then  let  the  Deacon  say — 
 
 Bow  down  your  heads  to  God. 
 
 %  This  is  to  be  said  till  Maundy  Thursday  ,  except  on  Sundays. 
 
 'The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 Lord,  mercifully  look  upon  them  who  bow  down  before  Thy 
 Majesty,  that  they  who  have  been  refreshed  with  the  Divine  gift, 
 may  always  be  sustained  by  heavenly  nourishment.     Through. 
 
 THURSDAY  AFTER  ASH-WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Office.  Ps.  Iviii. 
 
 When  I  cried  unto  the  Lord,  He  heard  my  voice  from  the  battle 
 that  was  against  me ;  and  God  that  endureth  for  ever  shall  bring 
 them  down :  O  cast  thy  burden  upon  the  Lord,  and  He  shall 
 nourish  thee. 
 
 Ps.  Hear  my  prayer,  O  God :  and  hide  not  Thyself  from  my 
 petition.     Take  heed  unto  me,  and  hear  me. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  by  sin  art  offended,  and  art  pacified  by  repent- 
 ance, mercifully  regard   the  prayers   of  Thy  people,  who  make 
 
THURSDAY   AFTER   ASH-WEDNESDAY.  $g 
 
 supplication  to  Thee-,  and   graciously  turn   away  the  scourge  of 
 Thine  anger,  which  we  deserve  for  our  sins.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.      Isa.  xxxviii.  1-6. 
 
 In  those  days  was  Hezekiah  sick I  will   defend  it, 
 
 salth  the  Lord  Almighty, 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lv.  O  cast  thy  burden  upon  the  Lord,  and  He 
 shall  nourish  thee. 
 
 y.  When  I  cried  unto  the  Lord,  He  heard  my  voice  from  the 
 battle  that  was  against  me. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  viii.  5-13. 
 At  that  time  when  Jesus  in  the  self-same  hour. 
 
 Ojfert.  Ps.  xxv.  Unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  will  I  lift  up  my  soul ; 
 my  God,  I  have  put  my  trust  in  Thee :  O  let  me  not  be  con- 
 founded, neither  let  mine  enemies  triumph  over  me.  For  all 
 they  that  hope  in  Thee  shall  not  be  ashamed. 
 
 y.  Lead  me  forth  in  Thy  truth,  and  learn  me:  for  Thou  art 
 the  God  of  my  salvation;  in  Thee  hath  been  my  hope  all  the 
 day. 
 
 #  y.  Turn  Thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me.  O  keep 
 my  soul,  and  deliver  me :  let  me  not  be  confounded,  for  I  have 
 put  my  trust  in  Thee. 
 
 Secret.  We  offer  to  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  gifts  which  Thou  hast 
 given,  that  they  may  both  show  forth  Thy  creatures  for  the 
 benefit  of  our  mortal  nature,  and  work  in  us  an  immortal  cure. 
 Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  li.  Then  shalt  Thou  be  pleased  with  the  sacrifice 
 of  righteousness,  with  the  burnt-offerings  and  obiations,  0  Lord, 
 upon  Thine  Altar. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant  to  Thy  faithful  people,  O  Lord,  we  beseech 
 Thee,  that  they  may  both  continually  receive  the  Paschal  Sacra- 
 ments, and  earnestly  look  forward  to  that  which  is  approach- 
 ing, that  they,  stedfastly  abiding  in  the  mysteries  by  which  they 
 have  been  renewed,  may  by  these  means  be  brought  unto  new- 
 ness of  life.     Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 Spare,  O  Lord,   spare  Thy  people  ;  that  having  been  justly 
 chastised,  they  may  find  comfort  in  Thy  mercy.     Through. 
 
 *  Gradual. 
 
6o 
 
 FRIDAY  AFTER  ASH-WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xxx. 
 Hear,  O  Ix>rd,  and  have  mercy  upon  me  :   Lord,  be  Thou  my 
 helper. 
 
 Ps.  I  will  magnify  Thee,  O  Lord,  for  Thou  hast  set  me  up  : 
 and  not  made  my  foes  to  triumph  over  me. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Graciously  favour  us,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  in  the  fast 
 on  which  we  have  entered  ;  that  the  duties  which  we  observe 
 outwardly,  we  may  also  be  enabled  to  fulfil  with  pure  minds. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Is.  lviii.  I-o. 
 
 Thus  saith  the  Lord  God,  Cry  aloud and  He  shall  say, 
 
 Here  I  am  ;  for  1  am  merciful,  the  Lord  thy  God. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xxvii.  One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord, 
 which  I  will  require  :  even  that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the 
 Lord. 
 
 y".  To  behold  the  will  of  the  Lord,  and  be  protected  by  His 
 holy  temple. 
 
 Tract.    As  on  Ash- Wednesday. 
 
 The  Gospel.  Matt.  v.  43-48 — vi.  1-6. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples,  Ye  have  heard  
 
 shall  reward  thee  openly. 
 
 Ojfert.  Ps.  cxix.  Quicken  me,  O  Lord,  according  to  Thy 
 Word,  that  I  may  know  Thy  testimonies. 
 
 y.  O  deal  with  Thy  servant  according  unto  Thy  loving 
 mercy  :  and  take  not  the  word  of  Thy  truth  utterly  out  of  my 
 mouth. 
 
 Secret.  We  offer,  O  Lord,  the  Sacrifice  of  the  observance  of 
 Lent  :  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  it  may  both  make  our  minds 
 acceptable  unto  Thee,  and  dispose  us  more  readily  to  continence. 
 Through 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  ii.  Serve  the  Lord  in  fear  :  and  rejoice  unto  Him 
 with  reverence.  Kiss  the  Son,  lest  ye  perish  from  the  right 
 way. 
 
SATURDAY    AFTER    ASH-WEDNESDAY.  6  I 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant  to  us,  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  the 
 heavenly  gifts  which  we  ofttimes  approach  with  due  devotion, 
 may  prove  continually  profitable  to  our  salvation.     Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 Guard  Thy  people,  O  Lord,  and  graciously  cleanse  them  from 
 all  sin,  inasmuch  as  no  adversity  will  harm  them  if  no  wicked- 
 ness get  the  dominion  over  them.     Through. 
 
 SATURDAY  AFTER  ASH-WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xxx. 
 Hear,  O  Lord,  and  have  mercy  upon  me  :   Lord,  be  Thou  my 
 helper. 
 
 Ps.  I  will  magnify  Thee,  O  Lord,  for  Thou  hast  set  me  up  : 
 and  not  made  my  foes  to  triumph  over  me. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Give  ear,  O  Lord,  to  our  supplications,  and  grant  that  we  may 
 with  true  devotion  observe  this  solemn  fast,  which  was  instituted 
 to  give  health  and  salvation  both  to  our  souls  and  bodies. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.    Is.  lviii.  9- 1 4. 
 
 Thus  saith  the  Lord,  If  thou  take  away hath  spoken  it, 
 
 saith  the  Lord  Almighty. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xxvii.  One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord, 
 which  I  will  require  :  even  that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the 
 Lord. 
 
 y .  To  behold  the  will  of  the  Lord,  and  to  be  protected  by  His 
 temple. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  vi.  47-56. 
 At  chat  tune,  when  even  was  come  was  made  whole. 
 
 Ojfert.  Ps.  cxix.  25.  Quicken  me,  O  Lord,  according  to  Thy 
 Word,  that  I  may  know  Thy  testimonies. 
 
 }  .  Give  me  understanding,  and  I  shall  keep  Thy  law.  Let 
 the  free-will  offerings  of  my  mouth  please  Thee,  O  Lord. 
 
 Secret.  Prepare  us,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  by  the  bounden 
 offering  of  this  fast,  that  we  may  always  celebrate  this  adorable 
 Sacrifice  with  sober  minds.     Through. 
 
(>  1  HRST    SUNDAY    IN    LENT,    OR    INVOCAVIT. 
 
 Comtn.   P$.  ii.    Serve  the  Lord  in  fear  :    and  rejoice  unto  Him 
 with  reverence.    Kiss  the  Son,  lest  ye  perish  from  the  right  way. 
 
 P.  Comm,    Being  satisfied  with   the  gift  of  celestial  life,  we 
 ( h  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God,   that  that  which  is  a  mystery 
 to  us   in  this   present  life,   may  be  made  our  help   in  eternity. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People, 
 Make  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  both  at  all  times  to  fre- 
 quent the  means  of  our  salvation  with  due  observance,  and  also 
 more  devoutly  to  attend  them  after  their  special  commencement. 
 Through.* 
 
 JTtr.0t  ©untmg  in  Lent,  or  Jntiocatnt. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xci. 
 He  shall  call  upon  Me,  and  I  will   hear   him  :    I  will  deliver 
 him,  and   bring  him   to  honour.     With   long  life  will  I  satisfy 
 him. 
 
 Ps.  Whoso  dwelleth  under  the  defence  of  the  Most  High  : 
 shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Almighty. 
 
 The  Co/Ieet. 
 O  God,  Who  purifiest  Thy  Church  by  yearly  observance  of 
 Lent,  grant  unto  Thy  family  that  what  they  endeavour  to  obtain 
 of  Thee  by  fasting,  they  may  follow  up  by  good  works.  Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.      2  Cor.  vi.  I- 10. 
 Brethren,  we  beseech  you  possessing  all  things. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xci.    For   He  shall  give  His  Angels  charge  over 
 thee  :  to  keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 
 
 y.  They  shall  bear  thee  in  their  hands :    that  thou  hurt  not 
 thy  foot  against  a  stone. 
 
 Tract.  Ps.  xci.    Whoso  dwelleth  under   the  defence  of  the 
 Most  High :   shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Almighty. 
 
 A  .    I  will  say  unto   the  Lord,  Thou   art  my  hope,  and  my 
 stronghold  :   my  God,  in  Him  will  I  trust. 
 
 *   Miss.  1494.  1497  have  the  Roman  collect,  Fideles  tui. 
 
FIRST     SUNDAY     IN     LENT,     OR     INVOCAV1 T.  6  J 
 
 V.  For  He  shall  deliver  thee  from  the  snare  of  the  hunter  : 
 and  from  the  noisome  pestilence. 
 
 \  .  He  shall  defend  thee  under  His  wings,  and  thou  shalt  be 
 safe  under  His  feathers. 
 
 Y.  His  faithfulness  and  truth  shall  be  thy  shield  and  buckler. 
 Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  any  terror  by  night : 
 
 }.  Nor  for  the  arrow  that  flieth  by  day  ;  for  the  pestilence 
 that  walketh  in  darkness  :  nor  for  the  sickness  that  destroyeth  in 
 the  noon-day. 
 
 }.  A  thousand  shall  fall  beside  thee,  and  ten  thousand  at  thy 
 right  hand  :   but  it  shall  not  come  nigh  thee. 
 
 }f .  For  He  shall  give  His  Angels  charge  over  thee  :  to  keep 
 thee  in  all  thy  ways. 
 
 }.  They  shall  bear  thee  in  their  hands  :  that  thou  hurt  not 
 thy  foot  against  a  stone. 
 
 y .  Thou  shalt  go  upon  the  lion  and  adder  :  the  young  lion 
 and  the  dragon  shalt  thou  tread  under  thy  feet. 
 
 y".  Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  Me,  therefore  will  I 
 deliver  him  :  I  will  set  him  up,  because  he  hath  known  My 
 Name. 
 
 }.  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.     With  long 
 life  will  I  satisfy  him  :  and  shew  him  My  salvation. 
 The  Gospel.      Matt.  iv.  I-II. 
 
 At  that  time  was  Jesus  and  ministered  unto  Him. 
 
 Ojfert.  Ps.  xci.  He  shall  defend  thee  under  His  wings,  and 
 thou  shalt  be  safe  under  His  feathers  :  His  faithfulness  and  truth 
 shall  be  thy  shield  and  buckler. 
 
 Secret.  We  offer,  O  Lord,  in  the  most  solemn  manner,  this 
 Sacrifice  at  the  beginning  of  Lent,  humbly  beseeching  Thee,  that 
 as  we  abstain  from  carnal  feastings,  we  may  also  renounce  all 
 hurtful  pleasures.     Through. 
 
 Preface.  The  daily  one. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xci.  He  shall  defend  thee  under  His  wings,  and 
 thou  shalt  be  safe  under  His  feathers :  His  faithfulness  and  truth 
 shall  be  thy  shield  and  buckler. 
 
 P.  Comm.  May  the  holy  oblation,  O  Lord,  of  Thy  Sacrament, 
 give  us  a  new  life,  that  laying  aside  the  old  man  we  may  pass  to 
 the  fellowship  of  the  saving  mystery.     Through. 
 
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 MONDAY  AFTER  INVOCAVIT. 
 
 The  Office.    Ps.  cxxiii. 
 
 Behold,  even  as  the  eyes  of  servants  look  unto  the  hand  of 
 their  masters  :  even  so  our  eyes  wait  upon  the  Lord  our  God, 
 until  He  have  mercy  upon  us.  Have  mercy  upon  us,  O  Lord, 
 have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 Ps.  Unto  Thee  lift  I  up  mine  eyes  :  O  Thou  that  dwellest  in 
 the  heavens. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Convert  us,  O  God,  our  Saviour,  that  this  fast  of  Lent  may  be 
 beneficial  to  us,  and  instruct  our  minds  with  Thy  heavenly  doc- 
 trine.    Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Ezek.  xxxiv.  II-l6. 
 
 For  thus  saith  the  Lord  God   with  judgment  and  justice, 
 
 saith  the  Lord  Almighty. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lxxxiv.  Behold,  O  God,  our  defender  :  and 
 look  upon  Thy  servants. 
 
 y.  O  Lord  God  of  Hosts,  hear  the  prayers  of  Thy  servants. 
 
 Tract.  As  on  Ash-Wednesday. 
 
 The  Gospel.    Matt.  xxv.  3 1 -46. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  his  disciples,  "When  the  Son  of  Man 
 
 into  life  eternal. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  cxix.  1 8,  1 25.  /  ivill  lift  up  mine  eyes,  that  I 
 may  see  the  wondrous  things  of  Thy  law,  O  Lord ;  that  Thou 
 tnayest  teach  me  Thy  righteousness.  O  grant  me  understanding, 
 that  I  may  know  Thy  testimonies. 
 
 "jt.  Teach  me,  O  Lord,  the  way  of  Thy  statutes  :  and  /  -will 
 be  exercised  in  Thy  precepts. 
 
 Secret.  Accept,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  oblations  we 
 devoutly  offer,  that,  through  Thy  operation,  they  may  both  sanc- 
 tify our  fast,  and  obtain  for  us  the  favour  of  Thy  comfort. 
 Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  iii.  I  did  call  upon  the  Lord  with  my  voice  :  and 
 He  heard  me  out  of  His  holy  hill.  I  will  not  be  afraid  for  ten 
 thousands  of  the  people  :  that  have  set  themselves  against  me 
 round  about. 
 
TUESDAY  AFTER   INVOCAVIT  65 
 
 P.  Comm.  May  the  frequent  repetition  of  Thy  mysteries  aid 
 us,  O  Ix>rd,  both  to  wean  us  from  earthly  desires,  and  to  implant 
 in  us  a  love  of  heavenly  things.     Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 Loose,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  chains  of  our  sins,  and 
 mercifully  turn  away  from  us   the   punishment  we  deserve  for 
 them.     Through. 
 
 TUESDAY  AFTER  INVOCAVIT. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xc. 
 Lord,  Thou  hast  been  our  refuge:  from   one  generation  to 
 another.     Thou  art  God  from  everlasting,  and  the  world  with- 
 out end. 
 
 Ps.  Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever  the 
 earth  and  the  world  were  made. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Look  down,  O  Lord,  on  this   Thy  family,  and  grant  that, 
 while  we  chastise  ourselves  by  the  mortification  of  the  flesh,  our 
 minds  may  have  light  in  Thy  light,  by  reason  of  their  longing 
 for  Thee.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Isa.  lv.  6-1 1. 
 
 In  those  days,  Isaiah  the  Prophet  spake,  saying,  Seek  ye  the  Lord 
 whereto  I  sent  it,  saith  the  Lord  Almighty. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cxli.  Let  my  prayer  be  set  forth  in  Thy  sight 
 as  the  incense. 
 
 y.  Let  the  lifting  up  of  my  hands  be  an  evening  sacrifice. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  xxi.  IO-17. 
 
 At  that  time,  when  Jesus  was   come  and  He  lodged 
 
 there,  and  taught  them  concerning  the  Kingdom  of  God. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  xxxi.  My  hope  hath  been  in  Thee,  O  Lord :  I 
 have  said,  Thou  art  my  God.     My  time  is  in  Thy  hand. 
 
 y .  Shew  Thy  servant  the  light  of  Thy  countenance  :  and 
 save  me  for  Thy  mercy's  sake.  Let  me  not  be  confounded,  O 
 Lord,  for  I  have  called  upon  Thee. 
 
 Secret.  Grant,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  the  devotion 
 we  offer  unto  Thee  may  be  in  accordance  with  the  gift  we  have 
 dedicated.     Through. 
 
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66  EMBER    WEDNESDAY. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  iv.  Hear  me  when  I  call,  O  God  of  my  righteous- 
 ness :  Thou  hast  set  me  at  liberty  when  I  was  in  trouble  ;  have 
 mercy  upon  me,  0  Lord,  and  hearken  unto  my  prayer. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Almighty  God,  that  we  may 
 effectually  obtain  that  salvation,  of  which  we  have  received 
 the  pledge  in  these  mysteries.     Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 May  our  prayers,  O  Lord,  ascend  to  Thee  ;  and  deliver  Thou 
 Thy  Church  from  all  wickedness.     Through. 
 
 EMBER  WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xxv. 
 
 Call  to  remembrance,  O  Lord,  Thy  tender  mercies  :  and  Thy 
 loving-kindnesses,  which  have  been  ever  of  old.  Neither  let  our 
 enemies  triumph  over  us.  Deliver  us,  O  God  of  Israel,  out  of  all 
 our  troubles. 
 
 Ps.  Unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  will  I  lift  up  my  soul  ;  my  God,  I 
 have  put  my  trust  in  Thee  :  O  let  me  not  be  confounded. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Mercifully    hear  our  prayers,    O   Lord,    we   beseech    Thee, 
 and  stretch  forth   the  right  hand  of  Thy  majesty  against  all  our 
 enemies.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Exod.  xxiv. 
 
 In  those  days  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses, days  and  forty 
 
 nights. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xxv.  The  sorrows  of  my  heart  are  enlarged  : 
 O  bring  Thou  me  out  of  my  troubles,  0  Lord. 
 
 ~jt.  Look  upon  my  adversity  and  misery  :  and  forgive  me  all 
 my  sins. 
 
 The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  graciously  regard  the  devotion  of 
 Thy  people  ;  that    they  who   are   mortified  in  body  by   absti- 
 nence,  by  the  fruit    of   that    good  work   may  be   renewed   in 
 mind.     Through. 
 
I  MBER    WEDNESDAY.  C)J 
 
 The  Lesson.      I  Kings  xix.  3-8. 
 
 ///  those  (h\s  Ellas  came  to  Beersheba  the   mount  of 
 
 God. 
 
 Tract.  Ps.  xxv.  O  bring  Thou  me  out  of  my  troubles.  0 
 Lord,  look  upon  my  adversity  and  misery  :  and  forgive  me  all 
 my  sin. 
 
 jf .  Unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  will  I  lift  up  my  soul ;  my  God,  I 
 have  put  my  trust  in  Thee:  O  let  me  not  be  confounded,  neither 
 let  mine  enemies  triumph  over  me. 
 
 }[ ,  For  all  they  that  hope  in  Thee  shall  not  be  ashamed:  but- 
 such  as  transgress  without  a  cause  shall  be  put  to  confusion. 
 
 ^  Let  this  Tract  be  said  on  all  Wednesdays  till  Palm  Sunday. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  xii.  38-50. 
 
 At  that  time,  came  to  Jesus  certain  of  the  scribes  and 
 
 mother. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  cxix.  47.  And  my  delight  shall  be  in  Thy  command- 
 ments :  which  I  have  loved.  My  hands  also  will  I  lift  up  unto 
 Thy  commandments,  which  I  have  loved. 
 
 y.  57.  Thou  art  my  portion,  O  Lord:  I  have  promised  to 
 keep  Thy  law.  I  made  my  humble  petition  in  Thy  presence 
 with  my  whole  heart. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  look  upon  this  our  only 
 Sacrifice,  that  we  who  have  waited  for  those  things  which  we 
 believe  may  be  hoped  for  in  the  partaking  of  these  mysteries, 
 may  receive  the  same.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  v.  Consider  my  meditation.  O  hearken  Thou  unto 
 the  voice  of  my  calling,  my  King  and  my  God :  for  unto  Thee 
 will  I  make  my  prayer,  0  Lord. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  these 
 holy  gifts  may  cleanse  away  our  guilt,  and  work  in  us  the  fruits 
 of  a  good  life.     Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  cast  the  bright  beams  of  Thy 
 light  upon  our  minds,  that  we  may  both  perceive  the  things  we 
 ought  to  do,  and  also  may  have  power  rightly  to  fulfil  the  same. 
 Through. 
 
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 THURSDAY  AFTER  IWOCAVIT. 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xcvi. 
 Glory  and  worship  are  before  Him:   power  and  honour  are  in 
 His  sanctuary. 
 
 Ps.  O  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song  :  sing  unto  the  Lord, 
 all  the  whole  earth. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Almighty  everlasting  God,  Who  hast  appointed  the  observance 
 of  fasting  and  almsgiving  for  the  remedy  of  our  sins,  mercifully 
 grant  us  ever  to  be  devoted  to  Thee  in  mind  and  body.    Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Ezek.  xviii.  i-io. 
 
 /;;  those  days,  the  Word  of  the  Lord  he  shall  surely 
 
 live,  sa'ith  the  Lord  Almighty. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xvii.  Keep  me  as  the  apple  of  an  eye  :  hide  me 
 under  the  shadow  of  Thy  wings. 
 
 X.  Let  my  sentence  come  from  Thy  presence :  and  let  Thine 
 eyes  look  upon  the  thing  that  is  equal. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  viii.  3 1 -47. 
 
 At  that  ///^,*said  Jesus   to  those  Jews  heareth  God's 
 
 words. 
 
 Offiert.  Ps.  xxxiv.  The  angel  of  the  Lord  tarrieth  round  about 
 them  that  fear  Him:  and  delivereth  them.  O  taste,  and  see 
 how  gracious  the  Lord  is. 
 
 J.  I  will  alway  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  :  His  praise  shall 
 ever  be  in  my  mouth. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  those  offerings  which 
 are  appointed  in  this  wholesome  fast  may  be  favourable  to  our 
 salvation.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  John  vi.  The  bread  that  I  will  give  is  My  Flesh,  which 
 I  will  give  for  the  life  of  the  world. 
 
 P.  Comm.  By  the  free  grant  of  these  Thy  gifts,  O  Lord,  lift 
 us  up  by  Thy  protection  in  this  world,  and  renew  us  everlastingly. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 
 Grant,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  all  Christian  people 
 may  acknowledge  what  they  profess,  and  love  the  heavenly  gift 
 they  often  approach.     Through. 
 
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 EMBER  FRIDAY. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xxv. 
 
 Bring  Thou  me  out  of  my  troubles,  0  Lord.  Look  upon  my 
 adversity  and  misery :   and  forgive  me  all  my  sin. 
 
 Ps.  Unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  will  I  lift  up  my  soul  ;  my  God,  I 
 have  put  my  trust  in  Thee  :  O  let  me  not  be  confounded". 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Be  favourable,  O  Lord,  to  Thy  people,  and  pitifully  comfort 
 again  with  Thy  gracious  help  those  whom  Thou  fillest  with  de- 
 votion to  Thee.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.    Ezek.  xviii.  20-28. 
 
 Thus  saith  the  Lord  God,  The  soul  that  sinneth he  shall 
 
 not  die,  saith  the  Lord  Almighty. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lxxxvi.  My  God,  save  Thy  servant  that  putteth 
 his  trust  in  Thee. 
 
 y .  Give  ear,  Lord,  unto  my  prayer. 
 
 Tract.  As  on  Ash- Wednesday. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  v.  I- 1 5. 
 
 At  that  time,  there  was  a  feast  of  the  Jews which  had 
 
 made  him  whole. 
 
 Offer t.  Ps.  ciii.  Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul  :  and  forget  not 
 all  His  benefits  ;  making  thee  young  and  lusty  as  an  eagle. 
 
 y .  Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin  :  Who  saveth  thy  life  from  de- 
 struction :  Who  crowneth  thee  with  mercy  and  loving-kind- 
 ness. 
 
 Secret.  Receive,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  offerings  of 
 our  services,  and  graciously  sanctify  Thy  own  gifts.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  vi.  All  mine  enemies  shall  be  confounded,  and  sore 
 vexed :  they  shall  be  turned  back  and  put  to  shame  suddenly. 
 
 P.  Comm.  May  the  efficacy  of  this  Sacrament,  O  Lord,  cleanse 
 us  from  our  sins,  and  obtain  for  us  the  accomplishment  of  our 
 right  desires.     Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 Hear  us,  O  merciful   God,  and   manifest  the  light   of  Thy 
 grace  to  our  minds.     Through. 
 
7o 
 
 EMBER  SATURDAY. 
 
 The  Office.  Ps.  lxxxviii. 
 Let  my  prayer  enter  into  Thy   presence,  incline  Thine  ear 
 unto  my  calling. 
 
 Ps.  O  Lord  God  of  my  salvation,  I  have  cried  day  and  night 
 before  Thee. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 D.    Let  us  kneel. 
 D.    Rise. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  look  graciously  on  Thy  people, 
 and  in  Thy  clemency  turn  away  from  them  the  scourge  of  Thy 
 wrath.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.    Deut.  xxvi.  15-19. 
 
 In  those  days  Moses  spake  unto  the  Lord,  saying,  Look  down 
 from  Thy  holy  habitation  as  He  hath  spoken  to  thee. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lxxix.  Be  merciful  unto  our  sins.  Wherefore 
 do  the  heathen  say,  Where  is  now  their  God  ? 
 
 "J^.  Help  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  for  the  glory  of  Thy 
 Name  :  O  deliver  us. 
 
 ^[  No  repetition  of  Gradual. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 D.    Let  us  kneel. 
 D.    Rise. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  leadest  us  through  things   temporal  to  things 
 eternal,  extend  Thy  mercy  to  us  who  are  striving  after  heavenly 
 promises  ;  and  because  all  our  faith  is  of  Thee,  may  all  our  life 
 be  in  Thee.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.    Deut.  xi.  22-25. 
 In  those  days  Moses  said  to  the  children  of  Israel,  If  ye  shall  dili- 
 gently   the  Lord  your  God  hath  said  unto  you. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lxxxiv.  Behold,  O  God  our  Defender  :  and 
 look  upon  the  face  of  Thy  servants. 
 
 jf '.  O  Lord  God  of  Hosts,  hear  the  prayer  of  Thy  servants. 
 
I  MBER     SATURDAY.  71 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 D.    Let  us  kneel. 
 D.    Rise. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Look  on   us,  O  God,   our  Protector,   that   we,   who  labour 
 under  the  weight  of  our  own  evils,  may  be  rescued  by  Thy 
 mercy,  and  serve  Thee  with  a  free  mind.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     2  Mace.  i.  23-25. 
 
 In  those  days  the  priests  made  a  prayer   The  Lord  open 
 
 your  hearts  in  His  law  and  commandments,  and  send  you  peace. 
 The  Lord  hear  your  prayers,  and  be  at  one  with  you  ;  and  the 
 Lord  our  God  never  forsake  you  in  time  of  trouble. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xc.    Turn  Thee  again,  O  Lord,  at  the  last :  and 
 be  gracious  unto  Thy  servants. 
 
 y.  Lord,  Thou  hast  been  our  refuge  :    from  one  generation 
 to  another. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 D.    Let  us  kneel. 
 D.    Rise. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Give  ear,  O  Lord,  we   beseech  Thee,  to  our  prayers  ;    that, 
 through  Thy  bountiful  grace,  we  may  be  humble  in  prosperity, 
 and  without  fear  in  adversity.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Ecclus.  xxxvi.  1-8. 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us   Thy  wonderful  works,  0  Lord 
 
 our  God. 
 
 Gradual.  O  Lord,  save  Thy  people  :   and  bless  Thine  heritage. 
 ~f.  Ps.  xxviii.  Unto  Thee  will  I  cry,  O  Lord   my  strength  : 
 think  no  scorn  of  me,  lest  I  become  like  them  that  go  down  into 
 the  pit. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 D.    Let  us  kneel. 
 D.    Rise. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Prevent  us,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  in  all  our  doings,  with 
 Thy  most  gracious  power,  and  further  us  with  Thy  continual 
 help  ;  that  all  our  works  may  be  begun,  continued,  and  ended 
 in  Thee.     Through. 
 
fl.MBKR     SATURDAY 
 
 The  Lesson. 
 (See  Less.  v.  Emb.  Sat.  in  Advent  to  v.  34  inclusive.) 
 
 Tract,  Blessed  art  Thou  in  the  firmament  of  heaven,  and 
 above  all  to  be  praised  and  glorified  for  ever. 
 
 Choir.    (Repeats.) 
 
 Clergy.  O  all  ye  works  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O 
 ye  heavens,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  ye  angels  of  the  Lord,  bless 
 ye  the  Lord  : 
 
 Ch.  Praise  and  exalt  Him  above  all  for  ever. 
 
 CI.  O  all  ye  waters  that  be  above  the  heaven,  bless  ye  the 
 Lord  :  O  all  ye  powers  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  ye 
 sun  and  moon,  bless  ye  the  Lord  : 
 
 Ch.  Praise  and  exalt  Him  above  all  for  ever. 
 
 CI.  O  ye  stars  of  heaven,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  every  shower 
 and  dew,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  all  ye  winds,  bless  ye  the 
 Lord  : 
 
 Ch.  Praise  and  exalt  Him  above  all  for  ever. 
 
 CI.  O  ye  fire  and  heat,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  ye  nights  and 
 days,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  ye  light  and  darkness,  bless  ye  the 
 Lord  : 
 
 Ch.  Praise  and  exalt  Him  above  all  for  ever. 
 
 CI.  O  ye  ice  and  cold,  bless  ve  the  Lord  :  O  ye  frost  and 
 snow,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  ye  lightnings  and  clouds,  bless  ye 
 the  Lord  : 
 
 Ch.  Praise  and  exalt  Him  above  all  for  ever. 
 
 CI.  O  let  the  earth  bless  the  Lord  :  O  ye  mountains  and 
 little  hills,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  all  ye  things  that  grow  on  the 
 ^rth,  bless  ye  the  Lord  : 
 
 Ch.  Praise  and  exalt  Him  above  all  for  ever. 
 
 CI.  O  all  ve  fowls  of  the  air,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  all  ye 
 beasts  and  cattle,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  ye  children  of  men, 
 bless  ye  the  Lord  : 
 
 Ch.  Praise  and  exalt  Him  above  all  for  ever. 
 
 CI.  O  Israel,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  ye  priests  of  the  Lord, 
 bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O  ye  servants  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the 
 Lord  : 
 
 Ch.  Praise  and  exalt  Him  above  all  for  ever. 
 
 CI.    O  ye  spirits  and  souls  of  the  righteous,  bless  ye  the  Lord  : 
 O  ve  holy  and  humble  men  of  heart,  bless  ye  the  Lord  : 
 .  Praise  and  exalt  Him  above  all  for  ever. 
 
EMBER    SATURDAY.  73 
 
 CI.    O  Ananias,  A/arias,  and  Misael,  bless  ye  the  Lord  : 
 Ch,  Praise  and  exalt  Him  above  all  for  ever. 
 CI.    Blessed  art  Thou  in  the  firmament. 
 Ch.    [Repents.) 
 
 The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 
 And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 {Coll.  as  Emb.  Sat.  in  Advent.) 
 
 The  Epistle.     I  Thess.  v.    1 4-2  3. 
 Now  we  exhort  you  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
 
 Tract.  Ps.  cxvii.  O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  heathen  :  praise 
 Him  all  ye  nations. 
 
 A  .  For  His  merciful  kindness  is  more  and  more  towards  us, 
 and  the  truth  of  the  Lord  endureth  for  ever. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  xvii.  I -9 
 At  that  time  Jesus  taketh  Peter  from  the  dead. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  lxxxviii.  O  Lord  God  of  my  salvation,  I  have 
 cried  day  and  night  before  Thee  :  O  let  my  prayer  enter  into 
 Thy  presence. 
 
 y.  Incline  Thine  ear  unto  my  calling,  O  Lord.  Thou  hast 
 put  away  mine  acquaintance  far  from  me  :  Lord,  I  have  called 
 daily  upon  Thee,  I  have  stretched  forth  my  hands  unto  Thee. 
 
 Secret.  Sanctify,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  our  fast  by  this 
 present  Sacrifice,  that  what  we  outwardly  profess  by  its  observ- 
 ance may  be  inwardly  wrought  in  us.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  vii.  O  Lord  my  God,  in  Thee  have  I  put  my  trust: 
 save  me  from  all  them  that  persecute  me,  and  deliver  me. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Defend,  O  Lord,  with  Thy  perpetual  protection 
 those  whom  Thou  feedest  with  the  divine  mysteries  ;  and  as 
 Thou  hast  instructed  us  by  heavenly  ordinances,  guide  us  by 
 Thy  saving  consolation.     Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 May  Thy  much-desired  blessing,   O   God,  give   strength    to 
 Thy  faithful  people ;  both  causing  them  never  to  swerve  from 
 Thy  will,   and    bestowing    on  them   the  continual  joy  of  Thy 
 favour.     Through. 
 
 ^f  If  the  Bishop  is  ordaining,  the  Prayer  over  the  People  shall  not  be  said. 
 
74 
 
 ^econD  ©unDaj)  in  Lent,  or  Bemtniscere, 
 
 The  Office.    Ps.  xxv. 
 
 Call  to  remembrance,  O  Lord,  Thy  tender  mercies  :  and  Thy 
 loving-kindnesses,  which  have  been  ever  of  old.  Let  not  our 
 enemies  triumph  over  us.  Deliver  us,  O  God  of  Israel,  out  of 
 all  our  trouble. 
 
 Ps.  Unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul.  My  God,  I 
 have  put  my  trust  in  Thee,  let  me  not  be  confounded. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Almighty  God,  "Who  seest  that  we  have  no  power  of  our- 
 selves, keep  us  both  outwardly  and  inwardly,  that  we  may  be 
 defended  from  all  adversities  which  may  happen  to  the  body, 
 and  may  be  cleansed  from  all  evil  thoughts  in  the  soul. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     I  Thess.  iv.  I -7. 
 
 We  beseech  you  but  unto  holiness  in  Christ  Jesus  our 
 
 Lord. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xxv.  The  sorrows  of  my  heart  are  enlarged  : 
 O  bring  Thou  me  out  of  my  troubles,  0  Lord.  Look  upon  my 
 adversity  and  misery  :  and  forgive  me  all  my  sin. 
 
 Tract.  Matt.  xv.  The  Lord  said  to  the  woman  of  Canaan,  It  is 
 not  meet  to  take  the  children's  bread,  and  to  cast  it  to  dogs. 
 
 "J?.  And  she  said,  Truth,  Lord  :  yet  the  dogs  eat  of  the 
 crumbs  which  fall  from  their  masters'  table. 
 
 y.  Then  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  her,  O  woman,  great 
 is  thy  faith  :  be  it  unto  thee  even  as  thou  wilt. 
 
 The  Gospel.    Matt.  xv.  2 1 -2  8. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  went  thence that  very  hour. 
 
 Offiert.  Ps.  cxix.  47.  And  my  delight  shall  be  in  Thy  com- 
 mandments, which  I  have  loved  :  my  hands  also  will  I  lift  up 
 unto  Thy  commandments,  which  I  have  loved. 
 
 Secret.  Graciously  receive,  O  Lord,  the  gifts  of  Thy  Church, 
 which  Thou  in  Thy  mercy  hast  ordained  to  be  offered,  and 
 causest  by  Thy  power  to  pass  into  the  mystery  of  our  salvation. 
 Through. 
 
 Preface.    The  daily  one. 
 
MONDAY    AFTER     REMINISCERE.  75 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  v.  Consider  my  meditation  :  hearken  Thon  unto 
 the  voice  of  my  calling,  my  King,  and  my  God  :  for  unto  Thee 
 will  I  make  my  prayer,  0  Lord. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  grace  of  Thy 
 most  sacred  Body  and  Blood  which  we  have  received  quicken 
 US  •,  and  that  which  it  doth  promise  in  this  mystic  act,  may  it 
 freely  bestow  in  everlasting  effects.     Through. 
 
 MONDAY  AFTER  REMINISCERE. 
 
 The  Office.    Ps.  xxvi. 
 Deliver   me,  0  Lord,  and   be  merciful  unto   me.      My  foot 
 standeth  right  :  I  will  praise  the  Lord  in  the  congregations. 
 
 Ps.  Be  Thou  my  Judge,  O  Lord,  for  I  have  walked  inno- 
 cently :  my  trust  hath  been  also  in  the  Lord,  therefore  shall  I 
 not  fall. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  this  Thy 
 family,  who  mortify  the  flesh  by  abstinence  from  meat,  may  like- 
 wise fast  from  sin,  and  follow  righteousness.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.    Dan.  ix.  1 5- 1 9. 
 At  that  time  Daniel  prayed  unto  the  Lord,  saying,   O  Lord  our 
 God are  called  by  Thy  Name,  O  Lord  our  God. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lxx.  Thou  art  my  helper  and  my  redeemer,  O 
 Lord,  make  no  long  tarrying.  Let  them  be  ashamed  and  con- 
 founded that  seek  after  my  soul. 
 
 Tract.    As  on  Ash-Wednesday. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  viii.  2 1 -2  9. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  the  multitude  of  Jeivs,  I  go  My  way 
 those  things  that  please  Him. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  xvi.  I  will  thank  the  Lord  for  giving  me  warning : 
 I  have  set  God  always  before  me  :  for  He  is  on  my  right  hand, 
 therefore  I  shall  not  fall. 
 
 'f'.  Preserve  me,  O  God  :  for  in  Thee  have  I  put  my  trust. 
 O  my  soul,  thou  hast  said  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art  my  God. 
 The  Lord  Himself  is  the  portion  of  mine  inheritance. 
 
 Secret.  May  this  sacrifice  of  propitiation  and  praise  make  us, 
 O  Lord,  worthy  of  Thy  reconciled  favour.     Through. 
 
j6  TUESDAY    AFTER    RLMIN1SCERE. 
 
 •:.  Ps,  \iii.    O  Lord  our  Governor,  how  excellent  is  Thy 
 Name  in  all  the  world  ! 
 
 P.  Comtn.  May  this  Communion,  O  Lord,  cleanse  us  from  sin-, 
 and  make  us  partakers  of  the  heavenly  remedy.     Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 Hear  our  supplications,  O  Almighty  God,  and  mercifullv  grant 
 that  they  on  whom  Thou  bestowest  boldness  to  hope  for  Thy 
 loving-kindness,  may  experience  the  effects  of  Thy  wonted  com- 
 passion.    Through. 
 
 TUESDAY  AFTER  REMIXISCERE. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xxvii. 
 
 Mv  heart  hath  talked  of  Thee,  Seek  ye  my  face  :  Thy  face 
 Lord,  will  I  seek.     O  hide  not  Thou  Thy  face  from  me. 
 
 Ps.  The  Lord  is  my  light,  and  my  salvation  :  Whom  then 
 shall  I  fear  ? 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Graciously  perfect  in  us,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  as- 
 sistance of  this  holy  observance,  that  what  we  have  perceived  to 
 be  our  duty,  by  Thy  guidance,  through  Thy  working,  we  may 
 indeed  fulfil.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.      I  Kings  xvii.  8- 1 6. 
 
 In  those  days,  the  Word  of  the  Lord  came  unto  Elijah  the 
 Tishbite,  saying which  He  spake  by  Elijah. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lv.  O  cast  Thy  burden  upon  the  Lord,  and  He 
 shall  nourish  Thee. 
 
 y  .  As  for  me,  I  will  call  upon  God,  and  He  shall  hear  my 
 voice  from  the  battle  that  was  against  me. 
 
 The  Gospel.    Matt,  xxiii.  I-I2. 
 
 At  that  time,  spake  Jesus  to  the  multitude  shall  be 
 
 exalted. 
 
 Offiert.  Ps.  li.  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  after  Thy  great 
 goodness  :  do  away  mine  offences. 
 
 A  .  For  I  acknowledge  my  faul^  :  and  mv  sin  is  e\er  before 
 me. 
 
WEDNESDAY    AFTER    REMINISCERE.  77 
 
 Secret,  O  Lord,  be  pleased  to  work  in  us  Thy  sanctifying 
 grace  by  these  mysteries  ;  that  it  may  both  cleanse  us  from  all 
 earthly  vices,  and  bring  us  to  the  enjoyment  of  Thy  heavenly 
 gifts.    Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  ix.  I  will  speak  of  all  Thy  marvellous  works.  I 
 will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  Thee  :  yea,  my  songs  will  I  make  of 
 Thy  Name,  O  Thou  most  Highest. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  may  what  we  have  re- 
 ceived at  Thy  Holy  Altar  be  the  medicine  of  mind  and  body : 
 that  we  who  are  fortified  by  participation  of  so  mighty  a  restora- 
 tive, may  not  be  overcome  by  any  adversities.     Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 O  Lord,  graciously  accept  our  prayers,  and  heal  the  infirmities 
 of  our  souls ;  that  we,   receiving  remission,   may  evermore  re- 
 joice in  Thy  blessing.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY  AFTER  REMINISCERE. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xxxviii. 
 
 Forsake  me  not,  O  Lord  my  God :  be  not  Thou  far  from  me. 
 Haste  Thee  to  help  me :   O  Lord  God  of  my  salvation. 
 
 Ps.  Put  me  not  to  rebuke,  O  Lord,  in  Thine  anger:  neither 
 chasten  me  in  Thy  displeasure. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Mercifully  regard  Thy  people,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee; 
 and  grant  that  those  whom  Thou  commandest  to  abstain  from 
 fleshly  food,  may  likewise  cease  from  hurtful  vices.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Esther  xiii.  8-1 7. 
 
 /;/  those  days  Esther  made  her  prayer  unto  the  Lord,  saying,  O 
 Lord  God,  the  King  Almighty  :  for  the  whole  world  is  in  Thy 
 power,  and  if  Thou  hast  appointed  to  save  us,  iue  shall  forthwith 
 
 be  set  free;  for  Thou,  Lord,  hast    made  heaven  and  earth   
 
 that  praise  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xxviii.  O  save  Thy  people,  and  give  Thy  blessing 
 unto  Thine  inheritance. 
 
 it .  Unto  Thee  will  I  cry,  O  Lord  my  strength  :  think  no 
 scorn  of  me,  lest  I  become  like  them  that  go  down  into  the 
 pit. 
 
 Tract.  As  on  Ember  Wednesday. 
 
78  THURSDAY    AFTER     REMINISCERE. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  xx.  1 7-28. 
 
 At  that  tunc,  Jesus  going  up  to  Jerusalemn  a  ransom 
 
 for  many. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  xxv.  Unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  will  I  lift  up  my  soul :  O 
 my  God,  I  have  put  my  trust  in  Thee  ;  O  let  me  not  be  con- 
 founded, neither  let  my  enemies  triumph  over  me  ;  for  all  they 
 that  hope  in  Thee  shall  not  be  confounded. 
 
 if.  Lead  me  forth  in  Thy  truth,  and  learn  me  :  for  Thou  art 
 the  God  of  my  salvation  ;  in  Thee  hath  been  my  hope  all  the 
 day  long. 
 
 *  jf.  Turn  Thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me  :  O  keep 
 my  soul,  and  deliver  me:  let  me  not  be  confounded,  for  I  have 
 put  my  trust  in  Thee. 
 
 Secret.  Graciously  look  down,  O  Lord,  on  the  offerings  we 
 make  Thee,  and  by  this  most  Holy  Communion  absolve  us  from 
 the  chains  of  our  sins.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xi.  The  righteous  Lord  loveth  righteousness  :  His 
 countenance  will  behold  the  thing  that  is  just. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  our  frequent  re- 
 ceiving of  the  mysteries  be  profitable  to  us  ;  that  we,  being 
 cleansed  from  the  evil  condition  of  the  old  man,  may  make  pro- 
 gress, and  increase  in  newness  of  life.     Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 O  God,  the  restorer  and  lover  of  innocence,  draw  to  Thyself 
 the  hearts  of  Thy  servants,  that  being  inflamed  by  the  fervour  of 
 Thy  Spirit,  they  may  be  found  stedfast  in   faith,  and  zealous  in 
 good  works.     Through. 
 
 THURSDAY  AFTER  REMINISCERE. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  lxx. 
 
 Haste  Thee,  O  God,  to  deliver  me :  make  haste  to  help  me, 
 O  Lord.  Let  my  enemies  be  ashamed  and  confounded  that  seek 
 after  my  soul. 
 
 Ps.  Let  them  be  turned  backward  and  put  to  confusion  that 
 wish  me  evil. 
 
 *  Miss.  94,  and  Grad. 
 
THURSDAY    AFTER    REMINISCE  RE.  79 
 
 The  Collect, 
 
 Grant  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  assistance  of  Thy 
 grace  ;  that  we  duly  giving  ourselves  to  fasting  and  prayer,  may 
 be  delivered  from  all  enemies  both  of  soul  and  body.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Jeremiah  xvii.  <J-lo. 
 ///  those  days  spake  Jeremiah  the  Prophet,  saying,  Cursed   be   the 
 
 man    to   the   fruit    of    his   doings,   saith  the  Lord 
 
 Almighty. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lxxix.  0  Lord,  be  merciful  unto  our  sins. 
 Wherefore  do  the  heathen  say :  Where  is  now  their  God  ? 
 
 y.  Help  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation  ;  for  the  glory  of  Thy 
 Name,  deliver  us,  0  Lord. 
 
 The  Gospel.    John  v.  30-47. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  the  multitude  of  Jews,  I  can  of  Mine 
 own  self shall  ye  believe  My  words  ? 
 
 Qjfert.  Exod.  xxxii.  Moses  prayed  before  the  Lord  his  God,  and 
 said,  Moses  prayed  before  the  Lord  his  God,  and  said,  Lord,  why 
 doth  Thy  wrath  wax  hot  against  Thy  people  ?  Turn  from  Thy 
 fierce  wrath.  Remember  Abraham,  Isaac,  and  Israel,  to  whom 
 Thou  swarest  to  give  a  land  f owing  with  milk  and  honey.  And 
 the  Lord  repented  of  the  evil  which  He  thought  to  do  unto  His 
 people. 
 
 y.  Exod.  xxxiii.  17-,  xxxiv.  The  Lord  said  unto  Moses, 
 Thou  hast  found  grace  in  My  sight,  and  I  know  thee  by  name. 
 And  Moses  made  haste,  and  bowed  his  head  towards  the  earth, 
 and  worshipped,  saying,  I  know  that  Thou  keepest  mercy  for 
 thousands,  forgiving  iniquity  and  sin. 
 
 Secret.  O  God,  to  Whom,  seeing  divers  sacrifices  have  ceased, 
 we  now  offer  this  one  only  Victim  :  be  present  with  us  who 
 have  made  our  petitions  by  Thy  inspiration,  and  bid  the  earnest 
 desires  of  them  who  hope  in  Thee  to  be  fulfilled,  and  their  sins 
 to  be  blotted  out.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  John  vi.  He  that  eateth  My  Flesh  and  drinketh  My 
 Blood,  abideth  in  Me,  and  I  in  him,  saith  the  Lord. 
 
 P.  Comm.  May  Thy  grace,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  never 
 forsake  us,  but  ever  make  us  intent  on  Thy  holy  service  ;  and 
 always  procure  us  Thy  abundant  help,  and  defend  us  from  all 
 adversity.     Through. 
 
So  FRIDAY    AFTER     REM1NISCERE. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 Be  favourable,  O  Lord,  unto  Thy  servants,   and   hear  their 
 prayers,  and  grant  them  everlasting  mercy  ;  that  they,  glorying 
 in  Thee,   their  Creator  and  Guide,    may  have  all  blessings    re- 
 stored and  perpetuated  to  them.     Through. 
 
 FRIDAY  AFTER  REMINISCERE. 
 
 The  Office.    Ps.  xvii. 
 
 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. 
 
 Ps.    Hear  the  right,  O  Lord,  consider  my  complaint. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant,   we  beseech  Thee,   Almighty   God,    that    we,   being 
 cleansed  by  this  holy  fast,  may  come  to  the  approaching  feast 
 with  pure  minds.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Gen.  xxxvii.  6-2  2. 
 /;/  those  days  Joseph  said  unto  his  brethren,  Hear,  I  pray  you  .... 
 to  his  father  again. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cxx.  When  I  was  in  trouble  I  called  upon  the 
 Lord  :  and  He  heard  me. 
 
 y.  Deliver  my  soul,  O  Lord,  from  lying  lips  :  and  from  a 
 deceitful  tongue. 
 
 Tract.  As  on  Ash-Wednesday. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  xxi.  33-46. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  unto  His  disciples  and  the  multitude    of 
 Jews,  There  was  a  certain  householder for  a  prophet. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  xl.  Make  haste,  O  Lord,  to  help  me.  Let  them 
 be  ashamed,  and  confounded  together,  that  seek  after  my  soul  to 
 destroy  it. 
 
 y.  Let  them  be  driven  backward,  and  put  to  rebuke,  that 
 wish  me  evil. 
 
 Secret.  May  this  Sacrifice,  O  Lord  God,  both  abide  in  us 
 indeed,  and  by  its  effectual  working  be  confirmed.     Through. 
 
 Ccmm.  Ps.  xii.  Thou  shalt  keep  them,  O  Lord  :  Thou  shalt 
 preserve  him  from  this  generation  for  ever. 
 
SATURDAY     \l  11  k     R.EMINISCERE,  8l 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  lord,  that  we  who 
 have  received  this  pledge  oi  eternal  salvation  may  so  direct  onr 
 course  agreeably  thereto,  that  we  may  attain  the  same.  'Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People, 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  0  lord,  to  Thy  people  health  of 
 mind  and  body,  that  they,  cleaving  to  good  works,  may  be  ever 
 worthy  to  be  defended  by  Thy  mighty  protection.     Through. 
 
 SATURDAY  AFTER  REMINISCERE. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xix. 
 
 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. 
 
 Ps.  The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God :  and  the  firma- 
 ment sheweth  His  handy-work. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Grant,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  a  saving  effect  to  our 
 fast,  that  the  chastisement  of  the  flesh,  which  we  have  under- 
 taken, may  prevail  to  the  quickening  of  our  souls.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson,     Gen.  xxvii.  6-39. 
 
 ///  those  days  Rebecca    spake   unto  Jacob  of  heaven 
 
 from  above. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xcii.  It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the 
 Lord :  and  to  sing  praises  unto  Thy  Name,  O  most  Highest. 
 
 "J? '.  To  tell  of  Thy  loving  kindness  early  in  the  morning :  and 
 of  Thy  truth  in  the  night  season. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  xv.  1 1 -3  2. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  spake  unto  His  disciples  this  parable:  A  cer- 
 tain man  had  two  sons and  was  lost,  and  is  found. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  xiii.  Lighten  mine  eyes,  that  I  sleep  not  in  death. 
 Lest  mine  enemy  say,  I  have  prevailed  against  him. 
 
 y .  How  long  wilt  thou  forget  me,  O  Lord,  for  ever  :  how 
 long  shall  I  seek  counsel  in  my  soul  ? 
 
 Secret.  Mercifully  grant  us,  O  Lord,  in  answer  to  this  holy 
 Sacrifice,  that  we,  who  pray  to  be  absolved  from  our  own  may 
 not  have  the  sins  of  others  visited  upon  us.     Through. 
 
 G 
 
 i 
 
THIRD  SUNDAY   IN   LENT,   OR  OCU1.I. 
 
 Comm.  Luke  x\ .  Son,  /'/  ivas  meet  that  thou  shouldst  be  glad: 
 for  this  thv  brother  was  dead,  and  i^  alive  again  j  and  was  lost, 
 and  is  found. 
 
 P.  Comm.  May  the  taste  of  Thy  Divine  Sacrament,  O  Lord, 
 penetrate  the  innermost  recesses  of  our  hearts,  and  make  us  par- 
 takers of  its  strength.     Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 Protect,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  this  Thy  family,  by  Thy 
 continual  goodness,  that  they  who  do  lean  only  on  the  hope  of 
 Thy  heavenly  grace,  may  also  be  defended  by  Thy  heavenly  power. 
 Through. 
 
 CfnrU  ©unOag  in  Lent,  or  £)cult. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xxv. 
 
 Mine  eyes  are  ever  looking  unto  the  Lord;  for  He  shall  pluck 
 my  feet  out  of  the  net.  Turn  Thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon 
 me :  for  I  am  desolate,  and  in  misery. 
 
 Ps.  Unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  will  I  lift  up  my  soul.  My  God, 
 I  have  put  my  trust  in  Thee :  let  me  not  be  confounded. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 We    beseech    Thee,    Almighty   God,   look   upon   the    hearty 
 desires  of  Thy  humble  servants,  and  stretch  forth  the  right  hand 
 of  Thy  Majesty,  to  be  our  defence.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Ephes.  v.  I -9. 
 
 Brethren,  be  ye  followers  and  righteousness   and 
 
 truth. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  ix.  Up,  Lord,  and  let  not  man  have  the  upper 
 hand :  let  the  heathen  be  judged  in  Thy  sight. 
 
 V.  While  mine  enemies  are  driven  back :  they  shall  fall  and 
 perish  at  Thy  presence. 
 
 Tract.  Ps.  cxxiii.  Unto  Thee  lift  I  up  mine  eyes  :  O  Thou 
 that  dwellest  in  the  heavens. 
 
 ^ff .  Behold,  even  as  the  eyes  of  servants  look  unto  the  hand  of 
 their  masters, 
 
 y%  And  as  the  eyes  of  a  maiden  unto  the  hand  of  her  mis- 
 tress, 
 
MONDAY    AFTER    OCVLl.  <S  j 
 
 y.  Even  so  our  eyes  wait  upon  the  Lord  our  God,  until  He 
 have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 )  .  Have  mercy  upon  us,  O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  xi.  14-28. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  was  casting  out  a  devil  the  Word 
 
 of  God,  and  keep  it. 
 
 Offer  t.  Ps.  xix.  The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  and  rejoice 
 the  heart  :  sweeter  also  than  honey,  and  the  honey-comb. 
 Moreover,  by  them  is  Thy  servant  taught. 
 
 Secret.  Receive,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  gifts  of  Thy 
 devout  servants,  and  of  Thy  goodness  cleanse  them  who  serve 
 the  Divine  mysteries,  by  which  Thou  dost  justify  even  them  that 
 are  in  ignorance.     Through. 
 
 Preface.  The  daily  one. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  lxxxiv.  Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  her  an  house, 
 and  the  swallow  a  nest  where  she  may  lay  her  young:  even  Thy 
 Altar,  O  Lord  of  Hosts,  my  King  and  my  God.  Blessed  are  they 
 that  dwell  in  Thy  house :  they  will  be  always  praising  Thee. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Mercifully  deliver  us,  O  Lord,  from  all  guilt  and 
 danger,  whom  Thou  admittest  to  be  partakers  of  this  so  great 
 mystery.     Through. 
 
 MONDAY  AFTER  OCULI. 
 
 The  Office.    Ps.  lvi. 
 
 In  God's  Word  will  I  rejoice  :  in  the  Lord's  Word  will  I 
 comfort  me.  Yea,  in  God  have  I  put  my  trust :  I  will  not  fear 
 what  man  can  do  unto  me. 
 
 Ps.  Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  God,  for  man  goeth  about  to 
 devour  me  :  he  is  daily  fighting,  and  troubling  me. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,   mercifully  to  pour  forth  Thy 
 grace  into  our  hearts  ;  that,  as  we  abstain  from  fleshly  food,  so 
 we  may  withdraw  our  senses  from  all  hurtful  excesses.  Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.    2  Kings  v.  I- 1 5. 
 
 In  those  days,  Naaman,  captain  of  the  host now  know 
 
 I  that  there  is  no  God  in  all  the  earth,  but  the  Lord  God  of  Israel. 
 g  2 
 
84  TUESDAY  AFTER  OCULI. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lvi.  Thou  tellest  my  flittings,  O  God :  put  my  tears 
 into  Thy  bottle. 
 
 y.  Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  Lord,  for  man  goeth  about  to 
 devour  me  :  he  is  daily  fighting,  and  troubling  me. 
 
 Tract.    As  on  Ash- Wednesday. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  iv.  23-30. 
 At  that  time  the  Pharisees  said  unto  Jesus,  Whatsoever  we  have 
 heard went  his  way. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  Iv.  Hear  my  prayer,  O  God :  and  hide  not  Thy- 
 self from  my  petition.     Take  heed  unto  me,  and  hear  me: 
 
 }.  How  I  am  vexed.  The  enemy  crieth  so,  and  the  ungodly 
 cometh  on  so  fast :    I  would  make  haste  to  escape. 
 
 Secret.  Grant,  O  Lord,  that  the  offering  we  make  to  Thee  of 
 our  service,  may  become  to  us  a  sacrament  profitable  to  our  sal- 
 vation.    Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xiv.  Who  shall  give  salvation  unto  Israel  out  of 
 Sion  ?  When  the  Lord  turneth  the  captivity  of  His  people  : 
 then  shall  Jacob  rejoice,  and  Israel  shall  be  glad. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  almighty  and  merci- 
 ful God,  that  what  we  touch  with  our  lips,  we  may  receive 
 with  pure  minds.     Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 May  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  assist  us  ;    that 
 we  may  be  accounted  worthy  to  be  rescued  from  the  threatening 
 dangers  of  our  sins  by  Thy  protection,  and  be  set  free  by  Thy 
 deliverance.     Through . 
 
 TUESDAY  AFTER  OCULI. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xvii. 
 
 I  have  called  upon  Thee,  O  God,  for  Thou  shalt  hear  me: 
 incline  Thine  ear  to  me,  and  hearken  unto  my  words.  Keep  me 
 as  the  apple  of  an  eye :   hide  me  under  the  shadow  of  Thy  wings. 
 
 Ps.  Hear  the  right,  O  Lord,  consider  my  complaint. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Hear  us,   O  almighty  and   merciful   God,  and  graciously  be- 
 stow upon  us  the  gift  of  saving  continence.     Through. 
 
WEDNESDAY    AFTER    OCULJ.  8$ 
 
 The  Lesson.   2  Kings  iv.  I -7. 
 //;  those  days  there  cried  a  certain  woman  unto  Elisha  the  Pro- 
 phet, saying and  thy  children  of  the  rest. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xix.  O  cleanse  Thou  me  from  my  secret  faults, 
 O  Lord.    Keep  Thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous  sins. 
 
 }.  Lest  they  get  the  dominion  over  me  :  so  shall  I  be  unde- 
 Hled,  and  innocent  from  the  great  offence. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt,  xviii.  1 5-2  2. 
 At  that  time  Jesus,  looking  on  His  disciples,   said  to  Simon  Peter , 
 If  Thy  brother  shall  trespass Until  seventy  times  seven. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  cxviii.  The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  hath  the  pre- 
 eminence :  the  right  hand  of  the  Lord  bringeth  mighty  things  to 
 pass.  I  shall  not  die,  but  live  :  and  declare  the  works  of  the 
 Lord. 
 
 }f,  I  called  upon  the  Lord  in  trouble  :  and  He  heard  me  at 
 large.     The  Lord  is  on  my  side. 
 
 Secret.  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  may  the  saving  effect  of  our 
 redemption  come  unto  us  through  this  Sacrament;  to  withdraw 
 us  from  this  world's  intemperance,  and  lead  us  to  all  things  pro- 
 fitable to  our  salvation.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xv.  Lord,  who  shall  dwell  in  Thy  tabernacle  ? 
 Or  who  shall  rest  upon  Thy  holy  hill  ?  Even  he  that  leadeth 
 an  incorrupt  life,  and  doeth  the  thing  which  is  right. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Being  cleansed  by  these  holy  mysteries,  grant  us, 
 O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  both  pardon  and  grace.  Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 Defend  us,  Lord,  by  Thy  protection,  and  keep  us  ever  from 
 all  iniquity.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY  AFTER  OCULI. 
 
 The  Office.   Ps.  xxxi. 
 
 My  trust  hath  been  in  the  Lord.  I  will  be  glad,  and  rejoice 
 in  Thy  mercy  :  for  Thou  hast  considered  my  trouble. 
 
 Ps.  In  Thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  put  my  trust  :  let  me  never  be 
 put  to  confusion,  deliver  me  in  Thy  righteousness. 
 
86  THURSDAY    AFTER    OCULI. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Grant,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  being  disciplined   by 
 this  wholesome  fast,  and  abstaining   from  all   hurtful  vices,  we 
 may  the  more  readily  obtain  Thy  favour.     Through. 
 The  Lesson.     Exod.  xx.  1 2-24. 
 
 Thus  sakh  the  Lord  God,  Honour  thy  father  I  record 
 
 My  Name. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  vi.  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  am 
 weak:  O  Lord,  heal  me  : 
 
 y .  For  my  bones  are  vexed.    My  soul  also  is  sore  troubled. 
 
 Tract.    As  on  Ember  Wednesday. 
 
 The  Gospel.    Matt.  xv.  1-20. 
 
 At  that  time  came  to  Jesus  defileth  not  a  man. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  cix.  But  deal  Thou  with  me,  O  Lord,  according 
 unto  Thy  Name  :  for  sweet  is  Thy  mercy. 
 
 y.  Hold  not  Thy  tongue,  O  God  of  my  praise  :  for  the 
 mouth  of  the  ungodly,  yea,  the  mouth  of  the  deceitful  is  opened 
 upon  me. 
 
 Secret.  Receive,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  prayers  of 
 Thy  people,  together  with  their  oblations  ;  and,  while  we  cele- 
 brate these  Thy  mysteries,  defend  us  from  all  dangers.  Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xvi.  Thou  shalt  shew  me  the  path  of  life  :  in  Thy 
 presence  is  the  fulness  of  joy,  0  Lord. 
 
 P.  Cotmn.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  may  the  celestial  ban- 
 quet at  which  we  have  fed  sanctify  us  ;  that  we,  being  cleansed 
 from  all  errors,  may  be  accounted  worthy  to  attain  Thy  heavenly 
 promises.     Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we  who  beg 
 the  favour  of  Thy  protection,  being  delivered  from  all  evils,  may 
 serve  Thee  with  a  quiet  mind.    Through. 
 
 THURSDAY  AFTER  OCULI. 
 
 The  Office. 
 
 I  am  the  Saviour  of  My  people,  saith  the  Lord :  in  whatever  dis- 
 tress they  shall  call  upon  Me,  I  will  hear  them,  and  I  will  be  their 
 Lord  for  ever. 
 
 Ps.  lxxviii.  Hear  my  law,  O  my  people  :  incline  your  ears 
 unto  the  words  of  my  mouth. 
 
IR1D.W    AFTER    OCULI.  8j 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  the  holy  devo- 
 tion  of  this   East  may  both  increase  our  purity  and   render  us 
 acceptable  to  Thy  Majesty.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.    Jer.  vii.  I -7. 
 
 ///  those  days  the  Word  of  the  Lord  came  unto  me,  saying,  Stand 
 in  the  gate for  ever  and  ever,  saith  the  Lord  Almighty. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cxlv.  The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  Thee,  O  Lord : 
 and  Thou  givest  them  their  meat  in  due  season. 
 
 T.  Thou  openest  Thine  hand:  and  fillest  all  things  living 
 with  plenteousness. 
 
 The  Gospel.    John  vi.  27-35. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  saith  unto  the  multitude  of  Jews,  Labour  not 
 shall  never  thirst. 
 
 Ojfert.  Ps.  exxxviii.  Though  I  walk  in  the  midst  of  trouble, 
 yet  shalt  Thou  refresh  me,  0  Lord :  Thou  shalt  stretch  forth 
 Thy  hand  upon  the  furiousness  of  mine  enemies,  and  Thy  right 
 hand  shall  save  me. 
 
 'fr.  When  I  called  upon  Thee,  Thou  heardest  me :  and  en- 
 duedst  my  soul  with  much  strength. 
 
 Secret.  Cause  us,  O  Lord,  we  pray  Thee,  to  approach  Thy 
 holy  mysteries  with  pure  minds,  that  we  may  ever  offer  Thee  a 
 reasonable  service.    Through. 
 
 Ccmm.  Ps.  cxix.  Thou  hast  charged :  that  we  shall  diligently 
 keep  Thy  commandments.  O  that  my  ways  were  made  so  direct : 
 that  I  might  keep  Thy  statutes  ! 
 
 P.  Comm.  May  the  reverent  receiving  of  Thy  Sacrament,  O 
 Lord,  both  cleanse  us  by  its  mystic  working,  and  defend  us  by 
 its  abiding  virtue.     Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 May  Thy  heavenly  favour,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  magnify 
 Thy  people  that  is  under  Thee,  and  make  them  ever  to  keep  Thy 
 commandments.     Through. 
 
 FRIDAY  AFTER  OCULI. 
 
 The  Office.    Ps.  lxxxvi. 
 
 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. 
 
 Ps,  Bow  down  Thine  ear,  O  Lord,  and  hear  me  :  for  I  am 
 poor,  and  in  misery. 
 
83  FRIDAY    AFTER    OCULI. 
 
 The  ColUd. 
 
 I^et  Thy  gracious  favour,  O  Lord,  accompany  our  fast,  that 
 as  we  abstain  from  food  in  body,  so  we  may  likewise  fast  from 
 sin  in  mind.     Th rough. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Numb.  xx.  5-T  3. 
 
 In  those  days  the  children  of  Israel  gathered  themselves  together 
 against  Moses  and  against  Aaron,  and  said,  Give  us  ivater  that  ive 
 may  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  cried  unto  the  Lord,  and  said, 
 
 0  Lord  God,  hear  the  cry  of  this  people,  and  open  to  them   Thy  trea- 
 sury, the  fountain  of  living  ivater,  that  they  may  be  sat  is  fed,  and  their 
 
 murmuring  may  cease:*    and  the  glory  of  the  Lord   
 
 sanctified  in  them. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xxviii.  My  heart  hath  trusted  in  God,  and  I  am 
 helped  :  therefore  my  heart  danceth  for  joy,  and  in  my  song  will 
 
 1  praise  Him. 
 
 jf.  Unto  Thee  will  I  cry,  O  Lord  my  strength  :  think  no 
 scorn  of  me,  depart  not  from  me. 
 
 Tract.    As  on  Ash-Wednesday. 
 
 The  Gospel.    John  iv.  5-42. 
 
 /;/  those  days  Jesus  cometh  to  a  city  of  Samaria  the 
 
 Saviour  of  the  world. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  v.  O  hearken  Thou  unto  the  voice  of  my  calling, 
 my  King,  and  my  God  :  for  unto  Thee  will  I  make  my  praver, 
 O  Lord. 
 
 y.  Ponder  my  words,  O  Lord  :  consider  my  meditation,  and 
 hear  me. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  mercifully  regard  the 
 offerings  we  consecrate  to  Thee,  that  thev  may  be  acceptable  to 
 Thee,  and  always  further  our  salvation.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  John  v.  Whosoever  drinketh  of  this  water,  saith  the 
 Lord  to  the  woman  of  Samaria,  it  shall  be  in  him  a  well  of  water 
 springing  up  into  everlasting  life. 
 
 P.  Comm.  May  the  receiving  of  this  Sacrament,  O  Lord, 
 cleanse  us  from  sin,  and  bring  us  to  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we  who  trust  in 
 Thy  protection,  may  bv  Thy  aid  overcome  all  things  that  oppose 
 Uo.    Through. 
 
 *   Vide  Vulg. 
 
89 
 
 SATURDAY  AFPER  OCULI. 
 
 The  Office.    Ps.  v. 
 
 Ponder  my  words,  O  Lord  :  consider  my  meditation.  O 
 hearken  Thon  unto  the  voice  of  my  calling. 
 
 Ps.  My  King  and  my  God. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  they  who 
 for  the  mortification  of  the  flesh  abstain  from  food,  may,  by  fol- 
 lowing after  righteousness,  also  fast  from  sin.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Dan.  xiii.  {i.e.,  History  of  Susanna.) 
 
 ///  those  days  there  dwelt  a  man was  saved  the  same 
 
 day. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xxiii.  Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley 
 of  the  shadow  of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil  :  for  Thou  art  with 
 me,  0  Lord. 
 
 J.  Thy  rod  and  Thy  staff  comfort  me. 
 
 The  Gospel.  John  viii.  I -I  I. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  went  unto  the  Mount  of  Olives go, 
 
 and  sin  no  more. 
 
 Ojfert.  Ps.  cxix.  1 33.  Order  my  steps,  0  Lord,  in  Thy 
 Word  :    and  so  shall  no  wickedness  have  dominion  over  me. 
 
 y '.  When  Thy  Word  goeth  forth  :  it  giveth  light  and  under- 
 standing unto  the  simple. 
 
 Secret.  May  this  offering  be  pleasing  unto  Thee,  O  Lord, 
 through  our  solemn  fast ;  and  that  it  may  be  the  more  acceptable, 
 may  it  be  presented  to  Thee  with  pure  hearts.     Through. 
 
 Cotnm.  John  viii.  Woman,  hath  no  man  condemned  thee  ? 
 No  man,  Lord.     Neither  do  I  condemn  thee  :  sin  no  more. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we  may 
 be  reckoned  among  His  members  of  Whose  Body  and  Blood 
 we  have  received  communion,  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
 Who  liveth. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 
 Stretch  forth,  O  Lord,  over  Thy  faithful  people,  the  right 
 hand  of  Thy  heavenly  aid,  that  they  may  seek  Thee  with  their 
 whole  heart,  and  obtain  effectually  those  things  which  they  ask 
 worthily.     Through. 
 
Q^ttJlent  ^untiag,  or  Lactate, 
 
 The  Office.     Is.  lxvi. 
 
 Rejoice  ye  with  Jerusalem,  and  gather  together ■,  all  ye  that  love 
 the  Lord:  rejoice  for  joy  with  her,  all  ye  that  mourn  for  her  : 
 that  ye  may  suck,  and  be  satisfied  with  the  breasts  of  her  conso- 
 lations. 
 
 Ps.  cxxii.  I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me:  We  will  go 
 into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we,  who  for 
 our  evil  deeds  do  worthily  deserve  to  be  punished,  by  the  com- 
 fort of  Thy  grace  may  be  relieved.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.   Gal.  iv.  2 2-3 1. 
 
 Brethren,  it  is  written   but   of   the  free-,    with  which 
 
 liberty  Christ  hath  made  us  free. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cxxii.  I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me :  We 
 will  go  into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 
 
 'f'.  Peace  be  within  thy  walls  :  and  plenteousness  within  thy 
 palaces. 
 
 Tract.  Ps.  cxxv.  They  that  put  their  trust  in  the  Lord  shall 
 be  even  as  the  Mount  Sion  :  which  may  not  be  removed,  but 
 standeth  fast  for  ever. 
 
 }.  The  hills  stand  about  Jerusalem  :  even  so  standeth  the 
 Lord  round  about  His  people,  from  this  time  forth  for  evermore. 
 
 The  Gospel.    John  vi.  I  -1 4. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  went  over  the  sea  of  Galilee  that 
 
 should  come  into  the  world. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  cxxxv.  O  praise  the  Lord,  for  the  Lord  is  gra- 
 cious :  O  sing  praises  unto  His  Name,  for  it  is  lovely. 
 
 y.  Whatsoever  the  Lord  pleased,  that  did  He  in  heaven,  and 
 in  earth. 
 
 Secret.  Grant  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  ever  to  be  occu- 
 pied in  the  Divine  service,  and  be  made  meet  alike  in  mind  and 
 body  for  the  sacred  mysteries.     Through. 
 
 Preface.  The  daily  one. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  cxxii.  Jerusalem  is  built  as  a  city  :  that  is  at  unity 
 in  itself.  For  thither  the  tribes  go  up,  even  the  tribes  of  the 
 Lord :  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 
 
MONDAY    AFTER    UETARE.  0  1 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  merciful  God,  that  we 
 ma\  both  handle  with  true  reverence,  and  ever  receive  with 
 faithful  mind,  these  Thy  holy  things  with  which  we  are  fed 
 unceasingly.     Through. 
 
 MONDAY  AFTER  L^ETARE. 
 
 The  Office.  Ps.liv. 
 Save  me,  O  God,  for  Thy  Name's  sake  :    and  avenge  me  in 
 Thy  strength. 
 
 Ps.  Hear  my  prayer,  O  God :  for  strangers  are  risen  up  against 
 me,  and  tyrants  seek  after  my  soul.     . 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant,   we    beseech  Thee,    Almighty    God,    that    we,    who 
 annually  celebrate  these  holy  observances,  may  be  well  pleasing  to 
 Thee,  both  in  body  and  mind.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     I  Kings  iii.  1 6-2 8. 
 //;  those  days  came  there  two  women to  do  judgment. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xxxi.  And  be  Thou  my  strong  rock,  and  house 
 of  defence  :  that  Thou  mayest  save  me. 
 
 jf .  In  Thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  put  my  trust :  let  me  never  be 
 put  to  confusion. 
 
 Tract.  As  on  Ash-Wednesday. 
 
 The  Gospel.    John  ii.  1 3-25. 
 
 At  that  time  the  Jews'  passover  for  He  knew  what 
 
 was  in  man. 
 
 Offer  t.  Ps.  c.  O  be  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands  :  serve 
 the  Lord  with  gladness,  and  come  before  His  presence  with  a 
 song.     Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  He  is  God. 
 
 y.  It  is  He  that  hath  made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves  ;  we 
 are  His  people,  and  the  sheep  of  His  pasture. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  work  in  us  by  Thy 
 mysteries,  that  we  may  offer  these  gifts  to  Thee  with  ready 
 minds.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xix.  O  cleanse  Thou  me  from  my  secret  faults, 
 Keep  Thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous  sins. 
 
92  TUESDAY    AFTER    LJETARE. 
 
 P.  Ccmm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  sustain  by  Thy  aid 
 those  whom  Thou  refreshest  by  the  Divine  Sacrament,  that  we 
 who  are  cherished  by  temporal  may  be  fed  by  eternal  blessings. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  graciously  hear  our  prayer,  and 
 grant  that  we,  to  whom  Thou  givest  an  hearty  desire  to  pray, 
 may  obtain  the  help  of  Thy  defence.     Through. 
 
 TUESDAY  AFTER  LjETARE. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  lv. 
 Hear  my  prayer,   O  God  :    and  hide  not  Thyself  from  my 
 petition.     Take  heed  unto  me,  and  hear  me : 
 
 Ps.  How  I  mourn  in  my  prayer,  and  am  vexed :  the  enemy 
 crieth  so. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  the  sacred  fast  we  observe 
 may  be  for  our  improvement  in  holy  conversation,  and  draw 
 down  upon  us  the  constant  succours  of  Thy  mercy.  Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Exod.  xxxii.  7-1 4. 
 
 ///  those  days  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses   And  the  Lord 
 
 our  God  repented  of  the  evil  which  He  thought  to  do  unto  His 
 people. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xliv.  Arise,  and  help  us,  0  Lord :  and  deliver 
 us  for  Thy  mercy's  sake. 
 
 y.  We  have  heard  with  our  ears,  O  God,  our  fathers  have 
 told  us  :  what  Thou  hast  done  in  their  time  of  old. 
 
 The  Gospel.    John  vii.  14-31. 
 
 At  that  time,  now  about  the  midst  of  the  feast  And 
 
 many  of  the  people  believed  on  Him. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  xl.  I  waited  patiently  for  the  Lord  :  and  He  in- 
 clined unto  me,  and  heard  my  calling.  And  He  hath  put  a  new 
 song  in  my  mouth  :  even  a  thanksgiving  unto  our  God. 
 
 y.  And  set  my  feet  upon  the  rock,  and  ordered  my  goings. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  favourably  to  look  upon 
 the  offerings  of  Thy  faithful  people,  that  the  oblation  made  by 
 the  reverent  service  of  Thy  devout  servants  may  be  ratified  by 
 Thy  favour.     Through. 
 
WEDNESDAY    AFTER    I./KTARK.  93 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xx.  We  will  rejoice  in  Thy  salvation,  and  triumph 
 in  the  Name  of  the  Lord  our  God. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  the  holy  food  and 
 saving  cup  may  be  profitable  to  us,  both  to  protect  us  in  this 
 life,  and  to  bestow  upon  us  life  eternal.     Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 
 Have  compassion,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  on  Thy  people, 
 and  mercifully  refresh  them  who  are  laden  with  continual  tribula- 
 tions.    Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY  AFTER  L^ETARE. 
 
 Tloe  Office.    Ezek.  xxxvi. 
 
 I  will  be  sanctified  in  you,  and  gather  you  out  of  all  countries. 
 Then  will  I  sprinkle  clean  water  upon  you,  and  ye  shall  be  clean : 
 from  all  your  filthiness,  and  a  new  spirit  will  I  put  within  you. 
 
 Ps.  xxxiv.  I  will  alway  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord :  His  praise 
 shall  ever  be  in  my  mouth. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 D.    Let  us  kneel. 
 D.    Rise. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  givest  to  the  righteous  the  reward  of  their  good 
 works,  and,  through  fasting,  pardon  to  sinners  ;  have  mercy  on 
 Thy  suppliants,   that  the   confession    of  our  guilt  may    obtain 
 remission  of  sins.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.    Ezek.  xxxvi.  23-28. 
 
 Thus  saith  the  Lord  God,  I  will   sanctify  My  great  Name 
 
 and  I  will  be  your  God,  saith  the  Lord  Almighty. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xxxiv.  Come,  ye  children,  and  hearken  unto 
 me  :  I  will  teach  you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 
 
 y.  They  had  an  eye  unto  Him,  and  were  lightened :  and  their 
 faces  were  not  ashamed. 
 
 1"  Herefol/oweth,  The  Lord  be  with  you,  etc. 
 
94  WEDNESDAY  AFTER  UETARE. 
 
 The  Colled. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we  who  mor- 
 tify ourselves  by  the  appointed  fast,  may  also  be  gladdened  by 
 holy  devotion  ;    that,   subduing  in  ourselves  earthly  affections, 
 we  may  more  readily  receive  heavenly  gifts.     Through. 
 
 ^[  Here  follow  the  usual  Memorials. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Is.  i.  1 6- 1 9. 
 
 Thus  salth  the  Lord  God,  Wash  you,  make  you  clean   
 
 ye  shall  eat  the  good  of  the  land,  saith  the  Lord  dlmighty. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xxxiii.  Blessed  are  the  people,  whose  God  is 
 the  Lord  :  blessed  are  the  folk  that  He  hath  chosen  to  Him  to 
 be  His  inheritance. 
 
 y.  By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made  :  and  all 
 the  hosts  of  them  by  the  breath  of  His  mouth. 
 
 Tract.  As  on  Ember  Wednesday. 
 
 The  Gospel.    John  ix.  I -3  8. 
 
 At  that  time,  As  Jesus  passed  by  And  he  worshipped 
 
 Him. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  lxvi.  O  praise  our  Lord  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.  Praised  be  God,  Who 
 hath  not  cast  out  my  prayer  :  nor  turned  His  mercy  from  me. 
 
 y.  O  be  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  :  sing  praises  unto  the 
 honour  of  His  Name,  make  His  praise  to  be  glorious. 
 
 Secret.  We  humbly  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  our 
 sins  may  be  cleansed  away  by  this  Sacrifice  ;  forasmuch  as  then 
 Thou  dost  bestow  on  us  true  health  both  of  mind  and  body. 
 Through. 
 
 Comm.  John  ix.  The  Lord  made  clay  of  spittle,  and  anointed 
 my  eyes  ;  and  I  went  and  washed,  and  saiv,  a?id  believed  in  God. 
 
 P.  Comm.  May  the  Sacrament,  O  Lord  our  God,  which  we 
 have  received,  both  fill  us  with  spiritual  food,  and  protect  us 
 with  bodily  help.     Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 Let  Thy  merciful  ears,    O  Lord,  be  open   to  the   prayers  of 
 Thy  humble  servants  ;  and  that  they  may  obtain  their  petitions, 
 make  them  to  ask  such  things  as  shall  please  Thee.     Through. 
 
95 
 
 THURSDAY  AFrER  L7LTARE. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  cv. 
 
 Let  the  heart  of  them  rejoice  that  seek  the  Lord.  Seek  the 
 Lord  and  His  strength  :  seek  His  face  evermore. 
 
 Ps.  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  and  call  upon  His  Name: 
 tell  the  people  what  things  He  hath  done. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 As  Coll.  ii.,  Wednesday  after  Lcetare. 
 
 The  Lesson.     1  Kings  iv.  25-38. 
 ///  those  days  the  Shunammite  ivomen  went  and  came  unto  Elisha 
 the  Prophet and  Elisha  came  again  to  Gilgal. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lxxiv.  Look,  O  Lord,  upon  the  covenant,  and 
 forget  not  the  congregation  of  the  poor  for  ever. 
 
 jt .  Arise,  O  God,  maintain  Thine  own  cause :  remember  the 
 reproach  of  Thy  servants. 
 
 The  Gospel.    John  v.  1 7-29. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  the   multitude  of  Jetus,  My  Father 
 worketh  hitherto unto  the  resurrection  of  damnation. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  xl.  Make  haste,  O  Lord,  to  help  me :  let  them  be 
 driven  backward,  and  put  to  rebuke,  that  wish  me  evil. 
 
 y.  I  waited  patiently  for  the  Lord :  He  brought  me  also  out 
 of  the  horrible  pit,  out  of  the  mire  and  clay. 
 
 Secret.  Purify  us,  O  merciful  God,  that  the  prayers  of  Thy 
 Church,  which  are  pleasing  to  Thee,  being  accompanied  with 
 holy  gifts,  may  by  the  purification  of  our  minds  become  more 
 acceptable.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  lxxi.  O  Lord,  I  will  make  mention  of  Thy 
 righteousness  only.  Thou,  O  God,  hast  taught  me  from  my 
 youth  :  forsake  me  not,  O  God,  in  mine  old  age,  when  I  am 
 gray-headed. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  suffer  not  the  heavenly 
 gifts  which  Thou  hast  provided  for  the  saving  health  of  Thy 
 faithful  people  to  turn  to  the  condemnation  of  us  who  have 
 received  them.     Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 O  God,  the  Teacher  and  Governor  of  Thy  people,  deliver  them 
 from  the  sins  by  which  they  are  beset,  that  they  being  well 
 pleasing  in  Thy  sight,  may  be  alway  safe  under  Thy  protection 
 Through. 
 
96 
 
 FRIDAY  AFTER  L^TARE. 
 The  Office.    Ps.  xix. 
 
 Let  the  meditation  of  my  heart  :  be  alway  acceptable  in  Thy 
 sight,  O  Lord,  my  strength,  and  my  Redeemer. 
 
 Ps.  The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God  :  and  the  firma- 
 ment sheweth  His  handy-work. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  by  Thy  unspeakable  mysteries  givest  new  life 
 to  the  world  -,  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  Thy  Church  may 
 advance  in  the  ordinances  which  last  for  ever,  and  never  be  left 
 destitute  of  temporal  aid.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.      I  Kings  xvii.  1 7-2 4. 
 
 7//  those  days  the  son   of  the  woman  in  thy  mouth  is 
 
 truth. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cxviii.  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord  :  than  to 
 put  any  confidence  in  man. 
 
 y .  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord  :  than  to  put  any  confi- 
 dence in  princes. 
 
 Tract.  As  on  Ash-Wednesday. 
 
 The  Gospel.    John  xi.  [-45. 
 
 At  that  time  a  certain  man  was   sick believed  on 
 
 Him. 
 
 Offer t.  Ps.  xviii.  For  Thou  shalt  save  the  people  that  are  in 
 adversity,  0  Lord;  and  shalt  bring  down  the  high  looks  of  the 
 proud:   for  who  is  God,  but  Thou,  0  Lord. 
 
 X.  My  complaint  shall  come  before  Him,  it  shall  enter  even 
 into  His  ears. 
 
 Secret.  Mav  the  gifts  which  we  have  offered,  O  Lord,  we  be- 
 seech Thee,  purify  us,  and  make  Thee  ever  favourable  to  us. 
 Through. 
 
 Comm.  John  xi.  The  Lord,  seeing  the  sisters  of  Lazarus  weeping 
 at  the  grave,  wept  in  the  presence  of  the  Jews,  and  cried,  "  Lazarus, 
 come  forth."  And  he  came  forth  bound  hand  and  foot  with 
 grave-clothes,  who  had  been  dead  four  days. 
 
 P.  Comm.  May  the  receiving  of  this  Sacrament,  we  beseech 
 Thee,  O  Lord,  continually  free  us  from  our  own  guilt,  and  pro- 
 tect us  from  all  adversity.     Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  ever  the  People. 
 
 Grant  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we  who  are 
 conscious  of  our  infirmity,  and  trust  in  Thy  loving  kindness, 
 may  ever  rejoice  in  Thy  protection.     Through. 
 
97 
 
 SATURDAY  AFTER  L1E\  ARE. 
 
 The  Office.    Isa.  lv. 
 
 Ho,  every  one  one  that  thirsteth,  come  ye  to  the  waters,  saith 
 the  Lord,  and  he  that  hath  no  money;  come  ye,  drink  with  joyful- 
 ness, 
 
 Ps.  ixxviii.  Hear  my  law,  O  my  people:  incline  your  ears 
 unto  the  words  of  my  mouth. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  let  our  devotion  bring  forth  fruit 
 by  Thy  grace  ;  for  then  only  will  our  fast  profit  us,  when  it  is 
 well-pleasing  to  Thy  goodness.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Isa.  xlix.  8- 1 5. 
 
 Thus  saith  the  Lord  God,  yet  will  I  not  forget  Thee, 
 
 saith  the  Lord  Almighty. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  x.  The  poor  committeth  himself  unto  Thee,  O 
 Lord ;  for  Thou  art  the  helper  of  the  friendless. 
 
 jt.  Why  standest  Thou  so  far  off,  O  Lord  ;  and  hidest  Thy 
 face  in  the  needful  time  of  trouble  ?  The  ungodly  for  his  own 
 lust  doth  persecute  the  poor. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  viii.  1 2 -20. 
 
 At  that  time  said  Jesus  to  the  multitude  of  Jews,  I  am  the  light 
 of  the  world:   for  His  hour  was  not  yet  come. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  xviii.  The  Lord  is  my  stony  rock,  and  my  defence : 
 my  Saviour,  in  whom  I  will  trust. 
 
 *jt.  I  will  follow  upon  mine  enemies,  and  overtake  them  : 
 neither  will  I  turn  again  till  I  have  destroyed  them. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  favourably  receive  these 
 our  offerings;  and,  in  Thy  mercy,  subdue  unto  Thyself  even  our 
 rebellious  will.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xxiii.  The  Lord  is  my  shepherd :  therefore  can  I 
 lack  nothing.  He  shall  feed  me  in  a  green  pasture :  and  lead 
 me  forth  beside  the  waters  of  comfort. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  may  Thy  sacred  mys- 
 teries which  we  have  received  purify  us :  and  by  their  healing 
 operation  cause  Thee  to  look  upon  us  with  favour.     Through. 
 
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9 8  PASSION    SUNDAY. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People 
 O   God,  Who   choosest  rather  to  show  mercy,   than   to  be 
 angry  with  those  that  hope  in  Thee ;  grant  us  worthily  to  lament 
 the  evils  we  have  committed,  that  so  we  may  find   the  favour  of 
 Thy  comfort.     Through. 
 
 The  Office.    Ps.  xliii. 
 
 Give  sentence  with  me,  O  God,  and  defend  my  cause  against 
 the  ungodly  people  :  O  deliver  me  from  the  deceitful  and  wicked 
 man,  for  Thou  art  the  God  of  my  strength. 
 
 Ps.  O  send  out  Thy  light  and  Thy  truth,  that  they  may  lead 
 me  :  and  bring  me  unto  Thy  holy  hill,  and  to  Thy  dwelling. 
 
 %   From  this  day  till  Easter  no  Glory  is  said  at  the  ^week-day  Mass;  except 
 on  Maundy  Thursday,  if  a  Bishop  celebrates. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 We  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  mercifully  to  look  upon  this 
 Thy  family;  that  by  Thy  great  goodness  they  may  be  governed 
 and  preserved  evermore,  both  in  body  and  soul.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Heb.  ix.  H-15. 
 
 Brethren,  Christ  being   come  of  eternal  inheritance, 
 
 in  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cxliii.  Deliver  me,  O  Lord,  from  mine  enemies. 
 Teach  me  to  do  the  thing  that  pleaseth  Thee. 
 
 'f'.  Ps.  cxviii.  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. 
 
 Tract.  Ps.  exxix.  Many  a  time  have  they  fought  against  me 
 from  my  youth  up, 
 
 y .  May  Israel  now  say :  yea,  many  a  time  have  they  vexed 
 me  from  my  youth  up. 
 
 y.  But  they  have  not  prevailed  against  me.  The  plowers 
 plowed  upon  my  back  : 
 
 ^.  And  made  long  furrows.  But  the  righteous  Lord  :  hath 
 hewn  the  snares  of  the  ungodly  in  pieces. 
 
MONDAY     IN     PASSION    WEEK.  <)<) 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  viii.  46-59. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  unto  the  multitude   of  the  Jeivs  and  the 
 
 chief  priests,  Which  of  you  convinced]  Me  and  went  out 
 
 of  the  temple. 
 
 Offer  t.  Ps.  cxix.  I  will  thank  Thee,  0  Lord,  with  an  unfeigned 
 heart.  O  do  well  unto  Thy  servant :  that  I  may  live  and  keep 
 Thy  Word.     O  quicken  Thou  me,  according  to  Thy  Word,  0 
 
 Lord. 
 
 Secret.  Almighty  God,  graciously  behold  the  offerings  of  Thy 
 faithful  people  ;  and  grant  that  the  chains  of  the  world  may  not 
 hold  them  captive  whom  by  the  Passion  of  Thy  Son  Thou 
 didst  will  to  be  set  free.    Who. 
 
 Comm.  Luke  xxii.  This  is  My  Body,  which  is  given  for  you  ; 
 this  cup  is  the  New  Testament  in  My  Blood,  saith  the  Lord;  do 
 this,  as  oft  as  ye  shall  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  Me. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Be  present  with  us,  O  Lord  our  God,  we  beseech 
 Thee,  and  defend  by  Thy  continual  aid  those  whom  Thou  hast 
 refreshed  by  Thy  mysteries.     Through. 
 
 MONDAY  IN  PASSION  WEEK. 
 
 The  Office.      Ps.  lvi. 
 
 Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  Lord,  for  man  goeth  about  to  devour 
 me  :  he  is  daily  fighting,  and  troubling  me. 
 
 Ps.  Mine  enemies  are  daily  in  hand  to  swallow  me  up,  0 
 Lord:  for  they  be  many  that  fight  against  me. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Sanctify,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  our  fasts,  and  mercifully 
 bestow  upon  us  the  pardon  of  all  our  sins.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Jonah  iii.  i-io. 
 In  those  days,  the  Word  of  the  Lord and  God  re- 
 pented concerning  His  people,  ever  the  Lord  our  God. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  liv.  Hear 'my  prayer,  O  God  :  and  hearken  unto 
 the  words  of  my  mouth. 
 
 Jf .  Save  me,  O  God,  for  Thy  Name's  sake  :  and  avenge  me 
 in  Thy  strength. 
 
 Tract.  As  on  Ash-Wednesday. 
 h  2 
 
ICO  TUESDAY    IN    PASSION    WEEK. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Joh n  vii.  32-39. 
 
 At  that  time  the  Pharisees  and  the  chief  priests  sent  officers  to 
 
 take  Jesus  which  they  that  believe  on  Him  should 
 
 receive. 
 
 OJfWt.  Ps.  vi.  Turn  Thee,  O  Lord,  and  deliver  my  soul :  O 
 save  me  for  Thy  mercy's  sake. 
 
 ft.  O  Lord,  rebuke  me  not  in  Thine  indignation  :  neither 
 chasten  me  in  Thy  displeasure. 
 
 Secret.  We  present  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  this  sacrifice  of  praise 
 on  the  receiving  of  the  safeguard  Thou  hast  ordained  :  grant, 
 we  beseech  Thee,  that  we  may  more  sincerely  and  truly  receive 
 the  same.  Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xxiv.  The  Lord  of  Hosts,  He  is  the  King  of  Glory. 
 
 P.  Comm.  May  the  participation,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee, 
 of  Thy  saving  Sacrifice  both  cleanse  and  heal  us.     Through/ 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 
 Grant,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  Thy  people  the  spirit  of 
 truth  and  peace  ;  that  they  may  know  Thee  with  their  whole 
 heart,  and  fulfil  with  pious  devotion  the  things  which  are  pleasing 
 unto  Thee.     Through.     In  the  unity. 
 
 TUESDAY  IN  PASSION  WEEK. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xxvii. 
 
 O  tarry  Thou  the  Lord's  leisure :  be  strong,  and  He  shall  com- 
 fort thine  heart ;  and  put  thou  thy  trust  in  the  Lord. 
 
 Ps.  The  Lord  is  mv  light,  and  my  salvation  ;  whom  then  shall 
 I  fear  ? 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 May  our  fast,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  be  acceptable  to 
 Thee;  that  purifying  us  from  sin  it  may  make  us  worthy  of  Thy 
 grace,  and  procure  us  everlasting  recovery.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.    Dan.  xiv.  29-42  (i.e.,  Hist,  of  Bel  and  the  Dragon), 
 Dan.  vii.  26,  27. 
 
 //;  those  days,  they  of  Babylon  came  to  the  King in  a 
 
 moment  before  his  face.      Then  the  King  said,  Let  all  that  dwell 
 
WEDNESDAY    IN     PASSION    WEEK.  IO 
 
 in  the  whole  earth  tremble  before  the  God  of  Daniel ;  for  He 
 delivereth  and  rescueth,  and  lie  worketh  signs  and  wonders  in 
 heaven  and  in  earth,  Who  hath  delivered  Daniel  from  the  power 
 of  the  lions. 
 
 Gradual,  Ps.  xliii.  O  Lord,  defend  my  cause  :  O  deliver  me 
 from  the  deceitful  and  wicked  man. 
 
 y.  O  send  out  Thy  light  and  Thy  truth,  that  they  may  lead 
 me  :  and  bring  me  unto  Thy  holy  hill. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  vii.  I-1 3. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  walked  in  Galilee for  fear  of  the 
 
 Jews. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  ix.  And  they  that  know  Thy  Name  will  put  their 
 trust  in  Thee  :  for  Thou,  Lord,  hast  never  failed  them  that  seek 
 Thee.  O  praise  the  Lord  which  dwelleth  in  Sion  :  for  He  for- 
 getteth  not  the  complaint  of  the  poor. 
 
 y .  Thou  art  set  in  the  throne  that  judgest  right.  Thou 
 hast  rebuked  the  heathen,  and  destroyed  the  ungodly.  Minister 
 true  judgment  unto  Thy  people,  and  be  a  defence  for  the 
 oppressed. 
 
 Secret.  We  present  this  Sacrifice  to  be  offered  to  Thee,  O 
 Lord,  to  gladden  us  with  temporal  consolation,  to  the  end  we 
 may  more  certainly  hope  for  Thy  eternal  promises.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xxv.  Deliver  me,  O  God  of  Israel,  out  of  all  my 
 troubles. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we 
 being  continually  occupied  in  divine  things,  may  be  made  worthy 
 to  draw  nigh  to  Thy  heavenly  gifts.     Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 Grant,    O   Lord,  we    beseech   Thee,    that  the  company   of 
 Thy  servants  may  persevere  in  doing  Thy  will ;  that   in  our 
 days  Thy  faithful  people  may  increase  both   in  worthiness  and 
 in  number.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY  IN  PASSION  WEEK. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xviii. 
 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,  0  Lord. 
 
102  WEDNESDAY    IN    PASSION    WEEK. 
 
 Ps.  I  will  love  Thee,  O  Lord,  my  strength  :  the  Lord  is  my 
 stony  rock,  and  my  defence. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Enlighten,  O  God  of  mercy,  the  hearts  of  Thy  faithful  people 
 by  this  holy  fast ;  and,  seeing  Thou  hast  given  them  an  hearty 
 desire  to  pray,  graciously  give  ear  unto  their  supplications. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Lev.  xix.  1 1- 1 9. 
 
 ///  those  days  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying,  Speak  unto 
 all  the  congregation  of  the  children  of  Israel,  and  say  unto  them, 
 Ye  shall  keep  My  statutes.     For  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xxx.  I  will  magnify  Thee,  O  Lord,  for  Thou 
 hast  set  me  up :  and  not  made  my  foes  to  triumph  over  me. 
 
 y.  O  Lord  my  God,  I  cried  unto  Thee  :  and  Thou  hast 
 healed  me.  Thou,  Lord,  hast  brought  my  soul  out  of  hell  : 
 Thou  hast  kept  my  life  from  them  that  go  down  into  the  pit. 
 
 Tract.    As  on  Ember  Wednesday. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  x.  22-38. 
 dt  that  time  it  was  at  Jerusalem and  I  in  Him. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  lix.  Deliver  me  from  mine  enemies,  O  God  :  de- 
 fend me  from  them  that  rise  up  against  me. 
 
 Jl  .  For,  lo,  they  lie  waiting  for  my  soul  :  the  mighty  men  are 
 gathered  against  me. 
 
 Secret.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  merciful  God,  that  we  may 
 offer  Thee,  with  unfeigned  obedience,  this  Sacrifice  of  propitia- 
 tion and  praise.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xxvi.  I  will  wash  my  hands  in  innocency,  and  so 
 will  I  go  to  Thine  Altar  ;  that  I  may  shew  the  voice  of  thanks- 
 giving, and  tell  of  all  Thy  wondrous  works. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Having  received  the  benediction  of  the  heavenly- 
 gift,  we  humbly  offer  our  supplications  unto  Thee,  Almighty 
 God,  that  the  same  may  be  unto  us  the  means  of  sacramental 
 grace  and  salvation.     Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 
 O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  let  Thy  hoped-for  mercy  come  to 
 Thy  people  which  prayeth  ;  and  of  Thy  heavenly  bounty  grant 
 unto  them  both  to  ask  such  things  as  are  rightful,  and  also  to 
 obtain  their  petitions.     Through. 
 
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 THURSDAY  IN  PASSION  WEEK. 
 
 The  Office.   Dan.  iii.  28  (/.<•.,  Song  of  the  Three  Children,  v.  5). 
 
 According  to  judgment  didst  Thou  bring  all  these  things  upon 
 us ;  for  we  have  sinned,  and  not  obeyed  Thy  commandments  :  but 
 give  glory  to  Thy  Name,  and  deal  with  us  according  to  the  mul- 
 titude of  Thy  mercies. 
 
 Ps.  xlviii.  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  highly  to  be  praised  :  in 
 the  city  of  our  God,  even  upon  His  holy  hill. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that   the  dignity  of 
 human  nature,  which  hath   been  wounded  by  excess,   may  be 
 restored  by  the  healing  practice  of  moderation.     Through. 
 
 TheLesson.  Dan. iii.  36-46  (i.e.,  Song  of  the  Three  Children,  12-22). 
 In  those  days  Da?iiel  prayed,  saying,  O  Lord  God  of  Israel,  despise 
 
 not  Thy  people,  and  cause  not  Thy  mercy and  glorious 
 
 over  the  whole  world,  O  Lord  our  God. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xcvi.  Bring  presents,  and  come  into  His  courts. 
 O  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness. 
 
 ^jt.  The  Lord  discovereth  the  thick  bushes  :  in  His  temple 
 doth  every  man  speak  of  His  honour. 
 
 The  Gospel.    John  vii.  40-53. 
 /;/  those  days,  when  certain  of  the  people  had  heard  the  sayings  of 
 Jesus,  they  said,  Of  a  truth went  unto  his  own  house. 
 
 Ojfert.  Ps.  cxxxvii.  By  the  waters  of  Babylon  we  sat  down 
 and  wept  :  when  we  remembered  thee,  O  Sion. 
 
 y '.  Remember  the  children  of  Edom,  O  Lord,  in  the  day  of 
 Jerusalem. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord  our  God,  Who  of  these  creatures  which  Thou 
 hast  formed  for  the  support  of  our  weakness  hast  been  pleased 
 to  command  gifts  to  be  dedicated  to  Thy  Name  ;  grant,  we  be- 
 seech Thee,  that  they  may  be  unto  us  a  help  in  this  present  life 
 and  a  sacrament  unto  life  eternal.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  cxix.  40,50.  O  think  upon  Thy  servant,  as  con- 
 cerning Thy  Word  :  wherein  Thou  hast  caused  me  to  put  my 
 trust.     The  same  is  my  comfort  in  my  trouble. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  O  Lord,  that  what  we  have  touched  with 
 our  lips  we  may  also  receive  with  a  pure  mind  ;  and  may  the 
 gift  bestowed  in  this  world  heal  us  eternally.     Through. 
 
104  FRIDAY    IN     PASSION     WEEK. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 Be  favourable,   O  Lord,    we  beseech  Thee,  to  Thy  people ; 
 that,  forsaking  what  displeaseth  Thee,  they  may   the   rather  be 
 filled  with  delight  in  Thy  commandments.     Through. 
 
 FRIDAY  IN  PASSION  WEEK. 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xxxi. 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  am  in  trouble  :  deliver 
 me  from  the  hand  of  mine  enemies  :  and  from  them  that  per- 
 secute me.  Let  me  not  be  confounded,  O  Lord,  for  I  have 
 called  upon  Thee. 
 
 Ps.  In  Thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  put  my  trust :  let  me  never  be 
 put  to  confusion,  deliver  me  in  Thy  righteousness. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,   graciously  pour  into  our  hearts 
 the  help  of  Thy  grace  ;  that  we,  subduing  our  sins  by  voluntary 
 discipline,  may  rather  mortify  ourselves  in  this  life  than  be  con- 
 signed to  eternal  punishment.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.      Jer.  xvii.  1 3- 1 8. 
 
 In  those  days  said  Jeremiah,  O  Lord,  all  that  forsake  Thee 
 
 with  double  destruction,  0  Lord  our  God. 
 
 f*  Gradual.  Ps.  xxxv.     The  communing  of  mine  enemies  is  not  for 
 peace,  and  in  nvrath  they  ivere  grievous  to  me. 
 
 y.  This  Thou  hast  seen,  O  Lord:  hold  not  Thy  tongue 
 then  •,  go  not  far  from  me,  O  Lord. 
 
 Tract.    As  on  Ash-Wednesday. 
 
 The  Gospel.    John  xi.  47-54. 
 
 Then  gathered  the  chief  priests  and  there  continued 
 
 with  His  disciples. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  cxix.  12,  12 1,  42.  Blessed  art  Thou,  O  Lord  : 
 O  teach  me  Thy  statutes  :  and  give  me  not  over  to  my  proud 
 oppressors.     So  shall  I  make  answer  unto  my  blasphemers. 
 
 ~jt.  158,  84.  It  grieveth  me  when  I  see  the  transgressors  :  0 
 Lord,  when  wilt  Thou  be  avenged  of  them  that  persecute  me  ? 
 
 Secret.  Grant,  O  merciful  God,  that  we  may  always  worthily 
 serve  at  Thy  Altar,  and  by  continual  communion  thereat  may  be 
 saved.     Through. 
 
SATURDAY     AFTER     PASSION     SUNDAY.  1 05 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xxvii.  Deliver  me  not  over  into  the  will  of  mine 
 adversaries:  for  there  are  false  witnesses  risen  up  against  me, 
 and  such  as  speak  wrong. 
 
 P.  Comm,  May  the  continual  defence  of  the  Sacrifice  we  have 
 received  never  forsake  us,  O  Lord,  and  ward  off  from  us  all 
 things  which  are  hurtful.     Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 Grant  us,  we  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,   pardon   of  our  sins  and 
 increase  of  faith  ;    and  that  Thou  mayest   multiply  Thy  gifts   in 
 us,  make  us  more  readily  to  obey  Thy  commandments.  Through. 
 
 SATURDAY  AFTER  PASSION  SUNDAY. 
 The  Office.    Ps.  xxxi. 
 Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  am  in  trouble  :  deliver 
 me  from  the  hand  of  mine  enemies  :  and  from  them  that  perse- 
 cute me.     Let  me  not  be  confounded,  O  Lord,  for  I  have  called 
 upon  Thee. 
 
 Ps.  In  Thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  put  my  trust  :  let  me  never  be 
 put  to  confusion,  deliver  me  in  Thy  righteousness. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  may  the  people  consecrated  to  Thy 
 service  increase  in  the  spirit  of  earnest  devotion;  that  they,  being 
 exercised  in  holy  actions,  may  be  the  more  plenteously  fulfilled 
 with  Thy  gifts  as  they  become  more  acceptable  unto  Thy  Ma- 
 jesty.    Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.    Jer.  xviii.  1 8-2  3. 
 In  those  days  the  impious  Jews  said  one  to  another,  Come,  and 
 
 let  us  devise  devices  against  the  just  one in  the  time  of 
 
 Thine  anger,  0  Lord  my  God. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xxxv.  The  communing  of  mine  enemies  is  not  for 
 peace,  and  in  wrath  they  were  grievous  to  me. 
 
 y.  This  Thou  hast  seen,  O  Lord  :  hold  not  Thy  tongue 
 then  •  go  not  far  from  me,  O  Lord. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  vi.  53-7 1. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples  and  to  the  multitude  of 
 
 Jews,  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you  being  one  of  the 
 
 twelve. 
 
106  PALM    SUNDAY. 
 
 Offer  t.    Remember  that  I  stood  before  Thee  to  speak  in  their  favour, 
 
 and  turn  Thine  indignation  from  them. 
 
 ^  .  Ps.  lxxx.  Hear,  O  Thou  Shepherd  of  Israel,  Thou  that 
 leadest  Joseph  like  a  sheep. 
 
 Secret,  Receive,  O  Almighty  Creator,  the  offering  which  we 
 with  fasting  present  unto  Thee  out  of  the  largeness  of  Thine 
 own  bounty  to  us  ;  and  that  which  Thou  hast  provided  for  our 
 temporal  support,  be  pleased  to  turn  to  our  eternal  welfare. 
 Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xxvii.  Deliver  me  not  over  into  the  will  of  mine 
 adversaries  :  for  there  are  false  witnesses  risen  up  against  me, 
 and  such  as  speak  wrong. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Being  filled  with  the  abundance  of  the  Divine  gift, 
 we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  that  we  may  ever  live  by 
 the  participation  thereof.     Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 May  Thy  right  hand,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  protect  Thy 
 people  that  prayeth;  and  purify  and  make  them  truly  wise,  that 
 they  may  both  find  present  comfort,  and  advance  to  the  good 
 things  to  come.     Through. 
 
 palm  @)unDag> 
 
 ^  After  sprinkling  of  holy  water  ^  let  this  Lesson  be  read  <witb  its  title  at  the 
 Altar-step^  on  the  south  side,  over  the  flowers  and  leaves,  by  an  Acolyte 
 in  alb. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Exod.  xv.  27 — xvi.  I-IO. 
 
 In  those  days  the  children  of  Israel  came  to  Elim   appeared 
 
 in  the  cloud. 
 
 %  After  the  Benediction,  let  the  Gospel  follow  immediately :  read  where 
 Gospels  are  read  on  week-days ;  by  a  Deacon,  turning  to  the  East,  after 
 the  manner  of  a  simple  festival,  with  The  Lord  be  with  you  and  Glory 
 as  usual. 
 
 The  Gospel.    John  xii.  1 2- 1 9. 
 
 At  that  time  much  people  that  were  come behold,  the 
 
 world  is  gone  after  Him. 
 
 ^f  The  Gospel  ended,  let  the  blessing  of  flowers  and  leaves  follow  by  the  Priest 
 in  a  red  silk  cope,  on  the  third  step  of  the  Altar,  turning  to  the  south ; 
 palms  and  flowers  having  been  previously  laid  on  the  Altar  for  the 
 Clergy,  and  for  others  on  the  step  of  the  Altar  at  the  south  side. 
 
PALM    SUNDAY.  I07 
 
 I  exorcise  Thee,  O  creature  of  flowers  and  leaves,  in  the 
 Name  of  God  the  Father  Almighty,  and  in  the  Name  of  Jesus 
 Christ  His  Son  our  Lord,  and  in  the  power  of  the  Holy  Ghost: 
 Henceforth  all  power  of  the  adversary,  all  the  host  of  the  Devil, 
 and  all  strength  of  the  enemy,  all  assaults  of  demons,  be  uprooted 
 and  expelled  from  this  creature  of  flowers  and  leaves  ;  that  thou 
 pursue  not  by  subtlety  the  steps  of  those  who  hasten  to  the 
 grace  of  God.  Through  Him  Who  shall  come  to  judge  the 
 quick  and  the  dead,  and  the  world  by  fire.     1^.  Amen. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 Almighty,  everlasting  God,  Who  in  the  deluge  didst  announce 
 to  Noe  Thy  servant  the  restoration  of  peace  to  the  earth  by  the 
 mouth  of  a  dove  bearing  an  olive  branch,  we  humbly  entreat 
 Thee  that  Thy  truth  may  sanct  +  ify  this  creature  of  flowers 
 and  leaves,  and  branches  of  palms,  or  leaves  of  trees,  which  we 
 offer  in  the  presence  of  Thy  glory,  that  so  Thy  devout  people 
 may  take  them  in  their  hands  and  obtain  the  grace  of  Thy  bene- 
 diction.    Through. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 O  God,  Whose  Son  descended  from  heaven  to  earth  for  the 
 salvation  of  mankind,  and  when  the  hour  of  His  Passion  was 
 approaching  willed  to  come  to  Jerusalem  sitting  on  an  ass,  and  to 
 be  called  King,  and  to  be  praised  by  the  people  ;  increase  the 
 faith  of  those  that  hope  in  Thee,  and  mercifully  hear  the  prayers 
 of  Thy  suppliants.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  Thy  blessing 
 come  upon  us ;  and  vouchsafe  to  bl  +  ess  these  branches  of  palms 
 and  other  trees,  that  all  who  carry  them  may  be  fulfilled  with 
 the  gift  of  Thy  blessing.  Grant  therefore,  O  Lord,  that  as  the 
 Hebrew  children  met  the  same  Thy  Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ 
 crying,  Hosanna  in  the  highest,  so  we  also  bearing  the  boughs 
 of  trees  in  our  hands  may  with  good  works  go  to  meet  Christ, 
 and  attain  to  everlasting  joy.     Through  the  same. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 O  God,  Who  gatherest  together  the  scattered  and  preservest 
 the  gathered,  Who  didst  bless  the  people  who  carried  branches 
 of  palm  to  meet  Jesus  Christ  :  Bl  +  ess  also  these  branches  of 
 palm  and  other  trees  which  Thy  servants  faithfully  bear  for  the 
 blessing  of  Thy  Name,  that  into  whatsoever  place  they  may  be 
 brought,  all  that  dwell  there  may  obtain  Thy  blessing;  that  so 
 all  ills  being  put  to  flight,  Thy  right  hand  may  protect  those 
 whom  it  hath  redeemed.     Through. 
 
Io8  PALM    SUNDAY. 
 
 ^f  Here  let  the  flowers  and  leaves  be  sprinkled  with  holy  water  and  censed. 
 
 \\.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 y.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 O  Lord  Jesu  Christ,  Son  of  the  Living  God,  Maker  and 
 Redeemer  of  the  world,  Who  for  our  deliverance  and  salvation 
 didst  deign  to  come  down  from  the  highest  Heaven  to  take  flesh 
 and  to  suffer  for  us,  and  Who  of  Thy  own  will  when  approach- 
 ing the  place  of  that  same  Passion  wast  pleased  to  be  blessed, 
 praised,  and  by  the  people,  who  met  Thee  with  palms,  proclaimed 
 aloud  a  King  Blessed,  coming  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord;  do 
 Thou  now  accept  our  confession  and  praise  ;  deign  to  bl  +  ess 
 and  sancti  +  fy  these  branches  of  palm  and  other  trees  and  flowers, 
 that  whoever  shall  carry  anything  hence  in  reverence  of  Thy 
 power,  being  sanctified  by  heavenly  benediction,  may  be  accounted 
 worthy  to  obtain  remission  of  sins  and  the  reward  of  everlasting 
 life-,  through  Thee,  OJesu  Christ,  Saviour  of  the  world.    Who. 
 
 %  This  done^  let  the  palms  forthwith  be  distributed ';  and  meantime  let  the  fol- 
 lowing Anthem  be  sung,  the  Precentor  beginning — 
 
 I.  Ant.  The  Hebrew  children  carrying  olive  branches  met 
 the  Lord,  crying  out  and  saying,  Hosanna  in  the  highest. 
 
 II.  Ant.  The  Hebrew  children  spread  their  garments  in  the 
 way  and  cried,  saying,  Hosanna  to  the  Son  of  David,  Blessed 
 is  He  that  cometh  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 
 
 THE  PROCESSION. 
 
 ^[  Whilst  the  palms  are  being  distributed,  let  a  shrine  with  relics  be  prepared, 
 in  which  shall  hang  in  a  pyx  the  Blessed  Sacrament ;  and  the  distribution 
 ended,  let  it  be  borne,  preceded  by  an  unveiled  Cross,  a  lantern,  and  two 
 banners,  and  followed  by  the  Ministers  in  albs  and  amices  only,  and  the 
 Priest  in  a  red  silk  cope :  the  Choir  following,  and  as  they  go  let  these 
 two  Anthems  be  sung.*  Let  the  Procession  go  through  the  west  door, 
 round  the  cloister,  through  the  Canons  gate,  to  the  first  station. 
 
 Antiphon.  Now  the  first  day  of  the  feast  of  unleavened  bread 
 the  disciples  came  to  Jesus,  saying  unto  Him,  Where  wilt  Thou 
 that  we  prepare  for  Thee  to  eat  the  passover  ?  But  Jesus  said, 
 Go  into  the  city  to  such  a  man,  and  say  unto  him,  The  Master 
 saith,  My  time  is  at  hand  :  I  will  keep  the  passover  at  thy  house 
 with  My  disciples.  And  the  disciples  did  as  the  Lord  had  ap- 
 pointed them  ;  and  they  made  ready  the  passover. 
 
 *  These  Anthems  are  supplied  in  full  from  the  Gradual  and  Processional. 
 
P  vi  M    SUNDAY.  109 
 
 !phon.  And  when  the  Lord  came  nigh  to  Jerusalem,  He 
 sen. loth  forth  two  of  His  disciples,  and  saith  unto  them,  Go 
 your  way  into  the  village  over  against  you,  and  ye  shall  find  a 
 colt  tied  whereon  never  man  sat  ;  Loose  him,  and  bring  him  to 
 Me,  [f  any  man  question  you,  say  ye,  That  the  Lord  hath  need 
 of  him.  Loosing  him  they  brought  the  colt  to  Jesus,  and  cast 
 their  garments  on  him  •,  and  He  sat  upon  him.  And  some  spread 
 their  garments  in  the  way  :  and  others  strewed  branches  in  the 
 way.  And  they  that  followed  cried,  Hosanna;  Blessed  is  He 
 that  cometh  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord.  Blessed  be  the  kingdom 
 of  our  father  David ;  Hosanna  in  the  highest.  Have  mercy  upon 
 us,  0  Son  of  David. 
 %  If  these  be  not  enough  till  the  place  of  the  first  station,  then  let  these  follow — 
 
 Antiphon.  When  the  people  heard  that  Jesus  had  come  to  Jeru- 
 salem, they  took  branches  of  palm  and  luent  to  meet  Him,  and  the 
 children  cried,  saying,  This  is  He  Who  shall  be  for  the  salvation  of 
 the  world :  This  is  our  Salvation,  the  Redemption  of  Israel.  Hoiu 
 great  is  He  Whom  Thrones  and  Dominions  go  forth  to  meet  I  Fear  not, 
 daughter  of  Sion,  behold  thy  King  cometh  unto  thee  riding  upon 
 a  colt,  the  foal  of  an  ass,  as  it  is  written.  Hail,  King,  Maker  of 
 the  world,  Who  hast  come  to  redeem  us. 
 
 Antiphon.  Six  days  before  the  feast  of  the  Passover,  ivhen  the 
 Lord  came  to  the  city  of  Jerusalem,  boys  met  Him,  both  bear i tig  in 
 their  hands  branches  of  palm  and  crying  ivith  a  loud  voice,  saying, 
 Glory  to  God  in  the  highest. 
 
 Antiphon.  The  sixth  day  before  the  Passion  came  the  Lord  to  the 
 city  of  Jerusalem,  and  boys  met  Him  both  carrying  in  their  hands 
 branches  of  palm,  and  crying  ivith  a  loud  voice,  Hosanna  in  the 
 highest.  Blessed  art  Thou  Who  hast  come  in  the  multitude  of 
 Thy  mercy :    Hosanna  in  the  highest. 
 
 ^[  Then  let  the  Gospel  be  read  (that  for  the  First  Sunday  in  Advent)  by  the 
 Deacon,  in  the  'vestments  he  has  on  at  the  Procession — not  close  to  the 
 Cross,  however,  but  a  little  apart  from  his  place  next  the  Priest ;  the 
 Deacon  turning  to  the  North  and  chanting  it  as  on  a  simple  feast  of  nine 
 lessons,  having  first  received  the  Benediction  as  usual. 
 
 \  The  Gospel  ended,  let  three  Clerks  of  the  second  grade  meet  the  shrine 
 and  carry  it,  and  three  Clergy  of  the  same  grade  go  out  of  the  Pro- 
 cession to  the  west  side  of  the  great  Cross,  and,  turning  to  the  people, 
 stand  and  sing  together  as  follows — 
 
 Anthem.  Behold  thy  King  cometh  unto  thee,  O  Sion,  mystic 
 daughter,  meek,  riding  on  beasts  *  of  Whose  advent  the  prophetic 
 lesson  has  foretold. 
 
 *  Animalia,  cf.  Matt.  xxi. 
 
I  IO  PALM    SUNDAY. 
 
 ^[  The  Officiant,  genuflecting,  turning  to  the  Relics,  says — 
 
 Hail,  Jesus,  Whom. 
 
 *|[  The  Choir,  genuflecting  and  kissing  the  earth,  take  it  up  as  they  rise, 
 
 saying — 
 
 The  people  of  the  Hebrews  witness  to, 
 Coming  to  meet  with  palms  crying  salvation. 
 
 %  The  Clergy  before  the  Relics — 
 
 This  is  He  that  cometh  from  Edom,  with  dyed  garments  from 
 
 Bozrah  !     This  that  is  glorious  in  His  apparel,  travelling  in  the 
 
 greatness  of  His  strength  !      Not  o?i  ivar  horses,  nor  in  lofty  turrets  * 
 
 ^[  The  Officiant  as  before  genuflecting  says — 
 
 Hail,  Light  of  the  world. 
 ^[  The   Choir  as   before  genuflecting  say-- 
 King  of  Kings,  Glory  of  Heaven, 
 For  Whom  abideth  dominion,  praise,  and  honour,  now  and  for 
 ever. 
 
 ^[  The  Clergy  before  the  Relics — 
 
 This  is  He  Who  was  delivered  as  a  guiltless  lamb  to  death  ; 
 The  death  of  Death,  the  bane  of  hell,  by  death  bestowing  life. 
 As  of  old  the  blessed  seers  in  their  prophecies  set  forth. 
 
 The  Officiant.     Hail !  our  Salvation. 
 
 The  Choir.     Peace,  Redemption,  Strength, 
 Who  didst  of  Thy  own  will  submit  for  us  to  death. 
 
 ^[  Then  let  the  Procession  proceed  to  the  second  station ;  the  shrine  with  the 
 relics  borne,  with  the  lantern  and  banners  on  either  side,  between  the 
 Sub-Deacon  and  the  Thurifer,  the  Precentor  beginning — 
 
 Anthem.  Thou  art  worthy,  O  Lord  our  God,  to  receive  glory 
 and  honour. 
 
 Anthem.  The  multitude  come  to  meet  the  Redeemer  with 
 flowers  and  palms,  and  the  Gentiles  give  meet  reverence  to  the 
 triumphal  Conqueror,  the  Son  of  God,  and  voices  chant  Hosanna 
 through  the  heavens  in  honour  of  Christ. 
 
 ^[  If  these  two  Anthems  are  not  sufficient,  then  let  one  or  both  of  these  be 
 
 chanted — 
 
 ^r>.  Our  Lord  Jesus  six  days  before  the  passover  came  to 
 Bethany,  where  Lazarus  was  which  had  been  dead,  whom  He 
 raised  from  the  dead. 
 
 y .  But  there  assembled  there  many  of  the  Jews  that  they  might 
 see  Lazarus.     Whom. 
 
 *  />.,  such  as  arc  carried  on  the  backs  of  elephants. 
 
PALM    SUNDAY. 
 
 1  1  l 
 
 $.  The  chief  priests  consulted  that  they  might  put  Lazarus  to 
 death •  because  that  by  reason  of  him  many  came  and  believed  on 
 Jesus. 
 
 y.  Therefore  the  people  which  was  with  Him  when  he 
 called  Lazarus  out  of  the  grave  and  raised  him  from  the  dead, 
 bare  record.     Because  that. 
 
 %  Here  let  the  second  station  be  made  on  the  south  of  the  Churchy  where  let 
 seven  Choristers  sing  in  a  conspicuous  place — 
 
 Glory,  laud,  and  honour 
 To  Thee,  Redeemer  King  ! 
 
 To  Whom  the  lips  of  children 
 Made  sweet  Hosannas  ring. 
 
 Tf  The  Choir  repeats  the  same. 
 
 Choristers.     Thou  art  the  King  of  Israel, 
 Thou  David's  Royal  Son, 
 "Who  in  the  Lord's  Name  earnest, 
 The  King  and  blessed  one. 
 
 The  Choir.     Glory,  etc. 
 
 Choristers.     The  company  of  Angels 
 
 Are  praising  Thee  on  high, 
 And  mortal  men,  and  all  things 
 Created,  make  reply. 
 
 The  Choir.     Glory,  etc. 
 
 Choristers.     The  people  of  the  Hebrews 
 
 With  Palms  before  Thee  went  ; 
 Our  praise,  and  prayer,  and  anthem 
 Before  Thee  we  present. 
 
 The  Choir.     Glory,  etc. 
 
 ^[  After  this  let  the  Procession  go  through  the  cloister  on  the  right  hand  round 
 to  the  'west  door,  chanting — 
 
 ~fy.  Then  gathered  the  chief  priests  and  the  Pharisees  a  coun- 
 cil, and  said,  What  do  we  ?  for  this  Man  doeth  many  miracles. 
 If  we  let  Him  thus  alone,  all  men  will  believe  on  Him :  and  the 
 Romans  shall  come  and  take  away  both  our  place  and  nation. 
 
 ^[  Here  let  there  be  the  third  station  before  the  aforesaid  door,  and  let  three 
 Clergy  of  the  superior  grade ;  turning  to  the  people,  chant  standing  in  the 
 doorway — 
 
I  I  2  PALM    SUNDAY. 
 
 "jt.  And  one  of  them  named  Caiaphas,  being  the  high  priest  that 
 same  year,  prophesied,  saying,  It  is  expedient  for  you  that  one  man 
 should  die  for  the  people,  and  that  the  whole  nation  perish  not. 
 Then  from  that  day  forth  the)'  took  counsel  together  for  to  put 
 Him  to  death.     And  the  Romans. 
 
 ^[  This  done  let  them  enter  the  Church  by  the  same  door  under  the  shrine  nvith 
 the  relics ,  which  is  held  up  on  either  side  for  them  to  pass  under,  singing, 
 
 ]$.  *  The  Lord  entering  into  the  holy  city,  the  Hebrew  boys 
 chanted  the  Resurrection  of  Life  ;  with  branches  of  palm  they 
 cried,  Hosanna  in  the  highest. 
 
 y.  And  when  they  heard  that  Jesus  had  come  to  Jerusalem, 
 they  went  forth  to  meet  Llim.     With  branches. 
 
 ^f  Here  let  there  be  the  fourth  station  before  the  rood  in  the  Church,  and  let 
 the  Officiant  begin  the  Anthem,  Hail !  repeating  it  thrice  each  time  a 
 tone  higher,  genuflecting  with  the  Choir ;  and  after  the  third  time  let  the 
 Choir  proceed  with  the  same — 
 
 Anthem.  Hail,  our  King  !  Son  of  David,  Redeemer  of  the 
 world,  Whom  the  Prophets  proclaim  the  Saviour  of  the  house 
 of  Israel  that  is  to  come.  For  Thee  the  Father  sent  into  the 
 world  to  be  the  saving  victim,  Whom  all  saints  from  the  begin- 
 ning of  the  world  and  now  expect.  Hosanna  to  the  Son  of 
 David.  Blessed  is  He  that  cometh  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 
 Hosanna  in  the  highest. 
 
 ^[   Which  done,  let  them  enter  the  choir.     Let  all  the  crosses  be  uncovered  till 
 after  Vespers.     As  they  enter  they  sing — 
 
 fy.  Lying  men  compassed  me  about  :  they  scourged  me  with- 
 out a  cause.     But  Thou,  O  Lord,  my  defence,  avenge  me. 
 
 y.  Deliver  me  from  my  enemies,  O  God  ;  defend  me  from 
 them  that  rise  up  against  me. 
 
 Collect.    O  Almighty.     (See  p.  1 1 3.) 
 
 ^[  Here  the  Mass  begins. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xxii. 
 But  be  not  Thou  far  from  me,  O  Lord  :  Thou   art  my  suc- 
 cour, haste  Thee  to  help  me.     Save  me  from  the  lion's  mouth  : 
 Thou  hast  heard  me  also  from  among  the  horns  of  the  unicorns. 
 
 Ps.  My  God,  my  God,  look  upon  me:  why  hast  Thou  for- 
 saken me? 
 
 *  This  and  some  similar  Anthems  are  not  italicized  though  not  in  the  Bible. 
 
PALM    SUNDAY,  I  1  T, 
 
 The  Collect, 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  hast  sent  our  Saviour  to 
 take  upon  Him  our  flesh,  and  to  suffer  death  upon  the  Cross, 
 that  mankind  should  follow  the  example  of  His  humility,  merci- 
 ful! v  grant  that  we  may  both  follow  the  example  of  His  patience, 
 and  also  he  made  partakers  of  His  resurrection.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Phil.  ii.  5- 1 1 . 
 Brethren,  let  this  mind the  glory  of  God  the  Father. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  Ixxiii.  For  Thou  hast  holden  me  by  my  right 
 haul.  Thou  shah  guide  me  with  Thy  counsel  :  and  after  that 
 receive  me  with  glory. 
 
 V.  Truly  God  is  loving  unto  Israel:  even  unto  such  as  are  of 
 a  clean  heart.  Nevertheless,  my  feet  were  almost  gone :  my 
 treadings  had  well-nigh  slipt.  And  why  ?  I  was  grieved  at  the 
 wicked :  I  do  also  see  the  ungodly  in  such  prosperity. 
 
 Tract.  Ps.  xxii.  My  God,  my  God,  look  upon  me :  why  hast 
 Thou  forsaken  me, 
 
 ^  .  And  art  so  far  from  my  health,  and  from  the  words  of  my 
 complaint  ? 
 
 Y~.  O  my  God,  I  cry  in  the  day-time,  but  Thou  hearest  not  : 
 and  in  the  night  season  also  I  take  no  rest. 
 
 "Jf.  And  Thou  continuest  holy :  O  Thou  worship  of  Israel. 
 Our  fathers  hoped  in  Thee:  they  trusted  in  Thee,  and  Thou 
 didst  deliver  them. 
 
 y .  They  called  upon  Thee,  and  were  holpen :  they  put  their 
 trust  in  Thee,  and  were  not  confounded. 
 
 y.  But  as  for  me,  I  am  a  worm,  and  no  man :  a  very  scorn  of 
 men,  and  the  outcast  of  the  people. 
 
 y .  All  they  that  see  me  laugh  me  to  scorn :  they  shoot  out 
 their  lips,  and  shake  their  heads,  saying, 
 
 ^  .  He  trusted  in  God  that  He  would  deiiver  him :  let  Him  deliver 
 him,  if  He  will  have  him. 
 
 ~f.  They  stand  staring  and  looking  upon  me.  They  part  my 
 garments  among  them  :  and  cast  lots  upon  my  vesture. 
 
 y .  Save  me  from  the  lion's  mouth  :  Thou  hast  heard  me  also 
 from  among  the  horns  of  the  unicorns. 
 
 "X  .  O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  that  fear  Him  :  magnify  Him,  all  ye 
 of  the  seed  of  Jacob. 
 
 y.  They  shall  be   counted  unto  the  Lord  for  a  generation. 
 They  shall  come,  and  the  heavens  shall  declare  His  righteousness  : 
 unto  a  people  that  shall  be  born,  whom  the  Lord  hath  made. 
 1 
 
PALM     SUNDAY. 
 
 ty.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 y.   And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 The  Passion  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  according  to  Matthew. 
 
 ^[  Glory  is  not  said. 
 
 ^[  The  Passion  is  sung  or  said  in  three  tones — alto,  bass,  and  tenor— for  all 
 
 are  nvords  either  of  the  Jews,  or  of  the  Disciples,  or  of  Christ,  or  of  the 
 
 Evangelist.      Therefore,  letter  a  signifies  Jews  and  Disciples  ;  letter  b 
 
 Christ;  letter  t  the  Evangelist.  The  same  is  observed  in  the  other  Passions. 
 
 *At  that  time1 Jesus  said  unto  His  disciples,  bYe  know  that  after 
 two  days  is  the  feast  of  the  passover,  and  the  Son  of  Man  is  be- 
 trayed to  be  crucified,  tThen  assembled  together  the  chief 
 priests,  and  the  scribes,  and  the  elders  of  the  people,  unto  the 
 palace  of  the  High  Priest,  who  was  called  Caiaphas,  and  consulted 
 that  they  might  take  Jesus  by  subtilty  and  kill  Him.  But  they  said, 
 aNot  on  the  feast  day,  lest  there  be  an  uproar  among  the  people. 
 lNow  when  Jesus  was  in  Bethany,  in  the  house  of  Simon  the 
 leper,  there  came  unto  Him  a  woman  having  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,  say- 
 ing, aTo  what  purpose  is  this  waste  ?  For  this  ointment  might 
 have  been  sold  for  much,  and  given  to  the  poor.  l  When  Jesus 
 understood  it,  He  said  unto  them,  b  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.  lThen  one  of 
 the  twelve,  called  Judas  Iscariot,  went  unto  the  chief  priests,  and 
 said  unto  them,  a  What  will  ye  give  me,  and  I  will  deliver  Him  unto 
 you?  *  And  they  covenanted  with  him  for  thirty  pieces  of  silver. 
 And  from  that  time  he  sought  opportunity  to  betray  Him.  Now 
 the  first  day  of  the  feast  of  unleavened  bread  the  disciples  came 
 to  Jesus,  saying  unto  Him,  ■  Where  wilt  Thou  that  we  prepare 
 for  Thee  to  eat  the  passover  ?  *  And  He  said,  bGo  into  the  city 
 to  such  a  man,  and  say  unto  him,  The  Master  saith,  My  time  is 
 at  hand  ;  I  will  keep  the  passover  at  thy  house  with  My  dis- 
 ciples. tAnd  the  disciples  did  as  Jesus  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,  b  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  That  one  of  you  shall  betray  Me. 
 
 *  Chap.  xxvi. 
 
4    SUNDAY.  115 
 
 'And  they  were  exceeding  sorrowful,  and  began  every  one  ol 
 them  to  say  unto  Him,  ■  Lord,  is  it  I  ?  'And  lie  answered  and 
 said,  bHe  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  ? 
 f  He  said  unto  him,  b  Thou  hast  said.  f  And  as  they  were  eating, 
 Jesus  took  the  bread,  and  blessed  it,  and  brake  it,  and  gave  it  to 
 the  disciples,  and  said,  b  Take,  eat ;  this  is  My  Body.  '  And  He 
 took  the  cup,  and  gave  thanks,  and  gave  it  to  them,  saying, 
 b  Drink  ye  all  of  it ;  for  this  is  My  Blood  of  the  New  Testament, 
 which  is  shed  for  many  for  the  remission  of  sins.  But  I  say 
 unto  you,  I  will  not  drink  henceforth  of  this  fruit  of  the  vine, 
 until  that  day  when  I  drink  it  new  with  you  in  My  Father's  king- 
 dom. 'And  when  they  had  sung  an  hymn,  they  went  out  into 
 the  Mount  of  Olives.  Then  saith  the  Lord  unto  them,  b  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 
 scatted  abroad.  But  after  I  am  risen  again,  I  will  go  before  you 
 into  Galilee.  '  Peter  said  unto  Him,  a  Though  ail  men  shall  be 
 offended  because  of  Thee,  yet  will  I  never  be  offended.  *  Jesus 
 said  unto  him,  b  Verily  I  say  unto  thee,  That  this  night,  before 
 the  cock  crow,  thou  shalt  deny  Me  thrice.  *  Peter  said  unto 
 Him,  a  Though  I  should  die  with  Thee,  yet  will  I  not  deny 
 Thee.  '  Likewise  said  all  the  disciples.  Then  cometh  Jesus 
 with  them  unto  a  place  called  Gethsemane,  and  saith  unto  the 
 disciples,  b Sit  ye  here,  while  I  go  and  pray  yonder.  'And  He 
 took  with  Him  Peter  and  the  two  sons  of  Zebedee,  and  began  to 
 be  sorrowful  and  very  heavy.  Then  saith  He  unto  them,  b  My 
 soul  is  exceeding  sorrowful,  even  unto  death :  tarry  ye  here,  and 
 watch  with  Me.  'And  He  went  a  little  further,  and  fell  on  His 
 face,  and  prayed,  saying,  b  O  My  Father,  if  it  be  possible,  let 
 this  cup  pass  from  Me  :  nevertheless,  not  as  I  will,  but  as  Thou 
 wilt.  *  And  He  cometh  unto  the  disciples,  and  findetri  them 
 asleep,  and  saith  unto  Peter,  b  What,  could  ye  not  watch  with 
 Me  one  hour  ?  Watch  and  pray,  that  ye  enter  not  into  tempta- 
 tion :  the  spirit  indeed  is  willing,  but  the  flesh  is  weak.  *  He 
 went  away  again  the  second  time,  and  prayed,  saying,  b  O  My 
 Father,  if  this  cup  may  not  pass  away  from  Me  except  I  drink 
 it,  Thy  will  be  done.  'And  He  came  and  found  them  asleep 
 again:  for  their  eyes  were  heavy.  And  He  left  them,  and  went 
 away  again,  and  prayed  the  third  time,  saying  the  same  words. 
 1   2 
 
110  l'Al.M    SUNDAY 
 
 Then  comet h  He  to  His  disciples, and  said  unto  them,  b  Sleep  on 
 now,  and  take  your  rest;  behold,  the  hour  is  at  hand,  and  the 
 Sou  of  Man  is  betrayed  into  the  hands  of  sinners.  Rise,  let  us 
 be  going:  behold,  he  is  at  hand  that  doth  betray  Me.  'And 
 while  He  yet  spake,  lo,  Judas,  one  of  the  twelve,  came,  and  with 
 him  a  great  multitude  with  swords  and  staves,  from  the  chief 
 priests  and  elders  of  the  people.  Now  he  that  betrayed  Him 
 gave  them  a  sign,  saying,  a  Whomsoever  I  shall  kiss,  that  ,iame 
 is  He:  hold  Him  fast.  'And  forthwith  he  came  to  jesu  . 
 said,  "Hail,  Master,  'and  kissed  Him.  And  Jesus  said  unto 
 him,  b  Friend,  wherefore  art  thou  come  ?  'Then  came  they,  and 
 laid  hands  on  Jesus,  and  took  Him.  And,  behold,  one  of  them 
 which  were  with  Jesus  stretched  out  his  hand,  and  drew  his 
 sword,  and  struck  a  servant  of  the  high  priest's,  and  smote  off' 
 his  ear.  Then  said  Jesus  unto  him,  b  Put  up  again  thy  sword 
 into  his  place:  for  all  they  that  take  the  sword  shall  perish  with 
 the  sword.  Thinkest  thou  that  I  cannot  now  pray  to  My  Father, 
 and  He  shall  presently  give  Me  more  than  twelve  legions  of 
 angels  ?  But  how  then  shall  the  Scriptures  be  fulfilled,  that  thus 
 it  must  be  ?  '  In  that  same  hour  said  Jesus  to  the  multitudes, 
 bAre  ye  come  out  as  against  a  thief  with  swords  and  staves  for 
 to  take  Me  ?  I  sat  daily  with  you  teaching  in  the  temple,  and  ye 
 laid  no  hold  on  Me.  '  But  all  this  was  done,  that  the  scriptures 
 of  the  prophets  might  be  fulfilled.  Then  all  the  disciples  forsook 
 Him  and  fled.  And  they  that  had  hold  on  Jesus  led  Him  away 
 to  Caiaphas  the  high  priest,  where  the  scribes  and  the  elders  were 
 assembled.  But  Peter  followed  Him  afar  off  unto  the  high 
 priest's  palace,  and  went  in,  and  sat  with  the  servants,  to  see  the 
 end.  Now  the  chief  priests,  and  elders,  and  all  the  council, 
 sought  false  witness  against  Jesus  to  put  Him  to  death,  but 
 found  none :  yea,  though  many  false  witnesses  came,  yet  found 
 they  none.  At  the  last  came  two  false  witnesses,  and  said,  aThis 
 fellow  said,  I  am  able  to  destroy  the  temple  of  God,  and  to  build 
 it  in  three  days.  *  And  the  high  priest  arose,  and  said  unto  Him, 
 aAnswerest  Thou  nothing?  what  is  it  which  these  witness 
 against  Thee  ?  '  But  Jesus  held  His  peace.  And  the  high  priest 
 answered  and  said  unto  Him,  aI  adjure  Thee  by  the  living  God, 
 that  Thou  tell  us  whether  Thou  be  the  Christ,  the  Son  of  God. 
 1  Jesus  said  unto  him,  bThou  hast  said:  nevertheless  I  sa)  unto 
 you,  Hereafter  shall  ye  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,  saying,  a  He  hath  spoken  blas- 
 phemy-, what  further  need  have  we  of  witnesses  ?    Behold,  now 
 
palm  sunda\  »  i  7 
 
 ye  have  heard  oi  His  blasphemy.  What  think  ye  ?  '  They  an- 
 swered and  said,  !l  He  is  guilty  of  death.  'Then  did  they  spit 
 in  His  face,  and  buffeted  Him;  and  others  smote  Him  with  the 
 palms  of  their  hands,  saying,  ■  Prophesy  unto  US,  Thou  Christ, 
 Who  is  he  that  smote  Thee  ?  l  Now  Peter  sat  without  in  the 
 palace  :  and  a  damsel  came  unto  him,  saying,  aThou  also  wast 
 with  Jesus  of  Galilee.     'But   he  denied   before  them  all,  saying, 
 
 ■  I  know  not  what  thou  sayest.  l  And  when  he  was  gone  oat, 
 into  the  porch,  another  maid  saw  him,  and  said  unto  them 
 that  were  there,  a  This  fellow  was  also  with  Jesus  of  Nazareth. 
 1  And  again  he  denied  with  an  oath,  I  do  not  know  the  Man. 
 And  after  a  while  came  unto  him  they  that  stood  by,  and  said  to 
 Peter,  a  Surely  thou  also  art  one  of  them  ;  for  thy  speech  be- 
 wrayeth  thee.     *  Then  began  he  to  curse  and  to  swear,  saying, 
 
 ■  I  know  not  the  Man.  l  And  immediately  the  cock  crew.  And 
 Peter  remembered  the  word  of  Jesus,  which  said  unto  him, 
 b  Before  the  cock  crow,  thou  shalt  deny  Me  thrice.  *  And  he 
 went  out,  and  wept  bitterly.  *  When  the  morning  was  come,  all 
 the  chief  priests  and  elders  of  the  people  took  counsel  against 
 Jesus  to  put  Him  to  death.  And  when  they  had  bound  Him, 
 they  led  Him  away,  and  delivered  Him  to  Pontius  Pilate  the 
 governor.  Then  Judas  who  had  betrayed  Him,  when  he  saw 
 that  He  was  condemned,  repented  himself,  and  brought  again 
 the  thirty  pieces  of  silver  to  the  chief  priests  and  elders, 
 saying,  a  I  have  sinned,  in  that  I  betrayed  the  innocent  blood. 
 1  And  they  said,  a  What  is  that  to  us  ?  see  thou  to  that.  tAnd 
 he  cast  down  the  pieces  of  silver  in  the  temple,  and  departed, 
 and  went  and  hanged  himself.  And  the  chief  priests  took  the 
 pieces  of  silver,  and  said,  a  It  is  not  lawful  for  to  put  them 
 into  the  treasury,  because  it  is  the  price  of  blood.  *And 
 they  took  counsel,  and  bought  with  them  the  potter's  field, 
 to  bury  strangers  in.  Wherefore  that  field  was  called,  The 
 field  of  blood,  unto  this  day.  (Then  was  fulfilled  that  which 
 was  spoken  by  Jeremy  the  prophet,  saying,  And  they  took 
 the  thirty  pieces  of  silver,  the  price  of  Him  that  was  valued 
 whom  they  of  the  children  of  Israel  did  value,  and  gave  them  for 
 the  potter's  field,  as  the  Lord  appointed  me.)  And  Jesus  stood 
 before  the  governor;  and  the  governor  asked  Him,  saying,  aArt 
 Thou  the  King  of  the  Jews  ?  *  And  Jesus  said  unto  him,  bThou 
 sayest.  lAnd  when  He  was  accused  of  the  chief  priests  and 
 elders,  He  answered  nothing.  Then  said  Pilate  unto  Him, 
 a  Hearest  Thou  not  how  many  things  they  witness  against  Thee  ? 
 'And  He  answered   him   to   never  a  word,  insomuch   that   the 
 
 Chap,  xwii. 
 
PALM    SUNDAV. 
 
 governor  marvelled  greatly.     Now   at  that  feast  the  governor 
 
 was  wont  to  release  unto  the  people  a  prisoner,  whom  they  would. 
 And  they  had  then  a  notable  prisoner,  called  Barabbas.  There- 
 fore when  they  were  gathered  together,  Pilate  said  unto  them, 
 ■  Whom  will  ye  that  I  release  unto  you  ?  Barabbas,  or  Jesus 
 which  is  called  Christ  ?  '  For  he  knew  that  for  envy  they  had 
 delivered  Him.  When  he  was  set  down  on  the  judgment  seat, 
 his  wife  sent  unto  him,  saying,  a  Have  thou  nothing  to  do  with 
 that  just  Man,  for  I  have  suffered  many  things  this  day  in  a  dream 
 because  of  Him.  l  But  the  chief  priests  and  elders  persuaded  the 
 multitude  that  they  should  ask  Barabbas,  and  destroy  Jesus.  The 
 governor  answered  and  said  unto  them,  a  Whether  of  the  twain 
 will  ye  that  I  release  unto  vou  ?  *  They  said,  a  Barabbas.  t  Pilate 
 saith  unto  them,  a  What  shall  I  do  then  with  Jesus,  which  is 
 called  Christ  ?  'They  all  say  unto  him,  a  Let  Him  be  crucified. 
 1  And  the  governor  said,  aWhy,  what  evil  hath  He  done  ?  l  But 
 they  cried  out  the  more,  a  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,  a  I  am  innocent  of  the  blood  of  this  just  person  :  see  ye 
 to  it.  t  Then  answered  all  the  people,  and  said,  a  His  blood  be 
 on  us,  and  on  our  children,  ^hen  released  he  Barabbas  unto 
 them :  and  when  he  had  scourged  Jesus  he  delivered  Him  to  be 
 crucified.  Then  the  soldiers  of  the  governor  took  Jesus  into  the 
 common  hall,  and  gathered  unto  Him  the  whole  band  of  soldiers. 
 And  they  stripped  Him,  and  put  on  Him  a  scarlet  robe.  And  when 
 they  had  platted  a  crown  of  thorns  they  put  it  upon  His  head,  and 
 a  reed  in  His  right  hand :  and  they  bowed  the  knee  before  Him, 
 and  mocked  Him,  saying,  aHail,  King  of  the  Jews.  lAnd  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  from 
 Him,  and  put  His  own  raiment  on  Him,  and  led  Him  away  to 
 crucify  Him.  And  as  they  came  out  they  found  a  man  of  Cyrene, 
 Simon  by  name  ;  him  they  compelled  to  bear  His  Cross.  And 
 when  they  were  come  unto  a  place  called  Golgotha,  that  is  to 
 say,  a  place  of  a  skull,  they  gave  Him  vinegar  to  drink  mingled 
 with  gall :  and  when  He  had  tasted  thereof,  He  would  not  drink. 
 And  they  crucified  Him,  and  parted  His  garments,  casting  lots : 
 that  it  might  be  fulfilled,  which  was  spoken  by  the  prophet, 
 The)  parted  My  garments  among  them,  and  upon  My  vesture  did 
 they  cast  lots.  And  sitting  down  they  watched  Him  there;  and 
 set  up  over  His  head  His  accusation  written,  THIS  IS  JESUS 
 THE  KING  OF  THE   JEWS.     Then  were  there  two  thieves 
 
PALM    SUND  w.  I  I  9 
 
 crucified  with  Him-,  one  on  the  right  hand,  and  another  on  the 
 left.  And  they  that  passed  by  reviled  Him,  wagging  their  heads, 
 and  saving,  a  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,  aHe  saved  others,  Himself 
 1  le  cannot  save:  if  He  be  the  King  of  Israel,  let  Him  now  come 
 down  from  the  cross,  and  we  will  believe  Him.  He  trusted  in 
 God  ;  let  Him  deliver  Him  now,  if  He  will  have  Him :  for  He 
 said,  I  am  the  Son  of  God.  'The  thieves  also,  which  were 
 crucified  with  Him,  cast  the  same  in  His  teeth.  Now  from  the 
 sixth  hour  there  was  darkness  over  all  the  land  unto  the  ninth  hour. 
 And  about  the  ninth  hour  Jesus  cried  with  a  loud  voice,  saying, 
 b  Eli,  Eli,  lama  sabachthani?  *  that  is  to  say,  My  God,  My  God, 
 why  hast  Thou  forsaken  Me?  'Some  of  them  that  stood  there, 
 when  they  heard  that,  said,  a  This  Man  calleth  for  Elias.  'And 
 straightway  one  of  them  ran,  and  took  a  spunge,  and  filled  it  with 
 vinegar,  and  put  it  on  a  reed,  and  gave  Him  to  drink.  The  others 
 said,  aLet  be,  let  us  see  whether  Elias  will  come  to  save  Him. 
 *  Jesus,  when  He  had  cried  again  with  a  loud  voice,  yielded  up 
 the  ghost. 
 
 ^[  Here  let  the  Deacon  incline  or  prostrate  himself  towards  the  East,  saying 
 privately,  Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  and  Into  Thy  hands  I  commend  my 
 spirit :  Thou  hast  redeemed  me,  O  Lord  God  of  truth.  Then  let  him 
 rise  and  say  the  rest  of  the  Passion. 
 
 'And  behold,  the  veil  of  the  temple  was  rent  in  twain  from  the 
 top  to  the  bottom,  and  the  earth  did  quake,  and  the  rocks  rent, 
 and  the  graves  were  opened,  and  many  bodies  of  saints  which 
 slept  arose,  and  came  out  of  the  graves  after  His  resurrection,  and 
 went  into  the  holy  city,  and  appeared  unto  many.  Now  when 
 the  centurion,  and  they  that  were  with  him,  watching  Jesus,  saw 
 the  earthquake  and  those  things  that  were  done,  they  feared 
 greatly,  saying,  a  Truly  this  was  the  Son  of  God.  'And  many 
 women  were  there  beholding  afar  off,  which  followed  Jesus 
 from  Galilee,  ministering  unto  Him  ;  among  which  was  Mary 
 Magdalene,  and  Mary  the  mother  of  James  and  Joses,  and  the 
 mother  of  Zebedee's  children.  When  the  even  was  come,  there 
 came  a  rich  man  of  Arimathaea,  named  Joseph,  who  also  him- 
 self 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 
 
20  MONDAY    IN    HOLY    WEEK, 
 
 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. 
 
 %  The  Gospels  at  the  end  of  all  the  Passions  are  to  be  said  in  alto  tone,  after 
 the  manner  of  a  double  Feast,  even  on  Good  Friday ;  but  all  the  Passions 
 arc  to  be  said  in  the  manner  aforesaid  after  Sarum  Use. 
 
 The  Gospel. 
 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  steai  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. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  lxix.  Thy  rebuke  hath  broken  My  hearty  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.  They  gave 
 Me  gall  to  eat ;  and  when  I  was  thirsty  they  gave  Me  vinegar  to 
 drink. 
 
 Secret.  We  offer  unto  Thee,  O  God,  Father  Almighty,  the 
 Paschal  Sacrifice  of  the  Immaculate  Lamb,  by  Whose  Blood  we 
 beseech  Thee  to  deliver  us  from  the  ravages  of  the  destroyer, 
 and  to  lead  us  into  the  land  of  Thy  new  promise.     Through. 
 
 Preface.  The  daily  one, 
 
 Comm.  Matt.  xxvi.  Father,  if  this  cup  may  not  pass  away 
 from  Me  except  I  drink  it,  Thy  will  be  done. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  graciously  look  upon 
 Thy  faithful  people,  that  they  calling  again  to  mind  the  begin- 
 ning of  their  redemption,  may  profit  more  and  more  by  those 
 things  the  gift  of  which  hath  refreshed  them.     Through. 
 
 MONDAY  IN  HOLY  WEEK. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xxxv. 
 Plead  Thou  my  cause,  O  Lord,  with  them   that   strive   with 
 me  :   and  fight  Thou  against  them  that  fight  against  me.      Lay 
 hand  upon  the  shield  and   buckler  :    and  stand  up  to   help  me, 
 .  ds  thi  strength  of  my  salvati  a 
 
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 Ps.  Bring  forth  the  spear,  and  stop  the  way  against  them  that 
 persecute  me. 
 
 The  Collect, 
 
 Grant,  wo  beseech  Thee,  O  Almighty  God,  that  we  who,  by 
 reason  of  our  weakness,  faint  under  so  many  adversities,  may 
 recover  by  the  pleading  Passion  of  Thy  only-begotten  Son. 
 Who. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Is.  1.  5- 10. 
 
 //;  those  days  said  Isaiah,  The  Lord  God  hath  opened  mine 
 ear   and  stay  upon  the  Lord  his  God. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xxxv.  Awake,  0  Lord,  and  stand  up  to  judge 
 my  quarrel  :   avenge  Thou  my  cause,  my  God,  and  my  Lord. 
 
 Y.  Bring  forth  the  spear,  and  stop  the  way  against  them  that 
 persecute  me. 
 
 Tract.  As  on  Ash-Wednesday. 
 
 The  Gospel.    John  xii.  I -36. 
 
 Then  Jesus,  six  days  before  the  passover and  did  hide 
 
 Himself  from  them. 
 
 Ojfert.  Ps.  cxliii.  Deliver  me,  O  Lord,  from  mine  enemies : 
 for  I  flee  unto  Thee  to  hide  me.  Teach  me  to  do  the  thing  that 
 pleaseth  Thee,  for  Thou  art  my  God. 
 
 }.  Hearken  unto  me  for  Thy  truth  and  righteousness'  sake. 
 And  enter  not  into  judgment  with  Thy  servant,  O  Lord. 
 
 Secret.  May  this  very  oblation  commend  Thy  faithful  people 
 unto  Thy  majesty,  O  Lord ;  which,  through  Thy  Son  our 
 Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  hath  reconciled  them  that  were  at  enmity. 
 Who. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xxxv.  Let  them  be  put  to  confusion  and  shame 
 together,  that  rejoice  at  my  trouble  :  let  them  be  clothed  with 
 rebuke  and  dibhonour,  that  boast  themselves  against  me. 
 
 P.  Comm  We,  being  filled  with  Thy  saving  gift,  entreat  Thy 
 mercy,  O  Lord  ;  that  by  this  same  Sacrament,  which  is  to  us  the 
 means  of  growth  in  this  life,  Thou  wilt  make  us  partakers  of 
 life  eternal.     Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 Help  us,  O  God,  our  salvation  ;  and  grant  that  we  may  come 
 with  joy  to  the  commemoration  of  these  benefits,  by  which  Thou 
 hast  been  pleased  to  redeem  us.     Through. 
 
I  22 
 
 TUESDAY  IN  HOLY  WEEK. 
 
 The  Office.     Gal.  vi. 
 
 But  ive  ought  to  glory  in  the  Cross  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
 in  Whom  is  our  salvation ,  life,  and  resurrection;  through  Whom  ice 
 are  saved  and  set  free. 
 
 Ps.  lxvii.  God  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us  :  and  shew 
 us  the  light  of  His  countenance,  and  be  merciful  unto  us. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  almighty  and  everlasting  God,  grant  that  we  may  so  cele- 
 brate the  mysteries  of  our  Lord's  Passion,  that  we  may  be  found 
 worthy  to  obtain  pardon.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Jer.  xi.  18-20. 
 
 Li  those  {lays  said  Jeremiah,  0  Lord,  Thou  hast  given  me  know- 
 ledge       for  unto  Thee  have  I  revealed  my  cause,  0  Lord 
 
 my  God. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xxxv.  Nevertheless,  when  they  were  sick,  I 
 put  on  sackcloth,  and  humbled  my  soul  with  fasting  :  and  my 
 prayer  shall  turn  into  mine  own  bosom. 
 
 y.  Plead  Thou  my  cause,  O  Lord,  with  them  that  strive  with 
 me :  and  fight  Thou  against  them  that  fight  against  me.  Lay 
 hand  upon  the  shield  and  buckler  :  and  stand  up  to  help  me. 
 
 fy.    The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 
 y .  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 The  Passion  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  according  to  Mark. 
 *  At  that  time  t  after  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,  a  Not  on  the  feast  day,  lest  there  be  an  uproar  of  the 
 people,  tAnd  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,  a  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,  b  Let 
 her  alone  j  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. 
 
 *  Chap.  xiv. 
 
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 She  hath  done  what  she  could  :  she  is  conic  aforehand  to  anoint 
 My  body  to  the  burying.  Verily,  I  say  unto  yon,  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. 
 1  And  Judas  Iscariot,  one  of  the  twelve,  went  unto  the  chief 
 priests,  to  betray  Him  unto  them.  And  when  they  heard  it, 
 they  were  glad,  and  promised  to  give  him  money.  And  he  sought 
 how  he  might  conveniently  betray  Him.  And  the  first  day  of 
 unleavened  bread,  when  they  killed  the  passover,  His  disciples 
 said  unto  Him,  a  Where  wilt  Thou  that  we  go  and  prepare  that 
 Thou  mayest  eat  the  passover  ?  l  And  He  sendeth  forth  two  of 
 His  disciples,  and  saith  unto  them,  b  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  goodman 
 of  the  house,  The  Master  saith,  Where  is  the  guestchamber, 
 where  I  shall  eat  the  passover  with  My  disciples  ?  And  he  will 
 shew  you  a  large  upper  room  furnished  and  prepared :  there 
 make  ready  for  us.  *  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,  b  Verily  I 
 say  unto  you,  one  of  you  which  eateth  with  Me  shall  betray  Me. 
 1  And  they  began  to  be  sorrowful,  and  to  say  unto  Him  one  by 
 one,  ■  Is  it  I  ?  l  and  another  said,  a  Is  it  I  ?  l  And  He  answered 
 and  said  unto  them,  b  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  be- 
 trayed !    Good  were  it  for  that  man  if  he  had  never  been  born. 
 
 *  And  as  they  did  eat,  Jesus  took  bread,  and  blessed,  and  brake 
 it,  and  gave  to  them,  and  said,  b  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,  b  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  king- 
 dom of  God.  '  And  when  they  had  sung  an  hymn,  they  went 
 out  into  the  Mount  of  Olives.  And  Jesus  saith  unto  them,  bAll 
 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,  a  Although  all  shall  be  offended,  yet  will 
 not  I.  *  And  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  b  Verily  I  say  unto  thee, 
 That  this  day,  even  in  this  night,  before  the  cock  crow  twice, 
 
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 thou  shalt  deny  Me  thrice.  '  Bur  he  spake  the  more  vehemently, 
 11  If  I  should  die  with  Thee,  I  will  not  deny  Thee  in  any  wise. 
 'Likewise  I  they  all.     And  they  came  to  a  place  which 
 
 was  named  Gethsemane  :  and  He  saith  to  His  disciples,  bSit  ye 
 here,  while  I  shall  pray.  l  And  He  taketh  with  Him  Peter  and 
 James  and  John,  and  began  to  be  sore  amazed,  and  to  be  very 
 heavy  j  and  saith  unto  them,  b  My  soul  is  exceeding  sorrowful 
 unto  death  :  tarry  ye  here  and  watch.  '  And  He  went  forward 
 a  little,  and  fell  on  the  ground,  and  prayed  that,  if  it  were  pos- 
 sible, the  hour  might  pass  from  Him.  And  He  said,  b  Abba, 
 Father,  all  things  are  possible  unto  Thee  ;  take  away  this  cup 
 from  Me:  nevertheless  not  what  I  will,  but  what  Thou  wilt. 
 1  And  He  cometh,  and  findeth  them  sleeping,  and  saith  unto 
 Peter,  b  Simon,  sleepest  thou  ?  couldest  not  thou  watch  one 
 hour  ?  Watch  ye  and  pray,  lest  ye  en'er  into  temptation.  The 
 spirit  truly  is  ready,  but  the  flesh  is  weak.  l  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,  b  Sleep  on  now,  and  take 
 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.  l  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  betraved  Him  had  given 
 them  a  token,  saying,  a  Whomsoever  I  shall  kiss,  that  same  is  He  ; 
 take  Him  and  lead  Him  away  safely.  l  And  as  soon  as  he  was 
 come,  he  goeth  straightway  to  Him,  and  saith,  a  Master,  Master, 
 1  and  kissed  Him.  And  they  laid  their  hands  on  Him,  and  took 
 Him.  And  one  of  them  that  stood  by  drew  a  sword,  and  smote 
 a  servant  of  the  high  priest,  and  cut  off  his  ear.  And  Jesus 
 answered  and  said  unto  them,  b  Are  ye  come  out,  as  against  a 
 thief,  with  swords  and  with  staves  to  take  Me  ?  I  was  daily 
 with  you  in  the  temple  teaching,  and  ye  took  Me  not  :  but  the 
 Scriptures  must  be  fulfilled.  'And  they  all  forsook  Him,  and 
 fled.  And  there  followed  Him  a  certain  young  man,  having  a 
 linen  cloth  cast  about  his  naked  body  •,  and  the  young  men  laid 
 hold  on  him  :  and  he  left  the  linen  cloth,  and  fled  from  them 
 naked.  And  they  led  Jesus  away  to  the  high  priest:  and  with 
 him  were  assembled  all  the  chief  priests  and  the  elders  and  the 
 scribes.  And  Peter  followed  Him  afar  off,  even  into  the  palace 
 of  the  high   priest  :    and  he  sat  with  the  servants,  an  J.  warmed 
 
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 himself  at  the  fire.  And  the  chief  priests  and  all  the  council 
 sought  lor  witnesses  against  Jesus  to  put  Him  to  death  ;  but 
 Found  none.  For  manj  bare  false  witness  against  Him,  but  their 
 witness  agreed  not  together.  And  there  arose  certain,  and  bare 
 false  witness  against  Him,  saying,  a  We  heard  Him. say,  I  will 
 de  troy  this  temple  that  is  made  with  hands,  and  within  three 
 days  I  will  build  another  made  without  hands.  t  But  neitl 
 did  their  witness  agree  together.  And  the  high  priest  stood  up 
 in  the  midst,  and  asked  Jesus,  saying,  aAnswerest  Thou  nothing? 
 What  is  it  which  these  witness  against  Thee  ?  t  But  He  held 
 His  peace,  and  answered  nothing.  Again  the  high  priest  asked 
 Him,  and  said  unto  Him,  a  Art  Thou  the  Christ,  the  Son  of  the 
 Blessed  ?  *  And  Jesus  said,  b  I  am  :  and  ye  shall  see  the  Son  of 
 Man  sitting  on  the  right  hand  of  power,  and  coming  in  the  clouds 
 of  heaven.  l  Then  the  high  priest  rent  his  clothes,  and  saith, 
 :l  What  need  we  any  further  witnesses  ?  Ye  have  heard  the 
 blasphem)  :  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,  a  Pro- 
 phesy :  l  and  the  servants  did  strike  Him  with  the  palms  of  then- 
 hands.  And  as  Peter  was  beneath  in  the  palace,  there  cometh 
 one  of  the  maids  of  the  high  priest  :  and  when  she  saw  Peter 
 warming  himself,  she  looked  upon  him,  and  said,  a  And  thou 
 also  wast  with  Jesus  of  Nazareth.  tBnt  he  denied,  saying, 
 a  I  know  not,  neither  understand  I  what  thou  sayest.  l  And  he 
 went  out  into  the  porch  ;  and  the  cock  crew.  And  a  maid  saw 
 him  again,  and  began  to  say  to  them  that  stood  by,  aThis  is  one 
 of  them.  l  And  he  denied  it  again.  And  a  little  after,  they  that 
 stood  by  said  again  to  Peter,  a  Surely  thou  art  one  of  them  :  for 
 thou  art  a  Galilaean,  and  thy  speech  agreeth  thereto.  t  But  he 
 began  to  curse  and  to  swear,  saying,  a  I  know  not  this  man  of 
 whom  ye  speak.  l  And  the  second  time  the  cock  crew.  And 
 Peter  called  to  mind  the  word  that  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Before 
 the  cock  crow  twice,  thou  shalt  deny  Me  thrice.  And  when  he 
 thought  thereon,  he  wept.  *  And  straightway  in  the  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,  a  Art  Thou 
 the  King  of  the  Jews  ?  *  And  He  answering  said  unto  him, 
 b  Thou  sayest  it.  *  And  the  chief  priests  accused  Him  of  many 
 things  :  but  He  answered  nothing.  And  Pilate  asked  Him 
 again,  saying,  a  Answerest  Thou  nothing  ?  behold  how  many 
 things   they  witness  against  Thee.      l  But  Jesus   yet    answered 
 
 *  Chap.  xv. 
 
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 nothing:  so  that  Pilate  marvelled.  Now  at  the  feast  he  released 
 unto  them  one  prisoner,  whomsoever  they  desired.  And  there 
 was  one  Darned  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,  aWill  ye  that  I  release  unto  you  the  King  of  the 
 Jews  ?  l  For  he  knew  that  the  chief  priests  had  delivered  I  Iim 
 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,  a  What  will  ye  then  that  I  shall  do  unto 
 Him  Whom  ye  call  the  King  of  the  Jews  ?  l  And  they  cried 
 out  again,  a  Crucify  Him.  tThen  Pilate  said  unto  them,  a  Why, 
 what  evil  hath  He  done  ?  '  And  they  cried  out  the  more  exceed- 
 ingly, a  Crucify  Him.  l  And  so  Pilate,  willing  to  content  the 
 people,  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  Prsetorium  ;  and  they  call  toge- 
 ther the  whole  band.  And  they  clothed  Him  with  purple,  and 
 platted  a  crown  of  thorns,  and  put  it  about  His  head  ;  and  began 
 to  salute  Him,  aHail,  King  of  the  Jews.  l  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  inter- 
 preted, The  place  of  a  skull.  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,  a  Ah, 
 Thou  that  destroyest  the  temple,  and  buildest  it  in  three  days, 
 save  Thyself,  and  come  down  from  the  Cross.  l  Likewise  also 
 the  chief  priests  mocking  said  among  themselves  with  the  scribes, 
 a  He  saved  others  ;  Himself  He  cannot  save.  Let  Christ  the 
 King  of  Israel  descend  now  from   the  Cross,  that   we   may  see 
 
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 and  believe.  t  And  they  that  were  crucified  with  1  lim  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,  b  Eloi,  Eloi,  lama  sabach- 
 thani,  f  which  is,  being  interpreted,  My  God,  my  God,  why 
 hast  Thou  forsaken  Me?  l  And  some  of  them  that  stood  by, 
 when  they  heard  it,  said,  :l  Behold,  He  calleth  Elias.  l  And  one 
 ran  and  rilled  a  spunge  full  of  vinegar,  and  put  it  on  a  reed,  and 
 gave  Him  to  drink,  saying,  a  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. 
 
 %  Here  let  them  kneel,  saying,  Our  Father,  Hail  Mary,  Into  Thy  hands. 
 
 1  And  the  veil  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, 
 a Truly  this  Man  was  the  Son  of  God.  *  There  were  also  women 
 looking  on  afar  off :  among  whom  was  Mary  Magdalene,  and 
 Mary  the  mother  of  James  the  less  and  of  Joses,  and  Salome 
 (who  also,  when  He  was  in  Galilee,  followed  Him,  and  minis- 
 tered unto  Him)  ;  and  many  other  women  which  came  up  with 
 Him  unto  Jerusalem. 
 
 The  Gospel. 
 
 And  now  when  the  even  was  come,  because  it  was  the  pre- 
 paration, that  is,  the  day  before  the  Sabbath,  Joseph  of  Arima- 
 thaea,  an  honourable  counsellor,  which  also  waited  for  the  king- 
 dom of  God,  came,  and  went  in  boldly  unto  Pilate,  and  craved 
 the  body  of  Jesus.  And  Pilate  marvelled  if  he  were  already 
 dead  :  and  calling  unto  him  the  centurion,  he  asked  him  whether 
 he  had  been  any  while  dead.  And  when  He  knew  it  of  the 
 centurion,  he  gave  the  body  to  Joseph.  And  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. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  cxl.  Keep  me,  O  Lord,  from  the  hands  of  the 
 ungodly :   preserve  me  from  the  wicked  men  : 
 
 y .  Who  are  purposed  to  overthrow  my  goings.  The  proud 
 have  laid  a  snare  for  me. 
 
 Secret.  Sanctify,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  oblations  of 
 Thy  people  ;  that,  cleansed  from  the  conversation  of  the  old 
 man,  we  may  be  renewed  by  progress  in  divine  life.  Through. 
 
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 C  mm,  Ps.  lxix.  They  that  sit  in  the  gate  speak  against  me  : 
 and  the  drunkards  make  songs  upon  me.  But,  Lord,  I  make  my 
 prayer  unto  Thee  :  in  an  acceptable  time.  Hear,  me,  O  God, 
 in  the  multitude  of  Thy  mercy. 
 
 P,  Com  in.  We,  being  filled  with  the  grace  of  Thy  holy  gifts, 
 humbly  beseech  Thee  that  what  in  adoration  we  have  thought 
 sweet  to  our  bodily  taste,  we  may  perceive  to  be  more  exceeding 
 sweet  to  our  souls.     Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 
 May  Thy  mercy,  O  God,  purify  us  from  the  corruption  of 
 the  old  man,  and  enable  us  to  put  on  the  new.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY  IN  HOLY  WEEK. 
 
 The  Office.  Phil.  ii. 
 At  the  Name  of  the  Lord  every  knee  should  bow,  of  things  in 
 heaven,  and  things  in  earth,  and  things  under  the  earth  ;  because 
 the  Lord  became  obedient  unto  death,  even  the  death  of  the 
 Cross.  Therefore  Jesus  Christ  is  Lord,  to  the  glory  of  God  the 
 Father. 
 
 Ps.  cii.  Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord  :  and  let  my  crying  come 
 unto  Thee. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 D.    Let  us  kneel. 
 D.    Rise. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we  who  con- 
 tinually are  punished  for  our  evil  deeds,  may  be  delivered  by  the 
 Passion  of  Thy  only-begotten  Son.     Who. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Is.  lxii.  II — lxiii.  I-7. 
 
 Thus  snith  the  Lord  God,  Say  ye  to  the  daughter  of  Sion  
 
 according  to  all  that  the  Lord  our  God  hath  bestowed  on  us. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lxix.  Hide  not  Thy  face  from  Thy  servant,  for 
 I  am  in  trouble  :  O  haste  Thee,  and  hear  me. 
 
 y.  Save  me,  O  God  :  for  the  waters  are  come  in  even  unto 
 my  soul.     I  stick  fast  in  the  deep  mire,  where  no  ground  is. 
 
 %  Here  follonvetb  The  Lord  be  with  you,  etc. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  didst  will  Thy  Son  to  suffer  on  the  Cross,  that 
 Thou  mightest  drive  away  the    power  of  the  enemy,  grant  that 
 
WEDNESDAY    IN    HOLY    WEEK  I  '<) 
 
 we   Thy   servants    may  obtain    the  grace  of  His   resurrection. 
 Through. 
 
 ^f"  Herefolhiu  the  usual  Memorials. 
 
 The  Lesson.    Is.  lii.  I-IO,  12. 
 
 //;  those  days  said  Isaiah,  Who  hath  believed  our  report  ? 
 
 intercession   with   the  transgressors,   that  they  should  not  perish^ 
 
 saith  the  Lord  God  Almighty. 
 
 Tract.  Ps.  cii.  Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord  :  and  let  my  crying 
 come  unto  Thee. 
 
 "y .  Hide  not  Thy  face  from  me  in  the  time  of  my  trouble  : 
 incline  Thine  ear  unto  me 
 
 jt .  When  I  call  :  O  hear  me,  and  that  right  soon. 
 
 y.  For  my  days  are  consumed  away  like  smoke:  and  my 
 bones  are  burnt  up  as  it  were  a  fire-brand. 
 
 jt.  My  heart  is  smitten  down,  and  withered  like  grass  :  so 
 that  I  forget  to  eat  my  bread. 
 
 jt.  Thou,  0  Lord,  shalt  arise,  and  have  mercy  upon  Sion  : 
 for  it  is  time  that  Thou  have  mercy  upon  her. 
 
 The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 
 The  Passion  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  according  to  Luke. 
 
 *At  that  time  *the  feast  of  unleavened  bread  drew  nigh,  which 
 is  called  the  Passover.  And  the  chief  priests  and  scribes  sought 
 how  they  might  kill  Him  ;  for  they  feared  the  people.  Then 
 entered  Satan  into  Judas,  surnamed  Iscariot,  being  of  the  number 
 of  the  twelve.  And  he  went  his  way,  and  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  un- 
 leavened bread,  when  the  passover  must  be  killed.  And  He  sent 
 Peter  and  John,  saying,  b  Go  and  prepare  us  the  passover,  that 
 we  may  eat.  t  And  they  said  unto  Him,  a  Where  wilt  Thou 
 that  we  prepare  ?  *  And  He  said  unto  them,  b  Behold,  when 
 ye  are  entered  into  the  city,  there  shall  a  man  meet  you,  bearing 
 a  pitcher  of  water;  follow  him  into  the  house  where  he  entereth 
 in.  And  ye  shall  say  unto  the  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 
 
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 ready  the  passover.  And  when  the  hour  was  come  He  sat  down, 
 and  the  twelve  Apostles  with  Him.  And  He  said  unto  them, 
 b  With  desire  I  have  desired  to  eat  this  passover  with  you  before 
 I  suffer  :  for  I  say  unto  you,  I  will  not  any  more  eat  thereof, 
 until  it  be  fulfilled  in  the  Kingdom  of  God.  *  And  He  took  the 
 cup,  and  gave  thanks,  and  said,  bTake  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, 
 bThis  is  My  body,  which  is  given  for  you  :  this  do  in  remembrance 
 of  Me.  '  Likewise  also  the  cup  after  supper,  saying,  bThis  cup  is 
 the  New  Testament  in  My  blood,  which  is  shed  for  you.  But 
 behold,  the  hand  of  him  that  betrayeth  Me  is  with  Me  on  the 
 table.  And  truly  the  Son  of  Man  goeth  as  it  was  determined  ; 
 but  woe  unto  that  man  by  whom  He  is  betrayed.  l  And  they 
 began  to  inquire  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,  b  The  kings  of  the  Gentiles  exercise  lordship  over 
 them,  and  they  that  exercise  authority  upon  them  are  called 
 benefactors.  But  ye  shall  not  be  so  :  but  he  that  is  greatest 
 among  you,  let  him  be  as  the  younger  ;  and  he  that  is  chief,  as 
 he  that  doth  serve.  For  whether  is  greater,  he  that  sitteth  at 
 meat,  or  he  that  serveth  ?  is  not  he  that  sitteth  at  meat  ?  but  I 
 am  among  you  as  He  that  serveth.  Ye  are  they  which  have 
 continued  with  Me  in  My  temptations.  And  I  appoint  unto  you 
 a  kingdom,  as  My  Father  hath  appointed  unto  Me  ;  that  ye  may 
 eat  and  drink  at  My  table  in  My  kingdom,  and  sit  on  the  thrones, 
 judging  the  twelve  tribes  of  Israel.  *And  the  Lord  said,  bSimon, 
 Simon,  behold,  Satan  hath  desired  to  have  you,  that  he  may  sift 
 you  as  wheat :  but  I  have  prayed  for  thee,  that  thy  faith  fail  not ; 
 and  when  thou  art  converted,  strengthen  thy  brethren.  '  And 
 he  said  unto  Him,  a  Lord,  I  am  ready  to  go  with  Thee  both  into 
 prison  and  to  death.  l  And  He  said,  b  I  tell  thee,  Peter,  the  cock 
 shall  not  crow  this  day,  before  that  thou  shalt  thrice  deny  that 
 thou  knowest  Me.  t  And  He  said  unto  them,  b  "When  I  sent 
 you  without  purse,  and  scrip,  and  shoes,  lacked  ye  any  thing  ? 
 1  And  they  said,  a  Nothing.  lThen  said  He  unto  them,  b  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  trans- 
 gressors :    for   the   things   concerning  Me  have  an  end.     *  And 
 
WEDNESDAY    IN    HOLY    WEEK. 
 
 they  said,  a  Lord,  behold,  here  are  two  swords.  l  And  He  said 
 unto  them,  b  It  is  enough.  l  And  He  came  out,  and  went,  as  I  Ic 
 was  wont,  to  the  Mount  of  Olives,  and  His  disciples  also  fol- 
 lowed Him.  And  when  I  le  was  at  the  place,  He  said  unto  them, 
 l'Pray,  that  ye  enter  not  into  temptation.  l  And  He  was  with- 
 drawn from  them  about  a  stone's  cast,  and  kneeled  down  and 
 prayed,  saying,  b  Father,  if  Thou  be  willing,  remove  this  cup 
 from  Me  :  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,  b  Why  sleep  ye  ?  rise  and  pray,  lest  ye  enter  into 
 temptation.  *  And  while  He  yet  spake,  behold,  a  multitude,  and 
 he  that  was  called  Judas,  one  of  the  twelve,  went  before  them, 
 and  drew  near  unto  Jesus  to  kiss  Him.  And  Jesus  said  unto 
 him,  b  Judas,  betrayest  thou  the  Son  of  Man  with  a  kiss  ? 
 1  When  they  who  were  about  Him  saw  what  would  follow,  they 
 said  unto  Him,  a  Lord,  shall  we  smite  with  the  sword  ?  *  And 
 one  of  them  smote  the  servant  of  the  high  priest,  and  cut  off  his 
 right  ear.  And  Jesus  answered  and  said,  b  Suffer  ye  thus  far. 
 1  And  He  touched  his  ear,  and  healed  him.  Then  Jesus  said 
 unto  the  chief  priests,  and  captains  of  the  temple,  and  the  elders 
 who  were  come  to  Him,  b  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  darkness.  *  Then  took  they  Him,  and 
 led  Him,  and  brought  Him  into  the  high  priest's  house  :  and 
 Peter  followed  afar  off.  And  when  they  had  kindled  a  fire  in 
 the  midst  of  the  hall,  and  were  set  down  together,  Peter  sat 
 down  among  them.  But  a  certain  maid  beheld  him,  as  he  sat 
 by  the  fire,  and  earnestly  looked  upon  him,  and  said,  aThis  man 
 was  also  with  Him.  *  And  he  denied  Him,  saying,  a  Woman,  I 
 know  Him  not.  *  And  after  a  little  while  another  saw  him,  and 
 said,  a  Thou  art  also  of  them.  *  And  Peter  said,  a  Man,  I  am 
 not.  t  And  about  the  space  of  one  hour  after,  another  confi- 
 dently affirmed,  saying,  a  Of  a  truth  this  fellow  wTas  also  with 
 Him;  for  he  is  a  Galilaean.  '  And  Peter  said,  aMan,  I  know 
 not  what  thou  sayest.  '  And  immediately,  while  he  yet  spake, 
 the  cock  crew.  And  the  Lord  turned,  and  looked  upon  Peter  ; 
 and  Peter  remembered  the  word  of  the  Lord,  how  He  had  said 
 unto  him,  Before  the  cock  crow,  thou  shalt  deny  Me  thrice. 
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132  WEDNESDAY  IN  HOLY  WEEK. 
 
 And  Peter  went  out,  and  wept  bitterly.  And  the  men  that  held 
 Jesus  mocked  Him,  and  smote  Him.  And  when  they  had  blind- 
 folded Him,  they  struck  Him  on  the  face,  and  asked  Him,  say- 
 ing, a  Prophesy,  who  is  it  that  smote  Thee  ?  l  And  many  other 
 things  blasphemously  spake  they  against  Him.  And  as  soon  as 
 it  was  day,  the  elders  of  the  people,  and  the  chief  priests,  and 
 the  scribes,  came  together,  and  led  Him  into  their  council,  say- 
 ing, a  Art  Thou  the  Christ  ?  tell  us.  l  And  He  said  unto  them, 
 b  If  I  tell  you,  ye  will  not  believe  :  and  if  I  also  ask  you,  ye  will 
 not  answer  Me,  nor  let  Me  go.  Hereafter  shall  the  Son  of  Man 
 sit  on  the  right  hand  of  the  power  of  God.  *  Then  said  they  all, 
 a  Art  Thou  the  Son  of  God  ?  t  And  He  said  unto  them,  b  Ye 
 say  that  I  am.  t  And  they  said,  a  What  need  we  any  further  wit- 
 ness ?  for  we  ourselves  have  heard  of  His  own  mouth.  *  lAnd 
 the  whole  multitude  of  them  arose,  and  led  Him  unto  Pilate. 
 And  they  began  to  accuse  Him,  saying,  aWe  found  this  fellow 
 perverting  the  nation,  and  forbidding  to  give  tribute  to  Caesar, 
 saying  that  He  Himself  is  Christ  a  King.  *  And  Pilate  asked 
 Him  saying,  a  Art  Thou  the  King  of  the  Jews  ?  l  And  He 
 answered  him  and  said,  b  Thou  sayest  it.  l  Then  said  Pilate  to 
 the  chief  priests  and  to  the  people,  a  I  find  no  fault  in  this  Man. 
 1  And  they  were  the  more  fierce,  saying,  a  He  stirreth  up  the 
 people,  teaching  throughout  all  Jewry,  beginning  from  Galilee 
 to  this  place.  l  When  Pilate  heard  of  Galilee,  he  asked  whether 
 the  Man  were  a  Galilaean.  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  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  Him. 
 Then  he  questioned  with  Him  in  many  words  ;  but  He  answered 
 him  nothing.  And  the  chief  priests  and  scribes  stood  and  vehe- 
 mently accused  Him.  And  Herod  with  his  men  of  war  set  Him 
 at  nought,  and  mocked  Him,  and  arrayed  Him  in  a  gorgeous 
 robe,  and  sent  Him  again  to  Pilate.  And  the  same  day  Pilate 
 and  Herod  made  friends  together  :  for  before  they  were  at 
 enmity  between  themselves.  And  Pilate,  when  he  had  called 
 together  the  chief  priests  and  the  rulers  and  the  people,  said  unto 
 them,  aYe  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 
 
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 chastise  Him,  and  release  Him.  '  (For  of  necessity  he  must 
 release  one  of  them  at  the  feast.)  And  they  cried  out  all  at 
 once,  saving,  a  Away  with  this  Man,  and  release  unto  us  Barab- 
 bas.  f  (Who  for  a  certain  sedition  made  in  the  city,  and  for 
 murder,  was  cast  into  prison.)  Pilate  therefore,  willing  to  re- 
 lease Jesus,  spake  again  to  them.  But  they  cried,  saying, 
 a  Crucify  Him,  crucify  Him.  l  And  he  said  unto  them  the  third 
 time,  a  Why,  what  evil  hath  He  done  ?  I  have  found  no  cause 
 of  death  in  Him  :  I  will  therefore  chastise  Him,  and  let  Him 
 go.  *  And  they  were  instant  with  loud  voices  requiring  that  He 
 might  be  crucified.  And  the  voices  of  them  and  of  the  chief 
 priests  prevailed.  And  Pilate  gave  sentence  that  it  should  be  as 
 they  required.  And  he  released  unto  them  him  that  for  sedition 
 and  murder  was  cast  into  prison,  whom  they  had  desired  ;  but 
 he  delivered  Jesus  to  their  will.  And  as  they  led  Him  away, 
 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.  And  there  followed  Him  a  great  company  of  peo- 
 ple, and  of  women,  which  also  bewailed  and  lamented  Him. 
 But  Jesus  turning  unto  them  said,  b  Daughters  of  Jerusalem, 
 weep  not  for  Me,  but  wreep  for  yourselves,  and  for  your  children. 
 For,  behold,  the  days  are  coming,  in  which  they  shall  say, 
 Blessed  are  the  barren,  and  the  wombs  that  never  bare,  and  the 
 paps  that  never  gave  suck.  Then  shall  they  begin  to  say  to  the 
 mountains,  Fall  on  us  ;  and  to  the  hills,  Cover  us.  For  if  they 
 do  these  things  in  a  green  tree,  what  shall  be  done  in  the  dry  ? 
 1  And  there  were  also  two  other,  malefactors,  led  with  Him  to 
 be  put  to  death.  And  when  they  were  come  to  the  place  which. 
 is  called  Calvary,  there  they  crucified  Him,  and  the  malefactors y 
 one  on  the  right  hand,  and  the  other  on  the  left.  Then  said 
 -Jesus,  b  Father,  forgive  them  :  for  they  know  not  what  they  do. 
 1  And  they  parted  His  raiment,  and  cast  lots.  And  the  people 
 stood  beholding.  And  the  rulers  also  with  them  derided  Him, 
 saying,  a  He  saved  others  ;  let  Him  save  Himself,  if  He  be  Christ, 
 the  chosen  of  God.  lAnd  the  soldiers  also  mocked  Him, 
 coming  to  Him,  and  offering  Him  vinegar,  and  saying,  a  If  Thou 
 be  the  King  of  the  Jews,  save  Thyself.  *  And  a  superscription 
 also  was  written  over  Him  in  letters  of  Greek,  and  Latin,  and 
 Hebrew,  THIS  IS  THE  KING  OF  THE  JEWS.  And  one 
 of  the  malefactors  which  were  hanged  railed  on  Him,  saying, 
 aIf  Thou  be  Christ,  save  Thyself  and  us.  tBut  the  other 
 answering  rebuked  him,  saying,  a  Dost  not  thou  fear  God,  see- 
 ing thou  art  in  the  same  condemnation  ?     And  we  indeed  justly 
 
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 for  we  receive  the  due  reward  of  our  deeds  :  but  this  Man  hath 
 done  nothing  amiss.  •  And  he  said  unto  Jesus,  a  Lord,  remem- 
 ber me  when  Thou  comest  into  Thy  kingdom.  l  And  Jesus 
 said  unto  him,  b  Verily  I  say  unto  thee,  To-day  shalt  thou  be 
 with  Me  in  Paradise.  *  And  it  was  about  the  sixth  hour,  and 
 there  was  a  darkness  over  all  the  earth  until  the  ninth  hour. 
 And  the  sun  was  darkened,  and  the  veil  of  the  temple  was  rent 
 in  the  midst. 
 
 ^[  Here  let  the  veil  before  the  Altar  fall. 
 
 1  And  when  Jesus  had  cried  with  a  loud  voice,  He  said, 
 b  Father,  into  Thy  hands  I  commend  My  spirit.  l  And  having 
 said  thus,  He  gave  up  the  ghost. 
 
 ^f  Here  let  them  kneel,  saying,  Our  Father;  Hail,  Mary;   Into  Thy  hands. 
 
 1  Now  when  the  centurion  saw  what  was  done,  he  glorified 
 God,  saying,  a  Certainly  this  was  a  righteous  man.  *  And  all 
 the  people  that  came  together  to  that  sight,  beholding  the  things 
 which  were  done,  smote  their  breasts  and  returned.  And  all 
 His  acquaintance,  and  the  women  that  followed  Him  from  Gali- 
 lee, stood  afar  off,  beholding  these  things. 
 
 The  Gospel. 
 And,  behold,  there  was  a  man  named  Joseph,  a  counsellor  5 
 and  he  was  a  good  man  and  a  just  (the  same  had  not  consented 
 to  the  counsel  and  deed  of  them)  :  he  was  of  Arimathaea,  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  sepul- 
 chre that  was  hewn  in  stone,  wherein  never  man  before  was  laid. 
 
 OJfert.  Ps.  cii.   Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord  :   and  let  my  crying- 
 come  unto  Thee. 
 
 y .  Hide  not  Thy  face  from  me  :  hide  not  Thy  face  from  me. 
 
 Secret.  Accept,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  gift  now 
 offered  ;  and  mercifully  grant  that  we  may  apprehend  with  pious 
 affections  that  which  by  the  mystery  of  the  Passion  of  Thy  Son 
 our  Lord  we  do  set  forth.    Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  cii.  I  mingled  my  drink  with  weeping  ;  for  Thou 
 hast  taken  me  up,  and  cast  me  down  :  and  I  am  withered  like 
 grass.  But  Thou,  O  Lord,  shalt  endure  for  ever.  Thou  shalt 
 arise,  and  have  mercy  upon  Sion  :  for  it  is  time  that  Thou  have 
 mercy  upon  her. 
 
MAUNDY    THURSDAY.  I  35 
 
 P.  Comm.  Quicken  our  understandings,  Almighty  God,  that 
 by  the  death  in  this  world  of  Thy  Son,  which  the  adorable  mys- 
 teries do  testify,  we  may  surely  trust  Thou  hast  given  us  eternal 
 life.     Through. 
 
 The  Prayer  over  the  People. 
 O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  behold  this  Thy  family,  for  which 
 our   Lord  Jesus  Christ  was  contented  to  be  betrayed  into  the 
 hands  of  wicked  men,  and   to  suffer  death    upon    the    Cross. 
 Who. 
 
 QgaunDg  €i)ttr0tiag* 
 
 RECONCILIATION    OF    PENITENTS. 
 
 %  After  Nones  let  the  Priest  of  highest  rank,  in  red  silk  cope,  with  two 
 Deacons  in  amice,  without  Sub-Deacon  or  Cross,  go  to  the  west  door 
 through  the  choir, preceded  by  the  sackcloth  banner;  let  the  Penitents  be  in 
 the  'vestibule.  If  the  Bishop  is  present,  let  the  senior  Archdeacon,  in  silk 
 cope,  without  the  door,  read  as  follows  in  behalf  of  the  Penitents  : — 
 
 The  accepted  time  is  come,  O  reverend  Prelate,  the  day  of 
 Divine  propitiation  and  salvation  of  men  :  when  death  was  abolished 
 and  eternal  life  began ;  when  a  planting  of  new  vines  is  so  to 
 be  made  in  the  vineyard  of  the  Lord  of  Hosts,  that  the  blindness 
 of  the  old  man  may  be  purged  away.  For  albeit  no  time  is  devoid 
 of  the  riches  of  the  Lord's  goodness,  yet  now  forgiveness  of  sins 
 is  more  ample  by  reason  of  His  indulgence,  and  the  admission  of 
 those  that  are  beginning  a  new  life  is  more  free  by  reason  of  His 
 grace.  By  those  to  be  regenerated  we  gain  numbers,  by  those 
 who  return  we  gain  strength.  Water  washeth,  tears  wash  ; 
 hence  there  is  joy  over  the  receiving  of  the  called,  and  joy  at 
 the  absolution  of  penitents.  Hence  it  is  that  thy  suppliants,  after 
 that  by  neglect  of  the  Divine  Commandments  and  transgression 
 of  approved  ordinances  they  have  fallen  into  divers  sins,  in  lowly 
 prostration  cry  unto  God  in  the  words  of  the  Prophet,  say- 
 ing, We  have  sinned  with  our  fathers,  we  have  dealt  wickedly, 
 we  have  committed  iniquity;  have  mercy  upon  us,  O  Lord,  who 
 turn  not  a  deaf  ear  to  the  saying  of  the  Gospel,  Blessed  are  they 
 that  mourn,  for  they  shall  be  comforted.  As  it  is  written,  They 
 have  eaten  the  bread  of  affliction,  they  have  watered  their  couch 
 with  tears  :  they  have  afflicted  their  soul  by  grief  and  their  body 
 by  fasting,  that  they  may  recover  the  health  of  their  souls  which 
 they  had  lost.     Therefore  it  is  the  singular  privilege  of  penitence, 
 
I36  MAUNDY    THURSDAY. 
 
 that  it  is  both  profitable  to  individuals,  and  conduceth  to  the 
 common  welfare  of  all.  Renew,  therefore,  in  them,  O  Apostolic 
 Prelate,  whatsoever  hath  been  decayed  by  the  suggestion,  rage, 
 and  malice  of  the  devil ;  by  the  merit  of  thy  prayers  on  their 
 behalf  make  these  men  near  to  God  through  the  grace  of  Divine 
 reconciliation :  that  they  who  were  before  displeasing  in  their  per- 
 verse  ways  may  now  get  the  victory  over  the  author  of  their 
 death,  and  rejoice  to  please  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  the  living. 
 
 ^  Then  let  the  Bishop  or  Officiant  begin  the  Ant.,  Come  ye,  below  the  said 
 door,  turning  to  the  Worthy  making  sign  of  the  Cross  as  it  were  beckoning. 
 Then  let  the  Deacon,  for  the  Penitents,  outside  the  door,  say,  Let  us  kneel. 
 Let  another  Deacon,  for  the  Bishop,  say,  Rise,  and  this  thrice  ;  but  after 
 the  third  Come  ye,  let  the  Choir  proceed  with  the  whole  Ant.,  the  Pre- 
 centor beginning,  Children,  hearken  unto  me,  I  will  teach  you  the  fear 
 of  the  Lord ;  Ps.,  I  will  bless  ;  with  Glory,  the  Ant.  repeated  after 
 each  verse.  While  Ps.  is  chanted  with  Ant.  by  Choir,  let  the  Penitents  be 
 handed  one  by  one  to  the  Officiating  Priest  by  some  Priest  of  the  Choir,  with- 
 out change  of  habit;  and  by  him  be  restored  to  the  bosom  of  the  Church.  If 
 the  Bishop  be  present,  let  the  Penitents  be  handed  by  the  Priest  to  the  Arch- 
 deacon, and  by  him  to  the  Bishop,  and  by  him  be  restored  to  the  bosom  of 
 the  Church ;  then  let  the  procession  return  as  usual  to  the  quire.  Then  let 
 all  kneel,  and  the  Clergy  in  the  quire  say  the  seven  Penitential  Psalms , 
 with  Glory  ;  the  officiating  Priest  and  his  ministrants  saying  them  by 
 themselves,  with  Ant.,  Remember  not,  as  on  Ash-Wednesday,  down  to 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 Be  present,  O  Lord,  at  our  supplications,  and  graciously  listen 
 unto  me,  who  specially  stand  in  need  of  Thy  pity  ;  and  grant 
 unto  me,  whom  not  by  election  of  merit,  but  by  the  gift  of  Thy 
 grace  Thou  hast  appointed  unto  this  ministry,  confidence  in 
 fulfilling  the  duty  Thou  hast  laid  upon  me,  and  do  Thou  of  Thy 
 loving  kindness  work  in  our  ministration.     Through. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 O  God,  most  gracious  Creator  and  most  compassionate  Re- 
 storer of  mankind,  Who  by  the  Blood  of  Thine  only  Son  hast  re- 
 deemed man,  by  the  envy  of  the  devil  cast  down  from  immortality, 
 quicken  these  Thy  servants  whom  Thou  desirest  in  no  wise  to 
 die  to  Thee  ;  and  as  Thou  dost  not  leave  them  to  stray,  receive 
 them  when  chastised.  Let  the  sorrrowful  sighings  of  these  Thy 
 servants,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  move  Thy  loving  kindness. 
 Heal  Thou  their  wounds,  stretch  out  Thy  saving  hand  to  them 
 as  they  lie  before  Thee.  Let  not  Thy  Church  be  robbed  of  any 
 part  of  her  body;  let  not  Thy  flock  suffer  loss  ;  let  not  the  enemy 
 rejoice  over  the  losses  of  Thy  family-,  let  not  a  second  death  have 
 possession  of  those  that  were  regenerated  by  the  saving  laver, 
 
MAUNDY      THURSDAY.  137 
 
 Unto  Thee,  therefore,  C)  Lord,  we  humbly  offer  our  prayers-, 
 before  Thee  we  pour  forth  the  sorrows  of  our  heart.  Spare 
 Thou  them  that  confess;  by  Thy  aid  let  them  so  weep  over  their 
 .sins  in  this  mortal  life,  that  in  the  day  of  terrible  judgment  they 
 m.iv  escape  the  sentence  of  eternal  damnation.  Most  holy  Father, 
 spare  them  the  knowledge  of  the  terrors  of  darkness,  of  wailing  in 
 Barnes  ,  let  them  returning  from  the  error  of  their  ways  unto  the 
 path  of  righteousness  surfer  no  more  mortal  wounds,  but  let  that 
 which  Thy  grace  hath  bestowed  on  them,  and  the  reformation 
 which  Thy  pity  hath  worked  in  them,  be  made  whole  and  entire, 
 and  abide  in  them  for  ever.     Through. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 O  Lord_,  Holy  Father,  Almighty,  everlasting  God,  Who  hast 
 deigned  to  heal  our  wounds ;  we  Thy  humble  priests  entirely 
 desire  Thee  of  Thy  goodness  to  incline  Thine  ears  unto  our 
 prayers,  and  by  our  confession  be  Thou  moved  to  repent  Thee. 
 Forgive  all  our  offences,  have  mercy  on  the  sins  of  the  whole 
 world  -,  grant  to  these  Thy  servants,  O  Lord,  pardon  for  punish- 
 ment, joy  for  mourning,  life  for  death,  that  they  who  at  the 
 mighty  prospect  of  the  heights  of  Heaven  have  sunk  down  from 
 their  confidence  in  Thy  compassion,  may  be  accounted  worthy 
 to  attain  unto  the  blessings  of  the  reward  of  Thy  peace,  and  unto 
 the  gifts  of  Heaven.     Through. 
 
 ^f  Here  let  the  Priest  turn  to  the  people,  and  stretch  out  his  hand,  and  say  the 
 Absolution  without  tone — 
 
 We  absolve  you  in  place  of  blessed  Peter,  Prince  of  Apostles, 
 to  whom  hath  been  given  by  the  Lord  the  power  of  binding  and 
 loosing ;  and  so  far  as  self-accusation  pertaineth  to  you  and  re- 
 mission to  us,  may  Almighty  God  be  unto  you  life  and  health, 
 and  the  gracious  pardoner  of  all  your  sins.     Who. 
 
 ^[  Then  let  all  rise  and  kiss  the  benches  or  earth.   If  the  Bishop  be  present ,  let 
 him  give  the  Blessing  whilst  they  kneel. 
 
 ^  Here  let  the  Mass  begin. 
 
 The  Office.      Gal.  vi. 
 
 But  we  ought  to  glory  in  the  Cross  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
 in  Whom  is  our  salvation,  life,  a?id  resurrection,  through  Whom  we 
 are  saved  and  set  free. 
 
 Ps.  lxvii.  God  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us  :  and  shew 
 us  the  light  of  His  countenance,  and  be  merciful  unto  us. 
 
I38  MAUNDY    THURSDAY. 
 
 ^[  Glory  be  if  Bishop  celebrates.  Chant  o/"Conditor  Kyrie  is  used  (without 
 the  -verses  whether  Bishop  celebrates  or  not.  Gloria  in  Excelsis  is  said 
 if  Bishop  celebrates.     Let  us  pray  is  said  without  Kneel,  etc. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  from  Whom  both  the  traitor  Judas  received  the  punish- 
 ment of  his  crime,  and  the  thief  the  reward  of  his  confession, 
 grant  us  the  full  effect  of  Thy  propitiation,  that  as  our  Lord 
 Jesus  Christ  at  the  time  of  His  Passion  rendered  unto  each  accord- 
 ing to  their  deservings,  so  having  destroyed  the  old  man  in  us, 
 He  may  bestow  upon  us  the  grace  of  His  resurrection.     Who. 
 
 The  Epistle.      I  Cor.  xi.  20-32. 
 
 Brethren,  when  ye  come   together  that  we   should 
 
 not  be  condemned  with  the  world. 
 
 1"  Let  this  Epistle  be  read  in  the  pulpit,  and  then  this  Gradual  be  said  by 
 two  boys  in  surplices — 
 
 Gradual.  Phil.  ii.  Christ  became  obedient  for  us  unto  death, 
 even  the  death  of  the  Cross. 
 
 y.  Wherefore  God  also  hath  highly  exalted  Him,  and  given 
 Him  a  name  which  is  above  every  name. 
 
 ^1  If  the  Bishop  celebrates,  let  the  Gradual  not  be  repeated.  Let  the  Gospel 
 be  said  in  the  pulpit  as  on  Sundays  unless  the  Bishop  celebrate,  when  it 
 must  be  sung  after  the  manner  of  a  double  feast. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  xiii .  I  - 1 5 . 
 
 Now  before  the  feast  of  the  Passover that  ye  should 
 
 do  as  I  have  done  to  you. 
 
 ^f  Creed  if  the  Bishop  celebrates. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  cxviii.  The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  hath  the  pre- 
 eminence :  the  right  hand  of  the  Lord  bringeth  mighty  things 
 to  pass.  I  shall  not  die,  but  live ;  and  declare  the  works  of  the 
 Lord. 
 
 T[  Three  Hosts  are  to  be  consecrated  this  day ;  one  to  be  received  by  the  Priest, 
 two  to  be  reserved  with  the  Cross  in  the  sepulchre. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  Holy  Father,  Almighty, 
 eternal  God,  that  He  Himself  may  make  our  Sacrifice  acceptable 
 unto  Thee,  Who,  according  to  this  day's  tradition,  set  forth  this 
 to  be  done  by  His  disciples  in  remembrance  of  Him,  even  Jesus 
 Christ  our  Lord.     Who. 
 
 Preface.  The  daily  one  ;  and  the  Sanctus  is  to  be  solemnly  sung. 
 
MAUNDY    THURSDAY.  I  39 
 
 ///  the  Canon,  Communicating  with  ;  and  This  therefore  ;  and 
 Who  the  daj  before. 
 
 %  For  the  Service  of  Consecration  of  Holy  Oils  which  comes  here,  see  Appendix. 
 
 If  No  Agnus  Dei  or  Peaee  is  given  unless  the  Bishop  celebrate,  in  which  case 
 
 see  Appendix  with  Service  of  Holy  Oils. 
 
 Com/ft.  John  xiii.  The  Lord  Jesus,  after  He  bad  supped  ivith 
 His  disciples,  washed  their  feet,  and  said  unto  them,  Know  ye  what 
 I  have  done  unto  you  ?  I,  your  Lord  and  Master,  have  given 
 you  an  example,  that  ye  should  do  as  I  have  done. 
 
 ^[  After  Comm.  let  Vespers  begin  as  for  a  feast,  without  rulers  of  the  Choir, 
 and  without  O  God,  make  speed.  Let  the  Ant.,  I  will  take  the  cup 
 of  salvation  and  call  upon  the  Name  of  the  Lord,  be  begun  by  one  of 
 the  superior  form. 
 
 Ps.  cxvi.    I  believed  (without  Glory,  and  so  all  the  rest). 
 Ant.    With  them  that  are  enemies  unto  peace,  I  labour  for" 
 peace  ;    but  when  I  speak  unto  them  thereof,  they  make  them 
 ready  for  battle. 
 
 Ps.  cxx.    When  I  was  in  trouble. 
 
 Ant.    Keep  me,  O  Lord,  from  the  hands  of  the  ungodly. 
 
 Ps.  cxl.    Deliver  me,  O  Lord,  from  the  evil  man. 
 
 Ant.  Keep  me  from  the  snare  that  they  have  laid  for  me,  and 
 from  the  traps  of  the  wicked  doers. 
 
 Ps.  cxli.    Lord,  I  call  upon  Thee. 
 
 Ant.  I  looked  also  upon  my  right  hand,  and  saw  there  was 
 no  man  that  would  know  me. 
 
 Ps.  cxlii.    I  cried  unto  the  Lord. 
 
 Ant.  As  they  did  eat,  Jesus  took  bread,  and  blessed  it,  and 
 brake  it,  and  gave  to  His  disciples. 
 
 Magnificat. 
 %  Ant.  being  repeated,  let  the  Priest  say — 
 The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 Let  us  pray. 
 P.  Comm.    We,  being  refreshed  by  life-giving  sustenance,  be- 
 seech Thee,   O  Lord  our  God,  that  we  may,   in  Thy  gift  of 
 immortality,  attain  that  which  in  the  time  of  our  mortal  life  we 
 follow  after.     Through. 
 
 %  If  a  Bishop  celebrates,  let  Mass  and  Vespers  finish  together  with  Ite  missa 
 est:  if  not,  with  Let  us  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord. 
 
I40  MAUNDY  THURSDAY. 
 
 ABLUTION  OF  THE  ALTARS. 
 
 ^f  After  refection,  let  the  Clergy  assemble  at  church  to  wash  the  Altars,  and 
 perform  the  Maundy,  and  say  Compline.  First ,  let  the  water  be  blessed 
 in  the  usual  way,  privately,  outside  the  choir.  Then  let  two  Priests  of 
 higher  rank  be  ready  with  Deacon  and  Sub-Deacon  of  second  form,  and 
 Candhbearer  of  first  form,  all  in  albs  and  amices,  and  two  Clergy  bear- 
 ing wine  and  water ;  and  begin  at  the  High  Altar  and  wash  it,  pour- 
 ing on  it  wine  and  water,  whilst  the  £,  On  the  Mount  of  Olives,  is 
 sung  by  the  whole  Choir  before  the  Altar,  with  its  f,  and  without 
 Glory. 
 
 1 .  Ii.  On  the  Mount  of  Olives  I  prayed  to  the  Father  :  Father, 
 if  it  be  possible,  let  this  cup  pass  from  Me  :  the  spirit  indeed 
 is  willing,  but  the  flesh  is  weak.    Thy  will  be  done. 
 
 y .    Nevertheless,  not  as  I  will,  but  as  Thou  wilt.     Thy  will. 
 
 %  Which  ended,  the  ~f  and  Collect  of  the  Saint  in  whose  honour  the  Altar  is 
 consecrated  is  said  in  low  voice,  without  tone  or  The  Lord  be.  So  let 
 all  the  Altars  in  the  church  be  washed,  with  R7  and  *f  and  prayers  as 
 aforesaid ;  provided  no  T^  begin  except  before  the  Altar,  and  be  there 
 chanted  entire.  At  the  end  of  each  ablution,  let  the  Ify,  Lying  men,  be 
 sung  ivith  its  ~f, 
 
 2.  B.  Lying  men  compassed  Me  about ;  they  scourged  Me 
 without  a  cause :  but  Thou,  O  Lord,  My  defence,  avenge  Me. 
 
 y .  For  trouble  is  hard  at  hand,  and  there  is  none  to  help. 
 But  Thou. 
 
 3.  1$.  My  soul  is  exceeding  sorrowful,  even  unto  death,  tarry 
 ye  here  and  watch  with  Me  :  now  shall  ye  see  the  multitude  which 
 ivill  compass  Ale  about.     Te  ivlll  jlee,  and  I  ivill go  and  be  sacrificed 
 
 for  you. 
 
 y.  Behold,  the  hour  is  at  hand,  and  the  Son  of  Man  shall  be 
 delivered  into  the  hands  of  sinners.     Ye  will. 
 
 4.  1^.  Lo  !  we  have  seen  He  hath  no  form  nor  comeliness, 
 there  is  no  beauty  in  Him.  He  hath  borne  our  sins,  and  sor- 
 roweth  for  us ;  but  He  was  wounded  for  our  offences  ;  by  His 
 stripes  we  are  healed. 
 
 y.  Surely  He  hath  borne  our  griefs  and  carried  our  sorrows. 
 By  His. 
 
 5.  V?.  One  of  My  disciples  shall  betray  Me  to-day :  woe  to 
 that  man  by  whom  I  am  betrayed.  Good  were  it  for  that  man 
 if  He  had  never  been  born. 
 
 y.  He  that  dippeth  his  hand  with  Me  in  the  dish,  the  same 
 shall  betray  Me  into  the  hands  of  sinners.      Good. 
 
MAUNDY    THURSDAY.  14! 
 
 6.  It.  Judas  the  wicked  trafficker  kissed  the  Lord  :  He  as  an 
 innocent  lamb  refused  DOt  the  kiss  of  Judas  :  for  a  sum  of  money 
 lie  betrayed  Christ  to  the  Jews. 
 
 y.  Drunken  with  the  poison  of  covetousness,  whilst  he  thirsts 
 after  gain,  he  comes  to  hanging.     For  a  sum. 
 
 7.  It.  Could  not  ye,  who  declared  ye  would  die  fir  Me,  watch 
 with  Me  one  hour  ?  And  see  ye  not  Judas,  hoiu  he  sleepeth  not, 
 but  basteneth  to  betray  Me  to  the  Jews  ? 
 
 jf.  Sleep  on  now  and  take  your  rest ;  behold,  he  that  be- 
 trayeth  Me  is  at  hand.     And  see  ye. 
 
 8.  It.  The  elders  of  the  people  took  counsel,  that  they  might 
 take  Jesus  by  subtilty  and  kill  Him.  They  came  out  as  against 
 a  thief  with  swords  and  staves. 
 
 y.  They  imagined  wickedness  with  themselves,  and  went 
 out.     They  came  out. 
 
 9.  It.  O  Judas,  who  hast  cast  away  the  counsels  of  peace, 
 and  hast  covenanted  with  the  Jews  for  thirty  pieces  of  silver, 
 thou  hast  sold  the  just  blood :  and  thou  gavest  the  kiss  of  peace, 
 which  thou  hadst  not  in  thy  breast. 
 
 y.  Thy  mouth  was  full  of  malice,  and  thy  tongue  did  set 
 forth  deceit.     And  thou  gavest. 
 
 10.  It.  The  heavens  will  uncover  the  iniquity  of  Judas,  and 
 the  earth  will  rise  up  against  him,  and  his  sin  shall  be  manifest, 
 in  the  day  of  the  Lord's  anger ;  with  them  who  said  to  the  Lord 
 God,  Depart  from  us,  for  we  desire  not  the  knowledge  of  Thy 
 ways. 
 
 y.  He  shall  be  reserved  for  the  day  of  destruction,  and  at  the 
 day  of  vengence  he  shall  be  led  out.     With. 
 
 ^f  If  these  Responses  are  not  sufficient,  let  them  begin  again ;  always  ending  with 
 Lying  men  compassed.  After  the  ablution  of  Altars,  let  them  go  into 
 the  chapter-house ;  and  let  the  Deacon  read  the  Gospel  for  the  day.  Then 
 follows  the  sermon. 
 
 THE  MAUNDY,  OR  WASHING  OF  THE  FEET. 
 
 ^f  At  the  end  of  which  let  the  two  Priests  aforesaid  rise  up,  and,  beginning  from 
 those  of  the  highest  rank,  wash  the  feet  of  all,  one  on  one  side  of  the 
 choir,  the  other  on  the  other ;  and,  lastly,  each  other's  feet.  In  the  mean- 
 time, let  the  following  Anthems,  with  their  respective  Psalms,  be  sung 
 by  the  Choir  sitting. 
 
 Ant.  A  new  commandment  I  give  unto  you,  that  ye  love  one 
 another  ;  as  I  have  loved,  that  ye  also  love  one  another,  saith  the 
 Lord. 
 
 Ps.  lxvii.    God  be  merciful. 
 
142  MAUNDY    THURSDAY. 
 
 ^T  The  whole  Psalms  are  said,  and  the  Ant.  repeated  after  each  Terse,  with- 
 out Glory. 
 
 Ant.    Let  us  love  one  another,  for  love  is  of  God  ;    and  he 
 that  loveth  his  brother  is  born  of  God,  and  seeth  God. 
 Ps.  cxxxiii.    Behold  how  good. 
 Ant.    In  those  clays  a  woman  in  the  city,  which  was  a  sinner, 
 when  she  knew  that  Jesus  sat  at  meat  in  the  house  of  Simon  the 
 leper,  brought  an  alabaster  box  of  ointment,  and  stood  behind  at 
 the  feet  of  the  Lord  Jesus  weeping,  and  began  to  wash  His  feet 
 with  tears,  and   did  wipe  them  with   the  hairs  of  her  head,  and 
 kissed  His  feet  and  anointed  them  with  ointment. 
 Ps.  li.    Have  mercy  upon  me. 
 Ant.    Then  Mary  anointed  the  feet  of  Jesus,  and  iviped  them  ivith 
 her  hair ;  and  the  house  was  filled  with  the  odour  of  the  oint- 
 ment. 
 
 Ps.  cxix.    Blessed  are  those. 
 
 Ant.  After  the  Lord  rose  from  supper,  He  poured  water  into  a 
 basin  and  began  to  wash  His  disciples'  feet :  this  example  He  left 
 them. 
 
 Ps.  xlix.    O  hear  ye  this. 
 
 ^[  Let  the  following  Anthems  be  chanted,  if  necessary ;    if  not,  let  them  be 
 altogether  left  out. 
 
 Ant.  Ye  call  Me  Master  and  Lord,  and  ye  say  well,  for  so  I 
 am.  If,  then,  your  Lord  and  Master,  have  washed  your  feet,  ye 
 ought  also  to  wash  one  another's  feet. 
 
 Ant.  If  I,  your  Lord  and  Master,  have  washed  your  feet  for 
 you,  how  ?nuch  more  ought  ye  to  wash  one  another's  feet. 
 
 Ant.  Now  before  the  feast  of  the  Passover,  when  Jesus  knew 
 that  His  hour  was  come  that  He  should  depart  out  of  this  world 
 unto  the  Father,  and  supper  being  ended,  He  riseth  and  girdetb 
 Himself  ivith  a  towel,  poureth  water  into  a  bason,  began  to  wash' 
 the  disciples'  feet. 
 
 A?it.  He  cometh  to  Peter.  Peter  saith  unto  Him,  Thou  shalt 
 never  wash  my  feet.  Jesus  answered  him,  If  I  wash  Thee  not, 
 thou  hast  no  part  with  Me.  Lord,  not  my  feet  only,  but  also 
 my  hands  and  my  head. 
 
 %  After  the  washing  of  the  feet  a  sermon  is  preached  (if  thought  ft)  ;  after 
 which,  let  a  Priest  say  prayers,  thus — 
 
 $.  We  wait  for  Thy  loving  kindness,  O  God. 
 
 y.  In  the  midst  of  Thy  temple. 
 
GOOD    FRIDAY.  143 
 
 \\.  Thou  hast  charged, 
 
 V.  That  we  should  diligently  keep  Thy  commandments. 
 
 11.    Behold,  how  good  and  joyful  a  thing  it  is, 
 
 \  .    Brethren,  to  dwell  together  in  unity. 
 
 11.  O  Lord,  hear  my  prayer  ; 
 
 y.  And  let  my  crying  come  unto  Thee. 
 
 11.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 
 "JT.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 Be  present,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  at  the  performance  of 
 our  bounden  duty  ;  and  because  Thou  didst  deign  to  wash  Thy 
 disciples'  feet,  despise  not  Thou  the  work  of  Thy  hands  which 
 Thou  hast  committed  unto  us  to  be  retained  ;  but  as  the  outward 
 impurities  of  our  bodies  are  here  washed  away,  so  may  the 
 inward  sins  of  us  all  be  cleansed  by  Thee,  which  do  Thou  Thy- 
 self deign  to  grant.     Who. 
 
 ^[  Then  let  the  following  Gospel  be  read,  without  title,  by  some  Deacon  of  the 
 second  grade,  in  a  surplice,  the  Blessing  being  first  asked  of  the  Officiant: 
 let  it  be  read  after  the  manner  of  a  lesson,  whilst  the  brethren  take  the 
 love-cup. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  xiii.  16-38 — xiv.  I-31. 
 
 dt  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples,  Verily,  verily,  I  say 
 unto  you  Arise,  let  us  go  hence. 
 
 ^f   And  so  let  them  rise,  and  go  into  the  church  and  say  Compline  privately. 
 
 <5ooD  JTrtOag* 
 
 ^f  After  Nones,  let  the  Priest  go  to  the  Altar,  in  priestly  robes,  in  red  chasu- 
 ble, with  Deacon,  Sub-Deacon,  and  other  Ministers  of  the  Altar,  all  in 
 albs  and  amices.  Let  the  Acolyte,  in  alb,  proceed  to  read  this  lesson 
 (without  title  at  the  step  of  the  choir,  thus — 
 
 *  In  their  affliction  they  will  seek  Me  early.     Come,  and  let 
 
 us  return  and  the  knowledge  of  God  more  than  burnt 
 
 offerings. 
 
 *  Hosea  v.  15,  vi.  1-6. 
 
144  GOOD    FRIDAY. 
 
 %  Let  the  Choir  say  the  Tracts  alternately. 
 
 Tract.  *  Hab.  III.  O  Lord,  I  have  heard  Thy  speech,  and  was 
 afraid  :    /  considered  Thy  ivorks  and  ivas  astonished. 
 
 ~y .  In  the  midst  of  tiuo  living  creatures  shaft  Thou  appear:  ivhen 
 the  years  approach,  Thou  shalt  be  known  :  ivhen  the  time  shall  come, 
 Thou  shalt  show  Thyself. 
 
 }.  Whilst  my  mind  ivas  troubled  at  it :  in  wrath  Thou  wilt 
 remember  mercy. 
 
 y .  God  came  from  Lebanon,  and  the  Holy  One  from  the  shady 
 at  id  dark  mountain. 
 
 "J?".  His  glory  covered  the  heavens,  and  the  earth  was  full  of 
 His  praise. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 D.    Let  us  kneel. 
 D.    Rise. 
 
 O  God,  from  Whom  (as  on  Maundy  Thursday). 
 
 ^[  Let  the  Sub-Deacon  read  this  lesson  at  the  step  of  the  choir ,  (without  titley 
 
 thus— 
 
 f  The  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  and  Aaron   it  is  the 
 
 Lord's  Passover. 
 
 Tract.  Ps.  cxl.  Deliver  me,  O  Lord,  from  the  evil  man:  and 
 preserve  me  from  the  wicked  man. 
 
 y.  Who  imagine  mischief  in  their  hearts  :  and  stir  up  strife 
 all  the  day  long. 
 
 y.  They  have  sharpened  their  tongues  like  a  serpent :  adder's 
 poison  is  under  their  lips. 
 
 y.  Keep  me,  O  Lord,  from  the  hands  of  the  ungodly :  pre- 
 serve me  from  the  wicked  men. 
 
 y.  Who  are  purposed  to  overthrow  my  goings.  The  proud 
 have  laid  a  snare  for  me. 
 
 "J^".  And  spread  a  net  abroad  with  cords  :  yea,  and  set  traps 
 in  my  way. 
 
 y.  I  said  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art  my  God  :  hear  the  voice 
 of  my  prayers,  O  Lord. 
 
 y.  O  Lord  God,  Thou  strength  of  my  health  :  Thou  hast 
 covered  my  head  in  the  day  of  battle. 
 
 "JF.  Let  not  the  ungodly  have  his  desire,  O  Lord :  let  not  his 
 mischievous  imagination  prosper,  lest  they  be  too  proud. 
 
 *  Chiefly  follows  the  LXX.  version.  f  Exod.  xii.  i-n. 
 
T.OOD     FRIDAY. 
 
 ]45 
 
 i/t.  Let  the  mischief  of  their  own  lips  fall  upon  the  head  of 
 them:  that  compass  me  about. 
 
 "jf".  The  righteous  also  shall  give  thanks  unto  Thy  Name:  and 
 the  just  shall  continue  in  Thy  sight. 
 
 1"  Let  the  Passion  follow,  wit  bout  The  Lord  be  with  you,  and  without 
 title,  thus* — 
 
 x  Jesus  went  forth  with  His  disciples  over  the  brook  Cedron, 
 where  was  a  garden,  into  the  which   He  entered   with  His  dis- 
 ciples.    And  Judas  also,  which   betrayed  Him,  knew  the  place  : 
 for  Jesus   ofttimes    resorted   thither  with   His  disciples.      Judas 
 then,  having  received  a  band  of  men  and  officers  from  the  chief 
 priests  and  Pharisees,  cometh  thither  with   lanterns  and  torches 
 and  weapons.     Jesus  therefore,  knowing  all  things  that  should 
 come  upon  Him,  went  forth,  and  said  unto  them,  b  Whom  seek 
 ye  ?     l  They  answered  Him,  a  Jesus  of  Nazareth.     l  Jesus  saith 
 unto  them,  b  I  am  He.     *  And  Judas  also,  which  betrayed  Him, 
 stood  with  them.     As  soon  then  as  He  had  said  unto  them,  I  am 
 He,  they  went  backward,  and  fell  to  the  ground.    Then  asked  He 
 them  again,  b  Whom  seek  ye  ?     l  And  they  said,  a  Jesus  of  Naza- 
 reth.    *  Jesus  answered,  b  I  have  told  you  that  I  am  He  :    if 
 therefore  ye  seek  Me,  let  these  go  their  way  :    *  that  the  saying 
 might  be  fulfilled,  which  He  spake,  Of  them  which  Thou  gavest 
 Me  have  I  lost  none.     Then  Simon  Peter  having  a  sword  drew 
 it,  and  smote  the  high  priest's  servant,  and  cut  off  his  right  ear. 
 The  servant's  name  was  Malchus.     Then  said  Jesus  unto  Peter, 
 b  Put  up  thy  sword  into  the  sheath  :  the  cup  which  My  Father 
 hath  given  Me,  shall  I  not  drink  it  ?     l  Then  the  band  and  the 
 captain  and  officers  of  the  Jews   took  Jesus,  and  bound  Him, 
 and  led  Him  away  to  Annas   first  j    for  he  was  father  in  law 
 to  Caiaphas,  which  was  the  high  priest  that  same  year.     Now 
 Caiaphas  was  he  which  gave  counsel   to  the  Jews,  that  it  was 
 expedient  that  one  man  should  die  for  the  people.     And  Simon 
 Peter  followed  Jesus,  and  so  did  another  disciple:  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  was  known  unto  the 
 high  priest,  and  spake  unto  her  that  kept  the  door,  and  brought 
 in  Peter.     Then  saith  the  damsel  that  kept  the  door  unto  Peter, 
 a  Art  not  thou  also  one  of  this  Man's  disciples  ?     *  He  saith,  a  I 
 am  not.     *  And  the  servants  and  officers  stood  there,  who  had 
 made  a  fire  of  coals  ;  for  it  was  cold  :    and  they  warmed  them- 
 selves :  and  Peter  stood  with  them,  and  warmed  himself.     The 
 
 *  John  xviii. 
 
I46  (lOOD    FRIDAY. 
 
 high  priest  then  asked  Jesus  of  His  disciples,  and  of  His  doc- 
 trine. Jesus  answered  him,  b  I  spake  openly  to  the  world  -,  I 
 ever  taught  in  the  synagogue,  and  in  the  temple,  whither  the 
 Jews  always  resort  ;  and  in  secret  have  I  said  nothing.  Why 
 askest  thou  Me  ?  ask  them  which  heard  Me,  what  I  said  unto 
 them  :  behold,  they  know  what  I  said.  *  And  when  He  had 
 thus  spoken,  one  of  the  officers  which  stood  by  struck  Jesus 
 with  the  palm  of  his  hand,  saying,  a  Answerest  Thou  the  high 
 priest  so  ?  '  Jesus  answered  him,  b  If  I  have  spoken  evil,  bear 
 witness  of  the  evil  :  but  if  well,  why  smitest  thou  Me  ?  'Now 
 Annas  had  sent  Him  bound  unto  Caiaphas  the  high  priest.  And 
 Simon  Peter  stood  and  warmed  himself.  They  said  therefore 
 unto  him,  a  Art  not  thou  also  one  of  His  disciples  ?  *  He  denied 
 it,  and  said,  a  I  am  not.  •  One  of  the  servants  of  the  high  priest, 
 being  his  kinsman  whose  ear  Peter  cut  off,  saith,  aDid  not  I  see 
 thee  in  the  garden  with  Him  ?  *  Peter  then  denied  again  :  and 
 immediately  the  cock  crew.  Then  led  they  Jesus  from  Caiaphas 
 unto  the  hall  of  judgment :  and  it  was  early;  and  they  themselves 
 went  not  into  the  judgment  hall,  lest  they  should  be  defiled  ; 
 but  that  they  might  eat  the  passover.  Pilate  then  went  out  unto 
 them,  and  said,  aWhat  accusation  bring  ye  against  this  Man? 
 *  They  answered  and  said  unto  him,  a  If  He  were  not  a  male- 
 factor, we  would  not  have  delivered  Him  up  unto  thee.  l  Then 
 said  Pilate  unto  them,  aTake  ye  Him,  and  judge  Him  according 
 to  your  law.  l  The  Jews  therefore  said  unto  him,  a  It  is  not 
 lawful  for  us  to  put  any  man  to  death  :  *  that  the  saying  of  Jesus 
 might  be  fulfilled,  which  He  spake  signifying  what  death  He 
 should  die.  Then  Pilate  entered  into  the  judgment  hall  again, 
 and  called  Jesus,  and  said  unto  Him,  a  Art  Thou  the  King  of 
 the  Jews  ?  *  Jesus  answered  him,  b  Sayest  thou  this  thing  of 
 thyself,  or  did  others  tell  it  thee  of  Me  ?  t  Pilate  answered, 
 a  Am  I  a  Jew  ?  Thine  own  nation  and  the  chief  priests  have 
 delivered  Thee  unto  me  :  what  hast  Thou  done  ?  *  Jesus 
 answered,  b  My  kingdom  is  not  of  this  world  :  if  My  kingdom 
 were  of  this  world,  then  would  My  servants  fight,  that  I  should 
 not  be  delivered  to  the  Jews  :  but  now  is  my  kingdom  not  from 
 hence.  *  Pilate  therefore  said  unto  Him,  a  Art  Thou  a  King 
 then  ?  '  Jesus  answered,  b  Thou  sayest  that  I  am  a  King.  To 
 this  end  was  I  born,  and  for  this  cause  came  I  into  the  world, 
 that  I  should-  bear  witness  unto  the  truth.  Every  one  that  is  of 
 the  truth  heareth  My  voice.  l  Pilate  saith  unto  Him,  a  What  is 
 truth  ?  t  And  when  he  had  said  this,  he  went  out  again  unto 
 the  Jews,  and  saith  unto  them,    aI  find  in  Him  no  fault  at  all. 
 
GOOD    FRIDAY  147 
 
 But  ye  have  a  custom,  that  I  should  release  onto  you  one  at  the 
 passover  :  wilt  ye  therefore  that  I  release  unto  you  the  King  of 
 the  Jews  ?  l  Then  cried  they  all  again,  saying,  a  Not  this  Man, 
 but  Barabbas.  f  Now  Barabbas  was  a  robber.  *  Pilate  therefore 
 took  Jesus,  and  scourged  Him.  And  the  soldiers  platted  a 
 crown  of  thorns,  and  put  it  on  His  head,  and  they  put  on  Him 
 a  purple  robe,  and  said,  ■  Hail,  King  of  the  Jews  :  l  and  they 
 smote  Him  with  their  hands.  Pilate  therefore  went  forth  again, 
 and  saith  unto  them,  a  Behold,  I  bring  Him  forth  to  you,  that  ye 
 may  know  that  I  find  no  fault  in  Him.  l  Then  came  Jesus 
 forth,  wearing  the  crown  of  thorns,  and  the  purple  robe.  And 
 Pilate  saith  unto  them,  a  Behold  the  Man  !  l  When  the  chief 
 priests  therefore  and  officers  saw  Him,  they  cried  out,  saying, 
 a  Crucify  Him,  crucify  Him.  *  Pilate  saith  unto  them,  a  Take 
 ye  Him,  and  crucify  Him  :  for  I  find  no  fault  in  Him.  l  The 
 Jews  answered  him,  a  We  have  a  law,  and  by  our  law  He  ought 
 to  die.  because  He  made  Himself  the  Son  of  God.  tWhen  Pilate 
 therefore  heard  that  saying,  he  was  the  more  afraid  ;  and  went 
 again  into  the  judgment  hall,  and  saith  unto  Jesus,  a  Whence  art 
 Thou  ?  *  But  Jesus  gave  him  no  answer.  Then  saith  Pilate 
 unto  Him,  a  Speakest  Thou  not  unto  me  ?  Knowest  Thou  not 
 that  I  have  power  to  crucify  Thee,  and  have  power  to  release 
 Thee  ?  '  Jesus  answered,  b  Thou  couldest  have  no  power  at  all 
 against  Me,  except  it  were  given  Thee  from  above  :  therefore  he 
 that  delivered  Me  unto  thee  hath  the  greater  sin.  l  And  from 
 thenceforth  Pilate  sought  to  release  Him:  but  the  Jews  cried 
 out,  saying,  aIf  thou  let  this  Man  go,  thou  art  not  Caesar's 
 friend  :  whosoever  maketh  himself  a  king  speaketh  against 
 Caesar.  *  When  Pilate  therefore  heard  that  saying,  he  brought 
 Jesus  forth,  and  sat  down  in  the  judgment  seat,  in  a  place  that 
 is  called  the  Pavement,  but  in  the  Hebrew,  Gabbatha.  And  it 
 was  the  preparation  of  the  passover,  and  about  the  sixth  hour  : 
 and  he  saith  unto  the  Jews,  a  Behold  your  King.  t  But  they 
 cried  out,  a  Away  with  Him,  away  with  Him,  crucify  Him. 
 dilate  said  unto  them,  a  Shall  I  crucify  your  King  ?  *  The 
 chief  priests  answered,  a  We  have  no  King  but  Caesar.  *  Then 
 delivered  he  Him  therefore  unto  them  to  be  crucified  :  and  they 
 took  Jesus,  and  led  Him  away.  And  He,  bearing  His  Cross, 
 went  forth  into  a  place  called  the  place  of  a  scull,  which  is  called 
 in  the  Hebrew,  Golgotha:  where  they  crucified  Him,  and  two 
 other  with  Him,  on  either  side  one,  and  Jesus  in  the  midst. 
 And  Pilate  wrote  a  title,  and  put  it  on  the  Cross  ;  and  the  writ- 
 ing was,  JESUS  OF  NAZARETH  THE  KING  OF  THE 
 
 L   2  *  Chap.  xix. 
 
I48  GOOD    FRIDAY. 
 
 JEWS.  This  title  then  read  many  of  the  Jews  :  for  the  place 
 where  Jesus  was  crucified  was  nigh  to  the  city  :  and  it  was 
 written  in  Hebrew,  and  Greek,  and  Latin.  Then  said  the  chief 
 priests  of  the  Jews  to  Pilate,  a  Write  not,  The  King  of  the  Jews ; 
 but  that  He  said,  I  am  the  King  of  the  Jews.  t  Pilate  answered, 
 a  What  I  have  written,  I  have  written.  t  Then  the  soldiers, 
 when  they  had  crucified  Jesus,  took  His  garments,  and  made 
 four  parts,  to  every  soldier  a  part  ;  and  also  His  coat  :  now  the 
 coat  was  without  seam,  woven  from  the  top  throughout.  They 
 said  therefore  among  themselves,  a  Let  us  not  rend  it,  but  cast 
 lots  for  it,  whose  it  shall  be  :  *  that  the  Scripture  might  be  ful- 
 filled, which  saith,  They  parted  My  raiment  among  them. 
 
 %  Here  let  two  Acolytes,  in  surplices ,  one  at  the  right,  the  other  at  the  left 
 side  of  the  Altar  ^  approach,  and  remove  from  it  two  linen  cloths  which 
 were  placed  upon  the  Altar  for  that  purpose. 
 
 And  for  My  vesture  they  did  cast  lots.  These  things  therefore 
 the  soldiers  did.  Now  there  stood  by  the  Cross  of  Jesus,  His 
 mother,  and  His  mother's  sister,  Mary  the  wife  of  Cleophas,  and 
 Mary  Magdalene.  When  Jesus  therefore  saw  His  mother  and 
 the  disciple  standing  by,  whom  He  loved,  He  saith  unto  His 
 mother,  b  Woman,  behold  thy  son.  lThen  saith  He  to  the  dis- 
 ciple, b  Behold  thy  mother.  *  And  from  that  hour  that  disciple 
 took  her  unto  his  own  home.  After  this,  Jesus,  knowing  that 
 all  things  were  now  accomplished,  that  the  Scripture  might  be 
 fulfilled,  saith,  b  I  thirst.  *  Now  there  was  set  a  vessel  full  of 
 vinegar :  and  they  filled  a  spunge  with  vinegar,  and  put  it  upon 
 hyssop,  and  put  it  to  His  mouth.  When  Jesus  therefore  had 
 received  the  vinegar,  He  said,  b  It  is  finished :  t  and  He  bowed 
 His  head,  and  gave  up  the  ghost. 
 
 •f  Let  Our  Father;   Hail,  Mary  ;  and  Into  Thy  hands,  follow. 
 
 tThe  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 
 legs  might  be  broken,  and  that  they  might  be  taken  away. 
 Then  came  the  soldiers,  and  brake  the  legs  of  the  first,  and  of 
 the  other  which  was  crucified  with  him.  But  when  they  came 
 to  Jesus,  and  saw  that  He  was  dead  already,  they  brake  not  His 
 legs.  But  one  of  the  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 
 
GOOD    FRIDAY.  I49 
 
 that  the  Scripture  should  bo  fulfilled,  A  hone  of  Him  shall  not 
 be  broken.  And  again,  another  Scripture  saith,  They  shall  look 
 on  Him  Whom  they  pierced. 
 
 The  Gospel. 
 
 After  this  Joseph  of  Arimatha?a,  being  a  disciple  of  Jesus,  but 
 secretly  for  fear  of  the  Jews,  besought  Pilate  that  he  might  take 
 away  the  body  of  Jesus :  and  Pilate  gave  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  yet  laid.  There  laid  they  Jesus  therefore  because  of  the 
 Jews'  preparation  day;  for  the  sepulchre  was  nigh  at  hand. 
 
 1    The  appointed  solemn  Collects  follow. 
 
 Let  us  pray,  most  dearly  beloved  unto  us,  first  of  all,  for  the 
 Holy  Church  of  God,  that  our  God  and  Lord  will  vouchsafe 
 to  preserve  it  in  peace  throughout  the  whole  world ;  subjecting 
 to  it  principalities  and  powers  j  and  grant  to  us  that  we,  leading 
 a  quiet  and  peaceable  life,  may  glorify  God  the  Father  Almighty. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 D.  Let  us  kneel. 
 D.  Rise. 
 
 O  almighty  and  eternal  God,  Who,  in  Christ,  hast  revealed 
 Thy  glory  to  all  nations  ;  preserve,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  works 
 of  Thine  own  mercy,  that  Thy  Church,  which  is  spread  over 
 the  whole  world,  may  persevere  by  stedfast  faith  in  the  con- 
 fession of  Thy  Name.     Through.     I£.  Amen. 
 
 Let  us  pray  also  for  our  most  blessed  Pope  N.,  that  our  God 
 and  Lord  Who  hath  made  choice  of  him  in  the  order  of  the 
 Episcopate,  may  preserve  him  in  health  and  safety  for  his  Holy 
 Church,  to  rule  the  holy  people  of  God. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 D.  Let  us  kneel. 
 D.  Rise. 
 
 O  almighty  and  eternal  God,  by  Whose  counsel  are  all  things 
 established,  mercifully  regard  our  prayers,  and  by  Thy  goodness 
 
1JO  ';001>     FRIDAY. 
 
 preserve  the  Prelate  chosen  for  us;  that  the  Christian  people 
 which  is  so  governed,  may  increase  in  the  worthy  profession  of 
 their  faith  under  so  great  a  Pontiff.     Through.     fy.  Amen. 
 
 Let  us  also  pray  for  all  Bishops,  Priests,  Deacons,  Sub-Dea- 
 cons, Acolytes,  Exorcists,  Readers,  Door-keepers,  Confessors, 
 Virgins,  Widows,  and  for  all  the  holy  people  of  God. 
 
 I  et  us  pray. 
 D.  Let  us  kneel. 
 D.  Rise. 
 
 ()  almighty  and  eternal  God,  by  Whose  Spirit  the  whole  body 
 of  the  Church  is  governed  and  sanctified,  receive  our  suppli- 
 cations for  all  estates  of  men ;  that,  by  the  gift  of  Thy  grace, 
 every  member  of  the  same  may  faithfully  serve  Thee.  Through. 
 In  the  unity,     ty.  Amen. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 D.  Let  us  kneel. 
 D.  Rise. 
 
 Let  us  pray,  too,  for  our  most  Christian  King  N.,  that  our 
 Lord  and  God  may  make  subject  to  him  all  barbarous  nations  for 
 our  perpetual  peace. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 D.  Let  us  kneel. 
 D.  Rise. 
 Almighty,  everlasting  God,  in  Whose  hand  is  the  power  of  all 
 and  the  rights  of  all  kingdoms,  graciously  behold  the  empire  of 
 Christendom  :  that  the  nations  which  trust  in  their  own  fierce- 
 ness   may  be    restrained    by    the    right    hand    of   Thy    power. 
 Through.     $.  Amen. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 D.  Let  us  kneel. 
 D.  Rise. 
 Let  us  pray  also  for  our  Catechumens,  that  our  Lord  and  God 
 may  open  the  ears  of  their  hearts,  and  the  door  of  His  mercy ; 
 that  having  received  the  remission  of  all  their  sins  by  the  laver  of 
 regeneration,  they  may  themselves   also  be  found  acceptable  in 
 Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 D.  Let  us  kneel. 
 D.  Rise. 
 ()  almighty  and  eternal  God,  Who  continually  enrichest  Thy 
 Church  with  new  offspring  ,  increase  the  faith  and  understanding 
 
GOOD     FRIDAY.  I5  I 
 
 of  our  Catechumens,  that,  being  born  again  in  the  font  of  Bap- 
 tism, they  may  be  joined  to  Thy  adopted  children.  Through. 
 ty.   Amen. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 D.   let  us  kneel. 
 D.  Rise. 
 Let  us  pray,  most  dearly  beloved  unto  us,  to  God  the  Father 
 Almighty-,  that  He  would  purge  the  world  of  all  errors,  remove 
 diseases,  drive  away  famine,  open  prisons,  loose  chains,  grant  a 
 safe  return  to  them  that  travel,  health  to  the  sick,  and  a  haven  of 
 safety  to  such  as  are  at  sea. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 D.  Let  us  kneel. 
 D.  Rise. 
 O  almighty  and   eternal  God,  the  comfort  of  the  sorrowful, 
 the   strength  of  those  that  travail;  let  the  prayers  of  such  as 
 call  upon  Thee  in  any  manner  of  tribulation  come  to  Thee,  that 
 all  may  rejoice  that  Thy  mercy  hath  been  present  with  them  in 
 their  necessities.     Through.     1^.  Amen. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 D.  Let  us  kneel. 
 D.  Rise. 
 Let  us  pray  also  for  heretics  and  schismatics,  that  our  God 
 and  Lord  Jesus  Christ  may  deliver  them  from  all  errors,  and  be 
 pleased  to  call  them  back  to  the  Holy  Mother,  the  Catholic  and 
 Apostolic  Church. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 D.  Let  us  kneel. 
 D.  Rise. 
 O  almighty  and  eternal  God,  Who  savest  all  men,  and  wiliest 
 not  that  any  should  perish;   look  on  those  souls  that  are  de- 
 ceived by  the  fraud  of  the  devil;   that  laying  aside  all  malice 
 arid  heresy,  the  hearts  of  the  erring  may  recover  and  return   to 
 the  unity  of  Thy  truth.     Through.     1^.  Amen. 
 
 Let  us  pray  also  for  the  perfidious  Jews ;  that  God  and  our 
 Lord  would  take  away  the  veil  from  their  hearts,  that  they  also 
 may  acknowledge  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
 Let  us  pray. 
 *§  Let  us  kneel,  etc.,  is  here  omitted. 
 O  almighty  and  eternal  God,  Who  dost  not   reject  from  Thy 
 mercy  even    the   perfidious   Jews ;  hear  our   prayers  which  we 
 
I52  GOOD    FRIDAY. 
 
 offer  unto  Thee  for  the  blindness  of  that  people-,  that  they  ac- 
 knowledging the  light  of  Thy  truth,  which  is  the  Christ,  may  be 
 brought  out  of  their  darkness.     Through.     Ifc.  Amen. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 D.  Let  us  kneel. 
 D.  Rise. 
 Let   us   pray  also  for  Pagans,  that  Almighty  God  would  re- 
 move iniquity  from  their  hearts:  that   leaving  their  idols,  they 
 may  be  converted  to  the  living  and  true  God,  and  His  only  Son, 
 Jesus  Christ  our  God  and  Lord.     Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
 the  Holy  Ghost,  God,  world  without  end. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 D.  Let  us  kneel. 
 D.  Rise. 
 O  almighty  and   eternal  God,  Who  wiliest  not  the  death  of 
 sinners,  but  always    desirest   them   life;  mercifully    accept    our 
 prayers,  and  deliver  them  from  the  worship  of  idols ;  and,  to  the 
 praise  and  glory  of  Thy  Name,  admit  them  to  the  flock  of  Thy 
 holy  Church.     Through,     r*.  Amen. 
 
 %  The  Collects  being  ended,  let  the  Priest  pat  off  his  chasuble  and  lay  it  aside, 
 sitting  in  his  seat  by  the  Altar  with  the  Deacon  and  Sub-Deacon ;  meantime 
 let  two  Priests  of  the  upper  grade •,  with  bare  feet,  in  albs,  without  apparel, 
 holding  aloft  the  'veiled  Cross  behind  the  High  Altar,  on  the  right  side, 
 solemnly  chant  between .  them  these  'verses.  Let  two  Deacons  of  the 
 second  grade,  in  their  black  copes,  at  the  quire  step,  turning  to  the  Altar, 
 say  the  Greek  "  Ay  tog  ;  let  the  Choir  respond,  Sanctus  Deus,  genuflecting, 
 and  kissing  the  benches  at  each  response  three  times,  and  rising  again, 
 but  let  the  Priests  holding  the  Cross  behind  the  Altar,  and  the  Deacons 
 at  the  step  of  the  quire,  saying,  "  Ayiog,  always  remain  standing. 
 
 Priests.  O  My  people,  what  have  I  done  unto  thee,  and 
 wherein  have  I  wearied  thee  ?  testify  against  Me.  Because  I 
 brought  thee  up  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  thou  hast  prepared  a 
 Cross  for  thy  Saviour. 
 
 Deacons.      " Ayiog   6    0soc,     "Ayioc     " Ayupoz,    "loyiog    ' Ad&varog, 
 
 Choir.  Sanctus  Deus,  Sanctus  Fortis,  Sanctus  et  Immortalis, 
 miserere  nobis. 
 
 Priests.  Because  I  led  thee  through  the  wilderness  forty  years, 
 and  fed  thee  with  manna,  and  brought  thee  into  a  land  exceed- 
 ing good,  thou  hast  prepared  a  Cross  for  thy  Saviour. 
 
 Deacons.   " Ayici. 
 Choir.  Sanctus. 
 
cool)    FRIDAY.  153 
 
 Priests.  What  could  I  have  done  more  unto  thee  that  I  have 
 
 not  done?  I  indeed  planted  thee,  O  my  vineyard,  with  lair 
 fruit,  and  thou  are  become  very  bitter  unto  Me ;  for  thou  gavest 
 Me  to  drink  in  My  thirst  vinegar  mingled  with  gall,  and  piercedst 
 thy  Saviour's  side  with  a  lance. 
 
 Deacons.    ' Ay  to;. 
 
 Choir.  Sanctus. 
 
 %  Then  let  the  Priests  uncover  the  Cross  by  the  Altar  on  the  right  side,  and 
 sing  this  Anthem — 
 
 Behold  the  wood  of  the  Cross  on  which  hung  the  Saviour  of 
 the  world.     O  come,  let  us  adore. 
 
 If    Let  the  Choir  repeat  the  Anthem  following,  genuflecting  and  kissing  the 
 
 benches — 
 
 We  adore  Thy  Cross,  O  Lord,  and  we  praise  and  glorify  Thy 
 holy  Resurrection,  for  lo  !  by  the  Cross  joy  hath  come  to  the 
 whole  world. 
 
 Ps.  lxvii.  God  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us  :  and  show 
 us  the  light  of  His  countenance,  and  be  merciful  unto  us. 
 
 ^[  Let  the  whole  Ps.  be  said  by  the  Choir,  without  Glory,  and  after  each  v. 
 let  the  Anth.  be  similarly  repeated  with  genuflexion.  Meantime  let  the 
 Cross  be  placed  on  the  third  step  of  the  Altar,  the  Priests  sitting  on  either 
 side  of  it.  Then  let  the  Clergy  with  bare  feet  draw  near  and  adore  the 
 Cross,  beginning  with  those  of  highest  rank;  at  end  of  Ps.  and  Anth. 
 let  the  two  Priests,  still  sitting  by  the  Cross,  chant  this  verse,  in  the 
 manner  aforesaid,  Choir  repeating  it  sitting,  after  every  succeeding  verse 
 of  the  hymn — 
 
 Priests.     Hail,  faithful  Cross  !  above  them  all 
 One  and  only  noble  Tree  ; 
 The  woods  no  foliage  yield,  no  fruit 
 
 Which  can  be  compared  with  thee  : 
 O  sweet  the  nails,  O  sweet  the  wood, 
 O  sweet  the  load  which  here  we  see  ! 
 Choir.     Hail,  faithful. 
 
 Priests.     Sing,  my  tongue,  the  glorious  battle, 
 With  completed  victory,  rife  ; 
 And  above  the  Cross's  trophy 
 
 Tell  the  triumph  of  the  strife, 
 How  the  world's  Redeemer  conquered 
 By  surrendering  of  His  life. 
 Choir.     Hail,  faithful, 
 
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 <;ool>    FRIDAY. 
 
 Priests,     God  Ili>  Maker  sorely  grieving 
 That  the  first-made  Adam  fell, 
 When  he  ate  the  fruit  of  sorrow, 
 
 Whose  reward  was  death  and  hell, 
 Noted  then  this  wood,  the  ruin 
 Of  the  ancient  wood  to  quell. 
 Choir.     Hail,  faithful. 
 Priests.     For  the  work  of  our  salvation 
 
 Needs  would  have  its  order  so, 
 And  the  multiform  deceivers 
 
 Art  by  art  would  overthrow, 
 And  from  thence  would  bring  the  medicine, 
 Whence  the  insult  of  the  foe. 
 Choir.     Hail,  faithful. 
 
 Priests.     Wherefore  when  the  sacred  fulness 
 Of  the  appointed  time  was  come, 
 This  world's  Maker  left  His  Father, 
 Sent  the  heavenly  mansion  from ; 
 And  proceeded,  God  incarnate, 
 Of  the  Virgin's  holy  womb. 
 Choir.     Hail,  faithful. 
 
 Priests.     Thirty  years  amongst  us  dwelling, 
 His  appointed  time  fulfilled  ; 
 Born  for  this,  He  meets  His  Passion, 
 
 For  that  this  He  freely  willed : 
 On  the  Cross  the  Lamb  is  lifted, 
 
 Where  His  life-blood  shall  be  spilled- 
 Choir.     Hail,  faithful. 
 
 Priests.     He  endured  the  nails,  the  spitting, 
 Vinegar,  and  spear,  and  reed; 
 From  that  holy  Body,  broken, 
 
 Blood  and  water  forth  proceed ; 
 Earth  and  stars,  and  sky  and  ocean, 
 By  that  flood  from  stain  are  freed. 
 Choir.     Hail,  faithful. 
 
 Priests.     Bend  Thy  boughs,  O  Tree  of  glory, 
 Thy  relaxing  sinews  bend; 
 For  awhile  the  ancient  rigour 
 
 That  Thy  birth  bestow'd  suspend, 
 And  the  King  of  heavenly  beauty 
 On  thy  bosom  gently  tend. 
 Choir.     Hail,  faithful. 
 
GOOD    FRIDAY.  155 
 
 Priests,     Thou  alone  wast  counted  worthy 
 This  world's  ransom  to  uphold, 
 For  a  shipwrecked  race  preparing 
 
 Harbour  like  the  Ark  of  old, 
 With  the  sacred  Blood  anointed 
 
 From  the  stricken  Lamb  that  roll'd. 
 Choir.      Hail,  faithful. 
 
 Priests.     To  the  Trinity  be  glory 
 Everlasting,  as  is  meet  •, 
 Equal  to  the  Father,  equal 
 
 To  the  Son  and  Paraclete, 
 Trinal  unity,  Whose  praises 
 All  created  things  repeat. 
 Choir.     Hail,  faithful. 
 
 ^[  The  hymn  ended)  let  the  Cross  be  carried  through  the  Choir  by  the  two  afore- 
 said Priests  to  some  Altar  to  be  adored  by  the  people.  And  let  this  be 
 sung  during  the  time  in  the  quire,  with  its  ~f,  the  Precentor  beginning 
 the  Anthem — 
 
 Anth.  Whilst  the  Maker  of  the  world  suffered  the  punishment 
 of  death  upon  the  Cross,  and  crying  with  a  loud  voice  gave  up 
 the  ghost ;  lo  !  the  veil  of  the  Temple  was  rent,  and  the  graves 
 were  opened,  for  there  was  a  great  earthquake,  because  the 
 world  cried  aloud  that  it  could  not  endure  the  death  of  the  Son 
 of  God. 
 
 y.  Therefore  the  side  of  the  crucified  Lord  being  pierced  by 
 the  lance  of  the  soldier,  there  came  forth  blood  and  water  for  our 
 redemption  and  salvation. 
 
 I£.  O  admirable  price  !  by  the  weighing  of  which  the  captivity 
 of  the  world  is  ransomed,  the  infernal  gates  of  hell  are  burst, 
 and  the  door  of  the  Kingdom  is  opened  unto  us. 
 
 y .  The  side  of  the  Crucified. 
 
 ^[  As  the  Cross-bearer  returns  to  the  vestibule,  let  the  Priests  in  surplices ,  w ith 
 bare  feet ,  with  amices,  precede,  bearing  the  Body  of  Cbrist  in  a  pyx  to  the 
 appointed  Altar,  'whilst  the  aforesaid  Anthem  is  chanted.  The  Adora- 
 tion and  Anthem  ended,  let  the  aforesaid  Priests,  with  the  same  reverence 
 used  in  bearing  it  forth,  carry  back  the  Cross  through  the  quire  to  the 
 High  Altar. 
 
 ^[  Then  let  all  the  Clergy  come  together  from  the  quire  to  the  Altar ;  and  let 
 the  Priest  put  on  again  the  chasuble  which  he  had  put  off,  and  approach 
 to  the  step  of  the  Altar  with  the  Deacon  and  Sub-Deacon,  and  say  the 
 Confession  and  Absolution,  with  Suffrages  and  Collect,  Take  away 
 from  us,  O  Lord,  as  usual ;  but  let  the  kiss  of  Peace  not  be  given. 
 
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 COOl)    FRIDAY 
 
 1|  Hen*  the  Sacrifice  being  placed  in  the  usual  manner  upon  the  Altar  and 
 censed,  with  mixture  of  ovine  and  water  in  the  chalice,  after  washing 
 his  hands  let  hint  say  with  a  reverence  before  the  Altar,  In  the  spirit  of 
 humility,  etc.,  hissing  the  Altar  and  blessing  the  Sacrifice ;  and  turn 
 himself  saying,  Brethren,  pray,  in  the  accustomed  manner. 
 
 ^[  Then  let  him  say  in  a  low  voice  (without  tone,  Let  us  pray,  I  nstructed  by ; 
 with  the  Lord's  Prayer.  Let  the  Choir  answer,  But  deliver.  Then  let 
 him  say,  Deliver  us,  we  beseech  Thee  ;  in  which  prayer  whilst  he  says, 
 Through  the  same,  let  him  make  the  accustomed  Fraction,  as  on  other 
 days.  Then  let  him  say  in  a  low  voice,  without  tone,  World  without  end. 
 Let  the  Choir  respond,  Amen. 
 
 ^[  Then  let  him  place  in  the  chalice,  as  usual,  a  particle  of  the  Host. 
 
 %  The  Peace  of  God  and  Agnus  Dei  are  not  said,  nor  is  the  Peace  given; 
 but  let  the  Priest  at  once  communicate  himself,  saying,  The  Body  of  the 
 Lord,  etc. ;  and  for  reception  of  the  Body  and  Blood,  The  Body  and 
 Blood  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  preserve  us  to  everlasting  life.  Amen. 
 With  no  previous  prayer. 
 
 ^[  Then  after  washing  of  hands,  let  them  say  Vespers,  not  chanting  them,  but 
 two  and  two  privately  before  the  Altar,  thus — Ant.,  I  will  take;  Ps.,  I 
 believed;  and  other  Ants,  and  Pss.  as  on  Maundy  Thursday,  including 
 Magnificat  and  its  Ant.  Then  let  Our  Father  be  said,  standing,  with 
 Ps.  li. ;  which  ended,  let  the  Priest  say  audibly,  without  tone,  the  Post- 
 Communion^  without  The  Lord  be  with  you,  and  without  Let  us  pray, 
 beginning,  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  look  upon  this  Thy  family, 
 without  Who  with  Thee.  And  so  let  Mass  and  Vespers  end  together. 
 Nothing  more  is  said. 
 
 ^[  Vespers  being  ended,  let  the  Priest  put  off  his  chasuble ;  and,  taking  with 
 him  one  of  the  superiors,  in  surplices,  both  with  bare  feet,  let  him  replace 
 the  Cross  in  the  sepulchre,  together  with  the  Lord's  Body,  in  the  pyx  ; 
 himself  beginning  alone  the  Ifc,  I  am  counted  as  one  of  them  that 
 go  down  into  the  pit:  I  have  been  even  as  a  man  that  hath  no 
 strength,  free  among  the  dead.  ~f.  Thou  hast  laid  Me  in  the  lowest 
 pit,  in  a  place  of  darkness  and  in  the  deep.  I  have  been.  Both  genu- 
 flecting at  the  beginning,  and  then  rising.  And  so  with  the  next  %,  let 
 the  Choir  take  it  up  and  go  on  with  its  *f,  and  kneel  to  the  end  of  the 
 Service. 
 
 ^[  Then,  the  sepulchre  having  been  censed  and  the  door  shut,  let  the  Priest 
 begin  the  Ifc,  The  Lord  being  buried,  and  the  Choir  sing  the  rest  with  its 
 ~f,  The  sepulchre  was  sealed :  rolling  a  stone  to  the  door  of  the  sepul- 
 chre :  setting  soldiers  to  watch  it.  f.  Lest  peradventure  His  disci- 
 ples should  come  by  night  and  steal  Him  away,  and  say  unto  the 
 people,  He  is  risen  from  the  dead.     Setting. 
 
 ^[  At  each  of  these  three  Ant.  let  the  aforesaid  Priests  kneel  continuously. 
 Let  the  Priest  begin  the  Ant.  In  peace;  and  the  Choir  go  on,  I  will  lay 
 me  down.  Also  the  Priest  Ant.,  At  Salem  ;  Cfoir,  Is  His  tabernacle. 
 The  Priest  Ant.,  My  flesh ;  Choir,  Shall  rest  in  hope. 
 
 ^f  This  ended,  and  prayers  being  said  at  pleasure  secretly  by  all  with  genu- 
 flexion, all  others  going  back  as  they  see  fit,  in  no  fixed  order,  let  the 
 Priest  put  his  chasuble  on  again,  and  in  the  same  order  with  which  he 
 went  up  at  the  beginning  of  the  Service,  with  L\acon  and  Sub-Deacon 
 and  the  other  Ministers  of  the  Altar,  let  him  depart. 
 
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KM  Y    SATURDAY. 
 
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 From  that  time  one  wax  candle  at  the  least  shall  burn  continually  before 
 the  sepulchre  until  the  Procession  on  Raster  Day  ;  howbeit,  when  the 
 BenedictUS  is  sung,  and  during  the  other  things  which  follow  on  the 
 n.  xt  night,  let  it  be  extinguished.  Likewise  let  it  be  extinguished  on  the 
 Vigil  of  Easter  while  the  new  fire  is  blessed,  until  the  Paschal  Candle  be 
 lighted. 
 
 HOLY  SATURDAY. 
 
 The  Clergy  being  assembled  in  the  quire,  and  None  being  said,  let  the  Offi- 
 ciant in  red  silk  cope,  Deacon  in  dalmatic,  Sub-Deacon  in  tunic,  the  rest 
 of  the  Ministers  of  the  Altar  in  albs  and  amices,  without  light,  candles, 
 cross,  or  fire  in  the  censer.  Also  a  certain  one  of  the  first  grafa  in  surplice 
 carrying  on  a  wand  a  branch  formed  by  three  extinguished  wax  tapers, 
 preceding  the  Procession  after  the  bearer  of  the  holy  water,  go  through 
 the  quire  in  Procession  to  bless  the  new  fire  and  font,  the  Choir  following 
 without  change  of  habit,  the  Superior  going  first,  to  the  pillar  on  the  south 
 side,  next  the  font,  where  let  the  Officiant  between  the  two  pillars  bless 
 the  fire  'which  is  there  to  be  kindled.  On  the  way  let  the  Ps.,  The  Lord 
 is  my  light,  be  said  without  tone,  and  without  Glory.    Starfding  thus — 
 
 a/ 
 
 Candle-bearer. 
 
 - 
 
 Boy  with  Book. 
 
 o 
 
 Sub -Deacon. 
 
 Deacon.        Officiant.         Water-bearer.    Thurifer.    Fire. 
 
 tfi 
 
 Candle-bearer. 
 
 o 
 
 Pillar. 
 
 Acolyte  with  Branch.                     Pillar. 
 
 THE  BLESSING  OF  THE  FIRE. 
 Priest.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 O  Lord  our  God,  Father  Almighty,  Unfailing  Light,  Maker 
 of  all  lights,  hear  us  Thy  servants,  and  bl  +  ess  this  fire  which 
 is  consecrated  by  Thy  sanctifying  benediction  :  do  Thou  Who 
 lightest  every  man  that  cometh  into  this  world,  enlighten  the 
 conscience  of  our  hearts  with  the  fire  of  Thy  love  ;  that  we, 
 being  inflamed  by  Thy  fire,  and  illuminated  by  Thy  light,  the 
 darkness  of  sin  being  expelled  from  our  hearts,  may  by  Thy 
 guidance  be  deemed  meet  to  come  to  life  eternal ;  and  as  Thou 
 madest  fire  to  shine  for  Thy  servant  Moses  by  the  pillar  of  fire 
 going  before  him  in  the  Red  Sea,  so  enkindle  our  light,  and  let 
 
I58  HOLY    SATURDAY. 
 
 the  candle  which  shall  be  lit  thereat  ever  remain  blessed  in 
 honour  of  Thy  majesty;  and  whosoever  shall  bear  light  from  it, 
 let  him  be  illuminated  by  the  light  of  spiritual  graee.     Through. 
 
 f[  Here  let  holy  water  be  sprinkled  on  the  fire. 
 
 The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 0  Lord,  Holy  Father,  almighty,  ever-living  God,  vouchsafe 
 to  bl  +  ess  and  sancti  +  fy  this  fire-,  which  we,  unworthy  as  we 
 are,  through  the  invocation  of  Thy  only-begotten  Son  our  Lord 
 Jesus  Christ,  presume  to  bl  +  ess  :  do  Thou,  most  merciful 
 Father,  sanctify  it  with  Thy  bl  +  essing ;  and  grant  that  it  may 
 prevail  for  the  profit  of  mankind.     Through. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 Prevent  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  alway,  here  and  every- 
 where, with  celestial  light :  that  we  may  both  discern  with  clear 
 vision  and  worthily  and  effectually  receive  the  mystery  whereof 
 Thou  hast  willed  us  to  be  partakers.     Through.     Who. 
 
 THE  BLESSING  OF  THE  INCENSE. 
 
 1  exorcise  thee,  most  unclean  spirit  and  every  illusion  of  the 
 enemy,  in  the  Name  of  God  the  Father  Almighty,  and  in  the  Name 
 of  Jesus  Christ  His  Son,  and  in  the  power  of  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
 that  thou  shouldest  depart  and  withdraw  from  this  creature 
 of  frankincense  or  incense,  together  with  all  thy  fraud  and  malice : 
 that  this  creature  may  be  sancti  +  fied  in  the  Name  of  our  Lord 
 Jesus  Christ,  that  all  who  taste,  touch,  or  smell  it,  may  receive 
 the  virtue  and  aid  of  the  Holy  Ghost :  so  that  wheresoever  this 
 incense  or  frankincense  shall  be,  there  thou  shalt  in  no  wise 
 dare  to  draw  nigh,  nor  presume  to  raise  opposition :  but,  O  un- 
 clean spirit,  whosoe'er  thou  art,  fly  far  hence  and  depart  with 
 all  thy  subtilty,  being  adjured  by  the  Name  and  power  of  God 
 the  Father  Almighty,  and  His  Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Who 
 shall  come  in  the  Holy  Spirit  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead, 
 and  thee  the  father  of  lies,  and  the  world  by  fire.     R.  Amen. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 We  beseech  Thy  everlasting  and  most  righteous  loving  kind- 
 ness, O  Lord,  Holy  Father,  almighty,  ever-living  God,  that  Thou 
 wouldest  be  pleased  to  bl  +  ess  and  sancti  +  f  y  this  species  of 
 frankincense  or  incense  ;  that  it  may  be  an  incense  acceptable  to 
 
hoi .v    SATURDAY.  159 
 
 Thy  majesty  for  a  sweet  savour:  let  this  species  be  bl  +  essed  by 
 Thee,  sancti  +  fied  by  the  invocation  oi'  Thy  Holy  Name,  that 
 wheresoever  the  fames  thereof  shall  reach,  every  kind  of  evil 
 spirit  may  be  cast  out  and  put  to  flight,  even  as  the  incense  of 
 the  fish's  liver  which  Raphael  the  archangel  showed  Thy  servant 
 Tobias  when  he  went  to  set  Sarai  free.     Through. 
 
 Let  US  pray. 
 
 Let  Thy  benediction,  O  Lord,  descend  upon  this  spirit  of  in- 
 cense or  frankincense,  like  unto  that  of  which  Thy  prophet  David 
 sang,  saying,  Let  my  prayer  be  set  forth  in  Thy  sight  as  incense; 
 let  it  be  unto  us  an  odour  of  comfort,  sweetness,  and  grace;  that 
 every  illusion  of  the  enemy  of  mind  and  body  may  be  put  to  flight 
 by  this  smoke;  that  we  may  be,  as  the  Apostle  Paul  saith,  a 
 sweet  savour  unto  God.  From  the  face  of  this  incense  or  frank- 
 incense let  every  assault  of  the  devil  flee  away,  as  dust  before  the 
 wind  and  smoke  before  the  fire;  and  bestow  this  incense  of 
 sweet  savour,  most  Holy  Father,  to  abide  for  ever  for  the  work 
 of  Thy  Church  and  the  cause  of  religion,  that  by  mystic  signifi- 
 cance the  fragrant  odour  may  show  forth  unto  us  the  sweetness 
 of  spiritual  virtue.  Wherefore,  Almighty  God,  we  beseech 
 Thee  by  the  powerful  right  hand  of  Thy  majesty  deign  to  bl  +  ess 
 this  creature  compounded  of  a  mixture  of  divers  things  ;  that  in 
 virtue  of  Thy  Holy  Name,  wheresoever  the  smoke  of  its  sweet 
 scent  shall  be  given  forth,  it  may  miraculously  prevail  to  put  to 
 flight  all  vain  assaults  of  unclean  spirits,  and  to  drive  away  all 
 diseases  and  restore  health,  and  in  most  fragrant  odour  to  come 
 up  into  Thy  nostrils  with  perpetual  sweetness.     Through. 
 
 %  After  the  Blessing  of  Incense,  let  a  censer  be  filed  from  the  coals  with 
 incense,  and  let  the  new  fire  be  censed.  Then  let  the  taper  on  the  wand 
 alone  be  lighted  from  the  new)  fire,  the  other  lights  of  the  church  being 
 first  put  out.  Then  let  the  Procession  return  as  usual  into  the  quire. 
 Whilst  returning ;  let  two  Clergy  of  the  second  grade,  in  surplices,  behind 
 the  Priest,  sing — 
 
 Thou  Leader  kind,  Whose  word  call'd  forth  the  radiant  light, 
 
 Who  by  set  bounds  dividest  night  and  day, 
 When  the  sun  set,  in  gloom  rose  chaos  on  our  sight  : 
 
 Give  back,  O  Christ,  Thy  light,  Thy  servants  pray. 
 
 ^[  Let  the  Choir  repeat  this,  and  also  after  each  "v.  Whilst  the  Clergy  chant, 
 let  them  stand  still,  and  the  Choir  move  on ;  and  whilst  the  Choir  chant, 
 let  them  stand,  and  the  Clergy  move  on. 
 
160  HOLV    SATURDAY. 
 
 CL   Although  with  countless  stars  and  with  the  silv'ry  tint 
 Of  lunar  lamp  Thou  dost  the  heavens  dye, 
 Yet  dost  'Thou  teach  us  how  by  sudden  stroke  of  flint 
 The  rock-born  seed  of  light  to  vivify. 
 
 Ch.  Creator,  etc. 
 
 CI.  Lest  man  forget  the  hope  for  man  of  heavenly  light, 
 That  in  Christ's  Body  lies  a  hidden  thing; 
 Who  willed  to  be  called  the  stedfast  Rock  of  might 
 Whence  by  our  little  sparks  our  race  should  spring. 
 
 Ch.  Creator,  etc. 
 
 CI.  So  in  that  room,  O  Lord,  Thou  didst  Thy  gifts  display — 
 To  wit,  the  flickering  tongues  that  flame-like  fall  ; 
 Till  then  obscur'd  and  lost,  new  light  brings  back  the  day, 
 And  vanquished  night  withdraws  her  riven  pall. 
 
 Ch.  Creator,  etc. 
 
 CI.  Through  whom  Thy  honour,  praise,  and  wisdom  all  divine, 
 Majesty,  goodness,  mercy,  shine  and  blend ; 
 And  to  maintain  Thy  realm  in  threefold  might  combine, 
 Knitting  time  now  with  time  which  cannot  end. 
 
 Ch.  Creator,  etc. 
 
 THE  BLESSING  OF  THE  PASCHAL  CANDLE. 
 
 ^[   At  the  step  of  the  quire,  let  them  stand  thus — 
 
 Candle-bearer. 
 
 Acolyte  with  Branch.      Sub-Deacon      Deacon.      Paschal      Thurifer. 
 with  Book.  Candle. 
 
 CHANCEL  STEP.  CHANCEL  STEP. 
 
 Candle-bearer. 
 
 Deacon  {chanting).  Now  let  the  angelic  host  of  Heaven  rejoice, 
 let  the  Divine  Mysteries  be  joyfully  celebrated,  and  for  the  victory 
 of  so  great  a  King  let  the  trumpet  of  salvation  be  sounded.  Let 
 the  earth,  brightened  with  such  effulgence,  delight  herself;  and 
 being  illumined  by  the  splendour  of  the  eternal  King,  perceive 
 the  darkness  of  the  universe  to  be  done  away.  Let  our  Mother 
 Church  also  be  joyful,  adorned  with  the  radiance  of  so  great 
 light,  and  let  this  court  resound  with  the  mighty  voices  of  the 
 peoples. 
 
HOLY    SATURDAY.  l6l 
 
 Wherefore  as  ye  stand  by,  most  dearly  beloved  brethren,  at 
 
 the  so  marvellous  clearness  of  this  holy  light,  I  pray  you,  toge- 
 ther with  me,  invoke  the  tender  mercy  of  Almighty  God,  that 
 J  le  Who  hath  deigned  to  enrol  me  not  for  my  own  deserts  in 
 the  number  of   Levites,  pouring  out  upon  me  the  grace  of  His 
 
 light,  may  enable  me  to  declare  the  praise  of  this  taper.  Through 
 our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  His  Son,  Who  with  1  lim  li\  eth  and  reigneth 
 in  the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  God, 
 
 y.  World  without  end. 
 
 r>  Amen. 
 
 y  .  The  Lord  be  with  you, 
 
 ]$.   And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 y\  Lift  up  your  hearts. 
 
 ty.  We  lift  them  up  unto  the  Lord. 
 
 y-.  Let  us  give  thanks  unto  our  Lord  God. 
 
 $.  It  is  meet  and  right  so  to  do. 
 Because  it  is  very  meet  and  right  to  proclaim  with  full  desire 
 of  heart  and  mind  and  voice  the  invisible  God  Almighty,  the 
 Father,  and  His  only  begotten  Son,  with  the  Holy  Ghost;  Who 
 for  us  paid  the  debt  of  Adam  to  the  eternal  Father,  and  blotted 
 out  the  bond  of  the  old  sin  in  His  holy  Blood. 
 
 For  this  is  the  Paschal  Feast,  in  which  that  true  Lamb  is  slain, 
 and  by  His  Blood  the  door-posts  are  hallowed  This  is  the 
 night  on  which  Thou  madest  our  fathers,  the  children  of  Israel, 
 whom  Thou  broughtest  up  out  of  Egypt,  to  pass  through  the 
 Red  Sea  dry-shod.  This,  therefore,  is  the  night  wherein  were 
 cleared  away  the  shades  of  sin  by  the  illumination  of  the  pillar. 
 This  is  the  night  which  as  at  this  day  restores  to  grace,  unites 
 in  sanctity  the  believers  in  Christ  throughout  the  universe,  set 
 apart  from  the  evil  of  the  world  and  the  darkness  of  sins.  This 
 is  the  night  in  which  Christ  burst  the  bonds  of  death,  and 
 ascended  conquering  from  the  grave.  For  it  had  advantaged  us 
 nothing  to  be  born,  except  we  had  been  redeemed. 
 
 O  marvellous  condescension  of  Thy  loving  kindness  concern- 
 ing us  !  O  unspeakable  tenderness  of  love  !  to  redeem  the  ser- 
 vant Thou  gavest  up  the  Son  !  O  truly  needful  sin  of  Adam 
 and  of  ourselves,  which  was  blotted  out  by  the  Death  of  Christ ! 
 O  happy  guilt,  the  desert  of  which  was  to  gain  such  and  so 
 great  a  Redeemer  !  O  truly  blessed  night,  which  alone  was 
 permitted  to  know  the  time  and  the  hour  on  which  Christ  rose 
 from  the  grave  ! 
 
 M 
 
I  62  HOLY    SATURDAY. 
 
 This  is  the  night  of  which  it  is  written,  The  night  is  as  clear 
 as  the  day  ;  and,  My  night  shall  be  turned  to  day.  Therefore 
 the  hallowing  of  this  night  puts  to  flight  wickedness,  washes 
 away  guilt,  restores  innocency  to  the  fallen,  and  joy  to  the  sor- 
 rowing: banishes  hatred,  brings  about  concord,  and  bows  down 
 sovereignties. 
 
 Therefore,  in  favour  of  this  night,  receive,  Holy  Father, 
 
 ^f   Here  let  the  Deacon  put  the  grains  of  incense  into  the  candle  in  the  form 
 of  a  Cross )  and  into  the  branch  which  the  Acolyte  carries. 
 
 the  evening  sacrifice  of  this  incense,  which  the  Holy  Church 
 offers  to  Thee  in  this  solemn  oblation  of  wax,  the  work  of  bees, 
 at  the  hands  of  the  ministers. 
 
 But  now  we  have  heard  the  praise  of  this  pillar,  which  in 
 honour  of  God  the  glowing  fire  kindles. 
 
 %  Here  let  the  candle  be  lit  from  the  new  fire,  and  not  put  out  till  Compline 
 next  day,  and  let  the  Candle-bearers  light  their  candles  throughout  the 
 church. 
 
 Which,  albeit  it  is  divided  into  parts  of  borrowed  light,  hath 
 suffered  no  loss.  It  is  fed  by  the  liquid  wax  which  the  Queen 
 Bee  produced  for  the  composition  of  this  precious  taper. 
 
 O  blessed  night,  which  spoiled  the  Egyptians,  enriched  the 
 Hebrews  :  night  in  which  heavenly  things  are  united  with  earthly. 
 
 We  pray  Thee,  Lord,  that  this  candle,  consecrated  to  the 
 honour  of  Thy  Name,  may  last  unfailing  for  the  dispelling  of 
 the  darkness  of  this  night.  Being  acceptable  for  its  sweet  odour, 
 let  it  be  mingled  with  the  lights  above.  Let  the  Morning  Star 
 find  it  burning;  to  wit,  that  Morning  Star  Who  knows  no 
 setting;  He  Who  returned  from  the  grave,  and  shone  serene 
 upon  mankind. 
 
 We,  therefore,  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  Thou  wilt  grant  us 
 quietness  of  times,  and  be  pleased  to  preserve  in  these  paschal 
 joys  us  Thy  servants,  all  the  clergy  and  most  devout  people, 
 together  with  our  Father  Pope  N.,  and  our  King  N.,  and  also  our 
 Bishop  N. 
 
 Who  ever  livest,  reignest,  rulest,  and  are  glorified,  God  alone, 
 alone  most  high,  Jesu  Christ,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  in  the  glory 
 of  God  the  Father.     Amen. 
 
 T  The  Paschal  Candle  shall  burn  continually  through  Easter  week  at  Matins, 
 Mass,  and  Vespers ;  and  on  the  Octave  Day  of  Easter.  On  all 
 Sundays  from  the  Octave  of  Easter  to  the  Lord's  Ascension  let  it  be 
 lighted  only  at  Mass ;  also  on  the  Feast  of  S.  Mark  the  Evangelist  and 
 SS.  Philip  and  James  at  Mass  only.  But  on  the  Annunc.  of  B.  Mary  and 
 Inv.  of  the  Holy  Cross  as  in  the  Octave  of  Easter.  The  stand  with  the 
 Paschal  Candle  shall  be  taken  away  on  t/je  Friday  after  Ascension  D</\. 
 
Hoi  \     SATURDAY  I  6j 
 
 H  The  blessing  of  the  Paschal  Candle  ended,  lei  the  Priest  who  is  to  finish 
 the  Office,  putting  on  his  chasuble,  go  to  the  Altar  with  his  Ministers, 
 without  saving  the  Confession,  hut  only  Our  Father,  and  kits  the  Altar 
 with  his  Ministers,  and  go  and  sit  down.  Let  the  triple  candle  on  the 
 wand  depart ;  but  let  a  Minister  bring  {mother  caudle  and  stand  on 
 the  step  at  the  left  side  of  the  Altary  turning  to  the  South  until  the 
 Sevenfold  Litany  is  ended. 
 
 %  Then  let  the  Lessons  be  ready  without  title,  by  persons  of  higher  grade  at 
 the  step  of  the  quire. 
 
 The  Lesson* 
 
 In  the  beginning  He  had  rested  from  all  His  work 
 
 which  God  created  and  made. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 O  God,  Who  didst  wonderfully  create  man,  and  more  won- 
 derfully  didst  redeem  him,   give  unto  us,   we   beseech  Thee, 
 strength  of  mind  to  stand  against  the  allurements  of  sin,  that  we 
 may  attain  unto  joys  eternal.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson. \ 
 
 And  it  came  to  pass,  that  in  the  morning  watch   Then 
 
 sang  Moses  and  the  children  of  Israel  this  song  unto  the  Lord, 
 and  spake. 
 
 \  All  Tracts  are  said  by  Choir  alternately,  except  the  last.     Let   the  frst 
 begin  at  the  side  of  the  Choir  of  the  Reader  of  the  Lesson. 
 
 Tract.  Exod.  xv.  I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  hath 
 triumphed  gloriously:  the  horse  and  his  rider  hath  He  thrown 
 into  the  sea.  The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  song,  and  He  is  be- 
 come my  salvation. 
 
 jt .  He  is  my  God,  and  I  will  prepare  Him  an  habitation  :  my 
 father's  God,  and  I  will  exalt  Him. 
 
 }.  The  Lord  is  a  man  of  war  :  the  Lord  is  His  Name. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 O  God,  Whose  ancient  miracles  we  perceive  to  cast  their 
 beams  even  on  our  age ;  and  while  Thou  didst  stretch  out  the 
 right  hand  of  Thy  power  to  deliver  one  people  from  Egyptian 
 persecution,  didst  turn  it  unto  the  working  out  of  the  salvation  of 
 the  Gentiles  through  the  water  of  regeneration  ;  grant,  we  be- 
 seech Thee,  that  the  fulness  of  the  whole  world  may  become 
 children  of  Abraham,  and  succeed  to  the  honourable  estate  of 
 Israel.     Through. 
 
 *  Gen.  i.,  ii.  i,  2.  t  Exod.  xiv.  24-31,  xv.  1. 
 
 M    2 
 
164  HOLY    SATURDAY. 
 
 The  Lesson* 
 
 And  in  that  day  seven  women  from  storm  and  from 
 
 rain. 
 
 Tract.  Is.  v.  My  wellbeloved  hath  a  vineyard  in  a  very  fruit- 
 ful hill. 
 
 y.  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. 
 
 y.  And  also  made  a  winepress  therein  :  for  the  vineyard  of 
 the  Lord  of  Hosts  is  the  house  of  Israel. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 O  God,  Who  hast  indoctrinated  us  in  the  pages  of  both  Tes- 
 taments in  the  celebration  of  the  Paschal  Sacrament  ;  give  unto 
 us  such  a  sense  of  Thy  mercies,  that  from  our  experience  of 
 gifts  present  our  hope  of  future  blessings  may  be  confirmed. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.\ 
 
 Moses  therefore  wrote  this  song  until  they  were  ended. 
 
 Tract.  Deut.  xxxii.  Give  ear,  O  ye  heavens,  and  I  will  speak; 
 and  hear,  O  earth,  the  words  of  my  mouth. 
 
 ~y.  My  doctrine  shall  drop  as  the  rain,  my  speech  shall  distil 
 as  the  dew,  as  the  small  rain  upon  the  tender  herb, 
 
 y.  A?id as  snoiv  upoti  the  hay:  because  I  will  publish  the  Name 
 of  the  Lord. 
 
 y .  Ascribe  ye  greatness  unto  our  God.  He  is  the  Rock, 
 His  work  is  perfect :  for  all  His  ways  are  judgment. 
 
 Y'  A  God  of  truth  and  without  iniquity,  just  and  holy  is  the 
 Lord. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 O  God,  Who  dost  always  multiply  Thy  Church  by  the  call- 
 ing of  the  Gentiles,  mercifully  be  pleased  to  defend  those  whom 
 Thou  dost  wash  in  the  water  of  Baptism  with  Thy  continual 
 protection.     Through. 
 
 Tract.  Ps.  xlii.  Like  as  the  hart  desireth  the  water-brooks  : 
 so  longeth  my  soul  after  Thee,  O  God. 
 
 y.  My  soul  is  athirst  for  God,  yea,  even  for  the  living  God  : 
 when  shall  I  come  to  appear  before  the  presence  of  God  ? 
 
 *  Is.  iv.  1-6.  f   Deut.  xxxi.  22-30. 
 
HOLY    SATURDAY. 
 
 16c 
 
 y .  My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  night  :  while  they 
 daily  say  unto  me,  Where  is  now  thy  God  ? 
 
 Let  ns  pray. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we  who  keep 
 the  Paschal  Feast,  being  inflamed  with  celestial  desires,  may 
 thirst  after  the  fountain  of  life,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son. 
 Who. 
 
 Almighty,  everlasting  God,  look  graciously  upon  the  devo- 
 tion of  Thy  people  about  to  be  regenerated,  who  pant  as  the 
 hart  after  the  waters  ;  and -mercifully  grant  that  the  thirst  of 
 their  faith  may  sanctify  their  souls  and  bodies  in  the  mystery  of 
 Baptism.     Through. 
 
 ^  Then  let  the  Sevenfold  Litany  follow <,  chanted  in  the  midst  of  the  quire  by 
 seven  boys  in  surplices :  meanwhile  let  the  Priest  put  off"  his  chasuble  and 
 lay  it  on  the  Altar,  and  let  him  put  on  his  red  silk  cope,  standing  before 
 the  Altar,  until  the  Litany  is  sung  through. 
 
 *  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 Christ,  hear  us. 
 Holy  Mary, 
 Holy  Mother  of  God, 
 Holy  Virgin  of  Virgins, 
 Holy  Michael, 
 Holy  Gabriel, 
 Holy  Raphael, 
 
 All  ye  Holy  Angels  and  Archangels, 
 Holy  John  the  Baptist, 
 All  Holy  Patriarchs  and  Prophets, 
 Holy  Peter, 
 Holy  Andrew, 
 
 Holy  John,  }    Pray  for  us. 
 
 Holy  James, 
 Holy  Philip, 
 Holy  Bartholomew, 
 Holy  Matthew, 
 
 All  ye  Holy  Apostles  and  Evangelists, 
 Holy  Stephen, 
 Holy  Linus, 
 Holy  Cletus, 
 Holy  Laurence, 
 Holy  Vincent, 
 Holy  Sixtus, 
 
 *  This  down  to  page  172  is  taken  from  the  Processional 
 
i  66 
 
 HOLY    SATURDAY. 
 
 Holy  Deny;;  with  his  Companions, 
 
 All  ye  Holy  Martyrs, 
 
 1  loly  Sylvester, 
 
 Holy  Gregory, 
 
 Holy  Hilary, 
 
 Holy  Martin, 
 
 Holy  Remys, 
 
 Holy  Audoen, 
 
 Holy  Augustine, 
 
 All  ye  Holy  Confessors,  /    Pray  for  us. 
 
 Holy  Mary  Magdalene, 
 
 Holy  Felicitas, 
 
 Holy  Perpetua, 
 
 Holy  Agatha, 
 
 Holy  Agnes, 
 
 Holy  Cecilia, 
 
 Holy  Scholastica, 
 
 All  ye  Holy  Virgins. 
 
 All  ye  Saints, 
 
 If  the  Bishop  be  present ',  let  him  stand  in  his  seat  whilst  the  aforesaid  Litany 
 is  said.  This  Litany  over,  immediately  let  the  Five-part  Litany  begin, 
 chanted  as  the  other  only  by  jive  Deacons.  When  they  shall  come  to 
 Holy  Mary,  immediately  let  the  Procession  go  to  bless  the  font  in  this 
 order:  First  the  Cross-bearer  in  alb  and  tunic,  then  two  Candle-bearers 
 in  albs  and  amices ,  then  the  Thurifer  in  the  same  dress ;  after  him  two 
 Boys  in  surplices  walking  together,  one  carrying  the  book,  the  other  on  his 
 right  the  candle  for  blessing  the  font.  Then  two  Deacons  of  the  second 
 grade  in  albs  and  amices,  one  bearing  the  oil,  the  other  on  the  right  the 
 chrism ;  then  the  Sub-Deacon  in  tunic,  the  Deacon  in  dalmatic,  the 
 Priest  in  red  cope,  the  Clergy  in  order ;  let  them  come  to  the  font  on  the 
 south  side  of  the  church,  the  five  Deacons  of  the  second  grade  singing 
 this  Litany,  containing  five  out  of  each  order  of  Saints,  in  the  midst  of 
 the  Clergy,  walking  after  the  Officiant — 
 
 Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
 Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
 Christ,  hear  us. 
 Holy  Mary,  pray  for  us. 
 
 ^[  Here  let  the  Procession  rise  and  begin  to  go. 
 
 Holy  Mother  of  God, 
 
 Holy  Virgin  of  Virgins, 
 
 Holy  Michael, 
 
 Holy  Gabriel, 
 
 Holy  Raphael, 
 
 All  ye  Il"l\  Angels  and  Archangels  <>l  God, 
 
 Pray  for  us. 
 
HOLY    SATURDAY. 
 
 167 
 
 \  Pray  for  us. 
 
 Holy  John  the  Baptist, 
 
 All  ye  Holy  Patriarchs  and  Prophets, 
 
 Holy  Paul, 
 
 Holy  James, 
 
 Holy  Thomas, 
 
 Holy  Simon, 
 
 Holy  Thaddeus, 
 
 All  ye  Holy  Apostles  and  Evangelists, 
 
 Holy  Clement, 
 
 Holy  Cornelius, 
 
 Holy  Cyprian, 
 
 Holy  Sebastian, 
 
 Holy  Maurice  with  his  Companions, 
 
 All  ye  Holy  Martyrs, 
 
 Holy  Benedict, 
 
 Holy  Nicholas, 
 
 Holy  Germanus, 
 
 Holy  Roman  us, 
 
 Holy  Aldhelm, 
 
 Holy  Augustine, 
 
 All  ye  Holy  Confessors, 
 
 Holy  Lucy, 
 
 Holy  Petronilla, 
 
 Holy  Katherine, 
 
 Holy  Christina, 
 
 Holy  Bridget, 
 
 All  ye  Holy  Virgins, 
 
 All  ye  Saints, 
 
 %  In  these  two  Litanies,  O  God  the  Father  of  Heaven,  and  the  three  follow- 
 ing clauses  are  omitted,  because  Christ  laid  in  the  grave  until  the  third 
 day :  so  says  Pope  Gelasius. 
 
 %  At  the  font  let  them  keep  in  the  same  order  till  the  end  of  the  Litany,  when 
 the  following  change  is  made — 
 
 Candle-bearer.         Candle-bearer. 
 
 Cross-bearer.                Thurifer. 
 
 Holy  Oil. 
 
 Chrism. 
 
 Boy  with  Book. 
 
 Candle  for  Font. 
 
 Sub-Deacon. 
 
 Font.                Deacon. 
 
 Officiant. 
 
 Five  Deacons. 
 
 Bishop  (if  present). 
 
[68  HOLY    SATURDAY. 
 
 %   Then  let  the  Offic'uini  begin  — 
 
 The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 Almighty,  everlasting  God,  be  present  at  the  mysteries  of  Thy 
 exceeding  goodness,  be  present  at  the  sacraments,  and  for  the 
 regenerating  of  the  new  people  which  the  font  of  Baptism 
 bringeth  forth  for  Thee  send  out  the  Spirit  of  Adoption,  that 
 whatsoever  is  here  done  by  our  humble  ministry  may  be  fulfilled 
 by  the  effectual  working  of  Thy  virtue, 
 
 ^f   Let  him  proceed  to  chant  as  follows — 
 
 Through  our    Lord   Jesus   Christ   Thy  Son,   Who   livcth    and 
 reigneth  with  Thee  in  the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  God, 
 
 }.  World  without  end. 
 
 ty.  Amen. 
 
 }.  The  Lord  be  with  you, 
 
 B.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 }.  Lift  up  your  hearts. 
 
 fy.  We  lift  them  up  unto  the  Lord. 
 
 "JT.  Let  us  give  thanks  unto  our  Lord  God. 
 
 R.  It  is  meet  and  right  so  to  do. 
 
 It  is  very  meet,  right,  and  our  bounden  duty  that  we  should 
 at  all  times  and  in  all  places  give  thanks  unto  Thee,  O  Lord, 
 Holy  Father,  Almighty,  everlasting  God,  Who  dost  most  won- 
 derfully and  effectually  work  in  the  invisible  power  of  Thy 
 sacraments.  And  albeit  we  are  unworthy  to  discharge  so  great 
 mysteries,  yet  do  Thou  not  leave  us  destitute  of  Thy  gifts  of 
 grace,  and  incline  Thy  merciful  ears  to  our  prayers. 
 
 O  God,  Whose  Spirit  moved  upon  the  face  of  the  waters 
 amidst  the  very  first  elements  of  the  world,  that  even  then  na- 
 ture might  take  into  herself  the  sanctification  of  the  waters  -, 
 O  God,  Who  by  washing  away  the  crimes  of  the  guilty  world 
 in  water  didst  shadow  forth  the  figure  of  regeneration  in  the 
 very  out-pour  of  the  Deluge,  that  the  mystery  of  one  and  the 
 same  element  might  be  both  the  end  of  vice  and  the  source  of 
 virtue  ;  look  down,  we  be  -eech  Thee,  O  Lord,  on  the  face  of  Thy 
 Church,  and  increase  and  multiply  in  her  Thy  regenerated  people •„ 
 Thou  Who  by  the  mighty  power  of  Thv  abundant  grace  dost 
 gla  Iden  Thy  city,  And  openest  the  font  of  Baptism  for  the  calling 
 
HOLY     SA1  i    RD.W.  l6g 
 
 iii  of  the  Gentiles  throughout  the  whole  world,  that  at  the  com- 
 mand of  Thy  Majesty  it  may  receive  the  grace  of  Thy  Only- 
 begotten  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
 
 %  Here-  let  him  divide  the  water  with  his  hand  in  the  form  of  a  Cross,  saying, 
 
 May  He  fertilize  this  water  prepared  for  the  regeneration  of 
 man  by  the  hidden  intermixture  of  His  light,  that  by  a  holy  con- 
 ception a  heavenly  offspring  may  rise  up  out  of  the  spotless 
 womb  of  the  divine  font,  into  a  new-born  creature.  And  let  all 
 who  differ  in  sex.  or  age  be  brought  forth  by  parent  grace  unto 
 the  same  infancy.  Wherefore  at  Thy  command,  O  Lord,  let 
 every  unclean  spirit  depart  far  hence  ;  let  the  whole  malice  and 
 fraud  of  the  devil  stand  afar  off.  Let  no  power  of  the  enemy 
 intrude  and  find  place  here,  nor  haunt  or  lie  in  wait  around,  nor 
 creep  in  surreptitiously,  nor  infect  with  poison. 
 
 Let  this  creature  be  holy  and  innocent,  free  from  all  assault  of 
 the  adversary,  and  purified  by  the  abolishing  of  all  wickedness. 
 Let  it  be  a  living  +  font,  a  regenerating  +  water,  a  purifying 
 +  stream  ;  that  all  those  that  are  to  be  washed  in  this  laver 
 of  salvation,  through  the  operation  in  them  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
 may  obtain  the  favour  of  perfect  purification. 
 
 Wherefore  I  bless  thee,  O  creature  of  water,  by  the  living  -j- 
 God,  by  the  true  +  God,  by  the  holy  +  God,  by  +  God 
 Who  in  the  beginning  did  divide  thee  by  His  word  from  the 
 dry  land,  Whose  Spirit  moved  upon  thee,  Who  caused  thee  to 
 flow  out  of  Paradise,  and  commanded  thee  to  water  the  earth  in 
 four  rivers. 
 
 %  Here  let  the  Priest  thro-jo  nvater  out  of  the  font  with  his  hand,  in  the  form 
 of  the  Cross y  into  the  four  quarters. 
 
 Who,  when  thou  wast  bitter  in  the  desert,  poured  sweetness 
 into  thee  and  made  thee  fit  to  drink;  and  brought  thee  forth 
 out  of  the  rock  for  the  people  that  were  athirst. 
 
 I  bl  +  ess  thee  by  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son  our  Lord,  Who 
 in  Cana  of  Galilee  did  turn  thee  into  wine  by  His  powerful  sign 
 and  miracle  ;  Who  did  walk  upon  thee  with  His  feet,  and  was  by- 
 John  baptized  in  thee  in  Jordan  ;  Who  did  bring  thee  forth  out  of 
 His  side  together  with  blood,  and  commanded  His  disciples  in 
 thee  to  baptize  believers,  saying,  Go  ye,  teach  all  nations,  bap- 
 tizing them  in  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
 the  Holy  Ghost. 
 
 •fl"  Here  let  him  change  his  'voice,  and  read. 
 
 Do  Thou,  O  God,  almighty  and  merciful,  be  present  with  us 
 who  keep  these  commandments  ;  do  Thou  graciously  breathe 
 upon  us. 
 
170  HOLY    SATURDAY. 
 
 ■[[   Here  let  him  breathe  three  times  upon  the  font  in  the  form  of  the  Cross. 
 
 Do  Thou  bl  +  ess  these  pure  waters  with  Thy  mouth  -,  that, 
 over  and  above  the  natural  cleansing  power  they  may  exercise 
 over  bodies  washed  therein,  they  may  be  effectual  to  the  purify- 
 ing of  souls. 
 
 ^[  Here  he  shall  let  fall  drops  of  (wax  from  the  candle  into  the  font  in  the 
 form  of  a  Cross,  and  then  say,  chanting  again — 
 
 Let  the  power  of  the  Holy  Ghost  descend  into  this  font  and  the 
 fulness  thereof,  and  make  the  whole  body  of  this  water  fruitful 
 in  regenerating  power. 
 
 ^[  Here  let  him  dip  the  candle  into  the  middle  of  the  font,  making  a  Cross ,  and 
 
 then  go  on — 
 
 Here  let  the  stains  of  all  sin  be  done  away  :  here  let  nature, 
 formed  after  Thine  image,  and  reformed  for  the  honour  of  its 
 Author,  be  cleansed  from  all  the  filthiness  of  the  old  man. 
 
 ^[  Here  let  the  candle  be  taken  out  of  the  font ,  nvith  these  words — 
 That  every  man  that  approacheth  this  sacrament  of  regeneration 
 may  be  born   again   into  the  new   infancy  of  true  innocency. 
 Through 
 
 *f[  Here  let  him  read, 
 
 our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son.     Who. 
 
 ^]   No  oil  or  chrism  is  to  be  poured  into  the  font,  unless  there  be  a  baptism. 
 
 %  The  blessing  of  the  font  ended,  let  three  Clergy  of  higher  grade,  in  silk 
 copes,  chant  this  Litany  as  they  go  in  procession,  in  the  same  (way  as 
 Creator,  Leader  kind. 
 
 CY.  King  of  all  the  holy  angels, 
 
 This  whole  world  in  mercy  aid. 
 
 ^[  Let  the  Choir  repeat ;  and  so  after  every  verse. 
 
 CI.  Do  thou  first  plead  for  us,  Mother 
 Of  the  Branch,  most  holy  maid  ; 
 And  the  Father's  choir  most  high, 
 Bright  angelic  company. 
 
 Ch.  King  of  all. 
 
 CI.  Supplicate  your  Heavenly  King, 
 All  ye  Apostolic  band ; 
 Let  the  out-pour'd  blood  of  martyrs 
 Plead  for  us  at  Thy  Right  Hand. 
 
 Ch.  King  of  all. 
 
HOI  V  S  \  l  'URDAY.  I  7  I 
 
 (.'/.  All  ye  confessors  implore  Him; 
 Virgins,  consonant  in  grace, 
 Pray  indulgence  greater  for  us, 
 For  probation  longer  space. 
 
 Ch.  King  of  all. 
 
 CI.  All  ye  saints  and  perfect  spirits, 
 We  beseech  you  to  entreat 
 That  our  sins  be  purged  from  us 
 
 Through  your  prayers  before  God's  feet. 
 
 Ch.  King  of  all. 
 
 CI.  Hear  us,  O  Christ  Jesus,  Shepherd 
 Of  Thy  people  breathing  grace, 
 Who  didst  form  the  clay  that  made  us, 
 And  the  authors  of  our  race. 
 
 Ch.  King  of  all. 
 
 CI.  Grant  us,  Holy  Spirit,  equal 
 Of  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
 Truly  Thee  to  know,  Thee  only 
 To  love  till  Time's  course  be  run. 
 
 Ch.  King  of  all. 
 
 %  Then  let  Mass  be  begun  solemnly  by  the  Precentor,  without  rulers  of  Choir , 
 (with  the  Kyrie,  taking  the  chant  from  O  Light  and  Source,  without  the 
 *f ' ;  meantime  let  the  Priest  in  chasuble,  at  the  Altar,  say  Confession  and 
 Absolution,  with  suffrages,  and  the  collect.  Take  away  from  us,  O  Lord, 
 as  usual,  without  the  kiss  of  Peace.  Then  let  him  cense  the  Altar,  and 
 begin  the  Gloria  in  Excelsis.  Then  let  all  take  off  their  black  copes  and 
 genuflect ;  then  let  all  the  bells  be  rung  together  as  the  Choir  chant,  And 
 on  earth  peace. 
 
 The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 O  God,  Who  dost  enlighten  this  most  holy  night  with  the 
 glory  of  the  Lord's  Resurrection,  keep  in  the  children  of  Thy 
 new  family  the  spirit  of  adoption  which  Thou  hast  given  ;  that 
 they,  being  renewed  in  body  and  mind,  may  offer  unto  Thee  a 
 pure  service.     Through. 
 
 *[\   Let  the  Epistle  be  read  in  the  pulpit. 
 
IJ2  HOLY    SATURDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.  C0I0SS.  ill-  [-4. 
 Brethren t  if  ye  be  risen  with  Christ,  seek  those  things  which  are 
 above,  where  Christ  sitteth  on  the  Right  Hand  of  God.  Set 
 your  affections  on  things  above,  not  on  things  on  the  earth :  for 
 ye  are  dead,  and  your  life  is  hid  with  Christ  in  God.  When 
 Christ,  Who  is  our  life,  shall  appear,  then  shall  ye  also  appear 
 with  Him  in  glory. 
 
 ^f  Then  let  two  Clergy  of  second  grade,  in  silk  copes ,  chant  in  the  pulpit — 
 
 Alleluia  !  }.  Ps.  cxviii.  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  for  He 
 is  gracious,  because  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
 
 ^j  Let  the  Choir  end  with  Cadence.  Clergy  again  begin  the  Alleluia,  without 
 Cadence.  Then  let  the  Tract  follow,  chanted,  whole  and  entire,  by  two 
 Clergy  of  the  second  grade,  in  black  copes,  at  the  step  of  the  quire, 
 the  Choir  sitting. 
 
 Tract.  Ps.  cxvii.  O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  heathen  ;  praise 
 Him,  all  ye  nations. 
 
 y.  For  His  merciful  kindness  is  ever  more  and  more  towards 
 us,  and  the  truth  of  the  Lord  endureth  for  ever. 
 
 ^[  Meanwhile  let  the  Deacon  and  Sub- Deacon  go  through  the  quire  without  the 
 Cross,  as  usual,  to  read  the  Gospel;  let  two  Candle-bearers  precede  them, 
 with  extinguished  lights  ;  and  let  it  be  read  in  pulpit  as  on  Sundays. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt,  xxviii.   I -7. 
 
 In  the  end  of  the  Sabbath,  as  it  began  to  dawn  toward  the  first 
 day  of  the  week,  came  Mary  Magdalene  and  the  other  Mary  to 
 see  the  sepulchre.  And,  behold,  there  was  a  great  earthquake: 
 for  the  angel  of  the  Lord  descended  from  Heaven,  and  came  and 
 rolled  back  the  stone  from  the  door,  and  sat  upon  it.  His  coun- 
 tenance was  like  lightning,  and  his  raiment  white  as  snow  : 
 and  for  fear  of  him  the  keepers  did  shake,  and  became  as  dead 
 men.  And  the  angel  answered  and  said  unto  the  women,  Fear 
 not  ye :  for  I  know  that  ye  seek  Jesus,  which  was  crucified.  He 
 is  not  here  :  for  He  is  risen,  as  He  said.  Come,  see  the  place  where 
 the  Lord  lay.  And  go  quickly,  and  tell  His  disciples  that  He  is 
 risen  from  the  dead;  and,  behold,  He  goeth  before  you  into 
 Galilee  ;  there  shall  ye  see  Him :  lo,  I  have  told  you. 
 
 ^[  No  Offertory  or  Creed  is  said. 
 
 The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 
HOI  V    SATURDAY.  I  J  ] 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 Surd.  Accept,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  prayers  of  Thy 
 people,  with  the  oblations  of  the  Sacrifice-,  that  being  solemnly 
 adopted  into  the  Paschal  mysteries,  they  may  by  the  working  of 
 Thy  mighty  power  be  profitable  unto  us  for  our  health  to  all 
 eternity.     Through. 
 
 Preface,  And  Thee  at  all  times,  but  chiefly  on  this  night. 
 Within  the  Canon ,  In  communion  with ;  and  This  therefore. 
 
 ^[  On  this  day  the  Sanctus  is  solemnly  said.  No  Agnus  Dei  is  said,  nor  is  the 
 Peace  given  •  but  after  a  short  pause  let  Vespers  as  for  a  feast  begin, 
 without  rulers  of  Choir,  or  ringing  of  bells,  or  O  God  make  speed,  by 
 some  one  of  upper  grade,  in  behalf  of  the  Choir. 
 
 Ant.  Alleluia! 
 
 Ps.  cxvii.  O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  heathen :  praise  Him,  all 
 ye  nations.  For  His  merciful  kindness  is  ever  more  and  more 
 towards  us  :  and  the  truth  of  the  Lord  endureth  for  ever.  Praise 
 the  Lord.      Glory. 
 
 Ant.    Alleluia  !   Alleluia  !   Alleluia  !  Alleluia  ! 
 
 %  TJjen  let  the  Anthem  before  Magnificat  immediately  be  begun  by  the  one  of 
 upper  grade  next  in  rank  to  the  Celebrant,  but  it  is  not  to  be  chanted 
 through  by  the  Choir  before  the  Psalm  is  intoned.  Let  neither  Altar  nor 
 Choir  be  censed. 
 
 Ant.  In  the  end. 
 Ps.  Magnificat. 
 
 Ant.  In  the  end  of  the  Sabbath,  when  it  began  to  dawn 
 towards  the  first  day  of  the  week,  came  Mary  Magdalene  and  the 
 other  Mary  to  see  the  sepulchre.     Alleluia  ! 
 
 The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 Pour  into  us,  O  Lord,  the  spirit  of  Thy  love,  that  they  whom 
 Thou   hast   satisfied  with   the  Paschal  Sacrament   may  by  Thy 
 goodness  be  made  of  one  mind.     Through. 
 
 ^[  So  let  Mass  and  Vespers  end  together,  the  Deacon  saying,  Ite  Missa  est,  with 
 the  tone  of  the  Alleluia. 
 
'74 
 
 (ZHa0ter  SDap, 
 
 ^[  On  Easter  Day,  before  Mass  and  riging  of  bells,  let  the  Clergy  assemble 
 at  church,  and  let  all  the  lights  be  lit  throughout  the  church.  Let 
 two  of  the  upper  grade,  with  Candle-bearers,  Thurifer,  and  Clergy  around 
 them,  go  to  the  sepulchre,  and  after  censing  it  with  great  veneration,  i.e., 
 genuflecting,  place  the  Lord's  Body  on  the  Altar.  Then  let  them  take  the 
 Cross  again  out  of  the  sepulchre,  and  let  the  one  of  highest  grade  begin, 
 Christ  being  raised.  Then  let  all  the  bells  be  rung  together,  and  let  the 
 Procession  go  through  the  quire  by  the  S.  of  the  presbytery,  with  the  Cross 
 borne  with  veneration  on  their  arms,  with  Thurifer  and  Candle-bearers, 
 going  out  by  N.  door  of  presbytery,  to  a  certain  Altar,  on  N.  side  of  the 
 church,  i.e.,  S.  Martin's,  Choir  following.  The  Lord's  Body,  which  has 
 been  placed  on  the  Altar  in  pyx,  is  committed  to  the  care  of  the  Sub- 
 Treasurer,  who  suspends  it  in  the  tabernacle. 
 
 Ant.  Christ  being  raised  from  the  dead,  dieth  no  more-,  death 
 hath  no  more  dominion  over  Him  j  for  in  that  He  liveth,  He 
 liveth  unto  God.      Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
 
 y.  Now  let  the  Jews  declare,  how  the  soldiers  who  kept  the 
 sepulchre  lost  the  King  when   the   stone  was   rolled,  wherefore 
 kept  they  not  the  rock  of  righteousness;  let  them  either  produce 
 the  buried,  or  adore  the  risen  One,  saying  with  us, 
 %  Let  the  Choir  answer — 
 Alleluia  !   Alleluia  ! 
 
 If  Then  let  the  person  of  highest  grade  standing,  at  the  station,  turning  to  the 
 
 Altar,  say — 
 
 y .  The  Lord  hath  risen  from  the  grave. 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 0  God,  Who  didst  will  Thy  Son  to  suffer  death  upon  the 
 Cross  for  us,  that  Thou  mightest  cast  out  of  us  the  power  of  the 
 enemy,  grant  to  us  Thy  servants  that  we  may  ever  live  rejoicing 
 in  His  Resurrection.     Through. 
 
 ^  Then  let  all  joyfully  genuflect,  and  adore  the  Cross  in  order ;  let  them  return 
 without  procession  quietly  into  the  quire  ;  then  let  all  crosses  and  images 
 throughout  the  church  be  uncovered,  and  the  bells  ring  as  usual  for  Matins. 
 
 ^[  On  Easter  Day  and  all  Sundays  from  now  till  Feast  of  Trinity  let  this 
 Anthem  be  sung  at  sprinkling  of  holy  water — 
 
 1  saw  waters  issuing  out  of  the  temple  on  the  right  hand. 
 Alleluia ! 
 
 And  all  those  unto  whom  that  water  cometh  shall  live.  And 
 they  shall  say,  Alleluia  !  Alleluia  ! 
 
 Ps.  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  for  He  is  gracious,  because 
 His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
 
 I  saw  water.     Glory.     I  saw. 
 
 ^  .    R.   Coll.  as  usual. 
 
I   tSTER    day.  l  75 
 
 The  Office,     Ps.  cxxxix. 
 
 When  I  wake  up,  I  am  present  with  Thee,  Alleluia  I     Thou 
 
 hast  laid  Thy  hand  upon  me,  Alleluia!     Such  knowledge  is  too 
 wonderful  for  me.      Alleluia  I   Alleluia  I 
 
 Ps.  O  Lord,  Thou  hast  searched  me  out,  and  known  me : 
 Thou  knowest  my  down-sitting,  and  mine  up-rising. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 God,  Who  on  this   day  through  Thine  Only-begotten   hast 
 overcome  death,  and  opened  unto  us  the  gate  of  everlasting  life; 
 as  by  preventing  us  Thou  dost  put  into  our  minds  good  desires, 
 so  by  Thy  help  bring  the  same  to  good  effect.     Who. 
 
 The  Epistle.      I  Cor.  v.  7,  8. 
 
 Brethren,  Purge  out sincerity  and  truth. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cxviii.  This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath 
 made :   we  will  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 
 
 y .  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  for  He  is  gracious,  because 
 His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
 
 Alleluia  I  y.   I  Cor.  Christ  our  Passover  is  sacrificed. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 This  day  the  dawn  glows  bright  above  the  sun, 
 Telling  how  Christ  hath  fought  and  glorious  victory  won. 
 Jesus  hath  triumphed  o'er  the  haughty  foe, 
 And  his  foul  camp  majestic  hath  laid  low. 
 Unhappy  sin  of  Eve, 
 
 Of  which  all  death  do  reap ; 
 O  happy  Mary's  Child 
 
 With  Whom  now  feast  we  keep. 
 
 Blest  be  the  Queen  exalted  high, 
 
 His  Mother,  Who  triumphantly 
 
 Hath  spoiled  hell  and  reigneth  in  the  sky. 
 
 O  King  for  ever,  graciously 
 
 Accept  the  praise  we  offer  Thee, 
 
 To  Thee  at  God's  Right  Hand  on  high, 
 
 Crying  aloud  incessantly. 
 
 Thou,  death's  power  now  overthrown, 
 
 Triumphing  on  high  art  gone, 
 
 To  joys  of  Heaven  which  are  Thine  own. 
 
 O  vast,  O  fair,  O  high, 
 
 Light-giving  clemency, 
 
 Breathing  benignantly ! 
 
 Honour  to  Thee  and  praise 
 
 Who  didst  that  load  upraise 
 
 Which  burdened  our  old  days. 
 
 Brightly  shine  the  courts  of  God 
 
 Purchased  by  the  crimson  flood 
 
 Of  the  Lamb's  most  precious  Blood. 
 
j6  EASTER    DAY. 
 
 By  His  mighty  virtue  He 
 Cleansed  all  our  misery, 
 Granting  gifts  benign  and  free. 
 Awestruck  within  myself  I  gaze 
 Upon  the  wonders  of  these  days, 
 That  before  our  unworthy  eyes 
 Such  mighty  sacraments  should  rise. 
 
 From  the  root  of  David  springing, 
 
 Of  Judah's  tribe  the  Lion  Thou 
 Hast  arisen,  glory  bringing, 
 
 Who  didst  seem  a  Lamb  but  now. 
 Thou  Who  laid'st  the  earth's  foundations 
 
 Seekest  now  the  realms  on  high, 
 To  eternal  generations 
 
 Recompensing  righteously. 
 Prince  of  evil,  wricked  fiend, 
 
 What  avails  thy  impious  lie  ? 
 In  fiery  chains  thou  art  confined 
 
 By  Christ's  glorious  victory. 
 Ye  peoples,  marvel  at  the  tale ! 
 
 Whoe'er  such  miracles  hath  heard  ? 
 That  death  o'er  death  should  so  prevail, 
 
 Such  grace  on  sinners  be  conferred  ! 
 Judea,  unbelieving  land, 
 
 Look  forth  and  on  the  Christians  gaze, 
 See  how  in  joyous  crowds  they  stand 
 
 And  chant  the  blest  Redeemer's  praise  ! 
 
 Wherefore,  O  Christ,  our  holy  King, 
 
 Loose  us  from  guilt,  and  pardon  bring. 
 
 Grant  that  Thy  chosen  bands  with  Thee 
 
 May  rise  in  blest  felicity, 
 
 And  of  Thy  grace  rewarded  be. 
 
 The  Holy  Paraclete's  blest  comfort,  Lord, 
 
 We  look  for,  trusting  to  Thy  gracious  word, 
 
 Soon  as  Ascension's  holy  day 
 
 In  solemn  joy  hath  passed  away, 
 
 When  Thou,  returning  to  the  skies, 
 
 Oe'rshadowed  by  a  cloud  to  endless  praise  didst  rise. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Mark  xvi.  1-7. 
 
 At  that  time,  Mary  Magdalene as  He  said  unto  you^ 
 
 The  Creed. 
 
 Ojfert.  Ps.  lxxvi.  The  earth  trembled  and  was  still,  when 
 God  arose  to  judgment.     Alleluia  ! 
 
 Secret.  Accept,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  prayers  of  Thy 
 people,  with  the  oblations  of  the  Sacrifice,  that  being  solemnly 
 adopted  into  the  Paschal  mysteries,  they  may,  by  the  working 
 of  Thy  mighty  power,  be  profitable  unto  us  for  our  health  to  all 
 eternity.     Through. 
 
RASTER     MONDAY.  177 
 
 The  Preface,     And  Thee  indeed. 
 
 Within  the  Canon,  Communicating  with;  and  This  therefore. 
 
 Comm.  I  Cor.  v.  Christ  our  Passover  is  sacrificed,  Alleluia  ! 
 therefore  let  us  keep  the  toast  with  the  unleavened  bread  of  sin- 
 cerity and  truth.     Alleluia  I  Alleluia  I  Alleluia  I 
 
 P.  Comm.  Pour  into  us,  O  l.ord,  the  spirit  of  Thy  love;  that 
 those  whom  Thou  hast  satisfied  with  the  Paschal  Sacrament, 
 may  of  Thy  gooJness  be  made  of  one  mind.     Through. 
 
 EASTER  MONDAY. 
 
 The  Office.     Ex.  xiii. 
 The  Lord  hath  brought  you  into  a  land   flowing  with   milk   and 
 honey.  Alleluia  !     And  that  the  Lord's   law  may  always  be  in 
 Thy  mouth.     Alleluia  !   Alleluia  ! 
 
 Ps.  cxviii.  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  for  He  is  gracious, 
 because  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  in  the  Paschal  Feast  hast  bestowed   restoration 
 upon   the  world;  we   beseech  Thee,  continue   unto  Thy  people 
 Thy  heavenly  gift,  that  they  may  both  attain   unto   perfect  free- 
 dom and  advance  unto  life  eternal.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.      Acts.  x.  37-43. 
 In  those  days  Peter ,  standing  in  the  midst  of  the  people,  said,  Men 
 and  brethren ,  that  word receive  remission  of  sins. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cxviii.  This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made  : 
 we  will  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 
 
 ~y.  Let  Israel  now  confess  that  He  is  gracious,  and  that  His 
 mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y .  Luke  xxiv.  Did  not  our  hearts  burn  within  us, 
 while  He  talked  with  us  by  the  way  concerning  Jesus. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Let  the  old  leaven  be  purged  out, 
 With  purity  to  bring  about 
 
 A  resurrection  new : 
 This  is  our  hope's  expected  hour, 
 Behold  this  Day  of  mighty  power 
 
 By  the  Law's  witness  true ; 
 This  Day  hath  spoil'd  th'  Egyptian  foe, 
 And  let  the  Hebrew  captives  go 
 
 From  iron  bondage  free, 
 \ 
 
1^8  EASTER    MONDAY. 
 
 Who  toiling  for  deliverance,  pin'd 
 Midst  clay  and  bricks  and  straw,  confin'd 
 
 In  cruel  slavery. 
 Now  let  the  praise  of  God  most  high, 
 And  voices  shouting  victory, 
 
 Break  forth  in  triumph  free  : 
 This  is  the  Day  the  Lord  hath  made, 
 This  Day  hath  all  our  grief  repaid, 
 
 Now  we  salvation  see. 
 The  Law  foreshadow'd  things  to  come, 
 Christ  of  all  promises  the  sum 
 
 Doth  all  things  consummate ; 
 The  precious  Blood  of  Christ  out-pour'd, 
 Hath  wholly  quenched  the  flaming  sword, 
 
 Unguarded  is  the  gate. 
 Jesus,  Who  brought  us  life  and  joy, 
 By  Isaac  is  foreshown,  the  boy 
 
 For  whom  the  ram  was  slain : 
 Forth  from  the  pit  doth  Joseph  rise, 
 So  vanquishing  Death's  penalties 
 
 Jesus  comes  back  again. 
 Free  from  the  serpent's  deadly  power 
 He  Pharaoh's  serpents  doth  devour 
 
 Like  Moses'  rod  of  yore ; 
 To  those  by  fiery  serpents'  bite 
 Wounded,  the  brazen  serpent's  sight 
 
 Doth  life  and  health  restore. 
 Piercing  his  jaw  with  iron  hook, 
 Christ  the  great  dragon  captive  took  : 
 
 In  cockatrice's  den 
 The  weaned  child  puts  in  his  hand, 
 Forthwith  affrighted  from  the  land 
 
 Flees  the  old  foe  of  men. 
 When  to  God's  house  Elisha  went, 
 The  mocking  tribe  by  she-bears  rent, 
 
 Soon  felt  the  bald-head's  wrath : 
 David  escapes  in  subtilty, 
 The  scape-goat  swiftly  flees  away; 
 
 The  sparrow  flieth  forth. 
 With  jaw-bone  arm'd  hath  Samson  slain 
 A  thousand  men,  yet  doth  not  deign 
 
 In  his  own  tribe  to  wed; 
 From  Gaza's  gates  he  burst  the  bar, 
 And  bearing  posts  and  doors  afar, 
 
 To  the  hill's  top  he  sped ; 
 So  from  the  portals  of  the  grave 
 The  tribe  of  Judah's  Lion  brave 
 
 The  third  day  doth  arise  ; 
 The  Father's  voice  doth  roar  on  high, 
 He  to  the  heavenly  treasury 
 
 Doth  bear  the  captured  prize. 
 From  the  Lord's  Face  a  fugitive 
 The  whale  doth  Jonah  forth  alive, 
 Of  Jonah  true  figurative, 
 
ITER    TUESDAY  179 
 
 Out  of  his  belly  c.t 
 The  cluster  ripe  oi  Cyprus  vine 
 Doth  grow  anil  bring  north  noble  wine; 
 The  Synagogue's  pale  blossoms  pine, 
 
 The  Church  doth  ever  last. 
 Twixt  death  and  life  the  light  is  done, 
 The  Lord  is  risen — the  victory  won  ; 
 Witnesses  with  that  Holy  One 
 
 Rise  too  the  saints  beneath  ; 
 Let  the  new  morn,  the  new-born  Day 
 Wipe  yester-even's  tears  away, 
 It  is  the  time  of  holy  day, 
 
 For  Life  hath  vanquish'd  Death. 
 O  Jesu !  Victor,  Life,  we  pray ; 
 Jesu,  of  life  the  oft-trod  way, 
 Whose  Death  hath  Death  abolished, 
 Deign  us  with  faith  assur'd  to  lead 
 
 Unto  the  Paschal  Board. 
 O  Bread  of  Life!   O  Springing  Well! 
 True  fruitful  Vine,  we  greet  Thee  well ; 
 Deign  us  to  feed,  to  cleanse  us  deign ; 
 From  second  death  and  bitter  pain 
 
 Deliver  us,  O  Lord ! 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  xxiv.  1 3-3  5. 
 
 At  that  time  two  of  the  disciples  of  Jesus  went  known 
 
 of  them  in  breaking  of  bread. 
 
 Offert.  Matt,  xxviii.  The  angel  of  the  Lord  descended  from 
 Heaven,  and  said  to  the  women:  Whom  seek  ye?  He  is  risen,  as 
 He  said.      Alleluia  ! 
 
 Secret.  We  who  offer  this  Paschal  Sacrifice,  beseech  Thee,  O 
 Lord,  that  what  we  frequent  in  outward  act,  we  may  effectually 
 apprehend.  Through  Him  Who  rose  from  the  dead,  our  Lord 
 Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son.     Who. 
 
 Cotnm.  Luke  xxiv.  The  Lord  is  risen,  and  hath  appeared  to 
 Peter.     Alleluia ! 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  devout  partaking 
 of  the  Paschal  Sacrament  have  its  perfect  work  in  us,  and  trans- 
 late our  affections  from  earthly  to  heavenly  ordinances.    Through. 
 
 EASTER  TUESDAY. 
 
 The  Office.     Ecclus.  xv. 
 She   shall   give  Him  the  water  of  wisdom  to  drink.    Alleluia  ! 
 He  shall  be  stayed  upon  her,  and  shall  not  be  moved.  Alleluia  ! 
 Alleluia  I     She  shall  exalt  Him  for  ever.     Alleluia  I  Alleluia  I 
 
 N    2 
 
l8o  EASTER    TUESDAY. 
 
 Ps.  cxviii.  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  for  He  is  gracious, 
 because  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  dost  continually  multiply  Thy  Church  with  new 
 offspring;  grant  unto  Thy  servants  that  they  may  hold  fast  in 
 their  lives  the  Sacrament  which  they  have  received  by  faith. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Lessofi.     Acts  xiii.  1 6,  26-33. 
 
 In  those  days  Paul  stood  up,  and  beckoning  with  his  hand  that 
 they  should  hold   their  peace,  said,  Men   and  brethren,  children 
 
 of  the  stock  of  Abraham  raised  up  again  Jesus  Christ 
 
 our  Lord. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cxviii.  This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made : 
 we  will  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 
 
 y.  Let  them  give  thanks  whom  the  Lord  hath  redeemed :  and 
 delivered  from  the  hand  of  the  enemy,  and  gathered  them  out  of 
 the  lands. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  John  xx.  Jesus  our  Lord  rose,  and  stood  in  the 
 midst  of  His  disciplt \r,  and  said,  Peace  be  with  you. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Pour  forth,  chaste  band,  your  holy  canticles, 
 With  deep-toned  organ  peal  accompanied  ; 
 Unto  the  King  Who  burst  the  gates  of  hell, 
 Our  God,  repeat  your  joyful  melodies. 
 When  death  He  had  o'ercome,  He  rose  again, 
 Bearing  perpetual  joy  to  all  the  world. 
 Lost  souls  that  crowd  Cocytus'  dismal  brink, 
 Unwonted  brightness  wondering  descry 
 As  He  doth  enter,  blessed  Lord  of  life. 
 The  mighty  demon  multitude, 
 Smitten  with  fear  and  trembling,  quake. 
 Deeply  they  sigh  and  wail  aloud  ; 
 And  much  they  marvel,  Who  so  bold 
 To  break  the  iron  prison-bars  ? 
 Meanwhile  into  the  courts  above, 
 Begirt  with  glittering  bands,  He  comes, 
 And  comforts  the  disciples'  fainting  hearts. 
 Let  us  awestruck,  His  trophies  contemplating, 
 With  lowly  voice  our  supplication  make 
 That  we  amidst  the  honoured  Virgin  band 
 May  celebrate  our  Easter  Festival, 
 And  on  the  hallowed  Galilean  day* 
 Gaze  on  the  glorious  beams  of  dawning  light. 
 
 *  This  is  an  ancient  name  for  Easter  Tuesday. 
 
WEDNESDAY    IN    EASTER    WELK.  iSl 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  xxiv.  33-47. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  I  Qmself  stood  in  the  midst in  His 
 
 Name  among  all  nations. 
 
 Offer t.  Ps.  xviii.  The  Lord  thundered  out  of  Heaven,  and  the 
 Highest  gave  His  thunder.  The  springs  of  waters  were  seen. 
 Alleluia  ! 
 
 Secret.  Receive,  O  Lord,  the  prayers  of  Thy  Church,  that  re- 
 joiceth  in  the  grace  of  its  redemption,  that  it  may  be  sustained 
 by  confidence  in  these  present  gifts,  and  stedfast  faith  in  Thy 
 resurrection.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Coll.  iii.  If  ye  be  risen  with  Christ,  seek,  those  things 
 which  are  above,  Alleluia !  where  Christ  sitteth  on  the  Right 
 Hand  of  God.     Set  your  affection  on  things  above.     Alleluia  ! 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  the  mysteries  of  which 
 we  have  partaken  may  sanctify  us,  and  enable  us  duly  to  observe 
 the  Paschal  Feast.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY  IN  EASTER  WEEK. 
 
 The  Office.     Matt.  xxv. 
 
 Come,  ye  blessed  of  My  Father,  inherit  the  kingdom,  Alleluia  I 
 which  is  prepared  for  you  from  the  beginning  of  the  world. 
 Alleluia!  Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
 
 Ps.  xcviii.  O  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song :  for  He  hath 
 done  marvellous  things. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  by  the  yearly  solemnity  of  the  Resurrection  of 
 our  Lord  fillest  us  with  joy ;  mercifully  grant  that,  through  the 
 feasts  which  we  celebrate  in  this  world,  we  may  come  at  last  to 
 those  joys  that  are  eternal.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Acts  iii.  1 3-1 9. 
 
 In  those  days  Peter  opened  his  mouth  and  said,  Men  of  Israel \  and 
 ye  that  fear  God,  give  audience,  The   God    of  Abraham,   and  of 
 
 Isaac Repent,  therefore,  and  be  converted,  that  your 
 
 sins  may  be  blotted  out. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cxviii.  This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath 
 made :  we  will  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 
 
 y .  The  Right  Hand  of  the  Lord  bringeth  mighty  things  to 
 pass :  the  Right  Hand  of  the  Lord  hath  the  pre-eminence. 
 
1 82  WEDNESDAY    IN    EASTER    WEEK. 
 
 Alleluia  !    }.  Matt,  xxviii.  The  Lord  arose  and  met  the  women, 
 saying,  All  hail  !     And  they  came  and  held  Him  by  the  feet. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Let  all  the  world  with  prayer  and  praise, 
 
 Keeping  the  Easter  Festival, 
 
 United  Alleluias  sing. 
 
 Washed  and  made  white  in  holy  font, 
 
 Renouncing  hell's  impurities, 
 
 Let  the  sweet  band  of  innocents  rejoice. 
 
 Let  us  too  tune  our  slackened  strings, 
 
 With  music's  art  and  mellow'd  note, 
 
 And  to  our  proses  modulate 
 
 With  ringing  voice  fit  cadences, 
 
 For  Christ  is  the  meek  Victim  made, 
 
 And  for  our  restoration  He 
 
 The  Cross's  infamy  hath  borne. 
 
 He,  Life  abiding  ever, 
 
 Did  suffer  pains  of  death, 
 
 Refusing  not  to  taste 
 
 The  bitter  cup  of  gall. 
 
 Those  cruel  wounds  He  bare, 
 
 Transfixed  with  nails  and  lance  ; 
 
 So  suffering,  bearing  all  our  sins, 
 
 He  did  to  lowest  hell  descend. 
 
 Thence  taking  from  the  enemy  his  arms, 
 
 Mighty  in  triumph  beareth  back  the  spoil. 
 
 Then  death  o'ercome,  and  taking  flesh  again, 
 
 On  the  third  day  the  Conqueror  doth  rise. 
 
 To  Him  then  let  us  chant  exulting  hymns 
 
 Through  Whom  eternal  life  hath  shone  on  us, 
 
 And  the  bright  courts  of  Heaven  open'd  wide — 
 
 Excellent  glory  unto  Him  be  given. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  xxi.  I-I4. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  showed  Himself  again  after  that 
 
 He  was  risen  from  the  dead. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  lxxviii.  The  Lord  opened  the  doors  of  Heaven.  He 
 rained  down  manna  also  upon  them  for  to  eat :  and  gave  them 
 food  from  Heaven.      So  man  did  eat  angels'  food.     Alleluia  I 
 
 Secret.  May  the  Sacrifice,  O  Lord,  offered  in  the  Paschal  re- 
 joicings obtain  for  us  the  gift  of  Thy  gracious  favour,  seeing  that 
 thereby  Thy  Church  is  wonderfully  fed  and  nourished.    Through. 
 
 Comm.  Rom.  vi.  Christ  being  raised  from  the  dead,  dieth  no 
 more,  Alleluia  !  Death  hath  ilo  more  dominion  over  Him.  Alleluia! 
 Alleluia! 
 
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 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we  being 
 cleansed  wholly  from  the  old  man,  may  by  the  receiving  of  Thy 
 adorable  Sacrament  be  transformed  into  the  new  creature. 
 Through. 
 
 THURSDAY  IN  EASTER  WEEK. 
 The  Office,     Wisd.  x. 
 
 They  magnified  with  one  accord  Thine  hand,  that  fought  for 
 them.  Alleluia  I  For  wisdom  opened  the  mouth  of  the  dumb, 
 and  made  the  tongues  of  them  that  cannot  speak  eloquent. 
 Alleluia  I     Alleluia  I 
 
 Ps.  cxviii.  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  for  He  is  gracious, 
 because  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
 
 The  Collect, 
 O  God,  Who  hast  knit  together  in  one  divers  nations  in  the 
 confession  of  Thy  Name,  grant  that  they  who  have  been  born 
 again  by  the  water  of  Baptism,  may  have  one  inward  faith  and 
 one  outward  devotion.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Acts  viii.  26-40. 
 
 ///  those  days  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  spake  unto  Philip  
 
 preached  in  all  the  cities,  till  he  came  to  Caesarea,  the  Name  of 
 our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cxviii.  This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath 
 made  :  we  will  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 
 
 y .  The  same  stone  which  the  builders  refused  :  is  become 
 the  head-stone  in  the  corner.  This  is  the  Lord's  doing  :  and  it 
 is  marvellous  in  our  eyes. 
 
 1"  The  Gradual  is  not  to  be  repeated  after  its  ~)t  this  day  or  next. 
 
 Alleluia  I  y.  Mark  xiv.  On  the  day  of  My  Resurrection,  saith 
 the  Lord,  I  will  go  before  you  into  Galilee. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Say,  from  what  regions  hastening, 
 With  tidings  of  new  joy  to  men, 
 Doth  thou  revisit  our  abode  ? 
 With  look  serene  and  thrilling  voice, 
 She,*  " Alleluia  !"  did  reply: 
 "  To  me  an  Angel  hath  declared 
 Things  marvellous  concerning  Christ, 
 And  with  exulting  voice  did  sing, 
 The  Lord  of  Heaven  is  risen  indeed  !" 
 
 *  i.e.,  S.  Mary  Magdalene. 
 
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 Forthwith  with  winged  joyousness, 
 Swift  as  a  bird  she  sped  away, 
 Rejoined  her  fellows,  and  declared 
 How  the  old  law  is  now  made  void, 
 And  the  new  law  of  grace  doth  reign. 
 Now  therefore,  fellow-servants,  cry  aloud, 
 This  day  did  Christ  redeem  us  all  from  death. 
 The  Father  d.d  deliver  up  the  Son 
 For  us  men,  to  be  slain  by  wicked  hands. 
 The  Son  did  willingly  submit  to  die 
 So  from  eternal  death  to  ransom  us. 
 Now  may  we  all  in  safety  take  our  rest, 
 And  win  the  joys  of  never-ending  life. 
 Ye  then,  my  fellow-servants,  keep  with  me 
 This  holy  Easter  Feast :   Christ  is  our  peace. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  xx.  1 1- 1 8. 
 
 At  that  time  Mary  stood  without  spoken  these  things 
 
 unto  her. 
 
 Offert.  Exod.  iii.  On  the  day  of  your  feast,  saith  the  Lord, 
 I  will  bring  you  into  a  land  flowing  with  milk  and  honey. 
 Alleluia  I 
 
 Secret.  Graciously  accept,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  the 
 offering  of  Thy  people  ;  that  they  being  renewed  by  the  con- 
 fession of  Thy  Name  in  Baptism,  may  obtain  everlasting  bliss. 
 Through. 
 
 Comm.  I  Pet.  ii.  0  peculiar  people,  shew  forth  the  praises  of 
 Him,  Alleluia!  Who  hath  called  you  out  of  darkness  into 
 His  marvellous  light.      Alleluia  I 
 
 P.  Comm.  Hear  our  prayers,  O  Lord,  that,  by  frequenting 
 these  sacred  mysteries  of  our  redemption,  we  may  obtain  help 
 for  this  life  present,  and  gain  the  favour  of  joys  eternal. 
 Through. 
 
 FRIDAY  IN  EASTER  WEEK. 
 The  Office.     Ps.  lxxviii. 
 
 The  Lord  brought  them  out  safely,  Alleluia!  and  overwhelmed 
 their  enemies  with  the  sea.     Alleluia  !  Alleluia  !  Alleluia  I 
 
 Ps.  Hear  my  law,  O  my  people  :    incline  your  ears  unto  the 
 words  of  my  mouth. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  almighty  and  eternal  God,  Who  hast   bestowed  on  us  the 
 Paschal  Mystery  in  token  of  the  covenant  of  man's  reconciliation ; 
 
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 give  unto  us  the  will  to  show  forth  in  our  lives  that  which  we 
 profess  with  our  lips.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.   I  Pet.  ill.  18-22. 
 
 Dearly  beloved,  Christ  also  hath  once  suffered  for  sins  
 
 is  on  the  right  hand  of  God. 
 
 Gradual,  Ps.  cxviii.  This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath 
 made  :    we  will  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 
 
 y.  Blessed  be  He  that  cometh  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord.  God 
 is  the  Lord,  Who  hath  shewed  us  light. 
 
 ^[  Gradual  mot  to  be  repeated. 
 
 Alleluia  I  "JT.  Ps.  xcvi.  Tell  it  out  among  the  heathen  that 
 the  Lord  hath  reigned  from  the  tree. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Unto  the  Paschal  Victim  bring, 
 Christians,  your  thankful  offering. 
 
 The  Lamb  redeemed  the  flock, 
 So  Christ  the  spotless,  without  guile, 
 To  God  did  sinners  reconcile. 
 
 In  wondrous  deadly  shock 
 Lo  !  death  and  life  contend  and  strive ; 
 The  Lord  of  life,  Who  died,  doth  reign  and  live. 
 
 Declare  unto  us,  Mary,  say, 
 
 What  thou  sawest  on  the  way  ? 
 I  saw  the  grave  which  could  not  Christ  retain  ; 
 I  saw  His  glory  when  He  rose  again ; 
 I  saw  th'  Angelic  witnesses  around; 
 The  napkin  and  the  linen  clothes  I  found. 
 
 Christ  our  hope  hath  risen,  and  He 
 
 Before  you  goes  to  Galilee. 
 Believe  we  Mary's  word  alone ;  refuse 
 To  heed  the  sayings  of  the  lying  Jews. 
 Christ  from  the  dead  we  know  is  risen  indeed  : 
 Victorious  King,  have  mercy  in  our  need  ! 
 
 The  Gospel.  Matt,  xxviii.  16-20. 
 
 At  that  time  the  eleven  disciples  went  away unto  the 
 
 end  of  the  world. 
 
 Offert.  Lev.  xxiii.  This  shall  be  a  day  to  be  remembered  by 
 you,  Alleluia  !  and  ye  shall  keep  it  a  solemn  feast-day  for  the 
 Lord  in  your  generations :  a  day  for  a  statute  for  ever.  Alleluia  I 
 Alleluia  !  Alleluia  ! 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  graciously  accept  the  offer- 
 ings which  we  present  for  an  atonement  for  the  sins  of  those  that 
 
1 86  SATURDAY    IN    EASTER    WEEK. 
 
 have  been  regenerated,  and  for  the  hastening  of  heavenly  suc- 
 cour.    Through. 
 
 Comm.  Matt,  xxviii.  All  power  is  given  to  Me  in  heaven  and 
 in  earth,  Alleluia!  Go  ye,  teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them  in 
 the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
 Alleluia  !  Alleluia  ! 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  God,  Who  by  the  remission  of  sins  hast  be- 
 gotten the  children  of  Thy  adoption,  grant  that  all  Thy  faithful 
 may  truly  apprehend  the  blessings  they  have  received  in  this 
 present  sacrament.     Through. 
 
 SATURDAY  IN  EASTER  WEEK. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  cv. 
 
 He  brought   forth   His  people   with  joy,   Alleluia  !  and   His 
 chosen  with  gladness.     Alleluia  !  Alleluia  ! 
 
 Ps.  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  and  call  upon  His  Name  : 
 tell  the  people  what  things  He  hath  done. 
 
 The  Collect, 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we,  who  with 
 reverence   have  celebrated  this  Feast  of  Easter,  may  through  it 
 arrive  at  everlasting  joys.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     I  Pet.  ii.  I-IO. 
 
 Dearly  beloved,  laying  aside,  therefore,   all  malice now 
 
 have  obtained  mercy. 
 
 ^[  Let  this  Alleluia  !   be  sung  by  two  boys  in  surplices  in  the  pulpit. 
 
 Alleluia  !   y.  Ps.  cxviii.  This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath 
 made  :  we  will  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 
 
 *[  Let  this  Alleluia  !  be  sung  by  t<wo  boys  in  surplices  at  -the  step  of  the  quire. 
 
 Alleluia !    y.    Ps.  cxiii.     Praise    the  Lord,   ye    servants :  O 
 praise  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 
 
 ^f  Let  the  Choir  finish  it. 
 
 "J^.  Blessed  be  the  Name  of  the  Lord :  from  this  time  forth 
 for  evermore. 
 
 ^[   Alleluia!   is  repeated  here  without  cadence. 
 
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 7\\  Sequence. 
 Upon  the  week's  first  dawning  grey 
 The  Son  of  God  that  blessed  day 
 
 Our  hope  and  glory  rose; 
 The  king  of  evil  and  his  crew 
 Vancjnish'd,  hell's  portals  open  threw, 
 
 And  trinmph'd  o'er  His  foes. 
 He  by  His  Resnrreetion  blest, 
 Throughout  the  world  with  joy  confest, 
 
 Doth  consolation  shed. 
 Harbinger  of  His  rising  then, 
 Right  quickly  Mary  Magdalen 
 
 With  her  glad  tidings  sped. 
 She  to  Christ's  brethren,  grieving  sore 
 That  their  dear  Lord  should  be  no  more, 
 
 Did  joy  long  look'd  for  bring  : 
 O  blessed  eyes  !  which  first  did  see 
 Set  free  from  death's  captivity 
 
 The  world's  Almighty  King  ! 
 This  is  indeed  that  woman  wailing 
 At  Jesus'  feet,  Whose  grace  availing 
 
 Did  wash  her  sins  away ; 
 While  silent  she  doth  pray  and  weep 
 For  Christ  her  Lord,  affection  deep 
 
 Her  actions  all  display. 
 Not  ignorant  Whom  she  worships  there, 
 Nor  yet  for  what  should  be  her  prayer, 
 
 Her  guilty  soul  is  heal'd. 
 O  Mary  !  Mother  of  devotion ! 
 Star  thou  art  called  of  the  ocean 
 
 By  merit  of  thy  deed ! 
 Made  equal  to  Christ's  Mother  when 
 That  name  thou  didst  receive  from  men, 
 
 Far  lower  is  Thy  meed ; 
 She,  the  world's  Mistress  glorified ; 
 The  sinner,  she,  beatified ; 
 The  Church  doth  each  one  welcome  in 
 Of  happiness  the  origin. 
 The  portal,  she,  through  which  the  light 
 Upon  our  darkness  dawned  bright : 
 She,  herald  of  her  risen  Lord, 
 Made  the  world  glad  in  full  accord. 
 O  Mary  Magdalen  !  we  pray 
 Hear  thou  our  joyful  vows  to-day  ; 
 To  merit  grace,  before  Christ's  Face, 
 
 This  company  commend ; 
 That  so  the  Fount  of  Mercy  great, 
 Which  wash'd  thee  in  thy  lost  estate, 
 May  cleanse  us  too,  His  servants  true, 
 
 And  gracious  pardon  send. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  xx.  I -9. 
 At  that  time,  the  first  day  of  the  week  cometh  Mary  Mag- 
 dalene    rise  again  from  the  dead. 
 
1 88  SUNDAY    IN    OCTAVE    OF    EASTER. 
 
 O/fert.  Ps.  cxviii.  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.  God  is  the  Lord,  Who  hath  showed  us  light. 
 Alleluia  !   Alleluia  ! 
 
 Secret.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we  may  always 
 show  forth  our  thankfulness  by  these  Paschal  mysteries :  that 
 the  work  of  restoration  being  continually  carried  on  in  us,  may  be 
 unto  us  an  occasion  of  perpetual  gladness.     Through. 
 
 Cotnm.  Gal.  iii.  As  many  of  you  as  have  been  baptized  into 
 Christ,  have  put  on  Christ.     Alleluia  ! 
 
 P.  Comm.  Being  quickened  by  the  gift  of  our  redemption,  we 
 beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  grant  that  through  this  help  to  eternal 
 salvation,  a  true  faith  may  ever  be  increased  in  us.     Through. 
 
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 Simtiag  in  tfte  £>ctatoe  of  Caster* 
 
 ^[  All  as  Easter  Day  except  no  Gradual,  and  the  Alleluia  !  is — 
 
 Alleluia !  ~$.  I  Cor.  v.  Christ  our  Passover  is  sacrificed  for 
 us. 
 
 Alleluia  !  "J^".  Matt,  xxviii.  The  angel  of  the  Lord  descended 
 from  Heaven,  and  came  and  rolled  back  the  stone  from  the  door 
 and  sat  upon  it. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Let  us  with  lowly  voice 
 
 The  Saviour's  praises  sing ; 
 
 And  glorify  with  melodies  devout 
 
 Messiah,  heavenly  Lord, 
 
 Who  made  Himself  of  no  repute 
 
 Us  lost  men  to  set  free: 
 
 Shrouding  with  fleshly  veil 
 
 His  glorious  Deity. 
 
 In  swathing  mean  disguis'd 
 
 He  in  a  manger  lies, 
 
 For  the  transgressors'  sake  ; 
 
 Naked  from  Paradise, 
 
 Outcast,  expatriate, 
 
 In  Joseph's,  Mary's,  Simeon's  arms, 
 
 A  helpless  babe  He  lies. 
 
 By  circumcision's  rite, 
 
 By  legal  offering, 
 
 As  sinner  He  is  cleans'd 
 
 Who  yet  Himself  is  wont 
 
SUNDAY    IN    THE    OCTAVE    OF    EASTER.  1  89 
 
 Our  misdeeds  to  remit, 
 
 At  John  His  servant's  hands 
 
 1  [e  deigns  to  be  baptiz'd  ; 
 
 Hears  with  the  tempter's  snares, 
 Mies  persecuting  stones, 
 
 Hunger's  sharp  pangs  endures, 
 Sleeps  weary,  Badly  weeps; 
 
 E'en  washes  His  disciples'  feet,    • 
 He,  the  God- Man,  the  mightiest,  the  meekest. 
 
 Yet  midst  these  lowly  acts 
 
 Of  poor  humanity, 
 
 His  mighty  Deity 
 
 In  no  wise  could  be  hid, 
 
 By  divers  signs  display'd, 
 
 And  teaching  marvellous. 
 
 At  marriage  feast  He  gives 
 
 To  water  taste  of  wine ; 
 
 The  blinded  eyes  He  rob'd 
 
 With  vivifying  light ; 
 
 The  whitened  leprosy 
 
 With  gentle  touch  He  heal'd  ; 
 
 The  dead  He  from  corruption  rais'd, 
 
 And  cured  the  paralytic  limbs  ; 
 
 He  staunched  the  bloody  flux, 
 And  with  five  loaves  five  thousand  satisfied, 
 
 Upon  the  stormy  lake  He  walk'd 
 •  As  on  dry  land,  and  bade  the  wands  be  still ; 
 
 He  loos'd  the  stammering  tongue, 
 
 The  deaf  He  made  to  hear, 
 
 The  fevers  He  drove  out. 
 These  mighty  wonders  and  the  like  achiev'd, 
 Of  His  own  will  being  taken  and  condemn'd, 
 He  scorn'd  not  bitter  crucifixion's  shame  ; 
 But  on  His  death  the  sun  refus'd  to  look. 
 
 The  Day  hath  shone  on  us, 
 
 The  Day  the  Lord  hath  made. 
 
 Putting  the  foe  to  flight, 
 
 Victorious  He  appears 
 
 Unto  His  loving  brethren  alive  ; 
 
 To  Mary  first,  to  the  Apostles  next, 
 
 Expounding  Scripture,  opening  their  hearts, 
 That  so  they  might  unlock  deep  truths  touching  Himself. 
 
 Therefore  with  one  consent 
 
 All  things  rejoicingly 
 
 Welcome  the  rising  Christ. 
 
 The  flowers,  the  fruitful  fields 
 
 With  new-born  freshness  spring  ; 
 
 Now  the  keen  frost  is  gone, 
 
 The  birds  sing  jubilee  ; 
 
 The  sun  and  moon,  o'ercast 
 
 With  gloom  at  Jesus'  death, 
 
 Shine  forth  more  brilliantly ; 
 
 The  verdant  earth  salutes 
 
90  SUNDAY    IN    THE    OCTAVE    OF    EASTER. 
 
 With  joy  the  rising  Christ, 
 
 "Which  quaking  uttered  threats 
 
 Of  ruin  at  His  death. 
 
 Exult  we  on  that  Day 
 
 When  Jesus  rose  again, 
 
 And  opened  to  our  feet  the  path  of  life. 
 
 Let  stars,  earth,  skyx  rejoice, 
 
 And  all  the  choirs  on  high 
 
 Upraise  their  grateful  voice 
 
 To  praise  the  Trinity. 
 
 THE  SUNDAY  CELEBRATION  FOR  THE  WEEK. 
 The  Office.      I  Peter  ii. 
 As  new-born  babes,  Alleluia  !  as  reasonable  behigs   desire   the 
 sincere  milk  of  the  word.     Alleluia  I  Alleluia  !  Alleluia  ! 
 
 Ps.  lxxxi.  Sing  we  merrily  unto  God  our  strength  :  make  a 
 cheerful  noise  unto  the  God  of  Jacob. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we  who  have 
 fulfilled  the  Paschal  Feast,  may  by  Thy  bounty  hold  it  fast  in  our 
 lives  and  conversation.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     I  John  v.  4-I0. 
 
 Dearly  beloved,  whatsoever  is  born  of  God hath  the 
 
 witness  in  himself. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  John  xx.  After  eight  days  Jesus  came,  the  doors 
 being  shut,  and  stood  in  the  midst  of  His  disciples,  and  said,  Peace 
 be  unto  you. 
 
 Alleluia  I  y .  Matt,  xxviii.  The  angel  of  the  Lord  descended 
 from  Heaven,  and  came  and  rolled  back  the  stone  and  sat  upon 
 it. 
 
 y .  The  angel  answered  and  said  unto  the  women,  Whom  seek 
 ye  ?  But  they  said,  Jesus  of  Nazareth. 
 
 ^[  These  two  'verses  are  said  alternately  when  the  Service  is  of  the  week-day, 
 but  if  there  be  no  week-day  vacant,  the  last  verse  is  wholly  omitted. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  xx.  1 9-3 1. 
 
 At  that  time,  the  same   day  at   evening   ye  might 
 
 have  life  through  His  Name. 
 
 Offert.  Matt,  xxviii.  The  angel  of  the  Lord  descended  from 
 Heaven,  and  said  to  the  women,  Whom  seek  ye  ?  He  is  risen,  as  He 
 said.     Alleluia ! 
 
 Secret.  Receive,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  gifts  of  Thy 
 
WEDNESDAY  and  FRIDAY,  191 
 
 Church  in  her  gladness:  and  as  Thou  hast  given  her  cause  for  so 
 great  joy,  bestow  upon  her  the  fruition  of  eternal  happiness. 
 Through. 
 
 Preface,  The  daily  one. 
 
 Comm.  John  XX.  Reach  hither  thy  finger,  and  behold  the 
 place  of  the  nails,  Alleluia  I  and  be  not  faithless,  but  believing. 
 Alleluia  !   Alleluia  ! 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  that 
 the  sacred  mysteries  Thou  hast  given  us  for  the  defence  of  our 
 renewed  life,  may  be  made  by  Thee  our  healing  remedy  now 
 and  evermore.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.      I  Cor.  xv.  1 2-2 3. 
 
 Brethren,  if  Christ  be  preached But  every  man  in  his 
 
 own  order :  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Mark  xvi.  9- 1 3. 
 
 At  that  time,  when  Jesus  was  risen  neither  believed 
 
 they  them. 
 
 FRIDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Hebrews  xiii.  1 7-2 1. 
 Brethren,  obey  them  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt,  xxviii.  8-1 5. 
 
 At  that  time  the  women  departed  quickly  until  this 
 
 day. 
 
 ^  On  all  feasts  with  rulers  of  Choir  from  ths  Octave  of  Easter'  to  Ascension 
 Dayy  the  second  Alleluia  !  will  be  one  of  the  following  •  after  which  re- 
 course must  be  had  to  those  for  Easter  Week,  i.e.,  those  for  Monday^ 
 Wednesday,  and  Thursday  in  order ;  and  when  these  are  all  said,  then 
 let  the  following,  nine  in  number ■,  be  begun  again. 
 
 Alleluia !    J,    Luke  xxiv.    Abide  with   us,  O  Lord,  for  it  is 
 toward  evening,  and  the  day  is  far  spent. 
 
 Alleluia  I   y.   Luke  xxiv.    Christ  ought  to  have  suffered  and 
 to  rise  from  the  dead  :  and  to  enter  into  His  glory.. 
 
 Alleluia  I    y.    Rom.  vi.    Christ  being  raised  from  the  dead, 
 dieth  no  more  :  death  hath  no  more  dominion  over  Him. 
 
 Alleluia !    y.  The  Most  High  hath  risen  from  the  grave,  Who 
 hanged  for  us  on  the  ivood. 
 
192  SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER   EASTER. 
 
 Alleluia  I  ^  .  Christ  hath  risen,  and  hath  shifted  on  His  ptople : 
 whom  He  redeemed  with  His  Blood. 
 
 Alleluia!  jf.  Rom.  iv.  Christ  died  for  our  sins,  and  rose 
 again  for  our  justification. 
 
 Alleluia  I  y .  Luke  xxiv.  Jesus  our  Lord  rose  and  stood  in 
 the  midst  of  His  disciples,  and  said,  Peace  be  unto  you. 
 
 Alleluia  !  }[ .  Matt,  xxviii.  The  Lord  arose,  and  meeting  the 
 women,  said,  All  hail  !  Then  they  came  and  held  Him  by  the 
 feet. 
 
 Alleluia  I  ~ft.  Matt.  xvi.  On  the  day  of  My  Resurrection,  faith 
 the  Lord,  I  will  go  before  you  into  Gallilee. 
 
 ^[  On  all  Sundays  up  to  Ascension  Day  let  the  Mass  of  the  Resurrection  be 
 said  as  on  Easter  Day,  except  the  Gradual,  Communicating  with,  and 
 This  oblation.  The  Sequence,  Unto  the  Paschal  Victim,  is  said.  If  a  feast 
 with  sulers  occur,  let  all  be  of  the  Saint's  Day  and  Memorial  of  Resur- 
 rection, but  not  of  Sunday.  But  let  the  Sunday  Mass  be  said  through  the 
 iveek  with  the  common  Preface ;  and  if  no  such  day  is  "vacant,  it  is  said  in 
 the  Chapter-house  on  the  Sunday. 
 
 @>cconti  ©tmtiag  after  dBagter. 
 
 The  Office.    Ps.  xxxiii. 
 
 The  earth  is  full  of  the  goodness  of  the  Lord.  Alleluia  ! 
 By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made.  Alleluia  ! 
 Alleluia  I 
 
 Ps.  Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  O  ye  righteous  :  for  it  becometh 
 well  the  just  to  be  thankful. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  in  Thy  Son's  humiliation  hast  lifted  up  the 
 world  which  lay  prostrate,  grant  to  Thy  faithful  people  perpetual 
 joy  fulness,  and  cause  them  whom  Thou  hast  rescued  from  the 
 calamity  of  everlasting  death  to  have  the  fruition  of  joys  eternal. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.      I  Pet.  ii.  2 1 -2 5. 
 
 Brethren,  Christ  also  suffered  for  us  and  Bishop  of 
 
 your  souls. 
 
*  ONI)    FRIDAY    AFTER    EASTER.  E 9 J 
 
 Alleluia!  Y.  John  X.  I  am  the  good  Shepherd,  ami  know 
 My  sheep,  and  am  known  of  Mine. 
 
 Alleluia  I  f.  John  x.  The  good  Shepherd  bath  risen:  Who  hath 
 given  Hit  life  for  Hisjioeh. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  x.  II -1 6. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said,  1  am  the  good  Shepherd  and 
 
 one  Shepherd. 
 
 Offert.  Vs.  lxiii.  O  God,  Thon  art  my  God,  early  will  I  seek 
 Thee  :  I  will  lift  up  my  hands  in  Thy  Name. 
 
 Secret.  May  this  holy  oblation,  O  Lord,  ever  draw  down  upon 
 us  a  saving  blessing  ;  and  effectually  work  in  us  that  which  in 
 mystery  it  sheweth  forth.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  John  x.  I  am  the  good  Shepherd,  Alleluia !  and  I 
 know  My  sheep,  and  am  known  of  Mine.  Alleluia  !  Alleluia  ! 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  and  merciful 
 God,  that  we  who  receive  Thy  quickening  grace  may  ever  glory 
 in  Thy  gift.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.      I  Peter  i.  1 8 -2  5. 
 
 Dearly  beloved,  Forasmuch  as  ye  know endureth  for 
 
 ever. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  xxiv.  I-I2. 
 
 At  that  time,  upon  the  first  day  of  the  week  which 
 
 was  come  to  pass. 
 
 FRIDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Romans  v.  1 8-2 1. 
 
 Brethren,  as  by  the  offence eternal  life  by  Jesus  Christ 
 
 our  Lord. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  ix.  1 4- 1 7. 
 At  that  time  came  to  Him and  both  are  preserved. 
 
1 94 
 
 CftirD  ©unDaj)  after  (ZEagter- 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  lxvi. 
 
 O  be  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands,  Alleluia  !  sing  praises  unto 
 the  honour  of  His  Name,  Alleluia  I  make  His  praise  to  be 
 glorious.     Alleluia  !    Alleluia  !   Alleluia  ! 
 
 Ps.  Say  unto  God,  O  how  wonderful  art  Thou  in  Thy  works : 
 through  the  greatness  of  Thy  power. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 God,  Who  shewest  to  them  that  be  in  error  the  light  of  Thy 
 truth,  to  the  intent  that  they  may  return  into  the  way  of  right- 
 eousness j  grant  unto  all  them  that  are  admitted  into  the  fellow- 
 ship of  Christ's  religion,  that  they  may  eschew  those  things  that 
 are  contrary  to  their  profession,  and  follow  all  such  things  as  are 
 agreeable  to  the  same.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.      I  Peter  ii.  1 1 -1 9. 
 
 Dearly  beloved,  I  beseech  you  Honour  the  King. 
 
 Servants,  be  subject  to  your  masters  with  all  fear;  not  only  to 
 the  good  and  gentle,  but  also  to  the  froward.  For  this  is  thank- 
 worthy, in  Jesus  Christ  cur  Lord. 
 
 Alleluia  !  'f'.  John  xvi.  A  little  while,  and  ye  shall  not  see 
 Me  :  and  again,  a  little  while  and  ye  shall  see  Me,  because  I  go 
 to  the  Father. 
 
 Alleluia !  y.  John  xvi.  But  I  will  see  you  again,  and  your 
 heart  shall  rejoice,  and  your  joy  no  man  taketh  from  you. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  Christ  is  risen.  Who  created  all  things,  and  pitied 
 mankind. 
 
 %  In  this  (week  and  the  next  these  two  last  verses  are  said  alternately ;  the 
 first  of  the  three  is  equivalent  to  a  Gradual. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  xvi.  1 6-2  2. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples  no  man  taketh 
 
 from  you. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  cxlvi.  Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul ;  while  I  live 
 will  I  praise  the  Lord :  yea,  as  long  as  I  have  any  being,  I  will 
 sing  praises  unto  my  God.     Alleluia  ! 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  it  may  be  vouchsafed 
 unto  us  by  these  mysteries  to  put  a  bridle  on  earthly  desires, 
 and  learn  to  love  things  heavenly.     Through. 
 
FOURTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    EASTER.  195 
 
 Comm.  John  \\i.  A  little  while,  and  ye  shall  not  see  Me, 
 Alleluia!  and  again,  a  little  while  and  ye  shall  see  me,  because  I 
 go  the  Father.     Alleluia!  Alleluia  I 
 
 P.  Comm.  Look  upon  Thy  people,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord, 
 and  graciously  absolve  from  the  sins  of  this  world  those  whom 
 Thou  hast  vouchsafed  to  renew  by  eternal  mysteries.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 TJ:e  Epistle.      I  John  i.  1-8. 
 
 Dearly  beloved,  these  things  write  I the  true  light  now 
 
 shineth.      Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  iii.  25-36. 
 
 At  that  time  there  arose  a  question  wrath  of  God 
 
 abideth  on  him. 
 
 FRIDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.     I  Thess.  v.  5- 1 1. 
 
 Brethren,  ye  are  all    the  children  of  light   edify  one 
 
 another  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  xii.  46-50. 
 
 At  that  time  said  Jesus  unto  His  disciples,  I  am  come  a  light 
 
 so  I  speak. 
 
 jTourtf)  ©unOag  after  Caster, 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xcviii. 
 
 O  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song,  Alleluia  !  for  He  hath  done 
 marvellous  things,  Alleluia  !  His  righteousness  hath  He  openly 
 shewed  in  the  sight  of  the  heathen.     Alleluia!  Alleluia  ! 
 
 Ps.  With  His  own  right  hand,  and  with  His  holy  arm :  hath 
 He  gotten  Himself  the  victory. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  Almighty  God,  Who  makest  the  faithful  to  be  of  one  mind ; 
 grant  unto  Thy  people,  that  they  may  love  the  thing  which  Thou 
 commandest,  and  desire  that  which  Thou  dost  promise;  that  so, 
 among  the  manifold  changes  of  the  world,  our  hearts  may  there 
 be  fixed  where  true  joys  are  to  be  found.  Through, 
 o  2 
 
196  FOURTH    WEDNESDAY    AFTER    EASTER. 
 
 The  Epistle.     James  i.  1 7-2 1. 
 
 Dearly  beloved,  every  good  gift  able  to  save  your 
 
 souls. 
 
 Alleluia  I  y .  John  xvi.  I  go  to  Him  that  sent  Me ;  but  because 
 I  have  said  these  things  unto  you,  sorrow  hath  filled  your  hearts. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  John  xvi.  I  tell  you  the  truth,  it  is  expedient  for 
 you  that  I  go  away. 
 
 %  For  the  week. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  Luke  xxiv.  The  Lord  hath  risen  indeed,  and  hath 
 appeared  unto  Peter. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  xvi.  5- 1 5. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  unto  His  disciples,   Now  I  go  My  way 
 shall  shew  it  unto  you. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  lxvi.     O  be  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands :   O  be  joy- 
 ful in  God,  all  ye  lands :  sing   praises    unto   the   honour  of  His 
 Name.     O  come  hither,  and  hearken,  all  ye  that  fear  God :  and 
 I  will  tell  you  what  the  Lord  hath  done  for  my  soul.   Alleluia  I 
 
 Secret.  O  God,  Who,  when  Thou  hadst  risen  from  the  dead 
 after  Thy  Passion,  didst  return  again  in  greater  power  unto  Thy 
 disciples ;  mercifully  grant  that  this  Easter  Sacrifice  may  reconcile 
 us  to  Thy  Majesty,  and  make  us  better  prepared  in  good  works 
 for  the  obtaining  of  Thy  grace.     Who. 
 
 Comm.  John  xvi.  When  the  Comforter  is  come,  the  Spirit  of 
 Truth,  He  shall  reprove  the  world  of  sin,  and  of  righteousness,  and 
 of  judgment.    Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
 
 P.  Comm.  Help  us,  O  Lord  our  God,  that,  by  that  which  we 
 have  received  with  faith,  we  may  be  both  cleansed  from  sin,  and 
 delivered  from  all  dangers.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.     James  ii.  I-Ig. 
 
 Dearly  beloved,    have  not   the  faith   of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ 
 mercy  rejoiceth  against  judgment. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  xvii.  1 1- 1 5. 
 At  that  time,  Jesus  lookitig  upon  His  disciples,  said,  Holy  Father 
 
 keep  them  from  the  evil. 
 
Ill  ■Til    SUNDAY    AFTER    BASTER.  I  97 
 
 FRIDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.     James  ii.  24-26. 
 Dearly  bebvedt  ye  see  without  works  is  dead  also. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  xiii.  33-36. 
 1/  that  tunc  said  Jesus  to  His  disciples,  Little   children  
 
 follow  Me  afterwards. 
 
 jTtftlj  ©unUap  after  Caster. 
 
 The  Office.     Isa.  xlviii. 
 
 With  a  voice  of  singing  declare  ye,  and  let  Alleluia!  be  heard: 
 utter  it  even  to  the  end  of  the  earth  j  the  Lord  hath  redeemed 
 His  people.  Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
 
 Ps.  lxvi.  O  be  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands :  sing  praises  unto 
 the  honour  of  His  Name,  make  His  praise  to  be  glorious. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  Lord,  from  Whom  all  good   things  do   come-,  grant  to  us 
 Thy  humble  servants,  that  by  Thy  holy  inspiration  we  may  think 
 those  things  that  be  good,  and  by  Thy  guiding  may  perform  the 
 same.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     James  i.  22-27. 
 
 Dearly  beloved,  be  ye  doers  of  the  Word unspotted 
 
 from  the  world. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  John  xvi.  Hitherto  have  ye  asked  nothing  in 
 My  Name :  ask  and  ye  shall  receive. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  Rom.  vi.  Christ  being  raised  from  the  dead,  dieth 
 no  more :  death  hath  no  more  dominion  over  Him. 
 The  Gospel.     John  xvi.  23-30. 
 
 At  that  time  said  Jesus  to  His  disciples,  Verily,  verily,  I  say 
 unto  you Thou  earnest  forth  from  God. 
 
 Ojfert.  Ps.  lxvi.  O  praise  our  Lord  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.  Praised  be  God,  Who 
 hath  not  cast  out  my  prayer :  nor  turned  His  mercy  from  me. 
 Alleluia  ! 
 
 Secret.  Receive,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  prayers  of  the 
 faithful,  together  with  these  oblations-,  that  by  means  of  this 
 holy  office  we  may  attain  unto  eternal  life.     Through. 
 
I98  ROGATION    MONDAY. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xcvi.  O  sing  unto  the  Lord,  Alleluia!  sing  unto  the 
 Lord,  and  praise  His  Name  :  be  telling  of  His  salvation  from 
 day  to  day.      Alleluia  I  Alleluia  I 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant  to  us,  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we  being 
 satisfied  with  the  fulness  of  the  heavenly  Table,  may  both  desire 
 such  things  as  be  rightful,  and  also  may  obtain  our  desire. 
 Through. 
 
 ROGATION  MONDAY. 
 
 %  The  Sunday  Mass  is  said  for  High  Mass  this  day,  and  the  following  Mass 
 is  said  in  Procession ;  but  if  a  feast  nvith  rulers  come  upon  this  day  the 
 Sunday  Mass  is  transferred,  and  used  as  the  Mass  in  Procession  on 
 Rogation  Tuesday,  or  the  Vigil  of  Ascension  Day. 
 
 The  Office.    Ps.  xviii. 
 
 So  shall  He  hear  my  voice  out  of  His  holy  temple,  Alleluia  ! 
 and  my  complaint  shall  come  before  Him,  it  shall  enter  even 
 into  His  ears.     Alleluia  !  Alleluia  ! 
 
 Ps.  I  will  love  Thee,  O  Lord,  my  strength  :  the  Lord  is  my 
 stony  rock,  and  my  defence :  my  Saviour. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we,  who  in  our 
 afflictions  put  our  trust  in  Thy  goodness,  may  by  Thy  protection 
 ever  be  defended  against  all  adversities.     Through. 
 
 ^   Memorial  of  the  Patron  Saint  of  the  church  and  of  All  Saints. 
 
 The  Epistle.     James  v.  1 6-20. 
 
 Dearly  beloved,  confess  your  faults  hide  a  multitude  of 
 
 sins. 
 
 Alleluia  I  y.  Ps.  cxviii.  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  for 
 He  is  gracious,  because  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  xi.  5-13. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples,  Which  of  you  shall 
 have  a  friend give  the  Holy  Spirit  to  them  that  ask  Him  ? 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  cix.  I  will  give  great  thanks  unto  the  Lord  with 
 my  mouth  :  and  praise  Him  among  the  multitude  ;  for  He  shall 
 stand  at  the  right  hand  of  the  poor  :  to  save  his  soul  from  un- 
 r igh  teou S  judges.     Alleluia  ! 
 
 *!    Here  may  be  the  sermon. 
 
Till!    VIGIL    OK    THE    ASCENSION.  1 99 
 
 Secret.  May  these  gifts,  O  Lord,  both  loose  the  bonds  of 
 our  wickedness,  and  procure  for  us  the  favour  of  Thy  mercy. 
 Through. 
 
 Comm.  Luke  XL  Ask,  and  ye  shall  receive  :  seek,  and  ye 
 shall  find  :  knock,  and  it  shall  be  opened  to  you.  For  every 
 one  that  asketh,  receiveth  .  and  he  that  seeketh,  findeth  :  and  to 
 him  that  knocketh,  it  shall  be  opened.     Alleluia! 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  further  our  prayers 
 with  Thy  gracious  favour,  that  we,  receiving  Thy  gifts  in  trouble, 
 may  by  reason  of  the  comfort  we  find  increase  in  love  to  Thee. 
 Through. 
 
 ROGATION  TUESDAY. 
 
 ^  High  Mass  of  Our  Lady  and  Procession-Mass  Salus  Populi,  unless  the 
 Sunday  Mass  was  transferred,  when  it  takes  the  place  of  the  Mass  Salus 
 Populi.  If  a  feast  with  rulers  occur,  the  Mass  of  the  feast  takes  the 
 place  of  Our  Lady's  Mass.  Only  one  Alleluia !  is  said  at  the  Mass 
 Salus  Populi. 
 
 THE  VIGIL  OF  THE  ASCENSION. 
 
 ^[  If  there  is  no  feast  with  rulers,  the  following  is  said  for  High  Mass,  and 
 the  Mass  Salus  Populi  is  said  in  the  Procession.  If  there  is  a  feast 
 with  rulers,  then  that  is  said  for  High  Mass,  and  the  Mass  of  the  Vigil 
 is  said  in  Procession.  If  the  Sunday  Mass  is  transferred  to  this  day, 
 then  that  is  said  in  Procession  instead  of  the  Mass  Salus  Populi. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xlvii. 
 O  clap  your  hands  together,  all  ye  people  :  O  sing  unto  God 
 with  the  voice  of  melody.     Alleluia  I  Alleluia  I 
 
 Ps.  He  shall  subdue  the  people  under  us  :  and  the  nations 
 under  our  feet. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  Father,  that  our  minds 
 may  be  ever  intent  upon  that  blessed  place  whither  Thine  Only- 
 begotten  Son  our  Lord,  the  glorious  Author  of  the  approaching 
 festival,  hath  gone  before  ;  that  they  may  in  conversation  attain 
 to  that  towards  which  by  faith  they  reach  forth.     Through. 
 
 ^[  Memorials  of  Our  Lady  and  All  Saints. 
 The  Lesson.     Acts  iv.  32-35. 
 In  those  days  the  multitudes  of  them  that  believed accord- 
 ing as  he  had  need. 
 
200  ASCENSION    DAY. 
 
 Alleluia  !  }.  Ps.  xlvii.  O  clap  your  hands  together,  all  ye 
 people  :  C)  .sing  unto  God  with  the  voice  of  melody. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  xvii.  I -II. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  lifted  up  His  eyes  to  heaven I  come  to 
 
 Thee. 
 
 Offer t.  Acts  i.  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.     Alleluia  ! 
 
 Secret.  We  humbly  present,  O  Lord,  the  Sacrifice  in  honour 
 of  Thy  Son's  adorable  Ascension,  for  which  we  are  preparing  -, 
 grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  by  this  most  Holy  Communion  we 
 may  ascend  unto  the  things  of  heaven  through  Him.     Who. 
 
 Comm.  John  xvii.  Father,  while  I  was  with  them,  I  kept 
 those  whom  Thou  gayest  Me.  Alleluia  !  But  now  I  come  to 
 Thee.  I  pray  not  that  Thou  shouldest  take  them  out  of  the 
 world,  but  that  Thou  shouldest  keep  them  from  the  evil. 
 Alleluia  !  Alleluia  ! 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  by  this 
 Sacrament  which  we  have  received,  our  devout  affections  may 
 thither  ascend,  where  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  is  with  Thee  in 
 substance  of  our  nature.     Who. 
 
 30cen0ton  tDag, 
 
 The  Office.     Acts  i. 
 Ye   men  of  Galilee,  why  stand  ye  gazing  up  into  heaven  ? 
 Alleluia!     He  shall  so  come  in  like  manner  as  ye  have  seen  Him 
 go  into  heaven.     Alleluia!  Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
 
 Ps.  And  while  they  looked  stedfastly  toward  heaven  as  He 
 went  up,  behold,  two  men  stood  by  them  in  white  apparel. 
 Which  also  said. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  like  as  we  do 
 believe  Thv  Only-begotten  Son  our  Redeemer  to  have  ascended 
 into  the  heavens,  so  we  may  also  in  mind  dwell  in  heavenly 
 things.     Through. 
 
ASCENSION    DAY.  20I 
 
 The  Lesson*     Acts  i.  [-11. 
 
 The  former  treatise  have  I  made  seen  Him  go  into 
 
 heaven. 
 
 Alleluia  !  }.  Ps.  xlvii.  God  is  gone  up  with  a  merry  noise  : 
 and  the  Lord  with  the  sound  of  the  trump. 
 
 Alleluia  !  J.  Eph.  iv.  Christ  when  He  ascended  up  on  high 
 led  captivity  captive,  and  gave  gifts  unto  men. 
 
 ^  This  is  said  on  this  day  and  on  the  Octave  day,  even  if  it  be  a  double  feast. 
 
 Alleluia !  y.  Ps.  lxviii.  The  Lord  in  the  holy  place  of  Sinai 
 ascended  up  on  high,  and  led  captivity  captive. 
 
 %  This  last  is  said  daily  through  the  Octave,  except  on  the  Sunday  and 
 Octave  day,  whatever  feast  occurs,  except  SS.  Philip  and  James  and  the 
 Invention  of  the  Cross. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 The  Almighty  King,  victorious  on  this  day, 
 Having  redeem'd  the  world  with  puissant  might, 
 Ascended  to  the  skies  from  whence  He  came. 
 After  His  Resurrection  He  confirm'd 
 Th'  Apostles'  hearts  for  forty  holy  days, 
 And  gave  them  power  of  remitting  sins, 
 And  sent  them  to  baptize  in  all  the  world, 
 In  grace  of  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ; 
 Commanding,  as  He  sat  with  them  at  meat, 
 They  should  not  from  Jerusalem  depart, 
 But  wait  for  gifts  which  had  been  promised — 
 "After  not  many  days  the  Comforter, 
 The  Spirit,  I  will  send  to  you  on  earth ; 
 Ye  shall  bear  witness  to  Ale  in  Judea, 
 And  in  Jerusalem,  and  in  Samaria." 
 And  when  He  had  said  this,  it  came  to  pass 
 While  they  beheld,  lo  !  He  was  taken  up, 
 And  a  bright  cloud  out  of  their  sight  receiv'd  Him, 
 As  towards  heaven  stedfastly  they  look'd. 
 And,  lo !  two  men  in  white  apparel  clad 
 Stood  by  them,  saying,  Wherefore  gaze  ye  so 
 Into  the  height  of  heaven  ?  for  this  Jesus 
 Who  now  from  you  to  God's  right  hand  is  taken 
 Shall  so  come,  in  like  manner  as  He  goeth, 
 Th'  entrusted  talent's  usury  to  require. 
 
 O  God  of  heaven,  of  sea,  of  earth  ! 
 
 Thou  dost  man,  whom  Thou  createdst — 
 
 Whom  by  fraud  and  subtilty 
 
 The  foe  drave  forth  from  Paradise, 
 
 And,  captive  with  himself, 
 
 Dragged  down  to  Tartarus; 
 
 Whom  by  Thine  own  blood-shedding 
 
 Thou  didst  as  God  redeem— 
 
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 To  that  same  state  bear  back 
 
 From  whence  by  sin  he  fell, 
 
 The  joys  of  Paradise. 
 
 When  Thou  as  Judge  dost  come 
 
 To  doom  the  universe, 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Lord, 
 
 Eternal  joys  to  us 
 
 In  the  saints'  blessed  land, 
 
 In  which  we  all  to  Thee 
 
 Shall  Alleluias  sing. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Mark  xvi.  14-20. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  appeared  unto  the  eleven  disciples 
 
 confirming  the  Word  with  signs  following. 
 
 The  Creed. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  xlvii.  God  is  gone  up  with  a  merry  noise  :  and 
 the  Lord  with  the  sound  of  the  trump.     Alleluia  ! 
 
 Secret.  Receive,  O  Lord,  the  gifts  which  we  offer  in  memory 
 of  the  glorious  Ascension  of  Thy  Son  ;  and  mercifully  grant 
 that  we  may  be  both  delivered  from  present  dangers,  and  attain 
 unto  everlasting  life.     Through. 
 
 Preface.   Who  after  His  Resurrection. 
 
 Within  the  canon,  In  communion  with. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  lxviii.  Sing  unto  the  Lord,  Who  sitteth  in  the 
 heavens  over  all  from  the  beginning. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  and  most 
 merciful  God,  that  what  we  perceive  to  have  been  received 
 in  visible  mysteries,  we  may  obtain  in  their  invisible  efficacy. 
 Through. 
 
 ^[  The  same  Mass  is  said  throughout  the  Octave,  except  a  feast  ivith  rulers 
 occur,  and  except  on  the  Sunday  in  the  Octave ;  but  'without  Sequence  or 
 Creed. 
 
 @>imDag  after  ascension  5Dag, 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xxvii. 
 Hearken  unto  my  voice,   O   Lord,  when   I  cry  unto  Thee. 
 Alleluia  !     My  heart  hath   talked  of  Thee  :    /  have  sought  Thy 
 face.      Thy  face,  Lord,  will  I  seek  :   O  hide  not  Thou  Thy  face 
 from  me.     Alleluia  !  Alleluia  I 
 
 Ps.    The  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation  :    whom  then 
 shall  I  fear  ? 
 
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 The  Collect. 
 Almighty  and   eternal  God,  inspire  Thy  servants  with  willing 
 devotion  to  Thee,  that  we  may  serve  Thy  Majesty  with   sincere 
 hearts.     Through. 
 
 ^T   Memorial  of  Ascension  Day. 
 
 The  Epistle.      I  S.  Peter  iv.  7- 1 1. 
 
 Dearly  beloved,  be  ye  sober through  Jesus  Christ  our 
 
 Lord. 
 
 Alleluia  !  jf.  Ps.  xlvii.  God  reigneth  over  the  heathen :  God 
 sitteth  upon  His  holy  seat. 
 
 Alleluia  /  "jf.  John  xiv.  I  will  not  leave  you  comfortless  :  I 
 go  away  and  come  again  unto  you,  and  your  heart  shall  rejoice. 
 
 %  No  Sequence  u  said. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  xv.  26-27 — xyi-  I~4- 
 At  that  time  said  Jesus  to  His  disciples,  When  the  Comforter  is 
 come remember  that  I  told  you  of  them. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  cxlvi.  Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul  :  while  I  live 
 will  I  praise  the  Lord  :  as  long  as  I  have  any  being  I  will  sing 
 praises  unto  my  God. 
 
 Secret.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we  may 
 offer  with  acceptance  this  sacrifice  which  is  consecrated  to  be 
 the  Body  and  Blood  of  Him  Whom,  sitting  at  the  right  hand 
 of  Thy  power,  we  assuredly  believe  to  intercede  for  us,  Thy 
 Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Who. 
 
 Comm.  John  xvii.  Father,  when  I  was  with  them  I  kept  those 
 that  Thou  gavest  Me.  Alleluia  I  But  now  I  come  to  Thee  :  I 
 pray  not  that  Thou  wouldest  take  them  out  of  the  world,  but 
 that  Thou  wouldest  keep  them  from  the  evil.    Alleluia!  Alleluia  I 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  by 
 this  most  Holy  Communion  we  may  confidently  believe  that 
 will  be  accomplished  in  the  body  of  the  whole  Church  which 
 hath  already  been  accomplished  in  her  Head.     Through. 
 
 ^[  If  any  feast  'with  rulers  occur  on  this  Sunday,  let  all  the  Service  be  of  the 
 feast ,  and  let  the  Sunday  Mass  be  said  in  the  Chapter-house  with  the 
 chant  upon  the  Kyrie,  etc.,  as  on  a  feast  of  three  lessons  without  rulers  ; 
 and  one  Alleluia  !  ~f.  The  Lord  reigneth.  Let  the  second  Alleluia  ! 
 be  used  at  the  Mass  of  the  feast,  except  it  be  the  Invention  of  the  Cross. 
 On  the  Octave  of  Ascension  all  as  on  Ascension  Day,  except  the  Sequence 
 and  Creed. 
 
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 FRIDAY. 
 
 ^J    Service  of  S.  Mary,  if  there  be  no  feast  with  rulers.     Let  the  second 
 Alleluia!  be  Alleluia!  f.  The  Lord  reigneth. 
 
 THE  VIGIL  OF  WHITSUN  DAY. 
 
 ^1  Let  the  Priest  and  Ministers  go  to  the  Altar  vested  as  on  Easter  Eve, 
 (without  the  Confession  and  only  Our  Father.  Let  the  following  Lessons 
 be  read  by  persons  of  higher  grade  in  surplices,  at  the  step  of  the  quire, 
 without  titles. 
 
 The  Lesson.* 
 God   did  tempt  Abraham    Beersheba;  and   Abra- 
 ham dwelt  there. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Let   us   pray. 
 O  God,  Who  by  the  deed  of  Thy  servant  Abraham  hast  given 
 to  mankind  an  example  of  obedience-,  grant  us  both  to  vanquish 
 our  corrupt  wills,  and  to  fulfil  Thy  righteous  commands  in  all 
 things.     Through. 
 
 %  The  Lesson,  Moses  therefore  wrote  this  song.     Tract,  Give  ear,  O  ye 
 heavens !  as  on  Easter  Eve. 
 
 ^[  All  the  Tracts  are  said  by  the  Choir  alternately,  except  the  last. 
 Let  us  pray. 
 O  God,  the  glory  of  the  faithful  and  the  life  of  the  righteous, 
 Who  by  Thy  servant  Moses  hast  instructed  us  also  in  the  mea- 
 sure of  holy  song:  grant  Thy  mercy  to  all  nations,  by  giving 
 them  happiness  and  removing  terror  far  from  them,  that  Thy 
 warnings  of  vengeance  may  turn  to  their  eternal  salvation. 
 Through. 
 
 *l  The  Lesson,  In  those  days  seven  women.     Tract,  My  well-beloved  hath, 
 as  on  Easter  Eve. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 O  God,  Who  hast  indoctrinated  us  in  the  pages  of  both  Tes- 
 taments for  the  celebration  of  this  present  festival,  give  unto  us 
 such  a  sense  of  Thy  mercies  that  from  our  experience  of  gifts  pre- 
 sent our  hope  of  future  blessings  may  be  confirmed.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.^ 
 Hear  Israel,   the  commandments   of    life    and   con- 
 versed with  men. 
 
 *  Gen.  xxii.  1-19.  f  Baruch  iii.  9-.;"- 
 
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 Let  us  pray. 
 
 O  God,  Who,  by  the  mouth  of  Thy  prophets,  hast  com- 
 manded us  to  forsake  the  things  of  this  world,  and  to  press 
 towards  those  that  are  eternal;  grant  unto  Thy  servants  that 
 what  we  have  surely  known  to  be  commanded  by  Thee,  by  Thy 
 heavenly  inspiration  we  may  be  enabled  to  fulfil.     Through. 
 
 Tract.  Ps.  xlvii.  Like  as  the  hart  desireth  the  water-brooks  : 
 so  longeth  my  soul  after  Thee,  O  God. 
 
 y.  My  soul  is  athirst  for  God,  yea,  even  for  the  living  God  : 
 when  shall  I  come  to  appear  before  the  presence  of  God  ? 
 
 }[ .  My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  night :  while  they 
 daily  say  unto  me,  Where  is  now  thy  God  ? 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we  who  cele- 
 brate the  feast  of  the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  being  inflamed 
 with  celestial  desires,  may  ever  thirst  for  the  fountain  of  Life, 
 Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son. 
 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  hast  willed  Thy  Paschal 
 Sacraments  to  be  comprehended  in  the  mystery  of  fifty  days ; 
 grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  the  people  which  were  scattered 
 abroad  by  the  confusion  of  tongues  may  by  Thy  heavenly  gift  be 
 gathered  together  again  into  one  confession  of  Thy  Name. 
 Through. 
 
 %  Here  let  the  Litanies  and  Benediction  of  the  Font  all  follow,  exactly  as  on 
 Easter  Eve.  In  returning  is  said  King  of  all  the  holy.  Then  let  Mass 
 begin.  The  Kyrie  and  Confession  is  said  as  usual.  At  the  Gloria  in 
 Excelsis,  let  all  genuflect,  and  take  off  their  black  copes,  and  let  all  the 
 bells  be  rung. 
 
 The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Grant,   we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,    that  the  rays  of 
 
 Thy  brightness  may  shine  upon  us ;  and  that  the  light  of  Thy 
 
 light  may,  by  the  illumination  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  strengthen  the 
 
 hearts   of  those  who   have   been    born  again   by  Thy  grace. 
 
 Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Acts  xix.  1-8. 
 
 In  those  days  it  came  to  pass  that,  while  Apollos things 
 
 concerning  the  Kingdom  of  God. 
 
 ^  Then  let  two  Clergy  of  the  second  grade,  in  silk  copes,  chant  in  pulpit  this 
 Alleluia  !     Let  the  Choir  take  it  up. 
 
 Alleluia !  ~f '.  Ps.  cxviii.  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  for  He 
 is  gracious,  because  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
 
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 %  Let   the  Cboir  end  with  a   Cadence,  and  Clergy  repeat    the  Alleluia! 
 ^without  Cadence.     The  Tract  is  sung  as  on  Easter  Eve. 
 
 Tract.  Ps.  cxvii.  O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  heathen :  praise 
 Him,  all  ye  nations.  For  His  merciful  kindness  is  ever  more 
 and  more  toward  us  :  and  the  truth  of  the  Lord  endureth  for 
 ever. 
 
 ^f  The  Gospel  read  as  on  Easter  Ei>e. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  xiv.  1 5-2 1. 
 At  that  time  said  Jesus  to  His  disciples  y  If  ye  love  Me,  keep  My 
 commandments will  manifest  Myself  to  him. 
 
 f  No  Creed. 
 
 Offiert.  Ps.  civ.  When  Thou  lettest  Thy  breath  go  forth  they 
 shall  be  made,  and  Thou  shalt  renew  the  face  of  the  earth  : 
 the  glorious  Majesty  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever.   Alleluia! 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  mercifully  to  give  heed 
 to  the  offerings  of  Thy  people  ;  and  that  they  may  be  accepted 
 of  Thee,  may  the  saving  Advent  of  the  Holy  Ghost  purge  our 
 consciences.     Through. 
 
 Preface.  The  daily  one. 
 
 %  On  this  day  the  Sanctus  and  Agnus  are  solemnly  said. 
 
 Comm.  John  vii.  In  the  last  day  of  the  feast,  Jesus  stood  and 
 cried,  saying,  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.     Alleluia  !  Alleluia  ! 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  the 
 Holy  Ghost  may  come,  and  by  His  manifestation  declare  unto 
 us  the  Majesty  of  Thy  Son.     Through. 
 
 (KJ&tWun  Dap, 
 
 The  Office.     Wisd.  ii. 
 For  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  filleth  the  world  :  Alleluia  !    and 
 that  which   containeth  all   things  hath  knowledge  of  the  voice. 
 Alleluia  I  Alleluia  I  Alleluia  ! 
 
 Ps.  Ixviii.    Let  God  arise,  and  let  His  enemies  be  scattered : 
 let  them  also  that  hate  Him  flee  before  Him. 
 
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 The  Colled. 
 God,  Who  as  at  this  time  didst  teach  the  hearts  of  Thy  faith- 
 ful people,  by  the  sending  to  them  the  light  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit ; 
 grant  us  by  the  same  Spirit  to  have  a  right  judgment  in  all  things, 
 and  evermore  to  rejoice  in  His  comfort.  Through.  In  the 
 unity. 
 
 The  Lesson.      Acts  ii.  I-II. 
 
 //;  those  days,  when  the  day  of  Pentecost   the  wonderful 
 
 works  of  God. 
 
 Alleluia  !  jf.  Ps.  civ.  When  Thou  letteth  Thy  breath  go 
 forth  they  shall  be  made  :  and  Thou  shalt  renew  the  face  of  the 
 earth. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  The  Holy  Ghost  proceeding  from  the  Throne  illumi- 
 nated the  hearts  of  the  Apostles  this  day  with  invisible  power. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 May  the  Holy  Spirit's  grace 
 
 Be  present  with  us  now, 
 
 And  for  Himself  our  hearts 
 
 An  habitation  make, 
 
 And  from  our  inmost  souls  cast  out 
 
 All  spiritual  wickedness. 
 
 O  gracious  Spirit,  Thou 
 
 Who  dost  enlighten  all, 
 
 The  darkness  chase  away 
 
 Which  fills  our  minds  with  gloom. 
 
 O  Thou  Who  ever  lov'st 
 
 Thoughts  holily  conceiv'd, 
 
 Thy  unction  graciously 
 
 Infuse  into  our  hearts. 
 
 Spirit  of  purity, 
 
 Who  dost  all  evil  cleanse, 
 
 Enable  Thou  the  eyes 
 
 Which  light  our  inner  man 
 
 The  Father  to  discern 
 
 Who  dwelleth  in  the  highest, 
 
 Whom  they  alone  can  see 
 
 W  ho  are  the  pure  in  heart. 
 Thou  didst  inspire  the  prophets  to  make  known 
 Their  glorious  predictions  of  the  Christ; 
 Thou  the  Apostles  didst  with  strength  endue 
 To  bear  Christ's  trophy  throughout  all  the  world. 
 When  God  by  His  Almighty  Word  did  frame 
 The  fabric  of  the  heaven  and  earth  and  seas ; 
 Thou,  Spirit,  brooding  o'er  the  waters'  face, 
 Didst  spread  abroad  Thy  fostering  Deity ; 
 
 Thou,  to  give  life  to  souls, 
 
 Water  dost  fertilize ; 
 
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 And  breathing  on  them  deign'st 
 
 To  make  men  spiritual ; 
 Thou  the  world,  rent  by  variance,  by  tongues 
 And  rites,  O  Lord,  hast  set  at  one  again; 
 
 Thou,  best  of  masters,  dost  recall 
 
 Idolaters  to  worship  God ; 
 
 Then,  Holy  Spirit,  graciously 
 
 Hear  us  who  lift  our  prayers  to  Thee, 
 Without  W  horn  every  prayer  is  counted  vain, 
 Unworthy  by  God's  ear  to  be  received. 
 Thou,  Spirit,  Who  the  Saints  of  every  age 
 In  Thy  embrace  enfolding  hast  instructed 
 By  inspiration  of  Thy  Holy  Name, 
 Thyself  a  gift  unwonted  pouring  out 
 Upon  the  Apostolic  band  devout, 
 A  gift  throughout  all  ages  yet  unknown, 
 Hast  made  this  day  a  day  of  high  renown. 
 
 The  Gospel.    John  xiv.  23-31. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  unto  His  disciples,  If  a  man  love  Me,  he 
 
 will  keep  My  words even  so  I  do. 
 
 The  Creed. 
 Ojfert.  Ps.  lxviii.    Stablish  the  thing,  O  God,  that  Thou  hast 
 wrought  in  us,  for  Thy  temple's  sake  at  Jerusalem  :    so   shall 
 kings  bring  presents  unto  Thee.     Alleluia  ! 
 
 Secret.  Sanctify,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  these  oblations, 
 and  purify  our  hearts  by  the  light  of  the  Holy  Ghost.    Through. 
 
 Preface.  Who  when  He  ascended. 
 
 Within  the  Canon,  In  communion  with,  and  This  oblation. 
 
 Comm.  Acts  ii.  Suddenly  there  came  a  sound  from  heaven, 
 as  of  a  rushing  mighty  wind,  where  they  were  sitting,  Alleluia  ! 
 and  they  were  all  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  published  the 
 wonderful  works  of  God.     Alleluia  ! 
 
 P.  Comm.  May  the  outpouring  of  the  Holy  Ghost  cleanse 
 our  hearts,  O  Lord,  and  render  them  fruitful  by  the  inward  dew 
 of  His  grace.     Through. 
 
 WHITSUN    MONDAY. 
 The  Office.  Ps.  lxxxi. 
 
 He  should  have  fed  them  with  the  finest  wheat  flour, 
 Alleluia  !  and  with  honey  out  of  the  stony  rock  should  I  have 
 satisfied  Thee.     Alleluia  !  Alleluia  !  Alleluia  ! 
 
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 Ps.  Sing  we  merrily  onto  God  our  strength  :  make  a  cheer- 
 ful noise  unto  the  God  of  Jacob. 
 
 The  Collect, 
 
 O  God,  Who  didst  give  the  Holy  Ghost  to  Thy  Apostles, 
 grant  unto  Thy  people  an  effectual  answer  to  their  petition,  that 
 they  to  whom  Thou  hast  vouchsafed  faith,  may  enjoy  abundance 
 of  peace.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Acts  x.  42-48. 
 In  those  days  Peter  opened  his  mouth  and  said,  Men,  brethren,  and 
 
 fathers,  the  Lord  commanded  us  to  preach  unto  the  people 
 
 baptized  in  the  Name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
 
 Alleluia !  "J?".  Ps.  civ.  When  Thou  lettest  Thy  breath  go 
 forth  they  shall  be  made  :  and  Thou  shalt  renew  the  face  of  the 
 earth. 
 
 Alleluia!  y.  John  xiv.  The  Comforter,  which  is  the  Holy 
 Ghost,  Whom  the  Father  will  send  in  My  Name,  He  will  teach 
 you  all  truth. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Now  let  the  sacred  choir 
 
 With  holy  symphony 
 
 The  promised  joys  sound  forth 
 
 In  fulness  sent  from  heaven. 
 
 Assembled  in  one  place. 
 
 The  Apostolic  band 
 
 Awaits  the  glorious  gifts. 
 
 Forthwith  a  voice  divine, 
 
 Filling  their  hearts  with  power, 
 
 Attests  the  Comforter. 
 
 In  every  tongue  they  speak 
 
 'Some  mighty  mystery 
 
 And  wondrous  works  of  God. 
 
 In  canticles  divine 
 
 His  praises  to  rehearse 
 
 The  assembly  ceases  not. 
 
 O  God  of  all  the  earth, 
 
 Thee  sun  and  moon  do  praise; 
 
 The  universal  host 
 
 Of  heaven  in  concert  join 
 
 Their  voice  with  waters  deep. 
 
 Thee  sings  the  genial  earth  ; 
 
 Thee  all  the  glittering  stars ; 
 
 Thee  ransom'd  souls  adore, 
 
 Rejoicing  in  Thy  love. 
 The  Jews  amazed  declare,  that  cursed  band 
 Is  of  new  wines'  inebriation  full ; 
 Counting  those  fill'd  with  grace  as  full  of  wine. 
 
2IO  WHITSUN    MONDAY. 
 
 These  holy  mysteries  receiving,  Peter 
 
 Doth  conquer  and  subdue  those  hardened  hearts, 
 
 Affirming  this  to  be  foretold  by  JoeL 
 
 Now  triumphing  our  soul 
 
 Doth  utter  songs  devout, 
 
 That  for  the  heavenly  visitant 
 
 A  place  she  may  prepare. 
 
 Let  every  string  proclaim 
 
 Thy  holy  praise  abroad, 
 
 That  we  may  entertain 
 
 Those  hallow'd  gifts  of  grace. 
 
 All  this  pure  offering 
 
 Of  melody  accept, 
 
 That  so  we  may  attain 
 
 Thine  heavenly  seat  on  high, 
 
 Whence  light  for  ever  flows. 
 
 Thou  Who  didst  consecrate 
 
 Those  hallow'd  feasts  of  old, 
 
 Fulfil  us  now  with  light ; 
 
 Or  in  Thy  heavenly  realms 
 
 Grant  us  perpetual  joys. 
 O  Holy  Ghost !  thanksgiving  meet 
 And  glory  in  Thy  starry  seat 
 
 Is  ever  due  to  Thee. 
 Deign  Thou  in  stately  happiness 
 Our  souls  and  bodies  to  possess, 
 O  Christ,  eternally ! 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  iii.  1 6-2 1 . 
 At  that  time  Jesus  saich  to  a  certain  ruler  of  the  Pharisees,  God 
 so  loved  the  world wrought  in  God. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  xviii.  The  Lord  thundered  out  of  heaven,  and  the 
 Highest  gave  His  thunder  :  and  the  springs  of  waters  were 
 seen. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  grant,  according  to  the 
 promise  of  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  that  the  Holy  Ghost 
 may  more  abundantly  reveal  to  us  the  hidden  mystery  of  this 
 sacrifice,  and  may  graciously  discover  to  us  all  truth.    Through. 
 
 Comm.  John  xiv.  The  Holy  Ghost  will  teach  you,  Alleluia  I 
 whatsoever  I  have  said  unto  you.  Alleluia  !  Alleluia  I 
 
 P.  Comm.  Work  in  us  in  its  fulness,  O  Lord,  we  beseech 
 Thee,  the  healing  virtue  of  redemption,  that  we  may  be  made 
 worthy  of  the  indwelling  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Through. 
 
21 
 
 WHITSUN  TUESDAY. 
 
 The  ()J.: 
 Receive  the  joy  of  your  glory,  Alleluia!  giving  thanks  to  God, 
 Alleluia!  Who  hath  culled  you  to  i  lis  heavenly  Kingdom.  Alleluia! 
 Alleluia  !   Alleluia  ! 
 
 Ps.  lxxviii.  Hear  my  law,  O  my  people:  incline  your  ears 
 unto  the  words  of  my  mouth. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  power  of  the  Holy  Ghost 
 come  upon  us,  that  it  may  both  cleanse  our  hearts,  and  defend  us 
 from  all  adversity.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Acts  viii.  14-17. 
 
 In  those  days,  when  the  Apostles  they  received  the 
 
 Holy  Ghost. 
 
 Alleluia  !  ~f.  Ps.  civ.  When  Thou  lettest  Thy  breath  go  forth, 
 they  shall  be  made  :  and  Thou  shalt  renew  the  face  of  the 
 earth. 
 
 Alleluia  !  ~f .  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  Jill  the  hearts  of  Thy  faithful 
 people,  and  kindle  in  them  the  fire  of  Thy  love. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Now  prompt,  O  muse,  the  fitting  strain, 
 
 And  let  the  organ  lend  its  tempered  might ; 
 
 Swell,  pipe  and  string,  the  joyous  note  of  praise  ; 
 
 W  hilst  we,  with  lifted  heart  and  voice, 
 
 Devoutly  sing  the  honour  of  this  day, 
 
 For  on  this  day  descends  the  Paraclyte 
 
 Upon  Christ's  faithful  ones,  filling  their  souls  with  grace. 
 
 A  sudden  sound  is  heard,  and  tongues  of  fire  are  seen, 
 
 And  lo  !  with  accents  not  their  own, 
 Untaught  of  man,  they  speak  the  wondrous  works  of  God. 
 Yet  carnal  unbelief  cries  scornfully, 
 a  Full  of  new  wine  are  these:"  misdeeming  them 
 Whose  hearts  the  Blessed  Spirit  with  love  inflames. 
 It  is  the  fiftieth  day 
 
 From  the  great  Resurrection  morn  ; 
 Into  their  heart  of  hearts  down  glides  the  mystic  fire; 
 
 While  to  the  city  a  clear  sign  is  given. 
 Then  forth  they  go,  a  light  amid  the  gloom, 
 Dropping  the  Word's  good  seed  in  every  land 
 With  many  a  sign  of  power, 
 While  the  supernal  dew 
 
 Blesses  the  thirsty  new-sown  field. 
 And  now,  O  Christ,  Thy  servants  waiting  on  Thee 
 P  2 
 
2  I  2  EMBER    WEDNESDAY. 
 
 Here  in  Thine  House,  would  fain  their  voice  attune 
 To  that  new  song  which  saints  in  glory  sing. 
 To  Him  be  endless  glory,  honour,  power, 
 Who  to  all  men  that  serve  Him  faithfully 
 In  every  clime  the  Spirit's  aid  vouchsafes — 
 Meekly,  with  one  accord,  the  wondrous  gift  we  seek, 
 That  He,  the  Holy  Ghost,  our  inmost  hearts 
 First  cleansing,  with  all  wisdom  may  enlighten. 
 
 Alleluia ! 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  x.  T-IO. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples,  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto 
 you  have  it  more  abundantly. 
 
 Offiert.  Ps.  lxxviii.  The  Lord  opened  the  doors  of  Heaven.  He 
 rained  down  manna  also  upon  them  for  to  eat  :  and  gave  them 
 food  from  Heaven.     So  man  did  eat  angels'  food.     Alleluia  I 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  the  Holy  Ghost  may 
 descend  upon  this  Altar;  and  both  sanctify  the  gifts  of  Thy 
 people,  and  mercifully  cleanse  the  hearts  of  those  that  receive  the 
 same.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  John  xv.  The  Spirit,  which  proceedeth  from  the  Father, 
 Alleluia  !     He  shall  glorify  me.     Alleluia  !  Alleluia  I 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  the  Holy 
 Ghost  may  renew  our  souls  by  this  Divine  Sacrament,  since  He 
 Himself  is  the  remission  of  all  sin.     Through. 
 
 EMBER  WEDNESDAY. 
 
 •[[  This  Mass  of  the  Fast  is  always  said  for  High  Mass,  according  to  Sarum 
 Use,  on  this  day  and  the  next  two  Ember  days. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  lxviii. 
 O   God,   when  Thou  wentest    before  Thy  people,  Alleluia  I 
 making  a  way  before  them,  Alleluia  I  dwelling  among  them.   Alleluia  I 
 Alleluia  I 
 
 Ps.  Let  God  arise,  and  let  His  enemies  be  scattered :  let  them 
 also  that  hate  Him  flee  before  Him. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  the  Holy  Ghost 
 may  remove   from  our  minds  all  carnal  affections,  and  mightily 
 pour  into  us  all  spiritual  gifts.     Through. 
 
EMBER    WEDNESDAY.  2  I  3 
 
 The  Lesson.    Wisdom  i.  I -7. 
 Love  righteousness  knowledge  of  His  voice. 
 
 ^]    Let  the  above  be   read  by  an  Acolyte  in  a  surplice,  in  the  pulpit;  then  let 
 three  Clergy  of  second  grade  in  silk  copes,  in  the  same  place,  say — 
 
 Alleluia  !  ~ft.  Ps.  civ.  When  Thou  lettest  Thy  breath  go  forth 
 they  shall  be  made ;  and  Thou  shalt  renew  the  face  of  the 
 earth. 
 
 Tf   Alleluia  !  is  not  to  be  repeated. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Let  the  Holy  Ghost,  Who  proceedeth  from  Thee,  O  Lord,  we 
 beseech  Thee,  illumine  our  minds,  and  lead  us  into  all  truth,  as 
 Thy  Son  hath  promised.     Who. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Acts  ii.  1 4-2 1. 
 //;   those  days,  Peter,  standing  up  with   the  eleven  
 
 that  whosoever  shall  call  on  the  Name  of  the  Lord   shall  be 
 saved. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  Acts  ii.  The  Apostles  began  to  speak  with  other 
 tongues  the  wonderful  works  of  God. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Th'  illustrious  day,  when  from  the  Throne 
 The  fiery  tongues  came  rushing  down 
 
 On  Christ's  assembled  band, 
 To  enrich  their  tongues,  their  hearts  to  till ;. 
 To  kindred  praise  invites  us  still, 
 
 With  heart,  and  tongue,  and  hand. 
 Christ  on  this  Pentecostal  day, 
 Revisiting  without  delay 
 
 The  Bride,  His  promise  sent ; 
 After  the  honey's  treasured  worth 
 The  Rock  a  store  of  oil  gave  forth, 
 
 The  Rock  now  permanent. 
 From  Sinai's  Mount  proclaimed  the  Law 
 Graven  on  stone  the  people  saw, 
 
 Not  sent  in  tongues  of  fire : 
 Newness  of  heart  and  quickened  mind, 
 With  unity  of  tongue  combined, 
 
 The  chosen  few  inspire — 
 O  happy,  O  most  festive  day ! 
 Whereon  the  early  founders  lay 
 
 The  Church's  basis  sure. 
 The  rising  Church's  first-fruits  born 
 To  life  anew  this  holy  morn, 
 
 Three  thousand  souls  figure — 
 The  two  loaves  by  the  Law  ordained, 
 Two  peoples  represent^  retained 
 
2  14  EMBER     WEDNESDAY. 
 
 By  faith's  adopting  tie. 
 The  Head  Stone  of  the  corner,  set 
 Between  the  two,  together  met, 
 
 Hath  wrought  out  unity. 
 New  bottles,  not  the  worn  and  old, 
 New  wine  are  suitable  to  hold : 
 
 With  oil  Elisha  fills 
 The  widow's  vessels  not  a  few: 
 So  on  fit  hearts  His  holy  dew 
 
 God  graciously  distils. 
 We  are  not  worthy  of  this  wine, 
 Or  oil,  or  of  this  dew  divine, 
 
 If  discord  reigns  within. 
 His  consolation  cannot  find 
 A  place  in  a  divided  mind, 
 
 Or  heart  obscured  by  sin. 
 Come,  Holy  Comforter,  benign  ! 
 Our  tongues  control,  our  hearts  incline  I 
 If  on  us  Thy  blest  Presence  shine, 
 
 No  poison  harms,  no  gall : 
 There  is  no  joy,  no  pure  content, 
 No  health,  no  calm  stabiliment, 
 Sweetness  hath  no  constituent, 
 
 Except  Thy  grace  do  all. 
 Thou  art  the  Light,  the  oil  to  cure; 
 Thou  working  in  the  water  pure, 
 Mysterious  virtue  dost  assure 
 
 To  bless  Thy  chosen  race. 
 By  new  creation  born  again, 
 To  praise  Thee  now  our  hearts  are  fain  ; 
 By  nature  sons  of  wrath,  we  gain 
 
 The  privilege  of  grace. 
 Thou  art  the  gift,  and  giver  too, 
 All  good  on  earth  to  Thee  is  due; 
 With  gratitude  our  hearts  endue, 
 To  praise  Thy  Name  with  accents  true 
 
 Do  Thou  our  lips  ordain  : 
 Cleanse  us,  we  pray,  from  all  our  sin, 
 Of  purity  Thou  origin  ; 
 Grant  we,  in  Christ  renewed,  may  win 
 A  perfect  life,  and  bring  us  in 
 
 Where  joys  in  fulness  reign. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  vi.  44-5 1. 
 
 At  that  time   said  Jesus  to  His  disciples  and  to  the  multitude   of 
 
 Jews,  No  man   can   come  to   Me  the  life  of  the 
 
 world. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  cxix.  My  delight  shall  be  in  Thy  commandments : 
 which  I  have  loved.  My  hands  also  will  I  lift  up  unto  Thy 
 commandments,  which  1  have  loved.     Alleluia  I 
 
WIIITSUN     THURSDAY. 
 
 2I5 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  the  Holy  Ghost  may 
 sanctity  these  gifts  offered  to  Thee;  and  may  our  communicating 
 
 in  them  shield  us  from  the  deadly  poison  of  all  sin.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  John  xiv.  My  peace  I  give  unto  you,  Alleluia !  My 
 peace  I  lea\  e  with  you.      Alleluia  !   Alleluia  ! 
 
 P.  Comm.  By  virtue  of  this  Mystery,  O  Lord,  let  the  perpetual 
 splendour  of  Thy  brightness  shine  upon  us  ;  and  may  the  Lloly 
 Ghost,  of  one  substance  with  the  Son,  illuminate  us.     Through. 
 
 WHITSUN  THURSDAY. 
 
 The  Office. 
 
 \  As  on  Whltsun  Day. 
 
 'The  Collect. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  and  merciful  God,  that 
 
 Thy  Holy  Spirit  may  come  unto  us,  and  dwell  in  us,  and  make 
 
 us  to  be  a  worthy  Temple  of  His  glory.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.  Acts  viii.  5-8. 
 
 /;/  those  days,  Philip  went  down  great  joy  in  that 
 
 city. 
 
 Alleluia  !  "JT.  Ps.  civ.  When  Thou  lettest  Thy  breath  go  forth 
 they  shall  be  made  :  and  Thou  shalt  renew  the  face  of  the 
 earth. 
 
 Alleluia !  y.  Acts  ii.  Suddenly  there  came  a  sound  from 
 Heaven  as  of  a  rushing  mighty  wind. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Now  let  the  holy  band  the  Lord's  high  names  declare : 
 Messiah,  Saviour,  Lord  of  Hosts,  Emmanuel, 
 Only-begotten,  Way,  Life,  Hand,  'Oy.oovoiog, 
 Beginning,  the  First-born,  Wisdom,  and  Power ; 
 The  Head  and  End,  Alpha  and  Omega, 
 Fountain  of  Good,  Advocate,  Mediator, 
 Lamb,  Sheep,  Calf,  Serpent,  Lion,  Ram,  and  Worm  ; 
 Mouth,  Word,  Sun,  Brightness,  Glory,  Light  and  Image  ; 
 Bread,  Branch,  Vine,  Mount,  Door,  Rock,  and  Corner-stone ; 
 Messenger,  Bridegroom,  Shepherd,  Prophet,  Priest, 
 The  Lord,  Immortal,  God,  Almighty,  Jesus. 
 
 May  He  our  Saviour  be  ;  to  Whom  be  glory  ever. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  ix.  1-6. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  called  His  twelve  disciples  together  
 
 healing  everywhere. 
 
2l6  EMBER    FRIDAY. 
 
 Ojfert.  Ps.  lxviii.  Stablish  the  thing,  O  God,  that  Thou  hast 
 wrought  in  us,  for  Thy  temple's  sake  at  Jerusalem :  so  shall 
 kings  bring  presents  unto  Thee.     Alleluia  ! 
 
 Secret,  Endue  our  gifts,  O  Lord,  with  the  power  of  the  Holy 
 C  J  host,  that  what  in  this  present  festival  we  hallow  to  Thy 
 Name,  He  may  make  discernible  to  us  now  and  for  evermore. 
 Through. 
 
 Comm.  Acts  ii.  Suddenly  there  was  a  sound  from  Heaven  as  of  a 
 
 rushing  mighty  wind,  where  they  were  sitting,  Alleluia  I  and  they 
 were  all  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  spake  the  wonderful 
 works  of  God.      Alleluia  I   Alleluia  ! 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that,  through  the 
 operation  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  our  vices  may  be  purged  away  by 
 this  heavenly  Sacrifice,  that  we  may  ever  be  made  meet  for 
 Thy  gifts.    Through. 
 
 EMBER  FRIDAY. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  lxxi. 
 O  let   my  mouth   be   filled  with  Thy  praise,  Alleluia !  that   I 
 may  sing,  Alleluia  I     My  lips  will  be  fain  when  I  sing  unto  Thee. 
 Alleluia!  Alleluia! 
 
 Ps.  In  Thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  put  my  trust,  let  me  never  be 
 put  to  confusion  :  but  rid  me,  and  deliver  me  in  Thy  righteous- 
 ness. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Merciful  God,  that  when  Thy  Church 
 is  gathered  together  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  she  may  in  no  manner 
 be  hurt  by  the  assaults  of  her  enemies.     Through. 
 
 The  Lessofi.     Acts  ii.  22-28. 
 In  those  days  Peter  opened  his  mouth  and  said,  Ye  men  of  Israel, 
 hear  these  words  full  of  joy  with  Thy  countenance. 
 
 Alleluia  !  ^f  %  Ps.  civ.  When  Thou  lettest  Thy  breath  go  forth, 
 they  shall  be  made  :  and  Thou  shalt  renew  the  face  of  the 
 earth. 
 
 Alleluia  !  f.  Wisd.  i.  The  Spirit  of  the  Lord  hath  filled  the 
 whole  world :  and  that  which  contained!  all  things  hath  know- 
 ledge of  His  voice. 
 
1  MBER     SATURDAY.  2  \J 
 
 "77v  Sequettd . 
 Let  all  the  people  rive 
 
 P raises  devout  to  God, 
 
 With  sweet  high-sounding  voice. 
 
 The  1  loly  Spirit's  grace 
 
 Was  OH  the  Apostles  sent 
 
 This  day  in  tongues  of  fire. 
 
 May  He,  the  Comforter, 
 
 By  His  blessed  Presence  cleanse 
 
 Our  souls  from  stain  of  sin, 
 
 And  fit  them  for  Himself 
 
 A  habitation  pure ; 
 
 A  nd  graciously  pour  out 
 
 His  gifts  into  our  breasts, 
 
 That  so  our  lives  may  be 
 
 Well-pleasing  in  His  sight. 
 
 May  we  world  without  end 
 
 Our  Alleluias  sing. 
 
 Praise,  power,  honour,  might, 
 
 And  glory  be  to  God. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  v.  1 7-2  6. 
 
 At  that  time,  it  came  to  pass  on  a  certain  day  we 
 
 have  seen  strange  things  to-day. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  cxlvi.  Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul ;  while  I  live 
 will  I  praise  the  Lord  :  yea,  as  long  as  I  have  any  being,  I  will 
 sing  praises  unto  my  God.     Alleluia  I 
 
 Secret.  May  the  sacrifice  offered  in  Thy  presence,  O  Lord,  be 
 consumed  by  that  divine  fire  by  which  the  Holy  Ghost  inflamed 
 the  hearts  of  the  disciples  of  Christ  Thy  Son.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  John  iii.  The  wind  bloweth  where  it  listeth,  and  thou 
 hearest  the  sound  thereof,  but  canst  not  tell  whence  it  cometh, 
 and  whither  it  goeth.     Alleluia  I  Alleluia  I 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  by 
 the  receiving  of  this  Sacrament  the  vices  of  our  weak  nature  may 
 be  so  purged  away,  that  we  may  perceive  in  ourselves  the  gift  of 
 Thy  grace  promised  anew  through  the  Holy  Ghost.      Through. 
 
 EMBER  SATURDAY. 
 
 The  Office.    Rom.  v. 
 The  love  of  God  is  shed  abroad  in  your  hearts,  Alleluia  I  by 
 His  Spirit  which  dwelleth  in  you.    Alleluia  I  Alleluia! 
 
 Ps.  lxxxviii.    O  Lord  God  oi'  my  salvation,  I  have  cried  day 
 
 and  night  before  Thee. 
 
2l8  EMBER    SATURDAY. 
 
 Tf  The  Kyric  is  sung  without  'verses.  Let  the  Gloria  in  Excelsis  be  said  as 
 in  an  Octave  <witb  rulers  of  Choir.  Let  the  first  Lesson  be  read  by  an 
 Acolyte  at  the  step  of  the  quire,  the  others  by  Clerks  of  the  second  bench 
 alternately,  the  fifth  by  one  of  the  upper  grade.  The  Alleluia  !  is  sung 
 by  two  boys  in  surplices :  it  is  not  repeated. 
 
 Let  ns  pray. 
 The  Colled. 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  graciously  pour  the  Holy  Spirit, 
 into  our  hearts  by  Whose  wisdom   we  were  created,  and  by 
 Whose  providence  we  are  governed.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Joel  ii.  28-32. 
 
 Thus  saith  the  Lord  God,  I  will  pour  out  My  Spirit  
 
 Name  of  the  Lord  shall  be  delivered. 
 
 Alleluia !  ^f.  Ps.  civ.  When  Thou  lettest  Thy  breath  go 
 forth  they  shall  be  made,  and  Thou  shalt  renew  the  face  of  the 
 earth. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 The  Collect. 
 Let  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  inflame  us 
 with  that  fire  which  our   Lord  Jesus  Christ  sent  on  earth,   and 
 earnestly  desired  that  it  should  be  kindled.     Who. 
 
 The  Lesson.    Lev.  xxiii.  9-17,  21. 
 
 In  those  days  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses ,  saying   
 
 throughout  your  generations,  saith  the  Lord  Almighty. 
 
 Alleluia  !  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  fill  the  hearts  of  Thy  faithful  people, 
 and  kindle  in  them  the  fire  of  Thy  love. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  for  the  healing  our  souls  hast  commanded  us 
 to  mortify  our  bodies  by  devout  fasting,   mercifully  grant   that 
 we  may  ever  faithfully  serve  Thee,  both  with  body   and   soul. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.    Deut.  xxvi.  I-II. 
 In  those  days  said  Moses  to  the  children  of  Israel :   Hear,  O  Israel, 
 that  ivhich  I  command  thee  this  day :  when  thou  art  come  into  the 
 land the  Lord  thy  God  hath  given  thee. 
 
 Alleluia  I  y.  Acts  ii.  Thine  Apostles  spake  with  other 
 tongues  the  wonderful  works  of  God. 
 
KMBER    SATURDAY.  2KJ 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  being  instructed 
 by  this  wholesome  fast,  we  may  abstain  from  all  vice,  and  more 
 
 readily  obtain  Thy  favour.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.    Lev.  xxvi.  3-I2« 
 
 ///  those  days  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses  :   Speak  unto  the  children 
 
 of  Israel  and  say  unto  them,  If  ye  walk  in  My  statutes and 
 
 ye  shall  be  My  people,  saith  the  Lord  Almighty. 
 
 Alleluia !  y .  Acts  ii.  Suddenly  there  came  a  sound  from 
 Heaven  as  of  a  mighty  rushing  wind. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Almighty  God,   that  we  may  in 
 such  wise    abstain   from  carnal    feasting,  that  we  may  in  like 
 manner  fast  from  the  assaults  of  vice.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.  Dan.  iii.  26-66  {i.e.,  the  Song  of  the  Three  Children). 
 
 The  Angel  of  the  Lord  came  down  into  the  oven  
 
 O  Ananias,  Azarias,  and  Misael,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :   praise  and 
 exalt  Him  above  all  for  ever. 
 
 ^]    Let  two  Clergy  of  the  second  grade  say  this  at  the  steps  of  the  quire — 
 
 Alleluia  !  'jt.  Dan.  iii.  Blessed  art  Thou,  O  Lord  God  of  our 
 fathers  :  Thy  Name  is  worthy  to  be  praised  and  glorified  for 
 evermore. 
 
 y.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 1^.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O   God,  Who,  in    the   behalf  of   the   three    children,  didst 
 
 assuage  the  flames  of  fire  ;  mercifully  grant  that,  by  the  advent 
 
 of  the  Holy  Ghost,  we  Thy  servants  may  not  be  set  on  fire  by 
 
 the  flames  of  vice.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Acts  xiii.  44-52. 
 
 Ln  those  days  came  the  whole  city  together with  the  Holy 
 
 Ghost. 
 
 ^[  Let  tavo  of  the  upper  grade,  in  silk  copes,  say — 
 
 Alleluia !  ^f.  Ps.  cxvii.  O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  heathen  : 
 praise  Him,  all  ye  nations. 
 
 •(f  Let  Alleluia !  be  repeated. 
 The  Sequence.    Now  let  the  holy  band  (sec  p.  2  1 5). 
 
2  20  TRINITY  SUNDAY. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  iv.  38-43. 
 
 In  (hue  days  Jesus  arose  out  of  the  synagogue,   and   entered 
 
 into  Simon's  house I  must  preach  the  Kingdom  of  God 
 
 to  other  cities  also. 
 
 Offert.  Vs.  lxxviii.  O  Lord  God  of  my  salvation,  I  have  cried 
 day  and  night  before  Thee  :  O  let  my  prayer  enter  into  Thy 
 presence,  0  Lord.     Alleluia  I 
 
 Seeret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  send  the  Holy  Spirit,  that 
 He  may  both  make  these  present  gifts  Thy  Sacraments  to  us,  and 
 purify  our  hearts  for  the  receiving  of  the  same.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  John  xiv.  I  will  not  leave  you  comfortless,  I  will  come 
 to  you  again  :  Alleluia  I  and  your  heart  shall  rejoice.  Alleluia  ! 
 Alleluia! 
 
 P.  Comm.  May  Thy  sacred  mysteries,  O  Lord,  bestow  upon 
 us  the  Divine  fervour,  that  we  may  delight  both  in  their  celebra- 
 tion and  in  their  effect.     Through. 
 
 Crinitg  @>unDag, 
 
 The  Office.    Tobit  xii. 
 
 Blessed  be  the  Holy  Trinity,  and  the  Undivided  Unity.  We  will 
 give  thanks  to  Him,  for  the  mercy  He  hath  done  unto  us. 
 
 Ps.  Let  us  bless  the  Father  and  the  Son,  together  with  the  Holy 
 Ghost. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  hast  given  unto  us  Thy 
 servants  grace,  by  the  confession  of  a  true  faith,  to  acknowledge 
 the  glory  of  the  eternal  Trinity,  and  in  the  power  of  the  Divine 
 Majesty  to  worship  the  Unity  ;  we  beseech  Thee,  that  Thou 
 wouldest  keep  us  stedfast  in  this  faith,  and  evermore  defend  us 
 from  all  adversities.     Who. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Rev.  iv.  l-IO. 
 
 /;/  those  days  I  saw  a  door  opened  in  Heaven  worship 
 
 Him  that  liveth  for  ever  and  ever. 
 
 Gradual.  Dan.  iil-  Blessed  art  Thou,  O  Lord,  Who  beholdest 
 the  depths,  and  sittest  upon  the  cherubim. 
 
 }[ .  O  ye  heavens,  bless  ye  God  :  for  the  mercy  He  hath  done 
 unto  us. 
 
 Alleluia  I  ~f .  Tobit  viii.  Blessed  art  Thou,  O  Lord  God  of 
 our  fathers  :  Thy  Name  is  worthy  to  be  praised  and  glorified 
 !•>)•  evermore. 
 
TRINITY    SUNDAY.  22  1 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Adored  bo  the  blessed  Trinity, 
 
 Glory  co-equal.  Godhead  co-eternal— 
 
 The  Father  God,  the  Son  begotten,  ever 
 
 Above  all  with  the  Holy  Ghost  abiding. 
 
 Always  one  Will  have  all  the  Persons  Three, 
 
 And  never  with  each  other  are  at  variance. 
 
 For  God  is  one,  not  into  three  divided, 
 
 So  the  right  faith,  which  Christ  set  forth,  confesses. 
 
 This  is  the  faith  which  doth  abolish  sin; 
 
 This  the  unclouded  country  doth  restore 
 
 "Where  heavenly  hosts  chant  their  sweet  symphony, 
 
 Christ's  footsteps  clad  in  robes  of  white  they  follow ; 
 
 And,  after  this  world's  strife  is  o'er,  put  on 
 
 The  change  of  raiment  after  which  they  yearn. 
 
 Let  us,  too,  whom  the  grace  of  God  enlightens, 
 
 Pay,  as  in  duty  bound,  our  debts  to  heaven, 
 
 That  so  for  us  may  after  death  abide 
 
 Communion  with  that  celestial  band ; 
 
 And  when  the  final  sentence  is  awarded, 
 
 "We  may  have  entrance  to  the  courts  above, 
 
 Where  light  beams  forth  conspicuous,  enkindled 
 
 By  that  undying  flame,  the  Lord  our  God, 
 
 Our  everlasting  Vision,  our  Salvation, 
 
 Which  lighteth  up  the  holy  angels'  breasts 
 
 While  upon  Christ  alone  they  fix  their  eyes] 
 
 Such  thirst  will  saints  in  soul  and  body  feel, 
 
 When  for  their  holy  deeds  a  prize  eternal 
 
 Shall  by  the  Judge  of  all  have  been  awarded. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  in.  I-15. 
 In  those  days  there  was  a  man  of  the  Pharisees,  named  Nico- 
 demus but  have  eternal  life. 
 
 Preface.  Who  with  Thy  Only-begotten  Son. 
 
 Offert.  Tobit  xii.  Blessed  be  God  the  Father,  and  the  Only- 
 begotten  Son  of  God,  as  likewise  the  Holy  Ghost ;  for  the  mercy  He 
 hath  done  unto  us. 
 
 Secret.  Sanctify,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  God,  Holy 
 Trinity,  by  the  invocation  of  Thy  Holy  Name,  the  offering  of 
 this  oblation  ;  and  through  it  perfect  us  to  be  an  eternal  gift  pre- 
 sented unto  Thee.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Tobit  xii.  Let  us  bless  the  God  of  Heaven  :  and  we 
 will  give  thanks  unto  Him  in  the  sight  of  all  that  live ;  for  the 
 mercy  He  hath  done  unto  us. 
 
 P.  Comm.  May  the  receiving  of  this  Sacrament,  O  Lord  our 
 God,  and  the  confession  of  the  everlasting  Holy  Trinity,  and  of 
 
2  22  CORPUS    CHRIST1. 
 
 the  undivided  Unity  of  the  same,  be  profitable  to  us,  for  the  sal- 
 vation of  body  and  soul.     Who. 
 
 ^f  Throughout  the  week  till  Corpus  Christi  let  this  Mass  be  said,  unless  Sal  us 
 or  the  Feast  of  B.  V.  M.  on  Saturday  occur,  but  without  Sequence  or 
 Creed  ;  and  jor  the  Epistles  O  the  depth  and  The  grace  of  our  Lord 
 are  said  alternately  through  the  week,  together  with  the  Gospel  When  the 
 Comforter  is  come.     See  Votive  Mass  of  the  Trinity. 
 
 Corpus  Cftrwti* 
 
 The  Office.  Ps.  lxxxi. 
 
 He  should  have  fed  them  also  with  the  finest  wheat-flour, 
 Alleluia  !  and  with  honey  out  of  the  stony  rock  should  I  have 
 satisfied  thee.     Alleluia  !    Alleluia  !  Alleluia  ! 
 
 Ps.  Sing  we  merrily  unto  God  our  strength  :  make  a  cheerful 
 noise  unto  the  God  of  Jacob. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  under  this  wondrous  Sacrament  hast  left  us  a 
 memorial  of  Thy  Passion,  grant  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  so  to 
 reverence  the  holy  mysteries  of  Thy  Body  and  Blood,  that  in 
 ourselves  we  may  ever  sensibly  have  fruition  of  the  redemption 
 which  Thou  hast  wrought.     Who. 
 
 The  Epistle.     I  Cor.  xi.  23-29. 
 
 Brethren,  I  have  received  of  the  Lord  not  discerning 
 
 the  Lord's  Body. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cxlv.  The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  Thee,  O  Lord : 
 and  Thou  givest  them  their  meat  in  due  season. 
 
 y.  Thou  openest  Thine  hand:  and  fillest  all  things  living 
 with  plenteousness. 
 
 Alleluia !  j[ .  John  vi.  My  Flesh  is  meat  indeed,  and  My 
 Blood  is  drink  indeed  :  he  that  eateth  My  Flesh  and  drinketh 
 My  Blood,  dwelleth  in  Me,  and  I  in  him. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Sion,  lift  thy  voice  and  sing; 
 Praise  thy  Saviour  and  thy  King; 
 
 Praise  with  hymns  thy  Shepherd  true : 
 Strive  thy  best  to  praise  Him  well ; 
 Yet  doth  He  all  praise  excel ; 
 
 None  can  ever  reach  His  due. 
 
 See  to-day  before  us  laid 
 The  living  and  life-giving  Bread ! 
 Theme  for  praise  and  joy  profound  ! 
 
CORPUS    CIIRISTI.  2  2 
 
 The  same  which  at  the  sacred  board 
 \\  as,  by  our  Incarnate  Lord, 
 Given  to  His  Apostles  round. 
 
 Let  the  praise  be  loud  and  high, 
 Sweet  and  tranquil  be  the  joy 
 
 Felt  to-day  in  every  breast, 
 On  this  Festival  divine, 
 Which  records  the  origin 
 
 Of  the  glorious  Eucharist. 
 
 On  this  Table  of  the  King, 
 Our  new  Paschal  offering 
 
 Brings  to  end  the  olden  rite : 
 Here,  for  empty  shadows  fled, 
 Is  Reality  instead; 
 
 Here,  instead  of  darkness,  Light. 
 
 His  own  act,  at  Supper  seated, 
 Christ  ordained  to  be  repeated, 
 
 In  His  memory  divine; 
 Wherefore  now,  with  adoration, 
 We  the  Host  of  our  salvation 
 
 Consecrate  from  bread  and  wine. 
 
 Hear  what  Holy  Church  maintaineth, 
 That  the  bread  its  substance  changeth 
 
 Into  Flesh,  the  wine  to  Blood. 
 Doth  it  pass  thy  comprehending  ? 
 Faith,  the  law  of  sight  transcending, 
 
 Leaps  to  things  not  understood. 
 
 Here  beneath  these  signs  are  hidden 
 Priceless  things,  to  sense  forbidden — 
 
 Signs,  not  things,  are  all  we  see : 
 Flesh  from  bread,  and  Blood  from  wine ; 
 Yet  is  Christ,  in  either  sign, 
 
 All  entire,  confess'd  to  be. 
 
 They,  too,  who  of  Him  partake, 
 Sever  not,  nor  rend,  nor  break, 
 
 But  entire  their  Lord  receive. 
 Whether  one  or  thousands  eat, 
 All  receive  the  self-same  Meat, 
 
 Nor  the  less  for  others  leave. 
 
 Both  the  wicked  and  the  good 
 Eat  of  this  celestial  Food  ; 
 
 But  with  ends  how  opposite  ! 
 Here  'tis  life,  and  there  'tis  death  ; 
 The  same,  yet  issuing  to  each 
 
 In  a  difference  infinite. 
 
 Nor  a  single  doubt  retain, 
 When  they  break  the  Host  in  twain, 
 But  that  in  each  part  remain 
 Wrhat  was  in  the  whole  before; 
 
224  CORPUS    CHRISTI. 
 
 Since  the  simple  sign  alone 
 Suffers  change  in  state  or  form, 
 The  Signified  remaining  one 
 And  the  same  for  evermore. 
 
 Lo !  upon  the  Altar  lies, 
 Hidden  deep  from  human  eyes, 
 Bread  of  Angels  from  the  skies, 
 
 Made  the  food  of  mortal  man : 
 Children's  meat  to  dogs  denied, 
 In  old  types  foresignified  ; 
 In  the  manna  heav'n-supplied, 
 
 Isaac  and  the  Paschal  Lamb. 
 
 Jesu !  Shepherd  of  the  sheep  ! 
 Thou  Thy  flock  in  safety  keep. 
 Living  Bread!  Thy  life  supply; 
 Strengthen  us,  or  else  we  die ; 
 
 Fill  us  with  celestial  grace. 
 Thou  Who  feedest  us  below  ! 
 Source  of  all  we  have  or  know ! 
 Grant  that  with  Thy  Saints  above, 
 Sitting  at  the  Feast  of  Love, 
 
 We  may  see  Thee  face  to  face. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  vi.  55-58. 
 
 At  that  time  said  Jesus  to  His  disciples  and  to  the  multitude  of  the 
 
 Jews,  My  Flesh  is  meat  indeed shall  live  for  ever. 
 
 The  Creed. 
 
 Preface.  Because  by  the  mystery. 
 
 Offert.  Lev.  xxi.  The  priests  of  the  Lord  do  offer  the  offer- 
 ings made  by  fire  and  the  bread  of  their  God,  therefore  they 
 shall  be  holy  unto  their  God,  and  they  shall  not  profane  His 
 Name.      Alleluia ! 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  mercifully  grant  unto  Thy 
 Church  the  gifts  of  unity  and  peace,  which  are  mystically  repre- 
 sented in  these  offerings  which  we  present.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  I  Cor.  xi.  As  often  as  ye  eat  this  Bread,  and  drink 
 this  Cup,  ye  do  shew  the  Lord's  death  till  He  come.  Where- 
 fore whosoever  shall  eat  this  Bread  and  drink  this  Cup  of  the 
 Lord  unworthily,  shall  be  guilty  of  the  Body  and  Blood  of  the 
 Lord.     Alleluia ! 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we  may  be 
 fulfilled  with  the  eternal  fruition  of  Thy  Godhead,  which  in 
 this  life  the  partaking  of  Thy  precious  Body  and  Blood  doth 
 prefigure.     Who. 
 
 ^  This  Mass  is  said  throughout  the  Octa*ve,  but  without  Sequence  and  Creed, 
 unless  the  Octave  is  kept  with  rulers  of  Choir ;  in  which  case  the 
 Sequence  Sion,  lift,  and  Creed  may  be  used. 
 
--o 
 
 jTir.st  ^unDaj)  after  Crinitg. 
 
 The  Office,     Ps.  xffi. 
 
 /,on/,  my  trust  is  in  Thy  mercy  :  and  my  heart  is  joyful  in 
 Thy  salvation.  I  will  sing  of  the  Lord,  because  He  hath  dealt 
 so  lovingly  with  me. 
 
 Ps.  How  long  wilt  Thou  forget  me,  O  Lord,  for  ever  :  how 
 long  wilt  Thou  hide  Thy  face  from  me  ? 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  the  strength  of  them  that  put  their  trust  in  Thee, 
 mercifully  accept  our  prayers ;  and  because  the  weakness  of  our 
 mortal  nature  can  do  nothing  without  Thee,  grant  us  the  help  of 
 Thy  grace,  that  in  keeping  of  Thy  commandments  we  may 
 please  Thee,  both  in  will  and  deed.     Through. 
 
 %  There  is  always  a  Memorial  of  Trinity  Sunday  from  noiv  till  Advent 
 avhen  the  Sunday  Mass  is  said. 
 
 The  Epistle.      I  John  iv.  8-2  1. 
 Beloved,  love  is  of  God  love  his  brother  also. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xli.  I  said,  Lord,  be  merciful  unto  me  :  heal  my 
 soul,  for  I  have  sinned  against  Thee. 
 
 }.  Blessed  is  he  that  considereth  the  poor  and  needy:  the 
 Lord  shall  deliver  him  in  the  time  of  trouble. 
 
 Alleluia!  y.  Ps.  v.  Ponder  my  words,  O  Lord  :  consider  my 
 meditation. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  xvi.  1 9-3 1. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  spake  this  parable  unto  His  disciples,  There 
 was  a  certain  rich  man though  one  rose  from  the  dead. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  v.  O  hearken  Thou  unto  the  voice  of  my  calling, 
 my  King,  and  my  God  :  for  unto  Thee  will  I  make  my  prayer, 
 0  Lord. 
 
 Secret.  O  God,  Who  renewest  us  who  are  created  after  Thine 
 image,  both  by  sacraments  and  precepts,  graciously  accept  the 
 prayers  and  oblations  of  Thy  suppliants,  that  the  propitiatory 
 sacrifice  may  obtain  for  them  that  which  no  trust  in  their  own 
 merits  can  assure  to  them.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  ix.  I  will  speak  of  all  Thy  marvellous  works.     I 
 will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  Thee  :   yea,  my  songs  will  I  make  of 
 Thy  Name,  O  Thou  most  Highest. 
 Q 
 
2  26  SECOND    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 
 
 P.  Conun.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we  who  are 
 fulfilled  with  such  bounties  may  both  receive  the  gift  of  salva- 
 tion, and  never  cease  from  praising  Thee.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.      2  Peter  i.  1 6- 1 9. 
 
 Dearly  beloved \  we  have  made  known  unto  you  the  power 
 
 arise  in  your  hearts. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  v.  1 7- 1 9. 
 At  that  time  said  Jesus  to  Hi?  disciples,  Think   not   that  I  am 
 come  great  in  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven. 
 
 ©econti  ©untiag  after  Crinitp, 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xviii. 
 
 The  Lord  was  my  upholder.  He  brought  me  forth  also  into 
 a  place  of  liberty :  He  brought  me  forth,  even  because  He  had  a 
 favour  unto  me. 
 
 Ps.  I  will  love  Thee,  O  Lord,  my  strength  ;  the  Lord  is  my 
 stony  rock,  and  my  defence  and  my  Saviour. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  Lord,  Who  never  failest  to  govern  them  whom  Thou  dost 
 bring  up  in  Thy  stedfast  love  ;  make  us  to  have  alike  a  perpetual 
 fear  and  love  of  Thy  Holy  Name.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.      I  John  iii.  1 3- 1 8. 
 
 Dearly  beloved,  marvel  not  if  the  world  hate  you but 
 
 in  deed  and  in  truth. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cxx.  When  I  was  in  trouble  I  called  upon  the 
 Lord  :  and  He  heard  me. 
 
 jf .  Deliver  my  soul,  O  Lord,  from  lying  lips  :  and  from  a 
 deceitful  tongue. 
 
 Alleluia  I  ^f .  Ps.  vii.  God  is  a  righteous  Judge,  strong,  and 
 patient  :  and  God  is  provoked  every  day. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  xiv.  1 6-24. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  spake  this  parable  unto  His  disciples,  A  certain 
 man  made  a  great  supper  shall  taste  of  my  supper. 
 
THIRD    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY.  'llj 
 
 Offer t.  Ps.  \i.  Turn  Thee,  O  Lord,  and  deliver  my  soul  :  () 
 save  me  for  Tin  mercy's  sake. 
 
 .'.  May  the  oblation  to  be  offered  to  Thy  Name  purify 
 us,  O  Lord  :  and  make  us  day  by  day  to  advance  in  heavenly 
 life.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xiii.  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. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we  who 
 have  received  the  holy  gift  may,  whilst  we  attend  the  mystery, 
 more  effectually  work  out  our  salvation.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Eph.  iv.  1 7-24 
 Brethren,  this  I  say  and  testify  in  the  Lord  righteous- 
 ness and  true  holiness  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  xxi.  23-27. 
 
 At  that  time,  when  Jesus  was  come  into  the  Temple 
 
 by  what  authority  I  do  these  things. 
 
 CinrD  ©tmtjag  after  Crinitg, 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xxv. 
 Turn  Thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me,  0  Lord,  for  I 
 am  desolate,  and  in  misery.    Look  upon  my  adversity  and  misery  : 
 and  forgive  me  all  my  sin,  my  God. 
 
 Ps.  Unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  will  I  lift  up  my  soul  ;  my  God,  I 
 have  put  my  trust  in  Thee  :  O  let  me  not  be  confounded. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee  mercifully  to  hear  our  supplications  ; 
 and  grant  that  we,  to  whom  Thou  hast  given  an  hearty  desire  to 
 pray,  may  by  Thy  aid  be  defended.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.      I  Peter  v.  6-1 1. 
 
 Dearly  beloved,  humble  yourselves dominion  for  ever 
 
 and  ever. 
 
228  FOURTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lv.  O  cast  thy  burden  upon  the  Lord,  and  lie 
 shall  nourish  thee. 
 
 ^f[ .  When  I  cried  unto  the  Lord,  He  heard  my  voice  from  the 
 battle  that  was  against  me. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y,  Ps.  xviii.  I  will  love  Thee,  O  Lord,  my  strength  ; 
 the  Lord  is  my  stony  rock,  and  my  defence,  and  my  Saviour. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  xv.  I-IO. 
 
 At  that  time  drew  near  unto  Jesus  all  the  publicans  
 
 sinner  that  repenteth. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  ix.  They  that  know  Thy  Name  will  put  their  trust 
 in  Thee:  for  Thou,  Lord,  hast  never  failed  them  that  seek  Thee. 
 O  praise  the  Lord  which  dwelleth  in  Sion :  for  He  forgetteth  not 
 the  complaint  of  the  poor. 
 
 Secret.  Sanctify,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  gifts  offered 
 to  Thee:  that  for  our  healing  they  may  become  the  Body  and 
 Blood  of  Thy  Only-begotten  Son.     Who. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xvii.  I  have  called  upon  Thee,  O  God,  for  Thou 
 shalt  hear  me:  incline  Thine  ear  to  me,  and  hearken  unto  my 
 words. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We,  having  received  Thy  gifts,  beseech  Thee,  O 
 Lord,  that  by  their  virtue  Thou  wouldest  purify  us  from  all  vices, 
 and  fill  us  abundantly  with  the  gifts  of  Thy  grace.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.     2  Tim.  iv.  1 7,  18. 
 
 Dearly  beloved,  the  Lord   stood   with   me    glory  for 
 
 ever  and  ever.     Amen. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  v.  25-30. 
 At  that  time  said  Jesus  to  His  disciples,  Agree  with  thine  adver- 
 sary    cast  into  hell. 
 
 JTourtf)  ©unDag  after  Crinttg, 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xxvii. 
 
 The  Lord  is  my  light,  and   my  salvation;  whom  then  shall  I 
 fear?  the  Lord  is  the  strength  of  my  life  •,  of  whom  then  shall  I 
 
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 be   afraid  ?      When    mine    enemies    and  my  foes  came  upon   me, 
 they  stumbled  and  tell. 
 
 Ps.  Though  an  host  of  men  were  laid  against  me,  yet  shall 
 not  m\  heart  be  afraid. 
 
 The  Colled. 
 
 O  God,  the  protector  of  all  that  trust  in  Thee,  without  Whom 
 nothing  is  strong,  nothing  is  holy-,  multiply  upon  us  Thy  mercy, 
 that,  Thou  being  our  ruler  and  guide,  we  may  so  pass  through 
 things  temporal,  that  we  lose  not  the  things  eternal.      Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.      Rom.  viii.  18-23. 
 Brethren,  I  reckon  that  the   sufferings  the  redemp- 
 tion of  our  body,  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lxxix.  Be  merciful  unto  our  sins,  O  Lord. 
 Wherefore  do  the  heathen  say :   Where  is  now  their  God  ? 
 
 y.  Help  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  for  the  glory  of  Thy 
 Name:   deliver  us,  0  Lord. 
 
 Alleluia  I  y .  Ps.  xxi.  The  King  shall  rejoice  in  Thy  strength, 
 O  Lord :  exceeding  glad  shall  he  be  of  Thy  salvation. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  vi.  36-42. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples,  Be  ye  therefore  merciful 
 mote  that  is  in  thy  brother's  eye. 
 
 Ojfert.  Ps.  xiii.  Lighten  mine  eyes,  that  I  sleep  not  in  death  ; 
 lest  mine  enemy  say :  I  have  prevailed  against  him. 
 
 Secret.  Look  down,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  on  the  offer- 
 ings of  Thy  suppliant  Church  ;  and  grant  that  they  may  ever  be 
 consecrated  and  received  for  the  salvation  of  the  faithful.  Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xviii.  The  Lord  is  my  strong  rock,  and  my  defence  ; 
 my  Saviour,  my  God,  my  might. 
 
 P.  Comm.  May  Thy  holy  things,  O  Lord,  which  we  have 
 received,  give  us  life:  cleansing  us  from  our  sins,  and  making 
 us  ready  for  Thy  everlasting  mercy.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.      I  John  ii.  3-6. 
 Beloved,  hereby  we  do  know  that  we  know  Him so  to 
 
 walk,  even  as  He  walked. 
 
 The  Gospel.      Matt.  xvii.  IO-18. 
 
 At  that  time  His  disciples  asked  Jesus,  saying  the 
 
 child  was  cured  from  that  very  hour. 
 
230 
 
 JTtftJ)  Suntrng  after  Crinitg, 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xxvii. 
 
 Hearken  unto  my  voice,  O  Lord,  when  I  cry  unto  Thee  : 
 Thou  hast  been   my  succour:  leave  me  not,  neither  forsake  me, 
 
 0  God  of  my  salvation. 
 
 Ps.  The  Lord  is  my  light,  and  my  salvation :  whom  then  shall 
 
 1  fear  ? 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Grant,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  the  course  of  this 
 world  may  be  so  peaceably  ordered  by  Thy  governance,  that 
 Thy  Church  may  joyfully  serve  Thee  in  all  quietness.    Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.      1  Peter  iii.  8-15. 
 
 Dearly  beloved,  be  ye  all  of  one  mind  in  prayer,  having  com- 
 passion    the  Lord  God  in  your  hearts. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lxxxiv.  Behold,  O  God,  our  defender,  and  look 
 upon  Thy  servants. 
 
 p.    O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  the  prayers  of  Thy  servants. 
 
 Alleluia  I  }.  Ps.  lxxi.  and  xxxi.  In  Thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  put 
 my  trust:  let  me  never  be  put  to  confusion,  rid  me  and  deliver 
 me  in  Thy  righteousness.  Bow  down  Thine  ear  to  me  :  make 
 haste  to  deliver  me. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  v.  1-1 1. 
 
 At  that  time,  as  the  people  pressed  upon  Jesus  to  hear 
 
 forsook  all,  and  followed  Him. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  xvi.  I  will  thank  the  Lord  for  giving  me  warning  : 
 I  have  set  God  always  before  me  :  for  He  is  on  my  right  hand, 
 therefore  I  shall  not  fall. 
 
 Secret.  Let  our  humble  prayers,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee, 
 ascend  up  into  Thy  merciful  presence;  and  let  the  virtue  of  Thy 
 Godhead,  which  Thou  dost  all-abundantiy  bestow  upon  us  to 
 the  purification  of  our  minds,  descend  upon  these  oblations. 
 Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xxvii.  One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord,  which 
 I  will  require  :  even  that  I  may  dwell  in  the  House  of  the  Lord 
 all  the  days  of  my  life. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  besee  :h  Thee,  O  Lo;*d,  let  the  holy  mysteries 
 cieaase  and  defend  us  by  their  special  efficacy.     Through 
 
SIXTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY.  2]\ 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 The  Epistle.      I  Tim.  ii.  I -7. 
 Beloved,  I   exhort  that,  first  of  all   in   faith  and 
 
 verity. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  viii.  22-25. 
 
 At  that  tune   it  came  to  pass   on  a  certain  day  
 
 and  they  obey  Him. 
 
 @>trt!)  gomtiag  after  Crtnitg, 
 
 The  Office,     Ps.  xxviii. 
 
 The  Lord  is  my  strength :  and  He  is  the  wholesome  defence 
 of  His  Anointed.  O  save  Thy  people,  and  give  Thy  blessing 
 unto  Thine  inheritance :  feed  them  for  ever. 
 
 Ps.  Unto  Thee  will  I  cry,  O  Lord,  my  strength:  think  no 
 scorn  of  me  ;  lest,  if  Thou  make  as  though  Thou  hearest  not,  I 
 become  like  them  that  go  down  into  the  pit. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  hast  prepared  for  them  that  love  Thee  good 
 things  yet  unseen,  pour  into  our  hearts  such  love  toward  Thee, 
 that  we,  loving  Thee  in  and  above  all   things,  may  obtain  Thy 
 promises,  which  exceed  all  that  we  can  desire.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Rom.  vi.  J-II. 
 
 Brethren,  so  many  of  us  as  were  baptized  alive  unto 
 
 God  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xc.  Turn  Thee  again,  O  Lord,  at  the  last:  and 
 be  gracious  unto  Thy  servants. 
 
 y.  Lord,  Thou  hast  been  our  refuge :  from  one  generation  to 
 another. 
 
 Alleluia  I  y .  Ps.  lix.  Deliver  me  from  mine  enemies,  my  God: 
 defend  me  from  them  that  rise  up  against  me. 
 
 The  Gospel.      Matt.  v.  20-24. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  unto  His  disciples,  Except  your  righteous- 
 ness   then  come  and  offer  thy  gift. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  xvii.  O  hold  Thou  up  my  goings  in  Thy  paths  : 
 that  my  footsteps  slip  not.     Incline  Thine  car  to  me,  and  hearken 
 
2]1  SEVENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 
 
 unto   my   words.     Shew  Thy  marvellous  loving-kindness,  Thou 
 that  art  the  Sax  iour  of  them  which  put  their  trust  in  Thee,  0  Lord. 
 
 Secret,  Favourably  hear  our  humble  prayers,  O  Lord,  and 
 graciously  receive  these  oblations  of  Thy  servants  :  that  what 
 each  hath  offered  to  the  honour  of  Thy  Name,  may  be  profitable 
 for  the  salvation  of  all.     Through. 
 
 Comrn.  Ps.  xxvii.  'Therefore  will  I  offer  in  His  dwelling  an 
 oblation  with  great  gladness :  I  will  sing,  and  speak  praises  unto 
 the  Lord. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we,  whom 
 Thou  hast  fed  with  this  heavenly  gift,  may  be  cleansed  from  our 
 secret  sins,  and  delivered  from  the  snares  of  our  enemies. 
 Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.      I  John  ii.  2  I -2  5. 
 
 Dearly  beloved,  I  have   not  written  unto  you eternal  life. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Mark  x.  17-21. 
 
 At  that  time,  when  Jesus  was  gone  forth  into  the  way 
 
 come  and  follow  Me. 
 
 @>etoentf)  ©untiag  after  Crtnitg, 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xlvii. 
 O  clap  your  hands  together,  all  ye  people :  O  sing  unto  God 
 with  the  voice  of  melody. 
 
 Ps.  He  shall  subdue  the  people  under  us :  and  the  nations  under 
 our  feet. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 God  of  all  power,  Who  art  the  Author  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. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Rom.  vi.  1 9-2  3. 
 
 Brethren,  I  speak  after  the   manner  of  men  eternal 
 
 life,  through  Jesus  Chri  t  our  Lord. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xxxiv  Come,  ye  children,  and  hearken  unto  me: 
 I  will  teach  you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 
 
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 y.  They  had  an  eye  unto  Him,  and  were  lightened  :  and  their 
 faces  were  not  ashamed. 
 
 Alleluia  .'  Jf.  Ps.  lxv.  Thou,  O  God,  art  praised  in  Sion  :  and 
 unto  Thee  shall  the  vow  be  performed  in  Jerusalem. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Mark  viii.  I -9. 
 
 In  those  days,  the  multitude  with  Jesus  being  very  great 
 
 He  sent  them  away. 
 
 Offer t.  Dan.  iii.*  Like  as  in  the  burnt  offerings  of  rams  and 
 bullocks,  and  like  as  in  ten  thousands  of  fat  lambs:  so  let  our 
 sacrifice  be  in  Thy  sight  this  day,  and  grant  that  we  may  wholly 
 go  after  Thee :  for  they  shall  not  be  confounded  that  put  their 
 trust  in  Thee,  0  Lord. 
 
 Secret.  Favourably  hear  our  humble  prayers,  O  Lord,  and 
 graciously  receive  these  oblations  of  Thy  people:  and  that  the 
 vow  of  none  may  be  without  effect,  the  request  of  none  be  sent 
 empty  away,  grant  that  the  things  which  we  ask  faithfully,  we 
 may  obtain  effectually.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xxxi.  Bow  down  Thine  ear  to  me :  make  haste  to 
 deliver  me. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We,  being  replenished  with  Thy  gifts,  beseech 
 Thee,  O  Lord,  to  grant  that  we  may  both  be  cleansed  by  their 
 efficacy,  and  strengthened  by  their  aid.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.      Rom.  viii.  1-6. 
 Brethren,   there   is   now  no    condemnation    to   be 
 
 spiritually  minded  is  life  and  peace  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  xii.  I -7. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  went  on  the  Sabbath  Day would 
 
 not  have  condemned  the  guiltless. 
 
 €tgf)ti)  ©unDag  after  Crinitg* 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xlviii. 
 We  wait  for  Thy  loving-kindness,  O  God :  in   the  midst  of 
 Thy  temple.     O  God,  according  to  Thy  Name,  so  is  Thy  praise 
 unto  the  world's  end :  Thy  right  hand  is  full  of  righteousness. 
 
 *  /.<•.,  Song  of  the  Three  Children  (v.  17). 
 
234  EIGHTH    WEDNESDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 
 
 Ps.  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  highly  to  be  praised:  in  the  city 
 of  our  God,  even  upon  His  holy  hill. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Whose   providence  ordereth  all  things,  we   humbly 
 beseech  Thee  to  put  away  from  us  all  hurtful  things,  and  to  give 
 us  those  things  which  be  profitable  for  us.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Rom .  viii.  1 2 - 1 7 . 
 
 Brethren,  we   are   debtors   and  joint-heirs  with 
 
 Christ. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xxxi.  And  be  Thou  my  strong  rock,  and  house 
 of  defence :  that  Thou  mayest  save  me. 
 
 y .  In  Thee,  O  Lord  God,  have  I  put  my  trust :  let  me  never 
 be  put  to  confusion. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  Ps.  lxxviii.  Hear  my  law,  O  my  people. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  vii.  1 5-2 1. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples,  Beware  of  false  prophets 
 
 but  he  that  doeth  the  will  of  My  Father  Which  is  in 
 
 Heaven,  he  shall  enter  into  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven. 
 
 Ofert.  Ps.  xviii.  For  Thou  shalt  save  the  people  that  are  in 
 adversity :  and  shalt  bring  down  the  high  looks  of  the  proud. 
 For  who  is  God  beside  Thee,  0  Lord  ? 
 
 Secret.  O  God,  Who  by  one  perfect  sacrifice  hast  confirmed 
 the  divers  sacrifices  of  the  Law,  accept  from  Thy  devout  servants 
 the  oblation  presented  unto  Thee,  and  sanctify  it  by  the  like 
 blessing  which  Thou  didst  give  to  the  offering  of  righteous  Abel  : 
 that  what  each  hath  offered  in  honour  of  Thy  Divine  Majesty, 
 may  be  profitable  for  the  salvation  of  all.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xxxiv.  O  taste,  and  see,  how  gracious  the  Lord  is : 
 blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  Him. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Let  Thy  wholesome  working,  O  Lord,  both  set  us 
 free  from  our  froward  ways,  and  lead  us  unto  those  things  which 
 be  rightful.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Rom.  v.  8-1 1. 
 Brethren,  God  commendeth  His  love  toward 
 through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
 
 us 
 
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 The  Gospel.      Mark  i\.  38-48. 
 At  that  time  the  disciples  said  unto  Jesus,  Master,  wc   saw  one 
 casting  out  devils  the  fire  is  not  quenched. 
 
 Jl5tntf)  ©tmtiap  after  Crinitg, 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  liv. 
 Behold,  God  is  my  helper :  the  Lord  is  with  them  that  uphold 
 my  soul.     He  shall  reward  evil  unto  mine  enemies  :  destroy  Thou 
 them  in  Thy  truth,  0  God,  my  defender. 
 
 Ps.  Save  me,  O  God,  for  Thy  Name's  sake :  and  avenge  me 
 in  Thy  strength. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Grant  to  us,  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  spirit  to  think  and 
 do  always  such  things  as  be  rightful-,  that  we,  who  cannot  exist 
 without  Thee,  may  be  enabled  to  live  according  to  Thy  will. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.      I  Cor.  x.  6-13. 
 
 Brethren,  we  should  not  lust  after  evil  things able 
 
 to  bear  it. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  viii.  O  Lord  our  Governour,  how  excellent  is  Thy 
 Name  in  all  the  world  : 
 
 y.  Thou  that  hast  set  Thy  glory  above  the  heavens ! 
 
 Alleluia!  y.  Ps.  lxxxi.  Sing  we  merrily  unto  God  our  strength  : 
 make  a  cheerful  noise  unto  the  God  of  Jacob.  Take  the  psalm  : 
 the  merry  harp  with  the  lute. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  xvi.  I -9. 
 At   that  time  Jesus   spake  this  parable  unto  His  disciples.  There 
 
 was  a  certain  rich  man  which  had  a  steward  receive 
 
 you  into  everlasting  habitations. 
 
 Ojfert.  Ps.  xix.  The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  and  rejoice 
 the  heart :  sweeter  also  than  honey,  and  the  honey-comb.  More- 
 over, by  them  is  Thy  servant  taught. 
 
 Secret.  Receive,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  offerings 
 which  of  Thine  own  bounty  we  present  unto  Thee,  that  these 
 most  holy  mysteries  may,  by  the  power  of  Thy  grace,  make  us 
 holy  in  conversation  in  this  life,  and  bring  us  to  those  joys  that 
 never  end.     Through. 
 
236  TENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 
 
 Comm.  Matt.  vi.  Seek  ye  first  the  Kingdom  of  God,  and  all 
 things  shall  be  added  unto  you,  saith  the  Lord. 
 
 P.  Comm.  May  the  heavenly  mystery,  O  Lord,  we  beseech 
 Thee,  renew  us  both  in  soul  and  body:  that  we  may  perceive 
 the  effectual  virtue  of  that  which  we  have  outwardly  performed. 
 Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Rom.  vi.  :6-l8. 
 Brethren,   know   ye  not,    that   to  whom   ye   yield   yourselves 
 
 servants  to  obey the  servants  of  righteousness  /*;/  Christ 
 
 Jesus  our  Lord. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  xvi.  IO-I5. 
 At   that  time  said  Jesus  to  His  disciples,  He   that   is   faithful    in 
 that  which  is  least  abomination  in  the  sight  of  God. 
 
 Cent!)  @>unlmj)  after  Crinitg. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  lv. 
 
 When  I  called  upon  the  Lord,  He  heard  my  voice  from  the  battle 
 that  was  against  me,  and  brought  them  down,  even  God  that  en- 
 dureth  for  ever :  O  cast  thy  burden  upon  the  Lord,  and  He  shall 
 nourish  thee. 
 
 Ps.  Hear  my  prayer,  O  God ;  and  hide  not  Thyself  from  my 
 petition :  take  heed  unto  me,  and  hear  me. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Let  Thy  merciful  ears,   O  Lord,    be  open  to  the  prayers   of 
 Thy  humble   servants;  and   that  they  may  obtain  their  petitions, 
 make  them  to  ask  such  things  as  shall  please  Thee.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.      I  Cor.  xii.  2-1 1. 
 
 Brethren,  ye  know  that  ye  were  Gentiles  every  man 
 
 severally  as  He  will. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xvii.  Keep  me,  0  Lord,  as  the  apple  of  an  eye : 
 hide  me  under  the  shadow  of  Thy  wings. 
 
 ~ft.  Let  my  sentence  come  forth  from  Thy  presence:  and  let 
 Thine  eyes  look  upon  the  thing  that  is  equal. 
 
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 Alleluia!  ~f .  Ps,  Ixxxviil  ()  Lord  Cod  of  my  salvation,  I  have 
 cried  day  and  night  before  'Thee. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  xix.  41-47. 
 At  that  time,  when   Jesus  was    come   near  and  He 
 
 taught  daily  in  the  temple. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  xxv.  Unto  Thee,  O  God,  will  I  lift  my  soul;  my 
 God,  I  have  put  my  trust  in  Thee:  O  let  me  not  be  confounded, 
 neither  let  mine  enemies  triumph  over  me.  For  all  they  that  hope 
 in  Thee  shall  not  be  ashamed. 
 
 Secret.  Grant  us,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  frequently  and 
 worthily  to  approach  these  mysteries :  seeing  that  as  often  as 
 this  commemorative  sacrifice  is  celebrated,  the  work  of  our  re- 
 demption is  carried  on.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  li.  Then  shalt  Thou  be  pleased  with  the  sacrifice 
 of  righteousness,  with  the  burnt-ofFerings  and  oblations  upon 
 Thine  Altar,  0  Lord. 
 
 P.  Comm.  May  the  communion  of  Thy  Sacrament,  O  Lord, 
 both  bestow  upon  us  purity,  and  contribute  to  our  unity. 
 Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.      I  Cor.  xv.  39-46. 
 
 Brethren,   all  flesh  is  not  the  same  flesh  afterward 
 
 that  which  is  spiritual  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  xxi.  34-36. 
 At  that  time  said  Jesus  to  His  disciples,  Take  heed  to  yourselves, 
 lest  at  any  time to  stand  before  the  Son  of  Man. 
 
 OEiefcentij  ©tmtmg  after  Crinitg, 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  lxviii. 
 
 God  in  His  holy  habitation,  God  that  maketh  men  to  be  of 
 one  mind  in  an  house :  He  will  give  strength  and  power  unto 
 His  people. 
 
 Ps.  Let  God  arise,  and  let  His  enemies  be  scattered :  let  them 
 also  that  hate  Him  flee  before  Him. 
 
238  ELEVENTH    WEDNESDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  declarest  Thy  almighty  power  most  chiefly  in 
 shewing  mercy  and  pity;  mercifully  grant  unto  us  Thy  grace,  that 
 we,  running  the  way  of  Thy  promises,  may  be  made  partakers 
 of  Thy  heavenly  treasure.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.      I  Cor.  xv.  I-IO. 
 
 Brethren,  I  declare  unto  you  the  Gospel  was  not  in 
 
 vain. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xxviii.  My  heart  hath  trusted  in  God,  and  I  am 
 helped  :  therefore  my  heart  danceth  for  joy,  and  in  my  song  will 
 I  praise  Him. 
 
 y.  Unto  Thee  will  I  cry,  O  Lord,  my  strength:  think  no 
 scorn  of  me. 
 
 Alleluia!  y.  Ps.xc.  Lord,  Thou  hast  been  our  refuge:  from 
 one  generation  to  another. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  xviii.  9- 1 4. 
 
 At  that  tune  Jesus  spake  this  parable he  that  humbleth 
 
 himself  shall  be  exalted. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  xxx.  I  will  magnify  Thee,  O  Lord,  for  Thou  hast 
 set  me  up;  and  not  made  my  foes  to  triumph  over  me.  O  Lord 
 my  God,  I  cried  unto  Thee:  and  Thou  hast  healed  me. 
 
 Secret.  May  the  oblation  we  are  about  to  consecrate,  O  Lord, 
 be  presented  before  Thee,  which  Thou  hast  in  such  wise  ap- 
 pointed to  be  offered  in  honour  of  Thy  Name,  that  the  same  may 
 be  graciously  made  to  work  our  healing.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Prov.  iii.  Honour  the  Lord  with  thy  substance,  and 
 with  the  first-fruits  of  all  thine  increase:  so  shall  thy  barns  be 
 filled  with  plenty,  and  thy  presses  shall  burst  out  with  new  wine. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  that  in  Thy 
 mercy  Thou  wouldest  never  leave  those  destitute  of  Thy  aid  whom 
 Thou  ceasest  not  to  restore  by  Divine  sacraments.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.      I  Cor.  vi.  1 5-20. 
 Brethren,  know  ye  not  that  your  bodies  are   the  members  of 
 Christ  therefore  glorifv  God  in  your  body. 
 
TWELFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY.  239 
 
 The  Gospel,     Luke  xviii.  1-8. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  spake  a  parable  unto  His  disciples  to  this  end, 
 
 that   men    ought  always  to  pray  He  will  avenge  them 
 
 speedily. 
 
 Ctoelftlj  ©unDaj)  after  Crtnitj). 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  lxx. 
 
 Haste  Thee,  O  God,  to  deliver  me:  make  haste  to  help  me,  O 
 Lord.  Let  them  be  ashamed  and  confounded  that  seek  after  my 
 soul. 
 
 Ps.  Let  them  be  turned  backward  and  put  to  confusion  that 
 wish  me  evil. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  in  the  abundance  of  Thy 
 mercy  art  wont  to  give  more  than  either  we  desire  or  deserve ; 
 pour  down  upon  us  Thy  mercy-,  forgiving  us  those  things 
 whereof  our  conscience  is  afraid,  and  giving  us  those  things 
 which  we  are  not  worthy  to  ask.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     2.  Cor.  iii.  4-9. 
 
 Brethren,  such  trust  have  we  through  Christ exceed 
 
 in  glory. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xxxiv.  I  will  alway  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord : 
 His  praise  shall  ever  be  in  my  mouth. 
 
 y .  My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the  Lord :  the  humble 
 shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y .  Ps.  xcv.  O  come,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord :  let  us 
 heartily  rejoice  in  the  strength  of  our  salvation. 
 
 y.  Let  us  come  before  His  presence  with  thanksgiving :  and 
 shew  ourselves  glad  in  Him  with  psalms. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Mark  vii.  3 1 -3  7. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus,  departing  from  the  coasts   of  Tyre 
 
 the  dumb  to  speak. 
 
 Offert.  Exod.  xxxii.  Moses  besought  the  Lord  his  God,  and 
 said.  Moses  besought  the  Lord  his  God,  arid  said  :  Lord,  why  doth 
 Thy  wrath  wax  hot  against  Thy  people?  Spare  the  wrath  of 
 Thy  soul :  remember  Abraham,  Isaac,  and  Jacob,  to  whom  Thou 
 swarest  to  give  a  land  flowing  ivith  milk  and  honey.  And  r.he  Lord 
 repented  of  the  evil  which  He  thought  to  do  unto  His  people. 
 
240  THIRTEENTH  SUNDAY   AFTER   TRINITY. 
 
 Secret,  Mercifully  look  down,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  on 
 our  bounden  service:  that  the  gift  we  offer  may  be  acceptable  to 
 Thee,  and  may  succour  our  frailty.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  civ.  The  earth  is  filled  with  the  fruit  of  Thy  works, 
 O  Lord :  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. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  in  par- 
 taking of  Thy  Sacrament  we  may  have  a  sense  of  support  both 
 in  mind  and  body;  that  receiving  the  salvation  of  both  we  may 
 glory  in  the  fulness  of  the  heavenly  healing.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.      2  Cor.  iv.  5-1  T. 
 Brethren,  we  preach  not  ourselves,  but  Christ  Jesus   the  Lord 
 , made  manifest  in  our  mortal  flesh. 
 
 The  Gospel.      Matt.  xi.  2 0-2 4. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  began  to  upbraid  the  cities  in  the 
 
 day  of  judgment,  than  for  thee. 
 
 Cfnrteentf)  ^tmtmg  after  Crinitj). 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  lxxiv. 
 Look  upon  Thy  covenant,  O  Lord,  and  forget  not  the  congre- 
 gation  of  the  poor  for  ever.     Arise,  O  God,  mahtain  Thine 
 own  cause :  forget  not  the  voice  of  Thine  enemies. 
 
 Ps.  O  God,  wherefore  art  Thou  absent  from  us  so  long:  why 
 is  Thy  wrath  so  hot  against  the  sheep  of  Thy  pasture  ? 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Almighty  and  merciful  God,  of  Whose  gift  it  cometh  that  Thy 
 faithful  people  do  unto  Thee  true  and  laudable  service;  grant, 
 we  beseech  Thee,  that  we   may  without  stumbling  run  the  way 
 of  Thy  promises.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Gal.  iii.  1 6-2  2. 
 
 Brethren,  to  Abraham   and  his  seed  might  be  given 
 
 to  them  that  believe. 
 
FOURTEENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY.  24  I 
 
 Gradual*    Ps.  lxxiv.    Look  opon  Thy  covenant,  O  Lord':  and 
 
 forget  not  the  congregation  of  the  poor  for  ever. 
 
 y.  Arise,  O  God,  maintain  Thine  own  cause:  and  forget  not 
 the  voice  of  Thine  enemies. 
 
 Alleluia  !  jf.  Ps.  xcv.  For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God:  and  a 
 great  King  above  all  the  earth. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  x.  23-37. 
 At  that  time  said  Jesus  to  His  disciples,  Blessed  are  the  eyes  that 
 see Go,  and  do  thou  likewise. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  xxxi.  My  hope  hath  been  in  Thee,  O  Lord :  I 
 have  said,  Thou  art  my  God.     My  time  is  in  Thy  hand. 
 
 Secret.  Mercifully  look  down,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  on 
 the  offerings  we  lay  on  Thy  holy  Altar;  that  they  may  be  to 
 the  honour  of  Thy  Name,  by  obtaining  abundant  pardon  for  us. 
 Through. 
 
 Comm.  Wisd.  xvi.  Thou  didst  send  us  from  Heaven  bread,  0 
 Lord,  able  to  content  every  man's  delight,  and  agreeing  to  every 
 taste. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Let  the  participation  of  this  holy  mystery,  O  Lord, 
 we  beseech  Thee,  give  us  life,  and  bestow  upon  us  both  pardon 
 and  protection.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.      I  Thess.  ii.  9-13. 
 Ye  remember,  brethren,  our  labour  and  travail effec- 
 tually worketh  also  in  you  that  believe. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  xii.  1 4-2 1. 
 
 At  that  time  the  Pharisees  went  out in  His  Name 
 
 shall  the  Gentiles  trust. 
 
 jTourteentt)  @>unDag  after  Crinitg, 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  lxxxiv. 
 Behold,   O   God  our  defender:  and  look  upon  the  face  of 
 Thine  Anointed.     For  one   day  in  Thy  courts :  is  better  than   a 
 
 thousand. 
 
242       FOURTEENTH    WEDNESDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 
 
 Ps.  O  how  amiable  are  Thy  dwellings :  Thou  Lord  of  hosts ! 
 My  soul  hath  a  desire  and  longing  to  enter  into  the  courts  of  the 
 Lord. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  give  unto  us  the  increase  of 
 faith,  hope,  and  charity;  and,  that  we  may  obtain  that  which 
 Thou  dost  promise,  make  us  to  love  that  which  Thou  dost  com- 
 mand.    Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.      Gal.  v.  1 6-2 4. 
 Brethren,  walk  in  the  Spirit the  affections  and  lusts. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xcii.  It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the 
 Lord:  and  to  sing  praises  unto  Thy  Name,  O  most  Highest. 
 
 y .  To  tell  of  Thy  loving-kindness  early  in  the  morning :  and 
 of  Thy  truth  in  the  night-season. 
 
 Alleluia!  y.  Ps.  cv.  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  and  call 
 upon  His  Name :  tell  the  people  what  things  He  hath  done. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  xvii.  H-19. 
 
 At  that  time,  as  Jesus  went  to  Jerusalem  thy  faith 
 
 hath  made  thee  whole. 
 
 Offer t.  Ps.  xxxiv.  The  angel  of  the  Lord  tarrieth  round  about 
 them  that  fear  Him :  and  delivereth  them.  O  taste,  and  see 
 how  gracious  the  Lord  is. 
 
 Secret.  Favourably  behold,  O  Lord,  Thy  people  and  their 
 offerings :  that  being  reconciled  by  this  oblation,  Thou  mayest 
 bestow  upon  us  pardon,  and  grant  our  petitions.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  John  vi.  The  bread  that  I  will  give  is  My  Flesh, 
 which  I  will  give  for  the  life  of  the  world. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we,  having 
 received  Thy  heavenly  Sacrament,  may  advance  in  our  progress 
 towards  eternal  redemption.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.     2  Cor.  vi.  14-18;  vii.  I. 
 
 Brethren,  be  ye  not  unequally  yoked  together perfecting 
 
 holiness  in  the  fear  of  God. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  xii.  1 3-24. 
 
 At  that  time  one  of  the  company  said  unto  Jesus God 
 
 feedeth  them. 
 
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 jTiftccntlj  ©un&ag  after  Crinitg. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  lxxxvi. 
 Bow  down  Thine   car,  O  Lord,  and   hear  me:   my  God,  save 
 Thy  servant   that   putteth   his  trust   in  Thee.     Be  merciful  unto 
 me,  O  Lord :  for  I  will  call  daily  upon  Thee. 
 
 Ps.  Comfort  the  soul  of  Thy  servant:  for  unto  Thee,  O 
 Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 
 
 The  Colled. 
 Keep,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  Thy  Church  with  Thy  per- 
 petual mercy:  and,  because  the  frailty  of  man  without  Thee 
 cannot  but  fall,  keep  us  ever  by  Thy  help  from  all  things  hurtful, 
 and  lead  us  to  all  things  profitable  to  our  salvation.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.      Gal.  v.  25,  26;  vi.  I-IO. 
 
 Brethren ',  if  we  live  in  the  Spirit them  that  are  of  the 
 
 household  of  faith. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cxviii.  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord :  than  to 
 put  any  confidence  in  man. 
 
 y.  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord :  than  to  put  any  confidence 
 in  princes. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y .  Ps.  cviii.  O  God,  my  heart  is  ready,  my  heart 
 is  ready :  I  will  sing  and  give  praise  with  the  best  member  that 
 I  have. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  vi.  24-37. 
 
 At  that  time  said  Jesus  to  His  disciples,  No  man  can  serve  two 
 masters  these  things  shall  be  added  unto  you. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  xl.  I  waited  patiently  for  the  Lord :  and  He  in- 
 clined unto  me,  and  heard  my  calling.  And  he  hath  put  a  new 
 song  in  my  mouth :  even  a  thanksgiving  unto  our  God. 
 
 Secret.  Grant  to  us,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  this  obla- 
 tion may  be  profitable  to  our  salvation,  both  cleansing  us  from 
 our  sins,  and  reconciling  us  to  Thy  loving-kindness.    Through. 
 
 Comm.  John  vi.  He  that  eateth  My  Flesh  and  drinketh  My 
 Blood  dwelleth  in  Me,  and  I  in  him,  saith  the  Lord. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Let  Thy  Sacrament,  O  God,  continually  purify 
 and  strengthen  us,  and  lead  us  to  the  attainment  of  eternal  salva- 
 tion.    Through. 
 
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244  SIXTEENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.      I  Tim.  i.  8-I4. 
 
 Dearly  beloved,  we   know  that  the  law  is  good which 
 
 is  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord, 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  xx.  1-8. 
 
 At  that  time  it  came  to  pass  by  what  authority  I  do 
 
 these  things. 
 
 ©irteentf)  ©untiag  after  Crtnttg, 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  lxxxvi. 
 Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  Lord  :  for  I  will  call  daily  upon  Thee. 
 For  Thou,  Lord,  art  good   and  gracious;  and  of  great  mercy 
 unto  all  them  that  call  upon  Thee. 
 
 Ps.  Bow  down  Thine  ear,  O  Lord,  and  hear  me :  for  I  am 
 poor,  and  in  misery. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  let  Thy  continual  pity  cleanse  and 
 defend  Thy  Church;  and,   because  it  cannot  continue  in  safety 
 without   Thy   succour,    govern    it   evermore    by  Thy   favour. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Ephes.  iii.  13-21. 
 
 Brethren,  I  desire  that  ye  faint  not world  without  end. 
 
 Amen. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cii.  The  heathen  shall  fear  Thy  Name,  O  Lord : 
 and  all  the  kings  of  the  earth  Thy  Majesty. 
 
 y.  When  the  Lord  shall  build  up  Sion :  and  when  His  glory 
 shall  appear. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y '.  Ps.  cxv.  Ye  that  fear  the  Lord  put  your  trust 
 in  the  Lord :  He  is  their  helper  and  defender. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  vii.  II-16. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  went  into  a  city  called  Nain God 
 
 hath  visited  His  people. 
 
 Offer t.  Ps.  xl.  Make  haste,  O  Lord,  to  help  me.  Let  them  be 
 ashamed,  and  confounded  together,  that  seek  after  my  soul  to 
 destroy  it. 
 
SEVENTEENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY.  245 
 
 Secret,  Let  Thy  Sacrament,  O  Lord,  keep  us  in  safety,  and 
 ever  defend  us  against  the  assaults  of  the  devil.     Through. 
 
 Conwi.  Ps.  lxxi.  Lord,  I  will  make  mention  of  Thy  righteous- 
 ness only.  Thou,  O  God,  hast  taught  me  from  my  youth  up 
 until  now :  forsake  me  not,  O  God,  in  mine  old  age,  when  I  am 
 grey-headed. 
 
 P.  Comm,  Let  the  inward  working  of  the  heavenly  gift,  O 
 Lord,  possess  both  our  souls  and  bodies:  that  what  it  alloweth, 
 and  not  that  which  our  own  mind  deviseth,  may  continually  pre- 
 vail in  us.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Col.  ii.  8-1 3. 
 Brethren ,  beware  lest  any  man  spoil  you  having  for- 
 given you  all  trespasses,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Mark  viii.  22-26. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  cometh   to  Bethsaida nor  tell  it  tct 
 
 any  in  the  town. 
 
 @>etoenteentf)  ©untiag  after  Crinttp* 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  cxix.  1 37,  1 24. 
 Righteous  art  Thou,  O  Lord;  and  true  is  Thy  judgment.     O 
 deal  with  Thy  servant  according  unto  Thy  loving  mercy. 
 
 Ps.  Blessed  are  those  that  are  undefiled  in  the  way :  and  walk 
 in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Lord,  we  pray  Thee  that  Thy  grace  may  always  prevent  and 
 follow  us,  and  make  us  continually  to  be  given  to  good  works. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Ephes.  iv.  1-6. 
 
 Brethren,  I  therefore  the  prisoner  of  the  Lord through 
 
 all,  and  in  you  all,  Who  is  blessed  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xxxiii.  Blessed  are  the  people  whose  God  is 
 the  Lord  Jehovah :  and  blessed  are  the  folk  that  the  Lord  hath 
 chosen  to  Him  to  be  His  inheritance. 
 
246  EIGHTEENTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 
 
 y .  By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made :  and  all 
 the  hosts  of  them  by  the  breath  of  His  mouth. 
 
 Alleluia  I  y.  Ps.  cxviii.  The  Right  Hand  of  the  Lord  bringeth 
 mighty  things  to  pass :  the  Right  Hand  of  the  Lord  hath  the 
 pre-eminence. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  xiv.  I-II. 
 
 At  that  time,  as  Jesus  went  into  the  house he  that 
 
 humbleth  himself  shall  be  exalted. 
 
 Offert.  Dan.  ix.  I  Daniel  prayed  unto  my  God,  and  said: 
 Hear,  O  Lord,  the  prayers  of  Thy  servant:  cause  Thy  face  to 
 shine  upon  Thy  sanctuary ;  and  mercifully  look  doivn  upon  this  Thy 
 people ,  whereupon  Thy  Name  is  called,  0  God. 
 
 Secret.  Cleanse  us,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  by  the  effectual 
 working  of  this  present  sacrifice ;  and  by  Thy  mercy  make  us 
 meet  to  be  partakers  thereof.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  lxxvi.  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.  He  shall  refrain  the  spirit  of  princes :  and 
 is  wonderful  among  the  kings  of  the  earth. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  of  Thy  mercy  purify 
 our  souls,  and  renew  them  by  this  holy  Sacrament;  that  we  may 
 receive  help  thereby,  both  in  this  body  and  hereafter.    Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 ^  The  Epistle  and  Gospel  as  on  Wednesday  after  the  Twenty -third  Sunday. 
 
 <2Eig!)teentf)  ©untiag  after  Crmitg, 
 
 The  Office.     Eccles.  xxxvi. 
 Give  peace,  O  Lord,  to  them  that  wait  for  Thee,  and  let  Thy 
 prophets  be  found  faithful :  hear  the  prayer  of  Thy  servant,  and 
 of  Thy  people  Israel. 
 
 Ps.  exxii.  I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me :  We  will  go 
 into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 
 
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 The  Collect. 
 
 Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  grant  Thy  people  grace  to  withstand 
 the  temptations  of  the  devil,  and  with  pure  minds  to  follow  Thee 
 the  only  God.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.      1  Cor.  i.  4-8. 
 
 Brethren,  I  thank  my  God  always  blameless  in  the 
 
 day  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  exxii.  I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me :  We 
 will  go  into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 
 
 y .  Peace  be  within  Thy  walls:  and  plenteousness  within 
 Thy  palaces. 
 
 Alleluia  !  J.  Ps.  exxii.  I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me : 
 We  will  go  into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 
 
 Alleluia  I   y.  Our  feet  shall  stand  in  thy  gates,  O  Jerusalem. 
 
 ^[  These  tnvo  verses  are  said  alternately  on  <vjeek-daysy  but  Our  feet  is  always 
 said  first.  If  there  is  no  vacant  aveek-day,  then  let  Our  feet  be  omitted 
 that  year  altogether. 
 
 1  he  Gospel.     Matt.  xxii.  35-46. 
 
 At  that  time  the  Pharisees  came  to  Jesus;  and  one  of  them,  who 
 was  a  lawyer ask  Him  any  more  questions. 
 
 Offert.  Exod.  xxiv.  Moses  consecrated  an  Altar  to  the  Lord, 
 offering  burnt-offerings  thereon,  and  sacrificing  a  peace-offering : 
 he  made  an  evening  sacrifice  for  a  sweet  odour  to  the  Lord  God  in  the 
 sight  of  the  children  of  Israel. 
 
 Secret.  We  humbly  beseech  Thy  Majesty,  O  Lord,  that  these 
 holy  things  which  we  present  may  set  us  free  from  past  and 
 future  transgressions.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xcvi.  Bring  presents,  and  come  into  His  courts.  O 
 worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  by  Thy 
 sanctifying  ordinances  our  vices  may  be  cured,  and  eternal  heal- 
 ing spring  up  for  us.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Rom.  xv.  30-33. 
 
 I  beseech  you,  brethren  the  God  of  peace  be  with  you 
 
 all.    Amen. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  xiii.  31-35. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  spake  this  parable  to  His  disciples:  The  Kingdom 
 of  Heaven  is  like  to  a  grain  kept  secret  from  the  founda- 
 tion of  the  world. 
 
248 
 
 lOineteentf)  ©unDag  after  Crinitg. 
 
 The  Office. 
 I  am  the  Salvation  of  the  people,   saith  the  Lord :  in  whatsoever 
 distress  they  call  on  Me,  I  ivill  hear  them  :  and  ivill  he  their  Lord 
 for  ever. 
 
 Ps.  lxxviii.  Hear  my  law,  O  my  people :  incline  your  ears  to 
 the  words  of  my  mouth. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  Lord,  forasmuch  as  without  Thee  we  are  not  able  to  please 
 Thee,  we  beseech  Thee  let  Thy  pity  direct  our  hearts.    Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.      Ephes.  iv.  23-28. 
 
 Brethren ,  be  renewed  in  the  spirit  of  your  mind have 
 
 to  give  to  him  that  needeth. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cxli.  Let  my  prayer  be  set  forth  in  Thy  sight  as 
 the  incense,  0  Lord. 
 
 y.  Let  the  lifting  up  of  my  hands  be  an  evening  sacrifice. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  Ps.  cxxv.  They  that  put  their  trust  in  the  Lord 
 shall  be  even  as  the  Mount  Sion :  which  may  not  be  removed, 
 but  standeth  fast  for  ever  in  Jerusalem. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  ix.  1-8. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  entered  into  a  ship had  given  such 
 
 power  unto  men. 
 
 Ojfert.  Ps.  cxxxviii.  Though  I  walk  in  the  midst  of  trouble, 
 yet  shalt  Thou  refresh  me,  0  Lord:  Thou  shalt  stretch  forth 
 Thy  hand  upon  the  furiausness  of  mine  enemies,  and  Thy  right 
 hand  shall  save  me. 
 
 Secret.  O  God,  Who  by  the  communion  of  this  sacred  sacri- 
 fice, makest  us  partakers  of  the  one  supreme  Divine  Nature: 
 grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  as  we  know  Thy  truth,  so  we  may 
 shew  it  forth  by  a  right  mind  and  conversation.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  cxix.  4,  5.  Thou  hast  charged :  that  we  shall  dili- 
 gently keep  Thy  commandments.  O  that  my  ways  were  made  so 
 direct :  that  I  might  keep  Thy  statutes ! 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  who  have  been  fed  with  Thy  holy  gift,  give 
 thanks  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  humbly  beseeching  Thy  mercy,  that 
 Thou  wouldest  make  us  worthy  of  that  which  we  have  received. 
 Through, 
 
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 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.     2  Thess.  ii.  1 5- 1 7;  III-  I- 5. 
 
 Brethren,  stand  fast   into  the   patient  waiting    for 
 
 Christ. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  xiii.  37-43. 
 At  that  time  the  disciples  of  Jesus  came  unto  Him,  saying,  De- 
 clare unto  us  the  parable Who  hath  ears  to  hear,  let  him 
 
 hear. 
 
 Ctocnttctl)  ©unDay  after  Crinttg. 
 
 The  Office.     Dan.  iii.* 
 In  all  the  things  that  Thou  hast  brought  upon  us,  O  Lord,  Thou 
 hast  executed  true  judgment:  we  have  trespassed,  and  not  obeyed 
 Thy  commandments,  but   give  glory  to  Thy  Name,  and  deal 
 with  us  according  to  the  multitude  of  Thy  mercy. 
 
 Ps.  xlviii.  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  highly  to  be  praised :  in  the 
 city  of  our  God,  even  upon  His  holy  hill. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  almighty  and  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. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Ephes.  v.  1 5-2  I. 
 
 Brethren,  see  then  that  ye  walk  circumspectly ,.  one  to 
 
 another  in  the  fear  of  Christ. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cxlv.  The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  Thee,  O  Lord : 
 and  Thou  givest  them  their  meat  in  due  season. 
 
 y .  Thou  openest  Thine  hand  :  and  fillest  all  things  living 
 with  plenteousness. 
 
 Alleluia  I  y .  Ps.  exxx.  Out  of  the  deep  have  I  called  unto 
 Thee,  O  Lord :  Lord,  hear  my  voice. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  xxii.  I- 1 4. 
 At  that   time  Jesus   spake  with  His  disciples  in  parables,  saying, 
 
 The  Kingdom  of  Heaven  is  like  unto  a  certain  king but 
 
 few  are  chosen. 
 
 *  />.,  Song  of  the  Three  Children,  v.  5,  7,  8,  9,  zo. 
 
250         TWENTY-FIRST    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  cxxxvii.  By  the  waters  of  Babylon  we  sat  down 
 and  wept :  when  we  remembered  thee,  O  Sion. 
 
 Secret.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  these  gifts 
 which  we  offer  before  Thy  Majesty  may  be  profitable  for  our  sal- 
 vation.    Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  cxix.  49,  50.  O  think  upon  Thy  servant,  as  con- 
 cerning Thy  Word :  wherein  Thou  hast  caused  me  to  put  my 
 trust.     The  same  is  my  comfort  in  my  trouble. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Let  Thy  merciful  healing,  O  Lord,  work  in  us  to 
 set  us  free  from  our  frowardness,  and  make  us  ever  hold  fast  to 
 Thy  commandments.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.     2  Tim.  ii.  I -7. 
 
 Dearly  beloved,  be  strong  in   the  grace the  Lord  give 
 
 thee  understanding  in  all  things. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  xiv.  1 2-1 5. 
 <At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  a  certain  ruler  of  the  Pharisees,  When 
 
 thou  makest  a  dinner  or  a  supper blessed  is  he  that  shall 
 
 eat  bread  in  the  Kingdom  of  God. 
 
 Ctoentg=6r#t  @>untJag  after  Crinitg* 
 
 The  Office.     Esther  xiii.* 
 O  Lord,  the  whole  world  is  in  Thy  power,  and  there  is  no 
 man  that  can  gainsay  Thee:  for  Thou   hast   made  all  things: 
 Heaven  and  earth,  and  all  the  wondrous  things  under  the  heaven. 
 Thou  art  Lord  of  all  things. 
 
 Ps.  cxix.  Blessed  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way,  who  walk  in 
 the  law  of  the  Lord. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  merciful  Lord,  to  Thy  faithful  people 
 pardon  and  peace,  that  they  may  be  cleansed  from  all  their  sins, 
 and  serve  Thee  with  a  quiet  mind.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Ephes.  vi.  10-17. 
 
 My  brethren,  be  strong  in   the  Lord which  is  the 
 
 Word  of  God. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xc.  Lord,  Thou  hast  been  our  refuge :  from  one 
 generation  to  another. 
 
 *  Sec  Apocrypha,  v.  9,  10, 1 1. 
 
TWENTY-SECOND    SUNDAY    AFTER.    TRINITY.  25  I 
 
 y.  Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever  the 
 earth  and  the  world  were  made :  Thou  art  God  from  everlasting, 
 and  world  without  end. 
 
 Alleluia  !  jf.  Ps.  cxlvi.  Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul ;  while  I 
 live  will  I  praise  the  Lord :  yea,  as  long  as  I  have  any  being,  I 
 will  sing  praises  unto  my  God. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  iv.  46-53. 
 
 At  that  time  there  was   a  certain  nobleman himself 
 
 believed,  and  his  whole  house. 
 
 Ojfert.  Job  i.  There  was  a  man  in  the  land  of  Uz  whose 
 name  was  Job,  perfect  and  upright,  and  one  that  feared  God : 
 and  Satan  asked  that  he  might  tempt  him,  and poiver  ivas  given  him 
 by  the  Lord  over  his  possessions ',  and  over  his  jlesh;  and  he  destroyed 
 all  his  substance,  and  his  sons:  and  he  smote  his  Jlesh  ivith  a  grievous 
 boil. 
 
 Secret.  Let  these  mysteries,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  pro- 
 vide for  us  a  heavenly  medicine,  and  cleanse  away  the  vices  of 
 our  hearts.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  cxix.  8 1,  84,  86.  My  soul  hath  longed  for  Thy 
 salvation  :  and  I  have  a  good  hope  because  of  Thy  Word.  When 
 wilt  Thou  be  avenged  of  them  that  persecute  me  ?  They  perse- 
 cute me  falsely :   O  be  Thou  my  help,  O  Lord,  my  God. 
 
 P.  Comm.  That  we  may  be  worthy  of  Thy  sacred  gifts,  O 
 Lord :  make  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  continually  to  obey  Thy  com- 
 mandments.    Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.      I  Thess.  i.  4-IO. 
 
 Knowing,  brethren  beloved,  your  election  of  God 
 
 Whom  He  raised  from  the  dead,  even  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  vi.  6-1 1. 
 At  that  time  it  came  to  pass  that  Jesus  entered  into  the  syna- 
 gogue and  taught what  they  might  do  to  Jesus. 
 
 Ctoentg^econO  ©untmg  after  Crtnttg* 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  cxxx. 
 If  Thou,  Lord,  wilt  be  extreme  to  mark  what  is  done  amiss : 
 O  Lord,  who  may  abide  it  ?     For  there  is  mercy  with  Thee,  0 
 God  of  Israel. 
 
252  TWENTY-SECOND    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 
 
 Ps.  Out  of  the  deep  have  I  called  unto  Thee,  O  Lord :  Lord, 
 hear  my  voice. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Lord,  we  beseech  Thee  to  keep  Thy  household  the  Church 
 in  continual  godliness ;  that  through  Thy  protection  it  may  be  free 
 from  all  adversities,  and  devoutly  given  to  serve  Thee  in  good 
 works,  to  the  glory  of  Thy  Name.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Phil.  i.  6-1 1. 
 Brethren,  ive  are  confident  in  the  Lord  Jesus ,  that  He  who  hath 
 begun  a  good  work unto  the  glory  and  praise  of  God. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cxxxiii.  Behold,  how  good  and  joyful  a  thing  it 
 is :  brethren,  to  dwell  together  in  unity ! 
 
 y.  It  is  like  the  precious  ointment  upon  the  head,  that  ran 
 down  unto  the  beard :  even  unto  Aaron's  beard. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y .  Ps.  cxlvii.  He  healeth  those  that  are  broken  in 
 heart :  and  giveth  medicine  to  heal  their  sickness. 
 
 y.  The  Lord  promised  His  blessing:  and  life  for  evermore. 
 
 %  As  regards  this  second  verse •,  see  page  247. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt,  xviii.  23-35. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  spake  to  His  disciples  this  parable :  The  King- 
 dom of  Heaven  is  like  unto  a  certain  king forgive  not 
 
 every  one  his  brother  their  trespasses. 
 
 Ojfert.  Esther  xiv.*  Remember  me,  O  Lord,  Who  art  above  all 
 power;  and  give  me  proper  and  eloquent  speech  in  my  mouth, 
 that  my  ivords  may  be  pleasing  ivhen  I  co?ne  before  the  princes. 
 
 Secret.  Mercifully  accept,  O  Lord,  the  offering  which  Thou 
 hast  willed  to  be  for  a  propitiation  before  Thee,  that  salvation 
 should  be  restored  to  us  in  the  might  of  Thy  loving-kindness. 
 Through. 
 
 Comm.  Luke  xv.  I  say  unto  you,  there  is  joy  in  the  presence  of 
 the  angels  of  God  over  one  sinner  that  repenteth. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We,  being  partakers  of  the  food  of  immortality, 
 beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  with  pure  minds  we  may  live 
 according  to  that  which  we  have  received  with  our  lips. 
 Through. 
 
 *  See  Apocrypha. 
 
TWENTY-THIRD    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY.  253 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle,     Rom.  iii.  1 9-2 6. 
 
 Brethren)  we  know  that  what  things  soever  the  law  saith  
 
 jnstifier  of  him  which  believeth  in  Jesus  Christ. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  xi.  23-26. 
 At  that  tunc  said  Jesus  to  His  disciples,  Verily  I  say  unto  you, 
 
 that  whosoever   shall   say  which  is  in  Heaven  forgive 
 
 your  trespasses. 
 
 Ctocntg^tfnrt)  ©unDap  after  Crinitp, 
 
 The  Office.     Jer.  xxix. 
 I  know  the  thoughts  that  I  think  toward  you,  saith  the  Lord, 
 thoughts  of  peace,  and  not  of  evil.     Then  shall  ye  call  upon  Me, 
 and  I  will  hearken  unto  you,  and  I  will  turn  away  your  captivity 
 from  all  places. 
 
 Ps.  lxxxv.  Lord,  Thou  art  become  gracious  unto  Thy  land : 
 Thou  hast  turned  away  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  our  refuge  and  strength,  Who  art  the  author  of  all 
 godliness,  be  ready  to  hear  the  devout  prayers  of  Thy  Church ; 
 and  grant  that  those  things  which  we  ask  faithfully  we  may  ob- 
 tain effectually.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Phil.  iii.  1 7-2 1. 
 
 Brethren,  be  followers  together  with  me to  subdue  all 
 
 things  unto  Himself,  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xliv.  It  is  Thou  that  savest  us  from  our  enemies, 
 O  Lord:  and  puttest  them  to  confusion  that  hate  us. 
 
 y.  We  make  our  boast  of  God  all  day  long :  and  will  praise 
 Thy  Name  for  ever. 
 
 Alleluia  I  ^.  Ps.  cxlvii.  He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders :  and 
 filleth  thee  with  the  flour  of  wheat. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  xxii.  1 5-2 1 . 
 
 At  that  time  went  the  Pharisees  unto  God  the  things 
 
 that  are  God's. 
 
 Offer t.  Ps.  cxxx.  Out  of  the  deep  have  I  called  unto  Thee,  O 
 Lord :  Lord,  hear  my  voice. 
 
254        TWENTY-FOURTH    SUNDAY    AFTER    TRINITY. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  incline  us  heartily  unto 
 Thy  service ;  and  that  we  may  wait  on  Thee  without  offence, 
 do  Thou  Thyself  make  us  such  as  Thou  requirest  us  to  be. 
 Through. 
 
 Comm.  Mark  xi.  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  what  things  soever  ye 
 desire  when  ye  pray,  believe  that  ye  receive  them,  and  ye  shall 
 have  them. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Having  received,  O  Lord,  the  gifts  of  the  holy 
 mystery,  we  humbly  beseech  Thee,  that  what  Thou  hast  com- 
 manded us  to  do  in  remembrance  of  Thee,  may  be  an  effectual 
 aid  to  our  weakness.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Rom.  v.  1 7-2 1. 
 Brethren,  if  by  one  man's  offence  death  reigned,  by  one 
 
 eternal  life  by  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  xvii.  24-27. 
 
 At  that  time,  nvhen  Jesus  and  His  disciples  were  come  to  Caper- 
 naum   give  unto  them  for  Me  and  thee. 
 
 Ctoentg^fourti)  @>untmg  after  Crinttg. 
 
 The  Office.     Jer.  xxix. 
 
 I  know  the  thoughts  that  I  think  towards  you,  saith  the  Lord, 
 thoughts  of  peace,  and  not  of  evil;  then  shall  ye  call  upon  Me, 
 and  I  will  hear  you,  and  I  will  turn  your  captivity  from  all 
 places. 
 
 Ps.  lxxxv.  Lord,  Thou  art  become  gracious  unto  Thy  land : 
 Thou  hast  turned  away  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  absolve  Thy  people  from  their 
 offences ;  that  through  Thy  bountiful  goodness  we  may  be  de- 
 livered from   the  bands  of  those  sins  which  by  our  frailty  we 
 have  committed.     Through. 
 
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 The  Epistle.      Col.  i.  9-II. 
 Brethren,  we  do  not  cease  to  pray  for  you  long- 
 suffering  with  joyf  ulness,  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xliv.  But  it  is  Thou  that  savest  us  from  our 
 enemies,  0  Lord ;  and  puttest  them  to  confusion  that  hate  us. 
 
 }.  We  make  our  boast  of  God  all  day  long,  and  will  praise 
 Thy  Name  for  ever. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  Ps.  vii.  O  Lord  my  God,  in  Thee  have  I  put 
 my  trust :  save  me  from  all  them  that  persecute  me,  and  deliver 
 me. 
 
 The  Gospel.  Matt.  ix.  1 8-2  2. 
 
 At  that  time,  while  Jesus  spake  to  the  multitudes,  behold,  there 
 
 came  a  certain   ruler And  the  woman  was  made  whole 
 
 from  that  hour. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  exxx.  Out  of  the  deep  have  I  called  unto  Thee,  O 
 Lord :  O  Lord,  hear  my  voice. 
 
 Secret.  Let  the  oblation  of  this  gift  cleanse  us,  O  Lord,  we 
 beseech  Thee,  and  make  us  wholly  worthy  of  the  sacred  things 
 we  have  received.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Mark  xi.  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  what  things  soever  ye 
 desire  when  ye  pray,  believe  that  ye  receive  them,  and  ye  shall 
 have  them. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  receiving  the  heavenly  gift,  beseech  Thee,  O 
 Lord,  suffer  not  that  to  turn  to  our  condemnation  which  Thou 
 hast  ordained  for  the  healing  of  Thy  faithful  people.     Through. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Epistle.     2  Cor.  x.  20-3 1. 
 Brethren ,  I  would  not  that  ye  should  have  fellowship  with 
 devils  do  all  to  the  glory  of  God. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  xxi.  28-32. 
 At  that  tune  said  Jesus  to  the  multitudes  of  the  Jeivs,  A  certain 
 
 man  had  two  sons  that  ye  might  believe  him.     He  that 
 
 hath  ears  to  hear,  let  him  hear. 
 
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 ^untm?)  nert  before  3&toent. 
 
 The  Office.     Jer.  xxix. 
 
 I  know  the  thoughts  that  I  think  towards  you,  saith  the  Lord, 
 thoughts  of  peace,  and  not  of  evil :  then  shall  ye  call  upon  me, 
 and  I  will  hearken  unto  you,  and  I  will  turn  away  your  captivity 
 from  all  places. 
 
 Ps.  lxxxv.  Lord,  Thou  art  become  gracious  unto  Thy  land : 
 Thou  hast  turned  away  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Stir  up,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  wills  of  Thy  faithful 
 people-,  that  they,  plenteously  bringing  forth   the  fruit  of  good 
 works,  may  of  Thy  loving-kindness  be  more  plenteously  rewarded. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.      Jer.  xxiii.  5-8. 
 
 Behold,  the  days  come they  shall  dwell  in  their  own 
 
 land,  saith  the  Lord  Almighty. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xliv.  It  is  Thou  that  savest  us  from  our  enemies  : 
 and  puttest  them  to  confusion  that  hate  us. 
 
 y.  We  make  our  boast  of  God  all  day  long :  and  will  praise 
 Thy  Name  for  ever. 
 
 Alleluia !  y.  Ps.  cii.  The  heathen  shall  fear  Thy  Name, 
 O  Lord :  and  all  the  kings  of  the  earth  Thy  Majesty. 
 
 ^  Through  the  week,  when  the  Service  is  ferial \  is  said  one  of  the  two  follow- 
 ing Alleluias \ 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  Ps.  cxiv.  When  Israel  came  out  of  Egypt :  and 
 the  house  of  Jacob  from  among  the  strange  people. 
 
 Alleluia !  y .  Ps.  cxxxviii.  I  will  give  thanks  unto  Thee,  O 
 Lord,  with  my  whole  heart :  even  before  the  gods  will  I  sing 
 praise  unto  Thee. 
 
 The  Gospel     John  vi.  5- 1 4. 
 
 At  that  time,  when  Jesus  lift  up  His  eyes  Prophet  that 
 
 should  come  into  the  world. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  cxxx.  Out  of  the  deep  have  I  called  unto  Thee,  O 
 Lord:  Lord,  hear  my  voice 
 
 Secret.  Favourably  behold,  O  Lord,  the  sacrifice  we  are  about 
 to  celebrate-,  that  it  may  both  cleanse  us  from  the  corruptions 
 of  our  present  state,  and  make  us  acceptable  unto  Thy  Name. 
 Through. 
 
EMBER    WEDNESDAY    IN    SEPTEMBER.  l^J 
 
 Ccmm.  Mark  \i.  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  What  things  soever 
 ye  desire  when  ye  pray,  believe  that  ye  receive  them,  and  ye 
 shall  have  them. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  our 
 souls,  which  are  satisfied  with  the  Divine  gilt,  may  be  rilled  with  a 
 longing  desire  to  be  kindled  by  the  flame  of  Thy  Spirit,  and  to 
 shine  as  bright  lights  in  the  presence  of  Christ  Thy  Son  at  His 
 coming.     Through. 
 
 ^[  Tf  there  are  more  than  twenty-five  Sundays  after  Trinity,  the  Service  for 
 the  twenty-fourth  is  to  be  repeated;  and  if  less,  the  extra  Masses  can  be 
 said  on  the  week-days,  provided  that  this  Service  shall  always  be  used  on 
 the  Sunday  next  before  Advent.  If  a  Saint's  Day  fall  on  the  Sunday, 
 the  Sunday  Service  is  to  be  said  on  the  first  vacant  day  in  the  week. 
 
 EMBER  WEDNESDAY  IN  SEPTEMBER. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  lxxxi. 
 
 Sing  we  merrily  unto  God  our  strength:  make  a  cheerful 
 noise  unto  the  God  of  Jacob.  Take  the  psalm :  the  merry  harp 
 with  the  lute.  Blow  up  the  trumpet  in  the  new-moon :  for  this 
 was  made  a  statute  for  Israel :  and  a  law  of  the  God  of  Jacob. 
 
 Ps.  This  He  ordained  in  Joseph  for  a  testimony:  when  He 
 came  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 The  Collect. 
 Let  the  frailty  of  our  nature,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  be 
 sustained  by  the  relief  of  Thy  mercy;  that  as  in  itself  it  con- 
 tinually decayeth,  by  Thy  merciful  goodness  it  may  be  renewed. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Amos  ix.  1 3-15. 
 
 Behold  the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord land  which  I  have 
 
 given  them,  saith  the  Lord  Almighty. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xxxiv.  Come,  ye  children,  and  hearken  unto  me : 
 I  will  teach  you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 
 
 y.  They  had  an  eye  unto  Him,  and  were  lightened :  and  their 
 faces  were  not  ashamed. 
 
 1^.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 Y-  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 Let  us  pray. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  humble  request  of  Thy 
 family;  that  whilst   they  observe  abstinence  from  bodily  food, 
 their  souls  may  also  fast  from  sin.     Through, 
 s 
 
25'S  EMBER    FRIDAY    IN    SEPTEMBER. 
 
 The  Lesson.    Nehemiah  viii.  I-lo.* 
 ///  those  days  all  the  people  gathered  themselves  together 
 
 the  joy  of  the  Lord  is  your  strength. 
 
 Gradual,  Ps.  cxiii.  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  ? 
 
 y .  He  taketh  up  the  simple  out  of  the  dust :  and  lifteth  the 
 
 poor  out  of  the  mire. 
 
 The  Gospd.     Mark  ix.  1 7-2 9. 
 
 At  that  time  one  of  the  multitude  answered  and  said  unto  Jesus, 
 
 Master,  I  have  brought  unto  Thee  my  son by  nothing,  but 
 
 by  prayer  and  fasting. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  cxix.  47,  48.  And  my  delight  shall  be  in  Thy  com- 
 mandments :  which  I  have  loved.  My  hands  also  will  I  lift  up 
 unto  Thy  commandments,  which  I  have  loved. 
 
 Secret.  O  God,  Who  hast  been  pleased  to  constitute  Thy  Sac- 
 rament of  these  fruits  of  the  earth ;  vouchsafe,  we  beseech  Thee, 
 through  It  to  bestow  upon  us  aid  both  in  this  present  life  and  in 
 life  eternal.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Neh.  viii.  Eat  the  fat,  and  drink  the  sweet,  and  send 
 portions  unto  them  for  whom  nothing  is  prepared :  for  this  day 
 is  holy  unto  our  Lord;  neither  be  ye  sorry,  for  the  joy  of  the 
 Lord  is  your  strength. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Having  received,  O  Lord,  the  heavenly  gifts,  we 
 humbly  beseech  Thee,  that  what  by  Thy  special  grace  we  cele- 
 brate with  due  service,  we  may  also  by  Thy  bounty  be  worthily 
 disposed  to  receive.     Through. 
 
 EMBER  FRIDAY  IN  SEPTEMBER. 
 The  Office.     Ps.  cv. 
 Let  the  heart  of  them  rejoice  that  seek  the  Lord.     Seek  the 
 Lord  and  His  strength :  seek  His  face  evermore. 
 
 Ps.  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  and   call  upon  His  Name : 
 tell  the  people  what  things  He  hath  done. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we  who  observe 
 these  holy  appointed  times  with  yearly  worship,  may  please  Thee 
 both  in  body  and  mind.     Through. 
 
 *  /.<?.,  1-3  ;  4  to  "  they  stood  beside  him  ;"  5,  6,  7,  *  The  Levites"  to  the 
 end  ;   8-10. 
 
EMBER    SATURDAY    iN    SEPTEMBER.  259 
 
 The  Lesson,     Hosea  \iv.  1-9.* 
 Thus  suit!?  the  Lord,  O  Israel,  return   unto  the  Lord  and 
 
 the  just  shall  walk  in  them. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xc.  Turn  Thee  again,  O  Lord,  at  the  last:  and 
 be  gracious  unto  Thy  servants. 
 
 y.  Lord,  Thou  hast  been  our  refuge:  from  one  generation  to 
 another. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  vii.  36-50. 
 
 At  that  time  one  of  the  Pharisees  desired  Jesus  that  He  would 
 eat  with  him  Thy  faith  hath  saved  thee;  go  in  peace. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  ciii.  Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul :  and  forget  not 
 all  His  benefits ;  making  thee  young  and  lusty  as  an  eagle. 
 
 Secret.  Let  the  offering  of  our  fast,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee, 
 be  acceptable  unto  Thee  to  atone  for  sin ;  make  us  worthy  of 
 Thy  grace,  and  bring  us  to  the  eternal  things  which  Thou  hast 
 promised.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  cxix.  22-24.  ^  turn  from  me  shame  and  rebuke: 
 for  I  have  kept  Thy  testimonies,  O  Lord;  for  Thy  testimonies 
 are  my  delight. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we,  ren- 
 dering Thee  thanks  for  the  bounties  we  have  received,  may  be 
 made  partakers  of  blessings  more  to  be  desired.     Through. 
 
 EMBER  SATURDAY  IN  SEPTEMBER. 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xcv. 
 
 O  come,  let  us  worship  Godt  and  fall  down :  and  kneel  before 
 the  Lord  our  Maker.     For  He  is  the  Lord  our  God. 
 
 Ps.  O  come,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord:  let  us  heartily  rejoice 
 in  the  strength  of  our  salvation. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Almighty  and  everlasting    God,  Who   by  a  wholesome  ab- 
 stinence healest  both  body  and  soul:  we  humbly  beseech  Thy 
 Majesty,  graciously  accept  our  devout  prayers  and  fasting,  and 
 succour  us  both  here  and  hereafter.    Through. 
 
 *  In  verse  8,  u  Ephraim idols,"  is  omitted. 
 
 S  2 
 
l6o  EMBER    SATURDAY    IN    SEPTEMBER. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Levit.  xxiii.  27-32. 
 In  those  days  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  shall  ye  cele- 
 brate your  Sabbath,  saith  the  Lord  Almighty. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lxxix.  Be  merciful,  0  Lord,  unto  our  sins,  for 
 Thy  Name's  sake.  Wherefore  do  the  heathen  say:  Where  is 
 now  their  God  ? 
 
 y.  Help  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation :  for  the  glory  of  Thy 
 Name,  Lord  deliver  us. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Almighty  God,  that  in  fasting  we 
 may  be  filled  with  Thy  grace-,  and  by  abstinence  become  stronger 
 than  all  our  enemies.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Levit.  xxiii.  39-43* 
 In  those  days  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying,  In  the  fifteenth 
 
 day  of  the  seventh  month I  am  the  Lord  your  God. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lxxxiv.  Behold,  O  God,  our  defender:  and  look 
 upon  Thy  servants. 
 
 y.  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  the  prayer  of  Thy  servants. 
 Let  us  pray. 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  Thy  faithful  servants 
 may  rejoice  in  the  blessings  they  have  humbly  implored :  that 
 they  reverencing  Thee  by  their  outward  fasting,  may  be  fulfilled 
 with  the  abundance  of  Thy  good  things.     Through. 
 The  Lesson.     Micah  vii.  1 4- 1 6 ;    1 8-20. 
 
 O  Lord  our  God,  feed  Thy  people  with  Thy  rod  hast 
 
 sworn  unto  our  fathers  from  the  days  of  old,  O  Lord  our  God. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cxli.  Let  my  prayer  be  set  forth  in  Thy  sight  as 
 the  incense,  O  Lord. 
 
 Y.  Let  the  lifting  up  of  my  hands  be  an  evening  sacrifice. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we  may  so   abstain 
 from  carnal  feastings,   as  to  fast  in  like  manner  from  all  vices 
 that  assault  us.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Zach.  viii.  14-20. 
 ///  those  days  the  ivord  of  the  Lord  came  unto  me,  saying,  Thus 
 saith  the  Lord  of  hosts-,  As  I  thought  to  punish  you there- 
 fore love  the  truth  and  peace,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 
 
EMBER    SATURDAY   IN    SEPTEMBER.  26  I 
 
 Gradual.  P$.  xxviii.  Save  Thy  people,  0  Lord,  and  give  Thy 
 blessing  unto  Thine  inheritance. 
 
 y.  Unto  Thee  will  I  cry,  my  God:  think  no  scorn  of  me,  lest 
 I  become  like  them  that  go  down  into  the  pit. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 The  Collect. 
 As  it  is  by  Thy  grace,  O  Lord,  that  we  offer  Thee  the  tribute 
 of  this  solemn  fast;  so  grant  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  aid  of 
 Thy  pardoning  mercy.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.  Dan.  iii.  26-66  (i.e.,  the  Song  of  the  Three  Children). 
 %  As  on  Saturday  after  Whitsunday,  The  Angel  of  the  Lord. 
 
 Tract.  The  Almighty  ever  adore,  and  bless  for  ever  and  ever. 
 
 Choir.  The  Almighty  ever  adore. 
 Clergy,   y.  The  stars  of  Heaven,  the  whole  race  of  men,  both 
 sun  and  moon,  the  lights  of  Heaven, 
 Choir.  The  Almighty  ever  adore. 
 Clergy,  y .  So,  too,  the  waters  all  above,  the   dew  and  rain, 
 every  breeze. 
 Choir.  And  bless  for  ever  and  ever. 
 Clergy,   y.  Fire  and  heat,  burning   and  freezing,   cold  and 
 warmth,  and  hoar-frost, 
 Choir.  The  Almighty. 
 Clergy,   y.  Snow  and  ice,  night  and  day,  light  and  darkness, 
 lightning,  clouds. 
 Choir.  And  bless. 
 Clergy,   y.  Deserts,    mountains,    green    herbs,     hills,    rivers, 
 fountains,  the  sea  and  waves. 
 Choir.  The  Almighty. 
 Clergy.  "J^".  All  things   living  which  the   sea  beareth,  the  air 
 quickeneth,  and  the  earth  nourisheth. 
 Choir.  And  bless. 
 Clergy,  ^f .  Every  race  of  men,  Israel  himself,  and  all  servants 
 and  worshippers  of  Christ. 
 Choir.  The  Almighty. 
 Clergy,  jf.  Holy  and  humble  men  of  heart,    and  the   three 
 children  that  overcame. 
 Choir.   And  bless. 
 
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 Clergy,  ^f .  The  flames  of  the  fiery  furnace  that  was  ordered 
 by  the  tyrant  ready  duly  to  despise. 
 Choir.  The  Almighty. 
 Clergy,  y.  Praise  be  to  Father  and  to  Son,  and  praise  to  the 
 Blessed  Holy  Ghost. 
 Choir.  And  bless. 
 
 ^   Let  the  Clergy  begin  again  The  Almighty,  then  let  the  Choir  repeat  it. 
 
 ~ft.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 $.   And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  for  the  three  children  didst  quench  the  flames 
 of  fire-,   mercifully  grant  us  that  we  Thy  servants  may  not  be 
 consumed  by  the  flames  of  our  sins.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Heb.  ix.  2-12. 
 
 Brethren y  there  was  a  tabernacle  made obtained 
 
 eternal  redemption  for  us. 
 
 Tract.  Ps.  cxvii.  O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  heathen :  praise 
 Him,  all  ye  nations. 
 
 y.  For  His  merciful  kindness  is  ever  more  and  more  towards 
 us  :  and  the  truth  of  the  Lord  endureth  for  ever. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  xiii.  6- 1 7. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  spake  also  to  the  multitude  this  parable :   A 
 
 certain  man  had  a  fig-tree the  glorious  things   that  were 
 
 done  by  Him. 
 
 Offer /.  Ps.  lxxxviii.  O  Lord  God  of  my  salvation,  I  have 
 cried  day  and  night  before  Thee:  O  let  my  prayer  enter  into 
 Thy  presence,  O  Lord. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  look  favourably  on  our 
 gifts  and  fast,  since  Thou  disposest  the  same  as  seemeth  good 
 to  Thee.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Lev.  xxiii.  In  the  seventh  month  ye  shall  keep  a  feast, 
 because  I  made  the  children  of  Israel  dwell  in  booths,  when  I 
 brought  them  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt :  I  am  the  Lord  your 
 God. 
 
 P.  Cotmn.  Let  Thy  Sacrament,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee, 
 perfect  in  us  that  which  it  containeth  :  that  we  may  enjoy  in  truth 
 and  reality  what  we  now  offer  under  a  figure.     Through. 
 
*&3 
 
 Cl)c  tPctrication  of  a  Cljurcl). 
 
 The  Office,     Gen.  xxviii. 
 How  dreadful  is  this  place  !  this  is  the  House  of  God,  and  this 
 is  the  gate  of  Heaven  :  and  it  shall  be  called  the  court  of  God. 
 
 *{  In  Eustcr-tidc,  A  lleluia ! 
 
 Ps.  xciii.  The  Lord  is  King,  and  hath  put  on  glorious 
 apparel:  the  Lord  hath  put  on  His  apparel,  and  girded  Himself 
 with  strength. 
 
 The  Celled. 
 
 O  God,  Who  restorest  year  by  year  the  day  of  the  consecra- 
 tion of  this  Thy  holy  temple,  and  always  permittest  us  to  pre- 
 sent ourselves  again  in  safety  at  the  holy  mysteries:  hear  the 
 prayers  of  Thy  people,  and  grant  that  whosoever  entereth  into 
 this  temple  to  ask  any  blessing  of  Thee,  may  joyfully  obtain  all 
 his  petitions.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Rev.  xxi.  2-5, 
 
 In  those  days,  I  John  saw  the  holy  city Behold,  I  make 
 
 all  things  new. 
 
 Gradual.  This  place  was  made  by  God,  a  mystery  above  all  value : 
 it  is  unreproveable. 
 
 }.  0  God,  on  Who7n  the  choirs  of  angels  attend,  hear  the  prayers 
 of  Thy  servants. 
 
 J  lleluia  I  y.  Ps.  exxxviii.  I  will  worship  towards  Thy  holy 
 temple,  and  praise  Thy  Name. 
 
 %  These  two  following  Alleluias  are  said  alternately  through  the  Octave, 
 except  on  the  Sunday  and  the  Octave  Day. 
 
 Alleluia  I  Gen.  xxviii.  y.  How  dreadful  and  adorable  is  this 
 place!  truly  this  is  none  other  but  the  House  of  God,  and  this 
 is  the  gate  of  Heaven. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  Is.  ii.  The  mountain  of  the  Lord's  House  hath 
 been  established  in  the  top  of  the  mountains,  and  exalted  above 
 the  hills. 
 
 *§  This  Sequence  is  to  be  said  even  in  Lent. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Jerusalem  and  Sion's  daughters  fair, 
 Assembled  band,  who  in  the  faith  have  share, 
 With  joyful  voice  unceasinglv  declare, 
 Alleluia ! 
 
264  i  hi:  indication  of  a  church. 
 
 For  on  this  day  Christ  for  His  Spouse  doth  take 
 Our  Mother,  for  His  faith  and  justice  sake, 
 \\  horn  He  brought  out  of  misery's  deep  lake, 
 The  Holy  Church. 
 
 She  in  the  Holy  Spirit's  clemency, 
 Bride  in  the  Bridegroom's  grace  rejoicing  high, 
 In  glorious  place  by  queens  exultingly 
 I  s  called  blessed. 
 
 Midst  plaudits  loud  forthwith  is  given  her  dower, 
 A  dower  most  wonderful !  a  threefold  power, 
 Reaching  to  heaven,  to  earth,  and  to  the  lower 
 Dungeons  of  hell. 
 
 Doubt  not  my  words,  though  marvellous  they  be, 
 Her  from  His  side,  endowed  thus  wealthily, 
 As  the  God- Man,  a  mighty  mystery, 
 
 Himself  brought  forth. 
 
 That  in  such  wise  should  be  the  Church's  birth — 
 The  woman  showed  in  figure  upon  earth 
 When  she  from  Adam's  side  first  issued  forth, 
 Ill-omened  Eve. 
 
 Kve  was  but  step-mother  to  all  her  seed ; 
 To  the  elect  this  Mother  is  indeed 
 The  port  of  life,  and  unto  those  in  need 
 A  hiding-place. 
 
 fair,  wonderful  in  offspring,  great  in  might, 
 As  moon,  as  sun,  she  shines  in  beauty  bright, 
 More  terrible  than  army  for  the  fight 
 Set  in  array. 
 
 One  and  alone  she  is,  yet  manifold ; 
 Receiving  all,  yet  one  unbroken  fold  ; 
 To  multitudes,  herself  one,  young  and  old 
 She  doth  give  birth. 
 
 This  was  by  Jordan's  parted  waters  shown; 
 This  she  who  came  from  distant  lands  makes  known-,. 
 Attracted  by  the  marvellous  renown 
 Of  Solomon's  lore. 
 
 By  divers  types  prefigured,  this  is  she 
 In  bridal  vesture  clad  resplendently, 
 Above  the  heavenly  hosts  upraised  to  be 
 With  Christ  conjoined. 
 
 O  solemn  festival  of  high  delight ! 
 Which  does  with  Christ  Himself  the  Church  unite!: 
 Wherein  our  own  salvation's  marriage  rite 
 We  celebrate  ! 
 
THE    DEDICATION    OF   A   CHURCH.  265 
 
 o  entertainment  sweet,  assembly  blest! 
 Which  to  the  fallen  gives  consoling  rest  ; 
 To  them  that  have  lost  hope,  the  sore  distressed, 
 A  breathing  time. 
 
 There  are  rewards  unto  the  righteous  given, 
 There  joy  anew  God's  angels  in  the  heaven, 
 There  hearts  are  gladdened  by  the  gracious  leaven 
 Of  charity. 
 
 The  Source  of  Wisdom  from  eternity, 
 By  gracious,  all-disposing  scrutiny, 
 In  the  due  course  of  things  did  this  foresee 
 Should  come  to  pass. 
 
 Therefore,  when  Christ  His  marriage-feast  shall  make, 
 May  we  with  joy  of  true  delights  partake, 
 And  never  the  blest  company  forsake 
 Of  His  elect.     Amen. 
 
 ^f   After  Septuagesima  till  Asb-Wednesday  the  following  Tract  is  said  on  the 
 
 Octave  only. 
 
 Tract.  Ps.  lxxxiv.  O  how  amiable  are  Thy  dwellings:  Thou 
 Lord  of  hosts  !  My  soul  hath  a  desire  and  longing  to  enter  into 
 the  courts  of  the  Lord. 
 
 ~f '.  My  heart  and  my  flesh  rejoice  in  the  living  God. 
 
 y '.  Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  her  an  house,  and  the 
 swallow  a  nest  where  she  may  lay  her  young. 
 
 y~.  Even  Thy  altars,  O  Lord  of  hosts,  my  King  and  my  God. 
 
 ~)t.  Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  Thy  house :  they  will  be 
 alway  praising  Thee. 
 
 ^f  In  Easter-tide  the  second  Alleluia  of  the  Resurrection  shall  be  said  daily 
 through  the  Octave,  and  on  the  Octave  Day,  and  also  on  the  first  day. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  xix.  I-IO. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  entered  and  passed  through  Jericho 
 
 to  seek  and  to  save  that  which  was  lost. 
 
 Offert.  I  Chron.  xxix.  O  Lord  God,  in  the  uprightness  of 
 mine  heart  I  have  willingly  offered  all  these  things :  and  now 
 have  I  seen  with  joy  Thy  people,  which  are  present  here.  O 
 God  of  Israel,  keep  the  imagination  of  the  heart  of  Thy  people. 
 
 If  In  Easter-tide ,  Alleluia  ! 
 
 Secret.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  our  petition,  that, 
 whosoever  we  be  who  are  met  within  the  walls  of  this  church 
 whereof  we  celebrate  the  dedication  Anniversary,  we  may  please 
 
266  THE    DEDICATION   OF    A    CHURCH. 
 
 Thee  with  full  and  perfect  devotion  both  of  body  and  soul ,  that 
 whilst  we  pay  these  our  present  vows,  we  may,  by  Thy  help,  be 
 counted  worthy  to  attain  unto  the  everlasting  reward.  Through. 
 Comm.  Matt.  xxi.  My  House  shall  be  called  the  House  of 
 Prayer,  saith  the  Lord:  in  it  whosoever  asketh,  receiveth ;  and 
 he  that  seeketh,  findeth;  and  unto  him  that  knocketh,  it  shall  be 
 opened. 
 
 \  After  Comm.  in  Easter-tide,  Alleluia  !   Alleluia  ! 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  God,  Who  hast  deigned  to  call  the  Church  Thy 
 Spouse,  that  she  who  had  obtained  grace  through  her  steadfast 
 Faith  should  also  gain  honour  in  Name;  grant  that  all  this  people, 
 who  serve  Thy  Name,  may  be  found  worthy  to  have  a  share  in 
 that  title.     Who. 
 
 ^  If  this  feast  fall  from  the  Octave  of  the  Epiphany  to  LXX.,  from  the 
 Octave  of  Easter  to  Ascension  Day,  or  from  Trinity  Sunday  to  Advent , 
 the  same  Mass  is  said  through  the  Octave  (unless  a  feast  of  nine  lessons 
 occurs)  without  Sequence  or  Creed ;  except  that  on  the  Sunday  within  the 
 Octave  is  sung : 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Now  let  the  faithful  choir  their  serenade 
 
 To  high  Heaven  sing  : 
 The  chamber  of  the  Queen  is  ready  made 
 
 For  glory's  King. 
 The  lowly  Burr  doth  thus  with  Lily  wed, 
 
 With  Sun  a  Star ; 
 To  God  the  soul,  in  mystic  union  led, 
 
 A  shrine  doth  rear. 
 Christ  and  the  Church,  in  chaste  espousal  knit, 
 
 This  day  we  praise. 
 Thus  man  to  God  his  spirit  doth  unite 
 
 In  yoke  of  grace ; 
 Flesh  to  the  Son  of  God  in  marriage  high 
 
 Hath  thus  attained ; 
 The  peerless  Son  to  deep  humility 
 
 Did  condescend. 
 The  Mightiest  one  of  low  estate  did  seek, 
 And  by  His  Word  the  Bride,  so  dark  and  meek, 
 
 Made  clean  and  white. 
 What  He  ordained  He  hath  so  fulfilled, 
 Who  the  impure  could  make,  if  so  He  willed, 
 
 All  pure  as  light. 
 O  Handmaid  !  haste  thy  liberty  to  gain, 
 That  sceptred  with  thy  Husband  thou  mayest  reign : 
 Thy  Spouse  consider ;   Him  whom  types  disguise 
 True  faith  discerneth  with  unclouded  eyes. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  vi.  47,  48. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to    His  disciples,  Whosoever   cometh 
 upon  a  rock. 
 
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 Ci)c  £>cttttic  of  tftc  Dedication  of  a  Cfturcft, 
 
 ^[   All  as  on  the  Day  except — 
 
 The  Sequence'. 
 
 The  dwellings  of  the  Lord  of  hosts  how  fair  ! 
 The  Master-builder's  courts  how  sure  they  are  ! 
 Unharmed  by  wind,  or  floods,  or  rain, 
 
 For  ever  settled  they  remain. 
 How  majestic  their  foundations, 
 Shadowy  prefigurations 
 
 Of  the  mystic  types  pourtray. 
 Formed  from  sleeping  Adam's  side, 
 Eve  of  the  approaching  Bride 
 
 Doth  a  sign  convey. 
 Framed  of  wood,  the  Ark  doth  save 
 Noah,  guided  o'er  the  wave, 
 
 When  the  world  was  drowned. 
 Sarah,  stricken  now  in  years, 
 Laughs  when  she  an  infant  bears ; 
 
 Her  joy  doth  ours  expound. 
 Long  widowed,  veiled  in  robes  unfitting, 
 Thamar  by  the  wayside  sitting, 
 
 To  Judah  twins  doth  bear. 
 The  royal  maiden  doth  deliver 
 The  infant  Moses  from  the  river, 
 
 In  bulrush  ark  laid  near; 
 This  is  the  male  lamb  sacrificed, 
 With  which  all  Israel  was  sufficed, 
 
 And  by  its  blood  brought  near: 
 Of  Sheba's  utmost  parts  the  Queen 
 In  quest  of  wisdom  here  is  seen, 
 
 King  Solomon  to  hear : 
 Black,  but  yet  comely,  see  we  her 
 Perfumed  with  frankincense  and  myrrh, 
 
 With  balmy  odours  fraught. 
 Thus  things  to  come  which  types  concealed 
 The  day  of  grace  hath  now  revealed, 
 
 And  illustration  brought. 
 Now  let  us  take  our  rest  and  sing, 
 With  the  Beloved  tarrying, 
 
 The  marriage-hour  is  come ; 
 The  trumpets  as  the  guests  go  in 
 W  ith  solemn  tones  the  Feast  begin, 
 
 The  psaltery  lulls  them  home. 
 Ten  thousand  thousand  voices  raise 
 With  one  consent  the  Bridegroom's  praise, 
 
 And  Alleluia !   Alleluia  !  cry 
 
 In  everlasting  joy,  unceasingly. 
 
268  THE  RECONCILIATION  OF  A  CHURCH. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  x.  22-30. 
 
 At  that  tune  it  was  at  Jerusalem  I  and  My  Father 
 
 are  One. 
 
 ^[  From  LXX.  to  Ash-Wednesday  the  Octave  Day  is  kept  (but  not  the  days 
 ivithin  the  Octave,  except  by  a  memorial).  From  Ash-Wednesday  to  the 
 Octave  of  Easter  there  is  only  a  memorial. 
 
 Cfte  Consecration  of  a  Cfturcft, 
 
 ^   All  as   on  the  Dedication  of  a  Church,  except  the  Sequence,  which  is.  The 
 dwellings  of  the  Lord. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  art  Thyself  the  author  of  the  gifts  to  be  hal- 
 lowed unto  Thee,  pour  forth  Thy  benediction  upon  this  house 
 of  prayer,  that  the  help  of  Thy  defence  may  be  perceived  by  all 
 who  call  upon  Thy  Name.     Through. 
 
 f  In  Easter-tide,  Alleluia  ! 
 
 Secret.  O  God,  Who  in  every  place  of  Thy  dominion  art 
 wholly  present,  and  workest  in  all  Thy  power;  graciously  accept 
 this  sacrifice  offered  to  Thy  Name,  and  be  the  protector  of 
 this  house  whereof  Thou  art  the  founder,  that  in  the  power  of 
 the  Holy  Ghost  they  who  worship  here  may  have  free  access 
 even  unto  Thyself.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  being  refreshed  by  Thy  saving  Sacrament, 
 give  thanks  unto  Thee,  O  Lord :  fill,  we  beseech  Thee,  this 
 temple  with  the  glory  of  Thy  Majesty;  that  in  honour  of  Thy 
 Name  it  may  become  unto  Thy  people  a  house  of  prayer. 
 Through. 
 
 Cfie  Beconctitation  of  a  Cljiircfi, 
 
 The  Office.     Ezek.  xxxvi. 
 When  I  shall  be  sanctified  in  you  I  will  gather  you  out  of  all 
 countries.     Then  will  I  sprinkle  clean  water  upon  you,  and  ye 
 shall  be  clean  from  all  your  filthiness,  and   a  new  spirit  will  I 
 give  you. 
 
 %  In  Easter-tide,  Alleluia  ! 
 Ps.  xxxiv.  I  will  alway  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord :   His  praise 
 shall  ever  be  in  my  mouth. 
 
II  IK    RECONCILIATION   OF   A    CHURCH.  lG(J 
 
 The  Collet. 
 ()  God,  Who  hast  said,  My  House  shall  be  called  a  house 
 oi  prayer,  deign  to  cleanse  and  sanctify  this  house,  which  hath 
 been  polluted  and  defiled  by  the  abomination  of  the  heathen  ; 
 that  Thou  mayest  mercifully  hear  the  prayers  and  vows  of  all 
 them  that  call  upon  Thee  in  this  place,  and  graciously  bring  the 
 same  to  good  effect.     Who. 
 
 The  Epistle. 
 (As  on  the  Dedication.) 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xcvi.  Bring  presents,  and  come  into  His  courts, 
 O  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness. 
 
 ^f.  Ps.  xxix.  The  Lord  discovereth  the  thick  bushes :  in  His 
 temple  doth  every  man  speak  of  His  honour. 
 
 Alleluia  I  'jf.  Ps.  cv.  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  and  call 
 upon  His  Name :  tell  the  people  what  things  He  hath  done. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  vi.  43-48. 
 At  that  time  said  Jesus  to  His  disciples,    A  good  tree  bringeth 
 not  forth  corrupt  fruit for  it  was  founded  upon  a  rock. 
 
 Offert.  Dan.  ix.  I  Daniel  prayed  unto  my  God,  saying,  Hear, 
 Lord,  the  prayers  of  Thy  servant :  cause  Thy  face  to  shine  upon 
 Thy  sanctuary,  and  graciously  behold  this  people  whereupon  Thy 
 Name  is  called,  0  God. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  this  offering  cleanse 
 this  place  from  the  impurities  of  the  wicked  [or  of  the  offence 
 which  has  been  committed],  and  make  our  supplications  here 
 and  everywhere  acceptable  unto  Thee.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  li.  Then  shalt  Thou  be  pleased  with  the  sacrifice 
 of  righteousness,  with  the  burnt-offerings  and  oblations:  then 
 shall  they  offer  young  bullocks  upon  Thine  Altar. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  we  that  are  partakers  of  the  gifts  of 
 eternal  salvation,  humbly  implore  of  Thee  that  this  church  [or 
 cemetery] ,  being  cleansed  from  the  pollutions  of  the  heathen  [or 
 the  wicked],  may  abide  under  the  sanctification  of  Thy  blessing  : 
 and  that  our  hearts,  being  wholly  alienated  from  all  defilements 
 of  sin,  may  ever  devoutly  serve  Thee.     Through. 
 
 THE  END  OF  THE  PROPER  OF  SEASONS. 
 
?.yo 
 
 Ipragerg  to  be  satO  before  Qga#0, 
 
 I.     BEFORE  THE  HOURS.* 
 
 Seven  times  this  day  will  I  praise  Thee,  O  Lord,  being  mind- 
 ful of  Thy  exceeding  great  and  wonderful  works,  by  which  in 
 the  beginning  Thou  didst  found  the  universe  in  seven  days; 
 mindful  also  of  the  sevenfold  grace  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  at  each 
 of  the  seven  Canonical  Hours,  which  I,  unworthy,  propose,  ac- 
 cording to  the  sacred  rule  and  institution  of  Thy  Church,  to  say 
 in  Thy  presence  this  day  to  the  praise  of  Thy  Holy  Name. 
 Deign,  I  entreat  Thee,  to  bestow  upon  me  the  singular  gifts  of 
 grace,  that  being  abundantly  filled  by  that  Thy  most  Blessed 
 Spirit  and  His  sevenfold  gifts,  and  supported  as  on  the  seven 
 pillars  which  Wisdom  hath  hewed  out  for  the  building  of  her 
 house,  throughout  the  cycle  of  the  seven  days  of  the  week,  by 
 the  succession  of  which  times  fulfil  their  course;  and  throughout 
 the  seven  ages  by  which  the  frailty  of  man  continually  goeth  on 
 its  way  towards  death,  I  may  in  such  wise  please  Thee,  that, 
 through  the  painful  exercise  of  the  mystic  septenary  in  practice  of 
 the  seven  works  of  the  Spirit,  I  may  be  enabled  to  avoid  the  seven 
 deadly  sins,  which  are  the  seven  devils  cast  out  of  that  Mary  of 
 the  Gospel  by  Christ;  and  to  vanquish  those  seven  more  wicked 
 spirits  which  the  strong  man  armed  taketh  to  himself  for  the  ruin 
 of  man,  and  may  at  length  be  brought  unto  the  triumph  of  the 
 eight-ranked  Virtues f  after  the  warfare  of  this  present  life  is 
 ended.  But  I  ask  of  Thy  most  merciful  loving-kindness,  that 
 whilst  I  fulfil  these  Canonical  Hours  to  the  praise  of  Thy 
 Majesty,  Thou  wilt  deign  ever  to  assist  my  heart;  guide  my 
 tongue,  that  fitly,  entirely,  perfectly,  intelligibly,  and  distinctly  it 
 may  utter  words ;  deliver  my  soul  from  wandering  and  distracted 
 thoughts,  and  cause  her  without  ceasing  to  attend  upon  Thee 
 whilst  she  speaketh  with  Thee,  lest  whilst  through  worldly  imagi- 
 nations she  goeth  forth  and  departeth  from  Thee,  Who  delightest 
 in  the  secret  of  the  conscience,  she  may  have  cause  to  weep 
 bitterly  because  Thou  hast  also  justly  departed  from  her.  Re- 
 ceive, therefore,  at  my  lips  the  saving  sacrifice  of  praise,  to  the 
 end  it  may  do  honour  unto  Thee,  and  present  me  before  Thee  a 
 living  sacrifice,  holy,  acceptable,  and  well-pleasing  to  Thee;  and 
 pour  out  Thy  grace  upon  my  lips,  that  out  of  a  good  heart 
 I  may  indite  a  good  matter,  and  by  reason  of  the  grace  of  my 
 
 *  19'  Missal,  P.  O.  f  Or  eight  Beatitudes  ? 
 
INSTRUCTIONS    FOR    CELEBRATING    MASS.  27 1 
 
 lips  may  have  Thee,  the  King,  for  my  friend;  and  whilst  I  open 
 my  mouth  unto  Thee  in  the  voice  or  joy  and  thanksgiving,  do 
 Thou  deign  to  fill  it  with  Thy  benediction.     Amen. 
 
 II.     INSTRUCTIONS    TO     PRIESTS    DESIROUS    TO 
 CELEBRATE  MASS.* 
 
 First,  Before  Alass  three  things  are  to  be  considered — 
 Examination  of  the  Intention. 
 General  Contrition. 
 A  sincere  Confession. 
 
 1.  Examination  of  the  Intention — 
 
 That  he  celebrate  not  for  vain  glory. 
 
 That  he  celebrate  not  for  outward  appearance. 
 
 That  he  celebrate  not  out  of  respect  to  any  person. 
 
 That  he  celebrate  not  for  temporal  gain. 
 
 That  he  celebrate  not  out  of  mere  habit. 
 
 2.  General  Contrition — 
 
 For  the  good  works  omitted  which  he  ought  to  have  done. 
 For  sins  committed  in  thought,  word,  and  deed. 
 
 3.  Sincere  Confession — 
 
 Of  all  distinct  sins,  known  and  unknown. 
 
 Secondly,  At  Mass  he  should  be — 
 
 Careful  respecting  place,  so  that  he  may  be  able  to  receive 
 
 in  both  kinds. 
 Yet  more  careful  touching  the  chalice,  that  it  be  not  cracked 
 
 or  mended. 
 Most  careful  of  all  of  the  matter,  that  the  Host  be  not  foul, 
 
 the  wine  sour,  or  without  water. 
 
 /;/  the  Communion  there  should  be  care — 
 
 Great,  touching  acts,  that  he  perform  them  humbly. 
 Greater,  touching  words,  that  he  say  them  correctly. 
 Greatest,  touching  intention,  that  he  intend  in  steadfast  faith 
 to  consecrate. 
 
 /;/  Consecration  let  him  have — 
 
 Carefulness  in  making  the  Body  of  Christ. 
 
 *  15'  Missal. 
 
272  INSTRUCTIONS    FOR    CELEBRATING    MASS. 
 
 Reverence  in  handling  the  Body  of  Christ. 
 Devotion  in  receiving  the  Body  of  Christ. 
 
 /;;  handling  the  Body  of  Christ  let  there  be  reverence — 
 
 Great,  in  respect  of  Its  comprehending  Christ's  so  excel- 
 lent Body. 
 Greater,  in  respect  of  Its  comprehending  Christ's  so  excel- 
 lent Soul. 
 Greatest,  in  respect  of  Its  comprehending  Christ's  so  excel- 
 lent Godhead. 
 
 '  /;;  consecrating  he  ?nust  intend — 
 
 By  tears  to  worship  God. 
 
 To  commemorate  the  Death  of  Christ. 
 
 To  unite  in  one  the  whole  Church. 
 
 In  consecrating  he  must  intend  to  obtain — 
 Increase  of  Love. 
 Inseparability  of  Union. 
 Hastening  of  Fruition. 
 
 First ,  let  his  prayer  be  humble  ;  and,  secondly,  let  him  take  heed — 
 Lest  so  unworthy  a  minister  should  unworthily  receive  so 
 
 great  a  mystery. 
 Lest  so  undevout  a  priest  should  turn  the  sentence  of  so  just 
 
 a  Judge  to  his  own  condemnation. 
 Lest  so  unclean  a  host .  should  drive  away  so  excellent  a 
 
 guest  from  himself  by  his  foul  transgressions. 
 And  that  the  Lord  most  pitiful  may  make  him  to  have  part 
 
 with  His  elect  priests. 
 
 First,  let  him  remember  to  pray  for  himself  and  for  the  living — 
 That  they  may  be  partakers  of  so  great  a  mystery. 
 Hearers  capable  of  receiving  the  benefit  of  Masses. 
 Meek,  yet  despisers  of  the  vanities  of  the  world. 
 Steadfast  in  making  satisfaction  for  their  own  failings. 
 Vigilant  in  following  after  the  Divine  benefits. 
 
 Secondly,  let  him  remember  to  pray  for  the  dead — 
 
 That  through  the  most  comfortable  mystery  they  may  enjoy 
 continual  succour. 
 
 That  through  the  prayers  of  faithful  members  of  the  Church 
 they  may  obtain  sweet  relief  from  their  pains. 
 
 That  through  this  our  Divine  Viaticum  they  may  have  re- 
 storation, and  communion  with  the  saints. 
 
A  PRAYER  OF  s.   AUGUSTINEi  iy  ] 
 
 After  Mass,  let  thanks  be  given  in  the  highest — 
 
 For  that  in  so  great,  so  sweet  Bread  of  Angels,  he  hath  re- 
 
 ceived  the  Creator  of  creatures. 
 For  that   in  so  great  perpetual  Food  of"  all  Saints,  he  hath 
 
 recehed  the  Creator  of  creatures. 
 For  that  in    so  great    and    effectual    Viaticum    of  Christ's 
 
 elect,  he  hath  received  the  Creator  of  creatures. 
 
 Saint  Bernard  saith:  — 
 
 O  Priest,  thy  body  is  daily  made  the  sepulchre  of  Christ. 
 How  doth   falsehood  proceed  out  of   thy  mouth  by  which 
 
 the  Truth  entereth  ? 
 How  do  thine   eyes  behold  vanity  which  daily  look  upon 
 
 the  Truth? 
 How  should  thy  hands  be  stretched  out  to  unlawful  things 
 
 which  hold  Him  that  upholdeth  all  things? 
 How  art  thou  filled  with  excess  of  wine  who  oughtest  to 
 
 be  filled  with  God? 
 
 III.   A  PRAYER  of  the  MOST  BLESSED  AUGUSTINE.* 
 
 TO  BE  SAID  BY  THE  PRtEST  BEFORE  MASS  FOR  HIS  OWN  DEVOTIONS. 
 
 O  most  mighty  High  Priest  and  true  Bishop,  Jesus  Christ, 
 Who  didst  offer  Thyself  to  God  the  Father  a  pure  and  spotless 
 Victim  upon  the  Altar  of  the  Cross  for  us  miserable  sinners,  and 
 didst  give  us  Thy  Flesh  to  be  eaten  and  Thy  Blood  to  be 
 drunken,  and  didst  appoint  this  mystery  in  the  power  of  the 
 Holy  Ghost,  saying,  Do  this,  as  oft  as  ye  shall  do  it,  in  remem- 
 brance of  Me-,  I,  being  mindful  of  this  Thy  adorable  Passion, 
 do  flee  to  draw  nigh  unto  Thy  Altar,  as  an  unworthy  sinner,  to 
 offer  unto  Thee  the  Sacrifice  which  Thou  Thyself  didst  institute 
 and  command  to  be  offered  in  memory  of  Thee  for  our  salvation, 
 in  which  indeed  Thy  Flesh  is  verily  received,  and  Thy  Blood 
 verily  drunken-,  the  basest  things  are  united  with  the  highest; 
 divine  things  with  things  human.  But  who  can  worthily  cele- 
 brate this  unless  Thou,  O  God  Almighty,  shalt  make  the  offerer 
 worthy?  I  know  of  a  surety,  and  confess  the  same  to  Thy 
 goodness,  that  I  am  not  worthy  to  draw  nigh  to  so  great  a  mys- 
 tery, by  reason  of  my  grievous  sins  and  my  negligences,  which 
 cannot  be  numbered;  but  I  know  and  believe  of  a  truth,  and 
 
 *  'ia  Missal. 
 
274  THI':  SONG  OF  S.   AUGUSTINE. 
 
 confess  with  my  whole  heart  and  lips,  that  Thou  art  able  to  make 
 me  worthy,  Who  alone  makest  of  the  unworthy  worthy,  of  the 
 unclean  clean,  and  of  sinners  just  and  holy  men.  Therefore  by 
 this  Thy  almighty  power  and  ineffable  love  I  implore  Thy  mercy, 
 and  beg  that  Thou  wouldest  deign  to  grant  to  me,  a  sinner,  whom 
 besides  other  gifts  Thou  hast  deigned  to  call  to  the  priestly  office, 
 not  for  any  merits  of  mine,  but  only  of  the  good  pleasure  of  Thy 
 compassion,  to  celebrate  this  heavenly  sacrifice  and  handle  so  great 
 a  mystery  with  that  reverence,  respect,  devotion,  fear,  and  purity 
 of  heart  which  is  fitting,  and  so  firmly  to  believe  in  the  same-,  to 
 understand,  to  perceive,  stedfastly  to  retain,  to  speak,  and  to 
 think  what  pleaseth  Thee,  and  is  for  my  soul's  good,  that  Thou 
 mayest  with  gracious  favour  receive  It  at  my  hands,  for  the 
 salvation  of  myself  and  all  others  both  quick  and  dead.     Who. 
 
 IV.  THE  SONG  OF  S.  AUGUSTINE  ON  THE  CHARGE 
 OF  THE  PRIESTHOOD.* 
 
 0  venerable  brothers,  ye  priests  of  God  above, 
 
 1  pray  ye  hear  the  message  I  speak  to  you  in  love ; 
 Ye  heralds  of  the  Highest,  ye  shining  lights  of  day, 
 Who  beam  with  hope  enduring,  and  charity's  pure  ray. 
 
 Ye  do  to  God  your  service  in  His  own  holy  shrine ; 
 
 And  Christ  hath  called  you  branches,  Who  is  Himself  the  Vine ; 
 
 O  see  ye  be  not  barren,  nor  bitter  fruit  ye  give, 
 
 If  with  the  Root  that  bears  you  ye  would  for  ever  live. 
 
 The  Catholic  religion  yours  is  it  to  uphold, 
 The  world's  true  light  and  ransom,  the  shepherds  of  the  fold  ; 
 The  walls  of  Jacob's  dwelling,  the  art  of  Life  who  teach ; 
 Who  judge  the  Church  in  meekness,  who  to  the  nations  preach. 
 
 The  Catholic  religion  is  lost  if  ye  betray; 
 The  salt  that  lacks  its  savour  serves  but  to  cast  away ; 
 The  path  of  life  is  doubtful  unless  the  light  shine  clear ; 
 Except  the  Shepherd  watcheth,  the  robber  draweth  near. 
 
 The  care  of  God's  own  Vineyard  is  given  unto  you, 
 That  with  the  streams  of  doctrine  its  soil  ye  should  bedew; 
 The  thorns  and  choking  thistles  should  root  from  out  the  ground, 
 That  so  the  faith  of  Jesus  may  flourish  and  abound. 
 
 *  '34  Missal. 
 
THE  SONG  OK  s.   AUGUSTINE.  275 
 
 \Y  ire  the  patient  oxen  who  tread  the  threshing-floor, 
 
 The  wheat  and  chaff  with  caution  to  part  far  evermore: 
 
 The  laymen  trail  and  simple,  and  all  inconstant  still, 
 f  lave  you  for  an  ensample  to  shew  them  good  or  ill. 
 
 Whatever  they  shall  notice  is  grievous  unto  you, 
 That  doubtless  they  will  argue  they  must  with  care  eschew 
 Whatever  they  shall  see  you  by  holy  deeds  proclaim, 
 That  they  will  reckon  lawful,  and  free  from  sin  or  shame. 
 
 Since  ye  have  been  appointed  the  shepherds  of  the  sheep, 
 Oh,  see  ye  be  not  slothful,  nor  silent  watch  ye  keep; 
 Be  loud  and  plain  the  warnings  ye  raise  when  harm  is  nigh  — 
 The  wolf  sees  folds  in  safety  with  jealous  rav'ning  eye. 
 
 A  threefold  food  the  faithful  have  need  of  day  by  day — 
 The  Body  of  the  Saviour,  to  keep  their  life  for  aye ; 
 The  Word  of  due  instruction,  the  which  discreetly  give; 
 The  earthly  meats  that  perish,  whereby  their  bodies  live. 
 
 The  honour  of  your  office  unclouded  let  it  be, 
 And  give  to  those  that  seek  them  the  gifts  of  grace  all  free; 
 For  should  you  ever  venture  the  rights  of  faith  to  sell, 
 Ye  seek  Gehazi's  sentence,  with  lepers  doom'd  to  dwell. 
 
 Baptize  the  people  freely,  and  freely  them  confess ; 
 The  Eucharist  give  freely,  to  save  them  and  to  bless; 
 As  Christ's  Apostles  taught  ye,  ye  are  all  things  to  try, 
 The  good  alone  that  proveth  that  are  ye  to  hold  by. 
 
 Be  all  your  conversation  in  holiness  maintained; 
 Your  conscience  clear  and  quiet,  your  lives  in  virtue  trained; 
 Your  manners  framed  to  order,  your  hearts  devoid  of  guile. 
 Let  no  corrupt  indulgence  your  saintliness  defile. 
 
 Let  no  disdainful  temper  your  noble  souls  depress  ; 
 Be  dignified  in  manner,  and  meetly  grave  in  dress; 
 No  thoughts  of  filthy  lucre  permit  your  hearts  to  seize, 
 Ye  to  whose  care  are  given  the  heavenly  Kingdom's  keys. 
 
 Be  brief  in  speech,  lest  haply  to  evil  ye  be  led, 
 By  over-freely  talking  man's  vanity  is  fed; 
 The  words  which  ye  shall  utter  must  be  concise  and  few, 
 For  ever  on  much  speaking  sin  waiteth  to  ensue. 
 T  2 
 
276  PRAYERS    TO    BE    SAID    BEFORE    MASS. 
 
 Re  patient,  full  of  kindness,  and  sober,  pious,  wise; 
 Be  Upright,  single-minded,  let  pureness  light  your  eyes; 
 Be  hospitable,  humble,  see  that  the  simple  learn  ; 
 Oh,  comfort  all  in  sorrow,  from  sin  the  sinner  turn. 
 
 I  pray  ye  so  be  able  the  Shepherd's  charge  to  keep, 
 And,  living  in  the  Spirit,  to  feed  the  Saviour's  sheep, 
 That  when  your  fleshly  garment  at  length  ye  lay  aside, 
 The  Lord  a  robe  eternal  of  glory  may  provide. 
 
 V.    A  PRAYER  TO  BE  SAID  BEFORE  MASS.* 
 
 O  God,  Who  makest  of  the  unworthy  worthy,  and  of  sinners 
 just  men  (and  holy),  and  pure  of  the  impure,  cleanse  my 
 heart  and  body  from  all  taint  and  defilement  of  sin,  and  make 
 me  a  worthy  (and  earnest)  minister  at  Thy  holy  Altar;  and  mer- 
 cifully grant  that  on  this  Altar  to  which  I,  so  unworthy, 
 now  draw  near,  I  may  offer  a  sacrifice  acceptable  (and  pleasing) 
 to  Thy  loving-kindness  for  my  sins  and  offences,  and  for  my 
 numberless  daily  transgressions,  [for  all  here  present,  and  for 
 everyone  united  with  me  by  friendship  or  kindred,  or  who  per- 
 secute or  oppose  me  with  any  manner  of  hatred],  (and  likewise  for 
 wiping  away  of  the  sins  of  all  Christian  people)  [and  for  all  faith- 
 ful Christians  quick  and  dead]  ;  and  let  my  prayer  and  sacrifice 
 be  acceptable  unto  Thee,  through  Him  Who  offered  Himself 
 unto  Thee,  God  the  Father,  a  sacrifice  for  us,  Jesus  Christ  Thy 
 Son  our  Lord.     Who. 
 
 VI.  Another  Prayer.-)- 
 
 [O  Lord,  I  am  not  worthy  that  Thou  shouldest  come  under 
 my  roof,  but  trusting  in  Thy  loving-kindness]  [(O  almighty 
 and  merciful  God,  lo!)],  I  draw  nigh  [unto  Thy  Altar]  {(to 
 the  Sacrament  of  the  Body  and  Blood  of  Thy  Only-Begotten 
 Son,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ)} ,  sick  to  the  Physician  of  Life, 
 {(unclean  to  the  Fountain  of  Mercy)} ,  [(blind  to  the  Light 
 of  Eternal  Brightness)],  [(poor  to  the  Lord  of  Heaven  and 
 earth,  naked  to  the  King  of  Glory)],   [a   sheep  to  the  Shep- 
 
 *  The  parts  in  (  )  are  in  '26  Missal,  and  those  in  [  ]  are  in  '15  Missal. 
 The  rest  is  common  to  both. 
 
 t  The  parts  in  []  are  in  '26  ;  in  {}  in  some  editions  of  '26;  in  (  ) 
 in  '4L.     The  rest  is  common  to  both. 
 
PRAYERS    TO    BE     SAID     BEFORE     MASS.  iyj 
 
 herd,  a  thing  formed  to  Him  that  formed  it,  desolate  to  the 
 kind  Comforter,  miserable  to  Him  Who  pitieth,  guilty  to  Him 
 that  bestoweth  pardon,  unholy  to  Him  that  justifieth  ;  hard- 
 hearted to  the  out-pourcr  of'  grace],  imploring  the  abundance 
 of  Thy  boundless  mercy,  to  the  intent  Thou  wouldest  vouch- 
 safe to  heal  my  infirmities,  [to  wash  away]  (deliver  me  from) 
 [(defilement,  to  enlighten  my  blindness)],  to  enrich  my  poverty, 
 [(to  clothe  my  nakedness)],  [to  bring  back  the  wandering,  to 
 comfort  the  forsaken,  to  reconcile  the  guilty,  to  give  pardon  to 
 the  sinner,  forgiveness  to  the  wretched,  life  to  the  accused,  jus- 
 tification to  the  dead],  that  I  may  [be  deemed  worthy  to]  receive 
 [Thee]  the  Bread  of  Angels,  the  King  of  kings,  [(the  Lord  of 
 lords)],  {(with  that  reverence  and  fear,  that  contrition  and  love)} , 
 (that  faith  and  purity,  that  purpose  and  humility)  [(which  is  ex- 
 pedient for  my  soul)],  [with  that  chastity  of  body  and  purity  of 
 mind,  that  contrition  of  heart  and  flow  of  tears,  that  spiritual  joy 
 and  heavenly  gladness,  which  is  most  expedient  for  my  soul, 
 that  it  may  be  profitable  to  me  for  eternal  life,  and  the  remission 
 of  all  my  sins.  Amen.]  {(Grant  unto  me,  I  beseech  Thee,  that 
 I  may  receive  not  only  the  Sacrament  of  this  the  Body  and  Blood 
 of  the  Lord,  but  also  the  virtue  of  the  Sacrament.  O  most  gra- 
 cious God,  grant  me  so  to  receive  the  Body  of  Thine  Only- 
 begotten  Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  He  took  of  the 
 Virgin  Mary,  that  I  may  be  found  worthy  to  be  incorporated 
 into  His  mystical  Body,  and  to  be  reckoned  among  His  mem- 
 bers. O  most  loving  Father,  grant  unto  me  that  Thy  beloved 
 Son  Whom  now  I  purpose  to  receive  beneath  a  veil,  I  may  at 
 length  behold  with  unveiled  face.     Who.)} 
 
 VII.  Another  Prayer.* 
 
 I  beseech  Thee,  O  most  pitiful  Lord  Jesu  Christ,  that  for  the 
 sake  of  Thy  Mother,  the  most  Blessed  Virgin  Mary,  and  all  Thy 
 Saints,  Thou  wouldest  teach  and  permit  me  to  draw  nigh  to  the 
 so  marvellous  Sacrament  of  Thy  Body  and  Blood,  with  that 
 purity  of  heart,  and  cleanness  of  mind,  with  that  devotion  and 
 reverence,  which  becometh  and  is  expedient  for  my  soul.  O 
 most  gracious  Lord  Jesu  Christ,  let  my  heart  discern  the  sweet- 
 ness of  Thy  blessed  Presence ;  let  it  cleanse  away  all  my  sloth- 
 fulness  of  spirit,  wash  out  all  mine  offences,  shield  me  from  all 
 the  numberless  perils  of  this  world.  Let  my  soul  taste  how 
 sweet  Thou  art,  O  Lord,  that  after  the  taste  of  Thee  all  carnal 
 
 *  From  '13  Missal. 
 
278  THE    PREPARATION    FOR    MASS. 
 
 pleasures  may  give  place.  O  Bread  of  Delight  !  O  Food  of  Life  ! 
 O  Meat  to  be  desired  !  O  Banquet  of  exceeding  sweetness,  re- 
 freshing all  things,  and  never  failing  !  Angels  and  Spirits  of  just 
 men  partake  of  Thy  plenteousness.  Let  it  please  Thee,  O  Lord, 
 that  now  my  sinful  soul  in  this  her  pilgrimage  may  partake  of 
 Thee  in  faith,  that  so  receiving  virtue  from  Thee,  she  may 
 through  Thee  finish  her  course  even  unto  Thee,  without  hin- 
 drance from  Satan.  Mortify  in  my  members  and  in  my  heart 
 all  carnal  desires  and  all  lustful  passions  ;  that  Thou,  the 
 King  of  Virgins  and  Lover  of  chastity,  mayest  have  a  peaceful 
 abiding-place  in  this  my  tabernacle.  O  Lord,  Thou  know  est 
 by  how  many  and  how  great  disquietnesses  my  soul  is  vexed. 
 But  do  Thou,  O  Lord,  Who  art  the  great  Physician,  come  and 
 heal  her ;  Thou  to  whom  is  committed  all  power  and  dominion 
 through  endless  ages.     Amen. 
 
 Cfte  preparation  for  $$a&8. 
 
 %  Let  the  Priest  <who  desires  to  confess  say — 
 
 Bless,  Father. 
 
 Priest.  The  Lord  be  in  thy  heart  and  lips  to  confess  all  thy 
 sins,  in  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
 Ghost.     Amen. 
 
 ^[  Then  let  him  tell  his  sins,  'which  being  ended  the  Priest  shall  say — God 
 Almighty  have  mercy,  and  The  Almighty  and  merciful  Lord,  as 
 in  the  Ordinary  of  the  Mass. 
 
 The  merits  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ's  Passion,  the  prayers  of 
 our  Holy  Mother  the  Church,  the  good  deeds  which  thou  hast 
 done  and  shall  do  by  the  grace  of  God,  be  to  thee  for  the  pardon 
 of  thy  sins, 
 
 ^[  Here  let  him  enjoin  the  Penance,  saying — 
 
 And  for  a  special  Penance  thou  shalt  say  or  do  this  or  that. 
 
 ^[  Then  let  him  absolve  him,  and  say — 
 Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Who  is  the  High  Priest,  absolve  thee 
 of  His  tenderest  mercy  •,  and  I,  by  the  authority  committed  unto 
 me,  absolve  thee  first  from  the  sentence  of  the  lesser  excommuni- 
 cation if  thou  art  in  need  of  it,  then  from  all  thy  sins,  in  the  Name 
 of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 
 
279 
 
 i. 
 
 On  all  principal  Feasts. 
 
 O  Divine  Creator  of  all  things,  Thou  our  God,  in  Thy  pity, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 Unto  Thee,  O  Christ,  the  King  of  kings,  rejoicing  in  praise  together,  we 
 pray  Thee, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 Thou  to  Whom  ever  belongeth  praise,  virtue,  peace,  and  dominion  without 
 end, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Christ,  King,  only  Son,  cocternal  with  Thy  gracious  Father, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 Thou  Who  didst  save  lost  man,  restoring  him  from  death  unto  life, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 Jesu,  the  Good  Shepherd,  that  the  sheep  of  Thy  pasture  perish  not, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Spirit,  the  Comforter,  we  Thy  suppliants  most  humbly  beseech  Thee, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Lord  our  strength  and  our  salvation  evermore, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Supreme  and  one  God,  bestow  on  us  the  gifts  of  life  in  Thy  compassion, 
 and  deign  to 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 II. 
 
 On  all  other  double  Feasts,  any  of  the  following. 
 
 O  Lord,  King,  Father  unbegotten  !  very  Essence  of  being, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Lord,  Fountain  of  Light,  Maker  of  all  things, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Lord,  Who  hast  sealed  us  with  the  print  of  Thine  image, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Christ,  upon  us,  in  the  form  of  man  partakers  of  the  Divine  Nature, 
 
 Have  mercy. 
 
 O  Christ,  Orient  Light,  by  Whom  are  all  things, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 O  Christ,  Who  art  perfect  wisdom, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Lord,  quickening  Spirit,  Power  of  Life, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Lord,  Thou  Who  proceedest  from  Both,  in  Whom  are  all  things, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
280  THE    KYRIES. 
 
 O  Lord,  Thou  cleanser  of  iniquities,  and  bestower  of  grace, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 We  beseech  Thee  forsake  us  not  by  reason  of  our  offences ;  O  Comforter 
 of  the  sorrowing  soul, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 111. 
 
 On  the?  Epiphany ,  Whitsunday ,  Corpus  Christi  especially. 
 
 O  Lord,  Fountain  of  Goodness,  Father  Unbegottcn,  from  Whom  all  good 
 things  do  come, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Lord,  Who  didst  send  Thy  Son  Himself  to  suffer  for  the  guilt  of  the 
 world,  that  He  might  save  it, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Lord,  Who  bestowest  sevenfold  gifts  by  the  Spirit  with  which  Heaven 
 and  earth  are  fulfilled, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Christ,  Only-Begotten  of  God   the   Father,  Whom  the  Holy  Prophets 
 wondrously  foretold  should  be  born  into  the  world  of  a  virgin, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 O  Holy  Christ,  Lord  of  Heaven,  Theme  of  Regal  Glory,  before  Whom 
 the  Hierarchy  of  Angels  ever  stand  praising  Thee  for  Thy  Divinity, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Christ  from  Heaven  be  present  with  our  prayers,  Thou  before  Whom 
 here  on  earth  we  humbly  wrorship,  devoutly  crying  unto  Thee,  Jesu, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 O  Lord,  gracious  Spirit,  consisting  with  the  Father  and  the  Son  together 
 of  one  nature,  and  from  Both  proceeding, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Lord,  Who  when  Christ  was  baptized  in  the  water  of  Jordan  didst  shine 
 forth  and  appear  in  the  shape  of  a  Dove, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Lord,  Fire  Divine,  light  up  our  hearts,  that  we  may  ever  be  worthy 
 equally  to  proclaim  Thee, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 IV. 
 
 O  Lord  Almighty,  Father  unbegotten,  upon  us  miserable 
 
 Have  mercy. 
 
 O  Lord,  Who  hast  redeemed  the  work  of  Thy  hands  by  Thine  own  Son, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Lord  Adonai,  blot  out  our  offences,  and  upon  Thy  people 
 
 Have  mercy. 
 
 O  Christ,  Brightness  of  the  Father's  glory,  and  the  express  Image  of  His 
 Person, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
THE    KYRIES.  lS  I 
 
 O  Christ,  Who  d'dst  HIVC  the  world  at  tho  command  of  the  Father, 
 
 I  lave  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Christ,  Saviour  of  men,  eternal  Life  of  Angels, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Lord,  Spirit,  the  Comforter,  Dispenser  of  pinion, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Lord,  Fountain  of  mercy  and  of  sevenfold  grace, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Lord,  most   pitiful   Forgiver,  proceeding  from  Both,  O  most  bountiful 
 Giver  of  gifts,  Teacher,  Quickener,  of  Thy  goodness 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 On  the  Feast  of  S.  Michael  and  All  Angels  especially. 
 
 O  Lord,  King  resplendent  on  the  Heavenly  citadel !  Hail !  for  evermore, 
 and  in  Thy  pity  upon  Thy  people  ever 
 
 Have  mercy. 
 
 Thou  Whom  the  hymning  hosts  of  Cherubim  with  praise  everlasting  con- 
 tinually proclaim, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 To  Whom  the  companies  of  Seraphim  on  high  illustriously  respond,  lauding 
 Thee, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Christ,  King  throned  on  High,  Whom  the  nine  orders  of  Angels  unceas- 
 ingly and  gloriously  praise,  vouchsafe  ever  on  Thy  servants  to 
 
 Have  mercy. 
 
 O  Christ,  Whom  the  one  only  Church  throughout  all  the  world  doth 
 hymn  forth,  to  Whom  sun  and  moon,  stars,  earth,  and  sea,  evermore 
 do  service, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 Thou  the  same  Whom  all  the  Saints,  themselves  heirs  of  the  glorious  eternal 
 country,  triumphantly  proclaim  in  worthiest  strains, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Thou  gracious  Offspring  of  the  Holy  Virgin  Mary,  King  of  kings, 
 Blessed  Redeemer,  on  those  whom  Thou  hast  ransomed  from  the 
 power  of  death  with  Thine  own  Blood,  for  ever 
 
 Have  mercy. 
 
 O  most  Illustrious  L'nbegotten,  Begotten  already  without  beginning,  with- 
 out effort  excelling  all  things,  on  this  Thy  congregation  in  Thy  pity 
 
 Have  mercy. 
 
 Sun  of  most  unclouded  glory,  Dispenser  of  justice,  when  Thou  shalt  strictly 
 judge  all  nations,  in  Thy  pity,  we  earnestly  beseech  Thee,  upon  Thy 
 people  now  standing  before  Thee 
 
 Have  mercy. 
 
282  THE    KYRIES. 
 
 VI. 
 
 On  Holy  Cross  Day,  and  the  Invention  of  the  Cross  especially. 
 
 O  Light  and  Source  of  Light,  God  over  all, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 By  Whose  will  all  things  ever  consist, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 Thou  Who  alone  art  able  to  pity, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 Redeemer  of  mankind  and  their  salvation,  in  Thy  mercy 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 We  that  are  redeemed  by  Thy  Cross  from  everlasting  death  beseech  Thee, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 Thou  Who  art  the  Word  of  the  Father,  Author  of  Pity,  Light  of  Truth, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 O  God,  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 Thou  our  compassionate  Physician, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 O  Holy  Trinity  and  Unity,  ever 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 VII. 
 O  God,  Almighty  Father,  Creator  of  all  things, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 Fount  and  kindly  Source  of  good,  Light  everlasting, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 O  benevolent  Ruler,  let  Thy  goodness  save  us : 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Christ,  the  Brightness  of  God,  the  Father's  Virtue  and  Wrisdom, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 Thou  that  formest  the  image  of  man,  and  restorest  him  when  fallen, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 That  the  work  of  Thy  Hands  perish  not,  Jesu,  graciously 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from  Both,  Thou  Bond  of  Love, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  kindling  Fire  and  Spring  of  Life,  Thou  purifying  Energy, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Thou  Cleanser  of  guilt,  most  excellent  Bestowcr  of  pardon,  blot  out  our 
 offences;  with  Thy  Holy  gifts  fulfil  us,  O  gracious  Spirit: 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 VIII. 
 
 O  Lord,  Maker  of  all  creatures, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 O  Thou  Who  dost  blot  out  our  offences,  without  ceasing 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
THE    KYRIES.  283 
 
 Suffer  not  the  work  of  Thy  Hands  to  perish,  but  in  Thy  pity 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Christ,  Only  Son  of  the  Father,  born  of  a  Virgin, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 Thou  Who  didst  save  the  lost  world  from  death  by  Thy  Blood, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 Pitifully  hearken  unto  the  prayers  of  them  that  now  call  upon  Thee, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  gracious  Spirit,  fulfil  us  with  Thy  grace : 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 Thou  Who  from  the  Father  and  the  Son  continually  dost  proceed, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 Holy  Trinity,  Trine  Unity,  together  to  be  adored,  loose  the  bands  ot 
 our  sins  and  redeem  us  from  death ;  now  let  us  all  cry  aloud  with 
 well-tuned  voice,  O  God, 
 
 IX. 
 
 Maker  of  the  world,  Eternal  King, 
 
 Fount  of  boundless  goodness, 
 
 All  that  may  harm  us  do  Thou  cast  out : 
 
 Have  mercy  on  us. 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Christ,  Wrho  art  the  Light  of  the  world  and  the  Giver  of  life, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 Look  upon  us  who  are  wounded  by  the  fraud  of  the  devil : 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 Thou  that  dost  preserve  and  strengthen  them  that  believe  in  Thee, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 Thy  Father,  and  Thee,  and  the  Spirit  proceeding  from  Both, 
 
 (Have  mercy  upon  us) 
 We  know  to  be  God,  One  and  Trine, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Thou  the  Comforter,  in  Thy  clemency  be  present  with  us,  that  we  may 
 live  in  Thee : 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
Collects 
 
 WHICH  MAY  BE  SAID  THROUGHOUT  THE  YEAR 
 
 AtTER    THE 
 
 COLLECT  FOR  THE  DAY. 
 
 IN  ADVENT. 
 
 ^J   See  the  Collect,  Secret,  and  Post-Communion  on  pp.  i,  2,  3. 
 
 IN  LENT. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  hear   our  prayers,  and  spare  all 
 
 those  who  confess  their  sins  to  Thee,  that  they  whose  consciences 
 
 by  sin   are  accused,  by  Thy  merciful  pardon  may  be  absolved. 
 
 Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  have  offered  Thee  the  oblation  of  reconciliation, 
 O  Lord,  and  pray  that  Thou  wouldest  mercifully  pardon  our 
 offences,  and  direct  our  wavering  hearts.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  O  eternal  Saviour,  that  we  who  have  re- 
 ceived by  this  gift  pardon  of  our  offences,  may  henceforth  flee 
 from  sin.     Through. 
 
 OF  THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN  MARY. 
 
 FROM  ADVENT  TO  CHRISTMAS,  EXCEPT  CONCEPTION  OF  B.  V.  M. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  at  the  message  of  an  Angel  was  pleased  that  Thy 
 Word  should  take  flesh  in  the  womb  of  Blessed  Mary,  ever 
 Virgin,  grant,  we  humbly  beseech  Thee,  that  we  who  truly 
 believe  her  to  be  the  Mother  of  God  may  be  aided  by  her  inter- 
 cession with  Thee.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Strengthen,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  in  our  minds 
 the  mysteries  of  the  true  Faith,  that  we  who  stedfastly  confess 
 Him  Who  was  conceived  of  a  Virgin  to  be  very  God  and  very 
 Man,  may  by  the  power  of  the  same  saving  Incarnation  be  ac- 
 counted meet  to  attain  unto  everlasting  happiness.     Through. 
 
OF    ALL    SAINTS.  285 
 
 P.  Comm.  Pour  forth,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  Thy  grace 
 into  our  hearts,  that  as  we  have  known  the  Incarnation  of  Thy 
 
 Son  Christ  by  the  message  of  an  Angel,  so  by  Mis  Cross  and 
 Passion  we  may  be  brought  unto  the  glory  of  Mis  Resurrection. 
 Through.* 
 
 FROM  CHRISTMAS  TO  THE  PURIFICATION'. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  by  the  fruitful  Virginity  of  Blessed  Mary  didst 
 bestow  upon  mankind  the  reward  of  eternal  salvation,  grant,  we 
 beseech  Thee,  that  we  may  perceive  that  she  intercedes  for  us,  by 
 whom  we  have  been  counted  worthy  to  receive  the  Author  of 
 life,  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son.     Who. 
 
 Secret.  We  humbly  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we  who  have 
 offered  these  gifts,  and  stedfastly  believe  the  very  Incarnation  of 
 Thy  Word,  may  perceive  for  our  salvation  in  this  mystery  the 
 same  true  substance  of  Flesh  and  Blood  which  the  Virgin  Mother 
 brought  forth  by  the  operation  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we 
 may  be  quickened  by  her  intercession  through  whose  Virginity 
 we  have  received  the  Author  of  our  salvation,  Jesus  Christ  our 
 Lord.     Who. 
 
 FROM   THE   PURIFICATION    TO    ADVENT. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Grant,  O  Lord  God,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we  Thy  servants 
 may  enjoy  continual  health  of  mind  and  body,  and  by  the  glorious 
 intercession  of  Blessed  Mary,  ever- Virgin,  may  be  delivered  from 
 present  sorrow,  and  have  the  fruition  of  joy  everlasting.  Through. 
 
 Secret.  By  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  and  at  the  intercession  of 
 Blessed  Mary,  ever- Virgin,  let  this  oblation  avail  to  our  everlast- 
 ing happiness  and  peace.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  ()  Lord,  that  we  who 
 have  received  this  assistance  towards  our  salvation  may  be  pre- 
 served everywhere  by  her  intercession  in  reverence  of  whom 
 we  have  presented  this  oblation  to  Thy  Majesty.     Through. 
 
 OF  ALL  SAINTS. 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  the  intercession 
 of  Holy  Mary,  Mother  of  God,  and  of  all   holy  and   heavenly 
 
 *  This  Post-Communion  is  said  also  in  Eastertide  and  until  the  Vigil  of 
 the  Ascension  instead  of  the  P.  Comm.  "  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,"  above. 
 
286  FOR    PEACE. 
 
 powers,  the  blessed  patriarchs,  prophets,  apostles,  evangelists, 
 martyrs,  confessors  and  virgins,  and  all  other  Thy  saints,  may 
 gladden  as  in  every  place;  and  whilst  we  call  to  remembrance 
 their  good  works,  let  us  also  have  a  sense  of  their  protection. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  graciously  accept  the  oblations  we  present, 
 and,  at  the  intercession  of  the  holy,  glorious,  and  ever-Virgin 
 Mary,  Mother  of  God,  with  all  Thy  saints,  defend  us  from  all 
 dangers.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we  who 
 have  received  the  heavenly  Sacrament,  reverencing  the  memory  of 
 the  Blessed  ever- Virgin  Mary,  Mother  of  God,  and  all  Thy 
 saints,  may  by  the  aid  of  their  prayers  attain  in  eternal  joy  unto 
 that  which  we  have  celebrated  on  earth.     Through. 
 
 FOR  THE  WHOLE  CHURCH. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  Lord,  mercifully  hear  the  prayers  of  Thy  Church;  that  She 
 being  delivered  from  all  manner  of  adversity  and  error,  may  joy- 
 fully serve  Thee  in  all  godly  quietness.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Protect  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  who  serve  at 
 Thy  mysteries;  that  cleaving  unto  the  things  which  are  of  God, 
 we  may  wait  upon  Thee  both  in  body  and  soul.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord  our  God,  we  beseech  Thee,  suffer  not 
 those  to  fall  into  the  perils  of  this  life  whom  Thou  dost  permit 
 to  rejoice  in  the  partaking  of  heavenly  food.     Through. 
 
 FOR  PEACE. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  from  Whom  all  holy  desires,  all  good  counsels,  and 
 all  just  works  do  proceed;  Give  unto  Thy  servants  that  peace 
 which  the  world  cannot  give-,  that  both  our  hearts  may  be  set 
 to  obey  Thy  commandments,  and  also  that  by  Thee  we  being 
 defended  from  the  fear  of  our  enemies  may  pass  our  time  in  rest 
 and  quietness.  Through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour. 
 Amen. 
 
 Secret.  O  God,  Who  sufferest  not  them  that  believe  in  Thee 
 to  be  troubled  by  any  terrors ;  be  pleased  to   accept  the  prayers 
 
FOR  ALL  SORTS  AND  CONDITIONS  OF  MEN.  287 
 
 and  offerings  of  the  people  which  is  dedicated  unto  Thee,  and 
 let  peace,  vouchsafed  to  us  by  Thy  pity,  keep  the  borders  of 
 Christians  sate  from  all  enemies.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  God,  Who  art  the  author  of  peace  and  lover  of 
 concord,  in  knowledge  of  Whom  standeth  our  eternal  life,  Whose 
 service  is  perfect  freedom;  Defend  us  Thy  humble  servants  in 
 all  assaults  of  our  enemies  ;  that  we,  surely  trusting  in  Thy 
 defence,  may  not  fear  the  power  of  any  adversaries.  Through 
 the  might  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 
 
 FOR  ALL  SORTS  AND  CONDITIONS  OF  MEN. 
 The  Collect. 
 O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  of  Thy  goodness  loose  the  chains 
 of  all  our  sins  •,  and  at  the  intercession  of  Blessed,  glorious, 
 and  ever- Virgin  Mary,  Mother  of  God,  with  all  Thy  saints, 
 keep  the  Lord  Pope,  kings  and  princes,  bishops  and  abbots,  and 
 all  people  committed  to  their  charge,  and  us  Thy  servants,  and 
 our  dwelling-places,  in  all  holiness;  do  Thou  cleanse  from  all 
 their  sin,  and  enlighten  with  virtue,  all  united  to  us  by  kindred, 
 friendship,  profession,  or  prayer,  and  all  Catholic  people;  be- 
 stow upon  us  peace  and  health;  drive  away  pestilence  and 
 famine  ;  to  our  friends  and  enemies  give  true  charity ;  bestow 
 health  upon  the  sick,  dispose  the  way  of  Thy  servants  towards  the 
 attainment  of  everlasting  salvation ;  and  to  all  the  faithful,  quick 
 and  dead,  grant  life  and  eternal  rest  in  the  land  of  the  living. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret.  O  God,  Who  by  the  one  offering  of  Thy  Body  hast 
 loosed  the  sins  of  the  whole  world,  graciously  accept  this  obla- 
 tion, wipe  away  the  stain  of  our  sins,  forgive  the  sins  of  all  faith- 
 ful Christians,  both  quick  and  dead,  and  at  the  intercession  of 
 the  Blessed,  glorious,  and  ever- Virgin  Mary  Mother  of  God, 
 with  all  Thy  saints,  bestow  on  us  the  everlasting  reward,  O 
 Saviour  of  the  world.     Who. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  Sacrament 
 which  we  have  received  blot  out  all  our  offences;  and,  for  the 
 sake  of  Blessed  and  ever- Virgin  Mary,  Mother  of  God,  and  at 
 the  intercession  of  all  Thy  saints,  let  It  drive  far  from  us  all 
 iniquity,  the  assaults  of  enemies  visible  and  invisible,  sickness  and 
 sudden  death,  and  let  It  be  profitable  for  the  pardon  of  all  faith- 
 ful people,  quick  and  dead,  in  furtherance  of  whose  salvation 
 this  oblation  hath  been  offered  to  Thee.     Through. 
 
288         FOR    ALL    SORTS    AND    CONDITIONS    OF    MEN. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 We  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  for  the  sake  and  prayers  of 
 the  most  holy  Mother  of  God,  ever- Virgin  Mary,  and  all  the 
 
 blessed  heavenly  powers  and  all  other  Thy  saints,* 
 
 grant  us  Thy  mercy  ;  give  unto  Thy  people  constancy  of  faith 
 which  cannot  be  moved,  and  peace;  remove  far  from  us  war, 
 famine,  and  pestilence ;  in  Thy  power  give  us  constancy  and  for- 
 titude, send  fear  and  weakness  upon  our  enemies,  grant  to  all  of 
 us  who  do  rightly  the  blessing  of  eternal  life,  give  to  those  who 
 hate  us  and  persecute  us  consideration  and  pardon;  and  vouch- 
 safe to  our  departed  friends,  and  to  all  who  sleep  in  Christ,  par- 
 don of  all  their  sins  and  eternal  rest.     Through. 
 
 Secret,  In  the  presence  of  Thy  Divine  Majesty,  we  beseech 
 
 Thee,   Almighty  God,  at    the    intercession  off 
 
 Thy  saints,  let  our  oblations  and  prayers  go  up  acceptably; 
 mercifully  grant  us  pardon  and  peace  ;  put  far  from  us  war, 
 famine,  and  pestilence ;  pour  forth  upon  us  abundantly  faith, 
 hope,  and  charity;  ever  protect  us  with  Thy  defence,  tread 
 under  foot  the  insolence  and  power  of  our  enemies  ;  grant 
 to  all  of  us  who  do  rightly  the  abundance  of  Thy  grace;  turn 
 the  hearts  of  those  that  are  at  variance  to  the  blessings  of  peace-, 
 vouchsafe  rest  to  our  departed  friends,  and  on  all  Thy  faithful 
 people  bestow  life  everlasting.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God  Almighty,  by 
 the  mysterious  power  of  this  Sacrament,  at  the  intercession  of 
 
 ,  Thy  saints,  let  the  stain  of  our  sins  be  blotted  out, 
 
 and  our  prayers  be  found  acceptable  in  the  presence  of  Thy 
 Majesty;  let  Thy  people  be  set  free  from  sin  and  enemies,  and 
 be  strengthened  in  the  right  faith ;  the  insolence  and  might  of 
 of  our  enemies  be  put  down ;  pestilence  and  famine  be  driven 
 far  away;  our  benefactors  be  filled  with  the  abundance  of 
 Thy  grace;  those  who  are  at  variance  be  restored  to  brotherly 
 unity;  our  departed  friends  enjoy  rest,  and  let  all  Thy  faith- 
 ful people  be  counted  worthy  to  attain  unto  eternal  life. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  at  the  intercession  of  all  Thy 
 saints,  protect  us  ever  by  Thy  grace;  and  bestow  Thy  mercy 
 upon  all  Christians  in  every  place,  living  and  dead,  that  the  living 
 may  by  Thy  aid  be  defended  from  all  that  assault  them,  and  the 
 dead  may  be  counted  worthy  to  receive  pardon  of  all  their  sins. 
 Through. 
 
 *  As  on  p.  2 86.  t  As  above. 
 
FOR    ALL   SORTS    AND   CONDITIONS  OF   MKN.  201) 
 
 Secret,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  graciously  look  upon  our 
 offerings,  for  the  honour  of  all  Thy  saints  grant  us  pardon 
 of  our  sins,  and  for  all  Christians  living  or  dead  let  this  present 
 oblation  obtain  help  in  this  life,  and  an  eternal  reward  in  that 
 which  is  to  come.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Let  this  sacrifice,  O  Lord,  which  we  have  received 
 be  profitable  to  our  salvation  for  the  sake  and  at  the  interces- 
 sion of  all  Thy  saints,  and  in  Thy  mercy  obtain  for  all  Chris- 
 tians, living  and  dead,  a  reward  here  and  in  the  world  to  come. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  art  Lord  both  of  the 
 living  and  the  dead,  and  pitiest  all  those  whom  Thou  dost 
 foreknow  to  be  Thine  by  faith  and  works ;  we  humbly  entreat 
 Thee,  that  they  in  whose  behalf  we  have  purposed  to  offer 
 prayers,  both  those  whom  this  world  still  holdeth  in  the  flesh, 
 and  those  already  delivered  from  the  body  whom  the  world 
 to  come  hath  received,  may  by  Thy  goodness  and  mercy  be 
 counted  worthy  to  obtain  pardon  of  their  sins  and  everlasting 
 happiness.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  O  God,  to  Whom  alone  is  known  the  number  of  the 
 elect  which  shall  have  a  place  in  happiness  above ;  grant,  we  be- 
 seech Thee,  that  the  book  of  blessed  predestination  may  have 
 the  names  of  all  whom  we  have  undertaken  to  commend  to  Thee 
 in  our  prayers,  and  of  all  the  faithful,  written  therein.    Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Thou  our  King  and  Priest,  we  give  thanks 
 unto  Thee  for  the  joy  of  Thy  heavenly  banquet,  humbly  im- 
 ploring Thy  Majesty  that  this  most  holy  offering  of  Thy  Body 
 and  Blood  be  not  accounted  unto  us  for  condemnation,  but 
 be  a  saving  intercession  for  our  pardon.  Let  it  be  the  wash- 
 ing away  of  sins,  strength  to  the  weak,  a  sure  support  against 
 all  perils  of  the  world ;  and  the  forgiveness  of  sins  to  all  the  faith- 
 ful, quick  and  dead.  Through  Thee,  O  Saviour  of  the  world, 
 King  of  Glory.     Who. 
 
%\)t  #rtunarp  of  tljc  iHass. 
 
 Whilst  the  Priat  is  putting  on  the  sacred  vestments,  let  hint  say  the  following 
 
 hymn.* 
 
 Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire, 
 And  lighten  with  celestial  fire. 
 Thou  the  anointing  Spirit  art, 
 Who  dost  Thy  sevenfold  gifts  impart. 
 
 Thy  blessed  Unction  from  above 
 Is  comfort,  life,  and  fire  of  love. 
 Enable  with  perpetual  light 
 The  dulness  of  our  blinded  sight. 
 
 Anoint  and  cheer  our  soiled  face 
 With  the  abundance  of  Thy  grace. 
 Keep  far  our  foes,  give  peace  at  home : 
 Where  Thou  art  Guide,  no  ill  can  come. 
 
 Teach  us  to  know  the  Father,  Son, 
 And  Thee,  of  both,  to  be  but  One. 
 That,  through  the  ages  all  along, 
 This  may  be  our  endless  song : 
 
 Praise  to  Thy  eternal  merit, 
 Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit. 
 
 V    Send  forth  Thy  Spirit,  and  they  shall  be  made ; 
 R   And  Thou  shalt  renew  the  face  of  the  earth. 
 
 The  Coil. 
 God,  unto  Whom  all  hearts  be  open,  all  desires  known,  and 
 from  Whom  no  secrets  are  hid  ;  cleanse  the  thoughts  of  our 
 hearts  by  the  inspiration  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  per- 
 fectly love  and  worthily  magnify  Thee  ;  through  Christ  our 
 Lord.     Amen. 
 
 *  This  translation  has  been  adhered  to  as  it  is  in  the  Prayer  Book. 
 For  a  better  and  literal  translation  see  "Hymns  Ancient  and  Modern," 
 No.  an. 
 
THE    ordinary    or    THE    M  291 
 
 shall  follow  the  Anthem  : 
 -  I  will  go  unto  the  Altar  of  Cod. 
 Ps.  k\m*    Give  sentence  with   me,   O   God,  and    defend  my 
 cause  against  the  ungodly  people:   O  deliver  me  from  the  deceit- 
 ful and  wicked  man. 
 
 For  Thou  art  the  God  of  my  strength,  why  hast  Thou  put 
 me  from  Thee :  and  why  go  I  so  heavily,  while  the  enemy  op- 
 pressed me  ? 
 
 O  send  out  Thy  light  and  Thy  truth,  that  they  may  lead  me : 
 and  bring  me  unto  Thy  holy  hill,  and  to  Thy  dwelling. 
 
 And  that  I  may  go  unto  the  Altar  of  God,  even  unto  the  God 
 of  my  joy  and  gladness  :  and  upon  the  harp  will  I  give  thanks 
 unto  Thee,  O  God,  my  God. 
 
 Why  art  thou  so  heavy,  O  my  soul  :  and  why  art  thou  so 
 disquieted  within  me  ? 
 
 O  put  thy  trust  in  God:  for  I  will  yet  give  Him  thanks 
 Which  is  the  help  of  my  countenance  and  my  God. 
 
 Glory  be. 
 
 jA*it.  I  will  go  unto  the  Altar  of  God,  even  unto  the  God  of 
 my  joy  and  gladness. 
 
 Lord,  have  mercy. 
 Christ,  have  mercy. 
 Lord,  have  mercy. 
 
 Our  Father  trespass  against  us. 
 
 Hail,  Mary,  thou  that  art  highly  favoured,  the  Lord  is  with 
 
 thee. 
 Blessed  art  thou  among  women,  and  blessed  is  the  fruit  of 
 thy  womb,  Jesus. 
 
 Let  the  principal  Ruler  of  the  Choir  ask  the  Office  for  the  Mass  of  the 
 Precentor,  then  enjoin  it  on  his  fellow-ruler,  and  begin  it  together;  and 
 let  tbeKyrie,  Sequence,  Offertory,  Sanctus,  Agnus  Dei,  and  Commu- 
 nion be  asked,  enjoined,  and  begun  in  like  manner. 
 
 This  done,  and  the  Office  having  been  begun,  when  after  the  repetition  of 
 the  Office  the  Glory  is  said,  let  the  Priest  with  his  ministers  approach 
 the  step  of  the  Altar  in  the  following  order.  First  the  Candle-bearers, 
 two  and  two ;  then  the  Thurifers  ;  after  them  the  Sub-Deacon,  Deacon, 
 Priest.  Then  let  the  Priest  say  the  Confession,  the  Deacon  assisting  him 
 on  the  right,  and  the  Sub-Deacon  on  the  left,  beginning  thus : 
 
 y*.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation. 
 
 ft.  But  deliver  us  from  evil. 
 
 \  .  Confess  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  gracious. 
 
 II.  For  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
 
 u  2 
 
igi 
 
 THE    ORDINARY    OF    THE    MASS. 
 
 The  Conj 
 
 I  confess  to  God,  Blessed  Mary,  all  Saints,  and  to  you,  that 
 I  have  sinned  exceedingly  in  thought,  word,  and  deed,  of  my 
 fault :  I  pray  Holy  Mary,  all  Saints  of  God,  and  you,  to  pray 
 for  me. 
 
 Ministers*  qoc\  Almighty  have  mercy  upon  you  and  forgive 
 you  all  your  sins  ;  deliver  you  from  every  evil  ;  confirm  and 
 strengthen  you  in  goodness  ;  and  bring  you  to  everlasting  life. 
 
 Priest.   Amen. 
 
 After  (which  the  Ministers  say  the  Confession,  and  the  Priest  God  Almighty. 
 Then  let  the  Priest  say : 
 
 The  Almighty  and  merciful  Lord  grant  you  pardon  and  for- 
 giveness of  all  your  sins,  space  for  true  repentance,  amendment 
 of  life,  and  the  grace  and  consolation  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
 
 Ministers.    Amen. 
 
 And  whoever  the  Priest  is  who  celebrates,  if  the  Bishop  is  present,  let 
 him  always  say  the  Confession,  God  Almighty,  aml  the  Absolution  "' 
 the  step  of  the  Altar.     Then  shall  follow 
 
 y  •  Our  help  is  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 
 
 $•  Who  hath  made  heaven  and  earth. 
 
 X'  Blessed  be  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 
 
 R"  From  this  time  forth,  now  and  for  evermore. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 Having  finished  his  prayers,  let  the  Priest  kiss  the  Deacon  and  then  the 
 Sub-Deacon,  saying  thus  : 
 
 Receive  the  kiss  of  peace  and  love,  that  ye  may  be  fit  to  per- 
 form the  Divine  Office  at  the  most  holy  Altar. 
 
 Let  this  be  always  done  except  in  Masses  for  the  Dead  and  the  three  days 
 
 before  Easter. 
 After  the  Introit  of  the  Mass,  let  one  of  the  Candle-bearers  bring  bread 
 
 and  wine  and  water  for  the  Eucharist ;  and  the  other  fetch  the  basin 
 
 with  water  and  a  towel. 
 This  done,  let  the  Candle-bearers  set  down  their  candles  at  the  altar-step ; 
 
 then  let  the  Priest  go  and  say   in  the  midst  of  the  Altar,  silently  and 
 
 with  inclined  body  and  joined  hands 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 Take  away  from  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  all  our  sins, 
 that  we  may  be  deemed  worthy  to  enter  into  the  holy  of  holies 
 with  pure  minds.     Through, 
 
THE    ORDINARY    OF    THE    MASS.  29.3 
 
 Then  let  the  Priest  rise  and  kiss  the  Altar  in  the  midst,  and  sign  himself  on 
 the  J 'iice ,  toying: 
 
 In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
 Ghost.     Amen. 
 
 Then  let  the  Deacon  place  incense  in  the  censer,  and  say  first  to  the  Priest : 
 
 Bless. 
 
 And  let  the  Priest  say  : 
 The  Lord,  in  Whose  honour  this  incense  shall  be  burnt,  by 
 Him  be  it  blessed.     In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
 and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
 
 Then  let  the  Deacon,  giving  him  the  censer,  kiss  his  hand;  and  let  the  Priest 
 cense  the  Altar,  first  on  the  right  side,  then  the  midst,  then  on 
 the  lefit  side.  Then  let  the  Priest  himself  be  censed  by  the  Deacon  ; 
 and  after  this,  let  the  Priest  kiss  the  Text  which  the  Sub-Deacon  brings 
 him. 
 
 This  being  done  by  the  Priest  and  Ministers  on  the  right  side  of  the  Altar, 
 let  the  Choir  proceed  with  the  third  repetition  of  the  Office ;  after  which 
 the  Kyne.     Qn  certain  days  these  had  verses,  for  which  see  pp.  279-83. 
 
 Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us  tfij), 
 Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us  //7y\ 
 Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us    (Uj), 
 
 Let  the  Priest  and  Ministers,  having  said  the  Office  Wld  Kyrie,  s-(  m  t^e 
 
 sedilia  and  wait  whilst  the  Choir  sings  tbem. 
 Then  follows  the  Gloria  in  Excelsis    ^ben  -lt  is  t0  ^  said^  the  Priest  be_ 
 ginning  it  in  the  midst  of  the  Altar,  and  then  saying  the  rest  privately 
 with  his  Mi? listers  on  the  right  side.     On  Doubles  let  the  principal  Ruler 
 of  the  Choir  enjoin  it  to  the  Priest. 
 
 On  all  Sundays  through  the  year  one  of  these  Chants  is  sung : 
 
 zgz^j^— ^-1  m  t  ,    r 5iP3-»y 
 
 Glo  -    ry      be       to      God      on        high. 
 Glo    -  ry        be      to       God        on    high. 
 
 GJo  -  ry        be        to        God       on    high. 
 ill  greater  Doubles  one  of  these: 
 
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 Glo  -  ry     be         to  God      on      high. 
 
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 Glo  -  ry       be  to        God        on     high. 
 
 In  all  other  Doubles,  and  on  nil  Feasts  and  on  Oct,  ■:   there  is  a 
 
 triple  Invitatoryf  is  sung  either  the  second  Chant  as  above  for  Su 
 
 Glo  -  ry       be        to        God  on     high. 
 
 On  both  Feasts  of  S.  Michael  and  on  that  of  S.  Duns  tan. 
 
 (As  the  last  Chant.) 
 /;;  all  simple  Feasts  when  the  Choir  is  ruled  is  said: 
 
 Glo    -     ry       be        to       God         on    high. 
 
 Glo   -  ry        be         to       God     on 
 
 high. 
 
 In  all  Feasts  of  three  lessons  when  the  Choir  is  not  ruled,  and  in  Octaves  is 
 
 said : 
 
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 Glo  -  ry        be 
 
 God 
 
 high. 
 
 Glo  -  ry         be        to     God       on      high. 
 
 In  Commemorations  of  our  Lad}. 
 (As  first  Chant  on  Sundays  through  the  year.) 
 
 In  the  quire  in  the  last  service  of  our  Lady  before  Advent  and  LXX.,  and 
 on  the  Octave  of  the  Assumption  and  Nativity  of  our  Lady.  In  the 
 Chapel  of  our  Lady  on  every  Saturday  :* 
 
 Glo  -  ry       be     to       God  .  .         on  high, 
 And  in  earth  peace,  good  will  towards  men. 
 
 *  Literal  reading — "  And  it  is  said  with  its  prose  in  the  daily  Masses  in 
 the  Chapel  of  S.  Mary  every  Saturday."  Query  if  it  means  every  Saturday, 
 or  "  in  the  daily,"  etc.,  and  "  every  Saturday." 
 
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 We  praise  Thee,  we  bless  Thee,  we  worship  Thee,  we  glorify 
 Thee,  we  give  thanks  to  Thee  for  Thy  great  glory,  O  Lord 
 God,  heavenly  King,  God  the  Father  Almighty. 
 
 O  Lord,  the  only-begotten  Son  Jesu  Christ;   #  ( 0  Spirit,  and  kind 
 God,  Lamb  of  the  Father,   First-born  of  the 
 Thou  that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 Thou  that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
 
 Receive  our  prayer,  tary. 
 
 Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  the  Father, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 For  Thou  only  art  holy,  .   Thou  only  art  the 
 
 Lord,  ruling  Mary;  Thou  only  crowning  Mary,  O  Jesu  Christ, 
 with  the  Holy  Ghost,  art  most  high  in  the  glory  of  God  the 
 Father.     Amen. 
 
 All  turn  to  the  Altar  and  incline  at  Glory  be  to  God  on  high,  We  praise 
 
 Thee,  Receive  our  prayers,  und  at  the  end  when  they  sign  themselves. 
 They  sign  themselves  also  at    Glory  be  to  Thee,  O  Lord,  and  after  the 
 
 Sanctus  at  Blessed  is  He. 
 After  the  Gloria,  signing  himself  on  the  face ,  let  the  Priest  turn  to  the  peo- 
 ple y  and  raising  his  arms  a  little  y  say,  with  joined  hands : 
 
 The    Lord         be        with    you. 
 
 The  Choir  answers,  And  with  thy  spirit,  in  the  same  tone.     And  then  let  the 
 Priest  turn  again  to  the  Altar  and  say : 
 
 2^=HEi 
 
 Let        us      pray. 
 
 The  Lord  be  with  you  is  always  said  in  the  same  way,  and  similarly 
 Let  us  pray,<-*<:^  before  the  Prefaces  and  at  a  Marriage-Mass  before 
 the  Peace, when  it  is  thus: 
 
 ^-*-«-r«ZBL^-i-i=x^qj 
 
 The    Lord       be    with    you.      Let      us    pray. 
 Then  follows  the  Collect,  ending  thus  : 
 
 t=§ 
 
 world  with-  out      end.  A  -  men. 
 
 *  The  proses  (i.e.,  verses  in  italics)  are  never  said  except  when  this  last 
 Chant  is  sung. 
 
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 If  there  be  any  Memorial,  then  Let  us  pray  u  said  as  before,  only  all  the 
 remaining  Collects  are  said  without  it,  and  World  without  end  only 
 to  the  last.  It  is  allowable  to  enter  the  quire  up  to  the  end  of  the  first 
 Collect. 
 
 The  normal  position  of  the  Ministers  is  each  behind  the  other  on  their  step; 
 (when  the  Priest  turns  to  the  people  the  Deacon  does  the  same,  but  the 
 Sub-Deacon  genuflects  and  raises  the  Priest's  chasuble.  If  a  Bishop 
 celebrates,  all  the  Deacons  and  Sub- Deacons  observe  the  same  rule,  with 
 the  principal  Deacon  or  Sub-Deacon  standing  in  the  midst;  neverthe- 
 less, the  principal  Sub-Deacon  alone  adjusts  the  Celebrant's  chasuble. 
 
 All  Clergy  are  bound  to  stand  at  Mass,  except  whilst  the  Epistle,  Gradual, 
 
 is  chanted.     On  Double  Feasts  all  must,  however, 
 
 The 
 
 iiiergj 
 
 Alleluia,    o /Tract   ,. 
 
 stand  too  at  //*  Alleluia.  And  at  the  end  of  tk  Gradual,  Alleluia, 
 etc.,  they  turn  to  the  Altar  before  turning  to  the  chanter  of  the  Gospel. 
 Rulers  of  the  Choir  when  there  are  only  two  follow  the  rule  in  all 
 things  of  Clergy  of  the  second  grade,  for  which  see  General  Rubrics,  ex- 
 cept that  they  stand  when  the  Choir  sings  //v  Alleluia,  and  turn  to  the 
 Altar  at  the  beginning  of  the  Chants. 
 Then  follows  the  Epistle,  which  is  read  on  certain  days  in  the  pulpit,  on 
 others  at  the  step  of  the  quire,  by  the  Sub-Deacon,  thus  : 
 
 The  Lesson 
 
 or 
 
 -The  Epistle  of 
 
 to 
 
 After  which  follows  the  Gradual  and  Alleluia,  or  Tract.  This  ended,  the 
 Sequence   is  said.    With  what  ceremonies  and  when,  see  General  Rubrics. 
 
 The  Gradual,  Alleluia,  Tract,  or  Sequence,  having  been  said  privately  by 
 the  Priest  with  his  Ministers,  let  the  Sub-Deacon  take  the  bread  and 
 wine  and  water  with  the  chalice,  and  prepare  them  for  the  Service  of 
 the  Eucharist;  the  blessing  of  the  water  being  first  asked  of  the  Priest 
 thus,  the  Priest  in  the  meantime  sitting : 
 
 Bless. 
 
 !>riest  answers  : 
 
 The  Lord.  By  Him  be  it  blessed  out  of  Whose  side  came 
 forth  blood  and  water.  In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of 
 the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
 
 Then  let  the  Deacon,  before  he  goes  to  chant  the  Gospel,  cense  the  midst 
 of  the  Altar  only,  for  the  lectern  is  never  censed  either  at  Mass  or 
 Matins  before  the  Gospel.  Then  let  him  take  the  Text—\.Q.,  the  Book  of 
 the  Gospels— and  bending  to  the  Priest  standing  before  the  Altar  and 
 turning  his  face  south,  let  him  say,  not  intoning: 
 
 Bid  a  blessing. 
 
 The  Priest  answers 
 
 The  Lord  be  in  thy  heart  and  mouth,  that  thou  mayest  preach 
 the  Holy  Gospel  of  God.  In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of 
 the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen, 
 
THE    ORDINARY    OF     THE    M.\  ll)7 
 
 Ministers  i  same,  beginning 
 
 Lord,  bid  a  blessing,      .d  ulteringThy   .    My  heart  and  mouth. 
 
 u  go  through  the  midst  of  the  quire  carrying  the  Text 
 
 solemnly  on  his  left  band,  t  and  (Handle-bearers  preceding 
 
 hi-  dross-hearer.     At  the  pulpit,  let 
 
 .   on  the  left  of  the  Deacon  oppo- 
 site him,  ,    on   the  right  opposite ;   the  Caudle- 
 bearers  on  either  sic                     Thurifer  behind  the  Deacon  turned  towards 
 him  :    and  let   the  Gospel  be  always   read  turning  to  the  north.     Then 
 *  the  book,  his  forehead,  and  chest  zuith  his  thumb : 
 
 The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 #.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 The  Sequence  of  the  Gospel  according  to  Matthew,  Mark, 
 Luke,  or  John. 
 
 Glory  be  to  Thee,  O  Lord. 
 
 After  the  Gospel,  let  him  kiss  the  Text,  which  the  Sub-Deacon  offers  htm, 
 and  then  carries  leaning  against  his  breast. 
 
 Then  let  the  Priest,  standing  in  the  midst  of  the  Altar,  begin  the  Creed. 
 After  its  commencement,  the  Ministers  having  returned  from  the  pulpit 
 to  the  Altar,  let  the  Deacon  g'rve  the  Priest  the  book  to  kiss,  or  else 
 taking  the  Text  from  the  Sub- Deacon  give  it  to  the  Priest  to  kiss, 
 standing  on  his  right  hand,  the  Sub-Deacon  ministering  to  the  Deacon, 
 and  the  Acolyte  to  the  Sub-Deacon. 
 
 gjg 
 
 I       be-lieve     in     one    God 
 
 the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of  heaven  and  earth,  And  of  all 
 things  visible  and  invisible  : 
 
 And  in  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  only-begotten  Son  of  God, 
 Begotten  of  His  Father  before  all  worlds,  God  of  God,  Light  of 
 Light,  Very  God  of  very  God,  Begotten,  not  made,  Being  of 
 one  substance  with  the  Father ;  By  Whom  all  things  were  made. 
 Who  for  us  men,  and  for  our  salvation  came  down  from  heaven, 
 And  was  incarnate  by  the  Holy  Ghost  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  And 
 was  made  man,  And  was  crucified  for  us  under  Pontius  Pilate. 
 He  suffered  and  was  buried,  And  the  third  day  He  rose  again 
 according  to  the  Scriptures,  And  ascended  into  heaven,  And 
 sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  the  Father.     And  He  shall  come 
 
 *  "And  the  Sub-Deacon  with  the  book  out  of  which  he  was  to  read." — 
 (Reg.  Osm. ;  see  Introduction  and  General  Rubrics.) 
 
298 
 
 again  with  glory  to  judge  both  the  quick  and  the  dead  s  Whose 
 kingdom  shall  have  no  end. 
 
 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  worshipped  and  glorified, 
 Who  spake  by  the  Prophets. 
 
 And  I  believe  one  Holy  Catholick  and  Apostolick  Church.  I 
 acknowledge  one  Baptism  for  the  remission  of  sins,  And  I  look 
 for  the  Resurrection  of  the  dead,  And  the  life  of  the  world  to 
 come.     Amen. 
 
 For  the  days  on  which  the  Creed  is  to  be  said  see  the  General  Rubrics. 
 
 jit  the  beginning  of  it  the   Choir  sign  themselves  and  turn   to  the  Altar 
 inclining.      They  also  incline  at    And  was  incarnate,  And  was  made 
 man,  And  was  crucified,  and  at  .       world  to  come. 
 turned  to  the  Altar  till  the  end  of  the  Mass,  except  at  the  Offertory. 
 
 Then  shall  the  Priest  chant : 
 
 ^  •   The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 ft-    And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 Then  is  said  the  Offertory. 
 
 After  the  Offertory./^  the  Deacon  give  the  Priest  the  chalice  and  the  paten 
 and  Sacrifice,  kissing  his  hand  each  time.  Then  receiving  from  the 
 Deacon  the  chalice,  let  the  Priest  place  it  carefully  in  its  proper  place  in 
 the  midst  of  the  Altar,  and,  inclining,  raise  it  a  little  with  either  hand, 
 and  offer  the  Sacrifice  to  the  Lord,  say  big  this  prayer ; 
 
 Receive,  O  Holy  Trinity,  this  oblation  which  I,  an  unworthy 
 sinner,  offer  in  Thy  honour,  Blessed  Mary's,  and  all  Thy  Saints, 
 for  my  sins  and  offences  ;  for  the  salvation  of  the  living  and  the 
 repose  of  all  the  faithful  departed.  In  the  Name  of  the  Father, 
 and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  let  this  new  Sacrifice 
 be  acceptable  to  Almighty  God. 
 
 Having  said  this  prayer,  let  him  replace  the  chalice  and  cover  it  with  the 
 corporas,  and  place  the  bread  upon  the  corporas  decently  before  the  chalice 
 containing  wine  and  water ;  and  let  him  hiss  the  paten  and  place  it  to 
 the  right  of  the  Sacrifice,  covering  it  a  little  under  the  corporas.  This 
 done,  let  him  take  the  censer  from  the  Deacon  and  cense  the  Sacrifice 
 thrice,  making  the  sign  of  the  Cross  over  it;  then  thrice  round  and  on 
 either  side;  then  thrice  between  himself  and  the  Altar;  and  whilst  he 
 \ei  let  him  say  this  vei 
 
 .  Let  my  prayer, O  Lord%     be  set  forth  in  Thy  sight  as   the 
 incense. 
 
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 After  this  let  the  Priest  be  cem  '?,  and  let  the  Sub-I  • 
 
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 like  manner  the 
 
 I  inclining  to  each  of  t  s  he  censes 
 
 xeb  to  kiss. 
 If  it  is  'first  be  censed  who  stands 
 
 tb  the  Rulers  of  the  Choir. 
 
 'rates,  let  two  boys  come  with  two  Censors  and 
 
 Texts   or  Relics.     If  the  Bishop  shall  not 
 
 it  is  a  Double,  let  a  boy  carry  the  Text  on  the  Cantor  side. 
 
 re  is  no    CretAsaid  let  the  Sacrifice  only  be  censed.     This  done, 
 
 let  the  Priest  go  to  the  right  side  of  the  Altar,  and  let  him  wash  his 
 
 Cleanse  me,  O  Lord,  from  all  pollution  of  mind  and  body, 
 that  I  may  in  purity  perform  the  holy  work  of  the  Lord. 
 
 ///  the  meantime  let  the  Deacon  cense  the  Altar  on  the  left  side  and  the  Relics 
 in  order. 
 
 Then  let  the  Priest  return  to  the  Altar,  and  let  the  Ministers  place  them- 
 selves on  their  steps.  Then  standing  before  the  Altar,  inclining  his  head 
 and  body,  and  with  joined  hands,  let  the  Priest  say  this  prayer : 
 
 In  the  spirit  of  humility  and  with  a  contrite  heart  let  us  be 
 accepted  of  Thee,  O  Lord ;  and  let  our  sacrifice  be  in  such  wise 
 in  Thy  sight  that  it  may  be  accepted  of  Thee  this  <Jay,  and  please 
 Thee,  O  Lord,  my  God. 
 
 Raising  himself,  let  him  kiss  the  Altar  to  the  right  of  the  Sacrifice,  and  let 
 him  give  the  Blessing  over  it  afterwards,  signing  himself,  saying  ; 
 
 In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
 Ghost. 
 
 Then  let  the  Priest  turn  to  the  people  and  say  in  a  low  voice : 
 
 Brethren  and  sisters,  pray  for  me  that  my  and  your  sacrifice 
 may  alike  be  accepted  by  the  Lord  our  God. 
 
 The  Clergy  answer  privately  : 
 
 The  grace  of  the  Holy  Ghost  illumine  thy  heart  and  lips,  and 
 the  Lord  graciously  accept  this  sacrifice  of  praise  at  thy  hands 
 for  our  sins  and  offences. 
 
 In  Masses  for  the  Dead,  when  the  body  is  present,  and  on  all  Anniver- 
 saries and  Trentals,  but  at  no  other  time,  after  the  washing  of  the  hands, 
 let  the  Priest  say  ; 
 
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 We    of-fer  to    Thee    ob  -  la- tions     and  pray-ers,     O    Lord. 
 *  See  General  Rubrics. 
 
3°° 
 
 THE    ORDINARY    OF    THE    MASS. 
 
 And  let  the  Choir  answer  chanting : 
 
 Do  Thou  receive  them  for  those  souls  whose  memory  we 
 keep  this  day  ;  make  them,  O  Lord,  to  pass  from  death  unto 
 life. 
 
 Meanwhile  let  the  Priest 
 
 In  the  spirit  of  humility. 
 
 Then  let  him  say  in  a  low  voice,  turning  to  the  people : 
 Brethren  and  sisters,  pray  for  the  faithful  departed. 
 
 The  Clergy  answer  chanting : 
 
 Grant  them  eternal  rest,  O  Lord,  and  let  light  perpetual  shine 
 upon  them,  which  of  old  time  Thou  didst  promise  to  Abraham 
 and  to  his  seed. 
 
 Turning  to  the  Altar,  let  the  Priest  say  the  Secrets  in  number  and  order  ac- 
 cording to  the  Collects  that  have  been  said  before  the  Epistle,  beginning  : 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 At  the  end  let  him  say  aloud 
 world     with  -  out      end. 
 
 A  -  men. 
 
 The    Lord      be       with     you. 
 
 And  with    Thy      spi  -     -  rit. 
 
 And  then  let  the  Sub-Deacon  take  the  paten  and  the  offertory-veil  from 
 the  hands  of  the  Deacon,  which  let  him  give,  covered  with  the  same, 
 to  the  Acolyte  to  hold  until  Our  Father  is  said,  the  Acolyte  standing 
 the  while  on  the  step  behind  the  Deacon  (Reg.  S.  Osmund  reads  "  Sub- 
 Deacon,"  which  seems  the  best).  Let  this  be  done  always  through  the 
 year  at  every  Mass,  except  in  Masses  for  the  dead.  It  is  to  be  2oney 
 however,  on  All  Souls'  Day. 
 
 Here  let  the  Priest  raise  his  hands  as  he  says : 
 
 Lift        up      your    hearts. 
 
THE    ORDINARY    OP    THE    M  >  <,OI 
 
 We     lift    them    up       un  -  to       the    Lord. 
 Let       us     give    thanks       un    -      to        our     Lord  God. 
 
 It        is     meet    and  right       so        to       do. 
 
 This  Preface  following  is  said  on  Christmas  Day  at  every  Mass,  and  daily 
 through  the  week,  and  on  the  Circumcision  ;  and  on  all  Feasts  of  our 
 Lady  from  then  till  and  on  the  Purification  ;  also  on  Corpus  Christi,  and 
 in  and  on  the  Octave  (where  it  is  kept  with  one)  ;  also  in  Votive  Masses 
 and  Commemorations  of  the  same.  In  communion  with  is  said  only  on 
 Christmas  Day  and  till  and  on  the  Circumcision  ;  on  Christmas  Night  at 
 the  Midnight  Mass  Most  holy  night ts  sa'd  instead  ^/Most  holy  day. 
 
 It     is    ve  -  ry  meet,  right,  just,  and  our  bound-en  du  -  ty,  that 
 
 we  should  at  all  times  and  in  all   places  give  thanks  unto  Thee, 
 
 O  Lord  Ho-ly  Fa-ther  Al-migh-ty,  ev-er-last-ing  God.    Because 
 
 by  the  mys-te  ry  of  the  In-car-nate  Word,  the  new  light  of  Thy 
 
 Brightness  shone  up-  on   the  eyes  of  our  mind,  that,  while  we  acknow_ 
 
 -  ledge  Him  to  be  God  vi-si-bly.  by  Him  we  may  be  caught  up  un-  to 
 
 the  love  of    in   -  vi-si-ble   things.  And  therefore  with  An- gels 
 
 and  Arch  -  an  -  gels   with  thrones  and  do  -mi-  ni  -ons      and  with 
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 all    the  com-pa-ny   of  the   Heaven-ly   Host  wemag-ni-fy 
 Thy   glo  -  rious    Name,  ev  -  er  -  more      say  -  ing. 
 
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 In  communion  with,  and  celebrating  the  most  holy  day  [  -  the 
 most  holy  night]  in  which  the  Immaculate  Virginity  of  Blessed 
 Mary  brought  forth  a  Saviour  for  this  world,  and  reverencing, 
 etc.,  as  in  the  Canoti. 
 
 The  following Preface    is  said  on  the  Day  of  the  Epiphany  and  through  and  on 
 the  Octave  Day.    In  communion  with   is  said  Similarly. 
 
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 new  light  of  His  Im-mor-ta  -  li  -ty.      Therefore  with  an-gels. 
 
 If  "i thin  the  Canon. 
 In  communion  with,  and  celebrating  the  most  holy  day  in  which 
 Thy  Only-begotten,  co-eternal  with  Thee  in  Thy  glory,  visibly 
 was  made  manifest  in  the  body  in  the  reality  of  our  flesh,  and 
 reverencing,  etc. 
 
 The  following  Preface   u  said  on  Ash-Wednesday ,  and  on  every  Mass  that  is 
 of  the  fast  till  Maundy  Thursday,  except  on  Sundays  : 
 
 Ev-er-last-ing  God,     Who  by  the  Fast-ing  of  the  Bo  -  dy   re  - 
 ;iv «--■  — ■ ■ b ■ ♦—■—■■—■— ■ ■ ■— ■ bT~+ 
 
 -    strainest  vice,  lift-est  up  the  un-derstanding  and  be-stow-est  the 
 
 re-compense  of  vir-tue,  Through   Christ     our   Lord,    By  whom. 
 
 On  Sundays  in  Lent  and  on  Maundy  Thursday  the  dai/y'Preface   "  said.     On 
 ivhich  latter  day  is  said — 
 
 Within  the  Canon. 
 In  communion  with,  and  celebrating  the  most  holy  day  in  which 
 our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  was  betrayed  for  us,  and  reverencing,  etc. 
 
 -  //.i  0 , 
 This  oblation,  therefore,  of  our  service  and  that  of  Thy  whole 
 
ORDINARY    OK    THl  303 
 
 family  which  we  offer  to  Thee*  on  the  day  on  which  our  Lord 
 Jesus  Christ  delivered  unto  His  disciples  the  adorablef  mystery 
 of  His  Body  and  Blood,  We  beseech  Thee,  C)  Lord,  etc. 
 
 Who,  the  day  before  He  suffered  for  our  salvation  and  that 
 of  all  men,  that  is  to-day,  took  bread  into  His  holy  and  adorable 
 hands. 
 
 Preface   is    said   on    E  ister    Day,   and  daily 
 
 till  and  on  t  Day;   also  on  all  Sundays   till 
 
 ,day  or  of  Easter  (i.e.,  the 
 
 In  communion  witli    and  This  oblation    is  said  only 
 
 n  the  Octave.     But  Chiefly  on  this  night    is  said  only  on 
 
 at  other  times.  This  day. 
 
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 Ev  -  er  -  last-ing  God.     And  Thee  in  -  deed  at  all  sea-  sons,  but 
 
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 chief -ly    on   this  day,  ought  we   more  glo-rious-ly    to    praise, 
 
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 since    Christ    our    Pass  -  0   -  ver    is    sac  -  ri  -  ft*  -  ced    for     us. 
 
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 For  He   is   the   ve  -  ry   Lamb    which   hath   tak  -  en    a  -   way 
 
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 the    sins   of  the  world,  Who  by   His  death  hath  des-troy-  ed 
 
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 Death,  and    by   His  ris  -  ing   to   life   a  -  gain   hath  res  -  tor  -  ed 
 
 to    us    Life.    There-fore  with   an  -  gels. 
 
 Within  the  Canon. 
 
 In  communion  with,  and  celebrating  the  most  holy  day  [ 
 the  most  holy  night]   of  the  Resurrection  of  our   Lord  Jesus 
 Christ  according  to  the  flesh,  and  reverencing,  etc. 
 
 *  "On  behalf  also  of  those  whom  Thou  hast  deigned  to  regenerate  by 
 water  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  granting  them  remission  of  all  their  sins." — 
 '97?  '55  Missals. 
 
 f  Most  MS.  read  "celebration  of  the." 
 
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 Ai 
 
 This  oblation,  therefore,  of  our  service  and  that  of  Thy  whole 
 family  -which  we  offer  to  Thee,  on  behalf  of  those  also  whom 
 Thou  hast  deigned  to  regenerate  by  water  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
 granting  them  forgiveness  of  all  their  sins  ;  We  beseech  Thee, 
 O  Lord,  etc. 
 
 The  following  Preface  is  said  on  Ascension  Day.  It  is  also  said  through 
 and  on  the  Octave,  and  on  the  Sunday  within  the  Octave,  unless  there 
 come  a  Feast  which  has  one  of  its  own.  Similarly  is  said  In  commu- 
 nion with. 
 
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 Ev  -  er  -  last  -  ing  God,    Through     Christ    our    Lord,   Who 
 
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 -m — ♦ — ■  —m ■ — m  — ■ ♦ — ♦ — ■ — ♦ — ■  -    b  — -■- ■— 
 
 af  -  ter  His  Re  -  sur  -  rec  -  tion  man  -  i  -  fest  -  ly  ap-pear  -  cd  to 
 
 T*~ 
 
 — ■ ■ —  —  — =" — " — — ■ — ■ ■ — ■—■—♦—■—■ — ■— 
 
 all   His   Dis  -  ci  -  pies,  and  in  their  sight  was  ta  -ken  up  in  -  to 
 
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 _■ m  _ * — ■— ■ m —m m — 
 
 Heaven,  that  He  might  make  us    par-  tak  -  ers  of  His  Di  -  vine 
 
 Na  -  ture.    There  -  fore    with    an  -  gels. 
 
 In  communion  with,  and  celebrating  the  most  holy  day  whereon 
 our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Only-begotten  Son,  set  upon  the 
 right  hand  of  Thy  glory  the  substance  of  our  frailty,  which 
 He  had  united  unto  Himself,  and  reverencing,  etc. 
 
 The  following    Preface  "  said  on  Wbitsun  \brottgh  the  week,  and 
 
 \sscs  of  the  Holy  G>  In  communion  with  and  This  obla- 
 
 tion, therefore,  are  said  only  on  fVhitstin  Day,  and  from  now  till  Ti 
 
 msz^^^-m* 
 
 Ev  -  er  -  last  -  ing   God,  Through    Christ     our  Lord,  Who  as 
 
 ■m — ■ 
 
 cend  -  ed     a  -  bove    all    Heavens,  and   sit  -  ting     at    Thy    right 
 
THE    ORDINARY    OF    THE    MASS.  ~Q,. 
 
 hand,   shed  forth    the   pro-mised  Ho  -  ly    Ghost    as    on     this 
 day  up-  on   the  child-  ren     of      a  -  dop  -  tion,    For  which  cause 
 doth  the  whole  u  -  ni  -  verse  re  -  joice  with  ex  -  ceed  -  ing    joy, 
 and  both  the  Po  -wers  a  -  bove   and  the  an  -  ge  -  li-  cal  Hosts, 
 
 mag  -  ni  -  fy  Thy   glo  -  ri  -  ous  Name,  ev  -  er  -  more  say  -  ing, 
 
 Within  the  Cation. 
 In   communion  with  and  celebrating  the  most   holy   day  of 
 Pentecost,  whereon  the  Holy  Ghost  appeared  to  the  Apostles  in 
 the  likeness  of  fiery  tongues,  and  reverencing,  etc. 
 
 Also, 
 This  oblation,  therefore,  of  our  bounden  duty  and  that  of  Thy 
 whole  family,  which  we  offer  unto  Thee  on  behalf  of  those  also 
 whom  Thou  hast  deigned  to  regenerate  by  water  and  the  Holy 
 Ghost,  granting  them  forgiveness  of  all  their  sins,  we  beseech 
 Thee,  O  Lord,  etc. 
 
 The  following  Preface  is  said  on  Trinity  Sunday  and  on  the  Sundays  following 
 until  Advent  y  when  the  Mass  is  of  the  Sunday  although  it  be  said  in  the 
 Chapter-house.  It  is  also  said  on  all  Commemorations  of  the  Holy 
 Trinity  through  the  year f  and  in  every  Marriage  Mass. 
 
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 EF=S~—  ■—■=»= ♦rEg=M-.=i,-«=r-a--WTr= 
 Son  and  the  Ho  -  ly  Ghost  art  one  God,  art    one  Lord,     not 
 
 one    on  -  ly    Per  -  son    but  Three  Per-sons  in    one  sub-stance . 
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 The  following  Preface  is  said  on  all  Feasts  of  the  Apostles  and  Evangelists 
 (except  on  S.  John  the  Evangelist's  Day  in  Christmas  week ;  it  is,  how- 
 ever, said  on  the  Octave  Day,  and  on  his  other  Feast  in  Eastertide),  and 
 through  and  on  the  Octave  Days  of  SS.  Peter  and  Paul,  and  S.  Andrew. 
 
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 Ev  -  er  -  last- ing  God,     and  hum  -  bly     be  -  seech    Thee    that 
 
 Thou  wouldest  not  leave  Thy  flock  des-ti-tute,0  Lord.  E -ter  -  nal 
 
 Shep-herd,  but  through  Thy  Bless-ed    A  -pos-tles  wouldest  keep  it 
 
 un  -  der  Thy  con-  tin  -  u  -  al  Pro-tec-tion  :   that  it  may  be  go  - 
 
 -  verned    by  the  same  Ru-lers  whom  Thou  hast  made  to  pre-side 
 
 o  -  ver  it  as  its  Vic-ars  snd  Pas-tors.  Therefore  with  an-gels. 
 
THE    ORDINARY    OF    THE    M.\  307 
 
 The  following  Preface  hoth  Feasts  of  the  Holy  Crossy  and  in  Com- 
 
 memorations  oftfje  same  throughout  the  j 
 
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 of  man-kind    by  the  Wood  of  the  Cross,  that   so  whence  Death 
 
 came,  from  thence  Life  might   rise  a    -  gain,     and  he    who   had 
 
 gain-ed  the  vie  -  tory   by    a   tree,  by    the  Tree  might  al  -so  be 
 
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 o  -  ver  -  come  :     Through  Christ    our     Lord,       By    Whom. 
 
 77*?  following  Preface  is  said  on  every  Feast  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary 
 (except  on  her  Purification) ;  it  is  also  said  through  the  Octaves  of  the 
 Assumption  and  the  Nativity,  and  on  her  Commemorations  through  the 
 year  (except  from  Christmas  Da'  to  the  Purification). 
 
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 The  ft/lowing  Preface  is  the  daily  one,  and  is  said  on  all  Feasts  and  week' 
 dayj,  and  through  Octaves  which  have  none  proper  to  them. 
 
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 voices  to  have  entrance,  hum-bly  con-fess-ing  Thee,  and   say-ing, 
 
 Then  follows  the  Sanctus. 
 
 Whilst  the  Priest  says  HolY?  HolY>  let  him  raise  his  arms  a  little  and  join 
 his  hands  until  these  words,  In  the  Name  of  the  Lord:    then  let  him 
 sign  himself  on  the  face. 
 Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God   of  Hosts  ;    heaven  and  earth 
 are  full  of  Thy  glory.     Hosanna  in  the  highest. 
 
 Blessed  is  He  that  cometh  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord.     Glory  to 
 Thee,  O  Lord,  in  the  highest. 
 
 When  the  Service  of  S.  Mary  is  said  for  the  last  time  before  Advent  and 
 Septuagesima,  and  on  the  Octaves  of  the  Visitation,  Assumption,  and 
 Nativity ;  then  is  said  instead  jessed  is  Me : 
 
 Blessed  is  fa  $on  of  Mary  that  cometh,  etc. 
 
 <2hsn  immediately,  with  joined  hands  and  uplifted  eyes,  let  him   begin,  in- 
 clining his  body, 
 
%\)t  Canon  of  ttje  jtas* 
 
 Thee  therefore,  O  most  Merciful  Father,  through 
 Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son  our  Lord,  we  most  humbly  pray 
 and  entreat,  the  Pt 
 
 to  accept  and 
 bless,  -test  mkh 
 
 and  I:  these  gi       fts,   these  pre  -    sents,  this 
 
 ho        ly  immaculate   Sacrifice,  Having  made    them,    let 
 wise  his  hands.  which  we  offer  to  Thee  in 
 
 the  first  place  in  behalf  of  Thy  Holy  Catholic  Church, 
 to  which  do  Thou  deign  to  give  peace,  to  guard,  to  unite, 
 and  to  govern  it,  throughout  the  whole  world :  together 
 with  Thy  servant  our  Pope         our  Bishop  Ar.,  1 
 own  Bishop  only  is  mentioned,    our  King 
 
 all  the  Orthodox  and  maintainers  of  the  Catholic 
 and  Apostolic  Faith. 
 
 Remember,   O  Lord,  Thy  servants  and   handmaidens 
 JV.,    andiV.,  in  praying  for  'whom  a  due  orde;  /  by 
 
 charity  should  be  observed.  Let  the  Priest  pray  J 
 — -first,  for  himself ;  secondly,  for  his  father  and  mother, 
 carnal  and  spiritual,  and  other  relations ;  thirdly,  for 
 r,  his  parishioners  and  others  ;  fourthly,  for 
 all  present;  fifthly,  for  all  Christian  people ;  and  here  the 
 Priest  can  commend  all  his  friends  to  God:  with  the  cau- 
 tion, however,  that  no  one  should  pause  there  too  long,  both 
 for  fear  of  distraction  of  mind,  and  of  suggestions  which 
 may  be  made  by  evil  angels,  as  well  as  other  dangers,  and 
 all  here  present,  whose  faith  is  approved  and  whose  devo- 
 tion is  known  unto  Thee ;  in  whose  behalf  we  offer  unto 
 Thee,  or  who  are  engaged  in  offering  unto  Thee,  this 
 sacrifice  of  praise,  for  themselves  and  all  pertaining  to 
 them,  for  the  redemption  of  their  souls,  for  the  hope  of 
 their  salvation  and  security ;  and  are  paying  their  vows 
 unto  Thee,  the  eternal,  living,  and  true  God. 
 
IE    CANON    OF    THE    MASS. 
 
 In  communion  with  and  reverencing  the  memory,  in  the 
 first  place,  of  the  glorious  and  ever- Virgin  Mary,  Jnclin- 
 Mother  of  our  God  and  Lord  Jesus  Christ ; 
 as  also  of  Thy  blessed  Apostles  and  Martyrs,  Peter  and 
 Paul,  Andrew,  James,  John,  Thomas,  James,  Philip, 
 Bartholomew,  Matthew,  Simon  and  Thaddseus,  Linus, 
 Cletus,  Clement,  Sixtus,  Cornelius,  Cyprian,  Laurence, 
 Chrysogonus,  John  and  Paul,  Cosmas  and  Damian,  and 
 all  Thy  Saints ;  for  whose  sake  and  prayers  grant  that 
 in  all  things  we  may  be  strengthened  by  the  aid  of  Thy 
 protection.     Through  the  same  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 
 
 let  the  Priest  regard  the  Host  with  great  veneration,  saying: 
 
 This  oblation,  therefore,  of  our  service  and  that  of  Thy 
 whole  family,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  graciously  to 
 accept,  and  to  dispose  our  days  in  Thy  peace,  delivering 
 lis  from  eternal  damnation,  and  causing  us  to  be  numbered 
 amongst  the  flock  of  Thine  elect.  Through  Christ  our 
 Lord.     Amen. 
 
 Here  let  him  again  regard  the  Host,  saying  : 
 
 Which  oblation,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Almighty  God, 
 that  Thou  wouldest  vouchsafe,  in  all  respects,  Here  let 
 him  make  three  crosses  over  each  oblation,  to  bl  ►{*  ess, 
 ap  ►£<  prove,  rat  ►J*  ify,  and  make  reasonable  and  accept- 
 able, that  it  may  become  to  us  the  Bo  ^  dy,  Here  let 
 him  sign  over  the  bread,  and  the  Bio  *Z*  od,  Here  let  him 
 sign  over  the  chalice,  and  joining  his  hands,  say\  of  Thy 
 most  dearly  Beloved  Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Here  let 
 the  Priest  raise  and  join  his  hands,  and  afterwards  wipe  his 
 fingers,  and  elevate  the  Host. 
 
 Who  on  the  day  before  He  suffered  took  bread  into 
 His  holy  and  adorable  hands,  and  lifting  up  His  eyes  to 
 Heaven,  Here  let  him  raise  his  eyes,  unto  Thee,  His  Father, 
 God  Almighty,  Here  let  him  incline,  and  afterwards  raise 
 himself  a  Utile,  gave  thanks  to  Thee,  bles^psed,  brake,  Here 
 let  him  touch  the  Host,  hat  not  so  .  .'k  it,  as  seme  do; 
 
THE    CANON    OP    THE    M  |  '  ' 
 
 ns  to  imply  that  Christ 
 brah  idition  i  /he  contrary, 
 
 and  gave  it  to  His  disciples,  saying,  Take  and  eat  ye  all 
 of  this, 
 
 FOR  THIS  IS  MY  BODY. 
 
 aid  in  one  and  the  same  breath  without  pause. 
 
 rds,  let  the  Priest  incline  to  the  Host,  and  with 
 
 ,  and  afterwards  elevate  It  above  his  fir 
 
 U  rna\  be  seen  by  the  people,  and  reverently  repine  It  before  the 
 
 chalice,  making  a  cross  with  the  same  ;  and  then  let  him  uncover 
 
 the  chalice  and  hold  it  between  both  hands,  not  disjoining  the  thumb 
 
 from  the  forefinger ,  save  only  to  make  the  sign  of  the  cross,  saying  : 
 
 Likewise  after  Supper,  taking  also  this  most  excellent 
 chalice  into  His  holy  and  adorable  hands,  and  giving 
 thanks  to  Thee,  Here  let  him  incline.  He  bles  ^  sed,  and 
 gave  it  to  His  disciples,  saying,  Take  and  drink  ye  all  of 
 it,  Here  let  the  Priest  elevate  the  chalice  a  little,  saying. 
 
 FOR  THIS  IS  THE  CUP  OF  MY  BLOOD  OF  THE 
 NEW  AND  EVERLASTING  TESTAMENT,  THE  MYS- 
 TERY OF  FAITH,  WHICH  SHALL  BE  SHED  FOR 
 YOU  AND  FOR  MANY  FOR  THE  REMISSION  OF 
 SINS. 
 
 Here  let  him  elevate  the  chalice  to  his  chest ,  or  above  his  head,  saying: 
 
 As  oft  as  ye  shall  do  this,  ye  shall  do  it  in  remembrance 
 of  Me. 
 
 Here  let  him  replace  the  chalice,  and  rub  his  fingers  over  it  in  case 
 of  any  crumbs,  and  cover  the  chalice.  Then  let  him  raise  his 
 arms  in  the  form  of  a  cross,  joining  his  fingers,  until  the 
 benedictions. 
 
 Wherefore  also,  O  Lord,  we  Thy  servants  together  with 
 Thy  holy  people,  calling  to  mind  the  most  blessed  Passion 
 of  the  same  Christ  Thy  Son  our  Lord  God,  together 
 with  His  Resurrection  from  the  dead,  and  His  glorious 
 Ascension  into  Heaven,  offer  to  Thy  excellent  Majesty  of 
 Thy  gifts  and  bounties,  Hen  let  him  make  five  en 
 three   over   the   Host   and  (halite,    saving,   a  pu  *^  re,  a 
 
'lib.     CANON    Ol       11 1  h    MASS. 
 
 ho  ^  ly,  a  spot  -p  less  Sacrifice,  The  fourth  over  the  bread, 
 saying,  the  holy  Br  *f«  ead  of  eternal  life,  The  fifth  over 
 the  chalice,  saying,  and  the  Cup  >J<  of  everlasting  sal- 
 vation. 
 
 Upon  which  do  Thou  vouchsafe  to  look  with  favour- 
 able and  gracious  countenance,  and  accept  them  as  Thou 
 didst  accept  the  gifts  of  Thy  righteous  servant  Abel,  the 
 sacrifice  of  our  Patriarch  Abraham,  and  the  holy  sacrifice, 
 the  pure  oblation,  which  Thy  High  Priest  Melchisedech 
 offered  to  Thee. 
 
 Here  let  the  Priest t  inclining  his  body  and  crossing  his  hands  t  say : 
 
 We  humbly  entreat  Thee,  Almighty  God,  command 
 these  things  to  be  carried  by  the  hands  of  Thy  holy 
 Angel  to  Thy  Altar  on  High  before  the  sight  of  Thy 
 Divine  Majesty,  that  as  many  of  us,  Here  he  shall  raise 
 himself  and  kiss  the  Altar  on  the  right  of  the  Sacrifice,  as 
 shall  by  partaking  at  this  Altar  receive  the  most  sacred 
 Bo  ►£.  dy,  Here  let  him  sign  over  the  Host,  and  Bio  *J«  od 
 of  Thy  Son,  Here  let  him  sign  over  the  chalice,  may  be 
 fulfilled  with  all  grace  and  heavenly  bene  ^  diction, 
 Here  let  him  sign  himself  on  his  face,  through  the  same 
 Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 
 
 Here  let  him  pray  for  the  dead : 
 Remember  also,  O  Lord,  the  souls  of  Thy  servants  and 
 handmaidens,  y\  anc^  N.  wno  naye  gone  before  us  with 
 the  sign  of  the  faith,  and  sleep  the  sleep  of  peace ;  to 
 them,  O  Lord,  and  to  all  who  rest  in  Christ,  we  pray 
 Thee,  grant  a  place  of  refreshment,  of  light,  and  of  peace. 
 Through  the  same  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 
 
 Here  let  him  strike  his  breast  once,  saying  : 
 To  us,  also,  Thy  sinful  servants,  who  hope  in  the  mul- 
 tituds  of  Thy  mercies,  vouchsafe  to  grant  some  part 
 and  fellowship  with  Thy  holy  Apostles  and  Martyrs, 
 with  John,  Stephen,  Matthias,  Barnabas,  Ignatius,  Alex- 
 ander. Marcellinus,    Peter,  Felicitas,  Perpetua,  Agatha, 
 
THE     CANON     OF     11 II      MASS.  ]  \  T, 
 
 Lucy,  Agnes,  Cecilia,  Anastasia,  and  all  Thy  Saints,  into 
 whose  company,  not  weighing  our  merits  but  pardoning  our 
 offences,  we  beseech  Thee  to  admit  us.  Through  Christ 
 our  Lord,  by  Whom,  O  Lord,  Thou  ever  createst,  Here 
 let  the  Priest  sign  the  chalice,  thrice  saying,  sanctifi  *%*  est, 
 quick  ►£«  enest,  bles  *%*  sest,  and  bestowest  upon  us  all 
 these  good  things.  Here' let  the  Priest  uncover  the  chalice, 
 and  sign  it  Jive  times  with  the  Host.  First,  beyond  the 
 chalice  on  either  side ;  secondly,  in  a  line  with  it ;  thirdly, 
 below  it ;  the  fourth  time  as  the  first,  and  the  fifth  before  it. 
 Meanwhile,  let  the  Deacon  stand  at  the  right  of  the  Priest, 
 having  first  washed  his  hands,  and  assist  him  in  raising 
 the  corporals;  and  as  he  retires  let  him  kiss  the  Altar 
 and  the  right  shoulder  of  the  Priest,  By  Him  ►£«  ,  and 
 with  Him  ^  ,  and  in  Him  ►£» ,  is  unto  Thee,  God  the 
 Father  Al  >p  mighty,  in  the  unity  of  the  Holy  ^  Ghost, 
 all  honour  and  glory.  Here  let  the  Priest  cover  the  chalice, 
 and  keep  his  hands  on  the  Altar  whilst  he  says, 
 
 World  with  -  out  end. 
 A  -  men. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
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 the  Di-vine    in  -  sti  -  tu  -  tion    we  are  bold    to    say, 
 
 Here  let  the  Deacon  receive  the  paten  from  the  hands  of  the  Sub- 
 Deacon,  and  hold  it  up  uncovered  with  extended  arms  on  the 
 right  of  the  Priest.  Then  let  the  Priest  raise  his  hands,  and 
 Sax  : 
 
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 Our  Fa-  ther,  which  art  in  heaven,  Hal  -  low  -  ed  be  Thy 
 
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 Name.    Thy  king  -  dom  come.    Thy  will  be  done  on  earth 
 
 as  it    is  in  hea  -  ven.    Give  us  this  day  our  dai  -  ly  bread  : 
 
 and  for-give  us  ourtres-pass-es,  as  we  for-give  them  that  tres 
 
 pass  against  us.    And  lead  us  not  in  -  to    temp  -  ta  -  tion, 
 Let  the  Choir  ansii 
 
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 5-ogrfl 
 
 But  de  -  liv  -  er  us   from  e  -  vil. 
 
 Let  the  Priest  say  Amen  privately. 
 
 Deliver  us,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  from  all  evils 
 past,  present,  and  to  come  ;  and  at  the  intercession  of  the 
 blessed  and  glorious  ever- Virgin  Mary,  Mother  of  God, 
 and  of  Thy  blessed  Apostles  Peter,  and  Paul,  and  Andrew, 
 with  all  Saints,  Here  let  the  Deacon  give  the  paten  to  the 
 Priest,  kissing  his  hand ;  and  let  the  Priest  kiss  the  paten: 
 then  let  him  place  it  first  before  his  left,  then  his  right  t 
 after  which  let  him  make  the  sign  of  the  cross  over  his 
 head,  and  then  let  him  replace  it,  saying,  graciously  give 
 peace  in  our  time,  that,  aided  by  the  help  of  Thy  loving- 
 kindness,  we  may  both  be  ever  set  free  from  sin  and 
 secure  from  all  disquietude.  Here  let  him  uncover  the  chalice 
 and  take  the  Body,  with  an  inclination,  placing  It  over  the 
 bowl  of  the  chalice,  holding  It  between  the  thumbs  and  J 
 fingers,  and  let  him  break  It  into  three  parts,  the  first  frac- 
 tion whilst  he  Through  the  same  Thy  Son  Jesus 
 Christ  our   Lord,    Th  \  fraction,  Who  with  Thee 
 
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 liveth  and  reigneth  in  the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  God, 
 
 let  him  hold  the  two  broken  pieces  in  his  left  h 
 and  the  third  over  the  top  of  the  chalice  in  his  right  hand, 
 
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 world  with  -  out  end. 
 
 A  -  men. 
 
 \It  is  to  be  known  that  in  every  Ferial  Mass  the  Choir  kneel  from  the 
 Sanctus  -  the  Peace  through  the  year  (except  from  Easter  to  the  First 
 Sunday  after  Trinity.)  On  Feasts  of  three  lessons  without  rulers,  and  on 
 and  in  Octaves  when  the  Choir  is  not  ruled,  and  on  week-days  from  the 
 First  Sunday  after  Epiphany  to  Maundy  Thursday,  and  from  Trinity 
 Sunday  to  Christmas  Eve,  the  following  prayers  are  said  kneeling: 
 
 Antiphon    Thine  is  the  power. 
 
 Ps.  lxxix.  O  God,  the  heathen  are  come,  etc. 
 
 Glory. 
 Ps.  Ixvii.     God  be  merciful  unto  us,  etc. 
 
 Glory. 
 Ps.  xxi.      The  King  shall  rejoice,  etc. 
 Glory. 
 Antiphon.  Thine  is  the  power,  and   the  kingdom,   O  Lord  j 
 Thou  art  above  all  nations  :    Give  peace  in  our  time,  O  Lord. 
 Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
 Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
 Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
 Our  Father. 
 
 And  all  this  is  said  without  tone  as  well  by  the  Clergy  in  the  quire  as  by 
 the  Priest  with  his  Ministers.     Then'let  the  Priest  say  intoning: 
 
 "ft.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation. 
 
 ]$.  But  deliver  us  from  evil. 
 
 "iff.  Let  God  arise,  and  let  His  enemies  be  scattered. 
 
 Ii.  Let  them  also  that  hate  Him  flee  before  Him. 
 
 ~fr.  Not  unto  us,  O  Lord,  not  unto  us, 
 
 ~fy.  But  unto  Thy  Name  give  the  glory. 
 
 Let  us  pray  for  the  afflicted  and  captives. 
 
3  1 6  THE    ORDINARY    OF    THB     MASS. 
 
 R.  Deliver  Israel,  O  God,  out  of  all  his  troubles. 
 
 V  .  Send  them  help,  O  Lord,  from  Thy  Sanctuary. 
 R.  And  strengthen  them  out  of  Sion. 
 
 V  .  Be  unto  us,  O  Lord,  a  strong  tower, 
 ft.  From  the  face  of  the  enemy. 
 
 y  •  O  Lord,  save  the  King, 
 
 R.  And  mercifully  hear  us  when  we  call  upon  Thee. 
 
 A  -  O  Lord,  hear  our  prayer, 
 
 $.  And  let  our  cry  come  unto  Thee. 
 
 }f .  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 
 \%  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 O  God,  Who  in  Thy  wondrous  Providence  orderest  all  things, 
 we  humbly  pray  Thee  that,  rescuing  the  land  which  Thy  Only 
 Begotten  Son  hath  consecrated  with  His  own  Blood  out  of  the 
 hands  of  the  enemies  of  the  Cross  of  Christ,  Thou  wouldst 
 restore  it  to  the  worship  of  Christ,  by  mercifully  directing  the 
 prayers  of  the  faithful  who  are  instant  for  its  deliverance  into 
 the  way  of  eternal  peace.     Through. 
 
 Govern,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  Thy  servant  our  Bishop, 
 and  at  the  intercession  of  the  Blessed  Mary  Mother  of  God,  ever- 
 Virgin,  and  of  all  Thy  Saints,  multiply  upon  him  the  gifts  of 
 Thy  grace,  that  he  being  delivered  from  all  offences,  and  not 
 being  left  destitute  of  temporal  aids,  may  rejoice  in  never-failing 
 ordinances.     Through. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  to  Thy  servant 
 our  King  health  of  mind  and  body,  that  he,  cleaving  to  good 
 works,  may  ever  be  defended  by  Thy  mighty  protection. 
 Through.  ] 
 
 Here  let  him  make  three  crosses  Withi/i  the  chalice  with  the  third  particle 
 of  the  Host,  saying: 
 
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 The  peace  of  the  Lord  be  al-way  with  you. 
 
 Let  the  Choir  answer 
 
 And  with    thy    spi  -  rit. 
 
THE    (»RDI\  \KV    OF    THE  TI 
 
 if  the  Bishop   shall  celebrate,    let  the    Deacon ,    turning   to  the  people 
 ..'  holding  the  Bishop's  staff  in  his  right  handy  with  the  crook  turned 
 towards  himself y  st 
 
 :-■ — ■— -=p-^-M — ■^■■^r — ] 
 
 Bow  down  your -selves  for  a  blessing. 
 
 Let  the  Choir  answer : 
 
 Thanks  be  to  Thee,  O  God. 
 
 Afterwards ,  the  Eucharist  being  replaced  on  the  paten ,  let  the  Bishop  give 
 the  Blessing  to  the  people. 
 
 At  the  Agnus  Dei,  iet  lotk  the  Ministers  approach  the  Priest  on  the  right  y 
 the  Deacon  nearer,  the  Sub-Deacon  further,  and  let  them  say  private./}  : 
 
 O  Lamb  of  God  that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Lamb  of  God  that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
 
 Have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 O  Lamb  of  God  that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
 
 Grant  us  Thy  peace. 
 
 In  Masses  for  the  Dead,  instead  of  Have  mercy  upon  us,  u  ,aid 
 
 O  Lamb  of  God  that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
 
 Grant  them  rest. 
 
 Adding  in  the  third  petition ,  Eternal. 
 
 Here,  making  the  sign  of  the  cross,  let  him  place  the  said  third  particle  oj 
 the  Host  in  the  Sacrament  of  the  Bloody  saying: 
 
 Let  this  most  *£«  holy  union  of  the  Body  and  Blood  of  our 
 Lord  Jesus  Christ  be  to  me  and  all  who  receive  It  health  of 
 mind  and  body,  and  a  saving  preparation  for  worthily  attaining 
 unto  eternal  life.     Through. 
 
 Before  ?/;<•  Peace    is  given,  let  the  Priest  say : 
 
 O  Lord,  Holy  Father,  Almighty,  everlasting  God,  grant  me  so 
 worthily  to  receive  this  most  holy  Body  and  Blood  of  Thy  Son 
 our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  that  I  may  thereby  receive  forgiveness  of 
 all  my  sins,  and  be  filled  with  Thy  Holy  Spirit  and  have  Thy 
 
3'8 
 
 E    MASS. 
 
 peace  j  for  Thou  only  art  God,  and  there  is  no  other  beside 
 Thee,  Whose  kingdom  and  glorious  dominion  abideth  ever 
 world  without  end.     Amen. 
 
 i  the  Priest  kiss  the  corporals  on  the  right  side  and  the  top  of  the 
 chalice,  and  afterwards  the  Deacon,  saying; 
 
 y .  Peace  be  unto  thee  and  to  the  Church  of  God. 
 II.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Let  the  Deacon  receive  the  Peace  from  the  Priest  on  his  right ,  and  let  him 
 give  it  to  the  Sub-Beacon.  Then  let  the  Deacon  carry  it  to  the  Rulers 
 at  the  step  of  the  quire,  and  let  them  give  it  each  to  his  side,  beginning 
 with  the  seniors.  On  Feasts  and  week-days  when  there  are  no  Rulers* 
 let  the  Peace  be  borne  to  the  Choir  from  the  Deacon  by  the  two  last 
 of  the  second  grade:  the  rest  as  before.  If  a  Bishop  celebrate,  let  the 
 Deacon  kiss  first  the  principal  Sub-Deacon,  from  whom  let  the  rest  take 
 it;   then  the  two  secondary  Rulers  (if  it  be  a  Double  Fc  shall 
 
 give  it  to  the  principal  Riders,  they  bearing  it  after  tc  .;'  and 
 
 cantoris  side,  and  the  secondaries  to  the  Chancellor  s  and  Treasurer's  end. 
 After  the  giving  of  the  Peace,  let  the  Priest  say  these  prayers  privately , 
 before  communicating,  holding  the  Host  in  both  hands  : 
 
 O  God  the  Father,  Fount  and  Source  of  all  goodness,  Who 
 moved  by  Thy  loving-kindness  didst  will  Thine  Only  Begotten 
 to  descend  for  us  to  this  lower  world  and  to  take  Flesh,  Which 
 I  unworthy  here  hold  in  my  hands,  Here  lei  the  Priest  incline 
 himself  to  the  Host.  I  worship  Thee,  I  glorify  Thee,  I  praise 
 Thee  with  the  whole  purpose  of  my  mind  and  heart,  and 
 beseech  Thee  not  to  forsake  us  Thy  servants,  but  forgive  us 
 our  sins,  that  so  we  may  be  enabled  to  serve  Thee,  the  only 
 Living  and  True  God,  with  a  pure  heart  and  chaste  body. 
 Through  the  same  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 
 
 O  Lord  Jesu  Christ,  Son  of  the  Living  God,  Who  by  the 
 will  of  the  Father  and  the  co-operation  of  the  Holy  Ghost  hast 
 by  Thy  death  given  life  to  the  world  ;  deliver  me,  I  beseech 
 Thee,  by  this  Thy  most  holy  Body  and  Blood,  from  all  my  ini- 
 quities and  from  every  evil  j  make  me  ever  obedient  to  Thy 
 commandments,  and  suffer  me  not  to  be  for  ever  separated  from 
 Thee,  O  Saviour  of  the  world.  Who  with  God  the  Father  and 
 the  same  Holy  Ghost  livest  and  reignest  God,  world  without 
 end.     Amen. 
 
 Let  not  the  Sacrament  of  Thy  Body  and  Blood,  O  Lord 
 Jesu  Christ,  which  I  albeit  unworthy  receive,  be  to  me  for 
 judgment  and  condemnation,  but  by  Thy  goodness  be  profitable 
 to  the  health  of  my  body  and  soul.     Amen. 
 
ORDINARY  o!Q 
 
 Hail  for  evermore,  most  holy  Flesh  of  Christ,  to  me  before 
 all  and  above  all  the  highest  source  of  joy.  The  Body  of  our 
 Lord  Jesus  Christ  be  unto  me  a  sinner  the  Way  and  the  Life, 
 in  the  Name  +  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
 
 Ghost.     Amen. 
 
 Here  let  him  receive  the  Body,  making  a   cross  with   the  same  before  his 
 
 ./  let  him  say,  with  great  devotion  ; 
 
 Hail  for  evermore,  Heavenly  Drink,  to  me  before  all  and 
 above  all  the  highest  source  of  joy.  The  Body  and  Blood  of 
 our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  be  unto  me  a  perpetual  healing  unto  ever- 
 lasting life.  Amen.  In  the  Name  Hh  of  the  Father,  and  of  the 
 Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 
 
 Here  let  him  receive  the  Blood ;   which  taken ,  let  the  Priest  incline ',  and  say 
 with  devotion  the  prayer  following 
 
 I  give  thanks  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  Holy  Father,  Almighty, 
 everlasting  God,  Who  hast  refreshed  me  with  the  most  sacred 
 Body  and  Blood  of  Thy  Son  our  Lord  Jesu  Christ ;  and  I  pray 
 that  this  Sacrament  of  our  salvation  of  which  I,  unworthy  sinner, 
 have  partaken,  turn  not  to  judgment  nor  condemnation  according 
 to  my  deserts,  but  be  profitable  to  the  preservation  of  my  body 
 and  soul  unto  everlasting  life.     Amen. 
 
 Which  said,  let  the  Priest  go  to  the  right  side  of  the  Altar  with  the  chalice 
 between  his  hands ,  his  fingers  joined  as  before ;  and  let  the  Sub-Deacon 
 approach  and  pour  into  the  chalice  wine  and  (water,  and  let  the  Priest 
 rinse  his  hands  lest  any  relics  of  the  Body  or  Blood  remain  on  his  fingers 
 or  in  the  chalice.  When,  however,  any  Priest  has  to  celebrate  twice  in 
 one  day,  then  at  the  first  Mass  he  ought  not  to  receive  any  ablution,  but 
 place  it  in  the  aumbry  or  in  a  clean  vessel  till  the  end  of  the  next  Mass, 
 and  then  take  both  ablutions.      After  the  first  ablution  is  said : 
 
 What  we  have  partaken  of  with  our  mouth,  O  Lord,  may  we 
 receive  with  a  pure  heart,  and  by  a  temporal  gift  may  our  ever- 
 lasting healing  be  effected. 
 
 Here  let  him  wash  his  fingers  in  the  chalice  with  the  wine  poured  in  by  the 
 Sub- Deacon  ;  after  drinking  which  folio  - 
 
 Let  this  communion,  O  Lord,  cleanse  us  from  sin,  and  make 
 us  partakers  of  a  heavenly  healing. 
 
20  THE    ORDINARY    OF    THE    MASS. 
 
 *  Here  Jet  the  Deacon  pour  water  into  the  chalice,*  which  having  drunk,  let 
 the  Priest  place  the  chalice  on  the  paten,  that  if  ought  remain  it  may 
 drain  off".     And  afterwards,  inclining  himself,  let  him  say  : 
 
 Let  us  adore  the  sign  of  the  Cross,  whereby  we  have  received 
 the  Sacrament  of  salvation. 
 
 Then  let  him  wash  his  hands,  the  Sub-Deacon  ministering  to  him  ;  and  in  the 
 meantime  let  the  Deacon  fold  up  the  corporas  and  put  them  in  the  burse, 
 and,  while  the  Communion  is  being  said,  let  him  place  them  upon  the 
 chalice,  with  the  offertory-veil,  and  give  them  to  the  Acolyte  to  take  back 
 with  the  like  ceremony  with  which  he  brought  the  same.  After  World 
 without  end.  Amen,  let  the  Sub-Deacon  carry  the  book  to  the  right  side 
 of  the  Altar,  and  the  Deacon  take  the  chalice  and  offer  it  to  the  Priest 
 to  drink  if  ought  remains.  Then  let  the  Priest  say  /£<?  Communion,  and, 
 signing  himself  on  the  face,  turn  to  the  people,  and,  with  arms  a  littU 
 raised  and  joined  hands,  say : 
 
 y .  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 ft.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Turning  to  the  Altar,  let  him  say : 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 Then  let  him  say  the  Post- Communions  after  the  same  order  and  number  as 
 the  Collects,  ending  with, 
 
 ^.  World  without  end, 
 ft.  Amen. 
 
 The  last  Post- Communion  ended,  having  made  the  sign  of  the  cross  on  bis 
 forehead,  let  the  Priest  again  turn  to  the  people  and  say  : 
 
 y.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 ft.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Then  let  the  Deacon  say,  turning  to  the  Altar: 
 
 "JT.  Let  us  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord. 
 ft.  Thanks  be  to  God. 
 
 *  The  Manuals  of '37  and  other  earlier  dates,  and  Missal  of '54,  make 
 the  Deacon  perform  the  ablutions  which  follow  immediately  after  the 
 communion  of  the  Blood.  After  the  asterisked  rubric  is  this:  "Which 
 having  drunk,  let  the  Priest  go  to  the  midst  of  the  Altar  and  place  the 
 
 chalice and,  after  inclining  himself  before  the  Altar,  say  with  great 
 
 devotion,  <  I  return  thanks  to  Thee unto  life  everlasting.'     Then  let 
 
 him  go  to  the  right  side  of  the  Altar  and  wash  his  hands,"  etc. 
 
B    ORDINARY    OF    THE    MASS.  32 1 
 
 Or  ,  pig : 
 
 lie,  missa  est.1 
 \\.  Thanks  be  to  God. 
 
 for  the  D. 
 
 May  they  rest  in  peace. 
 II.  Amen. 
 
 I  and  bands  joined,  ntj 
 midst  of  the  Altar  1 
 Let  the  obedient  performance  of  my  bounden  duty  be  pleasing 
 unto  Thee,  O  Holy  Trinity,  and  grant  that  this  Sacrifice  which 
 I,  unworthy  that  I  am,  have  offered  in  the  sight  of  Thy  Majesty, 
 may  be  acceptable  unto  Thee  ;  and  may,  through  Thy  mercy, 
 obtain  Thy  favour  for  myself  and  all  those  in  whose  behalf  I 
 have  offered  it.  Who  livest  and  reignest  God,  world  without 
 end.     Amen. 
 
 Which  ended,  let  the  Priest  rise,  signing  himself  on  his  face,  saying : 
 
 In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
 Ghost.     Amen. 
 
 And  so,  -djith  an  inclination,  let  them  depart,  with  the  Torch-hearers  and  other 
 
 Ministers,  in  the  order  in  which  they  came  in  at  the  beginning  of  Mass. 
 
 id  immediately  afterThanks  be  to  God  let  Nones  be  said  when  they 
 
 come  s;fter  Mass ;  and  in  returning  let  the  Priest  say  the  Gospel,  In  the 
 
 beginning,  etc. 
 
 *  It  is  impossible  to  translate  this  with  justice:    Depart,  the  Mass  is 
 ended,  is  something  like  the  sense. 
 
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 3  Cftanfeggitung  to  be  gaiti  after  S&ag$. 
 
 When  the  Priest  shall  take  off  his  chasuble  and  vestments,  let  him  say  the  fol- 
 lowing Psalms ,  with  the  Antiphon : 
 
 A?it.    Let  us  sing  the  Song  of  the  Three  Children. 
 
 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. 
 
 O  Ananias,  Azarias,  and  Misael,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  praise 
 Him,  and  magnify  Him  for  ever. 
 
 Ps.  cl.    O  praise  God  in  His  holiness,  etc. 
 Lord,  now  lettest  Thou  Thy  servant,  etc. 
 
 Ant.  Let  us  sing  the  Song  of  the  Three  Children,  which  they 
 sang  in  the  furnace  of  fire  and  gave  thanks  unto  the  Lord. 
 
 Lord,  have  mercy. 
 Christ,  have  mercy. 
 Lord,  have  mercy. 
 
 Our  Father. 
 
 y.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation, 
 Ify.  But  deliver  us  from  evil. 
 
 "J^.  Let  us  bless  the  Father,  and  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost. 
 
 $.  Let  us  praise  and  magnify  Him  for  ever. 
 
 "J^.  Blessed  art  Thou,  O  Lord,  in  the  firmament  of  Heaven, 
 
 and  to  be  praised  and  exalted  for  ever. 
 I£.  The  Holy  Trinity  bless  and  keep  us.     Amen. 
 ~it.  Enter  not  into  judgment  with  Thy  servant,  O  Lord. 
 1^.  For  in  Thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified. 
 ^f.  Turn  us,  O  Lord  God  of  hosts. 
 
 I£.  Shew  the  light  of  Thy  countenance,  and  we  shall  be  whole. 
 ~ifr.  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 
 $.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  Thee. 
 "jt.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 I£.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
PRAYERS  TO  BE  SAID  AFTER   MASS.  323 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 O  God,  Who  for  the  Three  Children  didst  quench  the  flames 
 of  rire,  mercifully  grant  that  we  Thy  servants  may  not  be  con- 
 sumed by  the  flame  of  our  sins.     Through. 
 
 Kindle  in  our  reins  and  our  heart,  O  Lord,  the  fire  of  the 
 Holy  Ghost,  that  we  may  serve  Thee  with  a  chaste  body  and 
 please  Thee  with  a  pure  heart.     Through. 
 
 Prevent  us,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  in  all  our  doings  with 
 Thy  favour,  and  further  us  with  Thy  help  ;  that  all  our  works 
 may  be  begun,  continued,  and  ended  in  Thee.     Through, 
 our  Lord.     Amen. 
 
 pragerfl  to  bt  mil)  after  &$&gi$. 
 1. 
 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Saviour  of  souls  and  Re- 
 deemer of  the  world,  graciously  look  upon  me  Thy  servant 
 prostrate  before  Thy  Majesty;  and  of  Thy  loving-kindness  be- 
 hold this  Sacrifice  which  in  honour  of  Thy  Name  I  have  offered 
 for  the  salvation  of  the  faithful,  both  quick  and  dead,  and 
 also  for  our  sins  and  offences.  Put  away  Thine  anger  from  me, 
 grant  me  Thy  grace  and  mercy-,  open  unto  me  the  door  of 
 Paradise,  and  deliver  me  in  Thy  might  from  all  evils  ;  whatever 
 guilt  I  have  in  mine  own  person  incurred  do  Thou  forgive  ;  and 
 make  me  so  to  persevere  in  Thy  precepts  in  this  world  that  I 
 may  be  found  worthy  to  be  joined  to  the  flock  of  the  elect. 
 Grant  this,  O  my  God,  on  Whose  blessed  Name  honour  and 
 dominion  waiteth  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 
 
 II. 
 
 0  Almighty  and  everlasting  Lord  God  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
 be  merciful  unto  my  sins,  through  the  partaking  of  Thy  Body  and 
 Blood;  for  Thou  hast  spoken,  saying,  "Whoso  eateth  My 
 Flesh,  and  drinketh  My  Blood,  dwelleth  in  Me  and  I  in  him.'' 
 Wherefore  I  humbly  beseech  Thee  to  create  in  me  a  clean  heart, 
 and  renew  a  right  spirit  within  me  ;  and  deign  to  stablish  me 
 with  Thy  free  Spirit,  and  to  deliver  me  from  all  the  snares  and 
 malice  of  the  Devil  •,  that  I  may  be  found  worthy  to  have  a  share 
 in  the  joys  of  heaven.     Who. 
 
 III. 
 
 1  give  thanks  unto  Thee,  Lord  God,  Almighty  Father,  that 
 Thou  hast  vouchsafed  to  satisfy  me  with  the  Body  and  Blood  of 
 
 y  2 
 
324  PRAYERS  TO   BE   SAID   AFTER   MASS. 
 
 Thy  beloved  Son,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  I  beseech  Thy  bound- 
 less goodness,  Almighty  and  merciful  God,  that  this  Holy  Com- 
 munion be  not  unto  me  for  judgment  or  condemnation,  but 
 be  an  earnest  of  faith  and  shield  of  good  will  to  cast  out  of 
 my  mind  all  the  deceits  of  the  enemy,  to  root  out  the  plague  of 
 pride,  the  lust  of  appetite,  and  perversity  of  tongue,  that  I  may 
 enter  in  unto  that  banquet  where  are  the  true  Light  and  the 
 perpetual  joys  of  the  just.  I  pray  also,  O  Lord,  that  this  Holy 
 Communion  may  be  unto  me  my  guide  and  viaticum  to  the  haven 
 of  eternal  salvation.  Let  it  be  unto  me  consolation  when  I  am 
 troubled  in  mind  ;  exceeding  delight  in  every  good  purpose  ; 
 patience  in  tribulation  and  difficulties  ;  medicine  in  sickness.  By 
 these  most  sacred  Mysteries  which  I  have  received,  grant  unto 
 me  right  faith,  steadfast  hope,  and  perfect  charity,  renunciation 
 of  the  world,  a  pure  desire,  contentment  of  mind,  and  ardent 
 love  to  Thee.  In  memory  of,  and  hearty  fellowship  with,  the 
 Passion  of  Thy  beloved  Son,  fulfil  my  life  with  virtue  to  Thy  praise 
 and  with  faith  unfeigned ;  and  in  the  hour  of  my  departure  let  me 
 receive  the  grace  of  so  great  a  mystery  with  true  faith,  firm  hope, 
 and  sincere  charity,  that  I  may  behold  Thee  for  ever.    Amen.* 
 
 Priest,  at  Christ's  Table  to  thine  acts  give  heed, 
 
 To  life,  or  to  eternal  death,  they  lead. 
 
 While  it  gives  light,  the  taper  wastes  away, — 
 
 Th'  unworthy  celebrant  himself  doth  slay. 
 
 Thy  death,  Christ's  death,  this  false  world,  pains  of  hell, 
 
 And  joys  of  heaven, — these  things  consider  well. 
 
 IV. 
 
 I  render  thanks  to  Thee,  O  most  sweet  Lord  Jesu  Christ, 
 Very  Light,  Health  of  believers,  Comfort  of  the  sorrowful,  Hope 
 of  all  men,  Joy  of  angels,  that  Thou  hast  vouchsafed  this  day  to 
 feed  me  Thy  servant,  a  miserable  and  great  sinner,  with  Thy 
 most  sacred  Body  and  Blood.  Wherefore  I  most  wretched, 
 full  of  numberless  offences,  with  tears  and  prayers  implore  Thy 
 most  tender  mercy  and  supreme  clemency,  that  this  most  sweet 
 refreshment,  this  most  excellent  and  incomprehensible  Commu- 
 nion, turn  not  to  the  condemnation  of  my  soul,  but  aid  me  in 
 driving  out  all  the  fraud  and  malicious  snares  of  the  Devil,  so 
 that  none  of  his  iniquities  ever  have  dominion  in  my  heart,  body, 
 soul,  or  senses  •  but  let  Thy  gracious  favour  bring  me  to  the 
 heavenly  banquet  of  the  angels,  where  Thou  dost  dwell,  Who 
 art  True  Blessedness,  Light  unclouded,  everlasting  Joy.    Amen. 
 
 *  These  three  prayers  are  from  the  Missal  of  1526. 
 
PRAYERS  TO  BJ    SAID  AFTER  mass.  325 
 
 V. 
 
 I  give  thanks  unto  Thee,  ()  Lord  Jesu  Christ,  Who  didst  ad- 
 vance me,  an  unclean  and  unworthy  sinner,  to  the  dignity  of  the 
 priesthood,  and  Who  this  day,  of  the  bounty  of  Thy  goodness,  and 
 not  for  any  merit  of  mine,  hast  vouchsafed  unto  me  the  grace  of 
 consecrating  and  receiving  Thy  most  holy  Body  arid  Blood  ;  and 
 grant,  I  beseech  Thee,  of  Thy  most  tender  mercy  and  unspeak- 
 able goodness,  and  for  Thy  most  holy  Cross  and  Passion,  that 
 this  ineffable  Sacrament  of  which  I,  unworthy  sinner,  have  par- 
 taken, be  not  unto  me  guilt  unto  punishment,  but  a  saving  interces- 
 sion for  my  forgiveness  and  salvation  •  and  whatever  I  have  done 
 amiss  this  day  at  Thy  holy  Altar  in  depraved,  unlawful,  and  un- 
 clean thoughts;  in  want  of  reverence,  in  gesture,  act  or  negli- 
 gence, in  vain  repetition  of  words  or  distraction  of  mind,  or  in 
 any  other  manner  whatsoever,  I  implore  Thy  most  holy  good- 
 ness mercifully  deign  to  pardon  and  grant  me  entire  absolution 
 from  these  and  all  my  sins.     Who. 
 
 VI. 
 
 Almighty,  everlasting,  and  most  merciful  God,  Who  didst 
 come  to  redeem  sinners,  I  pray  Thee  by  the  most  sweet  Sacra- 
 ment of  Thy  Body  and  Blood,  the  mystery  which  I  unworthy 
 have  received,  grant  me  forgiveness  and  remission  of  all  my  sins, 
 both  now  and  hereafter;  that  I  may  be  duly  penitent,  gain  perse- 
 verance in  good  works,  know  Thee  with  my  whole  heart,  do  all 
 such  things  as  are  pleasing  to  Thee  with  a  perfect  love,  meditate 
 upon  Thee  with  a  pure  mind,  and  alter  this  life  never  be  separated 
 from  Thee.     Through.* 
 
 VII. 
 
 A  Prayer  to  obtain  a  good  end,  and  remission  of  sins,  both  for  himself 
 and  for  his  friends. 
 O  Lord  God,  Father  Almighty,  Who  hast  promised  rewards 
 to  the  just  and  pardon  to  the  penitent,  Who  wouldest  not  the 
 death  of  sinners,  neither  hast  pleasure  in  the  destruction  of  any 
 that  die,  I  humbly  entreat  Thee,  for  the  sake  of  the  most  Holy 
 Mary,  Mother  of  God,  and  of  all  Thy  elect  Saints,  and  of  Thy 
 own  mercy,  grant  unto  me  Thy  servant,  N.,  remission  of  all  my 
 sins,  and  bring  me  to  that  penitence  by  which  Thou  didst  save 
 David,  didst  look  graciously  upon  Peter  when  he  wept,  and 
 didst  cleanse  Mary  Magdalene.  O  Lord  Jesu  Christ  cast  out 
 of  my  heart  all  things  which  offend  Thee  ;  and  pour  into  me 
 such  love  that  I  may  be  enabled  perfectly  to  love  and  fear 
 Thee,  and  neither  to  think  nor  desire  anything  save  that  which 
 
 *  These  two  last  prayers  are  from  the  Missal  of  15  30. 
 
326 
 
 PRAYERS  TO  BE  SAID  AFTER  MASS. 
 
 I  know  to  be  pleasing  unto  Thee,  O  Lord.  I  entreat  thee, 
 Blessed  Virgin  Mary,  Temple  of  the  Lord,  Sanctuary  of  the 
 Holy  Ghost ;  I  entreat  ye  also  holy  Archangels  Michael,  Ga- 
 briel, and  Raphael,  and  all  our  appointed  guardian  Angels, 
 and  the  nine  angelic  orders,  to  intercede  for  me  :  as  also  Peter, 
 Paul,  Andrew,  John,  and  all  Apostles,  Martyrs,  Confessors, 
 Virgins,  Saints,  and  Elect  of  God,  to  deign  to  protect  me  when 
 I  shall  be  set  before  the  Tribunal  of  the  Eternal  King  to 
 be  judged.  I  commend  unto  Thee,  most  loving  Jesu  Christ, 
 all  who  love  or  care  for  me,  all  who  give  me  pitying  aid,  all 
 who  are  indebted  to  me,  or  related  to  me.  And  likewise  for 
 mine  enemies,  I  beseech  Thee  that  Thou  wouldest  turn  them 
 unto  peace,  and  cause  them  to  attain  to  true  penitence.  I  entreat 
 Thee,  O  Lord  Jesu  Christ,  mercifully  to  remember  all  who 
 are  mindful  of  me,  and  who  have  commended  themselves  to  my 
 unworthy  prayers,  and  who  have  done  me  any  charity  or  kind- 
 ness ;  as  well  as  all  who  are  connected  with  me  by  relationship, 
 friendship,  or  the  bonds  of  faith,  whether  they  be  still  in  the 
 body  or  have  departed  this  life,  and  visit  them,  that  they,  faith- 
 fully serving  Thee,  may  be  defended  from  all  adversities  ;  and 
 grant  unto  them  and  me  deliverance  from  all  punishment,  and 
 bring  us  to  everlasting  rest.  And  this  I  earnestly  implore,  that 
 whenever  the  day  of  my  death  shall  come,  Thou  Thyself,  Who 
 givest  judgment  against  the  accusers,  wilt  become  my  defender, 
 Who  art  blessed  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen.* 
 
 VIII. 
 
 O  God  of  Compassion  and  Truth,  I  humbly  entreat  Thee 
 in  Thy  mercy  to  grant  unto  me,  most  wretched,  the  pardon  of 
 my  innumerable  sins,  whereby  I  have  provoked  Thy  mighty 
 wrath  ;  that,  through  Thy  pity,  I  may  be  cleansed  according 
 to  Thy  will  in  this  life,  and  attain  unto  a  part  and  lot  in  eternal 
 happiness.  Unto  all  the  faithful  also,  whether  in  the  body  or 
 out  of  the  body,  who  are  united  to  me  in  the  bonds  of  the  spirit 
 or  the  flesh,  and  who  in  confession,  or  by  request,  have  com- 
 mended themselves  to  me  ;  to  all  those  also  whose  money  and 
 alms  I  have  received,  or  who  have  received  hurt  through  my 
 malice  or  negligence,  stretch  forth  the  hand  of  Thy  compassion, 
 and  of  Thy  unspeakable  bounty  grant  them  that  pardon  of  their 
 sins  which  they  desire,  and  bring  them  to  the  repose  of  the 
 blessed.     Amen.f 
 
 *  This  and  the  following  prayer  are  from  the  Missal  of  1533. 
 t  Here  follow  the  Cautels  in  some  Missals. 
 
Cljt  proper  of  faints. 
 
 THE  VIGIL  OF  S.  ANDREW,  Ap. 
 
 The  Office.     Matt.  iv. 
 The  Lord,  walking  by  the  Sea  of  Galilee,  saw  two  brethren, 
 Peter  and  Andrew,  and  He  called  them.     Follow  Me,  and  I  will 
 make  you  fishers  of  men. 
 
 Ps.  xix.  The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God,  and  the 
 firmament  sheweth  His  handywork. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 We  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  let  S.  Andrew,  Thy  Apos- 
 tle, implore  Thy  aid  in  our  behalf,  that   we  may  be  absolved 
 from  our  sins,  and  delivered  from  all  evil.     Through. 
 
 Manorial  of  SS.   Saturninus  and  Sisinnius, 
 O  God,  Who  permittest  us  to  celebrate  the  day  of  Thy  blessed 
 Martyrs  Saturninus  and  Sisinnius,  grant  us  Thy  help  for  their 
 sake.     Through. 
 
 %  This  Memorial  is  not  made  if  the  Vigil  fall  in  Advent. 
 
 The  Lesson. 
 (See  Less,  i.,  as  on  the  Vigil  of  an  Apostle.) 
 Gradual.    (See  Grad.  i.,  in  the  Common.) 
 Alleluia.    (If  on  Sundays,  All.  ii.,  in  the  Common.) 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  i.  3 5-5 1. 
 At  that  time  John  stood  upon  the  Son  of  Man. 
 
 Offert.    As  on  Vig.  Ap. 
 
 Secret.  We  offer,  O  Lord,  this  gift  to  be  consecrated  unto 
 Thee  •,  whereby  we  who  celebrate  the  feast  of  S.  Andrew, 
 Thy  Apostle,  with  fasting  and  holy  services,  implore  also  the 
 purification  of  our  minds.     Through. 
 
 Secret  of  SS.  Saturninus  and  Sisinnius.  Graciously  accept, 
 O  Lord,  the  gifts  offered  unto  Thee  on  the  passion  of  Thy 
 Martyrs,  Saturninus  and  Sisinnius ;  and,  at  their  intercession,  let 
 them  be  acceptable  to  Thy  Majesty.     Through. 
 
328  NOVEMBER    XXX. 
 
 Comm.  John  i.  Andrew  said  to  his  own  brother  Simon, 
 We  have  found  the  Messias,  Who  is  called  Christ.  And  he 
 brought  him  to  Jesus. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We,  who  have  received  the  saving  Sacrament, 
 humbly  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  that,  at  the  intercession  of  S. 
 Andrew  Thy  Apostle,  our  service  on  his  revered  feast  may 
 further  our  salvation.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  of  SS.  Saturninus  and  Sisinnius.  We  beseech  Thee, 
 O  Lord,  let  the  holy  intercession  of  S.  Saturninus  and  his  fel- 
 lows ever  plead  in  our  behalf,  that  this  Communion  make  us 
 meet  to  be  visited  by  Thee.     Through. 
 
 ©♦  anDreto,  Ap. 
 
 The  Office. 
 (As  in  the  Common.) 
 
 ^1   The  Gloria  in  Excelsis  is  said,  if  this  feast  occur  before  Advent. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 We  make  our   humble  supplications  unto  Thy  Majesty,  O 
 Lord,  that  like  as  the  Apostle  S.  Andrew  was  set  to  be  both 
 preacher  and   Bishop  of  Thy  Church,  so  he  may  ever  be  our 
 intercessor  with  Thee.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.      Rom.  x.  TO- 1 8. 
 
 Brethren,  with   the    heart   unto  the   ends    of  the 
 
 world. 
 
 Gradual.  (See  Grad.  iii.  in  the  Common.) 
 
 Alleluia  !   The  Lord  loved  Andreiv  as  a  siveet  savour. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 The  sacred  honours  of  this  festival 
 With  praises  due  let  the  whole  Church  ordain  ; 
 The  gentlest  of  the  Saints  she  celebrates, 
 Andrew,  for  wondrous  grace  conspicuous. 
 When  from  John  Baptist  the  Apostle  learned 
 That  One  had  come  Who  should  take  sins  away, 
 Entering  His  house  forthwith,  he  heard  His  word ; 
 And,  having  found  his  brother  Barjonah, 
 Rejoicing  saith,  "  Messiah  we  have  found  !" 
 And  led  him  to  the  Saviour's  gentle  presence. 
 By  the  sea-side  Christ  called  him,  and  exchanged 
 His  fisher's  craft  for  Apostolic  rank — 
 
Di  CEMBER    IV.  329 
 
 His  soul,  after  the  glorious  Paschal  Feast, 
 
 The  Holy  Ghost  did  hallow  by  His  power, 
 
 And  sent  him  forth  to  call  men  to  repentance, 
 
 And  through  the  Son  show  God  the  Father's  mercy. 
 
 In  such  a  Father  boast  thyself,  Achaia ! 
 
 Illuminated  by  his  saving  doctrine, 
 
 Honoured  by  divers  signs  and  miracles. 
 
 Lament  and  groan,  fierce  murderer  Egeas, 
 
 Thee  plagues  of  hell  and  death  eternal  hold  ; 
 
 Whilst  Andrew  through  the  Cross  in  joy  abides. 
 
 Now  thou  dost  see  thy  King;  now  thou  adorest; 
 
 Now,  Andrew,  in  His  presence  thou  dost  stand. 
 
 Sweet  odours  now  thou  dost  inhale 
 
 Of  love  divine  the  spicy  gale. 
 
 Be  thou  to  us  an  excellent  perfume ; 
 
 Health-breathing  balsam  of  the  life  to  come. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  iv.  1 8-2  2. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus   and  followed   Him. 
 
 The  Creed. 
 Offert.   (See  Offert.  in.  in  the  Common.) 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  holy  prayers  of 
 S.  Andrew  obtain  for  our  sacrifice  Thy  favour,  that  it  may  be 
 made  acceptable  for  his  sake,  in  honour  of  whom  it  is  solemnly 
 set  forth.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Matt.  iv.  Follow  Me,  and  I  will  make  you  fishers 
 of  men;  and  they  left  their  nets  and  the  ship,  and  followed  the 
 Lord. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  who  have  received  with  joy  the  Divine  Myste- 
 ries on  the  feast  of  S.  Andrew,  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  as 
 Thou  causest  Thy  saints  to  be  thereby  glorified,  so  they  may  also 
 prevail  for  our  pardon.     Through. 
 
 %  Throughout  the  Octave  the  same  Mass  is  said,  except  the  Mass  Salus 
 populi  should  be  sung,  or  Our  Lady's  Mass  on  Saturday.  In  Advent, 
 there  is  only  a  Memorial  of  the  Octave,  except  on  the  Octave  Day ;  but 
 should  this  be  Saturday  or  Sunday,  the  Mass  of  the  Octave  is  said  in 
 the  Chapter-house,  with  one  Collect  only.  This  is  also  done,  though  S. 
 Andrew  s  Day  itself  be  translated ;  as  nvell  as  when  S.  Nicholas 
 and  the  Octave  Day  fall  together.  Cf.  :  the  Octave  of  S.  Laurence  and 
 passim. 
 
 THE  DEPOSITION  OF  S.  OSMUND,  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 •[    All  as  i.  in  the  Common,  except  Grad.  and  Offert.  ii.  in  the  same. 
 
330  DECEMBER    V. 
 
 S.  NICHOLAS,  Corf.  Bp. 
 
 %  The  Office,  Epistle,  Alleluia,  Gospel,  and  Offert.  i.,  Grad.  iv.  and  Comm. 
 ii.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The    Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  didst  distinguish  Blessed  Nicholas,  Thy  Bishop, 
 by  divers  miracles,  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  for  his  sake  and 
 prayers  we  may  be  delivered  from  the  flames  of  hell.     Through. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Now  triumphing  in  concord  meet 
 
 Let  us  our  voices  raise, 
 Upon  his  yearly  festival 
 
 S.  Nicholas  to  praise. 
 Who  fasted  while  an  infant  yet 
 
 He  did  in  cradle  lie ; 
 And  at  the  very  breast  began 
 
 To  merit  joys  on  high. 
 To  learning  he  rejoiced  in  youth 
 
 His  reason  to  apply; 
 Refraining  from  all  vicious  stains 
 
 Of  sensuality. 
 A  blest  Confessor;  such  his  dignity 
 
 A  voice  from  Heaven  proclaimed ; 
 By  which  advancing  to  the  highest  grade 
 
 Of  Bishop  he  is  named. 
 Firm  in  his  soul  all  excellence 
 
 Of  piety  was  found ; 
 And  many  kindnesses  he  showed 
 
 To  the  oppressed  around. 
 By  gifts  of  gold  he  from  disgrace 
 
 The  virgins'  honour  saved, 
 Relieving  too  their  fathers'  need, 
 
 By  poverty  depraved. 
 
 Whilst  certain  shipmen  made  voyage, 
 Contending  with  the  ocean's  rage, 
 
 Their  vessel  lost  well  nigh  ; 
 When  now  of  safety  they  despair, 
 In  danger's  height  uplifting  prayer 
 
 All  with  one  voice  outcry : 
 
 O  Nicholas,  thou  blessed  saint ! 
 In  bitterness  of  death  we  faint, 
 
 Us  to  some  harbour  lead; 
 Lead  us  to  some  safe  sheltering  place, 
 Thou  who  dost  by  thy  kindly  grace 
 
 So  many  help  in  need ; 
 
 While  yet,  and  not  in  vain,  they  cried, 
 "  Lo  !   I  am  present,"  one  replied, 
 "  For  your  protection  sent." 
 
DECEMBER    VII.  33  I 
 
 Forthwith  a  gentle  breeze  arose, 
 
 The  roaring  seas  sank  to  repose, 
 
 The  tempest's  rage  was  spent. 
 
 Out  of  his  tomb  of  holy  oil 
 
 Distils  a  fountain  rare  ; 
 Diseases  at  its  touch  recoil, 
 
 By  virtue  of  his  prayer  : 
 
 We  who  in  this  sad  world  abide, 
 Already  shipwrecked  in  the  tide 
 
 Of  guilt  and  sin  and  pain, 
 Thee,  glorious  Nicholas,  we  pray 
 To  that  safe  harbour  shew  the  way, 
 
 Where  peace  and  glory  reign. 
 
 That  unction  unto  us  accord, 
 By  intercession  to  the  Lord, 
 Whereby  the  sins  He  healed  then 
 Which  wounded  Mary  Magdalen. 
 
 Let  those  who  celebrate  his  feast 
 
 Rejoice  for  evermore ; 
 And  Christ  reward  them  with  a  crown 
 
 When  this  life's  race  is  o'er. 
 
 Secret.  Sanctify,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  these  gifts  which 
 we  offer  in  reverence  of  Thy  holy  Bishop  Nicholas,  that 
 through  them  our  life  may  ever  be  guided  both  in  prosperity  and 
 adversity.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  the  sacrifice  we 
 have  received  on  the  feast  of  Thy  holy  Bishop  Nicholas  may 
 strengthen  us  with  everlasting  protection.     Through. 
 
 THE  OCTAVE  OF  S.  ANDREW. 
 
 ^[   All  as  on  the  Day  except — 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 We    beseech    Thee,    O    Lord,    that  the   repeated    feast  of 
 
 Thy  Apostle  S.  Andrew  be  our  protection  ;  that  we  may  have  a 
 
 sense  of  his  perpetual  defence,  whose  succour  we  call  to  mind 
 
 with  pious  devotion.     Through. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Mark  i.  14-18. 
 At  that  time,   after  that  John  was  put  in   prison,  came  Jesus 
 and  followed  Him. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  these  gifts  which  are 
 offered  together  with  the  prayers  of  Thy  Apostle  S.  Andrew, 
 procure  for  us  abundant  pardon.     Through. 
 
332  DECEMBER    VIII. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  let  Thy  Apostle  S. 
 Andrew  bestow  on  us  the  protection  which  we  desire  •,  to  which 
 end  let  the  saving  Sacrament  we  have  received  be  profitable  to 
 us.     Through. 
 
 Cfie  Conception  of  Ii3ie0#eti  £©arj). 
 
 The  Office. 
 Let  us  all  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  and  celebrate  this  feast  in  honour 
 of  the  Virgin  Mary,   at  whose  Conception  Angels  rejoice  and  praise 
 the  Son  of  God. 
 
 Ps.  xlv.  My  heart  is  inditing  of  a  good  matter  :  I  speak  of 
 the  things  which  I  have  made  unto  the  King. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  mercifully  hear  the  supplication  of  Thy  ser- 
 vants •,  that  we  who  are  assembled  together  on  the  Concep- 
 tion of  the  Virgin  Mother  of  God,  may  at  her  interces- 
 sion be  delivered  by  Thee  from  the  dangers  which  beset  us. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Eccles.  xxiv.  1 7-2  I. 
 
 As  the  vine   they  that  work  by  me  shall  not   do 
 
 amiss. 
 
 Gradual.     (See  Comm.  iv.  Virg.  Mart.) 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  The  Conception  of  the  glorious  Virgin  Mary  who 
 sprang  from  the  seed  of  Abraham,  of  the  tribe  of  Judah,  of  the  root 
 of  David. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Let  us  celebrate  this  day 
 Whereon  piously  we  say 
 Mary  was  conceived. 
 Begotten  is  the  Mother  Maid, 
 Conceived,  created,  channel  made 
 
 Of  pardon  to  the  world. 
 Adam's  primeval  hanishment 
 And  Joseph's  childless  discontent 
 
 There  find  a  remedy. 
 
MBER    \r  III .  333 
 
 This  the  Prophets  have  foreshown, 
 
 This  was  to  the  Patriarchs  known  : 
 
 The  Virgin  whence  a  Bower  should  spring, 
 
 The  Star  which  forth  the  Sun  should  bring, 
 
 On  this  day  is  conceived; 
 The  flower  which  from  the  rod  should  bloom, 
 The  Sun  which  of  the  Star  should  come, 
 
 Is  Christ  interpreted. 
 
 O  how  happy,  O  how  fair ! 
 Sweet  to  us,  to  God  how  dear, 
 
 Hath  this  Conception  been  ! 
 Misery  now  is  at  an  end, 
 Mercy  doth  on  earth  descend, 
 
 For  sorrow  joy  is  seen. 
 A  Mother  new  new  offspring  bears, 
 From  a  new  Star  new  Sun  appears, 
 
 New  grace  doth  all  inspire ; 
 The  Mother  bears  the  Generator, 
 The  Creature  brings  forth  the  Creator, 
 
 The  Daughter  bears  the  Sire : 
 
 O  unexampled  novelty  ! 
 O  new,  unheard  of  dignity ! 
 The  Mother's  holy  chastity 
 
 The  Son's  Conception  shows. 
 Rejoice,  O  gracious  Virgin  mild ! 
 Fair  rod  with  blossoms  undefined, 
 Mother  ennobled  by  her  Child, 
 
 Such  grace  no  other  knows. 
 
 That  which  lay  hid,  in  figure  sealed, 
 By  clouds  mysterious  concealed, 
 The  future  Mother  hath  revealed : 
 For  once  a  Virgin  pure  and  good 
 Reversed  the  laws  of  Motherhood : 
 Nature,  surprised,  beheld  a  flood 
 Of  Deity  outpoured. 
 
 *  It  is  Impossible  satisfactorily  to  translate  this  stanza,  the  point  of  which  de- 
 pends upon  a  play  on  the  words  Eva  and  Ave,  which  often  occurs  elsewhere,  and 
 is  necessarily  lost  in  English  : — 
 
 Triste  fuit  in  Eva  ve, 
 Sed  ex  Eva  formans  Ave, 
 Versa  vice,  sed  non  prave 
 Intus  ferens  in  conclave 
 Verbum  bonum  et  suave 
 Nobis,  Mater  Virgo,  fave 
 Tua  frui  gratia. 
 
3J4  DECEMBER    XIII. 
 
 Whoe'r  thou  art,  without  delay- 
 Open  thy  lips,  her  praises  pay; 
 Offer  her  homage,  to  her  pray 
 At  every  hour,  on  every  day. 
 With  swelling  voice,  with  spirit  sage, 
 By  supplicating  prayer  engage 
 A  portion  in  her  patronage. 
 
 Thou  of  the  sad  art  comfort  sure, 
 True  Mother  of  the  orphans  poor, 
 Of  the  opprest  the  help  secure, 
 Thou  of  the  sick  the  healing  cure, 
 
 All  things  to  all  thou  givest. 
 With  one  consent  we  ask  of  thee, 
 Whom  praise  awaits  especially, 
 Conduct  us  wanderers  o'er  this  sea 
 Unto  salvation's  port,  where  we 
 
 By  grace  may  be  at  rest.     Amen. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  i.  I -1 6. 
 
 The  book  of  the  generation  Who  is  called 
 
 Christ. 
 
 The   Creed. 
 
 Offert.   (See  AIL  iv.  Virg.  Mart.) 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  let  the  Human  Nature  of  Thine  Only-be- 
 gotten succour  us,  that  He,  Who  being  born  of  a  Virgin  dimi- 
 nished not  but  sanctified  the  chastity  of  His  Mother,  may  put 
 away  our  offences  from  us  on  the  feast  of  her  Conception,  and 
 make  our  oblations  acceptable  to  Himself,  even  Jesus  Christ  our 
 Lord.     Who. 
 
 Comm.  Thy  Sons  true  faith  hath  cleansed  the  world  of  sin. 
 Immaculate  thy  virginity  abideth. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  the  Sacra- 
 ment which  we  have  received  of  our  bounden  duty  on  this  yearly 
 Celebration,  may,  at  the  intercession  of  Blessed  Mary,  ever 
 Virgin,  afford  us  relief  in  this  present  life  and  in  the  world  to 
 come.     Through. 
 
 S.   LUCY,    Virg.   Mart. 
 %  All  as  i.  in  the  Common,  except  Offert.  ii.  in  the  same. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  look  upon  the  gifts  to  be 
 joyfully  dedicated,  which  we  humbly  offer  unto  Thy  Name  on 
 the  feast  of  S.  Lucy,  Thy  Virgin  and  Martyr.     Through. 
 
335 
 
 P.  Comm,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  let  the  prayers  of  S. 
 Lucy,  Virgin  and  Martyr,  be  pleasing  and  reconcile  us  unto 
 Thee,  that  we  may  so  perceive  the  saving  efficacy  of  the  holy 
 Sacrament  we  have  received.     Through. 
 
 THE  VIGIL  OF  S.   THOMAS. 
 
 ^[  All  as  on  Fig.  Ap.     If  this  occur  on  the  Ember  Days,  let  there  be  only  a 
 Memorial  at  Mass ;  otherwise  let  the  Mass  be  of  the  Vigil. 
 
 ©  Cfiomaff,  Ap. 
 
 ^[   All  as  in  the   Common,  except — 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Grant  unto  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  so  to  rejoice  in  the 
 
 feast  of  S.  Thomas  Thy  Apostle,  that  we  may  both  be  ever 
 
 aided   by  his    protection,   and    follow  his  faith   with    befitting 
 
 devotion.     Through. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  xx.  24-29. 
 At  that  time  Thomas  and  yet  have  believed. 
 
 The  Creed. 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  we  render  unto  Thee  our  bounden  duty  and 
 service,  humbly  imploring  that  Thou  wouldest  watch  over  Thy 
 gifts  in  us,  at  the  prayers  of  S.  Thomas,  Thy  Apostle,  in  honour 
 of  whose  confession  we  offer  unto  Thee  the  sacrifice  of  praise. 
 Through. 
 
 Comm.  John  xx.  Reach  hither  Thy  hand,  and  behold  the 
 print  of  the  nails.  Alleluia.  And  be  not  faithless,  but  believing. 
 Alleluia,  Alleluia. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  merciful  God,  let  the  receiving  of  the  Divine 
 Sacrament,  and  the  intercession  of  S.  Thomas,  Thy  Apostle,  be 
 profitable  to  Thy  people,  that  they  may  unceasingly  ask  for  the 
 salvation  of  soul  and  body,  and  have  the  same  abundantly 
 bestowed  upon  them.     Through. 
 
33°  JANUARY     XIV.,     XV. 
 
 S.  FELIX,  Mart.  Bp. 
 
 TT  The    Office    iii.,    Grad.    and    Alleluia    ii.    in    the    Comm.     Conf.    Bp.  ; 
 Epistle  iv.,  Gospel  ii.,  Offert.  v.,  and  Comm.  iii.  in  Comm.  Mart. 
 
 The   Collect. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  the  example  of 
 S.  Felix,  Thy  Martyr  and  Bishop,  may  stir  us  up  to  a  better  life, 
 to  the  intent   that  we   may  also  imitate   the   acts  of  him  whose 
 feast  we  eelebrate.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Graciously  receive,  O  Lord,  the  sacrifice  dedicated  to 
 Thee,  for  the  sake  of  S.  Felix,  Thy  Martyr  and  Bishop;  and  grant 
 that  it  may  prevail  for  our  DerDetual  .succour.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We,  who  receive  Thy  Holy  Sacrament,  ndvnbly 
 pta.y  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we  may  have  a  sense  of  the  protection 
 of  S.  Felix,  Thy  Martyr  and  Bishop,  whose  feast  we  celebrate. 
 Through. 
 
 S.  MAUE,  Conf.  Abb. 
 
 ^1    All   as    in    the  Common^  except  Office. i.  and    Comm.  vi.    /';/    Comm. 
 Mart.f  and  Alleluia    ii.  in  Comm.  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  hast  granted  to  S.  Maur,  Deacon  and  Abbot,  a 
 portion  in  eternal  glory,  mercifully  grant  us  an  entrance  into  the 
 heavenly  kingdom  at  his  intercession,  by  whose  example  we  are 
 taught  to  live  aright.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Graciously  sanctify  the  gifts  of  Thy  Church,  O 
 Lord  ;  and  grant  that  by  this  Holy  Communion,  at  the  interces- 
 sion of  S.  Maur,  Thy  Confessor  and  Abbot,  we  may  be  re- 
 freshed with  the  Bread  of  Heaven.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  humbly  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that, 
 at  the  intercession  of  S.  Maur,  Thy  Confessor  and  Abbot,  Thou 
 wouldest  both  multiply  Thy  gifts  in  us  and  direct  our  days. 
 Through. 
 
January  xvi.,  xvii.  337 
 
 S.  MARCELLUS,  Mart  Pope. 
 
 1"  The  Office,  Offert.,  and  Comm.  i.  Comm.  Con/.  Bp. ;  Grad.  iii.,  Alleluia  iv., 
 and  Gospel  iii.  in  the  same;   Epistle  i.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Colled. 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  mercifully  hear  the   prayers  of 
 Thy  people-,  that  we   may   be  assisted,   for   the  sake  of"  Thy 
 Martyr    and    Bishop   Marcellus,  in  whose    passion  we  rejoice. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that,  by  the  saving 
 intercession  of  S.  Marcellus,  Thy  Martyr  and  Bishop,  the 
 gifts  we  have  offered  may  be  profitable  to  our  salvation. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we  who 
 have  received  and  are  nourished  by  Thy  Sacrament,  may  be 
 aided  by  the  prayers  of  S.  Marcellus,  Thy  Martyr  and  Bishop. 
 Through. 
 
 S.  SULPICIUS,  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 %  The  Office  and  Comm.  iii.,  Grad.  and  Gospel  i.,  Alleluia  vi.,  and  Offert. 
 ii.  in  the  Common  ,   Epistle  i.  in  Comm.  Conf. 
 
 The   Collect. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we  who 
 commemorate  the  burial  of  S.  Sulpicius,  Thy  Confessor  and 
 Bishop,  may  be  aided  by  his  intercession  with  Thee.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  let  the  oblation  which 
 we  present  on  the  commemoration  of  S.  Sulpicius,  Thy  Con- 
 fessor and  Bishop,  together  with  our  supplications,  appear  with 
 acceptance  before  Thee  ;  and,  at  his  prayers,  abundantly  bestow 
 upon  us  Thy  favour.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  let  Thy  holy  Sacrament 
 afford  us  protection ;  and  for  the  sake,  and  at  the  intercession  of 
 S.  Sulpicius,  Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop,  absolve  us  from  all 
 our  sins.     Through. 
 
 *  In   the   Calendar,  S.  Anthony   Conf.   is   mentioned  as   being  kept  this   day. 
 Presumably,  the  Service  wa-:  taken  out  of  the  Common  of  Saints. 
 7. 
 
3$8  JANUARY    XVIII.,     XIX. 
 
 S.  PRISCA,  Virg.  Mart. 
 
 ^[  The  Office  and  Grad.  ii.,  Epistle,  Gospel,  and  Offert.  i.,  Alleluia  and 
 Comm.  iii.  in  the  Common*  If  this  or  any  other  feast  of  three  lessons 
 fall  between  LXX.  and  Ash-fVednesday,  no  Alleluia  is  said,  nor  Tract. 
 The  Grad.  is  only  doubled. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we  who  keep 
 the    day  of    S.    Prisca,    Thy  Virgin    and    Martyr,    may  both 
 rejoice  in  her  annual  feast,  and  profit  by  the  example  of  so  great 
 faith.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  graciously  accept  our  gifts ; 
 and,  at  the  intercession  of  S.  Prisca,  Thy  Virgin  and  Martyr, 
 turn  the  hearts  of  us  all  to  the  observance  of  true  religion. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  these  sacred 
 Mysteries  which  we  have  received,  and  the  holy  intercession  of 
 S.  Prisca,  Thy  Virgin  and  Martyr,  aid  us.     Through. 
 
 S.  WULSTAN,  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 ^  All  as  i.  in  the  Common,  except  Grad.  iv.,  Alleluia  v.,  and  Comm.  ii. 
 
 in  the  same. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  God,  pour  out  the  Spirit  of  Thy  love 
 upon  us,  that,  at  the  intercession  of  S.  Wulstan,  Thy  Confessor 
 and  Bishop,  we  may  be  counted  worthy  to  taste  of  Thy  delights 
 in  everlasting  happiness.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Receive,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  oblation  of 
 Thy  family  which  prayeth  ;  and,  at  the  intercession  of  S.  Wul- 
 stan, let  Thy  loving-kindness  bestow  on  us  that  which  by  reason 
 of  our  guilty  consciences  we  dare  not  hope  for.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We,  who  have  been  fed  with  the  Mystery  of  Thy 
 Salvation,  humbly  implore  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  that  his  prayers 
 whose  guidance  and  protection  Thou  hast  given  may  never  fail 
 us.     Through. 
 
January  xx.,  xxi.  339 
 
 SS.  FABIAN  AND  SEBASTIAN,  MM. 
 
 TT  All  as  i.  in  the  Common,  except  Gospel  v.,  Offert.  til.,  and  Comm.  ii.  in 
 the  same.  If  this  or  any  other  feast  of  nine  lessons  fall  before  I. XX. 
 or  XL.,  until  Palm  Similar,  the  Tract  is  said  as  in  the  Common,  and 
 no  Sequence  or  Alleluia;  and  if  a  Double,  it  is  said  until  Maundy 
 Thursday.  On  Candlemass,  Lady-day,  or  the  Dedication  of  a  Church, 
 a  Sequence  is  said,  however.  If  it  is  a  feast  of  three  lessons ,  no  Tract 
 is  said,  but  the  Gradual  is  doubled. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  didst  strengthen  SS.  Fabian  and  Sebastian, 
 Thy  Martyrs,  with  the  virtue  of  constancy  in  suffering,  grant  us, 
 for  the  love  of  Thee,  in  imitation  of  them  to  despise  the  good 
 things  of  the  world,  and  to  fear  none  of  its  adversities. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  offering  of  our 
 service  be  acceptable  in  Thy  sight,  and  further  our  salvation  at 
 their  prayers  on  whose  martyrdom  it  is  offered.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  humbly  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we 
 who  are  fulfilled  with  the  blessing  of  Thy  Sacrament,  and  de- 
 fended by  the  glorious  confession  of  Thy  holy  Martyrs  Fabian 
 and  Sebastian,  may  thereby  be  cleansed  from  all  sin.     Through. 
 
 S.  AGNES,  Virg.  Mart. 
 
 1"  The  Office,  Gradual,  and  Offert.  iii.,  Epistle  and  Alleluia  ii.,  Gospel  i., 
 and  Comm.  v.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  dost  choose  the  weak 
 things  of  the  world  to  confound  the  things  which  are  mighty, 
 mercifully  grant  that  we  who  keep  the  feast  of  S.  Agnes,  Thy 
 Martyr,  may  have  a  sense  of  her  protection  with  Thee. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret.  Accept,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  Sacrifice,  by 
 the  offering  of  which  Thou  hast  deigned  to  be  pleased  ;  and 
 grant  that,  at  the  intercession  of  S.  Agnes,  Thy  Virgin  and 
 Martyr,  the  service  of  our  souls  which  we  offer  may,  by  the 
 effectual  working  of  this  ordinance,  be  well-pleasing  to  Thee. 
 Through. 
 
 P.   Comm.     We,    being    refreshed  by  the  Divine  Offering, 
 beseech  Thee,  O   Lord  our   God,  that,   at  the  intercession  of 
 S.  Agnes,  Thy  Virgin  and  Martyr,  we  may  find  help  in  this  life 
 and  happiness  in  life  eternal.     Through, 
 z  2 
 
340  JANUARY   XXIi. 
 
 S.  VINCENT,  Mart. 
 
 1  The  Office  and  Offert.  v.,  Epistle  iii.,  Grad.,  Gospel,  and  Comm.  i.,  and 
 Alleluia  ii.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The    Collect. 
 
 Be  present,  O  Lord,  at  our  supplications,  that  we  whose  con- 
 sciences by  sin  are  accused,  may,  at  the  intercession  of  Thy  Mar- 
 tyr S.  Vincent,  be  delivered.     Through. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 This  day  the  Lord  girds  with  a  robe  of  gladness 
 His  faithful  soldier  Vincent:   Alleluia! 
 With  more  than  wonted  acclamation,  now 
 Let  the  assembled  company  rejoice. 
 
 This  day  the  Martyr  brave  to  God 
 
 Brought  pleasing  offering ; 
 This  day  the  fiery  torment  bare 
 
 And  cruel  suffering: 
 
 And  from  the  aged  Saint's  address 
 
 Drawing  encouragement, 
 Refused  not  to  submit  his  limbs 
 
 To  sharpest  punishment. 
 
 Before  the  judge's  presence  cited, 
 Touching  the  Church's  faith  united 
 
 They  inquisition  make : 
 He  is  not  caught  by  guile  concealed, 
 Doth  not  to  bitter  torture  yield, 
 
 Nor  constancy  forsake. 
 
 Thus  Dacianus  mocked  appears, 
 While  the  undaunted  Martyr  fears 
 
 No  bitterness  of  pain  ; 
 And  to  his  baffled  torturers'  crowd 
 Abundant  thanks  to  give  aloud 
 
 His  love  doth  not  refrain. 
 
 The  Prefect,  fiercely  angered, 
 Bade  next  prepare  the  fiery  bed  : 
 The  bowels  of  that  insolent 
 Are  by  the  flaming  wicker  brent. 
 
 The  Martyr  strains  in  that  fell  strife 
 Hoping  to  win  the  crown  of  life, 
 "Which  faithful  combatants  shall  gain 
 Who  for  Christ's  sake  the  fight  maintain. 
 
 For  his  triumphant  warfare's  sake 
 The  courts  or  Heaven  rejoicings  make  : 
 Because  this  day  he  gained  success 
 O'er  ministers  of  wickedness. 
 
JANUARY   XXV.  34  I 
 
 That  we  his  countenance  may  gain, 
 
 And  so  the  gift  of  life  obtain, 
 
 <>n  this  his  yearly  Festival 
 
 Let  joy  throughout  our  choir  prevail : 
 
 And  in  the  Church  with  cheerful  sound 
 
 Let  Alleluias  echo  round. 
 
 Secret,  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  at  the  intercession  of  Thy 
 glorious  Martyr  Vincent,  let  the  Sacrifice  of  Reconciliation  which 
 we  have  offered  be  made  acceptable  unto  Thee.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  defend  us,  by  virtue  of 
 the  Sacrament  which  we  have  received,  in  answer  to  the  prayers 
 of  Thy  Martyr,  S.  Vincent.     Through. 
 
 THE  CONVERSION  OF  S.  PAUL. 
 
 The  Office. 
 
 Let  us  all  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  and  solemnly  celebrate  this  day, 
 in  the  ivhich  S.  Paul  made  this  world  glorious  by  his  Conversion. 
 
 Ps.  Concerning  the  enlightenment  of  holy  preaching,  and  Conver- 
 sion of  S.  Paul. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who,  through  the  preaching  of  Thy  Apostle  S. 
 Paul,  hast  instructed  the  whole  world  j  grant,  we  beseech  Thee, 
 that  we  this  day,  having  his  Conversion  in  remembrance,  may 
 by  his  example  attain  unto  Thee.     Through. 
 
 Memorial  of  S.   Prejectus. 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that   the   glorious   intercession  of 
 S.  Prejectus,  Thy  Martyr,  may  commend  us  unto  Thee;  that 
 we  may  obtain  at  his  prayers  what  we  deserve  not  by  our  own 
 actions.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Acts  ix.  1-22. 
 In  those  days,  Saul  that  this  is  very  Christ. 
 
 Gradual.  Gal  ii.  He  that  wrought  effectually  in  Peter  to 
 the  Apostleship,  was  also  mighty  in  me  toward  the  Gentiles  ; 
 and  they  perceived  the  grace  that  was  given  unto  me. 
 
 y .  I  Cor.  xv.  The  grace  of  God  which  is  in  me  was  not  in 
 vain,  but  His  grace  ever  abideth  in  me. 
 
 Alleluia !  y.  Great  Saint  Paul,  the  chosen  vessel,  is  very 
 worthy  to  be  extolled. 
 
34^  JANUARY    XXV. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 The  Feast  of  holy  Paul  let  us  devoutly  keep, 
 
 Whom  with  such  grace  the  Lord  endowed,  that  he 
 
 Is  by  the  Church  called  Teacher  of  the  Gentiles. 
 
 The  wolf  a  lamb,  the  persecutor  preacher 
 
 Becomes;  with  actions  changed  the  name  is  changed — 
 
 Paul  he  is  called  who  Saul  was  called  before. 
 
 By  madness  urged  he  poisonous  rage  breathed  forth  ; 
 
 Christ's  members  with  fell  cruelty  pursuing. 
 
 A  light  from  heaven  shining  round  about  him 
 
 Of  sight  deprived  him,  but  within  enlightened. 
 
 Christ  buffets  him,  lest  he  should  be  exalted  ; 
 
 He  casts  him  down,  but  raises  him  while  falling  : 
 
 Rebukes  him  prostrate,  but  rebuking  heals  him. 
 
 To  him  the  teaching  of  the  faith  commits, 
 
 Ordains  him  a  defender  of  the  Church. 
 
 To  him,  who  once  had  been  an  enemy, 
 
 Believing,  the  deep  mysteries  reveals 
 
 Which  were  not  lawful  for  a  man  to  utter. 
 
 Him  whom  at  first  the  Synagogue  brought  up 
 
 Afterwards  Mother  Church  rejoices  over. 
 
 Those  mysteries  which  he  had  learned,  he  went 
 
 Through  the  whole  world  to  publish  by  his  preaching. 
 
 He  comes  to  Rome,  and  there  one  God  proclaims ; 
 
 Nero  resists,  who  worshipped  images. 
 
 Forthwith  he  puts  him  to  a  cruel  death ; 
 
 From  the  world  takes  him,  sends  him  to  the  stars. 
 
 Whither  may  God  bring  us,  too,  of  His  mercy 
 
 Through  aid  of  holy  Paul's  prayers.     Alleluia  ! 
 
 ^[  If  in  LXX.  or  XL.  the  following  Tract  is  said  instead  of  the  Sequence. 
 
 Tract.  Thou  art  the  chosen  vessel,  holy  Paul,  an  Apostle  very 
 worthy  to  be  extolled. 
 
 y.  The  preacher  of  Truth,  and  Teacher  of  the  Gentiles  in  faith 
 and  verity. 
 
 y.  Through  thee  all  nations  have  known  the  grace  of  God. 
 
 y.  Liter  cede  for  us  to  God,  Who  chose  thee. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  xix.   27-29. 
 
 At  that  time,   Simon  Peter   said   to  Jesus,   Behold 
 
 everlasting  life. 
 
 The   Creed. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  exxxix.  How  dear  are  Thy  counsels  unto  me, 
 O  God  ;  O  how  great  is  the  sum  of  them  ! 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  at  the  prayers  of  Thy 
 Apostle  S.  Paul,  sanctify  the  gifts  of  Thy  people  ;  that  those 
 things  which  are  pleasing  to  Thee  by  reason  of  Thine  own 
 ordinance,  may,  by  the  aid  of  his  prayers,  be  made  yet  more 
 acceptable.     Through. 
 
JANUARY   XXVII.,    XXVIII.  343 
 
 Secret  of  S.  Prejectus.  O  Lord,  graciously  receive  onr  prayers, 
 together  with  the  oblations  laid  upon  Thine  Altar  ;  and,  at  the 
 prayers  of  S.  Prejectus,  Thy  Martyr,  cause  them  graciously  to  be 
 acceptable  to  Thee.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Matt.  xix.  Verily,  I  say  unto  you,  that  ye  which 
 have  forsaken  all  and  followed  Me,  shall  receive  an  hundredfold, 
 and  shall  inherit  everlasting  life. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We,  being  refreshed  by  the  saving  Mystery, 
 beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that,  as  Thou  hast  willed  this  day 
 to  be  had  in  honour  for  the  Conversion  of  Thy  Apostle  S* 
 Paul,  so  Thou  wouldst  cause  us  to  turn  away  from  sin,  and  ever- 
 more to  rejoice  in  Thy  service.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  of  S.  Prejectus.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord 
 our  God,  that,  like  as  on  the  feast  of  S.  Prejectus,  Thy  Martyr, 
 we  rejoice  in  the  present  Mystery,  so  we  may  be  gladdened  by  ita 
 perpetual  vision.     Through. 
 
 S.  JULIAN,  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 ^1   The  Office  and  Gradual  i.,  Alleluia,  Offert.,  and  Comm.  ii.,  and  Gospel 
 iii.  in  the  Common ;  Epistle  i.  in  Comm.  Conf.  Doct. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  didst  give  S.  Julian  to  be  a  wondrous  teacher 
 of  Thy  Church;  mercifully  grant  that  we  may  ever  have  him  as 
 our  devout  intercessor  with  Thee.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Look,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  upon  our  offerings ; 
 and,  for  the  sake  of  the  holy  Bishop  Julian,  put  away  all  our 
 sins  from  us.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We,  being  filled  with  the  Divine  Sacrament, 
 humbly  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  for  the  sake  of  the  holy 
 Bishop  Julian,  to  make  us  worthy  of  Thy  heavenly  ordinances. 
 Through. 
 
 THE  SECOND  FEAST  OF  S.  AGNES,  Virg.  Mart 
 
 ^  The  Office,  Comm.  Many  Virg. ;  Epistle  i.,  Comm.  Virg.  not  Mart. ;  Grad. 
 and  Offert.  ii.,  Gospel  and  Alleluia  v.,  and  Comm.  iv.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  dost  gladden  us  with  the  yearly  feast  of  S.  Agnes, 
 
344  JANUARY   XXX. FEBRUARY  I. 
 
 Thy  Martyr,  grant  that  we  may  follow  the  example  of  her  holy 
 conversation,  whom  in  this  Office  we  honour.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  our  gifts  be  accept- 
 able to  Thee,  whereby  the  glorious  feast  of  S.  Agnes,  Thy  Virgin 
 Martyr,  is  again  celebrated.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comrn.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  holy  Mys- 
 teries which  we  have  received  preserve  us  outwardly  in  our 
 bodies,  and  inwardly  in  our  souls -,  and,  at  the  intercession  of  S. 
 Agnes,  Thy  Martyr,  bestow  upon  us  present  and  eternal  mercy. 
 Through. 
 
 S.  BATILD,  Virg.  Queen. 
 
 ^  The  Office,  Alleluia  i.,  Epistle,  and  Grad.  ii.  in  the  Common ;  Gospel, 
 Offert.  iii.,  and  Comm.  iv.  in  Comm.  Virg.  Mart. 
 
 The   Collect. 
 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  Thy  Church  devoutly  cele- 
 brate the  holy  day  of  8.  Batild,  both  waxing  more  fervent 
 through  love  of  the  great  glory  bestowed  on  her,  and  profiting 
 by  the  example  of  so  great  faith.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  let  these  gifts  be  acceptable  to  Thee,  for  the 
 sake  of  S.  Batild,  who  presented  herself  a  living,  holy,  and  well- 
 pleasing  sacrifice  to  Thee.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We,  being  satisfied  with  heavenly  food,  beseech 
 Thy  loving-kindness,  Almighty  Father,  that,  at  the  intercession 
 of  S.  Batild,  we  may  obtain  the  grace  of  Thy  compassion. 
 Through. 
 
 S.  BRIDGET,  Virg. 
 
 •J]    The  Office  Comm.  Many  Virg.;  Alleluia  iii.  and  Comm.  v.,  Comm.  Virg. 
 Mart. ;  Epistle  and  Grad.  i.,  Gospel  and  Offert.  ii.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The   Collect. 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  prayers  of  S.  Bridget,  Thy 
 Virgin,  which  are  pleasing  to  Thee,  aid  us,  and  never  cease  to 
 entreat  Thy  loving-kindness  towards  us.     Through. 
 
 S.cret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that,  being  reconciled  unto 
 Thee  by  the  Sacrifice  we   have  offered,  Thou  wouldst,  at  the 
 
KI-HRl'ARY    II. 
 
 345 
 
 intercession  of  S.  Bridget,  Thy  Virgin,  graciously  succour  us  m 
 our  time.     Through. 
 
 •o* 
 
 P.  Comm.  Let  the  gifts  we  have  received,  O  Lord,  commend 
 to  Thee  Thy  faithful,  for  the  sake  of  blessed  Bridget,  Thy  Vir- 
 gin, and  let  her  who  pleased  Thee  implore  aid  for  us.  Through. 
 
 €i)e  purification  of  tfte  13le00eG  tttrgin 
 0garg, 
 
 THE  BLESSING  OF  THE  CANDLES. 
 
 ^1  Sext  being  sung,  let  the  Blessing  of  the  Candles  be  solemnly  begun  by 
 the  Bishop  or  Priest ,  in  a  silk  cope  and  the  other  'vestments ,  on  the 
 highest  step  of  the  Altar y  turning  to  the  East,  and  saying  : 
 
 y.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 Bl  4-  ess,  O  Lord  Jesn  Christ,  this  creature  of  wax  for  us 
 who  pray  to  Thee  ;  and  pour  Thy  heavenly  blessing  upon  it, 
 by  virtue  of  the  Holy  Cross,  that,  as  Thou  hast  permitted  it  to  be 
 used  by  men  to  dispel  darkness,  such  may  be  the  measure  of 
 power  and  benediction  which  it  receiveth  by  the  sign  of  Thy 
 Holy  Cross,  that  whereinsoever  it  shall  be  lighted  or  set  up,  the 
 Devil  may  depart  in  fear  and  trembling,  and  flee  away,  with 
 all  his,  out  of  those  dwellings,  nor  presume  any  more  to  dis- 
 quiet [Here  let  him  chant}  them  that  serve  Thee.  Who,  with 
 God  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  livest  and  reignest  God, 
 world  without  end.     Amen. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 O  Lord,  Holy  Father,  Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who 
 didst  create  all  things  out  of  nothing,  and  by  the  labour  of  bees 
 at  Thy  command  hast  brought  this  fluid  to  the  perfection  of 
 wax  ■,  and  Who,  on  this  day,  didst  fulfil  the  desire  of  righ- 
 teous Simeon  ;  we  humbly  beseech  Thee,  that  by  the  invoca- 
 tion of  Thy  Holy  Name,  and  at  the  intercession  of  Blessed 
 Mary,  ever  Virgin,  whose  festival  we  this  day  devoutly  celebrate, 
 and  at  the  prayers  of  all  Thy  saints,  Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe 
 to  bl  +  ess  and  sane  4-  tify  these  candles,  fashioned  for  the 
 service  of  men,   and  for  the  good   of  their  souls  and  bodies, 
 
346  FEBRUARY  II. 
 
 whether  on  land  or  water-,  and  mercifully  hear  from  Thy  holy 
 Heaven,  and  from  the  seat  of  Thy  Majesty,  the  voice  of  this 
 Thy  people,  who  desire  reverently  to  bear  them  in  their  hands, 
 and  to  praise  and  exalt  Thee  ;  and  show  mercy  to  all  that  cry 
 unto  Thee,  whom  Thou  hast  redeemed  with  the  precious  Blood 
 of  Thy  beloved  Son.     Who. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  on  this  day  wast  pleased 
 that  Thy  Only  Begotten  should  be  presented  in  the  Temple,  and 
 be  taken  into  the  arms  of  holy  Simeon  ;  we  humbly  beseech  Thy 
 mercy  to  bl  +  ess,  sane  +  tify,  and  give  the  light  of  Thy  heavenly 
 benediction  to  these  candles,  which  we  Thy  servants  desire  to 
 take  up  and  carry  in  honour  of  Thy  Name  :  to  the  end  that  by 
 offering  them  to  Thee,  our  Lord  God,  we  being  inflamed  by 
 the  fire  of  Thy  amiable  brightness,  may  be  made  worthy  to  be 
 presented  in  the  holy  Temple  of  Thy  glory.  \_Here  let  him 
 begin  to  chant. ,]  Through  the  same,  Thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ  our 
 Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  in  the  unity  of  the 
 Holy  Ghost,  God, 
 
 y.  World  without  end. 
 $.  Amen. 
 
 y.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 
 I£.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 y.  Lift  up  your  hearts. 
 
 $.  We  lift  them  up  unto  the  Lord. 
 
 ~jf.  Let  us  give  thanks  unto  our  Lord  God. 
 
 ty.  It  is  meet  and  right  so  to  do. 
 
 It  is  very  meet,  just,  right,  and  our  bounden  duty  that  we 
 should  at  all  times,  and  in  all  places,  give  thanks  unto  Thee, 
 O  Lord,  Holy  Father,  Almighty,  Everlasting  God,  Fount  and 
 Source  of  all  Light,  Who  hast  enlightened  the  world  with  the 
 beams  of  Thy  Brightness,  by  sending  Thy  Only  Begotten  Son 
 to  us,  in  the  womb  of  a  pure  Virgin.  Him  Whom  long  before 
 Thou  hast  promised  by  the  mouth  of  the  Prophets,  Thou 
 hast  sent  in  these  last  days  a  Light  to  the  people  which  sat  in 
 darkness.  We  therefore  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  vouchsafe  to 
 bl  +  ess  with  Thy  benediction  these  candles  prepared  for  Thy 
 Name,  Who  hast  translated  us  from  the  power  of  darkness 
 into  the  light  and  Kingdom  of  Thy  dear  Son,  by  Whom  light 
 hath  sprung  up   in  darkness  to   the  upright  in  heart,  and  the 
 
i  EBRUARY  II.  347 
 
 joys  of  eternal  salvation  ;  and  Who  hast  fulfilled  the  desire  of  just 
 Simeon  that  he  should  not  see  death  before  he  had  beheld  with 
 his  eyes  the  Incarnation  of  the  same  Christ  Thy  Son,  the  Light 
 and  Salvation  of  the  whole  world  ;  so  fill  us  with  the  bright- 
 ness of  Thy  light  that  all  dark  clouds  of  unbelief  may  be  driven 
 away  ;  and  as  on  this  day  Thou  didst  let  Thy  servant  depart 
 in  peace,  even  so  vouchsafe  to  guide  us  in  the  peace  of  Thy 
 holy  Church,  that  we  may  be  enabled  to  enter  the  haven  of 
 eternal  rest ;  that  so  the  true  light  may  pour  its  beams  upon  us ; 
 and  in  the  last  day  we,  in  company  with  hymning  bands  of  angels, 
 may  attain  with  joy  unto  the  vision  of  the  face  of  the  Sun  which 
 never  faileth.  \_Here  let  him  readJ]  Who  with  Thee,  in  the 
 unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  liveth  and  reigneth,  God,  world  with- 
 out end. 
 1^.  Amen. 
 
 ^[  Here  let  the  candles  be  sprinkled  (with  holy  tvater  and  censed. 
 
 y .  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 fy.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 O  Lord,  Holy  Father  Almighty,  unfailing  Light,  Who  art  the 
 Maker  of  all  light,  bl  +  ess  this  light  to  be  borne  by  Thy  faithful 
 in  honour  of  Thy  Name,  to  the  intent  that  we,  being  sanctified 
 by  Thee  and  blessed  by  the  brightness  of  Thy  light,  may  be 
 kindled  and  illuminated  ;  and  mercifully  grant  that,  as  of  old  time 
 Thou  didst  cause  the  face  of  Thy  servant  Moses  to  shine  with 
 the  same  fire,  our  hearts  and  senses  may  be  so  illuminated  that 
 we  may  be  found  meet  to  attain  unto  the  vision  of  eternal  bright- 
 ness.    Through. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  didst  send  into  the  world 
 Thy  Only  Begotten  Son  before  the  worlds,  but  in  due  time  incar- 
 nate of  the  Virgin  Mary,  to  be  the  true  and  unfailing  Light  to 
 dispel  the  darkness  of  mankind,  and  to  kindle  the  light  of  faith 
 and  truth  ;  mercifully  grant  that,  like  as  we  are  outwardly  en- 
 lightened by  this  natural  light,  so  Thy  spiritual  rays  may  inwardly 
 shine  upon  us.     Through. 
 
 ^[  The  benediction  of  the  candles  being  ended,  let  them  be  lighted  and  distri- 
 buted, and  mean-uohile  let  this  Anthem  be  sung : 
 
 A?it.  A  light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles,  and  to  be  the  glory  of  Thy 
 people  Israel. 
 
34-8  FEBRUARY  II. 
 
 Ps.  Lord,  now  lettest  Thou  Thy  servant  depart  in  peace,  ac- 
 cording to  Thy  Word. 
 A  light. 
 
 For  mine  eyes  have  seen  Thy  salvation. 
 A  light. 
 
 Which  Thou  hast  prepared  before  the  face  of  all  people.  To  be 
 A  light. 
 Glory  be.     A  light.     As  it  was.     A  light. 
 
 ^  Let  Mass  follow. 
 
 The  Office.     Pe.  xlviii. 
 
 We  wait  for  Thy  loving-kindness,  O  God  :  in  the  midst  of 
 Thy  temple  ;  O  God,  according  to  Thy  Name  so  is  Thy  praise 
 unto  the  world's  end :  Thy  right  hand  is  full  of  righteousness. 
 
 Ps.  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  highly  to  be  praised  :  in  the  city 
 of  our  God,  even  upon  His  holy  hill. 
 
 The  Collect, 
 Almighty   and    everlasting   God,    we    humbly   beseech   Thy 
 Majesty  that,  as  Thy  Only  Begotten  Son  was  this  day  presented 
 in  the  Temple  in  the  substance  of  our  flesh,  so  we  may  be  pre- 
 sented unto  Thee  with  pure  heart.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.      Mai.  iii.  I -4. 
 
 Thus  saith  the  Lord  God,  Behold as  in  former  years, 
 
 saith  the  Lord  Almighty. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xlviii.  We  wait  for  Thy  loving-kindness,  O  God : 
 in  the  midst  of  Thy  temple.  O  Lord,  according  unto  Thy  Name 
 so  is  Thy  praise  unto  the  world's  end. 
 
 y.  Like  as  we  have  heard,  so  have  we  seen  in  the  city  of  our 
 God  :  even  upon  His  holy  hill. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  Ps.  exxxviii.  I  will  worship  toward  Thy  holy 
 temple,  and  praise  Thy  Name. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 %  This  is  said  even  in  LXX. 
 
 On  this  bright  day  the  festive  band  gives  praise, 
 
 And  in  sweet  concert  calls  on  Mary's  name. 
 Purest  of  Virgins,  thou  alone  divine 
 Queen  of  the  world  ;  salvation's  cause  thou  art, 
 The  gate  of  light  and  heaven,  full  of  grace. 
 
 To  her  was  erst  th'  angelic  message  sent, 
 
 "  Hail,  Mary  !  of  God's  grace  for  ever  full, 
 
 (The  above  verse  is  said  thrice  on  this  day  only.) 
 
FEBRUARY  II.  349 
 
 Thou  among  women  blessed  ever,  Virgin, 
 And  Mother  spotless  ;  glorious  in  thine  offspring." 
 To  which  address  thus  Mary  answering  said: 
 "  How  can  these  things  thou  tell'st  of  be  in  me, 
 Seeing  I  certainly  know  not  a  man, 
 And  am  myself  born  undefiled  of  man  ?" 
 To  whom  the  Angel  thus  gives  holy  answer: 
 "The  Holy  Ghost  shall  come  upon  thee,  Mary; 
 And  thou  shalt  give  new  cause  of  joy  to  heaven 
 By  bringing  in  thy  Son  into  the  world ; 
 Hearing  within  the  cloister  of  thy  womb 
 Him  Who  doth  govern  the  expanse  of  heaven, 
 \Y  ho  upon  earth  in  all  times  giveth  peace." 
 
 %  Then  let  the  Priest  and  his  Ministers,  in  their  seats  near  the  Altar,  say 
 
 privately : 
 
 Tract.  Luke  ii.  Lord,  now  lettest  Thou  Thy  servant  depart 
 in  peace,  according  to  Thy  Word. 
 
 y .  For  mine  eyes  have  seen  Thy  salvation. 
 
 y.  Which  Thou  hast  prepared  :   before  the  face  of  all  people. 
 
 y".  To  be  a  light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles  :  and  to  be  the  glory 
 of  Thy  people  Israel. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  ii.  22-32. 
 At  that  time,  when  the  days  Thy  people  Israel. 
 
 The  Creed. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  xlv.  Full  of  grace  are  Thy  lips  :  because  God 
 hath  blessed  thee  for  ever. 
 
 Secret.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  as  on 
 this  day  the  gifts  are  consecrated  by  the  adorable  Oblation  of 
 Thy  Son,  so  at  the  prayers  of  his  glorious  Mother  the  brightness 
 of  everlasting  light  may  be  bestowed  upon  us.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Luke  ii.  It  was  revealed  unto  Simeon  by  the  Holy 
 Ghost  that  he  should  not  see  death  before  he  had  seen  the  Lord's 
 Christ. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  that,  at  the 
 intercession  of  the  Blessed  ever- Virgin  Mary,  Thou  wouldest 
 make  the  sacred  Mysteries  we  have  received  for  our  strengthen- 
 ing and  amendment  of  life  a  restoring  aid  in  this  world  and  in 
 that  which  is  to  come.     Through. 
 
35°  FEBRUARY  III..   V. 
 
 S.  BLASE,  Mart.  Bp. 
 
 ^[  The  Office  iii.,  Grad.  iv.  Comm.  Co?if.  Bp.;  Epistle  and  Alleluia  i.  in  the 
 Coynmon ;  Sequence  or  Tract  and  Comm.  as  in  the  same;   Gospel  and* 
 OfFert.  v.  in  Comm.  Mart. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Let  Thy  blessed  Martyr  Blase,  O  Lord,   implore  the  aid  of 
 Thy  loving-kindness  for  us,  that  we  may  be  sensible  of  his  pro- 
 tection whose  feast  we  celebrate.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  offer  these  oblations  unto  Thy  Majesty,  O  Lord, 
 and  pray  that  they  may  be  accepted  at  the  intercession  of  Thy 
 Martyr  and  Bishop  S.  Blase,  in  whom  the  love  of  Thy  Son  our 
 Lord  Jesus  Christ  did  burn  brightly.     Who. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  Mysteries  which 
 we  have  received  on  the  commemoration  of  Thy  Martyr  and 
 Bishop  S.  Blase,  preserve  us  who  this  day  commemorate  his  suf- 
 fering with  devout  service.     Through. 
 
 S.   AGATHA,   Virg.  Mart. 
 
 The  Office. 
 
 Let  us  all  rejoice  in  the  Lord  and  keep  this  feast  day  in  honour  of 
 Agatha  the  Martyr,  on  whose  passion  Angels  rejoice  and  praise  the  Son 
 of  God. 
 
 Ps.  xlv.  My  heart  is  inditing  of  a  good  matter  :  I  will  speak 
 of  the  things  which  I  have  made  unto  the  King. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  amidst  other  miracles  of  Thy  power  hast  be- 
 stowed even  on  weak  woman  the  victory  of  martyrdom,  mer- 
 cifully grant  that  we  who  keep  the  day  of  S.  Agatha,  Thy  Virgin 
 Martyr,  may  by  her  example  attain  unto  Thee.    Through. 
 
 ^[  The  Lesson  and  Offert.  ii.?  Alleluia  i.,  Sequence  or  Tract,  and  Gospel  as 
 in  the  Common. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xlvi.  God  shall  help  her  ivhh  His  countenance : 
 God  is  in  the  midst  of  her,  therefore  shall  she  not  be  removed. 
 
 y .  The  rivers  of  the  flood  thereof  shall  make  glad  the  city 
 of  God  :  the  holy  place  of  the  Tabernacle  of  the  Most  Highest. 
 
 Secret.  In  commemoration  of  S.  Agatha,  Thy  Virgin  Martyr, 
 O  Lord,  we   lay   upon  Thy   Altar  the  mystical   gifts,    humbly 
 
35 
 
 beseeching  Thy  Majesty  that  for  her   6ake  we  may  be   found 
 worth}-  to  be  freed  from  all  evil.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  He  Who  luas  pleased  to  heal  me  of  all  my  sickness,  and  to 
 restore  my  breast,  upon  Him  I  call,  the  living  God. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  protect  Thy  family 
 who  have  received  the  food  of  Thy  heavenly  Mystery,  that  at  the 
 intercession  of  S.  Agatha,  Thy  Virgin  Martyr,  we  may  of  Thy 
 bounty  attain  unto  the  healing  medicine  of  eternal  salvation,  which 
 by  Thy  inspiration  we  long  after.     Through. 
 
 SS.  VEDASTUS  AND  AMANDUS,  Conff.  Bps. 
 
 ^[  All  as  in  the  Common. 
 The  Collect. 
 Be  present,  O  Lord,  with  Thy  people  that  prayetfi  under  the 
 protection  of  Thy  holy  Confessors  and  Bishops  Vedastus  and 
 Amandus,  that  what  they  have  no  confidence  in  themselves  to  ask 
 they  may  attain  for  the  sake  of  their  intercessors,  who  are  pleas- 
 ing unto  Thee.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  bring  to  Thine  Altar,  O  Lord,  the  sacrifice  of 
 praise,  humbly  praying  that  it  may  be  commended  unto  Thee  by 
 their  aid  in  whose  honour  we  make  this  offering  by  Thy  tender 
 mercy.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  we,  receiving  the  Divine  Mystery,  humbly 
 beseech  Thee  that,  at  the  prayers  of  Thy  holy  Confessors  and 
 Bishops  Vedastus  and  Amandus,  it  may  ever  work  in  us  our 
 sanctification.     Through. 
 
 S.  SCHOLASTICA,  Virg. 
 
 ^[  All  as  i.  in  the  Common,  except  Epistle  and  Grad.  ii.  in  the  same. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  for  the  setting  forth  of  the  way  of  innocence 
 didst  cause  the  soul  of  Thy  Virgin  S.  Scholastica  to  enter  into 
 heaven  in  the  shape  of  a  dove,  grant  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  for 
 her  sake,  to  live  innocently,  that  we  may  be  counted  meet  to  attain 
 to  the  same  joys.     Through. 
 
 Secret.    Receive,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  desires  and 
 petitions  of  the  faithful,  together  with  their  oblations,  that  at  the 
 
352  FEBRUARY   XL,   XIV.,    XVI. 
 
 intercession  of  Thy  Virgin  S.  Scholastica,  who  unfeignedly  loved 
 Thee,  faith  may  never  grow  cold  nor  chastity  become  lukewarm 
 in  us.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  for  the  sake  of  Thy 
 blessed  Virgin  Scholastica,  graciously  regard  this  Thy  family 
 which  Thou  hast  satisfied  with  spiritual  food,  that  like  as  at  her 
 prayers  Thou  didst  cause  the  rain  to  come  down  from  heaven 
 and  accomplish  her  desire,  so  at  her  supplication  Thou  wouldst 
 deign  to  pour  out  upon  our  barren  hearts  the  dew  of  heavenly 
 grace.    Through. 
 
 THE  TRANSLATION  OF  S.  FRIDESWIDE. 
 
 ^[  Presumably  the  Service  <was  the  same  as  on  her  feast  in  October. 
 
 S.  VALENTINE,  Mart, 
 
 ^J  The  Office  iv.,  Epistle  and  Offert.  L,  Grad.  ii.,  Alleluia  v.,  Gospel  iii., 
 Comm.  vi.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we  who  keep 
 the  day  of  Thy  Martyr  S.  Valentine  may  at  his  intercession  be 
 delivered  from  all  evils  that  threaten  us.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  prayers  of  Thy 
 Martyr  S.  Valentine  make  the  Sacrifice  which  we  offer  accept- 
 able unto  Thee.     Through, 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  for  the  sake  of  Thy 
 Martyr  S.  Valentine  graciously  deliver  from  all  adversities  those 
 whom  Thou  hast  refreshed  with  heavenly  sustenance.   Through. 
 
 S.  JULIANA,  Virg.  Mart. 
 
 T|   The  Office   ii.,  Epistle,  Gospel,  and  Offert.  i.,  Grad.  iii.,  Comm.  iv., 
 Alleluia  v.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  choosest  the  weak  things 
 of  the  world  to  confound  the  things  which  are  mighty,  grant 
 that  we  may  rejoice  with  meet  devotion  on  the  feast  of  Thy 
 Martyr  S.  Juliana,  both  extolling  Thy  power  in  her  passion  and 
 perceiving  the  aid  which  Thou  hast  provided  for  us.     Through. 
 
BRUAR\     XXII.  353 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  we  extol  Thy  might  and  bring  Thee  gifts  and 
 offerings  on  the  precious  death  of  Thy  Martyr,  S.  Juliana ; 
 grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that,  like  as  she  is  well-pleasing  unto 
 Thee,  so  also  our  bounden  duty  and  service  may  be  made  accept- 
 able.    Through. 
 
 P.  Com  in.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  for  the  sake  and 
 intercession  of  S.  Juliana,  Thy  Martyr,  Thou  wouldst  bestow 
 on  us  who  have  tasted  Thy  Divine  Mystery  mercy  both  in  this 
 world  and  in  that  which  is  to  come.     Through. 
 
 Cfie  Cfiair  of  S>*  peter* 
 
 The  Office. 
 If  As  i.  in  Comm.  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  having  given  to  S.  Peter  Thy  Apostle  the  keys 
 of  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven,  and  deliver  unto  him  the  power  of 
 a  Bishop  to  bind  and  loose  souls,  mercifully  grant  that  by  the 
 aid  of  his  intercession  we  may  be  loosed  from  the  bands  of  our 
 sins.     Who. 
 
 The  Epistle.     I  Peter  i.  I -7. 
 Peter,  an  Apostle  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cvii.  That  they  would  exalt  Him  in  the  congre- 
 gation of  the  people,  and  praise  Him  in  the  seat  of  the  elders. 
 
 y .  O  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the  Lord  for  His  good- 
 ness :  and  declare  the  wonders  that  He  doeth  for  the  children 
 of  men  ! 
 
 Tract.  Matt.  xvi.  Thou  art  Peter,  and  upon  this  Rock  I  will 
 build  My  Church. 
 
 y.  And  the  gates  of  hell  shall  not  prevail  against  it  :  and  I 
 will  give  unto  thee  the  keys  of  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven. 
 
 jt.  Whatsoever  thou  shalt  bind  on  earth,  shall  be  bound  in 
 Heaven. 
 
 y.  And  whatsoever  thou  shalt  loose  on  earth,  shall  be  loosed 
 in  Heaven. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  xvi.  1 3- 1 9. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  came loosed  in  Heaven. 
 
 The  Creed. 
 A  A 
 
354  FEBRUARY    XXIV. MARCH    I. 
 
 Offer t.  Ps.  xlv.  Thou  shalt  make  them  princes  in  all  lands  : 
 they  shall  remember  Thy  Name  from  one  generation  to  another. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  prayers  of  S.  Peter, 
 Thy  Apostle,  commend  unto  Thee  the  petitions  and  gifts  of  Thy 
 Church,  that  the  feast  which  we  celebrate  in  his  honour  may 
 be  profitable  unto  our  pardon.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Matt.  xvi.  Thou  art  Peter,  and  upon  this  Rock  I  will 
 build  My  Church. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  let  the  gift  we  have 
 received  cause  us  to  rejoice,  that,  like  as  we  extol  Thy  wonder- 
 ful works  in  Thy  Apostle  Peter,  so  through  him  we  may  obtain 
 Thy  abundant  pardon.     Through. 
 
 @>.  S^attJnag,  Ap. 
 
 ^[  All  as  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  didst  choose  S.  Matthias  to  be  of  the  number 
 of  Thy  Apostles,  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  at  his  intercession 
 we  may  ever  perceive  about  us  the  yearnings  of  Thy  compas- 
 sion.    Through. 
 
 .The  Lesson.    Acts  i.  15-26. 
 In  those  days  Peter  stood  up with  the  eleven  Apostles. 
 
 The  Gospel.    Matt.  xi.  25-30. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  answered  My  burden  is  light. 
 
 The  Creed. 
 
 Secret.  O  God,  Who,  that  the  sacred  number  of  Thy  Apos- 
 tles might  not  lack  perfection,  didst  by  the  election  of  S.  Mat- 
 thias supply  the  loss  of  the  apostate  traitor,  sanctify  these  present 
 gifts,  and  through  them  strengthen  us  with  the  power  of  Thy 
 grace.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  and  merciful 
 God,  that  by  these  holy  Mysteries  which  we  have  received  we 
 may,  at  the  intercession  of  S.  Matthias,  Thy  Apostle,  obtain  par- 
 don and  peace.     Through. 
 
 S.  DAVID,  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 ^   All  as  i.  in  the  Common,  except  Coll.  and  Comm.  ii.,  and  Grad.  iv.  /';; 
 
 the  same. 
 
M  kRCH    [I.,     VII.      \U  35$ 
 
 S.  CHAD,  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 %   All  as  i.  in  the  Common,  except  the   Office  iii.,  Epistle  iv.,  Gospel  and 
 OfFert.  ii.  /'//  the  same. 
 
 SS.  PERPETUA  AND  FELICITAS,  MM. 
 
 %  All  as  i.  in  Comm.  Many  Hrg.,  except  Grad.  ii.  in  the  same. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Help  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  to  honour  the 
 victory  of  Thy  Martyrs,  SS.  Perpetua  and  Felicitas  with  unceas- 
 ing devotion,  that  those  whom  we  are  unable  worthily  to  imi- 
 tate we  may  at  the  least  commemorate  with  humble  obeisance. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret.  Look  down,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  on  the  gifts 
 presented  at  Thine  Altar  on  the  feast  of  Thy  Martyrs,  SS.  Per- 
 petua and  Felicitas,  that  as  by  this  holy  Mystery  Thou  didst  be- 
 stow glory  on  them,  so  by  the  same  Thou  wouldst  also  abun- 
 dantly pour  forth  upon  us  pardon  and  grace.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We,  who  are  sustained  by  the  Divine  gift  of  Thy 
 Sacrament  on  the  feast  of  Thy  Martyrs,  SS.  Perpetua  and  Feli- 
 citas, beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  as  by  Thy  grace  we  are  com- 
 forted by  the  good  things  in  this  world,  so  we  may  also  have 
 fruition  of  those  which  are  eternal.     Through. 
 
 ©♦  (BtegOrg,  Conf.  Pope. 
 
 %  All  as  Comm.  Conf.  Doct.  except  Gospel  iii.  Common  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  hast  given  unto  the  soul  of  Thy  servant  Gre- 
 gory the  reward  of  eternal  happiness,  mercifully  grant  that  we 
 who  are  weighed  down  by  the  burden  of  our  sins  may  be  aided 
 by  his  protection.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  intercession  of  Thy 
 most  blessed  Confessor  and  Bishop  Gregory  commend  our  gifts 
 to  Thy  mercy,  that  what  we  for  our  unworthiness  cannot  obtain, 
 his  prayers  may  procure  for  us.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  that  are  filled  with  the  food  of  Thy  sacred  Body 
 
 AA    2 
 
356 
 
 and  precious  Blood,  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  that,  at  the 
 intercession  of  S.  Gregory,  Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop,  we  may, 
 in  sure  and  certain  redemption,  attain  unto  that  which  we  de 
 voutly  celebrate.     Through. 
 
 S.  PATRICK,  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 ^  All  as   i.  in  the  Common,  except   Comm.  iii.  and  Grad.  iv.  in  the  same. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  didst  distinguish  S.  Patrick,  the  Apostle  of  Ire- 
 land, with  divers  miracles,  and  translate  him  to  the  glory  of 
 heaven,  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  for  his  sake,  and  aided  by 
 his  prayers,  we  may  attain  unto  the  reward  of  everlasting  happi- 
 ness.    Through. 
 
 Secret.  Almighty  God  and  Father,  we  beseech  Thee,  let  the 
 prayers  of  S.  Patrick,  Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop,  make  this 
 oblation  which  we  offer  this  day  in  his  honour  profitable  unto 
 Thy  Majesty.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We,  being  refreshed  with  the  joys  of  Thy  Divine 
 Sacrament,  humbly  pray  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  the  offerings 
 which  we  have  presented  to  Thy  Majesty  in  honour  of  S.  Patrick, 
 Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop,  may  be  for  the  increase  of  our  sal- 
 vation.    Through. 
 
 S.  EDWARD,  Mart.  King. 
 
 %  All  as  iii.  in  the  Common^  except  Grad.  i.,  Offert.  v.  and  Comm.  vi.  in 
 
 the  same. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  rulest  over  the  everlasting  kingdom,  graciously 
 behold  Thy  family,  who  celebrate  the  martyrdom  of  King  Ed- 
 ward ;  and  grant  that,  as  Thou  hast  vouchsafed  to  glorify  him 
 with  the  gift  of  heaven,  so  at  his  intercession  Thou  wouldst  make 
 us  meet  to  partake  of  everlasting  happiness.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Look  down,  we  beseech  Thee,  eternal  God,  on 
 this  our  humble  offering,  presented  to  Thee  in  honour  of  Thy 
 King  and  Martyr  Edward,  which  oblation  Thou  hast,  by  a 
 wondrous  dispensation,  been   pleased   to  sanctify  unto  Thyself; 
 
MARCH    XX.,    XXI.  2>57 
 
 and  grant  us,  for  his  prayers,  so  innocently  to  live  that  we  may 
 attain  to  joys  eternal.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  let  Thy  holy  Sacrament  which  we  have 
 received  purify  us  ;  and,  at  the  intercession  of  Thy  blessed  King 
 and  Martyr  Edward,  bring  us  to  have  part  in  eternal  happiness. 
 Through. 
 
 S.  CUTHBERT,  Conf.  Bp< 
 
 ^  All  as  i.  /';;  the  Common,  except  Offert.  and  Comm.  ii.  in  the  same* 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O   God,  Who,  by  the  inestimable  gift  of  Thy  grace,   dost 
 glorify  Thy  Saints,  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that,  at  the  inter- 
 cession of  S.   Cuthbert,   Thy   Confessor  and   Bishop,  we  may 
 attain  unto  most  excellent  virtues.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Receive,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  Sacrifice  for 
 man's  redemption  ;  and,  at  the  intercession  of  S.  Cuthbert,  Thy 
 Confessor  and  Bishop,  mercifully  work  in  us  salvation  of  soul 
 and  body.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  holy  Sacrament 
 which  we  have  received  protect  us  by  its  virtue  ;  and  at  the 
 intercession  of  S.  Cuthbert,  Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop,  whose 
 life  hath  shone  forth  gloriously,  keep  us  in  peace  and  holiness,. 
 Through. 
 
 S.  BENEDICT,  Conf.  Abb. 
 
 T  All  as  in  the  Common,  except  Comm.  ii.  Conf.  Bp„ 
 
 The  Collect.. 
 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  on  this  day  didst  release 
 Thy  most  blessed  Confessor  Benedict  from  the  bondage  of  the 
 flesh  and  take  him  up  to  heaven,  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  us 
 Thy  servants  who  celebrate  this  feast  pardon  of  all  our  sins* 
 that  we  who  with  joyful  hearts  take  pleasure  in  his  renown  may 
 for  his  sake,  and  at  his  intercession,  have  fellowship  with  him. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  let  the  gifts  offered  in  honour  of  S.  Benedict,. 
 Thy  Confessor  and  Abbot,  be  pleasing  unto  Thee  ;  and,  at  his 
 intercession,  grant  us  pardon  of  all  our  sins.     Through, 
 
358 
 
 MARCH    XXV. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Let  the  receiving  of  Thy  Sacrament,  O  Lord, 
 at  the  intercession  of  S.  Benedict,  Thy  Confessor  and  Abbot,  lead 
 us  to  follow  the  example  of  his  conversation,  and  also  to  attain 
 unto  his  reward.     Through. 
 
 ^f   If  t  lie  last  three  feasts  fall  in   Passion  Week,  let  no  notice  be  taken   of 
 them  until  the  feasts  of  their  Translations. 
 
 Cfte  annunciation  of  IBUgszi)  agarg. 
 
 All  as  in  Comm.  Blessed  Virgin  Mary  for  Advent.  If  in  Easter- 
 tide•,  the  second  Alleluia  is  of  the  Resurrection.  In  her  chapel,  the 
 second  Alleluia  is  ~f.  Hail  Mary,  that  art  full  of  grace,  the  Lord  is 
 with  thee.     Blessed  art  thou  among  women.     The  Sequence  is  akvajs 
 
 said,  even  in  Lent. 
 
 The   Sequefice. 
 
 Hail,  Mary  !  hope  of  all  mankind  ! 
 Hail,  gentle  maid  of  holy  mind  ! 
 
 Hail,  full  of  grace  divine  ! 
 Hail,  Virgin  such  as  ne'er  was  known  ! 
 Who  by  the  bush  wast  erst  foreshown, 
 
 Which  unconsumed  did  shine. 
 
 Hail,  thou  rose  most  fair  to  see ! 
 Hail,  thou  rod  of  Jesse's  line ! 
 Whose  fruit  innate  our  sad  estate 
 Didst  bring  to  liberty. 
 
 Hail !  for  whom  no  peer  is  found ; 
 Of  joy  thou  hast  restored  the  sound 
 
 To  the  long-sorrowing  earth. 
 Hail !  thou  who  bearedst  in  thy  womb 
 A  Son  Whose  might  should  overcome, 
 
 And  loose  the  bands  of  Death. 
 
 Hail !  light  the  virgins  to  enlighten, 
 
 Through  whom  light  from  on  high  did  brighten 
 
 Those  o'er  whom  darkness  spread. 
 Hail !  Virgin,  of  whom  to  be  born 
 The  King  of  Heaven  did  not  scorn. 
 And  by  thee  to  be  fed. 
 
 Hail  !  jewel,  heaven's  luminary  I 
 
 Hail !   Holy  Spirit's  sanctuary. 
 
 O  what  cause  for  amaze,  how  worthy  ,tli  praise 
 
 Is  this  virginity  ! 
 In  which,  quickened  to  light  by  the  Paracl 
 me  Forth  fecund 
 
april  in.  359 
 
 O  how  holy,  how  serene  ! 
 
 How  gentle,  how  benign  of  mien, 
 
 Needs  must  that  Virgin  be, 
 Who  hath  bondage  cast  aside, 
 The  gate  of  heaven  hath  opened  wide, 
 
 And  brought  back  liberty. 
 
 O  lily  pure  of  chastitv ! 
 Entreat  thy  Holy  Son,  for  He 
 
 Delighteth  in  humility, 
 That  He  will  not  in  that  sad  day 
 Of  judgment  cast  us  all  away  ; 
 But  at  thy  prayer  all  graciously 
 Will  cleanse  us  from  iniquity, 
 That  we  in  light's  abode  may  reign : 
 Let  every  creature  say,  Amen. 
 
 Tract.    Luke  i.    Hail,  Mary,  full  of  grace,  the  Lord  is  with 
 thee. 
 
 y.  Blessed  art  thou  among  women,  and  blessed  is  the  fruit  of 
 thy  womb. 
 
 y.  The  Holy  Ghost  shall  come  upon  thee,  and  the  power  of 
 the  Highest  shall  overshadow  thee. 
 
 y .  Therefore,   also,  that  Holy  Thing  that  shall  be  born  of 
 thee  shall  be  called  the  Son  of  God. 
 
 *§  If  this  feast  fall  on  any  Sunday  in  Lent,  let  it  always  be  transferred 
 to  the  next  day.  If  it  occur  on  Maundy  Thursday ',  and  from  then  till 
 the  Octave  of  Easter,  let  it  be  transferred  to  the  first  vacant  day  after 
 the  same. 
 
 S.  RICHARD,  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 %  All  as  i.  in  the  Common,  except  Grad.  iv.  and  Com.  ii.  in  the  same* 
 In  Easter -tide,  the  second  Alleluia  will  be  one  of  those  at  p.  191,  and  sq 
 with  all  feasts  in  Easter-tide.     The  Gospel,  li  I  am  the  true  vine.'' 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  hast  made  Thy  Church  illustrious  by  the  deeds 
 and  glorious  miracles  of  S.  Richard,  Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop, 
 grant  that  we  Thy  servants,  at  his  intercession,  may  attain  unto 
 the  glory  of  everlasting  happiness.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  merciful  God,  at  the  inter- 
 cession of  S.  Richard,  Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop,  that  the  gift 
 
36° 
 
 offered  in  the  sight  of  Thy  Majesty  may  both  give  us   grace 
 live  aright,  and  obtain  for  us  everlasting  glory.     Through. 
 
 P.   Comm.    O  Lord,  let  this  Holy    Mystery  which  we  hi 
 received,  and  which  Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop,  S.  Richard,  v 
 wont  reverently  to  administer,  effectually  work  out  our  salvatio 
 Through. 
 
 g>.  0mbro0e,  Bp.  Doct. 
 
 ^  All  as  i.  in  the  Common,  except  Office  and  Comm.  ii.  Conf.  and  1 
 and  Gospel  iii.  in  the  same.  In  Easter-tide,  the  Alleluia  is  i. 
 the  Common.     The  Gospel,  u  I  am  the  true  vine."     The  Creed  is  sat 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  didst  give  S.  Ambrose  unto  Thy  people  to  b 
 minister  of  eternal   salvation,  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  < 
 may  be  found  worthy  ever  to  have  him  for  an   intercessor 
 heaven  who  hath  been  to  us  a  teacher  of  life  on  earth.  Throu^ 
 
 Secret.  O  God,   let   this  Sacrifice,  at   the  intercession  of  T 
 most  blessed  Confessor,  S.  Ambrose,  both  indeed  abide  and 
 established  in  us  by  effectual  working.    Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We   beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  let  the  praycpfc 
 
 of  S.  Ambrose  continually  follow  us ;  and  let  that  which  our 
 petitions  cannot  obtain,  be  granted  to  us  at  his  intercession. 
 Through. 
 
 SS.   TYBURTIUS  AND  VALERIAN,  MM. 
 
 ^  All  as   vi.   in    the    Common,  except    the  Office   viii.,  Alleluia    ii.,  ancJ 
 Comm.  i.  in  the  same.     The  Gospel,  "  I  am  the  true  vine." 
 
 The   Collect. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we  who  keep 
 the  feast    of    Thy    holy    Martyrs,    Tyburtius,  Valerian,    and 
 Maximus,  may  likewise  follow  their  excellence.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  look  down  upon  these 
 gifts  ;  and,  by  the  protection  of  the  holy  Martvrs,  Tyburtius, 
 Valerian,  and    Maximus,    whose    feast    we   celebrate,  let  Thy 
 
36i 
 
 aithful  people  obtain  pardon  and  salvation,  and  be  found  worthy 
 f  an  everlasting  reward.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  let  the  blessing  we  have 
 ?ceived  in  Thy  Sacrament  sanctify  our  bodies  and  souls,  and  at 
 he  intercession  of  Thy  holy  Martyrs,  Tyburtius,  Valerian,  and 
 vlaxi-  uis,  make  us  to  be  numbered  in  eternal  glory.  Through. 
 
 S.  ALPHEGE,  Mart.  Bp. 
 
 \$'  %  The  Offce  vi.,  Offert.  iv.,  and  Comm.  v.  in  Comm.  Mart. ;  Epistle  ii. 
 '}'         in  the  Common  ;  Alleluia  iv.  in  Comm.  Conf.  and  Bp.     Gospel,  "  I  am 
 the  true  vine." 
 
 ,  The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  "Who  didst  adorn  S.  Alphege,  Thy  Bishop,  with  the 
 dignity  of  the  Priesthood  and  the  palm  of  Martyrdom,  merci- 
 fully grant  us  so  to  be  assisted  by  his  intercessions  with  Thee, 
 that    we    may    rejoice    with     him    in     everlasting     happiness. 
 
 L  Through. 
 
 Secret.  Bless,  O  Lord,  and  Thyself  accept,  we  beseech  Thee, 
 these  gifts  which  we  have  laid  upon  Thine  Altar,  that,  at  the 
 
 •  intercession  of  S    Alphege,  Thy  Martyr  and  Bishop,  they  may 
 
 *  be  profitable  to  cur  present  enjoyment  and  everlasting  salvation. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  humbly  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  of  Thy  mercy, 
 that  we  who  have  received  the  Sacrament  may,  at  the  intercession 
 of  Thy  Martyr  and  Bishop,  S.  Alphege,  attain  in  eternal  life  unto 
 the  service  we  offer  in  this  world.     Through. 
 
 ©♦  <5eorge,  Man. 
 
 H  All  as  vi.  in  the  Common,  except  Grad.  iii.,  Offert.  and  Comm.  iv.  in 
 the  same.     Gospel,  a  I  am  the  true  vine."     The  Creed  is  said. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  causest  us   to  rejoice   in  the  good  deeds  and 
 intercession  of  S.  George,  Thy  Martyr,  mercifully  grant  that,  by 
 the  gift  of  Thy  grace,  we  may  obtain  the  benefits  we  ask  of  him. 
 Through. 
 
362 
 
 APRIL    XXV. 
 
 The  Epistle.     James  i.  2-12. 
 Beloved,  count  it  all  joy  them  that  love  Him. 
 
 Secret.  We  offer  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  wonted  Sacrifice  ^1 
 the  death  of  Thy  Martyr,  S.  George,  entreating  or  Thy  mere 
 that  through  these  holy  Mysteries  we  may,  in  Thy  victory,  ove 
 come  the  temptations  of  the  old  Enemy,  and   of  Thy  bount 
 obtain  an  everlasting  recompense  of  reward.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  humbly  pray  Thee,  Almighty  Father,  that  w 
 who  are  satisfied  with  the  sweetness  of  the  heavenly  Table,  ma 
 at  the  intercession  of  Thy  Martyr,  S.  George,  also  be  partaker 
 of  His  resurrection  by  Whose  death  we  are  redeemed.  Throug' 
 
 ©♦   C^arfe,  Evang. 
 
 ^1    All  as  in  the  Common,  except  the  Office  vi.  in  Comm.  Mart.,  Offert. 
 and  Comm.  v.    in  the  same.      The   Gospel,  u  I   am  the  true  vine 
 The  Creed  is  said. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  hast  exalted  S.  Mark,  Thy  Evangelist,  by  the 
 grace  of  preaching  the  Gospel  j  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  tha 
 we  may  both  profit  by  his  teaching,  and  ever  be  defended  b 
 his  prayers.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Ephes.  iv.  7-1 3. 
 
 Brethren,    unto  every  one  of  us    the  fulness   of 
 
 Christ. 
 
 Secret,  We,  presenting  these  gifts  to  Thee,  O  Lord,  on  the 
 feast  of  S.  Mark,  Thy  Evangelist,  beseech  Thee  that,  as  the 
 preaching  of  the  Gospel  hath  made  him  glorious,  so  his  inter- 
 cession may  make  us  acceptable  to  Thee  both  in  word  and 
 deed.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We,  that  have  been  refreshed  by  the  nourishment 
 of  spiritual  food,  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  that  we 
 may,  at  the  intercession  of  S.  Mark,  Thy  Evangelist,  attain  unto 
 the  fulness  of  the  grace  of  that  which  here  we  approach  in  a 
 mystery.     Through 
 
 ^f  If  this  feast  occur  after  Easter  Week,  then  let  the  Procession  follow  High 
 Mass.  If  in  it,  let  no  notice  be  taken  of  it  that  year,  unless  it  fall 
 on  the  Octave  Day,  then  let  it  be  translated  to  the  mori 
 
APRIL     XXVIII.,     XXX. MAY    I.  363 
 
 S.  VITALIS,  Mart. 
 
 •'    T'.y  Office   vi.,    Epistle  v.,  and  Sequence  /'/;   the  Common.     Alleluia   ii., 
 O  flirt,  vii,,  and  Gomm.  viii.  in    Comm.  Many  Martyrs.     The  Gospel, 
 r(      "  I  am  the  true  vine." 
 
 tr  The   Celled. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that,  at  the  inter- 
 cession of  S.  Vitalis,  Thy  Martyr,  we  may  be  defended  from  all 
 adversities  which  may  happen  to  the  body,  and  be  cleansed  from 
 evil  thoughts  in  the  soul.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,    O  Lord,  let  the  gifts  with  which 
 e  commemorate  the  glorious  death  of  8.  Vitalis,  Thy  Martyr, 
 oe  pleasing  unto  Thee.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  the  divine 
 gift  which  we  have  received,  at  the  intercession  of  S.  Vitalis,  Thy 
 *  lartyr,  may  be  profitable  to  our  salvation.     Through. 
 
 d  
 
 THE  BURIAL  OF  S.  ERKENWALD. 
 
 %  Presumably  all  as  in  the  Common. 
 
 &©♦  Pbiltp  anO  3fame#,  App. 
 
 The  Office.     Nehem.  ix. 
 In  the  time  of  their  trouble,  they  cried   unto  Thee,  O  Lord, 
 ami  Thou  heardest  them  from  heaven.     Alleluia,  Alleluia. 
 
 Ps.  xxxiii.  Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  O  ye  righteous,  for  it  becometh 
 well  the  just  to  be  thankful. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  dost  make  us  glad  in   the  annual  feast  of  Thy 
 Ambries  Philip  and  James,  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we  may- 
 be instructed  by  the  example  of  those  in  whose  deeds  we  rejoice. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Wisdom  v.  I -5. 
 The  righteous  man  among  the  Saints. 
 
 Alleluia  I     y.  Wisdom  v.     The  righteous  man  shall  stand  in 
 great  boldness  before  the  face  of  such  as  have  afflicted  him. 
 
 Alleluia  I      y.  Luke  xxiv.     Did  not  our  heart  burn  within 
 us,  while  He  talked  with  us  by  the  way  concerning  Jesus, 
 
364  MAY    III. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 (See  i.  in  the  Common.) 
 The  Gospel.     John  xiv.  I- 1 3. 
 At  that  time ,    Jesus  said  to  His  disciples,  Let  not  your   heart 
 
 whatsoever  ye  shall  ask  the  Father  in  My  Name,  that 
 
 will  I  do. 
 
 The   Creed. 
 Ojfert.  Ps.   lxxxix.    O  Lord,    the    very  heavens   shall   praise 
 Thy  wondrous  works,  and  Thy  truth  in  the  congregation  of  the 
 Saints. 
 
 Secret.  O  God,  the  Redeemer  and  Perfecter  of  Thy  Church, 
 grant  that  we  may  receive  the  gifts  of  the  Paschal  Sacrament 
 at  the  prayers  of  Thy  Apostles  Philip  and  James,  under  whose 
 rule  and  governance  Thou  didst  will  that  they  should  be 
 preached.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  John  xiv.  Have  I  been  so  long  with  you,  and  yet 
 hast  thou  not  known  Me,  Philip  ?  He  that  hath  seen  Me, 
 hath  seen  the  Father,  Alleluia.  Believest  thou  not  that  I  am 
 in  the  Father,  and  the  Father  in  Me  ?     Alleluia,  Alleluia, 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we  who  are 
 recalling  the  mysteries  of  Easter  may  be  comforted  by  the 
 prayers  of  Thy  blessed  Apostles,  Philip  and  James,  under  whose 
 rule  and  governance  we  have  come  to  the  knowledge  of  this  duty. 
 Through 
 
 Cfie  3fntoentton  of  tfte  foolg  Cro00, 
 
 ! 
 
 The  Office.     Gal.  vi. 
 But  tue  ought  to  glory  in  the  Cross  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
 by  Whom   is  our   Salvation,   Life,  and  Resurrection  ;  by  Whom  wt      \ 
 have  been  saved  and  set  free.      Alleluia,   Alleluia. 
 
 Ps.  lxvii.     God  be  merciful  unto  us  and  bless  us  ;    and  shew 
 us  the  light  of  His  countenance,  and  be  merciful  unto  us. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  hast  renewed  the  miracles  of  Thy  Passion  in  the 
 glorious  Invention  of  the  saving  Cross,  grant  that,  by  the  price 
 paid   on   the   life-giving  wood,  we   may  obtain  favour  unto  life 
 everlasting.     Who. 
 
MAY    III.  $6$ 
 
 Memorial  of  SS.  Alexander,  Eventius,  and  Theodolus. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we  who  ob- 
 serve the  day   of  Thy  Saints,   Alexander,   Eventius,  and  Theo- 
 dolus, may,  at  their  intercession,  be  delivered  from  all  evils  that 
 beset  us.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle. 
 (Epistle  vi.  in  Comm.  Mart.) 
 
 Alleluia  !  0  sweet  the  wood,  0  sweet  the  nails :  thou  (Cross) 
 that  bearest  a  siveet  burden ;  alone  wast  worthy  to  support  the  King 
 and  Lord  of  Heaven. 
 
 Alleluia  !  Ps.  xcvi.  Tell  it  out  among  the  heathen  that  the 
 Lord  reigneth  from  the  Tree. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Hail,  Holy  Cross,  thou  Tree  of  dignity  ! 
 
 Bearing  the  costly  price  of  all  the  world  ; 
 
 That  so  the  foe  who  triumphed  by  a  tree 
 
 Should  in  his  turn  by  a  Tree  conquered  be. 
 
 And  what  in  the  beginning  had  been  cause 
 
 Of  death  to  men  banished  from  Paradise, 
 
 Should  also  be  the  cause  of  life  to  all 
 
 Who  by  Christ's  death  are  truly  made  alive. 
 
 Thou  ever  art  a  spectacle  of  dread, 
 
 O  Holy  Cross  !  to  our  fell  enemies. 
 
 That  which  death  views  with  awe,  and  hell  doth  fear, 
 
 Doth  sign  anew  Christ's  servants  for  His  own. 
 
 To  Whom  be  praise  and  glory  evermore. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  ill-  I- 1 5. 
 
 At  that  time  there  was  a  man  everlasting  life. 
 
 The  Creed. 
 Ojfert.    Protect  Thy  people,    O  Lord,    by  the  sign  of  the  Holy 
 Cross,  from  all  their  enemies   who  lie  in   wait  for  them ;  that  the 
 service  we  present  may  be  pleasing   unto  Thee,  and  that  our  Sacrifice 
 may  be  acceptable  unto  Thee.     Alleluia. 
 
 Secret.  Graciously  look  down,  O  Lord,  on  the  Sacrifice  which 
 we  offer  to  Thee  ;  let  it  preserve  us  from  the  wickedness  of 
 men,  and  place  us  under  the  safety  of  Thy  protection,  that  we 
 may  scatter  the  powers  of  the  air  and  the  snares  of  our  adver- 
 saries, through  the  banner  of  Thy  Son's  Holy  Cross.     Through. 
 
 Secret  of  SS.  Alexander,  Eventius,  and  Theodolus.  We  beseech 
 Thee,  O  Lord,  let  Thy  glorious  blessing  descend  upon  this 
 oblation,   mercifully  to  work  holiness  in  us,  and  to  cause  us  to 
 
3^6  !..     VII. 
 
 rejoice  on  the  feast  of  Thy  Martyrs,  Alexander,  Eventius.  and 
 Theodolus.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  By  the  Tree  ive  are  saved,  and  by  the  Holy  Cross  ice  are 
 set  free  ;  the  fruit  of  a  tree  beguiled  us,  the  Son  of  God  hath  redeemed 
 us.      Alleluia. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  whom  Thou  hast  refreshed  with  heavenly 
 food  and  spiritual  drink,  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  to 
 defend  from  all  malice  of  the  enemy  those  whom  Thou  hast 
 made  to  triumph  in  the  wood  of  Thy  Son's  Cross,  which  is  the 
 armour  of  righteousness,  for  the  salvation  of  the  world.    Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  ofSS.  Alexander,  Eventius,  and 'Theodolus.  Grant,  we 
 beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we  who  have  received  the  sacred 
 gifts,  may,  by  the  prayers  and  example  of  Thy  holy  Martyrs, 
 Alexander,  Eventius,  and  Theodolus,  bestirred  up  more  earnestly 
 to  long  after  the  same.     Through. 
 
 S.  JOHN  BEFORE  THE  LATIN  GATE. 
 
 %  All  as  on  the  feast  at  Christmas  {see  p.  26)  except  the  Sequence,  which  is 
 in  the  Common.     The  Creed  is  said. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  seest  that  our  adversities  trouble  us  on  every 
 side,  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  the  intercession  of  S.  John, 
 Thy  Apostle  and  Evangelist,  may  protect  us.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  make  us  so  to  celebrate,  by  Thy  Mysteries, 
 the  feast  of  S.  John,  Thy  Apostle  and  Evangelist,  that  we  may 
 alike  believe  and  follow  the  doctrine  which  he  preached. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we  who  have  been 
 fed  with  heavenly  food,  may,  at  the  intercession  of  S.  John,  Thy 
 Apostle  and  Evangelist,  be  nourished  unto  life  eternal.    Through. 
 
 S.  JOHN  OF  BEVERLEY,  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 %  The  Office,  Sequence,  and  Oft'ert.  i.,  Collects,  and  Alleluia  ii.,  Epistle 
 and  Comm.   iii.  in  tlx  Common. 
 
\i  w  ix.,   x.,   xii.  ^6y 
 
 THE  TRANSLATION  OF  S.  NICHOLAS. 
 
 Tf  Presumably  all  as  on  his  feast  in  December. 
 
 SS.  GOKDIAN  AND  EPIMACHTTS,  MM. 
 
 %  The  Office  viii.,  Epistle  ii.,  Alleluia  and  OfFcrt.  i. ;    Gospel,  "  I  am  the 
 true  vine  ;"  and  Comm.  iv.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we  who  keep 
 the  feast  of  Thy  Martyrs,   SS.    Gordian  and  Epimachus,  may 
 be  aided  by  their  intercessions  with  Thee.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  that,  as 
 the  death  of  Thy  Saints  is  precious  in  Thy  sight,  so  the  oblations 
 of  those  who  reverence  their  good  deeds  may  be  made  acceptable 
 to  Thee.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Refresh  Thy  people,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee, 
 with  spiritual  means  of  grace  ;  and  make  them  partakers  in  the 
 joys  of  those  whose  feast  Thou  permittest  them  to  celebrate. 
 Through. 
 
 SS.  NEEEUS,  ACHILLES,  AND  PANCEATIUS,  MM. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xxxiii. 
 Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them  that  fear  Him? 
 and  upon  them  that    put  their  trust  in   His   mercy.     Alleluia, 
 To  deliver  their  soul  from  death,  for  He  is  their  helper  and  defender. 
 Alleluia,  Alleluia. 
 
 Ps.  Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  O  ye  righteous,  for  it  becometh  well 
 the  just  to  be  thankful. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,   let  the  holy  feast  of  Thy  Mar- 
 tyrs, SS.  Nereus,  Achilles,  and  Pancratius,  comfort  us  and  make 
 us  worthy  of  Thy  service.     Through. 
 
 *$  The  Epistle  iii.,  Alleluia  iv.  ;   Gospel,  "  I  am  the  true  vine  ;"  Offert.  vi, 
 and  Comm.  i.  in  the  Common. 
 
 Secret.    Let    the  confession    of    Thy  Martyrs,    SS.   Nereus, 
 Achilles,  and  Pancratius,  be  pleasing  to  Thee,  O  Lord,  both  to 
 
368  MAY     XVII. 
 
 present   our    gifts,  and   ever   to    implore    Thy  pardon    for    us 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  that  at  th 
 prayers  of  Thy  Martyrs,   SS.  Nereus,   Achilles,  and  Pancratius 
 the  Holy  Sacrament  which  we  have  received   may  reconcile  us 
 more  and  more  unto  Thee.     Through. 
 
 S.  DUNSTAN,  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 %   All  as  ii.  in  the  Common,  except  Epistle,  Gospel,  and  Comm.  i.,  end 
 Alleluia  vi.  in  the  same. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  hast  translated  S.  Dunstan,  Thy  Bishop,  unto 
 the  kingdom  of  heaven  ;  grant  us,  for  his  glorious  sake,  to  pass 
 unto  everlasting  joy.     Through. 
 
 Aiemorial  of  S.  Pudenziana,  Virg. 
 Grant   us,  we   beseech  Thee,    Almighty  God,  both  that  we 
 may  rejoice  in  the  good  deeds  of  Thy  Virgin,  S.  Pudenziana,  and 
 be  sustained  by  her  kindly  aid.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Receive,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  gifts  of  Thy 
 family  that  prayeth,  which  we  present  on  the  feast  of  S.  Dunstan, 
 Thy  Bishop  and  Confessor,  imploring  Thee  that  we,  being 
 aided  by  his  protection,  may  be  defended  from  all  snares  of  the 
 enemy.     Through. 
 
 Secret  of  S.  Pudenziana.  Sanctify,  O  Lord,  these  oblations  with 
 Thy  blessing,  that  for  the  sake  of  Thy  Virgin,  S.  Pudenziana, 
 in  reverence  for  whom  they  are  offered,  the  same  may  be 
 acceptable  unto  Thee.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Help  us,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  for  the  prayers 
 of  S.  Dunstan,  Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop,  in  whose  honour  we 
 have  partaken  of  Thy  Sacrament.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  of  S.  Pudenziana.  We  that  have  received  the  Mystery 
 of  eternal  Salvation  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  make  us  so  to 
 use  Thy  Sacrament  that,  at  the  intercession  of  Thy  Virgin,  S. 
 Pudenziana,  we  may  be  found  meet  to  sit  down  at  Thy  everlasting 
 Banquet.    Through. 
 
MAY    XXV..    XXVI.  ]6g 
 
 S.  ALDHELM,  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 ^  All  as  i.  m  the  Common,  except  Epistle  and  Gospel  iii.,  Grad.  iv.,  and 
 Comm.  ii.  in  the  same.     In  Easter-tide,  Gospel,  a  I  am  the  true  vine." 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O   God,   Who   on    this    day  didst    raise   S.    Aldhelm,    Thy 
 Bishop,  unto  everlasting  joys,  we  beseech  Thee  for  his  sake  in 
 Thy  mercy  to  lead  us  thither.     Through. 
 
 Memorial  of  S.    Urban,    Mart. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we  who   keep 
 the  feast  of  S.  Urban,  Thy  Martyr  and  Bishop,  may  be  assisted 
 by  his  intercessions  with  Thee.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  this  oblation  be  acceptable 
 to  Thee  at  his  prayers  on  whose  feast  it  is  offered.      Through. 
 
 Secret  of  S.  Urban.  Sanctify,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the 
 gifts  dedicated  to  Thee;  and,  at  the  intercession  of  S.  Urban, 
 Thy  Martyr  and  Bishop,  look  upon  us  as  reconciled  unto  Thee 
 by  the  same.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Graciously  be  present,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord, 
 with  us  who  celebrate  the  feast  of  Thy  Bishop,  S.  Aldhelm  ; 
 and  for  his  sake  grant  us  the  joys  of  everlasting  life.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  of  S.  Urban.  We  who  receive  the  heavenly  Sacra- 
 ment with  humble  devotion  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  of  Thy 
 loving-kindness  graciously  to  breathe  into  us  that  mighty  love 
 which  burned  in  S.  Urban,  Thy  Martyr  and  Bishop.     Through. 
 
 ©.    0UgU0tme,   Apostle  of  the  English. 
 
 1"  All  as  in  Comm.  Conf.  Doct.,  except  Grad.  i.,  Sequence,  and  Offert.  ii. 
 in  Comm.  Conf.  Bp.,  and  Gospel  as  in  Comm.  Evang.,  except  in  Easter- 
 tide, "  I  am  the  true  vine."     The  Creed  is  said. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  gavest  S.  Augustine  to  be  the  first  Bishop  and 
 teacher  of  the  English  nation  ;  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we 
 may  perceive  the  assistance  of  his  prayers  with  Thee  in  heaven 
 whose  good  deeds  we  set  forth  on  earth.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  oblations  be  pleasing 
 unto  Thee  wherewith  we  reverence  the  good  deeds  of  S.Augustine, 
 
 BB 
 
370  MAY     XXVIII.,     XXXI. JUNE    I. 
 
 Thy  Bishop  and  Confessor,  and  call  to  mind  the  pledges  alike  of 
 our  liberty  and  life.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  Thy  holy  Sacrameni 
 which  we  have  tasted  this  day,  on  the  feast  of  S.  Augustine,  Thy 
 Bishop  and  Confessor,  renew  US;  may  we  always  long  to  be 
 fulfilled  with  the  same,  and  continually  be  satisfied.     Through. 
 
 S.  GERMANUS,  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 ^[   All  as  i.  in  the  Common,  except  Grad.  and  Comm.  ii.  and  Alleluia  iii.  in 
 the  same.     In  Easter-tide,  Gospel,  "  I  am  the  true  vine." 
 
 S.  PETRONILLA,  Vim. 
 
 ^f   All  as  i.  in  the  Common,  except  Grad.  ii.  in  the  same,  and  Alleluia  iii. 
 in  Comm.  Firg.  Mart. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  hast   given  unto  the  soul  of  S.  Petronilla,  Thy 
 Virgin,  a  place  in  heaven,  loose  us,  at  her  intercession,  from  the 
 chains   of    our  sins,   and    ever  defend    us   from  all   adversity. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret.  Graciously  receive,  O  most  merciful  God,  the  Sacrifice 
 which  we  offer  unto  Thy  Majesty,  and,  for  the  sake  of  S. 
 Petronilla,  Thy  Virgin,  grant  us  help  in  this  present  life,  and 
 happiness  in  that  which  is  to  come.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We,  who  have  received  heavenly  sustenance,  be- 
 seech Thee,  O  Lord,  that  by  the  same,  at  the  intercession  of 
 S.  Petronilla,  Thy  Virgin,  we  may  be  found  meet  to  attain  unto 
 joy  everlasting.     Through. 
 
 S.  NICHOMEDE,  Mart. 
 
 %  The  Office  v.,  Epistle,  Alleluia,  and  OfTert.  i.,  Grad.  ii.,  Gospel,  and 
 Comm.  iii.  in  the  Common.  In  Easter-tide,  Gospel,  "  I  am  the  true  vine." 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who   causest   us   to  rejoice  in  the  good  deeds  and 
 intercession   of  S.  Nichomede,  Thy  Martyr,  mercifully  grant  that 
 
JUNE   [I.j    V.  37  I 
 
 by  the  gift  of  Thy  grace  we   may  obtain  the  benefits  which  we 
 ask  of  him.     Through. 
 
 Sir  ret.  Sanctify,  O  Lord,  these  gifts  which  have  been  offered  ; 
 and  at  the  intercession  of  S.  Nichomede,  Thy  Martyr,  cleanse 
 us  thereby  from  the  stains  of  our  sins.     Through. 
 
 P.Ccmm.  Vouchsafe,  we  humbly  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God, 
 that  those  whom  Thou  refreshest  with  Thy  Sacrament,  may  also, 
 at  the  intercession  of  S.  Nichomede,  Thy  Martyr,  by  their  worthy 
 conversation,  serve  and  please  Thee.     Through. 
 
 SS.  MAECELLINUS  AND  PETER,  MM. 
 
 *f[  The  Office  and  Offert.  iii.,  Grad.  and  Comm.  iv.,  Alleluia  vii.,  and 
 Gospel  vi.  in  the  Common.  In  Easter-tide,  Gospel,  "  I  am  the  true 
 vine." 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 As  on  SS.  Philip  and  James'  Day. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Rev.  vii.  1 3- 1 7 . 
 
 ///  those  days,  one  of  the  elders  answered   from  their 
 
 eyes. 
 
 Secret.  We  present  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  our  gifts  and  prayers 
 on  the  passion  of  Thy  Martyrs  Marcellinus  and  Peter,  and  do 
 homage  to  Thy  mighty  power,  imploring  thereby  the  aid  of  Thy 
 loving-kindness.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  the  partaking  of 
 the  heavenly  Banquet  vouchsafed  unto  us,  together  with  the  prayers 
 of  Thy  Saints,  may  protect  Thy  people.     Through. 
 
 S.  BONIFACE  AND  HIS  COMPANIONS,  MM. 
 
 %  The  Office  viii.,  Epistle  v.,  Grad.,  and  Alleluia  ii.,  Gospel  iii.,  Offert. 
 vi.,  and  Comm.  i.  in  the  Common.  In  Easter-tide,  Gospel,  "  I  am  the 
 true  vine." 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Almighty  and  everlasting   God,  Who  upon   S.  Boniface  and 
 his  companions  didst  bestow  the  palm  of  Martyrdom,  grant  us, 
 we   beseech  Thee,  pardon  for  their   sake  on  whom  Thou  hast 
 deigned  to  bestow  a  crown.     Through. 
 b  b  2 
 
372  JUNE    VIII.,   IX. 
 
 Secret.  Receive,  O  Almighty  God,  the  oblation  of  Thy  ser- 
 vants which  we  humbly  present  unto  Thee  in  honour  of  S. 
 Boniface,  Thy  Martyr,  and  his  companions;  that  at  their  prayers 
 who  offered  themselves  to  Thee  a  sacrifice  of  praise  for  a  sweet- 
 smelling  savour,  we  may  be  found  worthy  to  be  united  to  Thy 
 Only  Begotten  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Let  Thy  mercy,  O  God,  through  this  Sacrament 
 which  we  have  received,  at  the  intercession  of  S.  Boniface,  Thy 
 Martyr,  and  his  companions,  both  cleanse  us  from  all  lurking 
 remains  of  the  old  man,  and  fit  us  for  holiness  and  newness  of 
 life.     Through. 
 
 SS.  MEDARDUS  AND  GILDARDUS,  Conff.  Bpp. 
 
 ^  All  as  in  the  Common.     In  Easter-tide^  Gospel,  a  I  am  the  true  vine." 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  hast  ?et  apart  this  day's  holy  feast  in  honour  of 
 Thy  Bishops  and  Confessors,  SS.  Medardus  and  Gildardus, 
 be  present  at  the  prayers  of  Thy  family,  and  grant  that  we  may 
 be  supported  for  the  sake  and  by  the  aid  of  those  whose  feast  we 
 celebrate.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Regard,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  Thy  people  who 
 hasten  to  Thy  Sacrament,  on  this  present  feast  of  Thy  Bishops 
 and  Confessors,  SS.  Medardus  and  Gildardus,  that  their  offerings 
 in  honour  of  Thy  Name  may  be  profitable  for  the  pardon  of  all. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  render  thanks  unto  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God, 
 Who  hast  deigned  to  restore  us  by  a  heavenly  healing;  vouch- 
 safe us,  we  beseech  Thee,  pardon  of  our  sins,  as  Thou  didst 
 vouchsafe  the  chair  of  the  Episcopate  to  Thy  Confessors,  SS. 
 Medardus  and  Gildardus.     Through. 
 
 THE  TRANSLATION  OF  S.  EDMUND,   Conf.  Abp. 
 
 The  Office. 
 Let  us  all  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  and  celebrate  the  feast  in  honour  oj 
 S.  Edmund,  for  ivhose  translation  angels  rejoice  and  praise  the  Son  of 
 God. 
 
 Ps.    xxxiii.    Rejoice    in    the    Lord,    O    ye    righteous,    for  it 
 becometh  well  the  just  to  be  thankful. 
 
JUNE  XI.  3y$ 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who   permittest  us  to  celebrate  the  Translation   of 
 S.   Edmund,  Thy   Bishop   and  Confessor,  we  humbly  beseech 
 Thee,  for  his  sake  and  prayers,  to  turn  us  from  wickedness  to 
 virtue,  and  from  bondage  unto  the  kingdom.     Through. 
 
 Memorial  of  SS.  Primus  and  Felicia?!,   MM. 
 O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  make  us  duly  to  attend  the  feast 
 of  SS.  Primus  and  Felician,  Thy  Martyrs,  and  at  their  prayers 
 perceive  the  gift  of  Thy  protection.     Through. 
 
 ^T  All  as   ii.  in  the  Common ,  except  Grad.  iv.,  Gospel  and  Offert.  i.  in  the 
 same.     In  Easter-tide,  Gospel,  "  I  am  the  true  vine." 
 
 Alleluia  !  This  Edmund,  poor  and  gentle,  enter eth  heave  fi  rich,  and 
 is  praised  in  hymns  above. 
 
 Secret.  O  God,  Who,  by  Thy  heavenly  blessing,  dost  turn 
 bread  and  wine  into  Thy  Flesh  and  Blood,  grant,  we  beseech 
 Thee,  that  for  the  sake  of  S.  Edmund,  Thy  Bishop  and  Con- 
 fessor, we,  returning  unto  Thy  pity,  may  be  established  in  Thy 
 favour.     Through. 
 
 Secret  of  SS.  Primus  and  Felician.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord, 
 let  the  Sacrifice  to  be  consecrated  on  the  feast  of  Thy  precious 
 Martyrs,  SS.  Primus  and  Felician,  be  accepted  in  Thy  sight; 
 and,  for  their  glorious  deeds,  both  cleanse  us  from  our  sins 
 and  make  the  prayers  of  Thy  servants  pleasing  unto  Thee. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  God,  Who  hast  translated  S.  Edmund,  Thy 
 Confessor  and  Bishop,  from  suffering  to  joy,  grant,  we  beseech 
 Thee,  that  we  who  reverence  his  Translation  on  earth  may, 
 by  his  protection,  be  translated  to  heaven.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  of  SS.  Primus  and  Felician.  We  beseech  Thee, 
 Almighty  God,  let  the  feast  of  Thy  Martyrs,  SS.  Primus  and 
 Felician,  which  has  been  celebrated  with  the  heavenly  Mystery, 
 procure  for  us  Thy  pardon  and  favour.     Through. 
 
 S.  BARNABAS,  Ap. 
 
 U    All  as  i.  in  the  Common,  except  Alleluia  and  Sequence  ii.,  Offert.   iii.  in 
 
 the  same. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  prayers  of  Thy  Apostle, 
 
374  June  xii. 
 
 S.  Barnabas,  commend  Thy  Church  to  Thee,  and  let  him  continue 
 to  intercede  for  her  whom  by  his  doctrine  and  death  he  doth 
 glorify.     Through. 
 
 The  Gospel.      Joh  n  TLY.  1  2  - 1 6 . 
 At  that  tune,   Jesus   said  to    I  lis  disciples,    This   is    My  com- 
 mandment   He  may  give  it  unto  you. 
 
 The   Creed. 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  we  offer  unto  Thee  the  Sacrifice  of  Recon- 
 ciliation on  this  festival  of  S.  Barnabas,  Thy  Apostle-,  grant,  we 
 beseech  Thee,  at  his  prayers,  both  to  understand  and  attain  unto 
 this  help*  of  our  redemption.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  heavenly 
 Sacrament  which  we  have  offered  to  Thy  Majesty  on  the  passion 
 of  Thy  Apostle,  S.  Barnabas,  be  profitable  to  our  salvation, 
 at  his  intercession  on  whose  day  we  have  received  it. 
 Through. 
 
 SS.  BASILIDES,  CYRDTUS,  NABOB,,  AND  UAZARIUS,  MM. 
 
 %  The  Office  i.,  Epistle  ii.,  Grad.  vi.,  Alleluia  v.,  Gospel  xiii.,  Offert.  iv., 
 mid  Comm.  iii.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  feast  of  Thy  Martyrs, 
 SS.  Basilides,  Cyrinus,  Nabor,  and  Nazarius,  shine  forth  in  us, 
 in  answer  to  our  prayers  ;  that  the  grace  bestowed  on  them  by 
 Thy  eternal  goodness  may  also  grow  in  us  by  the  fruits  of  our 
 devotion.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Give  unto  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  spirit 
 of  true  religion  ;  and  at  the  intercession  of  Thy  Martyrs,  SS. 
 Basilides,  Cyrinus,  Nabor,  and  Nazarius,  look  favourably  upon 
 our  gifts.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We,  being  refreshed  by  Thy  Divine  Sacrament, 
 beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  Gcd,  that  at  the  intercession  of  Thy 
 Martyrs,  SS.  Basilides,  Cyrinus,  Nabor,  and  Nazarius,  we  may 
 be  found  worthy  of  a  place  in  the  joys  of  heaven.     Through. 
 
 *  i.e.,  the  Blessed  Sacrament, 
 
junk  xiv.,  xv.  375 
 
 S.  BASIL,  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 ^[  All  as  i.  /';;  the  Common,  except  Grad.  iv.  and  Comm.  ii.  /'//  the  same. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  didst  see  fit  to  choose  S.  Basil,  Thy  Confessor, 
 to  be  a  chief  doctor  and  preacher  of  the  Catholic  Faith,  grant,  we 
 beseech  Thee,  that  at  his  intercession  we  may  be  set  free  from 
 the  evil  of  our  sins,  and  serve  Thee  with  sincerity  of  heart. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  the  gifts  offered  unto 
 Thee  be  made  profitable,  at  the  prayers  of  S.  Basil,  Thy  Con- 
 fessor and  Bishop,  unto  eternal  salvation.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  let  the  glorious  intercessions  of  S.  Basil, 
 Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop,  obtain  for  us  that  the  Sacrament  of 
 heavenly  healing  which  we  have  received,  minister  grace  unto 
 us  continually.     Through. 
 
 SS.  VITUS,  MODESTUS,  AND  CRESCENTIA,  MM. 
 
 \  The  Office  iv.,  Epistle  in.,  Grad.  and  Offert.  ii.,  Alleluia  and  Comm.  vii., 
 and  Gospel  ix.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we  may  share 
 the  reward  of  Thy  Martyrs,  SS.  Vitus,  Modestus,  and  Cres^- 
 centia,  whose  victory  we  celebrate.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  be  favourable  unto  our  supplications,  and 
 accept  the  oblations  and  prayers  of  Thy  people  ;  and,  at  the 
 intercession  of  Thy  Martyrs,  SS.  Vitus,  Modestus,  and  Cres- 
 centia,  turn  our  hearts  unto  Thyself,  that  we,  being  delivered 
 from  worldly  lusts,  may  pass  unto  an  earnest  longing  after 
 heavenly  things.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  keep  us,  who  are 
 refreshed  by  partaking  of  the  food  of  salvation,  under  the  defence 
 of  Thy  Martyrs,  SS.  Vitus,  Modestus,  and  Crescentia,  in  whose 
 earthly  festival  Thou  hast  this  day  permitted  us  to  rejoice. 
 Through. 
 
376  JUNE    XVI.,    XVIII. 
 
 THE  TRANSLATION  OF  S.  RICHARD,  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 %  All  as  i.  in  the  Common,  except  Grad.  iv.  and  Comm.  ii.  in  the  same. 
 
 The   Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  permittest  us  to  celebrate  with  due  honour  the 
 Translation  of  Thy  Bishop  and  Confessor,  S.  Richard,  grant  us, 
 we  beseech  Thee,  for  his  sake  and  prayers,  to  pass  out  of  this 
 miserable  world,  and  attain  unto  the  joys  of  heaven.   Through. 
 
 Memorial  of  SS.   Cir'icus  and  Julita,   MM. 
 Hear  us,  O  Lord  our  God,  who  pray  to  Thee,  with  the  aid  of 
 Thy  holy  Martyrs,  S.  Ciricus  and  S.  Julita  his  mother,  that  we 
 may  maintain  like  constancy  with  those  whose  triumphs  we  cele- 
 brate.    Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  offer  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  our  prayers  and  gifts, 
 humbly  beseeching  Thee  that,  at  the  intercession  of  S.  Richard, 
 Thy  Bishop  and  Confessor,  whose  translation  we  keep,  we 
 may  be  turned  from  wickedness  to  virtuous  living,  and  from 
 bondage  to  the  kingdom.     Through. 
 
 Secret  of  SS.  Ciricus  and  Julita.  We  present  unto  Thee,  O 
 Lord,  the  holy  gifts  of  the  faithful,  trusting  in  the  intercession 
 of  Thy  Martyrs,  SS.  Ciricus  and  Julita,  that  what  with  un- 
 worthy service  we  perform  may,  for  their  sake,  be  made  more 
 acceptable.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  humbly  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  by  this  Sacra- 
 ment which  we  have  received,  for  the  sake  and  intercession  of  S. 
 Richard,  Thy  Bishop,  the  day  of  whose  translation  we  reverently 
 keep,  to  translate  us  from  the  darkness  of  this  life  unto  perpetual 
 light.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  of  SS.  Ciricus  and  Julita.  O  Lord,  let  Thy  people 
 obtain  an  increase  of  holy  blessing  by  this  Sacrament  which 
 we  have  received  j  and,  at  the  intercession  of  Thy  Martyrs, 
 SS.  Ciricus  and  Julita,  be  ever  upholden  by  the  abundant  help 
 of  Thy  benefits.     Through. 
 
 SS.  MARK  AND  MARCELLIAN,  MM. 
 
 %  The  Office  and  Oftert.  vii.,  Epistle  and  Alleluia  vL,  Grad.  iv.,  Gospel  and 
 Comm.  xi.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 As  Memorial  of  SS.  Alexander,  etc.,  p.  365. 
 
jijne  xix.,  xx.  377 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  let  Thy  grace  continually 
 prevent  and  follow  us  j  and  mercifully  receive  these  oblations 
 which  we  offer  to  be  consecrated  to  Thy  Name  for  our  sins, 
 that  at  the  intercession  of  Thy  Martyrs,  SS.  Mark  and  Marcel- 
 lian,  they  may  be  profitable  unto  the  salvation  of  all.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Let  the  glorious  deeds  of  Thy  Martyrs,  SS.  Mark 
 and  Marcellian,  assist  us,  O  Lord,  that  Thy  holy  ordinance  which 
 we  have  received  may  quicken  us.     Through. 
 
 SS.   GERVASIUS  AND  PROTHASIUS,  MM. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  lxxxv. 
 The  Lord   shall    speak  peace  unto  His    people   and    to   His 
 saints,  that  they  turn  not  again. 
 
 Ps.  Lord,  Thou  art  become  gracious  unto  Thy  land  :  Thou 
 hast  turned  away  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 As  Memorial  of  MM.,  p.  365. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Romans  viii.  28-32. 
 Brethren,  we  know  delivered  Him  up  for  us  all. 
 
 ^[  Grad.  i.,  Alleluia,  Offert.  and  Comm.  iiiv  and  Gospel  x.  in  the  Common. 
 
 Secret.  We  offer  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  sacrifice  of  praise  for  the 
 grace  bestowed  on  Thy  Martyrs,  SS.  Gervasius  and  Prothasius, 
 to  the  end  they  might  not  fear  to  die  for  Thy  Name,  and  after 
 death  might  shine  in  glory  everlasting.     Through 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  Thy  blessing 
 imparted  by  these  holy  Mysteries  fill  the  hearts  of  Thy  faithful 
 people,  that  they  may  both  do  honour  to  the  death  of  Thy 
 Martyrs,  SS.  Gervasius  and  Prothasius,  and  under  their 
 guardianship  obtain  the  everlasting  salvation  which  they  desire. 
 Through. 
 
378  JUNE  XXII. 
 
 THE  TRANSLATION  OF  S.  EDWARD,  Mart.  King. 
 
 %  The  Office  and  Epistle  iii.,  Grad.  and  Comm.  i.,  Alleluia  v.,  Gospel  iv., 
 and  O fieri:,  ii.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  the  Ruler  of  the  Eternal  Kingdom,  mercifully  behold 
 Thy  family,  who  keep  the  Translation  of  King  Edward ;  and  as 
 Thou  deignest  to  glorify  him  by  the  gift  of  heaven,  so  at  his  pre- 
 vailing intercession  graciously  make  us  to  be  numbered  with  him 
 in  everlasting  happiness.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Look  down,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  God,  on  our 
 humble  sacrifice  offered  unto  Thee  in  honour  of  Thy  King  and 
 Martyr,  S.  Edward,  which  Thou  art  pleased  to  hallow  unto  Thy- 
 self by  a  marvellous  dispensation;  and  grant  us,  at  his  prayers, 
 so  innocently  to  live,  that  we  may  be  found  worthy  to  attain 
 unto  everlasting  joy.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  let  the  holy  Sacrament  we  have  received 
 make  us  pure-,  and,  at  the  intercession  of  S.  Edward,  Thy  King 
 and  Martyr,  bring  us  to  a  portion  in  everlasting  happiness. 
 Through. 
 
 S.  ALBAN,  Proto-nmrtyr  of  England. 
 
 *§  The  Office  iv.,  Grad.  ii.,  Alleluia  and  Offert.  i.,  Gospel  iii.,  and  Comm. 
 
 vi.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  hast  hallowed  this  day  by  the  martyrdom  of 
 S.  Alban,  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we  may  ever  be  com- 
 forted by  his  continual  help,  in  whose  yearly  feast  we  rejoice. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Wisdom  iv.  7-15. 
 But  though  the  righteous  respect  unto  His  chosen. 
 
 The   Sequence. 
 
 Come  forth,  come  forth  in  triumph,  joyous  band, 
 
 Sing  to  the  Lord  high-sounding  canticles, 
 
 And  to  the  world  tell  out  His  wondrous  works. 
 
junk  xxn.  379 
 
 With  all  your  heart,  and  strength,  and  soul 
 
 The  praise  of  Christ  make  known, 
 \\  ho  of  His  saints  is  lite  and  power, 
 
 Glory,  reward,  and  crown. 
 
 \\  hose  plenteous  loving-kindness  decks 
 
 Alban  with  golden  bay; 
 Whose  all-prevailing  gift  of  grace 
 
 Cleans'd  all  his  guilt  away, 
 And  set  his  horn  of  glory  up 
 
 For  ever  and  for  aye. 
 
 For  when  God's  gift  he  had  received, 
 
 The  mystery  of  grace, 
 Idols  he  spurned,  not  fearing  then 
 
 The  heathen  monarch's  face. 
 
 Whilst  to  the  punishment  of  death 
 
 A  prisoner  he  was  led, 
 He  dried  the  brimming  stream,  and  passed 
 
 In  safety  o'er  its  bed  ; 
 
 And  by  a  like  effect  of  grace 
 
 The  dry  and  sandy  earth 
 Did  also  to  a  springing  well 
 
 Of  water  sweet  give  birth. 
 
 O  Alban!  who  these  works  achieved 
 
 Leaving  this  earthly  plain, 
 Ascending  up,  the  highest  heaven 
 
 With  glory  erst  dost  gain, 
 To  thee,  as  to  our  patron,  now 
 
 We  seek  with  earnest  prayer, 
 That  for  the  pardon  of  our  sins 
 
 Thy  favour  we  may  share. 
 For  England's  people  intercede, 
 And  for  her  everlasting  peace. 
 
 *For  us  Thy  suppliants  obtain 
 The  life  where  endless  joys  remain 
 And  Alleluias  never  cease. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  that,  like  as,  in 
 reverencing  S.  Alban  Thy  Martyr,  we  declare  Thy  marvellous 
 acts,  so  by  this  holy  office  of  reconciliation  he  may  ever  himself 
 devoutly  intercede  for  us.     Through. 
 
 P.  Com??i.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  S.  Alban,  Thy 
 Martyr,  ever  intreat  Thy  Majesty,  that  Thy  Sacrament  may 
 cleanse  us  from  sin.     Through. 
 
 *  This  verse  is  said  thrice. 
 
3$o  JUNE  XXIII. 
 
 THE  VIGIL  OF  S.  JOHN  THE  BAPTIST. 
 
 The  Office.  Luke  i. 
 Fear  not,  Zacharias,  for  thy  prayer  is  heard,  and  thy  wife 
 Elizabeth  shall  bear  thee  a  son,  and  thou  shalt  call  his  name 
 John ;  and  he  shall  be  great  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord,  and  he  shall 
 be  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  even  from  his  mother's  womb  ; 
 and  many  shall  rejoice  at  his  birth. 
 
 Ps.  xxi.  The  King  shall  rejoice  in  Thy  strength,  O  Lord  ; 
 exceeding  glad  shall  he  be  of  Thy  salvation. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  Thy  family  may 
 walk  in  the  way  of  salvation;  and,  following  the  exhortations  of 
 S.  John,  the  forerunner  of  Christ,  may  in  all  quietness  attain  unto 
 Him  Whom  he  foretold,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son. 
 Who. 
 
 Memorial  of  S.  Etheldreda,    Virg. 
 
 O  God,  Who  on  this  day  causes t  us  to  rejoice  in  the  yearly 
 feast  of  S.  Etheldreda,  Thy  Virgin,  mercifully  grant  that  we  may 
 be  succoured  for  her  sake,  the  example  of  whose  chastity  doth 
 enlighten  us.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Jerem.  i.  4- 10. 
 
 In  those  days,  the  word  of  the  Lord  to  plant,  saith 
 
 the  Lord  Almighty. 
 
 Gradual.  John  i.  There  was  a  man  sent  from  God,  whose 
 name  was  John.     The  same  came — 
 
 'f'.  To  bear  witness  of  the  Light,  and  *  to  make  ready  a  people 
 prepared  for  the  Lord. 
 
 ^[  If  Sunday  ,  is  said — 
 
 Alleluia]  f.  Lukei.  Thou,  child,  shalt  be  called  the  Pro- 
 phet of  the  Highest ;  for  thou  shalt  go  before  the  face  of  the 
 Lord  to  prepare  His  ways. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  i.    I- 1 7. 
 
 There  was  in  the  days  of  Herod  prepared  for  the 
 
 Lord. 
 
 Offer t,  Ps.  viii.  Thou  croiunest  him  with   glory  and  worship, 
 *  Luke  i. 
 
JUNE   XXIV.  381 
 
 and  makest  him  to  have  dominion  of  the  works  of  Thy  hands,  0 
 Lord. 
 
 Secret.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  accord- 
 ing to  the  witness  of  S.  John  the  Baptist,  Thy  Lamb,  Who 
 is  set  forth  in  these  Mysteries,  may  ever  take  away  our  sins. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret  of  S.  Etheldreda.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  graciously 
 to  accept,  at  the  prayers  of  S.  Etheldreda,  Thy  Virgin,  the 
 offering  we  have  presented  before  the  eyes  of  Thy  Majesty. 
 Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xxi.  His  honour  is  great  in  Thy  salvation  :  glory 
 and  great  worship  shalt  Thou  lay  upon  him,  O  Lord. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Let  the  excellent  prayers  of  S.  John  the  Baptist,  O 
 Lord,  accompany  us,  to  the  end  he  may  reconcile  us  unto  Him 
 Whose  coming  he  foretold,  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son  our  Lord. 
 Who. 
 
 P.  Comm.  of  S.  Etheldreda.  We  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God, 
 that,  at  the  intercession  of  S.  Etheldreda,  Thy  Virgin,  our  partak- 
 ing of  the  heavenly  Table  may  ever  draw  our  desires  to  Thee. 
 Through. 
 
 gu  3foim  tfie  'Baptist. 
 
 The  Office.     Isa.  xlix. 
 
 The  Lord  hath  called  me  from  the  bowels  of  my  mother  by  my 
 name,  and  He  hath  made  my  mouth  like  a  sharp  sword  ;  in  the 
 hollow  of  His  hand  hath  He  hid  me,  and  made  me  as  a  polished 
 shaft. 
 
 Ps.  xcii.  It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  and 
 to  sing  praises  unto  Thy  Name,  O  Thou  most  Highest. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  hast  made  this  day  honourable  to  us  in  the 
 Nativity  of  S.  John,  grant  unto  Thy  people  the  grace  of  spiritual 
 joy,  and  dispose  the  minds   of  all   the  faithful  unto  the  way  of 
 everlasting  salvation.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Isa.  xlix.  I -7. 
 
 Listen,  O  isles  to  be  His  servant.     I  will  also  give 
 
 Thee  for  a  light  to  the  Gentiles,  that  Thou  mayest  be  My  sal- 
 
382  JUNK   XXIV. 
 
 vation  unto  the  end  of  the  earth Kings  shall  see  and 
 
 arise,  princes  also  shall  worship  the  Lord  Thy  God,  and  the  Holy 
 One  of  Israel,  and  He  shall  choose  Thee. 
 
 Gradual.  Jeremiah  i.  Before  I  formed  thee  in  the  belly,  I  knew 
 thee  :  and  before  thou  earnest  out  of  the  womb  I  sanctified 
 thee. 
 
 y.  The  Lord  put  forth  His  hand,  and  touched  my  mouth,  and 
 said  unto  me — 
 
 Alleluia  !  y .  Matt.  xi.  Among  them  that  are  born  of  women 
 there  hath  not  risen  a  greater  than  John  the  Baptist. 
 
 The  Sequence'. 
 
 The  Holy  Baptist's  yearly  festival, 
 
 Herald  of  Christ,  we  celebrate  to-day  ; 
 
 Whose  life  and  conversation  let  us  follow, 
 
 That  to  the  life  he  spoke  of  he  may  bring  us. 
 
 Most  holy  man,  thou  friend  of  Jesus  Christ, 
 
 Devoutly  we  desire  to  share  the  joys 
 
 Which,  unto  Zechariah,  Gabriel  promised 
 
 To  those  who  thy  nativity  should  keep;  * 
 
 That  through  this  feast  we  may  rejoice  for  ever, 
 
 Where  happy  saints  of  God  in  bliss  unite. 
 
 Thou  who  the  hearts  of  faithful  men  preparest, 
 
 Lest  God  should  error  find  or  treachery  there, 
 
 We  ask  that  thou  wouldst  intercede  for  us 
 
 That  our  continual  sins  may  be  absolved  ; 
 
 That  He  may  graciously  be  pleased  to  visit 
 
 His  faithful  people,  and  abide  in  them  ; 
 
 That  He  Whom  thou  didst  point  out  with  thy  finger, 
 
 The  Lamb  that  the  world's  sins  doth  take  away, 
 
 With  His  pure  fleece  may  mercifully  clothe  us, 
 
 That  we  may  follow  Him  arrayed  in  white, 
 
 Associate  with  angels,  through  the  gate 
 
 Of  brightest  light,  O  John,  thou  friend  of  Christ! 
 
 (The  last  line  is  said  three  times.) 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  i.  57-68. 
 
 At  that  time  Elizabeth's  full  time  was  come  
 
 redeemed  His  people. 
 
 The   Creed. 
 Ojfert.  Ps.   xcii.    The   righteous   shall   flourish  like  a   palm- 
 tree,  and  shall  spread  abroad  like  a  cedar  in  Libanus. 
 
 *    On  the  day  of  the  Decollation  is  said,   instead  of  the  above  tivo  lines — 
 
 Which  may  in  heaven  be  given  to  those  of  us 
 Who  glory  on  thy  day  of  martyrdom. 
 
JUNE   XXVI,  $8$ 
 
 Secret,  We  place  our  gifts  upon  Thy  Altar,  O  Lord,  in  due 
 reverence  of  his  Nativin  ,  and  asking  his  assistance  who  spake  of 
 the  coming  of  the  Saviour  of  the  world,  and  shewed  forth  His 
 presence,  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son.     Who. 
 
 Comm.  Luke  i.  Thou,  child,  shalt  be  called  the  Prophet  of  the 
 Highest,  for  Thou  shalt  go  before  the  face  of  the  Lord  to  pre- 
 pare His  ways. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Let  Thy  Church,  O  God,  rejoice  in  the  gene- 
 ration of  S.  John  the  Baptist,  by  whom  was  made  known  to  her 
 as  the  Author  of  her  own  regeneration  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ 
 our  Lord.     Who. 
 
 ^[  The  same  Mass  is  said  through  the  Octave,  unless  the  Sunday  Mass  must 
 be  sung,  or  unless  the  Masses  Salus,  or  of  Our  Lady,  or  of  the  Patron 
 Saints  occur. 
 
 SS.  JOHN  AND  PAUL,  MM. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xxxiv. 
 Great  are  the  troubles  of  the  righteous,  but  the   Lord  deli- 
 vereth  him  out  of  all.     The  Lord  keepeth  all  his  bones,  so  that 
 not  one  of  them  is  broken. 
 
 Ps.  I  will  alway  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord ;  His  praise  shall 
 ever  be  in  my  mouth. 
 
 The   Collect. 
 We  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  let  a  twofold  joy  await  us 
 on  to-day's  feast,  proceeding  from  the  glory  of  SS.  John  and 
 Paul,  whom  the    same   faith    and  passion    in   very  deed   made 
 brethren.     Through. 
 
 %  Memorial  of  S.  John  the  Baptist. 
 
 %  The  Epistle  viii.,  Grad.  and  Gospel  vii.,  the  Sequence  (if  a  Sunday)  i., 
 Offert.  iiv  and  Comm.  vi.  in  the  Common. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  Rev.  xi.  These  are  the  two  olive-trees  and  the 
 two  candles  burning  before  God  ;  they  have  power  to  shut  heaven 
 with  clouds  and  to  open  its  gates,  for  their  tongues  are  made  the  keys 
 of  heaven. 
 
 Secret.  We  place  the  offering  of  reconciliation  upon  Thy  Altar, 
 O  Lord,  adoring  Thy  might  in  the  suffering  of  Thy  Saints  John 
 
384  JUNE   XXVIII. 
 
 and  Paul,  and   by  them  imploring  for  ourselves  pardon  of  our 
 sins.     Through. 
 
 P.  Cotmn.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  Sacrament  which 
 Thy  faithful  people  have  received  be  profitable  unto  them;  and, 
 leaning  on  the  guardianship  of  those  whose  day  they  celebrate,  be 
 found  meet  to  attain  that  everlastingly  after  which  in  this  world 
 they  devoutly  follow.     Through. 
 
 THE  VIGIL  OF  SS.  PETER  AND  PAUL,  App. 
 
 The  Office.  John  xxi. 
 The  Lord  saith  unto  Peter,  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 
 shalt  gird  thee  and  carry  thee  whither  thou  wouldest  not.  This 
 spake  He,  signifying  by  what  death  he  should  glorify  God. 
 
 Ps.  xix.  The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of   God,  and  the 
 firmament  sheweth  His  handiwork. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O    God,   Who    permittest    us    to    keep    by  anticipation    the 
 glorious  day  of  Thine  Apostles,  SS.  Peter  and  Paul,  grant,  we 
 beseech  Thee,  that  we  may  ever  be  prevented  by  their  favour 
 and  aided  by  their  prayers.     Through. 
 
 Memorial  of  S.  Leo,   Cofif.  Bp. 
 O  God,  Who  madest  S.  Leo,  Thy  Bishop,  an  equal  with  Thy 
 Saints  in  good  deeds,  mercifully  grant  that  we   who  keep   his 
 commemorative  feast  may  also  imitate  the   example  of  his  life. 
 Through. 
 
 %  Memorial  of  S.  John  the  Baptist. 
 
 The  Lesson.      Acts  iii.  I-IO. 
 
 In  those  days  Peter  and  John  which  had  happened 
 
 unto  him. 
 
 Gradual.  (See  ii.  in  the  Common.) 
 Alleluia  !   (See  i.  in  the  Common.) 
 
[UNE    XXIX.  385 
 
 The  Gospel,     John  \xi.  1 6- 1 9. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  Simon  Peter should  glorify 
 
 God. 
 
 Offiert.    (See  Grad.  iii.  in  the  Common.) 
 
 Set-ret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  prayers  of  those 
 whose  feast  we  keep  make  the  gifts  of  reconciliation  which  we 
 present,  acceptable  to  Thee  for  our  fasting.     Through. 
 
 Secret  of  S.  Leo.  Grant,  O  Lord,  that,  at  the  intercession  of  S. 
 Leo,  Thy  Bishop  and  Confessor,  this  oblation,  by  the  offering  of 
 which  Thou  didst  give  remission  of  sins  to  the  whole  world, 
 may  be  profitable  unto  us.     Through. 
 
 Comm,  John  xxi.  Simon,  son  of  Jonas,  lovest  Thou  Me  more 
 than  these  ?  Lord,  Thou  knowest  all  things  ;  Thou  knowest 
 that  I  love  Thee. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  have  received,  O  Lord,  the  Divine  Mysteries 
 in  anticipation  of  the  feast  of  Thy  Apostles,  SS.  Peter  and  Paul, 
 which  we  desire  to  keep ;  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we  may 
 be  defended  by  their  prayers  whose  rule  doth  govern  us. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  ofS.  Leo.  O  Lord,  we  that  have  received  the  Divine 
 Mystery,  entreat  that  the  pious  intercession  of  S.  Leo,  Thy  Bishop 
 and  Confessor,  may  accompany  us,  and  that  we  may  have  a  sense 
 of  his  wished-for  protection  whose  feast  we  keep.     Through. 
 
 £>£>*  Peter  ant)  paui,  App. 
 
 The  Office.     Acts  xii. 
 Now  I  know  for  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. 
 
 Ps.  And  when  Peter  was  come  to  himself,  he  said — 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  hast  hallowed  this  day  by  the  martyrdom   of 
 Thy  Apostles  Peter  and  Paul,   grant   unto  Thy  Church  in  all 
 things  to  follow  the  precepts  of  those  from  whom  she  received 
 the  beginning  of  her  faith.     Through. 
 c  c 
 
386 
 
 JUNK     XXIX. 
 
 The  Lesson.      Acts  xii.  I-II. 
 //;  those  days  Herod  the  King  the  people  of  the  Jews. 
 
 Gradual.    (See  Grad.  iii.  in  the  Common.) 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  Matt.  xvi.  Thou  art  Simon  Bar- Jonah,  to  ivhom 
 flesh  and  blood  hath  not  revealed  the  Word  of  the  Father,  but  the 
 Father  Himself  which  is  in  heaven. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 O  jocund  band,  sing  forth  melodious  praise, 
 
 "With  symphonies  conjoining  rythmic  words  ! 
 
 With  special  strains  chant  those  true  lights  of  heaven, 
 
 Who  cast  their  golden  gleams  o'er  all  the  world, 
 
 Whose  trophies  flourish  in  the  courts  above. 
 
 This  bright  day  may  their  merit  sins  absolve. 
 
 Upon  each  head  a  chaplet  shines  of  triumph — 
 
 One  o'er  the  Cross,  the  other  o'er  the  sword. 
 
 Victorious  now,  beyond  the  stars  on  high 
 
 They  stand  superior  in  the  heavenly  realm. 
 
 Hence  by  thy  word,  O  blessed  Peter!  thou 
 
 The  mighty  door  of  heaven  dost  shut  and  ope: 
 
 With  favour  now  receive  our  faithful  vows, 
 
 Unloosing  all  the  thraldom  of  our  sin. 
 
 O  holy  Paul !  thy  sacred  teaching  bring, 
 
 Illuminate  the  people's  hearts  with  truth, 
 
 And  in  so  far  as  God  may  grant  perfection 
 
 Raise  thou  their  thoughts  to  things  above  the  stars, 
 
 Where  music  of  the  angels  doth  resound, 
 
 In  concert  of  stringed  instruments  and  voice  ; 
 
 In  which  concordant  symphony  combined 
 
 That  chief  quartette  doth  excellently  blend — 
 
 Virtue  and  Justice,  Prudence,  Temperance — 
 
 Wherein  the  hosts  of  heaven  in  ritual  due 
 
 Harmonious  sing  canticles  to  Christ. 
 
 That  they  may  with  our  choir  associate  be, 
 
 May  those  great  luminaries  grant,  to  whom 
 
 High-sounding  acclamations  we  upraise. 
 
 Let  all  redeemed  creation  cry,  Amen. 
 
 The  Gospel. 
 (See  Gosp.  iv.  in  the  Common.) 
 The  Creed. 
 Offert.   (See  Offert.  ii.  in  the  Common.) 
 
 Secret,  O  Lord,  let  the  prayers  of  Thy  Apostles  accompany 
 this  Sacrifice,  whereby  Thou  dost  permit  us  to  gain  purification 
 and  protection,  which  we  present  to  be  consecrated  to  Thy  Name. 
 Through. 
 
 Comm.  Matt.  xvi.  Thou  art  Peter,  and  upon  this  rock  I  will 
 build  My  Church. 
 
juni;   xxx.  3<Sy 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  C)  Lord,  at  the  intercession  of 
 
 Thy  Apostles,  to  defend  us,  whom  Thou  hast  filled  with  the 
 Bread  of  Heaven,  from  all  adversities.     Through. 
 
 ^[  Within  the  Octave  (when  the  Mass  is  of  the  same)  is  said  all  as  i.  in  the 
 Common,  except  Gnid.  iii.  and  OfFert.  iv.,  and  the  Collects,  which  are  as 
 on  the  day. 
 
 THE  COMMEMORATION  OF  S.  PAUL,  Ap. 
 
 The  Office.     2  Tim.  i. 
 I  know  whom  I  have  believed,  and  am  persuaded  that  He  is 
 able  to  keep  that  which  I  have  committed  unto  Him  against  that 
 day. 
 
 Ps.  exxxix.  O  Lord,  Thou  hast  searched  me  out,  and  known 
 me ;  Thou  knowest  my  downsitting  and  mine  uprising. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 0  God,  Who  through  the  preaching  of  Thy  Apostle  S.  Paul 
 didst  teach  the  Gentile  multitudes,  grant,  we  beseech  Thee, 
 that  we  may  perceive  his  protection  whose  feast  we  keep. 
 Through. 
 
 ^[  Memorial  of  S.  Peter  (as  on  the  feast  of  the  Chair  of  S.  Peter),  and  of 
 S.  John  Baptist  (as  on  the  day). 
 
 The  Epistle.     Gal.  i.  1 1 -2 6. 
 
 1  certify  you,  brethren   and  they  glorified  oar  Lord 
 
 Jesus  Christ  in  me. 
 
 ^[  All  as  on  the  Con-v.  of  S.  Paul.     The  Creed  is  said. 
 
 Secret.  We  present  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  our  due  oblation,  and 
 pray  that  it,  being  consecrated,  may  contribute  to  the  praise  of 
 Thy  Name,  the  reverence  due  to  the  dignity  of  the  Apostles,  and 
 unto  our  own  protection.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  Thy 
 Church,  being  refreshed  by  Thy  saving  Sacrament,  and  supported 
 by  the  prayers  of  S.  Paul  Thy  Apostle,  may  in  such  wise  receive 
 these  present  gifts  that  she  may  be  found  meet  to  attain  unto 
 those  which  are  eternal.  Through, 
 c  c  2 
 
3^8  Jl;l-Y    I.,    II. 
 
 THE  OCTAVE  OF  S.  JOHN  BAPTIST. 
 
 %  All  as  on  the  Day,  except — 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  i.  1 3-2  5. 
 
 At  that  time  the  angel  said  unto  Zacharias,  Fear  not  my 
 
 reproach  among  men. 
 
 ^f  If  this  feast  fall  on  Saturday  or  Sunday  the  Mass  of  the  Octave  is  said  in 
 the  Chapter-house. 
 
 Clje  Hisitation  of  tlje  TBtatfetJ  Hirgin  agarg. 
 
 The  Office. 
 
 Let  us  all  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  and  celebrate  ihe  Feast  in  honour  of 
 the  Virgin  Mary,  concerning  whose  Visitation  angels  rejoice  and  praise 
 the  Son  of  God. 
 
 Ps.  xlv.  My  heart  is  inditing  of  a  good  matter :  I  will  speak 
 of  the  things  which  I  have  made  unto  the  King. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 0  God,  Who  for  the  consolation  of  both  didst  move  the  most 
 Holy  Virgin  Mary,  Mother  of  Thy  Only  Begotten  Son,  to  visit 
 S.  Elizabeth,  mercifully  grant  that  we  Thy  servants  may  ever 
 draw  comfort  from  her  Visitation,  and  be  by  Thy  protection 
 defended  from  all  adversities.     Through. 
 
 ^  There  is  no  Memorial. 
 
 The  Lesson.     The  Song  of  Solomon  ii.  I-I4. 
 
 1  am  the  Rose  of  Sharon  thy  countenance  is  comely. 
 
 Gradual.  Blessed  and  worthy  of  reverence  art  thou,  0  Virgin 
 Mary,  who  in  chastity  wast  fund  the  Mother  of  the  Saviour. 
 
 y  .  0  Virgin  Mother  of  God,  He  Whom  the  world  cannot  contain 
 was  hidden  in  thy  womb,  and  was  made  Man. 
 
 Alleluia  !  }f .  Wondrous  Mother,  highest  in  grace,  multiply  thy 
 gifts,  enrich  the  Church  with  holy  virtues,  and  take  away  division  ; 
 give  thy  protection  to  the  penitent. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Let  the  glad  feast  employ  our  lay 
 Which  Zachariah's  house  this  day 
 
 W  itnessed  with  happiness  : 
 Great  doings  there  we  contemplate ; 
 Let  then  a  feast  new  feast  create, 
 
 The  Church's  house  to  bless. 
 
JULY    II.  389 
 
 No  higher  feast  our  joy  can  move 
 Than  that  whereon  abundant  love 
 
 Did  gracious  token  show: 
 Which  blest  Elizabeth  perceived, 
 AY  hen  in  old  age  she  seed  conceived, 
 
 As  we  from  Scripture  know. 
 
 Let  the  whole  world  give  welcome  meet, 
 And  let  the  Visitation  sweet 
 
 Be  heartily  adored ; 
 Her  pitying  heart's  benignity, 
 Her  lowly  state's  humility 
 
 A  sacred  balm  afford. 
 
 The  spirit  of  prophetic  fire, 
 
 Both  Babe  and  Mother  did  inspire 
 
 When  Mary  entered ; 
 Endued  with  comfort  so,  and  strength, 
 The  happy  Mother  saw  at  length 
 
 Her  time  accomplished. 
 
 Then  of  this  feast  the  author  true, 
 O  Syon,  praise  with  honour  due, 
 
 The  Mother  of  our  Lord  ; 
 Extol  her  loudly  as  ye  may, 
 Her  favour  ye  can  ne'er  repay, 
 
 Nor  worthy  praise  accord. 
 
 Thou  who  didst  visit  on  the  hill, 
 Deign  in  these  plains  to  visit  still 
 
 Our  Mother  Church  below; 
 Of  Christian  souls  thou  medicine, 
 May  that  be  ours  by  grace  divine 
 
 Which  man  cannot  bestow. 
 
 Of  earthly  women,  thou  most  blest 
 Star  of  the  Sea,  Light  manifest, 
 Comfort  thy  mournful  servants'  breast, 
 
 On  all  thy  brightness  send. 
 Grant  us  that  blessedness  to  know 
 Which  from  thy  Holy  Child  doth  flow, 
 That  so  He  may  on  us  bestow 
 
 A  glory  without  end. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  i.  38-47. 
 At  that  time  Mary  arose  and  went  my  Saviour. 
 
 The  Creed. 
 
 Ojfert.  Luke  i.  Hail,  Mary,  that  art  highly  favoured,  the  Lord 
 is  with  thee  :  blessed  art  thou  among  women,  and  blessed  is  the 
 fruit  of  thy  womb. 
 
390  jiji.v  in.,  iv. 
 
 Secret,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  graciously  behold  the  obla- 
 tion of  Thy  Church  ;  and  at  the  intercession  of  the  glorious 
 Virgin  Mary,  Mother  of  God,  grant  her  always  the  gifts  of 
 union  and  peace.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Blessed  is  the  ivomb  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  tuhich  bare  the 
 
 Son  of  the  Eternal  Father. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  God,  Who  by  means  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary 
 hast  succoured  a  lost  world,  for  her  glorious  sake  and  prayers 
 be  pleased  to  grant  that  all  offence  and  disorder  be  removed 
 from  the  Kingdom  of  Thy  Church,  and  that  she  may  ever  duly 
 serve  Thee  in  Thy  peace.     Who. 
 
 ^[  Throughout  the  Octave  let  the  same  Mass  be  said  (with  the  following 
 Sequences.  All  these,  except  that  for  the  Fifth,  Sixth,  and  Octave 
 Day,  stand  in  the  Missals  for  the  same  days  in  the  Octave  of  the 
 Assumption :  — 
 
 THE  SECOND  DAY. 
 The  Sequcfice. 
 
 Mary,  after  travail,  Virgin, 
 
 Mother  who  gavest  birth  to  God, 
 
 Made  by  His  power  full  of  grace, 
 
 Hail,  Lady  of  all  earth  below  ! 
 
 Hail,  gracious  Queen  of  heaven  above  ! 
 
 Let  heaven  and  all  the  concourse  of  the  saints 
 
 To  thee  pour  forth  harmonious  symphonies  ; 
 
 Let  earth,  woods,  waters,  cry  aloud  to  thee. 
 
 Illustrious  Parent,  blessed  Mother,  hail  ! 
 
 Whence  light  and  truth  were  to  the  world  made  known. 
 
 Thou  at  thy  holy  paps  hast  Jesus  fed, 
 
 Virgin  which  hast  brought  forth — a  Mother  yet  a  Maid ! 
 
 Wherefore,  O  Lady,  listen  to  our  vows ; 
 
 For  man's  salvation  intercede  with  Christ. 
 
 Through  thee,  O  Mother,  let,  we  pray, 
 
 Thy  children's  sins  be  done  away; 
 
 And  unto  us  be  entrance  given 
 
 To  everlasting  joys  of  heaven  ; 
 
 And  glory  may  be  there  secure 
 
 Where  life  for  ever  doth  endure. 
 
 THE  THIRD  DAY. 
 The  Sequence. 
 Hail,  Mary,  highly  favoured ! 
 The  Lord  is  with  thee,  gentle  Maid  ! 
 Thru  art  above  all  women  blest, 
 \\  ho  peace  to  all  mankind  broughtest, 
 
 Joy  to  the  angel's  heart. 
 The  fruit  of  thy  womb  blessed  be, 
 Y\  ho  hath  ordained  us  graciously 
 
 With  thee  to  have  a  part. 
 
JULY    V.  39I 
 
 By  this  salutation, 
 Sweet  sign  of  salvation, 
 
 A  thing  wondrous  to  hear, 
 Thou  didst  bring  forth  a  Child: 
 A  new  Star  undefiled, 
 
 A  new  Sun  thou  didst  bear — 
 Thou  the  temple  wast  made, 
 An  immaculate  Maid, 
 Of  Christ  our  salvation, 
 The  Lamb  and  the  Lion. 
 The  Flower  and  the  Dew, 
 By  a  miracle  new, 
 Bread  and  Shepherd,  were  born 
 Of  thee,  rose  without  thorn, 
 Of  all  virgins  the  Queen. 
 Of  righteousness  thou  art  the  city, 
 Thou  art  the  Mother,  too,  of  pity: 
 Theophilus  thou  didst  reclaim 
 Out  of  the  pit  of  guilt  and  shame. 
 W  herefore,  Star  of  the  Sea ! 
 Sojourn  of  Deity, 
 Of  the  sun  dawning  ray, 
 Portal  of  Paradise, 
 From  which  light  did  arise, 
 To  Thy  Holy  Son  pray, 
 That  we,  from  all  our  sins  set  free, 
 May  by  His  grace  accepted  be, 
 And  gain  a  habitation  bright 
 Where  ever  shines  unclouded  light ! 
 
 THE  FOURTH  DAY. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 Now  let  the  faithful  choir  with  joy  exulting  sing, 
 
 Alleluia ! 
 The  Undefiled  brings  forth  of  mighty  kings  the  King, 
 
 O  wonder  rare ! 
 The  heaven -descended  Councillor,  born  of  a  Virgin,  doth  appear, 
 
 Sun  of  a  Star : 
 A  Sun  that  doth  no  setting  know,  a  Star  whose  rays  do  ever  glow, 
 
 Gleaming  afar. 
 As  a  star  puts  forth  its  ray,  so  the  Virgin  in  like  way 
 
 Her  Son  doth  bear. 
 
 Bright  the  Star  doth  still  endure,  so  the  Virgin  still  is  pure, 
 
 No  stain  is  there. 
 
 Of  Lebanon  the  cedar  tall  is  with  the  hyssop  on  the  wall 
 
 Made  lowly  here : 
 
 The  self-existent  Word  on  high  took  on  Him  flesh,  and  bodily 
 
 His  Passion  bare. 
 
 Esa'ias  this  foretold,  the  Synagogue  of  old  knew  this,  yet  fast  did  hold, 
 
 Its  blindness  drear. 
 
392  JULY 
 
 VIII, 
 
 Though  prophets  may  rehearse,  and  heathen  Sybil's  verse  confirm,  hearts 
 still  averse 
 
 Will  not  give  ear. 
 
 Believe  without  delay;  unhappy  nation  say,  why  will  ye  go  away? 
 
 Lost  people,  hear. 
 
 No  more  the  Scripture  scorn,  think  on  the  Child  new-born,  Whom  for  this 
 world  forlorn 
 
 Mary  did  bear. 
 
 THE  FIFTH  DAY. 
 
 ^[  The  Sequence  as  on  the  Purification  of  Our  Lady. 
 
 THE  SIXTH  DAY. 
 
 ^[  The  Sequence  as  on  the  Annunciation. 
 
 THE  SEVENTH  DAY. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 The  light  of  this  auspicious  day 
 Beholds  the  honours  which  we  pay 
 
 To  her  who  God  did  bear ; 
 On  this  high  festival  we  raise 
 To  Mary  ever- Virgin  praise, 
 
 And  her  deserts  declare. 
 
 Let  every  man,  at  every  hour, 
 Before  her  humble  vows  outpour, 
 
 Seek  her  protecting  face  ; 
 Bring  their  best  energies  to  sing, 
 With  heart  and  soul,  with  voice  and  string, 
 
 Hail,  Mary,  full  of  grace  ! 
 
 Hail !  Lady,  Mistress  of  the  skies  ! 
 Hail !  ever-maiden,  chaste  and  wise  ! 
 
 Thou  peerless  Mother  fair. 
 Unwedded  thou  didst  seed  conceive, 
 Thou  didst  the  wondrous  grace  receive, 
 
 Daughter  the  Sire  to  bear. 
 
 Fresh  garden  which  south  breezes  fan, 
 Path  secret  kept,  untrod  by  man, 
 
 Gate  closed  most  jealously; 
 Sweet  earth  by  dews  of  heaven  renewed  ; 
 Pure  fleece  of  Gideon,  bedewed 
 
 By  showers  of  Deity. 
 
 Hail !  brightness  of  the  firmament ! 
 With  thy  rays  circumambient, 
 
 Visit  our  darkened  soul. 
 Star  of  the  Sea!  the  storm  appease, 
 Lest  tempest-tost  the  raging  seas 
 
 Destructive  o'er  us  roll. 
 
july  ix.,  ii.  393 
 
 THE  OCTAVE  DAY   OF  THE  VISITATION  OF 
 BLESSED  MARY. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Come,  thou  Mother  of  all  grace  ! 
 Succour  of  our  wretched  race, 
 
 Fount  of  tenderness ! 
 Light  of  the  Church,  come  thou,  and  pour 
 Upon  thy  servants  grieving  sore, 
 
 A  ray  of  happiness. 
 
 As  our  Queen  we  honour  thee, 
 Sing  praises  to  thee  joyously 
 
 With  fervency  of  heart ; 
 Thou  in  troubles  and  distress, 
 And  when  doubts  our  souls  depress, 
 
 Health  and  comfort  art. 
 
 Star  brightly  gleaming  in  the  sky, 
 Allay  the  raging  tempest  high, 
 
 Which  stirs  this  stormy  sea ; 
 Look  on  Symon  Peter's  boat, 
 On  thy  Son's  holy  seamless  coat, 
 
 Let  them  not  rended  be. 
 
 Haven  of  those  who  navigate, 
 
 Thy  children,  when  they  supplicate, 
 
 Deign  graciously  to  guide : 
 Do  thou  the  sorrowing  console, 
 Give  succour  to  the  fainting  soul, 
 
 The  erring  gently  chide. 
 
 By  that  blest  Infant  born  of  thee, 
 With  man  thou  joinest  Deity, 
 
 With  earthly  things  the  sky; 
 Let  heresies  and  schism  cease, 
 And  to  the  covenant  of  peace 
 
 Give  thou  security. 
 
 SS.  PROCESSUS  AND  MARTINIAN,  MM. 
 
 ^[  The  Office  and  Alleluia  vi.,  Epistle  i.,  Grad.  v.,  Gospel  viii.,  Offert.  ii., 
 and  Comm.  vii.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 (See  Coll.  ii.  in  Comm.  Many  ConfF.) 
 
 Memorial  of  S.  Swith'm. 
 
 O  God,  Who  permittest  us  to  celebrate  the  most  holy  day  of 
 
 the  burial  of  S.  Swithin,  Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop,  graciously 
 
394  July  iv. 
 
 be  present  with  the  prayers  of  Thy  Church,  that  she  may  be 
 protected  by  the  guardianship  of  him  in  whose  deeds  she  glories. 
 Through. 
 
 %  Memorial  of  SS.  Peter  and  Paul  and  of  Our  Lady. 
 
 Secret.  Receive,  O  Lord,  our  prayers  and  oblations,  and  that 
 they  may  be  worthy  in  Thy  sight  let  us  be  succoured  by  the 
 prayers  of  Thy  Martyrs  SS.  Processus  and  Martinian.  Through. 
 
 Secret  of  S.  Sivithin.  Accept,  O  most  merciful  God,  the  gift 
 which  we  present  to  Thy  Majesty,  and  at  the  intercession  of 
 S.  S within, Thy  Bishop  and  Confessor,  grant  that  it  may  be  profit- 
 able to  our  welfare  in  this  life  and  in  the  next.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  who  have  been  refreshed  with  the  Divine  Mys- 
 tery, and  who  rejoice  in  the  earthly  commemoration  of  Thy 
 Martyrs  SS.  Processus  and  Martinian,  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord, 
 that  we  may  at  their  intercession  be  numbered  in  the  lot  of  sal- 
 vation in  which  they  by  Thy  grace  have  glory.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  ofS.  Swithin.  O  God,  Who  by  the  partaking  of  Thy 
 Sacrament  dost  cleanse  us  from  the  pollution  of  sin,  grant,  we  be- 
 seech Thee,  that  for  the  sake  of  S.  S within,  Thy  Bishop  and  Con- 
 fessor, we  may  be  delivered  from  all  adversities,  and  enjoy  the 
 delights  of  heavenly  life.     Through. 
 
 TRANSLATION  AND  ORDERING  OF  S.  MARTIN, 
 
 Con/.  Bp. 
 
 %  All  as  i.  in  the  Common,  except  Grad.  and  Comm.  iii.,  and  Alleluia  iv.  in 
 
 the  same. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  gavest  S.  Martin  unto  Thy  people  to  be  a  minister 
 of  eternal  salvation,  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  he  who  per- 
 formed Thy  commands  on  earth  may  ever  deign  to  be  our  inter- 
 cessor in  heaven.     Through. 
 
 %  Memorials  of  the  Visitation  and  of  the  Apostles. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Let  the  whole  Church,  in  Catholic  peace  united, 
 Proclaim  the  praise  of  Martin,  priest  of  Christ, 
 And  at  his  name  let  heretics  fly  pale. 
 In  such  a  son  rejoice,  Pannonia; 
 Exult  in  such  a  scholar,  Italy. 
 
Hi  v  vi.  395 
 
 In  holy  strife  each  of  Gaul's  three  divisions 
 
 Contend  of  which  he  should  be  held  the  Bishop; 
 
 Rut  let  all  joy  alike  to  call  him  Father: 
 
 His  body  rests  in  care  of  Tours  alone. 
 
 Let  Franks  and  Germans  join  in  his  applause, 
 
 Clad  in  whose  cloke  the  Lord  Himself  was  seen. 
 
 He  in  the  parts  of  Egypt  is  renowned; 
 
 And  by  wise  men  of  Greece,  who  count  themselves 
 
 Inferior  in  gifts  and  skill  to  Martin: 
 
 For  fevers  he  allays,  and  devils  casts  out, 
 
 And  paralytic  limbs  restores  to  vigour. 
 
 By  his  prevailing  prayer  three  dead  are  raised. 
 
 He  impious  rites  destroys,  and  images 
 
 Unto  the  flames  delivers,  for  Christ's  glory; 
 
 With  unclad  arms  the  Mysteries  celebrating, 
 
 He  with  a  light  from  heaven  is  endued. 
 
 "W  ith  eyes  and  hands,  and  his  whole  soul  uplifted 
 
 To  heaven,  all  things  earthly  he  despises. 
 
 Of  Christ  he  ever  spake  and  righteousness. 
 
 And  all  which  to  true  life  doth  appertain : 
 
 Therefore  we  all  entreat  thee,  blessed  Martin, 
 
 That  as  thou  here  hast  many  wonders  shown  us, 
 
 So  by  thy  supplication  thou  wouldst  ever 
 
 Pour  out  on  us  the  grace  of  Christ  from  heaven. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  xii.  32-34. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples.  Fear  not there 
 
 will  your  heart  be  also. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  intercession  of  S. 
 Martin, Thy  Bishop  and  Confessor,  commend  our  gifts,  and  make 
 us  ever  acceptable  to  Thy  Majesty.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  Sacrament  which 
 we  received  bestow  on  us  a  saving  defence,  and  at  the  intercession 
 and  for  the  sake  of  Thy  Bishop  and  Confessor,  S.  Martin,  absolve 
 us  from  all  sin.     Through. 
 
 THE  OCTAVE  DAY  OF  SS.  PETER  AND  PAUL. 
 
 ^[  The  Office  v.,  Epistle  viii.,  Grad.,  Offert.,  and  Comm.  iv.,  Sequence  i.,  and 
 Alleluia  as  on  SS.  John  and  Paul. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Whose  right  hand  raised  S.  Peter  the  Apostle  as 
 he  walked  on  the  waves  that  he  sank  not,  and  delivered  His 
 Apostle  Paul,  who  thrice  suffered  shipwreck,  from  the  deep  of 
 the  sea,  graciously  hear  us,  and  grant  that  for  the  sake  of  both 
 we  may  attain  unto  everlasting  glory.     Who. 
 
396  July  vii. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  xiv.  22-33. 
 At  that  tune  Jesus  constrained  the  Son  of  God. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Most  High  God,  look  upon  the 
 vows  which  we  pay  unto  Thee,  and  grant  that  they  may  be 
 pleasing  unto  Thee  for  the  prayers  of  those  in  whose  honour 
 they  are  presented.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  let  the  Sacrament  which  we  have  received 
 prepare  for  us  a  heavenly  healing  at  the  prayers  of  Thy  Apostles 
 Peter  and  Paul.     Through. 
 
 THE  TRANSLATION    OF  S.  THOMAS  OF  CANTER- 
 BURY, Mart. 
 
 ^  All  as  on  his  feast  in  Christmas-aveek,  except  the  Collects,  which  are  the 
 same  as  on  the  Translation  of  S.  Edmund,  changing  Edmund  into 
 Thomas. 
 
 Cfie  jTeast  of  Belies* 
 
 ^J  On  the  first  Sunday  after  the  Translation  of  S.  Thomas  shall  be  celebrated 
 the  feast  of  Relics  of  the  Church  of  Sarum.  The  Office  and  Grad.  v., 
 Epistle  viii.,  Alleluia  iii.,  Sequence,  Offert.,  and  Comm.  i.,  Gospel  ii.  in 
 Comm.  Many  Mart. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  the  good  deeds 
 of  the  Holy  Mother  of  God,  and  ever- Virgin  Mary,  and  of  all 
 Thy  Saints  whose  relics  are  contained  in  this  church,  may  protect 
 us,  that  at  their  prayers  we  may  continually  rejoice  in  peace  and 
 quietness  in  Thy  praise.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  merciful  God,  behold  with  gracious 
 eye  the  gifts  offered  to  Thy  Majesty,  that  at  the  prayers  of  those 
 whose  most  precious  relics  are  preserved  in  this  church  they  may 
 be  profitable  unto  our  salvation.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  who  have  tasted  the  Divine  Mysteries  beseech 
 Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  intercession  of  those  in  whose  holy  guar- 
 dianship we  delight  everywhere  protect  us.     Through. 
 
july  x.  397 
 
 THE  SEVEN  BRETHREN,  MM. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  cxiii. 
 Praise  the  Lord,  ye  servants,  O  praise  the  Name  of  the  Lord  ; 
 Who  maketh  the  barren  woman  to  keep  house,  and  to  be  a  joyful 
 mother  of  children. 
 
 Ps.  Blessed  be  the  Name  of  the  Lord  from  this  time  forth  for 
 evermore. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  as  we  have 
 known  that  Thy  glorious  Martyrs,  Felix,  Philip,  Vitalis,  Marcial, 
 Alexander,  Sylvanus,  and  Januarius,  were  bold  in  their  confes- 
 sion, so  we  may  have  a  sense  of  their  holy  zeal  in  interceding 
 with  Thee  on  our  behalf.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle. 
 (See  iv.  in  the  Common.) 
 
 Gradual.  (See  viii.  in  the  Common.) 
 
 Alleluia  I  y.  Ps.  cxiii.  Praise  the  Lord,  ye  servants  :  O  praise 
 the  Name  of  the  Lord. 
 
 y.  Blessed  be  the  Name  of  the  Lord  from  this  time  forth  for 
 evermore. 
 
 %  Both  ^f"f  are  said  as  in  Easter-week. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  xii.  46-50. 
 
 At  that  time,  while  Jesus  talked  to  the  people the  same 
 
 is  my  brother,  and  sister,  and  mother. 
 
 Offer t.   (See  v.  in  the  Common.) 
 
 Secret.  Regard,  O  Lord,  the  oblations  of  the  faithful,  and  let 
 them  be  acceptable  to  Thee  on  the  death  of  Thy  saints,  who 
 loving  Thee  with  the  love  of  brethren  gave  their  bodies  to  mar- 
 tyrdom.    Through. 
 
 Comm.  Matt.  xii.  Whosoever  shall  do  the  will  of  My  Father 
 Which  is  in  Heaven,  the  same  is  My  brother,  and  sister,  and 
 mother,  saith  the  Lord. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  that  are  refreshed,  O  Lord,  by  Thy  grace  with 
 the  Food  of  Life,  make  our  supplications  unto  Thee  that  we  may 
 have  a  share  in  the  reward  of  those  whose  victory  we  celebrate. 
 Through. 
 
398 
 
 THE  TRANSLATION  OF  S.   BENEDICT,  Abbot. 
 
 %  All  as  in  the  Common,  except  Comm.  ii.  in  Comm.  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  intercession  of  the  Abbot 
 
 S.  Benedict  commend  us  in  Thy  sight,   that  by   his   protection 
 
 we  may  obtain  that  which  by  our  own  good  deeds  we  cannot. 
 
 Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  at  the  prayers  of  S.  Bene- 
 dict, let  the  Sacrifice  which  we  have  laid  upon  the  holy  Altar  be 
 made  profitable  unto  our  salvation.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  let  the  Abbot  S.  Benedict  protect  us  by  his 
 intercession  whilst  we  receive  Thy  Sacrament,  that  we  may  both 
 prove  the  wonderful  excellence  of  his  conversation,  and  receive 
 the  benefit  of  his  intercession.     Through. 
 
 THE  TRANSLATION  OF  S.  SWITHIN  AND  HIS 
 COMPANIONS,  Conff. 
 
 %  All  as  in  the  Common,  except — 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  hast  made  this  day 
 honourable  by  the  Translation  of  S.  Swithin,  Thy  Bishop  and 
 Confessor,  and  his  companions  ;  grant  joyfulness  unto  Thy 
 Church  in  this  celebration,  and  at  their  intercession  whose  feasts 
 we  revere  on  earth  let  us  be  exalted  unto  heaven.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  (As  on  the  Feast  of  SS.  Theodolus  and  Gildardus.) 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  we  that  have  received  the  pledge  of  ever- 
 lasting life,  humbly  implore  Thee  that,  at  the  intercession  of  S. 
 Swithin,  Thy  Bishop  and  Confessor,  and  his  companions,  we  may 
 verily  partake  of  that  which  we  have  handled  under  the  form  of 
 a  sacrament.     Through. 
 
 THE  TRANSLATION  OF  S.  OSMUND,  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 ^[  The  Office  as  on  Visit.  B.  V.  M.f  changing  the  word  Visitation  to  Trans- 
 lation. Epistle  rtWGomm.  ii.,  Grad.  iv.,  Alleluia,  Gospel,  and  Offert. 
 i.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Celled. 
 
 O  God,  Whose  miracles  of  old  we  perceive  to  shine  forth  even 
 
jui.y  xvi.  399 
 
 in  our  days  to  the  magnifying  of  Thy  Name,  and  the  praise  and 
 honour  of  S.  Osmund,  Confessor  and  Bishop,  mercifully  grant 
 us,  at  the  intercession  of  him  whose  Translation  we  keep,  both  to 
 glorify  Thee  in  this  present  world,  and  to  enjoy  Thy  presence  in 
 that  which  is  to  come.     Through. 
 
 The  Sequence, 
 
 Let  us  Messiah's  praise  essay, 
 
 Who  is  the  Truth,  the  Life,  the  Way, 
 
 The  glory  of  the  blest : 
 This  joyful  day  let  Osmund's  name 
 And  memory  of  illustrious  fame 
 
 Be  by  the  Church  confest. 
 
 On  this  the  feast  of  his  Translation 
 The  heavenly  host  with  veneration 
 
 Stand  up  in  reverence ; 
 The  Son  of  God  they  celebrate, 
 In  Whom  all  hope  doth  culminate; 
 
 Who  of  His  excellence 
 
 Made  this  Confessor  brighter  shine 
 Than  Osmund's  own  illustrious  line, 
 
 In  parentage  more  high. 
 Above  his  military  shield 
 The  merits  of  his  virtues  yield 
 
 A  nobler  dignity. 
 
 Prudent,  heroic,  self-denying, 
 
 On  faith  and  hope  for  strength  relying, 
 
 In  justice  eminent; 
 In  charity  most  excellent, 
 Such  panoply  from  Heaven  sent 
 
 All  wickedness  repels. 
 
 Envy  and  quarrels,  haughtiness, 
 Base  avarice  and  unfeelingness, 
 
 Jests,  vauntings,  gluttony, 
 A  soldier  without  spot  or  stain, 
 He  doth  beat  down,  give  up,  refrain, 
 
 Cast  out,  and  make  to  flee. 
 
 Jewels,  possessions,  robes,  and  gold, 
 He,  storing  treasures  still  untold, 
 
 To  the  Church  dedicates: 
 With  these  he  beautifies  the  shrine, 
 But  from  himself  a  stream  divine 
 
 Of  wonders  emanates. 
 
 He  makes  the  lame  to  walk,  the  blind 
 To  see,  the  dumb  a  tongue  to  find, 
 
 The  sad  to  mourn  no  more ; 
 Lepers  he  heals,  the  dead  brings  back, 
 Nor  faileth  those  who  his  help  lack 
 
 From  sickness  to  restore. 
 
40C  JULY   XVII, 
 
 faintly  Bishop,  hear  when  we 
 Our  suppliant  voices  lift  to  thee, 
 To  us  thy  comfort  give: 
 
 May  we  be  cleansed  from  stain  of  sin, 
 To  heavenly  courts  admittance  win, 
 And  in  their  brightness  live. 
 
 Secret.  Sanctify  our  gifts,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thcc,  for  the 
 sake  and  at  the  intercession  of  Thy  bountiful  Confessor  Osmund, 
 that  they  may  be  changed  into  the  Body  and  Blood  of  Thy  Son 
 Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  and  may  be  profitable  to  the  salvation  of 
 our  souls.     Through. 
 
 P.  Cornm.  We  that  have  received  the  holy  gifts  humbly  be- 
 seech Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we,  being  strengthened  by  their  virtue, 
 may  both  follow  the  example  of  Thy  Bishop  and  Confessor  S. 
 Osmund,  and  attain  unto  joys  eternal.     Through. 
 
 S.  KENELM,  Mart.  King. 
 
 ^  The  Office  and  Epistle  iii.,  Gospel  iv.,  Grad.  i.,  Alleluia  and  Offert.  v., 
 and  Comm.  vi.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Almighty  and  merciful  God,  Who  hast  specially  gladdened 
 us  this  day  by  the  feast  of  S.  Kenelm,  Thy  King  and  Martyr, 
 look  with  serenity  on  the  vows  of  Thy  faithful  people,  and  grant 
 that  for  his  sake  and  prayers  whose  feast  we  keep  we  may  ever 
 be  sustained.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Look  down,  O  Lord  God,  on  these  present  gifts,  and 
 at  the  intercession  of  S.  Kenelm,  Thy  Martyr,  whose  revered 
 feast  we  observe,  let  them  bestow  on  the  faithful  forgiveness 
 unto  salvation,  and  worthily  obtain  for  them  the  joys  of  ever- 
 lasting life.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  Thy  people  be  glad 
 in  keeping  the  feast  of  Thy  Martyr  S.  Kenelm,  and  make  them 
 whom  Thou  hast  refreshed  with  the  food  of  the  heavenly  Table 
 to  have  fellowship  with  Thee  in  everlasting  life.     Through. 
 
JULY  XVIII.,  XX.,  XXI.  401 
 
 S.  ARNULPH,  Mart,  and  Bp. 
 
 IT  The  Office  and  Alleluia  v.,  the  rest  iii.  except  Oflfert  i.,  in  Comm.  Mart. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Almighty  God,  be  present  at  our  supplications,  and  at  the  in- 
 tercession of  S.  Arnulph,  Thy  Bishop  and  Martyr,  mercifully 
 grant  that  the  effects  of  Thy  accustomed  compassion  may  be  seen 
 in  them  whom  Thou  dost  encourage  to  hope  for  Thy  pity. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  let  not  the  gracious  prayers  of  Thy  Bishop 
 and  Martyr,  S.  Arnulph,  be  wanting  to  us  to  reconcile  our  gifts  to 
 Thee,  and  ever  to  obtain  Thy  pardon  for  us.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  Thy  blessed  Bishop 
 and  Martyr,  Arnulph,  draw  nigh  to  pray  that  Thy  Sacrifice  might 
 give  us  salvation.     Through. 
 
 S.  MARGARET,  Virg.  Mart. 
 
 %  The  Office,  Offert.,  and  Comm.  iii.,  Epistle  i.,  Grad.  and  Alleluia  ii.,  and 
 the  rest  as  in  the  Common. 
 
 The   Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  on  this  day  didst  cause  the  Virgin  S.  Margaret 
 to  enter  into  heaven  by  the  palm  of  martyrdom ;  grant  us,  we  be- 
 seech Thee,  to  follow  her  example,  and  be  counted  worthy  to 
 attain  unto  Thee.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  Sacrifice  offered  on 
 the  feast  of  Thy  Virgin  Martyr,  S.  Margaret,  give  us  both  holi- 
 ness of  mind  and  continual  chastity  of  body.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  As  on  S.  Kenelm's  Day. 
 
 S.  PRAXEDES,  Virg. 
 
 ^f  The  Office  ii.  and  Comm.  iv.  in  Comm.  Virg.  Mart. ;  Epistle,  Grad.,  and 
 Alleluia  ii.,  and  the  rest  as  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Almighty  God,  let  the  supplication  of  Thy  Virgin,  S.  Praxedes, 
 be  present  with  Thy  people,  that  whoever  rejoices  in  her  honour 
 may  be  protected  by  Thy  aid.     Through. 
 
 DD 
 
402  JULY   XXII. 
 
 Secret,  Receive,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  gift  offered 
 in  honour  of  Thy  holy  Virgin,  Praxedes,  and  for  her  sake  and 
 prayers  abundantly  bestow  upon  us  in  Thy  mercy  that  which  we 
 cannot  of  ourselves  obtain.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  Thy  holy  ordinance, 
 for  the  sake  and  by  the  aid  of  S.  Praxedes,  Thy  Virgin,  put  away 
 all  our  sins  from  us,  and  bring  us  to  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven. 
 Through. 
 
 S.  MARY  MAGDALENE. 
 
 The   Office. 
 As  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant  us,  most  merciful  Father,  like  as  S.  Mary  Magdalene, 
 by  loving  Thy  Only  Begotten  Son  above  all  things,  obtained  for- 
 giveness of  her  sins,  so  she  may  procure  for  us  in  Thy  compas- 
 sionate presence  everlasting  blessedness.     Through. 
 
 Memorial  of  $>.  Wandregesilus. 
 O  God,  by  Whose  grace  the   life  of  S.  Wandregesilus,  Thy 
 Abbot  and  Confessor,  hath  been  highly  praised,  at  his  intercession 
 let  Thy  loving-kindness  work  in  us  that  which  is  pleasing  in  Thy 
 sight.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson. 
 As  in  the  Common. 
 
 Gradual.  As  iv.  in  Comm.  Virg.  Mart. 
 
 Alleluia  !  ^f .  Luke  x.  Mary  hath  chosen  that  good  part  which 
 shall  not  be  taken  away  from  her. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 As  on  Saturday  in  Easter-week. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  vii.  36-50. 
 At  that  time  one  of  the  Pharisees  desired  Jesus  that  He  would 
 eat  with  him go  in  peace. 
 
 The   Creed. 
 Ojfert.  As  ii.  in  the  Common. 
 
 Secret.  Bless,  O  Lord,  the  Sacrifice  offered  unto  Thee  ;  and 
 grant  that  S.  Mary  Magdalene  may  obtain  for  us  of  Thee  that 
 blessing  which  she  gained  from  Thy  Only  Begotten  Son,  while 
 she  offered  unto  Him  a  mystical  service.     Through 
 
JTII  Y    X  X  I II.,    XXIV.  403 
 
 Secret  of  S.  Wandregesilus.  We  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God, 
 let  the  oblation  of  Thy  family,  which  is  adorned  by  the  life  and 
 example  of  S.  Wandregesilus,  Thy  Confessor  and  Abbot,  be  com- 
 mended to  Thee  by  his  holy  intercession.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  As  in  Comm.Virg.,  not  Mart. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  let  the  following  of  the  example  of  S.  Mary 
 Magdalene  afford  us  wholesome  teaching,  that  we  may  be  found 
 meet  to  have  a  share  in  that  good  part  which  shall  not  be  taken 
 away  from  her.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  of  S.  Wandregesilus.  We  who  have  received  Thy 
 Sacrament  humbly  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we  may  perceive  the 
 guardianship  of  S.  Wandregesilus,  Thy  Confessor  and  Abbot, 
 whose  memory  we  reverence.     Through. 
 
 S.  APOLLINAKIS,  Mart.  Bp. 
 
 ^f  The  Office  ii.,   Grad.  iii.,  Alleluia  iv.,  and  Offert.  i.  Comm.  Conf.  Bp. ; 
 Epistle  iv.  Comm.  Mart. ;  Gospel  v.  Comm.  Ap. 
 
 "The  Collect. 
 Let  the  appointed  day  of  Thy  Martyr  and  Bishop,  S.  Apollinaris, 
 O  Lord,  ever  be  prolonged  to  us,  and  both  pour  into  our  hearts 
 the  joy  of  his  glory  and  make  us  acceptable  to  Thee.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  reverent  confession 
 and  prayers  of  S.  Apollinaris,  Thy  Martyr,  ever  commend  our 
 oblation.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  lxxxix.  I  have  sworn  once  by  My  holiness,  his 
 seed  shall  endure  for  ever  ;  and  his  seat  is  like  as  the  sun  before 
 Me  ;  he  shall  stand  fast  for  evermore  as  the  moon,  and  as  the 
 faithful  witness  in  heaven. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  we  that  have  received  the  pledge  of  eternal 
 redemption  beseech  Thee  that  at  the  intercession  of  Thy  Martyr, 
 S.  Apollinaris,  it  may  aid  and  comfort  us  in  this  life  and  in  life 
 eternal.     Through. 
 
 THE  VIGIL  OF  S.   JAMES,  Ap. 
 
 ^[  All  as  Fig.  Ap.,  except  Memorial  of  S.  Christina. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  Lord,  let  Christina,  Thy  Virgin  and  Martyr,  who  hath  ever 
 dd  2 
 
404  JULY   XXV. 
 
 been  pleasing  to  Thee  both  for  her  chastity's  sake  and  for  Thy 
 power  shown  forth  in  her,  implore  forgiveness  for  us.  Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we  who 
 honour  the  yearly  feast  of  S.  Christina,  Thy  Virgin  and  Martyr, 
 by  this  Sacrifice  may  be  ever  confirmed  by  the  integrity  of  her 
 faith,  and  aided  before  Thee  by  her  holy  prayers.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  humbly  beg  of  Thee,  Almighty  God,  at  the 
 intercession  of  S.  Christina,  Thy  Virgin  and  Martyr,  to  keep 
 under  Thy  perpetual  protection  those  whom  Thou  hast  satisfied 
 with  the  heavenly  gift.     Through. 
 
 1"  If  this  Vigil  fall  on  a  Sunday  let  nothing  be  done  of  the  Vigil,  except  a 
 Memorial  only. 
 
 &♦  3Jame#,  ^a 
 
 1    All  as  i.  in  the  Common,  except  Grad.  and  Sequence  ii.,  and  Offert.  iii.  in 
 
 the  same. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Be  Thou,  O  Lord,  the  sanctifier  and  guardian  of  Thy  people, 
 that  under  the  protection  of  Thy  Apostle,  James,  they  may  please 
 Thee    in    their    conversation,    and  serve  Thee  in    all  quietness. 
 Through. 
 
 Memorial  of  SS.  Christopher  cmd  Cucufatus,  MM. 
 
 O  God,  Creator  and  Ruler  of  the  world.  Who,  hast  hallowed 
 this  day  by  the  passion  of  Thy  Martyrs,  SS.  Christopher  and 
 Cucufatus,  grant  that  all  we  who  reverence  them  for  their 
 martyrdom's  sake  may  at  their  intercession  be  delivered  from  the 
 eternal  flames  of  hell.     Through. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  xx.  20-23. 
 
 At  that  time  came  to  Jesus  the  brother  prepared  of 
 
 My  Father. 
 
 The  Creed. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  death  of  S.  James, 
 Thy  Apostle,  obtain  favour  for  the  oblation  of  Thy  people,  that 
 those  things  which  for  our  sake  are  unfitting  may  at  his  interces- 
 sion become  pleasing  unto  Thee.     Through. 
 
 Secret  of  SS.  Christopher  and  Cucufatus.  O  Lord,  we  beseech 
 Thee,  favourably  accept  the  gifts  we  offer,  and  for  the  sake  and 
 
JULY   XXVI.  405 
 
 prayers  of  Thy  Martyrs,  SS.  Christopher  and  Cucufatus,   grant 
 that  they  may  aid  and  further  our  salvation.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We,  rejoicing  in  him  on  whose  feast  we  have  re- 
 ceived Thy  holy  Mysteries,  O  Saviour  of  the  world,  beseech 
 Thee,  O  Lord,  to  aid  us,  at  the  intercession  of  S.  James,  Thy 
 Apostle,  on  whose  day  Thou  hast  refreshed  us  with  Thy  Body 
 and  Blood.     Who. 
 
 P.  Comm.  of  SS.  Christopher  imd  Cucufatus.  O  Lord,  we  that 
 have  received  the  heavenly  Sacrament  on  the  feast  of  Thy  Martyrs, 
 SS.  Christopher  and  Cucufatus,  beseech  Thee,  at  their  prayers,  to 
 grant  that  we  may  attain  in  joy  everlasting  unto  that  which  here 
 on  earth  we  minister.     Through. 
 
 S.  ANNA,  MOTHER  OF  MARY. 
 
 The  Office. 
 
 As  in  the  Common,  inserting  Anna,  Mother  of  Mary. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  on  this  day  didst  exalt  the  excellent  S.  Anna, 
 who  bare  Thy  dearly-beloved  Mother,  to  the  joys  of  life  in 
 heaven,  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we  may  attain  to  eternal 
 blessedness  for  her  glory's  sake  of  whose  saving  offspring  Thou 
 wast  pleased  to  take  unto  Thee  the  nature  of  man  for  the  salva- 
 tion of  the  world.     Who. 
 
 The  Epistle. 
 As  in  the  Common. 
 
 Gradual.  As  iv.  Comm.  Virg.  Mart. 
 
 Alleluia  !  Hail,  holy  Mother  Annay  of  whom  ivas  bom  the  Virgin 
 Mary,  ivho  conceived  seed  from  heaven,  and  brought  forth  the  Saviour 
 of  the  world. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Under  the  old  law's  discipline, 
 Descended  from  a  royal  line, 
 
 Anna  was  born  on  earth : 
 Long  time  did  this  illustrious  dame 
 Bring  forth  no  child  to  bear  her  name, 
 
 Which  to  much  grief  gave  birth. 
 
4-o6  JULY  XXVII. 
 
 At  length  the  Lord  saw  fit  to  give, 
 1  [er  heart  in  mercy  to  revive, 
 
 The  blessing  of  a  child. 
 Offspring  of  patriarchal  line, 
 Anna,  who  dost  in  lustre  shine, 
 
 In  glory  undefiled, 
 
 We  unto  thee  petition  make, 
 That  for  thy  signal  merit's  sake 
 
 Grace  may  on  us  descend. 
 O  Anna,  Mother,  pure  for  ever! 
 O  rose,  right  fair,  of  beauteous  air! 
 
 With  whom  the  lilies  blend, 
 
 Thou  who  didst  bear  Christ's  ?vIother  dear, 
 When  we  despair,  with  gracious  prayer 
 
 To  our  protection  come. 
 Lo,  here  of  light  the  spotless  shrine, 
 Hope  for  the  weak  and  medicine, 
 Thy  offspring  as  a  Queen  doth  shine 
 
 In  the  celestial  home. 
 
 May  she  who  is  preferred  o'er  all 
 Receive,  through  thee,  our  humble  call ; 
 And  in  the  courts  ethereal 
 Our  advocate  become. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  i.    I- 1 6. 
 
 The  book  of  the  generation  which  is  called  Christ. 
 
 Offert.  (See  ii.  in  the  Common.) 
 
 Secret.  Sanctify,  O  Redeemer  of  the  World,  the  gifts  of  this 
 Sacrifice,  and  make  the  same  profitable  to  our  salvation,  at  the 
 prayers  of  S.  Anna,  from  whose  womb,  as  from  a  palace,  Thy 
 Mother,  the  shrine  of  Virgin  purity,  issued  forth.     Who. 
 
 Comm.  As  Comm.  Virg.,  not  Mart. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Protect  us,  O  Lord,  who  have  received  the  ap- 
 pointed Sacrament  of  the  heavenly  Table,  at  the  glorious  inter- 
 cession of  S.  Anna,  Mother  of  Mary,  of  whom  came  forth  the 
 Virgin,  who  bare  a  Son  for  the  salvation  of  all  that  are  born  of 
 woman ;  who,without  loss  of  chastity,  brought  forth  for  us  the 
 Light  of  Life,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son.     Who. 
 
 THE  SEVEN  SLEEPERS. 
 
 ^[  The  Office  vii.,  Epistle  ii.,  Grad.  and  Alleluia  v.,  Gospel  vi.,  Olfert.  i., 
 and  Comm.  iv.  /'/;  the  Comvwn. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  didst  richly  crown  with  reward  the  Seven  Sleepers, 
 
JULY   XXVIII.  407 
 
 the  glorious  heralds*  of  the  everlasting  Resurrection,  grant, 
 we  beseech  Thee,  that  we  may  attain,  at  their  prayers,  unto  the 
 holy  Resurrection  which  by  them  was  marvellously  set  forth. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret.  O  God,  in  Whom  all  the  righteous  have  rest,  and  the 
 Saints  assured  peace,  grant  us  worthily  to  offer  the  oblation 
 of  reconciliation,  that  here  on  earth  we  may  continually  meditate 
 upon  the  perfect  peace  which  Thy  Saints  always  enjoy  in  heaven. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We,  calling  to  mind  the  victory  of  Thy  Saints,  have 
 received  the  adorable  Sacrament,  which  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord, 
 may  obtain  us  pardon  of  our  sins  for  their  sake,  concerning  whose 
 sleep  we  praise  Thy  Majesty.     Through. 
 
 S.  SAMPSON,   Conf.  Bp. 
 
 ^f  All  as  i.  in  the  Common,  except  Alleluia  and  Oifert.  ii.,  Comm.  iii.  in  the 
 
 same. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  grant  unto  us,  Thy  servants,  at 
 the  intercession  of  S.  Sampson,  Thy  Bishop,  when  we  entreat, 
 pardon  of  our  sins  ;  when  we  seek,  the  way  of  salvation  ;  when 
 we  knock,  the  opening  of  the  court  of  the  heavenly  kingdom, 
 that  by  Thy  aid  we  may  be  found  meet  to  attain  unto  the  eternal 
 abode  of  Thy  Majesty.     Through. 
 
 Memorial  of  S.  Panthaleon,  Mart. 
 O  God,  Who  hast  hallowed  this   day  by  the  martyrdom   of 
 S.  Panthaleon,  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  at  his  intercession,  that 
 what  shall  have  a  recompense  of  reward  in  heaven,  may  here  be 
 manifest  in  our  conversation.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  O  God  of  Apostles,  God  of  Martyrs,  God  of  Con- 
 fessors, God  of  Virgins,  God  of  all  the  elect,  we  humbly  entreat 
 Thee,  vouchsafe  to  sanctify  and  bless  this  holy  Sacrifice  in  honour 
 of  S.  Sampson,  Bishop,  and  let  it  be  profitable  in  the  sight  of 
 Thy  Majesty  both  for  the  health  of  our  bodies  and  the  salvation 
 of  our  souls.     Through. 
 
 Secret  of  S.  Pa?ithaleon.  O  Lord,  let  S.  Panthaleon,  Thy  Martyr, 
 who,  being  wasted  by  divers  torments,  was  verily  a  living  victim, 
 by  his  intercession  make  the  oblations  which  we  present  pleasing 
 to  Thee.     Through. 
 
 *   i.e.,  Types. 
 
408  JULY   XXVIII.,    XXIX..    XXX. 
 
 P.  Comm,  ()  Lord,  Who  hast  satisfied  us  with  holy  gifts  on 
 this  feast  of  S.  Sampson,  Thy  Bishop  and  Confessor,  we  beseech 
 Thee  be  pleased  to  multiply  unto  Thy  Church  peace,  faith,  hope, 
 and  charity,  whereby  we  may  be  found  worthy  to  please  Thee  in 
 Thy  Church.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  of  S.  Panthakon.  We,  that  have  been  filled  with  the 
 sacred  food  of  our  redemption,  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  at 
 the  intercession  of  S.  Panthaleon,  Thy  Martyr,  we  may,  by  the 
 holy  Mysteries  which  we  have  received,  be  made  meet  for  joys 
 eternal.     Through. 
 
 A  SECOND  MASS  OF  S.  PANTHALEON. 
 
 ^[  The  Office  ii.,  Epistle  as  on  S.  Albans  Day,  Grad.  and  Offert.  i.,  Alleluia 
 iii.,  Gospel  iii.,  and  Comm.  vi.  in  the  Common.  The  Collects  as  in  the 
 last  Mass. 
 
 SS.  FELIX,   SIMPLICIUS,  FAUSTINUS,  AND  BEATRICE, 
 
 MM. 
 
 ^[   All  as  in  Comm.  Many  Con/.,  except  Epistle  vi.,  Alleluia  iv.,  and  Gospel 
 vii.  ///  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  like  as  Christians 
 rejoice  on  earth  in  the  feast  of  Thy  Martyrs,  Felix,  Simplicius, 
 Faustinus,  and  Beatrice,  so  in  eternity  they  may  have  the  fruition 
 thereof,  and  devoutly  apprehend  that  which  they  celebrate  in  deed. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  humbly  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  Sacrifice 
 which  we  present  in  honour  of  Thy  Martyrs,  SS.  Felix,  Sim- 
 plicius, Faustinus,  and  Beatrice,  confer  upon  us  pardon  and  sal- 
 vation.    Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  let  the  people  set  apart  for  Thv  service 
 bear  away  with  them  the  benefit  and  joy  of  Thy  blessing,  that 
 in  the  continual  protection  of  Thy  holy  Martyrs,  Felix,  Simplicius, 
 Faustinus,  and  Beatrice,  they  may  reap  the  fruit  of  the  service 
 they  have  presented  on  earth.     Through, 
 
 SS.  ABDON  AND  SENNES,  MM. 
 
 ^[    All  as  i.  in  the  Common,  except  Alleluia  vi.,  Gospel  xi.,  Comm.  iii.  /'// 
 the  same,  Epistle  ii.  Comm.  Mart. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  of  Thy  grace  didst  bestow  upon  Thy  Martyrs, 
 
JULY  XXXI.  —  AUGUST  I.  409 
 
 AbdoD  and  Serines,  the  great  favour  of  attaining  unto  this 
 glory,  grant  unto  Thy  servants  pardon  of  their  sins,  that  for  the 
 sake  and  intercession  of  Thy  Saints  we  may  be  delivered  from  all 
 adversity.      Through. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  we  touch  with  devotion  of  heart  these  mys- 
 teries, which  we  have  attended  in  reverence  for  Thy  Martyrs, 
 Abdon  and  Sennes,  whereby  let  protection  and  joys  be  multi- 
 plied to  us.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Let  Thy  faithful  people,  O  Lord,  receive  the  gift  of 
 heavenly  healing,  whereby  they  may,  at  the  intercession  of  Thy 
 Martyrs,  SS.  Abdon  and  Sennes,  be  cleansed  from  all  their 
 sins.     Through. 
 
 S.  GERMANUS,  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 ^f  The  Office,   Offert.,  and  Comm.  i.,  Epistle  and  Gospel  iii.,  Grad.,  and 
 Alleluia  ii.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Hear  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  and  forasmuch  as  the  voice 
 of  our  prayers  deserveth  not  to  be  heard,  we  beseech  Thee,  let 
 the  intercession  of  S.  German  us,  Thy  Bishop  and  Confessor,  be 
 accepted  in  our  behalf.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  we  that  offer  unto  Thee  the  Sacrifice  in  memory 
 of  Thy  Bishop  and  Confessor,  S.  Germanus,  beseech  Thee  that,  by 
 his  holy  support  and  intercession,  we  may  obtain  the  reconciliation 
 which  of  ourselves  we  deserve  not.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  humbly  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we 
 who  have  received  the  food  of  Thy  heavenly  Table  may,  at 
 the  intercession  of  Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop,  S.  Germanus, 
 attain  unto  life  everlasting.     Through. 
 
 THE    CHAINS    OF    S.    PETER,   Ap. 
 
 1]    All  as  on  SS.  Peter  and  Paul,  except — 
 
 The   Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  didst  loose  S.  Peter  the  Apostle  from  his  chains, 
 and  let  him  go  unhurt,  we  beseech  Thee  loose  the  chains  of  our 
 sins,  and  mercifully  defend  us  from  all  evil.     Through. 
 
4  IO  AUGUST   I. 
 
 Manorial  of  the   Maccabees,  MM. 
 Let  the  crown  of  the  brother  Martyrs,  O  Lord,  cause  us  to 
 rejoice,  and  increase  and  strengthen  our  faith,  and  comfort  us  with 
 their  manifold  protection.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Acts  xii.  12-1 7. 
 7//  those  days,  Peter,  when  he  had  gone  forth  from  prison,  came  to 
 the  house  of  Mary   had  brought  him  out  of  prison. 
 
 Alleluia  !  }f.  At  the  command  of  God,  loose,  0  Peter,  the  chains 
 of  the  world,  thou  tuho  dost  cause  the  kingdom  of  heaven  to  be  opened 
 to  the  blessed. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Lo  !  now  this  glorious  day  o'er  all  the  world 
 
 Pours  forth  its  splendour  with  soft  genial  light : 
 
 Let  us  with  thankful  lays  S.  Peter  honour, 
 
 "W  ho,  by  the  love  he  bare  to  things  above, 
 
 Did  win  the  trophy  of  the  Holy  Cross, 
 
 And  heavenly  glory  worthily  bestowed, 
 
 To  which,  with  pious  hearts  and  gladsome  voice, 
 
 Let  all  our  brotherhood  add  their  acclamations. 
 
 May  he  who  from  the  Lord  received  the  gift 
 
 To  bind  and  loose,  the  bearer  of  the  Keys, 
 
 Our  fetters  burst  asunder  by  the  power 
 
 Committed  to  him  ;  raise  us  up  to  heaven, 
 
 And  with  the  assembly  of  the  just  unite  us 
 
 In  the  fair  realms  of  highest  Paradise, 
 
 Where  now  the  angelic  host  doth  Thee  adore, 
 
 O  Christ,  with  voice  harmonious  chanting  forth 
 
 The  Saints'  new  song,  melliflous  resounding. 
 
 With  all  humility  desiring  favour 
 
 Of  Thy  most  gracious  Majesty  on  high, 
 
 Let  us  with  them  in  rythmic  strains  unite 
 
 Such  as  befit  Thy  lofty  dignity; 
 
 And  here  on  earth  continually  praise 
 
 The  Three  in  One  in  heavenly  glory  seated. 
 
 The  angelic  powers  high  in  eminence 
 
 Praise  Thee,  in  glory  triumphing,  for  ever ; 
 
 The  awful  principalities  of  heaven 
 
 Glorify  Thee  above  the  starry  spheres. 
 
 Thou  at  the  right  hand  of  the  Father  sitting 
 
 Vouchsafe  to  hear  Thy  servants'  supplications, 
 
 And  blend  them  with  the  voices  of  the  angels, 
 
 And  let  our  choir,  with  theirs  associate, 
 
 Ever  Thee  glorify  Who  reignest  with  Thy  Saints. 
 
 The  Creed. 
 Secret.  We  offer  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  gift  of  reconciliation,  and 
 pray  that  as  Thou  gavest  constancy  to  S.  Peter,  Thy  Apostle,  in 
 
III.  41 1 
 
 bonds,    so  Thy  grace   may  be  effectual    for   our    forgiveness. 
 
 Through. 
 
 Secret  of  the  Maccabees.  Let  the  Mystery  offered  with  devotion 
 of  heart  on  the  feast  of  Thy  Martyrs  both  protect  and  give  us 
 joy.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  at  the  intercession  of 
 S.  Peter,  Thy  Apostle,  let  the  receiving  of  the  Divine  gift  ever 
 loose  us  from  the  chains  of  our  sins,  and  put  away  all  evil  from 
 us.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  of  the  Maccabees.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty 
 God,  that  we  may  both  profess  and  follow  the  faith  of  those 
 whose  memory  we  celebrate,  by  partaking  of  the  Sacrament. 
 Through. 
 
 S.  STEPHEN,  Mart.  Pope. 
 
 %  The  Office  and  Offert.  ii.,  Grad.  iii.,  Alleluia  iv.,  Gospel,  and  Comm.  i. 
 in  Comm.  Bp.  and  Conf. ;   Epistle  i.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  "Who  dost  gladden  us  by  the  yearly  feast  of  S.  Stephen, 
 Thy  Bishop  and  Martyr,  mercifully  grant  that  we  may  rejoice  in 
 the  protection  of  him  whose  day  we  keep.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  intercession  of  S. 
 Stephen,  Thy  Bishop  and  Martyr,  make  our  oblations  acceptable 
 to  Thee,  who,  by  worthily  offering  the  same,  pleased  Thee. 
 Through . 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  we  receiving  the  Divine  Mysteries,  beseech 
 Thee,  that  at  the  intercession  of  Thy  Bishop  and  Martyr,  S. 
 Stephen,  they  may  minister  to  the  increase  of  our  everlasting  happi- 
 ness.    Through. 
 
 THE  INVENTION  OF  S.  STEPLIEN,  PROTO-MARTYR, 
 AND  HIS  COMPANIONS,  MM. 
 
 f  All  as  on  S.  Stephen's  Bay.     No  Creed  is  said. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  art  the  marvellous  brightness  of  Thy  Saints,  and 
 
 Who  didst  on  this  day  reveal  the  place  in  which  the  bodies  of  SS. 
 
 Stephen,  Thy  Martyr,   Nicodemus,  Gamaliel,  and  Alibon,  were 
 
412  AUGUST  V. 
 
 found,  grant  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  in  their  company  to  rejoice  in 
 eternal  happiness.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  look  graciously  upon  the  Sacrifice  offered  to 
 Thee  by  the  prayers  of  the  faithful,  that  that  which  this  day 
 brought  glory  unto  Thy  beloved  Martyrs,  Stephen,  Nicodemus, 
 Gamaliel,  and  Alibon,  may  obtain  favour  and  redemption  for  us. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We,  being  nourished  and  satisfied  by  Thy  Feast, 
 humbly  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  ever  to  help  us  for 
 the  sake  of  S.  Stephen,  Thy  Martyr,  Nicodemus,  Gamaliel, 
 and  Alibon,  the  feast  of  whose  Invention  we  this  day  keep. 
 Through. 
 
 FEAST  OF  OUR  LADY,  ADNIVES. 
 
 ^}    Probably  the  Mass  of  Our  Lady  from   Purif.  to  Advent  <was   said.     See 
 Comm.  B.  V.  M. 
 
 S.  OSWALD,  Mart.  King. 
 
 ^f  The  Office  iii.,  the  Epistle  and  Grad  i.,  Alleluia  and  Offert.  v.;  Gospel  iv., 
 and  Comm.  vi.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  hast  hallowed  the  sacred 
 joy  and  gladness  of  this  day,  in  memory  of  the  passion  of  Thy 
 servant,  S.  Oswald,  increase  in  our  hearts  Thy  love  and  charity, 
 that  we  may  have  a  sense  of  his  guardianship  in  heaven,  the  shed- 
 ding of  whose  blood  we  commemorate  on  earth.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  graciously  accept  the  gifts 
 which  we  offer  to  Thy  Majesty  in  commemoration  of  Thy  King 
 and  Martyr,  S.  Oswald,  and  of  Thy  goodness  inspire  us  with 
 that  mighty  love  which  burned  in  him.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  that  are  prepared  by  the  Bread  of  Life  beseech 
 Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  at  the  prayers  of  S.  Oswald,  Thy 
 King  and  Martyr,  whose  glorious  victory  we  reverence  with 
 yearly  devotion,  we  may  find  Thy  justice  satisfied  in  us.    Through. 
 
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 Clje  Ctatwffguration  of  £>ur  lorD. 
 
 THE  BLESSING  OF  THE  GRAPES. 
 
 Bless,  O  Lord,  this  fruit  of  the  new  grape  which  Thou  hast 
 vouchsafed  to  ripen  by  the  dew  of  heaven,  the  watering  of  rain, 
 and  calm  and  quiet  seasons,  and  hast  given  it  us  to  be  used 
 with  thanksgiving.  In  the  Name  of  our  Lord  +  Jesus  Christ, 
 by  Whom  Thou  dost  ever  create  all  good  things.     Who. 
 
 AT  MASS. 
 The  Office.     Ps.  Ixxx. 
 
 Come  and  shew  the  light  of  Thy  countenance,  0  Lord,  Thou 
 that  sittest  upon  the  cherubims,  and  we  shall  be  whole. 
 
 Ps.  Hear,  O  Thou  Shepherd  of  Israel,  Thou  that  leadest 
 Joseph  like  a  sheep. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  on  this  day  didst  reveal  from  heaven  Thy  Only 
 Begotten  Son,  transfigured  in  a  wonderful  manner,  to  the  fathers 
 of  both  Testaments,  grant  unto  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  by 
 actions  acceptable  unto  Thee  we  may  attain  unto  the  perpetual  con- 
 templation of  His  glory  in  Whom  Thou  hast  testified  that  Thou, 
 the  Father,  wast  well  pleased.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.      2  Peter  i.  1 6- 1 9. 
 Brethren,  we  have  not  followed arise  in  your  hearts. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  ex.  In  the  day  of  Thy  power  shall  the  people 
 offer  Thee  free-will  offerings  with  a  holy  worship.  The  dew  of 
 Thy  birth  is  of  the  womb  of  the  morning. 
 
 y.  The  Lord  said  unto  My  Lord,  Sit  Thou  on  My  right  hand 
 until  I  make  Thy  enemies  Thy  footstool. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  The  hallowed  day  hath  lightened  upon  us ;  come  ye 
 nations  and  adore  the  Lord,  for  a  great  light  hath  this  day  descended 
 upon  the  earth. 
 
 ^  The  Sequence,  "  Let  us  with  lowly  voice."     (See  p.  188,  or  the  following 
 
 is  said.) 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Blest  be  the  Holy  Trinity  for  ever, 
 Deity,  Unity,  in  glory  equal, 
 
 Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
 Threefold  in  name,  and  all  of  the  same  substance — 
 
414  AUGUST    VI, 
 
 The  Father  God,  the  Son  God,  in  both  the  Holy  Spirit  in  Deity  associate; 
 
 Yet  there  are  not  three  Gods,  but  one  true  God. 
 
 So  is  the  Father  Lord,  the  Son  Lord,  and  the  Holy  Ghost  Lord, 
 
 And  yet  the  Son  Himself  is  one  true  God  ; 
 
 And  so  from  both  proceeds  the  noble  Spirit — 
 
 Persons  distinct,  and  unity  in  essence, 
 
 Majesty,  power,  glory,  honour  equal, 
 
 Ruling  stars,  seas,  earth,  all  created  things  ; 
 
 At  Whom  hell  trembles,  and  the  lowest  pit 
 
 Pays  homage  ;  to  Whom  sun  and  moon  give  praise, 
 
 And  the  angelic  virtues  all  adore ; 
 
 Whom  now  let  every  voice  and  tongue  confess. 
 
 Let  us,  too,  with  uplifted  voices  sing 
 
 Harmonious  chants  with  organ  softly  blended  ; 
 
 Let  us  with  acclamations  cry,  All  hail, 
 
 Praise  in  the  highest  to  the  Lord  exalted  ! 
 
 O  Trinity  adorable 
 
 By  Thee  we  arc  redeemed  : 
 
 O  Love  ineffable 
 
 Do  Thou  Thy  Universal  Church 
 
 Protect,  save,  rescue,  liberate,  and  cleanse. 
 
 We  worship  Thee,  Almighty,  sing  to  Thee: 
 
 To  Thee  be  praise  and  glory  now  and  ever. 
 
 The  Gospel.      Matt.  xvii.  I -9. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  taketh  Peter  from  the  dead. 
 
 The  Creed. 
 Offert.  Ps.  xciii.  God  hath  made  the  round  world  so  sure  that 
 it  cannot  be  moved.     Ever  since  the  world  began  hath  Thy  seat 
 been  prepared,  0  God ;  Thou  art  from  everlasting. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  Heavenly  Father,  Almighty,  everlasting  God, 
 receive,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  gifts  which  we  present  on  the 
 glorious  Transfiguration  of  Thy  Son ;  and  mercifully  grant  that  by 
 them  we  may  be  delivered  from  the  disquietude  of  this  world, 
 and  may  be  knit  together  in  happiness  eternal.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  ex.  The  dew  of  Thy  birth  is  of  the  womb  of  the 
 morning. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  God,  Who  hast  hallowed  this  day  by  the  Trans- 
 figuration of  Thy  Incarnate  Word,  and  by  the  voice  of  Thee,  the 
 Father,  sent  down  to  Him,  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we  who 
 have  been  fed  with  the  Bread  of  Heaven,  may  be  found  meet  to 
 become  members  of  Him  Who  gave  commandment  that  this 
 should  be  done  in  remembrance  of  Him,  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 
 our  Lord.     Who. 
 
AUGUST   VI.,   VII.  41  5 
 
 SS.  SIXTUS,  FELICISSIMUS,  AND  AGAPITUS,  MM. 
 
 *fl    The  Office  vii.  /';/  the  Common  ;  Grad.   iv.,  Alleluia  and  Gospel  vi.,  Offert. 
 ii.,  and  Comm.  v.  /'//  the  same;  Epistle  li.  Comm. Mart. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  permittcst  us  to  keep  the  day  of  Thy  Martyrs, 
 SS.  Sixtus,  Felicissimus,  and  Agapitus,  grant  us  to  rejoice  in  their 
 fellowship  in  everlasting  happiness.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  gifts  offered  to 
 Thy  Majesty,  at  the  intercession  of  Thy  Martyrs,  SS.  Sixtus, 
 Felicissimus,  and  Agapitus,  be  made  profitable  to  our  eternal 
 salvation.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  at  the  interces- 
 sion of  Thy  Martyrs,  SS.  Sixtus,  Felicissimus,  and  Agapitus, 
 that  we  may  receive  to  our  eternal  salvation  the  holy  Mysteries 
 which  we  celebrate  in  this  service  on  earth.     Through. 
 
 €f)e  Ji3ame  of  3fe#u& 
 
 The  Office.     Philipp.  ii. 
 At  the  Name  of  Jesus  every  knee  should  bow,  of  things  in 
 heaven  and  things  in  earth,  and  things  under  the  earth,  and  every 
 tongue   should  confess  that  Jesus  Christ  is  Lord,  to  the  glory  of 
 God  the  Father. 
 
 Ps.  exxxv.  O  praise  the  Lord,  for  the  Lord  is  gracious  :   O 
 sing  praises  unto  His  Name,  for  it  is  lovely. 
 
 %  In  Easter-tide,  Alleluia. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  hast  caused  the  most  glorious  Name  of  our 
 Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Only  Begotten  Son,  to  be  loved  with  the 
 greatest  affection  by  Thy  faithful,  and  to  be  terrible  and  fearful 
 to  evil  spirits,  mercifully  grant  that  all  they  who  devoutly  reve- 
 rence this  Name  of  JESUS  on  earth  may  have  part  in  the  sweet- 
 ness of  holy  consolations  in  this  present  life,  and  in  the  world 
 to  come  may  attain  unto  the  fulness  of  joy  and  eternal  praise. 
 Through. 
 
416  AUGUST   VII, 
 
 The  Lesson.      Acts  iv.  8-12. 
 
 At  that  time  Peter,  rilled  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  said,  Ye  rulers 
 whereby  we  must  be  saved. 
 
 Gradual.  Ephes.  i.  God  the  Father  hath  set  Jesus  Christ  at  His 
 own  Right  Hand  in  the  heavenly  places,  far  above  all  principality, 
 and  power,  and  might,  and  dominion,  and  every  name  that  is 
 named  not  only  in  this  world,  but  also  in  that  which  is  to  come, 
 and  hath  put  all  things  under  His  feet. 
 
 ~f.  Ps.  lxxix.  Help  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation  •  for  the  glory 
 of  Thy  Name,  O  Lord,  deliver  us,  and  be  merciful  unto  our  sins 
 for  Thy  Name's  sake. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  Sweet  to  the  heart  the  Name  of  Jesus  Christ, 
 To  the  ear  music,  honey  to  the  taste  ; 
 Causing  the  heart  for  joy  to  sing, 
 The  world's  despite  discomfiting. 
 
 ^  At  a  Commemoration  in  Easter-tide  the  second  Alleluia  is  >T.  Luke  xxiv., 
 "  Jesus  our  Lord  arose  and  stood  in  the  midst  of  His  disciples,  and 
 said  unto  them,  Peace  be  unto  you." 
 
 ^   At  a  Commemoration  from  LXX.  to  Easter  is  said — 
 
 Tract.    Jesu  Christ,  Name  sweet  to  hear, 
 
 To  the  sad  an  omen  dear, 
 
 With  joy  Thou  fill'st  the  mind. 
 y .   Grief  from  It  flies,  we  find  a  prize, 
 
 And  clouded  eyes  see  light  arise, 
 
 And  truth  the  erring  find. 
 y.  To  speak  that  Name,  or  to  proclaim, 
 
 Or  give  It  fame,  is  still  the  same — 
 
 It  ever  sweetly  sounds. 
 "Jy  .  Foul  deeds  of  sin  and  guilt  within, 
 
 Cleansed  by  that  Name  do  pardon  win, 
 
 Which  gently  heals  our  wounds. 
 }.  It  scares  our  foes,  It  goodness  sows, 
 
 It  soothes  our  woes,  the  proud  o'erthrows, 
 
 It  gives  protection  sure. 
 y.  This  Name  defends,  and  vigour  lends, 
 
 Our  will  amends,  our  aim  extends 
 
 To  joys  which  aye  endure. 
 
ur.rsi     \  n.  417 
 
 Tht  Sequence* 
 
 Jesus,  the  gentle  Nazarene 
 
 King  of  the  Jews,  of  kindly  mien, 
 
 (Gracious  in  life's  fair  bloom, 
 That  He  might  His  own  people  save 
 Himself  to  death  and  torment  gave, 
 
 Borne  pallid  to  the  tomb, 
 
 Sweet  is  the  Name,  sweet  the  Surname, 
 No  one  such  title  can  proclaim, 
 
 Surpassing  all  beside. 
 It  sinners  soothes,  and  gives  them  cure, 
 Comforts  the  just,  and  makes  them  sure, 
 
 Whatever  may  betide. 
 
 Under  the  banner  of  this  King 
 Thy  life  doth  cease  from  troubling, 
 
 Thy  foes  before  thee  flee; 
 If  thou  but  think  upon  this  Name, 
 Warlike  array  is  put  to  shame, 
 
 And  thou  shalt  conqueror  be. 
 
 Unto  this  Name  be  honour  paid, 
 Which  evil  spirits,  sore  afraid, 
 
 Dread,  and  before  it  quail: 
 This  is  the  Name  which  brings  salvation, 
 The  only  certain  consolation 
 
 To  aid  when  sad  hearts  fail. 
 
 This  we  are  bound  to  venerate, 
 In  our  heart's  storehouse  to  instate, 
 Think  on  it  with  affection  great, 
 
 But  with  heroic  love. 
 Ignatius  this  lesson  taught: 
 When  his  good  fight  the  Martyr  fought, 
 Upon  his  riven  heart  was  wrought 
 
 Jesus,  the  Lord  above. 
 
 No  higher  can  our  wishes  tend 
 Than  to  have  Jesus  for  our  friend, 
 Whose  love  doth  every  love  transcend, 
 
 And  never  doth  upbraid. 
 He  loves  us,  O  how  fervently! 
 He  loves  us,  O  how  constantly ! 
 He  loves  us,  O  how  faithfully ! 
 
 Eager  to  give  us  aid. 
 
 So  wondrous  hath  He  made  His  Name, 
 That  it  the  hearts  of  all  doth  claim, 
 First  in  importance,  chief  in  fame, 
 
 Sweet  to  our  inmost  will. 
 Our  human  nature's  laws  ordain 
 That  him  who  loves  we  love  again, 
 And  all  our  powers  delight  to  strain 
 
 His  pleasure  to  fulfil. 
 
 EE 
 
418  AUGUST    VII. 
 
 All  good  doth  in  that  Name  abound ; 
 Its  utterance  makes  the  sweetest  sound, 
 In  it  is  royal  merit  found, 
 
 To  hear  it  gives  delight. 
 In  it  a  father's  brightness  shines, 
 A  mother's  beauty  it  enshrines, 
 A  brother's  honour  it  combines, 
 
 Brethren  it  clothes  with  might. 
 
 By  Jesu's  Head,  Heart,  Hands,  and  Mind, 
 Bruises  and  Wounds  incarnadined, 
 Feet,  Body,  vigour  for  mankind 
 
 Are  graciously  applied. 
 They  grievous  pains  and  tortures  bear; 
 Our  sins  by  these  all  cleansed  are, 
 Our  fall'n  estate  His  pious  care 
 
 Doth  to  revival  guide. 
 
 • 
 
 Wherefore  whoe'er  desires  to  see 
 Why  Jesu's  Name  so  wondrously 
 Doth  cause  the  good  to  long  that  He 
 May  deign  in  them  to  dwell  ; 
 
 (Division.) 
 
 Jesus  in  beauty  is  most  fair, 
 In  goodness  is  without  compare  ; 
 His  gentle  sweetness  all  doth  bear, 
 His  mercy  none  can  tell. 
 
 Jesus  is  King  of  noble  line, 
 Jesus  is  comeliness  divine  ; 
 Jesus  in  word  doth  mighty  shine, 
 
 In  deeds  most  marvellous. 
 Jesus,  courageous  and  high-souled  ; 
 Jesus,  the  gladiator  bold  ; 
 Jesus,  Whose  gifts  can  ne'er  be  told, 
 
 In  bounty  plenteous. 
 
 Jesus,  compassionate  and  kind  ; 
 Jesus,  bright  leader  of  the  blind; 
 Jesus,  all  sweets  in  Him  we  find — 
 
 In  Him  is  our  delight. 
 Jesus,  in  glory  high  renowned  ; 
 Jesus,  by  all  men  fruitful  found ; 
 Jesus,  with  every  virtue  crowned, 
 
 Gives  comfort  infinite. 
 
 Above  all  might,  the  mightiest; 
 Above  all  honour,  lordliest; 
 Above  all  love,  the  loveliest — 
 
 All  praise  to  Him  pertains. 
 In  knowledge  He  doth  all  transcend, 
 His  circuit  doth  to  all  extend, 
 His  love  all  hearts  doth  apprehend, 
 
 And  captive  made  detains. 
 
AUGUST    VII.  419 
 
 1  [ail !    Name  so  precious  to  the  car  ! 
 Sweet  Jesus!   Name  which  all  revere: 
 May  nought  on  earth  prevail  to  tear 
 
 This  title  from  our  heart. 
 By  this  let  sin  be  done  away, 
 To  this  let  each  one  homage  pay, 
 Through  this  in  heavenly  bliss  we  pray 
 
 May  we  obtain  a  part. 
 
 ^[  Or  t be  following  Hymn  may  be  used  as  a  Sequence :' 
 
 Jesu  ! — The  very  thought  is  swrcet ! 
 In  that  dear  Name  all  heart-joys  meet ; 
 But  sweeter  than  the  honey  far 
 The  glimpses  of  His  Presence  are. 
 
 No  word  is  sung  more  sweet  than  this ; 
 No  name  is  heard  more  full  of  bliss ; 
 No  thought  brings  sweeter  comfort  nigh, 
 Than  Jesus,  Son  of  God  most  High. 
 
 Jesu  !  the -hope  of  souls  forlorn  ! 
 How  good  to  them  for  sin  that  mourn ! 
 To  them  that  seek  Thee,  oh,  how  kind ! 
 But  what  art  Thou  to  them  that  find  ? 
 
 Jesu,  Thou  sweetness,  pure  and  blest ! 
 Truth's  Fountain,  Light  of  souls  distress'd, 
 Surpassing  all  that  heart  requires, 
 Exceeding  all  that  soul  desires ! 
 
 No  tongue  of  mortal  can  express, 
 No  letters  write  its  blessedness : 
 Alone  who  hath  Thee  in  his  heart 
 Knows,  love  of  Jesus !  what  Thou  art. 
 
 I  seek  for  Jesus  in  repose, 
 
 When  round  my  heart  its  chambers  close : 
 
 Abroad,  and  when  I  shut  the  door, 
 
 I  long  for  Jesus  evermore. 
 
 With  Mary,  in  the  morning  gloom, 
 I  seek  for  Jesus  at  the  tomb ; 
 For  Him,  with  Love's  most  earnest  cry, 
 I  seek  with  heart,  and  not  with  eye. 
 
 Jesus,  to  God  the  Father  gone, 
 Is  seated  on  the  Heavenly  Throne : 
 My  heart  hath  also  passed  from  me, 
 That  where  He  is,  there  it  may  be. 
 
 We  follow  Jesus  now,  and  raise 
 The  voice  of  prayer,  the  hymn  of  praise, 
 That  He  at  last  may  make  us  meet 
 With  Him  to  gain  the  Heavenly  Seat. 
 
 *   From  the  Gradual. 
 
 E  E 
 
420  AUGUST  VII. 
 
 The  Gospel.      Matt.  i.  20-23. 
 At  that  time  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  God  with  us. 
 
 The  Creed. 
 Ojfert.  Mark  xvi.  In  My  Name  shall  they  cast  out  devils  ;  they 
 shall  speak  with  new  tongues,  they  shall  take  up  serpents;  and  if 
 they  drink  any  deadly  thing,  it  shall  not  hurt  them-,  they  shall  lay 
 hands  upon  the  sick  and  they  shall  recover.     Alleluia. 
 
 Secret.  We  present  our  Sacrifice  unto  Thee  with  devout  mind, 
 O  God,  the  Father  of  mercies,  in  reverence  of  the  most  beloved 
 Name  of  Thy  Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  humbly  praying  that 
 by  virtue  thereof  help  may  be  vouchsafed  to  all  that  are  in  need, 
 so  that  they,  delighting  in  that  Name,  may  obtain  a  saving  per- 
 formance of  their  desire.     Through. 
 
 Preface.  Because  by  the  Mystery. 
 
 Comm.  Rev.  ii.  To  him  that  overcometh  will  I  give  to  eat  of 
 the  hidden  Manna-,  and  will  give  him  a  white  stone,  and  in  the 
 stone  a  new  name  written,  which  no  man  knoweth  saving  he 
 that  receiveth  it. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  we,  calling  to  mind  with  inward  devo- 
 tion the  holy  Mysteries  which  we  have  received  in  honour  of  the 
 most  acceptable  Name  of  Thy  Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  beseech 
 Thee  that  they  may  increase  and  multiply  our  spiritual  gladness, 
 and  may  both  light  up  our  affections,  and  engrave  on  them 
 continually  this  saving  Name  of  JESUS,  and  stir  us  up  to  rejoice 
 with  our  whole  heart  in  Jesus  our  sweetest  Saviour.     Through. 
 
 T|   Let  the  same  Mass  be  said  through  the  Octave  without  Creed,  also  in 
 Commemorations,  with  the  second  part  of  the  Sequence. 
 
 S.  DONATUS,  Mart.  Bp. 
 
 ^\  All  as  iii.  Comm.  Conf.  Bp.,  except  Epistle  v.,  Offert.  i.,  and  Comm.  vi. 
 
 in  Comm.  Mart. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  art  the  glory  of  Thy  priests,  grant,  we  beseech 
 Thee,  that  we  may  perceive  the  aid  of  S.  Donatus,  Thy  Martyr 
 and  Bishop,  whose  feast  we  celebrate.     Through. 
 
augus  r  VIII.  42  I 
 
 Secret.  Hear  uur  prayers,  ()  Lord,  and  bestow  on  us  the  suc- 
 cour of  Thy  compassion,  that  the  gifts  which  we  offer  before 
 Thy  Majesty  may  be  worthy  of  Thee,  at  the  intercession  of  S. 
 Donatus,  Thy  Martyr  and  Bishop.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  mercifully  be  present  at 
 our  worship,  that  at  the  intercession  of  S.  Donatus,  Thy  Martyr 
 and  Bishop,  the  service  which  we  attend  with  due  reverence  in 
 honour  of  Thy  Name  may  heal  and  save  us.     Through. 
 
 S.  CYRIACUS  AND  HIS  COMPANIONS,  MM. 
 
 ^[  The  Office  ii.,  Grad  iii.,  Alleluia  vii.,  Offert.  iii.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  causest  us  to  rejoice  in  the  yearly  feast  of  Thy 
 Martyrs,  SS.  Cyriacus  and  his  companions,  mercifully  grant  that 
 we  may  follow  their  stedfastness  in   sufferings,  whose  day  we 
 keep.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.    Ecclus.  ii.  7-II. 
 
 Ye  that  fear  the  Lord  For  the  Lord  our  God  is  full 
 
 of  compassion  and  mercy. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Mark  xvi.  1 5- 18. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  unto  His  disciples,   Go  ye   into  all   the 
 world and  they  shall  recover. 
 
 Secret.  We  offer  unto  Thee  the  sacrifice  of  praise,  O  Lord, 
 for  the  noble  martyrdom  of  Thy  Saints  Cyriacus  and  his  com- 
 panions, and  tell  of  Thy  marvellous  acts  whereby  such  a  victory- 
 was  won.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Mark  xvi.  These  signs  shall  follow  them  that  believe 
 in  Me:  they  shall  cast  out  devils,  they  shall  lay  hands  on  the  sick 
 and  they  shall  recover. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We,  who  put  our  trust  in  the  prayers  of  Thy 
 Martyrs,  SS.  Cyriacus  and  his  companions,  beseech  Thee,  O 
 Lord,  that  we  may  attain  unto  everlasting  restoration  through 
 that  Sacrament  which  we  have  received.     Th rough. 
 
422  AUGUST  IX. 
 
 THE  VIGIL  OF  S.  LAURENCE,  Mart. 
 
 ^f  When  the  Vigil  of  S.  Laurence  occurs  on  a  week-day,  let  the  Mass 
 of  the  Octave  of  the  Name  of  Jesus  be  said  after  Terce,  with  a  Memo- 
 rial of  S.  Romanus ;  and  after  Sext  let  the  Mass  of  the  Vigil  be  said ; 
 both  at  the  High  Altar.  When  it  occurs  on  a  Sunday,  then  let  the  Mass 
 of  the  Vigil  be  said  in  the  Chapter-house,  with  a  Memorial  of  S.  Roma- 
 nus ;  and  at  High  Mass  let  a  Mass  of  the  Octave  of  the  Name  be  said, 
 with  a  Memorial  of  the  Sunday  and  of  the  Trinity ;  and  on  Wednesday 
 let  the  Sunday  Mass  be  said  in  the  Chapter-house. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  cxii. 
 He  hath  dispersed   abroad,  and   given  to  the   poor,  and  his 
 righteousness  remaineth  for  ever :   his  horn  shall  be  exalted  with 
 honour. 
 
 Ps.  Blessed  is  the  man  that  feareth  the  Lord  :  he  hath  great 
 delight  in  His  commandments. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we  may  reve- 
 rence with  fervent  faith  the  triumph,  shining  in  the  perpetual  light 
 of  heaven,  which  S.  Laurence,  Thy  Martyr,  accomplished  on 
 earth  in  the  flames  which  he  despised.     Through. 
 
 %  Memorial  of  S.  Romanus,  Mart. 
 
 (See  Coll.  iL,  Comm.  Mart.) 
 
 The  Lesson. 
 (See  ii.  Comm.  Virg.  Mart.) 
 
 Gradual  Ps.  cxii.  He  hath  dispersed  abroad  and  given  to  the 
 poor,  and  his  righteousness  remaineth  for  ever. 
 
 y.  His  seed  shall  be  mighty  upon  earth,  the  generation  of  the 
 faithful  shall  be  blessed. 
 
 If  Sunday  —  Alleluia,  }.  The  Deacon  Laurence  wrought  a  good 
 work,  who  by  the  sign  of  the  Cross  caused  the  blind  to  see,  and  gave 
 the  treasures  of  the  Church  to  the  poor. 
 
 The  Gospel. 
 (See  iii.  Comm.  Mart.) 
 Offert.  Job.  xvi.    My  prayer  is  pure,  therefore  I  seek  that  utter- 
 ance be  given  to  my  voice  in  heaven,  because  there  is   my  Judge  and 
 my  record  :   let  my  prayer  ascend  up  unto  the  Lord  for  ever. 
 
 Secret.  Let  our  oblation,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  be  as 
 pleasing  unto  Thee  as  the  good  deeds  of  S.  Laurence,  Thy 
 Martyr,  on  whose  feast  it  is  offered.     Through. 
 
AUGUST    X.  423 
 
 Secret  of  S.  Ramanus,  We  beseech  Thee,  ()  Lord,  receive  our 
 gifts  and  our  prayers,  and  both  cleanse  us  by  these  heavenly  Mys- 
 teries, and  mercifully  hear  us  at  the  intercession  of  S.  Romanus, 
 Thy  Martyr.     Through. 
 
 Comm.   (See  i.  Comm.  Mart.) 
 
 P.  Comm.  Continue  in  us,  O  Lord,  the  effect  of  Thy  gift, 
 that  the  Sacrament  we  have  received  of  Thy  bounty  on  the  feast 
 of  S.  Laurence,  Thy  Martyr,  may  work  in  us  peace  and  salvation. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  of  S.  Romanus.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty 
 God,  that  like  as  we  give  Thee  thanks  in  the  Office  of  S.  Roma- 
 nus, Thy  Martyr,  upon  earth,  so  we  may  be  gladdened  by  his 
 countenance  for  ever.     Through. 
 
 S.  LAURENCE,  Mart. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xcvi. 
 Glory  and  worship  are  before  Him,  power  and  honour  are  in 
 His  sanctuary. 
 
 Ps.  O  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song,  sing  unto  the  Lord  all 
 the  whole  earth. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we  may  quench 
 the  flames  of  our  sins,  as  Thou  didst  give  grace   to  S.  Laurence 
 to  overcome  his  torments  in  the  fire.     Through. 
 ^[  Memorial  of  the  Name  of  Jesus. 
 
 The  Epistle.     2  Cor.  ix.  6-IO. 
 
 Brethren,  he  which  soweth  sparingly the  fruits  of 
 
 righteousness. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xvii.  Thou  hast  proved  me,  0  Lord,  and  visited 
 mine  heart  in  the  night  season. 
 
 y .  Thou  hast  tried  me,  and  shalt  find  no  wickedness  in  me. 
 
 Alleluia  !   As  on  the  Vigil. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 ^f  All  as  on  S.  Vincent 's  Day,  changing  Vincent  to  Laurence,  and  the  fol- 
 lowing verse  for  the  corresponding  "Thus  Dacianus,"  etc. 
 
 Valerianus  mocked  appears : 
 
 With  liberal  hand  the  Deacon  cheers 
 
 (While  him  they  strive  to  gain) 
 The  poor  and  needy  gathei-ed  round, 
 His  loving  ministrations  found 
 
 Free  alms  to  soothe  their  pain. 
 
424 
 
 The  Gospel. 
 (See  iii.  Comm.  Mart.) 
 Offert.  Ps.  xvi.   Glory  and  worship  are  before  Him  ;  power 
 and  honour  are  in  His  sanctuary. 
 
 Secret,  O  Lord,  that  we  may  be  made  meet  to  receive  Thy 
 Mysteries,  we  beseech  Thee,  let  that  truth  ever  animate  and  en- 
 lighten us  which  kindled  a  flame  in  the  heart  of  S.  Laurence, 
 Thy  Martyr,  enabling  him  to  confess  Thee :  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son 
 our  Lord.     Who. 
 
 Comm.  John  xii.  If  any  man  rerve  Me,  let  him  follow  Me; 
 and  where  I  am,  there  shall  also  My  servant  be. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  that  are  satiated  with  the  holy  gift,  humbly 
 pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  at  the  intercession  of  S.  Laurence, 
 Thy  Martyr,  we  may  find  in  this,  our  bounden  duty  and  service, 
 the  increase  of  Thy  salvation.     Through. 
 
 S.  TIBURTIUS,  Mart. 
 
 ^   All  as  i.  in  the  Common,  except  Grad.  and  Gosp.   iii.,  Offert.  ii.  in  the 
 same ;  Epistle  ii.  Comm.  Mart.  Bp. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  Lord,  let  the  continual  guardianship  of  S.  Tiburtius,  Thy 
 Martyr,  protect  us,  forasmuch  as  Thou  never  failest  to  look 
 favourably  upon  those  on  whom  Thou  hast  bestowed  the  ministra- 
 tion of  such  aid.     Through. 
 
 %  Memorial  of  S.  Laurence.* 
 
 Secret.  Let  this  Sacrifice,  O  Lord,  which  is  presented  on  the 
 passion  oc  S.  Tiburtius,  Thy  Martyr,  be  pleasing  unto  Thee, 
 and  at  his  intercession,  we  beseech  Thee,  let  it  be  profitable  to 
 our  salvation.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  at  the  interces- 
 sion of  S.  Tiburtius,  Thy  Martyr,  both  increase  and  multiply  in 
 us  Thy  gifts,  and  of  Thy  mercy  preserve  that  which  Thou  dost 
 bestow.     Through. 
 
 S.  HIPPOLYTUS  AND  HIS  COMPANIONS,  MM. 
 %  The  Office  and  Grad.  iv.,  Epistle  and  Alleluia  iii.,  Gospel  \ ii.,  Offert.  v. 
 
 in  the  Common  ;  Collects  ii.  Comm.  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 %  Memorials  of  the  Name  of  Jesus  and  of  S.  Laurence. 
 Comm.    Luke  xii.   And   I    say   unto    you    my  friends,   be   not 
 at  raid  of  them  which  persecute  you. 
 
 *  (Sic  J  But  (?)  Memorials  of  the  Name  of  Jesus  and  of  S.  Laurence, 
 
AUGUST    XIV,  425 
 
 THE  VIGIL  OF  THE  ASSUMPTION  OF  BLESSED  MARY. 
 
 J    All    as    in    the    Common,    except  that    the  Office  is   only  repeated  after 
 the  "  Glory  be." 
 
 The  Collat. 
 O  God,  Who  didst  deign  to  choose  Blessed  Mary  as  a  virgin 
 shrine  wherein  Thou  wouldst  dwell,  grant,  we  beseech  Thee, 
 that  we,  being  defended  by  her  protection,  may  be  present  at  her 
 feast  with  joy.     Who. 
 
 Memorial  of  S.  Eusebius,  Cotif. 
 O  God,  Who   causest  us  to   rejoice  in  the  yearly  feast  of  S. 
 Eusebius,  Thy  Confessor,  mercifully  grant  that  by  his   example 
 whose  day  we  keep  we  may  draw  nearer  unto  Thee.     Through. 
 
 ^f  Memorial  of  S.  Laurence. 
 
 Offert.  Happy  art  thou,  O  holy  Virgin  Mary,  and  most  worthy  of 
 all  praise,  for  from  thee  sprang  the  Sun  of  Righteousness ,  Christ  our 
 God. 
 
 "JT.  Blessed  art  thou,  Virgin  Mary,  who  didst  bear  the  Lord,  didst 
 give  birth  to  the  Creator  of  the  world,  Who  made  thee,  and  ever  re- 
 main est  Virgin.* 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  prayers  of  the 
 Mother  of  God  commend  our  gifts  to  Thy  mercy  whom  Thou 
 for  this  cause  hast  translated  from  this  present  world  that  she 
 may  intercede  with  Thee  in  hope  and  confidence  for  our  sins. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret  of  S.  Eusebius.  Let  our  service  be  pleasing  unto  Thee,  O 
 Lord,  at  the  intercession  of  S.  Eusebius,  Thy  Confessor,  and  let 
 the  oblation  of  these  present  gifts  be  the  protection  of  the  faithful. 
 Through. 
 
 Comm.  Gentle  Mother  of  God,  succour  all  that  pray ;  we,  too, 
 with  them,  humbly  entreat  that  by  the  aid  of  thy  prayers  we  may  sing 
 praises  unto  the  'Trinity. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  merciful  God,  to  strengthen 
 our  frailty,  that  we  who  keep  the  requiem  of  the  Holy  Virgin 
 Mother  of  God,  may  by  her  intercession  rise  again  from  our 
 iniquities.    Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  of  S.  Eusebius.  O  Lord,  we  have  joyfully  received 
 the  heavenly  Sacrament  :  let  us  find  it  the  more  profitable  at  the 
 intercession  of  S.  Eusebius,  Thy  Confessor.     Through. 
 
 *  This  is  said  without  Alleluia,  except  it  be  Sunday. 
 
426  AUGUST     XV. 
 
 If  the  Vigil  occur  on  a  week-day,  then  let  the  Mass  of  the  Octave  of  the 
 Name  be  said  after  Terce,  with  Memorials  of  SS.  Eusebius  and  Lau- 
 rence, and  after  Sext  the  Mass  of  the  Vigil.  If  it  occur  on  a  Sunday,  then 
 let  the  Mass  of  the  Vigil  he  said  in  the  Chapter-house ,  with  Memorials  of 
 SS.  Eusebius  and  Laurence ;  and  for  High  Mass  the  Mass  of  the  Octave 
 of  the  Name,  with.  Memorials  of  the  Sunday  and  of  the  Trinity ;  and  let 
 the  Sunday  Mass  be  said  on  the  following  Tuesday  in  the  Chapter-house. 
 
 Cfie  assumption  of  TBleggcU  qgarg* 
 
 The  Office. 
 
 As  on  the  Visitation ,  inserting  the  word  Assumption. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 "We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  us  be  continually  aided  by  the 
 sacred  feast  of  this  day,  whereon  the  Holy  Mother  of  God  under- 
 went death  in  this  world,  and  yet  could  not  be  holden  by  the 
 chains  of  death  :  who  did  bring  forth  Thy  Son  our  Lord.     Who. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Ecclus.  xxiv.  7-1 5. 
 With  all  these  I  sought  rest,  and  in  the  inheritance  of  the  Lord 
 I  shall  abide like  the  best  myrrh. 
 
 Another  Lesson  through  the  Octave.     Cant,  iii.,  iv.,  v.,  vi.,  vii.# 
 
 Go  forth,  O  ye  daughters  of  Jerusalem  clusters  of 
 
 grapes. 
 
 %  These  two  Lessons  are  said  alternately  through  the  Octave,  but  on  the  Octave 
 Day  and  Sunday  in  the  Octave  is  said  the  first. 
 
 Gradual.  As  v.  Comm.  Virg.  Mart. 
 
 Alleluia  !    y.  This  day  the  Virgin  Alary  entered  heaven  :  rejoice, 
 for  she  reigneth  ivith  Christ  for  ever. 
 
 \  The  following  Alleluia  is  said  daily,  except  on  the  Sunday  in   the  Octave 
 and  the  Octave  Day. 
 
 Alleluia  I   Mary  is  taken  up  into  heaven:  angels  rejoice, p. 
 bless  the  Lord. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 From  our  first  Mother  Eva's  sickly  branch 
 Mary  the  blooming  rose  proceeded  forth  ; 
 Bright  as  amidst  the  stars  the  Morning  Star, 
 And  fair  in  beauty  as  the  moon  she  came  ; 
 
 *  Chap.  iii.  n  :  iv.  i,  to  "  Within  thy  locks:"  7  and  8,  to  "  Lebanon,*'  1 
 13,  to  "fruits,"  and  15  ;  v.  1,  to  "spice;"  vi.  8  and  9:   vii.  6  and  7. 
 
 ise,  arfi 
 
AUGUST    XV.  427 
 
 Sweet  beyond  balsam,  ointments,  frankincense; 
 As  violet  glowing,  dewy  as  the  rose, 
 
 \\  hite  as  the  lily,  she  who  was  preferred 
 
 To  bear  the  highest  Father's  holy  Child, 
 
 That  of  a  Virgin's  flesh  immaculate 
 
 He  might  upon  Him  take  flesh  hallowed. 
 
 Great  Gabriel  brings  the  message  of  new  joy, 
 
 Th'  arising  of  the  eternal  King  on  earth, 
 
 And  to  His  Mother  thus  gives  salutation  : 
 
 Blessed  art  thou,  Queen  of  the  universe  !  * 
 
 Thou  shalt  bring  forth  the  Everlasting  King. 
 
 She  answered,  How  can  I  fruitful  be, 
 
 Seeing  a  man  I  know  not,  from  my  birth 
 
 Ever  a  Virgin  chaste  continuing  ? 
 
 Fear  not  (the  Angel  answered),  upon  thee, 
 
 Chaste  as  thou  art,  the  Holy  Ghost  shall  come, 
 
 Whereby  thou  shalt  bear  God  and  Man  in  one. 
 
 O  truly  holy,  truly  to  be  loved ! 
 
 Of  whom  redemption  hath  for  us  arisen, 
 
 Salvation  of  the  world,  and  our  true  life. 
 
 Mother  of  God,  accept  our  prayers  this  day, 
 
 "Whereon  to  heaven's  portals  thou  wast  borne. 
 
 Dear  to  the  Father,  Jesus'  Mother  pure, 
 
 The  Holy  Spirit's  temple  thou  wast  made. 
 
 Fair  Spouse  of  God,  thou  Christ  the  King  hast  borne: 
 
 Lady  thou  art  in  heaven  and  in  earth. 
 
 This  day  hosts  met  thee  from  the  court  of  heaven, 
 
 And  to  the  starry  palace  led  thee  up. 
 
 Jesus  Himself,  to  welcome  thee  His  Mother, 
 
 Came  with  the  angels  forth,  and  set  thee  up 
 
 With  Him  for  ever  in  His  Father's  seat. 
 
 With  God  now  reigning,  mercifully  pardon 
 
 Our  evil  deeds,  and  ask  for  us  all  good. 
 
 O  gracious  Mediatrix,  next  to  God 
 
 Our  only  hope,  commend  us  to  thy  Son, 
 
 That  we  in  highest  heaven  may  Alleluias  sing. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  x.  38-42. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  entered which  shall  not  be  taken 
 
 away  from  her. 
 
 The  Creed. 
 Offert.  (See  iv.  Comm.  Virg.  Mart.) 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  the  prayers  of  the 
 Blessed  Mother  of  God  may  make  our  gifts  acceptable  to  Thee, 
 that  albeit  we  know  her  to  have  departed  this  life  in  respect  of  this 
 flesh  we  may  perceive  her  prayers  for  us  continually  in  the  glory 
 of  heaven.     Through. 
 
 *  This  verse  is  to  be  said  thrice, 
 
428  AUGUST  XVII. 
 
 Comm.  Blessed  is  the  ivomb  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  which  bare  the 
 Son  of  the  Everlasting  Father. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  that  have  partaken  of  the  heavenly  Table  im- 
 plore Thy  mercy,  O  Lord  our  God,  that  we  who  keep  the 
 feast  of  the  Mother  of  God  may  at  her  intercession  be  delivered 
 from  all  evils  which  beset  us.     Through. 
 
 *H  Let  the  same  Mass  be  said  daily  through  the  Octave,  with  the  Sequences 
 as  in  the  Octave  of  the  Visitation. 
 
 THE  OCTAVE  OF  S.  LAURENCE,  Mart. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xvi. 
 Thou  hast  proved  and  visited  my  heart  in  the  night-season,  O 
 Lord :  Thou  hast  tried  me,  and  shalt  find  no  wickedness  in  me. 
 
 Ps.  Hear  the  right,  O  Lord  :  consider  my  complaint. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  adorable  death  of  S.  Lau- 
 rence, Thy  Martyr,  gladden  and  make  us  more  ready  worthily  to 
 rehearse  the  same.     Through. 
 
 %  The  Epistle  as  on  S.  Laurence  Day ;  Grad.  i.,  Offert.  i.,  and  Comm.  iii. 
 in  Comm.  Mart. 
 
 Alleluia  !  As  on  the  Vigil. 
 
 %  If  the  Vigil  occur  on  the  Sunday ,  And  hath  poor  is  omitted. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  x.  37-42. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples,  He  that  liveth lose 
 
 his  reward. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  we  celebrate  again  the  death  of  S.  Laurence, 
 Thy  Martyr,  with  an  oblation,  which,  albeit  in  its  own  origin  it 
 is  much  to  be  remembered,  remaineth  still  glorious  for  ever. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  intercession  of 
 S.  Laurence,  Thy  Martyr,  succour  us,  that  so  the  receiving  of 
 the  heavenly  Banquet  may  bestow  on  us  renewed  joy.    Through. 
 
 ^[  This  Mass  is  said  in  the  Chapter-house  :  if  the  Octave  of  S.  Laurence  occur 
 on  the  Sunday,  let  the  Mass  of  the  Octave  be  said  there  nevertheless, 
 and  the  Sunday  Mass  on  the  Vigil  of  S.  Bartholomew  in  the  same  place, 
 unless  there  be  two/ty-six  or  twenty-seven  Sundays  after  'Trinity,  when 
 <i  Sunday  Mass  is  transferred. 
 
A.UGU9T    XVIII.,    XIX.,    XXII.  429 
 
 THE  FOURTH  DAY   WITHIN  THE  OCTAVE. 
 Memorial  of  S.  Agapitus. 
 Let  Thy  Church,  O  God,  trusting  in   the  glorious  help  and 
 prayers   of  S.  Agapitus,  Thy  Martyr,   ever  remain   devout,   and 
 stand  sure  and  stedfast.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  sacrifice  of  praise 
 which  we  present  unto  Thee  on  the  revered  passion  of  S. 
 Agapitus,  Thy  Martyr,  be  pleasing  to  Thee  at  his  intercession 
 for  whose  sake  it  is  offered.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  that  we 
 who  have  received  the  virtue  of  Thy  Sacrament  may,  at  the  inter- 
 cession of  S.  Agapitus,  Thy  Martyr,  be  made  worthy  of  so  great 
 a  gift.     Through. 
 
 THE  FIFTH  DAY  WITHIN  THE  OCTAVE. 
 
 Memorial  of  S.  Magmts,  M. 
 
 Be  present,  O  Lord,  at  our  supplication,  and  at  the  interces- 
 sion of  S.  Magnus,  Thy  Martyr,  mercifully  defend  us  from  the 
 assaults  of  our  enemies.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Graciously  look  down,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  on 
 the  gifts  and  offerings  of  the  faithful ;  and  that  the  prayers  of  none 
 be  in  vain,  the  desires  of  none  without  effect,  bestow  upon  us, 
 at  our  petition,  the  succour  of  Thy  glorious  Martyr,  Magnus. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  that  have  received  Thy  holy  Mysteries  beseech 
 Thee,  O  Lord,  that  the  continual  guardianship  of  S.  Magnus, Thy 
 Martyr,  may  succour  us.     Through. 
 
 THE  OCTAVE  OF   THE  ASSUMPTION  OF  BLESSED 
 
 MARY. 
 
 ^|    All  as  on  the  day. 
 
 Memorial  of  SS.  Timothy  and  Simphorianus . 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  mercifully  bestow  Thy  aid  upon 
 us,  and  at  the  intercession  of  Thy  Martyrs,  SS.  Timothy  and 
 Simphorianus,  stretch  out  over  us  the  right  hand  of  reconciliation 
 to  Thee.     Through. 
 
43°  AUGUST  XXII. 
 
 The  Sequence, 
 
 Hail  Mary !  of  the  sea  bright  Star,  arising 
 
 By  power  Divine  to  give  the  nations  light. 
 
 Hail !  Gate  of  Heaven,  who  bring'st  into  the  world, 
 
 Though  closed  thyself,  the  very  Light  of  Truth, 
 
 The  Sun  of  Righteousness,  in  flesh  arrayed. 
 
 Pride  of  the  world,  Virgin,  thou  Queen  of  Heaven  ! 
 
 Exalted  as  the  sun,  fair  as  the  moon, 
 
 Behold,  how  all  look  up  to  thee  with  love. 
 
 For  thy  birth,  faithful  rod  of  Jesse's  stem, 
 
 The  ancient  Fathers  and  the  Prophets  longed  ; 
 
 Thee  Gabriel  did  show  forth,  the  tree  of  life, 
 
 Which  overshadowed  by  the  Holy  Ghost 
 
 Should  of  a  bloom  divine  the  Almond  yield. 
 
 From  rock  of  Moabitish  wilderness 
 
 Unto  Mount  Sion's  daughter  Thou  hast  led 
 
 The  Lamb,  the  King  and  Ruler  of  the  land. 
 
 Leviathan,  that  crooked,  piercing  serpent, 
 
 Crushing,  thou  hast  the  sinful  world  delivered. 
 
 We  for  this  cause,  the  remnant  that  are  left, 
 
 Revering  thee,  who  in  a  wondrous  way 
 
 Didst  bear  the  Lamb  Who  reigneth  in  the  heavens, 
 
 Eternally  repeat  upon  the  Altar 
 
 His  mystical  atoning  Sacrifice. 
 
 Hereby  the  Manna  true,  which  Moses  erst 
 
 Beheld  in  figure,  now,  the  veil  withdrawn, 
 
 Before  the  eyes  of  the  true  Israelites, 
 
 True  Abraham's  sons,  is  to  their  marvel  set. 
 
 O  Virgin  pray  for  us,  that  of  that  Bread 
 
 Of  Heaven  we  may  indeed  be  worthy  found. 
 
 Help  us  with  foot  unsandaled,  with  clean  lips, 
 
 And  with  pure  heart,  O  Virgin,  Mother  made, 
 
 To  draw  nigh  to  the  sacred  Fire,  the  Word, 
 
 Which,  as  the  bush  did  bear  the  flame,  thou  bearedst. 
 
 By  true  faith  let  us  taste  the  water  sweet 
 
 Which  in  the  wilderness  the  rock  foreshowed. 
 
 Baptized  in  the  sea,  gird  up  our  loins  ; 
 
 Look  to  the  brazen  serpent  on  the  Cross. 
 
 Hear  us :  Thy  Son  to  thee  doth  nought  deny. 
 
 Save,  Jesus,  those  for  whom  Thy  Mother  prays. 
 
 O  grant  us  to  behold  the  Well  of  Life, 
 
 And  fix  on  Thee  our  mind's  eyes  purified ; 
 
 By  good  works  to  adorn  our  Christian  faith, 
 
 That  so  we  may  from  this  world's  sojourn  pass, 
 
 O  Author  of  our  life,  in  peace  to  Thee. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  let  that  oblation  of  the  peculiar  people  be  ac- 
 ceptable to  Thee,  in  honour  of  Thy  Saints,  for  whose  sake  they 
 confess  that  they  have  received  help  in  trouble.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  that  are  satisfied  with  the  holy  gift,  beseech 
 
XXIV.  4.>I 
 
 Thee,  Almighty  God,  gram  that  we  all  may,  at  the  intercession 
 
 of  Thy  Martyrs  SS.  Timothy  and  Simphorianus,  have  a  place  in 
 the  assembly  of  Thy  Saints.     Through. 
 
 THE  VIGIL  OF  S.  BARTHOLOMEW,   Ap. 
 
 ^[  All  as  in  the  Common,  ivitB  a  Memorial  of  S.  Timothy  and  Appollinaris 
 out  of  Comm.  Many  Mart.  If  it  occur  on  the  Sunday  there  is  only  a 
 Memorial  of  the  Vigil. 
 
 ©♦  Bartijolometo,  Ap. 
 
 ^[   All  as  i.  in  the  Common,  except  Grad.  and  Offert.  ii.?  Gosp.  v.  in  the 
 same ;  the  Creed  is  said. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Almighty  and    everlasting   God,  Who    hast   made  this  day 
 joyous  by  the  feast  of  S.  Bartholomew,  Thy  Apostle,  grant,  we 
 beseech  Thee,  unto  Thy  Church  to  love  that  which  he  believed, 
 and  to  preach  that  which  he  taught.     Through. 
 
 Memorial  of  S.  Audoenus,  Bp. 
 O  God,  Who  hast  bestowed  on  the  soul  of  Thy  most  holy 
 Bishop  and  Confessor,  Audoenus,  everlasting  glory,  grant,  we 
 beseech  Thee,  that  we  may  be  so  aided  by  his  guardianship,  that 
 with  him  we  may  have  life  everlasting.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  who  celebrate  the  feast  of  S.  Bartholomew,  Thy 
 Apostle,  implore  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  that  we  may  receive  Thy 
 benefits,  aided  by  him  in  reverence  for  whom  we  offer  unto  Thee 
 the  sacrifice  of  praise.     Through. 
 
 Secret  of  S.  Audoenus.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  gifts 
 offered  by  Thy  faithful  people  be  made  acceptable  unto  Thee  for 
 the  sake  of  S.  Audoenus,  Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop,  that  we 
 may  mercifully  be  cleansed  from  all  defilement  of  sin  by  those 
 very  Mysteries  at  which  we  pay  our  service.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  humbly  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we  who  have 
 received  the  Sacrament  of  Salvation  on  the  feast  of  S.  Bartholo- 
 mew, Thy  Apostle,  may  alike  believe  and  follow  that  which  he 
 preached.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  of  S.  Audoenus.  We  that  have  partaken  of  the  ful- 
 ness of  the  heavenly  Table,  humbly  beseech  Thee,  Almighty 
 God,   that  like  as  we   rejoice  in   the  everlasting   glory  of   S. 
 
4.3 
 
 Audoenus  on  its  yearly  commemoration,  so   at  his  intercession 
 before  Thee  we  may  be  defended  from  all  adversity.     Through. 
 
 S.  RUFUS,   Mart. 
 
 ^[  The  Office  ii.,  Epistle  and  Grad.  iii.,  Alleluia,  and  Comm.  vi.;  Gospel  v. 
 and  Offert.  i.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The   Collect. 
 Be  present,  O  Lord,  at  our  supplications,  that  we  who  trust 
 in  the  intercessions  of  S.  Rufus,  Thy  Martyr,  may  be  disturbed 
 neither  by  the  threatenings  of  our  adversaries  nor  any  that  may 
 assault  us.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  present  our  Sacrifice  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  in  honour 
 of  S.  Rufus,  Thy  Martyr,  humbly  beseeching  Thee,  that  as  Thou 
 didst  give  grace  unto  him  to  confess  the  holy  faith,  so  Thou 
 wouldst  abundantly  bestow  upon  us  pardon  and  peace.    Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  that  are  satisfied  with  the  heavenly  gift,  beseech 
 Thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  help  us  in  every  place,  for  the  sake  of 
 S.  Rufus,  Thy  Martyr.     Through. 
 
 ©♦  3lJgU0tine,   Conf.  Doct. 
 
 1   The   Office  and  Alleluia  i.,  Grad.  iv.,  Comm.   ii.    Comm.    Conf.    Bp. ; 
 the  rest  as  in  the  Common.     The  Creed  is  said. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  didst   provide   for  Thy  Church  S.  Augustine  to 
 be  a  Catholic  Doctor  to  expound  the  mysteries  of  Holy  Scripture, 
 grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we  may  ever  be  instructed  by  his 
 doctrine  and  supported  by  his  prayers.     Through. 
 
 Memorial  of  S.  Hermes, 
 O  God,  Who  didst  strengthen  S.  Hermes,  Thy  Martyr,  with 
 the  virtue   of  constancy  in  suffering,   grant  unto  us,  for  love  of 
 Thee,  to  despise  the  favours  of  this  world,  and  to  fear  none  of 
 its  adversities.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  not  the  favourable 
 prayers  of  S.  Augustine,  Thy  Bishop  and  Confessor,  fail  us,  both 
 to  make  our  gifts  acceptable  unto  Thee,  and  ever  to  obtain  Thy 
 pardon  for  us.     Through. 
 
AUGUS  l     XXIX.  .)  J  3 
 
 Secret  of  5.  Hermes*  We  beseech  Thee,  ()  Lord,  graciously 
 accept  our  gifts  ;  and  that  we  may  serve  worthily  at  Thy  Altar, 
 
 guard    us    by  the    intercession    of   S.    Hermes,   Thy    Martyr. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we,  receiv- 
 ing the  Sacrament  of  Salvation,  may  follow  the  teachings  of  him 
 whose  glorious  feast  we  keep.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm,  of  S.  Hermes.  We,  being  filled  with  Thy  heavenly 
 benediction,  beseech  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  that  at  the  intercession 
 of  S  Hermes,  Thy  Martyr,  we  may  perceive  that  service  to  be  for 
 our  salvation  which  we  numbly  perform.     Through. 
 
 THE    BEHEADING   OF  S.  JOHN  BAPTIST. 
 
 T[  The  Mass  of  S.  Sab'ina  is  said  after  Prime  or  Terce  in  the  Chapter-house, 
 and  the  Mass  of  the  Decollation  after  Sext. 
 
 AT  MASS  OF  S.  SABINA. 
 The  Office.     Ps.  cxix.  75,  120. 
 I  know,  O   Lord,  that  Thy  judgments  are  right ;    and    that 
 Thou  of  very  faithfulness  hast  caused  me  to  be  troubled  :  my 
 flesh  trembleth  for  fear  of  Thee,  and  I   am  afraid  of  Thy  judg- 
 ments. 
 
 Ps.  Blessed  are  those  that  are  undefiled  in  the  way,  and  walk 
 in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Trusting  in  the  prayers  of  S.  Sabina,  Thy  Virgin  and  Martyr, 
 we  beseech  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  that  for  her  sake  and  prayers  we 
 may  attain  unto  everlasting  joys.     Through. 
 
 *§  All  as  i.  in  the  Common,  except  Grad.  and  Alleluia  iii.,  and  Comm.   ii. 
 
 in  the  same. 
 
 Secret.  We  magnify  Thee,  O  Lord,  with  our  gifts  and  offer- 
 ings :  let  them  procure  for  us  both  the  guardianship  of  S.  Sabina, 
 Thy  Martyr,  and  joys  everlasting.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  who  celebrate  the  Mysteries  of  our  redemption, 
 beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  that  for  the  sake  of  S.  Sabina, 
 Thy  Martyr,  we  may  both  be  protected  and  have  fruition  of  the 
 unspeakable  glory  of  the  vision  of  Thyself.     Through. 
 
 AT   HIGH  MASS. 
 ^  The  OiT.cc  iii.,  Grad.  i.,  Offert  ii.,  and  Comm.  vi.  in  the  Common. 
 F  F 
 
434  AUGUST   XXX. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee  let  the  hallowed  feast  of  S.  John, 
 Thy  Baptist  and  Martyr,  bestow  on  us  aid  for  the  furtherance  of 
 our  salvation.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Prov.  x.  28-32  ;  xi.  3,  8-1 1. 
 
 The  hope  of  the  righteous   the  city  is  exalted. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  Herod  sent  an  executioner  and  commanded  bim 
 to  cut  off  the  head  of  John  in  the  prison. 
 
 The   Sequence. 
 As  on  the  Nativity  of  S.  John  Baptist,  inserting  the  proper  verse. 
 
 The  Creed. 
 The  Gospel.     Mark  vi.  17-29. 
 At  that  time  Herod  the  King  sent in  a  tomb. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  gifts  which  we 
 offer  on  the  martyrdom  of  S.  John,  Thy  Baptist  and  Martyr,  be 
 profitable  to  our  salvation,  at  his  presentation,  who,  now  that 
 his  course  is  finished  on  earth,  hath  an  everlasting  seat  in  heaven. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  let  the  feast  of  S.  John 
 Baptist  bestow  on  us  a  double  benefit,  that  we  may  reverence  the 
 mighty  Sacrament  which  we  have  received  as  betokened  in  our 
 prayers,  and  may  rejoice  as  it  is  more  evidently  set  forth  in  us. 
 Through. 
 
 SS.  FELIX  AND  ADAUCTUS,  MM. 
 
 %  The  Office  and  Alleluia  v.,  Epistle  ii.,  Grad.  iv.,  Gospel  vii.,  Offert  iii., 
 and  Comm.  x.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  Lord,  we  humbly  beseech  Thy  Majesty,  that  as  Thou  causest 
 us  to  rejoice  on  the  commemoration  of  SS.  Felix  and  Adauctus, 
 Thy  Martyrs,  so  Thou  wouldst  ever  defend  us  at  their  prayers. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret.  Mercifully  receive,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the 
 Sacrifice  which  we  present  on  the  yearly  commemoration  of  the 
 Martyr  Saints  ;  and  grant  that  we  may  obtain  forgiveness  of  sins 
 at  their  intercession  in  whose  honour  it  is  offered.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  that  are  refreshed  with  the  holy  gifts  beseech 
 Thee,  O  Lord,  that  at  the  intercession  of  Thy  holy  Martyrs,  SS. 
 Felix    and   Adauctus,  we    may  give  Thee    thanks    unceasingly. 
 
 Through. 
 
AUGUST    XXXI. — SEPTEMBER   I.  435 
 
 S.  CUTHBUEGA,  Virg.  Mart. 
 
 %    All  as  i.   in  the  Common,   except  Offert  ii.   and   Epistle  i.   Comm.  Virg. 
 
 not  Mart. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  didst  in  divers  ways  adorn  Thine  handmaiden 
 Cuthburga  with  the  grace  of  exceeding  chastity,  grant  to  us,  Thy 
 servants,  at  her  prevailing  intercession,  that  we  may  prosper 
 in  either  life  ;  that  like  as  we  do  keep  her  feast  on  earth,  so  by 
 her  intercession  we  may  ever  be  had  in  remembrance  in  heaven. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  lay  our  mystic  gifts  upon  Thy  Altar,  O  Lord, 
 humbly  beseeching  Thy  Majesty,  that  for  her  sake  and  by  her 
 assistance  we  may  escape  all  pollution.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  that  are  refreshed  with  the  Sacrament  of  Heaven, 
 bow  down  before  Thy  Altar,  and  entreat  Thy  Majesty,  O  Lord, 
 that  what  we  have  received  with  joy  on  the  feast  of  S.  Cuth- 
 burga, may  by  the  aid  of  her  intercession  be  profitable  to  our 
 salvation  in  either  life.     Through. 
 
 S.    GILES,    Conf.    Abb. 
 
 ^[  All  as  in  the  Common,  except  Comm.  ii.  Conf.  Bp. 
 The  Office. 
 
 O  God,  Who  on  this  day  didst  cause  S.  Giles,  Thy  Confessor 
 and  Abbat,  to  enter  the  courts  of  the  kingdom  of  heaven,  grant, 
 we  beseech  Thee,  that  we  may  be  sensibly  succoured  by  his 
 prayers  in  whose  deeds  we  reverently  rejoice.     Through. 
 
 Memorial  of  S.  Priscus,  Mart. 
 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  the  strength  of  them  that  con- 
 tend, and  the  palm  of  Martyrs,  mercifully  look  down  upon  this 
 day's  feast,  and  cause  Thy  Church  to  rejoice  in  its  celebration 
 continually;  and,  at  the  intercession  of  S.  Priscus,  Thy  Martyr, 
 fulfil  the  desires  of  all  that  believe  in  Thee.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  mercifully  pour  forth  upon 
 our  gifts  the  grace  of  reconciliation,  at  the  intercession  of  S. 
 Giles,  Thy  Confessor  and  Abbat,  both  watching  over  the  bene- 
 fits that  Thou  hast  conferred  upon  us,  and  in  Thy  mercy  in- 
 creasing the  same.     Through. 
 
 Secret  of  S.  Priscus.  We  thankfully  offer,  O  Lord,   our  gifts 
 f  f  2 
 
436  SJ  PTEMBER   I\r..    V. 
 
 upon  Thy  Altar  in  memory  of  S.  Priscus,  Thy  Martyr,  and  pray 
 Thee,  that  at  his  intercession  the  same  may  further  our  reward 
 in  heaven.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Defend,  O  Lord,  Thy  people  that  trust  in  Thy 
 mercy,  and  at  the  intercession  of  S.  Giles,  Thy  Confessor  and 
 Abbat,  make  tiiem  whom  Thou  hast  refreshed  w  ith  heavenly 
 Mysteries  more  fervent  in  following  after  Thy  gifts.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  of  S.  Priscus.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  look 
 upon  Thy  people  whom  Thou  hast  refreshed  by  partaking  of  this 
 holy  Mystery,  and  give  unto  them  the  abundance  of  Thy  grace 
 as  they  celebrate  the  feast  of  Thy  Martyr,  S.  Priscus,  that  being 
 aided  by  visible  consolation,  they  maybe  more  earnestly  stirred  up 
 to  seek  the  good  things  which  are  invisible.     Through. 
 
 THE    TRANSLATION    OF    S.  CUTHBERT,  Conf.    Bp. 
 
 ^[  All  as  i.  in  the  Common,  except  Grad.  and  Comm.  ii.  in  the  same. 
 
 The   Collect. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  and  merciful  God,  that  we 
 who  keep  the  day  of  the  translation  of  Thy  Confessor  and 
 Bishop,  S.  Cuthbert,  may  ever  obtain,  at  his  intercession,  the 
 benefits  of  Thy  loving-kindness.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  sanctify  these  gifts  at  the 
 intercession  of  S.  Cuthbert,  Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop,  and  mer- 
 cifully cleanse  us  from  the  stains  of  all  our  sins.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  S.  Cuthbert,  Thy 
 Confessor  and  Bishop,  the  day  of  whose  translation  we  keep, 
 obtain  for  us,  by  the  help  of  his  holy  intercession,  that  this  Com- 
 munion may  make  us  worty  in  Thy  sight.     Through. 
 
 S.  BERTINUS,  Conf.  Abb. 
 
 *    All  as  in  the  Common,  except  Alleluia,  which  is  ii.  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 The   Collect. 
 
 Almighty  and  ever-living  God,  Who  shinest  forth  wondrously 
 
 in  Thine   elect,  whom  Thou,  by  Thy  indwelling,  art   pleased  to 
 
 glorify,  gran,  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  so  worthily  to  reverence  the 
 
SEPTEMBER  VIII.  437 
 
 feast  of  S.  Bertinus,  Thy  Confessor  and  Abbat,  that  for  his  sake 
 and  prayers  we  may  be  round  worthy  to  be  a  temple  unto  Thyself. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  let  the  grace  of  the  Holy 
 Ghost  receive  these  our  gifts,  and  at  the  intercession  of  S. 
 Bertinus,  Thy  Confessor  and  Abbat,  both  keep  us  without  rebuke 
 in  this  life,  and  bring  us  unto  the  kingdom  of  heaven.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  let  Thy  holy  Mysteries 
 continually  help  us,  and  at  the  intercession  of  S.  Bertinus,  Thy 
 Confessor  and  Abbat,  protect  us  from  all  adversities.     Through. 
 
 Cije  ji3atitntjP  of  OSlesgeti  S©arjn 
 
 The  Office. 
 
 As  on  the  Assumption,  changing  it  to  Nativity. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 As  on  the  Conception  of  Our  Lady. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Ecclus.  xxiv.  1 7-2  2. 
 As  the  vine  brought  I  forth  do  amiss. 
 
 Another  Lesson  through  the  Octave.     Wisdom  iv.  I -7. 
 
 Better  is  it  to  have  no  children  and  to  have  virtue  
 
 shall  be  in  rest. 
 
 ^[  Let  these  two  Lessons  be  read  alternately  through  the  Octave.     On  Sunday 
 and  the  Octave  Day,  however,  the  last  is  always  read. 
 
 Gradual.  As  iv.  Comm.  Virg.  Mart. 
 
 Alleluia  !  The  Nativity  of  the  glorious  Virgin  Mary  of  the  seed  of 
 Abraham,  of  the  tribe  of  Judah,  of  the  famous  root  of  J esse. 
 
 ^[  The  following  Alleluia  is  said  daily ,  except  on  Sunday  and  the  Octave  Day. 
 
 Alleluia  I  y.  By  thee,  0  Mother  of  God,  is  our  lost  life  restored; 
 thou  who  didst  conceive  a  Child  from  Heaven,  and  didst  bear  a  Saviour 
 to  the  world. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Pour  forth  divine,  unceasing  Alleluias  ; 
 With  simple  acclamations,  harmonized. 
 Let  the  shrill  trumpet  give  the  echo  back, 
 For  all  creation  on  this  day  rejoices 
 
438  SEPTEMBER    IX. 
 
 That  she,  the  Mother  of  our  Lord,  was  born, 
 
 Through  whom  life,  forfeit  once,  hath  been  restored. 
 
 She,  born  of  David's  line,  conceived  a  Son 
 
 Who  should  o'er  David's  kingdom  wield  the  sceptre ; 
 
 Yet  by  faith  only  doth  her  womb  conceive. 
 
 From  highest  heaven  the  angel  speeding  saith, 
 
 u  Hail,  Mary!  full  of  grace,  holy  and  blessed 
 
 Among  all  women,  thou  shalt  bear  the  King, 
 
 Who  by  His  might  hath  doomed  the  chains  of  death, 
 
 By  His  own  will  His  own  work  setting  free, 
 
 And  gifting  it  with  life  and  blessedness." 
 
 The  maiden  doth  believe  his  words  forthwith, 
 
 Yet  marvels  she  should  Maid  and  Mother  be. 
 
 She  doth  conceive  a  Son  of  beauteous  form, 
 
 The  Governor  of  all  the  universe. 
 
 This  is  the  dry  rod,  blooming  by  God's  grace  ; 
 
 This  is  the  only  Mistress  of  mankind, 
 
 Casting  a  veil  o'er  the  first  mother's  guilt, 
 
 As  the  rose  doth  the  thicket  decorate, 
 
 E'en  so  in  Mary  naught  is  found  to  harm. 
 
 The  sin  which  Christ's  first  Spouse,  Eve,  brought  on  us, 
 
 The  Virgin  Mary  wholly  puts  to  flight. 
 
 O  Virgin  !  who  alone  chaste  Mother  art, 
 
 Loose  thou  our  bands  of  sin,  and  grant  us  part 
 
 In  realms  where  reign  the  armies  of  the  saints  ; 
 
 For  thou,  terrestial  Queen,  all  power  dost  hold, 
 
 With  Thy  Son  ruling  over  all  for  ever, 
 
 Exalted  far  above  the  glittering  bands 
 
 Of  Cherubim  and  Seraphim  in  glory  : 
 
 For  near  Thy  Son  installed,  at  His  Right  Hand 
 
 Thou  sitt'st,  in  virtue  and  in  wisdom  shining. 
 
 For  this  cause,  thy  Nativity  this  day 
 
 Brings  to  us  yearly  joys  ;  the  courts  resound 
 
 With  hymns  in  praise  of  thee,  O  Virgin  Mary! 
 
 Through  every  clime  the  Church  cries,  Alleluia ! 
 
 And  Heaven's  pavilions  swell  the  panegyric, 
 
 Unto  the  highest  eminence  uprising. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  i.  I -1 6. 
 
 The  book  of  the  generation  is  called  Christ. 
 
 The  Creed. 
 %  Throughout  the  <week  and  on  the  Octave  Day  let  the  second  Gospel  be  said. 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  xi.  27,  28. 
 At  that  time,  as  Jesus  spoke  to  the  multitude,  a  certain  woman 
 and  keep  it. 
 
 \   Offert.,  Secret,  Comm.,  and  P.  Comm.  as  on  the  Conception. 
 THE  SECOND  DAY  WITHIN  THE  OCTAVE. 
 Memorial  of  S.  G or  gonitis,  Mart. 
 We  beseech   Thee,   O   Lord,  let  S.  Gorgonius,  Thy  Martyr, 
 
SEPTEMBER  XI.,    XIV.  439 
 
 gladden  us  by  his  intercession,  and  cause  us  to  rejoice  in  his  holy 
 least.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  let  the  service  and  Sacrifice 
 be  pleasing  unto  Thee  which  the  devotion  of  Thy  family  pre- 
 sented, on  whose  behalf  let  Thy  Martyr,  S.  Gorgonius,  inter- 
 cede.    Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  God,  let  Thy  family 
 have  part  and  increase  of  that  sweetness  whereby  it  is  continually 
 replenished  by  the  excellent  favour  of  Thine  anointed,  in  Thy 
 Martyr,  iS.  Gorgonius.     Through. 
 
 THE  FOURTH  DAY  WITHIN  THE  OCTAVE. 
 
 Memorial  of  SS.  Prothus  and  Hyacinth,  MM. 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  precious  confession  of  Thy 
 Martyrs,  SS.  Prothus  and  Hyacinth,  comfort  us;  and  let  their 
 devout  intercession  ever  protect  us.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  the  gifts  which 
 of  our  bounden  duty  we  present  unto  Thee  in  reverence  of  Thy 
 Martyrs,  SS.  Prothus  and  Hyacinth,  may  work  in  us  continually 
 restoration  and  salvation.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  Thy  Martyrs,  SS. 
 Prothus  and  Hyacinth,  pray  that  Thy  holy  Sacrament  which  we 
 have  received  cleanse  us.     Through. 
 
 SUNDAY  WITHIN  THE  OCTAVE. 
 
 \  All  as  on  the  Dayy  except  the  Gospel,  "  At  that  time,  as  Jesus  spake." 
 
 C&e  OEraltation  of  tfte  ipolg  Croira* 
 
 The  Office. 
 As  on  the  Invention  of  the  Cross. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  wast  pleased  to  redeem  mankind  with  the 
 precious  Blood  of  Thy  Only  Begotten  Son,  our  Lord  Jesus 
 Christ,  mercifully  grant  that  they  who  draw  nigh  to  adore  the 
 life-giving  Cross  may  be  set  free  from  the  bonds  of  their  sins* 
 Through. 
 
 Memorial  of  SS.  Cornelius  and  Cyprian,  MM. 
 As  on  SS.  Felix,  Simplicius,  Faustinus,  and  Beatrice's  Day, 
 
44°  SEPTEMBER    XIV. 
 
 %   Memorial  of  the  Octave  of  the  Nativity. 
 
 The  Epistle. 
 
 As  on  the  Invention  of  the  Cross. 
 
 Gradual.  Philip,  ii.   Christ  became  obedient  unto  death  jor  us, 
 even  the  death  of  the  Cross. 
 
 y .  Wherefore  God  also  hath  highly  exalted  Him,  and  given 
 Him  a  Name  which  is  above  every  name. 
 
 Alleluia  !   As  on  the  Invention  of  the  Cross. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Let  us  extol  the  Cross's  praise, 
 And  in  its  special  glory  raise 
 
 Exultingly  our  voice ; 
 Let  dulcet  sound  to  heaven  resound, 
 O'er  the  sweet  wood  of  holy  Rood 
 
 'Tis  fit  we  should  rejoice. 
 
 Let  life  and  words  concordant  be  : 
 When  life  at  one  with  words  we  see, 
 The  symphony  is  sweet. 
 
 The  Cross  let  all  its  servants  praise, 
 By  which  new  life  and  healthful  days 
 
 Upon  them  are  bestowed  ; 
 Let  each  and  all  together  cry, 
 Hail,  Cross,  the  world's  recovery, 
 
 Salvation-bearing  Rood  ! 
 
 O  how  blessed,  how  renowned 
 Is  this  saving  Altar  found 
 
 On  which  the  Lamb  was  slain — 
 Spotless  Lamb,  by  Whom  mankind 
 Full  deliverance  doth  find 
 
 From  sin's  primeval  stain. 
 
 The  ladder  this  to  sinners  given, 
 
 By  means  of  which  Christ,  King  of  Heaven, 
 
 Drew  to  Him  all  our  race  ; 
 This  doth  the  form  thereof  display — 
 The  arms,  outstretching  every  way, 
 
 The  world's  four  parts  embrace. 
 
 These  are  not  novel  mysteries, 
 Not  newly  doth  the  Cross  uprise 
 
 Its  mighty  power  to  show  j 
 This  sweetened  erst  the  bitter  well ; 
 Moses  did  from  the  rock  compel 
 
 Water  bv  this  to  flow. 
 
si  PTEMBER   XIV.  441 
 
 No  safety  in  t he  house  abides 
 
 Till  by  the  Cross  who  there  resides 
 
 His  threshold  doth  seeure: 
 No  danger  from  the  murderous  foe, 
 No  sad  bereavement  doth  he  know, 
 
 Who  thus  doth  help  procure. 
 
 The  widow,  lacking  fire  and  food, 
 Who  at  Sarcpta  gathered  wood, 
 
 The  hope  of  safety  gained  : 
 Without  two  sticks  for  faith  to  use, 
 Barrel  of  meal  and  scanty  cruse 
 
 Had  increase  ne'er  obtained. 
 
 In  ancient  writ  the  Cross  lay  hid, 
 
 Yet  types  did  show  what  now  we  know ; 
 
 To  us  'tis  brought  to  light. 
 Kings  credence  give,  foes  cease  to  strive; 
 By  this  alone,  Christ  leading,  one 
 
 Doth  thousands  put  to  flight. 
 
 The  Cross  doth  make  its  servants  brave, 
 
 And  ever  victory  to  have ; 
 
 Heals  weakness  and  diseases  grave ; 
 
 Before  it  devils  cower. 
 This  to  the  captive  freedom  gives, 
 Regenerates  our  vicious  lives ; 
 All  ancient  dignity  revives 
 
 Beneath  the  Cross's  power. 
 
 O  holy  Cross,  triumphant  Tree  ! 
 
 The  world's  true  health,  all  hail  to  thee  ! 
 
 Amidst  the  trees  none  such  can  be 
 
 In  leaf,  or  flower,  or  bud. 
 Medicine  of  the  Christian  soul, 
 Heal  thou  the  sick,  preserve  the  whole  ; 
 Things  which  no  mortal  may  control 
 
 Thy  power  cannot  elude. 
 
 Thou,  Wrho  the  Cross  didst  hallow,  hear 
 Us  who  that  holy  Cross  revere  : 
 The  servants  of  Thy  Cross  convey 
 Unto  the  realms  of  changeless  day, 
 
 When  this  life's  toils  are  o'er. 
 Those  whom  by  pain  Thou  makest  pure 
 Strengthen  the  anguish  to  endure ; 
 And  when  the  day  of  wrath  shall  come, 
 Of  Thy  vast  mercy  fetch  us  home 
 
 To  joys  for  evermore. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  xii.  3 1 -36. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  the  multitude  of  the  fcnus,  Now  is  the 
 judgment  of  this  world  the  children  of  light. 
 
442  SEPTEMBER   XV. 
 
 The  Creed. 
 Offert.  As  on  the  Invention  of  the  Cross. 
 
 Secret,  Let  Thy  merciful  aid,  O  Lord,  prevent  our  humble 
 prayers  and  offerings  on  this  feast,  and  let  faith  in  the  Tree  open 
 again  the  door  of  salvation  to  us,  which  Eve's  presumptuous 
 touching  of  the  tree  in  Paradise  had  shut  against  us.     Through. 
 
 Secret  of  SS.  Cornelius  and  Cyprian.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee, 
 Almighty  God,  that  our  humble  oblation  may  both  be  acceptable 
 to  Thee  in  honour  of  Thy  Saints,  and  purify  us  alike  in  mind 
 and  body.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  As  on  the  Invention  of  the  Cross. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  who  have  been  satisfied  with  the  Body  and 
 Blood  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  by  Whom  the  banner  of  the 
 Cross  is  sanctified,  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  that  as  we 
 have  been  found  meet  to  adore  It,  so  we  may  have  our  portion 
 in  Its  everlasting  glory  and  saving  power.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  of  SS.  Cornelius  and  Cyprian.  O  Lord,  we  beseech 
 Thee,  ever  to  feed  us  with  the  joys  of  Thy  Saints,  seeing  that 
 our  own  salvation  is  furthered  as  often  as  honour  is  paid  to  them 
 in  whom  Thy  wondrous  works  are  set  forth.     Through. 
 
 THE  OCTAVE  OF  THE  NATIVITY. 
 
 ■j[  All  as  on  the  Day,  except  the  Lesson  and  Gospel,  nvhich  are  the  second. 
 
 Memorial  of  S.  Nichomedes,  Mart. 
 Be  present,  O  Lord,  with  Thy  people,  that  they,  declaring  the 
 noble  deeds  of  Thy  Martyr,  S.  Nichomedes,  may  by  his  protec- 
 tion be  ever  aided  in  seeking  Thy  compassion.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Mercifully  accept,  O  Lord,  the  gifts  offered  to  Thee, 
 and  let  the  prayers  of  S.  Nichomedes,  Thy  Martyr,  commend 
 them  unto  Thy  Majesty.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  Sacrament  we 
 have  received  purify  us,  and  at  the  intercession  of  S.  Nichomedes, 
 Thy  Martyr,  absolve  us  from  all  our  sins.     Through. 
 
SEPTEMBER   XVI.,    XVII.  443 
 
 S.    EDITH,  Virg.  not  Mart. 
 
 ^[  All  as  i.  /'//  the  Common,  except  Grad.  and  Alleluia  ii.  /'//  the  same. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  hast  vouchsafed  to  Thy  faithful  examples  of 
 chastity,  forasmuch  as  Thou  didst  will  Thy  Son  our  Lord  to  be 
 born  of  a  Virgin,  grant  us  at  the  prayers  of  S.  Edith,  Thy  Virgin, 
 purity  of  mind  and  body,  whereby  we  may  receive  the  happiness 
 that  Thou  hast  promised  us.     Through. 
 
 Memorial  of  SS.  Euphemia,  Lucina,  and  Geminianus ,  MM. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  our  prayers  that  we  may 
 press  forward  with  joy,  and  imitate  the  constancy  of  their  faith 
 whose  passion  we  keep  this  day  with  yearly  piety.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  Thy  blessing  come 
 down  upon  this  our  oblation,  and  let  S.  Edith  obtain  of  Thee 
 that  we  may  be  made  a  sacrifice  well  pleasing  to  Thyself. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret  of  SS.  Euphemia,  Lucina,  and  Geminianus.  Graciously 
 look  down  upon  the  gifts  of  Thy  people,  O  Lord,  and  gladden 
 us  in  the  assistance  of  Thy  Martyrs,  SS.  Euphemia,  Lucina,  and 
 Geminianus,  whose  feast  Thou  permittest  us  to  keep.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Let  our  partaking  at  Thy  ghostly  Table,  O  Lord, 
 be  the  salvation  of  our  body  and  soul ;  and  let  the  prayers  of  S. 
 Edith,  Thy  Virgin,  commend  us  to  Thee.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  of  SS.  Euphemia,  Lucina,  and  Geminianus.  We  that 
 have  received  the  Divine  Mysteries,  O  Lord,  beseech  Thee  to 
 hear. our  prayers  ;  and  let  us  be  comforted  by  the  continual  help 
 of  Thy  Martyrs,  SS.  Euphemia,  Lucina,  and  Geminianus,  whose 
 victory  we  celebrate  in  due  order.     Through. 
 
 S.  LAMBERT,  Mart.  Bp. 
 
 %  The  Office  and  Grad.  iii.  Conf.  Bp. ;  Alleluia  iv.  in  the  same;  Epistle, 
 Gospel,  and  Comm.  i.  in  the  Common  ;  Offert.  i.  Comm.  Mart. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the   prayers  of  S.  Lambert, 
 Thy  Martyr  and  Bishop,  commend  us  unto  Thee;   and  as  his 
 
444  SEPTEMBER    XX. 
 
 glorious   passion    doth    magnify  this   day,  so  let  us  ever  be  de- 
 fended by  his  help.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  present  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  our  oblations  on  the 
 commemoration  of  Thy  Bishop  and  Martyr,  S.  Lambert,  and 
 entreat  Thee  that  Thy  bounties  may  be  multiplied  unto  us  by 
 his  intercession,  whom  no  temptation  separated  from  the  unity  of 
 Thy  Body.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comtn.  We  that  have  received  the  Sacrament  of  Thy  Body 
 and  Blood,  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  at  the  prayers  of  S. 
 Lambert,  Thy  Bishop  and  Martyr,  we  may  be  so  defended  that 
 we,  being  comforted  and  refreshed  in  this  world,  may  have 
 abundance  of  those  things  which  are  everlasting.     Through. 
 
 THE  VIGIL  OF  S.  MATTHEW,  Evang. 
 
 ^]    All  as  in   the  Common,  except   Ep.  ii.   in   the  same. 
 The   Collect. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  the  sacred  feast 
 of  S.  Matthew,  Thy  Apostle  and  Evangelist,  which  we  antici- 
 pate, may  increase  our  devotion  and  salvation.     Through. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  v.  27-32. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  saw  sinners  to  repentance. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Almighty  and  merciful  God,  look 
 down  upon  the  gifts  which  we  offer  to  Thy  Majesty  in  reverence 
 of  8.  Matthew,  Thy  Apostle  and  Evangelist  ;  and  grant  for  his 
 sake  and  prayers  whese  feast  we  anticipate  by  Thy  Sacrifice,  that 
 we  may  follow  with  meet  affection  and  devout  minds  the  things 
 which  please  Thee.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comtn.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we 
 who  have  been  filled  with  the  Divine  gifts  may,  at  the  interces- 
 sion of  S.  Matthew,  Thy  Apostle  and  Evangelist,  whose  feast 
 we  anticipate,  ever  be  renewed  in  our  conversation  by  the  holy 
 Mysteries.     Through. 
 
 T  If  this  Vigil  fall  on  a  Sunday,  the  Mass  of  the  Vigil  is  said  in  the  Chapter- 
 house ;  if  on  an  Ember  Day,  there  is  only  a  Memorial  of  the  Vigil  at  the 
 Ember  Day  Mass. 
 
XXII.  445 
 
 9b.  09attl)cto,  Ap. 
 
 ^[   All  as  in    the   Common,  except — 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Assist  us,  O  Lord,  at  the  prayers  of  S.  Matthew,  Thy  Apostle 
 and  Evangelist,  that  what  of  ourselves  we  cannot  attain  may  be 
 bestowed  upon  us  at  his  intercession.     Through. 
 
 Memorial  of  S.  Landus ,  Bp.  and  Cotif. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we  who  keep 
 the  feast  of  S.  Laudus,  Thy  Bishop  and  Confessor,  may  at  his  in- 
 tercession attain  unto  everlasting  blessedness.     Through. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  ix.  9-T3. 
 At  that  time,  as  Jesus  passed  forth  sinners  to  re- 
 pentance. 
 
 The  Creed. 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  oblation  of  Thy 
 Church  be  commended  to  Thee  at  the  prayers  of  S.  Matthew, 
 Thy  Apostle  and  Evangelist,  by  whose  glorious  preaching  she  is 
 instructed.     Through. 
 
 Secret  of  S.  Laudus.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  like  as 
 Thou  hast  translated  S.  Laudus,  Thy  Bishop  and  Confessor,  unto 
 eternal  glory,  so  for  his  sake  Thou  wouldst  sanctify  this  present 
 Sacrifice  unto  our  salvation.     Through. 
 
 P.  Coram.  We  that  have  received  with  joy  the  adorable  Sacra- 
 ment on  the  yearly  feast  of  S.  Matthew,  Thy  Apostle  and  Evan- 
 gelist, beseech  Thee  that  he  may  obtain  for  us,  by  his  glorious 
 prayers,  ever  to  believe  and  to  follow  that  which  the  blessed 
 Evangelist  preached  and  taught.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  ofS.  Laudus.  We  that  have  been  fed  with  the  Bread 
 of  Thy  Heavenly  Table,  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God.  that 
 at  the  intercession  of  S.  Laudus,  Thy  Bishop  and  Confessor, 
 whose  feast  we  keep,  Thou  wouldst  defend  us  from  all  ad- 
 versities. 
 
 S.  MAURICE  AND  HIS  COMPANIONS,  MM. 
 
 ^[   All  as   i.  in  the  Common,  except  Alleluia  viii.,  Gosp.  v.,  Ofiert.  iii.?  and 
 Comm.  iv.  /'//  the  sat/u. 
 
44^ 
 
 The  Colled. 
 
 We  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  let  the  joyful  feast  of  Thy 
 Martyrs,  SS.  Maurice,  Exuperius,  Candidas,  Victor,  Inno- 
 centius,  Vitalis,  and  the  companions  of  the  same,  make  us  to  be 
 glad,  and  glory  in  their  day  on  whose  protection  we  lean. 
 Th  rough. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  this  present  Sacrifice 
 find  acceptance  with  Thee  for  the  sake  of  the  glorious  Theban 
 Martyrs,  for  whose  precious  blood  it  is  hallowed  unto  Thee. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  that  have  received  the  heavenly  Sacrament, 
 beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that,  at  the  intercession  of  Thy  holy 
 Theban  Martyrs,  we  may  obtain  pardon  of  our  sins.    Through. 
 
 S.  THECLA,  Virg.  not  Mart. 
 
 %  All  as  i.  in  the   Common,  except   Grad.  and  Alleluia  ii.  in  the   same; 
 the  Office  ii.,  Offert  iii.,  and  Comm.  iv.  Comm.  Virg.  Mart. 
 
 S.  FERMINUS,  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 ®j  The  Office  iii.,  Grad.  and  Offert.  ii.,   Alleluia  \.y  and  Comm.  i.  in  tie 
 Common ;  the  Epistle  and  Gospel  i.  Comm.  Mart.  Bp. 
 
 SS.  CYPRIAN  AND  JUSTINA,  MM. 
 
 ^f  The  Office  vii.,  Collects,  Epistle,  and  Gospel  iii.,  Grad.  vi.,  Alleluia  v., 
 Offert.  iv.,  and  Comm.  ii.  in  the  Common. 
 
 SS.  COSMAS  AND  DAMIAN,  MM. 
 
 %  The  Office  v.,  Grad.  and  Offert.  ii.,  Alleluia  iv.,  Gosp.  i.,  Comm.  iii.  in 
 the  Common  ;  the  Epistle  ii.  Comm.  Mart. 
 
 The   Collect. 
 Let  the  blessed  feast  of  Thy  Martyrs,  SS.  Cosmas  and  Damian, 
 magnify  Thee,  O  Lord,  wherein  Thou  hast  both  bestowed  upon 
 them  eternal  glory,  and  of  Thy  unspeakable  providence  hast  also 
 aided  us.     Through. 
 
SEPTEMBER     XXIX, 
 
 44/ 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  that  Sacrifice  our   of 
 
 which  all  martyrdoms  took  their  beginning,  which  we  offer  on 
 the  precious  death  of  Thy  just  ones,  obtain  for  us  the  favour 
 ot   reconciliation  with  Thee.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Let  the  tasting  of  Thy  Sacrament,  O  Lord,  be  our 
 sure  salvation,  for  which  we  earnestly  pray,  for  the  sake  of  Thy 
 Martyrs,  SS.  Cosmas  and  Damian.     Through. 
 
 Sgicbaclmag  Dag, 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  ciii. 
 O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  angels  of  His,  ye  that  excel  in  strength : 
 ye  that  fulfil  His  commandment,  and  hearken  unto  the  voice  of 
 His  Word. 
 
 Ps.  Praise  the  Lord,  O   my  soul,  and  all  that   is  within   me 
 praise  His  holy  Name. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  hast  ordained  the  services  of  angels  and  men  in 
 a  wonderful  order,  mercifully  grant  that,  as  they  alway  do  Thee 
 service  in  heaven,  so  our  life  may  be  defended  by  them  on  earth. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Lesson,     Rev.  i.  I -5. 
 /;/  those  days,  Jesus  signified  by  His  angel  unto   His  servant 
 
 John  things  which  must   shortly  came  to  pass  ;   Who 
 
 loved  us,  and  washed  us  from  our  sins  in  His  own  Blood. 
 
 Gradual.   As  the  Office. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  Ps.  exxxviii.  Even  before  the  gods*  will  I  sing 
 unto  Thee,  0  Lord  my  God. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 To  celebrate  Thy  praise,  O  King  of  Heaven, 
 
 Let  all  our  band  harmonious  unite, 
 
 Our  whole  assembly  singing  hymns  to  Thee 
 
 On  the  renewal  of  high  festival 
 
 In  Michael's  honour,  he  whose  ministry 
 
 Gives  lustre  to  the  mighty  universe. 
 
 Nine  are  the  orders  of  the  heavenly  hosts 
 
 By  Thee  created,  and  these  angel  forms 
 
 Thou  makest  flames  of  fire  at  Thy  pleasure. 
 
 These  are  the  work  of  Thy  primeval  Hand 
 
 We  latest  in  Thine  Image  fashioned. 
 
 *  The  Latin  is  Aiwelorum. 
 
44^  SEPTEMBER   XXIX. 
 
 Nine  orders,  each  retaining  its  own  office, 
 
 So  teach  divines  the  heavenly  hosts  are  reckoned — 
 
 The  Angel  Host,  the  Archangelic  Phalanx, 
 
 The  Principalities,  the  Heavenly  Powers, 
 
 Might  gracious-mouthed,  high  names  or"  Dominion, 
 
 And  Thrones  divine,  and  Cherubim  ethereal, 
 
 And  Seraphim  with  hair  that  glows  as  fire. 
 
 Do  ye,  O  Michael,  first  of  heavenly  princes, 
 
 And  Gabriel,  the  Word's  true  messenger; 
 
 And  Raphael,  once  on  earth  a  hired  servant, 
 
 Bear  us  to  those  who  rest  in  Paradise. 
 
 All  the  Commandments  of  the  Father  ye 
 
 Fulfil,  sent  forth  by  Wisdom  of  the  same, 
 
 And  the  coequal  Spirit,  One  in  substance, 
 
 Which  God  ye  serve,  ten  thousand  times  ten  thousand. 
 
 In  twice  ten  thousand  ministering  courses 
 
 Your  hundred  thousands  in  the  Palace  wait, 
 
 To  which  the  King  brought  back  the  hundredth  sheep, 
 
 Born  of  the  Word;  and  tenth  piece  of  silver, 
 
 Over  which  found  ye  do  rejoice  together, 
 
 Ye  in  the  heaven,  we  on  the  earth  below. 
 
 A  chosen  band,  let  us  our  vows  upraise 
 
 With  harmony  of  tuneful  harp  and  lute, 
 
 That  so,  the  glorious  wars  of  Michael  ended, 
 
 The  incense  of  our  prayers  may  be  accepted 
 
 Upon  the  golden  Altar  before  God  ; 
 
 To  Whom  in  glory  sing  we  Alleluia. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt,  xviii.  T-IO. 
 At  that  time  came  the  disciples  which  is  in  heaven. 
 
 The  Creed. 
 Offert.  Rev.  viii.  An  angel   stood   by  the  Altar  of  the  temple, 
 having  a  golden  censer  in  his  hand;  and  there  was  given  unto 
 him  much  incense,  and  the  smoke  of  the  incense  ascended  up 
 before  God.     Alleluia  ! 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  graciously  receive  the  gift 
 of  Thy  people,  and  let  it  be  acceptable  to  Thee,  not  for  our 
 sake,  but  for  the  prayers  of  S.  Michael,  Thy  Archangel,  and  all 
 the  blessed  spirits.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  all  ye  angels  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord  : 
 praise  Him  and  magnify  Him  for  ever. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We,  trusting  in  the  prayers  of  S.  Michael,  Thy 
 Archangel,  humbly  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we  mav  in  heart 
 and  mind  attain  unto  that  after  which  we  seek  in  rendering  him 
 honour.     Through. 
 
SEPTEMBER    XXX. — OCTOBER    I.  449 
 
 &  Jerome,  Confi  Doct. 
 
 *  its  in  the  Common,  except  Alleluia  vi.,   Oflfelt.  ii.,   Comm.  i.  Comm. 
 
 Con/.  Bp.     The  Creed  is  said. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  hast  been  pleased  to  make  known  to  us  the  truth 
 of  Holy  Scripture  and  the  mysteries  of  the  Sacraments  by  S. 
 Jerome,  Thy  Priest  and  Confessor,  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that 
 we  may  ever  be  instructed  by  his  doctrine  whose  feast  we  keep, 
 and  aided  for  his  sake.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  of  Thy  mercy  look  upon 
 onr  gifts,  and  at  the  prayers  of  S.  Jerome,  Thy  Priest  and 
 Confessor,  graciously  purify  us  thereby.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  S.  Jerome, 
 Thy  Priest,  may  both  instruct  Thy  Church  in  the  doctrines  of 
 the  faith,  and  being  instructed  therein,  may  she,  at  his  pious  inter- 
 cession, be  made  worthy  of  the  Mysteries  of  God.     Through. 
 
 SS.  REMIGIUS,  GERMANUS,   VEDASTUS,   AND 
 BAVO,  Conff.  Bps. 
 
 ^[   All  as  in  the  Common,  avith  Memorial  of  S.  Melorus,  Mart.^  in  Comm. 
 
 Mart.  Bp. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Hearken,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  the  supplications  of 
 Thy  people,  with  the  protection  of  Thy  Bishops  and  Confessors, 
 SS.  Germanus,  Remigius,  Vedastus,  and  Bavo  ;  and  grant  that 
 in  this  life  we  may  rejoice  in  peace  and  find  an  eternal  refuge. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  look  upon  our  prayers,  and 
 the  oblations  of  Thy  faithful,  that  they  may  be  acceptable  to 
 Thee  on  the  feast  of  Thy  Saints,  and  advance  our  reconciliation 
 with  Thee.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We,  who  have  been  fed  with  the  Sacrament  which 
 restoreth    mankind,  on   the  feast   of  Thy  Confessors,  SS.  Ger- 
 manus, Remigius,   Vedastus,  and   Bavo,  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord 
 c;  c, 
 
45  o 
 
 our  God,  that  as  Thou  art  pleased  to  bestow  upon  us  heavenly 
 gifts,  so  we  may  thereby  abide  in  the  favour  of  Heaven. 
 Through. 
 
 S.  LEDGER,  Mart.  Bp. 
 
 ^[  The  Office  and  Grad.  iii.,  Alleluia  iv.,  Offert.  i.,  and  Comm.  ii.  in  ( 'omm. 
 Conf.  Bp. ;  Gospel  ii.  Comm.  Mart. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  on  this  day  didst  crown  Thy  Martyr  and  Bishop, 
 S.  Ledger,   with  glory  and   honour  ;   mercifully  grant  that  we 
 who  deserve  not  glory  may  at  his  intercession  obtain  pardon. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     2  Tim.  ii.  8-io  ;  iii.  10-12. 
 Dearly  beloved,  Remember  shall  suffer  persecution. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  maintain  Thy  gifts  in  us 
 for  the  sake  of  S.  Ledger,  Thy  Martyr  and  Confessor,  in  honour 
 of  whose  confession  we  offer  unto  Thee  the  Sacrifice  of  praise. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  that  are  refreshed  by  the  receiving  of  Thy  holy 
 gift  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  that  at  the  intercession  of 
 S.  Ledger,  Thy  Martyr  and  Bishop,  we  may  perceive  the  effect  of 
 his  aid  whose  service  we  perform.     Through. 
 
 S.  FAITH,  Virg.  Mart. 
 
 %  All  as  ii.  in  the  Common,  except  Epistle  i.,  Alleluia  v.,  Comm.  iv.  in  the 
 
 same. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  dost  hallow  this  day  by  the  martyrdom  of  S. 
 Faith,  Thy  Virgin,  grant  unto  Thy  Church  the  assistance  of  the 
 prayers  of  her  in  whom  she  doth  glory.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Receive,  O  Lord,  the  pravers  and  oblations  dedicated 
 unto  Thee  for  the  sake  of  S.  Faith,  Virgin  and  Martyr;  and  grant 
 that  they  may  be  profitable  to  our  salvation  for  the  intercession 
 of  her  in  whose  reverence  they  are  set  apart.     Through. 
 
0(    l  QBE  R    VII.j    IX.  4^  I 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  that  have  been  refreshed  at  Thy  Altar  humbly 
 beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we  may  perceive  the  protec- 
 tion of  S.  Faith,  Thy  Virgin  and  Martyr,  on  whose  day  we  have 
 communicated.     Through. 
 
 SS.  MARK,  MARCELLUS,   AND  APULEIUS,   MM. 
 
 %  The  Office  and  Alleluia  vii.,  Epistle  i.,  Grad.,  Offl-rt.,  and  Comm.  iv., 
 Gospel  vi.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,   let   the  blessed   deeds   of  Thy 
 Martyrs,  SS.  Mark,   Marcellus,  and  Apuleius,  be  with  us,  and 
 ever  fill  us  with  fervent  love  towards  Thee.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  oblation  to  be 
 offered  reconcile  us  unto  Thy  Majesty,  for  the  worthiness  of  the 
 prayers  of  Thy  Saints  in  commemoration  of  whom  it  is  presented. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  us  be  defended  by 
 the  Sacrament  which  we  have  received,  and  for  the  sake  of  Thy 
 Martyrs,  SS.  Mark,  Marcellus,  and  Apuleius,  let  us  be  shielded 
 by  the  armour  of  Heaven  from  the  wickedness  which  assaileth  us. 
 Through. 
 
 S.  DENYS  AND  HIS  COMPANIONS,  MM. 
 
 *|f  The  Office  and  Grad.  i.,  Alleluia  and  Gospel  v.,  Offert.  iii.,  and  Comm. 
 ii.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  on  this  day  didst  strengthen  S.  Denys  with  the 
 virtue  of  constancy  in  suffering,  and  wast  pleased  to  join  in  fel- 
 lowship with  him  Rusticus  and  Eleutherius  to  preach  Thy  glory 
 to  the  Gentiles  ;  grant  unto  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we,  follow- 
 ing their  example,  may  for  the  love  we  bear  Thee  despise  the 
 good  things  of  the  world,  and  fear  none  of  its  adversities. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Acts  xvii.  16-34. 
 
 Now,  while  Paul  waited  for  Silas  and  Timotheus  at  Athens 
 
 and  believed  on  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  among  the  which 
 
 was  Dionysius  the  Areopagite. 
 
 G  G    2 
 
45  2 
 
 OCTOBER    X  .    XI. 
 
 Secret,  O  God,  the  Author  and  Giver  of  the  gifts  to  be  offered 
 unto  Thee,  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  this  only  Sacrifice 
 which  imparted  charity  to  Thy  Saints  in  their  sufferings  may  also 
 succour  us  in  our  prayers.     Through. 
 
 P,  Comm.  We  that  have  received  the  Mysteries  entreat  Thy 
 mercy,  O  Lord,  that  they  may  be  profitable  to  our  salvation  for 
 their  prayers  whose  glorious  feast  we  keep.     Through. 
 
 S.  GEREON  AND  HIS  COMPANIONS,  MM. 
 
 ^[  All  as  iv.  in  the  Common,  except  Epistle  and  Offer!",  i.,  Alleluia  and 
 Gospel  vi. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  like  as  the  celebration  of 
 the  feast  of  Thy  Martyrs,  SS.  Gereon,  Victor,  Cassius,  Floren- 
 tius,  and  their  companions,  ever  abideth  continually,  so  their  pro- 
 tection may  be  over  us.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  gifts  of  Thy  people 
 be  acceptable  to  Thee  for  the  sake  of  Thy  Martyrs,  SS.  Gereon, 
 Victor,  Cassius,  Florentius,  and  their  companions,  that  they  may 
 worthily  be  protected  for  their  sakes,  the  glory  of  whose  triumphs 
 is  given  unto  Thy  Name.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Draw  nigh,  O  Lord,  unto  Thy  people  that  prayeth 
 under  the  protection  of  Thy  Saints,  Gereon,  Victor,  Cassius, 
 Florentius,  and  their  companions,  and  those  things  which  of 
 themselves  they  dare  not  ask  let  them  obtain  for  the  sake  of  those 
 who  pray  for  them.     Through. 
 
 S.  NICASIUS  AND  HIS  COMPANIONS,  MM. 
 
 ^  All  as  Comm.  Many  Conff.,  except  Epistle  iv.  and  Gospel  iii.  in  the 
 Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 As  on  the  feast  of  SS.  Medardus  and  Gildardus. 
 
 Secret.  Look  upon  the  prayers  and  oblations  of  Thy  faithful, 
 
 O  Lord:   and  for  the  sake  of  Thy  Saints,  Nicasius,  Quirinus,  and 
 
 Scureculus,  let  them  be  pleasing  unto  Thee,  and  obtain  for  us 
 
 reconciliation  with  Thee.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  As  on  the  feast  of  S.  Agapitus,  Mart. 
 
OCTOBJ  R    XIII.,   XIV, 
 
 Cljc  emulation  of  §\  OEDtoauD,  Conf.  King. 
 
 Tj    The  Office  as   on  Trans,  of  S.  Thomas,  altering  the  Name ;   Epistle  and 
 Gospel  /';;  Comm.  Abbat ;  Grad.  iv.,  Alleluia,  and  Sequence  i.  Comm. 
 
 Conf.  Bp. ;  Offert.  ii.  and  Comm.  vi.  Comm.  Mart.     The  Creed  is  said. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O   God,  Who    hast    crowned  Thy  King  and  Confessor,   S. 
 Edward,  with  eternal  glory,  make  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  so  to 
 reverence  him   on  earth  that  we  may  reign  with  him  in  heaven. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret.  Pour  forth,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  light  of  the 
 Holy  Ghost  upon  us  who  serve  at  Thy  Altar,  that  our  devout 
 offering  unto  Thee  in  honour  of  King  S.  Edward,  may  at  his  in- 
 tercession both  restore  and  save  us.    Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  that  have  been  filled  with  the  Banquet  of  Living 
 Bread  beseech  Thee,  O  God  our  Lord,  that  for  the  sake  and 
 prayers  of  Thy  King  and  Confessor,  S.  Edward,  we  may  be  made 
 partakers  of  the  heavenly  Feast.     Through. 
 
 ANOTHER  MASS. 
 ^[  All  as  above,  except-^- 
 The  Collect. 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who   hast  numbered  S.  Ed- 
 ward, Thy  Confessor,  in  the  company  of  Thy  Saints,  grant  of 
 Thy  mercy  that  we  who   commemorate  his  glorious  Translation 
 may  perceive  his  protection  of  us  with  Thee.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Let  Thy  grace,  O  Lord,  increase  the  joy  of  us  who 
 
 are  gladdened   by  the  holy  Translation  of   King  Edward,  and 
 
 make  us   feel   the  sweetness   of  Thy  presence  in  this  Sacrifice. 
 Who. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  let  the  most  blessed  King  Edward,  Thy 
 Confessor,  on  whose  holy  Translation  Thou  permittest  us  yearly 
 to  offer  prayer  with  joy,  be  our  intercessor,  that  the  Sacrament 
 which  we  have  received  may  be  profitable  to  our  salvation. 
 Through. 
 
 S.  CALIXTUS,  Mart.  Pope. 
 
 ^  All  as  iii.  Comm.  Conf.  Bp.y  except  Alleluia  iv.,  Offert.  i.,  and  Comm.  ii, 
 in  the  same ;  Epistle  ii.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  seest  that  in  our  frailty  we  fall  short  of  love 
 
454 
 
 towards  Thee,  mercifully  renew  us  after  the  example  of  S.  Calix- 
 tus,  Thy  Bishop  and  Martyr.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Let  the  offering  of  these  Mysteries  be  profitable  unto 
 us,  O  Lord,  and  for  the  sake  of  S.  Calixtus  set  us  free  from 
 guilt,  and  confirm  us  in  everlasting  salvation.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we  may 
 perfectly  follow  the  faith  of  him  whose  suffering  we  keep  in 
 memory  as  we  partake  of  the  Sacrament.     Through. 
 
 S.  WULFRAN,  Corf.  Bp. 
 
 *\\   All  as  i.  in  the  Common,  except  Collects  and  Comm.  ii.,  and  Grad.  iv.  in 
 
 the  same. 
 
 S.  MICHAEL  IN  THE  MOUNTAIN  TOMB. 
 
 ^[  All  as  on  Michaelmas  Day,  except  as  follows.     The  Creed  is  said. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Rev.  xii.  7-I2. 
 There  was  war  in  heaven  ye  that  dwell  in  them. 
 
 Alleluia  !    y.   The  sea  was  shaken  a?id  the  earth  trembled  when  the 
 Archangel  Michael  descended  from  heaven. 
 
 S.   ETHELDREDA,  Virg.  not  Mart. 
 *JH   All  as  i.  in  the  Common,  except  Grad.  ii.  in  the  same. 
 
 ©♦   Lube,  Evang. 
 
 ^|    All  as  in  the  Common,  with  this  Memorial. 
 
 Memorial  of  S.  Justus. 
 O  God,  Who  gavest  to  S.  Justus   such   courage,  that  in  the 
 weak  body  of  a  child  he  endured  a  glorious  martyrdom  for  love  of 
 Thee,  mercifully  grant  for  his  sake  and  intercession  that  we  may 
 be  absolved  from  all  our  sins.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  like  as  the  gifts  offered 
 
oc  roBER  xix..  xxi.,  xxiu.  455 
 
 on  the  martyrdom  of  S.  Justus  bear  witness  to  Thy  Divine 
 power  and  glory,  so  they  may  bestow  on  us  our  effectual  salvation. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  that  are  refreshed  by  the  heavenly  benediction 
 beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  at  the  intercession  of  Thy  Martyr, 
 S.  Justus,  the  healing  power  of  Thy  Sacrament  may  be  profitable 
 to  both  our  bodies  and  souls.     Through. 
 
 S.  FRIDESWIDE,  Virg.  not  Mart. 
 %    All  as  i.  in  the  Common,  except  Epistle,  Grad.,  and  Alleluia  ii.  in  the  same. 
 
 THE  ELEVEN  THOUSAND  VIRGINS,  MM. 
 
 ^[  All  as  i.  in  the  Common,  except  Epistle  ii.  in  the  same. 
 
 The   Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  hast  hallowed  this  day's  feast  by  the  glorious 
 sufferings  of  Thy  Virgin  Saints  and  Martyrs,  be  present  at  the 
 prayers  of  Thy  family,  and  help  us  for  their  sake  and  intercession 
 whose  feast  we  this  day  keep.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  As  in  Comm.  Mart. 
 
 P.  Comm.  As  the  P.  Comm.  for  SS.  Christopher  and  Cucufatus 
 on  S.  James's  Day. 
 
 S.  ROMANUS,  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 ^[   All  as   i.  in  the  Common,  except  Epistle,  Gospel,  and  Comm.  iii.,  and 
 Alleluia  v.  in  the  same. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  unto  Whom  the  Bishop  S.  Romanus,  being  endued 
 with  the  grace  of  holiness,  was  so  pleasing  that  he  was  counted 
 worthy  to  have  fellowship  with  the  Saints  in  heaven,  grant  to  Thy 
 Church,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  attain  everlasting  happiness  at  his 
 intercession  the  day  of  whose  burial  she  thankfully  celebrates. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  mercifully  to  be- 
 hold this  our  Sacrifice  of  devotion,  and  at  the  intercession  of 
 S.  Romanus,  Thy  Bishop  and  Confessor,  of  Thy  goodness  grant 
 us  thereby  health  of  mind  and  body.     Through. 
 
45^  OCTOBER   XXV. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  that 
 the  holy  Mysteries  we  have  received  may,  at  the  intercession  of 
 S.  Romanus,  Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop,  both  obtain  for  us  the 
 grace  of  devotion  and  in  the  end  a  blessed  eternity.     Through. 
 
 SS.  CRISPIN  AND  CRLSPINIAN,  MM. 
 
 1  The  Office  and  Grad.  vii.,  Epistle  and  Alleluia  v.,  Gospel  xiii.,  Offert.  ii., 
 and  Comm.  vi.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The   Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  hast  bestowed  upon  Thy  Martyrs,  SS.  Crispin 
 and  Crispinian,  the  crown  of  martyrdom,  grant,  we  beseech  Thee, 
 that  at  their  intercession  we  may  obtain  remission  of  our  sins,  and 
 the  everlasting  joys  of  the  blessed.     Through. 
 
 Memorial  of  the  Translation  of  S.  John  de  Beverley,  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 O  God,  Who  hast  hallowed  this  day  by  the  Translation  of  the 
 most  holy  John,  Thy  Bishop  and  Confessor,  we  beseech  Thee,  for 
 his  sake  and  prayers,  to  let  us  be  translated  into  the  fellowship  of 
 his  saints.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  by  the 
 presenting  of  these  gifts  which  we  offer  in  honour  of  Thy 
 Martyrs,  SS.  Crispin  and  Crispinian,  we  may  be  reconciled  unto 
 Thee,  and  by  receiving  them  may  be  quickened  unto  life. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret  of  S.  John  de  Beverley.  Mercifully  look  down,  we 
 beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  on  this  our  simple  and  humble  service, 
 and  at  the  intercession  of  S.  John,  Thy  Bishop  and  Confessor, 
 whose  Translation  we  keep,  graciously  receive  the  oblations  which 
 we  offer  in  his  honour  on  Thy  Holy  Altar.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  help  us,  for  the 
 prayers  of  Thy  Martyrs,  SS.  Crispin  and  Crispinian,  and  cause 
 us  who  keep  their  feast  with  these  holy  Mysteries  to  be  ever 
 denoted  to  Thy  Name.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  of  S.  John  de  Beverley.  Succour  us,  we  beseech  Thee, 
 O  Lord,  for  the  sake  and  prayers  of  S.  John,  Thy  Bishop  and 
 Confessor,  that  by  his  protection  that  which  in  this  present 
 service  we  celebrate  may  obtain  the  joys  of  everlasting  salvation, 
 Through. 
 
OCTOBER    XXVII.,    XXVIII.,    XXXI.  4^7 
 
 THE  VIGIL  OF  SS.  SIMON  AND  JUDE,  App. 
 
 1  The  Office  i.,  Epistle,  and  Alleluia  ii.  (if  Sunday),  Grad.  vi.,  Gospel,  "  i 
 am  the  true  vine;"  OfFert.  and  Com.  iv.  in  Comm.  Many  Mart. 
 
 The   Collect. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  like  as  we  antici- 
 pate the  glorious  feast  of  Thy  Apostles,  Simon  and  Jude,  so  they 
 themselves  may  prevent  Thy  Majesty  in  our  behalf,  that  we  may 
 be  found  worthy  of  Thy  bounties.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  As  in  the  Common. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  that  have  been  filled  with  Thy  saving  Mysteries, 
 beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we  may  be  aided  by  the  prayers  of 
 those  whose  feast  we  anticipate  by  fasting.     Through. 
 
 Cfie  JTeagt  of  ©g>,  @>tmon  anD  JuDe,  App. 
 
 ^[  All  as  i.  in  the  Common,  except  Alleluia  iv.  in  the  same. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who,  by  Thine  Apostles,  SS.  Simon  and  Jude,  hast 
 
 suffered  us  to  come  to  the  knowledge  of  Thy  Name,  grant  us 
 
 both  to  celebrate  their  everlasting  glory  by  our  growth  in  grace, 
 
 and  by  our  Celebration  to  make  progress  in  the  same.    Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Romans  viii.  28-36. 
 Brethren,  we  know  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 
 
 Secret.  We,  O  Lord,  having  in  reverence  the  eternal  glory  of 
 Thy  Apostles,  SS.  Simon  and  Jude,  beseech  Thee,  that  being 
 cleansed  by  the  holy  Mysteries,  we  may  the  more  worthily  cele- 
 brate the  same.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  The  Divine  Mystery  having  been  consecrated,  we 
 beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  their  prayers  for  us  fail  not 
 whose  protection  Thou  hast  bestowed  on  us  for  our  governance. 
 Through. 
 
 THE  VIGIL  OF  ALL    SAINTS. 
 
 ^[  The  Office  ii.,  Grad.  v.,  Alleluia  vii.  (if  Sunday),  Offert.  iii.,  and  Comm. 
 iv.  in  Comm.  Many  Mart. 
 
 The   Collect. 
 O  Lord  our  God,  increase  and  multiply  upon  us  Thy  grace, 
 
4  S'8  OCTOBER    XXXI. 
 
 and  grant  that  in  a  holy  profession  we  may  follow  after  the  joys 
 of"  Thy  Saints  whose  glorious  feast  we  anticipate.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Rev.  v.  6-12. 
 
 hi  those  days,  lo,  S.  John  beheld and  blessing  for  ever 
 
 1 if  id  ever.      Anuti. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  xvii.  II-26. 
 In  those  days,  Jesus,  looking  upon  /lis  disciples,  said,  Holy  Father 
 
 and  I  in  them. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  we  place  upon  Thine  Altar  our  gifts  and  offer- 
 ings ;  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  at  the  prayer  of  all  Thy  Saints, 
 whose  coming  festival  we  anticipate,  they  may  be  profitable  unto 
 our  salvation.     Through. 
 
 P.Comm.  We,  O  Lord,  having  accomplished  with  joy  the  Sacra- 
 ment of  the  feast  we  look  for,  beseech  Thee  to  grant  us  the  aid 
 of  their  prayers  in  commemoration  of  whom  it  is  appointed. 
 Through. 
 
 %  If  the  Vigil  fall  on  Sunday,  the  Mass  of  the  Vigil  is  said  in  the  Chapter- 
 house, and  the  High  Mass  is  of  the  Sunday,  with  a  Memorial  of  S. 
 Quintinus. 
 
 S.  QUINTINUS,  Mart. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  dost  glorify  Thy  Church  with  the  yearly  feast  of 
 S.  Quintinus,  Thy  Martyr,  mercifully  grant  that  we  who  reverence 
 his  memory  with  due  service  may  be  accounted  worthy  to  have 
 him  ever  as  an  intercessor  with  Thee.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  O  Almighty  God,  we  offer  unto  Thee  the  Sacrifice  of 
 praise  in  reverence  of  S.  Quintinus,  Thy  Martyr,  and  pray  that 
 he  who  died  a  glorious  death  for  Thy  Name  may  ever  live  to 
 intercede  for  us.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  Thy  people  receive, 
 at  the  intercession  of  S.  Quintinus,  Thy  Martyr,  the  mercy  which 
 they  implore,  that  they  may  ever  be  found  worthy  of  Thy  Sacra- 
 ment.    Through. 
 
N<>\  i  MB1.K    I.  459 
 
 CIjc  J?ca0t  of  ail  ©aint0. 
 
 The  Office, 
 
 As  on  the  Visitation  B.  V.  M.,  changing  it  to  All  Saints. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  hast  granted  to  us  under 
 
 one  feast,  to  reverence  the  good  deeds  of  All  Saints,  we  beseech 
 
 Thee  give  largely  unto  these  manifold  intercessors  the  abundant 
 
 reconciliation  of  us  unto  Thyself,  after  which  we  long.    Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Rev.  vii.  2-12. 
 
 Lo,   S.  John  saw  another  angel    for  ever  and  ever. 
 
 Amen. 
 
 Gradual.   As  iii.  Comm.  Many  Mart. 
 
 Alleluia  !  ~y .  Wisdom  iii.  The  Saints  shall  judge  the  nations 
 and  have  dominion  over  the  people,  and  their  Lord  shall  reign  for 
 ever. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 To  Christ,  the  Glorious,  let  our  white-robed  bands 
 
 Sing  hymns  upon  this  holy  festival, 
 
 Extolling  all  the  company  of  Saints. 
 
 First,  let  our  voice  be  heard  in  Mary's  praise, 
 
 Through  whom  the  Prize  of  Life  to  us  accrues. 
 
 O  Queen,  who  art  both  Mother  and  pure  Virgin, 
 
 Gain  pardon  through  Thy  Son  for  our  transgressions. 
 
 May  the  blest  angels'  holy  congregation, 
 
 And  glorious  archangelic  company, 
 
 Blot  out  our  sins  and  set  us  high  in  heaven. 
 
 Thou  prophet,  herald,  light,  and  more  than  Prophet, 
 
 Lighten  our  path,  and  purify  our  bodies  ; 
 
 Prince  of  Apostles,  with  thy  holy  band, 
 
 Confirm,  we  pray,  the  hearts  of  all  in  truth. 
 
 O  glorious  Stephen,  with  thy  glittering  crown, 
 
 And  all  the  noble  army  of  the  Martyrs, 
 
 Grant  us  bold  hearts,  strengthen  our  mortal  bodies, 
 
 That  holy  Cross  the  enemy  may  vanquish. 
 
 Great  Martin,  and  the  company  of  Bishops, 
 
 Our  meek  petitions  graciously  accept. 
 
 Queen  of  the  Virgin  band,  highly  exalted, 
 
 Mother  intact,  Virgin  once  great  with  child, 
 
 Holy,  and  chaste,  devoted  to  the  Lord, 
 
 Preserve  our  souls  and  purify  our  bodies. 
 
 May  monks,  uplifting  venerable  voices, 
 
 And  all  the  confraternities  of  Saints, 
 
 Govern  our  times  by  their  unceasing  prayers, 
 
 And  lead  us  to  true  joys  in  heaven  above : 
 
 Let  the  redeemed  devoutly  say,  Amen. 
 
 \ 
 
460  NOVEMBER  II. 
 
 •    The  Gospel  ii.,  Offert.,  and  Comm.  i.  in  Comm.  Many  Mart.    The  Creed 
 
 is  said. 
 
 Secret.  We  offer  Thee,  OLord,  our  gifts  and  prayers:  let  them 
 both  be  pleasing  to  Thee  in  honour  of  All  Saints,  and  of  Thy 
 mercy  be  made  profitable  to  our  salvation.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  OLord,  that  through  the 
 partaking  of  this  Sacrament,  Thy  faithful  people  may  ever  rejoice 
 in  reverencing  all  Thy  Saints,  and  be  defended  by  their  perpetual 
 supplications.     Through. 
 
 €f)e  Commemoration  of  311  @>oute* 
 
 *[  All  as  i.  in  the  Masses  for  the  Dead,  except  the  Gradual  and  Tract  ii.  in  the 
 same.  Let  the  Epistle  be  read  in  the  pulpit,  and  let  the  Gradual  be  said 
 by  the  Clergy  of  the  second  grade.  Let  the  Tract  be  said  by  Clergv  of  the 
 upper  grade  at  the  steps  of  the  Quire.     The  Gospel  is  said  as  on  Sunday. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  the  Creator  and  Redeemer  of  all  that  believe,  grant 
 unto  the  souls  of  all  the  faithful  departed  remission  of  all  their 
 sins,  that  by  devout  supplications  they  may  obtain  the  forgiveness 
 for  which  they  have  ever  longed.     Who. 
 
 ^[  Let  no  Memorial  be  made. 
 
 Offert.  0  Holy  God,  Who  hast  called  back  the  first  man  unto 
 eternal  glory;  O  Good  Shepherd,  Who  hast  brought  back  the  lost  sheep 
 to  the  fold  on  Thy  gracious  shoulders ;  O  just  Judge,  when  Thou  shalt 
 come  to  judge  us,  deliver  from  death  their  souls  ivhom  Thou  hast  re- 
 deemed; give  tiot  the  souls  that  confess  Thee  a  portion  with  the  beasts; 
 abandon  them  not  for  ever. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  mercifully  look  upon  the  oblations  which  we 
 offer  unto  Thee  for  the  souls  of  all  the  faithful  departed,  and  to 
 those  on  whom  Thou  hast  bestowed  the  excellence  of  the  Chris- 
 tian faith  give  also  its  reward.     Through. 
 
 P.  Com?n.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  our  prayers  and  sup- 
 plications be  profitable  to  the  souls  of  all  the  faithful  departed ; 
 deliver  them  from  all  their  sins,  and  make  them  partakers  of  Thy 
 redemption.     Through. 
 
 ^1    If  this  Commemoration  fall  on  Sunday,  let  it  be  put  off  till  next  day,  and 
 let  a  Memorial  be  made  of  S.  Eustachius  at  the  Sunday  Mass. 
 
 Memorial  of   S.   Eustachius  and  his   Companions ,   MM. 
 Grant  to  us,  O  Lord,  wc  beseech  Thee,  at  the  intercession  of 
 
NOVEMBER   HI..    VI.,   VIII.  46  I 
 
 Thy  Martyrs,  S.  Eustachius  and  his  companions,  joy  and  peace, 
 and  let  as  be  protected  by  the  prayers  of  those  in  whose  victories 
 we  rejoice.      Through. 
 
 Secret,  Receive,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  these  our 
 oblations  in  honour  of  Thy  Martyrs,  S.  Eustachius  and  his  com- 
 panions, for  the  sake  of  whose  holy  prayers  be  pleased  to  grant 
 us  pardon  for  our  past  offences,  and  security  for  the  future. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  that  in  reverence  of  Thy  Martyrs,  S.  Eusta- 
 chius and  his  companions,  have  received  the  Divine  Mysteries, 
 beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  grant  that  we  may  both  be  ever  guarded 
 by  their  faithful  aid,  and  profit  by  their  noble  example.  Through. 
 
 S.  WENEFRID,  Virg.  Mart. 
 
 ^[   All  as  i.  in  the  Common,  except  the  Alleluia  and  Offert.  i.  in  the  same. 
 If  All  Souls'  Day  fall  on  a  Sunday,  then  let  this  feast  be  on  Tuesday. 
 
 S.  LEONARD,  Conf.  Abb. 
 
 ^  All  as  in  the  Common^  except  Offert  i.  Comm.  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  further  our  prayers  by  the  heavenly 
 gift,  that  we  who  glory  in  the  guardianship  of  S.  Leonard,  Thy 
 Confessor  and  Abbat,  may  ever  be  succoured  for  his  sake  and 
 prayers.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Receive,  O  Lord,  the  gifts  to  be  humbly  offered  to 
 Thy  loving-kindness,  and  let  them  be  profitable  to  our  salvation 
 at  the  intercession  of  S.  Leonard,  Thy  Confessor  and  Abbat,  on 
 whose  day  we  trust  they  have  been  accepted.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  receiving  of  Thy 
 Sacrament  purify  us,  and  let  our  service  on  the  holy  feast  of 
 Thy  Confessor  and  Abbat,  S.  Leonard,  for  his  sake  and  by  his 
 protection,  avail  for  our  eternal  forgiveness.     Through. 
 
 THE  FOUR  CROWNED  MARTYRS. 
 
 1[  The  Office  i.,  Epistle  ii.,  Grad.  and  Gospel  vi.,  Alleluia  vii.,  Offert.  iv., 
 and  Comm.  iii.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 As  on  the  Day  of  the  Seven  Brothers,  MM. 
 
462  NOVEMBER    IX       XI. 
 
 Secret.  Let  Thy  abundant  blessing,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee, 
 descend,  and  make  our  gifts  acceptable  to  Thee,  at  the  interces- 
 sion of  Thy  holy  Martyrs,  SS.  Claudius,  Nichostratus,  Simphoria- 
 qus,  Castorius,  and  Simplicius,  and  work  out  for  us  the  Sacra- 
 ment of  Redemption.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  that  are  refreshed  with  the  joy  of  the  Heavenly 
 Sacrament,  humbly  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we  may  be  aided 
 and  protected  by  those  in  whose  victory  we  rejoice.     Through. 
 
 S.  THEODORE,  Mart. 
 
 ^  The  Office  iv.,  Epistle  i.,  Grad.  and  Alleluia  ii.,  Gospel  iii.,  Offert.  v., 
 and  Comm.  vi.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  dost  compass  about  and  protect  us  with  the 
 glorious  confession  of  S.  Theodore,  Thy  Martyr,  grant  that  we 
 may  profit  by  his  example,  and  be   supported   by  his  prayers. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  that  have  offered  our  gifts  in  reverence  for  the 
 feast  of  S.  Theodore,  Thy  Martyr,  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that 
 albeit  we  are  let  and  hindered  by  our  own  conscience,  for  his 
 sake  we  may  be  made  acceptable.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Let  the  Holy  Sacrament  we  have  received  purify  us, 
 O  Lord,  and  at  the  intercession  of  S.  Theodore,  Thy  Martyr, 
 bring  us  to  the  fellowship  of  perpetual  bliss.     Through. 
 
 S.  MARTIN,  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 ^f   All  ar  i.  in  the  Common,  except  Grad.  iv.  and  Comm.  ii.  in  the  same. 
 
 The   Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  seest  that  in  our  own  strength  we  cannot  stand 
 upright,  mercifully  grant  that,  at  the  intercession  of  S.  Martin, 
 Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop,  we  may  be  defended  against  all 
 adversity.     Through. 
 
 Memorial   of    S.    Menna,    }fart. 
 As  Coil.  ii.  in  Comm.  Mart. 
 
NOV]  MBER    XIII.  \6  | 
 
 Alleluia  I  This  Martin,  poor  and  of  low  estate,  entereth  heaven  rich, 
 and  is  honoured  with  Divine  hymns. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 As  on  the  Translation  of  S.  Martin. 
 
 Secret.  O  God,  Whose  will  is  that  all  good  things  be  com- 
 prehended in  the  Mystery  of  Thy  Sacred  Body,  mercifully  grant 
 that,  at  the  intercession  of  Thy  Bishop  and  Confessor,  S.  Martin, 
 we  may  perceive  the  benefits  of  the  gifts  which,  in  reverence  of 
 him,  we  offer  unto  Thee.     Through. 
 
 Secret  of  S.  Menna.  O  Lord,  do  Thou  sanctify  the  Sacrifice 
 which  is  offered  to  Thee,  the  true  High  Priest  for  ever,  and  at  the 
 intercession  of  S.  Menna,  Thy  Martyr,  make  us,  we  beseech  Thee, 
 so  to  handle  this  Mystery,  that  we  ourselves  may  be  a  temple 
 and  Sacrifice  well  pleasing  to  Thee.     Who. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Succour  Thy  people,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord, 
 that  they  going  forward  in  the  strength  of  Thy  Sacrament  may,  at 
 the  intercession  of  S.  Martin,  Thy  Bishop  and  Confessor,  both 
 be  ever  governed  by  Thy  gift,  and  under  Thy  guidance  attain 
 their  portion  in  eternal  redemption.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  of  S.  Menna.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  Thy 
 grace  ever  work  in  us  renewal  of  heart,  and  cause  us  to  rejoice 
 on  the  feast  of  S.  Menna,  Thy  Martyr.     Through. 
 
 ^[  The  same  Mass  is  said  daily  throughout  the  Octave,  unless  a  feast  or  Com- 
 memoration of  Our  Lady,  or  Salus,  occur. 
 
 S.  BRITIUS,  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 %  The  Office,  Epistle,  and  Comm.  iii. 
 
 the  Common  ;  the  Gospel  ii.  Comm.  Mart.  Bp. 
 
 The   Collect. 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  at  the  intercession  of  S.  Britius, 
 Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop,  to  keep  Thy  people  that  trust  in  Thy 
 love,  that  for  his  prayers  we  may  be  meet  to  have  fellowship  in 
 the  joys  of  heaven.     Through. 
 
 \  Memorial  of  S.  Martin. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  yearly  feast  of  Thy 
 Confessor  and  Bishop,  S.  Britius,  commend  us  unto  Thy  loving- 
 
464  NOVEMBER   XIV.,    XV.,    XVI. 
 
 kindness,  that  by  this  holy  Office  and  Oblation  we  may  be  de- 
 livered out  of  the  miseries  of  this  present  world,  and  attain  the 
 benefit  oi  Thy  grace.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm,  We  being  refreshed  with  the  Divine  Mysteries, 
 beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  that  Thou  wouldst  ever  pro- 
 tect us,  at  the  intercession  of  Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop,  on 
 whose  yearly  feast  we  reverently  offer  this  Sacrament  unto  Thee. 
 Through. 
 
 THE  TRANSLATION  OF  S.  ERKENWALD,  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 ^[   In  the  Diocese  of  London  all  as  in  the  Common. 
 
 S.  MACHUTUS,  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 ^    All  as  i.  in  the  Common,  except  Grad.  iii.  and  Comm.  ii.  in  the  same ;  the 
 Gospel  ii.  Comm.  Mart.  Bp. 
 
 The   Collect. 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  didst  endue  S.  Machutus, 
 Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop,  with  the  grace  of  fortitude,  and  didst 
 receive  him  this  day  unto  the  glory  of  heaven,  hear  the  prayers  of 
 Thy  people.     Through. 
 
 *§  Memorial  of  S.  Martin. 
 
 Secret.  We  pray  Thee,  O  Lord,  mercifully  look  on  the  obla- 
 tions which  we  present  to  Thee  to  be  consecrated  in  honour  of 
 S.  Machutus,  Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop,  beseeching  Thee  that, 
 for  his  sake  and  intercession,  we  may  of  Thy  goodness  have  par- 
 don of  all  our  sins  and  negligences.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  mercifully  exalt  by  the  protection  of  S. 
 Machutus,  Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop,  those  whom  Thou  hast 
 filled  with  heavenly  gifts,  that  we  being  delivered  from  all  things 
 which  may  hurt  us,  may  run  in  the  way  of  Thy  salvation  with  our 
 whole  heart.     Through. 
 
 S.  EDMUND,  Conf.  Abp. 
 
 ^[  The  Office  as  on  the  Translation,  Epistle,  Gospel,  and  Oftert.  i.,  Grad  iv., 
 Sequence,  and  Comm.  ii.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The   Collect. 
 O    God,  Who    in    the  bountiful  goodness    of  Thy  counsels 
 hast    adorned  Thy  Church  with   the  noble  life  of  S.  Edmund, 
 Thy  Bishop  and  Confessor,   and  gladdened  it  by  his  glorious 
 
NOVEMBER    XVIT.  465 
 
 miracles,  mercifully  grant  unto  us  Thy  servants  that  we  may  both 
 be  amended  by  his  example,  and  protected  from  all  adversities  by 
 his  guardianship.     Through. 
 
 ^  Memorial  of  S.  Martin. 
 
 Alleluia  !  This  Edmund,  poor  and  of  loiu  estate,  entereth  heaven 
 rich,  and  is  honoured  by  Divine  hymns. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  gifts  to  be  offered 
 be  pleasing  unto  Thee,  for  the  prayers  of  S.  Edmund,  Thy  Bishop 
 and  Confessor,  and,  being  presented,  let  them  be  profitable  to 
 our  salvation.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  strengthen  our  minds 
 with  the  Sacrament  we  have  received,  and  as  Thou  hast  been 
 pleased  to  comfort  them  by  the  miracles  of  S.  Edmund,  Thy 
 Bishop  and  Confessor,  so  vouchsafe  to  help  them  also  by  his 
 prayers,  and  enlighten  them  by  his  example.     Through. 
 
 S.  HUGH,  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 ^  The  Office,  Alleluia,  and  Offert.  i.,  Epistle  and  Gradual  iv.,  Gospel  and 
 Comm.  ii.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  didst  excellently  adorn  S.  Hugh,  Thy  Confessor 
 and  Bishop,  with  exceeding  good  deeds  and  renowned  miracles, 
 mercifully  grant  that  his  example  may  stir  us  up,  and  his  virtues 
 shed  lustre  upon  us.     Through. 
 
 %  Memorial  of  S.  Anianus,  Conf.  Bp. 
 As  on  S.  Nicasius'  Day. 
 
 \  Memorial  ofS.  Martin. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  S.  Hugh,  Thy  Bishop 
 and  Confessor,  commend  the  gifts  which  we  have  offered,  that  we, 
 being  aided  for  his  sake,  may  thereby  attain  unto  grace  and  glory. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret  of  S.  Aniamis.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  mercifully 
 accept  our  prayers,  and  let  the  supplication  of  S.  Anianus,  Thy 
 Bishop  and  Confessor,  commend  the  Sacrifice  dedicated  unto  Thee. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  God,  let  S.  Hugh, 
 Thy  Bishop  and  Confessor,  make  our  duty  and  service  accept- 
 able to  Thee;  and  let  not  our  guilt  make  the  Heavenly  Sacrament 
 of  none  effect  to  us.     Through. 
 
 H  H 
 
466 
 
 P.  Comm.  of  S.  Anianus,  Almighty  and  merciful  God,  Who 
 dost  ordain  us  to  be  partakers  and  ministers  of  Thy  sacraments, 
 grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  at  the  intercession  of  S.  Anianus, 
 Thy  Bishop  and  Confessor,  we  may  both  increase  in  faith,  and 
 have  part  and  lot  in  his  blessedness.     Through. 
 
 THE  OCTAVE  OF  S.  MARTIN,  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 ^[   All  as  on  S.  Martin's  Day,  except — 
 
 Ihe  Collect. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  the  feast  of  S. 
 Martin,  Thy  Bishop  and  Confessor,  which  we  have  attended, 
 may  further  the  eternal  salvation  of  Thy  people  j  that  we  may 
 ever  have  his  protection  in  heaven  to  whom  we  oftentimes  pay 
 reverence  on  earth.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  this  oblation  which 
 we  offer  again  to  Thy  Majesty  on  the  feast  of  S.  Martin,  Thy 
 Bishop  and  Confessor,  avail  us  for  pardon ;  that  thereby  we  may 
 be  delivered  from  our  sins,  and  be  made  meet  to  stand  at  Thy 
 sacred  Altar.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  let  the  Sacrament  which 
 we  have  received  be  our  defence  from  all  adversity,  at  the  inter- 
 cession of  S.  Martin,  Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop,  and  enable  us  to 
 serve  Thee  alone  in  continual  well-doing.     Through. 
 
 1"   If  the  Octave  Day  fall  on  Saturday  or  Sunday,  let  a  Memorial  only  be  had 
 of  'it f  and  no  Mass  be  said  in  the  Chapter-house. 
 
 S.  EDMUND,  King,  Mart. 
 
 %  The  Office  and  Alleluia  iii.,  Epistle  and  Grad.  i.,  Gospel  iv.,  Offert.  v., 
 and  Comm.  vi.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God  of  unspeakable  mercy,  Who  didst  give  grace  unto  the 
 most  blessed  King  Edmund  to  overcome  his  enemy  by  dying  for 
 Thy  Name  ;  mercifully  grant  unto  Thy  family  that  at  his  inter- 
 cession they  may  mortify  and  destroy  the  enticements  of  the  old 
 enemy  in  themselves.     Through. 
 
NOVEMBER    XXII.,  XXIII.  \6j 
 
 Secret,  We  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  mercifully  behold 
 this  Sacrifice  of  our  redemption,  and  at  the  intercession  of  S. 
 Edmund,  Thy  King  and  Martyr,  for  the  sake  of  this  Thy  family 
 favourably  receive  the  same.      Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Let  our  dutiful  service  be  acceptable  to  Thee, 
 Almighty  God,  and  let  the  holy  Mysteries  we  have  received,  at 
 the  intercession  of  S.  Edmund,  Thy  King  and  Martyr,  further 
 our  attaining  the  reward  of  ctermil  life.     Through. 
 
 S.   CECILIA,  Virg.  Mart. 
 
 ^[  The  Office,  Alleluia,  and  Offert.  ii.,  Epistle  and  Gospel  i.,  Grad.  iv.  in 
 
 the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  dost  gladden  us  by  the  yearly  feast  of  S.  Cecilia, 
 Thy  Virgin-Martyr,  grant  us  to  follow  the  example  of  her  pious 
 conversation  whom  in  this  Office  we  reverence.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  and  merciful  God, 
 that  like  as  we  offer  the  Divine  Sacrament  on  the  feast  of  S. 
 Cecilia,  Thy  Virgin-Martyr,  so  at  her  holy  prayers  we  may 
 obtain  a  free  pardon  of  Thee.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  cxix.  78.  Let  the  proud  be  confounded,  for  they 
 go  wickedly  about  to  destroy  me,  but  I  will  be  occupied  in  Thy 
 commandments  and  statutes,  that  I  be  not  confounded. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  that  have  been  made  partakers  of  Thy  Sacra- 
 ment entreat  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  that  at  the  intercession  of  S. 
 Cecilia,  Thy  Virgin-Martyr,  we  may  have  pardon  of  all  our  sins. 
 Through. 
 
 S.  CLEMENT,  Mart.  Pope. 
 
 The  Office.     Isa.  lix. 
 The  Lord  saith,  My  words,  which  I  have  put  in  thy  mouth, 
 shall  not  depart  out  of  thy  mouth,  for  thy  natne  is  there,  and  thy 
 gifts  shall  be  accepted  upon  My  Altar. 
 
 Ps.  cii.  Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord,  and  let  my  crying  come  unto 
 Thee. 
 
 h  h  2 
 
468  NOVEMBER    XXIII. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  makest  us  glad  on  the  yearly  feast  of  S.  Clement, 
 Thy  Martyr  and  Bishop,  mercifully  grant  that  we  may  also  imi- 
 tate his  fortitude  in  suffering  whose  day  we  keep.     Through. 
 
 Memorial  of  S.  Felicitas,  Mart. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty   God,   that  we  may  be 
 protected  for  the  sake   and  prayers  of  S.  Felicitas,  Thy  Martyr, 
 whose  feast  we  keep.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Philip,  iv.  I -3. 
 /  beseech  you,  my  brethren  book  of  life. 
 
 Gradual.   As  ii.  Comm.  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  That  Saint  is  worthily  had  in  remembrance  of  man- 
 kind, ivho  hath  been  translated  unto  the  joy  of  angels. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 As  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Gospel. 
 ii.  in  the  Common. 
 
 If   Offert.  and  Comm.  ii.  in  Comm.  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 Secret.  We  thankfully  offer  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  this  gift  on 
 the  martyrdom  of  S.  Clement,  Thy  Bishop  ;  and  trust  that  as  we 
 know  he  liveth  in  glory  in  Thy  presence,  so  he  may  intercede  for 
 us.     Through. 
 
 Secret  of  S.  Felicitas.  We  offer  Thee  these  gifts,  O  Lord,  on  the 
 glorious  feast  of  S.  Felicitas,  and  pray  that  she  who  by  her  con- 
 fession and  blood  has  made  this  day  holy  for  her  commemoration 
 may  implore  for  us  the  continual  aid  of  Thy  mercy.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  partaking  of 
 the  Divine  Sacrament  and  the  glorious  prayers  of  S.  Clement, 
 Thy  Bishop  and  Martyr,  cleanse  us.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  ofS.  Felicitas.  We  that  receive  this  Sacrament  be- 
 seech Thee,  O  Lord,  that  at  the  intercession  of  Thy  Martyr,  S. 
 Felicitas,  it  may  minister  to  us  the  food  of  eternal  life.  Through. 
 
xxv.  4^9 
 
 S.  CHRYSOGONUS,  Mart. 
 
 ^[  The  Office  and  Comm.   iii.,  Grad.  i.,   Alleluia  vi.,  and  OfTert.  v.  in  the 
 Common.     The  Lesson  ii.  in  Jig.  Ap. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Be  present  at  our  prayers,  O  Lord,  that  we  who  know  that 
 of  our  own  wickedness  we  are  guilty  may  at  the  intercession  of 
 S.  Chrysogonus,  Thy  Martyr,  be  delivered.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  receive  our  gifts  with  a 
 favourable  countenance,  that  at  the  intercession  of  S. Chrysogonus, 
 Thy  Martyr,  all  the  defilement  of  our  sins  may  be  washed  away. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we  who 
 have  been  refreshed  with  Thy  Mysteries  may  ever  be  strengthened 
 by  the  help  of  Thy  Martyr,  S.  Chrysogonus.     Through. 
 
 S.  KATHERINE,  Virg.  Mart. 
 
 ^  The  Office  iii.,  Epistle  and  Grad.  ii.,  Alleluia  vi.,  Gospel  and  Offert.  i., 
 and  Comm.  iv.  in  the  Common. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Almighty  and  ever-living  God,  Who  didst  command  the  body 
 of  Thy  glorious  Virgin,  Katherine,  to  be  carried  by  angels  unto 
 Mount  Sinai,  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  by  her  aid  we  may 
 be  carried  unto  the  city  of  the  principalities,  and  there  be  counted 
 worthy  to  behold  the  shining  vision  of  Thyself.     Through. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 On  this  day  to  Christ  their  King 
 Every  age  doth  praises  sing, 
 
 With  heart,  and  voice,  and  lute : 
 Katherine's  worthy  name  we  raise 
 With  o'erflowing  notes  of  praise ; 
 
 No  human  tongue  is  mute. 
 
 Costus'  daughter,  this  is  she, 
 Whose  illustrious  family 
 
 Greece  her  own  doth  claim. 
 The  pound  committed  to  her  care, 
 Tenfold  increased  to  Christ  she  bare, 
 
 By  her  rhetoric  fame. 
 
 While  studying  scholastic  art 
 
 To  higher  things  she  lifts  her  heart, 
 
 Enlightened  by  the  Word  ; 
 Discerns  in  either  Testament 
 Of  life  the  one  true  aliment, — 
 
 In  manger  laid  the  Lord. 
 
47O  NOVEMBER   XXV. 
 
 Nourished  by  this  pleasant  food, 
 Her  earnest  longing  is  renewed 
 
 The  more  its  sweets  she  tastes ; 
 Strengthened  by  this  heavenly  fare 
 The  suffering  of  Christ's  Cross  to  bear, 
 
 To  martyrdom  she  hastes. 
 
 The  King  now  threatens,  now  cajoles ; 
 She  fears  not  threats,  nor  is  her  soul's 
 
 Firm  constancy  abused : 
 Threats  fall  as  dust  before  the  wind, 
 Handmaidens,  state,  and  offers  kind 
 
 As  valueless  refused. 
 
 Wise  men  by  her  are  put  to  shame ; 
 In  furnace  cast  for  Jesu's  Name, 
 
 Their  garments  are  unharmed. 
 Into  the  dungeon  angels  press 
 The  Virgin's  stripes  with  balm  to  dress  ; 
 
 Forthwith  her  pangs  are  charmed. 
 
 She,  while  the  Queen  compassionates, 
 The  controverted  faith  debates ; 
 And  when  the  third  day  terminates, 
 
 Triumphant  wins  the  crown. 
 A  gentle  dove  the  Virgin  feeds, 
 The  cruel  wheel  on  which  she  bleeds 
 Is  rent  in  pieces;  when  she  pleads, 
 
 Awe-struck  the  crowd  falls  down. 
 
 'Midst  tortures  winning  victory, 
 She  sends  Porphyrius  to  the  sky : 
 
 With  him  two  hundred  go. 
 Her  prayer  is  granted  by  the  Lord, 
 Her  neck  she  offers  to  the  sword : 
 
 Milk  follows  at  the  blow. 
 
 Her  body  angels  bear  away, 
 And  reverently  in  Syna  lay ; 
 
 Oil  from  her  tomb  doth  flow. 
 The  wonder  illustrates  the  place, 
 While  in  the  heavens  a  new-boni  grace 
 
 A  golden  star  doth  show. 
 
 Virgin,  fair  star  of  modesty, 
 Chief  honoured  in  thy  dignity, 
 Sinners  against  Christ's  Majesty 
 
 To  Christ  restore  again. 
 Vessel  of  holy  conversation, 
 Flower  sweet  above  all  distillation, 
 Protect  us,  grant  to  us  translation 
 
 Thither  where  Christ  doth  reign. 
 
NOVEMBER   XXVI.  47  I 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  graciously  accept  the  obla- 
 tions which  we  Thy  faithful  people  joyfully  present  this  day  in 
 honour  of  S.  Katherine,  Thy  Virgin-Martyr,  and  at  her  interces- 
 sion let  this  Sacrifice  enter  with  such  favour  into  Thy  presence, 
 that  Thou  of  Thy  mercy  mayest  deliver  us  out  of  the  perils  of 
 this  life,  and  mercifully  pardon  all  our  sins.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  unto  Thy  people 
 health  of  mind  and  body  by  this  holy  Sacrament  which  we  have 
 received;  and  at  the  intercession  of  S.  Katherine,  Thy  Virgin  - 
 Martyr,  in  whose  honour  we  rejoice,  fill  the  hearts  of  Thy 
 faithful  with  everlasting  consolations,  that  they  being  upheld  by 
 Divine  protection  may  both  please  Thee  with  holy  devotion,  and 
 ever  obtain  a  part  in  the  benefits  which  Thou  bestowest.  Through. 
 
 S.  LINUS,  Mart.  Pope. 
 
 %  The  Office,  Offert.,tfW  Comm.  ii.  in  Comm.  Conf.  Bp.;  Grad.  iii.,  Alleluia 
 iv.  in  the  same ;  Collects  and  Epistle  i.,  Gospel  ii.  as  in  the  Common. 
 
 THE    END    OF    THE    PROPER    0E    SAINTS. 
 
%\)t  Common  of  faints, 
 
 THE  VIGIL  OF  AN  APOSTLE  OR  EVANGELIST. 
 
 The  Office.      Ps.  lii. 
 
 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.  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. 
 
 Ps.  Why  boastest  thou  thyself,  thou  tyrant :  that  thou  canst 
 do  mischief. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Almighty  God,  that  our  service 
 preceding  the  day  of  Saint  N.,  Thy  Apostle,  may  more  and  more 
 obtain  for  us  the  aid  of  his  intercession.     Through. 
 
 The  Lessens. 
 I. 
 Ecclus.  xliv.  22-23,  xlv.  1-7. 
 The   blessing  of  the  Lord  is  upon  the   head   of  the   righteous. 
 Therefore  He  gave  him  an  heritage,  and  divided  his  portion  among 
 the  twelve  tribes.     And  he  found  favour  in  the  sight  of  all  flesh  ; 
 and  He  magnified  him  so  that  the  enemies  stood  in  awe  of  him. 
 By  his  words  He  caused  the  wonders  to   cease  ;  He  made  him 
 glorious  in  the  sight  of  kings,  and  shewed  him  His  glory.     He 
 sanctified  him  in  His  faithfulness  and  meekness,  and  chose  him 
 out  of  all  men.     He  gave  him  commandments  before  His  face, 
 even  the  law  of  life  and  knowledge,  and  exalted  him.     An  ever- 
 lasting covenant  He   made  with  him  ;   He  beautified  him  with 
 comely  ornaments,  and  clothed  him  with  the  robe  of  glory. 
 
 II. 
 
 Proverbs  iii.  1 3-20. 
 Happy  is  the  man the  clouds  drop  down  the  dew. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xcii.  The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  a  palm- 
 tree  ;  and  shall  spread  abroad  like  a  cedar  in  Libanus,  in  the  House 
 of  the  Lord. 
 
 y.  To  tell  of  Thy  loving-kindness  early  in  the  morning  :  and 
 of  Thy  truth  in  the  night-season. 
 
 %   The  Alleluia,  if  Sunday,  is  taken  from  the  Common  of  an  Apostle. 
 
THE    COMMON    OF    AN    APOSTLE.  473 
 
 The  Gospels 
 
 I. 
 
 John  xv.  1-7. 
 
 ^/  /Z\7/  ///«£>  Jesus  said  to  his  disciples,  I  am  the  true  vine   
 
 it  shall  be  done  unto  you. 
 
 II. 
 John  xv.  5-7. 
 
 I  am  the  vine  unto  you. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  viii.  Thou  hast  crowned  him  with  glory  and  worship, 
 and  madest  him  to  have  dominion  over  the  works  of  Thy  hands, 
 0  Lord. 
 
 Secret.  Let  the  offering  of  our  worship  be  acceptable  to  Thee, 
 O  Lord,  that  we  may  thereby  come  to  the  feast  of  Thy  Apostles 
 with  purer  minds.     Through. 
 
 Coni})i.  Ps.  xxi.  His  honour  is  great  in  Thy  salvation  :  glory 
 and  great  worship  shalt  Thou  lay  upon  him,  O  Lord. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant  to  us,  eternal  Benefactor,  that  we  may  every- 
 where be  protected  by  his  pious  intercession,  whose  day  we  have 
 anticipated  with  devotion  in  these  holy  Mysteries  which  we  have 
 received.    Through. 
 
 THE  COMMON  OF  AN  APOSTLE. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  cxxxix. 
 
 How  dear  are  Thy  counsels  unto  me,  O  God :  O  how  great 
 is  the  sum  of  them. 
 
 Ps.  O  Lord,  Thou  hast  searched  me  out  and  known  me,  Thou 
 knowest  my  downsitting  and  mine  uprising. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Hear  Thy  people,  O  Lord,  who  entreat  Thee  under  the  guar- 
 dianship of  Thy  Apostle,  Saint  N.,  that  they  being  ever  defended 
 by  Thy  help,  may  serve  Thee  in  all  godly  quietness.     Through. 
 
 I.   The  Epistle.     Ephes  ii.  19-22.* 
 
 Brethren,  ye  are  no  more  strangers  and  foreigners  an 
 
 habitation  of  God  through  the  Spirit. 
 
 II.   The  Lesson.     Acts  v.  1 2-1 6. 
 
 In  those  days,  by  the  hands  of  the  Apostles    and  they 
 
 were  healed  every  one. 
 
 I.  Gradual.  Ps.  cxxxix.  How  dear  are  Thy  counsels  unto  me, 
 O  God :  how  great  is  the  sum  of  them. 
 
 ^f.  If  I  tell  them,  they  are  more  in  number  than  the  sand. 
 
 *   In  some  Missals  are  added  verses  40-42. 
 
474  '  II1:    COMMON    OF    AN    APOSTLE. 
 
 II.  Gradual.  Ps.  xix.  Their  sound  is  gone  out  into  all  lands  ; 
 and  their  words  into  the  ends  of  the  world. 
 
 y.  The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God,  and  the  firmament 
 sheweth  his  handiwork. 
 
 III.  Gradual.  Ps.  xlv.  Thou  shah  make  them  princes  in  all 
 lands.     I  will  remember  Thy  Name,  O  Lord, 
 
 y.  Instead  of  thy  fathers  thou  shalt  have  children  :  therefore 
 shall  the  people  give  thanks  unto  Thee. 
 
 I.  Alleluia  !  y.  Ps.  cxxxix.  How  dear  are  Thy  counsels  unto 
 me :   O  God,  how  great  is  the  sum  of  them. 
 
 II.  Alleluia  !  y.  Ps.  xix.  Their  sound  is  gone  out  into  all 
 lands,  and  their  words  into  the  ends  of  the  world. 
 
 III.  Alleluia  !  y.  Acts  v.  By  the  hands  of  the  Apostles  were 
 many  signs  and  wonders  wrought  among  the  people. 
 
 IV.  Alleluia !  y.  John  xv.  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. 
 
 %  In  LXX.  is  said — 
 
 Tract.  Ps.  cxii.  Blessed  is  the  man  that  feareth  the  Lord  :  he 
 hath  great  delight  in  His  commandments. 
 
 y.  His  seed  shall  be  mighty  upon  earth :  the  generation  of  the 
 faithful  shall  be  blessed. 
 
 y .  Riches  and  plenteousness  shall  be  in  his  house  ;  and  his 
 righteousness  endureth  for  ever. 
 
 The  Sequences. 
 
 I. 
 
 Illustrious  council  of  Apostles  holy, 
 
 Ruling  the  divers  kingdoms  of  the  world, 
 
 The  Churches  guide  in  life  and  conversation. 
 
 Which,  by  thy  doctrines,  in  the  faith  stand  fast. 
 
 Lo !  Antioch  and  Rome  yield  unto  thee, 
 
 O  Peter,  both  their  kingdom  and  their  throne  : 
 
 Greece,  Alexander's  realm,  thou  Paul  hast  seized. 
 
 The  savage  Ethiopians,  Matthew,  thou 
 
 Hast  with  the  white  fleece  of  the  Lamb  invested, 
 
 Which  with  no  spot  or  blemish  is  defiled. 
 
 Thomas,  Bartholomew,  John,  Philip,  Simon, 
 
 James  both  the  Great  and  Less,  Andrew,  Thaddaeus, 
 
 Ye  warriors  of  God  of  high  renown, 
 
 The  East  and  West,  yea,  and  the  whole  round  world, 
 
 Account  it  joy  that  they  may  call  you  Fathers 
 
 For  whom  they  look  to  sit  in  judgment  on  them; 
 
 For  which  cause  unto  you,  ye  holy  men, 
 
rill     COMMON    OF    AN    APOSTLE.  475 
 
 The  universe,  as  is  its  bounden  duty, 
 Doth  tribute  pay  of  reverenee  and  honour. 
 
 II. 
 
 Let  the  Church  Catholic  sing  Alleluia! 
 
 Extolling  high  the  Apostolic  band  j 
 
 Of  whom,  by  virtue  of  the  Holy  Cross, 
 
 Peter,  their  Prince,  ascended  up  to  heaven. 
 
 The  Doctor  of  the  world  his  triumph  wins 
 
 In  Nero's  time,  in  Romulus'  great  city. 
 
 The  Cross  on  Andrew  glory  doth  confer, 
 
 And  both  the  Jameses  wear  the  martyr  wreath  ; 
 
 The  one  iEgeas'  hand,  the  other  twain 
 
 The  nation  of  the  Jews  to  heaven  consigned. 
 
 In  token  of  their  Master's  approbation 
 
 Matthew  and  John  have  each  a  special  favour  : 
 
 The  one  by  Hyrtacus  is  slain,  the  other 
 
 Jesus  Himself  to  His  own  Banquet  bids. 
 
 Philip,  that  learned  teacher  of  the  truth, 
 
 In  Scythia  preaching,  finished  his  course. 
 
 Thomas  in  India  by  a  lance  was  slain; 
 
 Simon  and  Jude,  whilst  they  the  holy  message 
 
 Entrusted  to  their  lips  to  Persia  bear, 
 
 Each  in  the  blood-red  martyr  robe  are  clad ; 
 
 Bartholomew  speaks  words  of  life  to  Ind ; 
 
 By  lot  Matthias  was  Apostle  named. 
 
 Then  let  the  earth,  the  courts  of  heaven,  applaud, 
 
 The  Church  here  present  add  her  acclamations, 
 
 The  Apostles'  high  and  holy  acts  extolling. 
 
 These  are  the  candlesticks  before  God's  Face ; 
 
 These  in  the  Palace  of  the  Mighty  King 
 
 Exalted  sit,  in  place  pre-eminent. 
 
 Salt  of  the  earth,  light  of  the  world,  are  these, 
 
 Like  heavenly  luminaries  brightly  shining ; 
 
 These  bear  the  palm,  these  wear  the  crown  already  ; 
 
 Already  for  them  is  the  table  set. 
 
 O  then  how  great,  how  glorious,  how  joyous 
 
 Their  festal  day,  which  now  we  celebrate  ! 
 
 Let  this,  our  annual  commemoration, 
 
 Our  mention  of  their  acts,  our  praises  due, 
 
 Be  pleasing  to  them  in  the  courts  above. 
 
 The  Gospels. 
 
 I. 
 
 John  xv.  17-25. 
 
 At   that  time  Jesus  said  unto  His  disciples,  These  things  I  com- 
 mand you  they  hated  Me  without  a  cause. 
 
 II. 
 
 Matt.  x.  16-22. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples,  Behold,  I  send  you  forth 
 
476  THE    COMMON    OF    AN    EVANGELIST. 
 
 as  sheep  in  the  midst  of  wolves  but  he  that  endureth  to 
 
 the  end  shall  be  saved. 
 
 III. 
 Matt.  xix.  27-29. 
 At  that  time  Simon  Peter  said  to  Jesus,  Behold,  we  have  left  all 
 
 inherit  everlasting  life. 
 
 TV. 
 Matt.  xvi.  13-19. 
 
 At  that  time,  Jesus  came  into  the  coast  shall  be  loosed 
 
 in  heaven. 
 
 V. 
 Luke  xxii.  24-30. 
 At  that  time  there  was  also  a  strife twelve  tribes  of  Israel. 
 
 The  Creed. 
 
 I.  Offert.  Ps.  xix.  Their  sound  is  gone  out  into  all  lands,  and 
 their  words  into  the  end  of  the  world. 
 
 II.  Offert.  Ps.  xlv.  Thou  shalt  make  them  princes  in  all  lands  ; 
 they  shall  remember  Thy  Name  from  one  generation  to  another. 
 
 III.  Offert.  Ps.  cxxxix.  How  dear  are  Thy  counsels  unto  me, 
 O  God :  how  great  is  the  sum  of  them. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we  who  keep  the  feast 
 of  Thy  Apostle,  S.  N.,  may  receive  Thy  favours  through  his  aid 
 for  whom  we  offer  Thee  the  Sacrifice  of  praise.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Matt.  xix.  Ye  that  have  followed  Me  shall  sit  upon 
 twelve  thrones  judging  the  tribes  of  Israel,  saith  the  Lord. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Defend  us,  O  merciful  God,  by  these  holy  Mysteries 
 we  have  received,  and  ever  rule  us  under  the  guardianship  of  Thy 
 Apostle,  S.  N.,  whose  day  we  celebrate. 
 
 THE  COMMON  OF  AN  EVANGELIST. 
 The  Office.     Ps.   xxxvii. 
 The  mouth  of  the  righteous  is  exercised  in  wisdom  :  and  his 
 tongue  will  be  talking  of  judgment,  the  law  of  his  God  is  in  his 
 heart. 
 
 Ps.  Fret  not  thyself  because  of  the  ungodly :   neither  be  thou 
 envious  against  the  evil  doers. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  Thy  Evangelist  Saint  N.,  intercede 
 for  us,  who  continually  bore  about  in  his  body  the  mortification 
 of  the  Cross  for  the  honour  of  Thy  Name.     Through. 
 
THE    COMMON    OF    AN    EVANGELIST.  4/7 
 
 The  Lesson*     Ezekiel  i.  10-14. 
 
 As  for  the  likeness  of  the  faces  of  the  four  living  creatures  
 
 a  flash  of  lightning. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xxxvii.  The  mouth  of  the  righteous  is  exercised 
 in  wisdom  :   and  his  tongue  will  be  talking  of  judgment. 
 
 y .  The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his  heart  :  and  his  goings  shall 
 not  slide. 
 
 Alleluia  I  y.  Isa.  xli.  The  first  shall  say  to  Zion,  Behold, 
 behold  them  :  and  I  will  give  to  Jerusalem  one  that  bringeth 
 good  tidings. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 To  Christ  your  voices  raise 
 In  glorifying  praise, 
 
 Ye  reverential  choir ; 
 Who  the  Evangelists, 
 Truth's  stedfast  dogmatists, 
 
 Did  with  His  grace  inspire  ; 
 
 Who,  as  Him  doth  beseem 
 Who  by  the  lightning's  gleam 
 
 Unto  the  world  gives  light ; 
 By  these  whom  He  chose  out, 
 All  heresies  doth  rout, 
 
 And  schism  put  to  flight. 
 These  are  the  fountains  four 
 From  whence  the  rivers  pour 
 
 O'er  hill  and  vale  to  reach  ; 
 From  Paradise  they  spring, 
 The  world  illumining 
 
 With  undivided  speech. 
 
 Four  living  creatures  show 
 These  four  to  us  below — 
 
 So  holy  vision  says- 
 Each  differing  in  form, 
 In  action  uniform 
 
 Before  the  Prophet's  gaze. 
 
 W  ith  wings  of  fashion  fair, 
 Poised  o'er  the  earth  in  air, 
 
 Forth  with  their  wheels  they  go ; 
 Calm  and  composed  of  mien 
 And  full  of  eyes,  and  keen 
 
 The  Word  of  God  to  show: 
 
 In  these  we  may  behold 
 The  twice  two  rings  of  gold 
 
 Which  Israel's  Ark  did  bear; 
 Their  doctrines  wholesome  sound, 
 The  Church,  wherever  found, 
 
 Its  Keeper,  doth  declare. 
 
47^  THE     COMMON     01     A     MARTYR 
 
 On  such  a  car  conveyed, 
 The  Queen  of  Sheba  paid 
 
 Her  court  to  Solomon  ; 
 These  the  Lamb's  chariot  are, 
 W  ho,  for  the  love  He  bare 
 
 Towards  us,  to  death  was  done. 
 
 Christ  is  the  head  and  end, 
 Who  all  doth  comprehend, 
 
 In  these  four  Gospels  found; 
 Upon  their  teaching  staid, 
 On  their  sustaining  aid, 
 
 The  Church  her  faith  doth  ground. 
 
 At  their  blest  intercessions 
 
 May  Christ  from  all  transgressions 
 
 Deliver  us  through  grace  ; 
 And,  by  the  Word  they  teach, 
 Direct  us  till  we  reach 
 
 In  heaven  a  resting-place. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  x.  I -7. 
 
 After  these  things  the  Lord  appointed  other  seventy  also  
 
 the  labourer  is  worthy  of  his  hire. 
 
 %  In  Easter-tide,  Gospel,  u  I  am  the  true  Vine." 
 The  Creed. 
 Offert.  Ps.  xxi.  Thou  hast  set  a  crown  of  pure  gold  upon  his 
 head.     He  asked  life  of  Thee,  and  Thou  gavest  it  him.  Alleluia. 
 
 Secret.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we  may  with- 
 out distraction  of  mind  wait  on  the  heavenly  gifts,  and  at  the  inter- 
 cession of  Saint  N.  the  Evangelist  let  the  offerings  which  we 
 present  work  for  us  both  healing  and  pardon.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xxi.  His  honour  is  great  in  Thy  salvation :  glory 
 and  great  worship  hast  Thou  laid  upon  him,  O  Lord. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  what 
 we  have  received  at  the  Holy  Altar,  may,  by  the  prayers  of  Thy 
 Evangelist,  Saint  N.,  further  the  salvation  of  our  souls,  that  we 
 may  be  preserved  for  ever.     Through. 
 
 THE  COMMON  OF  A  MARTYR. 
 
 The  Offices. 
 I.  Ps.  xcii.  The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  a  palm-tree,  and 
 shall  spread  abroad  like  a  cedar  in  Libanus.    Such  as  are  planted 
 in  the  house  of  the   Lord  :    shall   flourish  in   the  courts  of  the 
 house  of  our  God. 
 
THE  COMMON  OF  a  MARTYR.        479 
 
 Ps.  It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  :  and  to 
 sing  praises  unto  Thy  Name,  O  Most  Highest. 
 
 II.  Ps.  xxxvii.  The  righteous  shall  not  be  cast  away:  for  the 
 Lord  upholdeth  him  with  His  hand.  He  is  ever  merciful,  and 
 lendeth :  and  his  seed  is  blessed,  they  are  preserved  for  ever. 
 
 Ps.  Fret  not  thyself  because  of  the  ungodly :  neither  be  thou 
 envious  against  the  evil  doers. 
 
 III.  Ps.  viii.  Thou  hast  crowned  him  with  glory  and  worship, 
 and  Thou  makest  him  to  have  dominion  of  the  works  of  Thy 
 hands. 
 
 Ps.  O  Lord  our  Governor,  how  excellent  is  Thy  Name  in  all 
 the  world ! 
 
 IV.  Ps.  xxi.  The  righteous  shall  rejoice  in  Thy  strength,  O  Lord  : 
 exceeding  glad  shall  he  be  of  Thy  salvation.  Thou  hast  given 
 him  his  heart's  desire. 
 
 Ps.  For  Thou  shalt  prevent  him  with  the  blessings  of  good- 
 ness :  and  shalt  set  a  crown  of  pure  gold  upon  his  head. 
 
 V.  Ps.  lxiv.  The  righteous  shall  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  and  put 
 his  trust  in  Him :  and  all  they  that  are  true  of  heart  shall  be 
 glad. 
 
 Ps.  Hear  my  voice,  O  God,  in  my  prayer :  preserve  my  life 
 from  fear  of  the  enemy. 
 
 VI.  Ps.  lxiv.  Hide  me,  0  God,  from  the  gathering  together  of 
 the  froward.  Alleluia.  And  from  the  insurrection  of  wicked  doers. 
 Alleluia,  Alleluia. 
 
 Ps.  Hear  my  voice,  etc. 
 
 The  Collects. 
 I. 
 Be  present  with  us  in  our  prayers,  O  Lord,  and  at  the  interces- 
 sion of  Saint  N.,  Thy  Martyr,  graciously  bestow  upon  us  Thy 
 everlasting  mercy.     Through. 
 
 II. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we  who  keep 
 the  feast  of  Saint  N.,  Thy  Martyr,  may,  at  his  intercession,  be 
 strengthened  in  the  love  of  Thy  Name.     Through. 
 
 I.  The  Lesson.     Ecclus.  xiv.  20-2 1 ;  xv.  3-6. 
 
 Blessed  is   the   man   The  Lord  our  God  shall  inherit 
 
 an  everlasting  name. 
 
4'So  THE    COMMON    OF    A     MARTYR. 
 
 II.  The  Epistle.     Eph.  i.  3-8. 
 
 Brethren,    blessed    be    the    God    and    Father     hath 
 
 abounded  towards  us,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
 
 III.   The  Lesson.     Ecclus.  xxxi.  8-1 1. 
 
 Blessed  is   the  rich   the  congregation   of  saints  shall 
 
 declare  his  alms. 
 
 IV.  The  Epistle.     2  Tim.  iv.  1-8. 
 
 Dearly  beloved,  I  charge  thee  before  God  and  the  Lord  Jesus 
 Christ  unto  all  them  also  that  love  His  appearing. 
 
 V.  The  Epistle.      2  Tim.  ii.  4-I0. 
 
 Dearly  beloved,  no  man  that  warreth  entangleth  himself  with 
 
 the  affairs  of  this  life  salvation  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus 
 
 with  eternal  glory. 
 
 VI.   The  Epistle.      Gal.  v.  10-12;   vi.  1 2- 1 4. 
 Brethren,  I  have  confidence  I  unto  the  world. 
 
 I.  Gradual.  Ps.  xxi.  Thou  hast  set,  0  Lord,  a  crown  of  pure 
 gold  upon  his  head. 
 
 y.  Thou  hast  given  him  his  heart's  desire:  and  hast  not 
 denied  him  the  request  of  his  lips. 
 
 II.  Gradual.  Ps.  cxii.  Blessed  is  the  man  that  feareth  the 
 Lord :  he  hath  great  delight  in  His  commandments. 
 
 y.  His  seed  shall  be  mighty  upon  earth :  the  generation  of 
 the  faithful  shall  be  blessed. 
 
 III.  Gradual.  Ps.  xxxvii.  The  righteous  shall  not  be  cast 
 away :  for  the  Lord  upholdeth  him  with  His  hand. 
 
 y.  He  is  ever  merciful,  and  lendeth :  and  His  seed  is  blesseJ.. 
 
 IV.  Gradual.  Ps.  xcii.  The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  a 
 palm  tree:  and  shall  spread  abroad  like  a  cedar  in  Libanus  in  the 
 house  of  the  Lord. 
 
 y.  To  tell  of  Thy  loving-kindness  early  in  the  morning :  and 
 of  Thy  truth  in  the  night  season. 
 
 I.  Alleluia  !  y.  Ps.  xxi.  Thou  hast  set,  O  Lord,  a  crown  of 
 pure  gold  upon  his  head. 
 
 II.  Alleluia !  jt.  Ps.  xxi.  The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  a 
 palm-tree,  and  shall  spread  abroad  like  a  cedar  in  Libanus.* 
 
 III.  Alhiuia  !  y.  Ps.  liv.  The  righteous  shall  rejoice  in  the 
 Lord,  and  put  his  trust  in  Him  :  and  all  they  that  are  true  of  heart 
 shall  be  glad. 
 
 *  Gradual. 
 
rHE    COMMON    OF    A    MARTYR.  I 
 
 IV.  Alleluia!  }.  That  saint  is  worthily  had  in  memory  of  nun, 
 who  hath  passed  unto  the  joy  of  angels.* 
 
 V.  Alleluia!  }.  Jam.  i.  12.  Blessed  is  the  man  that  endureth 
 temptation,  for  when  he  is  tried  he  shall  receive  the  crown  of  life 
 
 VI.  Alleluia!  }.  Ps.  cxii.  Blessed  is  the  man  that  feareth  the 
 Lord:  he  hath  great  delight  in  His  commandments.     . 
 
 VII.  Alleluia!  y.  Ps.  viii.  Thou  crownest  him  with  glory  and 
 worship  :  Thou  makest  him  to  have  dominion  of"  the  works  of 
 Thy  hands. 
 
 VIII.  Alleluia  !  y '.  Ps.  xxxvii.  The  righteous  shall  not  be 
 cast  away,  for  the  Lord  upholdeth  him  with  His  hand. 
 
 Tract.  Ps.  xxi.  Thou  hast  given  him  his  heart's  desire,  and 
 hast  not  denied  him  the  request  of  his  lips. 
 
 y.  For  Thou  shalt  prevent  him  with  the  blessing  of  goodness. 
 y.  Thou  shalt  set  a  crown  of  pure  gold  upon  his  head. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 Now  let  us  sing,  with  instruments  well  tuned, 
 The  feast  of  N.,  in  divers  kinds  of  voice, 
 Praying  our  due  thanksgivings  to  the  Lord, 
 Much  to  be  had  in  reverence  of  His  saints, 
 Whom,  with  high  gifts  and  virtues  manifold, 
 He  doth  adorn  and  richly  beautify. 
 In  them,  as  though  in  instruments  of  music, 
 Faith  doth  with  her  own  finger  touch  the  strings, 
 Discoursing  high  of  virtues  excellent — 
 As  on  each  single  string  she  lays  her  hand 
 She  blends  it  in  the  fourfold  melody 
 Which  she,  that  mother  of  all  grace,  evokes  : 
 Composing  thus  harmonious  symphony; 
 Without  whom  all  is  dissonant, 
 Yea,  trifling,  poor,  and  vain  ; 
 With  whom  all  is  unisonant, 
 Yea,  fraught  with  endless  gain  ; 
 Aided  by  whom  the  just,  in  holy  lives 
 Seeking  to  climb  the  heights  of  starry  heaven, 
 Sing  forth  new  songs,  and  tune  their  harps  in  gladness. 
 May  we  who  keep  their  feast  be  counted  meet 
 To  hold  with  them  in  heaven  communion  sweet. 
 
 f  In  LXX.  is  said— 
 
 The  Gospels. 
 
 I. 
 
 John  xii.  24-26. 
 
 At  that  ti?ne,   Jesus  said  to  His  disciples,  Verily,  verily,  I  say 
 
 unto  you   him  will  My  Father  honour  Who  is  in  heaven. 
 
 *  Gradual. 
 1  I 
 
.]  8  1  THE     COMMON     OF     A     MARTYR. 
 
 II. 
 
 Luke  x.  16-20. 
 At  that  time,  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples,  He  that  heareth  you 
 heareth  Me  because  your  names  are  written  in  heaven. 
 
 III. 
 Matt.  xvi.  24-28. 
 Then  said  Jesus  unto  His  disciples,  If  any  man  will  come  after 
 Me  Son  of  Man  coming  in  His  kingdom. 
 
 IV. 
 
 Luke  xiv.  26-33. 
 At  that  time,  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples,  If  any  man  come  to 
 Me  he  cannot  be  My  disciple. 
 
 V. 
 
 Matt.  x.  26-32. 
 At    that    time,    Jesus  said   to   His   disciples,  There   is   nothing 
 covered   My  Father  which  is  in  Heaven. 
 
 %   In  Easter-tide,  a  I  am  the  true  Vine." 
 
 I.  Offert.  Ps.  xxi.  The  righteous  shall  rejoice  in  Thy  strength, 
 O  Lord:  exceeding  glad  shall  he  be  of  Thy  salvation.  Thou 
 hast  given  him  his  heart's  desire. 
 
 II.  Ojfert.  Ps.  xxi.  Thou  hast  set  a  crown  of  pure  gold  upon 
 his  head.  He  asked  life  of  Thee,  and  Thou  gavest  it  him. 
 Alleluia. 
 
 III.  Offert.  Ps.  xcii.  The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  a  palm- 
 tree,  and  shall  spread  abroad  like  a  cedar  in  Libanus. 
 
 IV.  Offert.  Ps.  lxxxix.  The  very  heavens  shall  praise  Thy 
 wondrous  works,  0  Lord,  and  Thy  truth  in  the  congregation  of 
 the  saints.      Alleluia,  Alleluia. 
 
 V.  Offert.  Ps.  viii.  Thou  hast  crowned  him  with  glory  and 
 worship,  and  made  him  to  have  dominion  over  the  works  of  Thy 
 hands,  0  Lord. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  look  with  loving-kind- 
 ness upon  these  gifts  which  we  present  unto  Thee,  that  the 
 blessing  of  the  Holy  Ghost  may  be  poured  forth  upon  them,  to 
 the  intent  they  may  the  more  strongly  infuse  into  our  hearts  that 
 love  through  which  Thy  Martyr,  Saint  A7.,  overcame  all  bodily 
 tortures.     Through. 
 
 I.  Comm.  Matt.  xvi.  He  that  will  come  after  Me,  let  him  deny 
 himself,  and  take  up  his  cross  and  follow  Me. 
 
THE  common  OF  A   MARTYR   AND  BISHOP.  483 
 
 II.  Comm,  John  xii.  If  any  man  serve  Me,  let  him  follow  Me: 
 and  where  I  am,  there  also  shall  M\  servant 
 
 III.  Comm.  Ps.  x\i.  Thou  hast  set,  0  Lord,  a  crown  of  pure- 
 gold  upon  his  head. 
 
 IV.  Comm.  Ps.  lxiv.  The  righteous  shall  rejoice  in  the  Lord, 
 and  shall  put  his  trust  in  Him-,  and  all  they  that  are  true  of  heart 
 shall  be  glad. 
 
 V.  Comm.  John  xv.  I  am  the  Vine,  ye  are  the  branches.  He 
 that  abideth  in  Me,  and  I  in  him,  the  same  bringeth  forth  much 
 fruit.      Alleluia,  Alleluia. 
 
 VI.  Comm.  Ps.  xxi.  His  honour  is  great  in  Thy  salvation  : 
 glory  and  great  worship  shalt  Thou  lay  upon  him,  0  Lord. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  mercifully  to  absolve 
 from  all  their  sins  those  whom  Thou  hast  refreshed  with  the 
 heavenly  Mystery,  that,  by  the  intercession  of  Thy  Martyr,  Saint 
 iV.?  we  may,  with  purified  hearts,  have  the  full  fruition  of  Thy 
 gifts.     Through. 
 
 THE  COMMON  OF  A  MARTYR  AND  BISHOP. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  viii. 
 Thou  hast  crowned  him  with  glory  and  worship  :  Thou  makest 
 him  to  have  dominion  of  the  works  of  Thy  hands. 
 
 Ps.  O  Lord,  our  Governor,  how  excellent  is  Thy  Name  in 
 all  the  world. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  hast  sanctified  the  joy  of  this  day  for  the  com- 
 memoration of  Thy  Martyr  and  Bishop,  Saint  N.,  be  present 
 at  the  prayers  of  Thy  family,  and  grant  that  we  may  be  suc- 
 coured for  his  sake  and  intercession  whose  feast  we  this  day  cele- 
 brate.    Through. 
 
 The  Epistles. 
 
 I. 
 
 Hebrews,  v.  1-6. 
 
 Brethren,  every  high  priest  taken  from  among  men   
 
 a  priest  for  ever  after  the  order  of  Melchisedec. 
 
 II. 
 
 Hebrews  xiii.  9- 1 6. 
 Brethren^  be  not  carried  about  with  divers  and  strange  doctrines 
 
 with  such  sacrifices  God  is  well  pleased. 
 
 1  1  2 
 
484  THE  COMMON  OF    MANY  MARTYRS. 
 
 The  Gospels. 
 
 I. 
 
 Matt.  ix.  35-38-,  x.  7,  8,  16. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  went  about   and  harmless  as 
 
 doves. 
 
 ^[  Gradual  and  Alleluia,  Sequence,  and  Tract  as  i.  Com.  Mart.  The  fol- 
 lonving  Gospel  is  said  on  all  feasts  of  exiled  Bishops,  whether  Martyrs 
 or  Confessors. 
 
 II. 
 
 Luke  xix.  12-28. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  spake  to  His  disciples  this  parable  :  A  certain 
 
 nobleman  went  into  a  far  country   ascending  up  to 
 
 Jerusalem. 
 
 %  In  Easter-tide,  Gospel,  "  I  am  the  true  Vine;''  OfFert.  as  ii.  Comm.  Mart. 
 
 Secret.  Graciously  regard,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  these 
 gifts  offered  unto  Thee  ;  and  at  the  prayers  of  Saint  iV.,  Thy 
 Martyr  and  Bishop,  on  whose  commemoration  we  present  them, 
 sanctify  both  us  and  them.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  As  iii.  Com.  Mart. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  we  who  have  received  the  holy  Sacrament 
 upon  the  feast  of  Thy  blessed  Martyr  and  Bishop  N>,  beseech 
 Thee  to  grant  us  that,  by  his  aid,  this  our  temporal  service  may 
 be  consummated  in  joys  everlasting.     Through. 
 
 THE  COMMON  OF  MANY  MARTYRS. 
 
 The  Offices. 
 
 I.  Ps.  lxxix.  O  let  the  sorrowful  sighing  of  the  prisoners 
 come  before  Thee:  reward  Thou  them,  O  Lord,  seven-fold 
 into  their  bosom.  Avenge  the  blood  of  Thy  saints  which  is 
 shed. 
 
 Ps.  O  God,  the  heathen  are  come  into  Thine  inheritance: 
 Thy  holy  Temple  have  they  defiled,  and  made  Jerusalem  an  heap 
 of  stones. 
 
 II.  Ps.  xxxiv.  O  fear  the  Lord,  ye  that  are  His  saints :  for 
 they  that  fear  Him  lack  nothing.  The  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer 
 hunger :  but  they  who  seek  the  Lord  shall  want  no  manner  of 
 thing  that  is  good. 
 
 Ps.  I  will  always  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord :  His  praise  shall 
 ever  be  in  my  mouth. 
 
THE    COMMON  OF  MANY   MARTYRS.  485 
 
 III.  Ps.  xxxiv.  The  poor  crieth,  and  the  Lord  heareth  him, 
 \ca,  and  saveth  him  out  of  all  his  troubles.* 
 
 Ps.  I  will  always. 
 
 IV.  Ps.  lxviii.  Let  the  righteous  be  glad  and  rejoice  before 
 God :   let  them  also  be  merry  and  joyful. 
 
 Ps.  Let  God  arise,  and  let  His  enemies  be  scattered :  let  them 
 also  that  hate  Him  flee  before  Him. 
 
 V.  Ecclus.  xliv.  15.  The  people  will  tell  of  the  wisdom  of  the 
 saints,  and  the  congregation  will  shew  forth  their  praise  :  their 
 name  liveth  for  evermore. 
 
 Ps.  xxxiii.  Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  O  ye  righteous:  for  it  be- 
 cometh  well  the  just  to  be  thankful. 
 
 VI.  Wlsd.  iii.  8.  The  saints  shall  judge  the  nations,  and  have 
 dominion  over  the  people,  and  their  Lord  shall  reign  for  ever.f 
 
 Ps.  Rejoice  in  the  Lord. 
 
 VII.  Ps.  xxxvii.  But  the  salvation  of  the  righteous  cometh  of 
 the  Lord :  Who  is  also  their  strength  in  the  time  of  trouble. 
 
 Ps.  Fret  not  thyself  because  of  the  ungodly-,  neither  be 
 thou  envious  against  the  evil  doers. 
 
 VIII.  Ps.  cxlv.  Thy  saints  give  thanks  unto  Thee,  O  Lord. 
 They  shew  the  glory  of  Thy  kingdom.     Alleluia  ! 
 
 Ps.  I  will  magnify  Thee,  O  God,  my  King :  and  I  will  praise 
 Thy  Name  for  ever  and  ever. 
 
 Of  Many  Martyrs  not  Bishops. 
 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  grant  us  so  to  reverence  the 
 excellence  of  Thy  Martyrs,  SS.  N.  and  N.,  that  we  may  both 
 be  set  free  from  present  dangers,  and  made  meet  for  everlasting 
 joys.     Through. 
 
 Of  Many  Martyrs  Bishops. 
 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  didst  kindle  in  the  hearts 
 of  Thy  Martyr  Bishops,  SS.  N.  and  N.,  the  flame  of  Thy  love, 
 give  unto  our  souls  the  same  power  of  faith  and  charity,  that 
 so  we  may  profit  by  their  examples  in  whose  triumphs  we  rejoice. 
 Through. 
 
 I.  The  Epistle.     Hebrews  xi.  33-39. 
 
 The  Saints  through  faith  subdued  kingdoms  and  these  all 
 
 were  found  to  have  obtained  a  good  report  through  faith  in  Jesus 
 Christ  our  Lord. 
 
 *   Gradual.  f  Gradual. 
 
486  THE   COMMON    01     MANY   MARTYRS. 
 
 II.    The  Lesson.      Wisdom  iii.   1-8. 
 
 The  souls  of  the  righteous  are  in  the  hand  of  God 
 
 and  their  Lord  shall  reign  for  ever. 
 
 III.  The  Lesson      Wisdom  v.  15-20. 
 But  the  righteous  shall  live  for  evermore  His  severe 
 
 wrath  shall  He  sharpen  for  a  sword.     Then  shall the  promises  have 
 an  ('/id,  and  the  Lord  our  God  shall  lead  them  to  the  appointed  place. 
 
 IV.   The  Epistle.     Hebrews  x.  32-38, 
 
 Brethren ,  call  to  remembrance  the  former  days Now 
 
 the  just  shall  live  by  faith. 
 
 V.   The  Epistle.      I  Cor.  iv.  9- 1 4. 
 Brethren,  we  are  made  a  spectacle  unto  the  world,  and  to  angels, 
 and  to  men  but  as  my  beloved  sons  I  warn  you  in  Christ 
 
 "Jesus  our  Lord. 
 
 VI.  The  Lesson.     Proverbs  xv.  2-4,  6-9. 
 
 The  tongue  of  the  wise  useth  knowledge  aright but 
 
 he  loveth  him  that  followeth  after  righteousness. 
 
 VII.  The  Lesson.  Wisdom  x.  17-20. 
 
 God  shall  render  to  the  righteous  magnified  with  one 
 
 accord  Thy  Name,  O  Lord  our  God. 
 
 VIII.  The  Lesson.     Ecclus.  xliv.  10-15. 
 These  were  merciful  men show  forth  their  praise. 
 
 I.  Gradual.    Exod.  xv.    The   Lord   is   glorious   in  His  saints, 
 marvellous  in  His  Majesty,  doing  wonders. 
 
 y.  Thy  right  hand,  O  Lord,  is   become  glorious  in  power  : 
 Thy  right  hand,  O  Lord,  hath  dashed  in  pieces  the  enemy. 
 
 II.  Gradual.  Ps.  xxxiv.  The  poor  crieth,  and  the  Lord  heareth 
 him  :  yea,  and  saveth  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 
 
 y.  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a  contrite  heart  : 
 and  will  save  such  as  be  of  an  humble  spirit. 
 
 III.  Gradual.  Ps.  xxxiv.   O  fear  the  Lord,  ye  that  are  His 
 saints  :   for  they  that  fear  Him  lack  nothing. 
 
 "J^.  But  they  who  seek  the  Lord  shall  want  no  manner  of  thing 
 that  is  good. 
 
 IV.  Gradual.  Wisdom  iii.  The  souls  of  the  righteous  are  in 
 the  hand  of  God,  and  there  shall  no  torment  touch  them. 
 
I  UK   COMMON  OF   MANY   MARTYRS.  4S7 
 
 y.  In  the  sight  of  the  unwise  they  seemed  to  die;  but  they  are 
 in  peace. 
 
 V.  Gradual.  Ps.  cxlix.  Let  the  saints  be  joyful  with  glory  : 
 let  them  rejoice  in  their  beds. 
 
 y.  O  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song  :  let  the  congregation  of 
 saints  praise  Him. 
 
 VI.  Gradual.  Ps.  lxxix.  Avenge,  O  Lord,  the  blood  of  Thy 
 saints  which  is  shed. 
 
 Y.  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. 
 
 VII.  Gradual.  Ps.  cxxxiii.  Behold,  how  good  and  joyful  a 
 thing  it  is  :  brethren  to  dwell  together  in  unity  ! 
 
 y .  It  is  like  the  precious  ointment  upon  the  head,  that  ran 
 down  unto  the  beard  :   even  unto  Aaron's  beard. 
 
 y".  For  there  the  Lord  promised  His  blessing  ;  and  life  for 
 evermore. 
 
 VIII.  Gradual.  Ps.  cxxiv.  Our  soul  is  escaped  even  as  a  bird 
 out  of  the  snare  of  the  fowler. 
 
 y .   The  snare  is  broken,  and  we  are  delivered. 
 
 y.  Our  help  standeth  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord  :  Who  hath 
 made  heaven  and  earth. 
 
 I.  Alleluia  I  y.  Ps.  cxlv.  Thy  saints  give  thanks  unto  Thee^ 
 O  Lord ;  they  shew  the  glory  of  Thy  kingdom. 
 
 II.  Alleluia  !  y~.  Thy  saints,  O  Lord,  shall  flourish  as  a  lily,  and 
 as  the  odour  of  balsam  shall  they  be  before  Thee. 
 
 III.  Alleluia  I  y.  Ps.  xxxiii.  Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  O  ye 
 righteous  and  saints  ;   God  hath  chosen  you  to  be  His  inheritance. 
 
 IV.  Alleluia  !  y.  Ps.  cxviii.  The  voice  of  joy  and  health  is. 
 in  the  dwellings  of  the  righteous. 
 
 V.  Alleluia  !  y.  Ps.  lxviii.  But  let  the  righteous  be  glad  and 
 rejoice  before  God  ;  let  them  also  be  merry  and  joyful. 
 
 VI.  Alleluia  !  y.  Wisd.  x.  God  rendered  to  the  righteous  a 
 reward  of  their  labours,  and  guided  them  in  a  marvellous  way. 
 
 VII.  Alleluia  I  y '.  Ps.  lxviii.  Our  Lord  is  wonderful  in  His 
 saints. 
 
 VIII.  Alleluia  !  The   noble  army  of  martyrs  praise  Thee,  O 
 
 Lord. 
 
488  THE   COMMON   OF   MANY   MARTYRS. 
 
 ^f   In  LXX.  is  said — 
 
 Tract.  Ps.  cxxvi.  They  that  sow  in  tears  :   shall  reap  in  joy. 
 
 y.  He  that  now  goeth  on  his  way  weeping,  and  beareth  forth 
 good  seed, 
 
 V .  Shall  doubtless  come  again  with  joy,  and  bring  his  sheaves 
 with  him. 
 
 The  Sequences. 
 I. 
 
 Lo  sweetly  sounds  the  deep-toned  Alleluia, 
 
 Closing  the  Martyr's  glorious  requiem. 
 
 The  blessed  angels'  radiant  host  stands  round 
 
 In  triumph,  crying,  Holy  !   Holy!   Holy! 
 
 In  the  Apostles'  brilliant  habitation, 
 
 Judging  all  peoples,  nations,  languages, 
 
 Enthroned  high,  a  shining  company, 
 
 Who  counted  all  the  pomp  of  life  as  loss, 
 
 Like  stars  they  glitter  in  the  firmament. 
 
 Clothed  in  white  robes  the  Martyrs  make  them  ready, 
 
 Warriors  who  fought  the  battle  of  the  world. 
 
 Lo,  with  white  coronals  the  saints  are  crowned 
 
 Who  witnessed  righteously  a  good  confession, 
 
 And  lying  words  disdained, 
 
 Contending  for  the  faith; 
 
 Now  in  the  heavenly  kingdom  they  have  place, 
 
 Most  excellently  uttering  words  of  triumph, 
 
 Or  chanting  forth  their  hymns  of  exultation — 
 
 With  skill  to  praise  attuned, 
 
 And  voice  of  accent  sweet — 
 
 To  Christ  their  King  bowing  their  heads  submissive : 
 
 Much  do  the  spirits  praise  Thy  Holy  Name, 
 
 By  virgin  choirs  much  art  Thou  glorified  ; 
 
 To  Thee,  the  undefiled, 
 
 In  sweetest  harmony, 
 
 The  hosts  of  Heaven  sing  ever,  Alleluia, 
 
 Praise  ever  be  to  Thee,  O  Christ,  by  all — 
 
 Thou  Who  to  those  that  praise  Thee  givest  aid. 
 
 We,  too,  with  tuneful  voice, 
 
 With  them  in  harmony, 
 
 Would  unto  Christ  pour  forth  loud  Alleluias. 
 
 Grant  us  that  Kingdom,  ever  fair  and  shining, 
 
 Where  we  may  all  chant  forth  our  Alleluias. 
 
 II. 
 
 God  is  to  be  admired  in  His  Saints, 
 
 Who  by  His  grace  wrought  great  and  wondrous  acts : 
 
 Who  by  the  excellency  of  their  faith 
 
 Subdued  the  world  and  its  most  grievous  perils  ; 
 
 The  threatening^  of  the  judges,  cruel  stripes, 
 
 And  blandishments,  with  steadfast  soul  despising, 
 
 They  for  their  King  poured  out  their  souls  to  death. 
 
I  Hi     COMMON  OF   MANY  MARTYRS.  489 
 
 With  victor's  laurel  crowned,  now  they  triumph — 
 
 Christ's  holy  footsteps  duly  following. 
 
 That  spotless  Lamb, to  Whom  unceasingly 
 
 They  pour  forth  sweetest  hymns,  fulfilled  with  His  grace. 
 
 May  Christ,  Who  is  our  glory,  grant  that  we 
 
 Who  celebrate  their  festival  to-day 
 
 May  be  found  meet  to  be  with  them  united. 
 
 The  Gospels. 
 
 I. 
 
 Luke  vi.  20-23. 
 
 At  that  tune  Jesus  lifted  up  His  eyes  on  His  disciples,  and  said 
 your  reward  is  great  in  heaven. 
 
 II. 
 
 Matt.  v.  I-I2. 
 
 At  that  tune  Jesus,  seeing  the  multitudes,  He  went  up  into  a 
 mountain  for  great  is  your  reward  in  heaven. 
 
 III. 
 
 Matt.  x.  23-26. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples,  But  when  they  persecute 
 you  in  this  city,  flee  ye  into  another fear  them  not  there- 
 fore. 
 
 IV. 
 Luke  xxi.  14-19. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples,  Settle  it  therefore  in  your 
 hearts  in  your  patience  possess  ye  your  souls. 
 
 V. 
 
 Luke  vi.  17-23. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  came  down  with  them  your  reward 
 
 is  great  in  heaven. 
 
 VI. 
 Luke  xxi.  9- 19. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples,  When  ye  shall   hear  of 
 wars  in  your  patience  possess  ye  your  souls. 
 
 VII. 
 
 Luke  xii.  I -8. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  unto  His  disciples,  Beware  ye   of  the 
 
 leaven  of  the  Pharisees    confess  before  the  angels  of 
 
 God. 
 
49°  THE   COMMON  OF    MANY    MARTYRS. 
 
 VIII. 
 Matt.  xxiv.  3-13. 
 
 At  that  tunc,  as  Jesus  sat  upon  the  Mount  of  Olives  the 
 
 same  shall  be  saved. 
 
 IX. 
 Luke  xi.  47-54. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  the  multitude  of  the  Jews  and  the  chief 
 
 of  the  Pharisees,  Woe  unto  you    that  they  might  accuse 
 
 Him. 
 
 X. 
 Mark  xiii.  I-13. 
 
 At  that  time,  as  Jesus  went  out  of  the  Temple,  one the 
 
 same  shall  be  saved. 
 
 XI. 
 Mark  xiii.  5- 1 3. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples ,  take  heed  that  no  man 
 the  same  shall  be  saved. 
 
 XII. 
 
 Matt.  x.  34-42. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples,  Think  not   that   I  am 
 come he  shall  in  no  wise  lose  his  reward. 
 
 XIII. 
 
 Matt.  x.  16-22. 
 As  ii.  Comm.  Ap. 
 
 XIV. 
 
 Matt.  xxiv.  I -1 3. 
 
 At  that  time,  Jesus  went  out the  same  shall  be  saved. 
 
 ^[  In  Easter-tide,  Gospel,  "  I  am  the  Vine,"  as  ii.  Fig.  Ap. 
 
 I.  Offert.  Ps.  lxviii.  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.     Alleluia. 
 
 II.  Offert.  Ps.  v.  They  that  love  Thy  Name  shall  be  joyful 
 in  Thee  ;  for  Thou,  Lord,  wilt  give  Thy  blessing  unto  the 
 righteous  ;  and  with  Thy  favourable  kindness  wilt  Thou  defend 
 him  as  with  a  shield. 
 
 III.  Offert.  Ps.  xxxii.  Be  glad,  O  ye  righteous,  and  rejoice  in 
 the  Lord  :   and  be  joyful,  all  ye  that  are  true  of  heart. 
 
THE  COMMON  OF  MANY  MARTYRS.  49  I 
 
 IV.  Offat.  Ps.  cxlix.  Let  the  saints  be  joyful  with  glory  ;  let 
 them  rejoice  in  their  beds.  Let  the  praises  of  God  be  in  their 
 mouth. 
 
 V.  Offert.  Ps.  cxxiv.  Our  soul  is  escaped  even  as  a  bird  out 
 of  the  snare  of  the  fowler  :  the  snare  is  broken,  and  we  are 
 delivered. 
 
 VI.  Offert.  Ps.  lxxxix.  O  Lord,  the  very  heavens  shall  praise 
 Thy  wondrous  works  :  and  Thy  truth  in  the  congregation  of  the 
 saints.     Alleluia,  Alleluia. 
 
 VII.  Offert.  Ps.  xc.  O  satisfy  us  with  Thy  mercy,  and  that 
 soon  :   so  shall  we  rejoice  and  be  glad.     Alleluia. 
 
 Secret  of  Martyrs  not  Bishops.  Receive,  we  beseech  Thee,  O 
 Lord,  the  gifts  of  Thy  people  in  honour  of  the  feast  of  Thy 
 Martyr  Saints,  and  enable  us  with  pure  heart  to  take  part  in  their 
 commemoration.     Through. 
 
 Secret  of  Martyr -Bishops.  We  offer,  O  Lord,  unto  Thy  Majesty 
 these  gifts,  in  veneration  of  the  glorious  deeds  of  Thy  holy 
 Martyr-Bishops  N.  and  N.,  entreating  that  by  showing  reverence 
 to  them  we  may  obtain  pardon  for  ourselves.     Through. 
 
 I.  Comm.  Ps.  xxxiii.  Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  O  ye  righteous, 
 Alleluia  for  it  becometh  well  the  just  to  be  thankful.  Alleluia. 
 
 II.  Comm.  Luke  vi.  A  great  multitude  of  sick,  and  they  that 
 were  vexed  with  unclean  spirits  came  unto  Him  ;  for  there  went 
 virtue  out  of  Him  and  healed  them  all. 
 
 III.  Comm.  Ps.  lxxix.  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  :  according  to  the 
 greatness  of  Thy  power,  preserve  TJiou  those  that  are  appointed 
 to  die. 
 
 IV.  Comm.  Wisd.  iii.  The  souls  of  the  righteous  are  in  the 
 hand  of  God,  and  there  shall  no  torment  touch  them.  In  the 
 sight  of  the  unwise  they  seemed  to  die  :  but  they  are  in  peace. 
 
 V.  Comm.  John  xv.  I  have  chosen  you  and  ordained  you, 
 that  ye  should  go  and  bring  forth  fruit,  and  that  your  fruit  should 
 remain. 
 
 VI.  Comm.  Wisd.  iii.  For  though  they  be  punished  in  the 
 sight  of  men,  God  proved  them.  As  gold  in  the  furnace  hath 
 He  tried  them,  and  received  them  as  a  burnt  offering. 
 
 VII.  Comm.  Ps.  cxxiv.  Our  soul  is  escaped  as  a  bird  out  of 
 the  snare  of  the  fowlers. 
 
492       THE  COMMON  OF    A  CONFESSOR  AND  BISHOP. 
 
 VIII.  Comm.  John  xv.  I  am  the  true  vine,  ye  are  the  branches  : 
 he  that  abideth  in  Me  and  I  in  him,  the  same  bringeth  forth  much 
 fruit.     Alleluia  Alleluia. 
 
 IX.  Comm.  Luke  xii.  I  say  unto  you,  my  friends,  Be  not  afraid 
 of  them  which  persecute  you. 
 
 X.  Comfu.  Matt.  x.  What  I  tell  you  in  darkness,  that  speak 
 ye  in  light,  saith  the  Lord ;  and  what  ye  hear  in  the  ear,  that 
 preach  ye  upon  the  house-tops. 
 
 XI.  Comm.  Matt.  xxv.  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  inasmuch  as  ye 
 have  done  it  unto  one  of  the  least  of  these  My  brethren,  ye  have 
 done  it  unto  Me.  Come,  ye  blessed  of  My  Father,  inherit  the 
 kingdom  prepared  for  you  from  the  foundation  of  the  world. 
 
 P.  Comm.  of  Martyrs  ?wt  Bishops.  We,  rejoicing  in  the  recep- 
 tion of  Thy  Sacrament,  O  Lord,  humbly  pray  that  Thou  wouldst 
 enable  us  to  imitate  their  constancy  whose  deeds  Thou  vouch- 
 safest  to  us  to  celebrate.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  of  Martyr-Bishops.  O  God,  Who  purifiest  us  by  the 
 participation  of  Thy  adorable  Sacrament,  grant  us,  we  beseech 
 Thee,  the  continued  guardianship  of  Thy  Saints  ;  whereby  we  may 
 have  a  portion  in  the  Mystery  of  Salvation.     Through. 
 
 Another  of  Martyrs  not  Bishops,  in  Sarum  Missal  of  1527. 
 Collect.  O  God,  Who  permittest  us  to  celebrate  the  day  of  Thy 
 Martyrs,  SS.  A7,  and  A7.,  grant  us  the  enjoyment  of  their  fellow- 
 ship in  eternal  bliss.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  offer  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  our  gifts  and  worship  : 
 grant  that  in  honour  of  Thy  Saints  they  may  be  pleasing  to  Thee, 
 and  by  Thy  mercy  further  our  salvation.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  at  the  interces- 
 sions of  Thy  Martyrs,  N.  and  A^.,  that  what  we  have  partaken 
 of  with  our  mouth  we  may  receive  with  a  pure  heart.     Through. 
 
 THE  COMMON  OF   A  CONFESSOR   AND  BISHOP. 
 
 The  Offices. 
 I.  Ecclus.  xlv.  Therefore  was  there  a  covenant  of  peace  made 
 with  him  by  the  Lord  that  he  should  be  the  chief  of  the  sanctuary 
 and   of  his   people,  and  that  he  and   his  posterity  should  have 
 the  dignity  of  the  priesthood  for  ever. 
 
COMMON  OF  A  CONFKSSOR  AND   lilslIOP.  493 
 
 Pr.  Ixxxix.  INIy  song  shall  bealwa)  of  the  loving-kindness  of 
 the  Lord. 
 
 II.  Ps.  cxxxii.  Let  Thy  priests  be  clothed  with  righteousness, 
 O  Lord :  and  let  Thy  saints  sing  with  joyfulness.  For  Thy  ser- 
 vant David's  sake  turn  not  away  the  presence  of  thine  Anointed. 
 
 Ps.  Lord,  remember  David  ;  and  all  his  trouble. 
 
 III.  Dan.  iii.  O  ye  priests  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  O 
 ye  holy  and  humble  men  of  heart,  praise  the  Lord. 
 
 Ps.  O  all  ye  works  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  praise 
 Him,  and  magnify  Him  for  ever. 
 
 The  Collects. 
 
 I.  O  Almighty  and  ever-living  God,  Who  causest  us  to  rejoice 
 this  day  in  the  feast  of  Thy  Bishop  and  Confessor,  N.,  we  humbly 
 pray  Thy  mercy,  that  by  the  holy  prayers  of  him  whose  feast  we 
 reverently  keep  we  may  obtain  the  recompense  of  eternal  life. 
 Through. 
 
 II.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  the  revered 
 feast  of  Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop,  Saint  N.9  may  increase  our 
 devotion  and  further  our  salvation.     Through. 
 
 The  Lessons. 
 
 I. 
 
 Ecclus.  xliv.  16,  17,  19-23,  xlv.  3,  7,  16. 
 
 Behold  a  High  Priest  who  in  his  day  pleased  the  Lord,  and 
 was  found  righteous  ;  in  the  time  of  wrath  he  was  taken  in  ex- 
 change. In  glory  there  was  none  like  unto  him ;  who  kept  the 
 law  of  the  most  High  ;  therefore  He  assured  him  by  an  oath  that 
 he  would  make  him  increase  among  his  people,  therefore  did  He 
 establish  likewise  the  blessing  of  ail  men,  and  the  covenant,  and 
 made  it  rest  upon  his  head.  He  acknowledged  him  in  His  blessing, 
 and  He  brought  out  of  him  a  merciful  man,  which  found  favour  in 
 the  sight  of  the  Lord,  and  He  made  him  glorious  in  the  sight  of 
 kings,  and  gave  him  a  crown  of  glory.  An  everlasting  covenant 
 He  made  with  him,  and  gave  him  the  priesthood  among  the 
 people;  and  clothed  him  with  a  robe  of  glory,  to  execute  the 
 office  of  the  priesthood,  and  to  bless  the  people  in  His  Name  ;  to 
 offer  to  Him  incense,  and  a  sweet  savour. 
 
494         THE  COMMON  OF  A  CONFESSOR  AND  BISHOP. 
 
 II. 
 
 Ecclus.  1.  (4,  1,5,6-12,  15,23.*) 
 Behold  a   high    priest  who  in  his   life   cared  for  his  people,   and 
 delivered  them  from  destruction.     He  repaired  the  house  again,  and 
 in   his  days  fortified  the  temple  :   he  enlarged  the  state  and  gained 
 
 glory.     How  was  he  honoured  in  the  midst  of  the  people 
 
 He  stretched  out  his  hands  to  the  cup,  and  poured  out  a  sweet- 
 smelling  savour  unto  the  Most  High  King  of  all.  And  he  bowed 
 himself  down  to  worship  the  second  time,  that  he  might  receive  a 
 blessing  from  the  Most  High,  Who  dealeth  with  us  according 
 to  His  mercy.  He  grant  us  joyfulness  of  heart,  and  that  peace 
 may  be  in  our  days  in  Israel  for  ever. 
 
 III. 
 
 Wisdom  x.  1 0-14. 
 The  Lord  guided  the  just  in  right  paths,  shewed  him  the  king- 
 dom of  God and  the  Lord  our  God  gave  him  perpetual 
 
 glory. 
 
 IV. 
 Ecclus.  xlv.  1-5. 
 
 He  was  beloved  of  God  and  men,  and  his  memorial  is  blessed 
 even  the  law  of  life  and  knowledge. 
 
 I.  Gradual.  Ecclus.  xliv.  Behold  a  high  priest  who  in  his  days 
 pleased  God. 
 
 jf .  There  is  none  like  him  who  kept  the  law  of  the  Most 
 High. 
 
 II.  Gradual.  Ps.  ex.  The  Lord  sware  and  will  not  repent  : 
 Thou  art  a  priest  for  ever  after  the  order  of  Melchisedech. 
 
 y.  The  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord  :  Sit  thou  on  My  right 
 hand. 
 
 III.  Gradual.  Ps.  lxxxix.  I  have  found  David  My  servant  : 
 with  My  holy  oil  have  I  anointed  him.  My  hand  shall  hold  him 
 fast  :  and  My  arm  shall  strengthen  him. 
 
 y .  The  enemy  shall  not  be  able  to  do  him  violence  :  the  son 
 of  wickedness  shall  not  hurt  him. 
 
 IV.  Gradual.  Ps.  xxi.  0  Lord,  Thou  shalt  prevent  him  with 
 the  blessings  of  goodness  •,  and  shalt  set  a  crown  of  pure  gold 
 upon  his  head, 
 
 *  This  Lesson  is  said  on  both  feasts  of  S.  Edmund,  Archhp. 
 
THE  COMMON  OF  A  CONFESSOR   AND  BISHOP.        495 
 
 y.   He  asked  lite  of  Thee,  and  Thou  gavest  him  a  long  life  : 
 even  for  ever  and  ever. 
 
 I.  Alleluia  I    y '.   The  righteous  shall  groiu  up  as  a  rose,  and  blossom 
 for  ever  before  the  Lord* 
 
 II.  Alleluia!   y.  Ecclus  xliv.      The  Lord  loved  and  adorned  him, 
 and  clothed  him  with  a  robe  of  glory. 
 
 III.  Alleluia  !   y .  Ps.   lxxxix.  I  have  made  a  covenant  with 
 My  chosen  :  I  have  sworn  unto  David  My  servant. 
 
 IV.  Alleluia  I    y.   The  Lord  hath   chosen  thee  to  be  a  high  priest 
 among  His  people. 
 
 V.  Alleluia  I   y .  Ps.  lxxxix.  I  have  found  David  My  servant, 
 and  with  My  holy  oil  have  I  anointed  him. 
 
 VI.  Alleluia  !   y.  Ps.  lxxxix.  I  have  laid  help  upon  one  that 
 is  mighty  ;  I  have  exalted  one  chosen  out  of  the  people. 
 
 %  The  Tract  in  LXX.f  as  in  Comm.  Ap. 
 
 The  Sequences. 
 I. 
 
 The  festive  day  is  come 
 
 Which  brings  to  us  great  joy, 
 When  Holy  Church  gives  thanks  acceptable  to  God. 
 This  day  the  Heavenly  Host  sings,  Glory  in  the  highest, 
 With  voice  and  symphony  melodious. 
 This  day  the  holy  armies  of  the  heavens 
 Unite  with  us  in  praise  of  God  our  King, 
 
 Christ,  of  the  holy  Virgin  Mary  born. 
 Hail,  noble  Prelate  (or  great  Confessor)  N.,  thou  flower  of  saints ! 
 With  stedfast  faith,  Christ's  footsteps  following, 
 Thou  hast  attained  the  everlasting  Kingdom ; 
 Already  to  their  courts  the  blessed  welcome  thee. 
 To  thee  unitedly  our  suit  we  make, 
 Our  frail  life  by  Thy  blest  protection  aid. 
 
 Praise,  glory  to  thee,  blessed,  holy  N. 
 
 Entreat  for  us,  O  blessed,  holy  N.f 
 That  in  the  heavenly  Temple  we  may  stand, 
 Fulness  of  joy  beholding  in  thy  presence. 
 Praise,  honor,  and  thanksgiving  pure 
 Be  unto  God,  Who  doth  for  evermore  endure. 
 
 Let  all  things  say,  Amen. 
 
 II. 
 
 Now,  holy  band,  tell  out  your  highest  praise  abroad, 
 To  give  resplendent  honours  unto  A7., 
 Who  shines  above  the  moon,  and  sun,  and  stars, 
 And  glitters  with  high  deeds  in  place  pre-eminent ; 
 
 *  ?  Isai.  xxxv. 
 
496        THE  COMMON  OF  A  CONFESSOR  AND  lilSHOP. 
 
 For  this  is  he  whom  wisdom's  mystic  lore 
 
 Did  marvellously  grace,  and  gave  him  lustre, 
 
 Which  richly  lighted  the  whole  uni\ 
 
 Upon  the  field  of  souls  he  scattered  wide 
 
 The  seed  prolific  of  the  Word  divine, 
 
 Dispersing  all  the  darkness  of  the  night. 
 
 Earnest  in  speech,  as  bearing  in  himself 
 
 A  heavenly  inspiration,  by  his  preaching 
 
 The  whole  Church  Catholic  he  builded  up. 
 
 Now  set  on  high,  in  glory  he  exults, 
 
 Midst  the  bright  tents  of  angels  triumphing. 
 
 There,  lifted  up  to  loftiest  place,  he  stands, 
 
 In  full  fruition  of  exhaustless  life, 
 
 In  Christ's  rich  pastures  of  salvation. 
 
 O  worthy  praise  most  eminent, 
 
 Prelate,  that  hath  such  joys  attained 
 
 For  excellency  of  his  deeds, 
 
 Whereby  he  shone  resplendent  as  a  torch. 
 
 We,  with  loud  voice,  rejoicingly 
 
 Pour  forth  our  willing  supplications  to  him, 
 
 That  he  would  bring  us  aid,  and  by  his  prayer 
 
 Obtain  for  us  eternal  recompense. 
 
 Thou  gem  of  prelates,  such  the  boon  we  crave 
 
 With  meet  devotion,  and  with  minds  sincere, 
 
 Instantly  for  thy  favour  making  prayer, 
 
 That  we  may  pass  beyond  the  sacred  threshold, 
 
 And,  standing  there  within  the  lofty  palace, 
 
 Find  joyful  welcome  in  that  kingly  realm. 
 
 In  this  thy  court  we,  holy  Prelate,  wait, 
 
 And  with  great  joy  and  festal  jubilee 
 
 Sing  now  our  sweet  and  lofty  Alleluias. 
 
 The  Gospels. 
 
 I. 
 
 Matt.  xxv.  1-23. 
 
 At   that  time  Jesus   spake   to  His  disciples  this  parable,  A  certain 
 
 man  travelling  into  a  far  country  enter  thou  into  the  joy 
 
 of  thy  lord. 
 
 II. 
 
 Mark  xiii.  33-37. 
 
 At  that  time   Jesus  said  to  His  disciples,  Take  ye  heed,  watch 
 and  pray What  I  say  unto  you  I  say  unto  all,  Watch. 
 
 III. 
 
 Matt.  xxiv.  42-47. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples,  Watch,  therefore    
 
 ruler  over  all  his  goods. 
 
THE     common    OF      \    CONFESSOR    AND    BISHOP.     .,07 
 
 [V. 
 
 Luke  \ix.   1  2-28. 
 
 As  ii.  Comm.  Mart.  Bp. 
 
 Tf  ///  Easter-tide,  Gospel,  "  I  am  the  true  vine." 
 
 I.  Offert.  Ps.  lxxxix.  My  truth  also  and  My  mercy  shall  be 
 with  him  :   and  in  My  Name  shall  his  horn  be  exalted. 
 
 II.  Offert.  Ps.  lxxxix.  I  have  found  David  My  servant :  with 
 My  holy  oil  have  I  anointed  him.  My  hand  shall  hold  him  fast : 
 and  My  arm  shall  strengthen  him. 
 
 I.  Secret.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  graciously  receive  these 
 our  supplications,  and  grant  that  we  who  attend  this  heavenly 
 Sacrament  may,  at  the  intercession  of  Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop, 
 Saint  N.,  be  delivered  from  all  sin,  and  through  Thy  purifying 
 grace  be  cleansed  by  these  same  Mysteries  at  which  we  serve. 
 Through. 
 
 II.  Secret.  Regard,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  gifts  of  Thy 
 people  presented  to  Thee  in  honour  of  Saint  N.,  Thy  Confessor 
 and  Bishop,  and  let  the  witness  of  Thy  truth  be  profitable  to  our 
 salvation.     Through. 
 
 I.  Comm.  Matt.  xxv.  Lord,  thou  deliveredst  unto  me  five 
 talents  :  behold,  I  have  gained  beside  them  five  talents  more. 
 Well  done,  thou  good  and  faithful  servant  :  thou  hast  been  faith- 
 ful over  a  few  things,  I  will  make  thee  ruler  over  many  things  : 
 enter  thou  into  the  joy  of  thy  lord. 
 
 II.  Comm.  Matt.  xxiv.  Blessed  is  that  servant  whom  his  lord, 
 when  he  cometh,  shall  find  watching. 
 
 III.  Comm.  Matt.  xxiv.  A  faithful  and  wise  servant,  whom 
 his  lord  hath  made  ruler  over  his  household,  to  give  them  meat 
 in  due  season.  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  that  he  shall  make  him 
 ruler  over  all  his  goods. 
 
 I.  P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  that 
 we  being  cleansed  by  the  Divine  Mystery  may,  at  the  interces- 
 sion of  Saint  AT.,  Thy  Confessor  and  Bishop,  reach  forth  unto  the 
 fulness  of  that  heavenly  Sacrament,  of  which  we  have  partaken. 
 Through. 
 
 II.  P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  graciously  raise  up  us  whom  Thou 
 refreshest  with  Thy  Sacrament,  at  the  prayers  of  Saint  AT.,  Thy 
 Confessor  and  Bishop,  that  we  may  attain,  in  these  Mysteries  and 
 our  intention,  unto  the  end  of  our  redemption.     Through. 
 
 K    K 
 
498 
 
 THE  COMMON  OF  A  CONFESSOR  AND  DOCTOR. 
 
 The  Offa: 
 
 As  Offert.  lii .  in  Comm.  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Hear,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  prayers  we  offer  on  the 
 feast  of  Saint  N.,  Thy  Confessor  and  Doctor  ;   and  by  his  inter- 
 cession, who  worthily  served  Thee,  deliver  us  from  all  our  sins. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Lessons. 
 
 I. 
 
 Ecclus.  xlvii.  7,  8?  9-1 1  •,  xxiv.  1-4. 
 
 In  all  his  works  he  praised  the  Holy  One /;;  the  midst 
 
 of  the  people  shall  she  be  exalted,  and  she  shall  be  admired  in  the  ful- 
 ness of  holiness:  in  the  multitude  of  the  elect  she  shall  have  honour,  and 
 amongst  the  blessed  she  shall  be  blessed. 
 
 II. 
 
 Wisd.  vii.  7-13. 
 
 Wherefore  I  prayed,  and  understanding  was  given  me  
 
 I  do  not  hide  her  riches. 
 
 %  Sequence  and  Tract  in  LXX.,  Gradual  and  Alleluia  W.in  Comm.  Cottf.Bp. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  v.  1 3- 1 9. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples,  Ye  are  the   salt   of  the 
 earth  great  in  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 
 
 Offert.  As  i.  in  Comm.  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 Secret.  Sanctify,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  gifts  dedicated 
 unto  Thee,  and  by  the  same,  at  the  intercession  of  Saint  N.y  Thy 
 Confessor  and  Doctor,  turn  Thy  Face  in  reconciliation  unto  us. 
 Through. 
 
 Comm.  As  iii.  in  Comm.  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we, 
 rendering  thanks  unto  Thee  for  the  gifts  we  have  received,  may, 
 at  the  intercession  of  Saint  N.,  Thy  Confessor  and  Doctor, 
 obtain  further  benefits.     Through. 
 
499 
 
 THE  COMMON  OF  A  CONFESSOB    AND  ABBAT. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xxxvii. 
 
 The  mouth  of  the  righteous  is  exercised  in  wisdom:  and  his 
 tongue  will  be  talking  of  judgment.  The  law  of  his  God  is  in 
 his  heart. 
 
 Ps.  Fret  not  thyself  because  of  the  ungodly :  neither  be  thou 
 envious  against  the  evil  doers. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  didst  endue  Saint  N.>  Thy  Confessor  and  Ab- 
 
 bat,  with  the  grace  of  holiness,  make  us,  for  his  sake,  to  abound 
 
 in  good  works,  that  so  we  may  be   counted  worthy  to   obtain 
 
 from  Thee  the  Highest  Good,  all  that  is  needful  for  us.    Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Ecclus.  xxxix.  5-9. 
 
 The  righteous  will  give  his  heart  to  resort  early  to  the  Lord 
 shall  live  from  generatiou  to  generation. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xxxvii.  The  mouth  of  the  righteous  is  exercised 
 in  wisdom:  and  his  tongue  will  be  talking  of  judgment. 
 
 y.  The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his  heart,  and  his  goings  shall 
 not  slide. 
 
 Alleluia  !  Ps.  lxxxix.  I  have  laid  help  upon  one  that  is  might)' : 
 I  have  exalted  one  chosen  out  of  My  people. 
 
 ^[  The  Sequence  as  in  Comm.  Conf.  and  Bp.     Tract,  in  LXX.t  as  in 
 Comm.  Mart. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  xi.  33-36. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples,  No  man,  when  he  hath 
 
 lighted  a  candle  ,  shining  of  a  candle  doth  give  thee 
 
 light. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  xxi.  Thou  hast  given  him  his  heart's  desire,  O 
 Lord ,  and  hast  not  denied  him  the  request  of  his  lips :  Thou 
 hast  set  a  crown  of  pure  gold  upon  his  head. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  the  Sacrifice  which 
 we  offer  on  the  feast  of  Saint  N.t  Thy  Confessor  and  Abbat,  may 
 be  acceptable  unto  Thee  ;  and  that,  for  his  pleading  sake,  the 
 favour  Thou  bearest  unto  us  may  be  increased.     Through. 
 
 Comm.   As  iii.  in  Comm.  Conf.  and  Bp. 
 
 K  K    2 
 
500  rHE    COMMON    OF    MANY    CONFESSORS. 
 
 P.  Comm,  We  who  partake  of  the  holy  Mysteries  beseech 
 Thee,  O  Lord,  to  extend  Thy  mercy  to  US;  that  those  things 
 which  we  seek  in  prayer,  we  may,  at  the  intercession  of  Saint  iV., 
 Thy  Confessor  and  Abbat,  obtain  in  a  conversation  well  pleas- 
 ing unto  T'hee.     Through. 
 
 THE  COMMON  OF  ANY  CONFESSOR. 
 
 %  All  as  in  Comm.  Conf.  Abbat,  except  the  Epistle  iii.  and  Gospel  ii. 
 in  Comm.  Conf.  Bp. 
 
 The   Collect. 
 Give  ear,  O  Lord,  to  the  prayers  we  present  to  Thee  on  the 
 feast  of  Saint  N.,  Thy  Confessor;    that  we,  who  put   not   our 
 trust  in  our  own  righteousness,  may  be  helped  for  his  sake  and 
 prayers,  who  was  pleasing  unto  Thee.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Receive,  O  Lord,  the  Sacrifice  of  reconciliation  and 
 praise,  and  at  the  intercession  of  Saint  N.,  Thy  Confessor,  grant 
 that  it  may  both  lead  us  unto  pardon,  and  establish  us  in  perpetual 
 thanksgiving.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  by 
 his  intercession  on  whose  feast  this  Sacrament  is  offered,  the 
 same  may  be  made  profitable  unto  our  salvation.     Through. 
 
 THE  COMMON  OF  MANY  CONFESSORS. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  exxxii. 
 Let  Thy  priests  be  clothed  with  righteousness :    and  let  Thy 
 saints  sing  with  joyfulness. 
 
 Ps.  Lord,  remember  David :  and  all  his  trouble. 
 
 The  Collects. 
 
 I.  Defend  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  by  the  protection  of 
 SS.  N.  and  N.,  Confessors  •,  that,  at  the  intercession  of  those 
 whose  feast  we  celebrate  yearly  with  worship,  we  may  be 
 delivered  from  all  adversities.     Through. 
 
 II.  O  God,  Who  dost  compass  and  protect  us  by  the  glorious 
 witness  of  Thy  Confessors,  SS.  N.  and  N.,  grant  that  we  may 
 both  profit  by  their  example  and  rejoice  in  their  intercession. 
 Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.      Heb.  vii.  23-27. 
 
 Brethren,  they  'truly  were  many  priests   for   this  our 
 
 Lord  Jesus  Christ  did  once  when  He  offered  up  Himself. 
 
THE  COMMON  OF   A   VIRGIN    AND  MARTYR.  5OI 
 
 Gradual,  Ps.  cxxxii.  Let  His  priests  be  clothed  with  righteous- 
 ness :  let  His  saints  sing  with  joyf ulness. 
 
 jf.  There  shall  I  make  the  horn  of  David  to  flourish :  I  have 
 ordained  a  lantern  for  Mine  Anointed. 
 
 Alleluia  !  it.  Wisd.  iii.  The  righteous  shall  shine,  and  run  to 
 and  fro  like  sparks  among  the  stubble,  for  ever. 
 
 ^[  No  Sequence  is  said,  even  though  it  be  a  feast  of  Nine  Lessons. 
 
 The  Gospels. 
 I. 
 Luke  xii.  35-40. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples,  Let  your  loins  be  girded 
 
 about the  Son  of  Man  cometh  at  an  hour  when  ye  think 
 
 not. 
 
 II. 
 Matt.  x.  5-8. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  sent  forth  His  twelve  disciples freely 
 
 ye  have  received,  freely  give. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  cxlix.  Let  the  saints  be  joyful  with  glory :  let 
 them  rejoice  in  their  beds.  Let  the  praises  of  God  be  in  their 
 mouth. 
 
 Secret.  Be  present,  O  Lord,  with  the  prayers  and  gifts  of  Thy 
 people;  and  let  the  oblations  of  the  holy  Mysteries,  at  the  inter- 
 cession of  Thy  Saints,  be  pleasing  in  Thy  sight.   Through. 
 
 Comm.  John  xv.  I  have  chosen  you  out  of  the  world,  that  ye 
 should  go  and  bring  forth  fruit,  and  that  your  fruit  should 
 remain. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Let  Thy  faithful  people,  O  Lord,  be  refreshed  by 
 the  healing  of  the  heavenly  gift ;  and,  at  the  prayers  of  Thy 
 Confessors  and  Saints,  we  pray  that  they  may  be  cleansed  from 
 all  sin.     Through. 
 
 THE  COMMON  OF  A  VIRGIN  AND  MARTYR. 
 
 The  Offices. 
 
 I.  Ps.  xlv.  Thou  hast  loved  righteousness,  and  hated  iniquity-, 
 wherefore  God,  even  thy  God,  hath  anointed  thee  with  the  oil 
 of  gladness  above  thy  fellows. 
 
5<D2         THE    COMMON    OF  A  VIROIN    AND    MARTYR. 
 
 Pr.  My  heart  is  inditing  of  a  good  matter :  I  speak  of  the 
 things  which  I  have  made  unto  the  King. 
 
 II.  Ps.  cxix.  4,  6,  7.  I  will  speak  of  Thy  testimonies  also,  even 
 before  kings,  and  will  not  be  ashamed:  and  my  delight  shall  be 
 in  Thy  commandments,  which  I  have  loved. 
 
 Ps.  Blessed  are  those  that  are  undefiled  in  the  way  :  and  walk 
 in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 
 
 III.  Ps.  cxix.  95-6.  The  ungodly  laid  wait  for  me  to  destroy  me : 
 but  I  will  consider  Thy  testimonies,  O  Lord.  I  see  all  things 
 come  to  an  end  :   but  Thy  commandment  is  exceeding  broad. 
 
 Ps.  I  will  speak. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Give  ear  to  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  that  as  we  celebrate 
 with  joy  the  feast  of  Saint  N.,  Thy  Virgin  Martyr,  so  we  may  be 
 perfected  in  love  and  devotion.     Through. 
 
 The  Lessons. 
 
 I. 
 
 Ecclus.  li.  9-12. 
 
 Then  lifted  I  up  my  supplication  and  bless  Thy  Name, 
 
 O  Lord  my  God. 
 
 II. 
 Ecclus.  li.  1-8. 
 
 I  will  thank  Thee,  O  Lord  and  King and  savest  them 
 
 out  of  the  hands  of  the  enemies,  0  Lord  tny  God. 
 
 III. 
 
 Ecclus.  xxiv.  1-3;   15,  16. 
 
 Wisdom  shall  praise  herself  branches  of  honour  and 
 
 grace. 
 
 I.  Gradual.  Ps.  xlv.  Thou  hast  loved  righteousness,  and  hated 
 iniquity. 
 
 ~f '.  Wherefore  God,  even  thy  God,  hath  anointed  thee  with 
 the  oil  of  gladness. 
 
 II.  Gradual.  Ps.  xlv.  According  to  thy  worship  and  renown, 
 good  luck  have  those  with  thine  honour ride  on. 
 
 y .  Because  of  the  word  of  truth,  of  meekness,  and  righteous- 
 ness ;    and  thy  right  hand  shall  teach  thee  terrible  things. 
 
 III.  Gradual.  Ps.  xlv.  Full  of  grace  are  thy  lips,  because  God 
 hath  blessed  thee  for  ever. 
 
THE    COMMON    OF   A   VIRGIN    AND    MARTYR.        503 
 
 y.  Because  of  the  word  of  truth  things. 
 
 IV.  Gradual.  Ps.  xlv.  Hearken,  O  daughter,  and  consider-, 
 incline  thine  ear.  So  shall  the  King  have  pleasure  in  thy 
 beauty. 
 
 y.  According  to  thy  worship  and  renown  ride  on. 
 
 V.  Gradual.  Ps.  xlv.  Because  of  the  word    terrible 
 
 things. 
 
 y*.  Hearken,  O  daughter  thy  beauty. 
 
 I.  Alleluia!  y .  2  Cor.  xi.  For  I  am  jealous  over  you  with  a 
 godly  jealousy,  for  I  have  espoused  you  to  one  husband,  that  I 
 may  present  you  as  a  chaste  virgin  to  Christ. 
 
 II.  Alleluia  I  y.  Ps.  xlv.  Come  my  chosen  one>  and  I  will  set  thee 
 on  my  throne :  so  shall  the  King  have  pleasure  in  thy  beauty. 
 
 III.  Alleluia  !  ^f .  Ps.  xlv.  According  to  thy  worship  and  re- 
 nown   ride  on. 
 
 IV.  Alleluia  !'  y.  Ps.  xlv.  Full  of  grace for  ever. 
 
 V.  Alleluia  !  y.  This  is  the  wise  virgin  whom  the  Lord  found 
 watching. 
 
 VI.  Alleluia !  Ps.  cxix.  46.  I  will  speak  of  Thy  testimonies 
 before  kings,  and  will  not  be  ashamed,  0  Lord. 
 
 ^[   In  LXX.  is  said — 
 
 Tract.    Full  of  grace  for  ever. 
 
 y.  According ride  on. 
 
 y.  Because  of things. 
 
 y.  Hearken,  O  daughter,  and  consider  beauty. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Let  us  exult  upon  this  festive  day, 
 The  mighty  acts  commending  of  the  Lord, 
 Who  in  His  Saints  His  greatest  works  doth  show — 
 Whose  power  in  virgin  deeds  most  brightly  shineth; 
 For  by  His  grace  they  the  world's  pomp  despised, 
 And  virgin  courage  kings'  commands  withstood. 
 Wrath  madly  rages ;  vanquished  spite,  embittered 
 'Gainst  tender  flesh,  more  torments  doth  devise. 
 But  now  more  stedfast  do  the  virgins  stand, 
 While  tortures  new  are  multiplied  upon  them, 
 Rejoicing  that  their  bodies  are  afflicted 
 For  everlasting  glory,  which  they  look  for, 
 Seeing  the  joys  of  this  world  pass  away, 
 And  suddenly  glide  by  and  fade  as  flowers. 
 
504        THE    COMMON    OF   A  VIRGIN    AND    MARTYR. 
 
 In  such  a  virgin  lot  shone  brightly  N.y 
 Whose  holy  feast  we  celebrate  to-day, 
 As  amidst  lesser  lights  the  day-star  gleams. 
 Blest  Virgin,  who  didst  bear  all  fearlessly, 
 And  for  that  glory  willingly  didst  die, 
 Devoutly  intercede  for  us  with  God, 
 That  with  thee  we  may  joy  in  heavenly  courts. 
 ()  radiant  Virgin,  may  we  praise  the  Lord 
 In  glory,  in  the  Saints'  eternal  peace. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  xiii.  44-52. 
 
 At  that  tune  Jesus   spake   unto   His    disciples   this  parable,  The 
 
 kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  unto  treasure  things  new  and 
 
 old. 
 
 I.  Offert.  Ps.  xlv.  Kings'  daughters  were  among  thy  honour- 
 able women  :  upon  thy  right  hand  did  stand  the  Queen  clothed 
 in  a  vesture  of  gold,  wrought  about  with  divers  colours. 
 
 II.  Offert.  Lesser.  Ps.  xlv.  The  virgins  that  be  her  fellows 
 shall  bear  her  company,  and  shall  be  brought  urfto  thee. 
 
 III.  Offert.  Greater.  Ps.  xlv.  The  virgins  that  be  her  fellows 
 shall  bear  her  company,  and  shall  be  brought  unto  thee.  With  joy 
 and  gladness  shall  they  be  brought:  and  shall  enter  into  the 
 King's  palace. 
 
 IV.  Offert.  Ps.  xlv.  Full  of  grace for  ever. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  favourably  regard  the  offerings  we  present; 
 and,  at  the  intercession  of  Saint  N.,  Thy  Virgin  Martyr,  loose 
 the  chains  of  our  sins.     Through. 
 
 I.  Comm.  Full  of  grace  for  ever. 
 
 II.  Comm.  Ps.  cxix.  16 1,  2,  7.  Princes  have  persecuted  me 
 without  a  cause,  but  my  heart  standeth  in  fear  of  Thy  Word. 
 I  am  glad  of  Thy  Word  as  one  that  findeth  great  spoils :  my 
 soul  hath  kept  Thy  testimonies,  O  Lord,  and  loved  them  ex- 
 ceedingly. 
 
 III.  Comm.  Ps.  cxix.  12  2,  1 28.  I  deal  with  the  thing  that  is 
 lawful  and  right,  O  Lord:  O  give  me  not  over  unto  mine 
 oppressors.  Therefore  hold  I  straight  all  Thy  commandments : 
 and  all  false  ways  I  utterly  abhor. 
 
 IV.  Comm.  Matt.  xiii.  The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  unto 
 a  man  seeking  goodly  pearls,  who,  when  he  had  found  one  pearl 
 of  great  price,  sold  all  that  he  had  and  bought  it. 
 
 Y.   Comm.    Matt.  xxv.    The  five  wist   virgins  took  oil  in  their 
 
nil     COMMON    OF  A   VIRGIN    NOT    MARTYR.         505 
 
 vessels  with  their  lamps.  And  at  midnight  there  was  a  cry, 
 Behold  the  Bridegroom  cometh  :  go  ye  out  to  meet  Christ  the 
 Lord. 
 
 P.  Comm,  We  beseech  Thee,  merciful  God,  let  our  obedience 
 and  service  be  pleasing  unto  Thee,  that  the  most  holy  Mysteries 
 which  we  have  received  may,  at  the  intercession  of  Saint  N.> 
 Thy  Virgin  Martyr,  both  procure  for  us  Thy  grace,  and  minis- 
 ter unto  us  the  joy  of  eternal  happiness.     Through. 
 
 THE  COMMON  OF  A  VIRGIN  NOT  MARTYR. 
 
 The  Office. 
 
 As  i.  Comm.  Virg.  Mart. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  the  source  of  virtue  and  lover 
 
 of  virginity,  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we  may  be  commended 
 
 to  Thee  for  the  sake  of  Saint  N.,  Thy  Virgin,  whose  life  of 
 
 chastity  was  well  pleasing  unto  Thee.     Through. 
 
 I.    The  Epistle.     2  Cor.  x.  1 7,  18;  xi.  1,  2. 
 Brethren,  he  that  glorieth  virgin  to  Christ. 
 
 II.  The  Lesson.     Wisd.  vii.  36  ;   viii.  1-4. 
 
 Vice  shall  not  prevail  against  wisdom    and  a  lover  of 
 
 His  works. 
 
 III.  The  Lesson.     Isaiah  lxi.   10-11;  lxii.  5. 
 
 I  will  greatly  rejoice  in  the  Lord    so  shall  thy  God 
 
 rejoice  over  thee,  saith  the  Lord  Almighty. 
 
 I.  Gradual.  As  iii.  Comm.  Virg.  Mart. 
 
 II.  Gradual.  As  i.  in  the  same. 
 
 I.  Alleluia  !  As  iv.  Comm.  Virg.  Mart. 
 
 II.  Alleluia  !  As  i.  in  the  same. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 A  holy  Virgin,  worthy  to  be  reckoned 
 Amongst  the  wise,  O  friends,  we  celebrate ; 
 A  daughter  she  of  the  King's  Mother,  Mary, 
 Adopted  Sister  of  the  Son  of  God. 
 She,  with  the  curb  of  fasting,  tamed  her  flesh, 
 And  cut  off  luxury  by  suffering's  sword. 
 With  all  the  enemy's  assaults  she  wrestled; 
 Trusting  in  Christ,  she  smote  and  vanquished  him. 
 
506  THE    COMMON    OF    MANY  VIRGINS. 
 
 With  joyous  spirit  following  the  Bridegroom, 
 \\  ho  from  the  courts  of  Heaven  did  visit  her, 
 Into  His  chamber  hasted  she  to  enter. 
 ()  thou,  in  fulness  of  delights  abiding, 
 Plead  before  Christ  our  present  low  estate, 
 And  ask  for  us  a  plenteous  consolation. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  xxv.   I-I3. 
 At   that   time  Jesus  spake   unto   His   disciples   this  parable,  The 
 
 kingdom  of  heaven  shall  be  likened  unto  ten  virgins    ye 
 
 know  neither  the  day  nor  the  hour. 
 
 Ojfert.  As  ii.  Comm.  Virg.  Mart. 
 
 Secret.  We  offer  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  our  prayers  and  gifts 
 with  joyfulness  of  heart  in  honour  of  Saint  iV.,  Thy  Virgin  j 
 grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we  may  both  fitly  perform  our  service, 
 and  may  attain  unto  the  everlasting  healing.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  As  i.  Comm.  Virg.  Mart. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  Mysteries  we  have 
 received  be  profitable  to  us  ;  and  at  the  intercession  of  Saint  N.9 
 Thy  Virgin,  both  deliver  us  out  of  our  sins,  and  exalt  us  by  the 
 protection  of  Thy  favour.     Through. 
 
 THE  COMMON   OF  MANY  VIRGINS. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xlv. 
 
 The  rich  also  among  the  people  shall  make  their  supplication 
 before  thee.  The  virgins  that  be  her  fellows  shall  be  brought  unto 
 the  King.  With  joy  and  gladness  shall  they  be  brought  unto 
 thee. 
 
 Ps.  My  heart  is  inditing  of  a  good  matter  :  I  speak  of  the 
 things  which  I  have  made  unto  the  King. 
 
 Of  Virgins  Martyrs. 
 
 O  God,  Who,  that  Thou  mightest  provoke  mankind  to  the  con- 
 fession of  Thy  Name,  hast  bestowed  even  on  the  weak  sex  the 
 victory  of  martyrdom  ;  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  Thy  Church, 
 being  established  by  this  example,  may  never  fear  to  suffer  for 
 Thy  sake,  and  may  long  after  the  glory  of  the  heavenly  reward. 
 Through. 
 
 Of  Virgins  not  Martyrs. 
 
 Almighty  and  ever-living  God,  tried  in  Whose  balance  we 
 arc  not  fit  to  worship  Thy  Majesty  as  is  due  j    let  Thy  Virgins, 
 
THE    COMMON    01     MANY  VIRGINS.  $07 
 
 SS.  AT.  and  iV.,  intercede  for  our  sins,  and  for  their  sakes  grant 
 us  pardon.     Through. 
 
 I.   The  Epistle.      I  Cor.  vii.  25-34. 
 
 Brethren^  concerning  virgins  in  body  and  in  spirit,  in 
 
 Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 
 
 II.   The  Lesson.     Wisd.  iv.  I -7. 
 Better  it  is  yet  shall  he  be  in  rest. 
 
 I.  Gradual.  Ps.  cxlix.  Let  the  saints  be  joyful  with  glory :  let 
 them  rejoice  on  their  beds. 
 
 \ '.  O  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song  :  let  the  congregation  of 
 saints  praise  Him. 
 
 II.  Gradual.  Exod.  xv.  God  is  glorious  in  holiness,  marvellous 
 in  majesty,  doing  wonders. 
 
 J".  Thy  right  hand,  O  Lord,  is  become  glorious  in  power  : 
 Thy  right  hand,  O  Lord,  hath  dashed  in  pieces  the  enemy. 
 
 I.  Alleluia !  y.  Ps.  xlv.  The  virgins  that  be  her  fellows 
 shall  be  brought  unto  the  King.  With  joy  and  gladness  shall 
 they  be  brought  unto  thee. 
 
 II.  Alleluia  I  }[.  Matt.  xxv.  The  Jive  wise  virgins  took  oil  in 
 their  vessels  with  their  lamps  ;  and  at  midnight  there  was  a  cry 
 made,  Behold  the  Bridegroom  cometh;  go  ye  out  to  meet  Him, 
 Christ  the  Lord* 
 
 The  Gospel. 
 As  in  Comm.  Virg.  not  Mart. 
 Offert.   As  ii.  Comm.  Virg.  Mart. 
 
 Secret  of  Fir  gin  Martyrs.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord, 
 that  we  may  be  aided  by  the  continual  protection  of  Thy  Virgin 
 Martyrs,  SS.  N.  and  N.,  in  whose  revered  commemoration  we 
 offer  these  gifts  to  be  dedicated  to  Thy  Majesty.     Through. 
 
 Secret  of  Virgins  not  Martyrs.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  at 
 the  intercession  of  Thy  Virgins,  N.  and  A7".,  sanctify  the  gifts  of 
 Thy  people,  that  they  being  freed  from  all  things  hurtful,  may 
 obtain  those  things  which  are  profitable  for  them  both  here  and 
 for  ever.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  As  v.  Comm.  Virg.  Mart. 
 
 P.  Comm.  of  Virgin  Martyrs.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee, 
 Almighty  God,  that  we  who  have  received  the  Divine  Mysteries 
 on  the  feast  of  Thy  Holy  Virgin  Martyrs,  N.  and  Ar.,  may  at  their 
 
 *  Gradual. 
 
508  THE  COMMON  OF  A  HOLY   WOMAN. 
 
 intercession  be  found  worthy  to   attain  unto  eternal  restoration. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  of  Virgins  not  Martyrs.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord 
 our  God,  that  the  gift  of  these  holy  Mysteries  vouchsafed  to  us, 
 may,  at  the  intercession  of  Thy  Holy  Virgins,  N.  and  N., 
 abundantly  bestow  upon  us  succour  in  this  present  life,  and  con- 
 summation of  life  eternal.     Through. 
 
 THE  COMMON  OF  A  HOLY   WOMAN.* 
 
 The  Office. 
 Let  us  all  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  and  celebrate  this  feast  in  honour  of 
 Saint  N.,   on  ivhose  festival  Angels  rejoice  and  praise  the  Son   of 
 God. 
 
 Ps.  xlv.  My  heart  is  inditing unto  the  King. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Hear  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  that  like 
 as  we  do  rejoice  in  the  feast  of  Saint  AT.,  so  we  may  be  instructed 
 by  her  love  and  prayers.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Proverbs  xxxi.  1 0-3  r. 
 
 Who  can  find  a  virtuous  woman  ?  Her  own  works 
 
 praise  her  in  the  gates. 
 
 Gradual.  As  v.  Comm.  Virg.  Mart. 
 Alleluia  !  As  iv.  Comm.  Virg.  Mart. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 A  woman  justly  praised, 
 
 A  parent  firm  and  chaste, 
 With  no  reproach  to  vex  her 
 
 Which  barrenness  doth  cast. 
 
 Fruit  thirty-fold  she  yielded 
 
 While  yet  a  wedded  wife  ; 
 But  sixty-fold  she  rendered 
 
 When  in  a  widowed  life. 
 
 Her  loins  with  strength  she  girded. 
 
 And  practised  self-command  : 
 Her  candle  went  not  out  by  night. 
 
 So  busy  was  her  hand. 
 
 Her  marriage  honourable  was, 
 
 Pure  was  her  widow's  grief; 
 Amongst  the  aged  reverence 
 
 Was  paid  to  her  in  chief. 
 
 *  Missil  of  1527. 
 
nil.   common   or   a  holy   woman 
 
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 As  Holy  Scripture  teachclh  us, 
 
 A  virtuous  woman's  price 
 Is  far  above  the  richest  gems 
 
 Of  earthly  treasuries. 
 
 In  silence  it  was  her  delight 
 
 To  learn  in  Wisdom's  school, 
 Nor  sought  in  any  wise  to  gain 
 
 Over  her  husband  rule. 
 
 Not  she  a  widow  who  is  said 
 In  wanton  pleasure  to  be  dead, 
 
 But  doing  good  alway; 
 Finding  a  holy  occupation 
 In  acts  of  prayer  and  supplication 
 
 Throughout  the  night  and  day. 
 
 Strangers  with  hospitality 
 
 She  lodged,  and  washed  with  charity 
 
 The  saints'  wayfaring  feet  ; 
 And  those  on  whom  affliction  weighed, 
 With  kind  relief  and  holy  aid 
 
 She  graciously  did  greet. 
 
 O  holy  A7.,  whom  we  revere, 
 Whose  feast  with  the  revolving  year 
 
 Hath  now  returned  again; 
 Chaste,  prudent,  faithful  matron,  pray 
 For  us,  that,  this  life  o'er,  we  may 
 
 In  joys  eternal  reign.     Amen. 
 
 ^T  In  LXX.  is  said — 
 
 Tract,  "jf .  Ps.  xlv.  Full  of  grace  are  thy  lips,  because  God  hath 
 blessed  thee  for  ever. 
 
 ^ff.  Gird  Thee  with  Thy  sword  upon  Thy  thigh,  O  Thou  most 
 mighty. 
 
 y.  According  to  thy  worship  and  renown  ride  on. 
 
 The  Gospel. 
 As  in  Comm.  Virg.  Mart. 
 
 I.  Offert.  As  iv.  Comm.  Virg.  Mart. 
 
 II.  Offert.   As  i.  Comm.  Virg.  Mart. 
 
 Secret.  Let  the  offering  of  Thy  holy  people  be  acceptable  unto 
 Thee,  O  Lord,  in  honour  of  Thy  Saints,  for  whose  sake  they 
 acknowledge  they  have  received  succour  in  tribulation.  Through. 
 
 Comm.  As  iv.  Comm.  Virg.  Mart. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Thou  hast  satisfied  Thy  family,  O  Lord,  with  the 
 sacred  gifts  :  we  beseech  Thee,  comfort  us  by  her  intercession 
 whose  feast  we  celebrate.     Through. 
 
Wot&t  glasses* 
 
 THE  MASS  OF  THE  HOLY  TRINITY. 
 
 *f[   All  as  on  Trinity  Sunday,  except  Epistles  and  ii.  Alleluia. 
 
 I.  The  Epistle.     Romans  xi.  33-36. 
 
 O  the  depth  of  the  riches   to  Whom  be  glory  for 
 
 ever.     Amen. 
 
 II.   The  Epistle.     2  Cor.  xiii.  1 4. 
 
 Brethren,    the  grace  of  be  with  you  all  in  Christ 
 
 Jesus  our  Lord. 
 
 II.  Alleluia  !  y '.  Ps.  cxiii.  Praise  the  Lord,  ye  servants  :  O 
 praise  the  Name  of  the  Lord.  Blessed  be  the  Name  of  the 
 Lord  :  from  this  time  forth  for  evermore. 
 
 THE  MASS  OF  THE  ANGELS. 
 
 ^[  The  Office,  Grad.,  Alleluia,  Sequence,  Preface,  Offert.,  a^Comm.  as  on 
 Michaelmas  Day. 
 
 The    Collect. 
 
 Grant  Thy  continual  mercy,  O  Lord,  unto  us  whom  Thou  hast 
 not  suffered  to  lack  the  ministrations  of  Angels.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Rev.  xix.  9,  TO. 
 
 In  those  days  the  Angel  saith  unto  me,  Write  worship 
 
 God. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  v.  1-4. 
 
 At  that  time  there  was  a  feast  of  the  Jews  what- 
 soever disease  he  had. 
 
 Secret.  We  offer  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  this  Sacrifice  of  praise, 
 humbly  entreating  that,  at  the  intercession  of  angels  on  our 
 behalf,  Thou  wouldst  mercifully  receive  the  same,  and  grant  that 
 it  may  be  profitable  to  our  salvation.     Through. 
 
 P.  Connn.  We,  being  fulfilled  with  the  heavenly  benediction, 
 humbly  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  the  service  which  we  cele- 
 
THE    mass    "  SA1  US    l'ol'UI  1 
 
 ;> 
 
 brate  in  weakness,  may,  bv  the  aid  of  the  holy  angels  and 
 archangels,  and  all  the  heavenly  spirits,  be  profitable  unto  us. 
 Through. 
 
 THE  MASS  FOU  ANY  NECESSITY,  COMMONLY 
 KNOWN  AS    "SALUS  POPULI." 
 
 the  Office. 
 
 I  am  the  salvation  of  the  people,  saith  the  Lord :  in  whatsoever 
 distress  they  shall  call  o?i  Me,  I  ivill  hear  them,  and  ivill  be  their 
 Lord  for  ever. 
 
 Ps.  lxxviii.  Hear  my  law,  O  my  people ;  incline  your  ears 
 unto  the  words  of  my  mouth. 
 
 ^[  The  Gloria  in  Excelsis  is  not  said. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  by  the  grace  of  the  Holy  Ghost  dost  pour  the 
 gift  of  charity  into  the  hearts  of  Thy  faithful  people,  grant  unto 
 Thy  servants,  our  brethren  and  sisters,  for  whom  we  entreat 
 Thy  mercy,  health  of  mind  and  body,  that  they  may  love  Thee 
 with  their  whole  strength,  and  may  accomplish  that  which  is 
 pleasing  unto  Thee  with  a  perfect  love.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.  Isaiah  xviii.,  xix, 
 Thus  saith  the  Lord  God,  In  that  day  shall  the  present  be 
 brought  unto  the  Lord  of  Hosts,  and  a  fierce  king  shall  rule  over 
 them.  In  that  day  shall  there  be  an  altar  to  the  Lord  in  the 
 midst  of  the  land  •,  and  the  Lord  shall  be  known,  and  they  shall 
 do  sacrifice  and  oblation  ;  yea,  they  shall  vow  a  vow  unto  the 
 Lord  and  perform  it ;  and  they  shall  return  even  to  the  Lord, 
 and  He  shall  be  entreated  of  them,  and  shall  heal  them.  In 
 that  day  shall  Israel  be  a  blessing  in  the  midst  of  the  land,  whom 
 the  Lord  of  hosts  shall  bless,  saying,  Blessed  be  My  people  and 
 the  work  of  My  hands,  Israel  My  inheritance,  saith  the  Lord 
 Almighty. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lxxix.  Be  merciful  to  our  sins,  O  Lord :  where- 
 fore do  the  heathen  say,  Where  is  now  their  God  ? 
 
 "JT.  Help  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation  ;  for  the  glory  of  Thy 
 Name  deliver  us,  O  Lord. 
 
 Alleluia  !  Y-  Ps-  lxxxv.  Shew  us  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord  :  and 
 grant  us  Thy  salvation. 
 
II  f  J     MASS    OF    THE    HOLY    GHOST. 
 
 ^[  ///  Raster-tide,  when  there  is  a  Station  in  a  Procession,  the  second  Alle- 
 luia is  not  said,  and  this  is  also  changed  in  the  Mass  for  Peace  a>id  other 
 similar  ones. 
 
 The  Gospel.      Mark  xii.  4 1 -44. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  sat  over  against  the  treasury  even 
 
 all  her  living. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  lv.  Hear  my  prayer,  O  God  :  and  hide  not  Thy- 
 self from  my  petition.     Take  heed  unto  me,  and  hear  me. 
 
 ^[    In  Ad-vent  and  from   LXX.  to  L.  the  following  zrrses  are  said  alter- 
 nately : — 
 
 y.  Ps.  lv.  I  am  vexed  ;  the  enemy  crieth  so  ;  I  would  make 
 haste  to  escape. 
 
 y.  Ps.  lv.  As  for  me,  I  will  call  upon  God,  deliver  my  soul : 
 Thou  sha/t  put  forth  Thy  hands  against  them. 
 
 Secret.  Have  mercy,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  upon  Thy 
 servants  and  handmaids,  for  whom  we  offer  this  Sacrifice  of 
 praise  unto  Thy  Majesty;  and  grant  that  by  this  Holy  Sacrament 
 they  may  receive  the  grace  of  heavenly  benediction,  and  attain 
 unto  the  glory  of  everlasting  happiness.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Mark  ii.  Verily,  I  say  unto  you,  what  things  soever  ye 
 desire  when  ye  pray,  believe  that  ye  receive  them,  and  ye  shall 
 have  them. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  that  have  received  with  our  lips  the  Divine 
 Mysteries,  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  this  saving  Sacrament 
 may  be  profitable  to  the  peace  and  prosperity  of  those  in  love  for 
 whom  we  have  offered  the  same  unto  Thy  Majesty.     Through. 
 
 THE  MASS  OF  THE  HOLY  GHOST. 
 
 The  Office. 
 
 As  on  Whitsun-Day. 
 
 1  From  LXX.  to  Easter,  the  Office,  Ezek.  xxxvi.,  is  said: — 
 
 When  I  shall  be  sanctified  in  you  I  will  gather  you  out  of  all 
 countries  and  sprinkle  clean  water  upon  you,  and  ye  shall  be 
 clean  from  all  your  filthiness :  a  new  heart  also  will  I  give  you. 
 
 Ps.  xxxiv.  I  will  alway  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  :  1  lis  praise 
 shall  ever  be  in  my  mouth. 
 
THE    MASS    OF    THE    HOLY    GHOST.  5  1 3 
 
 The  Collect. 
 As  on  Whitsun-Day,  omitting  as  on  this  day* 
 
 The  Lesson.     Acts  viii.  1 4- 1 7 . 
 
 ///  those  days,  when  the  Apostles  which  were  in  Samaria  
 
 received  the  Holy  Ghost. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xxxiii.  Blessed  are  the  people  whose  God  is 
 the  Lord  Jehovah :  and  blessed  are  the  folk  that  He  hath  chosen 
 to  Him  to  be  His  inheritance. 
 
 y.  By  the  Word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made  :  and 
 all  the  hosts  of  them  by  the  breath  of  His  mouth. 
 
 Alleluia!  ~f.  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  fill  the  hearts  of  Thy  faithful 
 people,  and  ki?idle  in  them  the  fire  of  Thy  love. 
 
 In  Easter-tide — I.  Alleluia  !  y,  Ps.  civ.  When  Thou  lettest 
 Thy  breath  go  forth  they  shall  be  made,  and  Thou  shalt  renew 
 the  face  of  the  earth. 
 
 II.  Alleluia!    y.   Come,  Holy  Ghost. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Come,  O  Holy  Ghost,  inspire 
 Hallowed  thought,  and  pure  desire, 
 With  Thy  bright  celestial  fire. 
 
 Come,  Thou  Parent  of  the  poor, 
 Come,  Thy  blessed  gifts  assure ; 
 Come,  Thou  heart-enlightener  pure ! 
 
 Comforter,  with  us  condole ; 
 Kind  Host  of  the  pilgrim  soul, 
 Sweetest  Refuge  of  our  fears : 
 
 Thou,  Who  art  in  toil  a  Rest, 
 Shade,  when  with  the  heat  oppressed, 
 Solace  in  this  vale  of  tears. 
 
 O  Thou  very  blessed  Light, 
 Make  our  hearts'  recesses  bright ; 
 Knowledge  of  Thyself  bestow: 
 
 For  without  Thy  rays  divine 
 Nought  can  e'er  unsullied  shine, 
 Nought  escape  from  guilt  and  woe. 
 
 Wash  all  that  is  vile  away, 
 
 With  soft  dews  our  drought  allay, 
 
 Heal  the  wounds  of  Satan's  fray : 
 
 Bend  the  stubborn  to  obey, 
 Warm  these  icy  frames  of  clay, 
 Guide  the  erring  lest  they  stray. 
 L  L 
 
514  THE    MASS    OF    THE    HOLY    CROSS. 
 
 Grant  Thou  to  the  pure  and  just, 
 Who  in  Thy  protection  trust, 
 Of  Thy  sevenfold  gifts  the  store  : 
 
 O'er  them  grace  and  virtue  pour, 
 Open  wide  Salvation's  door, 
 Give  us  joys  for  evermore. 
 
 ^[  Gospel,  Offertory,  Secret,  and  Preface  as  on  Whit  sun-Day,  omitting  as 
 on  this  day ;   Comm.  and  P.  Comm.  as  on  the  same. 
 
 THE  MASS  OF  THE  BLESSED  SACRAMENT. 
 
 ^[  All  as  on  Corpus  Christi. 
 
 THE  MASS  OF  THE   HOLY  CROSS. 
 
 ^  All  as  on  Holy  Cross  Day.     No  Gloria  in  Excelsis  is  said. 
 
 The  Office. 
 As  on  Maundy  Thursday. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  by  the  Precious  Blood  of  Thy  Only-Begotten 
 Son,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  hast  willed  to  sanctify  the  banner 
 of  the  life-giving  Cross  ;  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  they  who 
 rejoice  in  honour  of  the  same  Holy  Cross,  may  also  everywhere 
 have  joy  in  Thy  protection.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Phil.  ii.  8-11. 
 Brethren ,  Christ  became  obedient  unto  death glory  of 
 
 God  the  Father. 
 
 In  Easter-tide — II.  Alleluia  !  y  .  Gal.  vi.  But  us  it  becometh 
 to  glory  in  the  Cross  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  xx.  17-19. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  going  up  to  Jerusalem   the  third 
 
 day  He  shall  rise  again. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  this  Sacrifice  purify  us 
 from  all  sin,  which  having  been  offered  upon  the  Altar  of  the 
 Cross  did  bear  the  offences  even  of  the  whole  world.     Through. 
 
 Preface.  Who  hast  established. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Be  present  with  us,  O  Lord  our  God,  and  grant 
 
THE    MASS    OF    THE    FIVE    WOUNDS.  5  15 
 
 that  those  whom  Thou  causest  to  rejoice  in  honour  of  the  Holy 
 Cross  may  ever  be  defended  by  its  continual  aid.     Through. 
 
 THE  MASS  OF  THE  FIVE  WOUNDS  OF  THE  LORD 
 JESUS  CHRIST.* 
 
 The  Office.     Philippians  ii. 
 Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  humbled  Himself  and  became  obedient 
 unto  death,  even  the  death  of  the  Cross.     Wherefore  God  also 
 hath  highly  exalted  Him,  and  given  Him  a  Name  which  is  above 
 every  name. 
 
 Ps.  lxxxix.  My  song  shall  be  alway  of  the  loving  kindness  of 
 the  Lord. 
 
 ^[    The  Gloria  in  Excelsis  is  said,  except  in  Advent  y  and  from  LXX.  to 
 
 Easter. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  Lord  Jesu  Christ,  Son  of  the  living  God,  Who  didst  come 
 down  from  Heaven  to  earth  from  the  bosom  of  the  Father,  and 
 didst  bear  five  wounds  on  the  Cross ;  and  didst  pour  forth  Thy 
 precious  Blood  for  the  remission  of  our  sins  ;  we  humbly  beseech 
 Thee  that  at  the  day  of  judgment  we  may  be  set  at  Thy  Right 
 Hand,  and  hear  from  Thee  that  most  comfortable  word,  Come, 
 ye  blessed,  into  My  Father's  Kingdom.     Who. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Zech.  xii.  IO,  II  ;  xiii.  6,  7. 
 
 Thus  saith  the  Lord  God,  I  will  pour  upon  the  house  of 
 
 the  Man  that  is  My  fellow,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lxix.  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. 
 
 y.  They  gave  Me  gall  to  eat  :  and  when  I  was  thirsty  they 
 gave  Me  vinegar  to  drink. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y  .  Hail,  our  King,  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  alone  has  pitied 
 our  sins  and  ivickednesses  ;  in  obedience  to  the  Father,  Thou  ivast  led  to 
 the  Cross  as  a  gentle  lamb  to  the  slaughter.  Glory  to  Thee,  Hosanna 
 to  Thee,  0  Most  High  in  the  choir  of  praise  and  honour. 
 
 Tract.  Ps.  xliii.  Give  sentence  with  me,  O  God,  and  defend 
 my  cause  against  the  ungodly :  O  deliver  me  from  the  deceitful 
 and  wicked  man. 
 
 *  See  Appendix  D. 
 L  L    2 
 
5  1 6  THE    MASS    OF    THE    FIVE    WOUNDS. 
 
 ^f .  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  ? 
 
 Y >  *  For  there  are  false  witnesses  risen  up  against  Me,  and  such 
 as  speak  wrong. 
 
 y.  \  The  plowers  plowed  upon  My  back,  and  made  long  fur- 
 rows. 
 
 yr.  \  They  stand  staring  and  looking  upon  Me.  They  part  My 
 garments  among  them :  and  cast  lots  upon  My  vesture. 
 
 jt.  They  pierce  My  hands  and  My  feet  :  I  may  tell  all  My 
 bones  :    and  they  added  to  My  wounds  sorrow  upon  sorrow. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Thou,  Christ,  with  Thy  disciples,  the  Feast  didst  celebrate, 
 
 Thy  death  to  the  Apostles  didst  openly  relate ; 
 
 And  Judas,  the  arch-traitor,  all  knowing  didst  foreshow, 
 
 And  forthwith  thence  departing  didst  to  the  Garden  go. 
 
 Upon  the  earth  then  falling,  the  Lord  did  prostrate  lie, 
 
 And  prayed  that  cup  might  from  Him,  if  possible,  pass  by. 
 
 Unto  the  Father's  judgment  He  yet  commended  all, 
 
 And  lo!   His  sweat  as  blood-drops  upon  the  ground  did  fall. 
 
 To  kiss  that  Face  so  sacred  then  Judas  did  presume ; 
 
 Whereat  the  Lord  said  gently,  Friend,  wherefore  art  thou  come  ? 
 
 Him  thou  hast  sold  for  money,  by  a  kiss  dost  thou  betray  ? 
 
 Forthwith  the  soldiers  seized  Him  and  led  the  Lord  away. 
 
 Therefore  through  those  night  hours  sleepless  the  Lord  remained, 
 
 Nor  sympathy  nor  respite  on  any  side  obtained. 
 
 By  magistrates  ungodly  reviled  and  mocked  He  stands; 
 
 And  innocent,  is  bufFetted  and  smitten  by  men's  hands. 
 
 Whilst  Jesus  to  deliver  Pilate  himself  essayed, 
 
 The  madness  of  the  people  more  fiercely  is  arrayed  ; 
 
 And  crowds  a  mighty  uproar  stirred  up  on  every  side, 
 
 In  wrath  their  voices  thundered,  and  Crucify  Hsm  !  cried. 
 
 Captive  and  bound,  the  Saviour  away  the  soldiers  bore, 
 
 With  cruel  blows  His  body  they  mangled  then  full  sore  ; 
 
 Upon  the  King  of  Glory  they  set  a  thorny  crown  ; 
 
 Then  all,  to  do  Him  despite,  with  bended  knees  bowed  down. 
 
 The  pitiful  Redeemer,  Who  in  tender  flesh  was  found, 
 
 With  thongs  is  to  the  pillar  iniquitously  bound. 
 
 The  torturer's  vile  scourging  He  then  doth  undergo, 
 
 His  precious  Blood  in  rivers  on  every  s:de  doth  flow. 
 
 Next  Jesus  through  the  city  in  slow  procession  came, 
 
 Bearing  upon  His  shoulder  the  Cross  of  bitter  shame. 
 
 Unto  the  gates  of  outlet  streamed  forth  the  populace, 
 
 To  all  men  was  i-evealed  His  manifold  disgrace. 
 
 Indignity  most  crowning,  of  clothing  all  bereft, 
 
 To  winds  and  cold,  O  Jesu,  exposed  Thou  wert  left  ; 
 
 The  curse  of  sin,  all  sinless,  Thou  on  the  Cross  didst  bear, 
 
 And  'midst  the  malefactors  chief  obloquy  dost  share. 
 
 *   Ps.  xxvii.  f  Ps-  cxxix.  X  P*-  xx"- 
 
THE    MASS    OF    THE    FIVE    WOUNDS.  5  1 7 
 
 With  outstretched  arms,  His  hands,  lo]  are  nailed  to  the  tree; 
 
 Flesh,  nerves,  and  veins,  with  iron  are  tortured  piteously; 
 
 His  feet  and  soles  transfixed  in  like  wise  torn  we  see. 
 
 Then,  after  these  things  speaking,  I  thirst,  the  Saviour  said  ; 
 
 Forthwith  one  ran,  and  vinegar  with  gall  commingled, 
 
 And  on  a  sponge  he  put  it  unto  His  mouth  with  haste, 
 
 And  yet  He  would  not  drink  it,  but  scarce  thereof  would  taste. 
 
 0  Jesu,  Wonder-worker,  how  dost  Thou  this  explain  ? 
 Thou  of  the  Cross  art  silent,  yet  dost  of  thirst  complain — 
 Didst  Thou  feel  thirst  more  keenly  than  all  that  bitter  pain  ? 
 Or,  rather,  our  salvation  didst  Thou  so  thirst  to  gain  ? 
 Then,  on  the  Father  calling,  of  words  Thou  mad'st  an  end, 
 And  to  His  holy  keeping  Thy  Spirit  didst  commend. 
 
 At  length,  with  loud  voice  crying,  Thou  gavest  up  the  ghost, 
 And  so  Thy  work  didst  finish — the  saving  of  the  lost. 
 Now  I,  alas !  deal  proudly,  Thou  dost  full  lowly  lie; 
 Mine  are  the  foul  transgressions,  Thine  is  the  penalty. 
 
 1  eat  the  fruit  forbidden,  Thou  drink'st  the  cup  of  gall ; 
 
 I  seek  mine  ease  and  pleasure,  dread  sorrows  on  Thee  falL 
 What  mind  or  tongue,  moreover,  of  living  man  can  tell 
 The  bitter  pain  and  grief  which  the  Virgin's  heart  befell 
 "When  she  beholds  them  pierce  His  already  lifeless  side, 
 And  her  Son's  holy  Body  by  a  lance  riven  wide? 
 That  lifeless  Body,  truly,  no  more  the  pang  could  feel, 
 But  her  sad  heart  was  pierced  by  the  soldier's  spear  of  steel, 
 When  standing  by  she  saw  it  in  her  Son's  side  infixed, 
 And  forthwith  thereout  flowing  came  Blood  and  Water  mixed.. 
 Rivers  of  Blood  most  precious  the  Saviour's  fountains  give; 
 With  speedy  steps  run  hither,  O  sinner's  soul,  and  live. 
 Let  all  with  thirsty  longing  that  sacred  draught  drink  in, 
 That  each  may  oft  gain  healing  of  all  the  wounds  of  sin. 
 Unto  that  Saviour's  fountain  betake  thee  then  with  speed, 
 That  on  the  sweets  thence  flowing  thy  inmost  soul  may  feed; 
 Purchased  by  that  Blood's  shedding,  the  Fount  of  Life  we  see  : 
 May  healing  for  thy  sickness  thence  flow  eternally. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  xix.  28-35. 
 At  that  time  Jesus,  knowing  that  all    things  were  now  accom- 
 plished    and  his  record  is  true. 
 
 Ojfert.  Ps.  xxxv.  False  witnesses  did  rise  up  against  Me:  without 
 mercy  they  have  sought  to  slay  Me  :  and  they  spared  not  to  spit  upon 
 My  face:  with  their  lances  they  have  wounded  Me,  and  all  My  bones 
 have  been  out  of  joint. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord  Jesu  Christ,  Who  wast  lifted  up  upon  the 
 wood  of  the  Cross  that  all  the  world,  which  was  in  darkness, 
 might  be  enlightened  ;  pour  forth,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  light 
 upon  our  souls  and  bodies,  through  which  we  may  attain  unto 
 light  everlasting.     Through. 
 
 Preface.  Who  hast  established. 
 
5 1 8  THE    FEAST    OF    THE    CROWN. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xxii.  They  pierced  My  hands  and  My  feet  :  I  may 
 tell  all  My  bones. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord  Jesu  Christ,  Who  at  the  sixth  hour  of  the 
 day  didst  ascend  the  Cross  for  the  redemption  of  the  world, 
 and  didst  shed  Thy  precious  Blood  for  the  remission  of  our  sins ; 
 grant,  we  humbly  beseech  Thee,  that  by  the  merits  of  Thy 
 Passion  and  wounds  we  may,  after  our  death,  enter  with  joy  the 
 gates  of  Paradise.     Who. 
 
 THE  FEAST  OF  THE  CROWN  OF  OUR  LORD. 
 
 The  Office. 
 
 Let  us  all  rejoice  in  the  Lord  ivho  celebrate  the  feast  in  honour  of  the 
 Crown  of  the  Lord,  on  which  festival  angels  rejoice  and  praise  the  Son 
 of  God. 
 
 Ps.  Angels  rejoice y  and  archangels  are  glad  ;  and  all  the  saints  are 
 joyful  and  full  of  mirth. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,   Almighty  God,  that  we,  who  in 
 memory  of  the  Passion  of  our  Lord   Jesus   Christ   adore  upon 
 earth  His   Crown  of  Thorns,  may  be   accounted  worthy  to  be 
 crowned  by  Him  with  honour  and  glory  in  Heaven.     Who. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Cant.  iii.  7-II;  iv.  1,  8. 
 Threescore  valiant  men  are   about  the  bed  of  Solomon,  of  the 
 
 valiant  of   Israel  Come  with   Me  from  Lebanon,   My 
 
 Spouse,  with  Me  from  Lebanon,  come  and  Thou  shalt  be  crowned, 
 
 I.  Alleluia  I  y.  We  reverence  Thy  Crown,  0  Lord ;  we  celebrate 
 Thy  glorious  triumph. 
 
 II.  Alleluia  !    yf.  A  Crown  of  Thorns  this  day  we  venerate, 
 
 By  which  is  won  a  wreath  of  glorious  state. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Wouldst  thou  boast  thyself  aright, 
 And  by  God  with  glory  bright 
 
 In  eminence  be  crowned  ? 
 Learn  this  Crown  to  venerate, 
 And  His  course  to  imitate 
 
 W  hose  Brow  it  did  surround. 
 
THE    FEAST    OF    THE    CROWN.  519 
 
 The  King  of  Heaven  wore  tin's  Crown, 
 And  gave  it  honour  and  renown 
 
 By  His  own  sanctity; 
 Id  this  casque  lie  fought  the  fight, 
 And  put  the  ancient  foe  to  flight, 
 
 And  triumphed  on  the  Tree. 
 
 A  knightly  helm  in  this  we  see, 
 In  this  a  palm  of  victory — 
 
 The  High  Priest's  mitre,  too ; 
 Though  with  thorns  'twas  first  arrayed, 
 Hallowed  by  that  sacred  Head, 
 
 It  bare  a  golden  hue. 
 
 For  the  sharpness  of  the  thorns, 
 By  His  Passion  Christ  adorns 
 
 With  rays  of  golden  light; 
 Souls  beset  with  thorns  of  sin, 
 Hopeless  ever  life  to  win, 
 
 Find  blessings  infinite. 
 
 For  the  sinner  thorns  arise  ; 
 Of  his  own  iniquities 
 
 A  thorny  crown  is  twined ; 
 But  the  thorns  are  changed  to  gold, 
 When  he  turns  and  seeks  the  fold, 
 
 That  he  may  mercy  find. 
 
 These  are  right  mysterious  joys  ; 
 But  the  matter  which  employs 
 
 Our  gratulations  now, 
 Is  the  tale  which  doth  convey 
 Signal  fame  to  France  to-day, 
 
 To  decorate  her  brow. 
 
 To  her  care  the  Holy  Crown 
 Is  entrusted  as  her  own, 
 
 Whereof  we  keep  the  day : 
 All  the  honour  that  is  due, 
 With  devotion  yearly  new, 
 
 Unto  this  feast  we  pay. 
 
 Holding  such  a  priceless  treasure, 
 To  be  longed  for  above  measure, 
 
 Thou  art  enriched  indeed  ; 
 Happy  land  beyond  compare, 
 To  the  Lord  exceeding  dear, 
 
 Unequalled  is  thy  meed. 
 
 Other  realms  to  thee  concede 
 Three  distinctions  that  exceed 
 
 The  honours  they  can  claim : 
 Faith  unfeigned,  Valour  great, 
 Oil  thy  kings  to  consecrate — 
 
 So  fiourisheth  thy  fame. 
 
520  THE    FEAST    OF  THE    CROWN. 
 
 City  of  illustrious  name, 
 Brilliant  in  thy  peerless  fame, 
 
 Mother  to  science  dear; 
 Paris,  the  pride  of  Gallic  race, 
 In  thee  the  Crown  hath  found  a  place 
 
 W  hich  faithful  men  revere. 
 
 God's  Holy  Name  to  magnify, 
 Thy  utmost  energies  apply ; 
 
 This  for  thy  duty  own, 
 Palladium  of  Christ  divine, 
 Selected  for  the  sacred  shrine 
 
 Of  that  most  Holy  Crown. 
 
 O  Jesu  gentle,  Jesu  mild, 
 
 To  us  when  pressed  in  conflict  wild 
 
 Grant  victory  over  sin : 
 So  deign  our  lives  to  rule  and  guide, 
 That  we  who  in  Thy  aid  confide 
 
 An  endless  crown  may  win.         Amen. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  xix.  I -5. 
 
 At  that  time  Pilate   took   Jesus,   and   scourged   Him 
 
 wearing  the  Crown  of  Thorns  and  the  purple  robe. 
 
 The  Creed. 
 Offert.  Ps.  viii.  Thou  hast  crowned  him  with  glory  and  wor- 
 ship ;  Thou  makest  him  to  have  dominion  of  the  works  of  Thy 
 hands,  0  Lord. 
 
 Secret.  Strengthen,  O  Almighty  King,  the  valour  of  Thy 
 soldiers,  that  they,  who  in  the  conflicts  of  this  mortal  life  are 
 cheered  by  the  Crown  of  Thine  Only-Begotten  Son,  may,  after 
 they  have  finished  their  course,  receive  the  prize  of  immortality. 
 Through. 
 
 Preface.  Who  hast  established. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xxi.  Thou  shalt  set  a  crown  of  pure  gold  upon  his 
 he^Ld. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  humbly  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  the 
 Sacrament  which  we  have  received  may,  by  virtue  of  the  Holy 
 Crown  of  Thy  Son,  the  feast  of  Which  we  celebrate,  amend  and 
 profit  us.     Through. 
 
521 
 
 MASSES  OF  THE   BLESSED  VIRGIN  MARY.* 
 
 FROM    ADVENT    TO   CHRISTMAS,    EXCEPT    ON    THE   CONCEPTION    B.V.M. 
 
 *[    This  is  said  for  the  Daily  Mass  in  her  Chapel  and  in  the  Quire  when 
 there  is  High  Service. 
 
 The   Office.     Isaiah  xlv. 
 Drop  down,  ye  heavens,   from   above,   and  let  the  skies  pour 
 down  righteousness  :  let  the  earth  open,  and  let  them  bring  forth 
 salvation. 
 
 Ps.  And  let  righteousness  spring  up  together  :  I  the  Lord 
 have  created  it. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 As    on    p.    284. 
 
 ^f  Let  Memorials  be  made,  I.  of  the  Trinity  as  on  Trinity  Sunday,  II.  of  Bps. 
 as  in  occasional  Collects-  III.  of  Benefactors  as  in  Mass  of  Dead,  IV. 
 the  4th  of  general  Collects.  The  second  Collect  at  the  Daily  Mass  in  Our 
 Lady's  Chapel  is  always  of  the  Saint  to  whom  the  Altar  or  Church  is 
 dedicated. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Isaiah  vii.  10-15. 
 
 /;/  those  days  the  Lord  spake  unto  Ahaz,  saying refuse 
 
 the  evil  and  choose  the  good. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xxiv.  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates;  and  be  ye 
 lift  up,  ye  everlasting  doors  :  and  the  King  of  Glory  shall 
 come  in. 
 
 7?".  Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord  :  or  who  shall 
 rise  up  in  His  holy  place  ? 
 
 ^[  The  Gradual  is   never  repeated  at  the  Daily  Mass  of  Our  Lady,  nor  at 
 Votive  Masses  except  at  High  Service. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  Luke  i.  Hail,  Mary,  that  art  highly  favoured ; 
 the  Lord  is  with  thee  :  blessed  art  thou  among  women. 
 
 The  Sequences. 
 ^[  One  of  these  Sequences  is  always  said  at  the  Daily  Mass. 
 I. 
 From  Heaven  Gabriel  was  sent, 
 The  Word's  envoy  intelligent, 
 To  speak  in  accents  reverent 
 With  Mary,  blessed  Maid: 
 An  excellent  and  kindly  word 
 Is  in  that  lowly  chamber  heard  ; 
 Eva  the  Angel  doth  discard, 
 And  Ave  saith  instead. 
 
 *  See  Appendix  L. 
 
522  MASSES    OF    THE    BLESSED    VIRGIN    MARY. 
 
 The  fulness  of  the  time  is  come, 
 Behold  the  Word  is  Flesh  become, 
 Yet  to  that  Holy  Virgin's  womb 
 
 Is  no  dishonour  done ; 
 She  bears  who  doth  no  husband  know; 
 No  pains  of  travail  or  of  woe 
 Doth  the  unsullied  Virgin  show, 
 
 When  she  brings  forth  a  Son. 
 
 New  is  the  thing  and  strange  to  see — 
 Believe,  it  is  enough  for  thee ; 
 For  such  as  thou  it  may  not  be 
 
 To  loose  the  sandal's  tie : 
 A  sign  beyond  thy  power  to  know, 
 The  unconsumed  Bush  doth  show; 
 Lest  any  with  unloosened  shoe 
 
 Dare  rashly  to  draw  nigh. 
 
 The  sapless  Rod,  devoid  of  dew, 
 
 By  a  new  rite,  a  manner  new, 
 
 Decked  both  with  ffower  and  fruit  we  view, 
 
 So  did  the  Virgin  bear. 
 Right  blessed  is  such  fruit,  I  trow — 
 Fruit  of  rejoicing,  not  of  woe : 
 Adam  had  triumphed  o'er  his  foe 
 
 If  such  had  been  his  fare. 
 
 Jesus  our  Saviour,  Lord  alone, 
 
 A  Holy  Mother's  Holy  Son, 
 
 Who  hath  in  highest  Heaven  His  Throne, 
 
 Is  in  a  stable  laid. 
 May  He  who  came  in  such  a  guise 
 Blot  out  all  our  iniquities, 
 Seeing  our  earthly  sojourn  is 
 
 With  dangers  overspread. 
 
 II. 
 
 No  one  lower  in  grade 
 
 To  the  Virgin  is  sent, 
 But  an  Archangel  dread, 
 
 Mighty  Gabriel,  went, 
 On  that  message  of  love. 
 Such  a  herald  renowned 
 
 Might  such  message  explain, 
 And  the  new  grace  expound ; 
 
 And  a  forecast  most  plain 
 Of  her  child-bearing  prove. 
 
 For  the  glorious  King, 
 
 Nature's  order  and  laws 
 In  subjection  did  bring, 
 
 The  old  leaven  and  dross 
 Casting  out  in  His  might. 
 
MASSES    OF    THE    BLESSED    VIRGIN    MARY.  523 
 
 The  high  looks  of  the  proud 
 To  confusion  He  turned, 
 
 And  the  arrogant  crowd 
 
 Underneath  Him  He  spurned, 
 As  one  valiant  in  fight. 
 
 The  world's  Prince  in  his  pride 
 
 Let  Him  cast  forth  in  shame, 
 And  give  part  to  His  Bride 
 
 Of  the  kingdom  and  fame 
 Of  His  Father  on  high. 
 On  thy  embassage  go 
 
 These  great  gifts  to  narrate, 
 Back  the  curtain  to  throw 
 
 From  the  mystery  great 
 
 Which  in  Scripture  doth  lie. 
 
 With  thy  message  draw  nigh, 
 
 Say,  "  Hail,"  reverently, 
 "  Full  of  grace  from  on  high, 
 
 Lo  !  the  Lord  is  with  thee : 
 Fear  not,  thou  blessed  one. 
 Do  thou,  Virgin,  comply 
 
 With  what  God  doth  reveal ; 
 So  thy  vowed  chastity 
 
 Shall  keep  sacred  its  seal, 
 Yet  His  will  shall  be  done." 
 
 The  chaste  Maiden  believes 
 
 When  the  word  she  doth  hear, 
 And  forthwith  she  conceives, 
 
 And  a  Son  she  doth  bear — 
 Him  of  wonderful  Name ; 
 Him  the  Counsellor  grave, 
 
 Alt  the  world  for  to  guide ; 
 God,  the  mighty  to  save  ; 
 
 Father,  aye  to  abide 
 In  peace  ever  the  same. 
 
 III. 
 
 Now  let  that  good  and  gracious  word, 
 Ave,  with  our  sweet  strains  accord, 
 Which  makes  Thy  chamber  ready,  Lord, 
 
 The  Virgin,  Mother,  Child. 
 She,  to  that  Ave  giving  heed, 
 Virgin  of  David's  stock  decreed, 
 Without  delay  conceived  seed, 
 
 Lily  midst  briars  wild. 
 
 Hail,  wondrous  Fleece  of  Gideon, 
 The  Magi  to  thine  Infant  Son 
 Their  triple  offerings  bring. 
 
524  MASSES    OV    THE    BLESSED    VIRGIN     MARY. 
 
 Hail,  thou  of  whom  the  Son  is  born, 
 Hail,  thou  who  to  the  world  forlorn, 
 And  lost  by  sin,  a  Child  hast  borne 
 Who  is  both  God  and  King. 
 
 Hail,  Mother  of  the  Word  Divine ; 
 Safe  Harbour,  of  the  Bush  the  sign  ; 
 Pillar  of  smoke  of  incense  fine, 
 
 Mistress  of  angel  bands; 
 We  supplicate  thee,  us  amend, 
 And  when  amended,  us  commend; 
 Let  us  have  joys  that  never  end 
 
 At  Thy  Son's  bounteous  hands. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  i.  26-38. 
 
 At  that  time  the  Angel  Gabriel  was  sent  from  God  be 
 
 it  unto  me  according  to  Thy  word. 
 
 ^[  The  Creed,  when  it  is  said  in  the  Mass  for  the  day. 
 
 Offert.  Luke  i.  Hail,  Mary,  that  art  highly  favoured,  the 
 Lord  is  with  thee  :  blessed  art  thou  among  women,  and  blessed 
 is  the  fruit  of  thy  womb. 
 
 Secret.     As  on  p.  284. 
 
 Preface.  And  thee. 
 
 Co?nm.  Isaiah  vii.  Behold,  a  Virgin  shall  conceive  and  bear  a 
 Son,  and  shall  call  His  name  Emmanuel. 
 
 P.  Comtn.  As  on  p.  285. 
 
 ^f  7/  is  to  be  noted  that  the  same  Mass  is  to  be  said  in  all  feasts  of  S.  Mary 
 through  the  year  in  her  Chapel  that  is  said  hi  the  Quire,  except  through 
 Octaves,  in  nvhich,  however^  the  Epistle  is  the  same. 
 
 ON    CHRISTMAS    DAY    AND    UNTIL    THE    PURIFICATION. 
 
 The  Office. 
 As  in  Comm.  Many  Virg. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 See    p.    205. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Titus  iii.  4-7. 
 
 Beloved,  the  kindness  the  hope  of  eternal  life  in  Christ 
 
 Jesus  our  Lord. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xlv.  Thou  art  fairer  than  the  children  of  men  : 
 full  of  grace  are  thy  lips. 
 
 y.  My  heart  is  inditing  of  a  good  matter :  I  speak  of  the 
 things  which  I  have  made  unto  the  King.  My  tongue  is  the  pen 
 of  a  ready  writer. 
 
MASSES    01     THE    BLESSED    VIRGIN    MARY.  525 
 
 Alleluia  !    y .   After  child-bearing  thou  reiuaiuedst  a  Virgin   un- 
 dejiled  :  ()  Mother  of God,  intercede  for  us. 
 
 ^  Thefo/Ioavifig  Sequence,  or  else  one  of  the  six  in  the  Mass  of  the  Assunip- 
 tion,  is  said  throughout  the  year.     See  pp.  390-1. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 
 Hail,  holy  Parent,  Rose 
 On  which  thorn  never  grows; 
 Hail,  thou  fair  ocean  star, 
 Deliver  us  from  war. 
 Mother,  do  thou  increase 
 The  gift  of  real  peace ; 
 Our  miseries  relieve, 
 Reverse  the  name  of  Eve. 
 Our  ills  and  troubles  stay, 
 Draw  us  in  thy  sweet  way; 
 Gain  pardon  for  cur  sin, 
 All  blessings  for  us  win. 
 By  thee,  our  Mother  kind, 
 We  Son  and  Father  find ; 
 E'en  as  He,  born  of  thee, 
 Deigned  also  thine  to  be. 
 Cast  down  high-mindedness, 
 O  Saviour  limitless ! 
 Make  Thou  the  haughty  mild, 
 Exalt  the  undefiled. 
 So  let  thy  grace  prevail, 
 O  Virgin  Mother,  hail, 
 Let  us  on  high  with  thee 
 Sing  praises  endlessly. 
 O  Father,  I  this  day 
 To  Thee  due  homage  pay, 
 And  to  Thy  gracious  Son, 
 In  mystic  union. 
 
 Let  us  praise  God,  the  Father's  Son, 
 Whom  Mary  in  her  womb  hath  borne; 
 Whom  let  the  earth,  the  sea,  and  sky, 
 Praise  and  adore  incessantly. 
 Let  all  arise  with  one  consent 
 To  turn  away  His  anger  bent ; 
 Each  one  acknowledging  His  sway, 
 \V  horn  moon,  and  stars,  and  all  obey. 
 
 Blest  Mother,  in  thy  low  estate, 
 
 Us  by  thy  prayers  exalted  high, 
 Above  the  heavens  elevate, 
 
 Blest  in  the  gift  bestowed  on  thee. 
 
 O  Virgin,  most  compassionate, 
 Full  of  the  Holy  Spirit's  grace; 
 Protect  us,  to  thy  Son  present, 
 Blest  in  the  message  to  thee  sent. 
 
526  MASSES    OF    THE    BLESSED    VIRGIN    MARY. 
 
 Through  thee  let  us  attain  to  joy, 
 
 And,  joining  with  the  choirs  above, 
 
 Sing  in  Christ's  Name,  with  one  accord, 
 
 Glory  to  Thee  on  high,  O  Lord. 
 
 O  Lady,  with  much  glory  clad, 
 
 Our  uncouth,  crafty  enemies, 
 
 The  lost,  bewildered  powers  below, 
 
 Condemned  to  hell,  thou  dost  o'erthrow. 
 
 That  which  sad  Eva  lost  of  yore, 
 
 Thou  only,  Mother,  dost  restore; 
 
 Through  thee  mankind,  raised  up  at  length, 
 
 Recover  all  their  pristine  strength. 
 
 Thou  sittest  as  a  Queen  in  state, 
 
 Uplifted  at  the  Palace  gate 
 
 By  which  to  us  is  entrance  given 
 
 To  holy  joys  with  saints  in  Heaven. 
 
 Glory  to  Thee,  O  Lord,  on  high, 
 
 Born  of  a  Virgin  wondrously, 
 
 Together  with  the  Father  be, 
 
 And  Holy  Ghost,  eternally.     Amen. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  ii.  1 5-20. 
 
 Jit  that  time  the  shepherds  said  as  it  was  told  unto 
 
 them. 
 
 Offiert.  Ps.  xlv.  The  virgins  that  be    her  fellows   shall  bear 
 her  company,  and  shall  be  brought  unto  thee. 
 
 Secret.  As  on  p.  285. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xlv.  Full  of  grace   are  thy  lips,  because  God  hath 
 blessed  thee  for  ever. 
 
 P.  Comm  As  on  p.  285. 
 
 FROM  THE  PURIFICATION*  TO  ADVENT,  EXCEPT  THE  TWO  DAYS 
 BEFORE  EASTER,  AND  ON  OUR  LADY'S  GREAT  FEASTS  AND  IN  THEIR 
 OCTAVES. 
 
 ^T  The  bell  being  rung  for  Mass,  let  the  clergy  assemble  who  shall  first  have 
 said  the  Hours  of  Our  Lady,  genuflecting  at  the  Ave  Maria,  which  they 
 shall  say  at  the  beginning  of  each.  At  the  Daily  Mass  the  Alleluia  is 
 said  by  two  of  the  upper  grade  in  surplices  on  all  Doubles,  Octaves,  and 
 Octave  Days  with  Rulers,  Saturdays,  Sundays,  and  Feasts  with  Triple 
 Invitatories ;  on  other  days  by  the  inferior  clergy. 
 
 The    Office. 
 Hail,  Holy  Mother,   who  didst  bring  forth  the  King  Who    ruleth 
 over  heaven  and  earth  for  ever  and  ever.  * 
 
 Ps.f    Blessed   art  thou  among  women,   and  blessed  is    the 
 fruit  of  thy  womb. 
 
 *  Sedulius  Carm.  Pascfa.  ii.  63.  t   Luke  i. 
 
MASSES    OF    THE    BLE8SED    VIRGIN    MARY.  527 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 As    on    p.    285. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Ecclus.  xxiv.  9-I2. 
 
 He  created  me  from  the  beginning   in  the  portion  of 
 
 the  Lord's  inheritance,  and  my  abode  is  in  the  full  congregation  of 
 the  saints. 
 
 Gradual.  Blessed  and  worthy  of  honour  art  thou,  0  Virgin  Alary  ; 
 who  without  touch  of  shame  wast  found  the  Mother  of  the  Saviour. 
 
 y.  0  Virgin,  Mother  of  God,  He  Whom  the  whole  world  can- 
 not contain  was  made  Man  and  abode  in  thy  womb. 
 
 %  From  Purification  to  LXX.,  and  from  second  Sunday  after  Trinity  to 
 Advent  is  said — 
 
 Alleluia  !  'f'.  Hail,  Virgin,  Mother  of  God,  temple  of  the 
 Holy  Ghost,  who  alone  wast  worthy  to  be  called  Queen  and 
 Mistress  of  Heaven.* 
 
 %  In  Easter-tide  is  said — 
 
 I.  Alleluia  !  ^f.  Through  Thee,  Mother  of  God,  the  life  we 
 had  lost  is  given  to  us  :  who  didst  conceive  seed  from  Heaven, 
 and  bare  a  Saviour  to  the  world. 
 
 II.  Alleluia  !  Y'  Of  tne  Resurrection  as  on  a  Feast  with 
 Rulers  of  Choir  {see  p.  T91). 
 
 ^[  In  the  Chapel   of  B.  V.  M.  one  of  the  following  is  said  from  the  Purifi- 
 cation to  Ad<vent,  except  from  LXX.  to  Easter. 
 
 On  Sunday. 
 Alleluia  !   y.  Obtain  for  thy  suppliants,  O  gentle  Mother  of 
 God,  pardon  of  sin,  through  thy  holy  prayers. 
 
 On  Monday. 
 Alleluia  !   y.  Through  thee,  etc. 
 
 On  Tuesday. 
 Alleluia  !  y.  Pray  for  us,  gentle  Virgin  Mary,  of  whom  Christ 
 was  born  •  pray  for  us  sinners. 
 
 On  Wednesday. 
 Alleluia  !   y.  The  powers  of  Heaven  reverence  thee,  O  Virgin 
 Mary,  as  they  behold  thy  only  Son  at  the  right  hand  of  God  the 
 Father  in  power  and  great  majesty. 
 
 *  This,  together  with  what  follows  in  this  Mass,  and  the  next,  is  in  the  ordinary 
 type,  though  not  in  the  Bible. 
 
528  MASSES    OF    THE    BLESSED    VIRGIN    MARY. 
 
 On  Thursday. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  Ps.  xiv.  Come,  my  chosen  one,  and  I  will  set  thee 
 on  my  throne,  so  shall  the  King  have  pleasure  in  thy  beauty. 
 
 On  Friday. 
 Alleluia  !   ~f .   Hail,  Virgin,      As  above. 
 
 On    Saturday. 
 
 Alleluia  !  'f'.  The  rod  of  Jesse  hath  budded  :  a  Virgin  hath 
 borne  God  and  Man  :  God  hath  given  peace  again,  reconciling 
 in  Himself  the  lowest  with  the  highest. 
 
 %  In  Easter- tide  is  said  in  the  chapel — 
 
 I.  Alleluia  !  y.  Through  thee,  etc. 
 
 II.  Alleluia  /  {One  of  the  above  in  order,  but  on  Monday  the  second 
 will  be) — )t.  After  childbirth  thou  remainest  a  Virgin  undefiled  : 
 O  Mother  of  God,  intercede  for  us. 
 
 ^[  No  Tract  is  ever  said,  but  a  Sequence:  in  Ad-vent  one   of  the  three  on 
 pp.  521-4,  at  other  times  one  of  the  six  on  p.  525. 
 
 The  Gospels. 
 
 I. 
 
 Luke  xi.  27,  28. 
 
 At  that  time  it  came  to  pass,  as  He  spake  these  things    
 
 Word  of  God,  and  keep  it. 
 
 II. 
 
 John  xix.  25-27. 
 
 At  that  time  there  stood  by  the  Cross  of  Jesus    took 
 
 her  unto  his  own  home. 
 
 Ojfert.  Happy  art  thou,  O  holy  Virgin  Mary,  and  most 
 worthy  of  all  praise,  because  of  thee  hath  risen  the  Sun  of 
 Righteousness,  Christ  our  God.     Alleluia. 
 
 %  Alleluia  is  ahvays  said  here  except  from  LXX.  to  Easter,  and  on  the  Vigil 
 of  the  Assumption. 
 
 Secret.  As  on  p.  285. 
 
 Comm.  Blessed  is  the  womb  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  which  bare 
 the  Son  of  the  Eternal  Father. 
 
A    MASS    OF     [*HE    PEASTS    OP    B.  V.  M.  529 
 
 ^f  In  Easter-tide* 
 
 Comm.  The  true  faith  of  the  Son  cleansed  away  the  sins  of  the 
 world,  and  thy  virginity  remaineth  to  thee  inviolate.  Alleluia, 
 Alleluia. 
 
 P.  Comm.  As  on  p.  285. 
 
 A  MASS  IN   REMEMBRANCE  OF  THE  FEASTS  OF 
 THE  BLESSED  VIRGIN  MARY. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xiv. 
 
 Let  us  all  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  and  celebrate  this  feast  in 
 honour  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  in  whose  festivals  angels  rejoice  and 
 praise  the  Son  of  God. 
 
 Ps.  My  heart  is  inditing  of  a  good  matter  :  I  speak  of  the 
 things  which  I  have  made  unto  the  King. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  causest  us  to  rejoice  in  celebrating  the  joys  of 
 the  blessed  and  glorious  Virgin  Mary's  Conception,  Nativity, 
 Annunciation,  Visitation,  Purification,  and  Assumption;  grant  us 
 so  worthily  to  devote  ourselves  to  her  praise  and  service,  that  we 
 may  perceive  her  presence  and  assistance  in  all  necessities  and 
 straits,  especially  in  the  hour  of  death  ;  and  after  death  may 
 by  her  and  with  her  be  found  worthy  to  joy  with  Thee  in 
 Heaven.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Cant.  ii.  13,  14  ;  iv.  I-20.* 
 
 Arise,  my  love like  the  smell  of  Lebanon. 
 
 Gradual.  Thou  shalt  shine  in  glorious  light,  and  all  the  ends 
 of  the  world  shall  worship  thee. 
 
 ^  .  The  nations  from  afar  shall  come  to  thee  and  bring  gifts ; 
 shall  in  thee  adore  the  Lord,  and  shall  account  thy  land  holiness. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  Blessed  are  all  they  that  love  Thee,  O  Virgin, 
 and  rejoice  in  thy  peace.  Blessed  be  the  Lord  that  hath  exalted 
 thee,  and  set  His  dominion  upon  thee  for  ever  and  ever. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 No  messenger  mean 
 To  the  barren  is  sent, 
 But  an  angel  of  might 
 Most  refulgent  in  light, 
 From  the  Lover  of  men. 
 
 *  i.e.,   1,  z,  to  washing:   7,  8,  to  Lebanon  :   9,  10,  honey  to  the  end. 
 M     M 
 
530  A    MASS    OF    THE    FEASTS    OF    B.  V.  M. 
 
 She  wonders,  believes, 
 And  in  joy  she  conceives, 
 The  blest  Mother  of  God, 
 W  horn  exulting  she  bore, 
 Most  beloved  of  all. 
 
 The  most  excellent  Maid 
 In  seclusion  abides, 
 Serving  God  in  her  heart, 
 Sweetly  singing  apart, 
 Born  a  blessing  to  man. 
 
 Her  mind's  pious  intent 
 With  a  vow  she  confirmed 
 Angels  associate 
 Best  befit  her  estate 
 
 W  ho  came  us  to  restore. 
 
 From  the  City  above 
 The  Archangel  He  sends ; 
 To  the  message  of  love 
 The  Maid  meekly  attends, 
 Believes  and  conceives. 
 
 Then  the  Virgin  with  child 
 Rises  up  in  her  haste  ; 
 He  Whom  none  can  declare 
 Doth  the  barren  who  bare 
 His  Forerunner  salute. 
 
 Undeflled  she  brought  forth 
 The  Redeemer  of  earth  ; 
 Vast  advantage  to  men, 
 Angel-heralded  birth — 
 To  the  vanquished  a  palm. 
 
 In  her  meekness  the  Babe 
 Unto  God  she  presents, 
 And  the  gift  offers  there 
 Which  the  Law  bade  prepare, 
 While  Symeon  stood  by. 
 
 Mistress  she  of  the  world 
 In  Assumption  is  seen 
 Beyond  angels  to  shine — 
 Of  the  heavens  the  Queen, 
 Favoured  Mother  of  God. 
 
 There  the  Son  sets  her  down 
 With  Himself  on  His  Throne, 
 And  the  Virginal  Crown 
 To  the  glory  of  God 
 
 Deigns  to  put  on  her  head. 
 
A     MASS    FOR     PEACE.  53  I 
 
 These  most  marvellous  acts 
 \\  e  Thy  people  recite  ; 
 To  thee  sing  in  our  hearts 
 In  thy  praises  unite, 
 
 Whom  the  fatherless  love. 
 
 0  then  for  us  obtain 
 Pardon,  Mother  benign  ! 
 
 1  ret  our  guilt  melt  away, 
 Let  that  City  divine 
 
 Be  our  dwelling  for  aye. 
 
 Amen. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  i.  39-47. 
 
 At  that  time  Mary  arose in  God  my  Saviour. 
 
 Offert.  Luke  i.  All  generations  shall  call  thee  blessed.  For 
 He  that  is  mighty  hath  done  to  thee  great  things  :  and  holy  is 
 His  Name. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord  Jesu  Christ,  from  Whom  good  thoughts  do 
 proceed  ;  Who  hast  taught  Thy  servant  to  honour  Thy  glorious 
 Mother;  mercifully  grant  that  we  may  with  solemn  Sacrifice  de- 
 voutly celebrate  Thine  own  due  praise  on  earth,  and  at  her  inter- 
 cession be  found  worthy  to  reign  in  joy  in  Heaven.     Who. 
 
 Preface.  And  Thee. 
 
 Ccmm.  Bless  God,  ye  heavens,  with  fear,  and  rejoice  before 
 Him  with  trembling  •,  for  He  hath  shewn  us  mercy,  forasmuch  as 
 He  hath  been  pleased  to  make  His  Mother  our  advocate  in 
 Heaven. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we 
 may  keep  with  a  pure  heart  the  Sacraments  which  we  have 
 received  in  honour  of  the  Blessed  Virgin-Mother  Mary,  that  we 
 who  now  celebrate  her  feast,  may,  when  we  depart  out  of  this  life, 
 pass  to  a  fellowship  with  her.     Through. 
 
 A  MASS  FOR  PEACE. 
 
 The    Office. 
 As  on  the  Eighteenth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 See  p.   286. 
 
 The  Lesson. 
 
 As  on  Ember  Saturday  in  Lent. 
 
 M  M  2 
 
532  A    MASS    FOR    THE    KING. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cxxii.  I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me,  We 
 will  go  into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 
 
 y.  Peace  be  within  thy  walls,  and  plenteousness  within  thy 
 palaces. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  Ps.  cxlvii.  He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders  :  and 
 filleth  thee  with  the  flour  of  wheat. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  xvi.  32,  33. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples,  Behold,  the  hour 
 cometh I  have  overcome  the  world. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  lxxxv.  Wilt  thou  not  turn  again  and  quicken  us : 
 that  Thy  people  may  rejoice  in  Thee  ?  Shew  us  Thy  mercy,  O 
 Lord  :  and  grant  us  Thy  salvation. 
 
 Secret.  See  p.  286. 
 
 Comm.  Mark  xi.  Verily,  I  say  unto  you,  what  things  soever 
 ye  desire  when  ye  pray,  believe  that  ye  receive  them  and  ye  shall 
 have  them. 
 
 P.  Comm.  See  p.  287. 
 
 A  MASS  FOR  THE   ICING. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  lxxxiv. 
 
 Behold,  O  God,  our  defender;  and  look  upon  the  Face  of 
 Thine  Anointed.  For  one  day  in  Thy  courts :  is  better  than  a 
 thousand. 
 
 Ps.  O  how  amiable  are  Thy  dwellings  :  Thou  Lord  of 
 Hosts.  My  soul  hath  a  desire  and  longing  to  enter  into  the 
 courts  of  the  Lord- 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 We  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  Thy  servant  our 
 Sovereign  iV.,  who  by  Thy  mercy  hath  taken  upon  himself  the 
 government  of  the  kingdom,  may  also  be  endued  plenteously  with 
 all  virtues;  that  being  therewith  meetly  arrayed,  he  may  be  gra- 
 ciously enabled  to  flee  from  vice,  to  overcome  his  enemies,  and 
 finally  to  attain  unto  Thee,  Who  art  the  way,  the  truth,  and  the 
 life.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson. 
 As  in  the  Mass  for  Peace. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lxxxvi.  My  God,  save  Thy  servant  that  putteth 
 hi,  trust  in  Thee. 
 
A  MASS  FOR  THE  GRACE  OF  THE  HOLY  GHOST.         533 
 
 ~y.  Give  ear,  O  Lord,  unto  my  prayer. 
 
 Alleluia !  V*.  Ps.  lix.  Deliver  me  from  mine  enemies,  O  my 
 Cod  :   defend  me  from  them  that  rise  up  against  me. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Mark  xi.  23-26. 
 At  that   time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples,  Verily,  I  say  unto  you 
 forgive  your  trespasses. 
 
 Ojfert.  Ps.  lv.  Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord,  and  hide  not  Thyself 
 from  my  petition  j  take  heed  unto  me  and  hear  me. 
 
 Secret.  Sanctify,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  gifts  offered 
 to  Thee,  that  they  may  become  unto  us  the  Body  and  Biood  of 
 Thy  Only- Begotten  ;  and  may  of  Thy  bounty  ever  be  profitable 
 unto  Thy  servant,  our  King  N.,  to  obtain  health  of  soul  and 
 body,  and  to  perform  the  duty  enjoined  upon  him.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  As  in  the  Mass  for  Peace. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  let  the  receiving  of  the 
 saving  Sacrament  preserve  Thy  servant  our  King  N.  from  all 
 adversities,  to  the  end  that  he  may  obtain  peace  and  tranquillity 
 for  the  Church,  and  after  the  course  of  this  life  is  passed  away 
 may  attain  unto  an  eternal  inheritance.     Through. 
 
 A  MASS  FOR  THE  GRACE  OF  THE  HOLY  GHOST. 
 
 %  All  as  in  the  Mass  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  except — 
 The  Epistle.      1  Cor.  xii.  7-II. 
 
 Brethren,  the  manifestation  of  the  Spirit severally  as 
 
 He  will. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  iv.  2 1 -2 4. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  saith  unto  the  woman  of  Samaria,  Woman, 
 believe  Me in  spirit  and  in  truth. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  civ.  When  Thou  lettest  Thy  breath  go  forth  they 
 shall  be  made  :  and  Thou  shalt  renew  the  face  of  the  earth. 
 The  glorious  Majesty  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  God,  let  this  oblation  wipe 
 away  the  sins  of  our  heart,  that  it  may  become  a  worthy  habita- 
 tion of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  John  xiv.  The  Holy  Ghost  will  teach  you  all  things, 
 Alleluia,  whatsoever  I  have  said  unto  you.     Alleluia,  Alleluia. 
 
534  A   MASS   FOR    ONESKLF. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  that  offer  Thee  the  Sacrifice  of  our  salvation, 
 beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  grant  that,  our  minds  being  purified 
 by  the  grace  of  the  Holy  Spirit,  we  may  celebrate  more  frequently 
 this  Mystery  of  Thy  loving-kindness.     Through. 
 
 A  MASS   FOR  ONESELF. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  liv. 
 
 Save  me,  O  God,  for  Thy  Name's  sake  -,  avenge  me  in  Thy 
 strength.     Hear  my  prayer,  O  God. 
 
 Ps.  For  strangers  are  risen  up  against  me  :  and  tyrants  seek 
 after  my  soul. 
 
 The   Collect. 
 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  "Who  hast  seen  fit  that  I,  a 
 sinner,  should  stand  at  Thy  Holy  Altar  and  praise  the  might  of 
 Thy  Holy  Name  ;  grant  unto  me,  I  beseech  Thee,  by  the  Mystery 
 of  this  Sacrament,  pardon  for  my  sins,  that  I  may  worthily 
 minister  before  Thy  Majesty.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     Romans  vii.  22-25. 
 
 Brethren,  I  delight  in  the  law  of  God  through  Jesus 
 
 Christ  our  Lord. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lxxi.  Be  Thou  my  strong  rock  and  house  of 
 defence  :  that  Thou  mayest  save  me. 
 
 jf.  In  Thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  put  my  trust :  let  me  never  be 
 put  to  confusion. 
 
 Alleluia  I  Ps.  lix.  Deliver  me  from  the  hands  of  mine  enemies, 
 O  Lord  my  God,  and  from  them  that  persecute  me. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  xv.  7-II. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples.  If  ye  abide  in  Me 
 
 that  your  joy  might  be  full. 
 
 Offer!.  Ps.  v.  O  hearken  Thou  unto  the  voice  of  my  calling, 
 my  King  and  my  God  :  for  unto  Thee  will  I  make  my  prayer, 
 0  Lord. 
 
 y.  Ponder  my  words,  O  Lord  ;  consider  my  meditation. 
 
 Secret.  O  God,  Who  commandest  that  Thou  shouldst  be 
 entreated  of  sinners,  and  that  the  sacrifice  of  a  contrite  heart 
 should  be  offered  Thee,  vouchsafe  to  accept  this  Sacrifice  which 
 
A  MASS  FOR  THE  GIFT  OF  THE  HOLY  GHOST.       $35 
 
 with  my  unworthy  hands  I  offer,  and  that  I  myself  may  be  a 
 worthy  offering  and  sacrifice  to  Thee,  mercifully  grant  that  by 
 setting  forth  this  Mystery  I  may  receive  forgiveness  of  all  my 
 sins.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xix.  O  cleanse  Thou  me  from  my  secret  faults,  O 
 Lord,     Keep  Thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous  sins. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Incline  Thy  pitiful  ears,  most  merciful  God,  to  my 
 prayers  ;  and  through  the  Mystery  of  this  Divine  Sacrament  of 
 the  Body  and  Blood  of  Thy  Son,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which 
 I,  unworthy,  have  received ;  enlighten  my  heart  by  the  grace  of 
 the  Holy  Ghost,  that  I  may  worthily  minister  at  Thy  Holy 
 Mysteries,  and  love  Thee  with  an  everlasting  love,  and  finally  be 
 a  partaker  of  eternal  happiness.     Through. 
 
 A  MASS  FOR  THE  GIFT  OF  THE  HOLY  GHOST. 
 
 The  Office.     Romans  v.# 
 
 The  love  of  God  is  shed  abroad  in  our  hearts,  Alleluia,  by  the 
 Holy  Ghost  which  is  given  unto  us.     Alleluia,  Alleluia. 
 
 Ps.  lxxxviii.  O  Lord  God  of  my  salvation,  I  have  cried  day 
 and  night  before  Thee. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  with  Thy  finger  writest 
 in  the  hearts  of  believers  the  righteousness  of  Thy  law,  give 
 unto  us  the  increase  of  faith,  hope,  and  charity  ;  and  that  we 
 may  attain  that  which  Thou  dost  promise,  make  us  to  love  that 
 which  Thou  dost  command.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.      I  Cor.  xiii.  4- 1 3. 
 
 Brethren,  charity  suffereth  long  but  the  greatest  of 
 
 these  is  charity. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  viii.  O  Lord  our  Governour,  how  excellent  is 
 Thy  Name  in  all  the  world. 
 
 }[ .  Thou  that  hast  set  Thy  glory  above  the  heavens. 
 
 Alleluia  I  y.  Ps.  lxxxviii.  O  Lord  God  of  my  salvation,  I 
 have  cried  day  and  night  before  Thee. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  xiii.  33-36. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples,  Little  children,  yet   a 
 little  while shalt  follow  Me  afterwards. 
 
 *   From  LXX.  to  Easter  this  is  as  on  p.  533, 
 
$$6  A   MASS    FOR    SINNERS. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  cxlvi.  Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul;  while  I  live  will 
 I  praise  the  Lord  :  yea,  as  long  as  I  have  any  being  I  will  sing 
 praises  unto  my  God. 
 
 Secret.  Send  forth,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  Spirit  of 
 Love ;  and  let  Him  both  make  these  our  present  gifts  Thy 
 Sacrament  unto  us,  and  cleanse  our  hearts  to  receive  the  same. 
 Through. 
 
 Comm.  Matt.  vi.  Seek  ye  first  the  Kingdom  of  God,  and  His 
 righteousness  ;  and  all  these  things  shall  be  added  unto  you,  saith 
 the  Lord, 
 
 P.  Comm.  Pour  forth  the  Spirit  of  Thy  Love  upon  us, 
 O  Lord  •,  and  those  whom  Thou  hast  satisfied  with  the  Bread 
 and  Wine  of  Heaven,  in  Thy  loving-kindness,  make  to  be  of 
 one  mind.     Through. 
 
 A  MASS  FOR  SINNERS. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  exxx. 
 
 If  Thou,  Lord,  wilt  be  extreme  to  mark  what  is  done  amiss  : 
 O  Lord,  who  may  abide  it  ?  For  there  is  mercy  with  Thee  :  O 
 God  of  Israel. 
 
 Ps.  Out  of  the  deep  have  I  called  unto  Thee,  O  Lord  :  Lord, 
 hear  my  voice. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Hear,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  prayers  of  Thy  sup- 
 pliants, end  spare  those  that  confess  their  sins  unto  Thee  ;  and 
 of  Thy  mercy  grant  us  alike  pardon  and  peace.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.  Romans  v.  8-1 1. 
 
 Brethren,  while  we  were  yet  sinners   Our  Lord  Jesus 
 
 Christ. 
 
 Gradual,  Ps.  lxxi  •:.  Be  merciful  unto  our  sins,  0  Lord,  for 
 Thy  Name's  sake.  Wherefore  do  the  heathen  say  :  WThere  is 
 now  their  God  ? 
 
 ^JT .  Help  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  for  the  glory  of  Thy 
 Name  j   0  Lord,  deliver  us. 
 
 Alleluia  I  y.  Ps.  lxxxv.  Shew  us  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  and 
 grant  us  Thy  salvation. 
 
 Lhe  Gospel.     Luke  v.  27-32. 
 
 At  that  tune  Jesus  saw  a  publican    but  sinners  to 
 
 repentance. 
 
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 Offert,  Ps.  Ixxxv.  Wilt  Thou  not  turn  again,  and  quicken  us, 
 0  God ;  that  Thy  people  may  rejoice  in  Thee?  Shew  us  Thy 
 mercy,  O  Lord  :  and  grant  us  Thy  salvation. 
 
 Secret  We  present  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  oblation  of 
 reconciliation,  entreating  Thee  of  Thy  mercy  to  forgive  our 
 sins,  and  direct  our  wavering  hearts.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xxxi.  Bow  down  Thine  ear  ;  make  haste  to  deliver 
 us. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant  us,  O  eternal  Saviour,  that  we  by  this  gift 
 receiving  pardon,  hereafter  may  flee  from  sin.     Through. 
 
 A  MASS  FOR  PENITENTS. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  cxix.  1 37,  124. 
 
 Righteous  art  Thou,  O  Lord  :  and  true  is  Thy  judgment.  O 
 deal  with  Thy  servant  according  unto  Thy  loving  mercy. 
 
 Ps.  Blessed  are  those  that  are  undeflled  in  the  way :  and  walk 
 in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  of  Thy  loving-kindness"  pardon 
 the  sins  of  Thy  servant  N.,  who  confesseth  unto  Thee,  that  his 
 conscience  which  accuseth  him  may  not  prevail  more  for  his  pun- 
 ishment than  Thy  merciful  forgiveness  for  his  pardon.    Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.      Gal.  vi.  1,2. 
 
 Brethren,  if  a  man  be  overtaken fulfil  the  lav/ of  Christ. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lxxxvi.  My  God,  save  Thy  servant  that  putteth 
 his  trust  in  Thee. 
 
 y.  Give  ear,  O  Lord,  unto  my  prayer. 
 
 Alleluia  I  y.  Ps.  cxiv.  Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  put  your  trust 
 in  the  Lord  :   Lie  is  their  helper  and  defender. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  ix.  10-13. 
 At  that  time,  as  Jesus  sat but  sinners  to  repentance. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  ix.  And  they  that  know  Thy  Name  will  put  their 
 trust  in  Thee  :  for  Thou  Lord,  hast  never  failed  them  that  seek 
 Thee.  O  praise  the  Lord  which  dwelleth  in  Sion,  for  He  for- 
 getteth  not  the  complaint  of  the  poor. 
 
 Secret.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  and  merciful  God, 
 that    this    saving   offering    may    both    unceasingly    deliver  Thy 
 
53  8  A  MASS  FOR  HEAVENLY  WISDOM. 
 
 servant  N.  from  his  own  guilt,  and  defend  him  from  all 
 adversity.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Mark  xi.  Verily,  I  say  unto  you,  what  things  soever  ye 
 desire  when  ye  pray,  believe  that  ye  receive  them,  and  ye  shall 
 have  them. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Almighty  and  merciful  God,  Who  wouldst  rather 
 amend  than  destroy  every  penitent  soul  that  confesseth  ;  merci- 
 fully look  upon  this  Thy  servant  N.,  and  by  the  Sacrament  which 
 we  have  received  turn  from  him  Thy  wrath  and  indignation,  and 
 forgive  him  all  his  sins.     Through. 
 
 A    MASS  FOR  THE  INSPIRATION    OF    HEAVENLY 
 
 WISDOM. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xix. 
 
 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. 
 
 Ps.  The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God  :  and  the  firma- 
 ment sheweth  His  handy-work. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  by  Wisdom  co-eternal  with  Thyself  didst  create 
 man  who  was  not,  and  when  lost  didst  mercifully  renew  him  ; 
 grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  our  souls  being  inspired  by  the 
 same,  we  may  love  Thee  with  our  entire  will,  and  run  after 
 Thee  with  our  whole  heart.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     James  i.  5-7. 
 
 Beloved,  if  any  of  you  lack  wisdom,  let  him  ask  of  God 
 
 receive  anything  of  the  Lord. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xxxiv.  Come,  ye  children,  and  hearken  unto  me: 
 I  will  teach  you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 
 
 y.  They  had  an  eye  unto  Him,  and  were  lightened:  and  their 
 faces  were  not  ashamed. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  Ps.  lxxxv.  Shew  us  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  and 
 grant  us  Thy  salvation. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  xvii.  I -3. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  lifted   up  his  eyes  to  Heaven,  and   said," 
 
 Father  Whom  Thou  hast  sent. 
 
 (}ffirt.  Ps.  cxix.  12,  13.  Blessed  art  Thou,  O  Lord:   O  teach 
 
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 me  Thy  statutes.     Blessed  art  Thou,   O  Lord ;   O  teach  me  Thy 
 
 statutes.  With  my  lips  have  I  been  telling  of  all  the  judgments 
 of  Thy  mouth. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  gift  of  this  our 
 oblation  be  sanctified  by  the  operation  of  Thy  wisdom,  that  it  may 
 please  and  glorify  Thee,  and  be  profitable  to  our  salvation. 
 Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  cxix.  4,  5.  Thou  hast  charged  that  we  shall  dili- 
 gently keep  Thy  commandments.  O  that  my  ways  were  made 
 so  direct  that  I  might  keep  Thy  statutes. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  pour  into 
 our  hearts  the  light  of  Thy  wisdom  by  this  holy  Sacrament  which 
 we  have  received,  that  we  may  truly  know  and  faithfully  love 
 Thee.     Through. 
 
 A  MASS   FOR  THOSE   IN   TROUBLE  OF  HEART. 
 
 The  Office. 
 As  in  the  Mass  for  Penitents. 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  that  despisest  not  the  sighing  of  a  contrite  heart,  nor 
 the  desire  of  such  as  be  sorrowful ;  assist  our  prayers   that  wre 
 make  before  Thee  in  our  trouble,   imploring  Thee,  that  Thou 
 wouldst  graciously  hear  us,  and  of  Thy  accustomed  loving-kind- 
 ness wouldst  grant  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,  being  hurt  by  no   persecution,  but  delivered  from  all 
 straits  and  tribulation,  may  give  thanks  unto  Thee,  for  our  con- 
 solation, in  Thy  Church.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle      2  Cor.  i.  3-5. 
 
 Brethren,  blessed  be  God,  even  the  Father our  conso- 
 lation also  aboundeth  by  Christ. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cxx.  When  I  was  in  trouble,  I  called  upon  the 
 Lord  :  and  He  heard  me. 
 
 ~jf.  Deliver  my  soul,  O  Lord,  from  lying  lips :  and  from  a 
 deceitful  tongue. 
 
 Alleluia  !  ^f .  Ps.  cxv.  Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  put  your  trust 
 in  the  Lord  :  He  is  their  helper  and  defender. 
 
54°  A   MASS  FOR  A  SICK  PERSON. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  xvi.  20-22. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples,  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto 
 you your  joy  no  man  taketh  from  you. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  xxxiv.  The  angel  of  the  Lord  tarrieth  round  about 
 them  that  fear  Him  :  and  delivereth  them.  O  taste,  and  see  how 
 gracious  the  Lord  is. 
 
 Secret.  O  God,  Who  healest  those  that  are  broken  in  heart, 
 and  turnest  the  sadness  of  the  sorrowful  to  joy :  favourably  look 
 upon  this  offering  by  which  Thou  wiliest  to  remit  the  sins  of  the 
 whole  world,  and  mercifully  accept  it  in  our  trouble  ;  pardon  all 
 our  sins,  take  away  our  tribulation,  banish  our  cares,  and  remove 
 our  straits  and  affliction,  that  we,  being  delivered  from  all  the 
 evils  which  we  suffer,  may  evermore  delight  in  giving  thanks  for 
 Thy  blessings.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  cxxx.  Redeem;?;.?,  0  God  of  Israel,  from  all  my  sins. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Put  away  our  sins,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  God, 
 and  grant  us  Thy  mercy;  hearken  unto  the  words  of  our  mouth, 
 and  give  heed  to  us  in  our  low  estate  ;  loose  our  bonds,  blot  out 
 our  misdeeds,  look  upon  our  affliction,  put  away  adversity,  and, 
 vouchsafing  an  abundant  answer  to  our  petition,  continually  of 
 Thy  mercy  hear  us.     Through. 
 
 A  MASS  FOR  A  SICK  PEPvSON. 
 
 The  Office. 
 As  in  the  last  Mass. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,   the  eternal  salvation  of  them 
 
 that  believe,  hear  us  in  behalf  of  Thy  servant  N.t  for  whom  we 
 
 humbly  implore  the  help  of  Thy  mercy,  that  he  may  be  restored 
 
 to  health,  and  give  thanks  unto  Thee  in  Thy  Church.    Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.     James  v.  13-16. 
 
 Beloved ,  is  any  among  you  afflicted  ?   that  ye  may  be 
 
 healed. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  vi.  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  am 
 weak :  O  Lord,  heal  me. 
 
 ~)t.  For  my  bones  are  vexed.     My  soul  also  is  sore  troubled. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  Ps.  cxlvii.  He  healeth  those  that  are  broken  in 
 heart  :  and  giveth  medicine  to  heal  their  sickness. 
 
A  MASS  FOR  THE   WELFARE  OF  A  FRIEND.  54  I 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  iv.  38-40. 
 
 A' that  time  Jesus  arose  out  or  the  synagogue    and 
 
 healed  them. 
 
 OJftrt.  Ps.  vi.  Turn  Thee,  O  Lord,  and  deliver  my  soul  :  O 
 save  me  for  Thy  mercy's  sake. 
 
 Secret.  O  God,  at  Whose  pleasure  the  moments  of  our  life  are 
 numbered,  receive  the  prayers  and  offerings  of  Thy  servant  N., 
 for  whom  in  his  sickness  we  implore  Thy  merciful  aid  ;  that  we 
 may  rejoice  in  the  health  of  him  for  whose  danger  we  are  in  fear. 
 Through. 
 
 Comm  Ps.  xxv.  Deliver  me,  0  God  of  Israel,  out  of  all  my 
 troubles. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  God,  the  special  protector  of  the  frailty  of  man, 
 show  the  power  of  Thy  help  upon  our  sick  one  -,  that  he,  being 
 assisted  by  Thy  mercy,  may  be  found  worthy  to  be  presented 
 again  in  health  unto  Thy  holy  Church.     Through. 
 
 A   MASS  FOR   THE  WELFARE   OF   A   FRIEND. 
 The  Office. 
 As  in  the  last  Mass. 
 The  Collect. 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  have  mercy  on  Thy  servant  AT., 
 and  dispose  him  according  to  Thy  mercy  in  the  way  of  everlast- 
 ing salvation  ;  that  of  Thy  gift  he  may  desire  what  is  pleasing 
 unto  Thee,  and  perform  it  with  his  whole  heart.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson. 
 As  in  the  Mass  for  Peace. 
 Gradual.  Ps.  lxxxvi.  My  God,  save  Thy  servant  that  putteth 
 his  trust  in  Thee. 
 
 y.  Give  ear  unto  my  prayer. 
 
 Alleluia  I  ^.  Ps.  cxv.  Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  put  your  trust  in 
 Him  :  He  is  their  helper  and  defender. 
 
 The  Gospel. 
 
 As  in  the  Mass  for  the  King. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  ix.  All  they  that  know  Thy  Name  will  put  their 
 
 trust  in  Thee  *,  for  Thou,  Lord,  hast  never  failed  them  that  seek 
 
 Thee.     O  praise  the  Lord  which  dwelleth  in  Sion,  for  He  for- 
 
 getteth  not  the  complaint  of  the  poor. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  this  oblation  which  we 
 
542  A     MASS     FOR     FAIR    WEATHER. 
 
 humbly  offer  unto  Thy  Majesty  be  for  the  welfare  of  Thy 
 servant  N.,  that  by  Thy  providence  his  life  may  in  all  places  be 
 directed  both  in  prosperity  and  adversity.     Through. 
 
 Comtn.  As  in  the  Mass  for  Penitents. 
 
 P.  Comtn.  We,  receiving  the  Sacrament  of  our  everlasting  sal- 
 vation, entreat  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  that  by  it  Thou  wouldst 
 preserve  Thy  servant  N.  from  all  adversity.     Through. 
 
 A  MASS  FOR  FAIR  WEATHER. 
 
 The  Office. 
 
 As  in  the  Mass  Salus  Populi. 
 
 The  Collect, 
 
 Hear  us,   O  Lord,  who  cry  unto  Thee,  and   grant  us,  Thy 
 
 humble  servants,  fair  weather;  that  we  who  are  justly  afflicted 
 
 for  our  sins,  may  by  Thy  preventing  pity  find  mercy.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson,     Lament,  ii.  1 9,  20  ;  iii.  47-50,  54-58. 
 
 /;/  those  days  Jeremiah  the  prophet  spake,  saying,  Arise,  cry  out  in 
 
 the  night Thou  hast  redeemed  my  life,  0  Lord  my  God, 
 
 Gradual.   As  in  the  Mass  Salus  Populi. 
 
 Alleluia  !  ~Ht.  Ps.  xc.  Lord,  Thou  hast  been  our  refuge  :  from 
 one  generation  to  another. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  viii.  22-25. 
 
 At  that  time,  it  came  to  pass  on  a  certain  day  that  Jesus  went 
 and  they  obey  Him. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  cxxxviii.  Though  I  walk  in  the  midst  of  trouble, 
 yet  shalt  Thou  refresh  me,  O  Lord;  Thou  shalt  stretch  forth 
 Thy  hand  upon  the  furiousness  of  mine  enemies,  and  Thy  right 
 hand  shall  save  me. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  hear  our  prayers  and  accept  the  vows  of  Thy 
 people  :  bid  the  immoderate  outpourings  of  rain  to  cease,  and 
 turn  this  plague  of  waters  to  the  setting  forth  of  Thy  Mystery  ; 
 that  they  who  rejoice  to  have  been  born  again  in  the  water  of 
 regeneration  may  also  rejoice  in  their  correction  by  this  chastise- 
 ment.    Through. 
 
 Comm.  As  in  the  Mass  Salus  Populi. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  graciously  hear  the 
 prayers  of  Thy  people  ;  and,  by  virtue  of  this  Sacrament,  let  a 
 calm  change  of  weather  bring  to  us  the  message  of  Thy  peace  : 
 and  do  Thou,  Who  scourgest  us  for  our  offences,  spare  those 
 who  confess  their  sins.     Through. 
 
543 
 
 A  MASS  FOR   RAIN. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.  cv. 
 
 Let  the  heart  of  them  rejoice  that  seek  the  Lord.  Seek  the 
 Lord  and  His  strength  :  seek  His  Face  evermore. 
 
 Ps.  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  and  call  upon  His  Name  : 
 tell  the  people  what  things  He  hath  done. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  in  Whom  we  live,   and  move,  and  have  our  being, 
 grant  us  seasonable  rain ;  that  we,  enjoying  a  sufficiency  of  sup- 
 port in  this  life,  may  with  more  confidence  reach  after  the  things 
 which  are  eternal.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Jer.  xiv.  1 9-2  2. 
 In  those  days  Jeremiah   the  prophet  prayed,   saying,   Hast  Thou 
 
 utterly  rejected  Judah  ?  Thou  hast  made  all  those  things, 
 
 0  Lord  our  God. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cxlv.  The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  Thee,  O  Lord  : 
 and  Thou  givest  them  their  meat  in  due  season. 
 
 y.  Thou  openest  Thine  hand  :  and  fillest  all  things  living 
 with  plenteousness. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  Ps.  cxxx.  Out  of  the  deep  have  I  called  unto 
 Thee,  O  Lord  :   Lord,  hear  my  voice. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  vi.  31-33. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  unto  His  disciples,  Take  no  thought,  say- 
 ing   all  these  things  shall  be  added  unto  you. 
 
 Offert.  Ps.  lxxviii.  The  Lord  opened  the  doors  of  heaven  ;  He 
 rained  down  manna  also  upon  them  for  to  eat  :  and  gave  them 
 food  from  Heaven.     So  man  did  eat  angels'  food. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  be  favourable  to  us  through  the  gifts  we  offer, 
 and  grant  us  the  seasonable  aid  of  sufficient  rain.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  civ.  0  Lord,  the  earth  is  filled  with  the  fruit  of 
 Thy  works,  that  Thou  mayest  bring  food  out  of  the  earth,  and  wine 
 that  maketh  glad  the  heart  of  man  :  and  oil  to  make  him  a  cheer- 
 ful countenance,  and  bread  to  strengthen  man's  heart. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  God,  Who  sendest  rain  upon  the  just  and  upon 
 the  unjust,  we  beseech  Thee  that  we,  being  delivered  from  our 
 offences  by  this  Sacrament,  may  receive  abundantly  of  Thy 
 bounty  the  rain  we  have  looked  for,  whereby  both  health  and 
 nourishment  may  be  bestowed  on  us.     Through. 
 
544 
 
 A  MASS  IN  THE  TIME  OF  WAR. 
 The  Office.     Ps.  xxv. 
 
 Call  to  remembrance,  O  Lord,  Thy  tender  mercies  :  and  Thy 
 loving  kindnesses,  which  have  been  ever  of  old.  Let  not  our 
 enemies  have  dominion  over  us.  Deliver  us,  O  God  of  Israel, 
 out  of  all  our  troubles. 
 
 Ps.  Unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  will  I  lift  up  my  soul  :  my  God,  I 
 have  put  my  trust  in  Thee,  let  me  not  be  confounded. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  the  Sovereign  of  all  kings  and  kingdoms,  Who  by 
 smiting  healest  and  by  forgiving  sparest  us;  extend  unto  us  Thy 
 mercy,  that  we  may  use  for  our  restoration  and  correction  the 
 peace  and  quietness  established  by  Thy  power.     Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Esther  xiii.  9-1 7. 
 
 7/;  those  days  Esther  prayed  to  the  Lord,  saying,  O  Lord,  Lord, 
 
 the  King  Almighty destroy  not  the  mouths  of  them  that 
 
 praise  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God. 
 
 %  The  Gradual  and  Alleluia  as  in  the  Mass  Salus  Populi. 
 
 The  Gospel. 
 As  in  Mass  for  the  King. 
 
 Offer t.  Ps.  lxxxv.  O  God,  wilt  Thou  not  turn  again,  and 
 quicken  us :  that  Thy  people  may  rejoice  in  Thee  ?  Shew  us 
 Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  and  grant  us  Thy  salvation. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  mercifully  be  present  with 
 Thy  people  ;  and  as  Thou  dost  instruct  them  by  the  Mysteries  of 
 thy  heavenly  Sacraments,  so  by  these  gifts  which  they  devoutly 
 present  unto  Thee,  defend  them  of  Thy  pity  from  the  fury  of  all 
 their  enemies.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Ps.  xxxi.  Bow  down  Thine  ear  :  make  haste  to  deliver 
 us. 
 
 P.  Cojmn.  We  that  have  been  strengthened  with  the  holy  Food 
 of  the  Body  and  Blood  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  humbly  beseech 
 Thee,  Almighty  God,  to  cleanse  us  by  this  special  remedy  from 
 all  pollution  of  sin,  and  guard  us  from  the  assault  of  all  dangers. 
 Through. 
 
54j 
 
 A  MASS   FOR  ONE  IN   PRISON. 
 
 ^f   All  as  on  the  feast  of  S.  Peter  s  Chains. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God  of  pardon,  God  of  all  comfort,  we  humbly  entreat 
 Thee  of  Thy  goodness,  loose  Thy  servant  AT.  from  the  chains  of 
 all  his  sins,  and  from  the  bonds  in  which  he  is  held  captive  by 
 his  enemies,  and  at  the  intercession  of  Mary,  the  blessed  Mother 
 of  God,  and  Thy  holy  Apostles,  Peter,  Paul,  and  John,  take 
 under  Thy  care  him  whom  Thou  hast  corrected  by  Thy  fatherly 
 goodness,  and  bring  him  to  everlasting  joy.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  let  this  Sacrifice  of  praise  and  reconciliation 
 cleanse  Thy  servant  N.,  who  putteth  his  trust  in  Thee,  from  all 
 the  defilements  of  sin ;  and,  at  the  intercession  of  S.  Mary,  and  of 
 Thy  blessed  Apostles,  Peter,  Paul,  and  John,  cause  him  to  be  set 
 at  liberty  without  hurt  or  let,  from  all  the  snares  and  bondage 
 wherewith  his  enemies  oppress  him.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  this  gift  of 
 our  redemption,  which  we,  unworthy  as  we  are,  have  received, 
 may,  at  the  intercession  of  Mary,  the  blessed  Mother  of  God, 
 and  of  Thy  Apostles,  Peter,  Paul,  and  John,  preserve  Thy  ser- 
 vant N.  from  all  danger,  and  give  him  safe  deliverance  from  the 
 straitness  and  bondage  which  he  endureth.     Through. 
 
 A  MASS  IN  THE  TIME  OF  PESTILENCE. 
 
 The   Office. 
 As  in  the  Mass  Salus  PopuVt. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  "Who  of  Thy  sole  mercy  didst  put  away  the  destruc- 
 tion which  hung  over  the  Ninevites,  to  whom,  that  Thou  mightest 
 show  Thy  pity,  Thou  gavest  repentance  and  conversion  ;  have 
 respect,  we  beseech  Thee,  unto  Thy  people  who  fall  down  before 
 Thy  merciful  presence  ;  and,  for  Thy  loving-kindness  sake,  suffer 
 not  those  whom  Thou  hast  redeemed  with  the  Blood  of  Thine 
 Only-Begotten  to  perish  by  the  plague  of  pestilence.     Who. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Jerem.  xiv.  7,8,  9.  * 
 hi  those   days   Jeremiah  prayed,  saying,   O    Lord,  though  our 
 
 *  i.e.,  7,  8,  to  trouble  ;   9,  yet  Thou  to  the  end. 
 
 NN 
 
546  A    MASS    IN    THE    TIME    OF    MURRAIN. 
 
 iniquities  testify  against  us,  deliver  us :  do  it,  ive  beseech  Thee,  for 
 Thy  Name's  sake leave  us  not,  0  Lord  our  God. 
 
 Gradual.   As  in  the  Mass  Salus  Populi. 
 
 Alleluia  !  As  in  the  Mass  for  Fair  Weather. 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  xi .  9- 1 3 . 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples,  Ask,  and  it  shall  be 
 given  you   to  them  that  ask  Him. 
 
 Offert.  As  in  the  Mass  for  Penitents. 
 
 Secret.  Almighty  God,  we  beseech  Thee,  favourably  to  look 
 upon  the  gift  of  Thy  Church,  and  prevent  us  with  Thy  mercy 
 rather  than  Thine  anger  ;  for  if  Thou  shouldst  be  extreme  to 
 mark  our  iniquities,  no  creature  could  abide;  but  for  the  sake  of 
 the  marvellous  loving-kindness  wherewith  Thou  hast  made  us, 
 suffer  not  the  works  of  Thine  hands  to  perish.     Through. 
 
 Comm.   As  in  the  Mass  Salus  Populi. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Almighty  and  merciful  God,  look  upon  the  people 
 now  lying  under  the  hand  of  Thy  Majesty,  and  let  the  receiving 
 of  Thy  holy  Sacrament  prevent  the  deadly  sickness  from  over- 
 taking us.     Through. 
 
 A  MASS  IN  THE  TIME  OF  MURRAIN. 
 
 %  All  as  in  the  last  Mass,  except — 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  hast  supplied  relief  to  man's  labours,  even  by 
 dumb  animals,  we  humbly  beseech  Thee  suffer  not  them,  without 
 which  mankind  cannot  subsist,  to  fail  us  in  our  need  and  perish. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  let  the  oblation  of  this 
 Sacrifice  succour  us,  mightily  setting  us  free  from  all  sin,  and 
 delivering  us  from  all  calamities  which  assail  us;  that  so  the 
 beasts  which  do  us  service  in  our  need  may  by  Thy  power  be  pre- 
 served.    Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  by  this  holy  Sacrament 
 which  we  have  received,  of  Thy  pity  turn  away  temptation  from 
 Thy  faithful  people,  and  drive  far  from  us  the  pestilence  which 
 has  seized  upon  the  beasts  of  the  field  •,  and  as  Thou  dost 
 according  to  their  deserts  scourge  those  who  err,  so,  when  Thou 
 hast  corrected  them,  comfort  them  in  Thy  compassion.  Through. 
 
547 
 
 A  MASS  IN  ANY  TROUBLE. 
 
 %   All  as  in  the  Mass  for  those  in  Trouble  of  Heart. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Graciously  shew  us,  O  Lord,  Thy  unspeakable  mercy-,  and 
 both  cleanse  us  from  all  sin,  and  of  Thy  goodness  rescue  us  from 
 the  punishment  which  we  deserve  for  the  same.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  Sacrifice  to  be 
 offered  unto  Thee  purify  our  hearts,  and  cause  our  gifts  to  find 
 acceptance  of  Thy  loving-kindness,  and  after  Thou  hast  plagued 
 restore  us  to  prosperity.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  defend  by  Thy  Divine  power  those  whom 
 Thou  dost  refresh  with  the  heavenly  gift ;  that  they  who  have 
 the  fruition  of  Thy  Mysteries,  may  not  be  cast  down  by  any  ad- 
 versity.   Through. 
 
 A  SERVICE  FOR  THOSE  GOING  ON  A  JOURNEY.* 
 
 1  First  let  Ps.  xxv.,  Unto  Thee,  O  Lord;  li.,  Have  mercy;  and  xci., 
 Whoso  dwelleth,  be  said  over  them  as  they  kneel  before  the  Altar 
 after  having  confessed. 
 
 Lord,  have  mercy. 
 
 Christ,  have  mercy. 
 
 Lord,  have  mercy. 
 
 Our  Father. 
 "^.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation. 
 $.  But  deliver  us  from  evil. 
 y .  I  said,  Lord,  be  merciful  unto  me. 
 I£.  Heal  my  soul,  for  I  have  sinned  against  Thee. 
 y .  The  Lord  shew  thee  His  ways, 
 $.  And  teach  thee  His  paths. 
 
 y".  The  Lord  direct  thy  steps  according  to  His  word, 
 ]^.  That  no  unrighteousness  get  the  dominion  over  thee. 
 y.  O  that  thy  ways  were  made  so  direct, 
 I£.  That  thou  mightest  keep  the  statutes  of  the  Lord. 
 if.  The  Lord  uphold  thy  goings  in  His  paths, 
 I£.  That  thy  footsteps  slip  not. 
 
 *  This  and  the  next  two  Services,  although  they  are  in  all  Missals,  strictly  be- 
 long to  the  Manual,  the  text  of  which  is  therefore  followed  in  preference  to  that  of 
 the  Missal. 
 
 N  N    2 
 
548  A  SERVICE  FOR  THOSE  GOING  A  JOURNEY. 
 
 y.  Praised  be  the  Lord  God  daily. 
 
 I£.  The  God  of  our  salvation  prosper  thy  way  before  thee. 
 
 y .  The  good  Angel  of  the  Lord  accompany  thee. 
 
 I£.  And  dispose  thy  way  and  thine  actions  aright,  that  thou 
 
 mayest  return  to  thy  own  place  with  joy. 
 y '.  Blessed  are  those  that  are  undefiled  in  the  way, 
 I£.  And  walk  in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 
 y '.  Let  the  enemy  have  no  advantage  over  thee, 
 B.  Nor  the  wicked  approach  to  hurt  thee. 
 "J^.  Arise,  O  Lord,  and  help  us  -, 
 ft.  And  deliver  us  for  Thy  Name's  sake. 
 ~f '.  Turn  us  again,  O  Lord  God  of  Hosts. 
 $.  Shew  the  light  of  Thy  countenance,   and  we  shall   be 
 
 whole. 
 y.  Lord,  hear  my  prayer-, 
 $.  And  let  my  crying  come  unto  Thee. 
 "jf .  The  Lord  be  with  you, 
 I£.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 Assist  us,  O  Lord,  in  these  our  supplications,  and  dispose  the 
 way  of  Thy  servant  N.  towards  the  attainment  of  Thy  salvation ; 
 that  among  all  the  changes  and  chances  of  this  life,  he  may  ever 
 be  defended  by  Thy  help.     Through. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 O  God,  Who  art  the  guide  unto  life,  and  keepest  those  that 
 trust  in  Thee  under  Thy  fatherly  protection,  we  beseech  Thee, 
 grant  unto  Thy  servants  here  present,  who  are  setting  forth  from 
 amongst  us,  the  company  of  guardian  angels,  that  they,  being 
 protected  by  Thy  aid,  may  be  seized  by  no  fear  of  evil,  nor  be 
 smitten  by  any  grievous  sickness,  nor  be  troubled  by  any  enemy 
 lying  in  wait  to  assail  them ;  but  let  them  prosperously  accomplish 
 the  course  of  their  appointed  journey,  and  returning  unto  their 
 own  homes  be  received  in  safety,  and  pay  due  thanks  unto  Thy 
 Name.     Through. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 O  God,  Who  ever  bestowest  Thy  mercy  on  those  that  love 
 Thee,  and  art  not  far  from  those  that  serve  Thee  in  any  place ; 
 direct  the  way  of  this  Thy  servant  N.  according  to  Thy  will,  that 
 
A  SERVICE  FOR  THOSE  GOING  A  JOURNEY.  549 
 
 Thou  being  his  protector  and  guide,  he  may  walk  without  stum- 
 bling in  the  paths  of  righteousness.*     Through. 
 
 ^[  This  ended,  let  them  rise,  and  let  Mass  follow,  after  the  manner  of  a  feast 
 of  Nine  Lessons. 
 
 The  Office.     Ps.   xxxi. 
 
 Be  Thou  my  strong  rock  and  house  of  defence  :  that  Thou 
 mayest  save  me.  For  Thou  art  my  strong  rock  and  my  castle  : 
 be  Thou  also  my  guide,  and  lead  me  for  Thy  Name's  sake. 
 
 Ps.  In  Thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  put  my  trust,  let  me  never  be 
 put  to  confusion  ;  deliver  me  in  Thy  righteousness. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Assist  us,  as  above* 
 
 The  Lesson.  Genesis  xxiv.  7. 
 In  those  days  Abraham  spake  and  said,  The  Lord  God  of  heaven, 
 which  took  me  from  my  father's  house,  and  from  the  land  of 
 my  kindred,  and  which  spake  unto  me,  and  that  sware  unto  me, 
 saying,  Unto  thy  seed  wrill  I  give  this  land ;  He  shall  send  His 
 angel  before  thee. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  xxxi.  Be  Thou save  me. 
 
 y.  In  Thee,  O  Lord confusion. 
 
 Alleluia  !  y.  Ps.  cxv.  Ye  that  fear  the  Lord  put  your  trust  in 
 the  Lord  :  He  is  their  helper  and  defender. 
 
 ^  In  Easter- tide  the  second  Alleluia  will  be  one  of  those  on  pp.  19 1-2. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  x.  7- 1 5. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples,  As  ye  go  preach   
 
 than  for  that  city. 
 
 Offer t.  Ps.  ix.  And  all  they  that  know  Thy  Name  will  put  their 
 trust  in  Thee  :  for  Thou,  Lord,  hast  never  failed  them  that  seek 
 Thee.  O  praise  the  Lord  which  dwelleth  in  Sion.  For  He 
 forgetteth  not  the  complaint  of  the  poor. 
 
 Secret.  Be  favourable,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  our  sup- 
 plications, and  graciously  accept  these  offerings  which  we  present 
 unto  Thee  in  behalf  of  Thy  servants  ;  that  Thou  wouldst  vouch- 
 safe to  direct  their  way  by  Thy  grace  preventing  and  following 
 
 *  In  the  case  of  Pilgrims,  here  follows  the  blessing  of  the  Scrip  and  Staff;  and 
 if  they  are  going  to  Jerusalem,  of  the  Cross.  See  the  last  two  amongst  the  Bene- 
 dictions, pp.  595-6. 
 
5$0  A  SERVICE   FOR  THOSE  GOING  A  JOURNEY. 
 
 them,  and  that  we  may  rejoice  in  their  safe  performance  thereof  by 
 Thy  merciful  protection.     Through. 
 
 Comtn.  Ps.  cxix.  4,  5.  Thou  hast  charged  that  we  shall  dili- 
 gently keep  Thy  commandments :  O  that  my  ways  were  made  so 
 direct  that  I  might  keep  Thy  statutes. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  receiving  of  the 
 Sacrament  of  the  heavenly  Mystery  further  the  good  success 
 of  Thy  servants'  journey,  and  bring  them  to  all  things  profitable 
 to  their  salvation.     Through. 
 
 %  After  the  Mass,  let  the  Priest  say  the  following  prayers  over  them,  kneel- 
 ing. These  prayers  may  be  said  whether  they  be  pilgrims  going  to 
 Jerusalem,  to  the  shrine  of  St.  James  of  Compostello,  or  on  any  other 
 journey  : — 
 
 }.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 
 R.   And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 O  God  of  infinite  mercy  and  boundless  majesty,  Whom  neither 
 space  nor  time  divide  from  those  whom  Thou  defendest,  be 
 present  with  Thy  servant  [or  servants)  who  in  all  places  putteth 
 his  trust  {or  who  trust)  in  Thee,  and  vouchsafe  to  be  his  (or  their) 
 guide  and  companion  in  every  way  by  which  he  is  (or  they  are) 
 going  •  let  no  adversity  harm  him  (or  them),  no  difficulty  hinder 
 him  (or  them)  ;  let  all  things  be  healthful  and  prosperous  for  him 
 (or  them),  that,  whatsoever  he  (or  they)  shall  ask  rightly  he  (or 
 they)  may  by  the  aid  of  Thy  Right  Hand  speedily  and  effectually 
 obtain.     Through. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 The  Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  is  the  Way,  the 
 Truth,  and  the  Life,  dispose  your  journey  according  to  His  good 
 pleasure  ;  send  His  Angel  Raphael  to  keep  you  in  this  your  pil- 
 grimage, and  both  conduct  you  in  peace  on  your  way  to  the 
 place  where  you  would  be,  and  bring  you  back  again  on  your 
 return  to  us  in  safety.  May  Mary,  the  blessed  Mother  of  God, 
 with  all  angels,  archangels,  patriarchs,  and  prophets,  inter- 
 cede for  you ;  may  the  holy  Apostles  Peter  and  Paul,  with  the 
 rest  of  the  apostles,  martyrs,  confessors,  and  virgins,  intercede 
 for  you  ;  and  may  the  saints  whose  prayers  you  ask,  with  all 
 the  saints,  obtain  for  you  your  just  desires,  prosperity,  and  for- 
 giveness of  all  sins,  and  life  everlasting.     Through. 
 
 ^[  Then  let  them  be  communicated)  and  so  depart  in  the  Name  if  the  Lord. 
 
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 ^atrtmonj)^ 
 
 ^[  Let  the  man  and  woman  be  placed  before  the  door  of  the  church,  or  in  the 
 face  of  the  Church,  before  the  presence  of  God,  the  Priest,  and  the  people ; 
 let  the  man  stand  on  the  right  of  the  woman,  and  the  woman  on  the  left 
 of  the  man,  because  she  was  formed  from  the  rib  of  the  left  side  of 
 Adam.  Then  let  the  Priest  ask  the  banns,  and,  in  the  hearing  of  all,  let 
 him  say  in  the  mother  tongue — 
 
 Brethren,  we  are  gathered  together  in  the  sight  of  God  and 
 His  angels,  and  all  the  saints,  in  the  face  of  the  Church,  to  join 
 together  two  persons — to  wit,  this  man  and  this  woman  {here  let 
 him  took  upofi  them),  that  whatsoever  they  may  have  done  aforetime 
 henceforth  they  may  be  one  body,  yet  two  souls,  in  the  faith 
 and  law  of  God,  to  the  end  they  may  together  attain  eternal 
 life. 
 
 %  Then  let  a  charge  be  made  to  the  people  in  the  mother  tongue,  thus : — 
 
 I  charge  you  all,  by  the  Father,  and  the  Son,  and  the  Holy 
 Ghost,  that  if  any  of  you  know  any  cause  why  these  two  persons 
 cannot  lawfully  make  contract  of  matrimony,  he  do  presently 
 confess  it. 
 
 %  Let  the  same  charge  be  made  to  the  man  and  woman  ;  that,  if  they  have 
 done  aught  secretly,  or  made  any  vow,  or  know  any  impediment  concerning 
 themselves  why  they  may  not  lawfully  contract  matrimony,  they  do  then 
 confess  it.  If  any  person  shall  allege  any  impediment  and  shall  give 
 security  for  the  proof  of  it,  let  the  marriage  be  deferred  until  such 
 time  as  the  truth  of  the  thing  be  known.  If  no  impediment  is  alleged, 
 let  the  Priest  enquire  of  the  'woman  s  dower.  The  Priest  shall  not  betroth 
 or  consent  to  a  betrothal  between  the  man  and  'woman  before  the  third 
 publication  of  the  banns,  which  ought  to  be  asked  on  three  distinct  and 
 separate  Holy-days,  so  that  one  week-day  at  the  least  intervene.  Then  let 
 the  Priest  say  to  the  man,  in  the  mother  tongue,  in  the  audience  of  all — 
 
 N.,  wilt  thou  have  this  woman  to  thy  wedded  wife  ;  wilt  thou 
 love,  honour,  hold,  and  cherish  her,  in  health  and  in  sickness,  as  a 
 husband  should  a  wife,  and,  forsaking  all  other,  keep  thee  only 
 unto  her,  so  long  as  ye  both  shall  live  ? 
 
 %  Let  him  answer — 
 I  will. 
 
 *  Here  follows  a  long  note,  which  it  is  unnecessary  to  print,  concerning  the 
 seasons  in  which  the  Church  forhids  persons  to  marry — viz.,  from  Advent  Sunday 
 to  the  morrow  of  the  Octave  of  Epiphany :  from  LXX.  to  the  morrow  of  the 
 Octave  of  Easter;  and  from  Rogation  Monday  to  the  morrow  of  Trinity  Sunday. 
 
5 S2  THE    ORDER    OF    MATRIMONY. 
 
 ^  Then  let  the  Priest  say  unto  the  woman — 
 N.,   wilt  thou  have  this  man  to   thy  wedded  husband,  wilt 
 thou  obey  and  serve  him ;  love,  honour,  and  cherish  him  in  health 
 and   sickness,  as  a  wife  should  a  husband,  and,   forsaking  all 
 other,  keep  thee  only  unto  him,  so  long  as  ye  both  shall  live  ? 
 
 %  Let  her  answer — 
 I  will. 
 
 ^  Then  let  the  woman  be  given  by  her  father  or  a  friend;  if  a  maid,  with 
 her  hand  uncovered ;  if  a  widow,  covered ;  and  let  the  man  receive  her, 
 to  be  kept  in  God's  faith  and  his  own  according  to  his  vows  before  the 
 Priest ;  and  let  him  hold  her  by  the  right  hand  in  his  right  hand,  and  let 
 the  man  give  his  troth  to  the  woman,  saying  thus,  after  the  Priest  pre- 
 sently, by  'word  of  mouth — * 
 
 I  N.  take  the  N.  to  my  wedded  wyf,  to  have  and  to  holde  fro 
 this  day  forwarde,  for  better  for  wors,  for  richere  for  poorer,  in 
 sykenesse  and  in  hele,  tyl  dethe  us  departe,  if  holy  chyrche  it 
 woll  ordeyne,  and  therto  I  plight  the  my  trouthe  (withdrawing  his 
 hand). 
 
 %  Then  let  the  woman  say,  after  the  Priest — 
 
 I  N.  take  the  N.  to  my  wedded  housbonder,  to  have  and  to 
 holde  fro  this  day  forwarde,  for  better  for  wors,  for  richere  for 
 poorer,  in  sykenesse  and  in  hele,  to  be  bonere  and  buxum  in 
 bedde  and  at  the  borde,  tyll  dethe  us  departe,  if  holy  chyrche  it 
 woll  ordeyne,  and  therto  I  plight  the  my  trouthe  (withdrawing 
 her  hand). 
 
 ^]  Then  let  the  man  lay  gold,  silver,  and  a  ring  on  a  dish  or  book  :  and 
 let  the  Priest  ask  if  the  ring  hath  been  blessed  already ;  if  it  be  ans- 
 wered not,  then  let  the  Priest  bless  the  ring,  thus : — 
 
 y .  The  Lord  be  with  you, 
 
 ty.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 O  Creator  and  preserver  of  mankind,  giver  of  spiritual  grace, 
 bestower  of  eternal  salvation,  do  Thou,  O  Lord,  send  Thy 
 bles  +  sing  on  this  ring  (looking  at  it),  that  she  who  shall  wear  it 
 may  be  armed  with  the  strength  of  heavenly  defence,  and  that  it 
 may  be  profitable  unto  her  eternal  salvation.     Through. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 Bl  +  ess,  O  Lord,  this  ring  (looking  at  it)  which  we  hallow  in 
 
 *  The  English  here  is  taken  from  Maxell's  Mon.  Rit. ;  the  Text  followed,  how- 
 ever, is  that  of  the  Manual  of  1537. 
 
THE    ORDER    OF    MATRIMONY.  553 
 
 Thy  Holy  Name,  that  whosoever  she  be  that  shall  wear  it  may 
 be  stedfast  in  Thy  peace  and  abide  in  Thy  will,  and  live,  increase, 
 and  grow  old  in  Thy  love,  and  let  the  length  of  her  days  be 
 multiplied.     Through. 
 
 ^J    Then  let  Holy  Water  be  sprinkled  over  the  ring. 
 
 ^[  But  if  the  ring  shall  have  been  already  blessed,  then,  as  soon  as  the  man 
 have  laid  it  on  the  book,  let  the  Priest  take  the  ring  and  deliver  it  to  the 
 man ;  and  let  the  man  receive  it  in  his  right  hand,  with  the  first  three 
 fingers,  holding  the  right  hand  of  the  Bride  with  his  left  hand,  and  say, 
 after  the  Priest — 
 
 With  this  rynge  I  the  wed,  and  this  gold  and  silver  I  the  geve; 
 and  writh  my  body  I  the  worshipe,  and  with  all  my  wordely 
 cathel  I  the  endowe. 
 
 \  And  then  let  the  Bridegroom  put  the  ring  on  the  thumb  of  the  Bride, 
 saying— 
 
 In  the  Name  of  the  Father ;  {on  the  first  finger)  and  of  the 
 Son-,  {on  the  second  finger)  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost;  (on  the  tbird 
 finger)   Amen. 
 
 %  And  there  let  him  leave  it,  because  in  that  finger  there  is  a  certain  vein 
 which  reaches  to  the  heart]*  and  by  the  purity  of  the  silver  is  signified 
 tbe  inward  affection  which  ought  ever  to  be  fresh  between  them.  Then, 
 whilst  they  bow  their  heads,  let  the  Priest  say  a  blessing  over  them — 
 
 Bles  +  sed  be  ye  of  the  Lord,  Who  made  the  world  out  of 
 nothing.     Amen. 
 
 %  Then  let  Ps.  lxviii.  be  said: — 
 
 Thy  God  hath  sent  forth  strength  for  thee :  stablish  the  thing, 
 O  God,  that  Thou  hast  wrought  in  us ; 
 
 For  Thy  temple's  sake  at  Jerusalem :  so  shall  kings  bring  pre- 
 sents unto  Thee. 
 
 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. 
 
 Glory. 
 
 Lord,  have  mercy. 
 
 Christ,  have  mercy. 
 
 Lord,  have  mercy. 
 
 Our  Father. 
 y.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation. 
 $.    But  deliver  us  from  evil. 
 
 *  According  to  Decretal  xxx. 
 
554 
 
 THE    ORDER    OF    MATRIMONY. 
 
 praise. 
 
 cry,    Holy,   Holy, 
 
 *)fr.  Let   us  bless   the   Father,   and  the  Son,    and    the    Holy 
 
 Ghost. 
 IV  Let  us  praise  and  exalt  Him  for  ever. 
 jf.  Let.  us  praise  the  Lord,  Whom  angels 
 $.    To  Whom   cherubim  and   seraphim 
 
 Holy. 
 y .  Lord,  hear  my  prayer. 
 1^.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  Thee. 
 y .  The  Lord  be  -with  you, 
 $.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 The  God  of  Abraham,  the  God  of  Isaac,  the  God  of  Jacob, 
 be  with  you  ;  may  He  Himself  unite  you  and  pour  the  fulness 
 of  His  blessing  upon  you.     Who. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 God  the  Father  bl  -f  ess  you  ;  Jesus  Christ  keep  you  ;  the 
 Holy  Ghost  enlighten  you  ;  the  Lord  make  His  face  to  shine 
 upon  you  and  be  merciful  unto  you  ;  turn  His  countenance  unto 
 you  and  give  you  peace  ;  and  so  fill  you  with  all  spiritual  bene- 
 diction for  the  remission  of  your  sins,  that  ye  may  have  eternal 
 life  and  live  for  ever. 
 
 B.  Amen. 
 
 %  Here  let  them  go  into  churchy  to  the  step  of  the  Altar ,  and  let  the  Priest  and 
 his  ministers y  as  they  goy  say  Psalm  cxxviii.  without  note. 
 
 Lord,  have  mercy. 
 Christ,  have  mercy. 
 Lord,  have  mercy. 
 
 ^[  Theny  the  Bride  and  Bridegroom  kneeling  at  the  Altar-stepy  the  Priest  shall 
 desire  those  present  to  pray  for  themy  saying — 
 
 Our  Father. 
 y.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation. 
 $.  But  deliver  us  from  evil. 
 
 y .  Save  Thy  servant  and  Thy  handmaid, 
 
 ~fy.  My  God,  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee. 
 
 y.  O  Lord,  send  them  help  from  Thy  holy  place, 
 
 1^.  And  defend  them  out  of  Sion. 
 
THE    ORDER    OF    MATRIMONY.  $$$ 
 
 y.  Be  unto  them,  O  Lord,  a  tower  of  strength, 
 
 1^.  From  the  face  of  their  enemy. 
 
 y.  Lord,  hear  my  prayer, 
 
 B.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  Thee. 
 
 y .  The  Lord  be  with  you, 
 
 P£.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 The  Lord  bless  you  out  of  Sion,  that  ye  may  behold  Jerusalem 
 in  prosperity  all  the  days  of  your  life,  and  see  your  children's 
 children  and  peace  upon  Israel.     Through. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 O  God  of  Abraham,  God  of  Isaac,  God  of  Jacob,  ble  +  ss  these 
 young  personSj  and  sow  the  seed  of  eternal  life  in  their  hearts ; 
 that  whatsoever  they  shall  profitably  learn,  they  may  indeed  fulfil 
 the  same.  Through  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son,  restorer  of  man. 
 Who. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 Look  down  from  Heaven,  O  Lord,  and  bless  +  this  congrega- 
 tion ;  and  as  Thou  sentest  Thy  holy  Angel  Raphael  to  Tobias,  and 
 to  Sarah,  the  daughter  of  Raguel,  so  vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  to  send 
 Thy  bles  +  sing  upon  these  young  persons,  that  they,  obeying 
 Thy  will  and  alway  being  in  safety  under  Thy  protection,  may 
 live,  increase,  and  grow  old  in  Thy  love  ;  and  may  fbe  worthy, 
 and  peacemakers,  and  that  the  length  of  their  days  may  be  mul- 
 tiplied.    Through. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 Favourably  regard,  O  Lord,  this  Thy  servant  and  this  Thy 
 handmaid,  that  in  Thy  Name  they  may  receive  a  heavenly 
 bene  +  diction,  see  the  children  of  their  sons  and  daughters  to 
 the  third  and  fourth  generations  in  safety,  ever  remain  stedfast 
 in  Thy  will,  and  at  length  attain  unto  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven. 
 Through. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 The  Almighty  and  merciful  God,  Who  by  His  own  power  did 
 create  our  first  parents  Adam  and  Eve,  and  by  His  own  conse- 
 cration did  knit  them  together  ;  Himself  sanctify  and  ble  +  ss 
 your  souls  and  bodies,  and  join  you  together  in  the  union  and  love 
 of  true  affection.     Through. 
 
5$0  THE    ORDER    OF    MATRIMONY. 
 
 ^  Then  let  him  bless  them,  saying — 
 
 ^od  Almighty  bl  +  ess  you  with  all  heavenly  benediction,  and 
 make  j  ^  worthy  in  His  sight,  pour  upon  you  the  riches  of  His 
 grace,  and  instruct  you  in  the  Word  of  Truth,  that  ye  may  be 
 enabled  to  please  Him  alike  in  body  and  soul.     Through. 
 
 •J  These  prayers  being  ended,  and  the  Bride  and  Bridegroom  being  brought  into 
 the  Presbytery  (i.e.,  between  the  Quire  and  the  Altar)  on  the  south  side 
 of  the  Church,  and  the  woman  being  set  at  the  mans  right  hand,  be' 
 tween  him  and  the  Altar,  let  Mass  begin. 
 
 The  Office. 
 As  in  the  Mass  for  Trinity  Sunday. 
 
 %  The  Kyrie  is  sung  with  its  verses,  and  the  Gloria  in  Excelsis.      Let  the 
 Masr  be  celebrated  as  on  a  double  feast. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 As  on  Trinity  Sunday. 
 
 Memorial  of  the  Bride  and  Bridegroom. 
 Hear  us,  O   Almighty  and  merciful    God ;    that  what  we, 
 according  to  our  office,  minister,  may  be  abundantly  fulfilled  with 
 Thy  blessing.     Through. 
 
 The  Epistle.      I  Cor.  vi.  15-20. 
 Brethren,  know  ye  not which  are  God's. 
 
 %  Gradual  and  Alleluia  as  in  the  Mass  for  the  Trinity. 
 
 The  Sequence. 
 As  on  Whitsun  Thursday. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Matt.  xix.  3-6. 
 
 At  that  time  the  Pharisees  came  unto  Jesus  let  no  man 
 
 put  asunder. 
 
 The  Creed, 
 
 Offert.   As  on  Trinity  Sunday. 
 
 %  The  Bride  and  Bridegroom  are  never  censed  in  the  Church  with  incense 
 which  has  been  blessed.  Therefore,  when  such  incense  is  offered  on  the 
 Altar,  if  the  censer  be  passed  down  to  the  clergy  or  laity ,  other  incense 
 must  be  put  in  for  that  purpose. 
 
 I.  Secret*  As  on  Trinity  Sunday. 
 
THE    ORDER    OF    MATRIMONY.  5^7 
 
 II.  Secret.  Of  Thy  goodness  and  mercy  be  present,  O  Lord, 
 with  our  supplications,  and  accept  this  oblation  which  we  offer 
 unto  Thee  in  behalf  of  Thy  servants  whom  Thou  hast  seen  fit  to 
 bring  to  man's  estate  and  the  day  of  espousal.     Through. 
 
 1  After  the  Sanctus,  let  the  Bride  and  the  Bridegroom  kneel  in  prayer  at  the  step 
 of  the  Altar  ,  a  pall  or  veil  being  held  over  them,  (which  four  of  the  clergy 
 in  surplices  hold  at  the  four  corners,  unless  one  or  both  shall  have  been 
 espoused  and  blessed  already ;  in  -which  case  no  pall  is  held  over  them  and 
 no  sacramental  benediction  given.  Then  before  The  Peace  of  the  Lord, 
 after  making  the  Eucharistic  fraction  in  the  usual  manner,  and  having 
 left  the  Host  on  the  paten  in  three  pieces,  let  the  Priest  turn  to  them  and 
 say  these  prayers  reading,  as  they  kneel  under  the  pall — 
 
 ~ft.  The  Lord  be  with  you, 
 1^.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Let  us  pray, 
 
 Be  favourable,  O  Lord,  unto  our  supplications,  and  of  Thy 
 goodness  assist  the  ordinances  whereby  Thou  hast  appointed 
 that  mankind  should  be  increased  ;  that  they  who  are  joined  to- 
 gether by  Thy  allowance  may  be  preserved  by  Thy  succour. 
 Through. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 O  God,  Who  by  Thy  mighty  power  madest  all  things  out  of 
 nothing ;  Who  also,  after  other  things  set  in  order,  didst  create 
 for  man,  made  after  the  image  of  God,  the  inseparable  help  of 
 the  woman,  that  out  of  man's  flesh  woman  should  take  her 
 beginning,  teaching  that  what  Thou  hast  been  pleased  to  make 
 one  it  should  never  be  lawful  to  put  asunder.  O  God,  Who 
 hast  consecrated  the  state  of  matrimony  to  such  an  excellent  mys- 
 tery, that  in  it  is  signified  the  sacramental  union  and  marriage 
 of  Christ  and  the  Church  ;*  O  God,  by  Whom  woman  is  joined 
 to  man,  and  the  union,  instituted  in  the  beginning,  is  gifted  with 
 that  bles  +  sing  which  alone  has  not  been  taken  away  either 
 through  penalty  of  original  sin  or  the  judgment  of  the  deluge  ; 
 look  graciously  (regarding  theni),  we  beseech  Thee,  on  this  Thine 
 handmaid  now  to  be  joined  in  wedlock,  who  earnestly  desireth  to 
 be  guarded  by  Thy  protection.  Let  the  yoke  of  love  and  peace  be 
 upon  her  ;  let  her  be  faithful  and  chaste ;  let  her  wed  in  Christ, 
 and  ever  remain  a  follower  of  holy  matrons.  Let  her  be  loving 
 to  her  husband  as  Rachael,   wise  as   Rebecca,   long-lived  and 
 
 *  This  last  clause,  beginning,  0  God,  Who  hast,  is  termed  the  Sacramental  Blessing, 
 and  is  not  said  at  a  second  marriage. 
 
58  THE    ORDER    OF    MATRIMONY. 
 
 faithful  as  Sara.  Let  not  the  father  of  lies  get  advantage  over 
 her  through  her  doings  ;  let  her  abide  in  the  bond  of  faith  and 
 precept ;  being  wedded  to  one  man,  let  her  flee  all  unlawful  con- 
 versation, and  fortify  her  weakness  with  the  strength  of  discipline. 
 Let  her  be  grave  and  bashful,  severe  and  modest,  well-instructed 
 in  heavenly  doctrine.  Let  her  be  fruitful  in  child-bearing,  well 
 reported  of,  and  innocent,  and  attain  to  a  desired  old  age,  seeing 
 her  children's  children  unto  the  third  and  fourth  generation,  and 
 finally  attaining  unto  the  rest  of  the  blessed  and  the  Kingdom  of 
 Heaven.     Through. 
 
 ^1  After  this  let  the  Priest  turn  to  the  Altar  and  say  The  Peace  and  Agnus 
 Dei  as  usual ;  then,  the  pall  being  removed,  let  the  Bridegroom  and 
 Bride  rise,  and  let  the  Bridegroom  receive  The  Peace  from  the  Priest  and 
 give  it  to  the  Bride,  kissing  her,  and  no  one  else;  but  let  the  clergy  receive 
 The  VtdiCQ  from  the  Priest,  and  pass  it  on  to  the  rest  after  the  accustomed 
 manner.* 
 
 Comm.  and  P.  Comm.  as  on  Trinity  Sunday. 
 
 II.  P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Almighty  God,  further 
 the  ordinance  of  Thy  Providence  with  compassion  and  love,  and 
 keep  in  peace  unto  old  age  those  whom  Thou  joinest  together  in 
 lawful  union.     Through. 
 
 %  After  Mass  let  bread  and  ovine,  or  any  liquid,  be  blessed,  and  let  them 
 drink  it  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord,  the  Priest  first  saying — 
 
 ^ff .  The  Lord  be  with  you, 
 R.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 Ble  +  ss,  O  Lord,  this  bread,  and  this  wine,  and  this  vessel,  as 
 Thou  didst  the  five  loaves  in  the  wilderness,  and  the  six  water- 
 pots  in  Cana  of  Galilee  ;  that  all  they  who  taste  thereof  may  be 
 discreet,  sober,  and  undefiled,  O  Thou  Saviour  of  the  World. 
 Who. 
 
 *  Here  follows  a  long  dissertation  regarding  blessing  a  second  marriage  (by 
 which  is  meant  only  the  Sacramental  Blessing),  a  practice  forbidden  apparently 
 by  the  Canon  Law.  It  appears,  however,  that  many  priests  ivere  in  the  habit  of 
 blessing  second  marriages,  and  in  1321  the  case  was  brought  by  an  English  priest, 
 John  Waystede,  before  Pope  John  XXII.,  who  forbade  the  practice  ;  but  in  the  case 
 of  either  or  both  the  parties  of  a  second  marriage  not  having  been  before  blessed, 
 he  henceforth  permitted  them  to  receive  the  Benediction.  He  also  mitigated  some- 
 what the  penalties  against  priests  who  had  erred  in  this  respect. 
 
THK    ORDER    OF    MATRIMONY.  559 
 
 %  At  night  let  the  Priest  bless  the  marriage  chamber, 
 
 y .  The  Lord  be  with  you, 
 Ifc.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 Ble  +  ss,  O  Lord,  this  chamber  and  all  that  dwell  therein,  that 
 they  may  be  established  in  Thy  peace  and  stand  fast  in  Thy  will, 
 and  live  and  grow  in  Thy  love,  and  let  the  length  of  their  days 
 be  multiplied.     Through. 
 
 %  And  then  the  couch. 
 
 y.  The  Lord  be  with  you, 
 i^.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 Ble  +  ss,  O  Lord,  this  couch.  Thou  who  neither  slum- 
 berest  nor  sleepest ;  Thou  Who  keepest  Israel,  keep  Thy  servants 
 who  rest  in  this  bed  from  all  phantoms  and  illusions  of  devils  •, 
 keep  them  waking,  that  they  may  meditate  on  Thy  precepts  ; 
 keep  them  sleeping,  that  in  their  slumber  they  may  have  a  sense 
 of  Thee  ;  and  let  them  here  and  everywhere  be  defended  by  the 
 aid  of  Thy  protection.     Through. 
 
 %  Then  let  him  bless  them. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 God  bless  +  your  bodies  and  your  souls,  and  send  a  blessing 
 upon  you  as  He  blessed  Abraham,  Isaac,  and  Jacob.     Amen. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 The  hand  of  the  Lord  be  upon  you,  and  let  Him  send  His 
 holy  angel  to  keep  and  comfort  you  all  the  days  of  your  life. 
 Amen. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 The  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost  ble  +  ss  you,  Trine 
 in  number,  One  in  Name.     Amen. 
 
 ^  Then  let  the  Priest  sprinkle  them  with  Holy  Water  and  depart. 
 
56< 
 
 THE  PURIFICATION  OF  A  WOMAN  AFTER  CHILD- 
 BIRTH  BEFORE  THE  CHURCH  PORCH. 
 
 T[  First  let  the  Priest  say  Ps.  cxxiii.,  "  I  will  lift  up  mine  eyes; 
 Ps.  cxxviii.,  "  Blessed  are  all  they." 
 
 and 
 
 Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
 
 Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
 Our  Father. 
 ft.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation. 
 ft.  But  deliver  us  from  evil. 
 
 ft.  O  Lord,  my  God,  save  this  woman  Thy  servant, 
 
 ft.  Who  putteth  her  trust  in  Thee. 
 
 ft.  Send  her  help  from  the  holy  place, 
 
 ft.  And  defend  her  out  of  Zion. 
 
 ft.  Be  Thou  to  her,  O  Lord,  a  strong  tower, 
 
 ft.  From  the  face  of  her  enemy. 
 
 ft.  Lord,  hear  my  prayer, 
 
 ft.  And  let  my  cry  come  unto  Thee. 
 
 ft.  The  Lord  be  with  you, 
 
 ft.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  hast  delivered  this  Thy  servant  from  the  peril  of 
 childbirth,  and  made  her  faithful  to  Thy  service  ;  grant  that  after 
 she  hath  faithfully  finished  the  course  of  this  life  she  may  obtain 
 life  and  rest  eternal  under  the  wings  of  Thy  mercy.     Through. 
 
 %  Then  let  the  (woman  be  sprinkled  <voith  Holy  Water,  the  Priest  saying, 
 Purge  me  with  hyssop ;  then  let  him  lead  her  by  the  right  hand  into 
 Church,  saying — 
 
 Enter  into  the  temple  of  God,  that  thou  mayest  have  eternal 
 life  and  live  for  ever  a  ad  ever.     Amen. 
 
56' 
 
 Common  Memorial*. 
 
 FOR  A   FRIEND. 
 The   Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  justifiest  the  ungodly,  and  wonldst  not  the  death 
 of  a  sinner  ;  we  humbly  entreat  Thy  Majesty  graciously  to  pre- 
 serve Thy  servant  N.y  who  trusteth  in  Thy  mercy,  by  Thy 
 heavenly  aid,  and  keep  him  under  Thy  continual  protection ;  that 
 he  may  both  constantly  serve  Thee,  and  be  separated  from  Thee 
 by  no  temptations.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  by  virtue  of  this  Mystery 
 both  to  cleanse  us  from  our  own  offences,  and  to  absolve  Thy 
 servant  N.  from  all  his  sins.     Through. 
 
 P.  Gomm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  Sacrament  which 
 we  have  received  purify  us,  and  grant  that  Thy  servant  N.  may 
 be  freed  from  all  sin ;  that  he  whose  conscience  by  sin  is  accused, 
 may  glory  in  the  fulness  of  heavenly  healing.     Through. 
 
 FOR  A  SICK  PERSON  NEAR  DEATH. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  preserver  of  souls,  Who  dost 
 correct  those  whom  Thou  dost  love,  and  for  their  amendment 
 dost  tenderly  chastise  those  whom  Thou  dost  receive,  we  call 
 upon  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  bestow  Thy  healing,  that  the  soul  of 
 Thy  servant,  at  the  hour  of  his  departure  from  the  body,  may 
 by  the  hands  of  Thy  holy  angels  be  presented  without  spot  unto 
 Thee.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Assist  us  mercifully,  O  Lord,  in  our  supplications,  and 
 receive  the  oblation  which  we  offer  to  Thee  in  behalf  of  Thy 
 servant,  who  seeketh  the  health,  not  of  his  body,  but  of  his  soul  : 
 grant  him,  we  beseech  Thee,  pardon  of  all  his  sins,  that  through 
 this  Sacrifice  which  we  present  to  Thee,  his  soul  may  be  received 
 by  the  holy  angels,  and  be  counted  worthy  to  attain  unto  the 
 kingdom  of  Thy  glory.     Through. 
 
 P.  Gomm.  We,  being  refreshed  by  Thy  saving  Sacrament, 
 whereby  Thou  art  wont  to  satisfy  the  souls  of  them  that  trust  in 
 Thee,  yield  Thee  thanks,  O  Lord  ;  and  leaning  on  Thy  tender 
 mercy,  we  devoutly  pray  Thee  deign  to  have  mercy  on  Thy  ser- 
 vant, that  the  enemy  may  not  get  advantage  over  him  in  the  hour 
 of  his  departure  from  the  body,  but  that  he  may  be  found  meet 
 to  pass  unto  life.  Through, 
 o  o 
 
562  COMMON    MEMORIALS. 
 
 FOR    THOSE    ON    A  JOURNEY. 
 As  in  the  Mass  for  the  same. 
 
 FOR   THE    POPE. 
 
 O  God,  the  Shepherd  and  Ruler  of  all  the  faithful,  look  down 
 in  Thy  mercy  on  Thy  servant  N.,  whom  Thou  hast  appointed  to 
 be  Chief  Pastor  over  Thy  Church  ;  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that 
 he  may  edify,  by  word  and  example,  those  over  whom  he  is  set ; 
 and,  together  with  the  flock  committed  to  him,  attain  unto  life 
 everlasting.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Look  with  favour,  O  Lord,  on  the  gifts  offered  unto 
 Thee  :  and  govern  Thy  servant  N.9  whom  Thou  hast  chosen  to 
 be  the  shepherd  of  Thy  people,  with  Thy  continual  protection. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  this  receiving  of  the 
 Divine  Sacrament  be  our  protection  ;  and  let  It  ever  save  and 
 defend  Thy  servant  N.,  whom  Thou  hast  appointed  shepherd 
 over  Thy  Church,  together  with  the  flock  committed  unto  him. 
 Through. 
 
 FOR  THE  BISHOP. 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  govern  Thy  servant  N.f  our 
 Bishop,  and  at  the  intercession  of  Mary,  the  Blessed  Mother  of 
 God,  and  all  Thy  saints,  multiply  upon  him  the  gifts  of  Thy 
 grace  ;  that  he  being  delivered  from  all  evil,  may  not  be  left  de- 
 stitute of  temporal  aid,  and  may  rejoice  in  ordinances  which 
 endure  for  ever.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Receive,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  gifts  offered 
 to  Thee  ;  and  at  the  intercession  of  Mary,  the  Blessed  Mother  of 
 God,  and  all  Thy  saints,  in  Thy  mercy  everywhere  preserve 
 Thy  servant  N.,  our  Bishop;  save  him  from  all  adversities  which 
 he  deserveth,  that  he  being  delivered  from  the  snares  of  all  his 
 enemies,  visible  and  invisible,  may  serve  Thee  in  godly  quietness. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  at  the  intercession  of 
 Mary,  the  Blessed  Mother  of  God,  and  all  Thy  saints,  let  the 
 favour  of  Heaven  be  multiplied  upon  Thy  servant  N.,  our  Bishop, 
 who  is  subject  unto  Thee  ;  that  he  may  be  delivered  out  of  the 
 perils  of  this  present  life,  and  be  strengthened  with  everlasting 
 gifts.     Through. 
 
COMMON    MEMORIALS.  563 
 
 ANOTHER  FOR  THE  BISHOP. 
 
 The  Colled. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  Thy  servant  our  Bishop, 
 that  by  preaching  and  doing  such  things  as  be  rightful,  he  may  by 
 the  example  of  good  works  edify  the  minds  of  those  under  his 
 authority,  and  receive  of  Thee,  most  tender  Shepherd,  an  ever- 
 lasting recompense  and  reward.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  favourably  to  accept  our 
 gifts,  and  in  Thy  goodness  in  every  time  and  place  protect 
 Thy  servant  N.f  our  Bishop,  and  the  flock  committed  to  him. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  this  Communion 
 cleanse  us  from  sin,  and  of  Thy  loving-kindness  preserve  Thy 
 servant  N.t  our  Bishop,  and  the  flock  committed  unto  him. 
 Through. 
 
 FOR  BISHOPS  AND  THEIR  FLOCKS. 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  alone  workest  great 
 marvels,  send  down  upon  Thy  servants  the  Bishops,  and  all  con- 
 gregations committed  to  their  charge,  the  healthful  spirit  of  Thy 
 grace  ;  and  that  they  may  truly  please  Thee,  pour  upon  them  the 
 continual  dew  of  Thy  blessing.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  graciously  accept  the 
 oblations  of  Thy  servants  ;  and  let  them  perceive  in  themselves 
 the  saving  effect  of  that  which  we  devoutly  celebrate  on  their 
 behalf,  to  the  honour  of  Thy  Name.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  further  with  Thy  continual  protection 
 those  whom  Thou  dost  refresh  with  the  heavenly  gift ;  and  grant 
 that  they,  whom  Thou  dost  never  fail  to  comfort,  may  be  made 
 worthy  of  eternal  redemption.     Through. 
 
 FOR  ONESELF  (NOT  SARUM). 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Father  Almighty,  Who  art  the  Maker  of  all  things, 
 I  humbly  implore  Thee,  that  whilst  I  confess  before  Thine 
 Almighty  Majesty  that  I,  Thy  servant,  have  grievously  offended, 
 Thou  wouldst  stretch  out  unto  me  the  right  hand  of  Thy  com- 
 passion ;  to  the  end  that  while  I  present  to  Thy  loving-kindness 
 002 
 
564  COMMON    MEMORIALS. 
 
 this  offering  for  my  sins,  Thou,  O  most  merciful,  wilt  be  pleased 
 to  absolve  me  from  the  wickednesses  which  I  have  committed. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret.  O  God  of  mercv,  compassion,  and  pardon  ;  forgive,  I 
 beseech  Thee,  and  pity  me  Thy  servant ;  graciously  be  pleased 
 to  accept  the  offering  which  I  present  fur  my  sins  ;  of  Thy 
 favourable  pity  and  tender  mercy,  pardon  whatsoever  defilements 
 I  have  contracted  by  carnal  will  and  frailty  ■,  and  grant  unto 
 me  space  for  repentance  and  plenteous  tears,  that  I  may  be 
 counted  worthy  to  receive  of  Thee  the  forgiveness  of  my  offences. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  God,  Who  art  the  Saviour  of  all  that  live,  Who 
 desirest  not  the  death  of  sinners,  neither  hast  pleasure  in  the 
 perdition  of  those  that  die-,  I  humbly  implore  Thee  to  grant  me 
 pardon  of  my  offences,  that  I  may  weep  over  my  trespasses,  and 
 hereafter  sin  no  more  ;  that  whensoever  the  last  day  and  end  of 
 my  life  shall  come,  the  holy  angel  may  receive  me  cleansed  from 
 all  sin.     Through. 
 
 AGAINST  TEMPTATIONS  OF  THE  FLESH. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Kindle,  O  Lord,  in  our  reins  and  our  heart  the  fire  of  the  Holy 
 Ghost;  that  we  may  serve  Thee  with  a  chaste  body,  and  please 
 Thee  with  a  pure  mind.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Unloose,  O  Lord,  the  chains  of  our  sins  by  the  fire  of 
 the  Holy  Ghost ;  and  that  we  may  offer  Thee  this  Sacrifice  of 
 praise  with  perfect  freedom,  restore  that  which  Thou  didst 
 formerly  bestow  upon  us  ;  and  by  Thy  pardon  save  us  whom 
 Thou  hast  vouchsafed  to  save  by  grace.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord  God,  our  helper  and  defender,  help  us  who 
 receive  Thy  Holy  Sacrament  by  the  power  of  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
 let  the  strength  of  chastity  and  newness  of  holiness  be  revived 
 in  our  flesh,  that,  being  snatched  out  of  the  hand  of  Hell,  it 
 may  be  presented  by  Thy  command  in  the  joy  of  the  resurrec- 
 tion.    Through. 
 
 AGAINST  EVIL  THOUGHTS. 
 
 The   Collect. 
 Almighty  and    merciful   God,   regard  in  Thy  goodness    our 
 prayers,   and   deliver  our   hearts    from    the    temptation    of  evil 
 
COMMON     MEMORIALS.  565 
 
 thoughts  .  that  we  may  be  found  worthy  to  be  made  an  habita- 
 tion of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord  God,  we  offer  these  oblations  unto  Thee  for 
 our  salvation  ;  and  pray  that  Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to  en- 
 lighten our  souls  with  the  grace  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  that  so  by 
 Thy  mercy  we  may  be  delivered  from  evil  thoughts.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Cleanse  our  hearts,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord, 
 from  all  temptations,  through  this  Sacrifice  which  we  have  offered 
 unto  Thy  Majesty,  that  we  may  be  made  worthy  of  the  grace 
 of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Through. 
 
 FOR  TEARS  OF  CONTRITION. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Almighty  and  merciful  God,  Who,  to  quench  the  thirst  of 
 Thy  people,  broughtest  a  spring  of  living  water  out  of  the  stony 
 rock;  draw  from  our  hard  hearts  tears  of  contrition,  that  we 
 may  bewail  our  sins,  and  through  Thy  mercy  obtain  pardon  for 
 them.     Th  rough . 
 
 Secret.  Mercifully  look  down,  O  Lord,  on  this  offering  which 
 we  present  unto  Thy  Majesty  for  our  sins,  and  draw  from  our 
 eyes  plenteous  floods  of  tears,  whereby  we  may  be  able  to  quench 
 the  fiery  flames  which  we  deserve.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We,  being  satisfied  with  Thy  Body  and  Blood, 
 beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  ever  freely  to  bestow  upon  us  repent- 
 ance and  sorrow  of  heart  for  our  sins,  and  abundant  tears-,  to  the 
 end  that  we  may  hereafter  find  heavenly  comfort.     Who. 
 
 IN  THE  TIME  OF  STORMS. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  spiritual  wickedness  be  driven 
 away  from  Thy  habitation,  and  the  fierceness  of  tempests  depart. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  offer  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  gifts  of  praise  ; 
 rendering  thanks  to  Thee  for  benefits  already  bestowed  upon 
 us,  and  humbly  praying  for  those  which  Thou  shalt  confer. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Almighty  and  ever-living  God,  Who  by  chastening 
 dost  heal,  and  by  pardon  dost  preserve  us;  grant  unto  us,  Thy 
 humble  servants,  that  we  may  be  gladdened  by  the  quiet  and 
 comfort  we  desire,  and  may  evermore  use  the  gift  of  Thy  loving- 
 kindness.     Through. 
 
$66  COMMON    MEMORIALS. 
 
 AGAINST  THOSE  WHO  ASSAIL  THE  CHURCH. 
 
 The   Collect. 
 Almighty  and  most    merciful   God,  with  Whom  is    no    un- 
 righteousness, grant  unto  us,  that  they  who  assail  and  lay  waste 
 the  possessions  of  this  Thy  sanctuary,  may  speedily  be  corrected 
 by  Thy  chastisement.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  offer  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  Sacrifice  of  recon- 
 ciliation and  praise,  beseeching  Thee  in  Thy  pity  to  correct  those 
 whom  the  adversary,  by  his  persuasion,  hath  stirred  up  to  make 
 assault  on  the  possessions  of  Thy  sanctuary.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee  favourably  to  hear  our 
 prayers,  and  of  Thine  accustomed  mercy  defer  not  speedily 
 to  accomplish  that  which  we  ask  concerning  the  enemies  and 
 plunderers  of  Thy  Holy  Church.     Through. 
 
 FOR  THOSE  AT  SEA. 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  W7ho  didst  bring  our  fathers  through  the~Red  Sea, 
 and  bear  them  through  the  great  waters,  we  praise  Thy  Name, 
 and  humbly  beseech  Thee  to  vouchsafe  to  turn  away  all  adver- 
 sities from  Thy  servants  at  sea,  and  to  bring  them  with  a  calm 
 voyage  unto  the  haven  where  they  would  be.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Accept,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  prayers  and  ob- 
 lations of  Thy  people;  and  graciously  defend  from  all  adver- 
 sities Thy  servants  who  in  Thy  Name  are  travelling  by  water. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We,  being  sanctified  by  the  Divine  Mystery, 
 humbly  entreat  Thy  Majesty,  O  Lord,  by  the  wood  of  the  Holy 
 Cross,  graciously  to  protect  from  all  perils  Thy  servants  at  sea 
 who  trust  in  Thee.     Through. 
 
 FOR  OUR  BENEFACTORS,  AND  THE  HEALTH  OF  THOSE 
 OF  THEM  WHO  ARE  LIVING. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  Lord,  stretch  forth   the  right  hand  of  Thy  heavenly  help 
 unto  Thy  servants  and  handmaidens  ;  that  they  may  seek  Thee 
 with   their  whole  heart,  and    what   they  ask   rightly,  let   them 
 obtain.     Through. 
 
COMMON    MEMORIALS.  56/ 
 
 Secret,  Be  favourable,  O  Lord,  unto  these  our  supplications, 
 and  graciously  accept  these  oblations  of  Thy  servants  and  hand- 
 maidens which  we  present  to  Thee  for  their  health  and  safety ; 
 and  that  the  prayer  of  none  be  in  vain,  the  request  of  none  un- 
 availing, grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  what  we  ask  faithfully 
 we  may  obtain  effectually.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  give  unto  Thy  servants 
 and  handmaidens  constancy  and  sincerity  in  Thy  faith;  that  they 
 being  grounded  in  Divine  charity,  may  not  be  removed  from  the 
 integrity  of  the  same  by  any  temptation.     Through. 
 
 AGAINST  THOSE  WHO  RISE  UP  AGAINST  US. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  cast  down  the  pride  of  our  enemies, 
 and  lay  them  low  by  the  might  of  Thy  right  hand  ;  that  iniquity 
 prevail  not  against  righteousness,  but  that  falsehood  ever  give  place 
 to  truth.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  by  virtue  of  this  Holy 
 Mystery,  let  us  be  cleansed  from  our  secret  faults,  and  delivered 
 from  the  snares  of  our  enemies.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  partaking  of  Thy 
 holy  Mystery  purify  us,  and  bestow  upon  us  alike  pardon  and  pro- 
 tection.    Through. 
 
 FOR  A   WOMAN  WITH  CHILD.* 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  didst  sanctify  the  blessed  Virgin-Mother, 
 Mary,  both  in  her  conception  and  delivery;  and  by  Thy  mighty 
 power  didst  deliver  Jonah  from  the  whale's  belly,  protect  Thy 
 servant  who  is  great  with  child,  and  visit  her  with  Thy  salvation 
 that  the  child  she  beareth  may  be  safely  delivered,  and  may  attain 
 unto  the  grace  of  the  laver  of  salvation.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Receive,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  our  humble  prayers 
 and  oblations,  and  preserve  Thy  servant  under  the  shield  of  Thy 
 protection  ;  and  as  Thou  hast  ordained  of  Thy  grace  that  she  be 
 with  child,  so,  when  the  time  of  her  travail  draweth  near, 
 graciously  deliver  her,  and  mercifully  keep  her,  and  her  child, 
 from  all  disquietude.     Through. 
 
 *  This  was  composed  by  Pope  Celestine  for  his  sister, 
 days'  indulgence  to  any  priest  who  said  it. 
 
568  COMMON     MEMORIALS. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Almighty  God,  be  present  with  our  supplications, 
 and  grant  unto  Thine  handmaid  the  gift  of  Thy  bountiful  pro- 
 tection j  that  when  the  time  of  her  labour  is  at  hand,  she  may 
 receive  the  protection  of  Thy  grace  ;  and  that  the  child  she  may 
 have  borne  be  brought  to  the  laver  of  salvation,  and  increase  and 
 grow  in  grace.     Through. 
 
 MEMORIALS    OF    SS.    KATHERINE,  MARGARET,  AND 
 MARY   MAGDALENE. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  hast  granted  unto  Thy  most  holy  Virgins  SS. 
 Katherine  and  Margaret  the  palm  of  martyrdom,  and  to  S.  Mary 
 Magdalene  pardon  of  her  sins,  mercifully  vouchsafe  unto  us,  for 
 their  sake  and  prayers,  both  to  be  adorned  with  the  grace  of 
 chastity,  and  to  be  loosed  from  the  bands  of  our  sins.    Through. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  let  this  gift  which  we  have  offered  be  pleasing 
 unto  Thee;  and  that  we  may  be  enabled  worthily  to  minister  unto 
 Thee,  let  the  holy  Virgins  Katherine  and  Margaret  obtain  for 
 us  purity  of  mind,  and  the  blessed  Mary  Magdalene  a  saving 
 penitence.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  that  have  been  partakers  of  heavenly  food 
 beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that,  for  the  sake  and  prayers  of 
 Thy  holy  Virgins  SS.  Katherine,  Margaret,  and  Mary  Magda- 
 lene, we  may  serve  Thee  with  a  chaste  body,  and  alway  cleave 
 unto  Thy  love.     Through. 
 
 FOR  THOSE  SICK  OF  A  FEVER  * 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  by  Thy  holy  Apostles 
 and  Martyrs  wast  pleased  to  bestow  divers  gifts  of  healing, 
 vouchsafe,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  raise  up  to  health  by  Thy  medi- 
 cine Thy  servant  N.,  who  is  grievously  vexed  by  fever  (at  the 
 intercession  of  Thy  servant  Sigismuhd,  King  and  Martyr),  and 
 mercifully  restore  him  whole  as  before.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  offer  Thee  the  holy  gifts,  O  Lord,  in  the  name  of 
 Sigismund,  Thy  chosen  King  and  Martyr,  that  Thou  wouldst 
 abate  the  burning  fever  of  this  sick  person,  and  ever  defend  him 
 by  Thy  aid.     Through. 
 
 *  A  Memorial  of  S.  Sigismund,  King-  and  Martyr,  when  he  lay  in  the  city  of 
 Sens. 
 
COMMON    MEMORIAI  569 
 
 P.  Comm.  Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Who  hast  granted  to 
 those  who  minister  before  Thee  the  fulfilment  of  all  those  things 
 which  they  ask  aright ;  mercifully  receive  our  prayers  which  we 
 offer  in  behalf  of  Thy  servant  N.,  in  honour  of  S.  Sigismund, 
 Thy  King  and  Martyr,  and  grant  that  what  we  ask  for  him  with 
 a  devout  mind  we  may  speedily  obtain  by  Thy  favour.    Through. 
 
 AGAINST  INFIDELS. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  everlasting  Trinity,  one  God,  to  "Whose  power  it  belongeth 
 to  put  down  the  mighty  and  exalt  the  meek,  we  humbly  entreat 
 Thy  mercy  in  this  holy  ordinance,  grant  Thy  aid  unto  Thy 
 whole  Church ;  and  as  Thou  didst  deliver  the  children  of  Israel 
 from  the  hands  of  the  Egyptians,  so  deliver  Thy  Christian  people 
 from  the  oppression  of  infidels,  and  give  victory  unto  Thy  servants, 
 that  the  estate  of  Thy  Church  may  be  exalted  on  high,  and  the 
 infidels  entirely  cast  down  by  faith,  that  Christians  may  rejoice 
 in  Thy  inheritance,  and  the  Catholic  Church  ever  give  thanks 
 for  Thy  Right  Hand,  which  doth  in  all  things  protect  her. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret.  Almighty  and  ever-living  God,  accept  our  unworthy 
 prayers,  and  give  heed  to  our  petitions  in  these  holy  offerings; 
 and  as  Thou  wast  present  with  Moses  and  Aaron  in  Egypt,  so 
 vouchsafe  to  be  with  us  and  with  all  the  Christian  host,  and 
 deliver  us  from  the  yoke  of  the  oppressor.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  we  whom 
 Thou  hast  satisfied  with  the  heavenly  gift  may  be  cleansed  from 
 our  secret  faults,  and  delivered  from  the  snares  of  the  enemy, 
 that  through  Thy  aid  we  may  evermore  rejoice  in  Thy  comfort. 
 Through. 
 
 OF  THE  LORD'S  INCARNATION. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  holy  brightness  of  Thy 
 Son's  Incarnation,  Nativity,  Passion,  Resurrection,  Ascension, 
 and  the  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  illuminate  our  hearts  as  we 
 think  on  them  ;  that  thereby  we  may  be  freed  from  the  darkness 
 of  this  world,  and  by  His  guidance  attain  unto  the  land  of  ever- 
 lasting light.     Through. 
 
$JO  COMMON    MEMORIALS. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  confirm  in  our  hearts  the 
 Mysteries  of  the  true  faith,  that  we  who  confess  Him  Who  was 
 conceived  of  a  Virgin  to  be  very  God  and  Man,  may  by  the 
 power  of  His  life-giving  Incarnation,  Nativity,  Passion,  Resur- 
 rection, Ascension,  and  the  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  attain 
 unto  the  country  which  abideth  for  ever.    Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we 
 who  celebrate  with  due  praise  and  veneration  the  memory  of 
 Thy  Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ's  Incarnation,  Nativity,  Passion, 
 Resurrection,  Ascension,  and  the  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
 may  by  the  grace  of  the  same  Holy  Spirit  ourselves  rise  from 
 the  death  of  the  soul,  and  live  for  ever  in  sanctification  by  Thee. 
 Through. 
 
 FOR  THE  KING  AND  QUEEN. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  in  Whose  hand  are  the  hearts  of  Kings,  Who  art  the 
 Comforter  of  the  meek,  the  Strength  of  the  faithful,  and  the 
 Protector  of  all  that  trust  in  Thee,  give  unto  our  King  N.  and 
 Queen  N.,  and  all  Christian  people,  to  discern  and  acknowledge 
 Thy  over-ruling  authority,  that  by  Thee  they  may  ever  have 
 renewed  strength  and  pardon.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Receive,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  prayers  and 
 oblations  of  Thy  Church,  which  we  offer  unto  Thy  Majesty  for 
 the  welfare  of  Thy  servants  our  King  and  Queen,  and  for  the 
 protection  of  their  faithful  people  ;  entreating  Thee  to  work  the 
 ancient  wonders  of  Thine  arm,  that  Christendom,  being  delivered 
 out  of  the  hands  of  her  enemies,  may  serve  Thee  in  freedom  and 
 quietness.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  by 
 these  Holy  Mysteries  which  we  have  received,  our  King  and 
 Queen,  and  all  Christian  people  may  ever  think  such  things  as 
 be  rightful,  and  both  in  word  and  deed  follow  after  that  which 
 is  well-pleasing  unto  Thee.     Through. 
 
57 
 
 £©a#0C0  for  tfte  Death 
 
 BEFORE  THE  DAY  OF  BURIAL  WHEN  THE  CORPSE  IS 
 PRESENT* 
 
 1"  It  is  to  be  noted  that  a  Mass  is  said  daily  in  the  Chapter-house  through 
 Advent  (when  the  Choir  is  not  ruled)  till  Christmas  Eve,  and  from  the 
 Octave  of  the  Epiphany  to  Wednesday  in  Holy  Week,  and  from  Trinity 
 Monday  to  Advent }  for  the  faithful  departed,  with  Deacon  and  Sub- 
 deacon,  in  albs  and  amices  only,  unless  a  double  Feast  or  Octave  with 
 Rulers  occur  the  day  before,  or  the  corpse  be  present,  or  it  be  the  Anniver- 
 sary of  a  Bishop,  for  then  the  Mass  is  said  at  the  special  Altar,  or  at  an 
 Altar  near  which  the  body  is  buried.  Also  no  Mass  for  the  Dead  is  said 
 in  the  Chapter-house  in  Easter-tide  unless  the  body  be  present,  or  it  be 
 an  Anniversary  or  Trental. 
 
 The  Office. 
 
 Grant  them,  0  Lord,  eternal  rest,  and  let  light  perpetual  shine 
 upon  them. 
 
 Ps.  lxv.  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  praised  in  Sion :  and  unto  Thee 
 shall  the  vow  be  performed  in  Jerusalem.  Thou  that  hearest 
 prayer,  unto  Thee  shall  all  flesh  come. 
 
 *[[    At  the  Office  let  the  Deacon  cense  the  corpse  on  either  side,  beginning  at 
 the  head)  but  let  him  not  go  round  it. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 0  God,  Whose  property  is  always  to  have  mercy  and  to  for- 
 give, we  humbly  pray  Thee  in  behalf  of  the  soul  of  Thy  servant 
 which  Thou  hast  this  day  commanded  to  depart  out  of  this 
 world :  deliver  it  not  into  the  hands  of  the  enemy,  nor  forget  it 
 at  the  last,  but  command  it  to  be  received  by  the  holy  angels, 
 and  to  be  carried  into  the  land  of  the  living;  and  forasmuch  as 
 he  hoped  and  believed  in  Thee,  let  him  be  accounted  worthy  to 
 rejoice  in  the  communion  of  Thy  saints.     Through. 
 
 %  Memorials  are  said  of  Bishops,  Brethren,  Parents,  and  all  the  Faithful 
 Departed,  if  any  person  other  than  the  King,  Queen,  or  great  Noble. 
 
 The  Epistle.      I  Thess.  iv.  13-18. 
 
 1  would  not  have  you  be  ignorant comfort  one  another 
 
 with  these  words. 
 
 ^[  The  following  Gradual  is  said  for  a  Bishop  only,^  and  that  whether  the 
 body  is  present  or  not,  by  three  Clerks  of  the  second  bench,  standing  at  the 
 head  of  the  corpse.  But  if  the  body  be  not  present,  they  stand  at  the  step 
 of  the  Quire. 
 
 *  If  the  body  be  not  present,  all  as  in  the  Daily  Mass.  (See  p.  575.) 
 t  This  rubric  is  corrected  according  to  the  Defensorium  Directorii,  which  states 
 the  one  as  it  standi  in  the  Missal  to  be  wroii£. 
 
$Jl  MASSES    FOR    THE    DEAD. 
 
 Gradual,  Ps.  xxiii.  Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of 
 the  shadow  of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil:  for  Thou  art  with  me, 
 0  Lord. 
 
 y.  Thy  rod  and  Thy  staff  comfort  me. 
 
 *[  /;;  all  other  Masses  the  following  Gradual  is  sung  by  three  Clerks  of  the 
 second  bench  at  the  head  of  the  corpse,  if  present ;  if  it  be  not,  it  is  said  at 
 the  step  of  the  Quire,  the  Choir  sitting  and  chanting  it. 
 
 Gradual.  Graf  it  them,  0  Lord,  eternal  rest,  and  let  light  perpe- 
 tual shine  upon  them. 
 
 y .  Ps.  xxv.  Their  souls   shall  dwell  at  ease,  and  their  seed 
 
 shall  inherit  the  land. 
 
 ^f  This  is  said  by  four  Clerks  of  the  highest  bench,  standing  at  the  head  of  the 
 corpse,  if  'present ;  if  not,  at  the  step  of  the  Quire,  two  singitig  each  V'., 
 but  all  four  beginning  and  ending  it  together.  In  the  meantime^  after 
 censing  the  Altar,  let  the  Deacon  cense  the  corpse. 
 
 Tract.  Ps.  xiii.  Like  as  the  hart  desireth  the  water-brooks, 
 so  longeth  my  soul  after  Thee,  O  God. 
 
 "J^.  My  soul  is  athirst  for  God,  yea,  even  for  the  living  God : 
 when  shall  I  come  to  appear  before  the  presence  of  my  God  ? 
 
 y.  My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  night,  while  they 
 daily  say  unto  me,  Where  is  now  thy  God  ? 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  xi.  2 1 -2  7. 
 
 At  that  time  Martha  said  to  Jesus  which  should  come 
 
 into  the  world. 
 
 Offert.  O  Lord  Jesu  Christ,  King  of  Glory,  deliver  the  souls  of  all 
 the  faithful  departed  from  the  hand  of  hell,  and  from  the  deep  pit : 
 deliver  them  from  the  lion's  mouth,  that  hell  swallow  them  not  up, 
 that  they  fall  not  into  the  blackness  of  darkness;  but  let  S.  Michael  the 
 Standard-bearer  bring  them  into  the  holy  light  which  thou  promisedst 
 of  old  to  Abraham  and  his  seed. 
 
 %  Here  again  the  Priest  shall  cense  the  corpse,  and  after  washing  his  hands 
 shall  say,  We  offer  to  Thee  (seep.  299). 
 
 Secret.  Accept,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  merciful  Father, 
 the  oblation  which  we  offer  unto  Thee  in  behalf  of  the  soul  of 
 Thy  servant  N.,  which  Thou  ha -t  delivered  this  day  from  the 
 corruption  of  the  flesh ;  and  grant  that  he  may  be  restored  and 
 absolved  from  all  the  errors  of  this  mortal  state,  and  in  eternal 
 rest  may  await  the  day  of  resurrection.     Through. 
 
M  \  >R    THE    DEAD.  ^7  ] 
 
 Comm.  Grant  unto  those,  O  Lord,  in  memory  of  ivhom  the  Body 
 of  Christ  is  received,  dcnud  rest. 
 
 A  .  And  let  light  perpetual  shine  upon  them.  Grant  unto  those,  O 
 Lord,  in  memory  of  ivhom  the  Blood  of  Christ  is  received,  eternal  rest. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  the 
 soul  of  Thy  servant  N.  may  be  received  by  the  angels  of  light, 
 and  carried  to  the  habitations  prepared  for  the  blessed.    Through. 
 
 MASS  ON  THE  DAY  OF  BURIAL. 
 
 T  All  as  in  the  last  Mass. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  we  humbly  entreat  Thy  mercy 
 that  Thou  wouldst  command  that  the  soul  of  Thy  servant  N.,  for 
 whose  body  we  perform  the  due  Office  of  Burial,  be  laid  in  the 
 bosom  of  Thy  Patriarch,  Abraham;  that  when  the  day  of  Thy 
 recognition  shall  arrive,  he  may  be  raised  up  at  Thy  bidding 
 among  the  saints  and  Thine  elect.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Receive,  O  Lord,  in  behalf  of  the  soul  of  Thy  servant 
 the  Sacrifice  which  Thou  hast  graciously  offered  unto  God  the 
 Father  for  us ;  and  because  for  the  sake  of  men  Thou  didst 
 come  down  from  Heaven,  when  Thou  shalt  come  again  let  It 
 be  counted  worthy  to  be  united  to  the  assembly  of  Thy  saints. 
 Through  Thee,  O  Saviour  of  the  world,  Who. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  the  soul  of 
 Thy  servant,  for  whose  body  we  have  this  day  performed  the 
 duty  of  man  to  man,  may  be  cleansed  by  this  Sacrifice,  and  give 
 thanks  unto  Thee  for  the  perpetual  gift  of  Thy  salvation. 
 Through. 
 
 MASS  IN  TRENTALS  AND  ON  THE  THIRTIETH  DAY. 
 
 The  Office. 
 As  in  the  first  Mass  for  the  Dead. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Whose  property  is  ever  to  have  mercy  and  to  forgive, 
 be  favourable  unto  the  soui  of  Thy  servant,  and  forgive   ali  his 
 sins,  that  he  being  loosed  from  the  chains  of  death  may  be  found 
 meet  to  pass  unto  life.     Through. 
 
574  MASSES    FOR    THE    DEAD. 
 
 *§  The  catafalque  is  not  censed.  If  Mass  is  said  for  a  body  that  is  present, 
 or  an  Anniversary  come  in  a  Trenta/,  then  I.  Collect  of  Anniversary  or 
 Burial,  II.  Trental,  III.  Bishops,  IV.  Brethren,  V.  All  Faithful  De- 
 parted. 
 
 The  Lesson.     2  Mace.  xii.  43-45. 
 In  those  days  a  mighty  man  of  valour,  Judas,  made  a  gathering 
 that  they  might  be  delivered  from  sin. 
 
 %  In  Trentals  of  Bishops  the  Epistle  is  as  in  the  first  Mass  for  the  Dead. 
 
 Gradual.  Grant  them.   (See  p.  572). 
 
 "H  But  it  is  sung  by  the  whole  Choir  sitting,  and  only  begun  by  the  Clerks 
 standing  at  the  step  of  the  Quire.  If  it  is  for  a  Bishop  it  is  as  in  the 
 first  Mass,  only  the  Clerks  sing  it  at  the  step  of  the  Quire. 
 
 Tract.  If  for  a  Bishop,  as  above ;  if  not,  as  in  the  Daily  Mass 
 (see  p.  575). 
 
 %  The  rest  as  in  the  first  Mass  for  the  Dead ;  but  the  Gospel  is  one  of  those 
 in  the  Daily  Mass  (see  p.  576,),  if  the  Mass  is  not  for  a  Bishop. 
 
 Secret.  Look  down,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  and 
 vouchsafe  favourably  to  receive  this  Sacrifice  which  we  offer 
 unto  Thee  in  behalf  of  the  soul  of  Thy  servant ;  and  grant  him 
 perpetual  peace  and  everlasting  rest.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  celebration  of 
 the  Divine  Sacrament  be  profitable  unto  the  soul  of  Thy  servant ; 
 that  of  Thy  mercy  he  may  have  eternal  fellowship  with  Him  in 
 Whom  he  trusted  and  believed.     Through. 
 
 MASS  ON  ANNIVERSARIES. 
 
 The    Office. 
 
 As  above  in  the  first  Mass  for  the  Dead. 
 
 ^]   The  catafalque  is  censed  if  it  be  the  Anniversary  of  a  Bishop  or  Dean. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  Lord  God  of  pardon,  grant  unto  the  soul  of  Thy  servant, 
 the  anniversary  of  whose  burial  we  keep,  a  place  of  refreshing, 
 a  blessed  rest,  and  the  light  of  glory.     Through. 
 
 ^[  The  remaining  Memorials  as  above. 
 
 The  Epistle. 
 As  in  the  Daily  Mass,  except  it  be  for  a  Bishop;  then  as  in 
 the  first  Mass  for  the  Dead. 
 
MASSES    FOR    THE    DEAD. 
 
 575 
 
 Gradual  and  Tract.  As  in  the  Daily  Mass,  unless  it  be  for  a 
 Bishop,  then  as  in  the  first  Mass  for  the  Dead. 
 
 The  Gospel. 
 One  of  those  in  the  Daily  Mass,  unless  it  be  for  a  Bishop, 
 then  as  in  the  first  Mass  for  the  Dead. 
 
 ^[  The  rest  as  in  the  first  Mass  for  the  Dead. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  mercifully  to  hear  our  humble 
 prayers  in  behalf  of  the  soul  of  Thy  servant  whom  as  on  this 
 day  we  yearly  commemorate  ;  in  behalf  of  whom  we  offer  unto 
 Thee  the  Sacrifice  of  praise  •,  that  Thou  wouldst  vouchsafe  to 
 admit  him  unto  the  fellowship  of  Thy  saints.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  the  soul  of 
 Thy  servant,  the  anniversary  of  whose  burial  we  keep,  may  be 
 cleansed  by  this  Sacrifice,  and  alike  obtain  pardon  and  eternal 
 rest.     Through. 
 
 THE  DAILY  MASS  FOR  THE  DEAD  * 
 
 The   Office. 
 As  above. 
 
 The  Collects. 
 
 %  Tfje  first  is  for  Bishops;  the  second  for  Brethren;  the  third  for  All  the 
 Faithful  Departed. 
 
 ^|    At  the  Mass  in  the  Chapter-house  no  incense  is  offered. 
 
 The  Lesson.     Rev.  xiv.  1 3. 
 In  those  days  I  heard their  works  do  follow  them. 
 
 The  Epistle.      I  Cor.  xv.  20-23. 
 Brethren,  Christ  is  risen  every  man  in  his  own  order. 
 
 ^[  This  last  Lesson  and  Epistle  are  said  alternately  through  the  year. 
 
 Gradual.  As  above,  but  it  is  sung  by  the  whole  Choir  sitting, 
 the  Precentor  beginning  it. 
 
 Tract.  Ps.  cxxx.  Out  of  the  deep  have  I  called  unto  Thee,  O 
 Lord :  Lord,  hear  my  voice. 
 
 jt.  O  let  Thine  ears  consider  well :  the  voice  of  my  complaint. 
 
 *  To  be  used  at  all  times  except  on  the  above  occasions. 
 
5/6  MASSES    FOR     THE    DEAD. 
 
 y.  If  Thou,  Lord,  will   be  extreme  to   mark  what   is  done 
 amiss:   O  Lord,  who  may  abide  it  ? 
 
 y.  For   there   is   mercy  with  Thee,  therefore  shalt  Thou  be 
 feared,  0  Lord, 
 
 SUNDAY    AND    MONDAY. 
 
 The  Gospel. 
 As  in  the  first  Mass  for  the  Dead. 
 
 TUESDAY. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  vi.  37-40. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples  and  to  the  multitude  of  the 
 Jews,  All  that  the  Father  giveth  Me  at  the  last  day. 
 
 WEDNESDAY. 
 
 The  Gospel.      John  v.  24-29. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples  and  to  the  multitude  of  the 
 Jews,  Verily,  verily resurrection  of  damnation. 
 
 THURSDAY. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  v.  2 1 -2 4. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said' to  His  disciples  and  to  the  multitude  of  the 
 
 Jews,  As  the  Father  raiseth  up  the  dead  from  death 
 
 unto  life. 
 
 FRIDAY. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  vi.  5 1 -54. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples  and  to  the  multitude  of  the 
 Jews,  I  am  the  Living  Bread at  the  last  day. 
 
 SATURDAY. 
 
 The  Gospel.     John  vi.  53-54. 
 At  that  time  Jesus  said  to  His  disciples  and  to  the  multitude  of  the 
 Jews,  Verily,  verily at  the  last  day. 
 
 %  We  offer  Thee  is  not  said ;  Offert.  as  above. 
 
 Comm.      Let  light  eternal  shine  upon  them,   0  Lord,  together  with 
 Thy  saints,  for  ever ,  for  Thou  art  holy. 
 
 y .      Grant  them,   0  Lord,  eternal  rest ;   and  let  light  perpetual 
 shine  upon  them,  together  ivith  Thy  saints,  for  ever,  for  Thou  art  holy. 
 
 %  In  the  last  Service  before  Easter,  the  Comm.  is  as  in  the  first  Mass  for 
 
 the  Dead. 
 
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 Q0cmorial0  for  tije  IDeaO, 
 
 FOR  BISHOPS. 
 Tie  Collect. 
 O  GoJ,  Who  hast  caused  Thy  servants  to  be  reckoned  among 
 those  of  Episcopal  dignity  in  the  Apostolic  ministry,  grant,  we 
 beseech  Thee,  that  they  may  rejoice  in  the  everlasting  fellowship 
 in  heaven  of  those  whose  office  they  bore  awhile  on  earth. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  offer  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  our  service  and  oblations 
 in  behalf  of  the  souls  of  Thy  servants,  our  Bishops,  beseeching 
 Thee  that  they  may  have  a  portion  of  everlasting  blessedness, 
 together  with  the  Apostolic  Prelates  whose  office  they  executed. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  celebration  of 
 the  Divine  Mystery  be  profitable  to  the  souls  of  Thy  servants, 
 our  Bishops,  that  those  whom  whilst  on  earth  Thou  madest 
 dispensers  of  this  gift  may  by  Thy  command  be  numbered  with 
 Thine  elect  priesthood.     Through. 
 
 FOR  BRETHREN  AND  SISTERS. 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  the  bestower  of  pardon  and  the  author  of  the  salvation 
 of  mankind,  we  beseech  Thee,-  of  Thy  mercy,  that  the  brethren 
 and  sisters  of  our  congregations  who  are  departed  this  life  may 
 at  the  intercession  of  Blessed  Mary,  ever  Virgin,  S.  Michael  the 
 Archangel,  and  all  saints,  attain  unto  fellowship  in  eternal  happi- 
 ness.    Through. 
 
 Secret.  O  God,  Whose  mercy  is  infinite,  graciously  receive  our 
 humble  prayers,  and  grant  unto  the  souls  of  the  brethren  and 
 sisters  of  our  congregations  to  whom  Thou  didst  give  grace  to 
 confess  Thy  Name,  the  pardon  of  all  their  sins  by  this  Sacrament 
 of  our  salvation.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Almighty  and  merciful 
 God,  that  the  souls  of  the  brethren  and  sisters  of  our  congrega- 
 tions in  whose  behalf  we  have  offered  this  Sacrifice  of  praise  unto 
 Thy  Majesty,  being  by  virtue  of  this  Sacrament  purified  from  all 
 sin,  may  through  Thy  mercy  receive  the  blessedness  of  perpetual 
 light.  Through, 
 p  p 
 
$j8  MEMORIALS    FOR    THE    DEAD. 
 
 FOR  BENEFACTORS. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Almighty  and  merciful  God,  the  only  salvation  of  mankind, 
 we  humbly  entreat  Thee  in  behalf  of  the  souls  of  Thy  servants 
 and  handmaidens  our  parents  and  benefactors,  that  at  the  in- 
 tercession of  Mary,  the  Blessed  Mother  of  God,  with  all  Thy 
 saints,  Thou  wouldst  deign  to  bestow  abundantly  upon  them 
 pardon  of  their  sins,  and  in  the  last  day  the  joy  of  a  blessed 
 resurrection.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Sanctify,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  this  life-giving 
 Sacrament  of  all  the  faithful,  and  grant  that,  at  the  inter- 
 cession of  Mary,  the  Blessed  Mother  of  God,  with  all  Thy 
 saints,  It  may  profit  the  souls  of  Thy  servants  and  handmaidens, 
 our  parents  and  benefactors,  that  they  may  be  cleansed  from  all 
 their  sins,  and  refreshed  with  the  Food  of  everlasting  life. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  saving  Sacrament 
 upon  which  we  have  fed  quicken  us ;  and  at  the  intercession  of 
 Mary,  the  Blessed  Mother  of  God,  with  all  Thy  saints,  grant 
 that  it  may  be  profitable  to  the  souls  of  Thy  servants  and  hand- 
 maidens our  parents  and  benefactors,  procuring  for  them  Thy 
 grace  and  pardon,  and  the  attainment  of  the  everlasting  glory  of 
 a  future  resurrection.     Through. 
 
 FOR  AN  ABBAT. 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  the  soul  of  Thy  ser- 
 vant and  Abbat,  whom  whilst  he  abode  in  this  world  Thou  didst 
 adorn  with  Thy  holy  gifts,  may  ever  rejoice  in  a  glorious  seat  in 
 heaven.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Receive,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  oblation  which 
 we  humbly  present  unto  Thee  in  behalf  of  the  soul  of  Thy  ser- 
 vant and  Abbat,  entreating  of  Thy  mercy  that  he  upon  whom 
 Thou  didst  lay  the  office,  may  also  have  the  reward  of  a  Priest. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm,  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  by 
 these  holy  Mysteries  the  soul  of  Thy  servant  and  Abbat,  who 
 faithfully  ministered  unto  Thee,  may  stand  pure  in  Thy  sight. 
 Through. 
 
MEMORIALS     FOR    THE     DEAD.  579 
 
 FOR   A  PRIEST. 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Whose  mercies  are  without  number,  accept  our 
 prayers  for  the  soul  of  Thy  servant  and  Priest,  and  vouchsafe 
 him  the  fellowship  of  Thy  saints  in  the  land  of  light  and  joy. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  graciously  re- 
 ceive the  offering  which  we  present  unto  Thee  in  behalf  of  the 
 soul  of  Thy  servant  and  Priest,  and  grant  that  he  whom  Thou 
 didst  suffer  to  serve  at  Thy  Altar  may  attain  at  Thy  bidding 
 unto  the  fellowship  of  Thy  Priests  in  bliss.     Through. 
 
 P.  Ccmm.  We  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  by  these  holy 
 Mysteries  to  bestow  upon  the  soul  of  Thy  servant  and  Priest, 
 whom  Thou  didst  permit  to  minister  at  the  holy  Altar,  a  part  and 
 lot  in  eternal  happiness.     Through. 
 
 FOR  A  FATHER  AND  MOTHER. 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  Who  hast  commanded  us  to  honour  father  and  mother, 
 of  Thy  mercy  have  compassion  on  the  souls  of  my  father  and 
 mother;  forgive  them  all  their  sins,  and  let  me  behold  them 
 in  the  joy  of  eternal  light.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Accept,  O  Lord,  this  Sacrifice  which  is  offered  to  Thee 
 in  behalf  of  the  souls  of  my  father  and  mother,  and  grant  them 
 endless  joy  in  the  land  of  the  living,  and  make  me  to  be  numbered 
 with  them  in  the  blessedness  of  the  saints.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  let  the  partaking  of  the  heavenly  Sacra- 
 ment obtain  everlasting  repose  and  light  for  the  souls  of  my 
 father  and  mother,  and  let  me  with  them  have  through  Thy 
 grace  a  share  in  the  heavenly  crown.     Through. 
 
 FOR  ANYONE  DECEASED. 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  alone  canst  heal  after  death,  grant,  we  beseech 
 Thee,  that  the  soul  of  Thy  servant,  being  cleansed  from  all  sin, 
 may  be  gathered  into  the  company  of  Thine  elect.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Accept,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  this  oblation  which 
 we  present  unto  Thee  in  behalf  of  the  soul  of  Thy  servant,  and 
 grant  him  eternal  rest  amongst  saints  elect,  that  so  he  may  have 
 the  full  fruition  of  their  fellow;  hip  in  life  eternal.     Through. 
 p  p  2 
 
580  MEMORIALS    FOR    THE    DEAD. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  Lord,  let  our  prayers  ascend  unto  Thee,  and 
 through  this  holy  Sacrament  which  we  have  received  let  the  soul 
 of  Thy  servant  have  eternal  joys,  that  he  whom  Thou  madest 
 Thine  by  adoption  may  also  by  Thy  command  have  a  share  in 
 Thy  heritage.     Through. 
 
 FOR  A  DEAD  FRIEND. 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Help  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  and  at  the  prayers  of  Mary, 
 the  most  Blessed  Mother  of  God,  ever  Virgin,  let  the  soul  of 
 Thy  servant  have  a  place  in  the  light  of  everlasting  blessedness. 
 Through. 
 
 Secret.  Accept,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  the  Sacrifice  of 
 reconciliation  and  praise  which  we  present  unto  Thee  to  be  con- 
 secrated to  Thy  Name  in  honour  of  the  Blessed  Mary,  Mother 
 of  God,  and  the  repose  of  Thy  servant,  for  which  we  humbly 
 entreat  Thee.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Let  our  prayers,  O  Lord,  come  up  before  Thee, 
 and  let  the  soul  of  Thy  servant  N.  have  eternal  joys;  and  at  the 
 intercession  of  Mary,  the  Blessed  Mother  of  God,  let  him  whom 
 Thou  hast  made  Thy  own  by  adoption  have  part  in  Thine 
 inheritance.     Through. 
 
 FOR  ONE  OVERTAKEN  BY  SUDDEN  DEATH. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Almighty  and  merciful  God,  in  Whose  power  is  the  estate  of 
 man ;  absolve  the  soul  of  Thy  servant,  we  beseech  Thee,  from 
 all  sins,  that  although  overtaken  by  death  he  may  not  lose  the 
 benefit  of  the  repentance  which  he  desired.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  let  the  offering  of  this 
 Sacrifice  be  acceptable  unto  Thee  in  behalf  of  the  soul  of  Thy 
 servant,  and  let  him  find  that  pardon  for  his  sins  which  he 
 sought;  and  forasmuch  as  he  could  not  fulfil  it  with  his  lips,  let 
 him  attain  by  Thy  bounty  unto  the  benefit  of  the  penitence  after 
 which  he  longed.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  God,  by  Whom  every  good  thing  is  given  to  the 
 hearts  of  men,  vouchsafe  by  this  holy  Sacrament  which  we  have 
 received,  as  Thou  didst  give  unto  the  soul  of  Thy  servant  the 
 will  to  repent,  so  in  Thy  pity  Thou  wouldst  bestow  upon  him 
 the  pardon  he  desired.     Through. 
 
MEMORIALS    FOR    THE    DEAD.  58 1 
 
 FOR  MALE  RELATIONS. 
 The  Collect. 
 Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  unto  Whom  no  prayer  is  made 
 without  hope  of  compassion,  be  favourable  unto  the  souls  of  Thy 
 servants,  and  cause  those  who  have  departed  out  of  this  life  in 
 the  confession  of  Thy  Name  to  be  gathered  into  the  number  of 
 Thy  saints.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Have  mercy,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  on  the  souls 
 of  Thy  servants  in  whose  behalf  we  have  offered  Thee  the 
 Sacrifice  of  reconciliation;  and  forasmuch  as  in  the  light  of  this 
 world  they  abode  in  the  Catholic  Faith,  let  a  most  merciful 
 recompense  be  bestowed  upon  them  in  the  life  to  come.   Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Let  this  Communion,  O  Lord,  cleanse  us  from  sin, 
 and  bestow  upon  the  souls  of  Thy  servants  a  portion  in  the  joy 
 of  Heaven,  that  before  the  judgment-seat  of  Christ's  glory  Thy 
 people  may  be  set  apart  with  those  at  the  Right  Hand,  and  have 
 no  part  with  those  on  the  left.     Through. 
 
 FOR  FEMALE  RELATIONS. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Have  mercy,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  of  Thy  goodness,  on 
 the   souls  of  Thine  handmaidens;  and  grant  that  they,   being 
 purified  from  the  corruptions   of  this  mortal  life,  may  have  a 
 share  in  eternal  salvation.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  let  the  souls  of  Thine  handmaidens  be  cleansed 
 from  all  sin  by  this  Sacrifice,  without  which  none  is  free  from 
 guilt;  and  grant  that  by  this  office  of  holy  reconciliation  they 
 may  obtain  perpetual  mercy.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  the  souls  of  Thine 
 handmaidens  have  a  part  in  the  eternal  Light,  the  Sacrament 
 whereof  they  have,  of  Thy  perpetual  mercy,  attained  unto* 
 Through. 
 
 FOR  A  DEPARTED  WOMAN. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 We  humbly  beseech  Thy  Majesty,  O  Lord,  that  the  soul  of 
 Thine  handmaiden,  being  cleansed  from  the  sins  which  in  this 
 life  she  hath  committed,  may  be  numbered  in  the  lot  of  Thy 
 just  ones.     Through. 
 
582  MEMORIALS    FOR    THE    DEAD. 
 
 Secret.  We  present  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  this  oblation  with 
 humble  supplication,  entreating  Thy  Majesty  that  the  soul  of 
 Thine  handmaiden  may  through  this  office  of  holy  reconciliation 
 be  accounted  meet  to  attain  unto  eternal  rest.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  unto  the  soul  of 
 Thine  handmaid  eternal  compassion  ;  that  being  set  free  from  the 
 bondage  of  the  flesh,  eternal  Light  may  have  it  in  possession. 
 Through. 
 
 DURING  TRENTALS. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Incline  Thine  ear,  O  Lord,  unto  our  prayers,  whereby  we 
 humbly  entreat  Thy  mercy  that  Thou  wouldst  give  unto  the  souls 
 of  Thy  servants  and  handmaidens,  who  at  Thy  command  have 
 departed  this  life,  a  place  in  the  land  of  peace  and  light,  and 
 ordain  them  a  communion  with  Thy  saints.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  this  oblation  release  the 
 souls  of  Thy  servants  and  handmaidens  from  all  evils  of  this 
 mortal  life ;  forasmuch  as  when  offered  It  also  bare  the  sin  of  the 
 whole  world.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Vouchsafe  unto  us,  O  Lord,  by  this  Sacrifice  which 
 we  have  received,  that  the  souls  of  Thy  servants  and  hand- 
 maidens may  be  counted  worthy  to  obtain  that  remission  of  sins 
 which  they  have  ever  desired.     Through. 
 
 FOR  BENEFACTORS. 
 The  Collect. 
 
 Have  mercy,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  upon  the  souls  of  all 
 our  departed  benefactors,  and  in  return  for  the  benefits  which 
 they  bestowed  upon  us  on  earth  let  them  obtain  an  eternal  reward 
 in  Heaven.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Let  the  oblation  of  this  Sacrifice  be  pleasing  unto  Thee, 
 O  Lord,  for  our  own  salvation,  and  that  of  all  our  benefactors 
 whose  memory  we  call  to  mind  with  especial  affection,  and 
 graciously  have  mercy  upon  all  Christians  quick  and  dead. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Let  the  Sacrament  we  have  received,  O  Lord,  set 
 us  free  from  the  chains  of  sin,  and  obtain  for  the  souls  of  all  our 
 departed  benefactors  fellowship  with  blessed  spirits.    Through. 
 
MEMORIALS    FOR    THE    DEAD.  583 
 
 FOR  THOSE  WHO  REPOSE  IN  A  CEMETERY. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  in  Whose  tender  mercy  the  souls  of  the  faithful  are 
 at  rest;  of  Thy  favour  give  unto  the  souls  of  all  Thy  servants 
 and  handmaidens  who  here  and  everywhere  sleep  in  Christ 
 pardon  of  sin,  that  they  being  absolved  from  all  guilt  may 
 evermore  rejoice  with  Thee.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  Mercifully  accept,  O  Lord,  this  Sacrifice  which  is  pre- 
 sented unto  Thee  in  behalf  of  the  souls  of  all  Thy  servants  and 
 handmaidens  who  here  and  everywhere  sleep  in  Christ,  that  being 
 delivered  by  this  one  only  offering  from  the  dread  bonds  of  death 
 they  may  be  found  meet  to  attain  unto  eternal  life.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  God,  the  Light  of  faithful  souls,  graciously  be  pre- 
 sent when  we  call  upon  Thee,  and  grant  unto  Thy  servants  and 
 handmaidens  whose  bodies  here  and  everywhere  repose  in  Christ 
 a  place  of  refreshment,  the  blessing  of  rest,  and  brightness  of 
 light.   Through. 
 
 FOR  THOSE  WE  ARE  BOUND  TO  PRAY  FOR. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  that  the  souls  of 
 Thy  servants  and  handmaidens,  the  commemoration  of  whom  we 
 keep  with  special  reverence,  and  for  whom  we  are  bidden  and 
 are  bound  to  pray,  and  the  souls  of  all  our  benefactors,  relations, 
 and  connections,  and  all  the  faithful,  may  rest  in  the  bosom  of 
 Thy  saints,  and  being  presently  raised  from  the  dead  may  please 
 Thee  in  the  land  of  the  living.     Through. 
 
 Secret.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  these  gifts  which  we  offer 
 in  presence  of  Thy  Majesty  be  profitable  to  the  souls  of  all  Thy 
 servants  and  handmaidens,  commemoration  of  whom  we  keep 
 with  special  reverence,  and  for  whom  we  are  bidden  and  are 
 bound  to  pray,  as  also  for  the  souls  of  all  our  benefactors,  rela- 
 tions, and  friends,  and  all  the  faithful,  that  they  being  delivered 
 by  Thy  loving-kindness  from  the  dread  bonds  of  death,  may  be 
 found  meet  to  be  partakers  of  eternal  happiness.     Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  God,  Who  of  Thine  unspeakable  mercy  dost 
 cause  the  souls  of  men  to  pass  from  trouble  to  rest ;  favourably 
 hear  our  supplications  in  behalf  of  the  souls  of  Thy  servants  and 
 handmaidens  commemoration  of  whom  we  keep  with  special 
 reverence,  and  for  whom  we  are  bidden  and  are  bound  to  pray  ; 
 
584  MEMORIALS    FOR    THE    DEAD. 
 
 as  also  for  the  souls  of  all  our  benefactors,  relations,  and  friends, 
 and  of  all  the  faithful  ;  restore  them  to  Paradise,  and  number 
 them  in  the  lot  of  Thy  just  ones.     Through. 
 
 FOR  ALL  THE  FAITHFUL  DEPARTED. 
 
 The  Collect. 
 
 O  God,  the  Creator  and  Redeemer  of  all,  grant  unto  the  souls 
 of  all  the  faithful  departed  pardon  of  all  their  sins;  that  through 
 the  help  of  holy  supplications  they  may  obtain  the  forgiveness 
 they  have  ever  desired.     Who. 
 
 Secret.  Look  down  mercifully,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  on 
 the  oblation  we  offer  in  behalf  of  the  souls  of  all  the  faithful 
 departed;  and  as  Thou  wast  pleased  to  bestow  on  them  the  gift 
 of  Christian  faith,  grant  them  also  the  reward  of  the  same. 
 Through. 
 
 P.  Comm.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  our  humble  prayers 
 be  profitable  unto  the  souls  of  all  the  faithful  departed  •,  deliver 
 them  from  all  their  sins,  and  make  them  partakers  of  Thy  re- 
 demption.    Through. 
 
 THE  TRENTAL  OF  S.  GREGORY* 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  the  supreme  hope  of  our  redemption,  Who  didst  choose 
 before  all  lands  to  be  born  in  the  Land  of  Promise,  and  there 
 didst  suffer  death ;  graciously  deliver  the  soul  of  Thy  servant  N. 
 out  of  the  hands  of  evil  spirits,  and  that  same  land  out  of  the 
 power  of  the  infidels;  and  that  the  people  that  believe  not  in 
 Thee  may  receive  correction  by  Thy  power  do  Thou  of  Thy 
 great  loving-kindness  succour  all  those  who  trust  in  Thee.    Who. 
 
 Secret.  Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  Redeemer  of  souls  that 
 shall  be  saved,  and  price  of  the  redemption  of  mankind  ;  in  Thy 
 
 *  Whoever  may  desire  to  keep  the  Trental  of  S.  Gregory  must  celebrate  three 
 Masses  of  the  Lord's  Nativity,  three  of  the  Lord's  Epiphany,  three  of  the  Purifi- 
 cation of  S.  Mary,  three  of  the  Annunciation  of  the  same,  three  of  the  Lord's 
 Resurrection,  three  of  the  Lord's  Ascension,  three  of  Whitsun-Day,  three  of  the 
 Trinity,  three  of  the  Assumption  of  S.  Mary  the  Virgin,  three  of  her  Nativity; 
 and  let  these  Masses  be  celebrated  within  the  Octaves  of  the  above  feasts,  ail  as 
 on  their  day,  but  with  these  Collects  after  the  Collect  for  the  day.  Let  him  also 
 say  daily  Placebo  and  Dirige,  with  nine  Psalms,  Lessons,  and  Anthems,  except  in 
 Easter-tide,  when  the  Service  must  be  said  with  three;  and  let  the  Commendation 
 of  Souls  be  said  so  many  times.  Let  the  first  Coilect  be  the  following;  let  him  also 
 say  it  every  day  ut  Mass  throughout  the  year. 
 
MEMORIALS    FOR    THE    DEAD.  585 
 
 pity  have  mercy  on  the  soul  of  Thy  servant  N.,  and  whatsoever 
 defilements  it  hath  contracted  by  the  fraud  of  the  Devil,  or 
 through  its  own  iniquity,  do  Thou  of  Thy  pity  mercifully  pardon 
 and  cleanse  away  ;  deliver  also  the  land  which  Thou  hast  hal- 
 lowed by  Thine  own  Blood  from  the  hands  of  the  enemies  of 
 the  Cross,  and  mercifully  dispose  the  desires  of  the  children  of 
 Israel  who  are  instant  in  prayer  for  its  freedom  after  the  way  of 
 everlasting  salvation.     Who. 
 
 P.  Comm.  O  God,  Whose  mercies  are  without  number,  to 
 Whom  only  it  belongeth  to  heal  after  death  •  Who  art  the 
 Life  of  the  living,  the  Hope  of  the  dying,  and  the  Salvation  of 
 all  that  trust  in  Thee  ;  Who  didst  deign  to  consecrate  by  Thy 
 precious  Blood  the  land  of  Thine  inheritance  polluted  by  the  sins 
 of  the  sons  of  Esau  \  do  Thou  cleanse  the  soul  of  Thy  servant 
 N.  from  all  sins  by  virtue  of  this  Sacrament,  and  deliver  it 
 from  all  pains  which  for  them  it  deserveth  ;  make  the  unbelieving 
 and  rebellious  Thine  own  peculiar  people  by  Thy  grace ;  and 
 pitifully  stretch  out  the  hand  of  Thine  aid  unto  all  those  who 
 put  their  trust  in  Thy  mercy.     Who. 
 
 A    PROSE     FOR    THE    DEPARTED, 
 
 WHICH    MAY    BE    SAID    IF    ANY    DESIRE   IT. 
 
 Day  of  wrath,  O  Day  of  mourning, 
 Lo,  the  world  in  ashes  burning — 
 Seer  and  Sybil  gave  the  warning. 
 
 0,what  fear  man's  bosom  rendeth, 
 When  from  Heaven  the  Judge  descendeth, 
 On  Whose  sentence  all  dependeth. 
 
 Wondrous  sound  the  trumpet  flingeth, 
 Through  earth's  sepulchres  it  ringeth, 
 All  before  the  Throne  it  bringeth. 
 
 Death  is  struck,  and  Nature  quaking, 
 
 All  creation  is  awaking — 
 
 To  its  Judge  an  answer  making. 
 
 Lo,  the  Book,  exactly  worded, 
 Wherein  all  hath  been  recorded — 
 Thence  shall  judgment  be  awarded. 
 
 When  the  Judge  His  seat  attaineth, 
 And  each  hidden  deed  arraigneth, 
 Nothing  unavenged  remaineth. 
 
 What  shall  I,  frail  man,  be  pleading  ? 
 Who  for  me  be  interceding 
 When  the  just  are  mercy  needing  ? 
 
586  A     MASS    TO    TURN    AWAY    PESTILENCE. 
 
 King,  of  Majesty  tremendous, 
 Who  dost  free  salvation  send  us, 
 Fount  of  pity,  then  befriend  us. 
 Think,  kind  Jesu,  my  salvation 
 Caus'd  Thy  wondrous  Incarnation — 
 Leave  me  not  to  reprobation. 
 Faint  and  weary  Thou  hast  sought  me — 
 On  the  Cross  of  suff 'ring  bought  me; 
 Shall  such  grace  be  vainly  brought  me  ? 
 Righteous  Judge  of  Retribution, 
 Grant  Thy  gift  of  absolution 
 Ere  that  Reck'ning  Day's  conclusion. 
 Guilty,  now  I  pour  my  moaning, 
 All  my  shame  with  anguish  owning: 
 Spare,  O  God,  Thy  suppliant  groaning. 
 Thou  the  sinful  Mary  savest, 
 Thou  the  dying  thief  forgavest — 
 And  to  me  a  hope  vouchsafest. 
 Worthless  are  my  prayers  and  sighing, 
 Yet,  good  Lord,  in  grace  complying, 
 Rescue  me  from  fires  undying. 
 With  Thy  favour'd  sheep,  O  place  me ; 
 Nor  among  the  goats  abase  me — 
 But  to  Thy  Right  Hand  upraise  me. 
 While  the  wicked  are  confounded, 
 Doom'd  to  flames  of  woe  unbounded, 
 Call  me,  with  Thy  saints  surrounded. 
 Low  I  kneel,  with  heart- submission: 
 See,  like  ashes,  my  contrition — 
 Help  me  in  my  last  condition. 
 
 Ah,  that  day  of  tears  and  mourning, 
 From  the  dust  of  earth  returning, 
 Man  for  Judgment  must  prepare  him. 
 Spare,  O  God,  in  mercy  spare  him; 
 Lord,  Who  didst  our  souls  redeem, 
 Grant  a  blessed  Requiem.     Amen. 
 
 A  MASS  TO  TURN  AWAY  PESTILENCE.* 
 
 The  Office.     2  Sam.  xxiv. 
 
 Remember  Thy  covenant,  0  Lord,  and  say  to  Thy  destroying  angel. 
 Stay  thou  thy  handy  that  the  earth  be  not  laid  ivaste;  slay  not  every 
 living  soul. 
 
 Ps.  lxxx.  Hear,  O  Thou  Shepherd  of  Israel,  Thou  that 
 leadest  Joseph  like  a  sheep. 
 
 *   Composed  by  Pope  Clement  at  Avignon. 
 
A    MASS    TO    TURN    AWAY    PESTILENCE,  587 
 
 The  Collect. 
 O  God,  Who  desireth  not  the  death,  but  the  repentance  of 
 sinners,  we  beseech  Thee  graciously  turn  Thy  people  unto  Thy- 
 self ;  and,  forasmuch  as  their  devotion  unto  Thee  is  stedfast,  in 
 Thy  mercy  put  away  from  them  the  rod  of  Thy  wrath.    Through. 
 
 The  Lesson.     2  Sam.  xxiv.  1 5- 1 9. 
 
 7)/  those  days  the  Lord  sent  a  pestilence  as  the  Lord 
 
 commanded. 
 
 Gradual.  Ps.  cvii.  The  Lord  sent  His  word  and  healed  them, 
 and  they  were  saved  from  their  destruction. 
 
 y.  O  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the  Lord  for  His  good- 
 ness, and  declare  the  wonders  that  He  doeth  for  the  children  of 
 men. 
 
 Alleluia  I  y.  I  will  save  My  people  in  the  midst  of  Jerusalem  ; 
 and  I  ivill  be  to  them  a  God  in  truth  and  justice. 
 
 The  Sequence, 
 
 With  pious  minds  let  us  rejoice, 
 Our  hearts  responding  to  our  voice, 
 
 The  Trinity  to  praise; 
 The  Father  and  the  Son  entreat, 
 And  Holy  Ghost,  with  reverence  meet, 
 
 While  lauding  hymns  we  raise. 
 To  Him  together  let  us  cry, 
 Beseeching  of  the  Lord  on  high 
 
 That  He  will  pitying  hear : 
 Our  hearts  are  faint,  our  souls  oppressed, 
 The  nation  now  is  sore  distressed, 
 
 The  plague  strikes  all  with  fear. 
 Fierce  pestilence  doth  taint  the  air, 
 Disease  prevails,  and  none  doth  dare 
 
 To  hope  for  safety  more : 
 The  waves  with  poison  mingled  flow, 
 And  storms  and  tempests  wildly  blow ; 
 
 The  people  mourn  full  sore. 
 If  Thou  dost  for  our  sins  chastise, 
 Now  it  is  time  Thou  shouldst  arise — 
 
 Have  mercy,  Jesu  kind  : 
 The  lion  seeks  the  flock  to  tear, 
 Good  Shepherd,  if  Thou  art  not  there 
 
 No  succour  can  we  find. 
 The  earth,  the  sea,  the  firmament, 
 And  each  obedient  element, 
 
 Thy  Hand  Divine  declare  : 
 As  Thou  didst  walk  the  sea  confessed 
 Thy  footsteps  on  her  waters  pressed; 
 
 The  floods  their  Maker  bare. 
 
588  A    MASS    TO    TURN    AWAY    PESTILENCE. 
 
 At  Thy  command  all  tumults  cease, 
 And  in  a  moment  there  is  peace, 
 
 Nought  moves,  and  all  is  still; 
 All  rests  on  Thee,  all  reverence  pays, 
 The  whole  creation  Thee  doth  praise, 
 
 O  Power  of  kindly  will. 
 
 Send  us  propitious  gales,  we  pray, 
 And  bear  us  to  the  goal  of  life ; 
 
 The  pestilence  drive  far  away, 
 
 And  rid  us  of  the  tempest's  strife. 
 
 We  that  were  long  time  bound  by  sin, 
 Turn  back  to  Thee,  regaining  strength 
 
 Chastised,  and  sad  of  heart  within, 
 In  Thee  alone  we  trust  at  length. 
 
 Converted  sinners  the  old  law 
 
 Ne'er  to  receive  refused; 
 And  mercifully  did  chastise 
 
 Those  who  its  grace  abused. 
 
 As  Joab  after  Abner  went, 
 Pursuing  him  with  fierce  intent, 
 
 Good  words  for  peace  prevailed ; 
 In  safety  o'er  the  mountain  height 
 Joab,  returning,  marched  by  night, 
 
 Else  life  for  all  had  failed. 
 
 According  to  the  appointed  word, 
 Pardon  the  prophet  doth  accord 
 
 To  David's  great  offence; 
 His  grievous  crime  is  cleansed  away, 
 When  "  I  have  sinned,"  he  doth  say, 
 
 In  tones  of  penitence. 
 
 King  Hezekiah  sore  doth  weep  ; 
 Forthwith  at  his  repentance  deep, 
 
 His  sin  is  put  aside ; 
 He  weeps,  and  profits  by  his  tears, 
 For  God  doth  add  unto  his  years 
 
 A  longer  term  beside. 
 
 The  gentle  Esther  seeks  relief 
 Of  Assuerus  in  her  grief, 
 
 Her  nation's  life  to  win  : 
 Hence  Mordecai  deliverance  found  : 
 On  his  own  gallows,  Haman,  bound, 
 
 Doth  expiate  his  sin. 
 
 Whilst  heavenly  valour  from  on  high 
 
 Judith  illuminates, 
 Headless  she  leaves  her  enemy, 
 
 And  captives  liberates. 
 
 Then,  Mother  of  the  highest  King, 
 The  true  Anointed  One,  we  see 
 
 You  both,  the  Law  prefiguring, 
 Thou  Esther,  Assuerus  He. 
 
A    MASS    TO    TURN    AWAY    PESTILENCE.  589 
 
 O  blessed  Virgin,  intercede, 
 
 Us  from  the  pestilence  to  save  ; 
 Those  whom  Thy  Son  redeemed  and  freed, 
 
 Let  Him  deliver  from  the  grave. 
 
 O  Virgin  Mother,  the  Word's  Cell, 
 Star  of  the  Sea,  thou  Garden  Well, 
 The  pestilential  storm  dispel ; 
 
 Let  us  poor  sinners  live; 
 O  Mother,  wipe  our  tears  away, 
 The  raging  tempest  still  this  day; 
 Now  in  our  trouble  for  us  pray, 
 
 Our  drooping  hearts  revive. 
 
 Thy  Son  doth  spare  if  thou  dost  pray, 
 O  Mother  then  no  more  delay, 
 
 Thy  Holy  Child  implore ; 
 Let  the  fell  plague,  the  deadly  blast, 
 Together  cease,  and  now  at  last 
 
 Health  to  our  land  restore. 
 
 Our  guilt  and  punishment,  we  pray, 
 Let  Thy  Son  wholly  take  away, 
 And  us  with  comfort  greet ; 
 .    And  grant  us  of  His  realm  a  share 
 Whose  citizens  eternal  are : 
 Let  all  Amen  repeat. 
 
 The  Gospel.     Luke  iv.  38-44. 
 
 At  that  time  Jesus  arose  out  of  the  synagogue synagogues 
 
 of  Galilee. 
 
 Offert.  Numb.  xvi.  The  high  priest  stood  between  the  living 
 and  the  dead,  and,  offering  the  oblation  of  incense,  appeased  the  wrath 
 of  the  Lord,  and  the  plague  was  stayed  from  the  house  and  people 
 of  Israel. 
 
 Secret.  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  let  this  Thy  Sacrifice  suc- 
 cour Thy  people ;  mightily  deliver  us  from  all  things  which 
 affright  us,  and  keep  and  defend  us  from  all  calamities  which 
 assail  us.     Through. 
 
 Comm.  Luke  vi.  A  multitude  of  diseased,  and  they  that  were 
 vexed  with  unclean  spirits,  came  to  Jesus,  for  there  went  virtue 
 out  of  Him  and  healed  them  all. 
 
 P.  Comm.  Hear  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  and  at  the  inter- 
 cession of  Mary,  the  Blessed  Mother  of  God,  set  Thy  people 
 free  from  the  terrors  of  Thy  wrath,  and  of  Thy  mercy  cause 
 them  to  rest  securely  in  Thy  bountiful  goodness.     Through. 
 
59° 
 
 THE  PASSION   OF   OUR  LORD  JESUS  CHRIST 
 ACCORDING  TO  JOHN.* 
 
 t  At  that  time  Pilate  took  Jesus  and  scourged  Him.  And  the 
 soldiers  platted  a  crown  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.  %  And  they  spit  upon 
 Him,  and  took  the  reed,  and  smote  Him  on  the  head.§  And  the 
 soldiers  took  Jesus,  and  He,  bearing  His  Cross,  went  forth  into 
 a  place  called  the  place  of  a  skull  :  where  they  crucified  Him, 
 and  two  other  with  Him,  on  either  side  one,  and  Jesus  in 
 the  midst.  After  this,  Jesus  knowing  all  things  which  should 
 come  to  pass,  said,  I  thirst ;  and  they  filled  a  sponge  with  vinegar, 
 and  put  it  upon  hyssop,  and  put  it  to  His  mouth.  ||  And  when 
 He  had  tasted  thereof,  He  would  not  drink,  but  said,^[  It  is 
 finished  ;  and  He  bowed  His  head,  and  gave  up  the  ghost. 
 ##And  immediately  the  earth  did  quake,  and  the  sun  was  darkened. 
 And  the  vail  of  the  Temple  was  rent,  and  the  rocks  rent,  and 
 the  graves  were  opened,  and  those  who  slept  arose  ;  which  things, 
 when  the  centurion  saw,  he  said,  Truly,  this  was  the  Son  of  God. 
 \\  At  length  one  of  the  soldiers  with  a  spear  pierced  His  side, 
 and  forthwith  came  thereout  blood  and  water.  And  he  that 
 saw  it  bare  record,  and  we  know  that  his  record  is  true. 
 
 jt.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 ty.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 O  Lord  Jesu  Christ,  Who  for  us  sinners  didst  place  Thy  hands 
 and  Thy  feet,  and  Thy  whole  Body  upon  the  wood  of  the  Cross  ; 
 and  didst  bear  the  crown  of  thorns,  set  upon  Thy  head  by  the 
 Jews  in  dishonour  of  Thy  most  Holy  Body  ;  and  hanging  upon 
 the  Cross  didst  suffer  five  wounds  for  the  sake  of  us  sinners,  and 
 hast  redeemed  us  by  Thy  sacred  Blood  ;  grant  us,  we  beseech 
 Thee,  O  Lord,  this  day,  and  every  day,  the  practice  of  penitence, 
 abstinence,  patience,  humility,  and  chastity  ;  and  light,  sense, 
 understanding,  and  knowledge  of  the  truth,  even  unto  the  end. 
 Through  Thee,  Jesu  Christ,  Saviour  of  the  world,  King  of 
 Glory.     Who. 
 
 *  This  Passion  was  compiled  by  Pope  John  XXII.,  at  Avignon,  three  days 
 before  his  death  :  for  which  he  granted  to  all  who  said  or  heard  it,  being  truly  con- 
 trite penitents,  three  hundred  days'  indulgence. 
 
 +  John  xix.  i — 3.         X  Matt,  xxvii.  30.        §  John  xix.  16--18  ;  28,  29. 
 
 ||  Matt,  xxvii.  34.  %  John  xix.  30.  **  Matt,  xxvii.  51 — 54. 
 
 ft  John  xix.  34,  35. 
 
59 
 
 SDtticw  13cncDiction0** 
 
 THE  BLESSING  OF  SALT  AND  WATER. 
 
 T|    On   all  Sundays  after  Prime  and  the  Chapter,  let  the  Blessing  be  made  of 
 salt-water  at  the  step  of  the  Quire,  on  this  wise — 
 
 I  exorcise  thee,  O  creature  of  salt,  by  the  living  God,  +  by 
 the  true  God,  -f-  by  the  holy  God,  +  by  the  God  Who  com- 
 manded thee  to  be  cast  into  the  water  by  Elias  the  prophet,  that 
 the  barrenness  of  the  same  might  be  healed,  that  thou  become 
 salt  for  the  preservation  of  them  that  believe,  and  be  to  all  who 
 take  thee  salvation  of  soul  and  body ;  and  from  the  place 
 wherein  thou  shalt  be  sprinkled  let  every  delusion  and  wicked- 
 ness of  the  Devil,  and  all  unclean  spirits,  when  adjured,  fly  and 
 depart,  by  Him  ;  Who  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead, 
 and  the  world  by  fire.     Amen. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 We  humbly  implore  Thy  boundless  loving-kindness,  Almighty 
 and  everlasting  God,  that  of  Thy  bounty  Thou  wouldst  deign 
 to  ble  -+-  ss  and  sane  +  tify  this  creature  of  salt,  which  Thou  hast 
 given  for  the  use  of  mankind  ;  let  it  be  unto  all  who  take  it 
 health  of  mind  and  body;  that  whatsoever  shall  be  touched  or 
 sprinkled  with  it  be  freed  from  all  manner  of  uncleanness,  and 
 from  all  assaults  of  spiritual  wickedness.     Through. 
 
 %  Then  let  the  Exorcism  of  the  Water  be  said. 
 
 I  exorcise  thee,  O  creature  of  water,  in  the  Name  of  God  + 
 the  Father  Almighty  ;  and  in  the  Name  of  Jesus  Christ,  +  His 
 Son,  our  Lord  ;  and  in  the  power  of  the  Holy  +  Ghost;  that  thou 
 mayest  become  water  exorcised  for  the  chasing  away  of  all  the 
 power  of  the  enemy  ;  that  thou  mayest  have  strength  to  cast  out 
 the  enemy  himself  and  his  apostate  angels,  by  the  power  of  the 
 same,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Who  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick 
 and  dead,  and  the  world  by  fire.     Amen. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 O  God,  Who  for  the  salvation  of  mankind  hast  hidden  one  of 
 Thy  greatest  sacraments  in  the  element  of  water,  graciously  give 
 ear  when  we  call  upon  Thee,  and  pour  upon  this  element,  pre- 
 pared for  divers  purifications,  the  power  of  Thy  bles  +  sing; 
 let  Thy  creature  serve  in  Thy  Mysteries,  by  Divine  grace  be 
 effectual  for   casting  out  devils  and  for  driving  away  diseases, 
 
 *  The  place  of  these  varies  in  the  editions  :   they  are  all  put  together  here. 
 
592  DIVERS    BENEDICTIONS. 
 
 that  on  whatsoever  in  the  houses  or  places  of  the  faithful  this 
 water  shall  be  sprinkled,  it  may  be  freed  from  all  uncleanness,  and 
 delivered  from  hurt.  Let  not  the  blast  of  pestilence  nor  disease 
 remain  there  ;  let  every  enemy  that  lieth  in  wait  depart ;  if  there 
 be  aught  which  hath  ill-will  to  the  safety  and  quietness  of  the 
 inhabitants,  let  it  flee  away  at  the  sprinkling  of  this  water,  that 
 they  being  saved  by  the  invocation  of  Thy  Holy  Name,  may  be 
 defended  from  all  that  rise  up  against  them.  Through. 
 
 %  Here  let  the  Priest  cast  salt  into  the  water  in  the  form  of  a  Cross,  saying — 
 
 Let  this  become  a  mixture  of  salt  and  water,  in  the  Name  of 
 the  Father,    +   and  of  the  Son,    +  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  + 
 Amen. 
 
 "y .  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 
 #.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 O  God,  Author  of  invincible  might,  King  of  a  dominion  which 
 cannot  be  moved,  and  ever  a  Conqueror,  Who  puttest  down  the 
 strength  of  all  that  rise  up  against  Thee,  overcomest  the  rage 
 of  the  adversary,  and  by  Thy  power  dost  cast  down  his  wicked- 
 ness ;  we,  O  Lord,  with  fear  humbly  entreat  and  implore  Thee 
 mercifully  to  look  upon  this  creature  of  salt  and  water;  after  Thy 
 loving-kindness  graciously  illumine  and  sanctify  +  it,  that  where- 
 soever it  shall  be  sprinkled,  by  the  invocation  of  Thy  holy  Name 
 all  unclean  spirits  which  lie  in  wait  may  be  cast  out,  and  the 
 dread  of  the  serpent  be  chased  far  away ;  and  let  the  presence 
 of  the  Holy  Ghost  vouchsafe  to  be  with  us  who  ask  Thy  mercy 
 in  every  place.     Through. 
 
 *[[  Whilst  the  water  is  sprinkled,  is  said — 
 Ant.  Thou  shalt  purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean  ; 
 Thou  shalt  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 
 
 Pf.  li.  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  after  Thy  great  goodness. 
 
 Ant.  Thou  shalt  purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean  ; 
 Thou  shalt  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 
 
 ~jf.  According  to  the  multitude  of  Thy  mercies  do  away  mine 
 offences. 
 
 Ant.  Thou  shalt  purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean ; 
 Thou  shalt  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 
 
 y.  Glory  be.     As  it  was. 
 
 Ant.  Thou  shalt  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 
 
DIVERS    BENEDICTIONS.  593 
 
 *[    After  the  sprinkling  of  the  Holy  IVnter,  let  the  Priest  say  at  the  step  of  the 
 
 Quire — 
 
 y.  Shew  us  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord. 
 $.  And  grant  us  Thy  salvation. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 Graciously  hear  us,  O  Lord,  Holy  Father,  Almighty,  everlast- 
 ing God  ;  and  vouchsafe  to  send  Thy  holy  angel  from  Heaven  to 
 keep,  cherish,  protect,  visit,  and  defend  all  who  dwell  in  this 
 place.     Through. 
 
 THE    BLESSING    OF    BREAD. 
 
 Ps.    O  all  ye  works   of  the  Lord. 
 
 y.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 1^.   And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 Ble  +  ss,  O  Lord,  this  creature  of  bread,  as  Thou  didst  bless  the 
 five  loaves  in  the  wilderness,  that  all  who  taste  of  it  may  receive 
 alike  health  of  body  and  soul.     Through. 
 
 ^  Then  let  the  bread  be  sprinkled  with  Holy  Water. 
 ANOTHER. 
 
 y.  Our  help  is  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 
 
 1^.  Who  hath  made  heaven  and  earth. 
 
 y.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 
 $.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 O  Lord,  Holy  Father,  Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  deign  to 
 ble  +  ss  this  bread  with  Thy  spiritual  benediction,  that  it  may  be 
 health  of  mind  and  body  to  all  who  receive  it,  and  a  defence 
 against  all  diseases  and  snares  of  the  enemy;  through  Jesus  Christ, 
 Thy  Son,  our  Lord,  Who  didst  come  down  from  Heaven  and 
 give  us  Bread  which  is  the  life  and  salvation  of  mankind.  Who. 
 0,  0. 
 
594 
 
 THE   BLESSING  OF  BREAD  ON  SUNDAYS. 
 1"  First  let  the  Priest  read  the  Gospel,  "  In  the  beginning." 
 1jt.  Blessed  be  the  Name  of  the  Lord, 
 \\.  From  this  time  forth  for  evermore. 
 y .  Let  us  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord. 
 ty.  Thanks  be  to  God. 
 y.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 fy.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 Let  us  pray. 
 The  Collect. 
 Bless,  O  Lord,  as  above. 
 ^[    Then  let  the  Priest  sprinkle  the  bread  'with  Holy  Water. 
 
 THE  BLESSING  OF  THE  PASCHAL  LAMB,  OF    EGGS  AND 
 HERBS,  AT  EASTER,  f 
 
 y.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 ~fy.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 O  God,  ruler  of  heaven  and  earth,  Who  givest  food  to  all 
 flesh,  and  flllest  every  living  thing  with  Thy  blessing,  ble  +  ss 
 and  sancti  +  fy  this  Paschal  lamb,  and  grant  us  who  receive  Thy 
 gifts  health  both  of  mind  and  body.     Through. 
 
 O  God,  Who  art  the  Maker  of  all  flesh,  Who  didst  give  laws 
 unto  Noah  and  his  sons  concerning  clean  and  unclean  animals  :  and 
 as  Thou  didst  give  eggs  and  herbs  to  mankind,  didst  allow  them  to 
 eat  of  clean  beasts ;  and  also  didst  command  Moses  and  Thy  people 
 in  Egypt  on  the  evening  of  the  Passover  to  eat  the  Paschal  lamb 
 as  a  type  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  by  Whose  Blood  Thou  didst 
 redeem  to  Thyself  out  of  the  world  all  the  first-born,  and  in  that 
 night  didst  command  all  in  Egypt  to  be  smitten,  preserving  Thy 
 people,  marked  out  beforehand  with  the  blood  of  the  lamb; 
 vouchsafe,  O  Lord  God  Almighty,  to  ble  +  ss  and  sancti  +  fy  this 
 Paschal  lamb,  that  whosoever  of  Thy  faithful  people  shall  eat 
 
 *  i.e.,  this  being  the  last  Gospel  at  Mass,  the  bread  was  probably  blessed  in  the 
 sicristy  afterwards. 
 t  '4  i'.v.  Missal. 
 
DIVERS    BENEDICTIONS.  595 
 
 of  it  may,  of  Thy  goodness,  be  filled  with  Thy  grace  and  hea- 
 venly benediction,  O  Lord,  Saviour  of  the  world,  by  Whom  all 
 things  were  made  and  created  from  the  beginning.     Who. 
 
 ^[  Then  let  all  the  things  be  sprinkled  with  Holy  IVater,  and  censed  by  the 
 
 Priest. 
 
 THE  BLESSING  OF  A  SCRIP  AND  STAFF.* 
 y .  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 1^.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 O  Lord  Jesu  Christ,  Who  of  Thy  unspeakable  mercy,  at 
 the  bidding  of  the  Father,  and  by  the  co-operation  of  the  Holy 
 Ghost,  wast  willing  to  come  down  from  Heaven,  and  to  seek  the 
 sheep  that  was  lost  by  the  deceit  of  the  Devil,  and  to  carry  him 
 back  on  Thine  own  shoulders  to  the  flock  of  the  Heavenly 
 Country  ;  and  didst  command  the  sons  of  Mother  Church  by 
 prayer  to  ask,  by  holy  living  to  seek,  and  by  knocking  to  per- 
 severe-, that  so  they  may  the  more  speedily  find  the  reward  of 
 saving  life  •,  we  humbly  call  upon  Thee,  that  Thou  wouldst  be 
 pleased  to  ble  +  ss  these  scrips  (or  this  scrip),  and  these  staves  (or 
 this  staff),  that  whosoever  for  the  love  of  Thy  Name  shall 
 desire  to  wear  the  same  at  his  side,  or  to  hang  it  at  his  neck, 
 or  to  bear  it  in  his  hands,  and  so  on  his  pilgrimage  to  seek 
 the  aid  of  the  saints,  with  the  accompaniment  of  humble  prayer, 
 being  protected  by  the  guardianship  of  Thy  Right  Hand,  may 
 be  found  meet  to  attain  unto  the  joys  of  the  everlasting  vision, 
 through  Thee,  O  Saviour  of  the  world.     Who. 
 
 ^[  Here  let  the  scrip  be  sprinkled  with  Holy  Water,  and  let  the  Priest  put  it 
 round  each  Pilgrim  s  neck,  saying — 
 
 In  the  Name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  receive  this  scrip,  the 
 habit  of  thy  pilgrimage,  that  after  due  chastisement  thou  mayest 
 be  found  worthy  to  reach  in  safety  the  shrine  of  the  saints  to 
 which  thou  desirest  to  go  ;  and  after  the  accomplishment  of 
 thy  journey  mayest  return  to  us  in  health.     Through. 
 
 %  Here  let  him  give  the  staff'  to  the  Pilgrim,  saying — 
 
 Receive  this  staff  for  thy  support  in  the  travail  and  toil  of  thy 
 
 *  This  and  the  next  are  generally  found  after  the  Service  for  those  going  a  journey. 
 
 (2  Q  2 
 
596  DIVERS    BENEDICTIONS. 
 
 pilgrimage,  that  thou  mayest  be  able  to  overcome  all  the  hosts  of 
 the  enemy,  and  reach  in  safety  the  shrine  of  the  saints  whither 
 thou  desirest  to  go ;  and  having  obediently  fulfilled  thy  course, 
 may  return  again  to  us  with  joy.     Through. 
 
 THE  BLESSING  OF  A  CROSS  FOR  ONE  ON  A  PILGRIMAGE 
 TO  JERUSALEM. 
 
 y.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 $.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 O  God,  Whose  power  is  invincible  and  pity  cannot  be  measured, 
 the  aid  and  sole  comfort  of  pilgrims  ;  Who  givest  unto  Thy 
 servants  armour  which  cannot  be  overcome  ;  we  beseech  Thee  be 
 pleased  to  ble  -1-  ss  this  Cross  which  is  humbly  devoted  to  Thee, 
 that  the  banner  of  the  venerated  Cross,  the  figure  whereof  is 
 upon  it,  may  be  a  most  mighty  strength  to  Thy  servants  against 
 the  wicked  temptations  of  the  old  enemy  ;  a  defence  by  the 
 way,  a  protection  in  Thy  house,  and  a  security  to  us  on  every 
 side.     Through. 
 
 %  Here  let  the  garment  marked  (with  the  Cross  be  sprinkled  with  Holy  Water, 
 and  given  to  the  Pilgrim,  the  Priest  saying — 
 
 Receive  this  dress  whereupon  the  sign  of  the  Cross  of  the  Lord 
 our  Saviour  is  traced,  that  through  it  safety,  benediction,  and 
 strength  to  journey  in  prosperity,  may  accompany  thee  to  the 
 Sepulchre  of  Him  Who,  with  God  the  Father  and  the  Holy 
 Ghost,  liveth  and  reigneth  one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 
 
 THE  END. 
 
gppentitj;. 
 
Note. — After  Appendix  A  had  gone  to  press,  the  Translator  discovered 
 what  he  was  not  before  aware  of,  that  the  Sarum  Pontifical  at  Cam- 
 bridge differed  in  text  slightly  from  the  Exeter  one.  It  was  then  too 
 late  to  make  any  alterations.  He  must  refer  his  readers,  therefore,  to 
 the  Postscript  for  the  result  of  this  investigation. 
 
599 
 APPENDIX  A.# 
 
 THE  CONSECRATION  OF  HOLY  OILS. 
 
 ^[  Let  the  Bishop  go  at  the  Office  of  Mass  ivith  a  procession  as  on  other  Doubles  ;  let  tivo 
 assist  him,  in  copes,  on  the  right  and  lift,  at  the  Confession,  and  afterwards  retire.  Then 
 let  the  Service  proceed  until  Thee,  therefore  ;  at  which  let  three  Ministers  get  read// 
 in  albs  and  amices,  and  ivith  banners  ;  and  three  Deacons  with  "veils  over  their  shoulders, 
 each  tearing  one  of  the  three  oils,  and  one  to  carry  the  silk  canopy  ;  also  let  the  three 
 Archdeacons  in  silk  copes  f  11  the  Holy-oil  stocks. 
 
 %  Before  By  Whom,  O  Lord,  let  the  Bishop  withdraw  a  little  from  the  Altar,  and  let  the 
 Archdeacon  >f  Berkshire  say  thrice  aloud,  The  Oil  of  the  Sick,  and  the  Deacon  tvho 
 carries  the  same,  and  is  preceded  by  a  banner,  following  him  ;  and  let  the  Deacon .f  present 
 the  oil-stock  to  the  Bishop,  and  the  Bishop  make  the  sign  of  the  Cross  over  it  thrice,  and 
 breathe  thrice  upon  it,  saying  in  the  hearing  of  those  about  him — 
 
 I  exorcise  thee,  most  unclean  spirit;  and  put  thee  to  flight  with  all  thy 
 assaults,  Satan,  and  every  illusion  of  wicked  enemies,  by  the  majesty  of 
 God  the  Father,  Almighty,  Who  by  His  marvellous  power  created  the 
 heavens,  the  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that  in  them  is ;  that,  together  with  all 
 thy  poisonous  lies,  thou  mayest  depart  far  from  this  creature  of  oil  at  the 
 coming  benediction.  In  the  Name  of  the  Father  +,  and  of  the  Son  4-,and 
 of  the  Holy  Ghost  -f ,  let  this  oil  be  to  all  who  shall  be  anointed  therewith 
 a  spiritual  unction  and  perfect  medicine,  to  confirm  in  the  Lord  the  temple 
 of  man's  estate,  by  the  co-operation  therein  of  the  grace  and  virtue  of  the 
 Holy  Ghost,  through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Redeemer ;  to  Whom,  with  the 
 Father,  be  all  praise  and  honour  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 
 
 THE  BLESSING  OF  THE  OIL  OF  THE  SICK. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 Almighty  God,  Who  for  the  need  of  the  sick  didst  visit  the  world  to 
 show  forth  Thy  healing  power,  and  by  Thy  presence  didst  cause  every  pain 
 and  sickness  to  flee  away;  regard  these  Thy  servants, that  what  this  day  in 
 the  commemoration  of  the  Holy  Supper  is  to  be  done  by  our  ministry,  may- 
 be perfected  by  Thy  power;  and  let  not  a  sinner's  blessing  displease  Thee, 
 forasmuch  as  Thou  art  the  purifier  and  pardoner  of  all  Thy  priests.  Do 
 Thou  also,  O  Lord,  Who,  according  to  the  word  of  Elisha,  didst  so  heal 
 Naaman  the  Syrian,  after  he  had  washed  in  Jordan  seven  times,  that  his 
 flesh  came  again  as  the  flesh  of  a  little  child,  and  he  was  cleansed  of  leprosy; 
 heal  and  cleanse  all  that  are  anointed  with  this  oil  from  all  leprosy  both 
 spiritual  and  bodily;  grant,  also,  O  Lord,  that  they  who  are  touched  by 
 this  oil,  may  remain  holy  and  undefiled  vessels,  and  may  ever  abound  with 
 the  sevenfold  grace  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Who. 
 
 We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  Holy  Father,  Almighty,  everlasting  God, 
 send  forth  Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  on  high  upon  this  fatness  of  the  olive, 
 which  Thou  hast  been  pleased  to  bring  out  of  the  green  tree,  and  through 
 the  present  influence  of  the  Holy  Ghost  let  it  be  enriched  with  heavenly 
 benediction,  to  the  refreshment  of  bodies,  and  salvation  of  souls ;  we  pray 
 Thee,  O  Lord,  Who  art  the  true  Saviour  and  Physician,  Who  also  hast  said 
 they  that  are  whole  need  not  a  physician,  but  they  that  are  sick  ;  pour 
 forth  upon  this  oil  the  healing  power  of  Thy  bene  +  diction  for  us  that  are 
 
 *  The  text  followed  is  that  of  the  Exeter  Pontifical.     The  rubrics  have  been 
 compared  with  the  Sarum  one  at  Cambridge  and  the  Registrum  S.  Osmundi. 
 f  Sarum  Pontifical,  Archdeacon. 
 
GOO  APPENDIX. 
 
 in  sickness  and  in  need  of  Thy  Divine  remedies,  that  it  may  be  to  all  who 
 touch  it,  and  are  anointed  therewith,  the  salvation  of  their  souls,  the  protec- 
 tion of  their  bodies,  the  stilling  of  their  passions,  and  the  restoration  of  sav- 
 ing health.  Let  this  oil,  O  Father  Almighty,  be  sancti-ffied,  as  Thou  saidst 
 by  the  Apostle,  Is  any  sick  among  you  ?  let  him  be  anointed  with  holy  oil 
 in  the  Name  of  the  Lord,  and  He  shall  raise  him  up ;  and  if  he  have  com- 
 mitted sins,  they  shall  be  forgiven  him;  to  the  end  that  we,  O  Lord,  trusting 
 in  this  Thy  sanction,  may  all  receive  the  same  for  an  holy  unction  and 
 spiritual  cure,  to  the  banishing  of  our  infirmities,  and  the  obtaining  for- 
 giveness of  all  our  sins.     In  the  Name  of  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord. 
 
 ^[    Then  let  the  Archdeacon  and  his  ministers  retire  in  the  same  order  in  -which  they  came. 
 
 ^f  A  little  before  the  Blessing  over  the  people,  let  the  Archdeacon  of  Wiltshire,  saying  thrice 
 aloud  Holy  Oil,  approach  in  the  same  ?nanner,  the  second  Deacon*  preceding  him  ivith  the 
 Oil  of  the  Catechumens  and  a  banner  ;  and  let  the  Bishop  make  the  sign  of  the  Cross  over  it 
 thrice,  and  breathe  thrice  upon  it,  saying — 
 
 I  exorcise  thee,  creature  of  oil,  in  the  Name  of  God  the  Father  +  Almighty, 
 by  this  invocation  +  of  Jesus  Christ,  and  by  the  power  of  the  Holy  Ghost; 
 that  by  this  adjuration  of  the  Trinity  most  high  and  one  Godhead,  all  the 
 wicked  power  and  malice  of  the  Devil,  and  all  fierce  assaults  and  hurtful 
 illusions  of  enemies,  may  be  turned  back  and  put  to  flight,  and  utterly 
 depart  from  thy  substance,  which  was  created  for  man's  use ;  that  in  the 
 Name  of  the  Lord  thou  mayest  become  a  holy  oil,  a  saving  unction,  purified 
 also  by  holy  mysteries,  for  the  sanctification  of  flesh  and  of  spirit,  and  for 
 the  remission  of  sins  to  all  who  shall  be  anointed  of  thee,  to  the  end  that 
 they  may  obtain  in  Baptism  the  grace  of  the  Holy  Spirit ;  that  like  as  the 
 breasts  and  shoulders  of  all  receive  the  outward  sign  of  Confirmation,  so 
 through  thee  their  minds  and  souls  may  be  inwardly  sanctified  with  a 
 heavenly  benediction,  in  the  Name  of  the  Father  -f,and  of  the  Son  +,and 
 of  the  Holy  Ghost  +  , 
 
 B.  For  ever  and  ever. 
 
 ~f.  Amen. 
 R\  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 "f.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 THE  BLESSING  OF  THE  OIL  OF  CATECHUMENS. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 O  Lord  God,  Father  Almighty,  Whose  Only-Begotten,  that  He  might 
 show  Himself  to  be  the  Lord,  worked  numberless  miracles  on  the  Jews, 
 healed  the  paralytic,  cleansed  the  lepers,  cast  out  devils,  raised  the  dead,  and  at 
 the  last  was  crucified  that  He  might  crucify  evil  spirits  and  quicken  the  dead ; 
 sanctify  this  oil,  and  let  all  who  shall  be  anointed  therewith  be  enriched  with 
 the  grace  of  eternal  sanctification,  and  be  made  fruitful  with  all  the  fatness 
 of  the  earth  and  the  dew  of  Heaven.  Grant  also,  Lord  Gcd,  that  our 
 benediction  may  abide  sure  and  mighty  in  His  Name,  Whom  all  creation 
 serveth ;  Whom  Cherubim  and  Seraphim,  and  all  the  orders  of  Heaven, 
 unite  in  praising,  saying,  Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  of  Hosts,  Who 
 livest  and  reignest  in  the  Holy  Trinity,  One  God,  world  without  end. 
 
 Let  us  pray. 
 
 O  God,  Who  by  the  power  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit  dost  strengthen  the  very 
 beginnings  of  tender  minds,  we  pray  Thee  to  ble  +  ss  and  sanctify  this  oil ; 
 
 *  Sarum  Pontifical,  Archdeacon, 
 
APPENDIX.  Co  I 
 
 grant  unto  those  who  by  the  anointing  or  this  creature  shall  come  unto  the 
 bver  of  blessed  regeneration,  cleansing  of  mind  and  body,  that,  if  any 
 spirits  of  the  enemy  remain  and  cleave  unto  them,  at  the  touch  of  this 
 billowed  oil  they  may  depart.  Let  no  place  be  left  for  spiritual  wicked- 
 ness; no  advantage  be  given  to  apostate  powers  ;  no  occasion  to  lie  in  wait 
 be  permitted  for  evil  visitants;  but  to  Thy  servants  who  come  near,  and  by 
 the  operation  of  Thy  Holy  Sp'rit,  let  this  be  an  unction  for  their  cleansing, 
 favourable  and  profitable  unto  the  salvation  of  those  who  shall  also  obtain 
 the  birth  of  heavenly  regeneration  in  the  Sacrament  of  Baptism.     Through. 
 
 ^[  After  this  let  the  Bishop  go  back  to  his  chair,  and  the  Deacon  carry  back  the  Holy-oil  stock  to 
 its  place  ;  then  let  the  Archdeacon  of  Dorset  say  thrice  aloud  The  Oil  of  Chrism,  and  let 
 the  Ministers  prepare  to  bring  the  same.  Let  them  proceed  in  the  folloiving  order :  First, 
 three  banners;  then  tiuo  Acolytes  in  albs;  thirdly,  tivo  Thurifers;  fourthly,  tivo  Sub- 
 Deacons  (from  the  Bishop  J  ivith  Texts  ;  ffthly,  the  Deacon  -with  the  Chrism,  over 
 •which  is  carried  a  silk  canopy;  and  let  three  boys  in  surplices  precede  him,  singing  the  fol- 
 loiving hymn,  an  Acolyte  ivith  a  Cross  being  on  either  side  of  him,  and  behind  him  the 
 Archdeacons ,  ivith  the  Archdeacon  of  Dorset  in  the  midst — 
 
 ~f.  O  Redeemer,  hear,  we  pray  Thee ; 
 We  who  hold  us  fast  by  Thee. 
 Choir.  O  Redeemer. 
 
 f'.  Hear,  Thou  Judge  of  the  departed, 
 Only  hope  of  all  mankind  ; 
 Hear  their  cry  who  plead  before  Thee, 
 The  gift  of  peace  the  faithful  find. 
 Ch.  O  Redeemer. 
 
 ~f.  May  the  Father  here  be  present, 
 Who,  albeit  invisibly, 
 Above  Thy  fellows  with  the  unction 
 Of  gladness  hath  anointed  Thee. 
 Ch.  O  Redeemer. 
 
 ~ft .  May  the  Holy  Ghost  be  present, 
 
 Who,  when  ceased  the  deluge  rain, 
 To  the  Ark,  the  Church's  figure, 
 Brought  the  olive  branch  again. 
 Ch.  O  Redeemer. 
 
 f\  This,  the  Tree  of  Light  the  parent 
 Did  present  for  consecration  : 
 This,  our  lowly  band  adoring, 
 
 Brings  to  Him,  the  world's  salvation. 
 Ch.  O  Redeemer. 
 
 f .  Duly  vested  at  the  Altar, 
 
 Suppliant  the  Bishop  stands; 
 Rightly  ordering  the  Chrism 
 With  his  consecrating  hands.* 
 Ch.  O  Redeemer. 
 
 *  The  Exeter  Pontifical  makes  the  Bishop  stand  at  the  right~side  of  the  Altar 
 at  this  verse,  and  then  sit  again  ;  and  in  the  Service  of  that  Church  for  the  Conse- 
 cration of  Holy  Oils  which  it  contains  averts  this  also  to  be  the  Sarum  use. 
 
6o2  APPKNDIX. 
 
 \  .  Thou  this  Oil  vouchsafe  to  hallow, 
 King  of  the  eternal  land  ; 
 Sign  of  living  power  to  vanquish 
 Satan  and  his  demon  band. 
 Cb.  O  Redeemer. 
 V.  Sin,  from  souls  by  Holy  Water 
 Hallowed,  doth  flee  apace  ; 
 Brows,  by  Holy  Oil  anointed, 
 Gifts  adorn  of  special  grace. 
 Cb.  O  Redeemer. 
 \\  In  the  Virgin's  womb  indwelling, 
 Son  unto  her  heart  most  dear ; 
 Light  bestow,  prevent  the  darkness 
 Of  all  who  anointed  are. 
 Cb.  O  Redeemer. 
 V.  Let  this  be  a  feast-day  to  us 
 Through  the  ages  evermore ; 
 With  meet  praises  consecrated, 
 Nor  wax  old  till  time  be  o'er. 
 Cb.  O  Redeemer. 
 
 ^J  Let  the  Bishop  return  to  the  Altar,  and  let  the  vessel  ivlth  the  Oil  of  Chrism  be  brought 
 him ;  ivith  tvhich  let  him  mix  the  balsam,  previously  prepared  and  blessed,  saying — 
 
 Let  this  mixture  of  balsam  and  oil  be  to  all  anointed  therewith  a  pro- 
 pitiation and  saving  defence  for  ever  and  ever.  In  the  Name  of  the  Father, 
 and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 
 
 ^f  Then  let  the  Bishop  turn  to  the  East;  let  him  make  the  sign  of  the  Cross  over  the  oil- 
 stock  thrice,  and  breathe  thrice  upon  it,  and  begin  the  Hymn,  Come,  Holy  Ghost,* 
 genufecting,  the  Choir  and  Clergy  singing  alternate  verses  ;  ivhich  being  ended,  let  him  say — 
 
 I  exorcise  thee,  creature  of  oil,  by  the  power  of  God  Almighty,  AYho 
 made  heaven,  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that  in  them  is.  Let  all  power  of  the 
 enemy,  all  the  host  of  the  Devil,  and  all  assailants,  together  with  every 
 illusion  of  Satan,  be  rooted  out  and  put  to  flight  from  before  thee;  that 
 thou  mayest  become,  to  all  who  shall  be  anointed  with  thee,  the  adopter  of 
 children  by  the  power  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  In  the  Name  of  the  Father 
 Almighty -f,  and  in  the  love  of  His  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord-f-.  Who. 
 B.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 V.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 Let  us  pray 
 dearly  beloved  brethren,  unto  the  Lord,  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker 
 of  heaven  and  earth,  Who,  in  the  marvellous  power  of  His  Only-Begot- 
 ten Son,  did  succour  the  world  which  was  miserably  perishing,  to  the 
 intent  that  upon  us,  unworthy  and  without  merit,  who  should  call  upon  His 
 Holy  Name,  He  might  vouchsafe  to  bestow  the  aid  of  His  heavenly  com- 
 passion, and  to  purify  our  hearts  by  the  sevenfold  gilts  of  the  Holy  Spirit ; 
 that  we,  being  cleansed  from  the  stain  of  our  sins,  may  be  made  meet  to 
 prepare  the  saving  Christ;  that  the  grace  of  Almighty  God  may  aid  us  in 
 this  office;  that  what  is  to  be  obediently  performed  by  us  may  be  perfected  by 
 His  own  most  holy  bene -f  diction,  and  the  Divine  co-operation  of  the  Holy 
 Ghost;  and  that  this  oil,  sanc+tificd  and  renewed  by  God;  may  by  the  life- 
 
 *  S 
 
APPENDIX.  603 
 
 giving  droppings  of  fragrant  balsam  be  made  a  holy + Chrism  for  confirming 
 the  Orders  of  the  Church,  for  promoting  to  offices  of  dignity,  for  sanctify- 
 ing the  laver  of  Baptism,  and  for  signing  with  the  sign  of  the  Cross  the 
 
 children  newly  regenerate  ;  that  it  be  also  a  Chrism  and  assurance  of  eternal 
 safety  to  all  who  shall  be  anointed  therewith  for  the  everlasting  salvation  of 
 souls;  our  Lord  Jesus  Ghrist,  the  Only-Begotten  of  The  Same,  and  the 
 Holy  Ghost  from  Both  proceeding,  thereto  agreeing  and  assisting,  Who  in  the 
 Holy  Trinity  liveth  and  reigneth,  One  True  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
 
 O  Lord  God  of  Hosts,  lively  hope  of  mankind,  salvation  and  life  of  all 
 that  live  godly,  Who  of  Thy  righteousness  and  for  the  praise  of  Thy  glory 
 hast  ordained  that  the  estate  of  Catholic  Orders  and  royal  dignities  should 
 be  consecrated  with  the  oil  of  gladness  and  the  Chrism  of  salvation;  we 
 bow  before  Thee,  entreating  Thee,  most  merciful,  to  enlighten  our  senses 
 and  consciences  with  Thy  pleasant  brightness,  and  further  us  in  these  holy 
 ceremonies  with  the  fulness  of  heavenly  blessings,  for  the  preparation  of  the 
 healing  medicines  of  our  souls.  For  the  consecration  of  this  health-giving 
 unction,  Thou,  O  Lord,  hast  provided  for  the  use  of  man  all  things  which 
 spring  out  of  the  earth,  but  more  especially  hast  Thou  appointed  the  fruit 
 of  the  olive  for  the  salvation  of  men  under  both  dispensations ;  seeing  that 
 Thou  hast  promised  by  Thy  Prophet,  that  upon  unction  with  holy  oil  we 
 shall  be  cleansed  from  all  sin,  and  as  the  Most  High  Priest  for  ever  hast 
 consecrated  the  rank  and  dignity  of  the  Church's  Orders  with  the  oil  of 
 Chrism.  We  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  let  Thy  invisible  Presence  be  with  us, 
 and  send  forth  Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  on  high  upon  us,  who  confess  Thee  in 
 One  Nature  and  substance  of  Three  Persons,  to  make  by  our  office  and  minis- 
 try a  fragrant  balsam  of  living  odours,  and  pour  it  in  bless +ing  upon  the 
 oil  of  Consecration,  and  by  the  soothing  commingling  of  both  make  perfect 
 a  saving  Chrism  for  the  salvation  of  them  that  believe.  Sanctify +  ,  we 
 beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  God,  this  oil  and  balsam  with  the  benediction  of  Thy 
 Godhead,  whereby,  being  made  a  Chrism  of  salvation,  let  it  cause  Thy 
 children  renewed  unto  Thee  in  the  hope  of  adoption  to  rise  unto  the  newness 
 of  heavenly  regeneration.  Let  this  Chrism,  O  Lord,  be  sanc+tified  in  the 
 presence  of  Thy  Godhead,  be  redolent  of  the  sweet  scent  of  angelic  odours, 
 and  be  a  spiritual  medicine  and  restoration  of  soul  and  body,  and  by  the 
 abundant  outpouring  of  the  Holy  Ghost  become  the  salvation  of  all ;  and 
 let  all  who  shall  be  worthily  anointed  with  this  holy  oil  be  made  partakers 
 of  eternal  gladness,  through  the  same  Holy  Ghost.     Who. 
 
 Almighty  and  unsearchable  God  and  Father,  Who,  when  Thou  didst 
 purpose  to  send  on  earth  Thine  Only-Begotten  Son,  Who  was  co-eternally 
 with  Thee  before  the  world,  didst  also  bestow  upon  the  world  the  fulness 
 of  grace;  Whom  Thou  didst  also  graciously  anoint  with  holy  oil,  royal 
 oil,  the  oil  of  Chrism,  above  His  fellows,  that  He  might  have  none  co-equal 
 with  Him  among  all  the  prophets,  kings,  and  priests,  and  might  alone 
 appear  more  perfect  in  the  flesh  ;  and  that  it  might  be  plainly  shown  that 
 none  shall  ascend  into  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven  except  he  be  sanctified  by 
 the  putting  on  of  holy  Chrism:  do  Thou,  by  that  same  Jesus  Christ  of 
 Nazareth,  Whom  John  baptized  in  Jordan  for  our  salvation,  pour  upon 
 this  Chrism  Thy  consecrating  grace,  and  shed  forth  upon  all  the  dew  of 
 the  most  Holy  Spirit  Himself;  defend  them  from  the  malice  and  power 
 of  the  perpetual  enemy,  and  from  the  prison  of  hell ;  and  give  them  part 
 in  the  joys  of  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven,  of  His  bounteous  gift  Who  sitteth 
 at  Thy  Right  Hand,  God  and  Lord,  and  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost 
 co-equally  liveth  and  reigneth. 
 
604 
 
 APPENDIX. 
 
 ^f    Here  let  him  chann-  his  ton  ,  and  chant  the  Prefue  following — 
 
 R.  For  ever  and  ever. 
 J.  Amen. 
 
 B.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 
 
 Y.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
 
 IJ.   Lift  up  your  hearts. 
 
 \\  We  lift  them  up  unto  the  Lord. 
 
 E.  Let  us  give  thanks  unto  our  Lord  God. 
 
 ^x.  It  is  meet  and  right  so  to  do. 
 
 It  is  very  meet,  right,  just,  and  our  bounden  duty  that  we  should,  at  all 
 times  and  in  all  places,  give  thanks  unto  Thee,  O  Lord,  Holy  Father, 
 Almighty,  Everlasting  God;  Who,  in  the  beginning,  amongst  other  gifts 
 of  Thy  goodness  and  loving-kindness,  didst  command  the  earth  to  bring 
 forth  trees  yielding  fruit,  among  which  sprang  up  olives  bearing  this  rich  liquid 
 the  fruit  whereof  should  minister  unto  the  holy  Chrism.  For  David  also, 
 foreknowing  in  the  spirit  of  prophecy  the  Sacrament  of  Thy  grace,  made 
 mention  also  of  oil  to  make  us  of  a  cheerful  countenance ;  and  when  of 
 old  the  sins  of  the  world  were  washed  out  by  the  outpouring  of  a  deluge, 
 the  dove,  manifesting  the  similitude  of  the  gift  to  come,  by  an  olive  branch 
 brought  tidings  of  the  restoration  of  peace  to  the  earth.  Which  thing  hath 
 in  the  last  times  been  declared  by  manifest  tokens,  forasmuch  as,  when  the 
 waters  of  Baptism  have  washed  away  the  guilt  of  all  sin,  this  Anointing  of 
 Oil  maketh  our  countenances  cheerful  and  calm.  Then,  too,  Thou  gavest 
 commandment  to  Moses  Thy  sen-ant,  that,  after  he  had  washed  Aaron  his 
 brother  with  water,  he  should,  by  pouring  on  him  this  oil,  ordain  him  priest. 
 To  this  a  higher  honour  was  given  when  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord 
 required  of  John  to  baptize  Him  in  the  waters  of  Jordan,  in  that  Thou 
 didst  send  down  from  above  the  Holy  Ghost,  in  the  likeness  of  a  dove,  upon 
 Thy  Only -Begotten,  in  Whom,  by  witness  of  the  voice  which  followed, 
 Thou  didst  declare  Thyself  well  pleased.  This  it  was  Thou  didst  most 
 clearly  show,  which  the  Prophet  David  sang  of,  that  He  should  be  anointed 
 with  the  oil  of  gladness  above  His  fellows.  Thee,  therefore,  we  entreat,  O 
 Lord,  Holy  Father,  Almighty,  Everlasting  God,  by  the  same  Thy  Son 
 Jesus  Christ,  vouchsafe  tobl  +  ess  the  fatness  of  this  creature  with  Thy 
 bene -f  diction,  and  mingle  with  it  the  power  of  the  Holy  -f-  Ghost,  by  the 
 co-operation  of  the  might  of  Thine  Anointed,  from  Whose  Holy  Name 
 Chrism  lias  received  its  title ;  wherewith  Thou  hast  anointed  priests,  kings, 
 prophets,  and  martyrs,  that  they,  being  lifted  up  by  these  degrees,  ac- 
 cording to  the  Sacrament  of  Ordination,  and  anointed  with  the  consecra- 
 tion of  unction,  might  put  on  the  robe  of  incomiption.  Therefore,  O  Lord, 
 we  entreat  Thy  almighty  power  that  the  creature  of  this  holy  Chrism  may 
 be  an  anointing  of  salvation  to  those  who  have  been  bora  again  of  water 
 and  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  that  Thou  wouldst  make  them  partakers  of 
 eternal  life,  and  to  have  part  and  lot  in  heavenly  glory.  (In  a  low  voice) — 
 Through  the  same  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son.     Who. 
 
 ^f  After  this,  let  the  Deacon  ivith  the  Chrism  hold  it  covered  in  the  veil  on  the  right  of  the 
 Altar  till  after  the  Agnus  Dei.  Then  let  the  Bishop  proceed  ivith  the  Fraction,  and 
 after  the  Blessing  over  the  people  let  him  say,  And  His  peace  be  ever  with  you. 
 ^t.  And  with  thy  spirit.  Then  let  the  Precentor  begin  the  Agnus  Dei,  and  let 
 the  Chrism  be  brought  to  the  Bishop  to  iiss,  he  saying,  Hail,  Holy  Chrism  ;  and  let 
 it  then  be  sent  round  and  kissed  us  the  Pax.  Then  let  the  procession  ivith  the  Oils  return 
 in  the  same  order  to  the  S  :  ■  ;.<ti.,  and  M#si  j     tad  as  in  tht  Missel  (jte p.  1 39). 
 
6os 
 
 APPENDIX  B. 
 
 A  COMPARATIVE  TABLE  OF  THE  EPISTLES,  SEQUENCES,  AND  GOSPELS 
 IN  THE  PROPER  OF  SEASONS,  AS  THEY  STAND  IN  THE  SARUM, 
 YORK,    AND    HEREFORD    MISSALS    RESPECTIVELY.* 
 
 SARUM.                        YORK.  HEREFORD. 
 
 Advent     Sun-     {Ep.  Rom.  xiii.  11-14..  As  Sarum    As  Sarum. 
 
 day (Gos.  Matt.  xxi.  1-9...  As  Sarum     Mark  i.  1-8. 
 
 Monday     and    ]Ep.  As  on  Sunday  ...  As  Sarum     As  Sarum. 
 
 Tuesday   aft.    \Gos.  As  on  Sunday  ...  Mark  i.  2-8 As  York. 
 
 Wednesday         $EP'  JaS'  V*  8"IC As  Samm    Um  h'  I'6' 
 
 Wednesday...    ^Goj.  Mark  i.  1-8 Matt.  iii.  7-1 1    As  York. 
 
 (Ep.  Is.  li.  1-8   Is.  xxviii.  16,  17,  29, 
 
 Friday <  xxx.  18    Is.  xlii.  1-13. 
 
 (Gar.  Matt.  iii.  1-6  ....  Luke  iii.  7-17 Luke  iii.  7-18. 
 
 2  Sun.  in  Advent. 
 
 Wednesday        I  Ep-  Zach'  viii-  3"g*-  Is* ]l  I_6 ls'  xliii*  5'3' 
 
 vveonesaay...   j  Qos   Matt>  ^  II_J5^As  Sarum      _  As  Sarum. 
 
 F  .,  <Ep.  Is.  lxii.  6-12 Is.  xli.  27,  xlii.  1-13...  Is.  li.  1-6. 
 
 *naaY \Gos.  John  i.  15-18....  As  Sarum  xMark  i.  1-8. 
 
 3  Sun.  &  Ember  Days. 
 
 4  Sun.  in  Advent. 
 
 (Ep.    Joel    ii.    23-27? 
 
 Wednesday...    -j     iii.  17-21 Is.  xvi.  1-5 2  Pet.  iii.  8-14. 
 
 (Gos.   Luke  vii.  17-28.  Matt.  iii.  1-6  Matt.  iii.  1-6. 
 
 lEp.  Zach.  ii.  10-13...  Is.  xxviii.  16,  17,  29, 
 
 ■}  xxx.  18 Is.  xvi.  1-5. 
 
 (Gos.  Mark  viii.  15-26.  Luke  iii.  7-17 As  on  4th  Sunday, 
 
 1  Mass  Christmas  Day    No  "Laudes  Deo  di- 
 
 cam." 
 
 a  Mass "Sonant  Regi" "Laetabundus     exul- "  Coeleste       orga- 
 
 tet" num." 
 
 3  Mass "  Coeleste  Organum"....  "ChristiHodiernaCe-  As  York. 
 
 lebramus  Natalitia." 
 
 S.  Thos.  Cant.  "Solenne  Canticum"  ...  "Spe  Mercedis" «  Mundo   Christus 
 
 oritur." 
 Vlth  Day    ...  "  Christi  Hodierna"  ..  .  "Coeleste  Organum."  « Lux F ulgebit."  As 
 
 2nd  Mass  Christ- 
 mas, but  if  Sund. 
 then  as  Sarum. 
 
 Circumcision..  "  Eja  Recolemus" "Laetabundus"  "  Eja  Recolemus." 
 
 Vigil  Epiphany "Laetabundus"  Gosp.  As  2nd  Mass 
 
 Christmas. 
 
 In  Octave.  Sequence  divided   into  As  Sarum,  with  iv. 
 
 three  parts,  at  "  Ba-  Sequences  to  be  used 
 laam"  and  "Magi".,  alternately  —  i.e., 
 "Verbum  Bonum," 
 "  Laetabundus,  " 
 "  Gaude  Virgo  Ec- 
 clesia,"  "  Gaudete 
 vos  Fideles." 
 
 *  Where  there  are  Latin  words  tht?y  are  the  first  words  of  Sequences :    it  so  happens 
 that  when  the  Epistles  and  Gospels  are  the  same  the  Sequences  often  differ. 
 
606  APPENDIX. 
 
 SARUM.  YORK.  HEREFORD. 
 
 Sunday  in  Oc-  As  on   Day,  but  Gosp.    (Rom.  iii.  19-26.  All 
 
 tave    Jonn  i -s  the  Sequence  is  said.  A s  Sarum,  with  the 
 
 (Matt.  iii.  13-17.  Sequence. 
 
 OrtaveDav       i  Is>  xxv->etc.*   As  on  Epiphany As  Sarum. 
 
 uctave  uay...   j  Matt>  ^  ^^ Ason  Epiphany>  with 
 
 all  the  Sequences.  ...  As  Sarum. 
 
 1  Sun.  aft.  Oct.  Epiph "Coeleste  Organum"  .  "Lsetabundus  "    or 
 
 a  Coeleste." 
 
 Wednesday       I  Rom*  x*  *~4  '  Tim-  "•' I_7  Rom'  iii#  I9"26* 
 
 weanesaay...    j  Matt  iy>  Ia-I^  Matt  xxi>  z8_32 Mark  .  ^  jx 
 
 F  -,  j  Rom.  xiii.  1-6 2  Pet.  ii.  16-21    As  York. 
 
 rnaay {  Luke  iv.  14-22  Matt.  iv.  12-17    As  York. 
 
 2  Sun.  aft.  Oct.  Epiph "  Lsetabundus"     or 
 
 "Coeleste."  As  York. 
 
 Wednesday        i  x  TuDm  L  I5"17 ColoSS-  L  25"*8    As  York' 
 
 Wednesday...   |  Mark  vi.  T_6 xMatt.  iv.  23-25    Luke  iv.  14-22. 
 
 p..,  (  Rom.  xiv.  14-26 1  Tim.  i.  15-17    As  York. 
 
 11  ay (  Luke  iv.  31-37  As  Sarum   Mark  i.  40-44. 
 
 u  Coeleste"  or  "  Voce 
 
 3  Sun.  aft.  Oct.  Epiph Jubilantes,"  if  after  "  Laetabundus"    or 
 
 Purif.  B.V.M "  Coeleste." 
 
 Wednesday        i  R°m'  XV*  3°"33 Heb'  "*"  I_6     As  Y°rfc 
 
 Wednesday...   j  Mafk  «    ^  Mark  -  6_^  Ag  York> 
 
 ■p  •  ,  j  1  Cor.  iii.  16-23 1  Jonn  u«  9-13     As  York. 
 
 n  ay J  Matt.  iv.  23-25    Luke  v.  12-15 Mark  iii.  6-15. 
 
 4  Sun.  aft.  Oct.  Epiph. 
 
 W  d      d  i  J  ^or'  v*1"*  I"-5 Rom.  v.  18-21 As  York. 
 
 '*"    (  Luke  ix.  57-62  Mark  vi.  1-6    As  Sarum. 
 
 Friday  1  *  Con  vii*  2°~24    "•"  2  Tim*  *"  8"13 Rom'  xi*  2-5~35- 
 
 ' I  Mark  x.  12-16   Luke  ix.  57-62    As  Sarum. 
 
 5  Sun.  aft.  Oct.  Matt.  xiii.  24-30 Luke  iv.  14-22 As  Sarum. 
 
 Wednesday       i  x  Tim*  "■'  I_7 Rom*  v:  l8~21     None" 
 
 '"'    (  Matt.  xxi.  28-32 Mark  vi.  1-6    None. 
 
 Friday None As  on  previous  Friday  None. 
 
 LXX. 
 
 Wednesday...    i  if™'-'"'  3""  ?Cq  *  4"9 ?"*  "'  ""^ 
 
 ;        (  Mark  ix.  30-37  As  Sarum As  Sarum. 
 
 F  • ,  j  2  Cor.  iv.  13-18 Heb.  iv.  11-16 1   John  v.  10-20. 
 
 aay 1  Matt.  xii.  30-3 7 Luke  ix.  51-56    As  York. 
 
 LX. 
 
 Wednesday        j  2  Cor.  i.  23,  24,ii.i-u  Heb.  xii.  3-9    As  York. 
 
 Wednesday...    j  Mark  [y   ^  M^  ^  ^^  Ag  yort 
 
 p  •  ,  j  2  Cor.  v.  n-15  Heb.  xii.  11-17    As  York. 
 
 y (  Luke xvii.  20-37 As  Sarum As  Sarum. 
 
 Li* 
 
 Ash  W  d      d  i  ^^e  differences  between  the  three  Missals  are  unimportant, 
 
 si-      e  nes  ay...  |      though  numerous. 
 
 Miiindv  Thursday  5  AccordinS  to  Hereford,  all ;   according  to  York,  principal 
 Maundy  Ihursday.  j      persons  are  to  be  communicated. 
 
I 
 
 APPENDIX.  607 
 
 SARUM  York.  HEREFORD. 
 
 In  Hereford  the  Priest  communicated    himself,   saying   no- 
 thing except   In   the  Name  of  the  Lord,  only  saying   the 
 
 Good  Friday    ■{       Confession  previously;   in  York,  the  Confiteor  and  prayers 
 
 for  communicating,  but  no  Let  the  obedient  performance 
 is  said. 
 
 u  -    o         ,  (V.  Lesson  —  Isaiah  lv.  i-n.     No  Rex  Sanctorum,  but  a  long 
 
 o  y    am   ay j      Litany  is  said. 
 
 Easter  Day. 
 
 Monday "  Zyma  Vetus"    "  Laudes  Salvatori"...  "  Prome      Casta 
 
 Concio." 
 
 Tuesday "  Prome  Casta  Concio".  "  Vietimae  Paschali"..  "  Concinat   Orbis." 
 
 Wednesday...  "  Concinnat  Orbis"  ....  As  Sarum  "Victims Paschali" 
 
 Thursday "Die  Nobis  Quibus"....  '*  Prome  Casta" As  Sarum. 
 
 Friday t(  Vietimae  Paschali''  ....  "Zyma  Vetus"  "Psalle  Lyrica Car- 
 Saturday "  Mane  Prima  Sabbati".  As  Sarum As  York,     [mina." 
 
 Low  Sunday..  All  as  on  Easter  Day.  Quasimodo       Mass.    Quasimodo  Mass. 
 "Laudes Salvatori"...       "Mane  Prima"  ....  "Laudes Salvatori." 
 
 Wednesday       I  f  Cor*  xv- 12"23 As  Sarum  Heb-  xiii-  17-21- 
 
 '""    \  Mark  xvi.  9-13  As  Sarum   As  York. 
 
 F  . ,  (  Heb.  xiii.  17-21 As  Sarum  1  John  v.  4-10. 
 
 rnaay I  Matt,  xxviii. 8-15 As  Sarum  As  York. 
 
 2  Sunday No  Sequence* "  Vietimae  Paschali"..  As  York. 
 
 Wednesday       i  I  Pet*  U  l8~25 As  Samm   *  Cor*  XV-  IZ~21' 
 
 *'"    (  Luke  xxiv.  1 -13 As  Sarum  As  York. 
 
 -p  • ,  j  Rom.  v.  18-21    As  Sarum   1  Cor.  xv.  22-28. 
 
 rnaay {Matt.  ix.  14-17  As  Saturn   As  York. 
 
 3  Sunday No  Sequence "  Vietimae" As  York. 
 
 p.,  (  1  Thess.  v.  5-11 As  Sarum  Rom.  xiv.  7-12. 
 
 rnaay \  John  xii.  46-50 As  Sarum  As  York. 
 
 4  Sunday No  Sequence "Vietimae". As  York. 
 
 Wednesday       I  Jas'  ""  I_I3 *  TheSS*  v"  5_I1 As  York- 
 
 '**'    {  John  xvii.  11-15 As  Sarum  As  York. 
 
 p  . ,  (  Jas.  ii.  24-26  Coloss.  i.  12-18 Coloss.  i.  12-20. 
 
 y (  John  xiii.  33-36 As  Sarum  As  York. 
 
 j  Sunday No  Sequence "Vietimae" As  York. 
 
 RoeTuesdav    URmesw-  l6"io  1  Tim.  ii.  1-7 As  York. 
 
 Kog.  luesaay.  j  Luke  ^  ^^ Mark  xi>  ^_a6  Matt  y[1  ^^^ 
 
 Vigil "  Omnes  Gentes Plau- 
 
 dite"is  used  for  weekly 
 
 Office  at  Mass As  Sarum. 
 
 Ascension  Day 
 
 Friday As  on  Day "  Sonet  VoxFidelium" 
 
 with  "  Laetetur  Or- 
 bis"   Ep.    Ephes.  ii.  4-7. 
 
 c  4.     a  a  T-i  -rv^       S  Mon.,  Sat.,  Ep.    Heb.  ii.  9-18, 
 
 Saturday As  on  Day Dltto    |Tues.?Wed.      iii.  1. 
 
 Octave  Day...  All  as  on  Day Ephes.  iv.  7-13  Mass  as  Sarum,  but 
 
 Gosp.  Luke  xxiv. 
 Whitsun  Day.  [49-5  3  • 
 Monday "  Resonet  Sancta" "Alma  Chorus  Do- 
 mini"     As  York. 
 
 *  i.e.,  at  the  Mass  of  the  Sunday,  for  at  the  Mass  of  the  Resurrection  Victim*  is  said. 
 
608  APPENDIX. 
 
 SARUM.  YORK.  HEREFORD. 
 
 Tuesday "  Eja  Musa"  "  Laudes    Deo"      or 
 
 "Yeni  Sancte  Spiritus"  As  York. 
 
 Wednesday...  "  Lux  Jocunda" u  Rcsonet  Sancta"  or 
 
 "  Alma  Chorus"....  "  Veni  Spiritus." 
 Thursday "  Alma  Chorus" "  Lux  Jocunda" "  Veni  Sancte Spiri- 
 tus." 
 
 Friday "  Laudes  Deo"  u  Laudes    Deo"      or 
 
 "  Consolator  Almae"  "  Alma  Chorus." 
 
 Saturday "  Alma  Chorus" "  VeniSancteSpiritus""  Laudes  Deo." 
 
 f  Less.  I.,  Is.  xliv.  1-3,  with  an  interpolation.    Coll.  "  Illo  vos  igne." 
 I     YuRif      J  Less.  II.,  Joel  ii.  23-26.     Coll.  "  Deus  qui  discipulis."     Less.  III. 
 in  iokk...<  (L  Sarumt^    Lesu  IV.  (ii.  Sarum.)t    Less.  V.  (v.  Sarum.)    Ep. 
 l^Rom.  v.  1-5.     Seq.  "Veni  Sancte  Spiritus." 
 Trinity  Sunday. 
 
 Corpus  Christi  Seq.  in  iii.  parts  in  Oct. 
 
 "  Quod  in  Ccena," 
 
 u  Sumunt  boni"  ....  As  Sarum. 
 
 1  Sun.  aft.  Trinity 1  Sund.  after  Octave  Sun.  in  Oct., "  Voci 
 
 (Sun.  in  Oct.)  of  Whitsun-Day...      vita    sit    unita." 
 
 (Sunday  in  Octave.)  %      Service  for  Sun. 
 as  Sarum. 
 
 Wednesdiv        I2  Pet*  l  l6'19 ColoSS*  iiL  5_I1  As  York* 
 
 Wednesday...    jMatt#v  I?.I9 As  Sarum  As  Sarum. 
 
 ^  -j  m  Heb.  xii.  11-14  ••••  )   m 
 
 Friday None  T    ,  ^         >  None. 
 
 ;  Luke  xv;i.  1-10  ....  ) 
 
 aSun.aft.Trin. 
 
 Wednesday        5EPhes* iv;  x7-24 1  Cor.  xv.  14-23 Rom.  vi.  12-14. 
 
 '"       (Matt.  xxi.  23-27 Luke  xx.  27-40 As  Sarum. 
 
 Friday None  \  fe{'  xv^  ^  ....  J  John  i.  5-io 
 
 ;  (  Luke  x;i.  11- 21  ....  Luke  vni.  49-56. 
 
 3Sun.aft.Trin. 
 
 Wednesdav        52  Tim* iv'  I7' l8 Coloss.  iii.  17-24  ....  As  York. 
 
 Wednesday...    |Matt.  v.  25-30   As  Sarum   As  York. 
 
 Friday.  None  i  *  J°Lhn  .iU"  ^  -■  f  *«* 
 
 ;  (  Mark  xi.  15-23  ....  As  York. 
 
 4Sun.aft.Trin. 
 
 Wednesday        J1  John  iL  3-6 1  Pet.  iv.  12-19  Rom.  v.  12-21. 
 
 weanesaay...    ^Matt>  xviL  IO_l8         Luke  xiii    ^_35 As  York# 
 
 Friday None  i  '  J°.hn  iiL  «-*«—  {"»?  \  8-"' 
 
 ;  (  Mark  x.  2-9    As  lork. 
 
 5Sun.aft.Trin. 
 
 (1  Tim.  ii.  1-7 Rev.  x.  8-11;   xi.  1-4.  Rom.     iii.    28-31, 
 
 Wednesday...    ■<  iv.  1-3. 
 
 (Luke  viii.  23-25 Mark  vii.  24-30 Matt.  xxi.  28-32. 
 
 (1   Thess.  iv.  9-1 1.  Malachi    iii.    5-18, 
 
 Friday None  -.Luke     xii.    54-59,      and  iv. 
 
 (     xiii.  1-3    Matt.  xvii.  10-17. 
 
 6Sun.aft.Trin. 
 
 WpHnesdav         ^  John  "•  2I~2-* Heb.xii.18, 19.xiii.1-8.  As  York. 
 
 Wednesday...    }Mark  x#  1^%1  As  Sarum  As  York. 
 
 *   Coll.  Da  nobis  qusesumus.  f   Coll.  Przesta  quxsumus  ut  a  nostris. 
 
 J  During  Trinity-tide  (except  the   xith   Sunday  after  Trinity)   one  of  the  following 
 
 Sequences  is  said: — Vocejubiltintes.  TrvtHatem  simplicem.     ^uicunqwvult  salvus  esse.     Adoremus 
 
 U'litjtsni.       Profit  emus  Unit. item. 
 
APPENDIX 
 
 S  \RIM. 
 Friday None  , 
 
 ;  Sun.  aft.  Trin. 
 
 A,      ,        ,  (Rom.  viii.  1-6. 
 
 \\  ednesday...       ,  T  ....     ■• 
 
 ;  (Matt.  xu.  1-7  ., 
 
 Friday None  
 
 8  Sun.  aft.  Trin. 
 
 Wednesday...     fffft^8-,". 
 
 ;  (  dark  ix.  38-48 
 
 Friday None  
 
 9  Sun.  aft.  Trin. 
 
 Wednesday...    ^°.m-  vL.  i6"t8  
 
 (Luke  xvi.  10-15 
 
 Friday None  
 
 10  Sun.  aft.  Trin. 
 
 ^Xr    ,       ,  (1  Cor.  xv.  39-46    .. 
 
 Wednesday...    |Luke  xxi.  34.36.... 
 
 Friday None  
 
 11  Sun.  aft.  Trin. 
 
 Wednesday...    i!  C]°r'  v.i:.I^*°- 
 ;         /Luke  xviu.  1-8  . 
 
 Friday None  
 
 1  2  Sun.  aft.  Trin. 
 
 Wednesday       j  JjS? "£ £"4  [[ 
 
 Friday None  
 
 13  Sun.  aft.  Trin. 
 
 ,Tr    ,       ,  f  1  Thess.  ii.  9-13 , 
 
 Wednesday...   j  Matt.xii.  I4V 
 
 Friday None  , 
 
 14  Sun.  aft.  Trin. 
 
 TTr  j       j            (2  Cor.vi.  14-18;  vii.  1 
 Wednesday...   }  Luke  xii.  I3_24 
 
 Friday None    
 
 15  Sun.  aft.  Trin. 
 
 Wednesday...   -j  , 
 
 Tim.  i.  8-14 
 Luke  xx.  1-8  ., 
 
 Friday None  , 
 
 1 6  Sun.  aft.  Trin. 
 
 „r    ,       ,  (  Coloss.  ii.  8-13   
 
 W  ednesday...    <  ,,    .     ...         -\ 
 
 1         I  Marie  vm.  22-26 , 
 
 R  R 
 
 YORK.  HEREFORD. 
 
 (  Rom.  vi.  12-14  ....  1  John  ii.  1-7. 
 '   {  Markv.  2-20 As  York. 
 
 ,  As  Sarum    As  Sarum. 
 
 .  Mark  xvi.  1-6 As  York. 
 
 (  Rom.  viii.  7-12  ....  As  York. 
 '  "(  Matt.  xii.  1-7.  As  York. 
 
 As  Sarum  Rom.  v.  3-1 1. 
 
 ,  As  Sarum   As  Sarum. 
 
 C  1  Cor.  i.  26-31   ....  As  York. 
 (  Matt,    xxiii.    3-23.  As  York. 
 
 As  Sarum    As  Sarum. 
 
 As  Sarum   As  Sarum. 
 
 C  1  Cor.  i.  17-25   ....  1  Cor.  xv.  22-28. 
 {  Luke  v.  38-46    ....  As  York. 
 
 As  Sarum  As  Sarum. 
 
 Luke  xxi.  20-26 As  York. 
 
 (  Rom.    viii.    24-27.  As  York. 
 
 (Luke    xxi.    34-36.  As  York. 
 Seq.  Stans  a  longe. 
 
 James  iv.  7-1 1  As  Sarum. 
 
 As  Sarum  Matt.  xii.  30-37. 
 
 (1    Cor.   vi.    15-20.  1    Cor.   v.    11-13. 
 
 ■j  vi.  1-8. 
 
 (Luke    xii.     48-53.  John  vi.  15-21. 
 
 As  Sarum     As  Sarum. 
 
 Matt.  ix.  27-35  As  York. 
 
 (2    Cor.   iv.    11-18.  As  York. 
 
 {  Matt.  xi.  20-24  ....  As  York. 
 
 2  Cor.  v.  i-ii    As  York. 
 
 As  Sarum   As  York. 
 
 (  Rom.  vii.  14-24....  As  York. 
 
 (  Luke  xiii.  23-30....  Luke  xii.  13-24. 
 
 As  Sarum  As  Sarum. 
 
 Luke  v.  12-15 Mark  xi.  11-18. 
 
 (  1  Cor.  vi.  9-14 As  York. 
 
 \  Luke  viii.  1-3 As  York. 
 
 {Ember  Days....  5  Coloss.  i.  12-18. 
 j  ;  (As  Sarum. 
 
 *_.     u      T^  (  1  Tim.  vi.   7-16. 
 
 Lmber  Days <  „,T  ..       ••     '     , 
 
 ;  /  Matt.  xvn.  23-26. 
 
 Coloss.  i.  12-18 As  Sarum. 
 
 Matt.  v.   33-42   Luke  vii.  28-35- 
 
6lO  APPEKDIX. 
 
 SARUM.  YORK.  HEREFORD. 
 
 fiTim.  vi.  7-16  ....  C0I088.  iii.  23-25. 
 
 Friday None  iv.  1-6. 
 
 (Luke  xx.  2-8  Luke  viii.  22-25. 
 
 17  Sun.  aft.  Trin. 
 
 *xr    ,       ,  (  Rom.v.  17-21 Coloss.  ii.  8-13    )  c    ,       ^ 
 
 Wednesday...    1  ,T  ..        ..'                     .,  ..                £  [  Ember  Days. 
 
 ;        (  Matt.  xvn.  24-^7    ....  Matt.  v.  33-48   j  ; 
 
 fColoss.    iii.    22-25,^ 
 
 Friday None  }     iv.  1-6 [■  Ember  Days. 
 
 (  Mark    viii.    22-26.  ) 
 
 18  Sun.  aft.  Trin. 
 
 Wednesdav       i  Rom*  X-  3°"33 Eph'  l  .l6~21 T  Cor"  "U  l6~21' 
 
 1'"    \  Matt.  xiii.  31-35 Matt.  xiii.  24-26 Luke  xi.  47-54* 
 
 !i   Cor.   iv.  20,   21, 
 v.  1-5 As  York. 
 Matt.  xiii.  31-35....  Mark  viii.  22-26. 
 
 19  Sun.  aft.  Trin. 
 
 (%   Thess.    ii.     15-17. 
 
 Wednesday...    X     iii.  1-5 As  Sarum  As  Sarum. 
 
 (Matt.  xiii.  37-43 As  Sarum   As  Sarum. 
 
 r.,  M  (  Rom.  xiii.  1-4 As  York. 
 
 Friday None  M  ..      ..         *  .     v     , 
 
 ;  (  Matt.  mi.  12-14  ....  As  York. 
 
 20  Sun.  aft.  Trin. 
 
 Wednesdav       5  *  Tim\"-  J"7 2  Thess.  iii.  6-13  ....  As  York. 
 
 }'"    \  Luke  xiv.  12-15  As  Sarum  As  Sarum. 
 
 Friday None  i  J   ™*:   vi'   ^-i9- ^  York. 
 
 ;  (  Luke  vi.  22,  23  ....  Matt.  xni.  33-35. 
 
 21  Sun.  aft.  Trin. 
 
 Wednesday... 
 
 (  1  Thess.  i.  4-10 1  Tim.  i.  5-12 As  York. 
 
 ,  •  ,  XT  (  1  Tim.  11.  7-1  c    ....  1  Cor.  11.  12-14. 
 
 Friday. None  <  AT  ..      •••  /     •>  AT    ,    . 
 
 ;  (  Matt.  vin.  14-17....  Mark  iv.  24-29. 
 
 (  Lukevi.  6-n  As  Sarum  Mark  xi.  23-26. 
 
 Nc 
 
 22  Sun.  aft.  Trin. 
 
 wr  A      J  (  Rom.  iii.  19-26  ....       1  Tim.  ii.  1-7 iTim.iii.  16. iv.  1-8. 
 
 Wednesday...    j  MatL  xl   2^6 As  Sarum  Matt.  xiii.  31-35. 
 
 -r,  .,                     NT  (  iTim.i.ic-2o,ii.i-3  As  York. 
 
 Fnda>r None  J  Matt.  viii.  14-17....  As  York. 
 
 23  Sun.  aft.  Trin. 
 
 ^jr    ,       ,  (  Rom.  v.  17-21    2  Tim.  i.  8-11 1  Tim.  i.  15-18. 
 
 Wednesday...   j  Matt.  xvii.  34-27    ....  As  Sarum  Luke  xiv.  12-15. 
 
 t,  .,                    XT                                         (  iTit.i.i5,i6.ii.i-ic.  As  York. 
 Frida>' None  J  Mark  vii.  3-8 Mark  i.  21-31. 
 
 24  Sun.  aft.  Trin. 
 
 WpHnP^av       i  a  Cor-  x"  ao"31 Rom.  xi.  25-36  Heb.iii.i2-i9,iv.i-8    . 
 
 Wednesday...    |  Matt.  xxi.  28-32 Mark   xii.   28-34  ....  Luke  vi.  6-11. 
 
 „  .,                    .,  (  Heb.  x.    19-27  ....  As  York. 
 
 *nda^ None  J  Matt,   xxi     28-32.  Luke  vi.  6-11. 
 
 25  Sun.  aft.  Trin. 
 
 ,,r   ,       ,          t-    1      r-k                           (2  Thess.  i.  3-10  ....  1  James  v.  8-10. 
 VS  ednesday...  Ember  Days j  Luke  x>  ^ ^  ^   ^_%^ 
 
 r  •  ,                    r    u     -r-k  (  Zech.  ii.  10-13    ....  2  Pet.  iii.  8-15. 
 
 Fnday Ember  Days }  Mark    ^     ^   Luke  ^  ^ 
 
 Ded.  of  Ch....  aJe^usaletnetZ^onfilia;,  Psallat  Ecclesia Rex  Salomon. 
 
APPENDIX  C. 
 
 THE  KALENDARS  OF  YORK  AND  HEREFORD. 
 
 According  to  York,  the  Saints'  Days  were — 
 
 January. — v.,  The  Depos.  of  S.  Edward,  King  Conf. ;  Trans,  of  S. 
 William  on  the  Sunday  in  Octave  of  Epiphany,  viii.,  S.  Lucian.  x., 
 S.  Paulinus,  First  Hermit,  Mem.  only,  xiii.,  SS.  Sixtus,  Hilary,  Remigius, 
 Mem.  only,  xvii.,  S.  Anthony,  Monk.  Conf.  xix.,  S.  Germanxus,  Mart, 
 xxiii.,  S.  Emerentiana,  Virg.  Mart,  xxiv.,  S.  Babille,  with  Three  Children, 
 MM.  xxvi.,  S.  Polycarp,  Mart.  Bp.,  together  with  the  Sarum  Feasts; 
 except  those  on  v.,  xvii.,  and  xix. 
 
 February. — iv.,  S.  Gilbert,  Conf.  ;  together  with  the  Sarum  Feasts, 
 except  no  S.  Frideswide. 
 
 March.—  i.,  S.  Albinus,  Bp.  Conf. ;  together  with  SS.  Gregory,  Cuthbert, 
 Benedict,  and  the  Annunciation.     No  others. 
 
 April. — No  Feast  of  SS.  Richard,  Alphege,  or  Erkenwald.  xxiv.,  Trans. 
 of  S.  Wilfrid  ;  together  with  the  Sarum  Feasts. 
 
 May. — xxv.,  Only  S.  Urban,  xxvi.,  Mem.  of  Ven.  Bede  (but  it  is  not  in 
 the  Proper  of  Saints)  ;  the  rest  as  Sarum.  No  Feast  of  SS.  Nicholas, 
 or  Aldhelm. 
 
 June. — iv.,  S.  Petrocus,  Conf.  viii.,  S.  William,  with  an  Octave,  ix.,  No 
 Trans,  of  S.  Edmund,  xv.,  Octave  of  S.  William,  xvi.,  No  Trans,  of 
 S.  Richard,  xvii.,  S.  Botulph,  Abb.  xx.,  No  Trans.  S.  Edward,  xxi.,  S. 
 Leofrid,  Abb.  Two  Masses  for  Nativ.  of  S.  John  Bapt.  to  be  said  alter- 
 nately through  Octave,  and  three  through  Octave  of  SS.  Peter  and  Paul ; 
 together  with  the  Sarum  Feasts. 
 
 July. — No  Visit.  B.V.M. ;  then  as  Sarum  till  viii.,  S.  Grimbald,  Conf.  ix., 
 S.  Everilda.  No  Saints'  Days  till  S.  Margaret,  then  as  Sarum,  but  xxvii.  S.. 
 Martha. 
 
 August. — Feast  of  S.  Peter's  Chains  has  an  Octave ;  no  Transfiguration 
 or  Name  of  JESUS,  xxv.,  S.  Hilda,  Virg.  Mart,  xxxi.,  S.  Aidan,  Conf.  Bp. 
 No  S.  Cuthburga ;  together  with  the  Sarum  Feasts. 
 
 September. — iv.,  Mem.  of  S.  Birinus.  vii.,  S.  Evurtius,  Conf.  Bp.  x.T 
 S.  Maurilius.     No  S.  Edith  ;  together  with  the  Sarum  Feasts. 
 
 October. —  iv.,  S.  Francis,  Conf.  viii.,  S.  Pelagia.  x.,  S.  Paulinus.  xii.,, 
 Depos.  of  S.  Wilfrid  ;  no  Trans,  of  S.  Etheldreda.  xix.,  Feast  ot  Relics., 
 xx.,  S.  Austreberta,  Virg.  xxi.,  S.  Hilarion.  xxv.,  Trans,  of  S.  John  de 
 Beverley,     xxx.,  S.  Germanus ;  the  rest  as  Sarum,  except  no  S.  Frideswide. 
 
 November. — vii.,  S.  Willebrode.  x.,  S.  Martin,  Pope;  the  rest  as  Sarum, 
 except  SS.  Winifrid,  Erkenwald,  and  Hugh. 
 
 December. — i.,  SS.  Crisantius  and  Dane;  the  rest  as  Sarum. 
 
 According  to  Hereford,  the  Saints'  Days  were — 
 
 January. — v.,  No  S.  Edward,  Conf.  viii.,  No  S.  Lucian.  xxvii.,  SS. 
 John  and  Paul;  Mem.  of  S.  Paula.  No  S.  Batildis;  together  with  the 
 Sarum  Feasts. 
 
6  I  2 
 
 AIM'J-.NDIX. 
 
 February. — xxiii.,  S.  Milburga  Viig.  xxviii.,  S.  Oswald;  with  the  Sarum 
 Feasts. 
 
 March. — v.,  S.Pieranus,  Conf.  Bp.  ;  and  the  other  Sarum  Feasts,  except 
 SS.  Patrick  and  Edward. 
 
 April. — As  Sarum,  except  no  SS.  Alphege  or  Erkenwald.  xi.,  S. 
 Guthlac. 
 
 May.— ix.,  No  Trans.  S.  Nicholas;  the  rest  as  Sarum,  except  xi.,  The 
 Ded.  of  Hereford  Cath.  xx.,  S.  Ethelbert,  King  Mart. ;  with  an  Octave, 
 xxviii.,  No  S.  Germanus. 
 
 June. — v.,  No  S.  Boniface,  xv.,  Mem.  S.  Eadburga.  xvi.,  No  S.  Richard. 
 xvii.,  S.  Botulph,  Abb.  xx.,  No  S.  Edward,  xxi.,  S.  Leofrid.,  Abb. ;  the 
 rest  as  Sarum. 
 
 July. — viii.,  S.  Grimbald.  xii.,  S.  Cletus,  Pope,  xxviii.,  S.  Panthaleon, 
 Mem.  Sampson.  No  Trans.  S.  Martin;  SS.  Swithin,  Osmund  or  Arnulph, 
 and  the  Visit.  B.V.M.  has  no  Octave;    the  rest  as  Sarum. 
 
 August. — All  as  Sarum,  but  no  Feast  of  Our  Lady  ad  Nives.  Transfigura- 
 tion, Name  of  JESUS,  and  Octave,  or  Romanus.  xxv.,  Depos.  S.  Thomas 
 of  Hereford. 
 
 September. —  No  Trans.  SS.  Cuthbert  or  Cyprian  and  Justin,  xvi.,  No 
 S.  Edith  ;  the  rest  as  Sarum. 
 
 October. — ii.,  S.  Thomas  of  Hereford,  with  an  Octave,  iv.,  S.  Francis, 
 S.  Raphael.*  vii.,  S.  Ositha.  x.,  S.  Paulinus.  xii.,  S.  Wilfrid;  no  S. 
 Gereon,  Trans,  of  Etheldrcda  or  Wulfran.  xxv.,  Trans.  S.  Thomas  of 
 Hereford,  with  Octave  ;  the  rest  as  Sarum. 
 
 November. — All  as  Sarum,  but  no  SS.  Eustachius,  Erkenwald,  or  Hugh. 
 
 December. — i.,  SS.  Crisantius  and  Dane;  no  S.Osmund,  xi.,  Damasus, 
 Mem.  only ;  the  rest  as  Sarum. 
 
 At  the  end  of  the  Hereford  Missal  is  appended  a  Mass  for  S.  John  de 
 Bridelstowe  (?  Bridlington),  whose  day  is  May  ii. 
 
 The  following  particulars  respecting  the  Saints'  Days  observed  in  England 
 may  be  interesting : — 
 
 747  a.d.  By  the  Council  of  Cloveshoe,  the  feasts  of  S.  Gregory  and  of 
 S.  Augustine  are  ordered  to  be  kept. 
 
 1240.  In  a  Constitution  of  William  de  Cantilupe,  Bp.  Worcester,  the 
 following  feasts  are  said  to  be  observed  as  doubles— "  ad  Usum  Sarum:" 
 — All  principal  and  greater  doubles  except  Ded.  of  a  Ch.,  Feast  of  the 
 Place,  Corpus  Christi,  Visit.  B.V.M.,  Name  of  JESUS,  and  S.  Andrew's 
 Day. 
 
 Work  is  prohibited  on  Jan.  i.,  vi.,  xix.,  xxv.;  Feb.  ii.,  xxii.,  xxiv., 
 xxviii.;  March  xxv.;  Easter  Day  and  two  days  after.  Ascension  Day, 
 Whitsun  Day,  and  two  following  days;  April  xxv.;  May  i.,  iii. ;  June 
 xxiv.,  xxix. ;  July  vii.,  xxii.,  xxv.;  August  i.,  x.,  xv.,  xxiv. ,  September 
 viii.,  xiv.,  xxi.,  xxix.;  October  xviii.,  xxviii.  j  November  i.,  xi.,  xxx. ; 
 December  v.,  xxi.,  xxv.,  Sundays,  Ded.  of  Ch.,  Feast  of  Place. 
 
 On  the  following  days  no  work  is  allowed  except  ploughing,  i.e. : 
 
 SS.  Vincent,  John  ante  Port.,  Barnabas,  Leonard,  Clement,  Trans. 
 S.  Oswald,  Katherine. 
 
 *  Sec  Proper  of  Saints,  Hereford. 
 
APPJ  NDIX.  6l  3 
 
 The  following  days  are  to  be  observed  by  women,*.*., 
 
 SS.  Agnes,  Margaret,  Lucy,  Agatha.  Conf.  also  Giles,  De  Bridport's 
 Constit.  Bp.  of  Sarum,  1256  a.d. 
 
 iz8;.  The  Synod  of  Exeter  adds  to  the  above,  March  xii.,  April  xxiii., 
 May  xxvi.,  August  xxix.,  December  viii.*  This  is  confirmed  by  the 
 Constits.  of  Ranulph  de  Salop,  1342  Bishop  of  Bath  and  Wells,  but  these 
 omit  SS.  Oregon-  and  George. 
 
 1305.  Constits.  YVoodlake,  Bp.  of  Winton,  order  Feasts  of  SS.  Swithin, 
 Britius,  Edmund  Archbp.,  and  Richard,  to  be  kept  solemnly. 
 
 1332.  The  Council  of  Mayfield  adds  Corpus  Christi  to  the  above  days, 
 and  omits  Feb.  xxiii.,  March  xii.,  May  vi.,  June  xi.,  August  x.,  xxix., 
 November  xi.,  xxv. 
 
 135 1.  Constits.  John  de  S,  Paul,  confirm  December  viii.  and  November 
 xxv.,  and  add  July  xxvi. 
 
 1354.  S.  Augustine's  Day  is  raised  by  a  Bull  into  a  Double. 
 
 1386.  Mandate,  Bp.  of  London,  to  keep  the  two  Feasts  of  S.  Erkenwald 
 better.  The  service  is  stated  here  to  be  taken  from  the  Comm.  Conf.  Bp., 
 but  it  is  not  Sarum. 
 
 1398.  Archbp.  Arundel.  SS.  David  and  Chad  to  be  feasts  of  ix.  lessons. 
 Commemoration  of  S.  Thomas  in  Province  of  Canterbury  on  Tuesdays  if 
 possible. 
 
 1400.  Constits.  Archbp.  Arundel,  order  the  same  feasts  to  be  observed 
 as  the  Constits.  of  Cantilupe  do  (see  above,)  but  add  SS.  Chad,  Gregory, 
 All  Souls',  SS.  Wenefride,  and  Katherine. 
 
 1415.  Archbp.  Chichely  makes  SS.  David  and  Chad  Doubles.  (?) 
 
 1453.  Edmund  Lacy,  Bp.  of  Exeter,  institutes  Office  and  Feast  of  S. 
 Raphael,  November  xxii. 
 
 1480.  The  Convocation  of  Canterbury  enacts  that  the  Sarum  Feast  of 
 Visit.  B.V.M.  be  kept,  also  October  xvii.  and  xix. 
 
 15 1 8.  Council  of  York.  If  Vig.  S.  John  Bapt.  occur  on  Corpus 
 Christi,  the  Vigil  is  to  be  kept  on  previous  Wednesday. 
 
 Dedication  of  Churches  in  London  Diocese  to  be  October  iii. 
 
 1528.  At  Ely  Cath.,  Trans,  of  S.  Mary  Magd.  to  be  kept  March  xix. 
 
 1536.  Dedication  of  Churches  to  be  kept  on  the  first  Sund.  in  October. 
 
 APPENDIX  D.f 
 
 The  legend  which  precedes  this  Mass  in  the  original  is  briefly  this  :  -S. 
 Boniface  lay  on  his  death-bed  ;  to  him  appeared  the  Archangel  Raphael  with 
 the  said  Mass.  "  Rise  and  write  out  this  Office,"  saith  he,  "  and  say  it  five 
 times,  and  thou  shalt  be  healed ;  and  whosoever  shall  say  it  for  himself  or 
 any  sick  person  five  times,  shall  be  healed,  and  if  for  a  soul  in  Purgatory  it 
 shall  be  delivered."  S.  Boniface  then  enquired  who  he  was,  and  on  learning, 
 conceded  to  all,  Rite  confcssis  et  Bene  contritis,  who  should  say  this  Mass 
 five  times  the  seventh  part  of  the  forgiveness  of  all  their  sins ;  and  to  ail 
 who  got  it  said,  40  days'  indulgence  of  mortal,  and  a  year's  of  venial  sins. 
 
 *   Conf.  for  this  Feast  Constit.  Simon  Islip.  Archbp.  Cantuar,  1328. 
 t  See  p.  515. 
 
6  14 
 
 APPENDIX  E.* 
 
 The  reasons  assigned  at  the  beginning  of  this  Mass  for  the  origin  of  the 
 Saturday  in  commemoration  of  our  Lady,  are — ist.  That  at  Constantinople 
 the  veil  before  her  image  was  drawn  aside  every  Friday  evening  at  Vespers, 
 and  replaced  at  the  same  hour  the  following  night;  znd.  That  when  all 
 the  disciples  forsook  our  Lord  and  fled,  she  only  who  had  borne  him  without 
 pain,  and  knew  that  He  was  God,  remained ;  3rdly.  Because  the  Sabbath  is 
 a  day  of  rest,  and  she  is  the  door  of  Heaven  ;  4thly.  Because  the  Feast  of 
 the  Mother  should  follow  that  of  the  Son  ;f  jthly.  For  that  on  the  day  our 
 Lord  rested  from  labour  the  Service  should  be  more  joyous. 
 
 APPENDIX  F.J 
 
 a  Le  Celebrant  avec  ses  ministres  sortoit  de  la  Sacristie  au  Gloria  Patrl 
 de  rintroit   comme  a  Lyon.     Apres  le  Confiteor  le  Celebrant  baisoit  le 
 
 Diacreet  le  Soudiacre    Puis  le  Celebrant  montoit  a  l'Autel  et  le 
 
 Diacre  aussi    presentoit  le  Livre  des  Saints  Evangiles  a  baiscr  au 
 
 Celebrant  qui  baisoit  aussi  le  milieu  de  l'Autel    lis  sassei'oient  des 
 
 qu'on  commencoit  le  Kyrie ,  marque  que  le  Celebrant  ne  lisoit  pas  a  l'Autel 
 
 rintroit  ni  le  Kyrie apres  l'Oraison  les  Ceroferaires  placoient  les 
 
 cierges  du  cote  de  l'Orient  vers  l'Occident  Au  Gloria  in  Excelsis 
 
 le  Celebrant  encensoit  l'Autel.  C'est  presentement  (17 17)  pendant  le  Kyrie, 
 et  I'Acolythe  va  encenserle  Clerge  durant  le  Gloria  in  Excelsis  et  durant  le 
 Credo.     Des  que  le  Soudiacre  commencoit  l'Epitre,  le  Celebrant  s'asse'i'oit, 
 
 et  faisoit  signe  au  Diacre  de  s'asseoir  aussi  On  voit  par  la  que  le 
 
 Pretrenela  lisoit  pas  a  l'Autel L'Epitre  et  FEvangile  aux  jours  de  fetes 
 
 etoient  chantez  au  Jube,  aussi-bien  que  le  Graduel  et  Y Alleluia,  qui  ctoient 
 chantez  comme  a  Lyon  per  Rotulos,  dans  des  tables  d'yvoire.  C'est  ce  me 
 semble  ce  que  l'ancient  Ordinaire  appelle,  Tabvlas  osseas  quas  tenent  in  mani- 
 
 bus%  Puis  le  Diacre alloit  au  Jubej|  L'Antienne  de  l'Offer- 
 
 toire  avoit  toujoursdes  versets  comme  a  Lyon LeCalice  etoit  eouvert 
 
 non  d'une  Palle  mais  du  Corporal  comme  on  fait  encore  aujourd'hui  a 
 
 Lyon  et  chezles  Chartreux Le  Diacre  prenoit  sur  l'Autel  la  Patene  la 
 
 presentoit  au  Soudiacre  et  le  Soudiacre  la  donnoit  a  garder  dans  une 
 voile  a  un  Acolythe,  s'il  y  en  avoit,  comme  a  Paris  et  a  Tours  ;  sinon  il  la 
 tenoit  lui-meme,  comme  cela  se  fait  aujourd'hui  a  Rouen.  J'ai  dit  que 
 e'etoit  le  Diacre  qui  la  prenoit  de  dessus  l'Autel,  non  licet  enim  (dit  1'ancien 
 Ordinaire)  quidquam  sacri  ab  altari  auferre  alicui  nisi  Diacono  i<el  Sacerdoti.% 
 
 Cela  s'observe  encore  aujourd'hui  exactement  dans  l'Eglise  Cathedrale 
 
 Dans  1'ancien  Ordinaire  de  Rouen  ni  dans  I'Ordre  Romain  ni  dans  aucun 
 des  anciens  Interpretes  des  Offices  Divins,  il  n'est  fait  aucune  mention  de 
 
 *   See  p.  521.  t  i.e.,  Friday.  J  See  Introd.  p.  xi. 
 
 §  Conf.  Rig,  S.  (km.  Sec.   x\i. 
 
 |!   But  for  this,  see  quotation  in  the  Introduction. 
 
 ^1   Canon  \\i..  Council  of  Laodicea. 
 
APPENDIX.  6lC 
 
 l'Elevation  de  I'Hostie  et  du  Calico  Beparement ;  mais  Beulement  de  celle  avant 
 
 le  Pater II  est  marque  dans  le  Missel  de  Rouen,  de  Tan  1516,  que  le 
 
 Pretre  \\  I'Oraison  Supplices  te  rogamus  etoit  incline  profondement  devant 
 
 1' Autel  ayant  les  mains  non  jointes  (comme  aitjourd  bui)  mais  croisees,  la 
 main  droite  sur  la  gauche,  jusqu'h  ex  bat  altaris  particlpatione.  La  meme 
 chose  se  trouve  dans  trois  Missels  d'Angleterre,  et  d'Ecosse,  dans  ceux 
 d'Orleans  de  1504,  de  Vienne  de  15 19,  de  Lyon  de  1530,  et  on  peut  dire 
 h,  ce    que  je  crois)    dans  tous  les  Missels    de  France  jusqu'au   terns  de 
 
 Pie  V  Au  per  quern  bur  omnia,  le  Diacre otoit  le  corporal  de 
 
 dessus  le  Calice    II  n'est  point  dit  dans  l'ancien  Ordinaire  que  (le 
 
 Pretre  adorat  a  genoux  la  Sainte  Hostie,  mais  seulement  que  les  Diacres  et 
 Soudiacres  demeuroient  inclinez  depuis  le  Te  igitur  jusqu'a  Sed  libera  nos 
 a  malo.  II  est  marque  dans  trois  Missels  d'Angleterre  et  d'Ecosse  que  le 
 Pretre  en  elevant  la  Sainte  Hostie  l'adorera  par  une  inclination  de  tete,  de 
 meme  que  les  Chartreux  et  autrefois  a  S.  Jean  de  Lyon Aussi  la  genu- 
 flexion n'y  est  point  marquee  dansleur  Missel  de  1530,  non  plus  que  dans  le 
 Missel  pours  les  Eglises  d'Ecosse  :  car  on  y  lit ;  Omnes  clericipost  offertorium 
 Stant  cowversi  ad  Altare  quousque  completur  totum  Officium  Missce.  Au  da 
 propitius    pacem  l'Acolythe   presentoit    la   Patene   au   Soudiacre    puis    le 
 
 Soudiacre  au  Diacre  et  le  Diacre  au  Celebrant Le  Pretre  apres  la 
 
 Communion  ne  prenoit  aucune  ablution  mais  un  Acolythe  apportoit  un 
 autre  vase  pour  laver  les  mains  du  Pretre  et  cela  se  faisoit  encore  a  Rouen 
 
 avant  le  dernier  Siecle   Le  Soudiacre  aidoit  au  Diacre  a  purifier 
 
 le  Calice  et  la  Patene  (C'est  le  Diacre  aujourd'bui*  pendant  que  le  Sou- 
 diacre porte  le  livre  de  1'autre  cote  de  l'Autel).  Et  un  Acolythe  recevoit 
 le  Calice  et  la  Patene  enveloppez  dans  un  grand  voile."— De  Moleon, 
 Voyages   Liturgiques,  pp.  283-292. 
 
 A  variety  of  minor  similarities  with  English  Missals  will  be  found  which 
 are  passed  over  :  of  these  the  following  are  a  few : — The  reading  of  the 
 Gospel  on  the  night  of  Christmas,  and  the  Epiphany ;  the  processions  ;  the 
 three  rows  of  stalls,  and  the  arrangement  in  regard  to  reading  the  Lessons ; 
 the  ceremonies  in  Holy  Week  ;  and  the  still  more  minute  peculiarity 
 (this  existed  in  17 17)  of  a  serpent-rod  to  hold  the  taper  which  was  to 
 light  the  Paschal  candles.  The  translator  will  only  add  that  there  is  scarcely 
 any  ceremony  discoverable  in  the  English  Missals  with  which  a  parallel 
 may  not  be  found,  if  not  at  Rouen,  elsewhere  in  France ;  and  that  a  care- 
 ful study  of  the  Gallican  Liturgies  on  any  obscure  English  Rubric,  or 
 custom,  will  be  sure  to  repay  anyone  desirous  of  attaining  to  a  thorough 
 knowledge  of  the  rites  and  ceremonies  of  the  Church  of  our  Fathers. 
 
 *   Conf.  Sarum  Missal,  p.  320. 
 
Gi6 
 
 POSTSCRIPT.* 
 
 Variations  between  the  text  of  the  Sarum  Pontifical  at  Cambridge  and 
 the  Exeter  one,  are  found  at  the  end  of  the  Blessing  of  the  Oil  for  the  Sick, 
 the  first  and  second  of  the  Blessings  of  the  Oil  for  Catechumens,  and 
 in  the  latter  part  of  the  third  Blessing  of  the  Chrism.  As  has  been  before 
 said,  these  were  discovered  at  too  late  a  period  for  insertion  in  Appendix  A. 
 Reference  has  already  been  made,  in  the  Introduction,  to  the  state  of  the 
 English  MS.  Missals,  etc.,  previous  to  the  discovery  of  printing.  Perhaps 
 nothing  illustrates  the  remarks  there  made  better  than  the  case  of  the  English 
 Pontificals.  None  were  ever  printed  ;  hence  it  cannot  be  determined  for  cer- 
 tain what  the  Sarum  or  any  other  Use  was.  In  the  library  at  Cambridge 
 are  four  MS.  Pontificals,  all  assuming  to  be  Secundum  Usum  Sarum.  Of 
 these,  one  is  in  text  Roman  (!) ;  but  it  follows  the  English  Use  in 
 consecrating  the  Oil  of  Catechumens  before  and  not  after  the  Chrism. 
 The  other  three  are,  a  MS.  of  the  xiith.  century,  which  belonged  to 
 Winchester  Cathedral ;  one  of  the  xiiith.  century,  which  belonged  to 
 Ely ;  and  a  third  of  the  xvth.  century,  which  probably  belonged  to 
 Lincoln,  (this  is  the  Sarum  Pontifical  so  often  mentioned  in  Appendix  A. 
 as  well  as  by  Maskell  and  others ;  it  is  preferable,  however,  to  call 
 MSS.  by  the  name  of  the  Church  or  district  to  which  they  belong,  if  ascer- 
 tainable). Now,  the  Exeter  Pontifical — the  text  of  which  is  followed  in  A  p- 
 pendix  A. — contains,  in  addition  to  the  Exeter  Consecration  of  Holy  Oils, 
 a  section  at  the  end,  Qualiter  consecretur  Crisma  in  Eccles'id  Sarum ;  and 
 it  was  this  circumstance,  coupled  with  the  fact  that  the  above  deviations 
 (being  mostly  at  the  end  of  the  prayers)  did  not  at  once  catch  the  eye, 
 which  induced  the  belief  that  the  text  was  the  same  in  both  MSS.  Dismiss- 
 ing from  the  mind,  as  one  must,  in  the  case  of  all  English  MS.  Missals,  etc., 
 any  such  supposition  as  that  because  they  profess  to  be  Secundum  Usum 
 Sarum,  they  therefore  are,f  there  appear  to  be  three  different  texts,  and  two 
 kinds  of  ceremonial  in  the  Service  in  question,  in  English  Pontificals. 
 AVinchester,  Ely,  and  Lincoln  agree  in  the  above-mentioned  deviations  in 
 text,  in  opposition  to  Exeter,  and  the  fourth  MS.  Pontifical  at  Cambridge, 
 which  is  totally  distinct.  In  ceremonial,  Exeter,  Winchester,  Ely,  and  the 
 fourth  MS.  at  Cambridge,  agree  in  respect  to  the  procession  taking  place  at 
 Te  igitur,  and  not  at  Per  quern  as  at  Sarum ;  whilst  the  Lincoln  MS.  stands 
 alone,  coinciding  with  the  description  of  Sarum  ceremonial  in  the  Exeter 
 Pontifical,  and  in  the  Registrum  S.  Osmundi.  These  last  two  descriptions 
 are,  of  course,  the  only  real  guide  to  Sarum  Use;  and  as  the  majority  of 
 MSS.  agree  in  the  deviations  in  text  in  opposition  to  that  of  Exeter,  it  may 
 be  assumed  that  the  Lincoln  MS.  best  represents  in  text  and  ceremonial  the 
 Sarum  Use. 
 
 *  See  p.  598. 
 
 t  The  fact  is,  this  term  was  used,  just  as  the  term  Secundum  Usum  Romanum  was 
 abroad,  simply  to  signify  that  that  was  the  standard  Missal  of  the  country  ;  the 
 conclusion  that  if  it  was,  it  must  therefore  be  exactly  followed,  seems  never  to  have 
 occurred  to  the  compilers  of  these  MSS. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 Preface 
 
 
 
 Introduction 
 
 General  Rubrics 
 
 Sec.  i. 
 
 Of  Doubles 
 
 2. 
 
 Of  Simples 
 
 3- 
 
 Of  Sundays 
 
 4- 
 
 Of  the  Translation  of  Feasts , 
 
 5- 
 
 Of  Ruling  the  Choir  ... 
 
 6. 
 
 Of  Ferial  Masses 
 
 -. 
 
 Of  Octaves  and  Octave  Days 
 
 8. 
 
 Of  Votive  Masses  and  Commemorations     ., 
 
 9- 
 
 Of  Masses  for  the  Dead        , 
 
 10. 
 
 Of  Memorials 
 
 11. 
 
 Of  the  Office 
 
 12. 
 
 Of  the  Kyrie 
 
 13. 
 
 Of  the  Gloria  in  Ex  eels  is        ...        .... 
 
 14. 
 
 Of  Collects 
 
 15- 
 
 Of  the  Epistle,  Gradual,  etc.,  and  Gospel   . 
 
 16. 
 
 Of  the  Creed 
 
 17- 
 
 Of  the  Offertory,  Secrets,  etc 
 
 18. 
 
 Of  the  Communion,  Post-Communion,  etc. 
 
 19. 
 
 How  to  find  the  Mass  for  the  Day    ... 
 
 20.  Of  the  Hours  of  Mass  
 
 ai.  What  is  said  aloud,  what  secretly,  at  Mass 
 
 22.  Of  Genuflecting,  Crossing,  etc 
 
 23.  Of  the  Colours  of  Vestments 
 
 24.  Of  Vestments... 
 
 25.  Of  the  Ornaments  of  the  Altar 
 
 26.  When  the  images  are  to  be  covered... 
 Low  Mass  in  the  Eleventh  to  the  Sixteenth  Centuries. 
 
 PAGE 
 
 v 
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 xxiv 
 xxiv 
 xxv 
 
 XXV 
 
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 xxvii 
 xxix 
 
 xxix 
 
 XXX 
 XXX 
 XXX 
 
 xxxi 
 
 xxxi 
 
 xxxiii 
 
 xxxv 
 
 xxxvi 
 
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 xxxvii 
 
 xxxvii 
 
 xxxvii 
 
 xxxviii 
 
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 xli 
 
 xlii 
 
 xliv 
 
 xliv 
 
INDEX. 
 
 PAGE 
 
 High  Mass  in  the  Eleventh  to  the  Sixteenth  Centuries  ...  xlix-lv 
 
 i.  On  Simple  Feasts  with  Rulers...         ...         ...         ...  xlix 
 
 2.  On  Doubles  and  Octaves  with  Rulers            ...         ...  liv 
 
 3.  On  Christmas  Day  and  in  Lent          liv 
 
 4.  On  Feasts  with  Rulers  and  Week-days         lv 
 
 Table  of  Occurrences lvi-lvii 
 
 Kalendar  lix-lxx 
 
 The  Proper  of  Seasons...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  1 
 
 Prayers  before  Mass 270 
 
 The  Kyries         ...          ...          ...          ...          ...          ...          ...          ...  279 
 
 Occasional  Collects       ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  284 
 
 The  Ordinary  of  the  Mass       290 
 
 The  Canon  of  the  Mass           309 
 
 The  Ordinary  of  the  Mass       ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  315 
 
 A  Thanksgiving  after  Mass      322 
 
 Prayers  after  Mass        323 
 
 The  Proper  of  Saints    ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  327 
 
 The  Common  of  Saints            ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  472 
 
 Votive  Masses 510 
 
 A  Service  for  those  on  a  Journey         547 
 
 The  Order  of  Matrimony        551 
 
 The  Purification  of  a  Woman  after  Childbirth          560 
 
 Common  Memorials     ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  561 
 
 Masses  for  the  Dead     ...     * 571 
 
 Memorials  for  the  Dead           ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  577 
 
 A  Prose  for  the  Departed        585 
 
 A  Mass  to  turn  away  Pestilence          386 
 
 The  Passion  of  Pope  John  XXI 1 590 
 
 Divers  Benedictions      ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  59 1 
 
 Appendix  A 599 
 
 B 605 
 
 C 611 
 
 D 613 
 
 £ 614 
 
 F 614 
 
 Postscript           ...          ...          ...          ...          ...          ...          ...          ...  616 
 
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